villa

• Существительное, обозначающее тип дома, обычно отдельный или полуотдельный пригородный дом, или роскошную загородную резиденцию с обширными угодьями, исторически также обозначавшее римское загородное поместье с жилыми и хозяйственными постройками вокруг внутреннего двора.

A noun referring to a type of house, typically a detached or semi-detached suburban dwelling, or a luxurious country residence with extensive grounds, historically also denoting a Roman country estate with residential and farm buildings around a courtyard.

1. Suburban houseB1formalbritish

   A detached or semi-detached house in a suburban area, often with a garden.

   Особняк

   • They bought a modern villa in the suburbs of London.
   • The street is lined with Victorian villas.
   • Their villa has a small garden and a garage.

2. Ancient Roman country houseB2formal

   A country house in ancient Rome consisting of residential quarters and farm buildings arranged around a courtyard.

   Древнеримский загородный дом

   • The ruins of a Roman villa were discovered near the river.
   • The villa had a central courtyard surrounded by living quarters.
   • Archaeologists excavated a well-preserved Roman villa with mosaic floors.

3. B2formal

   A pretentious and luxurious country residence with extensive grounds.

   Роскошная загородная резиденция

   • The billionaire owns a magnificent villa in the hills of Tuscany.
   • They spent their summer vacation at a luxurious villa on the coast.
   • The villa boasts a swimming pool, tennis court, and sprawling gardens.

   Синонимыchateaucountry houseestatemanormansionpalacestately home