swamp

UK
/swɒmp/
US
/swɑmp/

Übersetzungen

swampsubstantiv
swamps
Pl.
UK
/swɒmp/
US
/swɑmp/
The alligator was hiding in the swamp.
Аллигатор прятался в болоте.
Zusätzliche Übersetzungen
заболоченная местность
болотистая местность
swampverb
swamped
Präteritum
swamped
Partizip Perfekt
swamping
Gerundium
UK
/swɒmp/
US
/swɑmp/
Heavy rains can swamp the low-lying areas of the city.
Сильные дожди могут затоплять низменные районы города.
The manager tends to swamp his employees with too many tasks.
Менеджер склонен заваливать своих сотрудников слишком большим количеством задач.
Zusätzliche Übersetzungen
swampadjektiv
UK
/swɒmp/
US
/swɑmp/
Used attributively before a noun to denote relation to or characteristic of a swamp (e.g., 'swamp gas').

Definitionen

swampsubstantiv
A low-lying area of land that is saturated with water, often characterized by the presence of trees and other vegetation.
The swamp was teeming with wildlife, including alligators and various species of birds.
A situation or place fraught with difficulties and challenges, often overwhelming in nature.
The project turned into a swamp of bureaucratic red tape, delaying its completion by several months.
swampverb
To overwhelm or flood with water or another liquid.
The heavy rains swamped the coastal town, leaving many streets underwater.
To overwhelm with an excessive amount of something, such as work or tasks.
The team was swamped with projects after the company announced its new initiative.
swampadjektiv
Relating to or characteristic of a swamp; occurring, produced, or found in a swamp (used chiefly attributively).
Swamp gas is produced by the decomposition of vegetation under water.