chip

• Существительное с несколькими значениями, включая маленький кусочек чего-либо (например, дерева, стекла, еды), тонкий ломтик картофеля, жареный до хруста, или электронный компонент, используемый в компьютерах и устройствах.

A noun with multiple meanings, including a small piece of something (e.g., wood, glass, food), a thin slice of potato fried until crisp, or an electronic component used in computers and devices.

1. Small piece of foodA1informalbritish

   A thin slice of potato fried until crisp, often eaten as a snack.

   Чипсы

   • I bought a bag of chips from the shop.
   • She loves eating chips with ketchup.
   • We shared a large packet of chips during the movie.

   Synonymscrisppotato chip

2. Small piece of food (American)A1informalamerican

   A thin, crisp slice of potato fried or baked, often sold in bags.

   Чипсы

   • He opened a bag of potato chips.
   • She prefers barbecue-flavored chips.
   • We had chips and dip at the party.

   Synonymspotato chip

3. Small piece of materialB1formal

   A small piece of something, such as wood, stone, or metal, broken off from a larger piece.

   Осколок

   • A chip of paint fell off the wall.
   • He found a chip of flint on the ground.
   • The vase had a small chip on its rim.

   Synonymsbitflakefragmentpiecescrapshardshavingsliversplinter

4. Electronic componentB2formalIT

   A small piece of semiconducting material used in computers and other electronic devices.

   Микросхема

   • The computer's processor is a tiny chip.
   • They designed a new chip for faster data processing.
   • The chip in your phone stores all your information.

   Synonymsintegrated circuitmicrochipsilicon chip

5. Gambling tokenB1informal

   A small round token used in gambling games like poker.

   Фишка

   • He placed his chips on the table.
   • She won a pile of chips at the casino.
   • The dealer counted the chips after the game.

   Synonymscheckcountertoken

• Глагол, используемый для обозначения действия по откалыванию мелких кусочков от твёрдого материала, или в неформальном контексте — внесение денег или вступление в разговор.

A verb used to indicate the act of breaking off small pieces from a hard material, or in informal contexts, to contribute money or join in a conversation.

1. B1formal

   To break off a small piece from a hard object, often accidentally.

   Отколоть

   • He chipped the edge of the plate when he dropped it.
   • The stone chipped the windshield of the car.
   • Be careful not to chip the paint on the wall.

   Synonymsbreak offcrackflakeknock offnicknotch

2. Cut or shape by chippingB2formal

   To cut or shape something by breaking off small pieces, often in woodworking or stone carving.

   Откалывать

   • The sculptor chipped away at the marble block for weeks.
   • He chipped the wood to create a rough shape.
   • They chipped the stone into a perfect square.

   Synonymscarvechiselhewknapwhittle

3. Contribute money or effortB1informal

   To contribute a small amount of money or effort to a common cause.

   Внести вклад

   • Everyone chipped in to buy a birthday gift for the boss.
   • We all chipped in to cover the cost of the party.
   • She chipped in with some helpful suggestions during the meeting.

   Synonymsante upcontributecough updonatehelp outkick inpitch inshell out

   Antonymskeepwithhold

Phrasal variantschip atchip awaychip away atchip inchip off