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spinster

/ˈspɪnstə/ /ˈspɪnstɚ/

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noun

Старая дева, незамужняя женщина

(sometimes derogatory) A woman who has never been married, especially one past the typical marrying age according to social traditions.

Examples :

"Aunt Mildred, a spinster well past the age most women marry, is often asked when she plans to find a partner. "

Тетю Милдред, старую деву, давно перешагнувшую возраст, в котором большинство женщин выходят замуж, часто спрашивают, когда она планирует найти партнера.

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noun

Специалист по связям с общественностью

One who spins (puts a spin on) a political media story so as to give something a favorable or advantageous appearance; a spin doctor, spin merchant or spin master.

Examples :

"The political spinster framed the teacher's controversial comments in a positive light, arguing they were actually a valuable contribution to the debate. "

Специалист по связям с общественностью представил спорные комментарии учителя в позитивном свете, утверждая, что они на самом деле внесли ценный вклад в дебаты.

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noun

Пряха

Someone whose occupation was spinning thread.

Examples :

"In the village, the old spinster made thread for the local weavers. "

В деревне старая пряха делала нитки для местных ткачей.

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Злая женщина, ведьма

A woman of evil life and character; so called from being forced to spin in a house of correction.

Examples :

"The villagers whispered that the spinster was known for her dishonest dealings. "

Жители деревни шептались, что злая женщина известна своими нечестными делами.

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noun

Паук

A spider; an insect (such as a silkworm) which spins thread.

Examples :

"The silkworm is a type of spinster that produces strong, beautiful threads. "

Шелкопряд - это вид паука, который производит прочные, красивые нити.