Scuds - Английское значение и перевод слова Scuds на Русский язык

noun

A strip of leather or other material worn, typically round the waist, to support or hold in clothes or to carry weapons.

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He tightened his leather belt an extra notch

verb

Fasten with a belt.

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She belted her raincoat firmly

noun

A strip of leather or other material worn around the waist

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A black leather belt, the corn belt (= area known for growing corn), he belted the ball out of the …

noun

A destructive wave of highly compressed air spreading outwards from an explosion.

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They were thrown backwards by the blast

verb

Blow up or break apart (something solid) with explosives.

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The school was blasted by an explosion

exclamation

Expressing annoyance.

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‘blast! the car won't start!’

noun

A container filled with explosive or incendiary material, designed to explode on impact or when detonated by a timing, proximity, or remote-control device.

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A bomb attack

verb

Attack (a place or object) with a bomb or bombs.

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They bombed the city at dawn

noun

A low, continuous humming or murmuring sound, made by or similar to that made by an insect.

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The buzz of the bees

verb

Make a low, continuous humming sound.

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Mosquitoes were buzzing all around us

verb

To make a continuous, low sound such as the sound some insects make, or to move quickly while making this sound

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[ i ] something was buzzing around me as i tried to sleep., [ t ] all were expected to run, literal…

noun

An occupation undertaken for a significant period of a person's life and with opportunities for progress.

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He seemed destined for a career as an engineer like his father

verb

Move swiftly and in an uncontrolled way.

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The coach careered across the road and went through a hedge

noun

A job for which you are trained and in which it is possible to advance during your working life, so that you get greater responsibility and earn more money

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He’s hoping for a career in social work., she left college to pursue an acting career., the bus car…

verb

Shine in a bright but brief, sudden, or intermittent way.

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Lightning flashed overhead

noun

A sudden brief burst of bright light.

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A flash of lightning

adjective

Ostentatiously stylish or expensive.

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A flash new car

verb

Move swiftly and lightly.

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Small birds flitted about in the branches

noun

An act of moving house or leaving one's home, typically secretly so as to escape creditors or obligations.

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Moonlight flits from one insalubrious dwelling to another

verb

Move along rapidly and lightly; skim or dart

verb

(of a bird, bat, or insect) move through the air using wings.

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Close the door or the moths will fly in

noun

An opening at the crotch of a pair of trousers, closed with a zip or buttons and typically covered with a flap.

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Interesting alternatives are velcro straps or, if the shorts fit perfectly, stylish button flies.

noun

A flying insect of a large order characterized by a single pair of transparent wings and sucking (and often also piercing) mouthparts. flies are of great importance as vectors of disease.

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Almost 40 years ago ed lewis discovered a remarkable fly that differs from an ordinary fly by one e…

noun

A fast-running, long-eared mammal that resembles a large rabbit, having very long hind legs and typically found in grassland or open woodland.

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European game animals include various deer, wild boar, hare, and rabbit.

verb

Run with great speed.

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He hared off between the trees

verb

Be quick to do something.

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He hastened to refute the assertion

verb

To hurry, or to make something go or happen faster

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[ + to infinitive ] they didn’t get what they were after – thanks to you, i hasten to add., [ t ] t…

verb

Move or act with great haste.

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We'd better hurry

noun

Great haste.

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In my hurry to leave i knocked over a pile of books

verb

To move or act quickly, or to cause someone to move or act quickly

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[ i ] we have to hurry if we’re going to make it there in time., [ t ] i hurried the kids through t…

noun

A toy consisting of a light frame with thin material stretched over it, flown in the wind at the end of a long string.

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Despite one close call when it dropped so far that the line briefly got caught in the branches of a…

verb

Fly a kite.

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While i kited, she would always watch out for me

noun

A competition between runners, horses, vehicles, etc. to see which is the fastest in covering a set course.

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Hill started from pole position and won the race

verb

Compete with another or others to see who is fastest at covering a set course or achieving an objective.

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The vet took blood samples from the horses before they raced

noun

Each of the major groupings into which humankind is considered (in various theories or contexts) to be divided on the basis of physical characteristics or shared ancestry.

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People of all races, colours, and creeds

verb

Move with urgent haste.

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Oliver rushed after her

noun

A sudden quick movement towards something, typically by a number of people.

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There was a rush for the door

noun

An erect, tufted marsh or waterside plant resembling a sedge or grass, with inconspicuous greenish or brownish flowers. widely distributed in temperate areas, some kinds are used for matting, chair seats, and baskets.

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Then the land went down, and there was marsh of rushes and willow and hazel.

noun

A piece of material extended on a mast to catch the wind and propel a boat or ship or other vessel.

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All the sails were unfurled

verb

Travel in a boat with sails, especially as a sport or recreation.

