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candle: noun
candle-power: noun

candle [ˈkændl] N

candle (light):

candle

Phrases:

to burn one's candle at both ends

прожига́ть жизнь

to burn one's candle at both ends

безрассу́дно тра́тить эне́ргию [или си́лы]

she can't hold a candle to him

о́на ему́ в подмётки не годи́тся

candle-power N no pl

candle-power

си́ла све́та (в свеча́х) (едини́ца измере́ния си́лы све́та)

Usage examples with candle

to burn the candle at both ends

безрассу́дно растра́чивать здоро́вье и си́лы, отдыха́я сли́шком ма́ло

she can't hold a candle to him

о́на ему́ в подмётки не годи́тся

to burn one's candle at both ends

прожига́ть жизнь

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Dropping or curling their fingers around the candles would eliminate them from the challenge. en.wikipedia.org

The best-known of the fourteen species is probably the desert candle. en.wikipedia.org

In addition, she is a candle maker and instructor, who uses vintage teacups and environmentally friendly materials. en.wikipedia.org

This is a similar principle to blowing out a candle. en.wikipedia.org

One night, a rat comes to scrounge and then knocks the candle holder, leading to a devastating fire in the temple. en.wikipedia.org

This is a very traditional procession with candles, flower-adorned arches, dancers, songs and fireworks. en.wikipedia.org

The investigators exposed various species of animal and bird to the candles in controlled conditions. en.wikipedia.org

His task is to replace/enlight the candles on the island. en.wikipedia.org

For this reason, flowers or prayer candles are often placed on or at the foot of the shrine. en.wikipedia.org

Here candles, prayers and songs are offered for all the dead. en.wikipedia.org

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