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♦ can (1) /kæn, kən/v. modalecan, come tutti i verbi modali, ha caratteristiche particolari:● ha significato di pres. o di futuro;● non ha forme flesse (-s alla 3a pers. sing. pres., - ing, -ed), non è mai usato con ausiliari e non ha tempi composti; la forma del passato, solo per alcuni significati, è could; in sostituzione dei modi e tempi mancanti si usano, secondo il significato, quelli di to be able o di to be possible;● le interrogative sono formate mediante la semplice posposizione del soggetto;● l'infinito che segue non ha la particella to;● viene usato nelle question tags1 ( esprime abilità, conoscenza, capacità) – Can he speak English?, parla inglese?; sa l'inglese?; I can take care of myself, posso (o so) badare a me stesso; He cannot dance, non sa ballare; ( anche) non può ballare (per es. perché ha una gamba rotta); I honestly can't tell you, non so proprio dirtelo; I cannot lift this suitcase, non riesco (o non ce la faccio) a sollevare questa valigia; DIALOGO → - Accident- Can you move your toes?, riesci a muovere le dita del piede?; We can't afford it, non possiamo permettercelo; See if you can make him understand, vedi se riesci a farglielo capire; You can be nice when you want to, sai essere simpatico quando vuoi; I can't see, non ci vedo; Can you see that sparrow on the hedge?, lo vedi quel passero sulla siepe?; Can you hear me?, mi sentite?; I can smell something burning, sento odore di bruciato2 ( esprime possibilità) – This dish can be prepared the day before, questo piatto può essere preparato il giorno prima; Traces of a fresco can still be seen on the wall, sul muro sono ancora visibili (o si possono ancora vedere) le tracce di un affresco; I'm sure we can find a solution to this problem, sono sicuro che troveremo una soluzione per questo problema; This situation can't be allowed to go on, non si può lasciare che questa situazione perduri; How can you expect me to believe that?, come puoi pensare che io ci creda?; The sea along this coast can be very rough, il mare può essere molto mosso lungo questa costa; Life can be difficult, la vita è difficile a volte3 ( esprime autorizzazione o permesso, concessi o richiesti) – I cannot vote yet, non posso ancora votare; You can go now, puoi andare, ora; Can you tell me or is it a secret?, me lo puoi dire o è un segreto?; Can I speak to the manager?, posso parlare con il direttore?; Can I interrupt you for just a second?, posso interromperti solo un attimo?4 ( esprime richiesta) – Can I have a clean glass?, posso avere un bicchiere pulito?; Can you give me a lift?, puoi darmi un passaggio?; Can't you be a bit more tolerant?, non puoi essere un po' più tollerante?5 ( esprime offerta, suggerimento) – What can I do for you?, che cosa posso fare per te?; ( in un negozio, ecc.) in che posso servirla?, desidera?; DIALOGO → - Offering a drink2- What can I get you to drink?, cosa posso offrirti da bere?; You can take it if you like it, puoi prenderlo se ti piace; We can have lunch now if you wish, possiamo pranzare ora se volete; We can always come back later, possiamo sempre tornare più tardi6 ( esprime sorpresa o incredulità) – He cannot have forgotten, non può averlo dimenticato; non è possibile che l'abbia dimenticato; It can't be true, non può essere vero; You can't be serious!, non dirai mica sul serio!; Where can they have gone?, dove possono essere andati?; dove saranno andati?; Whatever can he want?, che cosa vorrà mai?7 ( con valore rafforzativo di un verbo di pensiero, opinione, ecc.) – I cannot understand why he behaved as he did, non capisco perché si sia comportato a quel modo; You can't think how glad I am, non puoi credere quanto sia felice● can but ► but (1), B, def. 3 □ cannot help ► to help □ as fast as you can, il più velocemente possibile; più in fretta che puoi □ as soon as you can, appena puoi; appena possibile; più presto che puoi □ as happy as can be, felicissimo □ as quietly as can be, col massimo silenzio; piano piano; zitti zitti.NOTA D'USO: - can- NOTA D'USO: - can't o don't?- NOTA D'USO: - can o may?- NOTA D'USO: - can o to be able to?