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fleming

/ˈflɛm.ɪŋ/

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noun

C1formalbritish/ˈflɛm.ɪŋ/

uncountable · proper noun

A proper noun referring to a surname of notable individuals, including a British writer known for creating the James Bond spy novels and a Scottish bacteriologist who discovered penicillin.

  • 🇷🇺Имя собственное, относящееся к фамилии известных личностей, включая британского писателя, создателя шпионских романов о Джеймсе Бонде, и шотландского бактериолога, открывшего пенициллин.
  1. British writer B2 formal

    Ian Fleming, the British author known for creating the James Bond spy novel series.

    • Ian Fleming wrote the first James Bond novel, Casino Royale.
    • Fleming's spy novels have been adapted into many successful films.
    • Many readers consider Fleming a master of the thriller genre.

    🇷🇺Флеминг

  2. Scottish bacteriologist B2 formal

    Alexander Fleming, the Scottish scientist who discovered the antibiotic penicillin.

    • Alexander Fleming discovered penicillin by accident in 1928.
    • Fleming's discovery revolutionized the treatment of bacterial infections.
    • He was awarded the Nobel Prize for his work on penicillin.

    🇷🇺Шотландский бактериолог

  3. Person from Flanders B2 formal

    A native or inhabitant of Flanders, a region in Belgium, or a Flemish-speaking Belgian.

    • The Flemings have a distinct culture and language within Belgium.
    • Many Flemings are bilingual, speaking both Dutch and French.
    • Historically, Flemings were known for their skill in weaving and trade.

    🇷🇺Фламандец

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