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mantrap

/ˈmæn.træp/

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noun

C2formalcommon/ˈmæn.træp/

A noun with two distinct meanings: a trap designed to catch trespassers, or a slang term for a very attractive or seductive woman.

ruСуществительное с двумя различными значениями: ловушка, предназначенная для поимки нарушителей, или сленговый термин для очень привлекательной или соблазнительной женщины.esSustantivo con dos significados diferentes: trampa diseñada para capturar intrusos, o jerga para referirse a una mujer muy atractiva o seductora.frNom désignant deux sens distincts : un piège destiné à capturer des intrus, ou un terme d'argot pour une femme très attirante ou séduisante.deSubstantiv mit zwei Bedeutungen: eine Falle, die dazu dient, Eindringlinge zu fangen, oder ein umgangssprachlicher Begriff für eine sehr attraktive oder verführerische Frau.ptSubstantivo com dois sentidos distintos: armadilha destinada a capturar intrusos, ou gíria para uma mulher muito atraente ou sedutora.zh名词,有两个不同含义:用于捕捉入侵者的陷阱,或指极具吸引力、诱惑力的女人的俚语。arاسم له معنيان مختلفان: فخ مُعدّ للإيقاع بالمخالفين أو المتسللين، أو مصطلح عامي يُطلق على امرأة شديدة الجاذبية أو إغراء.

  1. Seductive woman C1 informal

    A woman who is considered extremely attractive or seductive, often implying she is dangerous or leads men into trouble.

    • He was warned that the new neighbor was a real mantrap.
    • In the novel, the femme fatale was described as a mantrap.
    • She had a reputation as a mantrap, luring men with her charm.

    ruРоковая женщинаesMujer fatalfrfemme fataledeFemme fataleptMulher fatalzh蛇蝎美人arالمرأة الفاتنة الخطيرة

    Synonymes: circedelilahenchantressfemme fatalejezebelloreleiman-eaterseductresssirentemptressvamp

  2. Physical trap C1 formal british

    A device or pit designed to catch trespassers or poachers, often used in historical contexts.

    • The gamekeeper set a mantrap to catch the poachers.
    • Ancient forests sometimes had hidden mantraps for intruders.
    • The museum displayed an old iron mantrap used in the 18th century.

    ruЛовушкаesTrampa para personasfrpiège à intrusdeFalleptArmadilhazh陷阱arفخ

    Synonymes: ginpitfallsnaretrap

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