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surface

surface

Meaning of surface

English

the outside or top part of something

Русский

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surface

Pronunciation

British English
/ˈsɜːfɪs/
American English
/ˈsɝfɪs/

surface with Russian translation

Сочетания и примеры со словом surface

Типичные сочетания сгруппированы по смыслу. Зелёные слова можно открыть отдельно, чтобы продолжить изучение.

10 сочетаний

Какие бывают поверхности

Kinds of surfaces
smooth surface
гладкая поверхность

The glass bowl slid across the smooth surface.

Стеклянная миска скользнула по гладкой поверхности.

flat surface
ровная поверхность

Place the scale on a flat surface before weighing the flour.

Поставь весы на ровную поверхность, прежде чем взвешивать муку.

  • work surfaceрабочая поверхность
  • the surface of the waterводная гладь

Уход и уборка

Cleaning surfaces
wipe the surface
протереть поверхность

I wipe the surface after preparing each batch of dough.

Я протираю поверхность после приготовления каждой порции теста.

a clean surface
чистая поверхность

I rolled the pastry out on a clean surface.

Я раскатал тесто на чистой поверхности.

  • disinfect surfacesдезинфицировать поверхности

За внешним видом

Below the surface
on the surface
на первый взгляд

On the surface, the repair seemed simple enough.

На первый взгляд ремонт казался довольно простым.

scratch the surface
лишь слегка коснуться

Our first discussion only scratched the surface of the budget problem.

Наш первый разговор лишь слегка коснулся проблемы бюджета.

  • below the surfaceв глубине

surface usage examples

🇬🇧English→🇷🇺Russian

The table has a smooth surface.

У стола гладкая поверхность.

🇬🇧English→🇷🇺Russian

Don't put hot pans on this surface.

Не ставь горячие сковородки на эту поверхность.

surface synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between surface, top, exterior, coating, finish, and face

🇬🇧English

Only the upper surface: of a table, a stove.

A2very often

ENThe top of the box was scratched.

Advanced: broader words

🇬🇧English

The whole outside, usually of a building.

B1often

ENThe exterior of the house needs repainting.

C
🇬🇧English
coating

An applied layer: paint, varnish.

B1often

ENThe metal has a protective coating to prevent rust.

🇬🇧English

How a surface looks after treatment.

B1often

ENThe table's finish is smooth and glossy.

🇬🇧English

One side of an object.

B1often

ENWipe the face of the clock to remove dust.

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surface belongs to the topic "Cleaning and Repairs →". Start with a short set of 2 words so the word is easier to remember in context.

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Questions about this word

surface meaning: what does it mean?

the outside or top part of something

surface pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

surface is pronounced as /ˈsɜːfɪs/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

surface definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

У стола гладкая поверхность. Translation: The table has a smooth surface.

Is surface part of Cleaning and Repairs vocabulary?

Yes, surface can be learned in the Cleaning and Repairs topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is surface part of Home and Household vocabulary?

Yes, surface can be learned in the Home and Household topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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