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tore

/tɔːr/

2 entries

noun

/tɔːr/C2formal
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее нижний молдинг у основания колонны, часто используемый в классической архитектуре.

A noun referring to the lowest molding at the base of a column, often used in classical architecture.

  1. Architectural moldingC2formal

    A large, convex molding used at the base of a column, often the lowest one.

    ruТорус

    • The architect specified a torus for the base of the Doric column.
    • The ancient temple's columns featured a prominent tore.
    • The stone tore was intricately carved with a simple pattern.

    Synonymstorus

Forms
  • tores plural form
  • tores' possessive plural form
  • tore's possessive singular form

verb

tear/teər/B1formal
  • ruГлагол, обозначающий действие разрывания или рвания чего-либо на части, или быстрое и энергичное движение.

A verb used to indicate the act of ripping or pulling something apart, or moving quickly and forcefully.

irregular verb

  1. Rip or splitA2formal

    To pull or be pulled apart violently, often resulting in a hole or damage.

    ruРазорвать

    • She tore the letter into pieces.
    • The fabric tore when I pulled it too hard.
    • Don't tear the wrapping paper; open it carefully.

    Synonymsrendripruptureshred

    Antonymsfixmendrepair

  2. Move quicklyB1informal

    To go or run very fast, often in a reckless manner.

    ruМчаться

    • He tore down the street to catch the bus.
    • She tore into the room, slamming the door.
    • The car tore around the corner at high speed.

    Synonymsboltcareerchargedashflyracerushshootspeedzoom

    Antonymsamblecrawlcreepplodsaunterstrolltrudge

  3. Produce tearsB1informal

    To shed tears from the eyes due to emotion or irritation.

    ruПлакать

    • The sad movie made her tear up.
    • He tore up when he heard the news.
    • The onions made my eyes tear.

    Synonymsbawlblubbercrygrievelamentmournsobwailweepwhimper

Forms
  • torn past participle
  • tore past simple
  • tearing present participle
  • tears third person singular

Phrasal variantstear awaytear downtear intotear offtear up