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semi-upright

/ˌsɛm.iˈʌp.raɪt/

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adjective

/ˌsɛm.iˈʌp.raɪt/C2formal
  • ruОписывает положение или позу, которая является частично или отчасти вертикальной, не полностью вертикальной и не полностью горизонтальной.

Describes a position or posture that is partially or somewhat upright, neither fully vertical nor fully horizontal.

  1. Partly erect postureC1formal

    Describing a posture or position that is partially upright, not fully vertical or horizontal.

    ruПолувертикальный

    • The meerkat stood in a semi-upright position, scanning the horizon.
    • Some dinosaurs were semi-upright, walking on two legs but leaning forward.
    • The patient was placed in a semi-upright position to help with breathing.

    Synonymssemi-erect

Forms
  • more semi-upright comparative form
  • most semi-upright superlative form