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bolt

Ngoại động từNội động từ[C/U] Cả hai

Số nhiều: boltsQuá khứ: boltedPhân từ 2: boltedV-ing: bolting

The word evokes a sudden, explosive release of energy. Whether it is a horse fleeing or a flash of lightning, there is a sense of instantaneous, uncontrollable speed. It suggests a sharp break from a previous state of stillness or stability.

Countable when referring to a physical hardware piece or a single flash of lightning. Uncountable when referring to the action of eating quickly.

Ý nghĩa

Ngoại động từ

[something]

"The contractor bolted the beams to the foundation."

Nội động từ

[someone]

To suddenly run away in fear or excitement.

"The horse bolted when the gun went off."

Ngoại động từ

[someone]

To eat food very quickly without chewing.

"The hungry child bolted his breakfast."

Danh từ

A sliding metal bar used to lock a door.

"He slid the bolt into place to secure the entrance."

Danh từ

A flash of lightning.

"A sudden bolt of lightning struck the old oak tree."

Danh từ

A threaded metal pin used with a nut.

"I need a ten millimeter bolt to fix the chair."

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