neck

• Существительное, обозначающее часть тела, соединяющую голову с туловищем, или аналогичную узкую соединительную часть объекта.

A noun referring to the part of the body connecting the head to the torso, or a similar narrow connecting part of an object.

1. Body partA1formal

   The part of the body connecting the head to the shoulders.

   Шея

   • She wore a scarf around her neck.
   • He has a pain in his neck from sleeping wrong.
   • The giraffe has a very long neck.

   Synonymscervixscrag

2. Narrow part of an objectA2formal

   A narrow or constricted part of an object, such as a bottle or a guitar.

   Горлышко

   • The bottle has a long, thin neck.
   • He held the guitar by its neck.
   • The neck of the vase is decorated with gold.

   Synonymscollarconstrictionnarrowingthroatwaist

3. Geographical featureB2formal

   A narrow strip of land, such as an isthmus or a narrow passage.

   Перешеек

   • The ship sailed through the narrow neck of the bay.
   • The peninsula is connected to the mainland by a small neck of land.
   • They hiked across the neck of the valley.

   Synonymsisthmus

• Глагол, используемый для обозначения действия страстного целования и объятий, или быстрого употребления напитка, особенно за один глоток.

A verb used to indicate the act of kissing and cuddling amorously, or drinking a beverage quickly, especially in a single gulp.

1. B2informal

   To kiss and cuddle amorously, often in a passionate or intimate way.

   Обниматься и целоваться

   • They were necking in the back of the car.
   • The teenagers were caught necking in the park.
   • He spent the evening necking with his girlfriend.

   Synonymscanoodlemake outpetsmooch