Английский разговорный словарь (основной) - candle

ˈkændl n. & v. --n. 1 a cylinder or block of wax or tallow with a central wick, for giving light when burning. 2 = CANDLEPOWER. --v.tr. test (an egg) for freshness by holding it to the light. øcannot hold a candle to cannot be compared with; is much inferior to. not worth the candle not justifying the cost or trouble. øøcandler n. [OE candel f. L candela f. candere shine]