serpent

UK
/ˈsɜːpənt/
US
/ˈsɜr.pənt/
serpentсуществительное
serpents
множ.
UK
/ˈsɜːpənt/
US
/ˈsɜr.pənt/
Переводы
The ancient legend tells of a serpent guarding the treasure.
Древняя легенда рассказывает о змее, охраняющем сокровище.
The serpent slithered silently through the grass.
Змея бесшумно скользила по траве.
Дополнительные переводы
Определения
A large snake, especially a mythical or symbolic one.
The ancient legend spoke of a giant serpent that guarded the treasure.
A treacherous or deceitful person.
He was considered a serpent in the company, always plotting against his colleagues.
A bass wind instrument with a cup-shaped mouthpiece and a long, curved wooden tube resembling a snake, used especially in European church music from the 16th to 19th centuries.
The choir was accompanied by a serpent during the Renaissance music recital.
In the Bible, the Devil appearing in the form of a snake that tempts humans to sin.
The Book of Genesis tells how the serpent persuaded Eve to eat the forbidden fruit.
serpentприлагательное
Attributive use of the noun, describing something related to or resembling a serpent
Определения
Relating to, characteristic of, or made from a serpent (used attributively).
He wore a pair of serpent-skin boots.