bounder

• Существительное с двумя различными значениями: может относиться к человеку, который морально предосудителен или нечестен, или описывать того, кто прыгает или скачет, например, в спортивных соревнованиях.

A noun with two distinct meanings: it can refer to a person who is morally reprehensible or dishonest, or it can describe someone who bounds or leaps, such as in a sporting competition.

1. Morally Reprehensible PersonC1informalbritish

   A person whose behavior is considered dishonest, unscrupulous, or morally unacceptable.

   Негодяй

   • He was known as a bounder who cheated at cards.
   • The old gentleman called the young man a bounder for his rude behavior.
   • No one trusted him; he was a bounder through and through.

   Synonymsblackguardcadheelmiscreantrascalreprobateroguescoundrelswinevillain

   Antonymsgentlemanheroparagonsaint

2. One Who Leaps or BoundsC2formalsport

   A person or animal that jumps or leaps, especially in a sport or competition.

   Прыгун

   • The athlete was a skilled bounder in the long jump event.
   • The deer was a graceful bounder through the forest.
   • In the competition, the best bounder cleared the highest obstacle.

   Synonymshopperjumperleaperspringervaulter