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1 accomplishment
[ə'kʌmplɪʃmənt] [AE ə'kɒm-]1) (thing accomplished) risultato m.2) (skill) qualità f., talento m.* * *1) (completion.) compimento, risultato2) (a special skill: She has many different accomplishments.) talento* * *accomplishment /əˈkʌmplɪʃmənt/n.1 [u] compimento; completamento; realizzazione; attuazione2 risultato; realizzazione; impresa3 (spec. al pl.) talento; abilità: Among her accomplishments were riding and fencing, ella sapeva, fra l'altro, cavalcare e tirare di scherma.* * *[ə'kʌmplɪʃmənt] [AE ə'kɒm-]1) (thing accomplished) risultato m.2) (skill) qualità f., talento m. -
2 accomplishment
1 ( act of accomplishing) accomplissement m ;2 ( thing accomplished) réussite f ; that's no mean ou small accomplishment! ça n'est pas peu de chose! ;3 ( skill) talent m. -
3 byle
Ⅰ conj. 1. (wyrażające warunek) providing a. provided (that), (just) as long as- wyjdzie za każdego, byle miał pieniądze she’ll marry anyone, providing a. as long as he’s got money- kup sobie jakiś garnitur, byle nie czarny buy yourself a suit, just as long as it’s not black- możesz wziąć tę płytę, byleś ją jutro oddał you can take that record, as long as you return it tomorrow2. (wyrażające życzenie) if only- zrobi wszystko, byle dziecko było zdrowe she’ll do anything, just as long as the child gets better- bylebyś mnie kochał, bylibyśmy szczęśliwi if only you loved me, we could be happy a. as long as you loved me, we would be happy- każdy, byle nie on anybody but him a. as long as it’s not him- wszystko, byle nie to anything but that3. (wyrażające cel) (przed bezokolicznikiem) to, in order to, so as to; (przed zdaniem) so that- zrobiłem to, byleś była zadowolona I did it (in order) to please you- ukryła się w głębi ogrodu, byle mąż jej nie zobaczył she hid deep in the garden so that her husband wouldn’t see her- on zrobi wszystko, byle osiągnąć swój cel he’ll do anything to reach his goal a. objective- gadać, byle gadać to talk for the sake of talking- (ona) narzeka, byleby narzekać she complains for the sake of complainingⅡ part. 1. (wyrażające życzenie) I just wish, if only- byleś o tym więcej nie wspominał! I just wish you wouldn’t mention a. (please) just don’t mention it again!- byle dojechać do skrzyżowania! if we could just get to the crossroads- byleśmy się nie spóźnili! I just hope we won’t be late- byle do piątku! I just wish a. if only it were Friday- zrób to, byle szybko! do it, (and) just be quick about it!2. (dowolny) any; (kiepski) any old pot., pejor.- wystarczy byle wytrych any skeleton key will do- byle dziecko/głupiec to potrafi even a child a. a mere child/any old fool can do that- byle sekretarka nie będzie mnie pouczać I won’t be lectured to by some a. a mere secretary- byle drobiazg był dla nich powodem do kłótni the slightest thing could trigger off an argument between them- byle podmuch zwieje papiery z biurka the slightest waft of air will blow the papers off the desk- z byle powodu for the slightest reason, for no reason at all- pod byle pretekstem on any old a. the slightest pretext, at the slightest excuse- przy byle sposobności whenever the a. an opportunity presents itself3. (z zaimkami) byle co (cokolwiek) (just) anything; any old thing pot.- mówić a. opowiadać byle co to say any old thing- (on) byle czym nie da się zbyć you can’t pass any old thing off on him- śmiać się z byle czego to laugh at anything a. for the slightest reason- zawsze kupujesz byle co you’re always buying junk- to nie byle co it’s no small thing a. no joke pot.- poczęstowali go nie byle czym – kawiorem they gave him caviar, not any old thing a. food- byle kto anyone, anybody- zadawać się z byle kim to associate with (just) anybody- to nie byle kto s/he’s not just anybody- byle gdzie anywhere; any old where a. place pot.- połóż to byle gdzie put it anywhere a. wherever you like- byle kiedy any time; any old time pot.- nie byle jaki (wyjątkowy) some, no mean- to nie byle jaki wyczyn that’s some a. no mean feat- jest nie byle jakim pianistą he’s no mean pianist- (ona) ma nie byle jaki apetyt she really has an appetite- stoją przed nie byle jakim problemem they’re facing a. they’re faced with no small problem- byle jak anyhow; any old how pot.- zrobili to byle jak they did it any old how* * *1. conj 2. partbyle jaki — ( jakikolwiek) any; ( podłej jakości) trashy
* * *conj.1. (oznaczający cel, skutek) (in order) to; szedłem naprzód, byle dalej I walked ahead in order to keep moving forward; robić byle zbyć do sth just to get it done; byle nie upaść the important thing is not to fall.2. ( oznaczający warunek) as long as, provided; byle przejechać przez granicę, a będziemy bezpieczni if we can reach the border, we'll be safe; mów prędko, byle prawdę make it quick, as long as you tell the truth; byle nie to anything but that. – partykuła dodawana do zaimków (just) any; kłaść rzeczy byle gdzie put those things down anywhere; śmiejesz się z byle czego laugh at anything; nie zadaję się z byle kim I don't associate with just anyone; robić coś byle jak do sth any old way; to nie byle co that's no small accomplishment; to jest nie byle kto that's not just anybody; wszędzie byle nie tutaj anywhere but here; masz nie byle jaki samochód you don't have just any (old) car; byle jaki crummy; tani i byle jaki cheapo.The New English-Polish, Polish-English Kościuszko foundation dictionary > byle
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4 constante
adj.1 persistent (person) (en una empresa).2 constant.3 unchanging, uniform, consistent, constant.4 dedicated, hardworking.f.1 constant.2 Constante.* * *► adjetivo1 (invariable) constant2 (persona) steadfast1 MATEMÁTICAS constant\constantes vitales vital signs* * *adj.* * *1. ADJ1) (=continuado) constantun día de lluvia constante — a day of constant o persistent rain
2) (=frecuente) constant3) (=perseverante) [persona] persevering4) (Fís) [velocidad, temperatura, presión] constant2. SF1) (=factor predominante)el mar es una constante en su obra — the sea is a constant theme o an ever-present theme in his work
el paro es una constante en la economía española — unemployment is a permanent feature of the Spanish economy
