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Nymph
UK
/nɪmf/
US
/nɪmf/
Translation of "nymph" into Russian
Definitions
nymph
Noun
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A mythological spirit of nature imagined as a beautiful maiden inhabiting rivers, woods, or other locations.
The nymphs danced gracefully by the river, their laughter echoing through the forest.
An immature form of an insect that does not change greatly as it grows, e.g., a dragonfly, mayfly, or locust.
The pond was teeming with nymphs, each one destined to become a dragonfly.
An artificial fly designed to imitate the aquatic immature stage of an insect, used in fly-fishing.
He tied on a weighted nymph to get his fly down to the trout.
Informal: a sexually attractive or sexually active young woman.
The novel portrays the heroine as a carefree beach nymph.
nymph
Verb
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(Fly-fishing) To fish by presenting a nymph or nymph-like fly, typically subsurface.
We spent the afternoon nymphing the deep runs below the waterfall.
nymph
Adjective
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Relating to, characterized by, or resembling a nymph (mythological or entomological).
The sculpture captured a nymph grace in her flowing pose.
Idioms and phrases
water nymph
The legend spoke of a water nymph who protected the lake.
водяная нимфа
Легенда говорила о водяной нимфе, охранявшей озеро.
forest nymph
In the story, the forest nymph danced among the trees.
лесная нимфа
В рассказе лесная нимфа танцевала среди деревьев.
tree nymph
The tree nymph was known for her enchanting melodies.
древесная нимфа
Древесная нимфа была известна своими чарующими мелодиями.
mountain nymph
They say a mountain nymph resides on the highest peak.
горная нимфа
Говорят, что горная нимфа обитает на самой высокой вершине.
sea nymph
The sailor claimed to have seen a sea nymph on his voyage.
морская нимфа
Моряк утверждал, что видел морскую нимфу во время плавания.
wood nymph
The children read a story about a mischievous wood nymph.
лесная нимфа
Дети читали историю о озорной лесной нимфе.
spring nymph
Legends spoke of a spring nymph who blessed the waters.
нимфа источника
Легенды рассказывали о нимфе источника, которая благословляла воды.
river nymph
The river nymph was said to appear during the full moon.
речная нимфа
Говорят, что речная нимфа появляется во время полнолуния.
nymph stage
The insect spends several weeks in the nymph stage before becoming an adult.
стадия нимфы
Насекомое проводит несколько недель на стадии нимфы, прежде чем стать взрослым.
nymph form
Dragonflies are predators even in their nymph form.
форма нимфы
Стрекозы — хищники даже в форме нимфы.