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antennae

UK
/ænˈtɛn.iː/
US
/ænˈtɛn.eɪ/

Translations

antennanoun

antennae

pl

antennas
pl
UK
/ænˈtɛn.ə/
US
/ænˈtɛn.ə/
The radio has a long antenna for better reception.
У радио длинная антенна для лучшего приёма.
The butterfly's antenna helps it sense its environment.
Усик бабочки помогает ей чувствовать окружающую среду.
чутьёФигурально; о способности улавливать или распознавать что-либо.
She has a keen antenna for detecting lies.
У неё острое чутьё на ложь.
Additional translations
нюхРазговорное; о способности быстро замечать нужное или важное.
Synonyms
feelers
sensory appendages
whiskers
probes

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.
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