badger

• Существительное, обозначающее коренастое роющее млекопитающее с сильными когтями, широко распространенное в северном полушарии.

A noun referring to a sturdy, burrowing mammal with strong claws, widely distributed in the northern hemisphere.

1. Burrowing mammalB1formal

   A sturdy, short-legged, omnivorous mammal with a distinctive black-and-white striped face, known for digging burrows.

   Барсук

   • A badger was spotted near the forest edge.
   • Badgers are known for their powerful digging claws.
   • The badger's sett is hidden under the old oak tree.

• Глагол, означающий настойчиво докучать или раздражать кого-то, часто задавая повторяющиеся вопросы или предъявляя требования.

A verb meaning to pester or annoy someone persistently, often by asking repeated questions or making demands.

1. Pester or AnnoyB2informal

   To repeatedly ask or bother someone for something, often in an annoying way.

   Докучать

   • The children badgered their parents for a new puppy.
   • He badgered the manager until he got a refund.
   • Stop badgering me with questions about the trip.

   Синонимыannoybedevilbotherharassharryhasslehoundimportunenagpesterplaguetorment

   Антонимыcomfortignoreleaveneglectplacatesoothe

2. Persuade through persistenceB2informal

   To convince someone to do something by repeatedly asking or arguing.

   Уговорить настойчивостью

   • She badgered her friend into joining the gym.
   • The salesman badgered the customer into buying the extended warranty.
   • They badgered the committee into reconsidering the decision.

   Синонимыbothercajoleharasshoundimportunenagneedlepesterplaguepressprodpushsolicittormenturge

   Антонимыdeterdiscouragedissuade