mule

• Существительное с двумя различными значениями: может обозначать гибридное потомство осла и лошади, которое обычно бесплодно, или тип тапочек без задника.

A noun with two distinct meanings: it can refer to the hybrid offspring of a male donkey and a female horse, which is usually sterile, or to a type of slipper that has no fitting around the heel.

1. Hybrid animalB1formal

   The sterile offspring of a male donkey and a female horse, known for its strength and endurance.

   Мул

   • The farmer used a mule to carry heavy loads up the mountain.
   • Mules are often more patient than horses.
   • A mule cannot reproduce because it is sterile.

2. Backless shoeB1formal

   A type of slipper or shoe that has no back or heel covering.

   Мюли

   • She wore comfortable mules around the house.
   • The fashion designer showcased leather mules in the show.
   • He slipped on his mules before going to the garden.

   Синонимыscuffslipper