bogey

• Существительное с несколькими значениями: может обозначать злого духа или то, что вызывает страх; результат в гольфе на один удар больше пара; или неопознанный летательный аппарат, часто потенциально вражеского происхождения.

A noun with multiple meanings: it can refer to an evil spirit or something that causes fear, a score of one stroke over par in golf, or an unidentified aircraft, often of potential enemy origin.

1. Evil spiritB2informal

   A malevolent or mischievous supernatural being, often used to frighten children.

   Злой дух

   • The old house was said to be haunted by a bogey.
   • Children were told stories about a bogey that lived in the closet.
   • He felt like a bogey was following him in the dark.

   Синонимыbogeymanbugbeardemonfiendgoblinhobgoblinphantomspecterspook

2. Golf scoreB1formalsport

   In golf, a score of one stroke over par on a particular hole.

   Боги

   • He finished the hole with a bogey.
   • She was disappointed to get a bogey on the last hole.
   • A bogey is better than a double bogey.

3. C1formal

   An unidentified aircraft, especially one that may be hostile.

   Неопознанный самолёт

   • The radar detected a bogey approaching from the north.
   • The pilot reported a bogey on his tail.
   • The military scrambled jets to intercept the bogey.

• Глагол, используемый для обозначения действия, при котором игрок проходит лунку за один удар сверх пара в гольфе, или (в неформальном или военном контексте) для идентификации неопознанного летательного аппарата или объекта.

A verb used to indicate the act of scoring one stroke over par in golf, or (in informal or military contexts) to identify an unidentified aircraft or object.

1. Golf termB2formalsport

   To complete a hole in one stroke over par.

   Сделать боги

   • He bogeyed the 18th hole, finishing the round at 73.
   • She managed to avoid bogeying any holes today.
   • The golfer bogeyed the par-3 after missing a short putt.