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1 carrera
f.1 race.carreras races, racing¿echamos una carrera? shall we race each other?carrera armamentística o de armamentos arms racecarrera de caballos horse racecarrera de coches motor racela carrera espacial the space racecarrera de fondo long-distance racecarrera de obstáculos steeplechasecarrera de relevos relay (race)2 university course (estudios).hacer la carrera de derecho/físicas to study law/physics (at university)cuando acabes la carrera when you finish your studies3 career.4 route (trayecto).5 ride.¿cuánto es la carrera a la estación? what's the fare to the station?6 ladder (British), run (United States).7 stroke (Tec) (de émbolo).8 run.9 parting (en el pelo). (Colombian Spanish, Mexican Spanish, Venezuelan Spanish)10 run in stocking, run in hose, run, ladder.11 travel, sliding gap.* * *1 (acción) run3 (camino) road4 DEPORTE race5 (estudios) degree course, university education■ ¿qué carrera hiciste? what did you study at University?, US what did you major in?6 (profesión) career7 (de media) ladder, US run8 (calle) street, avenue\a la carrera in a hurrydar carrera a alguien to pay for somebody's studiesdarse una carrera to hurry, run as fast as one cande carrera figurado parrot fashionhacer carrera figurado to get onhacer carrera en la vida figurado to succeed in lifehacer la carrera eufemístico to walk the streetsno poder hacer carrera con/de alguien not to be able to do a thing with somebody■ Mariano es muy cabezota y no se puede hacer carrera de él Mariano is so stubborn that you can't get anywhere with himtomar carrera to take a runcarrera contra reloj race against the clockcarrera de armamentos / carrera armamentística arms racecarrera de caballos horse racecarrera de coches / carrera de automóviles car racecarrera de fondo long-distance racecarrera de medio fondo middle-distance racecarrera de relevos relay racecarrera de vallas hurdle racecarrera diplomática diplomatic career* * *noun f.1) run2) race3) course4) career* * *SF1) (=acción) (tb Béisbol) runtuvimos que pegarnos una carrera para no perder el tren — we had to run for it so as not to miss the train
emprendí una loca carrera en dirección a la salida — I made a mad dash o rush for the exit
¿nos echamos una carrera hasta el muro? — race you to the wall!
nos fuimos de una carrera y llegamos en cinco minutos — we ran for it o rushed over and got there in five minutes
tuvo que hacer el trabajo a la carrera — he had to rush through the job o do the job in a rush
2) (=competición) racecarrera armamentista, carrera armamentística — arms race
carrera contrarreloj — (lit) time trial; (fig) race against time
carrera corta — dash, sprint
carrera de ensacados — Cono Sur sack race
la Carrera de Indias — ( Hist) the Indies run
carrera de obstáculos — (Atletismo, Equitación) steeplechase; [para niños] obstacle race
carrera de relevos — relay, relay race
carrera de vallas — (Atletismo) hurdles; (Equitación) steeplechase
3) (tb: carrera universitaria) (university) courseno sabe qué hará cuando termine la carrera — he doesn't know what he'll do after university o when he finishes his course
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dar carrera a algn — to pay sb through college•
hacer una carrera, estoy haciendo la carrera de Económicas — I'm doing a degree in economics•
tener carrera — to have a (university) degree4) (tb: carrera profesional) careerse encuentra en uno de los momentos más difíciles de su carrera política — this is one of the most difficult moments of her political career
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diplomático de carrera — career diplomat•
hacer carrera — to advance one's career, pursue a careerquiso hacer carrera en el partido — he tried to pursue a career o advance his career in the party
no hago carrera con este niño — I can't make any headway o I'm getting nowhere with this child
carrera artística — [de actor] career as an actor; [de pintor, escultor] artistic career
carrera literaria — literary career, career as a writer
carrera militar — career as a soldier, military career
carrera política — political career, career as a politician
