scab
scab
skæb
скеб
British pronunciation
/skˈæb/

Определение и значение слова «scab» на английском языке

01

покрываться коркой, заживать с образованием корки

to form a scab, a crust of dry blood that forms over a wound as it recovers
02

ломать забастовку, работать во время забастовки

take the place of work of someone on strike
01

короста, струп

a dry, protective crust that forms over a healing wound as part of the body's natural healing process
example
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After the cut on her knee, a scab formed to protect the healing tissue.
После пореза на колене образовалась корочка, чтобы защитить заживающую ткань.
02

an employee who continues working during a strike

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03

a person hired specifically to replace a striking worker

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example
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He took the job as a scab just for the higher temporary pay.
04

a worker who refuses to join a labor union

example
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The union members shunned him because he remained a scab.
05

a contemptible or despicable person

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example
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He's a dirty scab for ratting out his mates to the boss.
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