Слово англійською: feel
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Переклад feel українською: відчу́ти, відчува́ти що, почува́тися, щу́пати, обма́цувати, пощу́пати, пома́цати, бажа́ти (танцюва́ти і т. д.), хоті́ти зроби́ти що (ма́ти на́стрій, бажа́ння що зроби́ти і т. д.), жалі́ти кого́, торкну́тися чого́сь (руко́ю і т. д.)
Детальний опис
well/sick/happy/sad, etc.
- linking verb to experience a particular feeling or emotion
- + adj. The bus ride made me feel sick.
- Are you feeling comfortable?
- She sounded more confident than she felt.
- I was feeling guilty.
- You'll feel better after a good night's sleep.
- I feel sorry for him.
- I feel bad about leaving you like this.
- She felt betrayed.
- + adv./prep. How are you feeling today?
- I know exactly how you feel (= I feel sympathy for you).
- We all felt the same way.
- Luckily I was feeling in a good mood.
- feel something I felt the need to explain.
- I felt a sense of relief.
- feel like something I felt like a complete idiot.
- She made me feel like a child by doing everything for me.
- feel as if/though… I feel as if nobody cares.
- She felt as though she was going to cry.
- feel + noun to feel an idiot/a fool
be/become aware
- [transitive] (not usually used in the progressive tenses) to notice or be aware of something because it is touching you or having a physical effect on you synonym sense
- feel something I could feel the warm sun on my back.
- She felt a sharp pain in her hand.
- She could not feel her legs.
- I can’t feel his pulse.
- He felt a hand on his shoulder.
- You may feel a slight pressure in your chest.
- feel somebody/something/yourself doing something He felt a hand touching his shoulder.
- She could feel herself blushing.
- He felt the sweat running down his face.
- feel somebody/something/yourself do something I felt something crawl up my arm.
- We felt the ground give way under our feet.
- [transitive] (not usually used in the progressive tenses) feel something to become aware of something even though you cannot see it, hear it, etc. synonym sense
- Can you feel the tension in this room?
- They all feel pressure from managers to make a sale.
- I definitely felt the importance of the occasion.
give impression
- linking verb (not used in the progressive tenses) to give you a particular feeling or impression
- + adj. This situation doesn't feel right.
- You need to go somewhere that feels safe.
- My mouth felt completely dry.
- it feels + adj. to do something It felt strange to be back in my old school.
- feel like something The place still feels like a small fishing village.
- it feels like something The interview only took ten minutes, but it felt like hours.
- I've lived here for years, but it still doesn't feel like home.
- It feels like rain (= seems likely to rain).
- It's three degrees right now, but with the wind chill factor it feels like minus 12.
- How does it feel to be alone all day?
- feel as if/though… Her head felt as if it would burst.
- it feels as if/though… It felt as though he had run a marathon.
In spoken English people often use like instead of as if or as though in this meaning, especially in North American English He felt like he'd run a marathon. This is not considered correct in written British English. touch
- linking verb (not used in the progressive tenses) to have a particular physical quality that you become aware of by touching
- + adj. The water feels warm.
- Its skin feels really smooth.
- feel like something This wallet feels like leather.
- Your hands feel like ice.
- [transitive] to deliberately move your fingers over something in order to find out what it is like
- feel something Can you feel the bump on my head?
- Try to tell what this is just by feeling it.
- People like to touch and feel the fabric before they buy.
- feel how, what, etc… Feel how rough this is.
think/believe
- [transitive, intransitive] (not usually used in the progressive tenses) to think or believe that something is the case; to have a particular opinion or attitude
- feel (that)… We all felt (that) we were unlucky to lose.
- We've always felt this was our home.
- I felt (that) I had to apologize.
- I feel I could continue playing until I am 35.
- + adv./prep. This is something I feel strongly about.
- How do you feel about inviting the children too?
- I didn't know you felt like that about it.
- feel it + noun She felt it her duty to tell the police.
- I feel it a great honour to be chosen.
- feel it to be + noun She felt it to be the best course of action to remain.
- feel it + adj. Why did you feel it necessary to do that?
- I felt it advisable to do nothing.
- feel it to be + adj. We felt it to be unfortunate.
- This decision is, I feel, a huge mistake.
Synonyms thinkthinkbelieve ▪ feel ▪ reckon ▪ be under the impressionThese words all mean to have an idea that something is true or possible or to have a particular opinion about somebody/something.think to have an idea that something is true or possible, although you are not completely certain; to have a particular opinion about somebody/something:- Do you think (that) they’ll come?
