cub
cub
young carnivorous mammal
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cub with Russian translation
cub usage examples
Детёныш весь день держался рядом с матерью.
A cub stayed close to its mother all afternoon.
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cub belongs to the topic "Wild Animals". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.
cub synonyms
What's the difference between cub / baby / pup / kitten / offspring / foal
young carnivorous mammal (e.g., lion, bear, fox)
The lioness kept her cub close while hunting.
Львица держала своего детёныша рядом во время охоты.
The baby elephant followed its mother.
Маленький слонёнок следовал за своей матерью.
The seal pup lay sleeping on the sand.
Тюлёнок спал на песке.
She found a stray kitten under the car.
Она нашла брошенного котёнка под машиной.
The mother protected her offspring fiercely.
Мать яростно защищала своё потомство.
The mare and her foal grazed in the field.
Кобыла и её жеребёнок паслись на поле.
young of large mammals such as cows, elephants, whales
The calf stayed close to its mother in the herd.
Теля оставалось рядом с матерью в стаде.
A fawn hid in the long grass while its mother fed.
Олёнок прятался в высокой траве, пока мать кормилась.
A joey peeked from its mother's pouch.
Детёныш выглянул из сумки матери.
refers to an age/stage (young individual), often formal or scientific
Juvenile birds may have different plumage from adults.
У молодых птиц оперение может отличаться от взрослыx.
The turtle hatchling crawled toward the sea.
Вылупившийся черепашонок пополз к морю.
The fledgling flapped its wings but couldn't fly far.
Молодая птица махала крыльями, но ещё не могла далеко лететь.
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В чем разница в английском между choose, pick, select и opt for
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How to pronounce cub and what this word means
cub translation: детёныш. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce cub
/ˈkʌb/
cub translation
детёныш
cub examples
A cub plays near the den.
cub transcription
/ˈkʌb/, /ˈkʌb/
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cub meaning: what does it mean?
young carnivorous mammal
cub pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
cub is pronounced as /ˈkʌb/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
cub definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
A cub plays near the den. Translation: Детёныш играет рядом с логовом.
Is cub part of Wild Animals vocabulary?
Yes, cub (детёныш) can be learned in the Wild Animals topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is cub part of Living Beings vocabulary?
Yes, cub (детёныш) can be learned in the Living Beings topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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