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1 galerie des Glaces
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2 galerie
galerie [galʀi]1. feminine nounb. ( = magasin) galleryd. [de voiture] roof rack2. compounds* * *galʀi1) Architecture (de maison, musée) gallery2) Art (magasin, musée) gallery3) (de mine, grotte) gallery; ( de taupe) tunnel4) Automobile ( pour bagages)5) ( de théâtre) galleryamuser la galerie — (colloq) to play to the gallery
pour épater la galerie — (colloq) (in order) to impress the crowd
•Phrasal Verbs:* * *ɡalʀi nf1) [art] gallery2) THÉÂTRE circle3) [voiture] roof rack4) fig (= spectateurs) audience* * *galerie nf1 Archit (de maison, musée) gallery;2 Art ( magasin) gallery; ( collection) collection; galerie d'art or de peinture art gallery; une galerie de peintures du XIXe a collection of 19th century paintings;3 (de mine, grotte) gallery; ( de taupe) tunnel;5 ( de théâtre) gallery; amuser la galerie○ to play to the gallery; pour épater la galerie○ (in order) to impress the crowd.galerie marchande shopping arcade; Galerie des Glaces Hall of mirrors.[galri] nom féminingalerie d'art ou de peinture ou de tableaux art gallery3. [passage couvert] gallery[arcade] arcade4. THÉÂTREla galerie the gallery, the balconya. [qui ne sont pas les plus hautes] the dress circleb. [les plus hautes] the upper circletout ce qu'il fait, c'est pour la galerie everything he does is to show off ou is calculated to impress -
3 gabine|t
m (G gabinetu) 1. (w domu) study; (w pracy) office- gabinet ministra/przewodniczącego the minister’s/chairman’s office- dyrektor wezwał ucznia do gabinetu the head(master) summoned the pupil to his office2. (do przyjmowania pacjentów) gabinet lekarski/dentystyczny a doctor’s/dentist’s surgery GB, a doctor’s/dentist’s office US- gabinet zabiegowy a treatment room3. (z eksponatami) room, hall- gabinet figur woskowych a waxworks room- gabinet (krzywych) luster the hall of mirrors- gabinet osobliwości a cabinet of curiosities4. Polit. cabinet- utworzyć nowy gabinet to form a new cabinet- być na posiedzeniu gabinetu to be at a cabinet meeting- gabinet cieni the shadow cabinet GB- gabinet ministra a ministerial team5. przest. (w szkole) (class)room- gabinet biologiczny/fizyczny the chemistry/physics room- □ gabinet kosmetyczny beautician’s (establishment) a. beauty parlour- gabinet masażu (terapeutyczny) massage therapist’s (office a. establishment); (erotyczny) massage parlour- gabinet odnowy biologicznej (health and) beauty spa a. parlour, (health and) beauty treatment centreThe New English-Polish, Polish-English Kościuszko foundation dictionary > gabine|t
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4 specchio
m (pl -cchi) mirror* * *specchio s.m.1 mirror (anche fig.); looking glass: (aut.) specchio retrovisivo, retrovisore, rear-view mirror (o rear-vision mirror); (med.) specchio frontale, forehead-mirror; (tv) specchio elicoidale, mirror-screw; (cinem.) specchio riflettore, reflecting mirror; specchio parabolico, parabolic mirror (o reflector); (fis.) specchio riflettente, reflecting substance mirror; (geol.) specchio di faglia, slickenside; specchio ustorio, burning-glass; armadio a specchio, mirror wardrobe; gli occhi sono lo specchio dell'anima, the eyes are the mirror (o the windows) of the soul; non fa che stare allo specchio, she does nothing but look at herself in the mirror; guardarsi allo specchio, to look at oneself in the mirror // questo romanzo è lo specchio dei tempi, this novel is a mirror of the times // specchio d'acqua, sheet of water: il paese si riflette in uno splendido specchio d'acqua, the village is reflected in a beautiful expanse of water // galleria degli specchi, hall of mirrors // scrittura a specchio, mirror writing: Leonardo scriveva a specchio, Leonardo used mirror writing // essere liscio come uno specchio, to be as smooth as glass // tenere la casa pulita come uno specchio, to keep the house spotlessly clean // essere uno specchio d'onestà, (fig.) to be a model of honesty2 ( prospetto) prospectus, register; (amm.) schedule: specchio delle assenze, register of absences; lo specchio degli esami, the exam timetable3 ( calcio) specchio della porta, goal mouth: ci sono tre attaccanti nello specchio della porta, there are three attackers in the goal mouth* * *1) mirror, looking-glass lett.2) fig. (ambiente molto pulito)essere uno specchio — [ casa] to be as neat as a new pin
3) fig. (immagine) mirror4) fig. (esempio) model5) (prospetto) table•specchio della porta — sport goal mouth
