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busts
pl
UK
/bʌst/
US
/bʌst/
Translations
The museum displayed a bust of the famous poet.
В музее был выставлен бюст известного поэта.
The police made a bust at the illegal gambling den.
Полиция провела арест в нелегальном игорном доме.
Additional translations
Definitions
The museum displayed a marble bust of the famous philosopher.
The tailor took measurements of her bust to ensure the dress fit perfectly.
The dot-com bust of the early 2000s led to widespread layoffs.
The police conducted a bust on the illegal gambling operation last night.
The product launch was a total bust.
busted
Past Simple
busted
Past Participle
busting
Gerund
UK
/bʌst/
US
/bʌst/
Translations
The police managed to bust the drug ring.
Полиции удалось арестовать наркокартель.
They plan to bust the old building next week.
Они планируют разрушить старое здание на следующей неделе.
Many small businesses bust during the economic crisis.
Многие малые предприятия разорились во время экономического кризиса.
Additional translations
Definitions
He accidentally busted the vase while cleaning.
The police busted the gang members during the raid.
The failed investment nearly busted the company.
The officer was busted down to a lower rank after the incident.
UK
/bʌst/
US
/bʌst/
Used predicatively or after verbs like be/go to mean “bankrupt” or “out of money,” chiefly in informal British usage.
Definitions
After the failed venture, they were completely bust.
Used attributively before another noun to denote relation to a woman's breasts or bust measurement (e.g., "bust size").
Definitions
She checked her bust size before ordering the dress.