smash

• Существительное, обозначающее сильный удар, столкновение или звук от такого действия; также используется в спорте (например, в теннисе) для описания мощного удара сверху.

A noun referring to a vigorous blow, a serious collision (especially of motor vehicles), a hard return in tennis, the act of colliding with something, or a conspicuous success.

1. Violent breakageB1formal

   An act or sound of something breaking violently into pieces.

   Разрушение

   • The glass hit the floor with a loud smash.
   • There was a smash as the vase fell off the shelf.
   • The car crash resulted in a terrible smash of metal.

   Synonymsbreakagecrashshattering

2. Great successB1informal

   A very successful movie, song, or performance.

   Огромный успех

   • The new superhero movie was a smash at the box office.
   • Her debut album became an instant smash.
   • The play was a smash with critics and audiences alike.

   Synonymsblockbusterhitsensationsuccesstriumphwinner

   Antonymsbombfailureflop

3. Tennis shotB2formalsport

   A powerful overhead shot in tennis or similar sports.

   Смеш

   • He won the point with a powerful smash.
   • The player's smash was too fast for the opponent to return.
   • She practiced her smash for hours on the court.

   Synonymsoverhead

• Глагол, используемый для обозначения действия, при котором что-то с силой разбивается на куски или ударяется с большой силой.

A verb used to indicate the act of breaking something violently into pieces or hitting something with great force.

1. Break violentlyA2formal

   To break something into pieces with force or violence.

   Разбить вдребезги

   • He smashed the window with a rock.
   • The vase fell and smashed on the floor.
   • She smashed the old phone with a hammer.

   Synonymsbangbattercrushdemolishdestroypoundshattersplinterwreck

   Antonymsfixmendrepair

2. Hit or strike hardB1informal

   To hit something with great force.

   Ударить с силой

   • The tennis player smashed the ball over the net.
   • He smashed his fist on the table in anger.
   • The car smashed into the tree.

   Synonymsbatterclobbercrashhammerpoundslamthrash

   Antonymspatstroketaptickle

3. Defeat decisivelyB2informal

   To defeat someone or something completely in a competition or conflict.

   Разгромить

   • Our team smashed the opposition 5-0.
   • The company smashed its sales targets this quarter.
   • She smashed the world record in the 100-meter sprint.

   Synonymsannihilateclobbercrushdemolishhammerroutslaughterthrashtrounce

   Antonymslosesuccumb

Phrasal variantssmash up