licking

لیس زنی، لیس، شلاق زنی، شکست

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معنی و تعریف

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اسم

تعریف:

عمل اعمال تنبیه بدنی با ضربات مکرر

the act of inflicting corporal punishment with repeated blows

مثال‌ها:

  • The prisoner received a severe licking for trying to escape.
  • In some cultures, a licking was considered a standard punishment for disobedience.
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اسم

تعریف:

پایان ناموفق یک مبارزه یا رقابت

an unsuccessful ending to a struggle or contest

مترادف‌ها:

مثال‌ها:

  • After months of training, the team suffered a humiliating licking in the championship match.
  • The candidate's licking in the election was a surprise to everyone who had predicted a close race.