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scorpion

/-pɪ.ən/ /ˈskɔɹ.pi.ən/

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Скорпион

Any of various arachnids of the order Scorpiones, related to the spiders, characterised by two large front pincers and a curved tail with a venomous sting in the end.

Examples :

"The peasants put two scorpions in a large bottle, and then take wagers as to which will win the struggle. Slowly the scorpions circle each other, until one lashes out at the other, and strikes him dead."

Крестьяне поместили двух скорпионов в большую бутылку, а затем делали ставки, кто выиграет борьбу. Медленно скорпионы кружили друг вокруг друга, пока один не нападал на другого и не убивал его.

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Скорпион

An ancient military engine for hurling stones and other missiles.

Examples :

"The army used a scorpion to hurl stones at the enemy fortress walls. "

Армия использовала скорпион, чтобы метать камни в стены вражеской крепости.

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Злобный человек

A very spiteful or vindictive person.

Examples :

"After being unfairly fired, Maria became a scorpion, determined to make her former boss regret his decision. "

После несправедливого увольнения Мария стала злобным человеком, полным решимости заставить своего бывшего начальника пожалеть о своем решении.

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Скорпион

A cheerleading move in which one foot is pulled back and held up with both hands while the performer stands on the other foot.

Examples :

"During cheerleading practice, Maya perfected her scorpion, balancing gracefully while holding her foot high above her head. "

Во время тренировки по чирлидингу Майя отточила свой скорпион, грациозно балансируя, держа ногу высоко над головой.

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Бич

A whip with points like a scorpion's tail.

Examples :

"The teacher used a colorful scorpion to illustrate the sharp points on the new math problem. "

Учитель использовал красочный бич, чтобы проиллюстрировать острые точки в новой математической задаче.

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