layer
A layer is a single thickness, sheet, or level of a material that covers a surface or is placed between other things. It can refer to physical substances like paint and geological strata, or abstract levels of complexity and meaning.
أمثلة
3 من 5I usually wear several layers of clothing in the winter to stay warm.
I wear many pieces of clothes on top of each other during winter for warmth.
The investigation revealed a complex layer of bureaucracy within the organization.
The study showed many complicated levels of administrative rules in the company.
Just add a thick layer of frosting to the cake once it cools down.
Put a lot of icing on top of the cake when it is not hot anymore.
عائلة الكلمة
نصيحة للحفظ
Think of a 'Layer Cake'—it has several horizontal parts of cake and cream stacked on top of each other.
اختبار سريع
The archaeologist carefully removed the top ____ of soil to find the ancient artifacts.
صحيح!
الإجابة الصحيحة هي: layer
أمثلة
I usually wear several layers of clothing in the winter to stay warm.
everydayI wear many pieces of clothes on top of each other during winter for warmth.
The investigation revealed a complex layer of bureaucracy within the organization.
formalThe study showed many complicated levels of administrative rules in the company.
Just add a thick layer of frosting to the cake once it cools down.
informalPut a lot of icing on top of the cake when it is not hot anymore.
Sedimentary rocks are formed by the gradual accumulation of layers of mineral particles.
academicRocks are made when levels of minerals build up slowly over time.
We need to remove a layer of middle management to improve communication flow.
businessWe should eliminate one level of managers to help people talk to each other better.
عائلة الكلمة
تلازمات شائعة
العبارات الشائعة
layer upon layer
many levels stacked on each other
peel back the layers
to investigate something deeply to find the hidden truth
the next layer
the following level of detail or substance
يُخلط عادةً مع
A 'layer' is a level of material, whereas a 'liar' is a person who tells falsehoods.
While similar, 'tier' usually refers to levels in a hierarchy or rows of seats, whereas 'layer' usually refers to physical thickness.
ملاحظات الاستخدام
Use 'layer' when describing things that are stacked or spread out over one another. It is very common in cooking, geology, and clothing contexts.
أخطاء شائعة
Learners sometimes use 'level' when 'layer' is more appropriate for physical materials (e.g., 'a level of dust' should be 'a layer of dust').
نصيحة للحفظ
Think of a 'Layer Cake'—it has several horizontal parts of cake and cream stacked on top of each other.
أصل الكلمة
Derived from Middle English 'leier', originally referring to a person who lays stones or bricks in a specific order.
أنماط نحوية
السياق الثقافي
In culinary traditions, layering is a key concept for dishes like lasagna, tiramisu, and trifle.
اختبار سريع
The archaeologist carefully removed the top ____ of soil to find the ancient artifacts.
صحيح!
الإجابة الصحيحة هي: layer
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index
B2To organize information into a systematic list or database for easy retrieval, typically at the end of a book or within a computer system. In economics, it refers to adjusting a value or price according to a specific standard, such as inflation or the cost of living.
induce
B2To succeed in persuading or influencing someone to do something. It also means to bring about or cause a specific physical condition or reaction to happen.
infer
B2To reach a conclusion or form an opinion based on facts, evidence, or reasoning rather than on direct statements. It involves understanding a hidden meaning or 'reading between the lines' when information is not explicitly provided.
inhibit
B2To hinder, restrain, or prevent an action or process from happening or developing. It is frequently used in scientific contexts to describe slowing down a chemical or biological reaction, as well as in psychology to describe the restraint of impulses.
initiate
B2Describes someone who has been introduced to or instructed in a particular subject, group, or secret knowledge. It also refers to something that has been recently begun or is in an introductory stage.
inspect
B2To examine something closely and officially to check its condition, quality, or compliance with standards. It involves a systematic and careful look to identify flaws or ensure everything is as it should be.
integrate
B2To combine two or more things so that they work together effectively or become part of a whole. It also refers to the process of helping a person or group become part of a larger society or organization.
intrinsic
B2Intrinsic refers to a quality or characteristic that is an essential and natural part of something. It describes properties that are inherent to an object or person, rather than being added or influenced by external forces.
invoke
B2To call upon a spirit, a deity, or a person for help or inspiration. In legal and formal contexts, it means to cite a law, rule, or authority to support an argument or justify an action.
label
B2To attach a tag or piece of information to an object to describe its contents or ownership. It also refers to the act of categorizing or describing someone or something in a specific, often oversimplified, way.
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