2) (Mat) constant3) (Med)* * *I1) ( continuo) constant2) ( perseverante) < persona> perseveringIIa) (Mat) constantb) ( característica) constant featurec) constantes femenino plural (Med) tb* * *= constant, continual, continued, continuing, continuous, even, ongoing [on-going], persistent, regular, unvarying, steadfast, perpetual, steady [steadier -comp., steadiest -sup.], abiding, unfailing, unabated, constant, standing, unflagging, assiduous, on-the-go, unceasing, incessant, ceaseless, persevering.Ex. Film and videotape are stored on the premises in vaults situated at the back of the library and are air conditioned to ensure a constant temperature.Ex. The second point concerns the continual reference to Haykin's book, a sort of code of subject authority practice and its drawbacks.Ex. Instructional development is a goal-oriented, problem-solving process involving techniques such as development of specific objectives, analysis of learners and tasks, preliminary trials, formative and summative evaluation, and continued revision.Ex. They are likely to influence the future function of DC, and the way in which the scheme will evolve, but since there will be a continuing need for shelf arrangement, DC will remain necessary.Ex. However, in 1983, Forest Press decided to opt for the concept of continuous revision.Ex. An unvarying level of illumination, heating, cooling, ventilation and acoustics will give the even type of environment needed in an academic library.Ex. This study has many implications for an ongoing COMARC effort beyond the present pilot project because it is evident that a very small number of libraries can furnish machine-readable records with full LC/MARC encoding.Ex. Cases keep discussion grounded on certain persistent facts that must be faced, and keep a realistic rein on airy flights of academic speculation.Ex. Book form was generally regarded as too inflexible for library catalogues, especially where the catalogue required regular updating to cater for continuing and gradual expansion of the collection.Ex. An unvarying level of illumination, heating, cooling, ventilation and acoustics will give the even type of environment needed in an academic library.Ex. He does admit, however, that 'this power is unusual, it is a gift which must be cultivated, an accomplishment which can only be acquired by vigorous and steadfast concentration'.Ex. Possessed of a phenomenal memory and a perpetual smile, this paragon always is ready to meet the public without losing balance or a sense of humor.Ex. Susan Blanch is a fairly steady customer, taking only fiction books.Ex. The revision and correction of reference works is an abiding concern to the librarian and the user.Ex. Public libraries can be characterized by an unfailing flexibility and sincere intent to help people solve problems.Ex. The demand for English as the world's lingua franca continues unabated.Ex. In this formula, curly brackets {} indicate activities, and alpha, beta and gamma are constants = En esta fórmula, las llaves {} indican actividades y alfa, beta y gamma son las constantes.Ex. A standing reproach to all librarians is the non-user.Ex. Colleagues from all the regions of the world harnessed their combined intellectual capital, tenacity, good will and unflagging spirit of volunteerism for the good of our profession = Colegas de todas las regiones del mundo utilizaron su capital intelectual, su tenacidad, su buena voluntad y su inagotable espíritu de voluntarismo para el bien de nuestra profesión.Ex. The management of a large number of digital images requires assiduous attention to all stages of production.Ex. With technologies such as SMS, Podcasting, voice over IP (VoIP), and more becoming increasingly mainstream, the potential to provide instant, on-the-go reference is limitless.Ex. But just as she pulled over the road in the pitch blackness of night she heard the unceasing sound of the night like she had never heard it.Ex. The great practical education of the Englishman is derived from incessant intercourse between man and man, in trade.Ex. Children in modern society are faced with a ceaseless stream of new ideas, and responsibility for their upbringing has generally moved from parents to childminders and teachers.Ex. Napoleon Bonaparte said: 'Victory belongs to the most persevering' and 'Ability is of little account without opportunity'.----* constante de bajada = slope constant.* constante flujo de = steady stream of.* constante vital = vital sign.* crítica constante = nagging.* de un modo constante = on an ongoing basis.* en constante expansión = ever-expanding, ever-growing.* en constante movimiento = on the go.* los constantes cambios de = the changing face of, the changing nature of.* mantenimiento de las constantes vitales = life support.* máquina que mantiene las constantes vitales = life-support system.* permanecer constante = remain + constant.* que está en constante evolución = ever-evolving.* serie constante de = steady stream of.* ser una constante = be a constant.* * *I1) ( continuo) constant2) ( perseverante) < persona> perseveringIIa) (Mat) constantb) ( característica) constant featurec) constantes femenino plural (Med) tb* * *= constant, continual, continued, continuing, continuous, even, ongoing [on-going], persistent, regular, unvarying, steadfast, perpetual, steady [steadier -comp., steadiest -sup.], abiding, unfailing, unabated, constant, standing, unflagging, assiduous, on-the-go, unceasing, incessant, ceaseless, persevering.Ex: Film and videotape are stored on the premises in vaults situated at the back of the library and are air conditioned to ensure a constant temperature.
Ex: The second point concerns the continual reference to Haykin's book, a sort of code of subject authority practice and its drawbacks.Ex: Instructional development is a goal-oriented, problem-solving process involving techniques such as development of specific objectives, analysis of learners and tasks, preliminary trials, formative and summative evaluation, and continued revision.Ex: They are likely to influence the future function of DC, and the way in which the scheme will evolve, but since there will be a continuing need for shelf arrangement, DC will remain necessary.Ex: However, in 1983, Forest Press decided to opt for the concept of continuous revision.Ex: An unvarying level of illumination, heating, cooling, ventilation and acoustics will give the even type of environment needed in an academic library.Ex: This study has many implications for an ongoing COMARC effort beyond the present pilot project because it is evident that a very small number of libraries can furnish machine-readable records with full LC/MARC encoding.Ex: Cases keep discussion grounded on certain persistent facts that must be faced, and keep a realistic rein on airy flights of academic speculation.Ex: Book form was generally regarded as too inflexible for library catalogues, especially where the catalogue required regular updating to cater for continuing and gradual expansion of the collection.Ex: An unvarying level of illumination, heating, cooling, ventilation and acoustics will give the even type of environment needed in an academic library.Ex: He does admit, however, that 'this power is unusual, it is a gift which must be cultivated, an accomplishment which