smashing

• Используется в британском английском для описания чего-то превосходного, замечательного или очень хорошего.

Used in British English to describe something as excellent, wonderful, or very good.

1. Excellent or wonderfulA2informalbritish

   Used to describe something that is very good, impressive, or enjoyable.

   Потрясающий

   • We had a smashing time at the party last night.
   • That was a smashing performance by the band.
   • She looked absolutely smashing in her new dress.

   Synonymsexcellentfabulousfantasticgreatmarvelousoutstandingsplendidsuperbterrificwonderful

   Antonymsatrociousawfuldreadfulhorriblelousyterrible

2. Very successfulB1informalbritish

   Describing something that achieves great success or impact.

   Оглушительный успех

   • The new product launch was a smashing success.
   • He made a smashing debut in the film industry.
   • The charity event was a smashing hit, raising thousands of pounds.

   Synonymsexcellentfabulousmarvellousoutstandingresoundingsensationalsuperbterrifictremendoustriumphant

   Antonymsfailingineffectiveunsuccessful

• Существительное, обозначающее действие или процесс разбивания чего-либо на мелкие куски, часто с применением силы.

A noun referring to the act or process of breaking something into small pieces, often with force.

uncountable

1. Breaking into piecesB2formal

   The act of violently breaking something into small fragments.

   Разбивание

   • The smashing of the old windows was done carefully.
   • The sound of glass smashing echoed through the building.
   • He was charged with the smashing of the storefront.

   Synonymsbreakagecrushingdestructionshatteringsmashedsplintering

• 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