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• Имя собственное из греческой мифологии, относящееся к богине заблуждения, ослепления и безрассудного порыва, ведущего к гибели и наказанию.

A proper noun from Greek mythology referring to the goddess of delusion, infatuation, and reckless impulse that leads to ruin and punishment.

uncountable · proper noun

1. Goddess of Mischief and RuinC2formal

   In Greek mythology, the goddess who personifies blind folly, reckless impulse, and the ruin that follows.

   Ата

   • In Homer's Iliad, Ate is described as the daughter of Zeus.
   • The hero's downfall was blamed on the influence of Ate.
   • Ancient poets often invoked Ate to explain tragic mistakes.

• Глагол, обозначающий действие по потреблению пищи.

A verb used to indicate the act of consuming food.

irregular verb

1. Consume foodA1formal

   To put food into the mouth, chew, and swallow it.

   Есть

   • I eat breakfast every morning.
   • She eats vegetables for lunch.
   • They eat dinner together as a family.

   Synonymschewconsumedevourdinefeedgobblegormandizeingestmunchnoshswallowwolf

2. Eat away or erodeB2formal

   To gradually destroy or wear away something.

   Разъедать

   • Acid can eat away metal over time.
   • The waves eat away at the coastline.
   • Rust is eating away the old car.

   Synonymsablateconsumecorrodedissolveerodegnawwear away

3. Consume or use upB2informal

   To use up resources or supplies completely.

   Потреблять

   • The project ate up all our budget.
   • This car eats gas like crazy.
   • The meeting ate up the entire afternoon.

   Synonymsconsumedepletedevourexhaustuse up

   Antonymsconserveprovidesupply

Phrasal variantseat ateat awayeat ineat intoeat oneat outeat up