nipping

• Описывает холодную погоду, которая является резкой, кусачей или колючей.

Describes cold weather that is sharp, biting, or stinging.

1. Sharp or bitingB2formal

   Capable of causing a sharp, stinging sensation, often used to describe cold or wind.

   Резкий или кусачий

   • The nipping wind cut through his coat.
   • A nipping frost covered the ground this morning.
   • The air had a nipping quality that made her shiver.

   Synonymsbittercuttingkeenpenetratingpiercingpungentrawsharpstinging

2. Pleasantly coldB2informal

   Describing cold weather that is refreshing and invigorating rather than unpleasant.

   Бодрящий холод

   • The nipping morning air woke me up instantly.
   • We went for a walk in the nipping autumn breeze.
   • There's a nipping chill in the air that feels great after a workout.

   Synonymsbriskcrispfreshinvigorating

   Antonymsbalmyhotmildwarm

• Глагол, используемый для обозначения действия щипания, кусания, отрезания маленького кусочка или быстрого и легкого движения.

A verb used to indicate the act of pinching, biting, or cutting off a small piece, or moving quickly and lightly.

1. Squeeze tightlyB1formal

   To press or pinch something firmly between two surfaces, such as fingers or a tool.

   Сжать

   • She nipped the stem of the flower between her thumb and forefinger.
   • He nipped the wire with a pair of pliers.
   • The crab nipped my toe with its claw.

   Synonymsclampcompressgrippinchpresssqueezetweak

   Antonymsloosenrelease

2. Give a small sharp biteB1formal

   To bite something lightly and quickly, often causing a sharp but minor pain.

   Укусить

   • The puppy nipped at my heels playfully.
   • A mosquito nipped me on the arm.
   • The fish nipped at the bait.

   Synonymsbitenibblepinchsnaptweak

3. Sever or remove by pinchingB2formal

   To cut or remove something by pinching or snipping it off.

   Отщипнуть

   • She nipped off the dead leaves from the plant.
   • He nipped the thread with scissors.
   • The gardener nipped the buds to encourage growth.

   Synonymsclipcut offnip offseversnip

Phrasal variantsnip off