STILL — ТЛУМАЧЕННЯ

still

A plant and works where alcoholic drinks are made by distillation.
An apparatus used for the distillation of liquids; consists of a vessel in which a substance is vaporized by heat and a condenser where the vapor is condensed.
A static photograph (especially one taken from a movie and used for advertising purposes). Приклади
  • He wanted some stills for a magazine ad.
(poetic) tranquil silence. Приклади
  • The still of the night.
Cause to be quiet or not talk. Приклади
  • Please silence the children in the church!
Make motionless.
Make calm or still. Приклади
  • Quiet the dragons of worry and fear.
Lessen the intensity of or calm. Приклади
  • The news eased my conscience.
  • Still the fears.
Free from disturbance. Приклади
  • A ribbon of sand between the angry sea and the placid bay.
  • The quiet waters of a lagoon.
  • A lake of tranquil blue water reflecting a tranquil blue sky.
  • A smooth channel crossing.
  • Scarcely a ripple on the still water.
  • Unruf.
Free from noticeable current. Приклади
  • A still pond.
  • Still waters run deep.
Not in physical motion. Приклади
  • The inertia of an object at rest.
Used of pictures; of a single or static photograph not presented so as to create the illusion of motion; or representing objects not capable of motion. Приклади
  • A still photograph.
  • Cezanne's still life of apples.
Marked by absence of sound. Приклади
  • A silent house.
  • Soundless footsteps on the grass.
  • The night was still.
Not sparkling. Приклади
  • A still wine.
  • Still mineral water.
To a greater degree or extent; used with comparisons. Приклади
  • Looked sick and felt even worse.
  • An even (or still) more interesting problem.
  • Still another problem must be solved.
  • A yet sadder tale.
Despite anything to the contrary (usually following a concession). Приклади
  • Although I'm a little afraid, however I'd like to try it.
  • While we disliked each other, nevertheless we agreed.
  • He was a stern yet fair master.
  • Granted that it is dangerous, all t.
With reference to action or condition; without change, interruption, or cessation. Приклади
  • It's still warm outside.
  • Will you still love me when we're old and grey?
Without moving or making a sound. Приклади
  • He sat still as a statue.
  • Time stood still.
  • They waited stock-still outside the door.
  • He couldn't hold still any longer.
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