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road

/ɹəʊd/ /ɹoʊd/

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noun

Дорога, путь

A way used for travelling between places, originally one wide enough to allow foot passengers and horses to travel, now (US) usually one surfaced with asphalt or concrete and designed to accommodate many vehicles travelling in both directions. In the UK both senses are heard: a country road is the same as a country lane.

Examples :

"The road to school was bumpy, but the family car made the journey comfortable. "

Дорога в школу была ухабистой, но семейная машина сделала поездку комфортной.

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noun

Дорога

A road; or particularly a car, as a means of transportation.

Examples :

"We travelled to the seaside by road."

Мы поехали к морю по дороге.

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noun

Путь, карьера

A path chosen in life or career.

Examples :

"After graduating, she chose a different road in her career, opting for a job in social work instead of finance. "

После окончания учебы она выбрала другой путь в своей карьере, предпочтя работу в социальной сфере, а не в финансах.

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noun

Штольня, туннель

An underground tunnel in a mine.

Examples :

"The miners worked their way through the long, dusty road to reach the new ore deposit. "

Шахтеры прокладывали себе путь через длинную, пыльную штольню, чтобы добраться до нового месторождения руды.

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Железная дорога, железнодорожный путь

A railway or a single railway track.

Examples :

"The train's schedule depended on the condition of the road leading to the station. "

Расписание поезда зависело от состояния железнодорожного пути, ведущего к станции.

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noun

Верховая езда

The act of riding on horseback.

Examples :

"The boy's favorite hobby was the road, often spending hours riding his horse. "

Любимым хобби мальчика была верховая езда, он часто проводил часы, катаясь на лошади.

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noun

Набег, рейд

A hostile ride against a particular area; a raid.

Examples :

"The biker gang launched a road on the town's outskirts, terrorizing residents. "

Байкерская банда совершила набег на окраину города, терроризируя жителей.

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Рейд

(often in the plural) A partly sheltered area of water near a shore in which vessels may ride at anchor; a roadstead.

Examples :

"The fishing boats anchored in the roadstead overnight, waiting for the morning tide. "

Рыболовные суда стояли на рейде всю ночь, ожидая утреннего прилива.

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Путешествие, этап

A journey, or stage of a journey.

Examples :

"Her road to becoming a doctor was long and challenging. "

Ее путь к тому, чтобы стать врачом, был долгим и сложным.

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noun

Дорога, путь

A way or route.

Examples :

"The road to school was very bumpy today. "

Дорога в школу сегодня была очень ухабистой.

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adjective

Выездной

At the venue of the opposing team or competitor; on the road.

Examples :

"The soccer team is road this weekend, playing against their rivals at the stadium. "

Футбольная команда играет выездной матч в эти выходные, играя против своих соперников на стадионе.

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adjective

Бандитский, хулиганский

(Slang) Having attributes, primarily masculine, suggesting a tendency towards minor crime. Usually used by youths endearingly; glorifying crime.

Examples :

"My younger brother, known for his playful pranks, is considered a bit road by some of his friends. "

Моего младшего брата, известного своими шаловливыми выходками, некоторые друзья считают немного бандитским.

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