laced

• يُستعمل لوصف شيء مُشبَّع أو ممزوج أو مُزيَّن بمادة أو صفة معينة، وغالبًا ما يشير إلى إضافة صغيرة لكن مؤثرة أو ملحوظة. كما يُستعمل حرفيًا للدلالة على ربط الأحذية أو الملابس بالرباط.

Describes something that has been infused, mixed, or trimmed with a particular substance or quality, often implying a small but significant addition.

1. closed with a laceB1formal

   Fastened or tied together using a lace or laces.

   مشدود بالرباط

   • She wore a pair of laced boots for the hike.
   • The corset is laced tightly at the back.
   • He prefers laced shoes over slip-ons for better support.

   المرادفاتfastenedtied

2. edged or streaked with colorB2formal

   Having a decorative edge or streaks of a different color.

   مُحَدَّد أو مُخَطَّط بلون

   • The fabric was laced with gold embroidery.
   • Her hair was laced with silver streaks.
   • The sky was laced with shades of orange and pink at sunset.

   المرادفاتbandedborderededgedfleckedstreakedstripedtrimmedveined

3. mixed with something (informal)B2informal

   Containing an added substance, especially alcohol or drugs.

   مخلوط بشيء ما (غير رسمي)

   • The drink was laced with a strong liquor.
   • Cigarettes can be laced with harmful chemicals.
   • He suspected the coffee was laced with sleeping pills.

   المرادفاتdopedspiked

• فعل يعني ربط شيء أو إغلاقه بواسطة رباط أو شريط، أو إضافة كمية قليلة من مادة ما (مثل الكحول) إلى شراب. كما قد يعني تشابك أو وصل الأشياء معًا.

A verb meaning to fasten or close something using a lace, or to add a small amount of a substance (e.g., alcohol) to a drink. It can also mean to intertwine or interlace.

1. Intertwine or twist togetherB2formal

   To spin, wind, or twist strands together to form a cord or pattern.

   جدل الخيوط وتشبيكها

   • She laced the ribbons through her hair.
   • The artisan laced the threads into a beautiful pattern.
   • He laced the rope around the post to secure it.

   المرادفاتbraidcrossentwineinterlaceintertwineinterweaveplaittwinetwistweave

2. Create by braiding or interlacingB2formal

   To make something by braiding or interlacing strands of material.

   جدل الخيوط

   • She laced a basket from willow branches.
   • The craftsman laced a leather belt by hand.
   • They laced a net from thin cords.

   المرادفاتbraidinterlaceintertwineplaittwineweave

3. Do laceworkC1formal

   To perform the craft of making lace, a delicate fabric with open holes.

   صناعة الدانتيل

   • She spent hours lacing a delicate doily.
   • The grandmother taught her granddaughter how to lace.
   • He laced a beautiful tablecloth for the dining room.

4. Draw through eyes or holesA2formal

   To pass a cord or string through holes or eyelets, as in shoes or clothing.

   إدخال الخيط في الثقوب

   • He laced his boots tightly before the hike.
   • She laced the corset with a silk ribbon.
   • The child learned to lace his shoes by himself.

   المرادفاتstringthread

5. Add alcohol to beveragesB2informal

   To secretly or deliberately add a small amount of alcohol to a drink.

   إضافة الكحول إلى المشروبات

   • He laced his coffee with whiskey to warm up.
   • The punch was laced with rum at the party.
   • She laced the tea with a splash of brandy.

   المرادفاتdoctorfortifyspike

الصيغ المركّبةlace intolace up