puff
/pʌf/adjective
B2formalcommon/pʌf/Describes something that is swollen, soft, or inflated; can also refer to something that is overly praised or exaggerated.
ruОписывает что-то опухшее, мягкое или надутое; также может относиться к чему-то чрезмерно восхваляемому или преувеличенному.esDescribe algo hinchado, blando o inflado; también puede referirse a algo excesivamente elogiado o exagerado.frDécrit quelque chose de gonflé, de mou ou de boursouflé ; peut aussi se référer à quelque chose d'exagérément loué ou exagéré.deBeschreibt etwas Aufgedunsenes, Weiches oder Aufgeblasenes; kann auch etwas übermäßig Angepriesenes oder Übertriebenes meinen.ptDescreve algo inchado, fofo ou inflado; também pode se referir a algo excessivamente elogiado ou exagerado.zh形容某物肿胀、松软或鼓起的；也可指被过分吹捧或夸大其词的事物。arيصف شيئًا منتفخًا أو ناعمًا أو منفوشًا؛ وقد يُستعمل أيضًا لوصف شيء مبالغ في مدحه أو تضخيمه.
- Gathered for protruding fullness B2 formal
Describes fabric or material that is gathered or arranged to create a soft, rounded, protruding shape.
- She wore a dress with puff sleeves.
- The cushion has a puff design that makes it look plush.
- The curtains were made with a puff style at the top.
ruПрисборенный для выступающей пышностиesfruncido, abullonado, abombadofrbouffantdeGerafft für eine hervortretende FülleptFranzido para volume salientezh蓬松鼓起arمُنْتَفِخ بالتَّجْمِيع
Синонимы: billowyfullgatheredpuffedpuffy
Антонимы: flatplainsmoothstreamlinedtight
noun
B1formalcommon/pʌf/A noun with multiple meanings, including a short burst of air or smoke, a light pastry, a soft pad for applying powder, a thick cushioned seat, or exaggerated praise.
ruСуществительное с несколькими значениями, включая короткий выброс воздуха или дыма, лёгкое пирожное, мягкую подушечку для нанесения пудры, толстое мягкое сиденье или преувеличенную похвалу.esSustantivo con varios significados, incluyendo una breve emisión de aire o humo, un pastelillo ligero, una almohadilla suave para aplicar polvos, un asiento grueso y blando o una alabanza exagerada.frNom avec plusieurs sens, notamment une courte émission d'air ou de fumée, une pâtisserie légère, une houppette douce pour appliquer de la poudre, un siège épais et moelleux, ou un éloge exagéré.deSubstantiv mit mehreren Bedeutungen: ein kurzer Ausstoß von Luft oder Rauch, ein luftiges Gebäck, ein weiches Kissen zum Auftragen von Puder, ein dickes weiches Sitzmöbel oder eine übertriebene Lobeshymne.ptSubstantivo com vários sentidos, incluindo uma breve rajada de ar ou fumaça, um doce leve e aerado, uma almofada macia para aplicar pó, um assento macio e volumoso ou um elogio exagerado.zh具有多种含义的名词，包括短促喷出的一股空气或烟、松软的糕点、化妆用的粉扑、厚软的坐垫，或过分的吹捧。arاسم ذو معانٍ عدة، منها نفخة قصيرة من الهواء أو الدخان، وكعكة صغيرة خفيفة، ووسادة ناعمة لتطبيق المسحوق، ومقعد وثير، ومبالغة في المدح.
- Short gust of air A2 formal
A brief, light burst of air or wind.
- A puff of wind blew the papers off the table.
- She felt a cool puff of air from the fan.
- The candle flickered with each puff of breath.
ruПорывesRáfaga breve de airefrBouffée d'airdeWindstoßptRajadazh一阵风arهبّة هواء
- Light pastry B1 formal
A light, hollow pastry shell, often filled with cream or other sweet or savory fillings.
- The bakery sells delicious cream puffs.
- She ordered a cheese puff as an appetizer.
- The pastry chef made delicate puff shells for the dessert.
ruЗаварное пирожноеesPastelillo de hojaldrefrChoudeWindbeutelptMassa folhada recheadazh泡芙arفطيرة منتفخة
Синонимы: choucream puffprofiterole
- Exaggerated praise B2 informal
Extravagant or inflated praise, often used for promotional purposes.
- The article was nothing but a puff for the new restaurant.
- The movie received a lot of puff from the critics.
- His speech was full of puff and self-promotion.
ruНахваленная рекламаesElogio exageradofréloge exagérédeübertriebenes LobptElogio exageradozh吹捧arمدح مبالغ فيه
Синонимы: advertisementballyhooboostbuilduphypeplugpublicitypuffery
- Stuffed bedding B1 formal
A type of bedding made of two layers of fabric filled with soft material and stitched together.
- She bought a colorful puff for the guest bed.
- The quilted puff was very warm and comfortable.
- They used a puff as a decorative throw on the sofa.
ruСтеганое одеялоesEdredón acolchadofrCouette matelasséedeSteppdeckeptEdredomzh被褥arلِحاف مَحْشُوّ
- Powder applicator B1 formal
A soft, spherical object made from fluffy fibers, used to apply powder to the skin.
- She used a powder puff to apply the finishing touches.
- The makeup artist had a set of different sized puffs.
- He dusted his face with a soft puff.
ruПуховкаesBorla para polvosfrhouppettedePuderquasteptPenugemzh粉扑arبفرة البودرة
Синонимы: powder-puff
- Thick cushion B1 formal
A thick, soft cushion used as a seat or footstool.
- She sat on a large puff in the corner of the room.
- The children used the puffs as seats during story time.
