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country club

/ˈkʌntri klʌb/

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/ˈkʌntri klʌb/B1formalsport
  • ruЧастный социальный клуб, часто расположенный в пригородной или сельской местности, который предлагает своим членам такие развлекательные объекты, как поле для гольфа, теннисные корты, бассейн и рестораны.

A private social club, often located in a suburban or rural setting, that offers recreational facilities such as a golf course, tennis courts, swimming pool, and dining options to its members.

  1. Private social clubB1formal

    A private club, often located in a suburban or rural area, that offers recreational facilities such as a golf course, tennis courts, swimming pool, and dining.

    ruЗагородный клуб

    • They spent the weekend at the country club playing golf.
    • The wedding reception was held at the local country club.
    • Membership at the country club is quite expensive.
  2. Symbol of privilegeB2informalamerican

    Used metaphorically to refer to an exclusive, often wealthy, social environment.

    ruПривилегированная среда

    • He grew up in a country club lifestyle, never worrying about money.
    • The company's culture felt like a country club for the executives.
    • She left the corporate world because it was too much of a country club atmosphere.