bore

• Существительное с несколькими значениями: человек, вызывающий скуку; высокая, часто опасная приливная волна в узком устье реки; внутренний диаметр трубы или ствола оружия; или отверстие, сделанное бурением, обычно для разведки.

A noun with multiple meanings: a person who causes boredom; a high, often dangerous tidal wave in a narrow estuary; the internal diameter of a tube or gun barrel; or a hole made by drilling, typically for exploration.

1. A tedious personB1informal

   A person who is dull, uninteresting, and causes others to feel bored.

   Зануда

   • He's such a bore, always talking about his stamp collection.
   • I tried to avoid the bore at the party who wouldn't stop complaining.
   • She thought her date was a complete bore and left early.

   Синонимыdragdullardparty pooperstick-in-the-mudwet blanketyawn

   Антонимыcharmerentertainerraconteur

2. Tidal waveC1formal

   A high, often dangerous wave caused by the rush of a tidal current, especially in a narrow estuary or river mouth.

   Бор

   • The tidal bore on the Qiantang River is a spectacular natural phenomenon.
   • Surfers sometimes try to ride the bore wave in the Amazon River.
   • The bore surged up the estuary with tremendous force.

   Синонимыaegireagretidal bore

3. Internal diameterC1formal

   The diameter of a tube, pipe, or the barrel of a gun.

   Диаметр

   • The shotgun has a 12-gauge bore.
   • The engineer measured the bore of the pipe to ensure a proper fit.
   • A larger bore allows more water to flow through the tube.

   Синонимыcalibercalibrediametergauge

4. Drilled holeB2formal

   A hole or passage made by a drill, often for exploratory purposes.

   Скважина

   • The geologists examined the bore to analyze the rock layers.
   • They drilled a test bore to search for underground water.
   • The bore revealed deposits of valuable minerals.

   Синонимыholeshaftwell

• Глагол, используемый для обозначения поддержки, несения, терпения или порождения.

A verb used to indicate carrying, supporting, enduring, or producing something.

неправильный глагол

1. to carry or supportB2formal

   To physically carry or support a weight or burden.

   Нести или поддерживать

   • The pillars bear the weight of the entire roof.
   • He bore the heavy load on his shoulders.
   • The bridge was built to bear heavy traffic.

   Синонимыcarryconveyholdlugshouldersupportsustaintotetransportuphold

   Антонимыdisburdendropreleaseshedunburdenunload

2. to endure or tolerateB2formal

   To endure or withstand something difficult or painful.

   Вынести/Снести

   • She could not bear the pain of the loss.
   • I can't bear the thought of leaving.
   • He bears his suffering with great courage.

   Синонимыabidebrookendurestandstomachsuffersustaintolerateweatherwithstand

   Антонимыfalterquitsuccumbsurrenderyield

3. to produce or yieldB2formal

   To produce fruit, flowers, or results.

   приносить

   • The apple tree bears fruit every autumn.
   • Their hard work bore little result.
   • This investment should bear a good return.

   Синонимыfructifyfruitgenerategiveproducesupplyyield

   Антонимыconsumedestroydevourkillwaste

Фразовые вариантыbear awaybear downbear down onbear down uponbear offbear onbear outbear upbear upon

• Глагол, используемый для обозначения действия, вызывающего у кого-либо чувство скуки или усталости, или для создания отверстия путём сверления.

A verb used to indicate the act of making someone feel uninterested or weary, or to make a hole by drilling.

неправильный глагол

1. Cause to be boredB1formal

   To make someone feel weary or uninterested because of tediousness or lack of stimulation.

   Наскучить

   • The long lecture bored the students.
   • He bored his friends with endless stories about his trip.
   • The repetitive task bored her after a while.

   Синонимыfatiguejadetireweary

   Антонимыamusecaptivateengageentertainexcitefascinateinterestintrigue

2. Make a holeB1formal

   To create a hole in something using a tool, such as a drill or a pointed instrument.

   Сверлить

   • The carpenter bored a hole in the wood for the screw.
   • They bored through the rock to build the tunnel.
   • He bored a small hole in the wall to hang the picture.

   Синонимыburrdrillperforatepiercepunctureream

   Антонимыfillplugsealstop