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owl

/aʊl/

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noun

Сова

Any of various birds of prey of the order Strigiformes that are primarily nocturnal and have forward-looking, binocular vision, limited eye movement, and good hearing.

Examples :

"The owl hooted softly from the tall oak tree outside the classroom window. "

Сова тихо ухала с высокого дуба за окном класса.

animal bird nature biology

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noun

Сова, мудрый человек

(by extension) A person seen as having owl-like characteristics, especially appearing wise or serious, or being nocturnally active.

Examples :

"The new teacher was an owl, always quiet and thoughtful during lessons. "

Новый учитель был совой, всегда тихим и задумчивым во время уроков.

person character animal bird

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noun

Сова

The owl pigeon.

Examples :

"The owl pigeon, a rare breed of pigeon, was a popular topic of discussion among the birdwatchers at the park. "

Сова-голубь, редкая порода голубей, была популярной темой обсуждения среди орнитологов в парке.

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noun

Политик умеренных взглядов

A politician with moderate views that are neither hawkish nor dovish.

Examples :

"The new mayor is considered a centrist owl, working to find solutions that please both the business community and the environmental activists. "

Новый мэр считается политиком умеренных взглядов, который работает над поиском решений, устраивающих как деловое сообщество, так и экологических активистов.

politics government person

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noun

Совообразные бабочки

Any of various nymphalid butterflies having large eyespots on the wings.

Examples :

"The butterfly collector admired the owl with its prominent eyespots on its wings. "

Коллекционер бабочек восхищался совообразной бабочкой с ее выдающимися глазками на крыльях.

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verb

Заниматься контрабандой

To smuggle contraband goods.

Examples :

"The student was suspected of owing money to the drug dealer, and was seen owl-ing expensive electronics across the border. "

Студент подозревался в том, что должен деньги наркоторговцу, и был замечен за контрабандой дорогостоящей электроники через границу.