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oyster

/ˈɔɪ.stə(ɹ)/ /ˈɔɪ.stɚ/

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noun

Устрица

Any of certain marine bivalve mollusks, especially those of the family Ostreidae (the true oysters), usually found adhering to rocks or other fixed objects in shallow water along the seacoasts, or in brackish water in the mouth of rivers.

Examples :

"The restaurant serves fresh oyster on the half shell as an appetizer. "

Ресторан подает свежие устрицы на половинках раковин в качестве закуски.

animal food organism ocean biology nature fish

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noun

Устрица

The delicate morsel of dark meat contained in a small cavity of the bone on each side of the lower part of the back of a fowl.

Examples :

"My son loves to pick at the roasted chicken after dinner, searching specifically for the oyster - that tiny, tender piece of meat hidden near the backbone. "

Мой сын любит ковырять жареную курицу после ужина, особенно ища устрицу - этот крошечный, нежный кусочек мяса, спрятанный возле позвоночника.

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noun

Цвет устрицы

A pale beige color tinted with grey or pink, like that of an oyster.

Examples :

"The new tablecloth had an oyster color, a pale beige with a hint of gray. "

Новая скатерть была цвета устрицы, бледно-бежевого с оттенком серого.

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noun

Человек, хранящий секреты

(by analogy) A person who keeps secrets.

Examples :

"My older sister is an oyster when it comes to her friends' secrets; she never reveals a thing. "

Моя старшая сестра — человек, хранящий секреты, когда дело касается секретов ее друзей; она никогда ничего не выдает.

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noun

Магазинный вор

Examples :

"The oyster stole a textbook from the school library. "

Магазинный вор украл учебник из школьной библиотеки.

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verb

Ловить устриц

To fish for oysters.

Examples :

"During the summer months, my grandfather used to oyster in the bay, bringing home fresh seafood for our family. "

В летние месяцы мой дедушка ловил устриц в заливе, принося домой свежие морепродукты для нашей семьи.

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adjective

Цвета устрицы

Of a pale beige colour tinted with grey or pink, like that of an oyster.

Examples :

"The living room walls were painted an oyster color, creating a calm and relaxing atmosphere. "

Стены гостиной были выкрашены в цвет устрицы, создавая спокойную и расслабляющую атмосферу.

color appearance