* * *specchiopl. - chi /'spεkkjo, ki/sostantivo m.1 mirror, looking-glass lett.; guardarsi allo specchio to look at oneself in the mirror5 (prospetto) table6 (superficie acquea) oggi il mare è uno specchio the sea is glassy today -
5 Equestrianism
Equestrianism or Equitation has an ancient tradition in Portugal. Although today this sport of horseback riding, which is related to the art and science of horse breeding, is a peaceful activity, for centuries Portugal's use of the horse in cavalry was closely associated with war. Beginning in the 18th century, the activity became connected to bull- fighting. In war, the Portuguese used horse cavalry longer than most other European nations. While most armies gave up the horse for mechanized cavalry or tanks after World War I, Portugal was reluctant to change this tradition. Oddly, Portugal used a specialized form of cavalry in combat as late as 1969-1971, in Angola, a colony of Portugal until 1975. Portugal's army in Angola, engaged in a war with Angolan nationalist forces, employed the so-called "Dragoons," a specialized cavalry in rural areas, until 1971, a case perhaps of the last use of cavalry in modern warfare.Soccer, or futebol, is Portugal's favorite mass sport today, but equestrianism retains a special place in sports as a now democratized, if somewhat elite, sport for both Portuguese and visiting foreign riders. As of 1900, equestrianism was still the sport of royalty and aristocracy, but in the 21st century persons from all classes and groups enjoy it. The sport now features the unique Lusitano breed of horse, which evolved from earlier breeds of Iberian ponies and horses. Touring equestrianism recently has become an activity of niche tourism, and it is complemented by international competitive riding. Following the early 20th century, when the Olympics were revived, Portuguese competitors have excelled not only in sailing, field hockey on roller-skates, rowing, and marksmanship, but also in equestrianism. Notable Portuguese riders were medal winners in summer Olympics such as those of 1948 and 1988. This sport is engaged in primarily if not exclusively in regions with a history of horse breeding, riding, and cattle herding, in Ribatejo and Alentejo provinces, and has featured career military participants.Portuguese equestrianism, including the use of horses in bull-fighting, hunting, and other forms of sport, as well as in horse cavalry in war, was long associated with the lifestyles of royalty and the nobility. The use of traditional, Baroque riding gear and garb in competitive riding, instruction, and bull-fighting reflects such a tradition. Riders in bull-fighting or in exhibitions wear 18th-century male costumes that include a tricornered hat, long frock coats, breeches, stockings, and buckled shoes. The Ribatejo "cowboy" or riding herder wears the regional costume of a green and red cap, red tunic, white breeches and stockings, Portuguese bridles, and chaps sometimes made of olive leaves.Although their prestigious classical riding academy remains less well known than the famous Spanish Riding School of Vienna, Portugal has preserved the ancient tradition of a classical riding school in its Royal School of Portuguese Equestrian Arts, at Queluz, not far from the National Palace of Queluz, a miniature Portuguese Versailles, with a hall of mirrors, tiled garden, and canal. One of the great riding masters and trainers was the late Nuno Oliveira (1925-89), whose work generated a worldwide network of students and followers and who published classic riding manuals. Oliveira's widely admired method of instruction was to bring about a perfect harmony of action between horse and rider, an inspiration to new generations of riders. -
6 Queluz, National Palace of
Considered Portugal's most beautiful former royal residence among a host of palaces, Queluz Palace was built in the 18th century. It is rightly regarded as the Portuguese mini-Versailles for several reasons. In some respects a miniature version of France's colossal palace and garden, Queluz, with its unusual gardens and park located west of Lisbon near Sin-tra, bears the touch of French architects and decorators, has French furniture and décor, and even boasts its own small Hall of Mirrors à la Versailles, the Throne Room. Queluz was a favorite dwelling place of King João VI and family, and symbolizes Portugal's efforts to be counted as worthy of the greatest European powers' tastes and standards of the day.Queluz's history began with a mid-17th century noble's country house, altered to accommodate the royal princes for a summer residence away from the noise and heat of Lisbon. Palace construction began in 1747 and lasted at least until 1786. Portuguese baroque and neoclassical styles dominate the charming palace's interior and exterior. The main architects were Portuguese and Italian, and also included the French decorator-artist Robillon. For materials, rare woods were imported from Brazil and marble from Italy. Especially striking in the garden-park, with its own small canal and walking bridges, are the azulejos or glazed tiles along the canal. In 1908, King Manuel II transferred ownership of Queluz to the state, and extensive restorations began in 1933.Historical dictionary of Portugal > Queluz, National Palace of
