short

• Описывает что-то, имеющее небольшую длину, продолжительность или высоту.

Describes something that is small in length, duration, or height.

1. Small in length or heightA1formal

   Measuring a small distance from end to end or from top to bottom.

   Короткий

   • She has short hair.
   • The table is too short for the chairs.
   • He is shorter than his brother.

   Синонимыdiminutivedwarfishlittlelowpetitesmallsquatstubby

   Антонимыlongtall

2. Brief in durationA1formal

   Lasting for a small amount of time.

   Короткий

   • The meeting was very short.
   • We had a short conversation.
   • Life is too short to hold grudges.

   Синонимыbriefephemeralfleetingmomentaryquicktemporarytransienttransitory

   Антонимыextendedlengthylongprolongedprotracted

3. Insufficient or lackingB1formal

   Not having enough of something; less than what is needed.

   Недостаточный

   • We are short on supplies.
   • The store is short of cash today.
   • He was short of breath after running.

   Синонимыdeficientinadequateinsufficientlackingmeagerscantscarcesparsewanting

   Антонимыadequateampleenoughsufficient

4. Rude or abruptB2informal

   Speaking in a curt or unfriendly manner.

   Резкий

   • She was short with the customer.
   • His short reply surprised everyone.
   • Don't be so short with me.

   Синонимыabruptbrusquecurtsharpsnappyterse

   Антонимыcourteousfriendlygraciouspolitewarm

• Наречие, означающее «внезапно» или «раньше ожидаемого времени». Используется в фразах вроде «резко остановиться» или «прервать», указывая на действие, которое заканчивается внезапно или преждевременно.

An adverb meaning "abruptly" or "before the expected time." It is used in phrases like "to stop short" or "to cut short," indicating an action that ends suddenly or prematurely.

1. Abruptly or suddenlyB2informal

   In a way that stops or ends suddenly; not continuing.

   Резко

   • He stopped short when he saw the accident.
   • The conversation cut short when the phone rang.
   • She pulled up short at the red light.

   Синонимыabruptlydeadsharplysuddenlyunexpectedly

2. Before the expected timeB2informal

   Before the scheduled or expected time; prematurely.

   Преждевременно

   • The meeting ended short of the planned hour.
   • He left short of finishing his speech.
   • The movie stopped short of the climax.

   Синонимыabruptlyahead of timeearlyprematurelytoo soon

   Антонимыlong

3. Insufficiently or lackingB2informal

   In a way that is less than needed or expected.

   Недостаточно

   • The supplies ran short during the expedition.
   • He fell short of the required score.
   • The budget came up short for the new project.

   Синонимыinadequatelyinsufficientlypoorlyscantily

   Антонимыadequatelyamplysufficiently

• Существительное, обозначающее короткометражный фильм, короткое замыкание или небольшое количество чего-либо, часто используемое в неформальных контекстах.

A noun referring to a short film, a short circuit, or a small amount of something, often used in informal contexts.

1. Short filmB1formal

   A motion picture that is shorter than a standard feature film, typically under 40 minutes.

   Короткометражка

   • The festival featured several award-winning shorts.
   • He directed a short about climate change.
   • The short was nominated for an Oscar.

   Синонимыshort subject

2. Short circuitB2informaltechnical

   An electrical circuit that allows current to flow along an unintended path, often causing damage.

   Короткое замыкание

   • The appliance stopped working because of a short.
   • He fixed the short in the wiring.
   • A short caused the power outage in the building.

   Синонимыfaultshort circuit

3. Short drinkB1informalbritish

   A small, strong alcoholic drink, such as whiskey or vodka, served in a small glass.

   Короткая порция

   • He ordered a short at the bar.
   • She prefers shorts over cocktails.
   • The bartender poured him a short of bourbon.

   Синонимыdramjiggernipshottot

• Глагол, используемый для обозначения действия, вызывающего короткое замыкание, или, неформально, для указания на то, что дано меньше, чем ожидалось или требовалось.

A verb used to indicate the act of causing a short circuit or, informally, to give less than what is expected or required.

1. Short-circuitB2informal

   To cause a short circuit in an electrical system.

   Замкнуть

   • The faulty wiring shorted the entire system.
   • Water caused the device to short out.
   • He accidentally shorted the battery terminals.

   Синонимыshort-circuit