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antenna

UK
/ænˈtɛn.ə/
US
/ænˈtɛn.ə/

Translations

antennanoun
antennas
pl
UK
/ænˈtɛn.ə/
US
/ænˈtɛn.ə/
The radio has a long antenna for better reception.
У радио длинная антенна для лучшего приёма.
чутьёФигурально; о способности улавливать или распознавать что-либо.
She has a keen antenna for detecting lies.
У неё острое чутьё на ложь.
The butterfly's antenna helps it sense its environment.
Усик бабочки помогает ей чувствовать окружающую среду.
Additional translations
нюхРазговорное; о способности быстро замечать нужное или важное.
Synonyms
sensory appendages
probes
whiskers
feelers
antennaadjective
UK
/ænˈten.ə/
US
/ænˈten.ə/
Used attributively to denote objects, systems, or features related to or functioning as an antenna.
антенныйТехн.; относящийся к антенне.
The technician replaced the faulty antenna cable with a new one.
Техник заменил неисправный антенный кабель новым.

Definitions

antennanoun
A pair of long, thin sensory appendages on the heads of insects, crustaceans, and some other arthropods, used to sense the environment.
The butterfly's antennae help it detect changes in its surroundings.
A device, typically a rod or wire, used to transmit or receive radio or television signals.
The old television set required an external antenna to receive clear signals.
A natural ability to detect or sense something, often used metaphorically.
She has a keen antenna for detecting lies.
antennaadjective
Relating to or designed for use with an antenna.
The technician replaced the faulty antenna cable with a new one.
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