- ♦ can (2) /kæn/n.1 recipiente (metallico); latta; fusto; bidone: a petrol can, un bidone (o una latta) di benzina; a can of paint [of oil], una latta di vernice [d'olio]; tin can, lattina; scatoletta2 barattolo ( di alluminio, per alimenti); scatola; scatoletta; lattina: a can of peas, una scatola di piselli; a can of beer, una lattina di birra; DIALOGO → - At a service station.- Could you get me a can of drink?, potresti portarmi una bibita in lattina?● (fig.) a can of worms, un problema difficile ( e potenzialmente scomodo o imbarazzante); una situazione ingarbugliata; un ginepraio: His question opened up a nice can of worms, la sua domanda ci ha messi davanti a un bel ginepraio □ (spec. USA) can opener, apriscatole; ( slang USA) arnese da scasso, grimaldello □ can vendor, distributore automatico di lattine ( di birra, ecc.) □ (fig. fam.) to carry the can; prendersi la colpa (al posto di q.); pagare (per qc.) □ (fam.) in the can, (cinem., TV, di film, ecc.) finito, pronto per la distribuzione; (fig.) fatto, pronto, cosa fatta: The contract is almost in the can, il contratto è quasi cosa fatta.(to) can /kæn/v. t. -
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СДЁЛАЙ(ТЕ) МИЛОСТЬ СДЁЛАЙ(ТЕ) (ТАКОЕ) ОДОЛЖЕНИЕ all old-fash, coll VPimpcr these forms only usu. indep. clause fixed WO1. used to express a polite, sometimes persistent, entreaty (which is actually a demand in disguise): (would you (could you, please, do)) be so good (kind) as towould (will, could) you please (do sth.) kindly (do sth.) do me a favor (and do sth.) do me the favor of (doing sth.) (in limited contexts) be a good fellow (and do sth.)."Пётр Петрович, сделайте милость, уйдите!» (Достоевский 3). "Mr. Luzhin, please be so kind as to leave!" (3a).«Сделайте одолжение, садитесь, - сказал он вдруг, - мне надо с вами поговорить» (Достоевский 3). "Do be so kind as to sit down," he said suddenly. "I have to talk to you" (3a).Ваше благородие, сделайте мне такую милость, - прикажите поднести стакан вина...» (Пушкин 2) "Your Honour, be so good as to tell them to bring me a glass of wine..." (2b).(Лопахин:) Погодите, господа, сделайте милость, у меня в голове помутилось, говорить не могу... (Чехов 2). (L.:) Kindly wait а moment, ladies and gentlemen, my head is swimming, I can't talk... (2a).Сделай милость, никогда не смей прикасаться к моим вещам», - сказал он... (Толстой 2). "Do me a favor, don't dare touch my things—ever," he said... (2b)2. used to express polite assent to a request or propositionplease dogo (right) ahead (do) as you wish very well (in limited contexts) help yourself you're welcome to it be my guest.И если хочешь учиться, то, пожалуйста, сделай одолжение, учись на здоровье... (Рыбаков 1)....You want to study? Then go ahead, study to your hearts content! (1a)«...Не позволите ли мне сказать, господа, всего одно слово этому несчастному человеку?..» - «Сделайте милость, Михаил Макарович», -ответил следователь... (Достоевский 1). ". Will you permit me, gentlemen, to say just one word to this unfortunate man?.." "As you wish, Mikhail Makarovich," the district attorney answered... (1a).Ваше благородие, дозвольте вас прокатить по старой памяти?»... - «Что ж, сделай милость, поедем» (Шолохов 2). "Your Honour, allow me to drive you, for old time's sake?"... "Very well then, we'll go for a drive" (2a). -
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[VPimper; these forms only; usu. indep. clause; fixed WO]=====1. used to express a polite, sometimes persistent, entreaty (which is actually a demand in disguise):- (would you <could you, please, do>) be so good (kind) as to;- would (will, could) you please (do sth.);- kindly (do sth.);- do me a favor (and do sth.);- do me the favor of (doing sth.);- [in limited contexts]⇒ be a good fellow (and do sth.).♦ "Пётр Петрович, сделайте милость, уйдите!" (Достоевский 3). "Mr. Luzhin, please be so kind as to leave!" (3a).♦ "Сделайте одолжение, садитесь, - сказал он вдруг, - мне надо с вами поговорить" (Достоевский 3). "Do be so kind as to sit down," he said suddenly. "I have to talk to you" (3a).♦ "Ваше благородие, сделайте мне такую милость, - прикажите поднести стакан вина..." (Пушкин 2) "Your Honour, be so good as to tell them to bring me a glass of wine..." (2b).