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high-octane

/ˌhaɪ ˈɒk.teɪn/

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adjective

/ˌhaɪ ˈɒk.teɪn/C1formalamerican
  • ruОписывает что-то очень мощное, энергичное или интенсивное.

Describes something that is very powerful, energetic, or intense.

  1. High-performance fuelB2formaltechnical

    Describing gasoline with a high octane number, which resists knocking and allows for more efficient combustion in high-performance engines.

    ruВысокооктановое топливо

    • The sports car requires high-octane fuel to run at peak performance.
    • Using high-octane gasoline can improve engine efficiency in some vehicles.
    • The mechanic recommended high-octane fuel for the turbocharged engine.

    Synonymshigh-performancepremiumsuper

  2. Full of energy or excitementB2informal

    Characterized by great energy, force, or intensity; very dynamic or powerful.

    ruЭнергичный

    • The band delivered a high-octane performance that had the crowd cheering.
    • She has a high-octane personality that lights up any room.
    • The movie is a high-octane thriller with non-stop action.

    Synonymsdynamicenergeticexcitingintenselivelypowerfulspiritedvibrantvigorous

    Antonymscalmdulllistlesslow-keymildquietsubduedunexciting

Forms
  • more high-octane comparative form
  • most high-octane superlative form