lightbulb background

lightbulb

/ˈlaɪtˌbʌlb/

Illustration lightbulb - Image 1

Illustration lightbulb - Image 2

noun

Лампочка

An evacuated glass bulb containing a metal filament which is heated by electrical resistance to produce light.

Examples :

"I changed the lightbulb in the living room lamp because the old one had burned out. "

Я поменял лампочку в лампе в гостиной, потому что старая перегорела.

technology electronics electric device utility energy item thing

Illustration lightbulb - Image 1

Illustration lightbulb - Image 2

noun

Лампочка

(by extension) An article that resembles such a bulb and converts electricity to light by any process.

Examples :

"a fluorescent light bulb"

люминесцентная лампочка

technology electronics device utility item thing electric

Illustration lightbulb - Image 1

Illustration lightbulb - Image 2

noun

Озарение, идея

Used in reference to the sudden arrival of a realization, an inspiration, an idea, or the like.

Examples :

"a light bulb moment"

Момент озарения.

mind sensation ability sign abstract

Illustration lightbulb - Image 1

noun

Третий лишний, незваный гость

An uninvited third person joining a couple's date who prevents or hinders romantic interactions.

Examples :

"Mark tried to have a romantic dinner with Sarah, but his little brother tagging along felt like a lightbulb ruining the mood. "

Марк пытался устроить романтический ужин с Сарой, но его младший брат, пришедший с ними, чувствовал себя третьим лишним, портящим настроение.

person family entertainment