bounce
Describes a surface or object that is able to spring back or rebound after being hit or compressed. It can also describe a person's behavior or a piece of music that is lively, energetic, and full of rhythmic vitality.
Exemplos
3 de 5The children spent the entire afternoon playing on the bouncy castle in the garden.
The children spent the entire afternoon playing on the bouncy castle in the garden.
The committee noted that the proposed economic model was surprisingly bouncy, showing quick recovery from simulated shocks.
The committee noted that the proposed economic model was surprisingly bouncy, showing quick recovery from simulated shocks.
I love this new track; it has such a bouncy rhythm that you can't help but dance.
I love this new track; it has such a bouncy rhythm that you can't help but dance.
Família de palavras
Dica de memorização
Think of a 'Bouncy Castle'—it's soft, full of air, and everything that hits it springs right back up.
Quiz rápido
The athlete has a very _____ step, which suggests he has fully recovered from his leg injury.
Correto!
A resposta correta é: bouncy
Exemplos
The children spent the entire afternoon playing on the bouncy castle in the garden.
everydayThe children spent the entire afternoon playing on the bouncy castle in the garden.
The committee noted that the proposed economic model was surprisingly bouncy, showing quick recovery from simulated shocks.
formalThe committee noted that the proposed economic model was surprisingly bouncy, showing quick recovery from simulated shocks.
I love this new track; it has such a bouncy rhythm that you can't help but dance.
informalI love this new track; it has such a bouncy rhythm that you can't help but dance.
In this experiment, we measure the bouncy properties of various synthetic polymers under varying temperatures.
academicIn this experiment, we measure the bouncy properties of various synthetic polymers under varying temperatures.
The tech sector remains bouncy despite recent interest rate hikes, according to the latest market analysis.
businessThe tech sector remains bouncy despite recent interest rate hikes, according to the latest market analysis.
Família de palavras
Colocações comuns
Frases Comuns
bounce back
to recover quickly from a setback
bounce off the walls
to be extremely excited or energetic
bounce an idea
to share a thought to see someone's reaction
Frequentemente confundido com
Bound usually refers to a leap or a limit, whereas bouncy refers specifically to the quality of rebounding.
Buoyant refers to floating in liquid or a cheerful mood, while bouncy emphasizes physical springiness.
Notas de uso
Use this adjective to describe physical materials like rubber or springs, but also to metaphorically describe energetic personalities or upbeat music. In academic contexts, it is often replaced by 'elastic' or 'resilient' for more precision.
Erros comuns
Learners sometimes use the noun 'bounce' as an adjective (e.g., 'a bounce ball'). Always use the adjective form 'bouncy' or 'bouncing' when modifying a noun.
Dica de memorização
Think of a 'Bouncy Castle'—it's soft, full of air, and everything that hits it springs right back up.
Origem da palavra
From the 13th-century verb 'bounce', likely of Dutch or Low German origin meaning to strike or thump.
Padrões gramaticais
Contexto cultural
Bouncy castles (or inflatable jumpers) are standard features at children's birthday parties in many Western cultures.
Quiz rápido
The athlete has a very _____ step, which suggests he has fully recovered from his leg injury.
Correto!
A resposta correta é: bouncy
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