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B1 noun and verb #27 پرکاربردترین 11 دقیقه مطالعه

crop

رتبه 27

تمرین کن مثال‌ها نکات و راهنمایی‌ها crop در ۳۰ ثانیه

توضیح crop in your Level:

At the A1 level, 'crop' is a word you might see in simple stories about farms or food. It usually means plants that farmers grow to eat, like corn or wheat. You might see a picture of a farm and the teacher says, 'This is a corn crop.' It is a basic noun for things that grow in the ground on a farm. You don't need to worry about the photography or hair meanings yet. Just think: Crop = Farm Food. It is important to know that many crops make the food we eat every day, like bread and cereal. When you visit a farm, you can see different crops growing in the fields. Some crops are tall, like corn, and some are short, like strawberries. Farmers work hard to take care of their crops so they have enough food to sell. In A1, we focus on the most common meaning to build a strong foundation. You might also hear it in very simple sentences like 'The crop is green' or 'I see the crop.' It is a simple way to talk about nature and farming. Learning this word helps you talk about where food comes from and what you see in the countryside. It is one of the first words you learn when talking about the environment and agriculture.

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At the A2 level, you start to use 'crop' in slightly more detailed sentences. You might talk about 'growing crops' or 'harvesting crops.' You understand that a crop is not just one plant, but many plants grown together. You might also learn the verb 'to crop' in a very simple way, like 'cropping a photo' on your phone. Many students at this level use social media, so 'cropping a photo' is a useful phrase. You might say, 'I need to crop this picture because it is too big.' You are also learning more about the world, so you might hear about 'crop failure' if there is no rain. This helps you understand news stories about the weather. You can describe different types of crops, such as 'food crops' or 'fruit crops.' You are beginning to see that 'crop' can be a noun (the plant) and a verb (to cut). This dual use is common in English. You might also use it to describe a short haircut, like 'She has a cropped hairstyle.' This level is about expanding the basic meaning into everyday activities like taking photos and describing people's appearance. It's a very practical word for A2 learners.

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At the B1 level, which is your current level, you should be comfortable using 'crop' in all its main contexts: agriculture, photography, and fashion. You can use it as a noun to discuss economic issues, such as 'The country's main export is its coffee crop.' You also use it as a verb for digital editing without hesitation: 'I cropped the background out of the image.' A key addition at this level is the phrasal verb 'crop up.' You can use this to talk about problems or ideas that appear unexpectedly. For example, 'A few issues cropped up during the project.' This makes your English sound much more natural and fluent. You also understand the metaphorical use of 'crop' to describe a group of people, like 'a new crop of students.' You can distinguish between 'crop' and 'harvest' or 'trim.' You are starting to use more complex sentence structures, such as 'The crop, which had been damaged by the frost, was finally harvested in October.' This level is about versatility and using the word in professional, social, and technical situations. You are moving beyond simple definitions to a more nuanced understanding of how the word functions in different registers of English.

At the B2 level, you use 'crop' with precision and can handle more abstract or technical discussions. You might discuss 'crop rotation' in an essay about the environment or 'genetically modified crops' in a debate about science. Your vocabulary is sophisticated enough to use 'crop' in business contexts, such as discussing a 'crop of new startups' in the tech industry. You understand the nuances of 'cropping' in professional graphic design or photography, perhaps discussing 'aspect ratios' and 'compositional balance.' You use 'crop up' frequently and correctly in various tenses. You might also encounter the word in literature or more formal journalism, where it might describe a 'closely cropped' lawn or a 'crop' as a part of a bird's anatomy. At B2, you are expected to understand the word in almost any context it appears. You can also use related words like 'cropper' (as in the idiom 'to come a cropper,' meaning to fail badly, though this is more common in British English). Your use of the word is confident, and you can explain its different meanings to others. You are able to use it in both formal reports and informal conversations with ease.

