bout
A brief period of intense activity, or a specific occurrence of something, such as an illness or a strong emotion. It is frequently used to describe a temporary struggle or a competitive match in sports like boxing.
أمثلة
3 من 5After a week-long bout of the flu, she finally felt strong enough to leave the house.
After a week-long period of the flu, she finally felt strong enough to leave the house.
The economy experienced a sudden bout of volatility following the unexpected policy change.
The economy experienced a sudden period of volatility following the unexpected policy change.
I just had a quick bout with the lawnmower before the rain started.
I just had a quick session with the lawnmower before the rain started.
الأضداد
عائلة الكلمة
نصيحة للحفظ
Think of a boxing match: a 'bout' is a fight. When you have a 'bout' of the flu, you are 'fighting' the virus for a round.
اختبار سريع
The city is recovering from a severe _____ of freezing rain that caused widespread power outages.
صحيح!
الإجابة الصحيحة هي: bout
أمثلة
After a week-long bout of the flu, she finally felt strong enough to leave the house.
everydayAfter a week-long period of the flu, she finally felt strong enough to leave the house.
The economy experienced a sudden bout of volatility following the unexpected policy change.
formalThe economy experienced a sudden period of volatility following the unexpected policy change.
I just had a quick bout with the lawnmower before the rain started.
informalI just had a quick session with the lawnmower before the rain started.
Clinical studies suggest that short bouts of vigorous exercise can be as effective as longer, moderate sessions.
academicClinical studies suggest that short periods of vigorous exercise can be as effective as longer, moderate sessions.
The firm faced a challenging bout of litigation that lasted for nearly three years.
businessThe firm faced a challenging period of litigation that lasted for nearly three years.
الأضداد
عائلة الكلمة
تلازمات شائعة
العبارات الشائعة
a bout of nerves
a temporary feeling of anxiety
a bout of heavy drinking
a period spent consuming a lot of alcohol
another bout of
a repeated instance of an unpleasant event
يُخلط عادةً مع
A boat is a watercraft, whereas a bout is a period of time or a match.
About is a preposition meaning concerning; bout is a noun referring to a duration.
ملاحظات الاستخدام
The word is most commonly used with negative experiences like illness, bad weather, or difficult emotions, but it is also the standard term for a boxing or wrestling match.
أخطاء شائعة
Learners sometimes use 'bout' to describe long, permanent conditions, but it specifically implies a temporary period with a clear start and end.
نصيحة للحفظ
Think of a boxing match: a 'bout' is a fight. When you have a 'bout' of the flu, you are 'fighting' the virus for a round.
أصل الكلمة
Derived from the Middle English 'bought', meaning a bend or a turn, suggesting a 'turn' at something.
أنماط نحوية
السياق الثقافي
In sports culture, especially in the US and UK, 'bout' is specifically synonymous with professional prize-fighting matches.
اختبار سريع
The city is recovering from a severe _____ of freezing rain that caused widespread power outages.
صحيح!
الإجابة الصحيحة هي: bout
قواعد ذات صلة
عبارات ذات صلة
مفردات ذات صلة
كلمات ذات صلة
unknown
A1A person or thing that is not known, recognized, or familiar. It often refers to a mysterious situation or a person who has not yet achieved fame or success.
of
A1A preposition used to show a relationship between a part and a whole, or to indicate belonging and origin. It connects a noun or pronoun to another part of the sentence to specify which one or what kind.
in
A1A preposition used to indicate position within a container, a space, an area, or a period of time. It describes being surrounded by something or being inside the boundaries of a location.
it
A1A third-person singular pronoun used to refer to an object, animal, or situation that has already been mentioned or is clear from context. It is also frequently used as a dummy subject to talk about time, weather, or distance.
on
A1A preposition used to indicate that something is in a position above and supported by a surface. It is also used to indicate a specific day or date, or to show that a device is functioning.
as
A1A conjunction used to compare two things that are equal in some way. It is most commonly used in the pattern 'as + adjective/adverb + as' to show similarity.
this
A1Used to identify a specific person, thing, or idea that is physically close to the speaker or has just been mentioned. It can also refer to the present time or a situation that is currently happening.
by
A1A preposition used to show the method or means of doing something, or to identify the person or thing that performs an action. It frequently appears in passive sentences to indicate the agent or before modes of transport.
we
A1The word 'we' is a first-person plural pronoun used to refer to the speaker and one or more other people collectively. It is used as the subject of a sentence or clause.
or
A1A coordinating conjunction used to connect two or more possibilities or alternatives. it indicates that only one of the options is likely, required, or true.
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