bolt

• ظرف معناه 'في وضع قائم أو مستقيم أو مفاجئ'، ويُستخدم غالبًا في عبارة 'bolt upright' (منتصب تمامًا). وقد يعني أيضًا 'فجأة' أو 'مباشرةً' كما في 'bolt from the blue' (كالصاعقة من السماء).

An adverb meaning 'in a rigid, straight, or upright position,' most commonly used in the phrase 'bolt upright.' It can also mean 'suddenly' or 'directly,' as in 'bolt from the blue.' The form is identical to the noun and verb.

1. Suddenly and quicklyB2informal

   Used to describe a sudden, swift movement, often in the phrase 'bolt upright'.

   فجأة وبسرعة

   • He sat bolt upright when he heard the noise.
   • She woke up bolt upright from a nightmare.
   • The cat shot bolt upright at the sound of the dog barking.

   المرادفاتabruptlyquicklyrapidlysharplystraightsuddenlyswiftly

   الأضدادgraduallyslowly

• اسم يدل على مسمار معدني ملولب له رأس يُستخدم لربط الأشياء وإحكامها، أو على شرارة كهربائية مفاجئة في السماء أثناء العاصفة الرعدية.

A noun referring to a metal fastener with a threaded shaft and a head, used to hold objects together, or a sudden flash of lightning.

1. FastenerA2formal

   A metal pin or rod used to hold things together, often with a nut.

   برغي

   • He tightened the bolt with a wrench.
   • The shelf is secured with four bolts.
   • The bolt came loose and the door fell off.

   المرادفاتpinscrewstud

2. B1formal

   A flash of lightning, especially one that appears as a streak.

   صاعقة

   • A bolt of lightning struck the tree.
   • The storm brought thunder and bolts of lightning.
   • We saw a bright bolt in the sky.

   المرادفاتflashstreakthunderbolt

3. Sudden runB2informal

   A sudden, quick dash or escape.

   اندفاع مفاجئ

   • The horse made a bolt for the open gate.
   • He made a bolt for the exit when the fire alarm went off.
   • The cat made a sudden bolt under the sofa.

   المرادفاتbounddartdashescaperushscampersprint

• فعل متعدد المعاني: الهرب أو الانطلاق بسرعة، وتثبيت شيء ما بمسمار (برغي) أو إغلاقه بإحكام، وابتلاع الطعام بسرعة.

A verb with multiple meanings: to run away quickly, to fasten something with a bolt, or to eat something very quickly.

1. Run away quicklyB2informal

   To run away suddenly, often out of fear or to escape.

   الهروب بسرعة

   • The horse bolted when it heard the loud noise.
   • He bolted from the room after the argument.
   • The thief bolted as soon as he saw the police.

   المرادفاتdartdashescapefleehightail itrun offsprinttake off

   الأضدادremainstay

2. Fasten with a boltB1formal

   To secure or lock something using a metal bolt.

   أغلق بمزلاج

   • She bolted the door before going to bed.
   • Make sure to bolt the gate so it doesn't swing open.
   • He bolted the cabinet shut to keep it secure.

   المرادفاتbarclampfastenlatchlocksecure

   الأضدادloosenunboltunfastenunlock

3. Eat quicklyB2informal

   To eat food very quickly without chewing properly.

   الأكل بسرعة

   • He bolted down his breakfast before rushing to work.
   • She bolted her lunch in just five minutes.
   • Don't bolt your food; it's bad for digestion.

   المرادفاتdevourgobblegulpscarfstuffwolf

الصيغ المركّبةbolt downbolt out