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At the C1 level, you have a deep and nuanced understanding of 'crop.' You can use it in highly specialized contexts, such as discussing the 'crop' of a bird in a biological study or the 'riding crop' used in equestrian sports. You are familiar with more obscure idioms and literary uses. You might use 'crop' to describe the texture of a landscape or the specific way a writer 'crops' their narrative to focus on certain details. Your use of 'crop up' is seamless, and you might use it to describe the recurrence of themes in a piece of music or literature. You can discuss the socio-economic impacts of 'crop yields' in developing nations with a high degree of detail. You understand the historical etymology of the word and how its meanings have evolved over time. In professional writing, you use 'crop' to mean precisely what you intend, whether it's a technical editing term or a metaphorical description of a generation. You are also aware of regional variations in usage and can adapt your language accordingly. Your command of the word allows you to use it creatively and effectively in complex arguments and sophisticated creative writing.

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At the C2 level, you have mastered 'crop' to the point of native-like or near-native fluency. You can use the word with total flexibility, employing it in puns, metaphors, and highly technical jargon. You might analyze the use of 'crop' in a poem to signify both harvest and loss. You are comfortable with all its meanings, including the most archaic or specialized ones. You can discuss the intricacies of 'crop insurance' in a financial context or the 'crop' as a tool in 19th-century agriculture. You use the word effortlessly in complex, multi-clause sentences. Your understanding of 'crop up' extends to its most subtle applications, such as the way a particular motif might 'crop up' across an artist's entire body of work. You can switch between the agricultural, digital, and fashion meanings of the word in a single conversation without any confusion. You are also aware of the word's role in various dialects and registers of English worldwide. At this level, 'crop' is just one of the many tools in your extensive linguistic toolkit, used with precision, flair, and a deep understanding of its historical and cultural weight.

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تمرین کن مثال‌ها نکات و راهنمایی‌ها

crop در ۳۰ ثانیه

A crop is a plant grown on a large scale for food or profit, such as wheat, corn, or various fruits and vegetables.
As a verb, to crop means to cut something short, like hair or clothing, or to trim the edges of a digital image.
The phrasal verb 'crop up' is commonly used to describe problems or events that appear unexpectedly in a situation.
It can also refer to a group of people or things that appear at the same time, like a new crop of students.

The word crop is a versatile term that functions as both a noun and a verb, deeply rooted in the worlds of agriculture, photography, and personal grooming. At its most fundamental level as a noun, a crop refers to a cultivated plant that is grown on a large scale, typically for food, clothing, or other commercial uses. When you think of vast fields of golden wheat or rows of green corn, you are thinking of crops. This usage is essential for discussing the economy, food security, and the environment. However, the word extends far beyond the farm. In the digital age, we frequently use 'crop' as a verb to describe the action of trimming the edges of an image to improve its composition or to focus on a specific subject. If you have ever edited a photo on your smartphone to remove a distracting person in the background, you have cropped that photo. Furthermore, in the context of fashion and grooming, to crop something means to cut it very short. A 'cropped jacket' is one that ends above the waist, and a 'cropped haircut' is very short. Understanding these distinct yet related meanings is crucial for navigating both professional and everyday English conversations.

Agricultural Noun: Refers to the total yield of produce from a single season or a specific type of plant grown for harvest. For example, 'The potato crop was particularly bountiful this year due to the mild spring.'

The farmers are worried that the heavy rainfall will damage the cotton crop before it can be harvested.

Digital/Visual Verb: The act of removing the outer parts of an image to change its aspect ratio or focus. For example, 'I need to crop this selfie because my messy room is visible in the corner.'

Please crop the photo so that the focus is entirely on the bride and groom.

Collective Noun: Used metaphorically to describe a group of people or things that appear at the same time. For example, 'This year's crop of graduates is the most talented we have seen in a decade.'

A new crop of young actors is taking Hollywood by storm this season.

The pigeon's crop was full of seeds it had gathered from the park.

She decided to crop her hair into a stylish pixie cut for the summer.

In summary, 'crop' is a word that bridges the gap between the ancient practice of farming and the modern world of digital media. Whether you are talking about the success of a harvest, the editing of a social media post, or the latest group of trainees at your office, 'crop' provides a concise way to express growth, selection, and trimming. Its CEFR B1 level reflects its commonality in everyday language, making it an essential addition to any learner's vocabulary. By mastering its various forms, you can more accurately describe physical changes to objects and the seasonal cycles of nature and human endeavor.