can only be acquired by vigorous and steadfast concentration'.Ex: Possessed of a phenomenal memory and a perpetual smile, this paragon always is ready to meet the public without losing balance or a sense of humor.Ex: Susan Blanch is a fairly steady customer, taking only fiction books.Ex: The revision and correction of reference works is an abiding concern to the librarian and the user.Ex: Public libraries can be characterized by an unfailing flexibility and sincere intent to help people solve problems.Ex: The demand for English as the world's lingua franca continues unabated.Ex: In this formula, curly brackets {} indicate activities, and alpha, beta and gamma are constants = En esta fórmula, las llaves {} indican actividades y alfa, beta y gamma son las constantes.Ex: A standing reproach to all librarians is the non-user.Ex: Colleagues from all the regions of the world harnessed their combined intellectual capital, tenacity, good will and unflagging spirit of volunteerism for the good of our profession = Colegas de todas las regiones del mundo utilizaron su capital intelectual, su tenacidad, su buena voluntad y su inagotable espíritu de voluntarismo para el bien de nuestra profesión.Ex: The management of a large number of digital images requires assiduous attention to all stages of production.Ex: With technologies such as SMS, Podcasting, voice over IP (VoIP), and more becoming increasingly mainstream, the potential to provide instant, on-the-go reference is limitless.Ex: But just as she pulled over the road in the pitch blackness of night she heard the unceasing sound of the night like she had never heard it.Ex: The great practical education of the Englishman is derived from incessant intercourse between man and man, in trade.Ex: Children in modern society are faced with a ceaseless stream of new ideas, and responsibility for their upbringing has generally moved from parents to childminders and teachers.Ex: Napoleon Bonaparte said: 'Victory belongs to the most persevering' and 'Ability is of little account without opportunity'.* constante de bajada = slope constant.* constante flujo de = steady stream of.* constante vital = vital sign.* crítica constante = nagging.* de un modo constante = on an ongoing basis.* en constante expansión = ever-expanding, ever-growing.* en constante movimiento = on the go.* los constantes cambios de = the changing face of, the changing nature of.* mantenimiento de las constantes vitales = life support.* máquina que mantiene las constantes vitales = life-support system.* permanecer constante = remain + constant.* que está en constante evolución = ever-evolving.* serie constante de = steady stream of.* ser una constante = be a constant.* * *A1 (continuo) constantestaba sometido a una constante vigilancia he was kept under constant surveillance2 ‹tema/motivo› constantB (perseverante) persevering1 ( Mat) constant2 (característica) constant featurelas escaseces han sido una constante durante los últimos siete años shortages have been a constant feature of the last seven yearsdurante estas fechas las colas son una constante en las tiendas at this time of year queues are a regular feature in the shopsuna constante en su obra a constant theme in his workel malhumor es una constante en él he's always in a bad moodconstantes vitales vital signs (pl)* * *
constante adjetivo
■ sustantivo femeninoa) (Mat) constant
c)
constante
I adjetivo
1 (tenaz) steadfast: es una persona constante en sus ambiciones, he is steadfast in his ambitions
2 (incesante, sin variaciones) constant, incessant, unchanging: me mareaba el constante barullo que había allí, the constant racket there made me dizzy
II sustantivo femenino
1 constant feature: los desengaños fueron una constante a lo largo de su vida, disappointments were a constant during his lifetime
2 Mat constant
' constante' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
fiel
- salario
- sangría
English:
constant
- continual
- cruise
- equable
- even
- incessant
- recurrent
- steadily
- steady
- unfailing
- uniform
- unremitting
- break
- consistent
- drive
- eternal
- niggling
- persistent
- wear
* * *♦ adj1. [persona] [en una empresa] persistent;[en ideas, opiniones] steadfast;se mantuvo constante en su esfuerzo he persevered in his efforts2. [lluvia, atención] constant, persistent;[temperatura] constant3. [que se repite] constant♦ nf1. [rasgo] constant;las desilusiones han sido una constante en su vida disappointments have been a constant feature in her life;las tormentas son una constante en sus cuadros storms are an ever-present feature in his paintings;la violencia es una constante histórica en la región the region has known violence throughout its history2. Mat constant3. constantes vitales vital signs;mantener las constantes vitales de alguien to keep sb alive* * *I adj constantII f MAT constant* * *constante adj: constant♦ constantemente advconstante nf: constant* * *constante adj (continuo) constant -
5 sorprendente
adj.surprising.* * *► adjetivo1 surprising, amazing, astonishing■ lo sorprendente del caso es que... the surprising thing about it is...* * *adj.* * *ADJ surprisingno es sorprendente que... — it is hardly surprising that..., it is small wonder that...
* * *adjetivo surprising* * *= amazing, staggering, startling, stunning, surprising, astonishing, unexpected.Ex. However, this is still a long way from the amazing power of a large mini or mainframe computer.Ex. It's a staggering list of accomplishments, and considering bureaucracy and some of the internal problems of the Library of Congress, I think that the Library deserves a great deal of credit and commendation.Ex. At the time, it was a startling accomplishment and gained wide recognition.Ex. The trends themselves are not hard to anticipate, although the stunning pace of development is often not fully appreciated.Ex. Given such an impressive array of advantages it may seem surprising that conventional subject indexes to the literature continue to be produced.Ex. It asserts that the answer to the problems relating to the astonishing growth of great research libraries lies in large-scale interlibrary cooperation.Ex. The teacher should not give away any details which would be best enjoyed when met for the first time in a full reading, such as twist in the plot, unexpected endings, and the like.----* de manera sorprendente = shockingly.* de modo sorprendente = shockingly.* nada sorprendente = unsurprising.* resultado sorprendente = stunning result.* tan sorprendente como pueda parecer = as amazing as it seems.* * *adjetivo surprising* * *= amazing, staggering, startling, stunning, surprising, astonishing, unexpected.Ex: However, this is still a long way from the amazing power of a large mini or mainframe computer.
