laced

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

ruОписывает что-то, что было пропитано, смешано или отделано определённым веществом или качеством, часто подразумевая небольшое, но значительное дополнение.esDescribe algo que ha sido impregnado, mezclado o adornado con una cierta sustancia o cualidad, a menudo implicando una adición pequeña pero significativa.frDécrit quelque chose qui a été imprégné, mélangé ou agrémenté d'une certaine substance ou qualité, impliquant souvent un ajout léger mais significatif.deBeschreibt etwas, das mit einer bestimmten Substanz oder Eigenschaft durchsetzt, vermischt oder verziert ist, oft mit der Nebenbedeutung einer kleinen, aber bedeutsamen Beimischung.ptDescreve algo que foi impregnado, misturado ou guarnecido com determinada substância ou qualidade, geralmente implicando um acréscimo pequeno, mas significativo.zh形容某物被掺入、浸透或点缀了某种物质或特质，通常暗示有少量但重要的添加。arيُستعمل 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.

1. closed with a lace B1 formal

   Fastened or tied together using a lace or laces.

   • 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.

   ruШнурованныйesatado con cordonesfrlacé (fermé par un lacet)deGeschnürtptAmarrado com cadarçozh系带的arمشدود بالرباط

   Synonyms: fastenedtied

2. edged or streaked with color B2 formal

   Having a decorative edge or streaks of a different color.

   • 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.

   ruОкаймлённый или пронизанный цветомesribeteado o veteado de colorfrliseré ou strié de couleurdeMit farbigem Rand oder StreifenptOrlado ou raiado de corzh带有异色边缘或条纹的arمُحَدَّد أو مُخَطَّط بلون

   Synonyms: bandedborderededgedfleckedstreakedstripedtrimmedveined

3. mixed with something (informal) B2 informal

   Containing an added substance, especially alcohol or drugs.

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

   ruСмешанный с чем-либо (неформально)esadulterado, mezclado con droga/alcoholfradditionné (de drogue ou d'alcool)deMit etwas versetzt (informell)ptMisturado com algo (informal)zh掺了东西的（口语）arمخلوط بشيء ما (غير رسمي)

   Synonyms: dopedspiked

• more laced comparative form
• most laced superlative form

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.

ruГлагол, означающий завязывать или закрывать что-либо с помощью шнурка, или добавлять небольшое количество вещества (например, алкоголя) в напиток. Также может означать переплетать или соединять.esAtar o cerrar algo con un cordón o cinta, o añadir una pequeña cantidad de una sustancia (como alcohol) a una bebida. También puede significar entrelazar o unir.frVerbe signifiant attacher ou fermer quelque chose avec un lacet, ou ajouter une petite quantité de substance (par exemple de l'alcool) à une boisson. Peut aussi signifier entrelacer ou relier.deVerb, das bedeutet, etwas mit einem Schnürsenkel zuzubinden oder zu schließen, oder eine kleine Menge einer Substanz (z. B. Alkohol) in ein Getränk zu geben. Es kann auch bedeuten, etwas zu verflechten oder zu verbinden.ptVerbo que significa amarrar ou fechar algo com um cordão ou cadarço, ou adicionar uma pequena quantidade de uma substância (por exemplo, álcool) a uma bebida. Também pode significar entrelaçar ou unir.zh动词，指用鞋带或绳带系紧、系上某物；也指在饮料中掺入少量其他物质（如酒精）；还可指交织、缠绕或把东西连接在一起。arفعل 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.

1. Intertwine or twist together B2 formal

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

   • 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.

   ruПереплетатьesEntrelazar o torcer juntosfrentrelacerdeZusammenflechtenptEntrelaçarzh编织arجدل الخيوط وتشبيكها

   Synonyms: braidcrossentwineinterlaceintertwineinterweaveplaittwinetwistweave

2. Create by braiding or interlacing B2 formal

   To make something by braiding or interlacing strands of material.

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

   ruПлестиesTrenzar entrelazandofrtresserdeflechtenptTecerzh编织arجدل الخيوط

   Synonyms: braidinterlaceintertwineplaittwineweave

3. Do lacework C1 formal

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

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

   ruПлести кружевоesHacer encajefrFaire de la dentelledeSpitze klöppelnptFazer rendazh编花边arصناعة الدانتيل

4. Draw through eyes or holes A2 formal

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

   • 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.

   ruПродеть через отверстияespasar por los ojalesfrlacerdeDurch Ösen oder Löcher ziehenptPassar por orifícioszh穿线于孔arإدخال الخيط في الثقوب

   Synonyms: stringthread

5. Add alcohol to beverages B2 informal

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

   • 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.

   ruДобавлять алкогольesechar alcohol en una bebidafrajouter de l'alcool à une boissondeAlkohol beimischenptAdicionar álcoolzh往饮料中掺酒arإضافة الكحول إلى المشروبات

   Synonyms: doctorfortifyspike

• laced past participle
• laced past simple
• lacing present participle
• laces third person singular

Phrasal variants: lace intolace up