Using 'crop' correctly requires an understanding of whether you are using it as a noun or a verb, and which specific context you are addressing. Because it has several distinct meanings, the surrounding words (the context) are vital for clarity. When used as a noun in agriculture, it often appears with adjectives like 'staple,' 'cash,' or 'bumper.' As a verb in photography, it is often followed by 'out' or 'down.' In this section, we will explore the grammatical structures and common pairings that will help you use 'crop' like a native speaker.

As a Countable Noun (Agriculture): When referring to plants, 'crop' is countable. You can talk about 'a crop' or 'crops.' Example: 'Rice is the main crop in this region.' Note how it often follows the definite article 'the' when referring to a specific season's harvest.

The drought has destroyed almost the entire corn crop in the midwest.

As a Transitive Verb (Trimming): When you crop an image or hair, the word takes a direct object. You crop 'something.' Example: 'I cropped the photo to remove the car.' You can also use 'crop out' to specify what is being removed.

You should crop out the extra space at the top of the picture.

A few technical issues cropped up during the presentation, but we handled them.

In Passive Voice: In photography and fashion, 'crop' is often used in the passive voice to describe the state of something. 'The image was cropped' or 'The pants are cropped.'

These cropped trousers are very popular in the spring fashion collections.

The sheep's wool was cropped close to the skin for the summer heat.

When writing about agriculture, remember that 'crop' can be both the plant itself and the yield. 'The wheat crop' refers to all the wheat grown. When writing about digital media, 'crop' is your go-to word for framing. In social contexts, 'crop up' adds a level of natural fluency to your English, suggesting that things happen spontaneously. By practicing these different structures, you will ensure that your use of 'crop' is always contextually appropriate and grammatically sound.

You will encounter the word 'crop' in a surprisingly wide array of environments. From the evening news to your favorite photo-editing app, 'crop' is a staple of modern English. In rural areas or during news segments about the economy, you will hear it used to discuss farming and food prices. In creative offices or among friends sharing photos, it is a technical term for editing. In fashion magazines, it describes the length of garments. Understanding these contexts will help you recognize the word and use it correctly in your own life.

On the News and in Business: Journalists often report on 'crop yields' or 'crop failures.' This is especially common when discussing climate change or international trade. You might hear: 'Global wheat crops are at risk due to the ongoing heatwave.'

Economists are predicting a record-breaking crop of soybeans this autumn.

In Technology and Social Media: Every photo editing software, from Photoshop to Instagram, has a 'crop tool.' You will hear people say, 'I just need to crop this before I post it.' It is a standard part of the digital vocabulary.

Don't forget to crop the image to a square format for your profile picture.

In Fashion and Hair Styling: Fashionistas use 'crop' to describe 'crop tops' or 'cropped hoodies.' Hairdressers might suggest a 'closely cropped' style. It implies a deliberate choice to keep things short and modern.

The model wore a cropped leather jacket that complemented her high-waisted jeans.

He decided on a cropped haircut to stay cool during the summer football season.

The latest crop of smartphones features much better cameras than last year's models.

Whether you are at a farm, a hair salon, or a tech startup, 'crop' is a word that describes the essence of the activity: gathering what is valuable and trimming away what is not. Its frequency in both formal news and informal social settings makes it a high-utility word. By paying attention to these different domains, you will start to see how 'crop' functions as a linguistic bridge between physical harvesting and digital refining.

While 'crop' is a relatively straightforward word, there are several common pitfalls that learners should avoid. These mistakes usually involve confusing 'crop' with similar-sounding words, using the wrong preposition with the phrasal verb 'crop up,' or misapplying the agricultural noun to non-plant items incorrectly. Understanding these nuances will help you communicate more precisely and avoid the small errors that can mark you as a non-native speaker.

Confusing 'Crop' with 'Harvest': While related, they are not always interchangeable. 'Crop' is the plant or the total yield; 'harvest' is the *action* of gathering the crop or the *time* when it is gathered. You 'harvest a crop,' but you don't 'crop a harvest.'

Incorrect: We had a big harvest of corn this year. (Better: We had a big corn crop this year.)

Misusing 'Crop Up': A common mistake is saying 'crop out' when you mean 'crop up.' 'Crop out' is used in photography (removing something). 'Crop up' means to appear. Example: 'A problem cropped up (appeared),' not 'A problem cropped out.'

