C1 noun خنثی

botch

/bɒtʃ/

A botch refers to a piece of work that has been performed poorly, clumsily, or carelessly, resulting in a failed or messy outcome. It often describes a task that was attempted without the necessary skill or attention to detail, leading to a ruined result.

مثال‌ها

3 از 5
1

I tried to paint the bedroom myself, but it ended up being a complete botch with streaks everywhere.

I tried to paint the bedroom myself, but it ended up being a complete botch with streaks everywhere.

2

The administrative handling of the merger was a total botch, resulting in several legal complications.

The administrative handling of the merger was a total botch, resulting in several legal complications.

3

Man, what a botch; you were supposed to bring the tickets, not leave them on the table!

Man, what a botch; you were supposed to bring the tickets, not leave them on the table!

خانواده کلمه

اسم
botch
Verb
botch
قید
botchedly
صفت
botched
مرتبط
botcher
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راهنمای حفظ

Think of a 'Bot' (robot) trying to make a 'Watch' but smashing the gears instead. That is a 'Bot-ch'.

آزمون سریع

The contractor made such a _____ of the plumbing that the basement flooded the next day.

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پاسخ صحیح این است: botch

مثال‌ها

1

I tried to paint the bedroom myself, but it ended up being a complete botch with streaks everywhere.

everyday

I tried to paint the bedroom myself, but it ended up being a complete botch with streaks everywhere.

2

The administrative handling of the merger was a total botch, resulting in several legal complications.

formal

The administrative handling of the merger was a total botch, resulting in several legal complications.

3

Man, what a botch; you were supposed to bring the tickets, not leave them on the table!

informal

Man, what a botch; you were supposed to bring the tickets, not leave them on the table!

4

The researchers admitted the initial data collection was a botch due to faulty sensor calibration.

academic

The researchers admitted the initial data collection was a botch due to faulty sensor calibration.

5

The product launch was a botch from the start because the marketing team missed the primary deadline.

business

The product launch was a botch from the start because the marketing team missed the primary deadline.

خانواده کلمه

اسم
botch
Verb
botch
قید
botchedly
صفت
botched
مرتبط
botcher

ترکیب‌های رایج

make a botch of to perform a task very badly
a complete botch an absolute failure or mess
a botch job a piece of work done poorly or unprofessionally
total botch an entire or comprehensive failure
awful botch a very bad or unpleasant failure

عبارات رایج

make a botch of things

to ruin a situation or task

a botch-up

a situation where something has been done badly

botched attempt

a failed or poorly executed try

اغلب اشتباه گرفته می‌شود با

botch vs batch

A 'batch' is a group of things produced at once, while a 'botch' is a poorly done piece of work.

botch vs bungle

While similar, 'bungle' is more frequently used as a verb for the act of failing, whereas 'botch' frequently refers to the ruined physical result.

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نکات کاربردی

The word 'botch' is most commonly used in the phrase 'to make a botch of something.' It carries a strong connotation of clumsiness and lack of skill.

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اشتباهات رایج

Learners often confuse it with 'batch' due to the similar vowel sound. It is also important to remember that it describes the result of the error, not just the error itself.

💡

راهنمای حفظ

Think of a 'Bot' (robot) trying to make a 'Watch' but smashing the gears instead. That is a 'Bot-ch'.

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ریشه کلمه

Originates from Middle English 'bocchen', meaning 'to patch' or 'to repair', which later evolved to mean a clumsy or poor repair job.

الگوهای دستوری

Countable noun: a botch, two botches Often used with the preposition 'of' to indicate the subject of the failure. Usually takes 'make' or 'be' as the primary verb.
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بافت فرهنگی

In British and American DIY culture, a 'botch job' is a common term for a home repair that looks unprofessional or is barely functional.

آزمون سریع

The contractor made such a _____ of the plumbing that the basement flooded the next day.

درسته!

پاسخ صحیح این است: botch

لغات مرتبط

bishop

B2

To admit a person into the Christian church through the rite of confirmation performed by a bishop. It can also refer to the formal act of ordaining or appointing someone to the office of bishop.

bit

B2

In this specific context, it describes something that is minor, secondary, or small in scale, often referring to roles or components within a larger system. It is frequently used attributively to indicate that a part or person has limited importance or duration.

bitterly

B2

An adverb used to describe actions or feelings done with intense resentment, deep disappointment, or extreme harshness. It is also frequently used to emphasize that weather conditions are painfully cold.

bivalve

B2

A bivalve is an aquatic mollusk with a body enclosed within a hinged shell that consists of two distinct parts. This group includes well-known creatures like clams, oysters, mussels, and scallops, which are often harvested for food or studied for their environmental impact.

bizarrely

B2

In a very strange or unusual manner that is often difficult to explain or expect. It is used to describe actions, appearances, or situations that deviate significantly from what is considered normal.

blackberry

B2

To go out and gather wild blackberries from bushes, typically during late summer or early autumn. It describes the specific recreational or foraging activity of picking these berries in nature.

blackcurrant

B2

Describing something that has the flavor, scent, or dark purple color of the blackcurrant berry. It is frequently used to characterize food products, beverages, and scents derived from the Ribes nigrum plant.

blackhead

B2

A small, dark-colored bump on the skin caused by a clogged hair follicle where oil and skin cells have oxidized upon contact with air. They are a mild type of acne that commonly appears on the face, particularly on the nose and chin.

blackmail

B2

To demand money, favors, or specific actions from someone by threatening to reveal embarrassing or damaging information about them. It involves using a person's secrets or weaknesses as a way to coerce them into compliance.

blackness

B2

The state, quality, or condition of being black or completely dark. In academic and sociological contexts, it often refers to the historical, cultural, and social identity associated with people of African descent.

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