Англійська

nose

gb/nˈoʊz/ us/nˈoʊz/
A1 Англійська
~ 2000
Значення
0 значень
Іменник A1 entity
1

Front facial organ for smell

The part of your face above your mouth that you use to smell and breathe.

Модель уживання: [someone]'s nose
Поширена помилка:
Learners sometimes confuse 'nose' with 'nostril', but 'nostril' refers only to one of the openings in the nose.
Синоніми
snout (Used for animals; informal or humorous for people)
Словосполучення
blow your nose |runny nose |broken nose |pointed nose |big nose
Теми
body |health |daily life |core_vocabulary
Приклади
  • Her nose was red from the cold.
  • He broke his nose in the accident.
  • I have a runny nose because of my allergies.
  • The baby has his father's nose.
  • She wrinkled her nose at the bad smell.
Навчальні приклади
  • My nose is small.
  • He has a big nose.
  • I hurt my nose.
  • Her nose is red.
  • This is my nose.
Іменник B1 property
2

Ability to detect smells

The ability to smell or find something, especially by noticing small signs.

Модель уживання: have a (good/bad) nose for [something]
Поширена помилка:
Learners may take 'nose for' literally when it often means an ability to find or notice something, not just smelling.
Синоніми
instinct (Refers more broadly to natural ability, not just smell)
Словосполучення
have a good nose for |keen nose |sharp nose for detail
Теми
senses |skills |body |core_vocabulary
Приклади
  • Dogs have an excellent nose for finding missing people.
  • She has a good nose for news stories.
  • His nose for trouble saved us from danger.
Навчальні приклади
  • A dog has a good nose.
  • She has a nose for news.
  • He has a nose for money.
Дієслово B2 action
3

Move forward slowly with front first

To move slowly forward with the front part first.

Модель уживання: nose [something] forward/into [place]
Поширена помилка:
Learners might confuse this with 'sniff' when referring to smell, but here it means slow forward movement.
Синоніми
edge (Similar slow movement but without emphasis on the front leading)
Словосполучення
nose the car into place |nosed into the room
Теми
movement |daily_life |core_vocabulary
Приклади
  • The boat nosed into the harbor.
  • He nosed the car into a parking space.
  • The submarine nosed up to the surface.
Навчальні приклади
  • The car nosed into the street.
  • He nosed the boat into the dock.
  • The bus nosed into the station.
Іменник B1 entity
4

Front end of object or vehicle

The front part of something, like a plane or car.

Синоніми
front (General term; not specific to shape)
Словосполучення
plane's nose |nose cone
Теми
transportation |core_vocabulary
Приклади
  • The pilot lowered the plane's nose for landing.
  • The race car's nose crossed the finish line first.
  • The missile's nose cone is designed to withstand heat.
Навчальні приклади
  • The plane's nose is pointed.
  • The car's nose hit the wall.
  • The rocket's nose is strong.
Граматика
Словникова форма
nose
IPA
GB/nˈoʊz/
US/nˈoʊz/
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nose (1 склад)
Stress on 1st syllable (nose)
Форми слова
Noun
  • Base: nose
  • Plural: nose, noses
Verb
  • Base: nose
  • 3rd Person Singular: noses
  • Present Participle: nosing
  • Past: nosed
Споріднені слова
Forms
noses noun nosing verb nosed verb
Core family
nasal adjective nostril noun B2
Related words
nosebleed noun nosy adjective
Advanced or less common
nosiness noun
Вирази

follow your nose

1
/fˈɑloʊ jˈʊɹ nˈoʊz/
idiom

Go straight ahead or trust instincts

To go in a straight line or make decisions based on what feels right without directions.

Приклади
  • Just follow your nose until you reach the park.
  • I followed my nose and found a great café.

keep your nose clean

1
/kˈip jˈʊɹ nˈoʊz klˈin/
idiom informal

Stay out of trouble

To behave well and not get into trouble.

Приклади
  • He kept his nose clean after leaving prison.
  • You should keep your nose clean while on probation.

right under your nose

1
/ɹˈaɪt ˈʌndɚ jˈʊɹ nˈoʊz/
idiom

Close but unnoticed

Very close to you but you don't see it.

Приклади
  • The keys were right under your nose the whole time.
  • The answer was right under my nose.

stick your nose into something

1
/stˈɪk jˈʊɹ nˈoʊz ˈɪntu sˈʌmθɪŋ/
idiom informal

Interfere in others' business

To get involved in things that are not your business.

Приклади
  • Stop sticking your nose into my personal life.
  • She loves to stick her nose into office gossip.

turn up your nose at something

1
/tˈɚn ˈʌp jˈʊɹ nˈoʊz ˈæt sˈʌmθɪŋ/
idiom

Reject as not good enough

To refuse something because you think it's not good enough for you.

Приклади
  • He turned up his nose at instant coffee.
  • They turned up their noses at our offer.

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