crack
Significado: A narrow opening or break; to break without separating; to solve
Crack has many meanings: a narrow opening caused by breaking, a sharp sudden sound, or the verb meaning to break something so it has lines but doesn't separate completely. Informally, it means to solve a difficult problem. In British slang, 'crack' or 'craic' means fun, entertainment, or news.
Ejemplos
- There's a crack in the ceiling that needs repairing. 天花板上有一条裂缝需要修理。Hay una grieta en el techo que necesita reparación.天井に修理が必要なひび割れがあります。천장에 수리가 필요한 균열이 있습니다.
- The detectives finally cracked the case. 侦探们终于破了这个案子。Los detectives finalmente resolvieron el caso.刑事たちはついに事件を解決しました。형사들이 마침내 사건을 해결했습니다.
- He heard the crack of thunder in the distance. 他听到远处传来雷声。Oyó el estruendo del trueno a lo lejos.彼は遠くで雷鳴を聞きました。그는 멀리서 천둥소리를 들었습니다.
Pronunciación
Guía de uso
Contexto: general
Tono: neutral
Origen e historia
From Old English 'cracian' meaning 'to resound, make a sharp noise', probably imitative. Related to Dutch 'kraken' and German 'krachen'. The sense of 'a narrow opening' developed from the visual appearance of something that has cracked.
Contexto cultural
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
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