- He rested his feet on a small puff.
ruПуфикesPuffrPouf (coussin épais)deSitzkissenptPufezh蒲团arبوف
- Slow inhalation B1 informal
A slow, deliberate inhalation of smoke, as from a cigarette or pipe.
- He took a long puff of his cigar.
- She exhaled a puff of smoke after each drag.
- The old man enjoyed a quiet puff on his pipe.
ruЗатяжкаesInhalación lenta de humofrbouffée (de fumée)deZugptTragadazh一口烟arشهيق
- Forceful exhalation A2 informal
A short, forceful exhalation of air through the nose or mouth.
- He let out a puff of frustration.
- She gave a puff of air to cool her soup.
- The runner's breath came in short puffs.
ruВыдохesExhalación breve y fuertefrExpiration brève et forcéedeAusstoßptSoprozh呼气arنفخة
Синонимы: blowexhalationhuff
- puffs plural form
- puffs' possessive plural form
- puff's possessive singular form
verb
B1formalcommon/pʌf/A verb used to indicate the act of emitting a short burst of air, smoke, or steam, or to swell or inflate something.
ruГлагол, используемый для обозначения действия выпускания короткой струи воздуха, дыма или пара, или надувания чего-либо.esVerbo que indica la acción de expulsar una ráfaga corta de aire, humo o vapor, o de inflar algo, así como jadear o resoplar.frVerbe désignant l'action d'émettre un bref jet d'air, de fumée ou de vapeur, ou de gonfler quelque chose en soufflant.deVerb, das das Ausstoßen eines kurzen Luft-, Rauch- oder Dampfstoßes bezeichnet oder das Aufblasen bzw. Anschwellenlassen von etwas.ptVerbo usado para indicar a ação de soltar um jato curto de ar, fumaça ou vapor, ou de encher algo de ar. Também pode significar fumar um cigarro, charuto ou cachimbo.zh动词，表示喷出或吹出一小股空气、烟或蒸汽，也表示使某物膨胀或鼓起来。arفعل يُستعمل للدلالة على إخراج نفخة قصيرة من الهواء أو الدخان أو البخار، أو على نفخ شيء ما وملئه بالهواء.
- Exhale smoke strongly B1 informal
To forcefully blow out smoke, typically from a cigarette or pipe.
- He puffed on his cigar and watched the sunset.
- She puffed out a cloud of smoke.
- The old man puffed thoughtfully on his pipe.
ruВыпускать дымesExpulsar humo con fuerzafrexhaler la fumée avec forcedeRauch ausstoßenptSoltar fumaçazh喷烟arإخراج الدخان بقوة
- Inhale or draw in air B1 informal
To suck in or take air, often in short bursts.
- She puffed in the fresh morning air.
- He puffed on the inhaler to relieve his asthma.
- The runner puffed deeply after the sprint.
ruВдыхатьesinhalar o aspirar airefraspirer de l'airdeEinatmenptInspirarzh吸入arيستنشق الهواء
- Breathe noisily from exhaustion B1 informal
To breathe heavily and audibly, especially after physical exertion.
- After climbing the stairs, he was puffing loudly.
- She puffed and panted after the long run.
- The dog puffed heavily in the heat.
ruТяжело дышатьesJadearfrSouffler bruyammentdeSchwer atmenptRespirar com dificuldadezh喘粗气arاللهاث من الإجهاد
- Make proud or conceited C1 formal
To cause someone to feel overly proud or self-important.
- The praise puffed him up with pride.
- Her success puffed her ego to an unbearable level.
- He was puffed up by the compliments from his boss.
ruНадувать (гордостью)esEnvanecerfrrendre orgueilleuxdeAufblasen (mit Stolz)ptEncher de orgulhozh使自负arنفخ بالغرور
- Praise extravagantly C1 informal
To praise someone or something in an exaggerated or excessive manner.
- The critic puffed the movie as a masterpiece.
- She puffed up her friend's achievements in the speech.
- The advertisement puffed the product's benefits beyond reality.
ruРасхваливатьesAlabar exageradamentefrlouer avec exagérationdeÜbertrieben lobenptElogiar excessivamentezh吹捧arالمبالغة في المدح
Синонимы: extolglorifylaudoverpraiseplugtout
Антонимы: belittlecensurecondemncriticizedenigratedeprecatedisparagemock
- Speak scornfully or blusteringly C1 informal
To speak in a pompous, arrogant, or dismissive way.
- He puffed and blustered about his own importance.
- She puffed at the suggestion, dismissing it outright.
- The manager puffed scornfully at the new proposal.
ruГоворить с пренебрежением или хвастливоesHablar con altanería o fanfarroneríafrParler avec arrogancedeVerächtlich oder prahlerisch redenptFalar com desdém ou se vangloriarzh傲慢或自夸地说arالتحدث بازدراء أو تفاخر
- Swell or enlarge B2 formal
To cause something to become larger or swollen, or to become swollen itself.
- The dough puffed up in the oven.
- His ankle puffed after the injury.
- The wind puffed the sails of the boat.
ruНабухатьesHinchar(se)frgonfler, enflerdeAnschwellenptIncharzh膨胀arانتفاخ
- Blow hard and loudly B1 informal
To emit air or breath in a strong, audible burst.
- The dragon puffed out a cloud of smoke.
- He puffed hard to blow out the candles.
- The steam engine puffed loudly as it started moving.
ruВыдуватьessoplar fuerte y ruidosamentefrsouffler fort et bruyammentdeStoßweise ausblasenptSoprar fortezh喷出arينفخ بقوة
- puffed past participle
- puffed past simple
- puffing present participle
- puffs third person singular