5) [en medias] run, ladder6) (=recorrido) [de desfile] route; [de taxi] ride, journey; [de barco] run, route; [de estrella, planeta] course7) (=avenida) avenue8) (Mec) [de émbolo] stroke; [de válvula] lift9) (=hilera) row, line; [de ladrillos] course10) (=viga) beam, rafter11) (Mús) run* * *1) (Dep) ( competición) racete echo or (RPl) te juego una carrera — I'll race you
2)a) (fam) ( corrida)tendremos que echar una carrera si queremos alcanzar el tren — we'll have to run if we want to catch the train (colloq)
darse or pegarse una carrera — to run as fast as one can
me fui de una carrera a su casa — I tore o raced o rushed round to her house (colloq)
a la(s) carrera(s): siempre anda a la(s) carrera(s) she's always in a hurry o rush; hice la última parte a la(s) carrera(s) — I really rushed through the last part
b) (Esp fam)hacer la carrera — to turn tricks (AmE sl), to be on the game (BrE sl)
3)a) (Educ) degree courseseguir or hacer una carrera universitaria — to do a degree course, to study for a degree
dejó la carrera a medias — he dropped out halfway through college (AmE) o (BrE) university
les dieron (una) carrera a sus hijos — they put their children through college (AmE) o (BrE) university
b) (profesión, trayectoria) careerun diplomático/militar de carrera — a career diplomat/officer
no poder hacer carrera de or con alguien: no puedo hacer carrera de este hijo mío — I can't do a thing with this son of mine
4) ( recorrido)a) ( de taxi) ride, journeyb) (AmL) ( en baloncesto)5) ( en la media) run, ladder (BrE); ( en el pelo) (Col, Ven) part (AmE), parting (BrE)6) ( en nombres de calles) street* * *1) (Dep) ( competición) racete echo or (RPl) te juego una carrera — I'll race you
2)a) (fam) ( corrida)tendremos que echar una carrera si queremos alcanzar el tren — we'll have to run if we want to catch the train (colloq)
darse or pegarse una carrera — to run as fast as one can
me fui de una carrera a su casa — I tore o raced o rushed round to her house (colloq)
a la(s) carrera(s): siempre anda a la(s) carrera(s) she's always in a hurry o rush; hice la última parte a la(s) carrera(s) — I really rushed through the last part
b) (Esp fam)hacer la carrera — to turn tricks (AmE sl), to be on the game (BrE sl)
3)a) (Educ) degree courseseguir or hacer una carrera universitaria — to do a degree course, to study for a degree
dejó la carrera a medias — he dropped out halfway through college (AmE) o (BrE) university
les dieron (una) carrera a sus hijos — they put their children through college (AmE) o (BrE) university
b) (profesión, trayectoria) careerun diplomático/militar de carrera — a career diplomat/officer
no poder hacer carrera de or con alguien: no puedo hacer carrera de este hijo mío — I can't do a thing with this son of mine
4) ( recorrido)a) ( de taxi) ride, journeyb) (AmL) ( en baloncesto)5) ( en la media) run, ladder (BrE); ( en el pelo) (Col, Ven) part (AmE), parting (BrE)6) ( en nombres de calles) street* * *carrera11 = race.Ex: Equality of opportunity is a myth: whilst some people start the race highly trained and wearing spikes others have balls and chains attached to their ankles and wear hobnailed boots = La igualdad de oportunidades es un mito: mientras que algunas personas empiezan la carrera muy preparados y llevan zapatillas de clavos, otras arrastran grilletes y cadenas en sus tobillos y llevan botas con clavos.
* bicicleta de carreras = racing bike.* bici de carreras = racing bike.* carrera a pie = foot race.* carrera armamentista, la = arms race, the.* carrera contra el tiempo = race against time, race against the clock.* carrera contra reloj = race against time, race against the clock.* carrera de coches improvisados sin motor = soapbox derby race, soapbox derby.* carrera de entrenamiento = training run.* carrera de motocross = motocross race.* carrera de motos = motorcycle racing.* carrera de obstáculos = steeplechase.* carrera de relevos = relay race, relay race.* carrera de sacos = sack race, potato sack race.* carrera de tres piernas = three-legged race, three-legged race.* carrera informal = fun run.* carrera pedestre = foot race.* carrera presidencial = presidential race.* carreras = racing.* carreras de caballos = horse-racing.* carreras de galgos = greyhound racing.* circuito de carreras = race track.* coche de carreras = competition car.* corredor de carreras = race driver.carrera22 = career, career pattern, course of study.Ex: She began her career at Central Missouri State University where she was Head of the Documents Depository.