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7 Hero of Alexandria
SUBJECT AREA: Architecture and building, Mechanical, pneumatic and hydraulic engineering, Photography, film and optics, Steam and internal combustion engines[br]fl. c.62 AD Alexandria[br]Alexandrian mathematician and mechanician.[br]Nothing is known of Hero, or Heron, apart from what can be gleaned from the books he wrote. Their scope and style suggest that he was a teacher at the museum or the university of Alexandria, writing textbooks for his students. The longest book, and the one with the greatest technological interest, is Pneumatics. Some of its material is derived from the works of the earlier writers Ctesibius of Alexandria and Philo of Byzantium, but many of the devices described were invented by Hero himself. The introduction recognizes that the air is a body and demonstrates the effects of air pressure, as when air must be allowed to escape from a closed vessel before water can enter. There follow clear descriptions of a variety of mechanical contrivances depending on the effects of either air pressure or heated gases. Most of the devices seem trivial, but such toys or gadgets were popular at the time and Hero is concerned to show how they work. Inventions with a more serious purpose are a fire pump and a water organ. One celebrated gadget is a sphere that is set spinning by jets of steam—an early illustration of the reaction principle on which modern jet propulsion depends.M echanics, known only in an Arabic version, is a textbook expounding the theory and practical skills required by the architect. It deals with a variety of questions of mechanics, such as the statics of a horizontal beam resting on vertical posts, the theory of the centre of gravity and equilibrium, largely derived from Archimedes, and the five ways of applying a relatively small force to exert a much larger one: the lever, winch, pulley, wedge and screw. Practical devices described include sledges for transporting heavy loads, cranes and a screw cutter.Hero's Dioptra describes instruments used in surveying, together with an odometer or device to indicate the distance travelled by a wheeled vehicle. Catoptrics, known only in Latin, deals with the principles of mirrors, plane and curved, enunciating that the angle of incidence is equal to that of reflection. Automata describes two forms of puppet theatre, operated by strings and drums driven by a falling lead weight attached to a rope wound round an axle. Hero's mathematical work lies in the tradition of practical mathematics stretching from the Babylonians through Islam to Renaissance Europe. It is seen most clearly in his Metrica, a treatise on mensuration.Of all his works, Pneumatics was the best known and most influential. It was one of the works of Greek science and technology assimilated by the Arabs, notably Banu Musa ibn Shakir, and was transmitted to medieval Western Europe.[br]BibliographyAll Hero's works have been printed with a German translation in Heronis Alexandrini opera quae supersunt omnia, 1899–1914, 5 vols, Leipzig. The book on pneumatics has been published as The Pneumatics of Hero of Alexandria, 1851, trans. and ed. Bennet Wood-croft, London (facs. repr. 1971, introd. Marie Boas Hall, London and New York).Further ReadingA.G.Drachmann, 1948, "Ktesibios, Philon and Heron: A Study in Ancient Pneumatics", Acta Hist. Sci. Nat. Med. 4, Copenhagen: Munksgaard.T.L.Heath, 1921, A History of Greek Mathematics, Oxford (still useful for his mathematical work).LRD -
8 becz|ka
f 1. (naczynie) barrel- gruby jak beczka as big as a barrel- jak śledzie w beczce like sardines in a tin2. (zawartość) barrel(ful) 3. Lotn. (figura) barrel-roll- □ beczka śmiechu hall of mirrors■ beczka bez dna bottomless pit- beczka prochu powder keg- zacząć z innej beczki to try a different a. another tack- a tak z innej beczki… oh, by the way…- zjadłem z nim beczkę soli he and I go back a long wayThe New English-Polish, Polish-English Kościuszko foundation dictionary > becz|ka
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