be alive

Определение be alive в Английский Язык Английский Язык словарь
alive: In a state of action; in force or operation; unextinguished; unexpired; existent
to keep the fire alive; to keep the affections alive.
alive: Exhibiting the activity and motion of many living beings; swarming; thronged
The Boyne, for a quarter of a mile, was alive with muskets and green boughs. -- Thomas Babington Macaulay.
alive: Having susceptibility; easily impressed; having lively feelings, as opposed to apathy; sensitive
Tremblingly alive to nature's laws. -- William Falconer.
alive: As intensifier, of all living
Northumberland was the proudest man alive. --Edward Hyde Clarendon.
alive: In a state of action; in force or operation; unextinguished; unexpired; existent; as, to keep the fire alive; to keep the affections alive
alive: {a} not dead, active, susceptible, in full force, regenerated
alive: {a} living
Alive: capable of erupting; "a live volcano"; "the volcano is very much alive"
Alive: Electrically connected to a source of voltage difference or electrically charged so as to have a voltage different from that of earth; the term may be used in place of 'current-carrying' where the intent is clear, to avoid repetition of the longer term
Alive: a ball is alive when it is released by a shooter or thrower, or legally tapped by a jumper during a jump ball; the game clock starts only when the ball becomes alive; compare with live
Alive: ad having life; not dead
Alive: If a person or animal is alive, they are not dead
Alive: having life or vigor or spirit; "an animated and expressive face"; "animated conversation"; "became very animated when he heard the good news"
Alive: (often followed by `with') full of life and spirit; "she was wonderfully alive for her age"; "a face alive with mischief"
Alive: possessing life; "the happiest person alive"; "the nerve is alive"; "doctors are working hard to keep him alive"; "burned alive"
Alive: (followed by `to' or `of') aware of; "is alive to the moods of others"
Alive: in operation; "keep hope alive"; "the tradition was still alive"; "an active tradition"
Alive: (usually followed by `to') showing acute awareness; mentally perceptive; "alert to the problems"; "alive to what is going on"; "awake to the dangers of her situation"; "was now awake to the reality of his predicament"
alive: Having life, in opposition to dead; living; being in a state in which the organs perform their functions; as, an animal or a plant which is alive
alive: Of all living (by way of emphasis)
alive: Sprightly; lively; brisk
alive: If people or animals are alive, they are not dead. She does not know if he is alive or dead They kept her alive on a life support machine. dead
alive: If people, places, or events come alive, they start to be lively again after a quiet period. If someone or something brings them alive, they cause them to come alive. The doctor's voice had come alive and his small eyes shone
alive: If a place is alive with something, there are a lot of people or things there and it seems busy or exciting. The river was alive with birds
alive: emphasis If you say that someone or something is alive and well, you are emphasizing that they continue to survive. A man who went missing yesterday during a blizzard has been found alive and well
alive: If a story or description comes alive, it becomes interesting, lively, or realistic. If someone or something brings it alive, they make it seem more interesting, lively, or realistic. She made history come alive with tales from her own memories
alive: If an activity, organization, or situation is alive, it continues to exist or function. The big factories are trying to stay alive by cutting costs Both communities have a tradition of keeping history alive. dead
alive: {s} living; active; attentive
alive: If people or animals are alive, they are not dead. She does not know if he is alive or dead They kept her alive on a life support machine. Â¡Ã™ dead
alive: If you say that someone seems alive, you mean that they seem to be very lively and to enjoy everything that they do. Our relationship made me feel more alive
alive: emphasis If you say that someone or something is alive and kicking, you are emphasizing not only that they continue to survive, but also that they are very active. worries that the secret police may still be alive and kicking
alive: in the land of the living