Ex: Non-traditional career patterns include part-time work; job share, flexitime, freelance and services by consultants and information brokers.Ex: The notion that a course of study, whether academic or vocational/technical, prepares a person for a lifetime career is outdated and dangerous.* avanzar en una carrera profesional = further + a career.* carrera académica = academic career.* carrera política = political career.* carrera profesional = career choice, professional career.* carrera universitaria = university career, degree programme, academic major.* primer año de carrera = freshman year.* * *A ( Dep) (competición) racecarrera de caballos horse racelas carreras the racesla carrera de los 100 metros vallas the 100 meters hurdlescarrera ciclista cycle racetodavía quedan en carrera 124 competidores there are still 124 competitors in the racete echo or ( RPl) te juego una carrera I'll race youCompuestos:● carrera armamentista or armamentísticaarms race( Dep) time trialuna carrera contra reloj para salvar el monumento a race against time o against the clock to save the monumentarms race( Col) sack race( RPl) sack race( Chi) sack racelong-distance racepursuit racerelay racerallylong-distance racesack racethree-legged racesulky o harness racespace racefootracefun runfpl gaucho horse races (pl)B1 ( fam)(corrida): tendremos que echar una carrera si queremos alcanzar el tren we'll have to get moving o get a move on if we want to catch the train ( colloq)me fui de una carrera a casa de la abuela I tore o raced o rushed round to my grandmother's house ( colloq)a la carreraor a las carreras: siempre anda a las carreras she's always in a hurry o rushse llevó el dinero y huyó a la carrera he took the money and ranhice la última parte a las carreras I really rushed through the last parttomar carrera to take a run-up2hace la carrera por las Ramblas she works her beat o turns tricks along the Ramblas (sl)C1 ( Educ) degree courseseguir or hacer una carrera universitaria to do a degree course, to study for a degreeestá haciendo la carrera de Derecho he's doing a degree in law o a law degreetiene la carrera de Físicas she has a degree in physicscuando termine la carrera piensa colocarse de profesora when she finishes her studies o degree o when she graduates she intends to get a job as teacherdejó la carrera a medias he dropped out halfway through college ( AmE), he dropped out halfway through university o through his degree course ( BrE)muy pocos podían dar carrera a sus hijos very few people could afford to put their children through college ( AmE) o ( BrE) university2 (profesión, trayectoria) careeres una mujer de carrera she's a career womanun diplomático/militar de carrera a career diplomat/officerhizo su carrera en el cuerpo diplomático he pursued a career in the diplomatic corpshacer carrera to carve out a careerempieza a hacer carrera en el cine she is beginning to make a name for herself in moviesno poder hacer carrera de or con algn: no puedo hacer carrera de este hijo mío I can't do a thing with this son of mineCompuestos:1 (de taxi) ride, journeyel importe de la carrera hasta el aeropuerto the fare to the airport2 (de un desfile) route3 ( Astron) course4Compuestos:upstrokedownstrokeE¿de qué lado te haces la carrera? which side do you part your hair on?G2 (en Col) street ( which runs from north to south)* * *
carrera sustantivo femenino
1 (Dep) ( competición) race;
la carrera de los 100 metros vallas the 100 meters hurdles;
te echo una carrera I'll race you;
carrera de armamentos arms race;
carrera contra reloj (Dep) time trial;
carrera de fondo long-distance race;
carrera de postas o relevos relay race
2 (fam) ( corrida): darse or pegarse una carrera to run as fast as one can;◊ me fui de una carrera a su casa I raced o rushed round to her house (colloq);
a la(s) carrera(s) in a rush
3a) (Educ) degree course;
carrera media/superior three-year/five-year university course
