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swamps

/swɑmps/ /swɒmps/

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noun

Болото, трясина

A piece of wet, spongy land; low ground saturated with water; soft, wet ground which may have a growth of certain kinds of trees, but is unfit for agricultural or pastoral purposes.

Examples :

"The alligators live in the swamps near the river. "

Аллигаторы живут в болотах возле реки.

environment nature geography area place

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noun

Болота

A type of wetland that stretches for vast distances, and is home to many creatures which have adapted specifically to that environment.

Examples :

"The local swamps are a vital habitat for many birds and reptiles. "

Местные болота являются жизненно важным местом обитания для многих птиц и рептилий.

environment geography nature place ecology

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noun

Болото, трясина

A place or situation that is foul or where progress is difficult.

Examples :

"The endless meetings had become swamps of unproductive discussion, making it impossible to finish the project on time. "

Бесконечные совещания превратились в болото непродуктивных дискуссий, из-за чего стало невозможно завершить проект в срок.

place situation environment geography nature

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verb

Затоплять, наполнять водой

To drench or fill with water.

Examples :

"The boat was swamped in the storm."

Лодку затопило во время шторма.

environment nature disaster

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verb

Завалить, перегрузить

To overwhelm; to make too busy, or overrun the capacity of.

Examples :

"I have been swamped with paperwork ever since they started using the new system."

Я был завален бумажной работой с тех пор, как они начали использовать новую систему.

business demand work economy

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verb

Погружаться в, губить, разорять

To plunge into difficulties and perils; to overwhelm; to ruin; to wreck.

Examples :

"The sheer volume of emails swamps me every morning, making it hard to focus on my actual work. "

Огромный объем электронной почты погружает меня в работу каждое утро, что затрудняет сосредоточение на моей реальной работе.

disaster situation