♦ [Лопахин:] Погодите, господа, сделайте милость, у меня в голове помутилось, говорить не могу... (Чехов 2). [L.:] Kindly wait a moment, ladies and gentlemen, my head is swimming, I can't talk... (2a).♦ "Сделай милость, никогда не смей прикасаться к моим вещам", - сказал он... (Толстой 2). "Do me a favor, don t dare touch my things - ever," he said... (2b)2. used to express polite assent to a request or proposition:- please do;- very well;- [in limited contexts] help yourself;- be my guest.♦ И если хочешь учиться, то, пожалуйста, сделай одолжение, учись на здоровье... (Рыбаков 1)....You want to study? Then go ahead, study to your hearts content! (1a)♦ "...Не позволите ли мне сказать, господа, всего одно слово этому несчастному человеку?.." - "Сделайте милость, Михаил Макарович", - ответил следователь... (Достоевский 1). ". Will you permit me, gentlemen, to say just one word to this unfortunate man?.." "As you wish, Mikhail Makarovich," the district attorney answered... (1a).♦ "Ваше благородие, дозвольте вас прокатить по старой памяти?"... - "Что ж, сделай милость, поедем" (Шолохов 2). "Your Honour, allow me to drive you, for old time's sake?"... "Very well then, we'll go for a drive" (2a).Большой русско-английский фразеологический словарь > сделай милость
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[VPimper; these forms only; usu. indep. clause; fixed WO]=====1. used to express a polite, sometimes persistent, entreaty (which is actually a demand in disguise):- (would you <could you, please, do>) be so good (kind) as to;- would (will, could) you please (do sth.);- kindly (do sth.);- do me a favor (and do sth.);- do me the favor of (doing sth.);- [in limited contexts]⇒ be a good fellow (and do sth.).♦ "Пётр Петрович, сделайте милость, уйдите!" (Достоевский 3). "Mr. Luzhin, please be so kind as to leave!" (3a).♦ "Сделайте одолжение, садитесь, - сказал он вдруг, - мне надо с вами поговорить" (Достоевский 3). "Do be so kind as to sit down," he said suddenly. "I have to talk to you" (3a).♦ "Ваше благородие, сделайте мне такую милость, - прикажите поднести стакан вина..." (Пушкин 2) "Your Honour, be so good as to tell them to bring me a glass of wine..." (2b).♦ [Лопахин:] Погодите, господа, сделайте милость, у меня в голове помутилось, говорить не могу... (Чехов 2). [L.:] Kindly wait a moment, ladies and gentlemen, my head is swimming, I can't talk... (2a).♦ "Сделай милость, никогда не смей прикасаться к моим вещам", - сказал он... (Толстой 2). "Do me a favor, don t dare touch my things - ever," he said... (2b)2. used to express polite assent to a request or proposition:- please do;- very well;- [in limited contexts] help yourself;- be my guest.♦ И если хочешь учиться, то, пожалуйста, сделай одолжение, учись на здоровье... (Рыбаков 1)....You want to study? Then go ahead, study to your hearts content! (1a)♦ "...Не позволите ли мне сказать, господа, всего одно слово этому несчастному человеку?.." - "Сделайте милость, Михаил Макарович", - ответил следователь... (Достоевский 1). ". Will you permit me, gentlemen, to say just one word to this unfortunate man?.." "As you wish, Mikhail Makarovich," the district attorney answered... (1a).♦ "Ваше благородие, дозвольте вас прокатить по старой памяти?"... - "Что ж, сделай милость, поедем" (Шолохов 2). "Your Honour, allow me to drive you, for old time's sake?"... "Very well then, we'll go for a drive" (2a).Большой русско-английский фразеологический словарь > сделай одолжение
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[VPimper; these forms only; usu. indep. clause; fixed WO]=====1. used to express a polite, sometimes persistent, entreaty (which is actually a demand in disguise):- (would you <could you, please, do>) be so good (kind) as to;- would (will, could) you please (do sth.);- kindly (do sth.);- do me a favor (and do sth.);- do me the favor of (doing sth.);- [in limited contexts]⇒ be a good fellow (and do sth.).♦ "Пётр Петрович, сделайте милость, уйдите!" (Достоевский 3). "Mr. Luzhin, please be so kind as to leave!" (3a).♦ "Сделайте одолжение, садитесь, - сказал он вдруг, - мне надо с вами поговорить" (Достоевский 3). "Do be so kind as to sit down," he said suddenly. "I have to talk to you" (3a).