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Ostrich
UK
/ˈɒstrɪtʃ/
US
/ˈɑːstrɪtʃ/
Translation of "ostrich" into Russian
Definitions
ostrich
Noun
UK
/ˈɒstrɪtʃ/
US
/ˈɑːstrɪtʃ/
A large flightless bird native to Africa, known for its long neck and legs, and ability to run at high speeds.
The ostrich is the largest living bird species and lays the largest eggs of any living land animal.
A person who refuses to face reality or accept facts, often by ignoring or avoiding them.
Calling him an ostrich, she criticized his tendency to ignore the financial problems they were facing.
The meat of an ostrich, used as food.
We grilled some ostrich for dinner last night.
ostrich
Adjective
UK
/ˈɒstrɪtʃ/
US
/ˈɑːstrɪtʃ/
Made from ostrich leather or feathers, or relating to ostriches.
She carried an elegant ostrich handbag to the gala.
Figuratively, showing a reluctance to face or accept unpleasant realities; head-in-the-sand.
The administration's ostrich policy toward climate change will only make matters worse.
Idioms and phrases
ostrich farm
They visited an ostrich farm during their trip.
страусовая ферма
Они посетили страусовую ферму во время своей поездки.
ostrich population
The ostrich population is declining due to habitat loss.
популяция страусов
Популяция страусов сокращается из-за потери среды обитания.
ostrich behavior
Understanding ostrich behavior can help in their conservation.
поведение страуса
Понимание поведения страуса может помочь в их охране.
ostrich racing
Ostrich racing is a popular sport in some countries.
страусиные бега
Страусиные бега — популярный вид спорта в некоторых странах.