Mẫu sử dụng:
[something] flutters in the [place/condition]
Colorful flags fluttered above the stadium in the evening breeze.
Színes zászlók lobogtak a stadion fölött az esti szellőben.
A small bird fluttered its wings and hopped onto the branch.
Egy kismadár megrebegtette a szárnyait, és felugrott az ágra.
The curtains fluttered softly as she opened the window.
Autumn leaves fluttered to the ground around our feet.
Her dress fluttered around her legs as she ran for the bus.
Ví dụ cho người học
The little bird fluttered its wings.
A kismadár megrebegtette a szárnyait.
The white curtains fluttered in the wind.
A fehér függönyök libegtek a szélben.
Yellow leaves fluttered down from the tree.
A red flag fluttered over the building.
Butterflies fluttered around the flowers.
Lỗi thường gặp:
Learners sometimes confuse "flutter" with "flatter." "Flutter" is about movement, while "flatter" means to praise someone, often too much. Some also use "shake" when "flutter" is better; "shake" is usually stronger and less light than "flutter."
Nghĩa
Move lightly with quick movements
Cụm từ đi kèm
wings flutter
|flag flutter
|curtains flutter
|leaves flutter
|butterflies flutter
|fluttering wings
Từ đồng nghĩa
flap (Suggests stronger, more forceful movement, especially of wings, while "flutter" is lighter and quicker.)
Từ trái nghĩa
still (Describes something that is not moving at all, the opposite of the light movement in "flutter".)
Chủ đề
nature
|movement
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Định nghĩa
To move, or make something move, quickly and lightly again and again, like wings or a flag in the wind.
To move, or cause something to move, with light, quick, irregular movements, especially in the air, like wings, fabric, or leaves in a breeze.
Mẫu sử dụng:
[someone]'s heart flutters
Her heart fluttered when she saw his name on the screen.
Megobbant a szíve, amikor meglátta a nevét a képernyőn.
I felt my heart flutter for a moment and then return to normal.
Egy pillanatra úgy éreztem, hogy rendetlenül ver a szívem, aztán visszatért a normális ritmusba.
The sudden noise made his heart flutter with shock.
Thinking about the interview sent a little flutter through her chest.
If your heart often flutters, you should talk to a doctor.
Ví dụ cho người học
My heart fluttered when I kissed her.
Nagyot dobbant a szívem, amikor megcsókoltam.
His heart fluttered as he walked onto the stage.
Hevesen dobogott a szíve, amikor fellépett a színpadra.
The scary movie made my heart flutter.
I felt my heart flutter for a second, then it was fine.
Her smile always makes my heart flutter.
Lỗi thường gặp:
Learners sometimes say "my heart is flutter" instead of "my heart is fluttering" or "my heart fluttered." Remember to use the -ing form for a current feeling and the past form for something that already happened.
Nghĩa
Heart beats quickly and lightly
Cụm từ đi kèm
heart flutter
|stomach flutter
|flutter in my chest
|makes my heart flutter
Từ đồng nghĩa
palpitate (A more formal or medical word for a fast, irregular heartbeat; "flutter" is more everyday and emotional.)
Từ trái nghĩa
steady (Describes a calm, regular heartbeat, the opposite of the quick, irregular feeling in "flutter.")
Chủ đề
health
|emotions
|body
Định nghĩa
To feel your heart or chest move quickly and lightly, often because you are excited, afraid, or nervous.
Of the heart or a similar internal sensation: to beat or feel as if beating quickly, lightly, or irregularly, especially because of strong emotion or briefly disturbed rhythm.
Mẫu sử dụng:
a flutter of [wings/fabric/leaves]
With a sudden flutter of wings, the pigeons rose into the air.
Hirtelen szárnyrebbenéssel a galambok a levegőbe emelkedtek.
A gentle flutter of the curtains showed that the window was open.
A függönyök finom libbenése jelezte, hogy nyitva van az ablak.
There was a soft flutter of leaves outside the bedroom window.
I heard the faint flutter of a bird trapped in the chimney.
The butterfly’s bright wings gave a tiny flutter and then were still.
Ví dụ cho người học
We heard a flutter of wings in the dark room.
Szárnyak rebbenését hallottuk a sötét szobában.
There was a small flutter of the white curtains.
A fehér függönyök finoman meglibbentek.
A light flutter of leaves came from the trees.
With one quick flutter, the bird left the branch.
The only sound was the soft flutter of paper.
Lỗi thường gặp:
Learners sometimes use "a flutter" to describe large or heavy movement, where words like "wave" or "shake" are more natural. Use "flutter" for light, quick motion.
