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n. (pl wolves) чоно. The \wolf killed many sheep. Чоно олон хонь барьжээ. she-\wolf with cubs бэлтрэгнүүдээ дагуулсан эмэгчин чоно. keep wolf from the door бусдын гар харалгүй амьдрах. I earn enough money to keep \wolf from the door. Би хэнээс ч гуйлгүй хоолоо идчихэд хангалттай хүрэх мөнгө олдог хүн. throw sb to wolves зөнд нь хаях. a wolf in sheep`s clothing (lamb`s skin) хурганы арьс нөмөрсөн чоно, жинхэнэ дүрээ далдалсан хүн, хоёр нүүртэн. v. \wolf sth (down) үмхлэн идэх, шунаглан идэх. He \wolfed down his breakfast and rushed out. Тэр цай ундаа үмхэлж аваад л алга болж өгсөн. wolfish adj. 1. чонын. 2. зэрлэг, догшин.
См. также в других словарях:
Wolfish — Wolf ish, a. Like a wolf; having the qualities or form of a wolf; as, a wolfish visage; wolfish designs. [1913 Webster] {Wolf ish*ly}, adv. {Wolf ish*ness}, n. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
wolfish — index predatory, rapacious Burton s Legal Thesaurus. William C. Burton. 2006 … Law dictionary
wolfish — [wool′fish] adj. of or like a wolf; rapacious wolfishly adv. wolfishness n … English World dictionary
wolfish — adjective Date: 15th century 1. a. suggestive of a wolf < wolfish mongrel dogs Hoffman Birney > < a wolfish and withdrawn youth Marshall Frady > b. befitting or characteristic of a wolf < a wolfish appetite > 2. of or relating to wolves •… … New Collegiate Dictionary
wolfish — adjective a) Pertaining to wolves. a wolfish appetite b) Akin to the characteristics or habits of a wolf … Wiktionary
wolfish — adj. Wolfish is used with these nouns: ↑grin … Collocations dictionary
wolfish — wolf|ish [ wulfıʃ ] adjective looking as though you want to hurt or trick someone: a wolfish smile ╾ wolf|ish|ly adverb … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
wolfish — UK [ˈwʊlfɪʃ] / US adjective looking as though you want to hurt or trick someone a wolfish smile Derived word: wolfishly adverb … English dictionary
wolfish — wolf ► NOUN (pl. wolves) 1) a carnivorous mammal that lives and hunts in packs and is the largest member of the dog family. 2) informal a man who habitually seduces women. ► VERB (usu. wolf down) ▪ devour (food) greedily. ● cry wolf Cf. ↑ … English terms dictionary
wolfish — adjective 1. resembling or characteristic (or considered characteristic) of a wolf ran in wolflike packs wolfish rapacity • Syn: ↑wolflike • Pertains to noun: ↑wolf, ↑wolf (for: ↑ … Useful english dictionary
wolfish — wolfishly, adv. wolfishness, n. /wool fish/, adj. 1. resembling a wolf, as in form or characteristics. 2. characteristic of or befitting a wolf; fiercely rapacious. [1560 70; WOLF + ISH1] * * * … Universalium
