pump

• Механическое устройство для перемещения жидкостей (жидкостей или газов) путём создания давления или всасывания, или тип женской обуви.

A mechanical device used to move fluids (liquids or gases) by creating pressure or suction, or a type of women's shoe.

1. Mechanical deviceA2formal

   A device used to move fluids (liquids or gases) by mechanical action.

   Насос

   • The water pump broke down in the basement.
   • He used a bicycle pump to inflate the tires.
   • The fuel pump delivers gasoline to the engine.

2. Type of shoeB1informalbritish

   A lightweight, low-cut shoe, often without laces, typically worn for sports or dancing.

   Туфли-лодочки

   • She wore her new pumps to the party.
   • He bought a pair of leather pumps for the wedding.
   • Dancing pumps are designed for flexibility and comfort.

   Синонимыgym shoeplimsoll

3. Heart (slang)B2informal

   Slang term for the heart, often used in emotional or romantic contexts.

   Сердце (сленг)

   • My pump was racing after the workout.
   • He felt his pump skip a beat when he saw her.
   • The excitement made his pump beat faster.

   Синонимыheartticker

• Глагол, используемый для обозначения действия по перемещению жидкости или газа в определённом направлении, или энергичного движения чего-либо вверх-вниз или внутрь-наружу.

A verb used to indicate the act of forcing a liquid or gas to move in a particular direction, or to move something up and down or in and out vigorously.

1. Move fluid or gasB1formal

   To force a liquid or gas to move in a particular direction using a pump.

   Качать

   • The heart pumps blood throughout the body.
   • They pumped water from the well into the tank.
   • The machine pumps air into the tires.

   Синонимыdeliverdrawdriveforceinjectpropelpushsendsiphontransfer

2. Move up and downB1informal

   To move something up and down or in and out repeatedly.

   Двигаться вверх-вниз

   • He pumped his fist in the air in celebration.
   • She pumped the handle of the old water pump.
   • The runner pumped his arms as he sprinted.

   Синонимыbobbouncejigglejounceoscillatepulsethrob

3. Fill or inflateA2informal

   To fill something with air or gas using a pump.

   Накачать

   • I need to pump up the bicycle tires.
   • He pumped the basketball until it was fully inflated.
   • She pumped air into the inflatable mattress.

   Синонимыblow upfillinflatepuff up

   Антонимыdeflateemptyevacuate

4. Extract informationB2informal

   To try to get information from someone by persistent questioning.

   Выведывать

   • The journalist pumped the politician for details about the scandal.
   • He tried to pump his friend for information about the surprise party.
   • She pumped the witness for every detail of the accident.

   Синонимыcatechizecross examinegrillinterrogateprobequestionquiz