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Frankenstein

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Translation of "frankenstein" into Russian

Frankenstein
Noun
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Frankenstein
Frankensteins pl
Frankenstein is a famous character from Mary Shelley's novel.
Франкенштейн — известный персонаж из романа Мэри Шелли.

Definitions

Frankenstein
Noun
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A monstrous creation, especially one that has become uncontrollable or destructive.
The new software update turned out to be a Frankenstein, causing more problems than it solved.
Frankenstein
Verb
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To assemble or create something crudely from mismatched parts, often resulting in a dysfunctional whole.
We had to Frankenstein a temporary fix out of spare parts.
Frankenstein
Adjective
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Monstrous, uncontrollable, or crudely assembled from disparate parts; resembling Frankenstein's monster.
The project became a Frankenstein mess of incompatible components.
Frankenstein
Proper noun
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Victor Frankenstein, the scientist protagonist in Mary Shelley's novel "Frankenstein".
Victor Frankenstein is horrified by the creature he brings to life.
The 1818 novel "Frankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus" by Mary Shelley.
Frankenstein is considered one of the earliest works of science fiction.

Idioms and phrases

create a Frankenstein
Someone created a Frankenstein by merging different technologies that became uncontrollable.
создать Франкенштейна
Кто-то создал Франкенштейна, объединив разные технологии, которые вышли из-под контроля.
Frankenstein's monster
Someone realized that the project had turned into a Frankenstein's monster, beyond their control.
монстр Франкенштейна
Кто-то понял, что проект превратился в монстра Франкенштейна, вышедшего из-под их контроля.
frankenstein story
The Frankenstein story has been retold in various adaptations.
история о Франкенштейне
История о Франкенштейне пересказана в различных адаптациях.
frankenstein complex
The Frankenstein complex is a fear of artificial beings.
комплекс Франкенштейна
Комплекс Франкенштейна — это страх перед искусственными существами.
frankenstein figure
The scientist became a Frankenstein figure in the public's eyes.
форма Франкенштейна
Ученый стал фигурой Франкенштейна в глазах публики.
frankenstein myth
The Frankenstein myth explores themes of creation and responsibility.
миф о Франкенштейне
Миф о Франкенштейне исследует темы творчества и ответственности.
frankenstein analogy
The article draws a Frankenstein analogy with modern technology.
аналогия Франкенштейна
Статья проводит аналогию Франкенштейна с современными технологиями.