опоссум
opossum
living beings wild animals noun
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опоссум with English translation
опоссум usage examples
An opossum hides under the porch.
Опоссум прячется под крыльцом.
The opossum searches near the trash.
Опоссум роется рядом с мусором.
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опоссум belongs to the topic "Wild Animals". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.
опоссум synonyms
What's the difference between опоссум / опосум / американский опоссум / виргинский опоссум / белобрюхий опоссум
Standard Russian name for the marsupial; neutral and commonly used.
In the forest we noticed an opossum curled up on a branch.
В лесу мы заметили опоссума, свернувшегося клубком на ветке.
Alternative spelling/transliteration; in most contexts equivalent to "опоссум".
The opossum is often found in the suburbs of North American cities.
Опосум часто встречается в пригородах североамериканских городов.
Species or specifying term — emphasizes geographic origin (usually refers to species of the Didelphis genus).
The American opossum often appeared on farm plots at night.
Американский опоссум нередко появлялся на фермерских участках по ночам.
Specific species name (Virginia opossum); used in scientific and popular contexts.
The Virginia opossum (Didelphis virginiana) is widespread in the eastern US.
Виргинский опоссум (Didelphis virginiana) распространён в восточной части США.
Name of a specific species (e.g., white-bellied opossum); used mainly in zoology and specialist publications.
The white-bellied opossum is found in tropical forests and is described in zoological reports.
Белобрюхий опоссум встречается в тропических лесах и описан в зоологических отчетах.
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В чем разница в английском между carry, wear, tote и lug
Carry — нести или иметь при себе, wear — носить на теле, tote — таскать с собой, lug — тащить тяжёлое с усилием.
В чем разница в английском между whole, entire, complete и intact
Разница между whole, entire, complete и intact: целое, весь объем, завершенность и сохранность без повреждений.
В чем разница в английском между choose, pick, select и opt for
Разница между choose, pick, select и opt for: обычный выбор, разговорный выбор, выбор из списка и осознанное предпочтение.
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How to pronounce опоссум and what this word means
опоссум translation: opossum. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce опоссум
[ɐˈposum]
опоссум translation
opossum
опоссум examples
An opossum hides under the porch.
опоссум transcription
[ɐˈposum]
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опоссум meaning: what does it mean?
Небольшой ночной сумчатый зверёк из Америки, часто притворяется мёртвым
опоссум pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
опоссум is pronounced as [ɐˈposum]. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
опоссум definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
An opossum hides under the porch. Translation: Опоссум прячется под крыльцом.
Is опоссум part of Wild Animals vocabulary?
Yes, опоссум (opossum) can be learned in the Wild Animals topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is опоссум part of Living Beings vocabulary?
Yes, опоссум (opossum) can be learned in the Living Beings topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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