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slain

/sleɪn/

2 entries

noun

C1formalcommon/sleɪn/

A noun referring to people who have been killed, especially in battle or as a result of violence.

  • 🇷🇺Существительное, обозначающее людей, которые были убиты, особенно в бою или в результате насилия.
  1. People killed in battle or violently C1 formal

    Individuals who have been killed, especially in a violent manner such as war or conflict.

    • The slain were honored in a memorial ceremony.
    • The battlefield was covered with the bodies of the slain.
    • The general paid tribute to the slain from the recent campaign.

    🇷🇺Убитые

    Synonyms: deadfallen

verb

B2formalcommon/sleɪ/

irregular verb

A verb used to indicate the act of killing violently or, in modern slang, to impress or amuse greatly.

  • 🇷🇺Глагол, используемый для обозначения акта жестокого убийства или, в современном сленге, для выражения сильного впечатления или восхищения.
  1. Kill intentionally B2 formal

    To kill a person or animal in a violent way.

    • The knight slew the dragon with his sword.
    • He was accused of slaying his enemy in cold blood.
    • The hunter slew the deer for food.

    🇷🇺Убить намеренно

    Synonyms: assassinatebutcherdispatcheliminateexecutekillmassacremurderput to deathslaughter

  • slain past participle
  • slew past simple
  • slaying present participle
  • slays third person singular