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{ "term": "field", "partOfSpeech": "noun", "ox3000": true, "cefr": "a2", "image": "data/images/co/countryside.png", "definitions": [ { "senseNumber": 1, "definition": "an area of land in the country used for growing crops or keeping animals in, usually surrounded by a fence, etc.", "sensetop": "in a fieldfield of something", "labels": "(North American English)", "cefr": "a2", "ox3000": true, "examples": [ { "text": "We had to walk across a ploughed field." }, { "text": "We camped in a field near the village.", "contextForm": "in a field" }, { "text": "People were working in the fields." }, { "text": "We saw golden fields of wheat.", "contextForm": "field of something" }, { "text": "He planted a field of beans." }, { "text": "a **rice/wheat field**" }, { "text": "The house overlooks the sugar cane fields." }, { "text": "She grew up in the countryside, playing in the woods and fields." }, { "text": "There was a big field behind our house." }, { "text": "tractors working out in the field" }, { "text": "The straw can be chopped and spread on the field." }, { "text": "The fields around the village are full of corn." }, { "text": "They went walking in the fields outside the city." }, { "text": "When I was a child this was all fields." }, { "text": "Despite the war, they continued to work the fields." }, { "text": "He planted fields full of sunflowers." }, { "text": "looking out on the green fields of Shropshire" }, { "text": "the green fields of my homeland" }, { "text": "The farmer had just ploughed the field, ready for planting the next crop." }, { "text": "This weed can cause problems in corn, soybean, and wheat fields." }, { "text": "Emerald green rice fields stretched as far as the eye could see." }, { "text": "We saw endless fields of sunflowers." } ], "topics": ["Farming"], "collocations": { "adjective": ["cultivated", "ploughed/plowed", "grass"], "verb + field": ["work in", "cultivate", "work"], "preposition": [ "across a/the field", "through a/the field", "(out) in a/the field" ] } }, { "senseNumber": 2, "definition": "an area of land used for the purpose mentioned", "examples": [ { "text": "a landing field" } ] }, { "senseNumber": 3, "definition": "a large area of land covered with the thing mentioned; an area from which the thing mentioned is obtained", "examples": [ { "text": "The territory is covered with snow, bare rock and ice fields." }, { "text": "the discovery of the oil and gas fields in the North Sea" } ] }, { "senseNumber": 4, "definition": "an area of land used for playing a sport on", "sensetop": "on/off the field", "labels": "British English also", "cefr": "a2", "ox3000": true, "examples": [ { "text": "a **football/soccer/sports field**" }, { "text": "a baseball/cricket/rugby field" }, { "text": "Every player on the field did their best today.", "contextForm": "on/off the field" }, { "text": "Players need discipline both on and off the field *(= when they are playing and also in their free time)*." }, { "text": "There was huge excitement as the teams came onto the field." }, { "text": "Today they **take the field** *(= go on to the field to play a game)* against county champions Essex." }, { "text": "The area has golf courses, community gardens, and sports fields." }, { "text": "They were walking home from the sports field." }, { "text": "From the train we saw people playing at a baseball field." }, { "text": "There are soccer fields behind the school." }, { "text": "She made a name for herself on the hockey field." }, { "text": "He spends his weekends on muddy rugby fields." }, { "text": "As soon as she came on the field she made a difference." }, { "text": "She limped off the field." }, { "text": "He was booed off the field." }, { "text": "Players are only reselected if they retain their form on the field (= when they are playing a match)." }, { "text": "For Liverpool fans, it was a night to remember both on and off the field (= the match was good and so were the celebrations afterwards)." }, { "text": "She passed the ball across the field." }, { "text": "He likes to play in the middle of the field." } ], "topics": ["Sports: ball and racket sports"], "collocations": { "adjective": ["playing", "sports", "football"], "verb + field": ["take"], "preposition": ["on a/the field", "off the field"] } }, { "senseNumber": 5, "definition": "the team that is trying to catch the ball rather than hit it", "cefr": "c2", "examples": [ { "text": "He took the ball early and hit it through a gap in the field." } ], "topics": ["Sports: ball and racket sports"] }, { "senseNumber": 6, "definition": "all the people or animals competing in a particular sports event", "examples": [ { "text": "The strong field includes three world record holders." }, { "text": "She managed to head the field across the finishing line of the London Marathon." }, { "text": "His superb technique puts him head and shoulders ahead of the field." } ], "collocations": { "adjective": ["strong", "crowded", "male-dominated"], "verb + the field": ["dominate", "head", "lead"], "the field + verb": ["include somebody"], "preposition": ["ahead of the field"] } }, { "senseNumber": 7, "definition": "an area of land where a battle is fought", "sensetop": "in the fieldon the field", "examples": [ { "text": "a medal for bravery in the field", "contextForm": "in the field" }, { "text": "to die on the **field of battle**", "contextForm": "on the field" }, { "text": "a field ambulance/kitchen" } ] }, { "senseNumber": 8, "definition": "a particular subject or activity that somebody works in or is interested in", "sensetop": "in a fieldin the field of somethingfield of something", "cefr": "b1", "ox3000": true, "examples": [ { "text": "Child development is such an interesting field." }, { "text": "Genetic science has developed dramatically since I **entered the field** 40 years ago." }, { "text": "All of them are **experts in their** chosen **field**.", "contextForm": "in a field" }, { "text": "He was awarded a Nobel Prize for his work in this field." }, { "text": "She **works in the field** of adult education.", "contextForm": "in the field of something" }, { "text": "I enjoy meeting people in other fields of business." }, { "text": "This discovery has opened up a whole new **field of study**.", "contextForm": "field of something" }, { "text": "‘How big was the bomb, if it did all that damage?’ ‘I don’t know. Not my field’ *(= that is not one of the subjects I know about)*." }, { "text": "people who work in this field" }, { "text": "I work in the field of computer science." }, { "text": "She has made a huge impact in the field of literary history." }, { "text": "Computer modelling is used extensively in the field of climate science." }, { "text": "She was a pioneer in the field of digital art." }, { "text": "Researchers in the field believe this could be a major breakthrough." }, { "text": "You may use libraries or labs depending on your field of research." }, { "text": "These academics are world leaders in their respective fields." }, { "text": "I can't answer that—I'm afraid it's outside my field." }, { "text": "Etymology is not really my field, but I'll try to answer your questions." }, { "text": "There has been no solid research in this field." }, { "text": "He was equally famous in the fields of politics and of science." } ], "synonyms": "area (4)", "collocations": { "adjective": ["chosen", "specialist", "specialized"], "verb + field": ["work in", "open up"], "preposition": [ "in a/the field", "outside a/somebody’s field", "field of" ], "phrases": [ "an expert in the field", "a leader in the field", "a field of research" ] } }, { "senseNumber": 9, "definition": "the fact of people doing practical work or study, rather than working in a library or laboratory", "sensetop": "in the field", "cefr": "b2", "ox3000": true, "examples": [ { "text": "a **field study/experiment**" }, { "text": "field recordings/observations" }, { "text": "Her findings were based on extensive field and laboratory work." }, { "text": "We then tested the questionnaire in field conditions." }, { "text": "tests carried out in the field", "contextForm": "in the field" }, { "text": "In 2020, the first field trials of the vaccine were carried out." }, { "text": "In a series of field experiments, we investigated the effect on the frog population." }, { "text": "Until further field research has been conducted on these products, caution is recommended with their use." }, { "text": "field recordings of natural sounds" }, { "text": "This research finding tends to support the field observation that organizations change only when they have to." }, { "text": "Companies might use focus groups or field surveys for market research." }, { "text": "The researchers went on to conduct a three-year field and laboratory study." }, { "text": "The research-and-development unit comes up with new products and tests them in the field." }, { "text": "The device can directly measure soil erodibility in the field or laboratory." } ], "collocations": { "verb + field": ["work in"], "field + noun": ["experiment", "investigation", "research"], "preposition": ["in the field"] } }, { "senseNumber": 10, "definition": "all the people or products competing in a particular area of business", "examples": [ { "text": "They **lead the field** in home entertainment systems." } ], "collocations": { "adjective": ["strong", "crowded", "male-dominated"], "verb + the field": ["dominate", "head", "lead"], "the field + verb": ["include somebody"], "preposition": ["ahead of the field"] } }, { "senseNumber": 11, "definition": "an area within which the force mentioned has an effect", "cefr": "b2", "examples": [ { "text": "the earth’s gravitational field" }, { "text": "an electromagnetic field" }, { "text": "Weak electric fields are emitted by all living organisms." } ], "topics": ["Physics and chemistry"], "collocations": { "adjective": ["energy", "force", "electric"], "field + noun": ["strength"] } }, { "senseNumber": 12, "definition": "part of a record that is a separate item of data", "examples": [ { "text": "You will need to create separate fields for first name, surname and address." }, { "text": "the use of keys to move between fields" } ], "collocations": { "adjective": ["data", "display", "input"], "verb + field": ["create", "move between"] } }, { "senseNumber": null, "definition": "to enable somebody to be successful in a particular area of activity because other people or groups have given up competing with them", "examples": [ { "text": "The complete disarray of the opposition parties leaves the field clear for the government to implement urgent reforms." } ], "topics": ["Success"] }, { "senseNumber": null, "definition": "to create a situation where everyone has the same opportunities", "examples": [] }, { "senseNumber": null, "definition": "to have sexual relationships with a lot of different people", "labels": "(informal)", "examples": [] } ], "pronunciations": { "uk": [ { "pronunciation": "/fiːld/", "audio": "fi/field/field__gb_3.mp3" } ], "us": [ { "pronunciation": "/fiːld/", "audio": "fi/field/field__us_1.mp3" } ] }, "wordOrigin": "Old English feld (also denoting a large tract of open country; compare with veld), of West Germanic origin; related to Dutch veld and German Feld." }