infestation
infestation
living beings insects noun
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infestation with Russian translation
infestation usage examples
Сад пострадал от нашествия тли, и растения выглядели больными.
The garden suffered an infestation of aphids, and the plants looked sick.
Они обнаружили нашествие клопов в старом диване.
They discovered an infestation of bedbugs in the old sofa.
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infestation belongs to the topic "Insects". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.
infestation synonyms
What's the difference between infestation / incursion / onslaught / swarm / outbreak / raid
Neutral term for a large number of pests or insects present in/on something
The house had an infestation of cockroaches in the kitchen.
В доме было нашествие тараканов на кухне.
A brief or limited entry, often military or temporary; more formal and specific than 'infestation'
There were brief incursions across the border.
Были кратковременные вторжения через границу.
A heavy, continuous attack or assault; strong and emphatic, often figurative
The garden suffered an onslaught of aphids this season.
Сад в этом сезоне пережил натиск тли.
Emphasizes a large, moving group (often of insects); focuses on the group behavior/motion
A swarm of bees surrounded the tree.
Рой пчёл окружил дерево.
Usually refers to a sudden start or increase (diseases, violence); less common for insect infestations
There was an outbreak of flu in the school last winter.
Прошлой зимой в школе произошла вспышка гриппа.
A short, targeted attack or sudden visit (military, police, pests attacking crops); emphasizes intent
Farmers reported nightly raids by rabbits on their lettuces.
Фермеры сообщали о ночных налётах кроликов на их салат.
Literally a flood; figuratively an overwhelming influx of things (not specifically pests), less typical for insect infestations
The campaign received an inundation of complaints after the decision.
После решения кампания получила поток жалоб.
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How to pronounce infestation and what this word means
infestation translation: нашествие. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce infestation
/ˌɪn.fesˈteɪ.ʃən/
infestation translation
нашествие
infestation examples
The garden suffered an infestation of aphids, and the plants looked sick.
infestation transcription
/ˌɪn.fesˈteɪ.ʃən/, /ˌɪnfɛsˈteɪʃən/
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Questions about this word
infestation meaning: what does it mean?
living beings insects noun
infestation pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
infestation is pronounced as /ˌɪn.fesˈteɪ.ʃən/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
infestation definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
The garden suffered an infestation of aphids, and the plants looked sick. Translation: Сад пострадал от нашествия тли, и растения выглядели больными.
Is infestation part of Insects vocabulary?
Yes, infestation (нашествие) can be learned in the Insects topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is infestation part of Living Beings vocabulary?
Yes, infestation (нашествие) can be learned in the Living Beings topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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