candle
Произношение: [ˈkændl]
Слово
Контекст: «household item»
(noun) a cylindrical piece of wax with a wick inside. When you light the wick, it burns and makes light. People often use candles to brighten up a room or create a cozy atmosphere.
Пример
We lit a candle during dinner to make it feel special.
Пример
The room felt dark and uninviting without any candles.
Пример
Do you like to use candles when you have guests over?
Контекст: «symbolic»
(noun) an object often used to represent celebrations or special moments. For example, people put candles on birthday cakes to make wishes.
Пример
She blew out the candles on her birthday cake and made a wish.
Пример
There were no candles on the cake this year, which made it less festive.
Пример
How many candles should we put on the cake for the party?
Контекст: «measurement»
(noun) a way to measure time or events in the past by using a candle. Sometimes people say 'burning the candle at both ends' to describe working too hard.
Пример
He was burning the candle for hours while studying for his exams.
Пример
She wasn't burning the candle at both ends; she took plenty of breaks.
Пример
Have you ever felt like you were burning the candle too much during a project?
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