striking

Describes something that is very noticeable, unusual, or attractive, often because of its appearance or effect.

ruОписывает что-то очень заметное, необычное или привлекательное, часто из-за своего внешнего вида или эффекта.esDescribe algo muy notable, inusual o atractivo, a menudo por su apariencia o efecto.frDécrit quelque chose de très visible, inhabituel ou attrayant, souvent en raison de son apparence ou de son effet.deBeschreibt etwas, das durch sein Aussehen oder seine Wirkung sofort auffällt, ungewöhnlich oder beeindruckend ist und die Aufmerksamkeit auf sich zieht; auch etwas, das einen starken Eindruck hinterlässt.ptDescreve algo muito notável, incomum ou atraente, muitas vezes pela aparência ou pelo efeito causado. Pode indicar tanto algo impressionante e surpreendente quanto algo que chama a atenção.zh形容某事物非常显眼、引人注目或给人留下深刻印象，常因其外观或效果而出众。arيصف شيئًا لافتًا للنظر بشكل واضح وجذّاب، وغالبًا ما يكون ذلك بسبب مظهره أو تأثيره المميز.

1. Visually impressive or noticeable B2 formal

   Attracting attention by being unusual, extreme, or prominent in appearance.

   • She wore a striking red dress to the gala.
   • The painting is striking in its use of color and light.
   • He has a striking resemblance to his grandfather.

   ruВпечатляющийesllamativofrFrappantdeAuffallendptImpressionantezh引人注目的arملفت للنظر

   Sinónimos: conspicuousdramaticeye-catchingimpressivenoticeableoutstandingprominentremarkable

   Antónimos: inconspicuousnondescriptordinaryplainunobtrusiveunremarkable

2. Remarkable or dramatic B2 formal

   Very impressive or effective in a way that stands out.

   • There was a striking resemblance between the twins.
   • The report showed a striking increase in sales.
   • Her striking performance won her the award.

   ruЗаметныйesllamativo, sorprendentefrFrappant, remarquabledeAuffallendptMarcantezh引人注目的arملفت للنظر

   Sinónimos: conspicuousdramaticextraordinaryimpressivenoticeableoutstandingprominentremarkablestunning

   Antónimos: dullinconspicuousmediocreordinaryunimpressiveunobtrusiveunremarkable

• more striking comparative form
• most striking superlative form

A noun referring to the physical coming together of two or more things, or the act of contacting one thing with another.

ruСуществительное, обозначающее физическое соприкосновение двух или более объектов или действие, при котором один предмет контактирует с другим.esSustantivo que denota el acto físico de golpear o chocar contra algo, o el contacto entre dos o más objetos; también puede referirse al resultado de ese impacto.frNom désignant l'action de frapper, un contact physique entre deux objets ou personnes, ou le résultat d'un tel impact.deSubstantiv, das das physische Aufeinandertreffen zweier oder mehrerer Objekte oder die Handlung bezeichnet, bei der ein Gegenstand einen anderen berührt.ptSubstantivo que designa o contato físico entre dois ou mais objetos, ou a ação em que um objeto toca outro.zh名词，指两个或多个物体之间的物理接触或碰撞；也指一个物体与另一个物体接触的动作。arاسم يدل على التلامس الجسدي بين جسمين أو أكثر، أو على فعل يصطدم فيه جسم بآخر.

1. Physical impact B2 formal

   The act of one object physically coming into contact with another, often with force.

   • The striking of the hammer against the anvil echoed through the workshop.
   • The repeated striking of the waves against the cliff eroded the rock.
   • The sound of the striking of two swords was heard across the battlefield.

   ruУдарesgolpeofrImpact physiquedeSchlagptImpacto físicozh撞击arضربة

   Sinónimos: beatingblowcollisioncontacthittingimpactpoundingsmashingstrikethumping

2. Act of hitting B2 formal

   The action of making contact with something, especially as part of a deliberate action.

   • The striking of the match produced a small flame.
   • The boxer's striking was powerful and precise.
   • The striking of the gavel signaled the end of the session.

   ruУдарesacción de golpearfrAction de frapperdeSchlagptGolpezh击打arضَرْب

   Sinónimos: blowhithittingimpactknockstrike

verbo irregular

A verb used to indicate hitting forcefully, stopping work in protest, or suddenly coming to mind.

ruГлагол, обозначающий сильный удар, прекращение работы в знак протеста или внезапное приход в голову.esVerbo que significa golpear con fuerza, cesar el trabajo en señal de protesta, o venir algo repentinamente a la mente.frVerbe désignant un coup fort, l'arrêt du travail en signe de protestation, ou le fait de venir soudainement à l'esprit.deVerb, das einen kräftigen Schlag bezeichnet, den Streik als Arbeitsniederlegung aus Protest oder das plötzliche In-den-Sinn-Kommen.ptVerbo que significa dar um golpe forte; parar o trabalho como forma de protesto; ou vir algo de repente à mente.zh动词，表示用力打击、撞击；也指罢工、停止工作以示抗议；还可表示突然想到或产生某种想法。arفعل يدل على توجيه ضربة قوية، أو التوقف عن العمل احتجاجًا، أو ورود فكرة في الذهن فجأة.

1. Hit forcefully A2 formal

   To deliver a blow or hit something with force.

   • He struck the ball with great power.
   • Lightning struck the tall tree during the storm.
   • She struck the table with her fist in anger.

   ruСильно ударитьesGolpear con fuerzafrFrapper avec forcedeHeftig schlagenptBater com forçazh用力击打arالضرب بقوة

   Sinónimos: bangbatterbeatbeltboxcloutcuffhitknockpoundpummelpunchrapslugsmiteswattapthrashthumpwhack

2. Stop working (labor action) B1 formal

   Workers collectively refuse to work until their demands are met.

   • The factory workers went on strike for better wages.
   • Teachers struck over pay cuts.
   • The pilots threatened to strike next week.

   ruБастоватьesHuelgafrfaire grèvedeStreikenptFazer grevezh罢工arالإضراب عن العمل

   Sinónimos: walk out

   Antónimos: work

3. Come to mind suddenly B2 informal

   An idea or thought suddenly occurs to someone.

   • It suddenly struck me that I forgot my keys.
   • The solution struck him while he was showering.
   • A brilliant idea struck her during the meeting.

   ruПрийти в голову внезапноesocurrírselefrvenir à l'espritdePlötzlich in den Sinn kommenptVir à mente de repentezh突然想到arيخطر في البال فجأة

   Sinónimos: come tohitspring to mind

4. Ignite or light A2 formal

   To produce a flame by rubbing a match or similar object.

   • He struck a match to light the candle.
   • She struck the lighter to start the fire.
   • Strike a match and we'll begin the campfire.

   ruЗажечьesEncender (frotando una cerilla)frFrotter une allumette pour l'enflammerdeAnzündenptAcenderzh点燃arإشعال

   Sinónimos: ignitekindlelight

• struck past participle
• struck past simple
• striking present participle
• strikes third person singular

Variantes phrasal: strike downstrike offstrike outstrike up