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limbo

/ˈlɪmbəʊ/ /ˈlɪmboʊ/

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noun

Лимб

(Roman Catholic theology, since circa 400 A.D.) The place where innocent souls exist temporarily until they can enter heaven, notably those of the saints who died before the advent of Christ (limbus patruum) and those of unbaptized but innocent children (limbus infantum).

Examples :

"According to Catholic belief, the souls of unbaptized infants reside in limbo until they can reach heaven. "

Согласно католической вере, души некрещеных младенцев пребывают в лимбе, пока не смогут попасть на небеса.

theology religion soul

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noun

Неопределенность, подвешенное состояние

(by extension, since the 16th century) Any in-between place, state or condition of neglect or oblivion which results in an unresolved status, delay or deadlock.

Examples :

"My application has been stuck in bureaucratic limbo for two weeks."

Мое заявление уже две недели находится в бюрократическом подвешенном состоянии.

condition state situation time

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noun

Лимбо, танец, в котором по очереди проходят под горизонтальной перекладиной

A dance played by taking turns crossing under a horizontal bar or stick. The stick is lowered with each round, and the game is won by the player who passes under the bar in the lowest position.

Examples :

"At the summer picnic, everyone cheered as Maria won the limbo, bending backwards incredibly low to pass under the stick. "

На летнем пикнике все ликовали, когда Мария выиграла в лимбо, невероятно низко прогнувшись назад, чтобы пройти под палкой.

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verb

Танцевать лимбо

To dance in this way.

Examples :

"At the beach party, the children tried to limbo under the increasingly lower stick. "

На пляжной вечеринке дети пытались танцевать лимбо под все более низкой палкой.

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