screw
Произношение: [skruː]
Контекст: «construction»
(noun) a small metal piece that has a spiral shape. It is used to hold things together, like when you build furniture. You turn it with a tool to make it tight.
Пример
I used a screw to put the shelf together securely.
Пример
I lost the screw, so I couldn't finish building the chair.
Пример
Do you have a screw I can borrow for this project?
Контекст: «construction»
(verb) to turn a screw into something to fasten it. It’s like twisting the screw with a screwdriver so that it holds two pieces together.
Пример
She screws the lightbulb into the socket carefully.
Пример
He didn’t screw the door handle in tightly, so it came loose.
Пример
Can you help me screw this piece into place?
Контекст: «manipulation»
(verb) to twist or turn something tightly. Sometimes we use it when we're doing something that makes it more difficult or unfair for someone.
Пример
They always screw the lid on tight to keep the food fresh.
Пример
I don't want to screw things up by making a mistake during the game.
Пример
Did he screw the cap back on after using the glue?
Контекст: «colloquial»
(noun) a slang term for a person who is dishonest or a jerk. It’s not a nice way to talk about someone who has done something bad.
Пример
I was surprised when he turned out to be a nice guy instead of a screw.
Пример
It was unfair of her to call him a screw when he was just trying to help.
Пример
Why would someone call him a screw for making a mistake?