No. 1,001 in Russian
боевой
Combat, military, or fighting.
In a sentence
Этот солдат проявил боевой дух на поле боя.
This soldier exhibited combat spirit on the battlefield.
In this sentence, 'боевой дух' refers to the spirited motivation and determination associated with combat situations, thus emphasizing a figurative meaning.
У нас в классе есть боевой товарищ, который всегда заступается за своих.
In our class, there is a combative comrade who always stands up for their own.
Here, 'боевой товарищ' implies a loyal and supportive companion with a resolute attitude, showing a more metaphorical use of 'боевой'.
На параде была продемонстрирована новая боевая техника.
The new combat equipment was showcased at the parade.
In this case, 'боевая техника' denotes military equipment designed for use in combat, illustrating a literal application of 'боевой'.
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