frankenstein

• Имя собственное, относящееся либо к вымышленному швейцарскому учёному, создавшему монстра из частей тел в готическом романе Мэри Шелли, либо к самому монстру; также используется метафорически для обозначения творения, которое выходит из-под контроля и уничтожает своего создателя.

A proper noun referring to either the fictional Swiss scientist who created a monster from corpse parts in Mary Shelley's gothic novel, or to the monster itself; also used metaphorically for any creation that escapes and destroys its creator.

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1. The scientistB2formal

   The fictional Swiss scientist Victor Frankenstein, the protagonist of Mary Shelley's gothic novel, who creates a living being from assembled body parts.

   Франкенштейн

   • Victor Frankenstein was a brilliant but obsessed student of natural sciences.
   • In the novel, Frankenstein is horrified by his own creation.
   • Frankenstein's ambition ultimately leads to his downfall.

2. The monsterA2informal

   The creature or monster created by Victor Frankenstein, often mistakenly referred to by the creator's name.

   Чудовище

   • In popular culture, Frankenstein is often depicted as a green, bolt-necked monster.
   • Many people think Frankenstein is the name of the monster, not the scientist.
   • The Frankenstein monster is a classic Halloween costume.

   Синонимыcreaturemonster

3. Uncontrollable creationC1formal

   An agency or creation that escapes the control of its creator and ultimately destroys or harms them.

   Неуправляемое творение

   • The new AI system became a Frankenstein, making decisions its creators could not predict.
   • The company's financial strategy turned into a Frankenstein that ruined the market.
   • He created a political movement that became a Frankenstein, turning against him.

   Синонимыgolemmonstermonstrosity