Trang chủ Từ điển Ccobble

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cobble

A small, rounded stone used for paving roads or found in riverbeds. / To pave a surface with small, rounded stones. / To put something together quickly and roughly, often using whatever materials are available.

Danh từNgoại động từ

Số nhiều: cobblesQuá khứ: cobbledPhân từ 2: cobbledV-ing: cobbling

This term evokes a sense of tactile, rugged durability when referring to stone. It carries a rustic or historical connotation, often associated with European old-town architecture or natural river environments. When used as a noun for paving material, it frequently functions as a mass noun describing the surface material rather than individual stones.

In its verbal form, specifically the phrasal use with together, the word shifts toward a sense of improvisation and urgency. It suggests a lack of polish or precision, implying that the result is functional but haphazardly assembled from disparate parts. This usage is common in professional or creative contexts to describe a rushed effort.

Ý nghĩa

Danh từ

A small, rounded stone used for paving roads or found in riverbeds.

The old street was paved with smooth grey cobble.

Ngoại động từ

[~ something]

To pave a surface with small, rounded stones.

The villagers decided to cobble the main path to prevent mud during the rainy season.

Ngoại động từ

[~ something together]

To put something together quickly and roughly, often using whatever materials are available.

She managed to cobble together a presentation in an hour before the meeting started.

Ví dụ

The old town square is paved with smooth grey cobble.

Travel

I can hear the carriage wheels rattling over the cobbles.

History

The riverbed was filled with smooth, water worn cobble.

They decided to cobble the driveway to give it a rustic look.

The city planners wanted to cobble the narrow alleyways of the district.

History

I managed to cobble together a presentation using a few old slides.

Office

We can just cobble together a temporary shelter until the storm passes.

Fantasy

Let me see if I can cobble together a quick meal from what is in the fridge.

Gourmet

I just cobbled together a rough draft of the report last night.

Business

Cụm động từ

cobble together

to assemble something quickly and roughly from available parts

He managed to cobble together a working prototype using spare parts from the garage.

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