trench

• Существительное, обозначающее длинный узкий ров, вырытый для военных укреплений или естественного происхождения в виде впадины на дне океана.

A noun referring to a long, narrow ditch, either dug for military fortification or naturally occurring as a depression in the ocean floor.

1. Military fortificationB2formal

   A long, narrow ditch dug in the ground, typically with a raised bank of earth, used as a shelter or defensive position in warfare.

   Траншея

   • The soldiers dug a trench to protect themselves from enemy fire.
   • Life in the trenches during the war was extremely harsh.
   • The general ordered the construction of a new trench line.

   Синонимыditchdugoutearthworkentrenchmentfossefoxhole

2. Oceanic depressionC1formalscientific

   A long, steep-sided, narrow depression on the ocean floor, often the deepest part of an ocean basin.

   Океаническая впадина

   • The Mariana Trench is the deepest known part of the world's oceans.
   • Scientists are exploring the unique life forms found in deep-sea trenches.
   • The trench was formed by the subduction of tectonic plates.

   Синонимыabyssdeeptrough

3. General ditchB1formal

   Any long, narrow ditch cut into the ground, often used for drainage, laying pipes, or other practical purposes.

   Траншея

   • Workers dug a trench to lay the water pipes.
   • A trench was cut along the side of the road for drainage.
   • They filled the trench with gravel after installing the cables.

   Синонимыchannelcutditchdrainexcavationfurrowguttertrough

   Антонимыbankelevationembankmentmoundridgerise

• Глагол, означающий копать длинную узкую канаву или глубоко врезаться во что-либо, часто используется в военном, строительном или геологическом контексте.

A verb meaning to dig a long, narrow ditch or to cut into something deeply, often used in military, construction, or geological contexts.

1. Encroach or InfringeC1formal

   To intrude upon or violate someone's rights, territory, or boundaries.

   Посягать

   • The new law should not trench upon the fundamental rights of citizens.
   • His actions trenched upon the privacy of his neighbors.
   • The company's expansion trenched on protected land.

   Синонимыencroachimpingeinfringeintrudeinvadetrespass

   Антонимыhonorobeyobserverespect

2. Fortify with TrenchesB2formal

   To surround or protect a position by digging ditches, typically for military defense.

   Укреплять траншеями

   • The soldiers trenched the perimeter to defend against the attack.
   • They trenched the camp to secure it from enemy fire.
   • The army trenched the hilltop before the battle.

   Синонимыdig inentrenchintrench

3. Cut or Carve DeeplyC1formal

   To cut or carve a deep groove or mark into a surface.

   Вырезать или высекать глубоко

   • The river trenched a deep channel through the valley.
   • Time had trenched deep lines into his face.
   • The sculptor trenched intricate patterns into the stone.

   Синонимыcarvechannelcutexcavatefurrowgrooveincisescoop

4. Plant or Bury in a TrenchB2formal

   To set, plant, or bury something in a long, narrow ditch.

   Закапывать в траншею

   • The gardener trenched the bulbs for the winter.
   • They trenched the pipes to lay the new water line.
   • The farmer trenched the seeds in the prepared soil.

5. Dig a Drainage TrenchB2formal

   To cut a long, narrow ditch in the ground, typically for drainage purposes.

   Прорыть канаву

   • The workers trenched the field to improve water runoff.
   • He trenched around the foundation to prevent flooding.
   • The crew trenched the area to install a drainage system.

   Синонимыchannelcutdigditchexcavatefurrow

   Антонимыburycoverfillflattenlevelsmooth

6. Dig TrenchesB2formal

   To dig a long, narrow ditch or series of ditches, often for military or construction purposes.

   Рыть траншеи

   • The soldiers trenched all night to prepare the defensive line.
   • They trenched the site to lay the foundation for the building.
   • The team trenched the area to bury the cables.

   Синонимыdigditchentrenchexcavatefurrowhollow