score

A record of points achieved in a game or test; a written musical composition; a group or set of twenty; a notch or line cut into a surface; the essential facts of a situation; or, in slang, a successful procurement.

ruСчёт (в игре), партитура, два десятка, метка, суть дела или удачное приобретение.esResultado o número de puntos en un juego o examen, partitura musical, veinte unidades, marca o señal, asunto o punto clave, o algo obtenido con ventaja.frScore dans un jeu, partition musicale, vingt, marque ou entaille, essence d'une affaire ou bonne affaire.dePunktestand oder Ergebnis in einem Spiel; geschriebene Musik für mehrere Stimmen oder Instrumente; Menge von zwanzig; Einschnitt oder Kerbe; Kern einer Sache; erfolgreicher Fang oder Gewinn.ptPlacar ou contagem de pontos em um jogo; partitura musical; conjunto de vinte unidades; marca ou entalhe; ponto central de uma questão; ou aquisição vantajosa.zh比赛中的得分或比分；乐谱；二十；刻痕或记号；问题的关键或实情；一次成功的收获或斩获。arالنتيجة في لعبة أو مباراة، والتدوين الموسيقي، وعشرون (مجموعة من عشرين)، وعلامة أو أثر، وجوهر الأمر، أو مكسب موفق.

1. The number of points, goals, or runs achieved in a game or test. A2 formal

   A numerical record of performance in a competition or examination, indicating how many points a player, team, or individual has earned; also the final result.

   • The final score was 3–1 in favor of the visitors.
   • What's the score of the tennis match?
   • He achieved a perfect score on the math test.
   • The score remained tied until the last minute.
   • She kept a careful tally of the score throughout the game.

   ruОчки или результат в игре, соревновании или тесте.espuntuación, marcadorfrScore (nombre de points)dePunktzahl oder Ergebnis in Spiel, Wettkampf oder TestptPontuação ou resultado em um jogo, competição ou teste.zh比赛或考试中的得分或成绩arعدد النقاط أو النتيجة في المباراة أو الاختبار.

   Sinónimos: countgrademarkresulttallytotal

2. A written representation of a musical composition showing all instrumental and vocal parts. B2 formal art

   A printed or handwritten sheet music that sets out all the parts of a musical work, arranged on staves; used by a conductor or performer to read the entire arrangement.

   • The composer studied the original film score before conducting the orchestra.
   • She placed the piano score on the music stand.
   • The conductor's copy of the score contained detailed annotations.
   • He composed a brilliant orchestral score for the ballet.
   • The library holds rare scores of Mozart's operas.

   ruНотная запись музыкального произведения.esPartitura completafrpartition musicaledeNotenschrift eines MusikwerkesptPartitura musicalzh乐谱总谱arتدوين النوتة الموسيقية الكاملة

   Sinónimos: musical score

3. A group or set of twenty items or people; a large number (often used in the plural). B2 formal

   A unit of quantity equal to twenty; also used in plural to indicate a large amount or many individuals.

   • A score of volunteers showed up to help with the cleanup.
   • She invited scores of people to the party.
   • The farmer purchased a score of sheep at the auction.
   • The phrase 'three score and ten' refers to seventy years.
   • Scores of protesters marched through the city center.

   ruДвадцать предметов или большое количество (обычно во множественном числе).esveintenafrvingtaine (ensemble de vingt)deZwanzig Stück oder eine große AnzahlptGrupo de vinte itens ou grande quantidadezh二十个；大量arعشرون أو عدد كبير

   Sinónimos: crowdhostmanymultitudetwenty

4. A cut, notch, or scratch made on a surface as a mark or for a purpose. B2 formal

   A shallow incision or engraved line used as a tally mark, a guide for folding, or for traction.

   • The baker made a light score on the top of the loaf before baking.
   • He used a knife to create a score along the wood for easier splitting.
   • The glass cutter made a clean score before snapping the pane.
   • The floor had scores where the heavy machinery had been dragged.
   • Ancient tally sticks were marked with scores to count livestock.

   ruНадрез, царапина или линия на поверхности.esMuesca o incisiónfrEncoche, entailledeEinschnitt, Kerbe oder Kratzer auf einer Oberfläche.ptCorte, entalhe ou risco na superfície.zh刻痕，划痕或表面上的刻线arحَزّ أو خَدْش أو خطّ على سطح.

   Sinónimos: cutgougegrooveincisionlinemarknicknotchscratchslash

5. The real situation; the essential facts of a matter (often in the phrase 'know the score'). B2 informal

   An understanding of how things really are, especially the hidden or unpleasant aspects of a situation.

   • You've been here long enough to know the score about office politics.
   • He doesn't have a clue about the score when it comes to investing.
   • Let me tell you the score: the project is over budget and behind schedule.
   • She came back from the meeting and filled us in on the score.
   • I'll lay the score out for you straight.

   ruРеальное положение дел, суть ситуации.esla realidad, los hechos esencialesfrla réalité des faitsdeDie wahre Lage, der wahre SachverhaltptA real situação, os fatoszh真实情况，内情arحقيقة الأمر وجوهر الموقف

   Sinónimos: dealpicturerealitysituationskinnystorytruth

6. An act of obtaining something desired, especially illegal drugs, money, or a sexual conquest. C1 slang

   A slang term for the successful procurement of something sought, often narcotics or a casual sexual partner; can also refer to the drugs themselves.

