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swiss cheese

/swɪs tʃiːz/

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/swɪs tʃiːz/A2formalculinary
  • ruТип сыра родом из Швейцарии, известный своим бледно-желтым цветом и характерными крупными дырками. Этот термин также используется метафорически для описания чего-то, полного дыр или пробелов, например, ошибочного плана или пористого материала.

A type of cheese originally from Switzerland, known for its pale yellow color and characteristic large holes. The term is also used metaphorically to describe something full of holes or gaps, such as a flawed plan or porous material.

  1. Type of cheeseA2formal

    A pale yellow, semi-hard cheese from Switzerland, known for its characteristic large holes.

    ruШвейцарский сыр

    • I bought a block of Swiss cheese for the fondue.
    • Swiss cheese melts beautifully on a sandwich.
    • The deli offers several varieties of Swiss cheese.
  2. Full of holesB2informal

    Used metaphorically to describe something that has many gaps, flaws, or missing parts.

    ruДырявый

    • His alibi was full of holes, like Swiss cheese.
    • The security system is like Swiss cheese; there are many vulnerabilities.
    • Her argument was Swiss cheese, with no solid evidence.