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Serpent
UK
/ˈsɜːpənt/
US
/ˈsɜr.pənt/
Translation of "serpent" into Russian
serpent
Noun
UK
/ˈsɜːpənt/
US
/ˈsɜr.pənt/
serpent
serpents pl
The serpent slithered silently through the grass.
Змея бесшумно скользила по траве.
The ancient legend tells of a serpent guarding the treasure.
Древняя легенда рассказывает о змее, охраняющем сокровище.
Definitions
serpent
Noun
UK
/ˈsɜːpənt/
US
/ˈsɜr.pənt/
A large snake, especially a mythical or symbolic one.
The ancient legend spoke of a giant serpent that guarded the treasure.
A treacherous or deceitful person.
He was considered a serpent in the company, always plotting against his colleagues.
A bass wind instrument with a cup-shaped mouthpiece and a long, curved wooden tube resembling a snake, used especially in European church music from the 16th to 19th centuries.
The choir was accompanied by a serpent during the Renaissance music recital.
In the Bible, the Devil appearing in the form of a snake that tempts humans to sin.
The Book of Genesis tells how the serpent persuaded Eve to eat the forbidden fruit.
serpent
Adjective
UK
/ˈsɜːpənt/
US
/ˈsɜr.pənt/
Relating to, characteristic of, or made from a serpent (used attributively).
He wore a pair of serpent-skin boots.
Idioms and phrases
serpent in (one's) bosom
He trusted her completely, but she turned out to be a serpent in his bosom.
Змея на груди
Он полностью доверял ей, но она оказалась змеей на его груди.
serpent's tongue
He was feared for his serpent's tongue, always ready with a sharp remark.
змеиный язык
Его боялись за змеиный язык, всегда готовый к резкому замечанию.
fiery serpent
The legend spoke of a fiery serpent guarding the treasure.
огненный змей
Легенда говорила об огненном змее, охраняющем сокровище.
serpent staff
The ancient priest carried a serpent staff as a symbol of his power.
жезл со змеей
Древний жрец носил жезл со змеей как символ своей власти.
sea serpent
Many sailors claimed to have seen a sea serpent during their voyages.
морской змей
Многие моряки утверждали, что видели морского змея во время своих путешествий.
serpent dance
The festival featured a traditional serpent dance performed by local dancers.
танец змеи
На фестивале был представлен традиционный танец змеи в исполнении местных танцоров.
horned serpent
The horned serpent is a significant figure in many mythologies.
рогатый змей
Рогатый змей является важной фигурой во многих мифологиях.