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stilted

/ˈstɪltɪd/

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verb

Ставить на ходули, как на ходулях

To raise on stilts, or as if on stilts

Examples :

"The construction crew stilted the house to protect it from the rising floodwaters. "

Строительная бригада поставила дом на ходули, чтобы защитить его от поднимающихся паводковых вод.

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adjective

На ходулях, на сваях

Making use of or possessing a stilt or stilts, or things resembling stilts; raised on stilts.

Examples :

"The lifeguard's chair was stilted, providing a clear view of the entire beach. "

Кресло спасателя было на сваях, обеспечивая четкий обзор всего пляжа.

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adjective

Напыщенный, неестественный, надуманный

Elevated or raised in a contrived or unnatural way; stiff and artificially formal or pompous; also, depending on redundant, unnecessary elements.

Examples :

"He gave a stilted bow and left."

Он сделал напыщенный поклон и ушел.

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adjective

На ходулях, приподнятый

Of a building or architectural feature such as an arch or vault: supported by stilts; also (generally) having the main part raised above the usual level by some structure.

Examples :

"The beach house was built on a stilted foundation to protect it from flooding during high tide. "

Дом на пляже был построен на приподнятом фундаменте, чтобы защитить его от наводнений во время прилива.

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