snooker

• Кий-спорт, в который играют на столе, покрытом сукном, с 15 красными шарами, шестью цветными шарами и битком, где игроки стремятся забить шары в определённом порядке.

A cue sport played on a baize-covered table with 15 red balls, six colored balls, and a cue ball, where players aim to pot balls in a specific order.

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1. Cue sportB1formalsport

   A game played on a large baize-covered table with pockets, using a cue and balls, where players aim to pot red balls and colored balls in a specific order.

   Снукер

   • He spends every weekend playing snooker at the local club.
   • The world snooker championship is a major sporting event.
   • She learned the rules of snooker from her grandfather.

• Глагол, означающий помешать кому-либо достичь чего-либо или поставить кого-либо в затруднительное положение, часто используется в контексте игры в снукер, где игроку блокируют возможность сделать прямой удар.

A verb meaning to prevent someone from achieving something or to place someone in a difficult position, often used in the context of the game of snooker where a player is blocked from making a direct shot.

1. Leave opponent unable to shoot directlyB2formalsport

   In snooker or billiards, to position the cue ball so that the opponent cannot hit the required ball directly.

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   • He snookered his opponent behind the black ball.
   • She was completely snookered and had to play a safety shot.
   • The player skillfully snookered his rival, winning the frame.

   Синонимыhook

2. Trick or deceiveC1informalbritish

   To deceive or outwit someone, often in a clever or cunning way.

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   • He felt snookered by the fine print in the contract.
   • The salesman snookered me into buying a faulty product.
   • She was snookered into believing his false promises.

   Синонимыbamboozlecheatdeceivedupefoolgullhoodwinkoutwitswindletrick