Incorrect: I need to crop up this photo. (Correct: I need to crop this photo.)

Overusing 'Crop' for All Cutting: Don't use 'crop' for every type of cutting. You crop hair or photos, but you 'cut' paper, 'slice' bread, or 'trim' a hedge. 'Crop' implies cutting something very short or removing edges.

Incorrect: I'm going to crop some bread for dinner. (Correct: I'm going to slice some bread.)

Incorrect: The crop of the tree was very tall. (Correct: The top of the tree was very tall.)

Incorrect: He cropped his finger with the knife. (Correct: He cut his finger.)

By keeping these distinctions in mind, you can use 'crop' with confidence. Remember: use 'crop' for plants, for trimming photos/hair, for groups of people appearing together, and use 'crop up' for unexpected problems. Avoiding these common errors will significantly improve your precision in English and help you sound more natural in both professional and casual settings.

English is rich with synonyms, and 'crop' is no exception. Depending on the context—whether you are talking about farming, editing, or groups—there are several alternatives you can use to add variety to your speech and writing. Understanding the subtle differences between these words will help you choose the most appropriate one for your specific situation.

Crop vs. Yield: 'Crop' refers to the plants themselves or the total amount harvested. 'Yield' is a more technical term often used in business and science to describe the *amount* produced per unit of land. Example: 'The corn crop was large, and the yield per acre was record-breaking.'

Crop vs. Trim: In photography and hair, 'crop' means to cut short or remove edges. 'Trim' usually means to cut just a little bit off to make something neat. If you crop your hair, it's a big change. If you trim it, you're just tidying it up.

I asked the barber to crop my hair, but he only gave it a light trim.

Crop vs. Batch: When talking about a group of people or things, 'crop' implies a natural or seasonal grouping (like students in a year). 'Batch' is often used for things produced in a factory or kitchen. Example: 'A new crop of interns' vs. 'A new batch of cookies.'

The farmer brought his latest crop of apples to the market today.

Crop vs. Clip: 'Clip' is often used for cutting small pieces off (like clipping a coupon or clipping a hedge). 'Crop' is more about the overall frame or length. You 'clip' a video to make it shorter in time, but you 'crop' a video to make the frame smaller.

He had to crop the edges of the video so it would fit the screen perfectly.

The harvest was successful, and the granaries are full of the season's crop.

Choosing the right word—whether it's 'crop,' 'yield,' 'trim,' or 'batch'—depends on the nuance you want to convey. 'Crop' is often the most versatile and evocative choice, suggesting growth, selection, and careful refinement. By understanding these alternatives, you can tailor your language to be more precise, professional, and engaging, regardless of the topic at hand.

چقدر رسمی است؟

نکته جالب

The meaning 'to cut the hair short' didn't appear until the 17th century, long after its agricultural roots.

راهنمای تلفظ

UK /krɒp/

US /krɑːp/

Single syllable word; the stress is on the entire word.

هم‌قافیه با

stop shop hop top drop mop pop flop

خطاهای رایج

Pronouncing it like 'cope' (long o).
Pronouncing it like 'crap' (different vowel).
Missing the 'p' sound at the end.
Confusing the UK and US vowel sounds.
Over-emphasizing the 'r' sound.

سطح دشواری

خواندن 3/5

Easy to recognize in context, but has multiple meanings.

نوشتن 4/5

Requires knowledge of phrasal verbs and collocations.

صحبت کردن 3/5

Common in everyday talk about photos and problems.

گوش دادن 3/5

Clear pronunciation but can be confused with similar words.

بعداً چه یاد بگیریم؟

پیش‌نیازها

farm plant cut photo grow

بعداً یاد بگیرید

harvest yield cultivate trim aspect ratio

پیشرفته

agronomy monoculture composition phrasal verbs

گرامر لازم

Phrasal Verbs

Problems 'crop up' (intransitive).

Passive Voice

The photo 'was cropped' by the editor.

Compound Nouns

'Crop rotation' acts as a single concept.

Adjective Formation

Using 'cropped' to describe length (cropped pants).

Countable Nouns

Using 'a crop' vs 'crops' for different varieties.

