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hares

/heɹz/

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noun

Liebres

Any of several plant-eating animals of the family Leporidae, especially of the genus Lepus, similar to a rabbit, but larger and with longer ears.

Examples :

"The farmer saw several hares running through his field, their long ears silhouetted against the setting sun. "

El granjero vio varias liebres corriendo por su campo, con sus largas orejas recortadas contra el sol poniente.

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noun

La liebre

The player in a paperchase, or hare and hounds game, who leaves a trail of paper to be followed.

Examples :

"In the annual school "hare and hounds" race, two students are chosen as the hares, leaving a trail of shredded paper for the other children to follow. "

En la carrera anual escolar de «liebre y perros», se elige a dos estudiantes como liebres, dejando un rastro de papel triturado para que los demás niños lo sigan.

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verb

Apresurarse, darse prisa

To move swiftly.

Examples :

"The children hared across the playground at the sound of the bell. "

Los niños se apresuraron por el patio de recreo al oír la campana.

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verb

Acosar, atormentar, fastidiar

To excite; to tease, or worry; to harry.

Examples :

"The older brother would constantly hare his little sister by hiding her toys, knowing it would upset her. "

El hermano mayor constantemente atormentaba a su hermana pequeña escondiendo sus juguetes, sabiendo que la molestaría.

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