Ex: It's a staggering list of accomplishments, and considering bureaucracy and some of the internal problems of the Library of Congress, I think that the Library deserves a great deal of credit and commendation.Ex: At the time, it was a startling accomplishment and gained wide recognition.Ex: The trends themselves are not hard to anticipate, although the stunning pace of development is often not fully appreciated.Ex: Given such an impressive array of advantages it may seem surprising that conventional subject indexes to the literature continue to be produced.Ex: It asserts that the answer to the problems relating to the astonishing growth of great research libraries lies in large-scale interlibrary cooperation.Ex: The teacher should not give away any details which would be best enjoyed when met for the first time in a full reading, such as twist in the plot, unexpected endings, and the like.* de manera sorprendente = shockingly.* de modo sorprendente = shockingly.* nada sorprendente = unsurprising.* resultado sorprendente = stunning result.* tan sorprendente como pueda parecer = as amazing as it seems.* * *surprising* * *
sorprendente adjetivo
surprising
sorprendente adjetivo surprising, amazing
' sorprendente' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
chocante
- pasada
- traca
English:
optimism
- surprising
- surprisingly
- remarkable
- striking
* * *sorprendente adjsurprising* * *adj surprising* * *sorprendente adj: surprising♦ sorprendentemente adv* * *sorprendente adj surprising -
6 first
fə:st
1. adjective, adverb(before all others in place, time or rank: the first person to arrive; The boy spoke first.) primero
2. adverb(before doing anything else: `Shall we eat now?' `Wash your hands first!) primero
3. noun(the person, animal etc that does something before any other person, animal etc: the first to arrive.) primero- firstly- first aid
- first-born
- first-class
- first-hand
- first-rate
- at first
- at first hand
- first and foremost
- first of all
first1 adj primerofirst2 adv1. primerohe came first in the race llegó el primero en la carrera / ganó la carrerayou play later, first you must finish your lunch podrás jugar luego, primero acaba de comer2. por primera veztr[fɜːst]1 primero,-a■ what was your first job? ¿cuál fue tu primer trabajo?■ who was the first man on the moon? ¿quién fue el primer hombre que pisó la luna?■ for the first time in my life... por primera vez en mi vida...■ my first reaction was to... mi reacción inicial fue...1 (before anything else) primero■ when you get up, what do you do first? al levantarte, ¿qué es lo primero que haces?■ first, I have to go to the bank primero, tengo que ir al banco2 (for the first time) por primera vez■ when we first met, he hated me cuando nos conocimos, me odiaba3 (in first place) primero, en primer lugar■ there are several reasons: first,... hay varias razones: en primer lugar,...4 (in preference to) antes■ he said he'd die first dijo que antes, preferiría morir1 la primera vez■ it's a first for me too! ¡es la primera vez para mí también!1 el primero, la primera, lo primero1 (first-class degree) ≈ sobresaliente nombre masculino (título universitario que corresponde a la nota más alta)2 (gear) primera\SMALLIDIOMATIC EXPRESSION/SMALLat first al principioat first sight a primera vistafirst come, first served el que llega primero tiene prioridadfirst of all en primer lugarfirst thing a primera hora (de la mañana)first things first lo primero es lo primerofrom the first desde el principiofrom first to last de principio a fin, desde el principio hasta el finalfirst aid primeros auxilios nombre masculino pluralfirst class primera clase nombre femeninoFirst Communion primera comunión nombre femeninoFirst Lady Primera Damafirst lieutenant teniente nombre masculino de navíofirst mate primer oficial nombre masculinofirst name nombre nombre masculino de pilafirst night estrenofirst offender delincuente nombre masculino sin antecedentesfirst person SMALLLINGUISTICS/SMALL primera personaFirst World War Primera Guerra Mundialfirst ['fərst] adv1) : primerofinish your homework first: primero termina tu tareafirst and foremost: ante todofirst of all: en primer lugar2) : por primera vezI saw it first in Boston: lo vi por primera vez en Bostonfirst adj1) : primerothe first time: la primera vezat first sight: a primera vistain the first place: en primer lugarthe first ten applicants: los diez primeros candidatos2) foremost: principal, primerofirst tenor: tenor principalfirst n1) : primero m, -ra f (en una serie)2) : primero m, primera parte f4)at first : al principioadj.• delantero, -a adj.• original adj.• primer adj.• primero, -a adj.• principal adj.adv.• primera velocidad adv.• primero adv.n.• primero s.m.
I fɜːrst, fɜːst1)Henry I — (léase: Henry the First) Enrique I (read as: Enrique primero)
who's going to be first? — ¿quién va a ser el primero?
our horse was first — nuestro caballo llegó en primer lugar or el primero
b) (in seniority, standing) primerothe first eleven/fifteen — (BrE) el equipo titular
she's first in line to the throne — está primera or es la primera en la línea de sucesión al trono
2) ( elliptical use)he'll be arriving on the first (of the month) — llegará el primero or (Esp tb) el uno (del mes)
he fell at the first — cayó en la primera valla (or el primer obstáculo etc)
he/she was the first to arrive — fue el primero/la primera en llegar
the first she knew about it was when... — la primera noticia que tuvo de ello fue cuando...
3) (in phrases)from the first — desde el principio, desde el primer momento
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1)a) ( ahead of others) primerowhich comes first, your family or your career? — ¿para ti qué está primero, tu familia o tu carrera?
I always put my children first — para mí antes que nada or primero están mis hijos
first come, first served: tickets will be available on a first come, first served basis — se adjudicará(n) las entradas por riguroso orden de solicitud (or llegada etc)
b) (before other actions, events) primero, en primer lugarfirst, I want to thank everyone for coming — en primer lugar or primero quiero agradecerles a todos que hayan venido
c) ( beforehand) antes, primerod) ( for the first time) por primera veze) ( rather) antesform a coalition? I'd resign first — ¿formar una coalición? antes (que eso) renuncio!
2) (in phrases)first of all — en primer lugar, antes que nada
III
a) first (gear) ( Auto) (no art) primera fb) (original idea, accomplishment) primicia f[fɜːst]1.ADJ primero; (before m sing n) primerI was first! — ¡yo iba or estaba primero!
the first three correct answers win a prize — las tres primeras respuestas correctas se llevan un premio
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at first — al principioinstance 1., 2), thing 2)to win first place — (in competition) conseguir el primer puesto, ganar
2. ADV1) (in place, priority) primerofirst one, then another — primero uno, después otro
we arrived first — fuimos los primeros en llegar, llegamos los primeros
women and children first! — ¡las mujeres y los niños primero!
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first of all — ante todo, antes que nada•
to come first — (in race) ganar, llegar el primero; (=have priority) estar primero, tener prioridadthe customer/your homework must come first — el cliente es lo primero/tus deberes son lo primero
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first and foremost — ante todo, antes que nada•
you go first! — ¡tú primero!, ¡pasa tú!•
head first — de cabeza•
you have to put your children's needs first — primero están las necesidades de tus hijosfree tickets, on a first-come-first-served basis — entradas gratis, por riguroso orden de llegada
2) (in time) (=before anything else) primero, antes de nadafirst, I need a drink — primero or antes de nada or antes que nada, necesito una copa
first, I don't like it, second, I haven't got the money — lo primero: no me gusta, lo segundo: no dispongo del dinero
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first off * — primero de todo, antes de nada3) (=for the first time) por primera vez4) (=rather) primero, anteslet him in this house? I'd kill him first! — ¿dejarle pisar esta casa? ¡primero or antes lo mato!
I'd die first! — ¡antes me muero!
