Feat meaning in English
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Definition
a feat: an impressive act, an achievement, an attainment, an exploit
Goliath was known for his feats of strength until David killed him with a small stone.
it was no mean feat is a common idiom which means "it was a very difficult task"
It was no mean feat to get the project done on time. It really was a difficult task.
Pronunciation examples
UK: Arranging the treaty was a diplomatic feat.
US: Spending his vacation in Baghdad was a real feat of bravery.
Examples
- "In brief: you say these perfumes have already been distilled and bottled, which means we cannot re-bottle them and sell them as different fragrances entirely, and from what Philip tells me, it would be an extraordinary feat to convince any of our current distributors to purchase some 10,000 bottles of an outdated perfume."
- "Trotter, best known for his incredible feats of magic, adorable little smile and the bizarre lightning-shaped scar on his forehead, was arrested after police found the boy circling drunkenly around Nelson's Column in Trafalgar Square."
Exercise 1
According to Philip, it would be an extraordinary feat to convince Delavigne distributors to purchase 10,000 bottles of Bordello Breeze.
This means that it would be to persuade the distributors to buy the perfume.
This means that it would be to persuade the distributors to buy the perfume.
According to Philip, it would be an extraordinary feat to convince Delavigne distributors to purchase 10,000 bottles of Bordello Breeze.
This means that it would be almost impossible to persuade the distributors to buy the perfume.
This means that it would be almost impossible to persuade the distributors to buy the perfume.
almost impossible: Susie writes that it would be an extraordinary "feat" to convince distributors to buy Bordello Breeze, which means that it will be very difficult to persuade them. "A feat" is an exploit or a very difficult task or accomplishment. For example, the 12 tasks of Hercules were great feats. If something is "a great feat" or "no small feat", then it is an extraordinary accomplishment due to the difficulty of the task!
an interesting experiment: "An extraordinary feat" does not express that an action would be interesting.
remarkably simple: It is difficult and demanding to achieve an "extraordinary feat". The expression does not indicate that an action will be simple.
incredibly expensive: A "feat", which is an "accomplishment" or "achievement", doesn't express that something will be expensive, or that it will have a high cost!
Exercise 2
Moira says that Barry Trotter is well known or famous for many things. What are they?
There may be more than one correct answer!
There may be more than one correct answer!
Moira says that Barry Trotter is well known or famous for many things. What are they?
There may be more than one correct answer!
There may be more than one correct answer!
Moira says that Trotter is known for his "incredible feats of magic". A "feat of magic" is a remarkable act of magic, not to be confused with one's "feet" which are a part of the body. The term "feat" is spelt with an "a", although it is pronounced the same as "feet". A "feat" is an "exploit" or "act".
Moira does talk about Trotter being drunk at the time of his arrest, however this is not one of the things he is famous for. Being drunk is the reason for which Trotter was arrested, not one of things he is known for. The adjective "lifelong" is a term meaning "through the course of one's life", or "during one's life". For example: Horatio is Bruno's lifelong friend. A "struggle" is a combat or strenuous effort. For example: "It is a struggle to survive in the desert without water".
Moira mentions that Trotter is well known for his "feats of magic", meaning his magical efforts. A "feat" is a remarkable act or effort. Do not confuse this with the parts of your body "feet" which is spelt with two "e"s. Moira is not referring to Trotter's "feet" but rather to his ability to perform magic.
Moira states that Trotter is famous for his "adorable little smile". The word "adorable" is a synonym for "cute". Both of these terms describe someone or something as being "sweet and endearing". For example: Bunny rabbits are cute and fluffy.
Moira mentions that Trotter has a "bizarre lightning-shaped scar". This means that he has a strange mark on his face in the form of a lightning bolt. There is an amazing story behind this apparently. The "forehead" is the portion of the face between your eyes and your hairline. A "scar" is a mark left after a wound or injury has healed. Lightning is an electrical discharge from the sky.
Exercise 3
"I have in front of me the latest issue of the Sunday Roast, featuring your brilliant essay on the company".
From the list below, select the sentences which use the term "feature" correctly.
There may be more than one correct answer!
From the list below, select the sentences which use the term "feature" correctly.
There may be more than one correct answer!
"I have in front of me the latest issue of the Sunday Roast, featuring your brilliant essay on the company".
From the list below, select the sentences which use the term "feature" correctly.
There may be more than one correct answer!
From the list below, select the sentences which use the term "feature" correctly.
There may be more than one correct answer!
This is incorrect. Here, we could use the term "feat" to describe an extraordinary act or achievement. Example: "The kitten climbed to the top of the tree - it was an incredible feat!". This term does not share a similar meaning with "feature", and it does not make sense to use the term "feature" in this context.
This is correct. The term "features" is used to describe characteristics or traits. Here, it describes the eyes, nose, and mouth. Example: "Even as a baby, he had his mother's features".
This is correct. The verb "to feature" means "highlight" or "include". This is the same usage as in the conversation, when Bruno says he has "the latest issue of the Sunday Roast, featuring your brilliant essay".
This is correct. The term "original features" is used to describe authentic characteristics such as fireplaces, windows, ceiling roses, wooden flooring etc. which are sometimes present in older homes. Example: "The estate agent told me there were lots of original features, but I think 1970s linoleum was the oldest thing in the apartment". The term is used to describe the "traits" or "characteristics" of an apartment or house.
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