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facelift

/ˈfeɪs.lɪft/

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noun

/ˈfeɪs.lɪft/B2formal
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее косметическую хирургическую процедуру по подтяжке кожи лица и уменьшению морщин, или ремонт, улучшающий внешний вид чего-либо, например, здания.

A noun referring to a cosmetic surgical procedure to tighten facial skin and reduce wrinkles, or a renovation that improves the outward appearance of something, such as a building.

  1. Cosmetic surgeryB2formalmedical

    A surgical procedure to remove wrinkles and tighten the skin of the face, making it look younger.

    ruПодтяжка лица

    • She decided to get a facelift to reduce the signs of aging.
    • The surgeon performed a facelift on the patient.
    • Many celebrities undergo facelifts to maintain a youthful appearance.

    Synonymsface liftface-liftrhytidectomyrhytidoplasty

  2. Renovation or improvementB2informal

    A renovation or update that improves the appearance of something, such as a building, without major structural changes.

    ruОбновление

    • The old hotel received a facelift with new paint and furniture.
    • The website got a facelift to make it more modern.
    • The city gave the park a facelift by adding new benches and paths.

    Synonymsmakeoverrefurbishmentrenovationrevampupdate

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