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مثال‌ها بر اساس سطح

The farmer grows a corn crop.

Le fermier cultive une récolte de maïs.

Noun: 'crop' is the object of the verb 'grows'.

I see a green crop in the field.

Je vois une culture verte dans le champ.

Noun: 'crop' is modified by the adjective 'green'.

The apple crop is big this year.

La récolte de pommes est importante cette année.

Noun: 'apple crop' is a compound noun phrase.

Crops need water to grow.

Les cultures ont besoin d'eau pour pousser.

Plural noun: 'crops' is the subject.

This is a food crop.

C'est une culture vivrière.

Noun: 'food crop' describes the type of plant.

The sun helps the crop grow.

Le soleil aide la culture à pousser.

Noun: 'the crop' is the subject of the infinitive 'grow'.

The rice crop is ready.

La récolte de riz est prête.

Noun: 'rice crop' is the subject.

Farmers love a good crop.

Les agriculteurs aiment une bonne récolte.

Noun: 'crop' is the object.

I need to crop this photo for my profile.

Je dois recadrer cette photo pour mon profil.

Verb: 'to crop' is an infinitive of purpose.

The wheat crop was harvested in August.

La récolte de blé a été moissonnée en août.

Passive voice: 'was harvested' acts on the 'wheat crop'.

She has a very short, cropped haircut.

Elle a une coupe de cheveux très courte, coupée court.

Adjective: 'cropped' modifies 'haircut'.

A new crop of students started today.

Une nouvelle promotion d'étudiants a commencé aujourd'hui.

Collective noun: 'crop of students' means a group.

Did you crop out the person in the background?

As-tu supprimé la personne en arrière-plan en recadrant ?

Phrasal verb: 'crop out' means to remove by cropping.

The drought might destroy the entire crop.

La sécheresse pourrait détruire toute la récolte.

Noun: 'the entire crop' is the object.

He is wearing a cropped jacket.

Il porte une veste courte.

Adjective: 'cropped' describes the jacket's length.

We grow many different crops on our farm.

Nous cultivons de nombreuses cultures différentes dans notre ferme.

Plural noun: 'crops' is the object.

A few problems cropped up during the meeting.

Quelques problèmes sont survenus pendant la réunion.

Phrasal verb: 'cropped up' means appeared unexpectedly.

The main cash crop in this country is coffee.

La principale culture commerciale dans ce pays est le café.

Noun: 'cash crop' is a specific economic term.

You should crop the image to focus on the subject.

Tu devrais recadrer l'image pour te concentrer sur le sujet.

Verb: 'crop' is used as a suggestion with 'should'.

This year's crop of interns is very promising.

La promotion de stagiaires de cette année est très prometteuse.

Metaphorical noun: 'crop' refers to a group of people.

The bird stores food in its crop before digesting it.

L'oiseau stocke la nourriture dans son jabot avant de la digérer.

Anatomical noun: 'crop' refers to a bird's organ.

The photo was cropped too much, and it looks blurry.

La photo a été trop recadrée et elle a l'air floue.

Passive voice: 'was cropped' with an adverb 'too much'.

They are experimenting with a new crop of drought-resistant wheat.

Ils expérimentent une nouvelle variété de blé résistant à la sécheresse.

Noun: 'crop' refers to a specific variety.

Unexpected expenses always seem to crop up in December.

Des dépenses imprévues semblent toujours surgir en décembre.

Phrasal verb: 'crop up' in the present simple.

Crop rotation is essential for maintaining soil fertility.

La rotation des cultures est essentielle pour maintenir la fertilité du sol.

Compound noun: 'Crop rotation' is a technical term.

The software allows you to crop and resize images easily.

Le logiciel vous permet de recadrer et de redimensionner les images facilement.

Verbs: 'crop' and 'resize' are used together.

A bumper crop of corn has led to lower prices at the market.

Une récolte exceptionnelle de maïs a entraîné une baisse des prix sur le marché.

Idiomatic noun phrase: 'bumper crop' means a very large harvest.

He came a cropper when he tried to jump the fence.

Il a fait une lourde chute lorsqu'il a essayé de sauter la clôture.

Idiom: 'to come a cropper' (mostly British English).

The government is providing subsidies for organic crops.

