peck

A noun that can refer to a large number or amount of something, or a unit of dry or liquid capacity used in both British and American measurement systems.

ruСуществительное, которое может обозначать большое количество чего-либо или единицу измерения сыпучих и жидких веществ, используемую в британской и американской системах мер.esSustantivo que puede designar una gran cantidad de algo o una unidad de medida para áridos y líquidos usada en los sistemas británico y estadounidense.frNom pouvant désigner une grande quantité de quelque chose ou une unité de mesure pour les matières sèches et liquides, utilisée dans les systèmes de mesures britannique et américain.deSubstantiv, das eine große Menge von etwas oder eine Maßeinheit für trockene und flüssige Stoffe im britischen und US-amerikanischen Maßsystem bezeichnet.ptSubstantivo que pode designar uma grande quantidade de algo ou uma unidade de medida de substâncias secas e líquidas usada nos sistemas britânico e americano.zh名词，既可表示大量的某物，也可表示英制和美制中用于计量干散或液体物质的容量单位。arاسم يدل على كمية كبيرة من شيء ما، أو وحدة قياس للحبوب والمواد الجافة والسوائل تُستخدم في النظامين البريطاني والأمريكي.

1. Large quantity B2 informal

   A considerable amount or number of something, often used informally.

   • He had a peck of trouble with his old car.
   • She received a peck of letters after the announcement.
   • They've got a peck of work to do before the deadline.

   ruМножествоesGran cantidadfrGrande quantitédeGroße MengeptMontezh大量arكمية كبيرة

   Синонимы: bunchheaploadlotmountainpileplentyton

2. Imperial unit of capacity C1 formal british

   A British unit of measurement for dry or liquid volume, equal to 2 gallons (approximately 9.09 liters).

   • The farmer sold a peck of apples at the market.
   • A peck of oats was enough to feed the horse for a week.
   • The recipe called for a peck of barley.

   ruПекesCelemín (medida imperial)frboisseau (unité de capacité)dePeckptPecozh配克arبِك

3. US dry measure C1 formal american

   A United States unit of dry volume, equal to 8 quarts or approximately 537.6 cubic inches (8.81 liters).

   • He bought a peck of potatoes from the local farm.
   • The market sells grains by the peck.
   • A peck of corn is enough for a small family.

   ruПек (мера сыпучих тел)especk (medida de áridos de EE. UU.)frboisseau (mesure de capacité)dePeck (Trockenmaß)ptPeco (medida de volume)zh配克arبك (مكيال للحبوب)

• pecks plural form
• pecks' possessive plural form
• peck's possessive singular form

A verb used to describe the action of a bird striking or biting something with its beak, or to kiss someone lightly and quickly.

ruГлагол, используемый для описания действия птицы, которая ударяет или кусает что-то клювом, или для описания лёгкого и быстрого поцелуя.esVerbo usado para describir la acción de un ave que golpea o muerde algo con el pico, o para describir un beso ligero y rápido.frVerbe décrivant l'action d'un oiseau qui frappe ou mord quelque chose avec son bec, ou un baiser léger et rapide.deVerb, das die Handlung eines Vogels beschreibt, der mit dem Schnabel nach etwas stößt oder pickt, oder einen leichten, schnellen Kuss bezeichnet.ptVerbo usado para descrever a ação de uma ave que bate ou morde algo com o bico, ou para descrever um beijo leve e rápido.zh指鸟类用喙啄、咬或击打某物，也指轻而快的亲吻。arفعل يُستخدم لوصف فعل الطائر عندما يضرب شيئًا أو يلتقطه بمنقاره، أو لوصف قبلة سريعة وخفيفة.

1. Strike with a picking motion B1 formal

   To hit or strike something lightly and repeatedly, often with a pointed object or beak.

   • The woodpecker began to peck at the tree trunk.
   • She pecked at the keyboard, typing slowly.
   • The chicken pecked the ground looking for seeds.

   ruКлеватьesPicotearfrDonner des coups de bec / frapper par à-coupsdePickenptBicarzh啄arنَقْر

   Синонимы: jabpickpokeraptap

2. Eat in small amounts B1 informal

   To eat in small, quick bites, often without enthusiasm, similar to how a bird eats.

   • She just pecked at her dinner, not feeling hungry.
   • The child pecked at the vegetables on his plate.
   • He pecked at the sandwich, taking tiny bites.

   ruКлеватьesPicar (comer poco)frManger par petites bouchéesdeKleinigkeiten essenptBeliscarzh小口啄食arينقر الطعام

   Синонимы: nibblepick attoy with

   Антонимы: devourgobblegorge

3. Give a quick kiss B1 informal

   To give a quick, light kiss, often on the cheek or lips.

   • He pecked her on the cheek before leaving.
   • She gave him a quick peck on the lips.
   • They pecked each other goodbye at the door.

   ruЧмокнутьesdar un beso rápidofrdonner un baiser rapidedeKüsschen gebenptDar um beijinhozh轻吻arقُبْلَة سريعة خفيفة

   Синонимы: busskiss

4. Eat sparingly B2 informal

   To eat very little or in a fussy manner, like a bird.

   • She pecked at her food like a bird, barely touching it.
   • He pecked at the salad, not really interested.
   • The patient pecked at the hospital meal.

   ruКлеватьesPicotear (comer poco)frmanger du bout des lèvresdeKaum essenptBeliscarzh小口啄食arنَقْر الطعام

   Синонимы: nibblepick attoy with

   Антонимы: devourgobblegorgeguzzlewolf

5. Nag or complain B2 informal

   To bother someone persistently with trivial complaints or criticisms.

   • She kept pecking at him about his messy room.
   • Stop pecking at me about the small details.
   • He pecked at his coworker for being late.

   ruПридиратьсяesFastidiar, dar la latafrharceler de reprochesdeNörgelnptImplicarzh唠叨arالتذمر والإلحاح في الشكوى

   Синонимы: carpcavilnag

• pecked past participle
• pecked past simple
• pecking present participle
• pecks third person singular

Фразовые варианты: peck at