lion

• Крупная, сильная дикая кошка, обитающая в Африке и некоторых частях Азии, известная своей золотистой шерстью и выдающейся гривой у самцов.

A large, powerful wild cat native to Africa and parts of Asia, known for its golden fur and the male's prominent mane.

1. Large wild catA1formal

   A large, powerful wild cat found in Africa and parts of Asia, known as the 'king of the jungle'.

   Лев

   • The lion roared loudly in the savannah.
   • Lions are social animals that live in prides.
   • We saw a lion resting under a tree during our safari.

2. Brave or strong personB2informal

   A person who is very brave, strong, or courageous.

   Храбрый человек

   • He fought like a lion in the boxing ring.
   • She is a lion when it comes to defending her family.
   • The general was a lion on the battlefield.

   Синонимыbravechampionconquerorherowarrior

   Антонимыcowardweakling

3. Famous or important personB2informal

   A person who is very famous, influential, or celebrated in a particular field.

   Знаменитость

   • He is a literary lion of the 20th century.
   • The party was attended by social lions and celebrities.
   • She became a lion in the world of fashion design.

   Синонимыcelebritydignitaryleading lightluminarynotablepersonagestarvip