bit

A noun with multiple meanings, including a small piece or quantity of something, a short period of time, a unit of digital information, or a part of a tool such as a drill.

ruСуществительное с несколькими значениями, включая небольшой кусочек или количество чего-либо, короткий промежуток времени, единица цифровой информации или часть инструмента, например сверла.esSustantivo con varios significados, incluyendo un pequeño trozo o cantidad de algo, un corto periodo de tiempo, una unidad de información digital o una parte de una herramienta, como una broca.frNom aux plusieurs sens, incluant un petit morceau ou une petite quantité de quelque chose, un court moment, une unité d'information numérique, ou une partie d'un outil comme un foret.deSubstantiv mit mehreren Bedeutungen, darunter ein kleines Stück oder eine kleine Menge von etwas, ein kurzer Zeitraum, eine Einheit digitaler Information oder der Teil eines Werkzeugs, zum Beispiel eines Bohrers.ptSubstantivo com vários significados, incluindo um pequeno pedaço ou quantidade de algo, um curto período de tempo, a unidade básica de informação digital ou a parte cortante de uma ferramenta, como uma broca.zh名词，有多种含义，包括一小块或少量某物、短暂的时间、数字信息单位（比特），以及工具的一部分，如钻头。arاسم له عدة معانٍ، منها قطعة صغيرة أو كمية قليلة من شيء ما، وفترة زمنية قصيرة، ووحدة معلومات رقمية في الحوسبة، وجزء من أداة كالمثقاب.

1. Small piece or quantity A1 formal

   A small piece, part, or quantity of something.

   • Could I have a bit of that cake?
   • He ate every last bit of his dinner.
   • There's a bit of dirt on your shirt.

   ruКусочекestrozo pequeño o cantidadfrpetit morceaudeStückchenptPedaçozh一点arقِطْعَة صَغِيرَة

   المرادفات: crumbdashdropfragmentgrainiotajotparticlepiecepinchscrapspecktouchtracewhit

   الأضداد: abundanceheaplotmasspilequantity

2. Small fragment A2 formal

   A small fragment or piece broken off from a larger whole.

   • Bits of glass were scattered across the floor.
   • She found a bit of broken pottery in the garden.
   • The sculpture was made from bits of scrap metal.

   ruКусочекesTrozo pequeñofrFragmentdeStückchenptPedaçozh小块arقطعة صغيرة

   المرادفات: chipcrumbfragmentmorselparticlepiecescrapshardsliverspeck

   الأضداد: entiretylotmasswhole

3. Short time A1 informal

   An indefinitely short period of time.

   • Wait a bit, I'll be right there.
   • He rested for a bit before continuing.
   • I'll be finished in a little bit.

   ruМгновениеesRatofrcourt instantdeAugenblickptInstantezh一会儿arلحظة

   المرادفات: flashinstantjiffyminutemomentsecondspelltricetwinklingwhile

   الأضداد: aeonageeoneternitylifetime

4. Instance or part B1 informal

   An instance of something, or a part of a larger activity.

   • That was a bit of luck!
   • Let's do the next bit of the play.
   • He had a bit of trouble with the car.

   ruЧасть или случайesparte, trozofrmorceau, partiedeTeil oder FallptParte ou instânciazh部分或片段arجزء أو حالة

   المرادفات: componentelementfractionpartpieceportionsectionsegment

   الأضداد: alllotwhole

5. Horse's bit B2 formal

   A piece of metal placed in a horse's mouth, attached to the reins, used to control the animal while riding.

   • The rider adjusted the bit in the horse's mouth.
   • A gentle bit is used for training young horses.
   • The horse chewed on the bit nervously.

   ruУдилаesBocado del caballofrmors (de cheval)deGebissptFreiozh马衔arلجام الفرس

6. Unit of information B2 formal IT

   A basic unit of information in computing and digital communications, representing a binary digit (0 or 1).

   • A byte is composed of eight bits.
   • The data transfer rate is measured in bits per second.
   • Each bit in the sequence represents a single value.

   ruБитesBit (unidad de información)frbit (unité d'information)deBitptBitzh比特arبت

   المرادفات: binary digit

7. Small amount of food A2 informal

   A small amount of solid food; a mouthful.

