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chewed

/tʃuːd/

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verb

Жевать

To crush with the teeth by repeated closing and opening of the jaws; done to food to soften it and break it down by the action of saliva before it is swallowed.

Examples :

"The dog chewed his bone thoroughly before swallowing. "

Собака тщательно разжевала кость, прежде чем проглотить ее.

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verb

Жевал, пережевывал

To grind, tear, or otherwise degrade or demolish something with teeth or as with teeth.

Examples :

"He keeps his feed in steel drums to prevent the mice from chewing holes in the feed-sacks."

Он хранит корм в стальных бочках, чтобы мыши не прогрызли дыры в мешках с кормом.

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verb

Обдумывать, размышлять

To think about something; to ponder; to chew over.

Examples :

"The professor stood at the blackboard, chalk in hand, and chewed the question the student had asked."

Профессор стоял у доски с мелом в руке и обдумывал вопрос, который задал студент.

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adjective

Жёваный

That has been chewed; masticated.

Examples :

"The chewed pencil lay on the desk, a testament to the student's boredom. "

Жёваный карандаш лежал на столе, свидетельствуя о скуке ученика.

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