4 ( en la media) run, ladder (BrE);
( en el pelo) (Col, Ven) part (AmE), parting (BrE)
carrera sustantivo femenino
1 (en una media) run, ladder
2 (competición) race: te echo una carrera, I'll race you
carrera contrarreloj, race against the clock
carrera de armamentos, arms race
(de caballos) horse race
3 (estudios universitarios) degree
carrera técnica, technical degree
4 (profesión) career, profession
5 (trayecto en taxi) journey
♦ Locuciones: a la carrera, in a hurry
' carrera' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
abandonar
- acabar
- año
- antepenúltima
- antepenúltimo
- comprometer
- conquistar
- cumbre
- disputar
- Ecuador
- hacer
- obstáculo
- plenitud
- relevo
- rutilante
- sprint
- terminar
- trayectoria
- truncar
- ventaja
- vivir
- abandono
- accidentado
- acortar
- ascender
- auge
- auto
- automovilístico
- cima
- clasificar
- contrarreloj
- cross
- culminación
- culminante
- descolgar
- diplomacia
- diplomático
- eliminatoria
- encabezar
- enfermería
- estudiar
- fondo
- huincha
- largar
- llenar
- magisterio
- mentalizar
- participante
- peleado
- regata
English:
academic
- arms race
- blow
- career
- chequered
- circuit
- climax
- clock
- competitor
- course
- dash
- exert
- fall behind
- fortuitous
- fourth
- grandstand
- grueling
- gruelling
- hesitation
- high
- horse
- ladder
- leg
- mad
- obstacle race
- outright
- peak
- prep
- promising
- race
- relay
- run
- sack race
- scramble
- start
- stay
- steeplechase
- win
- drop
- early
- graduate
- hold
- junior
- late
- low
- move
- part
- parting
- professional
- racing
* * *carrera nftuve que dar una carrera para atrapar el autobús I had to run to catch the bus;a la carrera [corriendo] running, at a run;[rápidamente] fast, quickly; [alocadamente] hastily;ir a un sitio de una carrera to run somewhere;2. [competición] race;carreras races, racing;un caballo de carreras a racehorse;un coche de carreras a racing car;sólo quedan diez motos en carrera only ten motorbikes are left in the race;echaron una carrera hasta la puerta they raced each other to the door;¿echamos una carrera? shall we race each other?;varias empresas han entrado en la carrera por ganar el concurso a number of firms have joined the race to win the competitioncarrera armamentística arms race;carrera de armamentos arms race;carrera de caballos horse race;me gustan las carreras de caballos I like horseracing;carrera ciclista cycle race;carrera contrarreloj [en ciclismo] time trial;Fig race against the clock; RP carrera de embolsados sack race; Méx carrera de encostalados sack race;la carrera espacial the space race;carrera por etapas [en ciclismo] stage race;carrera de fondo long-distance race;carrera de fondo en carretera [en ciclismo] road race;carrera de galgos greyhound race;carrera hípica horse race;carrera de medio fondo middle-distance race;carrera de motos motorcycle race;me gustan las carreras de motos I like motorcycle racing;carrera de obstáculos steeplechase;Figeste proyecto se ha convertido en una carrera de obstáculos it has been one problem after another with this project;carrera popular fun run;carrera de relevos relay (race);carrera de sacos sack race;carrera de vallas hurdles race;carrera de velocidad [en atletismo] sprint3. [en béisbol, críquet] runcarrera completa home run4. [estudios] university course;hacer la carrera de derecho/físicas to study law/physics (at university);tengo la carrera de Medicina I'm a medicine graduate, I have a degree in medicine;¿qué piensas hacer cuando acabes la carrera? what do you want to do when you finish your studies?;darle (una) carrera a alguien to pay for sb's studies;Fam Fig¡vaya carrera lleva tu hijo! your son's got quite a record!carrera media = three-year university course (as opposed to normal five-year course);carrera superior = university course lasting five or six years;carrera técnica applied science degree5. [profesión] career;eligió