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lightweight

/ˈlaɪtweɪt/ /ˈlaɪtˌweɪt/

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noun

Легковес

A particular weight class, or member of such, as prescribed by the rules, between that of the heavier welterweight and the lighter featherweight. See Wikipedia for the specifics of each sport.

Examples :

"The lightweight boxing class is between featherweight and welterweight. "

Весовая категория легковесов в боксе находится между полулегким и полусредним весом.

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noun

Легкий вес

A particular weight category as prescribed by the rules, separate from an open or heavyweight class.

Examples :

"The boxing tournament featured matches in the lightweight, middleweight, and heavyweight divisions. "

Турнир по боксу включал матчи в легком, среднем и тяжелом весах.

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noun

Легкий вес

A competitive weight division as prescribed by the rules, between the heavier middleweight and the lighter featherweight.

Examples :

""The boxer moved up to lightweight after outgrowing the featherweight division, hoping to gain more power." "

Боксер перешел в легкий вес после того, как вырос из категории полулегкого веса, надеясь набрать больше силы.

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noun

Ничтожество, незначительная личность

One of little consequence or ability.

Examples :

"His comments were a lightweight issue, easily dismissed by everyone. "

Его комментарии были ничтожным вопросом, легко отвергнутым всеми.

character person ability

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noun

Тот, кто быстро пьянеет

A person who cannot handle their drink; one who gets drunk on very little alcohol.

Examples :

""Mark is such a lightweight; he gets tipsy after just one beer." "

Марк - тот, кто быстро пьянеет; он пьянеет всего после одного пива.

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noun

Бесперспективный кандидат

A political candidate with little chance of winning

Examples :

"The lightweight candidate for student council had little support and was expected to lose. "

У бесперспективного кандидата в студенческий совет было мало поддержки, и ожидалось, что он проиграет.

politics government person

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adjective

Легковесный, поверхностный

Lacking in earnestness, ability, or profundity

Examples :

""The professor considered the student's essay to be a bit lightweight, lacking in thorough research and deep analysis." "

Профессор посчитал эссе студента легковесным, в котором не хватало тщательного исследования и глубокого анализа.

character ability

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adjective

Легкий, облегченный

Having less than average weight

Examples :

"The backpack is lightweight, so it's easy to carry to school. "

Рюкзак легкий, поэтому его легко носить в школу.

physics material

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adjective

Слабый, хилый

Lacking in strength

Examples :

"The cardboard box was lightweight, so it collapsed easily under the weight of the books. "

Картонная коробка была хилой, поэтому она легко сломалась под весом книг.

quality character

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adjective

Легковесный, малозатратный

Having a small footprint or performance impact

Examples :

"The new software is lightweight, so it doesn't slow down my computer. "

Новое программное обеспечение легковесное, поэтому оно не замедляет мой компьютер.

computing technology electronics