Stir - перевод на Русский и значение в Английском

verb

Make (something) active or operative.

Примеры использования:

Fumes from cooking are enough to activate the alarm

verb

To cause something to start working

Примеры использования:

Something activated the car alarm.

verb

To make something start working or happening

Примеры использования:

New customers must call an automated line to activate their card., the move will activate a clause …

noun

A state of agitation or fuss, especially about something unimportant.

Примеры использования:

This is much ado about almost nothing

suffix

Forming nouns such as bravado, desperado.

noun

Delay or unnecessary activity

Примеры использования:

Without further ado, i shall introduce tonight’s speaker.

verb

Make (someone) troubled or nervous.

Примеры использования:

The thought of questioning toby agitated him extremely

verb

To argue energetically, esp. in public, in order to achieve a particular type of change

Примеры использования:

Telephone companies began to agitate for permission to compete in long distance services., any ment…

verb

Bring to life.

Примеры использования:

Prometheus stole fire from heaven to animate his clay men

adjective

Alive or having life.

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Gods in a wide variety of forms, both animate and inanimate

verb

To cause someone or something to be more active or full of life

Примеры использования:

He knows exactly what to say to animate a crowd.

verb

Evoke or awaken (a feeling, emotion, or response).

Примеры использования:

Something about the man aroused the guard's suspicions

verb

Rouse from sleep; cause to stop sleeping.

Примеры использования:

Anna was awakened by the telephone

verb

To stop sleeping, or to cause someone to stop sleeping

Примеры использования:

[ t ] the family was awakened by a noise., [ t ] his television series awakened popular interest in…

verb

Strike (a person or an animal) repeatedly and violently so as to hurt or injure them, typically with an implement such as a club or whip.

Примеры использования:

If we were caught we were beaten

noun

A main accent or rhythmic unit in music or poetry.

Примеры использования:

The glissando begins on the second beat

adjective

Short for beatnik.

verb

Mix (a substance) with another substance so that they combine together.

Примеры использования:

Blend the cornflour with a tablespoon of water

noun

A mixture of different substances or other things.

Примеры использования:

The chutney is a blend of bananas, raisins, and ginger

noun

Mix together different elements

noun

A noisy and overexcited reaction or response to something.

Примеры использования:

The brouhaha over those infamous commercials

noun

A state of confused and noisy disturbance.

Примеры использования:

She was distracted by a commotion across the street

noun

A sudden, brief period of noise, confusion, or excited movement

Примеры использования:

[ c ] there was a commotion outside the embassy.

verb

Interfere with the normal arrangement or functioning of.

Примеры использования:

Take the rollers out carefully so as not to disturb the curls too much

verb

To cause someone to stop what the person is doing, or to interrupt an activity

Примеры использования:

Please don’t disturb jimmy – he’s trying to do his homework., this year’s election campaign has dis…

verb

To interrupt what someone is doing

Примеры использования:

Please don't disturb your sister - she's trying to do her homework., i'm sorry to disturb you so la…

noun

The interruption of a settled and peaceful condition.

Примеры использования:

A helicopter landing can cause disturbance to residents

noun

Something that interrupts you, esp. something loud or causing trouble

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You must take care of yourself and avoid upsetting disturbances., the disturbance became a typhoon …

verb

Charge with electricity; pass an electric current through.

Примеры использования:

After locking the farm gate i had switched on the power to electrify the fence

verb

To equip with electricity

Примеры использования:

They recently electrified this part of the railway line., her performance electrified the audience.

verb

Set on fire.

Примеры использования:

The glare from its enkindled roof illumined its innermost recesses

verb

Cause (someone) to feel very enthusiastic and eager.

Примеры использования:

Flying still excites me

verb

To make someone have strong feelings, esp. of happiness and enthusiasm

Примеры использования:

In some science fiction movies, the music and special effects can really excite audiences., the str…

verb

To cause activity in a market by causing lots of people to buy and sell stocks and shares

Примеры использования:

A significant oil find by the group in western india has excited the market., the bullish product u…

noun

A feeling of great enthusiasm and eagerness.

Примеры использования:

Her cheeks were flushed with excitement

verb

(of a substance) undergo fermentation.

Примеры использования:

The drink had fermented, turning some of the juice into alcohol

noun

Agitation and excitement among a group of people, typically concerning major change and leading to trouble or violence.

Примеры использования:

A period of political and religious ferment

verb

To change chemically through the action of living substances, such as yeast or bacteria, or to use a substance to produce a chemical change

Примеры использования:

He was a central figure in the intellectual ferment of his time.

noun

A process in which substances combine chemically with oxygen from the air and typically give out bright light, heat, and smoke; combustion or burning.

Примеры использования:

His house was destroyed by fire

verb

Discharge a gun or other weapon in order to propel (a bullet or projectile).

