globe
gb/ɡlˈoʊb/ us/ɡlˈoʊb/
A2
Англійська
~ 4700
Значення
0 значень
Іменник
A2
entity
1
A spherical model of Earth
A round model of the Earth that shows countries, seas, and other places.
Модель уживання:
[someone] looks at a globe
Поширена помилка:
Learners sometimes confuse 'globe' with 'map', not realizing a globe is always three-dimensional.
Синоніми
world map (Usually flat rather than spherical, but serves a similar purpose for geography.)
Антоніми
map (A flat representation of the Earth's surface, in contrast to a spherical one.)
Словосполучення
world globe
|spinning globe
|desk globe
|illuminated globe
Теми
geography
|education
|travel
|science
|core_vocabulary
Приклади
- The teacher pointed to Africa on the globe.
- She keeps a small globe on her desk.
- A globe can help you understand distances between countries.
- They spun the globe and chose their next travel destination.
- This antique globe is over 100 years old.
Навчальні приклади
- I see my country on the globe.
- The globe shows all the oceans.
- We have a globe in our classroom.
- He bought a new globe for his office.
Іменник
B1
entity
2
The planet Earth
The world we live on, the Earth.
Модель уживання:
around the globe
Поширена помилка:
Learners sometimes think 'globe' in this sense only refers to a physical object, not realizing it can mean Earth figuratively.
Синоніми
world (More common in everyday speech; 'globe' is slightly more formal or literary in this sense.)
Антоніми
space (Refers to the universe beyond Earth, contrasting with the Earth itself.)
Словосполучення
across the globe
|around the globe
|globe-trotting
|global issues
Теми
geography
|environment
|society
|nature
|space
|science
Приклади
- Scientists around the globe are working on climate change solutions.
- The internet connects people across the globe.
- News of the event spread quickly around the globe.
- Cultures across the globe celebrate this festival.
- She has traveled extensively around the globe.
Навчальні приклади
- People all over the globe speak English.
- The globe is getting warmer.
- Music from all over the globe is popular here.
- Many animals live across the globe.
Іменник
B2
entity
3
A round object or shape
A thing that is shaped like a ball or sphere.
Поширена помилка:
Learners might confuse 'globe' meaning 'sphere' with 'globe' meaning 'Earth', even when referring to unrelated round objects.
Синоніми
sphere (More technical or mathematical term for a perfectly round three-dimensional shape.)
Антоніми
cube (A three-dimensional shape with flat faces, contrasting with a sphere.)
Словосполучення
glass globe
|light globe
|crystal globe
Теми
geometry
|design
|core_vocabulary
Приклади
- The sculpture featured a bronze globe on top.
- A glass globe covered the light bulb.
- Snow fell gently inside the snow globe.
- The trophy was topped with a crystal globe.
Навчальні приклади
- The lamp has a glass globe.
- I saw a snow globe in the shop.
- The ball is shaped like a globe.
Граматика
Словникова форма
globe
IPA
GB/ɡlˈoʊb/
US/ɡlˈoʊb/
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globe (1 склад)
Stress on 1st syllable (globe)
Форми слова
Noun
- Base: globe
- Plural: globes
Споріднені слова
Forms
globes
noun
Related words
globalize
verb
globalization
noun C1
Advanced or less common
globular
adjective
Вирази
across the globe
1/əkɹˈɔs ðə ɡlˈoʊb/
fixed phrase
Throughout different parts of Earth
Happening or existing in many places on Earth.
Приклади
- Across the globe, people are facing similar challenges.
- Restaurants across the globe serve this dish.
around the globe
1/ɚˈaʊnd ðə ɡlˈoʊb/
fixed phrase
In many places worldwide
In many different countries or places in the world.
Приклади
- The company has offices around the globe.
- This tradition is known around the globe.
globe-trotting
1/ɡlˈoʊb tɹˈɑtɪŋ/
fixed phrase
informal
Traveling to many countries
Traveling to many different places in the world, often for pleasure.
Приклади
- She spent her twenties globe-trotting and writing about her adventures.
- Globe-trotting journalists covered the story from multiple continents.