3.PRONthe first of January — el primero de enero, el uno de enero
it's the first I've heard of it — ahora me entero, no lo sabía
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he came in an easy first — llegó el primero con ventaja•
from the (very) first — desde el principio•
to be the first to do sth — ser el primero en hacer algothey were the first to arrive — fueron los primeros en llegar, llegaron los primeros
4. N1) (Aut) primera f2) (Brit) (Univ) ≈ sobresaliente mhe got a first in French — ≈ se ha licenciado en francés con una media de sobresaliente
See:see cultural note DEGREE in degree5.CPDfirst-aidfirst aider N — socorrista mf
first base N — (Baseball) primera base f
first blood N —
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to draw first blood — anotar el primer tanto•
first blood to sb — primer tanto para algnfirst cousin N — primo(-a) m / f hermano(-a)
first degree N — licenciatura f
first edition N — primera edición f ; [of early or rare book] edición f príncipe
first family N (US) [of president] —
first form or year N — (Scol) primer curso de secundaria
first-year student — (Univ) estudiante mf de primer año (de carrera universitaria)
first gear N — (Aut) primera f
first grade N — (US) primero m de primaria; first-grade
first hand N —
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at first hand — directamente- see sth at first handfirst lady N — (US) primera dama f
first language N — (=mother tongue) lengua f materna; [of country] lengua f principal
first lieutenant N — (US) (Aer) teniente mf ; (Brit) (Naut) teniente mf de navío
first light N — amanecer m, alba f
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at first light — al amanecer, al albafirst mate N — primer oficial m, primera oficial f
first minister N — (in Scotland) primer(a) ministro(-a) m / f
first name N — nombre m (de pila)
first night N — (Theat) estreno m
first offender N — (Jur) delincuente mf sin antecedentes penales
first officer N — primer oficial m, primera oficial f
first performance N — (Theat, Mus) estreno m
first person N — (Ling) primera persona f
first person plural N (Gram) —
first school N — (Brit) escuela para niños entre cinco y nueve años
first secretary, First Secretary N — (in Wales) primer(a) ministro(-a) m / f de Gales
first violin N — primer violín m, primera violín f
First World N —
First World War N —
First World War battlefield N — campo m de batalla de la Primera Guerra Mundial
first year N (Scol) — = first form
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I [fɜːrst, fɜːst]1)Henry I — (léase: Henry the First) Enrique I (read as: Enrique primero)
who's going to be first? — ¿quién va a ser el primero?
our horse was first — nuestro caballo llegó en primer lugar or el primero
b) (in seniority, standing) primerothe first eleven/fifteen — (BrE) el equipo titular
she's first in line to the throne — está primera or es la primera en la línea de sucesión al trono
2) ( elliptical use)he'll be arriving on the first (of the month) — llegará el primero or (Esp tb) el uno (del mes)
he fell at the first — cayó en la primera valla (or el primer obstáculo etc)
he/she was the first to arrive — fue el primero/la primera en llegar
the first she knew about it was when... — la primera noticia que tuvo de ello fue cuando...
3) (in phrases)from the first — desde el principio, desde el primer momento
II
1)a) ( ahead of others) primerowhich comes first, your family or your career? — ¿para ti qué está primero, tu familia o tu carrera?
I always put my children first — para mí antes que nada or primero están mis hijos
first come, first served: tickets will be available on a first come, first served basis — se adjudicará(n) las entradas por riguroso orden de solicitud (or llegada etc)
b) (before other actions, events) primero, en primer lugarfirst, I want to thank everyone for coming — en primer lugar or primero quiero agradecerles a todos que hayan venido
c) ( beforehand) antes, primerod) ( for the first time) por primera veze) ( rather) antesform a coalition? I'd resign first — ¿formar una coalición? antes (que eso) renuncio!
2) (in phrases)first of all — en primer lugar, antes que nada
III
a) first (gear) ( Auto) (no art) primera fb) (original idea, accomplishment) primicia f -
7 uña
adj.one.art.1 one.2 sole, only.3 closely resembling the same (idéntico).4 it is used relatively or to supply a name.Uno a otro one another, reciprocallyTodo es uno it is all the same; it is foreign to the pointUno por uno one and then another: used to mark the distinction more forciblyUna y no más never, no moreSer para en una to be well matched: applied to a married coupleIr a una to act of the same accord, or to the same endUno dijo it was said, or one said.5 an, a.pron.one, oneself, one woman.pres.subj.1st person singular (yo) Present Subjunctive of Spanish verb: unir.* * *1 nail (del dedo) fingernail; (del dedo del pie) toenail\arreglarse las uñas to manicure one's nailsestar de uñas figurado to be at daggers drawnhacerse las uñas to do one's nailsser uña y carne to be inseparable* * *1. f., (m. - uno) 2. = un 3. = uno* * *PRON1)es la una — (=hora) it's one o'clock
¡a la una, a las dos, a las tres! — [antes de empezar algo] one, two, three!; [en subasta] going, going, gone!; (Dep) ready, steady, go!
2) [enfático]a) (=pelea, paliza)b) (=mala pasada)3) [enfático]¡había una de gente! — what a crowd there was!
* * *a) (fam) ( mala pasada)b) (fam) (paliza, bofetada, etc)te voy a dar una — you're going to get a good thumping (o whack etc) (colloq)
c) (fam) ( con valor ponderativo)había una de gente...! — there was such a crowd (colloq)
d)e)a la una, a las dos, a las tres! — ready, steady, go!
* * *= claw, nail, fingernail.Ex. The dragon had very long claws and a great many teeth so she felt that it ought to be treated with respect.Ex. Occasionally we find inverted headings, giving a small measure of grouping in the alphabetical section: nails; nails, INGROWN; nails, MALFORMED.Ex. One quarter inch fingernail size receiver holds 50 times more optical and electronic components than ever previously assembled on a chip.----* arreglarse las uñas = manicure.* arreglo de uñas = manicuring.* comerse las uñas = bite + Posesivo + fingers, bite + Posesivo + fingernails.* con las uñas fuera = knives-out.* esmalte de uñas = fingernail polish, nail polish.* lima de uñas = emery board, nail file.* luchar con uñas y dientes = fight + tooth and nail.* morderse las uñas = bite + Posesivo + fingers, bite + Posesivo + fingernails.* mordiéndose las uñas = on tenterhooks.* uña del pie = toenail.* uña encarnada = ingrown (toe)nail.* * *a) (fam) ( mala pasada)b) (fam) (paliza, bofetada, etc)te voy a dar una — you're going to get a good thumping (o whack etc) (colloq)
c) (fam) ( con valor ponderativo)había una de gente...! — there was such a crowd (colloq)
d)e)a la una, a las dos, a las tres! — ready, steady, go!
* * *= claw, nail, fingernail.Ex: The dragon had very long claws and a great many teeth so she felt that it ought to be treated with respect.