Примеры использования:

He fired a shot at the retreating prisoners

noun

The state of burning, or a burning mass of material

Примеры использования:

[ u ] the factory had to be closed because the risk of fire was too great., [ c ] there have been a…

verb

(of a bird) move (its wings) up and down when flying or preparing to fly.

Примеры использования:

A pheasant flapped its wings

noun

A thin, flat piece of cloth, paper, metal, etc. that is hinged or attached on one side only and covers an opening or hangs down from something.

Примеры использования:

The flap of the envelope

verb

Move in a wavy pattern or with a rising and falling motion

noun

A small swirling mass of something, especially snow or leaves, moved by sudden gusts of wind.

Примеры использования:

A flurry of snow

verb

(especially of snow or leaves) be moved in small swirling masses by sudden gusts of wind.

Примеры использования:

Gusts of snow flurried through the door

noun

A sudden light fall of snow, blown in different directions by the wind

Примеры использования:

Heavy snow will be tapering off to flurries in the morning., there was a flurry of excitement as th…

verb

(of a bird or other winged creature) fly unsteadily or hover by flapping the wings quickly and lightly.

Примеры использования:

A couple of butterflies fluttered around the garden

noun

An act of fluttering.

Примеры использования:

There was a flutter of wings at the window

verb

To move in quick, irregular motions, or to cause something to move this way

Примеры использования:

[ i ] the flags fluttered in the breeze., there was a flutter of wings overhead.

noun

An outbreak of public anger or excitement.

Примеры использования:

The verdict raised a furore over the role of courtroom psychiatry

noun

A sudden excited or angry reaction to something by a lot of people

Примеры использования:

The government's decision to raise taxes has caused a great furore., furore over the furore over hi…

noun

A display of unnecessary or excessive excitement, activity, or interest.

Примеры использования:

I don't know what all the fuss is about

verb

Show unnecessary or excessive concern about something.

Примеры использования:

She's always fussing about her food

verb

Shock or excite (someone) into taking action.

Примеры использования:

The urgency of his voice galvanized them into action

noun

Galvanized steel sheeting, typically as used for roofing or fencing.

Примеры использования:

The rain was beating hard against miss orilie's galvanize

verb

To cause a person or group to suddenly take action, esp. by shocking or exciting them in some way

Примеры использования:

Why not use the media to galvanize the community into action?

noun

An occasion when there is too much interest in or discussion about something that is not important

Примеры использования:

One of the tabloids published the pictures and they caused a great hoo-ha.

noun

A commotion; a fuss.

Примеры использования:

Remember all the hullabaloo over the golf ball?

verb

Fill (someone) with the urge or ability to do or feel something, especially to do something creative.

Примеры использования:

His philosophy inspired a later generation of environmentalists

verb

Serve as the inciting cause of

noun

A commotion or fuss, especially one caused by conflicting views.

Примеры использования:

There was a kerfuffle over the chairmanship

noun

Noise, excitement, and argument

Примеры использования:

Her glasses were broken in the kerfuffle.

verb

Set (something) on fire.

Примеры использования:

Last night i built the first fire i've kindled in years and it came back to me, that instinctual pu…

noun

A litter of kittens.

Примеры использования:

She was asked to take in a kindle of kittens

verb

To cause a fire to start burning

Примеры использования:

Fig. great literature kindled their imaginations (= made them work).

verb

Combine or put together to form one substance or mass.

Примеры использования:

Peppercorns are sometimes mixed with other spices

noun

Two or more different qualities, things, or people placed, combined, or considered together.

Примеры использования:

The decor is a fascinating mix of antique and modern

verb

To combine different substances, esp. so that the result cannot easily be separated into its parts, or to cause different substances to combine in this way

Примеры использования:

[ i ] oil and water don’t mix., [ t ] mix two eggs into the flour., [ t ] he mixed the blue paint w…

verb

Go in a specified direction or manner; change position.

Примеры использования:

She moved to the door

noun

A change of place, position, or state.

Примеры использования:

She made a sudden move towards me

verb

Change location

verb

Bring into a disordered or confusing state.

Примеры использования:

I fear he may have muddled the message

noun

An untidy and disorganized state or collection.

Примеры использования:

The finances were in a muddle

noun

A messy and confused state

Примеры использования:

Her life was in a muddle.

verb

Make or become faster or quicker.

Примеры использования:

She quickened her pace, desperate to escape

verb

To become or make faster or more active

Примеры использования:

[ i ] his pulse quickened when he saw her., [ t ] computers have quickened the pace of communicatio…

verb

Tremble or shake with a slight rapid motion.

Примеры использования:

The tree's branches stopped quivering

noun

A slight trembling movement or sound, especially one caused by a sudden strong emotion.

Примеры использования:

She couldn't help the quiver in her voice

noun

An archer's portable case for holding arrows.

