Vamps - перевод на Русский и значение в Английском

proper noun

An enchantress who lived on the island of aeaea. when odysseus visited the island his companions were changed into pigs by her potions, but he protected himself with the magic herb moly and forced her to restore his men to human form.

noun

A flirtatious woman.

Примеры использования:

Her transformation from an ice maiden warrior into a winsome coquette

proper noun

(in the bible) a woman who betrayed samson to the philistines (judges 16) by revealing to them that the secret of his strength lay in his long hair.

noun

A woman who is seductive and wily.

noun

A woman who uses magic to put someone or something under a spell.

Примеры использования:

There were four ranks a person could be - witch or wizard, mage, enchanter or enchantress, and sorc…

noun

A woman with magical powers

verb

Behave as though sexually attracted to someone, but playfully rather than with serious intentions.

Примеры использования:

She began to tease him, flirting with other men in front of him

noun

A person who habitually flirts.

Примеры использования:

Jim was an outrageous flirt

verb

To behave as if you are interested in someone, in a not serious way

Примеры использования:

They were flirting with each other at the party., fig. if he gets deeper into debt, he’s flirting w…

verb

Make or become better.

Примеры использования:

Efforts to improve relations between the countries

verb

To make better

proper noun

A rock on the bank of the rhine, held by legend to be the home of a siren whose song lures boatmen to destruction.

noun

A trap for catching people, especially trespassers or poachers.

Примеры использования:

You can shoot a rope that springs trappers' mantraps back onto them.

verb

Adapt (something) to modern needs or habits, typically by installing modern equipment or adopting modern ideas or methods.

Примеры использования:

He modernized the health service

verb

Take apart (a piece of machinery or equipment) in order to examine it and repair it if necessary.

Примеры использования:

The steering box was recently overhauled

noun

A thorough examination of machinery or a system, with repairs or changes made if necessary.

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A major overhaul of environmental policies

verb

To repair or improve something so it works well

Примеры использования:

They repaired and maintained aircraft and overhauled their engines., congressional leaders are cons…

verb

Build (something) again after it has been damaged or destroyed.

Примеры использования:

After the earthquake people set about rebuilding their homes

noun

An instance of rebuilding.

Примеры использования:

The trust have recognized the hard work of all who were involved in this daunting rebuild

verb

To build something again that has been damaged or destroyed

Примеры использования:

[ t ] the historic building was completely rebuilt after it had burned down., [ i ] the company is …

verb

Condition again.

Примеры использования:

It was necessary to recondition the human mind to accept change

verb

To repair a machine or piece of equipment and return it to a good condition

Примеры использования:

The shop sells reconditioned vacuum cleaners.

verb

Build or form (something) again after it has been damaged or destroyed.

Примеры использования:

A small area of painted roman plaster has been reconstructed

verb

To build or create again something that has been damaged or destroyed

Примеры использования:

Detectives tried to reconstruct the crime by comparing all the statements of the eyewitnesses.

verb

To build something again after it has been damaged or destroyed

Примеры использования:

This was a failed attempt to reconstruct their business operations., they plan to use income from t…

verb

Apply paint or wallpaper in (a room or building) again, typically differently.

Примеры использования:

You will have to redecorate the room afterwards

verb

Develop (something) again or differently.

Примеры использования:

The technology was redeveloped during the crusades

verb

To replace the buildings in an area with new ones

Примеры использования:

Be redeveloped (as/for/into sth) several neighborhoods in the western part of the city have been re…

verb

Replace or repair machinery, equipment, and fittings in (a ship, building, etc.).

Примеры использования:

A lucrative contract to refit a submarine fleet

noun

A restoration or repair of machinery, equipment, or fittings.

Примеры использования:

The minesweeper is back in action following an extensive refit

verb

To make repairs or changes to a building, factory, or store in order to improve it or change its purpose

Примеры использования:

The company plans to refit the plant so it can process crude oil from canada, creating 80 new jobs.…

verb

Renovate and redecorate (something, especially a building).

