harmful
вредный
causing damage
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harmful with Russian translation
harmful usage examples
Smoke from the factory is harmful to nearby farms.
Дым с завода вреден для ближайших ферм.
Throwing batteries in the bin can be harmful to the soil.
Выбрасывание батареек в мусор может быть вредно для почвы.
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Pollution is harmful to wildlife.
The oil spill was damaging to local fisheries.
Чаще употребляется о здоровье или образе жизни; менее общее, чем «вредный».
Smog makes the air unhealthy to breathe.
Обычно про ядовитые или очень вредные вещества; часто химический контекст.
Toxic waste polluted the river.
Означает содержащий яд; обычно о веществах, растениях или животных.
Some mushrooms are poisonous and should not be eaten.
Более формальное; обычно о вреде, часто долгосрочном.
Deforestation can be detrimental to biodiversity.
Flooded roads are dangerous for drivers.
Формальное слово для вредных или ядовитых газов/вещества; реже в разговорной речи.
Noxious fumes from the factory harmed nearby crops.
Очень формальное; значит причиняющее постепенный, часто незаметный вред.
The pernicious spread of invasive species changed the ecosystem over years.
Формальное/научное; часто про вред для здоровья или окружающей среды.
Certain chemicals have deleterious effects on coral reefs.
Подчеркивает риск или опасность; часто о материалах или ситуациях, создающих риск.
Hazardous chemicals must be handled carefully.
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В чем разница в английском между harmful, damaging, unhealthy и toxic
Как выбрать harmful, damaging, unhealthy или toxic: вред для здоровья, ущерб репутации, нездоровая еда и ядовитые вещества.
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.
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What does harmful mean?
causing damage
How do you pronounce harmful?
harmful is pronounced as /ˈhɑːm.fəl/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
How is harmful used in a sentence?
Smoke from the factory is harmful to nearby farms. Translation: Дым с завода вреден для ближайших ферм.
Is harmful part of Climate and Ecology vocabulary?
Yes, harmful (вредный) can be learned in the Climate and Ecology topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is harmful part of Weather and Seasons vocabulary?
Yes, harmful (вредный) can be learned in the Weather and Seasons topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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