Le gouvernement accorde des subventions pour les cultures biologiques.

Noun: 'organic crops' is the object of the preposition.

The image was cropped to a 16:9 aspect ratio.

L'image a été recadrée à un format 16:9.

Passive voice with a technical specification.

Issues of data privacy often crop up in tech discussions.

Les questions de confidentialité des données surgissent souvent dans les discussions technologiques.

Phrasal verb: 'crop up' used in a professional context.

The closely cropped grass gave the lawn a velvet appearance.

L'herbe coupée de près donnait à la pelouse un aspect de velours.

Participle phrase: 'closely cropped' modifies 'grass'.

The failure of the potato crop led to a devastating famine.

L'échec de la récolte de pommes de terre a conduit à une famine dévastatrice.

Noun: 'failure of the crop' is a complex subject phrase.

The editor decided to crop the narrative to focus on the protagonist's internal struggle.

L'éditeur a décidé de resserrer le récit pour se concentrer sur la lutte interne du protagoniste.

Metaphorical verb: 'crop' used for editing a story.

Genetically modified crops remain a subject of intense global debate.

Les cultures génétiquement modifiées restent un sujet de débat mondial intense.

Compound noun: 'Genetically modified crops'.

The riding crop is a short whip used by equestrians for subtle cues.

La cravache est un petit fouet utilisé par les cavaliers pour des signaux subtils.

Noun: 'riding crop' is a specific tool.

A new crop of radical ideas emerged during the Enlightenment.

Une nouvelle vague d'idées radicales a émergé pendant les Lumières.

Metaphorical noun: 'crop' for abstract concepts.

The photographer used a tight crop to emphasize the subject's eyes.

Le photographe a utilisé un cadrage serré pour souligner les yeux du sujet.

Noun: 'tight crop' is a technical photography term.

The bird's crop was distended after a large meal of grain.

Le jabot de l'oiseau était distendu après un copieux repas de grains.

Anatomical noun: 'crop' in a biological context.

Small errors in the code began to crop up as the project scaled.

De petites erreurs dans le code ont commencé à apparaître à mesure que le projet prenait de l'ampleur.

Phrasal verb: 'crop up' in a technical scaling context.

The socio-economic stability of the region is tethered to the success of its annual cotton crop.

La stabilité socio-économique de la région est liée au succès de sa récolte annuelle de coton.

Noun: 'cotton crop' as a key economic factor.

The director's decision to crop the frame so severely created a sense of claustrophobia.

La décision du réalisateur de recadrer le plan si sévèrement a créé un sentiment de claustrophobie.

Verb: 'crop' used to describe artistic intent.

The perennial issues of inequality continue to crop up in every political cycle.

Les problèmes persistants d'inégalité continuent de surgir à chaque cycle politique.

Phrasal verb: 'crop up' for systemic issues.

The manuscript was a mess, with plot holes cropping up in every chapter.

Le manuscrit était un gâchis, avec des incohérences dans l'intrigue surgissant dans chaque chapitre.

Present participle: 'cropping up' as a descriptive phrase.

The landscape was a patchwork of varied crops, each a different shade of gold and green.

Le paysage était une mosaïque de cultures variées, chacune d'une nuance différente d'or et de vert.

Noun: 'crops' used in a descriptive, literary way.

The falconer checked the bird's crop to ensure it wasn't overfed before the hunt.

Le fauconnier a vérifié le jabot de l'oiseau pour s'assurer qu'il n'était pas trop nourri avant la chasse.

Anatomical noun: 'crop' in a specialized hobby context.

The recent crop of biographies has shed new light on the reclusive author's life.

La récente série de biographies a apporté un nouvel éclairage sur la vie de l'auteur reclus.

Metaphorical noun: 'crop' for a collection of works.

He had a tendency to come a cropper whenever he strayed from his area of expertise.

Il avait tendance à essuyer un échec cuisant chaque fois qu'il s'éloignait de son domaine d'expertise.

Idiom: 'to come a cropper' used metaphorically.

ترکیب‌های رایج

cash crop

bumper crop

crop rotation

crop failure

crop top

closely cropped

crop tool

staple crop

crop yield

new crop of

عبارات رایج

crop up

— To appear or happen unexpectedly.

