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gorilla

/ɡəˈrɪl.ə/

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noun

/ɡəˈrɪl.ə/A2formalscientific
  • ruКрупная, сильная человекообразная обезьяна, обитающая в основном на земле в лесах Центральной Африки к югу от Сахары, известная своей силой и миролюбивым характером.

A large, powerful, primarily ground-dwelling great ape native to the forests of central Sub-Saharan Africa, known for its strength and gentle nature.

  1. Large apeA1formal

    A large, powerful, ground-dwelling ape native to the forests of central Africa.

    ruКрупная обезьяна

    • The gorilla beat its chest to show dominance.
    • Gorillas are primarily herbivores, eating leaves and fruit.
    • We saw a family of gorillas during our safari.
  2. Large, intimidating personB2informal

    A slang term for a large, strong, or intimidating person, often used in a derogatory or humorous way.

    ruГромила

    • The bouncer at the club was a real gorilla.
    • He's built like a gorilla, but he's actually very gentle.
    • Don't act like a gorilla; use your words.

    Synonymsapebehemothbruiserbullgianthulkmonstertank

Forms
  • gorillas plural form
  • gorillas' possessive plural form
  • gorilla's possessive singular form