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slam-dunk

/ˈslæm ˌdʌŋk/

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verb

/ˈslæm ˌdʌŋk/C1formalamericansport
  • ruГлагол, означающий с силой забросить что-либо в корзину или, в переносном смысле, добиться чего-либо решительно и с большой силой.

A verb meaning to forcefully put something through a hoop or, figuratively, to achieve something decisively or with great force.

  1. Forceful action againstB2informalamerican

    To take decisive and aggressive action to defeat or overcome an opponent or obstacle.

    ruРазгромить

    • The company slam-dunked the competition with its new product.
    • The lawyer slam-dunked the opposing argument in court.
    • The team slam-dunked their rivals in the final match.

    Synonymscrushdemolishoverpoweroverwhelmsmashsteamrollertrouncevanquish

  2. Basketball shotA2informalamerican

    To score a goal in basketball by jumping and thrusting the ball forcefully down through the hoop.

    ruЗабить сверху

    • He slam-dunked the ball with incredible power.
    • The player slam-dunked to the crowd's roar.
    • She practiced for hours to perfect her slam-dunk.

    Synonymsdunkjamslamstuff

Forms
  • slam-dunked past participle
  • slam-dunked past simple
  • slam-dunking present participle
  • slam-dunks third person singular