trap
trap
a device or situation that catches someone or something
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trap with Russian translation
trap usage examples
Старый мост был ловушкой для невнимательных водителей.
The old bridge was a trap for careless drivers.
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trap synonyms
What's the difference between trap / snare / net / bait / booby trap
ловушка — a device or situation that catches someone or something
The mouse ran into the trap.
Мышь попала в ловушку.
a device or situation designed to catch or deceive someone or something
The hunters set a trap for the fox.
Охотники поставили ловушку на лису.
a trap, especially one for catching animals or for tricking someone
The rabbit was caught in a snare.
Кролик попал в силок.
a mesh used to catch something, especially fish, birds, or animals
They used a net to catch the fish.
Они использовали сеть, чтобы поймать рыбу.
food or an object used to lure something into a trap
The fish took the bait.
Рыба клюнула на приманку.
a hidden trap meant to surprise or harm someone, often triggered automatically
Soldiers found a booby trap on the road.
Солдаты нашли на дороге ловушку-обманку.
a trap that closes quickly when triggered by pressure or movement
The farmer set a spring trap for the rat.
Фермер поставил пружинную ловушку на крысу.
a door in the floor or ceiling that opens downward or upward
He disappeared through a trapdoor in the stage.
Он исчез через люк в сцене.
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В чем разница в английском между whole, entire, complete и intact
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В чем разница в английском между choose, pick, select и opt for
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How to pronounce trap and what this word means
trap translation: ловушка. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce trap
/træp/
trap translation
ловушка
trap examples
The mouse ran into the trap.
trap transcription
/træp/, /træp/
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trap meaning: what does it mean?
a device or situation that catches someone or something
trap pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
trap is pronounced as /træp/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
trap definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
The mouse ran into the trap. Translation: Мышь попала в ловушку.
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