underground

• Описывает то, что существует, действует или находится под поверхностью земли; также используется для описания субкультурных, авангардных или неосновных течений.

Describes something that exists, operates, or is situated beneath the surface of the ground; also used to describe subcultural, avant-garde, or non-mainstream movements.

1. Beneath the earth's surfaceA2formal

   Located, occurring, or operating below the ground level.

   Подземный

   • The underground railway system is very efficient in this city.
   • They built an underground bunker for safety.
   • The pipes run through an underground tunnel.

   Synonymsbelowgroundburiedsubsurfacesubterranean

   Antonymsabovegroundsurface

2. Secret or covertB2formal

   Conducted in a hidden or secretive manner, often outside official or mainstream channels.

   Подпольный

   • The group operated an underground network to help refugees.
   • He was part of an underground resistance movement during the war.
   • The magazine was distributed through underground channels.

   Synonymsclandestinecovertfurtivehiddensecretsub rosasurreptitiousundercover

   Antonymsopenovertpublic

• Наречие, означающее «под поверхностью земли» или «скрытым, тайным образом». Может относиться к физическому местоположению (например, горные работы, метро) или метафорической секретности (например, подпольные движения).

An adverb meaning "beneath the surface of the ground" or "in a hidden or secret manner." It can refer to physical location (e.g., mining, subway) or metaphorical secrecy (e.g., underground movements).

1. Beneath the earth's surfaceA2formal

   Located or moving below the ground level.

   Под землёй

   • The miners worked underground for hours.
   • Pipes are laid underground to carry water.
   • The subway runs underground through the city center.

2. In secret or hidingB2informal

   Operating or existing in a concealed or clandestine manner, often to avoid detection or authority.

   Тайно

   • The rebels were forced to go underground after the crackdown.
   • The organization operates underground to avoid government surveillance.
   • He lived underground for years to escape persecution.

   Synonymscovertlyfurtivelyin secretprivatelysecretlystealthilysub rosasurreptitiouslyundercover

   Antonymsopenlyovertlypublicly

• Существительное с двумя основными значениями: тайная организация, работающая для сопротивления или свержения правящей власти, или городская электрическая железная дорога, проходящая под землей.

A noun with two primary meanings: a secret organization working to resist or overthrow a ruling power, or an urban electric railway system that runs beneath the ground.

1. Secret resistance movementB2formal

   A covert group organized to oppose or overthrow a government or occupying force.

   Подполье

   • The underground operated in the shadows to sabotage the regime.
   • Members of the underground distributed pamphlets calling for freedom.
   • He joined the underground to fight against the occupation.

   Synonymsmaquisresistance

2. Subway systemA2formalbritish

   An electric railway that runs beneath the surface of the ground, typically in a city.

   Метро

   • We took the underground to get to the city center.
   • The London underground is one of the oldest in the world.
   • She uses the underground every day to commute to work.

   Synonymsmetrosubwaytubeunderground railway