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Locust
UK
/ˈləʊkəst/
US
/ˈloʊkəst/
Translation of "locust" into Russian
locust
Noun
UK
/ˈləʊkəst/
US
/ˈloʊkəst/
locust
locusts pl
The farmer was worried about the locust swarm approaching his fields.
Фермер беспокоился о приближающейся к его полям стае саранчи.
Definitions
locust
Noun
UK
/ˈləʊkəst/
US
/ˈloʊkəst/
A type of grasshopper that travels in large swarms, often causing extensive damage to crops.
The farmers were worried about the approaching swarm of locusts that could devastate their fields.
A tree of the pea family, with compound leaves and fragrant white or pink flowers, often used for timber or as an ornamental plant.
The locust trees in the park provide a pleasant shade during the summer months.
Figuratively, a person or entity that voraciously or greedily consumes resources.
Many critics viewed the investment fund as a locust stripping value from the company.
locust
Adjective
UK
/ˈləʊkəst/
US
/ˈloʊkəst/
Relating to or characteristic of locusts (the insects), especially when describing swarms or damage caused by them.
The farmers feared a locust invasion that could wipe out the harvest.
Made from or consisting of wood from a locust tree.
They installed sturdy locust fence posts around the pasture.
Idioms and phrases
locust invasion
The locust invasion caused severe food shortages.
нападение саранчи
Нападение саранчи вызвало серьёзные перебои с продовольствием.
locust outbreak
The locust outbreak spread across the region rapidly.
вспышка саранчи
Вспышка саранчи быстро распространилась по региону.
locust control
Effective locust control is essential to protect crops.
контроль саранчи
Эффективный контроль саранчи необходим для защиты урожая.
a plague of locusts
The farmers were devastated by a plague of locusts that destroyed their crops.
нашествие саранчи
Фермеры были опустошены нашествием саранчи, которая уничтожила их урожай.
a swarm of locusts
A swarm of locusts descended on the crops, causing significant damage.
стая саранчи
Стая саранчи напала на посевы, нанеся значительный ущерб.
swarming locusts
The fields were devastated by swarming locusts.
роящиеся саранчи
Поля были разрушены роящейся саранчой.
locusts churr
During the swarm, the locusts churr continuously.
саранча стрекочет
Во время нашествия саранча непрерывно стрекочет.