to bite
01
bita, tugga
to cut into flesh, food, etc. using the teeth
Transitive: to bite sth
Intransitive: to bite | to bite int sth
Exempel
The dog warned the intruder by growling before attempting to bite.
Hunden varnade inkräktaren genom att morra innan den försökte bita.
The toddler cried loudly after accidentally biting his own finger.
Småbarnet grät högt efter att av misstag ha bitit sig själv i fingret.
02
bita, sticka
to deliver a sting or wound, typically as a means of defense or predation
Transitive: to bite sb/sth
Intransitive
Exempel
The snake can bite quickly when threatened.
Ormen kan bita snabbt när den hotas.
Mosquitoes bite and leave itchy welts on the skin.
Myggor biter och lämnar kliande utslag på huden.
03
bitas, sticka
to inflict a sharp pain or discomfort on someone or something
Transitive: to bite sth | to bite into the skin | to bite at the skin
Exempel
The cold wind seemed to bite my cheeks as I walked outside.
Den kalla vinden verkade bita mig i kinderna när jag gick ut.
The sharp rock bit into my skin as I slid down the hill.
Den vassa stenen bet i min hud när jag gled ner för backen.
04
bitas, skära
to cut or break the surface of something using a sharp object
Transitive: to bite sth
Exempel
The scissors bit the paper, cutting it neatly into two pieces.
Saxen bet av papperet och skar det snyggt i två bitar.
The blade bit the metal, leaving a shiny mark.
Bladet bet av metallen och lämnade ett blankt märke.
05
(African American) to plagiarize, copy, or imitate someone's style, moves, or work
SlangExempel
He 's always biting my dance moves.
Do n't bite my lyrics for your song.
Bite
01
bett, stick
a wound or injury inflicted by the teeth of an animal
Exempel
The dog bite on his leg required immediate medical attention.
Hundens bett på hans ben krävde omedelbar medicinsk uppmärksamhet.
She had a bite mark on her arm from a stray cat.
Hon hade ett bettmärke på armen från en katt.
02
tugga, bit
a small amount of food that is taken into the mouth at one time, often to chew or swallow
Exempel
She took a bite of the apple and savored its sweetness.
Hon tog en bit av äpplet och njöt av dess sötma.
He offered me a bite of his sandwich to taste the new flavor.
Han erbjöd mig en tugga av sin smörgås för att smaka den nya smaken.
2.1
en bit, en lätt mellanmål
a light, informal meal or snack, often eaten quickly
Exempel
We stopped at a café for a quick bite before continuing our road trip.
Vi stannade till vid ett café för en snabb måltid innan vi fortsatte vår bilresa.
She grabbed a bite at the food truck between meetings.
Hon tog en mellanmål vid food trucken mellan möten.
03
bett, tugga
the act of grabbing or tearing into something using one's teeth and jaws
04
tugga, del
a portion removed from the whole
05
bett, skärpa
the intense taste experience of food, particularly characterized by a sharp or strong flavor
Exempel
The chili had a fiery bite that lingered on the taste buds.
Chilin hade en eldig bit som dröjde kvar på smaklökarna.
The aged cheese offered a complex bite, combining nuttiness with a sharp tang.
Den åldrade osten erbjöd en komplex smak, som kombinerade nötighet med en skarp syrlighet.
06
skärpa, bitande
a sharp, cutting, or caustic quality in speech, writing, or tone
Exempel
Her words had a bite to them, leaving everyone stunned by their harshness.
Hennes ord hade en bett, vilket lämnade alla chockade av deras hårdhet.
The critic 's review had a bite that made the author rethink their work.
Kritikerns recension hade en bit som fick författaren att ompröva sitt arbete.
07
napp, fångst
(angling) an instance of a fish taking the bait
08
bett, stick
a painful wound caused by the thrust of an insect's stinger into skin
Lexikalt Träd
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