la carrera de las armas she decided to join the army;de carrera [de profesión] career;es diplomático/militar de carrera he's a career diplomat/soldier;hacer carrera [triunfar] to get on;está haciendo carrera en el mundo periodístico she's carving out a career for herself as a journalist;Espcon estos niños tan rebeldes no se puede hacer carrera you can't do anything with these badly behaved children6. CompFamhacer la carrera [prostituirse] to walk the streets7. [trayecto] route8. [de taxi] ride;¿cuánto es la carrera a la estación? what's the fare to the station?9. [en medias] Br ladder, US run;10. [calle] street, = name of certain streets11. Náut routeHist la Carrera de (las) Indias the Indies run, = trade route between Seville and Spain's American colonies12. Astron course13. [hilera] row, line;[de ladrillos] course carrera ascendente upstroke;carrera de compresión compression stroke;carrera descendente downstroke15. Arquit girder, beam16. Col, Méx, Ven [en el pelo] Br parting, US part17. RP [tejido] row* * *f1 race;hacer la carrera famde prostituta turn tricks fam, Brbe on the game fam2 EDU degree course;dar carrera a alguien put s.o. through college, Br put s.o. through university3 profesional career;hacer carrera pursue a career;militar de carrera professional soldier4 en béisbol run5 Méxen el pelo part, Brparting* * *carrera nf1) : run, runninga la carrera: at full speedde carrera: hastily2) : race3) : course of study4) : career, profession5) : run (in baseball)* * *carrera n1. (competición deportiva) race¿quién ha ganado la carrera? who won the race?2. (estudios universitarios) degree3. (profesión) careertuvo mucho éxito a lo largo de su carrera de cantante he was very successful during his singing career4. (en una media) ladder -
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1. (тичам) run; course; sl. pelt(подгонен) run away, fly; take to flightкниж. fleeбягам със всички сила run as fast as one canбягам презглава run/flee for o.'s life(за часовник) be fast, gainчасовникът ми бяга с две минути на ден my watch gains two minutes a day2. (страня, избягвам) avoid, shunбягам от късмета си miss o.'s chanceбягам от лекции cut lecturesбягам от отговорност shirk o.'s responsibilitiesбягам от училище shirk school, play truant, ам. play hookeyбягам от хората avoid/shun people, keep to o.s.; keep aloof from people3. (напускам родно място) leave/desert (o.'s home, country)leave ( към for)селяните бягаха в градовете the peasants left the villages and settled in the towns, the peasants sought a living in the towns* * *бя̀гам,гл.1. ( тичам) run; course; sl. pelt; ( подгонен) run away, fly; take to flight; книж. flee; \бягам презглава run/flee for o.’s life; (за часовник) be fast, gain; \бягам с всички сили run at full stretch; часовникът ми бяга с две минути на ден my watch gains two minutes a day;2. ( страня, избягвам) avoid, shun; (от страх) разг. funk; \бягам от късмета си miss o.’s chance; \бягам от лекции cut lectures; (от отговорност) shirk; flinch (from); (от училище) shirk school, play truant, амер. play hooky;3. ( напускам родно място) leave/desert (o.’s home, country); leave ( към for); \бягам от страната flee the country.* * *гаш наистина бързо, за да спечелиш състезанието.* * *1. (за часовник) be fast, gain 2. (напускам родно място) leave/desert (o.'s home, country) 3. (подгонен) run away, fly;take to flight 4. (страня, избягвам) avoid, shun 5. (тичам) run;course;sl. pelt 6. leave (към for) 7. БЯГАМ от късмета си miss o.'s chance 8. БЯГАМ от лекции cut lectures 9. БЯГАМ от отговорност shirk o.'s responsibilities 10. БЯГАМ от училище shirk school, play truant, ам. play hookey 11. БЯГАМ от хората avoid/shun people, keep to o.s.;keep aloof from people 12. БЯГАМ презглава run/flee for o.'s life 13. БЯГАМ със всички сила run as fast as one can 14. книж. flee 15. селяните бягаха в градовете the peasants left the villages and settled in the towns, the peasants sought a living in the towns 16. часовникът ми бяга с две минути на ден my watch gains two minutes a day -
