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dash

Nội động từNgoại động từ[C/U] Cả hai
Số nhiều: dashesQuá khứ: dashedPhân từ 2: dashedV-ing: dashing

The word conveys a sense of suddenness and high energy. When used as a movement, it suggests a burst of speed driven by urgency or panic rather than a steady pace. It is a high-velocity action that begins and ends abruptly. In its destructive sense, it evokes a violent impact. Whether it is a physical object hitting a wall or a dream being shattered, the core image is one of sudden, forceful collision that leaves the target broken or obliterated.

Countable when referring to a specific race or a punctuation mark. Uncountable when referring to a small, imprecise amount of a liquid or powder.

Ý nghĩa

Nội động từ
[someone]

To run or move somewhere quickly and suddenly.

"I had to dash to the store before it closed."

Ngoại động từ
[something]

To destroy or ruin someone's hopes, expectations, or dreams.

"The sudden rainstorm dashed their hopes for a picnic."

Ngoại động từ
[something]

To strike or smash something violently against a surface.

"The waves dash the rocks along the coast."

Danh từ
[someone][something]

A short, rapid run or race.

"He made a quick dash for the bus."

Danh từ
[something]

A small amount of an ingredient added to a mixture.

"Add a dash of salt to the soup."

Danh từ
[something]

A punctuation mark (—) used to indicate a break in a sentence or a range of values.

"The author used a long dash for emphasis."

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