-
1 headlong
headlong [ˈhedlɒŋ]1. adverb[run, rush, plunge] tête baissée2. adjective[fall] vertigineux• headlong dash ruée f* * *['hedlɒŋ] 1.adjective [fall] tête la première2.adverb [fall] la tête la première; [run] à toute vitesseto rush headlong into something — fig se jeter tête baissée dans
-
2 headlong
headlong ['hedlɒŋ]1 adverb∎ she dived headlong into the lake elle a piqué une tête dans le lac∎ he threw himself headlong against the door il s'est littéralement jeté contre la porte∎ she rushed headlong to her downfall elle courait tout droit à sa perte;∎ they rushed headlong into the deal ils se sont jetés à corps perdu dans l'affaire;∎ they rushed headlong into marriage ils se sont mariés trop vite et sans réfléchir(b) (impetuous → action) imprudent, impétueux;∎ headlong flight sauve-qui-peut m inv, débandade f;∎ the crowd made a headlong dash for the exit la foule s'est ruée vers la sortie;∎ there was a headlong rush to buy the shares tout le monde s'est précipité pour acheter les actions
См. также в других словарях:
literature — /lit euhr euh cheuhr, choor , li treuh /, n. 1. writings in which expression and form, in connection with ideas of permanent and universal interest, are characteristic or essential features, as poetry, novels, history, biography, and essays. 2.… … Universalium
Luther, Martin — • Leader of the great religious revolt of the sixteenth century in Germany; born at Eisleben, 10 November, 1483; died at Eisleben, 18 February, 1546 Catholic Encyclopedia. Kevin Knight. 2006. Luther, Martin … Catholic encyclopedia
Luther — Martin Luther † Catholic Encyclopedia ► Martin Luther Leader of the great religious revolt of the sixteenth century in Germany; born at Eisleben, 10 November, 1483; died at Eisleben, 18 February, 1546. His father, Hans, was a… … Catholic encyclopedia
Martin Luther — Martin Luther † Catholic Encyclopedia ► Martin Luther Leader of the great religious revolt of the sixteenth century in Germany; born at Eisleben, 10 November, 1483; died at Eisleben, 18 February, 1546. His father, Hans, was a… … Catholic encyclopedia
Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington — Duke of Wellington and The Iron Duke redirect here. For subsequent dukes, see Duke of Wellington (title). For the film, see The Iron Duke (film). Field Marshal His Grace The Duke of Wellington KG GCB … Wikipedia
English literature — Introduction the body of written works produced in the English language by inhabitants of the British Isles (including Ireland) from the 7th century to the present day. The major literatures written in English outside the British Isles are… … Universalium
