fawn

• Существительное, обозначающее молодого оленя, обычно младше года, часто отличающегося пятнистой шерстью.

A noun referring to a young deer, typically less than a year old, often characterized by its spotted coat.

1. A2formal

   A young deer, especially one less than a year old.

   Оленёнок

   • The fawn stayed close to its mother in the forest.
   • We spotted a spotted fawn hiding in the tall grass.
   • The fawn's coat helps it blend into the woodland environment.

2. Light brown colorB1formal

   A light yellowish-brown color, similar to the coat of a young deer.

   Светло-коричневый

   • She wore a beautiful fawn-colored coat.
   • The walls were painted a soft fawn shade.
   • His shoes were a classic fawn suede.

   Синонимыbeigebuffcamelecrukhakisandtantawnywheat

• Глагол, используемый для описания проявления чрезмерной лести или привязанности, часто в раболепной манере, или (о животном) проявление привязанности через облизывание, тыканье носом или виляние хвостом.

A verb used to describe the act of showing excessive flattery or affection, often in a servile manner, or (of an animal) to show affection by licking, nuzzling, or wagging its tail.

1. Show excessive flatteryC1formal

   To praise someone excessively or behave in a servile way to gain favor.

   Льстить

   • The assistant fawned over the celebrity at the event.
   • He fawns on his boss hoping for a promotion.
   • She fawned over the wealthy guests at the party.

   Синонимыbootlickcringeflattergrovelkowtowtoadytruckle

   Антонимыcondemncriticizeinsultrebukescorn

2. Show affection (of animals)B2informal

   To show affection or delight, especially by wagging the tail or licking (used for dogs).

   Ласкаться (о животных)

   • The puppy fawned on its owner when she came home.
   • The dog fawned over the children in the park.
   • He fawned over the kitten as it purred in his lap.

   Синонимыcuddlenuzzlesnuggle