shedding

• Процесс сбрасывания или избавления; естественная потеря покрова, освобождение от лишнего или техническое разделение.

The act or process by which something is cast off, lost, or separated; can refer to natural biological cycles, deliberate reduction, or mechanical and scientific phenomena.

1. The natural loss of hair, skin, feathers, or outer layers by animals, or the dropping of leaves by plants.B1formal

   A recurring biological process whereby an organism casts off external structures that have completed their function or respond to seasonal change, typical in mammals, reptiles, birds, and deciduous trees.

   Естественная потеря волос, кожи, перьев или листьев.

   • My dog's heavy moulting happens every spring and autumn.
   • The snake's skin was found intact after the reptile had discarded its outer layer.
   • Autumn leaves create a carpet of fallen foliage.
   • Excessive hair drop in some breeds can be controlled with regular grooming.
   • The biologist studied the seasonal renewal of antlers in deer.

   Синонимыcastingdroppingecdysismoltingsloughing

2. The act of deliberately discarding or getting rid of something considered unnecessary or burdensome.B2formal

   An intentional action to eliminate excess weight, responsibilities, staff, or outdated systems in order to streamline, improve efficiency, or achieve personal release.

   Намеренное избавление от чего-либо ненужного или обременительного.

   • The company's drastic workforce reduction was part of a restructuring plan.
   • The athlete focused on losing excess pounds before the competition.
   • Her minimalist lifestyle included jettisoning possessions that no longer served her.
   • The government committed to divesting itself of unprofitable state assets.
   • Letting go of old resentments was a liberating experience.

   Синонимыdisposaleliminationunloading

   Антонимыaccumulationacquisitionkeepingretention

3. In weaving, the process of separating warp threads to allow the weft thread to pass through.C1formaltechnical

   A mechanical or manual operation on a loom where the warp yarns are divided into two or more sets, creating a temporary opening for the shuttle or other weft-insertion device to travel across.

   Процесс разделения нитей основы при ткачестве.

   • Proper warp separation is essential for a clean and even fabric.
   • The Jacquard mechanism automates the raising and lowering of threads to form the required pattern.
   • A mistake in the lift timing can lead to a flaw in the woven cloth.
   • The weaver’s rhythm depends on alternating the division of longitudinal threads.
   • Modern air-jet looms perform this separation at extremely high speeds.

• Глагол, используемый для обозначения действия по сбрасыванию, отбрасыванию или избавлению от чего-либо, например, слёз, кожи, листьев или бремени.

A verb used to indicate the act of casting off, discarding, or getting rid of something, such as tears, skin, leaves, or a burden.

неправильный глагол

1. Get rid ofB1formal

   To cast off, discard, or eliminate something.

   Избавиться

   • The snake shed its skin.
   • She shed her old habits after moving to a new city.
   • The company shed 200 jobs last year.

   Синонимыcast offdiscarddropeliminateget rid ofloseslough offthrow off

   Антонимыacquireadoptgainholdkeepretain

2. Cry tearsB1formal

   To let tears fall from the eyes, usually due to emotion.

   Проливать слёзы

   • He shed a tear at the funeral.
   • She shed tears of joy when she heard the news.
   • No one shed a tear for the villain.

   Синонимыblubbercrylamentsnivelsobwailweepwhimper

3. Release or spreadB2formal

   To send out or give off something, such as light, heat, or information.

   Излучать

   • The lamp shed a soft light across the room.
   • The report sheds new light on the cause of the accident.
   • Flowers shed their fragrance in the garden.

   Синонимыcastdiffusedischargedisperseemanateemitexudegive offradiaterelease

   Антонимыabsorbcontainholdretainwithhold