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second-class

/ˌsek.əndˈklɑːs/

/ˌsek.əndˈklæs/

second-classadjective

/ˌsek.əndˈklɑːs/

/ˌsek.əndˈklæs/

Translations

второсортный

He felt insulted by the second-class treatment he received.

Он почувствовал себя оскорблённым из-за второсортного отношения к нему.

второго класса

They traveled in a second-class carriage on the train.

Они ехали во втором классе вагона поезда.

Definitions

Regarded as inferior in quality, status, or importance compared to others of the same kind.

Many immigrants were treated as second-class citizens in the early 20th century.

Relating to or suitable for a lower or less expensive category, especially in travel or accommodation.

They could only afford second-class tickets for the train journey.

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second-classnoun

second classes

/ˌsek.əndˈklɑːs/

/ˌsek.əndˈklæs/

Translations

второсортность

She refused to accept second-class status at work.

Она отказалась принимать второсортность на работе.

второй класс

He bought a second-class ticket for the train.

Он купил билет во второй класс на поезд.

Definitions

A category or rank that is considered inferior to the first or highest class, often used in reference to accommodations, services, or social status.

Passengers with second-class tickets boarded the train after those in first class.

A postage rate for sending items that are not urgent, typically slower and less expensive than first-class mail.

She sent the package by second-class to save on shipping costs.

A person who is regarded as belonging to an inferior or subordinate group within a society or organization.

He felt like a second-class citizen because of the discriminatory laws.

second-classadverb

Used to indicate the manner of sending mail or travelling in a second-class category.

Definitions

By second-class mail or travel accommodation; using a cheaper or slower service.

We mailed the parcel second-class to save money.