anthill

UK
/ˈænθɪl/
US
/ˈænθɪl/

Переводы

anthillсуществительное
anthills
множ.
UK
/ˈænθɪl/
US
/ˈænθɪl/
The children watched the ants scurry around the anthill.
Дети наблюдали, как муравьи суетятся вокруг муравейника.
Синонимы
termite mound
ant nest
ant colony
ant hillock
anthillприлагательное
UK
/ˈænthɪl/
US
/ˈænθɪl/
Used attributively before another noun (e.g., "anthill clay")

Определения

anthillсуществительное
A mound of earth, sand, or other material built by ants as a nest.
The children watched as the ants busily moved around the anthill.
A place or situation filled with hectic or bustling activity.
During the festival, the main square became an anthill of excited tourists.
anthillприлагательное
Relating to, made from, or resembling an anthill or the material ants pile up.
The potters preferred the nutrient-rich anthill clay for their ceramics.