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goose bump

/ˈɡuːs bʌmp/

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/ˈɡuːs bʌmp/B1informal
  • ruВременная физиологическая реакция, при которой на коже появляются маленькие бугорки из-за холода, страха, волнения или сильных эмоций, вызванная сокращением крошечных мышц у основания волосяных фолликулов.

A temporary physiological reaction where small bumps appear on the skin due to cold, fear, excitement, or strong emotion, caused by tiny muscles contracting at the base of hair follicles.

  1. Physical reaction to cold or fearA2informal

    Small raised bumps on the skin caused by cold, fear, or excitement.

    ruМурашки

    • The cold wind gave me goose bumps all over my arms.
    • She got goose bumps when she heard the scary story.
    • The thrilling movie scene gave everyone goose bumps.
  2. Emotional responseB1informal

    A feeling of excitement or strong emotion that causes the skin to tingle.

    ruМурашки

    • The beautiful song gave me goose bumps.
    • He felt goose bumps when he saw the sunset.
    • The speech was so moving it gave the audience goose bumps.