plum

• Наречие, означающее «полностью» или «абсолютно», часто используемое в неформальных контекстах для усиления, как в «plum crazy» (совершенно безумный). Также может означать «прямо» или «напрямую», как в «plum in the middle» (прямо посередине).

An adverb meaning 'completely' or 'absolutely,' often used in informal contexts for emphasis, as in 'plum crazy.' It can also mean 'straight' or 'directly,' as in 'plum in the middle.'

1. B2informalamerican

   Used to emphasize that something is precisely or exactly as described.

   Точно

   • The arrow landed plum in the center of the target.
   • He sat down plum in the middle of the sofa.
   • The ball hit him plum on the nose.

   Synonymsexactlyplumbpreciselyrightsquarely

2. CompletelyB2informalamerican

   Used as an intensifier to mean entirely or absolutely.

   Совершенно

   • She plum forgot about the appointment.
   • He plum gave up after the first attempt.
   • I was plum exhausted after the long hike.

   Synonymsabsolutelyaltogethercompletelydownrightentirelyfullyplumbquitethoroughlytotallyutterlywholly

   Antonymsincompletelypartiallyslightlysomewhat

• Существительное, обозначающее небольшой круглый съедобный плод с гладкой кожицей и одной твёрдой косточкой, или очень желаемую должность или задание.

A noun referring to a small, round, edible fruit with a smooth skin and a single hard stone, or to a highly desirable position or assignment.

1. Fruit treeA2formal

   Any of several trees that produce edible oval fruit with a smooth skin and a single hard stone.

   Сливовое дерево

   • The plum tree in the garden is full of fruit this year.
   • They planted several plum trees along the fence.
   • The orchard has both plum and apple trees.

   Synonymsplum tree

2. Edible fruitA1formal

   A small to medium-sized round or oval fruit with a smooth skin and a single pit, available in many varieties.

   Слива

   • She ate a ripe plum for dessert.
   • These plums are perfect for making jam.
   • He bought a bag of fresh plums at the market.

3. Desirable positionB2informal

   A highly desirable job, role, or assignment that is considered very attractive.

   Лакомый кусочек

   • He landed a plum job at the top law firm.
   • That assignment is a real plum for any journalist.
   • She was offered a plum role in the new project.

   Synonymsbonanzacatchgemgodsendprizetreasure

   Antonymsbummerchoregriefgrunt