patter

• Описывает что-то, что идеально подходит или уместно в данной ситуации, часто таким образом, что кажется слишком быстрым или заученным.

Describes something that is exactly right or appropriate for a situation, often in a way that seems too quick or rehearsed.

1. Superficially plausibleC1formal

   Seeming true or correct but only in a shallow or unconvincing way.

   Поверхностно правдоподобный

   • His explanation was too pat to be believable.
   • She gave a pat answer that didn't address the real issue.
   • The politician's pat response avoided the difficult questions.

   Синонимыfacileglibshallowsimplisticslicksmoothsuperficialunconvincing

   Антонимыconsidereddeepprofoundthoroughthoughtful

2. Exactly suitedC1formal

   Perfectly appropriate or fitting for a particular situation.

   Точно подходящий

   • Her comment was pat for the occasion.
   • He had a pat phrase ready for every argument.
   • The solution seemed pat, as if it had been prepared in advance.

   Синонимыappositeappropriateaproposaptfelicitousfittingpertinentsuitablewell timed

   Антонимыimproperinappropriateinaptunfittingunsuitable

• Существительное, обозначающее быструю, беглую и часто убедительную речь, обычно используемую продавцами или артистами, или серию быстрых, лёгких звуков.

A noun referring to rapid, fluent, and often persuasive speech, typically used by salespeople or entertainers, or a series of quick, light sounds.

1. Glib or persuasive talkB2informal

   A rapid, fluent, and often persuasive way of speaking, typically used by salespeople or entertainers.

   Бойкая речь

   • The salesman's smooth patter convinced many customers to buy the product.
   • He delivered his usual patter about the benefits of the new gadget.
   • The street performer's witty patter kept the audience entertained.

   Синонимыblarneygablinepitchsales talkspiel

2. Light rapid soundsB1formal

   A series of quick, light, and repetitive sounds, like those made by raindrops or footsteps.

   Барабанная дробь

   • The patter of rain against the window was soothing.
   • I could hear the soft patter of little feet running down the hall.
   • The only sound was the gentle patter of leaves falling.

   Синонимыdrummingpit-a-patpitter-patterrat-a-tatrattletapping

• Глагол, используемый для описания звука лёгких, быстрых и повторяющихся ударов или стуков, часто ассоциирующийся с дождём, шагами или падением мелких предметов.

A verb used to describe the sound of light, quick, and repeated taps or beats, often associated with rain, footsteps, or small objects falling.

1. Rain gentlyB1informal

   To fall or make a soft, light sound, like rain falling on a surface.

   Моросить

   • The rain pattered against the window all night.
   • I could hear the drops pattering on the roof.
   • The leaves pattered softly as the drizzle began.

   Синонимыbeatdrumpitter-patterraptap

2. Make light, rapid soundsB1informal

   To make a series of quick, light tapping sounds, often by walking or moving.

   Топать

   • Her footsteps pattered across the wooden floor.
   • The dog's paws pattered on the pavement as it ran.
   • The children pattered down the hallway in their slippers.

   Синонимыbeatclatterdrumpitter-patterrattletap