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1 отражать попытку
1) Mass media: rebuff attempt, undercut attempt, undermine attempt2) Makarov: fend off attempt, fight off attempt -
2 попытка попытк·а
возобновить попытки добиться чего-л. с помощью дипломатии — to resume diplomatic efforts
сделать / совершить попытку — to make an attempt
безнадёжные / тщетные попытки — futile / vain attempts
неудачная попытка — lame endeavour, abortive attempt
попытка захвата / угона самолёта — attempt to hijack an aircraft
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