- Well, I like it. What do you think?
believe to have an idea that something is true or possible, although you are not completely certain; to have a particular opinion about somebody/something:- Police believe (that) the man may be armed.
think or believe?When you are expressing an idea that you have or that somebody has of what is true or possible, believe is more formal than think. It is used especially for talking about ideas that other people have; think is used more often for talking about your own ideas: Police believe… • I think… When you are expressing an opinion, believe is stronger than think and is used especially for matters of principle; think is used more for practical matters or matters of personal taste.feel to have a particular opinion about something that has happened or about what you/somebody ought to do:- We all felt (that) we were unlucky to lose.
reckon (informal) to think that something is true or possible:- I reckon (that) I’m going to get that job.
be under the impression that… to have an idea that something is true:- I was under the impression that the work had already been completed.
Patterns- to think/believe/feel/reckon/be under the impression that…
- It is thought/believed/reckoned that…
- to be thought/believed/felt/reckoned to be something
- to think/believe/feel something about somebody/something
- to sincerely/honestly/seriously/mistakenly think/believe/feel
be strongly affected
- [transitive] feel something to experience the effects or results of something, often strongly
- He feels the cold a lot.
- Cathy was really feeling the heat.
- We're all starting to feel the pressure at work.
- I was OK after my run, but I'll feel it tomorrow.
- She felt her mother's death very deeply.
- The effects of the recession are being felt everywhere.
- We all felt the force of her arguments.
- Her loss has been keenly felt.
search with hands
- [intransitive] to search for something with your hands, feet, etc.
- + adv./prep. She felt in her bag and pulled out a pen.
- If you feel under the desk you'll find a hook.
- feel for something She felt for the step with her foot.
- + adv./prep. for something I had to feel about in the dark for the light switch.
- He felt in his pockets for some money.
Word OriginOld English fēlan, of West Germanic origin; related to Dutch voelen and German fühlen.
Idioms - to be pleased because somebody has made you feel important or special
- He was flattered by her attention.
- I felt flattered at being asked to give a lecture.
- She was flattered to hear that he had been asking about her.
- I suppose we should be flattered that he agreed to come at all.
- (informal) to be or feel unfairly treated
- She has every right to feel hard done by—her parents have given her nothing.
be/feel honoured (to do something)
- to feel proud and happy
- I was honoured to have been mentioned in his speech.
- ‘Would you be my best man?’ ‘I’d be honoured.’
be/feel like jelly | turn to jelly
- (of legs or knees) to feel weak because you are nervous
- to realize that you are getting old, especially compared with people you are with who are younger than you
feel free (to do something)
- (informal) used to tell somebody that they are allowed to do something
- Feel free to ask questions if you don't understand.
- ‘Can I use your phone?’ ‘Feel free.’
Topics Permission and obligationc1
- to feel happy, confident, etc.
- It makes me feel good to know my work is appreciated.
Topics Feelingsa2
feel (it) in your bones (that…)
- (informal) to be certain about something even though you do not have any direct proof and cannot explain why you are certain
- I know I'm going to fail this exam—I can feel it in my bones.
Topics Doubt, guessing and certaintyc2
feel like something/like doing something
- (informal) to want to have or do something
- I feel like a drink.
- We all felt like celebrating.
- He felt like bursting into tears.
- We'll go for a walk if you feel like it.
- (informal) to not have enough money
- Lots of people who have lost their jobs are starting to feel the pinch.
- to move along carefully, for example when it is dark, by touching walls, objects, etc.
- to be careful about how you do things, usually because you are in a situation that you are not familiar with
- She was new in the job, still feeling her way.
(feel) honour-bound to do something
- (formal) to feel that you must do something because of your sense of moral duty
- She felt honour-bound to attend as she had promised to.
- He felt honour bound to help her.
compare duty-boundTopics Permission and obligationc2
look/feel like death warmed up (British English) (North American English like death warmed over)
- (informal) to look or feel very ill or tired
look/feel like a million dollars/bucks
- (informal) to look/feel extremely good
- Wow, you look like a million dollars.
- to look or feel stupid, weak, ashamed, etc.
- There’s no need to make me look small in front of all these people.
- I felt really small when I realized how much time he’d spent on it.
- to do something to make people very aware of the fact that you are there; to have a strong influence on a group of people or a situation
- She’s only been here a couple of weeks but she is already making her presence felt.
- He certainly made his presence felt in the boardroom.
not be/feel up to the mark
- (British English, old-fashioned) not to feel as well or lively as usual
- I’m not feeling up to the mark at the moment.
- to not feel healthy and well
- I’m not quite feeling myself today.
Phrasal Verbs- feel for
- feel up
- feel up to