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rocket scientist

/ˈrɒkɪt ˈsaɪəntɪst/

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/ˈrɒkɪt ˈsaɪəntɪst/B2informalscientific
  • ruБуквальный термин для учёного, специализирующегося на ракетостроении и аэрокосмической инженерии, но чаще используется в отрицательной фразе «это не ракетостроение», чтобы указать, что что-то не является чрезвычайно сложным или трудным.

A literal term for a scientist specializing in rocketry and aerospace engineering, but more commonly used in the negative phrase 'it's not rocket science' to indicate that something is not extremely difficult or complex.

  1. Literal meaningB2formal

    A scientist who specializes in the design, development, and study of rockets and spacecraft.

    ruРакетный ученый

    • She works as a rocket scientist at NASA.
    • The team of rocket scientists launched a new satellite.
    • He studied aerospace engineering to become a rocket scientist.
  2. Figurative meaningB2informal

    Used to describe someone who is extremely intelligent or highly skilled, often in a sarcastic or humorous way.

    ruОбразное значение

    • You don't need to be a rocket scientist to understand this simple instruction.
    • He thinks he's a rocket scientist, but he can't even fix a leaky faucet.
    • It's not rocket science; anyone can learn to cook.