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seven wonders of the ancient world

/ˈsɛvən ˈwʌndərz əv ði ˈeɪnʃənt wɜːrld/

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/ˈsɛvən ˈwʌndərz əv ði ˈeɪnʃənt wɜːrld/B2formalart
  • ruСобирательный термин, обозначающий список семи выдающихся сооружений классической античности, включающий Великую пирамиду Гизы, Висячие сады Семирамиды, статую Зевса в Олимпии, храм Артемиды в Эфесе, Мавзолей в Галикарнасе, Колосс Родосский и Александрийский маяк.

A collective term referring to a list of seven remarkable constructions of classical antiquity, including the Great Pyramid of Giza, the Hanging Gardens of Babylon, the Statue of Zeus at Olympia, the Temple of Artemis at Ephesus, the Mausoleum at Halicarnassus, the Colossus of Rhodes, and the Lighthouse of Alexandria.

  1. Historical landmarksB2formal

    A list of seven remarkable constructions from classical antiquity, known for their grandeur and architectural achievement.

    ruИсторические достопримечательности

    • The Great Pyramid of Giza is the only one of the seven wonders of the ancient world still standing.
    • Students studied the seven wonders of the ancient world in their history class.
    • The Hanging Gardens of Babylon are one of the most famous seven wonders of the ancient world.