Слово англійською: body

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Переклад body українською: ті́ло (живи́й органі́зм), плоть, ті́ло (геометри́чне, фізи́чне і т. д.), о́рган (ревізі́йний), колекти́в, ку́зов, труп, молочко́ для ті́ла, лосьйо́н, небе́сне ті́ло, плодо́ве ті́ло

Детальний опис

body

noun

/ˈbɑːdi/

(plural bodies)

of person/animal

[countable] the whole physical structure of a human or an animal

The human body is a complex structure.
a male/female/naked body
The virus can affect all parts of the body.
The heart pumps blood around the body.
His whole body was trembling.
body fat/weight/temperature/size
Yoga is designed to release the body and mind from tension.

Vocabulary Building Actions expressing emotionsActions expressing emotionsOften parts of the body are closely linked to particular verbs. The combination of the verb and part of the body expresses an emotion or attitude.

action	part of body	you are…
bite	lips	nervous
clench	fist	angry, aggressive
click	fingers	trying to remember something
click	tongue	annoyed
drum/tap	fingers	impatient
hang	head	ashamed
lick	lips	anticipating something good, nervous
nod	head	agreeing
purse	lips	disapproving
raise	eyebrows	enquiring, surprised
scratch	head	puzzled
shake	head	disagreeing
shrug	shoulders	doubtful, indifferent
stamp	foot	angry
wrinkle	nose	feeling dislike or distaste
wrinkle	forehead	puzzled

For example:

She bit her lip nervously.
He scratched his head and looked thoughtful.
I wrinkled my nose in disgust.
She raised questioning eyebrows.

[countable] the main part of a body not including the head, or not including the head, arms and legs

She had injuries to her head and body.
He has a large body, but thin legs.
These exercises help develop your upper body.

[countable] the body of a dead person or animal

a dead body
The family of the missing girl has been called in by the police to identify the body.
A man's body was found floating in the river.
His body is being brought back to his home town for burial.

main part

[singular] the body of something the main part of something, especially a building, a vehicle or a book, an article, etc.

the body of a plane (= the central part where the seats are)
the main body of the text

group of people

[countable + singular or plural verb] a group of people who work or act together, often for an official purpose, or who are connected in some other way

a regulatory/an advisory body
The governing body of the school is/are concerned about discipline.
recognized professional bodies such as the Law Association
An independent body has been set up to investigate the affair.
body of somebody A large body of people will be affected by the tax cuts.
in a body The protesters marched in a body (= all together) to the White House.

large amount

[countable] body of something a large amount or collection of something

a vast body of evidence/information/research
large bodies of water (= lakes or seas)
There is a powerful body of opinion against the ruling.

object

[countable] (formal) an object

heavenly bodies (= stars, planets, etc.)
an operation to remove a foreign body (= something that would not usually be there) from a wound

of drink/hair

[uncountable] the full strong taste of alcoholic drinks or the thick healthy quality of somebody’s hair

a wine with plenty of body
Regular use of conditioner is supposed to give your hair more body.

-bodied

(in adjectives) having the type of body mentioned

full-bodied red wines
soft-bodied insects

clothing

[countable] (British English)

(North American English bodysuit)

a piece of clothing that fits tightly over the upper body and bottom, usually fastening between the legs

Word OriginOld English bodig, of unknown origin.

Idioms

body and soul

with all your energy
- She committed herself body and soul to fighting for the cause.

keep body and soul together

to stay alive with just enough of the food, clothing, etc. that you need synonym survive
- They barely have enough money to keep body and soul together.

not have a… bone in your body

(informal) to have none of the quality mentioned
- She was honest and hard-working, and didn't have an unkind bone in her body.

over my dead body

(informal) used to show you are strongly opposed to something
- She moves into our home over my dead body.

sell your body

to have sex with somebody in exchange for money

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