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.
Beispiele
3 von 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.
Wortfamilie
Merkhilfe
Think of a 'Layer Cake'—it has several horizontal parts of cake and cream stacked on top of each other.
Schnelles Quiz
The archaeologist carefully removed the top ____ of soil to find the ancient artifacts.
Richtig!
Die richtige Antwort ist: layer
Beispiele
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.
Wortfamilie
Häufige Kollokationen
Häufige Phrasen
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
Wird oft verwechselt mit
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.
Nutzungshinweise
Use 'layer' when describing things that are stacked or spread out over one another. It is very common in cooking, geology, and clothing contexts.
Häufige Fehler
Learners sometimes use 'level' when 'layer' is more appropriate for physical materials (e.g., 'a level of dust' should be 'a layer of dust').
Merkhilfe
Think of a 'Layer Cake'—it has several horizontal parts of cake and cream stacked on top of each other.
Wortherkunft
Derived from Middle English 'leier', originally referring to a person who lays stones or bricks in a specific order.
Grammatikmuster
Kultureller Kontext
In culinary traditions, layering is a key concept for dishes like lasagna, tiramisu, and trifle.
Schnelles Quiz
The archaeologist carefully removed the top ____ of soil to find the ancient artifacts.
Richtig!
Die richtige Antwort ist: layer
Ähnliche Regeln
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proceed
C1The noun form, typically used in the plural 'proceeds,' refers to the total amount of money received from a particular event, sale, or activity. It is a formal term used in academic, legal, and business contexts to describe the result of a financial transaction or fundraising effort.
individual
C1Relating to a single person or thing as distinct from a group. It describes something that is intended for, or used by, one person rather than a collective entity.
appropriately
B2To perform an action in a manner that is suitable, right, or proper for a particular situation, person, or occasion. It implies following specific social norms, professional standards, or logical requirements.
region
B2A region is an area of land that has common features, such as geography, climate, or culture, which distinguish it from other areas. It can refer to a large part of a country or the world and is often used in administrative or scientific contexts to organize space.
resource
B2A stock or supply of money, materials, staff, and other assets that can be drawn on by a person or organization in order to function effectively. In academic and informational contexts, it refers to a source of information or expertise used to support research or learning.
to
A1Used to indicate the place, person, or thing that someone or something moves toward. It can also mark the recipient of an action or the limit of a range.
and
A1A primary conjunction used to connect words, phrases, or clauses that are grammatically equal. It indicates addition, a sequence of events, or a relationship between two things.
a
A1A word used before a singular noun that is not specific or is being mentioned for the first time. It is used only before words that begin with a consonant sound to indicate one of something.
that
A1This word is a demonstrative pronoun used to indicate a specific person, object, or idea that is further away in space or time from the speaker. It is also used to refer back to something that has already been mentioned or to introduce a clause that identifies something.
I
A1The pronoun 'I' is used by a speaker or writer to refer to themselves as the subject of a verb. It is the first-person singular subject pronoun in English and is always capitalized regardless of its position in a sentence.
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