Piranha
Translation of "piranha" into Russian
piranha
NounUK
/pɪˈrɑːnə/
US
/pɪˈrænə/
piranha / pl
piranhas pl
The piranha is known for its sharp teeth and powerful bite.
Пиранья известна своими острыми зубами и мощным укусом.
Definitions
piranha
NounUK
/pɪˈrɑːnə/
US
/pɪˈrænə/
A small, predatory freshwater fish native to South American rivers, known for its sharp teeth and a reputation for aggressive behavior.
The piranha is often feared by swimmers due to its sharp teeth and aggressive nature.
A person, group, or organization that is intensely aggressive or predatory in its conduct.
The tabloid press can act like a pack of piranhas when a scandal breaks.
piranha
AdjectiveUK
/pɪˈrɑːnə/
US
/pɪˈrænə/
Aggressively predatory or relating to piranhas.
Investors launched a piranha attack on the struggling company.
Idioms and phrases
piranha attack
The swimmer narrowly escaped a piranha attack.
атака пираний
Пловец едва избежал атаки пираний.
piranha infested
They warned us not to swim in the piranha infested river.
заполненный пираньями
Нас предупредили не плавать в реке, заполненной пираньями.
piranha teeth
Piranha teeth are known for their sharpness.
зубы пираний
Зубы пираний известны своей остротой.
piranha species
There are several piranha species in the Amazon.
виды пираний
В Амазонке существует несколько видов пираний.
piranha tank
He maintained a piranha tank as part of his collection.
аквариум с пираньями
Он содержал аквариум с пираньями в своей коллекции.
school of piranha
A school of piranha can strip flesh from bone in minutes.
стая пираний
Стая пираний может обглодать плоть до костей за считанные минуты.
red-bellied piranha
The red-bellied piranha is one of the most aggressive species.
краснобрюхая пиранья
Краснобрюхая пиранья — один из самых агрессивных видов.
piranha habitat
The Amazon River is a common piranha habitat.
место обитания пираний
Амазонка — распространённое место обитания пираний.
piranha feeding frenzy
A piranha feeding frenzy can be a terrifying sight.
пиршество пираний
Пиршество пираний может быть ужасающим зрелищем.
piranha bite
A piranha bite is extremely painful and can lead to serious injury.
укус пираньи
Укус пираньи крайне болезненный и может привести к серьёзной травме.