patch
gb/pˈæt͡ʃ/ us/pˈæt͡ʃ/
A2
Англійська
~ 2100
Значення
0 значень
Іменник
A2
entity
1
Piece of material for repair
A small piece of cloth or other material used to fix a hole or cover a damaged place.
Модель уживання:
a patch on [something]
Поширена помилка:
Learners sometimes confuse 'patch' (the object) with the verb 'to patch' (the action).
Синоніми
mend (Refers to the act of repairing, not the material itself.)
Антоніми
tear (Refers to damage or a hole, the opposite of a repair.)
Словосполучення
sew a patch
|iron-on patch
|denim patch
|fabric patch
Теми
daily life
|clothing
|repairs
|daily_life
Приклади
- She sewed a patch over the hole in her jeans.
- The jacket had a leather patch on the elbow.
- He used an iron-on patch to fix his backpack.
- The quilt was made from colorful fabric patches.
Навчальні приклади
- I put a patch on my shirt.
- The pants have a blue patch.
- She made a patch for her bag.
- There is a patch on his coat.
Іменник
A2
entity
2
Small distinct area
A small part of land or surface that looks different from what is around it.
Модель уживання:
a patch of [something]
Синоніми
spot (Informal; can refer to any small area, not just land.)
Антоніми
expanse (Refers to a large continuous area, opposite of a small section.)
Словосполучення
patch of grass
|patch of dirt
|patch of sunlight
Теми
nature
|geography
|daily life
|space
Приклади
- There was a muddy patch on the field.
- A patch of wildflowers grew near the fence.
- He stood in a patch of shade under the tree.
- The dog rolled around on a patch of grass.
Навчальні приклади
- I see a patch of snow.
- The cat sleeps in a patch of sun.
- There is a patch of flowers.
- We walked over a patch of ice.
Дієслово
B1
action
3
Repair by covering damage
To fix a hole or tear by putting something over it.
Модель уживання:
to patch [something] (up)
Синоніми
mend (More general term for fixing; may not always involve adding new material.)
Антоніми
damage (To cause harm or break something instead of fixing it.)
Словосполучення
patch up a hole
|patch the roof
|patch jeans
Теми
daily life
|repairs
|daily_life
|clothing
Приклади
- They patched the roof after the storm.
- She patched up her old coat.
- The software team patched the security hole quickly.
- He patched the tire so we could keep driving.
Навчальні приклади
- We patched the wall.
- I will patch my pants.
- He patched the hole in the boat.
- They patched the roof.
Іменник
B1
entity
4
Software fix update
A small computer program that fixes problems in another program.
Синоніми
update (Broader term; can include new features as well as fixes.)
Антоніми
bug (An error or flaw in software that may require a patch.)
Словосполучення
security patch
|software patch
|install patch
Теми
technology
|computers
Приклади
- The company released a security patch for the app.
- You should install the latest patch to fix the problem.
- Developers worked overnight to create a patch for the glitch.
Навчальні приклади
- I downloaded a new patch for my game.
- The software needs a patch.
- They made a patch for the bug.
Іменник
B2
state
5
Difficult period in life
A short time when things are hard for someone.
Синоніми
slump (Usually refers to reduced performance, especially in sports or business.)
Антоніми
good spell (A period when things go well; opposite of a rough patch.)
Словосполучення
rough patch
|bad patch
Теми
emotions
|life
|daily_life
|work
|health
Приклади
- They went through a rough patch in their marriage.
- I'm having a bit of a bad patch at work lately.
- After his injury, he hit a rough patch in his career.
Навчальні приклади
- We had a rough patch last year.
- She is in a bad patch now.
- He went through a rough patch at school.
Граматика
Словникова форма
patch
IPA
GB/pˈæt͡ʃ/
US/pˈæt͡ʃ/
Склади й наголос
patch (1 склад)
Stress on 1st syllable (patch)
Форми слова
Noun
- Base: patch
- Plural: patches
Verb
- Base: patch
- 3rd Person Singular: patches
- Present Participle: patching
- Past: patched
Споріднені слова
Вирази
not be a patch on [something/someone]
1/nˈɑt bˈi ə pˈæt͡ʃ ˈɔn səmˈɛθɪŋsˈoʊmˈoʊn/
idiom
informal
Much worse than something else
To be much worse than someone or something else.
Приклади
- This new phone isn't a patch on my old one.
- He's not a patch on his brother when it comes to cooking.
patch things up
1/pˈæt͡ʃ θˈɪŋz ˈʌp/
phrasal verb
Fix relationship or situation
To make peace after an argument or fix something that is broken.
Приклади
- After their fight, they managed to patch things up.
- We need to patch things up before the meeting.
rough patch
1/ɹˈʌf pˈæt͡ʃ/
fixed phrase
Short period of trouble
A short time when things are not going well.
Приклади
- They are going through a rough patch in their relationship.
- He hit a rough patch after losing his job.