mug

• Существительное, обозначающее большую чашку, обычно с ручкой и цилиндрической формы, используемую для горячих напитков; также неформально используется для описания человека, которого легко обмануть, или человеческого лица.

A noun referring to a large cup, typically with a handle and cylindrical in shape, used for hot drinks; also used informally to describe a person who is easily deceived or the human face.

1. Drinking vesselA1formal

   A large cup, typically cylindrical with a handle, used for hot drinks like coffee or tea.

   Кружка

   • He poured his coffee into a ceramic mug.
   • She bought a new mug with a funny slogan.
   • The mug was filled with hot chocolate.

   Synonymsbeakercupsteintankard

2. Quantity held by a mugA2informal

   The amount of liquid that a mug can contain.

   Кружка

   • She drank a whole mug of tea.
   • Add one mug of flour to the mixture.
   • He finished a mug of soup for lunch.

   Synonymsmugful

3. Gullible personB2informalbritish

   A person who is easily deceived or taken advantage of.

   Простофиля

   • He's a complete mug for falling for that scam.
   • Don't be a mug; check the contract before signing.
   • The con artist targeted mugs who believed his lies.

   Synonymschumpdupeeasy markfoolgullmarkpatsypushoversucker

   Antonymscynicskeptic

4. B2informalbritish

   An informal term for a person's face.

   Физиономия

   • He had a surprised look on his mug.
   • She punched him right in the mug.
   • Wipe that grin off your mug.

   Synonymscountenancedialfacekisserphizpussvisage

• Глагол, означающий напасть на кого-либо и ограбить в общественном месте, обычно с применением силы или угроз.

A verb meaning to attack and rob someone in a public place, typically using force or threats.

1. Rob with violenceB2informal

   To attack someone in a public place and steal their money or possessions, often using or threatening violence.

   Ограбить с применением насилия

   • He was mugged on his way home from work.
   • The police arrested a man for mugging an elderly woman.
   • She was mugged at knifepoint in the park.

   Synonymshold upjumprobstick upwaylay

Phrasal variantsmug up