bull

• Существительное с несколькими значениями, включая некастрированного взрослого самца домашнего крупного рогатого скота; крупного сильного мужчину; инвестора с оптимистичным взглядом на рынок, ожидающего роста цен; центр мишени; или официальное папское послание.

A noun with multiple meanings, including an uncastrated adult male of domestic cattle; a large, strong man; an investor with an optimistic market outlook who expects prices to rise; the center of a target; or a formal papal proclamation.

1. Adult male cattleA2formal

   An uncastrated adult male of domestic cattle, typically used for breeding.

   Бык

   • The bull stood in the middle of the field.
   • Farmers often keep a bull for breeding purposes.
   • The bull charged when it saw the red flag.

2. Strong manB1informal

   A large, strong, and heavyset man.

   Силач

   • He's a bull of a man, built like a wrestler.
   • The bouncer was a huge bull who intimidated everyone.
   • She hired a bull to help move the heavy furniture.

   Синонимыbeefcakebruiserhulkmusclemanstalwarttank

3. Nonsense or unacceptable behaviorB2slangamerican

   Obscene words for unacceptable behavior; nonsense or rubbish.

   Чушь

   • That's a load of bull; he never said that.
   • Don't give me that bull about being late.
   • I can't stand his bull anymore.

   Синонимыbollocksbullshitcraphorseshitshit

   Антонимыfactsensetruth

4. B2informal

   A serious and ludicrous blunder or mistake.

   Ляп

   • He made a bull in his speech by forgetting the main point.
   • That was a real bull; you should have checked the facts.
   • The politician's comment was a bull that cost him votes.

   Синонимыblunderbonergaffehowlermistakeslip

5. C1slangamerican

   Uncomplimentary terms for a policeman.

   Полицейский

   • The bulls showed up and broke up the party.
   • Watch out, the bulls are patrolling this area.
   • He got arrested by the bulls for speeding.

   Синонимыcopcopperflatfootfuzzpig

6. Optimistic investorB2formalbusiness

   An investor with an optimistic market outlook who expects prices to rise and buys now for resale later.

   Оптимистичный инвестор

   • The bull market encouraged many to invest heavily.
   • He is a bull who believes stocks will double next year.
   • Bulls are buying shares in anticipation of growth.

   Антонимыbearshort

• Глагол, используемый для обозначения действия по проталкиванию или пробиванию себе пути, а также для хвастливых или агрессивных разговоров.

A verb used to indicate the act of pushing or forcing one's way through, or to talk boastfully or aggressively.

1. B2informal

   To push or force one's way through something with strength or determination.

   Пробиваться

   • He bulled his way through the crowded market.
   • The protesters bulled past the security guards.
   • She bulled the heavy door open with her shoulder.

   Синонимыbulldozeelbowforcepushshovethrust

2. Raise stock pricesC1formalbusiness

   To attempt to raise the price of stocks or securities through speculative buying.

   Повышать цены на акции

   • Investors bulled the market by purchasing large quantities of shares.
   • The hedge fund manager bulled the tech stocks aggressively.
   • They bulled the price of oil futures to record highs.

   Синонимыboostinflateramprun up

   Антонимыbear

3. Speak insincerelyC1slang

   To talk in a boastful, exaggerated, or dishonest manner; to bluff or bullshit.

   Блефовать

   • Stop bulling me with your fake stories.
   • He bulled his way through the interview with confidence.
   • She bulled about her achievements to impress the boss.

   Синонимыbluffboastbragbullshitexaggeratelieprevaricate

   Антонимыconfesssubstantiatetestifyverify

4. Advance in priceC1formalbusiness

   To increase in price or value, especially in financial markets.

   Расти в цене

   • The stock bulled by 15% after the earnings report.
   • Commodity prices bulled due to supply shortages.
   • The market bulled sharply in the afternoon trading session.

   Синонимыadvanceclimbincreaserallyrisesoarsurge

   Антонимыbeardeclinedropfallsinkslump

Фразовые вариантыbull through