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sang

/sæŋ/

2 entries

noun

/sæŋ/C2formalamerican
  • ruСевероамериканское лесное растение, похожее на китайский женьшень и используемое в качестве его заменителя.

A North American woodland herb that is similar to and used as a substitute for Chinese ginseng.

  1. North American ginsengC1formalamerican

    A North American woodland herb (Panax quinquefolius) similar to and used as a substitute for Chinese ginseng.

    ruЖеньшень североамериканский

    • The herbalist recommended sang for its restorative properties.
    • Sang is often harvested in the Appalachian region.
    • Many people use sang as a natural energy booster.

    Synonymsamerican ginsengfive-finger

verb

sing/sɪŋ/A1formal
  • ruГлагол, обозначающий действие по производству музыкальных звуков голосом.

A verb used to indicate the act of producing musical sounds with the voice.

irregular verb

  1. A1formal

    To produce musical sounds with the voice, often following a melody.

    ruПеть

    • She sang a beautiful song at the concert.
    • The children sang Christmas carols.
    • He loves to sing in the shower.

    Synonymscarolchantcroonhumintonetrillwarble

  2. Whistle or make soundsB1formal

    To make a high-pitched or whistling sound, like wind or birds.

    ruСвистеть или издавать звуки

    • The kettle sang as the water boiled.
    • Birds sang sweetly in the trees.
    • The wind sang through the wires.

    Synonymscheepchirppeeppipetrilltwitterwarblewhistle

  3. Inform or confessC1slang

    Slang for confessing or providing information to authorities.

    ruСтать

    • The suspect sang like a canary after arrest.
    • He finally sang and told them everything.
    • Don't sing to the cops if you want to stay loyal.

    Synonymsconfessfinkgrassinformratsnitchsqueal

Forms
  • sung past participle
  • sang past simple
  • singing present participle
  • sings third person singular

Phrasal variantssing along