striking

• يصف شيئًا لافتًا للنظر بشكل واضح وجذّاب، وغالبًا ما يكون ذلك بسبب مظهره أو تأثيره المميز.

Describes something that is very noticeable, unusual, or attractive, often because of its appearance or effect.

1. Visually impressive or noticeableB2formal

   Attracting attention by being unusual, extreme, or prominent in appearance.

   ملفت للنظر

   • She wore a striking red dress to the gala.
   • The painting is striking in its use of color and light.
   • He has a striking resemblance to his grandfather.

   المرادفاتconspicuousdramaticeye-catchingimpressivenoticeableoutstandingprominentremarkable

   الأضدادinconspicuousnondescriptordinaryplainunobtrusiveunremarkable

2. Remarkable or dramaticB2formal

   Very impressive or effective in a way that stands out.

   ملفت للنظر

   • There was a striking resemblance between the twins.
   • The report showed a striking increase in sales.
   • Her striking performance won her the award.

   المرادفاتconspicuousdramaticextraordinaryimpressivenoticeableoutstandingprominentremarkablestunning

   الأضدادdullinconspicuousmediocreordinaryunimpressiveunobtrusiveunremarkable

• اسم يدل على التلامس الجسدي بين جسمين أو أكثر، أو على فعل يصطدم فيه جسم بآخر.

A noun referring to the physical coming together of two or more things, or the act of contacting one thing with another.

1. Physical impactB2formal

   The act of one object physically coming into contact with another, often with force.

   ضربة

   • The striking of the hammer against the anvil echoed through the workshop.
   • The repeated striking of the waves against the cliff eroded the rock.
   • The sound of the striking of two swords was heard across the battlefield.

   المرادفاتbeatingblowcollisioncontacthittingimpactpoundingsmashingstrikethumping

2. Act of hittingB2formal

   The action of making contact with something, especially as part of a deliberate action.

   ضَرْب

   • The striking of the match produced a small flame.
   • The boxer's striking was powerful and precise.
   • The striking of the gavel signaled the end of the session.

   المرادفاتblowhithittingimpactknockstrike

• فعل يدل على توجيه ضربة قوية، أو التوقف عن العمل احتجاجًا، أو ورود فكرة في الذهن فجأة.

A verb used to indicate hitting forcefully, stopping work in protest, or suddenly coming to mind.

فعل شاذ

1. Hit forcefullyA2formal

   To deliver a blow or hit something with force.

   الضرب بقوة

   • He struck the ball with great power.
   • Lightning struck the tall tree during the storm.
   • She struck the table with her fist in anger.

   المرادفاتbangbatterbeatbeltboxcloutcuffhitknockpoundpummelpunchrapslugsmiteswattapthrashthumpwhack

2. Stop working (labor action)B1formal

   Workers collectively refuse to work until their demands are met.

   الإضراب عن العمل

   • The factory workers went on strike for better wages.
   • Teachers struck over pay cuts.
   • The pilots threatened to strike next week.

   المرادفاتwalk out

   الأضدادwork

3. Come to mind suddenlyB2informal

   An idea or thought suddenly occurs to someone.

   يخطر في البال فجأة

   • It suddenly struck me that I forgot my keys.
   • The solution struck him while he was showering.
   • A brilliant idea struck her during the meeting.

   المرادفاتcome tohitspring to mind

4. Ignite or lightA2formal

   To produce a flame by rubbing a match or similar object.

   إشعال

   • He struck a match to light the candle.
   • She struck the lighter to start the fire.
   • Strike a match and we'll begin the campfire.

   المرادفاتignitekindlelight

الصيغ المركّبةstrike downstrike offstrike outstrike up