stroke

stroʊk

strowk

/strəʊk/

Definition und Bedeutung von „stroke“ im Englischen

to stroke

VERB

streicheln, über das Fell streichen

to rub gently or caress an animal's fur or hair

Transitive: to stroke an animal's fur

Beispiele

The child carefully approached the shy puppy and began to stroke its fur to establish trust.

Das Kind näherte sich vorsichtig dem schüchternen Welpen und begann, sein Fell zu streicheln, um Vertrauen aufzubauen.

streicheln, sanft berühren

to move one's hand gently and slowly over something or someone

Beispiele

He stroked his chin while considering the idea.

Er strich sich über das Kinn, während er die Idee überdachte.

schlagen, treiben

to hit, kick, or propel a ball smoothly and accurately

Transitive: to stroke a ball

Beispiele

The cricketer stroked the ball down the pitch, timing the shot perfectly for a boundary.

Der Cricketspieler schlug den Ball das Spielfeld entlang und timte den Schlag perfekt für eine Grenze.

loben, schmeicheln

to offer praise, compliments, or reassurances to build a friendly connection or encourage positive behavior

Transitive: to stroke sb

Beispiele

To gain the committee 's approval, the presenter stroked each member by acknowledging their expertise.

Um die Zustimmung des Ausschusses zu erhalten, streichelte der Präsentator jedes Mitglied, indem er ihre Expertise anerkannte.

rudern, den Takt angeben

to set the rhythm or pace for the rowers or paddlers in a boat or crew

Transitive: to stroke rowers

Beispiele

He stroked the crew expertly, maintaining a consistent rhythm that propelled the boat forward.

Er ruderte gekonnt, hielt einen gleichmäßigen Rhythmus aufrecht, der das Boot vorwärts trieb.

Stroke

SUBSTANTIV

a gentle, intentional touch, often with the hand, used to comfort, show affection, or provide reassurance

Beispiele

He rewarded the dog with a loving stroke.

a single deliberate movement of a pen, pencil, or paintbrush that produces a mark on a surface

Beispiele

A few strokes of the brush finished the painting.

an act of hitting or striking a ball with a bat, racket, club, cue, or hand

Beispiele

The cricket batsman made a graceful cover drive stroke.

the maximum movement or single complete motion of a pivoted or reciprocating part

Beispiele

The machine operates at 50 strokes per minute.

a light or delicate contact, movement, or mark made on an object or surface

Beispiele

He gave the brush a careful stroke over the dusted surface.

Schlaganfall, Hirnschlag

a dangerous condition in which a person loses consciousness as a result of a blood vessel breaking open or becoming blocked in their brain, which could kill or paralyze a part of their body

Beispiele

Rehabilitation therapy is often necessary to help stroke survivors regain lost skills and improve their quality of life.

Rehabilitationstherapie ist oft notwendig, um Schlaganfallüberlebenden zu helfen, verlorene Fähigkeiten wiederzuerlangen und ihre Lebensqualität zu verbessern.

Schlag, Bewegung

one movement in a series of repeated actions where something moves back and forth or up and down

Beispiele

The pump sent water up with every stroke of its handle.

Die Pumpe schickte mit jedem Hub ihres Griffs Wasser nach oben.

Schwimmzug, Ruderzug

the coordinated movement of arms and legs used to propel oneself through the water or move a boat forward

Beispiele

They practiced different strokes to develop versatility in the water.

Sie übten verschiedene Züge, um Vielseitigkeit im Wasser zu entwickeln.

Strich, Schrägstrich

a short, diagonal mark used in writing or printing, often to separate words, phrases, or numbers