mum

• Прилагательное, используемое в британском английском для описания человека, который молчит или не говорит, часто подразумевая осознанный выбор хранить молчание.

An adjective used in British English to describe someone who is silent or not speaking, often implying a deliberate choice to keep quiet.

1. Silent or not speakingB1informalbritish

   Refusing to speak or communicate when expected to; remaining silent.

   Молчаливый

   • He stayed mum about the surprise party.
   • She was mum on the subject of her promotion.
   • The witness remained mum during the interrogation.

   Synonymsclosemoutheddumbmutequietreticentsilenttaciturntightlippeduncommunicative

   Antonymschattycommunicativegarrulousloquaciousoutspokentalkativeverbose

• Неформальный термин для матери, также используется для обозначения секретности или молчания.

An informal term for a mother, also used to refer to secrecy or silence.

1. ChrysanthemumB1formal

   A type of flowering plant, often associated with China, where it is a symbol of autumn and longevity.

   Хризантема

   • The garden was full of colorful mums in bloom.
   • In China, the mum is a revered flower often depicted in art.
   • She arranged a bouquet of white mums for the table.

   Synonymschrysanthemum

2. A1informalbritish

   An informal term used to refer to one's mother.

   Мама

   • My mum makes the best apple pie.
   • I called my mum to tell her the good news.
   • His mum picked him up from school.

   Synonymsmammamamatermommommymummy

3. SecrecyB2informal

   The state of being silent or not speaking, often to keep something secret.

   Молчание

   • They kept mum about the surprise party.
   • When asked about the plan, he stayed mum.
   • She remained mum on the subject of her promotion.

   Synonymshushmutenessquietnesssecrecysilence