New problems always crop up when you least expect them.

crop out

— To remove a part of an image by cropping.

I had to crop out the trash can from the photo.

bumper crop

— An unusually large or successful harvest.

The farmers are celebrating a bumper crop this year.

cash crop

— A crop produced for its commercial value rather than for use by the grower.

Coffee is the main cash crop for many small farmers.

staple crop

— A food that is eaten routinely and in such quantities that it constitutes a dominant portion of a standard diet.

Corn is a staple crop in many parts of the world.

crop rotation

— The practice of growing different types of crops in the same area in sequential seasons.

Crop rotation is a key part of sustainable farming.

closely cropped

— Cut very short, usually referring to hair or grass.

The soldiers all had closely cropped hair.

crop failure

— A situation where a crop is not successful and does not produce much food.

The heavy rains caused a total crop failure.

crop circle

— A large pattern created by flattening a crop, often in a field of cereal.

Some people believe crop circles are made by aliens.

riding crop

— A short whip used by horse riders.

She carried a riding crop during the competition.

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crop vs crap

A vulgar word for rubbish; be careful with the vowel sound.

crop vs cope

Means to deal with something; has a long 'o' sound.

crop vs crab

A sea animal; ends with a 'b' sound.

اصطلاحات و عبارات

"come a cropper"

— To fail badly or to fall heavily.

The company came a cropper after making several bad investments.

Informal (British)

"cream of the crop"

— The best of a group of people or things.

These students are the cream of the crop in our university.

Neutral

"crop up"

— To appear unexpectedly.

A few issues cropped up during the installation.

Neutral

"neck and crop"

— Completely and altogether.

He was thrown out of the house neck and crop.

Archaic/Literary

"crop-eared"

— Having the ears cut short (historically used for certain animals or as a punishment).

The old dog was crop-eared and scarred.

Historical

"harvest the crop"

— To gather the plants when they are ready.

It's time to harvest the crop before the frost comes.

Neutral

"crop of lies"

— A large number of lies told at once.

The politician's speech was just a crop of lies.

Informal

"crop of hair"

— A person's hair, especially when it is thick or short.

He has a thick crop of red hair.

Neutral

"crop of problems"

— A large number of problems appearing at the same time.

The new law brought a crop of problems for small businesses.

Neutral

"short crop"

— A very short haircut.

She decided on a short crop for the summer.

Neutral

به‌راحتی اشتباه گرفته می‌شود

crop vs harvest

Both relate to farming.

Crop is the plant; harvest is the act of gathering.

We had a good crop, so the harvest took a long time.

crop vs trim

Both mean to cut.

Trim is a small cut for neatness; crop is a shorter cut or removing edges.

I trimmed the edges, but I didn't crop the whole photo.

crop vs yield

Both relate to production.

Yield is the technical amount produced; crop is the plants themselves.

The rice crop had a very high yield this year.

crop vs clip

Both mean to cut short.

Clip often refers to time (video) or small pieces; crop refers to the frame (photo).

I clipped the video length and cropped the video frame.

crop vs produce

Both are agricultural nouns.

Produce is a general term for fruits/veg; crop is a specific group of plants grown together.

The farmer sells his produce, including his latest corn crop.

الگوهای جمله‌سازی

The [plant] crop is [adjective].

The corn crop is tall.

I need to crop the [object].

I need to crop the photo.

A [problem] cropped up [time].

A problem cropped up yesterday.

A new crop of [people] is [action].

A new crop of students is arriving.

The [plant] crop was [verb-ed].

The wheat crop was harvested.

Crop [noun] is important for [reason].

Crop rotation is important for the soil.

The failure of the [plant] crop led to [result].

The failure of the potato crop led to famine.

To crop the [abstract object] to [purpose].

To crop the narrative to focus on the theme.

خانواده کلمه

اسم‌ها

crop

cropper

cropping

فعل‌ها

crop

cropped

cropping

صفت‌ها

cropped

cropless

مرتبط

harvest

agriculture

yield

trim

cut

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نحوه استفاده

frequency

Very common in both spoken and written English.