Примеры использования:

He also had a framed backpack, a utility belt containing tools, a quiver containing 14 arrows, a fl…

verb

Cause to stop sleeping.

Примеры использования:

She was roused from a deep sleep by a hand on her shoulder

verb

To wake someone or make someone more active or excited

Примеры использования:

She roused him from his sleep.

verb

Make a soft, muffled crackling sound like that caused by the movement of dry leaves or paper.

Примеры использования:

She came closer, her skirt swaying and rustling

noun

A soft, muffled crackling sound like that made by the movement of dry leaves or paper.

Примеры использования:

There was a rustle in the undergrowth behind her

noun

A physical feeling or perception resulting from something that happens to or comes into contact with the body.

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A burning sensation in the middle of the chest

noun

A feeling in your body resulting from something that happens or is done to it, or the ability to feel as the result of touch

Примеры использования:

[ c ] he felt a sinking sensation in the pit of his stomach., [ u ] this part of your body doesn’t …

verb

(of a structure or area of land) tremble or vibrate.

Примеры использования:

Buildings shook in sacramento and tremors were felt in reno

noun

An act of shaking.

Примеры использования:

She gave her red curls a shake

verb

Move or cause to move back and forth

noun

A sound made by something striking or falling into liquid.

Примеры использования:

We hit the water with a mighty splash

verb

Cause (liquid) to strike or fall on something in irregular drops.

Примеры использования:

She splashed cold water on to her face

verb

To scatter liquid or to cause liquid to scatter through the air or onto something

Примеры использования:

[ t ] she splashed her face with cold water., [ i ] kids love to splash around in mud puddles., a s…

verb

Raise levels of physiological or nervous activity in (the body or any biological system).

Примеры использования:

The women are given fertility drugs to stimulate their ovaries

verb

To encourage something to grow, develop, or become active

Примеры использования:

Tax cuts will stimulate the economy., read books to stimulate your child’s imagination., some veget…

verb

To encourage something to grow, develop, or become active

Примеры использования:

The government plans to cut taxes in order to stimulate the economy., stimulate growth/investment/t…

verb

Move with a hissing or rushing sound.

Примеры использования:

A car swished by

noun

A hissing or rustling sound.

Примеры использования:

He could hear the swish of a distant car

adjective

An effeminate gay man.

noun

A show of anger, worry, or excitement that is unnecessary or greater than the situation deserves

Примеры использования:

Getting our passports renewed was such a to-do.

verb

(of a person or part of the body) shake involuntarily, typically as a result of anxiety, excitement, or frailty.

Примеры использования:

Isobel was trembling with excitement

noun

(of a person, a part of the body, or the voice) shake involuntarily, typically as a result of anxiety, excitement, or frailty.

Примеры использования:

Isobel was trembling with excitement

noun

A state of great disturbance, confusion, or uncertainty.

Примеры использования:

The country was in turmoil

noun

A state of extreme confusion, uncertainty, or lack of order

Примеры использования:

Her mind was in turmoil., she grew up in the turmoil of the 1960s.

verb

Give or cause to give a short, sudden jerking or convulsive movement.

Примеры использования:

Her lips twitched and her eyelids fluttered

noun

A short, sudden jerking or convulsive movement.

Примеры использования:

His mouth gave a slight twitch

verb

To make a short and sudden movement, or to cause part of your body to move suddenly

Примеры использования:

[ i ] she saw his mouth twitch into a little smile that disappeared almost at once., she signalled …

noun

A loud and impassioned noise or disturbance.

Примеры использования:

The room was in an uproar

noun

Loud complaints esp. by angry people, or a noisy state of confusion

Примеры использования:

[ c ] there was an uproar over the proposed rent increases.

verb

Another term for wake1 (sense 1 of the verb).

Примеры использования:

She knew he would waken in an hour or so

verb

To (cause to) wake from sleep

Примеры использования:

I shook him but he didn't waken., waken me at 7.00, would you?

verb

Sharpen the blade of (a tool or weapon).

Примеры использования:

She took out her dagger and began to whet its blade in even, rhythmic strokes

noun

A thing that stimulates appetite or desire.

Примеры использования:

He swallowed his two dozen oysters as a whet

noun

A strip of leather or length of cord fastened to a handle, used for flogging or beating a person or for urging on an animal.

Примеры использования:

I wouldn't be surprised if they walked around their office wearing tight leather and vinyl with whi…

verb

Short for whipper-in.

noun

An instrument with a handle and a flexible lash

verb

Take or move (someone or something) somewhere suddenly and quickly.

Примеры использования:

He whisked her off to paris for a few days

noun

A utensil for whipping eggs or cream.

Примеры использования:

It doesn't take as long a time as you'd think to whip cream with a whisk.

noun

A mixer incorporating a coil of wires