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Общая лексика: пережитки суеверийУниверсальный англо-русский словарь > relics of superstition
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[ʹrelık] n1. часто pl1) след, остаток; реликтstone implements are precious relics of prehistoric times - каменные орудия - ценные остатки материальной культуры доисторической эпохи
2) пережиток2. сувенир, реликвияto keep smth. as a relic - хранить что-л. как сувенир
3. часто pl1) церк. мощи; реликвии2) поэт. останки -
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1) след м, оста́ток мa relic of old civilization — следы́ дре́вней цивилиза́ции
relics of superstition — пережи́тки суеве́рий
2) церк мо́щи мн -
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1. n след, остаток; реликт2. n пережиток3. n сувенир, реликвия4. n часто l5. n церк. мощи; реликвии6. n поэт. останкиСинонимический ряд:1. artifact (noun) ancient artifact; ancient object; antique; artifact; curio; heirloom; keepsake; memento; memorial; monument; rarity; remains; remembrance; remembrancer; reminder; shadow; souvenir; token; trace; trophy; vestige2. ruin (noun) remainder; remnant; ruin; wrack; wreckage
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