skunk

• Существительное, обозначающее небольшое черно-белое млекопитающее, известное тем, что при угрозе распыляет сильно пахнущую жидкость, или неформально — презренного человека, сорт марихуаны или проигрыш без счета в игре.

A noun referring to a small black-and-white mammal known for spraying a strong-smelling fluid when threatened, or informally to a contemptible person, a marijuana strain, or a scoreless defeat in a game.

1. Despicable personB2informalamerican

   A person who is considered contemptible, dishonest, or morally reprehensible.

   Подлый человек

   • That skunk lied to everyone to get what he wanted.
   • Only a real skunk would steal from a charity.
   • Don't trust him; he's a skunk through and through.

   Synonymscadcurheelrascalratscoundrelsnakeswinevillainwretch

2. Scoreless defeatB2informalamericansport

   A defeat in a game or contest where the losing side fails to score any points.

   Разгром с нулевым счётом

   • Our team suffered a skunk in the final match, losing 10-0.
   • They played so poorly that they ended up with a skunk.
   • A skunk is the worst possible outcome in a competitive game.

   Synonymsshutoutwhitewash

3. MarijuanaB2slang

   A slang term for cannabis, particularly a potent strain.

   Марихуана

   • He was caught with a bag of skunk in his car.
   • They were smoking skunk at the party last night.
   • Skunk is known for its strong smell and effects.

   Synonymsbudcannabischronicdankdopeganjagrassherbmarijuanapotweed

4. Musteline mammalA2formalscientific

   A small American mammal known for its black-and-white fur and ability to spray a foul-smelling liquid when threatened.

   Скунс

   • A skunk wandered into our backyard last night.
   • The skunk sprayed the dog, and the smell was unbearable.
   • Skunks are nocturnal animals that eat insects and small rodents.

   Synonymspolecat

• Глагол, означающий решительно победить, особенно в игре или соревновании, или не набрать ни одного очка; также используется неформально для обозначения обмана или уклонения от оплаты.

A verb meaning to defeat decisively, especially in a game or competition, or to fail to score any points; also used informally to mean to cheat or avoid paying.

1. Defeat by a large marginB2informalamerican

   To defeat an opponent decisively, especially by preventing them from scoring any points.

   Разгромить

   • The home team skunked their rivals 5-0 in the final match.
   • We got completely skunked in the trivia competition.
   • They skunked us in the first round of the tournament.

   Synonymsblankroutshut outtrouncewhitewash