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Vulture
UK
/ˈvʌltʃə/
US
/ˈvʌltʃɚ/
Translation of "vulture" into Russian
vulture
Noun
UK
/ˈvʌltʃə/
US
/ˈvʌltʃɚ/
vulture
vultures pl
The vulture soared high above the desert.
Гриф парил высоко над пустыней.
The vulture circled the carcass, waiting for its turn to feed.
Стервятник кружил над тушей, ожидая своей очереди поесть.
Additional translations
Definitions
vulture
Noun
UK
/ˈvʌltʃə/
US
/ˈvʌltʃɚ/
A large bird of prey with a bald head, known for feeding on carrion (dead animals).
The vulture circled high above the desert, searching for its next meal.
A person or thing that preys greedily or ruthlessly on others.
The vultures of the business world were quick to take advantage of the company's financial troubles.
vulture
Verb
UK
/ˈvʌltʃə/
US
/ˈvʌltʃɚ/
To wait, hover, or move about in a predatory or opportunistic manner, especially in order to exploit someone else's misfortune.
Reporters vultured near the hospital entrance, hoping for news of the injured star.
vulture
Adjective
UK
/ˈvʌltʃə/
US
/ˈvʌltʃɚ/
Relating to or characteristic of a vulture; ruthlessly predatory or exploitative.
The company became notorious for its vulture tactics during the economic downturn.
Idioms and phrases
culture vulture
She is a real culture vulture, attending every art exhibition in town.
культурный стервятник
Она настоящий культурный стервятник, посещающий все художественные выставки в городе.
vulture (someone)
She waited like a vulture for any sign of weakness.
как ястреб (кто-то)
Она ждала, как ястреб, малейшего признака слабости.
vulture market
The vulture market thrives during economic downturns.
рынок стервятников
Рынок стервятников процветает во время экономических спадов.
vulture activity
There was an increase in vulture activity in the region.
деятельность стервятников
В регионе наблюдалось увеличение деятельности стервятников.
vulture circling
The vulture circling above signaled a nearby carcass.
круговорот грифов
Круговорот грифов над головой сигнализировал о близлежащей туше.
bearded vulture
The bearded vulture is known for its unique feeding habits.
бородач-ягнятник
Бородач-ягнятник известен своими уникальными пищевыми привычками.