bolt

• Наречие, означающее 'в жёстком, прямом или вертикальном положении', чаще всего используется во фразе 'bolt upright' (стоймя, прямо). Также может означать 'внезапно' или 'прямо', как в выражении 'bolt from the blue' (гром среди ясного неба). Форма совпадает с существительным и глаголом.

An adverb meaning 'in a rigid, straight, or upright position,' most commonly used in the phrase 'bolt upright.' It can also mean 'suddenly' or 'directly,' as in 'bolt from the blue.' The form is identical to the noun and verb.

1. Suddenly and quicklyB2informal

   Used to describe a sudden, swift movement, often in the phrase 'bolt upright'.

   Внезапно и резко

   • He sat bolt upright when he heard the noise.
   • She woke up bolt upright from a nightmare.
   • The cat shot bolt upright at the sound of the dog barking.

   Синонимыabruptlyquicklyrapidlysharplystraightsuddenlyswiftly

   Антонимыgraduallyslowly

• Существительное, обозначающее металлический крепёж с резьбовым стержнем и головкой, используемый для скрепления объектов, или внезапную вспышку молнии.

A noun referring to a metal fastener with a threaded shaft and a head, used to hold objects together, or a sudden flash of lightning.

1. FastenerA2formal

   A metal pin or rod used to hold things together, often with a nut.

   Болт

   • He tightened the bolt with a wrench.
   • The shelf is secured with four bolts.
   • The bolt came loose and the door fell off.

   Синонимыpinscrewstud

2. B1formal

   A flash of lightning, especially one that appears as a streak.

   Молния

   • A bolt of lightning struck the tree.
   • The storm brought thunder and bolts of lightning.
   • We saw a bright bolt in the sky.

   Синонимыflashstreakthunderbolt

3. Sudden runB2informal

   A sudden, quick dash or escape.

   Рывок

   • The horse made a bolt for the open gate.
   • He made a bolt for the exit when the fire alarm went off.
   • The cat made a sudden bolt under the sofa.

   Синонимыbounddartdashescaperushscampersprint

• Глагол с несколькими значениями: быстро убежать, закрепить что-то болтом или съесть что-то очень быстро.

A verb with multiple meanings: to run away quickly, to fasten something with a bolt, or to eat something very quickly.

1. Run away quicklyB2informal

   To run away suddenly, often out of fear or to escape.

   Убежать

   • The horse bolted when it heard the loud noise.
   • He bolted from the room after the argument.
   • The thief bolted as soon as he saw the police.

   Синонимыdartdashescapefleehightail itrun offsprinttake off

   Антонимыremainstay

2. Fasten with a boltB1formal

   To secure or lock something using a metal bolt.

   Запереть на засов

   • She bolted the door before going to bed.
   • Make sure to bolt the gate so it doesn't swing open.
   • He bolted the cabinet shut to keep it secure.

   Синонимыbarclampfastenlatchlocksecure

   Антонимыloosenunboltunfastenunlock

3. Eat quicklyB2informal

   To eat food very quickly without chewing properly.

   Проглотить

   • He bolted down his breakfast before rushing to work.
   • She bolted her lunch in just five minutes.
   • Don't bolt your food; it's bad for digestion.

   Синонимыdevourgobblegulpscarfstuffwolf

Фразовые вариантыbolt downbolt out