frame

• Существительное, обозначающее жёсткую конструкцию, которая окружает или поддерживает что-либо, например, картину, окно, дверь или здание.

A noun referring to a rigid structure that surrounds or supports something, such as a picture, window, door, or building.

1. Structure or borderA2formal

   A rigid structure that surrounds or supports something, such as a picture, window, or door.

   Рама

   • The picture frame is made of dark wood.
   • He replaced the old window frame with a new one.
   • The door frame was damaged during the move.

   Synonymsbordercasingchassisedgeframeworkmountingsashsettingskeletonstructure

2. Body structureB1formal

   The physical structure of a person's body, especially the skeleton or build.

   Телосложение

   • She has a slender frame that makes her look taller.
   • His large frame filled the doorway.
   • The athlete's muscular frame is ideal for weightlifting.

   Synonymsbodybuildfigureformphysiqueskeleton

3. Basic structure or systemB2formal

   The underlying structure or system that supports or organizes something.

   Структура

   • The legal frame of the contract was carefully reviewed.
   • The company operates within a strict regulatory frame.
   • The story's narrative frame is set in the 19th century.

   Synonymsfabricframeworkinfrastructurescaffoldskeletonstructure

   Antonymscontentessencesubstance

4. Single image in a film or videoB1formal

   One of the many still images that make up a film or video.

   Кадр

   • The film's opening frame shows a sunrise over the ocean.
   • The editor paused the video on a specific frame.
   • Each frame of the animation was hand-drawn.

   Synonymsimagepicturestill

• Глагол, используемый для обозначения действия по созданию, формированию или формулированию чего-либо, или помещения чего-либо в определённый контекст или структуру.

A verb used to indicate the act of constructing, shaping, or formulating something, or to set something within a particular context or structure.

1. To surround or encloseA2formal

   To put a border around something, such as a picture or photograph.

   Обрамлять

   • She framed the photograph and hung it on the wall.
   • He framed the painting with a beautiful wooden border.
   • The artist framed the canvas carefully.

   Synonymsborderboundedgeencircleenclosemountringsurroundtrim

2. To formulate or expressB2formal

   To create or express something in a particular way, especially words or ideas.

   Формулировать

   • He framed his argument carefully to avoid confusion.
   • She framed the question in a way that was easy to understand.
   • The politician framed the issue as a matter of national security.

   Synonymscastcouchdraftexpressformulatephrasepresentputshapeword

3. To falsely incriminateB2informal

   To make someone appear guilty of a crime by providing false evidence.

   Подставить

   • The detective was accused of framing the suspect.
   • He claimed that the evidence was planted to frame him.
   • They tried to frame her for the robbery.

   Synonymsset up

   Antonymsacquitclearexoneratevindicate

Phrasal variantsframe inframe up