hound

• Существительное, обозначающее тип собаки, обычно выведенной для охоты или выслеживания, известной своим острым чутьём и выносливостью.

A noun referring to a type of dog, typically one bred for hunting or tracking, known for its keen sense of smell and stamina.

1. A2formal

   A type of dog used for hunting, known for its keen sense of smell and stamina.

   Гончая

   • The hunter used a hound to track the fox.
   • Beagles are a popular breed of hound.
   • The hound followed the scent for miles.

   Синонимыhunterhunting dogtracker

2. Persistent personB2informal

   A person who is annoyingly persistent in pursuing something.

   Надоедливый человек

   • He's a publicity hound, always seeking attention.
   • The reporters were like hounds chasing the celebrity.
   • She's a gossip hound who knows everyone's secrets.

   Синонимыbadgererharassernagpesterertormentor

• Глагол, используемый для обозначения действия настойчивого преследования, притеснения или беспокойства кого-либо или чего-либо.

A verb used to indicate the act of persistently pursuing, harassing, or bothering someone or something.

1. Pursue or harass persistentlyB2informal

   To chase or follow someone relentlessly, often with the intent to annoy or pressure them.

   Преследовать

   • The reporters hounded the celebrity for a comment.
   • She felt hounded by her boss to finish the report early.
   • The debt collectors hounded him for months.

   Синонимыbadgerchasedogharassharrynagpesterplaguepursuetorment

   Антонимыabandonignoreleaveneglectrelease

2. Urge or pesterB2informal

   To repeatedly ask or remind someone to do something, often in an annoying way.

   Докучать

   • He hounded his parents to buy him a new phone.
   • The children hounded the teacher for more recess time.
   • She hounded her friend to join the gym with her.

   Синонимыbadgerbesetharassharryimportunenagpesterplaguepursuetorment

   Антонимыignoreleave alone