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tandem

/ˈtæn.dəm/

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noun

/ˈtæn.dəm/B1formal
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее расположение двух или более объектов или людей друг за другом, или велосипед, предназначенный для двух человек с двумя парами педалей и двумя сиденьями.

A noun referring to an arrangement of two or more objects or persons positioned one behind another, or a bicycle designed for two riders with two sets of pedals and two seats.

  1. Arrangement in sequenceB2formal

    A configuration where two or more objects or people are positioned one behind the other.

    ruРасположение последовательно

    • The horses were harnessed in tandem.
    • The soldiers marched in tandem formation.
    • The two engines were placed in tandem for greater power.

    Synonymschaincolumnfilelinequeuesequencesuccession

  2. Two-seater bicycleB1formal

    A bicycle designed for two riders, with two sets of pedals and two seats arranged one behind the other.

    ruТандем

    • They rode a tandem along the coastal path.
    • The couple bought a tandem for their weekend trips.
    • Riding a tandem requires good coordination between both cyclists.

    Synonymsbicycle-built-for-twotandem bicycle

Forms
  • tandems plural form
  • tandems' possessive plural form
  • tandem's possessive singular form