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• Описывает то, что находится на стороне тела, обращённой к западу при взгляде на север, или то, что осталось после ухода других.

Describes something that is on the side of the body that is to the west when facing north, or remaining after others have gone.

1. Located on the west side when facing northA1formal

   Being on or directed toward the side of the body that is to the west when a person faces north.

   Левый

   • He wore his watch on his left wrist.
   • The left side of the road is often used for parking.
   • Turn left at the next intersection.

   Synonymslarboardleft-handportsinistral

   Antonymsright

2. Not used or remainingA2formal

   Remaining after use or consumption; not taken up or used.

   Оставшийся

   • There is some bread left in the basket.
   • We have only ten minutes left before the meeting starts.
   • She ate all the left food from yesterday's dinner.

   Synonymsextraremainingsurplusunconsumedunexpendedunused

   Antonymsexhaustedgonespentused

3. Designed for the left handA2formal

   Intended or made to be used with or for the left hand.

   Левый

   • He prefers a left-handed guitar.
   • The store sells both left and right scissors.
   • A left-handed mouse is more comfortable for some users.

   Synonymsleft-handedsinistral

   Antonymsrightright-handed

4. Political left leaningB2formalpolitical

   Relating to or supporting the political or intellectual left, typically advocating social equality and progressive change.

   Левый

   • The newspaper has a left editorial stance.
   • She identifies with left political movements.
   • Left ideologies often emphasize collective welfare.

   Synonymsleft-wingleftistliberalprogressiveradicalsocialist

   Antonymsconservativerightrightist

• Наречие, означающее 'в левую сторону' или 'с левой стороны'. Указывает направление или положение относительно говорящего или точки отсчёта.

An adverb meaning 'toward the left side' or 'on the left-hand side.' It indicates direction or position relative to the speaker or a reference point.

1. Directional adverbA1formal

   Toward or on the left side.

   Налево

   • Turn left at the next intersection.
   • The car swerved left to avoid the obstacle.
   • She looked left before crossing the street.

   Synonymslarboardport

   Antonymsright

2. Figurative useB2informal

   Used figuratively to indicate a direction away from the mainstream or conventional path.

   Влево (в переносном смысле)

   • His political views have shifted left over the years.
   • The company took a left turn in its strategy, focusing on sustainability.
   • She always thinks left of the typical solutions.

• Существительное, обозначающее сторону или направление, которое находится на западе при взгляде на север, или политическую позицию, выступающую за социальные и экономические изменения.

A noun referring to the side or direction that is to the west when facing north, or a political stance advocating for social and economic change.

1. Left side or directionA1formal

   The side or direction that is to the north when a person or object faces east.

   Левая сторона

   • Turn to the left at the next intersection.
   • The store is on your left.
   • He looked to his left and saw the park.

   Synonymsleft hand

   Antonymsright

2. Political leftB2formal

   Individuals or groups that support social, political, or economic changes aimed at improving public welfare.

   Левые

   • The left advocates for universal healthcare.
   • She is a prominent figure on the political left.
   • The left and right often disagree on economic policies.

   Synonymsleft wing

   Antonymsright

3. Left handA1formal

   The hand located on the left side of the body.

   Левая рука

   • He writes with his left.
   • She raised her left to answer the question.
   • The ring is on her left hand.

   Antonymsright

4. Left field (baseball)B2formalamerican

   The area of the outfield to the left of the catcher, as viewed from home plate.

   Левое поле (бейсбол)

   • The ball was hit deep into left.
   • He plays left for the team.
   • The fielder in left made a great catch.

   Synonymsleft field

5. Left turnA1formal

   A turn toward the side of the body that is on the north when facing east.

   Поворот налево

   • Make a left at the traffic light.
   • The car took a sharp left.
   • He signaled for a left before turning.

   Antonymsright

• Глагол, обозначающий уход из места или от человека, или прекращение чего-либо.

A verb used to indicate the act of going away from a place or person, or to stop doing something.

irregular verb

1. Depart from a placeA1formal

   To go away from a place or person.

   Уйти

   • She left the office early today.
   • He left the party at midnight.
   • When do you leave for your vacation?

   Synonymsbuzz offdepartexitgoset offsplittake offvacatewithdraw

   Antonymsarrivecomeremainstay

2. Allow to remainA2formal

   To let something stay in a place or condition.

   Оставить

   • Leave the door open, please.
   • He left the book on the table.
   • Leave it as it is for now.

   Synonymskeep

3. Take time offB1formal

   To take a period of absence from work or duty.

   Взять отпуск

   • She is leaving on maternity leave next month.
   • He left work early due to illness.
   • They left the project to attend a conference.

4. Abandon or desertB2informal

   To stop living with or supporting someone.

   Покинуть

   • He left his wife for another woman.
   • Don't leave me here alone.
   • The dog was left behind by its owners.

   Synonymsabandondesertdumpforsakejilt

   Antonymsremainstand bystaysupport

Phrasal variantsleave behindleave offleave out