♦ "Ваше благородие, сделайте мне такую милость, - прикажите поднести стакан вина..." (Пушкин 2) "Your Honour, be so good as to tell them to bring me a glass of wine..." (2b).♦ [Лопахин:] Погодите, господа, сделайте милость, у меня в голове помутилось, говорить не могу... (Чехов 2). [L.:] Kindly wait a moment, ladies and gentlemen, my head is swimming, I can't talk... (2a).♦ "Сделай милость, никогда не смей прикасаться к моим вещам", - сказал он... (Толстой 2). "Do me a favor, don t dare touch my things - ever," he said... (2b)2. used to express polite assent to a request or proposition:- please do;- very well;- [in limited contexts] help yourself;- be my guest.♦ И если хочешь учиться, то, пожалуйста, сделай одолжение, учись на здоровье... (Рыбаков 1)....You want to study? Then go ahead, study to your hearts content! (1a)♦ "...Не позволите ли мне сказать, господа, всего одно слово этому несчастному человеку?.." - "Сделайте милость, Михаил Макарович", - ответил следователь... (Достоевский 1). ". Will you permit me, gentlemen, to say just one word to this unfortunate man?.." "As you wish, Mikhail Makarovich," the district attorney answered... (1a).♦ "Ваше благородие, дозвольте вас прокатить по старой памяти?"... - "Что ж, сделай милость, поедем" (Шолохов 2). "Your Honour, allow me to drive you, for old time's sake?"... "Very well then, we'll go for a drive" (2a).Большой русско-английский фразеологический словарь > сделай такое одолжение
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[VPimper; these forms only; usu. indep. clause; fixed WO]=====1. used to express a polite, sometimes persistent, entreaty (which is actually a demand in disguise):- (would you <could you, please, do>) be so good (kind) as to;- would (will, could) you please (do sth.);- kindly (do sth.);- do me a favor (and do sth.);- do me the favor of (doing sth.);- [in limited contexts]⇒ be a good fellow (and do sth.).♦ "Пётр Петрович, сделайте милость, уйдите!" (Достоевский 3). "Mr. Luzhin, please be so kind as to leave!" (3a).♦ "Сделайте одолжение, садитесь, - сказал он вдруг, - мне надо с вами поговорить" (Достоевский 3). "Do be so kind as to sit down," he said suddenly. "I have to talk to you" (3a).♦ "Ваше благородие, сделайте мне такую милость, - прикажите поднести стакан вина..." (Пушкин 2) "Your Honour, be so good as to tell them to bring me a glass of wine..." (2b).♦ [Лопахин:] Погодите, господа, сделайте милость, у меня в голове помутилось, говорить не могу... (Чехов 2). [L.:] Kindly wait a moment, ladies and gentlemen, my head is swimming, I can't talk... (2a).♦ "Сделай милость, никогда не смей прикасаться к моим вещам", - сказал он... (Толстой 2). "Do me a favor, don t dare touch my things - ever," he said... (2b)2. used to express polite assent to a request or proposition:- please do;- very well;- [in limited contexts] help yourself;- be my guest.♦ И если хочешь учиться, то, пожалуйста, сделай одолжение, учись на здоровье... (Рыбаков 1)....You want to study? Then go ahead, study to your hearts content! (1a)♦ "...Не позволите ли мне сказать, господа, всего одно слово этому несчастному человеку?.." - "Сделайте милость, Михаил Макарович", - ответил следователь... (Достоевский 1). ". Will you permit me, gentlemen, to say just one word to this unfortunate man?.." "As you wish, Mikhail Makarovich," the district attorney answered... (1a).♦ "Ваше благородие, дозвольте вас прокатить по старой памяти?"... - "Что ж, сделай милость, поедем" (Шолохов 2). "Your Honour, allow me to drive you, for old time's sake?"... "Very well then, we'll go for a drive" (2a).Большой русско-английский фразеологический словарь > сделайте милость
