Snap

/snˈæp/

/ˈsnæp/

Definicja i Znaczenie "snap"

to snap

CZASOWNIK

pękać, łamać się

to suddenly break with a sharp noise

Intransitive

Example

The dry twig snapped loudly under his foot as he walked through the forest.

The tree branch was weakened by disease and finally snapped under the weight of the snow.

The ice on the lake began to thaw, causing it to snap and crack under its own weight.

wrzeszczeć, warknąć

to suddenly speak in an angry and harsh tone

Intransitive: to snap at sb/sth

zatrzasnąć, zamykać z hukiem

to close suddenly and sharply, often accompanied by a distinct sound

Linking Verb: to snap [adj]

Example

The trap snapped shut, catching the mouse that had been scurrying around the kitchen.

The briefcase snapped shut, securing the important documents inside.

The door snapped closed behind him as he entered the room.

chwytać, łapać

to eagerly attempt to seize or grasp something

Intransitive: to snap at an opportunity

trzaskać, pukać

to cause something to emit a sharp sound

Transitive: to snap sth

Example

The wind snapped the flag against the pole, creating a rhythmic flapping sound.

He snapped the rope with a swift motion, the tension releasing with a sharp crack.

He snapped the ruler against the desk to silence the noisy students.

nawiązać grę, zainicjować grę

to initiate play by quickly moving the ball into play from a stationary position

Transitive: to snap a ball

Example

The goalie snapped the ball into play with a powerful kick downfield.

The soccer player snapped the ball into play with a quick pass to her teammate.

In American football, the quarterback snaps the ball to start each play.

trzasnąć, zamykać gwałtownie

to move something quickly and sharply, often accompanied by a sharp sound

Complex Transitive: to snap sth [adj]

Example

The crocodile snapped its jaws shut as it caught its prey.

She snapped the suitcase shut before rushing out the door.

She snapped the book closed after finishing the last page.

trzask, pęknąć

to produce a sharp, abrupt sound, often resulting from the breaking or sudden movement of an object

Intransitive

Example

The old floorboards snapped under the weight of the heavy furniture.

The tree branch snapped loudly in the wind.

The firewood snapped and crackled in the fireplace.

zrobić zdjęcie, sfotografować

to take a quick and casual photograph

Transitive: to snap a photograph

Example

The photographer snapped portraits of the models during the fashion shoot.

The tourist snapped photos of famous landmarks as they explored the city.

The journalist snapped images of the protest to accompany their article.

chwytać, szczekać

(of animals) to make a sudden, audible biting motion

Intransitive: to snap at sth

wybuchnąć, stracić kontrolę

to suddenly and uncontrollably react with intense anger, frustration, or emotional outburst, often resulting in a loss of control

Intransitive

Example

After weeks of stress, he finally snapped and quit his job without warning.

The constant criticism from his boss caused him to snap, and he stormed out of the office.

Frustrated with the situation, he snapped and threw his phone against the wall.

Snap

RZECZOWNIK

nap, snap

a small fastener made of two interlocking discs

What is a "snap"?

A snap is a type of fastener used in clothing that consists of two interlocking discs that are attached to either side of a garment. One disc has a small protrusion, while the other has a small indentation that the protrusion fits into. The discs snap together when pressure is applied and can be released by pulling them apart. Snaps are often used in place of buttons or zippers and can be found on items such as jackets, shirts, and pants. They are usually made of metal or plastic and come in a variety of sizes and colors.

ciastko imbirowe, chrupiące ciastko

a crisp round cookie flavored with ginger

fasolka szparagowa, zielona fasola

tender green beans without strings that easily snap into sections

chwyt, złapanie

the act of catching an object with the hands

snap, podanie

(American football) the act of passing the ball from the center to the quarterback to start a play

What is a "snap"?

A snap in football is the action where the center passes the ball to the quarterback to start a play. The ball is typically passed from the ground, either directly between the center's legs or to one side, depending on the type of play. Once the quarterback receives the ball, they can either throw a pass, hand the ball off to a running back, or run with the ball themselves. The snap is the first action that begins each play in football and must be accurate to ensure the play runs smoothly.

Example

The quarterback fumbled the snap and lost the ball.

During practice, they worked on timing the snap better.

The center made a high snap, causing a delay in the play.

błahostka, prosta sprawa

a task or activity that is easy and straightforward to complete

Example

Once he understood the instructions, completing the homework assignment was a snap.

Following the recipe in the cookbook was a snap for her.

Fixing the leaky faucet was a snap once he had the right tools.

pstrykanie palcami, snap

the act of snapping the fingers; movement of a finger from the tip to the base of the thumb on the same hand

zdjęcie, fota

an informal photograph; usually made with a small hand-held camera

elastyczność, powrót

the tendency of a body to return to its original shape after it has been stretched or compressed

trzask, huk

a sudden sharp noise

złamanie, pęknięcie

a sudden breaking

trzask, snap

the noise produced by the rapid movement of a finger from the tip to the base of the thumb on the same hand

fala zimna, nagle ochłodzenie

a period of sudden and intense cold weather, typically lasting for a brief duration

snap, gra karciana 'snap'

a card game in which players place their cards down one by one and the winner is someone who first says 'snap' as soon as noticing two similar cards are put together

What is "snap"?

Snap is a fast-paced card game that has been popular for many years, especially among children, with roots tracing back to the 19th century in Europe. It is usually played by two or more players using a standard deck of cards. The goal is to be the first to call "snap" when two cards of the same rank are placed on the pile. Players take turns placing cards face-up in the center, and when two matching cards appear, anyone can shout "snap" to win the pile. The game continues until one player collects all the cards, or until players decide to end the game. Snap is simple, quick, and requires good observation skills.

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