wreathe
Senses relating to intertwining or twistingSenses relating to intertwining or twisting.: To coil, curl, or twist (something); to shape (something) into circles or coils.
» When we met at the airport, she was wreathed in smiles.
Значення
значень: 24Senses relating to intertwining or twisting.
(також, переносно, перехідне)To coil, curl, or twist (something); to shape (something) into circles or coils.
(також, переносно, перехідне)To adorn (someone or something) with a garland or wreath.
form into a wreath
(також, переносно, перехідне)Of flowers, leaves, etc.: to form the shape of a wreath around (something).
(також, переносно, перехідне)Often followed by in and the thing encircling: to coil or spiral around, or encircle, (someone or something); (by extension) to cover or envelop (someone or something).
wreathed in mystery
At the funeral, a circle of comrades wreathed the grave of the honoured deceased.
(також, переносно, зворотне, перехідне)Followed by about, around, or round: to coil, twist, or wind (oneself or something) around a person or thing; (by extension) to cause (oneself or something) to cover or encircle a person or thing.
(також, переносно, перехідне)Often followed by together: to entwine or twist (two or more people or things) together; to intertwine, to interweave.
(також, переносно, перехідне)To strengthen (an earthen embankment) with hurdles of wattle.
(також, переносно, неперехідне)Followed by about, around, or round: to coil, twist, or wind around a person or thing.
(також, переносно, неперехідне)Of mist, smoke, etc.: to move with a coiling, spiralling, or twisting motion.
Senses relating to vigorous movement.
(перехідне)To arrange (one's expression, face, etc.) into a smile; also (reflexive), of the lips, mouth, etc.: to arrange (itself or themselves) into a smile.
(зворотне, перехідне)To bend or turn (oneself), often continuously; to twist and turn, to writhe.
(неперехідне)To bend or turn, often continuously; to twist and turn, to writhe.
Приклади
речень: 2When we met at the airport, she was wreathed in smiles.
Now, hushed the banquet and the tables all / removed, huge wine-bowls for each guest apart / they wreathe with flowers.
Переклади
мов: 2Походження
From Middle English wrethen (“to twist”), partly:From Middle English wrethen (“to twist”), partly:
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Форми
wreathes, wreathing, wreathed, wreathedСиноніми
синонімів: 6- form into a wreath:wind-v
Антоніми
антонімів: 4Спільнокореневі
пов’язаних слів: 6Уроки до слова
уроків: 3- A1Present Simple: теперішній простий час — Бо це дієслово
- A1Past Simple: правильні дієслова — Бо у нього є форма минулого часу
- A2Present Perfect: вступ — Бо у нього є дієприкметник минулого часу