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[VPimper; these forms only; usu. indep. clause; fixed WO]=====1. used to express a polite, sometimes persistent, entreaty (which is actually a demand in disguise):- (would you <could you, please, do>) be so good (kind) as to;- would (will, could) you please (do sth.);- kindly (do sth.);- do me a favor (and do sth.);- do me the favor of (doing sth.);- [in limited contexts]⇒ be a good fellow (and do sth.).♦ "Пётр Петрович, сделайте милость, уйдите!" (Достоевский 3). "Mr. Luzhin, please be so kind as to leave!" (3a).♦ "Сделайте одолжение, садитесь, - сказал он вдруг, - мне надо с вами поговорить" (Достоевский 3). "Do be so kind as to sit down," he said suddenly. "I have to talk to you" (3a).♦ "Ваше благородие, сделайте мне такую милость, - прикажите поднести стакан вина..." (Пушкин 2) "Your Honour, be so good as to tell them to bring me a glass of wine..." (2b).♦ [Лопахин:] Погодите, господа, сделайте милость, у меня в голове помутилось, говорить не могу... (Чехов 2). [L.:] Kindly wait a moment, ladies and gentlemen, my head is swimming, I can't talk... (2a).♦ "Сделай милость, никогда не смей прикасаться к моим вещам", - сказал он... (Толстой 2). "Do me a favor, don t dare touch my things - ever," he said... (2b)2. used to express polite assent to a request or proposition:- please do;- very well;- [in limited contexts] help yourself;- be my guest.♦ И если хочешь учиться, то, пожалуйста, сделай одолжение, учись на здоровье... (Рыбаков 1)....You want to study? Then go ahead, study to your hearts content! (1a)♦ "...Не позволите ли мне сказать, господа, всего одно слово этому несчастному человеку?.." - "Сделайте милость, Михаил Макарович", - ответил следователь... (Достоевский 1). ". Will you permit me, gentlemen, to say just one word to this unfortunate man?.." "As you wish, Mikhail Makarovich," the district attorney answered... (1a).♦ "Ваше благородие, дозвольте вас прокатить по старой памяти?"... - "Что ж, сделай милость, поедем" (Шолохов 2). "Your Honour, allow me to drive you, for old time's sake?"... "Very well then, we'll go for a drive" (2a).Большой русско-английский фразеологический словарь > сделайте одолжение
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[VPimper; these forms only; usu. indep. clause; fixed WO]=====1. used to express a polite, sometimes persistent, entreaty (which is actually a demand in disguise):- (would you <could you, please, do>) be so good (kind) as to;- would (will, could) you please (do sth.);- kindly (do sth.);- do me a favor (and do sth.);- do me the favor of (doing sth.);- [in limited contexts]⇒ be a good fellow (and do sth.).♦ "Пётр Петрович, сделайте милость, уйдите!" (Достоевский 3). "Mr. Luzhin, please be so kind as to leave!" (3a).♦ "Сделайте одолжение, садитесь, - сказал он вдруг, - мне надо с вами поговорить" (Достоевский 3). "Do be so kind as to sit down," he said suddenly. "I have to talk to you" (3a).♦ "Ваше благородие, сделайте мне такую милость, - прикажите поднести стакан вина..." (Пушкин 2) "Your Honour, be so good as to tell them to bring me a glass of wine..." (2b).♦ [Лопахин:] Погодите, господа, сделайте милость, у меня в голове помутилось, говорить не могу... (Чехов 2). [L.:] Kindly wait a moment, ladies and gentlemen, my head is swimming, I can't talk... (2a).♦ "Сделай милость, никогда не смей прикасаться к моим вещам", - сказал он... (Толстой 2). "Do me a favor, don t dare touch my things - ever," he said... (2b)2. used to express polite assent to a request or proposition:- please do;- very well;- [in limited contexts] help yourself;- be my guest.♦ И если хочешь учиться, то, пожалуйста, сделай одолжение, учись на здоровье... (Рыбаков 1)....You want to study? Then go ahead, study to your hearts content! (1a)♦ "...Не позволите ли мне сказать, господа, всего одно слово этому несчастному человеку?.." - "Сделайте милость, Михаил Макарович", - ответил следователь... (Достоевский 1). ". Will you permit me, gentlemen, to say just one word to this unfortunate man?.." "As you wish, Mikhail Makarovich," the district attorney answered... (1a).♦ "Ваше благородие, дозвольте вас прокатить по старой памяти?"... - "Что ж, сделай милость, поедем" (Шолохов 2). "Your Honour, allow me to drive you, for old time's sake?"... "Very well then, we'll go for a drive" (2a).Большой русско-английский фразеологический словарь > сделайте такое одолжение
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could */*/*/ — strong UK [kʊd] / US weak UK [kəd] / US modal verb Summary: Could is usually followed by an infinitive without to : I m glad you could come. Sometimes it is used without a following infinitive: I came as quickly as I could. Could does not change… … English dictionary
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