swamp

UK
/swɒmp/
US
/swɑmp/

Traducciones

swampnoun
swamps
pl
UK
/swɒmp/
US
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The swamp was teeming with wildlife, including alligators and various species of birds.
Le marécage regorgeait d’animaux sauvages, notamment des alligators et diverses espèces d’oiseaux.
Traducciones adicionales
maraisPlus général que « marécage » ; employé selon le contexte.
bourbierFiguré.
swampverb
swamped
Past Simple
swamped
Past Participle
swamping
Gerund
UK
/swɒmp/
US
/swɑmp/
The heavy rains swamped the coastal town, leaving many streets underwater.
Les fortes pluies ont submergé la ville côtière, laissant de nombreuses rues sous l’eau.
Traducciones adicionales
accablerFiguré.
inonderSurtout pour l’eau ou un liquide.
swampadjective
UK
/swɒmp/
US
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Used attributively before a noun to denote relation to or characteristic of a swamp (e.g., 'swamp gas').
Swamp gas is produced by the decomposition of vegetation under water.
Le gaz marécageux est produit par la décomposition de la végétation sous l’eau.

Definiciones

swampnoun
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.
swampverb
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.
swampadjective
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.