bear

A noun referring to a large, heavy mammal with thick fur, known for its strength and often found in forests and mountains.

ruСуществительное, обозначающее крупное, тяжёлое млекопитающее с густой шерстью, известное своей силой и часто обитающее в лесах и горах.esMamífero grande y pesado, de pelaje espeso, conocido por su fuerza y que suele habitar en bosques y montañas.frGrand mammifère lourd à la fourrure épaisse, réputé pour sa force, vivant souvent dans les forêts et les montagnes.deEin großes, schweres Säugetier mit dichtem Fell, das für seine Kraft bekannt ist und oft in Wäldern und Bergen lebt.ptSubstantivo que designa um grande mamífero pesado de pelo denso, conhecido por sua força, que costuma viver em florestas e montanhas. Pode também se referir ao indivíduo macho dessa espécie, em oposição à fêmea, ou, em sentido financeiro, a um investidor que aposta na queda do mercado.zh大型、沉重的哺乳动物，长有浓密毛发，以力量著称，通常生活在森林和山区。也可指粗鲁或脾气暴躁的人。arحيوان ثديي كبير ثقيل الجسم، كثيف الفرو، قوي البنية، يعيش عادة في الغابات والجبال. ويُستعمل أيضًا مجازًا للإشارة إلى الشخص الضخم أو الخشن الطباع.

1. Wild animal A1 formal sport

   A large, heavy mammal with thick fur and sharp claws, belonging to several species.

   • They saw a bear in the forest during their hike.
   • Polar bears live in the Arctic regions.
   • The bear was hibernating during the winter months.

   ruДикое животноеesOso (animal salvaje)frOurs (animal sauvage)deWildes TierptAnimal selvagemzh野生动物arحيوان بري

   Synonyms: bruin

2. Market decline B2 formal

   A situation in financial markets where prices are falling, and pessimism is prevalent.

   • The stock market entered a bear phase last quarter.
   • Investors are cautious during a bear market.
   • A bear can last for months or even years.

   ruМедвежий рынок (спад)esMercado bajistafrMarché baissierdeBärenmarktptMercado em baixazh熊市arسوق هابطة

   Synonyms: bear marketcorrectiondeclinedownturndropfallslideslump

   Antonyms: bull

• bears plural form
• bears' possessive plural form
• bear's possessive singular form

irregular verb

A verb used to indicate carrying, supporting, enduring, or producing something.

ruГлагол, используемый для обозначения поддержки, несения, терпения или порождения.esVerbo que se usa para indicar soportar o aguantar algo, llevar o transportar, tolerar una situación difícil, o dar a luz o producir algo.frVerbe utilisé pour exprimer le fait de supporter, porter, endurer ou produire.deVerb, das das Tragen, Ertragen, Aushalten oder Hervorbringen bezeichnet.ptVerbo usado para indicar suporte, transporte, tolerância ou geração.zh动词，表示支撑、携带、忍受或产生（生育）等含义。arفعل يُستعمل للدلالة على الحمل أو التحمل أو الدعم أو الصبر أو الإنجاب.

1. to carry or support B2 formal

   To physically carry or support a weight or burden.

   • The pillars bear the weight of the entire roof.
   • He bore the heavy load on his shoulders.
   • The bridge was built to bear heavy traffic.

   ruНести или поддерживатьesllevar o sostener un pesofrporter, supporterdeTragen oder StützenptCarregar ou sustentarzh承载或支撑arالحمل أو الدعم

   Synonyms: carryconveyholdlugshouldersupportsustaintotetransportuphold

   Antonyms: disburdendropreleaseshedunburdenunload

2. to endure or tolerate B2 formal

   To endure or withstand something difficult or painful.

   • She could not bear the pain of the loss.
   • I can't bear the thought of leaving.
   • He bears his suffering with great courage.

   ruВынести/СнестиesSoportar, resistirfrsupporter, endurerdeErtragen/AushaltenptSuportar/Agüentarzh忍受/容忍arتحمّل / احتمل

   Synonyms: abidebrookendurestandstomachsuffersustaintolerateweatherwithstand

   Antonyms: falterquitsuccumbsurrenderyield

3. to produce or yield B2 formal

   To produce fruit, flowers, or results.

   • The apple tree bears fruit every autumn.
   • Their hard work bore little result.
   • This investment should bear a good return.

   ruприноситьesproducir o darfrproduire, porterdetragenptproduzirzh结出arأثمر، أنتج

   Synonyms: fructifyfruitgenerategiveproducesupplyyield

   Antonyms: consumedestroydevourkillwaste

• born past participle
• borne past participle
• bore past simple
• bearing present participle
• bears third person singular

Phrasal variants: bear awaybear downbear down onbear down uponbear offbear onbear outbear upbear upon