Ex: Occasionally we find inverted headings, giving a small measure of grouping in the alphabetical section: nails; nails, INGROWN; nails, MALFORMED.Ex: One quarter inch fingernail size receiver holds 50 times more optical and electronic components than ever previously assembled on a chip.* arreglarse las uñas = manicure.* arreglo de uñas = manicuring.* comerse las uñas = bite + Posesivo + fingers, bite + Posesivo + fingernails.* con las uñas fuera = knives-out.* esmalte de uñas = fingernail polish, nail polish.* lima de uñas = emery board, nail file.* luchar con uñas y dientes = fight + tooth and nail.* morderse las uñas = bite + Posesivo + fingers, bite + Posesivo + fingernails.* mordiéndose las uñas = on tenterhooks.* uña del pie = toenail.* uña encarnada = ingrown (toe)nail.* * *1 ( fam)2 ( fam)(paliza, bofetada, etc): te voy a dar una you're going to get a good thumping ( o whack etc) ( colloq)3 ( fam)(con valor ponderativo): ¡había una de gente …! there was such a crowd!, there were so many people!4a una togethertiremos todos a una let's all pull together5a la una, a las dos, ¡a las tres! ready, steady, go!* * *
Del verbo unir: ( conjugate unir)
una es:
1ª persona singular (yo) presente subjuntivo3ª persona singular (él/ella/usted) presente subjuntivo3ª persona singular (él/ella/usted) imperativo
Multiple Entries:
una
unir
uña
una pronombre ( ver tb◊ un, uno): a la uña, a las dos, ¡a las tres! ready, steady, go!
unir ( conjugate unir) verbo transitivo
1
(con cola, pegamento) to stick … together;
‹ esfuerzos› to combine
uña algo a algo to combine sth with sth
2 ( comunicar) ‹ lugares› to link
3 ( fusionar) ‹empresas/organizaciones› to merge
unirse verbo pronominal
1 ( aliarse) [personas/colectividades] to join together;
2 ( juntarse) [ caminos] to converge, meet
3 ( fusionarse) [empresas/organizaciones] to merge
uña sustantivo femenino
( del pie) nail, toenail;
arreglarse or hacerse las uñas ( refl) to do one's nails;
( caus) to have one's nails done
(de caballo, oveja) hoof
uno,-a
I adjetivo
1 (cardinal) one
una manzana y dos limones, one apple and two lemons
necesito unas zapatillas, I need a pair of slippers
unos árboles, some trees
2 (ordinal) first
el uno de cada mes, the first of every month
II pron one: falta uno más, we need one more
hubo uno que dijo que no, there was one person who said no
vi unas de color verde, I saw some green ones
uno de ellos, one of them
unos cuantos, a few: unos cuantos nos arriesgamos, some of us took the chance
el uno al otro, each other
III sustantivo femenino
1 (hora) comimos a la una, we had lunch at one o'clock
2 (impers) you, one: uno tiene que..., you have to...
IV m Mat one
un, una
I art indet
1 a
una azafata, a hostess
(antes de vocal) an
un paraguas, an umbrella
2 unos,-as, some: pasamos unos días en la playa, we spent some days by the sea
II adj (cardinal) one: solo queda una, there is only one
un kilo de azúcar, one kilo of sugar ➣ tb uno,-a
unir verbo transitivo
1 (cables, conexiones) to join, unite
2 (esfuerzos, intereses) to join
(asociar, fusionar) unieron sus empresas, they merged their companies
3 (comunicar) to link: ese camino une las dos aldeas, that path links the two villages
uña sustantivo femenino
1 (de una persona) nail
(de la mano) fingernail
(del pie) toenail
2 (de animal: en la garra, la zarpa) claw
(casco, pezuña) hoof
♦ Locuciones: defender con uñas y dientes, to defend tooth and nail o to defend firmly
ponerse de uñas con alguien, to get very angry with sb
familiar ser uña y carne, to be as thick as thieves
' uña' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
A
- abajo
- abanderar
- abandonar
- abatimiento
- aberración
- abertura
- abierta
- abierto
- abismal
- abogar
- abono
- abordar
- aborregarse
- abotargarse
- abotonar
- abrir
- abrazar
- abrazarse
- abreviar
- abrigar
- abrigada
- abrigado
- abrigo
- abrochar
- abultar
- aburrirse
- abusar
- abusiva
- abusivo
- academia
- acaparar
- acartonarse
- accidentada
- accidentado
- accionariado
- aceitunada
- aceitunado
- acento
- achantarse
- aclimatarse
- acoger
- acogerse
- acogida
- acolchar
- acometer
- acompañar
- acordar
- acta
- actitud
English:
A
- abandon
- ablaze
- about
- absent
- absurd
- accomplished
- accomplishment
- account
- account for
- accumulate
- accusation
- acknowledge
- acoustic
- acquire
- act
- act on
- activity
- acute
- add on
- addicted
- address
- adjourn
- adjust
- adjustment
- administration
- admire
- admit
- adopt
- advance
- advantage
- after
- again
- against
- agency
- agent
- aggressive
- alleged
- alliance
- allow
- allowance
- alone
- aloud
- amass
- ambush
- amenities
- amid
- amorphous
- announce
- annoy
* * *una2♦ nf1.ver también tresla una [hora] one o'clock;2.a una [a la vez, juntos] together;todos a una [a la vez] everyone at once♦ pronFam [con valor enfático]lleva paraguas, que está cayendo una… take your umbrella, Br it's tipping (it) down o US it's pouring rain;dijo una de tonterías she talked such a load of rubbish;te va a caer una buena como no apruebes you'll really be in for it if you fail;ver también uno* * *un, unaunos coches/pájaros some cars/birds* * *uña nf1) : fingernail, toenail2) : claw, hoof, stinger* * *uña n1. (de la mano) nail / fingernail2. (del pie) nail / toenail3. (de gato) claw -
8 Thing
1. n сканд. ист. тинг2. n вещь; предметto be more interested in things than in human beings — интересоваться вещами больше, чем людьми
generic thing — вещь, определяемая родовыми признаками
3. n атрибутыthings Japanese — всё японское; всё, что имеет отношение к Японии
4. n l5. n имуществоthing incorporeal — нематериальная вещь, имущество, заключающееся в правах
6. n вещи, багаж7. n часто носильные вещи; одежда, предметы одежды8. n еда; питьёsweet things — сладости, сласти
9. n обыкн. разг. принадлежности; утварь; предметы обиходаcooking things — кухонная утварь, кухонные принадлежности
10. n рассказ; анекдот11. n вещь, явление12. n обыкн. обстоятельства, обстановкаtell me how things go ? — расскажите мне, как идут дела?
as things go now — при сложившихся обстоятельствах, при нынешнем положении дел; в сложившейся обстановке
that things should have come to this! — подумать только, до чего дошло дело !
