blanket
A blanket is a large piece of warm cloth used as a covering on a bed or for keeping a person warm. In a more abstract sense, it refers to a complete layer of something that covers an area or a rule that applies to all cases indiscriminately.
مثالها
3 از 5I reached for an extra blanket because the temperature in the room had dropped significantly.
I searched for an additional warm cover because the room had become much colder.
The administration announced a blanket ban on the use of personal mobile devices during working hours.
The management declared a total prohibition of using private phones while at work.
Just grab that old blanket from the closet if you're feeling chilly while watching TV.
Take that used cover from the cupboard if you are cold while watching television.
خانواده کلمه
راهنمای حفظ
Think of a 'Blank' space that needs to be covered; a 'Blank-et' fills that space entirely.
آزمون سریع
The company decided to apply a ______ increase in wages for all employees, regardless of their current rank.
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مثالها
I reached for an extra blanket because the temperature in the room had dropped significantly.
everydayI searched for an additional warm cover because the room had become much colder.
The administration announced a blanket ban on the use of personal mobile devices during working hours.
formalThe management declared a total prohibition of using private phones while at work.
Just grab that old blanket from the closet if you're feeling chilly while watching TV.
informalTake that used cover from the cupboard if you are cold while watching television.
The researchers observed that a thick blanket of ash had settled over the valley following the eruption.
academicThe scientists noted that a dense layer of volcanic remains had covered the valley after the explosion.
We need to ensure that our blanket insurance policy covers all potential liabilities for the new project.
businessWe must verify that our comprehensive insurance plan includes all possible risks for the new task.
خانواده کلمه
ترکیبهای رایج
عبارات رایج
wet blanket
A person who spoils other people's fun
a blanket of snow
A complete and thick layer of snow on the ground
born under a blanket
An old-fashioned term for being born into a specific status (rare)
اغلب اشتباه گرفته میشود با
A duvet is a thick, decorative bag filled with feathers or synthetic fibers, whereas a blanket is a single layer of woven fabric.
A sheet is a thin piece of cotton or linen used directly against the skin, while a blanket is thicker and used for warmth.
نکات کاربردی
Use 'blanket' as an adjective to describe something that is comprehensive or applies to everyone (e.g., 'a blanket solution'). As a verb, it describes something covering an area completely, like snow or smoke.
اشتباهات رایج
Learners often use 'blanket' when they specifically mean a 'duvet' or 'comforter' in modern bedroom contexts. Avoid using it to describe thin coverings like bedsheets.
راهنمای حفظ
Think of a 'Blank' space that needs to be covered; a 'Blank-et' fills that space entirely.
ریشه کلمه
Derived from the Middle English 'blanket', which came from the Old French 'blanchet' (white cloth).
الگوهای دستوری
بافت فرهنگی
The term 'security blanket' is culturally significant in English-speaking countries, often associated with the character Linus from the 'Peanuts' comic strip.
آزمون سریع
The company decided to apply a ______ increase in wages for all employees, regardless of their current rank.
درسته!
پاسخ صحیح این است: blanket
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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.
for
A1Used to show who is intended to have or use something, or to explain the purpose or reason for an action. It is also frequently used to indicate a specific duration of time.
not
A1A function word used to express negation or denial. It is primarily used to make a sentence or phrase negative, often following an auxiliary verb or the verb 'to be'.
with
A1A preposition used to indicate that people or things are together, in the same place, or performing an action together. It can also describe the instrument used to perform an action or a characteristic that someone or something has.
he
A1A pronoun used to refer to a male person or animal that has already been mentioned or is easily identified. It functions as the subject of a sentence.
you
A1Used to refer to the person or people that the speaker is addressing. It is the second-person pronoun used for both singular and plural subjects and objects.
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