vamp

A noun with multiple meanings: a seductive woman who uses her sex appeal to exploit men; an improvised musical accompaniment; or a piece of leather forming the front part of the upper of a shoe.

ruСуществительное с несколькими значениями: соблазнительная женщина, использующая свою сексуальную привлекательность для эксплуатации мужчин; импровизированное музыкальное сопровождение; или кусок кожи, образующий переднюю часть верха обуви.esSustantivo con varios significados: mujer seductora que utiliza su atractivo sexual para explotar a los hombres; acompañamiento musical improvisado; o pieza de cuero que forma la parte delantera de la parte superior de un zapato.frNom ayant plusieurs sens : femme séductrice qui utilise son attrait sexuel pour exploiter les hommes ; accompagnement musical improvisé ; ou pièce de cuir formant le dessus avant d'une chaussure.deSubstantiv mit mehreren Bedeutungen: eine verführerische Frau, die ihre sexuelle Attraktivität einsetzt, um Männer auszunutzen; eine improvisierte musikalische Begleitung; oder das Lederstück, das den vorderen Teil des Schuhschafts bildet.ptSubstantivo com vários sentidos: mulher sedutora que usa seu apelo sexual para explorar homens; acompanhamento musical improvisado; ou parte de couro que forma a frente do cabedal de um calçado.zh一个多义词：指利用自身性感魅力操纵、剥削男性的妖艳女子；也指即兴的音乐伴奏；还指构成鞋面前部的一块皮革。arاسم له عدة معانٍ: امرأة فاتنة تستخدم جاذبيتها الجنسية لاستغلال الرجال؛ أو مرافقة موسيقية مرتجلة؛ أو قطعة جلد تشكل مقدمة الجزء العلوي من الحذاء.

1. Seductive woman B2 informal

   A woman who deliberately uses her charm and sexual attractiveness to manipulate or exploit men.

   • She played the role of a classic vamp in the old movie.
   • He was completely taken in by her vampish ways.
   • The novel's antagonist is a dangerous vamp who preys on wealthy bachelors.

   ruРоковая женщинаesMujer fatalfrfemme fataledeVampptMulher fatalzh蛇蝎美人arالمرأة الفاتنة

   Sinónimos: enchantressfemme fataleseductresssirentemptress

2. Improvised musical accompaniment B2 formal

   A simple, repeated musical phrase or chord progression used as an accompaniment, often improvised, especially in jazz or blues.

   • The pianist played a soft vamp while the singer waited for her cue.
   • The band started with a simple vamp before the soloist began.
   • He improvised a bluesy vamp on the guitar.

   ruИмпровизированный аккомпанементesAcompañamiento musical repetidofrVamp (accompagnement musical)deImprovisierte BegleitungptAcompanhamento improvisadozh即兴伴奏arمرافقة موسيقية مرتجلة

   Sinónimos: ostinatoriff

3. Shoe part B2 formal

   The part of a shoe or boot that covers the front of the foot, often extending from the toe to the laces.

   • The cobbler replaced the worn vamp of the leather shoe.
   • The design features a decorative stitch across the vamp.
   • He polished the scuffed vamp until it shone.

   ruПередок обувиesEmpellafrEmpeignedeVorderblattptGáspeazh鞋面arواجهة الحذاء

• vamps plural form
• vamps' possessive plural form
• vamp's possessive singular form

A verb used to indicate the act of improvising or ad-libbing, especially in music or performance, or to repair or patch something up.

ruГлагол, используемый для обозначения действия импровизации или экспромта, особенно в музыке или выступлении, или для ремонта или починки чего-либо.esVerbo que se usa para referirse a la acción de improvisar o actuar sin preparación, especialmente en música o en una actuación, o también para reparar o arreglar algo de forma provisional.frVerbe utilisé pour désigner l'action d'improviser ou de faire quelque chose sur le moment, surtout en musique ou dans un spectacle, ou pour réparer ou rafistoler quelque chose rapidement.deVerb, das das Improvisieren oder Extemporieren bezeichnet, besonders in der Musik oder bei einer Aufführung, oder das Reparieren, Ausbessern oder Aufarbeiten von etwas.ptVerbo usado para indicar improvisar ou criar algo de improviso, especialmente na música ou em uma apresentação, ou para remendar ou consertar algo de forma provisória.zh动词，表示即兴创作或表演（尤指音乐），也指修补、翻新或临时拼凑某物。arفعل يُستخدم للدلالة على الارتجال أو الارتجال الموسيقي أو الأداء دون تحضير، وكذلك على إصلاح شيء أو ترميمه أو تجديده بترقيع أو تحسين سريع.

1. To make up or improvise B2 informal

   To create, invent, or produce something quickly, often without preparation.

   • The band had to vamp a new song when the singer forgot the lyrics.
   • She vamped up a story to explain her lateness.
   • He quickly vamped a solution to the technical problem.

   ruИмпровизироватьesimprovisarfrImproviserdeImprovisierenptImprovisarzh即兴创作arالارتجال

   Sinónimos: ad-libconcoctcontrivedevisefabricateimproviseinvent

2. To patch or renovate C1 formal

   To repair or improve something old by adding new parts or elements.

   • The tailor vamped the old coat with new sleeves.
   • They vamped the antique chair with fresh upholstery.
   • The writer vamped the manuscript with additional chapters.

   ruОбновитьesRemozar, renovarfrrajeunir en ajoutant des élémentsdeAufmöbelnptReformarzh修补arترميم

   Sinónimos: mendmodernizepatchreconditionrefurbishrenovaterepairrestorerevampupdate

   Antónimos: destroyruinwreck

3. To act seductively B2 informal

   To behave in a flirtatious or alluring manner towards someone, often to manipulate or charm them.

   • She vamped the wealthy businessman at the party.
   • He tried to vamp his way into her good graces.
   • The actress vamped the audience with her captivating performance.

   ruСоблазнятьesseducir con encantofrséduire de manière manipulatricedeVerführenptSeduzirzh勾引arالإغواء

   Sinónimos: allurebeguilebewitchcaptivatecharmenchantenticeflirtseduce

4. To repair a shoe C1 formal

   To replace or mend the upper part of a shoe (the vamp).

   • The cobbler vamped the worn-out boots.
   • He learned how to vamp shoes from his grandfather.
   • The old leather shoes were vamped and restored to their former glory.

   ruЧинить обувьesRemendar el empeine del zapatofrRessemeler (une chaussure)deSchuhe reparierenptConsertar sapatozh修补鞋面arإصلاح الحذاء

   Sinónimos: mendpatchrenewrepair

• vamped past participle
• vamped past simple
• vamping present participle
• vamps third person singular

Variantes phrasal: vamp up