اشتباهات رایج

I need to crop up this photo. → I need to crop this photo.
'Crop up' means to appear; 'crop' means to trim.
The harvest of corn was very tall. → The corn crop was very tall.
Use 'crop' for the growing plants, not 'harvest.'
A problem cropped out today. → A problem cropped up today.
The correct phrasal verb for appearing is 'crop up.'
He cropped his bread with a knife. → He cut his bread with a knife.
'Crop' is not used for slicing food.
The yield was a big wheat. → The crop was a big wheat harvest.
'Yield' is usually a number or amount, not the plant itself.

نکات

Farming Tip

Always use 'crop' when talking about the plants in the field before they are picked.

Photo Tip

When you 'crop' a photo, you are changing its 'composition' or 'framing.'

Conversation Tip

Use 'crop up' to sound more like a native speaker when talking about unexpected events.

Idiom Tip

'Cream of the crop' is a great way to describe the best people in a group.

Verb Tip

The past tense of 'crop' is 'cropped' (double the 'p').

Style Tip

A 'cropped' garment is always shorter than the standard version.

Technical Tip

'Crop yield' is the most common way to talk about how much food a farm produces.

Nature Tip

If a bird's neck looks swollen, its 'crop' might be full of food.

Precision Tip

Don't just say 'plants'; say 'crops' if they are grown for food or money.

Vowel Tip

Make sure to say 'crop' with a short 'o' so it doesn't sound like 'crap.'

حفظ کنید

روش یادسپاری

Think of a farmer 'cropping' (cutting) the 'crop' (plants) from the 'top.'

تداعی تصویری

Imagine a pair of scissors cutting the edges of a photo of a cornfield.

شبکه واژگان

Farm Photo Hair Bird Problem Harvest Trim Group

چالش

Write a sentence using 'crop' as a noun, a verb, and in the phrasal verb 'crop up' all at once.

ریشه کلمه

The word 'crop' comes from the Old English 'cropp,' which meant the top of a plant, a bunch of flowers, or a bird's craw.

معنای اصلی: It originally referred to the rounded head or top of something, which is why it applies to both the tops of plants and a bird's gullet.

Germanic (related to Dutch 'krop' and German 'Kropf').

بافت فرهنگی

Be careful when discussing 'crop failure' in regions prone to famine, as it is a very serious topic.

In the UK, 'come a cropper' is a common idiom for failing. In the US, 'crop' is mostly used for farming and photos.

The 'Dust Bowl' in American history (crop failure). Crop circles in pop culture (aliens). The 'Crop Top' fashion trend of the 90s.

تمرین در زندگی واقعی

موقعیت‌های واقعی

Farming

harvest the crop
crop failure
crop rotation
bumper crop

Photography

crop the image
tight crop
crop tool
crop out the background

Fashion

crop top
cropped jacket
cropped trousers
closely cropped hair

Daily Life

problems crop up
a new crop of ideas
crop up in conversation
the cream of the crop

Biology

bird's crop
crop milk
store food in the crop
distended crop

شروع‌کننده‌های مکالمه

"Have you ever had to crop someone out of a photo?"

"What are the main crops grown in your home country?"

"Do you prefer a closely cropped haircut or longer hair?"

"What kind of problems usually crop up at your work?"

"Do you think crop circles are made by humans or something else?"

موضوعات نگارش

Describe a time when an unexpected problem cropped up and how you solved it.

If you were a farmer, what kind of crop would you want to grow and why?

Write about a photo that you had to crop. Why did you change it?

Who do you consider to be the 'cream of the crop' in your field of study?

Discuss the importance of staple crops like rice or wheat in world history.

سوالات متداول

10 سوال

It is both! As a noun, it's a plant or a group. As a verb, it means to cut or trim.

It means to appear unexpectedly. For example, 'A new problem cropped up.'

Yes, a 'cropped' haircut is a very short one.

It is a shirt that is cut short so that it shows the waist or stomach.

It is a farming method where you change the type of plant in a field every year to keep the soil healthy.

Not exactly. The crop is the plant; the harvest is the action of picking the plant.

You use a 'crop tool' in an app to cut off the parts of the picture you don't want.

It is an idiom for a very large and successful harvest.

Yes, metaphorically. 'A new crop of graduates' means a new group of them.

It is a part of a bird's throat where it stores food before it goes to the stomach.

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