   • The addict was looking for a score to get through the night.
   • He boasted about his latest romantic score at the bar.
   • They made a huge score by selling those stolen goods.
   • The police intercepted a major drug score at the border.
   • She was known for making easy scores in the pickpocket world.

   ruУдачное приобретение, особенно наркотиков, денег или сексуального партнёра.esConsecución (de algo deseado, especialmente drogas o una conquista sexual)frobtenir quelque chose de désiré (drogue, argent, conquête sexuelle)deErfolgreicher Fang, besonders Drogen, Geld oder ein SexualpartnerptAquisição bem-sucedida, especialmente de drogas, dinheiro ou parceiro sexualzh成功得手，尤指毒品、钱财或性伴侣arالحصول على المطلوب، وخاصة المخدرات أو المال أو رفيق جنسي

   Sinónimos: catchconquestfixhaulhitlaypickupstashtake

• scores plural form
• scores' possessive plural form
• score's possessive singular form

To gain points, goals, or advantages in a game or competition; to make a shallow cut or mark on a surface; to compose music for a performance; (slang) to obtain something desired, often illegally or sexually; to criticize severely.

ruГлагол означает: набирать очки, забивать голы в игре; делать зарубки, царапать поверхность; сочинять музыку; (сленг) добывать, доставать; резко критиковать.esVerbo que significa: marcar puntos o anotar goles en un juego; hacer marcas o rayas en una superficie; componer música; (jerga) conseguir u obtener algo; criticar duramente.frMarquer des points ou des buts dans un jeu ou un sport; faire des entailles ou des rayures sur une surface; composer de la musique; (argot) obtenir, se procurer; critiquer vivement.deDas Verb bedeutet: Punkte erzielen, Tore schießen in einem Spiel; Kerben einschneiden, eine Oberfläche ritzen; Musik komponieren; (umgangssprachlich) etwas ergattern, besorgen; scharf kritisieren.ptVerbo que significa: marcar pontos ou gols em um jogo; fazer riscos ou entalhes em uma superfície; compor música; (gíria) conseguir, arranjar algo; criticar duramente.zh动词，指在比赛中得分、进球；也指在物体表面刻痕、划痕；还指为音乐谱曲；俚语中表示弄到、搞到；以及严厉批评。arفعل يعني: إحراز النقاط أو تسجيل الأهداف في لعبة أو مباراة؛ وخدش السطح أو عمل حزوز عليه؛ وتأليف الموسيقى أو كتابتها؛ وفي العامية: الحصول على شيء أو تدبيره؛ ونقد شخص بقسوة.

1. Gaining points in a game A2 informal sport

   To acquire points, goals, runs, etc. in a competitive activity.

   • The striker netted a hat-trick in the first half.
   • She earned her team a crucial goal with a header.
   • They put three points on the board before halftime.
   • He converted the penalty kick successfully.
   • The basketball player made a free throw.

   ruНабирать очки, забивать голыesmarcar (puntos)frmarquer (des points)dePunkte erzielen, Tore erzielenptMarcar pontos, fazer golszh得分，进球arإحراز النقاط والأهداف

   Sinónimos: earngaingetmakenotchrecordregistertally

2. Cutting or marking a surface B1 informal technical

   To make a shallow cut or a line on a material, often as a guide or decoration.

   • Use a knife to lightly cut the cardboard along the dashed line.
   • The craftsman marked the wood before sawing.
   • She etched a pattern into the metal.
   • The baker slashed the dough before baking.
   • The artist incised lines on the clay pot.

   ruДелать зарубку, царапатьesRayar o marcar una superficiefrInciser ou rainurer une surfacedeEinritzen, AnreißenptFazer um corte ou marcazh刻痕，划线arالحزّ أو وضع علامة على السطح

   Sinónimos: cutfurrowgrooveinciselinemarknotchscrapescratch

3. Composing music B2 informal art

   To write or arrange music for a film, theatrical production, or other performance.

   • He orchestrated the soundtrack for the new blockbuster.
   • The composer wrote a haunting theme for the documentary.
   • She arranged the string section for the musical.
   • They composed the background music for the video game.
   • The maestro created the whole musical accompaniment for the ballet.

   ruПисать музыку, оркестроватьesComponer músicafrcomposer la musique dedeMusik komponieren, vertonenptCompor música, orquestrarzh配乐，作曲arتأليف الموسيقى التصويرية

   Sinónimos: arrangecomposeorchestratewrite

4. Obtaining something desired (slang) B2 slang

   To succeed in getting something, especially something that is hard to find, illegal, or sexual.

   • He managed to get some rare concert passes.
   • She finally got hold of the limited edition sneakers.
   • They found a dealer and bought some marijuana.
   • He was bragging about hooking up with someone at the party.
   • We copped a few cheap tickets online.

   ruДоставать, раздобывать (сленг)esConseguir algo deseadofrobtenir ce qu'on désire (argot)deEtwas ergattern, klarmachen (Slang)ptConseguir, arranjar (gíria)zh搞到手（俚语）arالحصول على شيء مرغوب (عامية)

   Sinónimos: acquirebagcome bycopgetgrablandobtainpick upprocurepullsecuresnag

5. Criticizing harshly C1 informal

   To criticize or reprimand someone severely, often in a public or direct manner.

   • The journalist sharply attacked the politician's record.
   • Her boss tore into her for the mistake.
   • The reviewer panned the film mercilessly.
   • He lashed out at his opponent during the debate.
   • The teacher verbally flayed the student for cheating.

   ruРезко критиковатьescriticar duramentefrCritiquer sévèrementdeScharf kritisierenptCriticar duramentezh严厉批评arالانتقاد اللاذع

   Sinónimos: beratecastigateexcoriatelambasterebukereprimandscoldupbraid

   Antónimos: applaudapprovecommendcomplimentlaudpraise

• scored past participle
• scored past simple
• scoring present participle
• scores third person singular

Variantes phrasal: score out