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swamps

/swɒmps/

/swɑmps/

swampnoun

swamps

/swɒmp/

/swɑmp/

Translations

болото

The alligator was hiding in the swamp.

Аллигатор прятался в болоте.

Additional translations

заболоченная местность

трясина

болотистая местность

топь

Definitions

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.

Synonyms

swampverb

swamps

swamped

Past Simple

swamped

Past Participle

swamping

Gerund

/swɒmp/

/swɑmp/

Translations

затоплять

Heavy rains can swamp the low-lying areas of the city.

Сильные дожди могут затоплять низменные районы города.

заваливать

The manager tends to swamp his employees with too many tasks.

Менеджер склонен заваливать своих сотрудников слишком большим количеством задач.

Additional translations

захлёстывать

засыпать

Definitions

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.

Synonyms

swampadjective

Definitions

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.

swamppast participle

Definitions

Overwhelmed or overburdened with an excessive amount of something.

We're completely swamped with orders after the holiday sale.