Locust - translation, pronunciation and examples
locust
living beings insects noun
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Фермеры боятся вспышек саранчи летом.
Деревня подготовилась к нашествию саранчи, укрыв посевы.
locust usage examples
Фермеры боятся вспышек саранчи летом.
Farmers fear locust swarms in summer.
Деревня подготовилась к нашествию саранчи, укрыв посевы.
The village prepared for the locust swarm by covering the crops.
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General term for the insect (can mean single individuals or swarming locusts).
A related insect often confined to solitary or small-group behaviour; not usually used for massive swarms (English: grasshopper).
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General term for the insect (can mean single individuals or swarming locusts).
A swarm of locusts descended on the fields and ruined the harvest.
Рой саранчи налетел на поля и погубил урожай.
A related insect often confined to solitary or small-group behaviour; not usually used for massive swarms (English: grasshopper).
Summer evenings the field was full of grasshoppers chirping in the grass.
Летом поле было полно кузнечиков, стрекочущих в траве.
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How to pronounce locust and what this word means
locust translation: саранча. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce locust
/ˈləʊkəst/
locust translation
саранча
locust examples
Farmers fear locust swarms in summer.
locust transcription
/ˈləʊkəst/, /ˈloʊkəst/
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locust meaning: what does it mean?
living beings insects noun
locust pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
locust is pronounced as /ˈləʊkəst/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
locust definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
Farmers fear locust swarms in summer. Translation: Фермеры боятся вспышек саранчи летом.
Is locust part of Insects vocabulary?
Yes, locust (саранча) can be learned in the Insects topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is locust part of Living Beings vocabulary?
Yes, locust (саранча) can be learned in the Living Beings topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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