LEARNit Dictionary
body
noun
/ˈbɒdi/
UK
/ˈbɑːdi/
US
A1
OPAL
1
A1
the whole physical structure of a human or an animal
بدن, پیکر, جسم, کالبد
2
A1
the main part of a body not including the head, or not including the head, arms and legs
تنه
She had injuries to her head and body.
He has a large body, but thin legs.
These exercises help develop your
upper body
.
3
A1
the body of a dead person or animal
جسد, لاشه
a
dead body
The family of the missing girl has been called in by the police to identify the body.
A man's
body was found
floating in the river.
His body is being brought back to his home town for burial.
4
the main part of something, especially a building, a vehicle or a book, an article, etc.
بدنه, پیکره
the body of a plane
the
main body
of the text
5
B2
a group of people who work or act together, often for an official purpose, or who are connected in some other way
هیئت, گروه, جمعیت, شورا
a regulatory/an advisory body
The
governing body
of the school is/are concerned about discipline.
recognized
professional bodies
such as the Law Association
An
independent body
has been set up to investigate the affair.
A large body of people will be affected by the tax cuts.
The protesters marched in a body
to the White House.
see also
student body
6
a large amount or collection of something
مجموعه, توده
a vast
body of evidence/information/research
large bodies of water
There is a powerful body of opinion against the ruling.
7
an object
شیء, جسم
heavenly bodies
an operation to remove a
foreign body
from a wound
8
the full strong taste of alcoholic drinks or the thick healthy quality of somebody’s hair
غنا, قدرت طعم, حجم
a wine with plenty of body
Regular use of conditioner is supposed to give your hair more body.
9
having the type of body mentioned
بدن, جسم, تن, پیکر
full-bodied red wines
soft-bodied insects
see also
able-bodied
10
a piece of clothing that fits tightly over the upper body and bottom, usually fastening between the legs
بادی