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steaming

/ˈstiː.mɪŋ/

2 entries

adjective

B2formalcommon/ˈstiː.mɪŋ/

Describes something that is emitting steam or vapor; also used informally to mean very angry.

  • 🇷🇺Описывает что-то, что выделяет пар или испарения; также используется неформально для обозначения сильного гнева.
  1. Emitting steam A2 formal

    Producing or giving off steam, typically due to heat.

    • The kettle was steaming on the stove.
    • He poured himself a cup of steaming coffee.
    • The hot springs were steaming in the cold morning air.

    🇷🇺Парящий

    Synonyms: steamyvaporous

  2. Very angry B2 informal

    Extremely angry or furious (informal).

    • He was absolutely steaming when he found out about the mistake.
    • She came home steaming after the argument with her boss.
    • The coach was steaming after the team's poor performance.

    🇷🇺Взбешённый

    Synonyms: boilingenragedfuriousincensediratelividmadseethingwrathful

    Antonyms: calmcollectedcomposedcoolserene

  3. Very drunk C1 slang british

    Intoxicated by alcohol (slang).

    • He got completely steaming at the party last night.
    • They were all steaming after a few rounds of drinks.
    • She was too steaming to drive home safely.

    🇷🇺Сильно пьяный

    Synonyms: blind drunkblottocrockedhammeredleglessloadedpissedplasteredsloshedsmashedsozzledwastedwrecked

    Antonyms: sober

  • more steaming comparative form
  • most steaming superlative form

verb

B1formalcommon/stiːm/

A verb used to indicate the act of cooking or treating something with steam, or to emit or produce steam.

  • 🇷🇺Глагол, используемый для обозначения действия приготовления или обработки чего-либо паром, а также выделения или производства пара.
  1. Cook with steam A2 formal culinary

    To cook food by exposing it to steam from boiling water.

    • She steamed the vegetables for dinner.
    • I prefer to steam fish rather than fry it.
    • Steam the dumplings for about ten minutes.

    🇷🇺Готовить на пару

  2. Emit steam B1 formal

    To produce or give off steam.

    • The kettle began to steam as the water boiled.
    • The hot pavement steamed after the rain.
    • His breath steamed in the cold morning air.

    🇷🇺Выделять пар

    Synonyms: exhalefumereekvapor

  3. Move using steam power B2 formal

    To travel or move by means of steam power, typically referring to trains or ships.

    • The old locomotive steamed across the countryside.
    • The ship steamed into the harbor at dawn.
    • They steamed down the river on a vintage boat.

    🇷🇺Двигаться на паровой тяге

    Synonyms: chuffchugpuff

  4. Be very angry B2 informal

    To be extremely angry or furious.

    • He was steaming after the argument with his boss.
    • She was absolutely steaming when she heard the news.
    • Don't talk to him right now; he's still steaming.

    🇷🇺Кипеть от злости

    Synonyms: boilburnfumerageseethe

    Antonyms: calmcomposecoolsoothe

  • steamed past participle
  • steamed past simple
  • steaming present participle
  • steams third person singular