fleet

• Описывает что-то быстрое или стремительное в движении, часто используется в литературных контекстах.

Describes something that is swift or rapid in movement, often used in literary contexts.

1. Fast and nimbleB2formal

   Moving or able to move quickly and lightly.

   Быстрый и ловкий

   • The fleet-footed messenger delivered the news in record time.
   • She was fleet of foot, easily winning the race.
   • The gazelle is a fleet animal, capable of outrunning most predators.

   Синонимыagilebriskfastlivelynimblequickrapidspeedyspryswift

   Антонимыclumsylethargicslowsluggishunwieldy

• Группа кораблей, транспортных средств или самолётов, действующих вместе под единым управлением или командованием.

A noun referring to a group of ships, vehicles, or aircraft operating together under the same ownership or command.

1. B1formal

   A group of ships, boats, or vessels operating together under one command.

   Флот

   • The naval fleet sailed across the Atlantic.
   • A fishing fleet returned to port after a long voyage.
   • The merchant fleet transports goods between continents.

   Синонимыarmadaconvoyflotillanavysquadron

2. B1formal

   A group of vehicles, such as cars, trucks, or aircraft, owned or operated by a single company or organization.

   Автопарк

   • The company has a fleet of delivery trucks.
   • The airline operates a fleet of modern aircraft.
   • The taxi fleet serves the entire city.

• Устаревший глагол, означающий быстро двигаться, плыть или уплывать; также используется для обозначения прохождения (времени).

An archaic verb meaning to move swiftly, float, or drift away; also used to mean to pass away (of time).

1. Move swiftlyC1formal

   To move or pass quickly, often in a fleeting or transient manner.

   Быстро проходить

   • Time fleets away when you're having fun.
   • The clouds fleeted across the sky before the storm.
   • His youth fleeted by without him noticing.

   Синонимыdartdashflitflyhastenhurrypassraceshootspeedsweepwhizzip

   Антонимыdawdledelaylingerloitertarry