scratch
Произношение: [skræʧ]
Контекст: «physical action»
(verb) to rub your fingernails or something sharp over your skin or an object to make a mark or noise. It's like when you itch and you use your fingers to relieve the itch.
Пример
He scratched his arm because it was itchy.
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She didn’t scratch the surface of the table, so it stayed smooth.
Пример
Did you scratch your head when you didn't know the answer?
Контекст: «mark or sound»
(noun) a mark made on a surface or a sound made by scraping or rubbing something. Imagine when you make a line on paper by dragging something sharp over it.
Пример
There was a big scratch on the car door.
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The glass didn't have any scratches, so it looked brand new.
Пример
What caused the scratch on the floor?
Контекст: «games»
(verb) to remove something from a list, like when you decide that a player can't join the game anymore.
Пример
They scratched his name from the list of players.
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She didn't scratch her plans; she went ahead as intended.
Пример
Did they scratch any players from the game yesterday?
Контекст: «music»
(noun) a technique in music, especially in hip-hop, where a DJ moves a record back and forth to create sounds. It's a fun way to make music feel different and exciting.
Пример
The DJ showed off his scratching skills during the party.
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The music didn't have any scratching; it was just plain.
Пример
Have you ever seen a DJ use scratching in their performance?