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macbeth

/məkˈbɛθ/

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noun

B1formalcommon/məkˈbɛθ/

uncountable · proper noun

A proper noun referring to a historical figure who was King of Scotland in the 11th century, reigning from 1040 until his death in 1057.

  • 🇷🇺Имя собственное, относящееся к исторической личности, которая была королём Шотландии в XI веке, правившей с 1040 года до своей смерти в 1057 году.
  1. Historical Scottish King B2 formal british

    A Scottish king who ruled from 1040 until his death in 1057, known for his reign during a turbulent period.

    • Macbeth became king after defeating Duncan I in battle.
    • Historical records describe Macbeth as a capable ruler.
    • The real Macbeth ruled Scotland for 17 years.

    🇷🇺Исторический шотландский король

  2. Shakespearean Character B1 formal

    The tragic protagonist of William Shakespeare's play 'Macbeth', a Scottish general who murders his way to the throne.

    • Macbeth is one of Shakespeare's most famous tragic heroes.
    • The character of Macbeth is driven by ambition and guilt.
    • Lady Macbeth encourages her husband to commit murder.

    🇷🇺Персонаж Шекспира

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