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wild duck

/waɪld dʌk/

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phrase

/waɪld dʌk/B1informal
  • ruУтка, живущая в дикой природе, не одомашненная; также используется метафорически в литературе (например, «Дикая утка» Ибсена) для обозначения свободолюбивого или нестандартного человека.

A duck that lives in the wild, not domesticated; also used metaphorically in literature (e.g., Ibsen's 'The Wild Duck') to refer to someone who is free-spirited or unconventional.

  1. A type of waterfowlA2formal

    A duck that lives in the wild, not domesticated, often found in marshes, lakes, and rivers.

    ruДикая утка

    • We saw a flock of wild ducks flying south for the winter.
    • Wild ducks are often hunted for sport and food.
    • The pond is home to several species of wild ducks.