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bee sting

/ˈbiː stɪŋ/

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/ˈbiː stɪŋ/A2formalmedical
  • ruРана или раздражение, вызванные укусом пчелы, которая вводит яд через жало в кожу, что обычно приводит к боли, отёку и покраснению.

A wound or irritation caused by a bee injecting venom through its stinger into the skin, typically resulting in pain, swelling, and redness.

  1. Wound from a beeA2formal

    A painful wound caused by a bee injecting venom through its stinger into the skin.

    ruУкус пчелы

    • She got a bee sting while walking in the garden.
    • A bee sting can cause swelling and redness.
    • He is allergic to bee stings and carries an epinephrine injector.
  2. Sharp or stinging sensationB2informal

    A sudden, sharp pain or irritation, often used metaphorically.

    ruОстрое или жалящее ощущение

    • The cold wind felt like a bee sting on his cheeks.
    • Her criticism had the sharpness of a bee sting.
    • The news hit him like a bee sting.