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warhorses

/ˈwɔːrhoːrsɪz/ /ˈwɔːrˌhɔːrsɪz/

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noun

Боевые кони

Any horse used in horse-cavalry, but especially one bearing an armored knight.

Examples :

"The museum displayed several suits of armor alongside the life-sized models of warhorses that would have carried them into battle. "

Музей выставил несколько доспехов рядом с полноразмерными моделями боевых коней, которые несли бы их в бой.

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noun

Коронный номер, хитовая постановка

A regularly revived theatrical or musical work, as with Hamlet or a Beethoven symphony, or as excerpts thereto. May imply that the work in question has become hackneyed.

Examples :

"The orchestra's program this season is full of warhorses like Beethoven's Fifth Symphony and Tchaikovsky's 1812 Overture, pieces they perform every single year. "

Программа оркестра в этом сезоне полна коронных номеров, таких как Пятая симфония Бетховена и увертюра «1812 год» Чайковского, произведений, которые они исполняют каждый год.

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Ветеран, опытный человек

An experienced person who has been through many battles, situations or contests; someone who has given long service.

Examples :

"After decades of teaching, the school's history department was led by true warhorses who had seen countless curriculum changes and generations of students. "

После десятилетий преподавания, исторический факультет школы возглавляли настоящие ветераны, видевшие бесчисленные изменения учебных программ и поколения студентов.

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