   • She took a bit of the bread and chewed slowly.
   • He offered me a bit of his sandwich.
   • I only had a bit of the cake.

   ruКусочекesBocado (pequeña cantidad de comida)frpetit morceau de nourrituredeBissenptBocadozh一口arلقمة

   المرادفات: bitecrumbmorselmouthfulnibbletastetidbit

8. Short performance B1 informal

   A short theatrical performance or comedy routine that is part of a longer program.

   • The comedian performed a hilarious bit about flying.
   • The play included a musical bit in the second act.
   • His best bit was the one about the talking dog.

   ruКороткое выступлениеesNúmero cómico brevefrnuméro (court)deKurze BühnendarbietungptNúmero curtozh短节目arأداء قصير

   المرادفات: actitemnumberpieceroutinesegmentsketchturn

9. Key part C1 formal

   The part of a key that enters a lock and lifts the tumblers.

   • The locksmith filed the bit of the key to fit the lock.
   • The bit of the key was worn down from use.
   • Each key has a unique bit pattern.

   ruБородкаesPaletónfrPannetondeSchlüsselbartptPalhetão da chavezh钥匙齿arأسنان المفتاح

10. Drill bit B2 formal technical

    The cutting part of a drill, usually pointed and threaded, and replaceable in a brace or drill press.

    • He used a half-inch drill bit to make the hole.
    • The bit became dull after drilling through metal.
    • Make sure the bit is securely tightened in the chuck.

    ruСверлоesBrocasfrmèche de perceusedeBohrerptBrocazh钻头arرأس المثقاب

    المرادفات: borerdrill bit

• bits plural form
• bits' possessive plural form
• bit's possessive singular form

فعل شاذ

A verb used to indicate the act of using teeth to cut or grip something, or to cause a sharp pain or injury.

ruГлагол, обозначающий действие кусания с помощью зубов для отсечения или захвата чего-либо, или причинение острой боли или раны.esVerbo que denota la acción de morder con los dientes para cortar, agarrar o herir algo, o causar dolor agudo o una herida.frVerbe désignant l'action de mordre avec les dents pour couper ou saisir quelque chose, ou de provoquer une douleur vive ou une blessure.deVerb, das die Handlung bezeichnet, mit den Zähnen etwas abzutrennen oder zu erfassen, oder einen stechenden Schmerz oder eine Wunde zuzufügen.ptVerbo que indica a ação de cortar ou agarrar algo com os dentes, ou causar dor aguda ou ferimento com uma mordida.zh指用牙齿切断、咬住或咀嚼某物，也可指昆虫或动物叮咬，或造成尖锐的疼痛或伤口。arفعل يدل على القطع أو الإمساك بالأسنان، أو إحداث وجع أو جرح، أو أخذ قطعة من شيء ما بالأسنان.

1. Use teeth to cut A1 formal

   To use the teeth to cut into or grip something.

   • The dog bit the bone.
   • She bit into the apple.
   • Don't bite your nails.

   ruКусатьesmorderfrmordredeBeißenptMorderzh咬arعض

   المرادفات: chompgnawnibblenipsnap

2. Sting or hurt A2 informal

   To cause a sharp pain, like an insect sting or cold wind.

   • The mosquito bit me on the arm.
   • The cold wind bit at their faces.
   • Frostbite can occur when the cold bites into the skin.

   ruКусать или жалитьesPicarfrpiquerdeBeißen oder StechenptPicar ou arderzh刺痛或蜇咬arاللسع والإيلام

   المرادفات: burnchafehurtnippricksmartsting

3. Accept bait B2 informal

   To take the bait or fall for a trick.

   • He bit on the salesman's offer.
   • The fish bit the hook.
   • Don't bite on that scam email.

   ruПопасться на удочкуesMorder el anzuelofrmordre à l'hameçondeAuf den Leim gehenptCair no contozh上钩arالوقوع في الفخ

   المرادفات: fall for

• bitten past participle
• bit past simple
• biting present participle
• bites third person singular

الصيغ المركّبة: bite offbite out