cup

• إناء صغير مفتوح يُشرب منه، غالبًا ما يكون له مقبض، ويُستخدم لشرب المشروبات الساخنة أو الباردة مثل الشاي والقهوة والماء؛ وقد يُطلق أيضًا على أي وعاء يشبه الكوب أو الكأس في الشكل أو الوظيفة.

A small open container, typically with a handle, used for drinking beverages such as tea, coffee, or water.

1. Drinking vesselA1formal

   A small container with a handle, used for drinking liquids like tea or coffee.

   كوب

   • She poured hot tea into her cup.
   • He drank a cup of coffee every morning.
   • The cup was filled to the brim with water.

   المرادفاتbeakerchalicecoffee cupglassgobletmugteacuptumbler

2. Measuring unitA2formal

   A standard unit of volume used in cooking, typically about 240 milliliters.

   كوب

   • Add two cups of flour to the mixture.
   • The recipe calls for one cup of sugar.
   • Measure the milk using a measuring cup.

   المرادفاتcupful

3. Sports trophyB1formal

   A large decorative cup awarded as a prize in competitions.

   كأس رياضية

   • The team lifted the World Cup in victory.
   • They won the cup after a thrilling final match.
   • The championship cup was presented to the winners.

   المرادفاتawardchaliceprizetrophy

• فعل يُستخدم للإمساك بشيء أو حمله بشكل مقوّس كالكف، أو لوضع شيء في كوب، أو لإعطاء شيء شكل الكوب أو الفنجان.

A verb used to form or hold something in a cup-like shape, or to take or put something into a cup.

1. Form into cup shapeB2formal

   To shape or hold something with the hands curved like a cup.

   ضمّ الكفّين على شكل كأس

   • She cupped her hands to catch the water.
   • He cupped the bird gently in his palms.
   • The child cupped the flower in her hands.

   المرادفاتarchbowcradlecurvehollowscoop

   الأضدادextendflattenopenspread

2. Hold or containB2informal

   To hold something in a curved or protective manner.

   يحمل أو يحتوي

   • She cupped his face in her hands.
   • The valley cups the lake beautifully.
   • He cupped the microphone to reduce background noise.

   المرادفاتclaspcradlegraspholdpalmsupport