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• Сленговое прилагательное в американском английском, обозначающее что-то стильное, крутое или отличное.

Slang adjective used in American English to describe something as stylish, cool, or excellent.

1. Excellent or stylishB2informal

   Very good, excellent, or fashionable; often used in informal contexts.

   Отличный или стильный

   • That new jacket looks fly on you.
   • The party was fly with great music and food.
   • She's got a fly new car.

   Synonymschiccooldapperelegantfashionablegroovyhappeninghipsharpslicksophisticatedstylishtrendy

   Antonymsbadoutdatedpooruncoolunfashionableunstylish

• Существительное, обозначающее небольшое летающее насекомое, обычно из отряда двукрылых, с одной парой крыльев.

A noun referring to a small flying insect, typically of the order Diptera, with a single pair of wings.

1. A1formal

   A small flying insect with two wings, often considered a pest.

   Муха

   • A fly landed on the window.
   • She swatted the fly away from her food.
   • Flies can carry diseases if not controlled.

   Synonymsdipteran

2. Zipper on trousersB1informal

   The opening at the front of trousers or pants closed by a zipper or buttons.

   Молния на брюках

   • He forgot to zip up his fly.
   • The fly on his jeans was broken.
   • Check your fly before going out.

   Synonymszipzipper

3. Fishing lureC1formalsport

   An artificial bait used in fly fishing, resembling an insect.

   Мушка

   • He tied a new fly for trout fishing.
   • The fly caught a large salmon.
   • Fly fishing requires skill in casting the fly.

• Глагол, обозначающий действие перемещения по воздуху, особенно с помощью крыльев или самолёта.

A verb used to indicate the act of moving through the air, especially using wings or an aircraft.

irregular verb

1. Travel through airA1formal

   To move through the air using wings or aircraft.

   Летать

   • Birds fly south in winter.
   • The plane will fly to Paris at 8 PM.
   • She learned to fly a helicopter.

   Synonymsaviateglidehoversoartake flightwing

2. Move quicklyA2informal

   To move or go very fast.

   Лететь

   • He flew down the stairs to answer the door.
   • Time flies when you're having fun.
   • The car flew past us on the highway.

   Synonymsdartdashracerushshootspeedsprintwhizzipzoom

   Antonymscrawldawdleplodtrudge

3. Escape or fleeB1informal

   To run away quickly to avoid danger.

   Бежать

   • The thief flew from the scene of the crime.
   • They flew to safety during the storm.
   • He flew the country after the scandal.

   Synonymsabscondboltdecampescapefleeruntake flight

   Antonymsconfrontfaceremainstay

4. Operate aircraftB1formal

   To control or pilot an aircraft.

   Пилотировать самолёт

   • My father flies commercial jets for a living.
   • She flies small planes for fun.
   • The pilot flew the plane through turbulence.

   Synonymsaviatepilot

Phrasal variantsfly byfly on