headfirst

ˌhɛdˈfɜːrst
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Translation of headfirst into Russian,

Adverb

physical movement

moving with the head leading
головой вперед вперед головой
  • He dived headfirst into the pool.Он нырнул в бассейн головой вперед.

Adjective

1.

physical

leading with the head in front
  • The diver made a headfirst entry into the water.Дайвер прыгнул в воду вперёд головой.
2.

reckless

Rare
acting without thinking or planning
Rare
  • He made a headfirst decision to quit his job.Он принял безрассудное решение уволиться с работы.
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Expressions with headfirst: examples in English and translations in Russian

бросаться очертя голову
погружаться с головой
She decided to dive in headfirst into the new project.

Synonyms and analogies of headfirst in English

Examples of headfirst in a sentence

  • The skier went headfirst down the steep slope.
  • The athlete made a headfirst dive into the pool.
  • He took a headfirst plunge down the slide.
  • She made a headfirst leap into the new project.
  • His headfirst approach often led to mistakes.

Translations of "headfirst" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Adverb
головой впередadv. - golovoy vpered

The child slid down the slide headfirst, squealing with delight as he went.

Ребёнок скатился с горки головой вперёд, весело вопя от восторга.

вниз головойadv. - vniz golovoy

The clouded leopard's ability to climb trees headfirst is truly remarkable.

Способность дымчатого леопарда лазить по деревьям вниз головой поистине удивительна.

головой внизadv. - golovoy vniz

Plunge the lobsters headfirst into a pot of boiling water.

Опустите омаров головой вниз в кастрюлю с кипящей водой.

сломя головуadv. - slomya golovu

She would just charge headfirst into the middle of the rink.

А она неслась сломя голову в самую середину катка.

вверх ногамиadv. - vverkh nogami

You dangled me headfirst from the balcony.

Ты подвесил меня вверх ногами с балкона.

Adjective
безрассудныйadj. - bezrassudny

His diving in headfirst approach to cooking resulted in both burnt and delicious dishes.

Его безрассудный подход к кулинарии приводил как к обгоревшим, так и к вкусным блюдам.

вперед головойadj./adv. - vpered golovoy

I think if one guy launched himself headfirst

Я думаю, если один парень прыгнет вперед головой

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headfirst: Examples and translations in context

He ran headfirst into a wall while distracted by his phone.

Он врезался в стену головой вперёд, отвлечённый своим телефоном.

They zipped headfirst into the water, enjoying the refreshing plunge.

Они нырнули в воду головой вперёд, наслаждаясь прохладным плюхом.

The gymnast soared headfirst off the balance beam, executing a perfect somersault.

Гимнастка взмыла воздух головой вперёд с бревна, исполнив идеальный сальто.

He fell headfirst into the pile of leaves, causing a colorful explosion.

Он упал в кучу листьев головой вперёд, вызвав яркий взрыв красок.

He got down on all fours and peered headfirst into the rabbit burrow.

Он опустился на четвереньки и заглянул в кроличью нору головой вперёд.

The cat jumped headfirst from the table, landing gracefully on its feet.

Кошка прыгнула со стола головой вперёд и приземлилась грациозно на лапы.

As winter approached, the fox burrowed headfirst into the snow for warmth.

С приближением зимы лисица зарылась в снег головой вперёд, чтобы согреться.

The dog jumped headfirst into the car, eager to go for a ride.

Собака прыгнула в машину головой вперёд, жаждая поехать на прогулку.

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