Примеры использования:

The premises have been completely refurbished in our corporate style

verb

To make a room or building look fresh and new again

Примеры использования:

You’ve refurbished the kitchen.

verb

To improve a building or store by cleaning and decorating it, adding new furniture, equipment, etc.

Примеры использования:

The company's edinburgh outlet was refurbished and expanded last year., the company, which refurbis…

verb

Restore (someone) to health or normal life by training and therapy after imprisonment, addiction, or illness.

Примеры использования:

Helping to rehabilitate former criminals

verb

To return someone to a healthy or usual condition or way of living, or to return something to good condition

Примеры использования:

The aim is to rehabilitate the prisoners so that they can lead productive lives when they are relea…

verb

Change the structure or form of (something, especially a building).

Примеры использования:

The station was remodelled and enlarged in 1927

verb

To give a new shape or form to something, esp. a room or house

Примеры использования:

[ t ] we remodeled the kitchen.

verb

To change the design and appearance of a building in order to make it more modern and attractive

Примеры использования:

The warehouse is being cleaned and will be remodeled into 20 lofts., a new management team was brou…

verb

Restore (something old, especially a building) to a good state of repair.

Примеры использования:

The old school has been tastefully renovated as a private house

verb

To repair and improve something, esp. a building

Примеры использования:

[ c ] the museum is closed for renovations.

verb

To repair and improve a building so that it is in good condition again

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You may need to renovate in stages, doing the most essential work first., private companies don't w…

verb

Restore (something damaged, faulty, or worn) to a good condition.

Примеры использования:

Faulty electrical appliances should be repaired by an electrician

noun

The action of repairing something.

Примеры использования:

The truck was beyond repair

noun

Frequent or habitual visiting of a place.

Примеры использования:

She exhorted repair to the church

verb

Bring back or re-establish (a previous right, practice, or situation).

Примеры использования:

Order was eventually restored by riot police

verb

Bring back into original existence, function, or position

verb

To return something or someone to an earlier condition or position, or to bring something back into existence

Примеры использования:

Power company crews were working yesterday to restore electrical service to homes in the area., sur…

verb

Give new and improved form, structure, or appearance to.

Примеры использования:

An attempt to revamp the museum's image

noun

An act of improving the form, structure, or appearance of something.

Примеры использования:

The brand was given a $1 million revamp

verb

To change something, or to make or arrange something differently, in order to improve it

Примеры использования:

This country’s health care system needs revamping.

noun

A woman who seduces someone, especially one who entices a man into sexual activity.

Примеры использования:

On the one hand she is admired for her courage, political intelligence, and stoicism; on the other …

noun

A device that makes a loud prolonged signal or warning sound.

Примеры использования:

Ambulance sirens

verb

Make fun of or attempt to provoke (a person or animal) in a playful way.

Примеры использования:

I used to tease her about being so house-proud

noun

A person who makes fun of someone playfully or unkindly.

Примеры использования:

Some think of him as a tease who likes to keep others guessing

verb

Mock or make fun of playfully

noun

A woman who tempts someone to do something, typically a sexually attractive woman who sets out to allure or seduce someone.

Примеры использования:

She is a real temptress, testing his chastity.

noun

A woman who tries to sexually attract men

verb

Make (something) more modern or up to date.

Примеры использования:

Security measures are continually updated and improved

noun

An act of updating something or someone or an updated version of something.

Примеры использования:

An update on recently published crime figures

verb

Modernize

verb

Raise (something) to a higher standard, in particular improve (equipment or machinery) by adding or replacing components.

Примеры использования:

The cost of upgrading each workstation is around £300

noun

An act of upgrading something.

Примеры использования:

A room upgrade from a twin to a duplex suite

verb

To improve the quality or usefulness of something, or to raise something or someone to a higher position or rank

Примеры использования:

If you want to raise rents, you have to upgrade the housing first., they’re spending more than $4 m…