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seep

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noun

Просачивание, источник

A small spring, pool, or other spot where liquid from the ground (e.g. water, petroleum or tar) has oozed to the surface; a place of seeping.

Examples :

"The small seep of water near the school garden provided a source of fresh water for the thirsty plants. "

Небольшой источник воды возле школьного сада обеспечивал источник пресной воды для жаждущих растений.

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noun

Просачивание, утечка

Moisture, liquid, gas, etc. that seeps out; a seepage.

Examples :

"A slow seep of water from the leaky pipe caused a small puddle on the floor. "

Медленное просачивание воды из протекающей трубы вызвало небольшую лужу на полу.

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noun

Просачивание, утечка

The seeping away of a liquid, etc.

Examples :

"The seep of water from the leaky pipe was causing a problem in the basement. "

Просачивание воды из протекающей трубы вызывало проблему в подвале.

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noun

Донный источник

A seafloor vent.

Examples :

"The scientists studied the seep to learn more about the unique organisms that live around it. "

Ученые изучили донный источник, чтобы узнать больше об уникальных организмах, которые живут вокруг него.

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verb

Просачиваться, сочиться

To ooze or pass slowly through pores or other small openings, and in overly small quantities; said of liquids, etc.

Examples :

"The water steadily seeped in through the thirl."

Вода постепенно просачивалась через отверстие.

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verb

Просачиваться, проникать

To enter or penetrate slowly; to spread or diffuse.

Examples :

"Fear began to seep into the local community over the contamination of their fishpond."

Страх начал проникать в местное сообщество из-за загрязнения их пруда.

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verb

Просачиваться, убывать

To diminish or wane away slowly.

Examples :

"The resistance movement against the invaders had slowly seeped away."

Движение сопротивления захватчикам медленно ослабевало.

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