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Ian took us out sailing on the lake

verb

A large piece of fabric used to propel a vessel

verb

Go or leave somewhere quickly.

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They scooted off on their bikes

verb

Run or move very quickly or hastily

verb

Burn the surface of (something) with flame or heat.

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Surrounding houses were scorched by heat from the blast

noun

The burning or charring of the surface of something.

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A scorch mark

verb

To burn a surface slightly, causing it to change color

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[ t ] the iron was too hot and scorched the shirt.

verb

(of a person or small animal) move hurriedly with short quick steps.

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Pedestrians scurried for cover

noun

A situation of hurried and confused movement.

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I was in such a scurry

verb

(especially of a small animal) move hurriedly with short steps.

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A little dog scuttered up from the cabin

noun

An act or sound of scuttering.

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There was no sound in the wood, no scutter of tiny beast

verb

Kill or wound (a person or animal) with a bullet or arrow.

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He was shot in the leg during an armed robbery

noun

A young branch or sucker springing from the main stock of a tree or other plant.

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He nipped off the new shoots that grew where the leaves joined the stems

exclamation

Variant spelling of chute1.

verb

Remove (a substance) from the surface of a liquid.

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As the scum rises, skim it off

noun

A thin layer of a substance on the surface of a liquid.

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A skim of ice

verb

Remove from the surface

verb

Boast.

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She did it just so that she could skite about it

noun

A boaster.

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So i slunk back to national where there is less talk of skites and bludgers.

noun

The rate at which someone or something moves or operates or is able to move or operate.

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We turned on to the runway and began to gather speed

verb

Move quickly.

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I got into the car and home we sped

noun

(a) rate at which something moves or happens

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[ c ] a speed of 25 miles per hour, [ u ] both cars were traveling at high speed., [ u ] they came …

noun

A long, thin line or mark of a different substance or colour from its surroundings.

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A streak of oil

verb

Cover (a surface) with streaks.

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Tears streaking her face, cynthia looked up

noun

A mark of a color that is different from what surrounds it, or a thin strip of light

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Streaks of gray and black colored the marble., the comet appeared as a dazzling streak in the sky.,…

verb

Clean (an area) by brushing away dirt or litter.

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I've swept the floor

noun

An act of sweeping something with a brush.

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I was giving the floor a quick sweep

verb

Pull (something) apart or to pieces with force.

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I tore up the letter

noun

A hole or split in something caused by it having been pulled apart forcefully.

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There was a tear in her dress

verb

(of the eye) produce tears.

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The freezing wind made her eyes tear

noun

A strip of leather or length of cord fastened to a handle, used for flogging or beating a person or for urging on an animal.

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I wouldn't be surprised if they walked around their office wearing tight leather and vinyl with whi…

verb

Short for whipper-in.

noun

An instrument with a handle and a flexible lash

verb

Move quickly through the air with a whistling or buzzing sound.

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The missiles whizzed past

noun

A whistling or buzzing sound made by something moving fast through the air.

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I can add whizzes, bangs and sparkles really easily.

noun

Someone who is very good and successful at something

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A whizz at/on/with sth you don't have to be a whizz at computers in this job., a computer/financial…

verb

Move quickly or suddenly with a rushing sound.

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A train whooshed by

noun

A sudden movement accompanied by a rushing sound.

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There was a big whoosh of air

exclamation

Used to imitate sudden movement accompanied by a rushing sound.

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The starlings gather, then suddenly—whoosh!—flocks rise and swirl

noun

(in a bird) a modified forelimb that bears large feathers and is used for flying.

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Besides having forelimbs that resemble the wings of modern birds, the animal sported long feathers …

verb

Travel on wings or by aircraft; fly.

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George satisfied his keen urge to fly by winging homewards with the royal air force

verb

Destroy or obliterate.

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Zap the enemy's artillery before it can damage your core units

noun

A sudden effect or event that makes a dramatic impact, especially a sudden burst of energy or sound.

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The eggs get an extra zap of uv light

verb

A sudden event that imparts energy or excitement, usually with a dramatic impact

verb

Fasten with a zip.

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He zipped up his waterproof

noun

A device consisting of two flexible strips of metal or plastic with interlocking projections closed or opened by pulling a slide along them, used to fasten garments, bags, and other items.

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Miss stephenson was wearing black baggy knee-length combat trousers covered in zips and chains, and…

pronoun

Nothing at all.

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You got zip to do with me and my kind, buddy

verb

Move or travel very quickly.

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He jumped into his car and zoomed off

noun

A camera shot that changes smoothly from a long shot to a close-up or vice versa.

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As a result, instead of the clean visuals that typify the science fiction genre, we see lens flares…

exclamation

Used to express sudden fast movement.

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Then suddenly, zoom!, he's off