knock
Произношение: [nɑk]
Контекст: «common action»
(verb) to hit something, usually a door, lightly with your hand to get someone's attention. When you want to go inside a room, you might knock to let the people inside know you are there.
Пример
She knocked on the door before entering the room.
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He didn't knock and just walked in, which surprised everyone.
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Did you knock before you opened the door?
Контекст: «games»
(verb) to hit something or someone to cause it or them to fall down or lose a match. It is often used in sports or games when one player defeats another.
Пример
I knocked my opponent out during the boxing match.
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She didn't knock him out; he stayed on his feet.
Пример
How did you manage to knock him out in the game?
Контекст: «sound»
(noun) the sound made when something hits another surface, like a door being knocked on. It’s like a loud tap that you hear when someone is trying to get your attention.
Пример
There was a loud knock on the door that startled me.
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I couldn't hear any knock, so I thought nobody was there.
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Did you hear the knock at the door?
Контекст: «attempt»
(verb) to try to get something, like an opportunity, often by making an effort. It’s like trying to reach for something to see if you can get it.
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He knocked on the door of opportunity and got the job!
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She didn't knock on any doors; she stayed at home instead.
Пример
Have you ever knocked on a door for a chance to try something new?