strand

A noun with multiple meanings: a single thin length of something (like thread or hair), a component part of a complex whole (like a story or plan), or a poetic term for a shoreline.

ruСуществительное с несколькими значениями: отдельная тонкая нить чего-либо (например, нитки или волоса), составная часть сложного целого (например, истории или плана) или поэтический термин для обозначения береговой линии.esSustantivo con varios significados: un hilo fino y suelto de algo (como hebra de hilo o cabello), un elemento que forma parte de un conjunto complejo (como una historia o un plan), o término poético para designar una costa o playa.frNom avec plusieurs sens : un fil ou une mèche fine et distincte (comme un cheveu ou un fil), un élément constitutif d'un ensemble complexe (comme une histoire ou un plan), ou un terme poétique désignant un rivage ou une côte.deSubstantiv mit mehreren Bedeutungen: ein einzelner dünner Faden von etwas (z. B. Garn oder Haar), ein Bestandteil eines komplexeren Ganzen (z. B. einer Geschichte oder eines Plans) oder ein poetischer Begriff für die Küstenlinie.ptSubstantivo com vários sentidos: um fio fino e separado de algo (como de linha ou cabelo), uma parte componente de um todo complexo (como de uma história ou plano) ou um termo poético para a linha da costa.zh多义词名词：指细长的单根丝状物（如线、头发），也指整体中的一部分（如故事或计划的一条线索），还可作诗歌用语指海岸线。arاسم له عدة معانٍ: خيط رفيع منفرد من شيء ما كالخيط أو الشعر، أو جزء مكوّن من كل مركب كالقصة أو الخطة، أو مصطلح شعري يدل على شاطئ البحر.

1. Component of a whole B2 formal

   A single element or pattern that contributes to a larger structure or narrative.

   • The novel weaves together several narrative strands.
   • Each strand of the argument must be examined carefully.
   • The report explores a different strand of the economic theory.

   ruЭлементesComponente de un conjuntofrFil conducteurdeElementptElementozh组成部分arعنصر

   Synonyms: componentelementmotifpartstrainthemethreadvein

   Antonyms: aggregateentitytotalityunitywhole

2. Twisted fiber B1 formal

   A long, thin piece of fiber or filament, often twisted together with others to form thread, rope, or cable.

   • The rope is made of three strands twisted together.
   • A single strand of hair fell across her face.
   • The cable consists of multiple steel strands.

   ruПрядьeshebrafrbrin (fibre torsadée)deStrangptFiozh股arضفيرة

   Synonyms: fiberfilamentplythreadwire

3. Necklace B1 formal

   A necklace made by stringing objects such as beads or pearls together.

   • She wore a beautiful strand of pearls.
   • The artisan crafted a strand of colorful beads.
   • He gave her a strand of amber as a gift.

   ruОжерельеessartafrrang de perlesdePerlenketteptColarzh项链arعقد

   Synonyms: necklaceropestring

4. Slender fiber B2 formal

   A very thin, natural or synthetic fiber.

   • The fabric is made from fine strands of silk.
   • A single strand of spider silk is incredibly strong.
   • The synthetic strands are used in high-performance textiles.

   ruВолокноesHebra o filamento finofrFibre fine (brin)deFaserptFilamentozh纤维arليف

   Synonyms: fiberfilamentthreadwisp

5. Shoreline C1 formal british

   A poetic term for a shore or beach, especially the area between high and low tide.

   • They walked along the lonely strand at sunset.
   • The waves gently lapped against the strand.
   • The poem describes the beauty of the strand.

   ruБерегesribera u orilla del marfrRivage (terme poétique)deUferptPraiazh海滨arشاطئ

   Synonyms: beachcoastseashoreseasideshoreshoreline

• strands plural form
• strands' possessive plural form
• strand's possessive singular form

A verb used to indicate the act of leaving someone or something in a difficult or helpless position, or being left in such a position.

ruГлагол, используемый для обозначения действия по оставлению кого-либо или чего-либо в трудном или беспомощном положении, или оказания в таком положении.esVerbo que se usa para indicar la acción de dejar a alguien o algo en una situación difícil o desamparada, o de quedar en tal situación.frVerbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de laisser quelqu'un ou quelque chose dans une situation difficile ou sans secours, ou de se retrouver dans une telle situation, notamment en parlant d'un navire échoué.deVerb, das bedeutet, jemanden oder etwas in einer schwierigen oder hilflosen Lage zurückzulassen oder selbst in eine solche Lage zu geraten; auch: an einem Ort festsitzen oder auf Grund laufen.ptVerbo usado para indicar a ação de deixar alguém ou algo em uma situação difícil ou desamparada, ou de ficar preso em tal situação.zh动词，表示使某人或某物滞留在困难或无助的境地，或使其陷入无法脱身的状态。arفعل يُستعمل للدلالة على ترك شخص أو شيء في موقف صعب أو عاجز، أو على إيقاعه في مثل هذا الموقف. ومن معانيه أيضًا انحشار شيء أو تعلّقه بحيث يتعذّر تحريره، أو بقاء شخص محصورًا في مكان لا يستطيع مغادرته.

1. Leave stranded or isolated B2 formal

   To leave someone in a difficult or helpless position, often without means of escape or rescue.

   • The storm stranded the hikers on the mountain.
   • He was stranded at the airport after the flight was cancelled.
   • The broken-down car stranded them in the middle of nowhere.

   ruОставить в затруднительном положенииesDejar varado o aisladofrLaisser isolé ou sans ressourcesdeIm Stich lassenptDeixar abandonadozh使滞留arترك في وضع صعب

   Synonyms: abandondesertforsakeisolatemaroon

2. Drive a vessel ashore B2 formal

   To cause a ship or boat to run aground, often unintentionally.

   • The captain accidentally stranded the ship on a sandbar.
   • The strong currents stranded the fishing boat on the rocks.
   • They managed to refloat the vessel after it was stranded.

   ruПосадить на мельesVarar (un barco)frÉchouer un naviredeAuf Grund laufen lassenptEncalharzh使搁浅arإجهاد السفينة على الشاطئ

   Synonyms: beachgroundrun aground

3. Bring to the ground B2 formal

   To cause something to be left on the ground or in a helpless position.

   • The whale was stranded on the beach after the tide went out.
   • The pilot stranded the plane safely in the field.
   • The flood stranded many cars along the highway.

   ruВыбросить на берегesdejar en tierra/vararfrÉchouer (sur le sol / en position helpless)deAuf Grund setzenptDeixar em terrazh搁浅arأن يترك على الأرض

   Synonyms: beachgroundrun aground

• stranded past participle
• stranded past simple
• stranding present participle
• strands third person singular