pit
Произношение: [pɪt]
Контекст: «physical location»
(noun) a deep hole in the ground. It can be a place where you might dig for something or where you throw things away. You can think of a hole that is really deep.
Пример
The kids played near the pit they dug in the sandbox.
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There was no pit in the yard for the old toys; they were just thrown away.
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What did you find at the bottom of the pit?
Контекст: «games»
(noun) a small area for certain games, like a boxing match or where a performer might perform. It’s like a special spot for something exciting to happen.
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The crowd cheered as the boxers entered the pit for their match.
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The performers weren’t allowed to use the pit because it was closed for repairs.
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What happens in the pit during the show?
Контекст: «games»
(verb) to put something down into a hole or to create a hole for some reason. It can also mean to provide a way to get rid of something.
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He decided to pit the old tires in the backyard.
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She didn’t want to pit her favorite toy because she loved it too much.
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Can we pit the fruit before we make the pie?
Контекст: «fruit»
(noun) the hard seed in the center of certain fruits, like cherries or peaches. It's like a little treasure inside the fruit that you have to be careful with.
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She spit out the pit from her cherry before eating the rest.
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There was no pit in the apple, so it was safe to eat all of it.
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How many pits did you find in the bowl of cherries?