13. n делоI have several things to attend to — мне нужно кое-что сделать; у меня ещё есть дела
he gets things done on — добивается своего, он умеет делать нечто, что-то
he says the first thing that comes into his head — он говорит первое, что взбредёт ему на ум
something must be done to stop this sort of thing — необходимо что-то предпринять, чтобы прекратить такие вещи
neither one thing, nor another — ни то, ни другое
one thing or the other — либо то, либо другое
what with one thing and another — то одно, то другое — хлопот не оберёшься
the important thing to remember — то, что важно запомнить; важно запомнить то …
the best thing is … — самое лучшее …, лучше всего …
to say the right thing — сказать то, что надо
the thing is — дело в том; что
14. n деталь, особенностьthe thing is … — всё дело в том …; суть дела состоит в том …
15. n действие, поступокI did no such thing — я не делал ничего подобного; я и не думал делать этого
square thing — честная сделка; честный поступок
16. n событие17. n существо; созданиеlittle thing — малютка, крошка
18. n разг. в обращении человек19. n сущ. разг. пренебр. в сочетании с предшествующим уродливая вещьin all things — во всех отношениях, во всём
and things — и другое, и тому подобное
sure thing — наверняка, конечно; само собой
near thing — опасное положение;
no such thing — ничего подобного; ничто не может быть дальше от истины
no great things — ничего особенного, так себе; не бог весть что
first thing — прежде всего; первым долгом; перво-наперво
for one thing — прежде всего; начать с того, что; для начала
for another thing — кроме того; во-вторых
of all things — ну и ну!, вот тебе и на!, надо же!, подумать только!
above all things — прежде всего; больше всего, главным образом
as a general thing — обычно, как правило
it is too much of a good thing — хорошенького понемножку; это уж слишком
to know a thing or two — знать кое-что; понимать что к чему
to be up to a thing or two — кое в чём разбираться, кое-что знать
Синонимический ряд:1. action (noun) accomplishment; act; action; deed; doing; feat2. being (noun) being; creature; entity; existence; existent; individual; material; something; stuff; substance3. fashion (noun) bandwagon; chic; craze; cry; dernier cri; fad; fashion; furore; mode; rage; style; ton; trend; vogue4. fetish (noun) fetish; fixation; mania; obsession5. gadget (noun) contraption; contrivance; gadget; jigger6. matter (noun) affair; matter7. object (noun) affair; business; commodity; concern; device; doohickey; fact; manifestation; matter; object; shooting match8. occurrence (noun) circumstance; episode; event; go; happening; incident; occasion; occurrence9. point (noun) article; detail; element; item; particular; point; statement; thought10. things (noun) belongings; effects; goods; possessions; things -
9 conclusion
- ʒən1) (an end: the conclusion of his speech.) conclusión2) (a judgement: I came to the conclusion that the house was empty.) conclusiónconclusion n conclusión
conclusión sustantivo femenino◊ saqué la conclusión de que … I came to the conclusion that …;tú saca tus propias conclusiones you can draw your own conclusions; en conclusión ( en suma) in short; ( en consecuencia) so
conclusión sustantivo femenino conclusion Locuciones: en conclusión, in conclusion ' conclusión' also found in these entries: Spanish: cantada - cantado - clara - claro - consecuencia - definitivamente - llegar - concluir - epílogo - extraer - lógico - sacar English: accomplishment - completion - conclusion - draw - finalization - wrong - abrupt - base - deduction - ending - fitting - foregone - self - windtr[kən'klʊːʒən]1 (decision) conclusión nombre femenino■ I've come to the conclusion that... he llegado a la conclusión de que...\SMALLIDIOMATIC EXPRESSION/SMALLin conclusion para concluir, como conclusión, en conclusiónto jump to conclusions precipitarse (a sacar conclusiones), sacar conclusiones precipitadasconclusion [kən'klu:ʒən] n1) inference: conclusión f2) end: fin m, final mn.• conclusión s.f.• desenlace s.m.• fin s.m.• final s.m.• término s.m.• ultimación s.f.kən'kluːʒən1) c ( end) conclusión fin conclusion — (as linker) para concluir, como conclusión
2) c (decision, judgment) conclusión fto come to o reach a conclusion — llegar* a una conclusión
I've come to the conclusion that... — he llegado a la conclusión de que...
to draw a conclusion — sacar* una conclusión
[kǝn'kluːʒǝn]N1) (=end) conclusión f, término min conclusion — para concluir or terminar, en conclusión
2) (=signing) [of treaty, agreement, deal] firmar m3) (=inference) conclusión fforegone* * *[kən'kluːʒən]1) c ( end) conclusión fin conclusion — (as linker) para concluir, como conclusión
2) c (decision, judgment) conclusión fto come to o reach a conclusion — llegar* a una conclusión
I've come to the conclusion that... — he llegado a la conclusión de que...
to draw a conclusion — sacar* una conclusión
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10 ar-sa حملة الأسهم
"An organizational work model that emphasizes the use of small, cohesive teams of role specialists who communicate on an equal basis in the accomplishment of their individual and group tasks. This work model contrasts to that of the traditional top-down, linear-structure work model, and has been functionally proven in a variety of different organizations, cultures, and project sizes." -
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"An organizational work model that emphasizes the use of small, cohesive teams of role specialists who communicate on an equal basis in the accomplishment of their individual and group tasks. This work model contrasts to that of the traditional top-down, linear-structure work model, and has been functionally proven in a variety of different organizations, cultures, and project sizes." -
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HE ШУТКА coll NP Invar subj-compl with быть0, pres only)1. ( subj: a quantit NP) the amount or quantity of people (things etc) in question is considerable, is relatively largeno small number (amount, sum etc)no piddling amount a hefty number (amount) nothing to sneeze at (in limited contexts) it counts for something.Мелодия уплывала за кладбищенские кроны, а Петр Васильевич, поворачивая к дому, озаботился про себя: «Надо бы как-нибудь днями зайти, посочувствовать. Сколько верст вместе намотали, не шутка. Да, надо...» (Максимов 3). The melody floated away over in the cemetery treetops, and Pyotr Vasilievich made an anxious mental note, as he turned for home. "Ought to drop in someday soon, offer my sympathy. Chalked up a few miles together, we did...Counts for something. Yes, I ought to..." (3a).2. ( subj: usu. abstr or a clause, occas. concr) some action (phenomenon etc) should be taken seriously, considered significant (because it may have serious consequences, is a significant accomplishment etc): no jokeno laughing matter nothing to sneeze at not to be sneezed at."И опять я возгордился им ужасно! Как ни крути, а мой родной сын - капитан и командир батареи, это не шутка!» (Шолохов 1). "And again I was terribly proud of him. Say what you like: my own son was a captain and a battery commanderthat's not to be sneezed at!" (1a).3. ( subj: infin) doing sth. is not easy, requires resolve, effort, courage etcno easy taskquite a feat.Закончить аспирантуру за два года - это не шутка. Обычно на это уходит пять-шесть лет. Getting a doctorate in two years is quite a feat. It usually takes five or six years. -
