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.
Exemplos
3 de 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.
Família de palavras
Dica de memorização
Think of a 'Blank' space that needs to be covered; a 'Blank-et' fills that space entirely.
Quiz rápido
The company decided to apply a ______ increase in wages for all employees, regardless of their current rank.
Correto!
A resposta correta é: blanket
Exemplos
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.
Família de palavras
Colocações comuns
Frases Comuns
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)
Frequentemente confundido com
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.
Notas de uso
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.
Erros comuns
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.
Dica de memorização
Think of a 'Blank' space that needs to be covered; a 'Blank-et' fills that space entirely.
Origem da palavra
Derived from the Middle English 'blanket', which came from the Old French 'blanchet' (white cloth).
Padrões gramaticais
Contexto cultural
The term 'security blanket' is culturally significant in English-speaking countries, often associated with the character Linus from the 'Peanuts' comic strip.
Quiz rápido
The company decided to apply a ______ increase in wages for all employees, regardless of their current rank.
Correto!
A resposta correta é: blanket
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