Swallow

/swˈɒlə‍ʊ/

/ˈswɑɫoʊ/, /ˈswɔɫoʊ/

Definice a Význam "swallow"

to swallow

SLOVESO

polknout, spolkout

to cause food, drink, or another substance to pass from the mouth down into the stomach, using the muscles of the throat

Transitive: to swallow food or a substance

Example

It 's important to chew your food well before you swallow.

She took a sip of water and then tried to swallow the large pill.

pohltit, vcucnout

to absorb and destroy something completely, making it disappear or vanish

Transitive: to swallow sth

Example

The quicksand seemed to swallow everything that fell into it.

Služební písek se zdál pohltit vše, co do něj spadlo.

The storm swallowed the coastline, flooding entire towns.

Bouře pohltit pobřeží, zaplavit celé města.

pohlcovat, pohltit

to immerse or absorb something entirely so that it is no longer visible

Transitive: to swallow sth

Example

The fog swallowed the buildings, making them disappear from sight.

Mlha pohltila budovy, a ty zmizely z dohledu.

Snow quickly swallowed the footprints, leaving no trace behind.

Sníh rychle pohltil stopy a nezanechal po sobě žádnou stopu.

přijmout, uvěřit

to accept something as true or valid without questioning or challenging it

Transitive: to swallow information or claims

Example

He swallowed the excuse without questioning its truth.

Přijal tu výmluvu, aniž by zpochybnil její pravdivost.

The politician 's speech was so convincing that many people swallowed every word.

Projev politika byl natolik přesvědčivý, že mnoho lidí přijalo každé slovo.

zadržet, potlačit

to hold back or keep from showing a feeling or saying something

Transitive: to swallow a reaction or remark

Example

She wanted to criticize his decision but swallowed her words.

Chtěla kritizovat jeho rozhodnutí, ale zadržela svá slova.

She swallowed the urge to laugh during the serious meeting.

Zadržela touhu smát se během vážného jednání.

snášet, přijmout

to endure or accept something unpleasant without protest or resistance

Transitive: to swallow an unpleasant situation

Example

She swallowed her disappointment and congratulated the winner.

Přijala své zklamání a poblahopřála vítězi.

He swallowed the unfair treatment, unwilling to start a conflict.

Snášel nespravedlivé zacházení, neochotný začít konflikt.

vzít zpět, odvolat

to retract or withdraw a statement or opinion previously expressed

Transitive: to swallow an opinion or remark

Example

The politician was forced to swallow his statement after the backlash.

Politik byl nucen vzít zpět svůj výrok po negativní reakci.

She swallowed her comment, realizing it had hurt his feelings.

Odvolala svůj komentář, protože si uvědomila, že mu ublížil.

polknout, zamumlat

to speak words unclearly or in a way that is difficult to understand

Transitive: to swallow words

Example

She was so nervous that she swallowed half of her sentence.

Byla tak nervózní, že polkla polovinu své věty.

He spoke too quickly and ended up swallowing his words.

Mluvil příliš rychle a nakonec zamumlal svá slova.

Swallow

PODSTATNÉ JMÉNO

vlaštovka, vlaštovice

a small fast-flying bird with pointed wings and tail and a short bill, which feeds on insects

What is a "swallow"?

A swallow is a migratory bird known for its graceful flight and distinctive forked tail. These agile avians belong to the family Hirundinidae and are found across the globe in diverse habitats, including fields, forests, and urban areas. Swallows have streamlined bodies, long wings, and pointed wings that enable them to navigate the air with incredible speed and precision. They are excellent insect hunters, swooping and diving to catch their prey on the wing. Swallows are known for their aerial acrobatics, performing intricate flight patterns and impressive maneuvers. Their plumage is often characterized by shades of blue, black, and white, with some species featuring rufous or chestnut accents. Swallows are also known for their melodious songs, which they use for communication and attracting mates. These birds are highly migratory, traveling long distances between their breeding and wintering grounds.

Example

The swallow darted through the air with effortless grace, its streamlined body slicing through the sky.

Vlaštovka se v nebi proplétala s beznámahou ladností, její aerodynamické tělo prořezávalo oblohu.

With a flash of blue and white, the swallow swooped down to catch insects skimming the surface of the pond.

S bleskem modré a bílé barvy se vlaštovka vrhla dolů, aby chytila hmyz klouzající po hladině rybníka.

hlt, doušek

a small amount of liquid food

polykání, spolknutí

the act of swallowing