struck
Произношение: [strʌk]
Контекст: «physical action»
(verb) to hit someone or something with force. This can be like hitting a ball with a bat or accidentally bumping into someone.
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He struck the ball with all his strength and sent it flying.
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She didn’t strike the table, so it remained quiet.
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Did you see who struck the piñata at the party?
Контекст: «emotional impact»
(verb) to have a strong feeling about something. It can mean that something really touched your heart or made you think deeply.
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The story struck her as very beautiful and meaningful.
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The movie didn’t strike him; he found it boring instead.
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What part of the book struck you the most?
Контекст: «sudden realization»
(verb) to suddenly think of something or to remember it. It's like when a great idea or memory pops into your head.
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It struck him that he had forgotten his friend's birthday.
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It didn’t strike me at all that we had the test today.
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When did it strike you that we needed to study more?
Контекст: «occurrence»
(verb) to happen suddenly or unexpectedly, like when something important occurs, such as a disease or event.
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A storm struck suddenly, causing everyone to seek shelter.
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The earthquake did not strike on the predicted date.
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When did the issue strike the community?