pall

A noun with multiple meanings: a sudden feeling of gloom or dread; a cloth covering a coffin; or a piece of fabric used as a curtain or blind.

ruСуществительное с несколькими значениями: внезапное чувство уныния или страха; ткань, покрывающая гроб; или кусок ткани, используемый как занавеска или штора.esSustantivo con varios significados: una sensación repentina de abatimiento o temor; una tela que cubre un ataúd; o un trozo de tela usado como cortina o telón.frNom avec plusieurs sens : sentiment soudain d'abattement ou de peur ; tissu recouvrant un cercueil ; ou morceau de tissu servant de rideau ou de voile.deSubstantiv mit mehreren Bedeutungen: ein plötzliches Gefühl von Niedergeschlagenheit oder Angst; ein Tuch, das einen Sarg bedeckt; oder ein Stoffstück, das als Vorhang oder Gardine verwendet wird.ptSubstantivo com vários sentidos: um sentimento súbito de tristeza, desânimo ou medo; um tecido que cobre o caixão; ou um pano usado como cortina ou dossel.zh多义词：指突然的忧郁或恐惧感；覆盖棺材的布；或用作帷幕、窗帘的布。arاسم له عدة معانٍ: شعور مفاجئ بالكآبة أو الخوف، أو قماش يُغطى به النعش، أو قطعة قماش تُستخدم سترًا أو حجابًا.

1. Sudden numbing dread C1 formal

   A heavy, oppressive, or gloomy feeling that suddenly descends upon a person or situation.

   • A pall of silence fell over the room after the announcement.
   • The news cast a pall over the entire celebration.
   • A sudden pall of dread gripped her as she entered the dark house.

   ruГнетущее чувствоesSensación de pavor repentinofrSensation d'angoisse soudainedeBeklemmungptSensação de opressãozh压抑感arخوف مُخدِّر مفاجئ

   Sinônimos: clouddampergloomshadowshroudveil

   Antônimos: brightnesscheerfulnessrelief

2. Burial garment C2 formal

   A cloth, often made of heavy material, used to wrap a corpse for burial.

   • The body was wrapped in a simple linen pall.
   • The pall was embroidered with gold thread for the king's funeral.
   • They placed the pall over the coffin before the ceremony.

   ruПогребальный покровesSudariofrpall funérairedeLeichentuchptPano mortuáriozh裹尸布arكفن

   Sinônimos: cereclothshroud

3. Hanging cloth as a blind C2 formal british

   A piece of heavy cloth hung over a window or opening to block light or provide privacy.

   • The old house had velvet palls covering the tall windows.
   • She drew the pall aside to let in the morning light.
   • A dark pall hung over the window, casting the room into shadow.

   ruЗанавесesPaño colgante como cortinafrRideau opaquedeVorhangptCortina pesadazh帘幕arسِتْر مُعَلَّق

   Sinônimos: blindcurtaindrapedraperyhangingscreenshadeveil

• palls plural form
• palls' possessive plural form
• pall's possessive singular form

A verb used to indicate the act of becoming less interesting, appealing, or enjoyable over time; to lose its power to please or satisfy.

ruГлагол, используемый для обозначения действия, при котором что-то становится менее интересным, привлекательным или приятным с течением времени; терять способность радовать или удовлетворять.esVerbo que se usa para indicar que algo deja de resultar interesante, atractivo o agradable con el tiempo; perder la capacidad de deleitar o satisfacer.frVerbe utilisé pour désigner l'action par laquelle quelque chose devient moins intéressant, attrayant ou agréable avec le temps ; perdre sa capacité à plaire ou à satisfaire.deVerb, das beschreibt, dass etwas mit der Zeit an Reiz, Attraktivität oder Angenehmheit verliert; aufhören zu erfreuen oder zu befriedigen.ptVerbo usado para indicar que algo se torna menos interessante, atraente ou agradável com o tempo, deixando de satisfazer ou agradar.zh动词，指某事物随时间推移变得不再有趣、吸引人或令人愉快，逐渐失去使人满足或愉悦的能力。arفعل يدل على فقدان الشيء لجاذبيته أو متعته أو قدرته على الإرضاء مع مرور الوقت، أو على تحوّل الشيء إلى ما يبعث على الملل أو الضيق أو السأم.

1. Become less interesting C1 formal

   To become less interesting or attractive over time, often due to familiarity or repetition.

   • The novelty of the job began to pall after a few months.
   • Even the most exciting experiences can pall with repetition.
   • The constant rain began to pall on the tourists.

   ruНадоедатьesvolverse tediosofrperdre de son intérêtdeAn Reiz verlierenptTornar-se menos interessantezh变得乏味arيفقد جاذبيته

   Sinônimos: borecloyjadesatesatiatetireweary

   Antônimos: captivateengageexcitefascinateinterest

2. Cause surfeit or become tiresome C2 formal

   To become boring, insipid, or tiresome, especially after initial enjoyment or due to excess.

   • The rich food began to pall on the guests after the third course.
   • His constant jokes started to pall on his colleagues.
   • The endless lectures palled on the students.

   ruНадоедатьescansar, hastiarfrLasser, devenir ennuyeuxdeLangweilig werdenptEnfadarzh令人腻烦arيُملّ

   Sinônimos: borecloyjadesatiatetireweary

   Antônimos: captivateenthrallexciteintereststimulate

3. Lose strength or effectiveness C2 formal

   To lose strength, effectiveness, or sparkle; to become flat or dull.

   • The wine began to pall after being opened for too long.
   • Her enthusiasm palled as the project dragged on.
   • The conversation palled and they fell silent.

   ruОслабеватьesPerder fuerza o efectividadfrperdre de sa vigueurdeAn Wirkung verlierenptPerder forçazh减弱arيفقد قوته أو تأثيره

   Sinônimos: declinediminishdulldwindleebbfadeflagslackenwaneweaken

   Antônimos: energizeexciteintensifyrevivestimulate

• palls third person singular