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tope

/təʊp/

2 entries

noun

/təʊp/C2formal
  • ruКуполообразная святыня или памятник, воздвигнутый буддистами, часто содержащий реликвии.

A dome-shaped shrine or monument erected by Buddhists, often containing relics.

  1. Buddhist shrineC1formal

    A dome-shaped structure or shrine, often containing relics, built by Buddhists for religious purposes.

    ruБуддийская ступа

    • The ancient tope was discovered during the archaeological excavation.
    • Pilgrims gathered around the tope to offer their prayers.
    • The tope stood as a symbol of peace and enlightenment in the valley.

    Synonymsstupa

verb

/toʊp/formalobsolete
  • ruУстаревший глагол, означающий пить (алкоголь) в избытке, выпивать или предаваться пьянству.

An archaic verb meaning to drink (alcohol) to excess, to tipple, or to engage in heavy drinking.

  1. Drink alcohol excessivelyC2formalbritish

    To drink large amounts of alcohol, especially habitually or to the point of intoxication.

    ruПьянствовать

    • He spent his youth toping in the local taverns.
    • The old sailor was known to tope heavily every evening.
    • They would tope until the early hours of the morning.

    Synonymsbingeboozecarouseguzzleimbibesouseswilltipple

    Antonymsabstain

Forms
  • toped past participle
  • toped past simple
  • toping present participle
  • topes third person singular