dope

• Существительное с несколькими значениями: может обозначать газированный безалкогольный напиток со вкусом экстракта ореха кола (южный диалект США), невежественного или глупого человека, или уличное название марихуаны. Также используется в сленге для обозначения инсайдерской информации.

A noun with multiple meanings: it can refer to a carbonated soft drink flavored with kola nut extract (a Southern US term), an ignorant or foolish person, or street names for marijuana. It is also used in slang for inside information.

1. B2slang

   A common street name for cannabis or marijuana.

   Травка

   • He was caught smoking dope behind the school.
   • They were selling dope on the street corner.
   • The smell of dope filled the room.

   Synonymsbudchronicganjagrassherbpotreeferskunkweed

2. Foolish personB1slang

   An insulting term for someone who is ignorant, stupid, or foolish.

   Глупец

   • Don't be such a dope; read the instructions first.
   • He felt like a dope for forgetting her birthday.
   • Only a dope would try to cross the street without looking.

   Synonymsblockheaddoltduncefoolidiotignoramusnincompoopnumskulloafsimpleton

   Antonymsgeniusintellectsage

3. Cola drinkB1informalamericanculinary

   A carbonated soft drink flavored with kola nut extract, particularly used in the southern United States.

   Кола

   • Can I get a dope from the cooler?
   • In the South, they call cola 'dope'.
   • He ordered a dope with his burger.

   Synonymscokecolasodasoda popsoft drink

4. Inside informationB2slang

   Slang for secret or exclusive information, often about a plan or event.

   Инсайд

   • Give me the dope on the new project.
   • He has the dope on what the boss is planning.
   • She got the dope from a reliable source.

   Synonymsgenintelligencescoopskinnyword

• Глагол, означающий вводить наркотик или вещество, часто для улучшения производительности или изменения состояния, или добавлять вещество во что-либо.

A verb meaning to administer a drug or substance, often to enhance performance or alter state, or to add a substance to something.

1. Administer performance-enhancing drugsB2formalsport

   To administer or take drugs, especially to improve athletic performance.

   Принимать допинг

   • The athlete was caught doping before the competition.
   • Some cyclists dope to gain an unfair advantage.
   • The committee banned him for doping during the race.

   Synonymsdope updosedrugjuice

2. Add impurities to a semiconductorC1formaltechnical

   To introduce impurities into a semiconductor material to alter its electrical properties.

   Легировать

   • The silicon wafer was doped with phosphorus to create an n-type semiconductor.
   • Engineers dope the material to control its conductivity.
   • Doping a semiconductor is a crucial step in manufacturing transistors.

3. Administer a narcoticB2formalmedical

   To give a narcotic or sedative to someone, often without their knowledge.

   Ввести наркотик

   • The kidnappers doped the victim to keep him unconscious.
   • The vet doped the dog before the surgery.
   • He was doped with a powerful sedative during the procedure.

   Synonymsanesthetizedrugknock outsedatetranquilize

Phrasal variantsdope offdope up