Nghĩa
Light, quick, irregular movement
Cụm từ đi kèm
a flutter of wings
|in one quick flutter
|with a flutter
|the flutter of curtains
Từ đồng nghĩa
flap (Refers to one or more strong movements, while "flutter" suggests lighter, softer motion.)
Từ trái nghĩa
stillness (A complete lack of movement, the opposite of the light motion in a "flutter.")
Chủ đề
nature
|movement
|core_vocabulary
Định nghĩa
A small, fast, light movement, like the movement of wings or cloth in the wind.
A light, quick, irregular movement, especially of wings, fabric, or leaves moving in the air.
Mẫu sử dụng:
a flutter in [someone]'s [chest/stomach]
I felt a strange flutter in my chest and decided to sit down.
Furcsa szívdobogást éreztem a mellkasomban, ezért úgy döntöttem, leülök.
Her words sent a little flutter through his stomach.
A szavaitól enyhe bizsergést érzett a gyomrában.
The doctor asked if I ever noticed a flutter in my heartbeat.
Every time the phone rang, there was a flutter in my chest.
He tried to ignore the flutter of nerves in his stomach.
Ví dụ cho người học
I felt a small flutter in my chest.
Enyhe szívdobogást éreztem a mellkasomban.
When I saw my exam score, I had a flutter in my stomach.
Amikor megláttam a vizsgaeredményemet, furcsa bizsergést éreztem a gyomromban.
The loud noise gave me a little flutter inside.
She noticed a quick flutter in her heart.
Thinking of the trip gave me a happy flutter.
Lỗi thường gặp:
Learners sometimes say "I had a flutter on my chest" instead of "in my chest." Use the preposition "in" for this internal feeling.
Nghĩa
Brief light feeling in chest
Cụm từ đi kèm
a flutter in my chest
|a little flutter
|a slight flutter
|feel a flutter
Từ đồng nghĩa
twinge ("Twinge" often suggests a small pain, while "flutter" is more about a light, moving feeling.)
Từ trái nghĩa
calm (Describes a quiet, steady feeling in the body, the opposite of the light, jumpy feeling of a "flutter.")
Chủ đề
health
|emotions
|body
Định nghĩa
A short, light feeling in your chest or stomach, often when you are excited, afraid, or nervous.
A brief, light, irregular feeling in the chest or stomach, often caused by emotion, nerves, or a minor heart rhythm change.
Mẫu sử dụng:
in a (bit of a) flutter
The office was in a flutter before the big presentation.
Nagy volt az izgalom az irodában a nagy prezentáció előtt.
News of the surprise visit sent the department into a flutter.
A meglepetésszerű látogatás híre felbolydította az egész részleget.
She arrived in a flutter, talking quickly and dropping her keys.
His sudden resignation caused quite a flutter among the staff.
Everyone was in a bit of a flutter about the wedding plans.
Ví dụ cho người học
The school was in a flutter before the exam.
Nagy izgalom volt az iskolában a vizsga előtt.
My mother was in a flutter when the guests arrived early.
Anyám izgatottan sürgött-forgott, amikor a vendégek korábban érkeztek.
His message put her in a little flutter.
The news caused a flutter at the office.
I get in a flutter before job interviews.
Lỗi thường gặp:
Learners sometimes mix up "flutter" and "flatter" in this emotional sense. "In a flutter" means nervous and excited; "to flatter" means to praise someone too much.
Nghĩa
Nervous or excited emotional state
Cụm từ đi kèm
in a flutter
|all in a flutter
|cause a flutter
|get in a flutter
Từ đồng nghĩa
fluster (Very close in meaning, but "flutter" is often a little lighter and sometimes more playful.)
Từ trái nghĩa
composure (Calm self-control and clear thinking, the opposite of the nervous confusion of a "flutter.")
Chủ đề
emotions
|daily life
|daily_life
Định nghĩa
A feeling of being nervous and excited at the same time, so that you cannot stay calm or think clearly.
A state of being nervously excited, confused, or slightly upset, often with quick, busy actions or talk.
Mẫu sử dụng:
[someone] flutters around [a place/person]
She fluttered around the kitchen, checking the food every few minutes.
A konyhában sürgött-forgott, és pár percenként ellenőrizte az ételt.
The assistant fluttered about nervously as the guests began to arrive.
Az asszisztens idegesen sürgött-forgott, ahogy a vendégek érkezni kezdtek.
He spent the morning fluttering from room to room, unable to settle.
