beard

• Существительное, обозначающее волосяной покров на подбородке, щеках и верхней части шеи человека, обычно взрослого мужчины.

A noun referring to the growth of hair on the chin, cheeks, and upper neck of a person, typically an adult male.

1. Facial hairA1formal

   The hair that grows on a man's chin, cheeks, and upper neck.

   Борода

   • He grew a long beard during the winter.
   • She likes men with a neatly trimmed beard.
   • His beard was full of gray hairs.

   Synonymsfacial hairstubble

2. Animal hairB1formal

   A tuft or growth of hair on the chin or throat of some animals, such as goats.

   Борода

   • The goat had a long white beard.
   • The lion's beard was thick and majestic.
   • Some birds have a beard of feathers under their beak.

• Устаревший глагол, означающий смело противостоять кому-либо или открыто бросать вызов.

An archaic verb meaning to confront or oppose someone boldly or to defy someone openly.

1. To confront or opposeC2formalbritish

   To face or challenge someone boldly, especially in a direct or defiant manner.

   Смело противостоять

   • He bearded the lion in his den by confronting the CEO directly.
   • She bearded the committee with her demands for change.
   • The journalist bearded the politician with tough questions.

   Synonymsaccostbravechallengeconfrontdaredefyfaceoppose