script
gb/skɹˈɪpt/ us/skɹˈɪpt/
B1
Англійська
~ 2500
Значення
0 значень
Іменник
B1
entity
1
Written words for a performance
The words and directions written for a play, movie, or TV show.
Модель уживання:
read [the] script
Поширена помилка:
Learners sometimes confuse 'script' with 'screenplay' or 'scenario'; 'script' is more general and applies to any written performance text.
Синоніми
screenplay (Usually refers specifically to the script for a film, often with more technical formatting.)
Антоніми
improvisation (Performing without a prepared text.)
Словосполучення
read a script
|write a script
|film script
|script writer
|follow the script
Теми
entertainment
|media
|writing
|arts_entertainment
|communication
Приклади
- The actors spent weeks rehearsing the script before filming began.
- She wrote the script for a popular television series.
- He forgot his lines and had to glance at the script.
- The director made several changes to the script during production.
Навчальні приклади
- I read the script before we started acting.
- She is writing a script for her school play.
- The actor learned his script very well.
- We will follow the script for the show.
Іменник
technical
B2
entity
2
Code for computer automation
A set of written computer instructions that tell the computer what to do.
Модель уживання:
run [a] script
Поширена помилка:
Some learners confuse 'script' with 'program'; in computing, scripts are often smaller and interpreted rather than compiled.
Синоніми
program (A general term for any set of instructions; 'script' is usually shorter and simpler.)
Антоніми
manual operation (Doing tasks by hand rather than by automated instructions.)
Словосполучення
run a script
|write a script
|script file
|script execution
Теми
technology
|computing
Приклади
- The developer wrote a script to clean up old files.
- You can run this script to update the database automatically.
- This script will generate a daily report.
Навчальні приклади
- I wrote a script to send emails.
- You can run the script to start the program.
- The script makes the computer do the work.
Іменник
B2
entity
3
Style of handwriting or lettering
A way of writing letters by hand or in print, usually in a special style.
Модель уживання:
written in [a] script
Поширена помилка:
Learners may confuse 'script' with 'font'; fonts are digital typefaces, while scripts can be handwritten or printed styles.
Синоніми
handwriting (Refers to an individual's personal writing style; 'script' can be a standardized or artistic style.)
Антоніми
print (Block-style letters that are not cursive.)
Словосполучення
cursive script
|Arabic script
|calligraphic script
Теми
writing
|art
|arts_entertainment
|communication
Приклади
- The document was written in elegant Arabic script.
- Her signature is in a flowing cursive script.
- The artist designed a new decorative script for the poster.
Навчальні приклади
- I like your handwriting script.
- The old book has Arabic script inside.
- She writes in cursive script.
Дієслово
B1
action
4
Write words for performance
To write the words for actors in a play, movie, or TV show.
Модель уживання:
to script [a performance]
Синоніми
write (General term; 'script' is specific to preparing texts for performances.)
Антоніми
improvise (To perform without prepared text.)
Словосполучення
script a show
|script dialogue
Теми
entertainment
|media
|arts_entertainment
|communication
Приклади
- She scripted the entire radio drama herself.
- The teacher asked students to script their own short plays.
- He scripted several scenes before filming began.
Навчальні приклади
- I will script my school play.
- She scripted a funny scene for the show.
- They will script the new movie together.
Граматика
Словникова форма
script
IPA
GB/skɹˈɪpt/
US/skɹˈɪpt/
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script (1 склад)
Stress on 1st syllable (script)
Форми слова
Noun
- Base: script
- Plural: script, scripts
Verb
- Base: script
- 3rd Person Singular: scripts
- Present Participle: scripting
- Past: scripted
Споріднені слова
Forms
scripts
noun
scripting
verb
scripted
verb
Core family
scriptwriter
noun
Related words
Negative and opposite forms
unscripted
adjective
Advanced or less common
inscription
noun B2
inscribe
verb C1
Вирази
follow the script
1/fˈɑloʊ ðə skɹˈɪpt/
fixed phrase
Do exactly as planned or written
To do something exactly as it was planned or written before.
Приклади
- The actors followed the script perfectly during the performance.
- In negotiations, it's important to follow the script to avoid mistakes.
off script
1/ˈɔf skɹˈɪpt/
fixed phrase
Not using prepared words or plan
Speaking or acting without using prepared words or plan.
Приклади
- The speaker went off script and told a personal story.
- He tends to go off script during presentations.
read from the same script
1/ɹˈid fɹˈʌm ðə sˈeɪm skɹˈɪpt/
idiom
Speak in agreement with others
To say the same things as others because you agree or plan together.
Приклади
- The team is reading from the same script about the new policy.
- Politicians from both parties were reading from the same script on this issue.