Waiters fluttered around the table, refilling glasses and clearing plates.
Parents fluttered around the school hall before the ceremony started.
Ví dụ cho người học
My aunt fluttered around the house before the party.
A nagynéném a buli előtt sürgött-forgott a házban.
The teacher fluttered around the classroom, helping students.
A tanár sürgött-forgott az osztályteremben, és segített a diákoknak.
He fluttered about nervously while he waited for the call.
She fluttered from desk to desk, asking questions.
They fluttered around the guests, offering drinks.
Lỗi thường gặp:
Learners sometimes write "flutter around of the kitchen" or similar. Use "flutter around" followed directly by a place or person, without "of."
Nghĩa
Move about in a nervous fuss
Cụm từ đi kèm
flutter around the kitchen
|flutter about nervously
|flutter around the guests
|flutter from room to room
Từ đồng nghĩa
fuss (Emphasizes unnecessary worry and activity; "flutter" adds a sense of light, quick movement.)
Từ trái nghĩa
compose oneself (Means to become calm and controlled, the opposite of moving about in a nervous flutter.)
Chủ đề
daily life
|emotions
|daily_life
Định nghĩa
To move around quickly because you are nervous or busy, doing many small things and not staying calm.
To move around quickly and lightly in a nervous, excited, or fussing way, often doing small tasks without much calm or focus.
Mẫu sử dụng:
have a flutter (on [something])
I like to have a flutter on the Grand National each year.
Szeretek minden évben egy kis tétű fogadást kötni a Grand Nationalre.
He put a small flutter on the underdog and actually won.
Kis tétben fogadott az esélytelenebbre, és tényleg nyert.
Fancy a little flutter on tonight’s match?
She only has a flutter on the horses when she goes with friends.
It was just a harmless flutter, but he still felt guilty when he lost.
Ví dụ cho người học
He had a small flutter on the race.
Kis tétben fogadott a versenyre.
My dad has a flutter on football games sometimes.
Apám néha kis tétben fogad focimeccsekre.
We decided to have a flutter on the final match.
She enjoys a little flutter on the horses once a year.
I lost my flutter, but it was only a few pounds.
Lỗi thường gặp:
Learners sometimes think "flutter" here means feeling or movement. In British English, "a flutter" with money usually means a small, casual bet.
Nghĩa
Small informal bet or gamble
Cụm từ đi kèm
have a flutter
|a little flutter
|a flutter on the horses
|a flutter on the game
Từ đồng nghĩa
punt (British informal word for a bet; "flutter" often suggests the bet is small and mainly for fun.)
Từ trái nghĩa
save (To keep money instead of risking it, the opposite of using it for a bet.)
Chủ đề
money
|leisure
|finance
|daily_life
Định nghĩa
A small, fun amount of money that you bet on a race, game, or other event.
Chiefly British informal: a small, usually casual bet on a race, game, or other event.
Mẫu sử dụng:
[structure/organ] flutters
Engineers studied how the wing might flutter at high speeds.
A mérnökök azt vizsgálták, hogyan rezeghet be a szárny nagy sebességnél.
The scan showed an atrial flutter that needed treatment.
A vizsgálat kezelést igénylő pitvarlebegést mutatott ki.
The panel began to flutter dangerously as the airflow increased.
Ví dụ cho người học
Doctors can see if a patient’s heart flutters on a test.
Az orvosok egy vizsgálaton látják, ha a betegnek pitvarlebegése van.
The metal plate may flutter when the wind is strong.
Az erős szélben berezeghet a fémlemez.
Engineers try to stop airplane wings from fluttering.
The report said there was a risk of wing flutter.
Atrial flutter is a problem with heart rhythm.
Lỗi thường gặp:
Learners may confuse this technical use with the everyday light, pretty movement of wings. In technical texts, "flutter" often suggests a dangerous or unwanted vibration.
Nghĩa
Vibrate rapidly and irregularly (technical)
Cụm từ đi kèm
atrial flutter
|valve flutter
|wing flutter
|flutter analysis
Từ đồng nghĩa
vibrate (A more general technical term; "flutter" often implies irregular, sometimes unstable vibration.)
Từ trái nghĩa
stabilize (To become steady and stop irregular vibration, the opposite of continued flutter.)
Chủ đề
science
|health
|technology
Định nghĩa
In technical English, to move or shake very fast and irregularly, like a part of a machine or the heart in some medical problems.
In technical or scientific contexts: to vibrate rapidly and often irregularly, especially of structures in airflow or of certain heart rhythms.