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ШУТКА ЛИ ШУТКА (ЛИ) СКАЗАТЬ all coll these forms only sent adv, parenth (all variants) indep. clause or predic with subj: infin (1st var.) fixed WOit is very important, serious, not a trifle (because it may have serious consequences, is a significant accomplishment etcsometimes used to express surprise at or admiration of the importance of sth.): itfs no joke it's no laughing (small) matter (in limited contexts) seriously.Как только разносится слух, что в лагерь едет Громов, поднимается страшный переполох. Шутка ли, сам Громов! (Марченко 1). As soon as word goes round that Gromov is on his way to the camp there's a terrible hustle and bustle. It's no joke-Gromov in person! (1a).«Шутка ли, целая жизнь дана нам для собственного испытания, и даже если мы её плохо начали, есть время всё исправить!» (Искандер 5). "Seriously, a whole life is given us for self-examination, and even if we have begun badly, there is time to rectify all!" (5a). -
14 не шутка
• НЕ ШУТКА coll[NP; Invar; subj-compl with быть, pres only]=====1. [subj: a quantit NP]⇒ the amount or quantity of people (things etc) in question is considerable, is relatively large:- no small number <amount, sum etc>;- a hefty number < amount>;- [in limited contexts] it counts for something.♦ Мелодия уплывала за кладбищенские кроны, а Петр Васильевич, поворачивая к дому, озаботился про себя: "Надо бы как-нибудь днями зайти, посочувствовать. Сколько верст вместе намотали, не шутка. Да, надо..." (Максимов 3). The melody floated away over in the cemetery treetops, and Pyotr Vasilievich made an anxious mental note, as he turned for home. "Ought to drop in someday soon, offer my sympathy. Chalked up a few miles together, we did...Counts for something. Yes, I ought to..." (3a).2. [subj: usu. abstr or a clause, occas. concr]⇒ some action (phenomenon etc) should be taken seriously, considered significant (because it may have serious consequences, is a significant accomplishment etc):- no joke;- not to be sneezed at.♦ "И опять я возгордился им ужасно! Как ни крути, а мой родной сын - капитан и командир батареи, это не шутка!" (Шолохов 1). "And again I was terribly proud of him. Say what you like: my own son was a captain and a battery commander; that's not to be sneezed at!" (1a).3. [subj: infin]⇒ doing sth. is not easy, requires resolve, effort, courage etc:- no easy task;- quite a feat.♦ Закончить аспирантуру за два года - это не шутка. Обычно на это уходит пять-шесть лет. Getting a doctorate in two years is quite a feat. It usually takes five or six years.Большой русско-английский фразеологический словарь > не шутка
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15 шутка ли
• ШУТКА ЛИ; ШУТКА (ЛИ) СКАЗАТЬall coll[these forms only; sent adv, parenth (all variants); indep. clause or predic with subj: infin (1st var.); fixed WO]=====⇒ it is very important, serious, not a trifle (because it may have serious consequences, is a significant accomplishment etc; sometimes used to express surprise at or admiration of the importance of sth.):- it's no joke;- [in limited contexts] seriously.♦ Как только разносится слух, что в лагерь едет Громов, поднимается страшный переполох. Шутка ли, сам Громов! (Марченко 1). As soon as word goes round that Gromov is on his way to the camp there's a terrible hustle and bustle. It's no joke-Gromov in person! (1a).♦ "Шутка ли, целая жизнь дана нам для собственного испытания, и даже если мы её плохо начали, есть время всё исправить!" (Искандер 5). "Seriously, a whole life is given us for self-examination, and even if we have begun badly, there is time to rectify all!" (5a).Большой русско-английский фразеологический словарь > шутка ли
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16 шутка ли сказать
• ШУТКА ЛИ; ШУТКА (ЛИ) СКАЗАТЬall coll[these forms only; sent adv, parenth (all variants); indep. clause or predic with subj: infin (1st var.); fixed WO]=====⇒ it is very important, serious, not a trifle (because it may have serious consequences, is a significant accomplishment etc; sometimes used to express surprise at or admiration of the importance of sth.):- it's no joke;- [in limited contexts] seriously.♦ Как только разносится слух, что в лагерь едет Громов, поднимается страшный переполох. Шутка ли, сам Громов! (Марченко 1). As soon as word goes round that Gromov is on his way to the camp there's a terrible hustle and bustle. It's no joke-Gromov in person! (1a).♦ "Шутка ли, целая жизнь дана нам для собственного испытания, и даже если мы её плохо начали, есть время всё исправить!" (Искандер 5). "Seriously, a whole life is given us for self-examination, and even if we have begun badly, there is time to rectify all!" (5a).Большой русско-английский фразеологический словарь > шутка ли сказать
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17 шутка сказать
• ШУТКА ЛИ; ШУТКА (ЛИ) СКАЗАТЬall coll[these forms only; sent adv, parenth (all variants); indep. clause or predic with subj: infin (1st var.); fixed WO]=====⇒ it is very important, serious, not a trifle (because it may have serious consequences, is a significant accomplishment etc; sometimes used to express surprise at or admiration of the importance of sth.):- it's no joke;- [in limited contexts] seriously.♦ Как только разносится слух, что в лагерь едет Громов, поднимается страшный переполох. Шутка ли, сам Громов! (Марченко 1). As soon as word goes round that Gromov is on his way to the camp there's a terrible hustle and bustle. It's no joke-Gromov in person! (1a).♦ "Шутка ли, целая жизнь дана нам для собственного испытания, и даже если мы её плохо начали, есть время всё исправить!" (Искандер 5). "Seriously, a whole life is given us for self-examination, and even if we have begun badly, there is time to rectify all!" (5a).Большой русско-английский фразеологический словарь > шутка сказать
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18 change management
Gen Mgtthe coordination of a structured period of transition from situation A to situation B in order to achieve lasting change within an organization. Change management can be of varying scope, from continuous improvement, which involves small ongoing changes to existing processes, to radical and substantial change involving organizational strategy. Change management can be reactive or proactive. It can be instigated in reaction to something in an organization’s external environment, for example, in the realms of economics, politics, legislation, or competition, or in reaction to something within the processes, structures, people, and events of the organization’s internal environment. It may also be instigated as a proactive measure, for example, in anticipation of unfavorable economic conditions in the future. Change management usually follows five steps: recognition of a trigger indicating that change is needed; clarification of the end point, or “where we want to be”; planning how to achieve the change; accomplishment of the transition; and maintenance to ensure the change is lasting. Effective change management involves alterations on a personal level, for example, a shift in attitudes or work routines, and thus personnel management skills such as motivation are vital to successful change. Other important influences on the success of change management include leadership style, communication, and a unified positive attitude to the change among the workforce. Business process reengineering is one type of change management, involving the redesign of processes within an organization to raise performance. Change agents are those people within an organization who are leaders and champions of the change process. With the accelerating pace of change in the business environment in the 1990s and 2000s, change has become accepted as a fact of business life and is the subject of books on management.
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