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curse

/kɜːs/ /kɝs/

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noun

Проклятие, заклятие

A supernatural detriment or hindrance; a bane.

Examples :

"The old house seemed to carry a curse, as every family that lived there faced bad luck. "

Казалось, что старый дом несёт проклятие, так как каждая семья, жившая там, сталкивалась с невезением.

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noun

Проклятие

A prayer or imprecation that harm may befall someone.

Examples :

"The witch put a curse on the village, hoping bad luck would follow everyone. "

Ведьма наложила проклятие на деревню, надеясь, что неудача будет преследовать всех.

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noun

Проклятие, бедствие

The cause of great harm, evil, or misfortune; that which brings evil or severe affliction; torment.

Examples :

"The financial crisis was a curse for many families, causing them great hardship. "

Финансовый кризис стал проклятием для многих семей, причинив им большие страдания.

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noun

Проклятие, ругательство

A vulgar epithet.

Examples :

""That's a terrible curse word to use when arguing with your brother." "

Это ужасное ругательство, которое нельзя использовать, когда споришь со своим братом.

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noun

Месячные, менструация

(usually with "the") A woman's menses.

Examples :

"My sister's curse arrived early this month, and she felt tired and achy. "

Месячные моей сестры пришли в этом месяце раньше, и она чувствовала усталость и боль.

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verb

Проклинать

To place a curse upon (a person or object).

Examples :

"The angry student cursed the difficult exam. "

Разгневанный студент проклял сложный экзамен.

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verb

Проклинать, ругать

To call upon divine or supernatural power to send injury upon; to imprecate evil upon; to execrate.

Examples :

"The angry student cursed the difficult test, wishing it would disappear. "

Разгневанный студент проклял сложный тест, желая, чтобы он исчез.

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verb

Ругаться, проклинать

To speak or shout a vulgar curse or epithet.

Examples :

"Frustrated after dropping his phone in a puddle, Mark began to curse loudly. "

Раздосадованный, уронив телефон в лужу, Марк начал громко ругаться.

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verb

Ругаться, проклинать

To use offensive or morally inappropriate language.

Examples :

"My brother cursed when he realized he missed the bus. "

Мой брат выругался, когда понял, что пропустил автобус.

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verb

Проклинать, проклясть

To bring great evil upon; to be the cause of serious harm or unhappiness to; to furnish with that which will be a cause of deep trouble; to afflict or injure grievously; to harass or torment.

Examples :

"The unexpected rain storm cursed the picnic, ruining everyone's fun. "

Неожиданный ливень проклял пикник, испортив всем веселье.

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