bent

• В британском английском может означать нечестный или коррумпированный; также описывает сильную решимость или склонность к чему-либо.

In British English, can mean dishonest or corrupt; also describes a strong determination or inclination towards something.

1. Curved or angledA2formal

   Not straight; having a curve or angle, often used to describe a physical shape.

   Изогнутый

   • The road took a bent path through the hills.
   • He used a bent piece of wire to fix the lock.
   • The old man walked with bent knees.

   Синонимыangledarchedbowedcrookedcurvedhookedtwistedwarped

   Антонимыstraight

2. Determined or resolvedB2formal

   Firmly fixed in one's purpose or intention; strongly determined to do something.

   Решительный

   • She was bent on finishing the marathon despite the rain.
   • He is bent on becoming a professional musician.
   • The team was bent on winning the championship.

   Синонимыadamantdecideddeterminedfirmfixedintentresoluteresolvedset

   Антонимыindifferentirresoluteundeterminedunresolved

3. Natural inclination or talentB2formal

   A natural tendency, talent, or preference for a particular way of thinking or acting.

   Склонность

   • He has a bent for mathematics and logic.
   • Her artistic bent was evident from a young age.
   • The job requires a bent for problem-solving.

   Синонимыdispositionflairgiftinclinationknackleaningpenchantpredilectionproclivitypropensitytalenttendency

4. Grassland or pastureC1formalbritish

   An area of open grassland, often used for grazing or as a lawn, especially in sports like bowling or golf.

   Луг или пастбище

   • The sheep grazed on the bent near the river.
   • The golf course had a well-maintained bent for putting.
   • They walked across the bent to reach the old barn.

5. Dishonest or corruptB2informalbritish

   Engaging in illegal or unethical behavior, often used informally to describe a person.

   Продажный

   • The bent cop was arrested for taking bribes.
   • He's known as a bent businessman in the city.
   • The deal seemed bent from the start.

   Синонимыcorruptcrookeddishonestfraudulentshadyunethicalunscrupulousvenal

   Антонимыethicalhonestprincipledstraightupright

• Существительное, обозначающее природный талант, склонность или предрасположенность к определённой деятельности или образу мышления.

A noun referring to a natural talent, inclination, or tendency towards a particular activity or way of thinking.

1. Natural inclination or talentB2formal

   A natural tendency, talent, or preference for a particular activity or way of thinking.

   Склонность

   • She has a strong artistic bent and enjoys painting.
   • His scientific bent led him to study physics.
   • The child showed a mechanical bent from an early age.

   Синонимыaptitudebiasdispositionflairgiftinclinationknackleaningpenchantpredilectionproclivitypropensitytalenttendency

2. Type of grassC1formalbritish

   A type of stiff grass used for lawns, especially on bowling greens and golf putting greens.

   Полевица

   • The golf course uses bent grass for its putting greens.
   • Bent is commonly used for high-quality lawns.
   • The bowling green was covered in fine bent.

   Синонимыbent-grass

3. Open grasslandC1formalbritish

   An area of open, unenclosed grassland, often used for grazing.

   Открытое пастбище

   • Sheep grazed on the high bent.
   • The hikers crossed a wide bent before reaching the forest.
   • The old farm was surrounded by rolling bents.

   Синонимыcommongrasslandgreenswardleameadowpasturesward

4. Special approach or methodB2informal

   A particular way of doing something or a specific approach to a task.

   Склонность

   • He has his own bent for solving complex problems.
   • The chef's unique bent on traditional recipes made the restaurant famous.
   • She approached the project with a creative bent.

• Глагол, обозначающий действие по искривлению, сгибанию или изменению направления или формы.

A verb used to indicate the act of curving, flexing, or changing direction or shape.

неправильный глагол

1. Change shape by forceA2formal

   To make something curved or angled by applying force.

   Сгибать

   • Bend the wire into a circle.
   • She bent the paper to fit it in the envelope.
   • He bent the metal bar with his hands.

   Синонимыanglearchbowbucklecontortcrookcurveflextwistwarp

   Антонимыflattenstraightenunbend

2. Bend bodyA1formal

   To move your body forward or downward from the waist.

   Согнуться

   • Bend down to pick up the coin.
   • She bent over to tie her shoelaces.
   • Bend your knees when lifting heavy objects.

   Синонимыbowcrouchstoop

   Антонимыextendrisestraightenupright

3. Change directionB1formal

   To turn or deviate from a straight path.

   Сгибаться

   • The road bends sharply to the left.
   • The river bends around the mountain.
   • He bent his path to avoid the traffic.

   Синонимыarccurvedeviateswerveturntwistveerwind

   Антонимыstraighten

4. Yield or submitB2formal

   To give in or adapt under pressure.

   Подчиниться

   • He refused to bend to their demands.
   • The rules can bend in special circumstances.
   • She bent to the will of the majority.

   Синонимыaccedebowcapitulatecomplyconcededefergive inrelentsubmityield

   Антонимыdefyopposeresistwithstand