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a. biegnąć impf (biegnę, biegniesz, biegł, biegła, biegli) vi 1. (poruszać się) to run- biec truchtem [osoba] to jog; [koń] to jogtrot- biec co sił w nogach to run as fast as one can a. as fast as one’s legs can carry one2. pot. (iść szybko) to run, to rush- biec na pomoc a. z pomocą to run to sb’s aid a. assistance3. (posuwać się) to run- obłoki biegną po niebie clouds are speeding a. scudding across the sky- śpiew biegnie w dal the singing floats away into the distance- mój wzrok biegnie po sali my eyes sweep over the room- łzy biegły jej po policzkach tears ran a. were running down her cheeks4. (rozciągać się) to run- droga biegnie wśród pól the road runs through the fields- przez policzek biegła mu szrama a scar ran across/down his cheek5. książk. (trwać) [czas, życie] to pass- okres ważności ubezpieczenia biegnie od… the insurance policy becomes valid from…6. książk. (kierować się) to turn- w takich chwilach myśl chrześcijanina biegnie ku Bogu at such moments a Christian’s thoughts turn to GodThe New English-Polish, Polish-English Kościuszko foundation dictionary > bie|c
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4 бросаться со всех ног
rush (run) like anything (like blazes); rush (run, set out, make off, etc.) at full (top) speed; run as fast as one can; run at the double; run as fast as one's legs will carry oneСофия.
Вот в чём, однако, случай весь: / Как давиче вы с Лизой были здесь, / Перепугал меня ваш голос чрезвычайно, / И бросилась сюда я со всех ног. (А. Грибоедов, Горе от ума) — Sophia: That's what the chance consists of, clearly. / You shouted just outside! You frightened me severely; / So off I started running at the double!Сквозь метель Жулька увидела летящую птичку и со всех ног во все тяжкие бросилась за ней по насту. (М. Пришвин, Глаза земли) — In the midst of a snowstorm Zhulka once caught sight of a bird in flight and set out at full speed after it.
Русско-английский фразеологический словарь > бросаться со всех ног
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5 изо всех сил
1) (напрягая всю свою энергию, с предельной интенсивностью (делать что-либо)) do smth. with all one's strength (might); strain every sinew; do one's very bestСанин проворно снял сюртук с лежавшего мальчика... и, вооружившись щёткой, начал изо всех сил тереть ему грудь и руки. (И. Тургенев, Вешние воды) — Sanin rapidly removed the coat from the recumbent boy and... arming himself with a brush, rubbed his chest and arms with all his might.
Противник изо всех сил стремился не допустить выхода наших войск за реку, и поэтому переправы всё время подвергались ударам наземных войск и авиации противника. (А. Ерёменко, В начале войны) — The enemy was straining every sinew to prevent our troops from reaching the other bank. All our crossings were continuously harassed by ground attacks and ceaselessly bombed and strafed from the air.
Я старалась, кажется, изо всех сил, но главной в доме, то есть в нашей двухкомнатной квартире, почему-то оказывалась уже не я, а Тамара. (П. Нилин, Впервые замужем) — You can see I did my very best but for some reason it was not I but Tamara, who was the boss at home, in our two-roomed flat.
2) (очень быстро (бежать, лететь и т. п.)) run for all one is worth; run as fast as one can; run hell for leatherНехлюдов бегал быстро, и ему хотелось не поддаться художнику, и он пустился изо всех сил. (Л. Толстой, Воскресение) — Being a good runner, Nekhludov did not want to yield to the artist. He started running for all he was worth.
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ж. разг.1. looking back2. ( осторожность) care, caution♢
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ж. разг.1) ( взгляд назад) look(ing) back2) ( осторожность) care, cautionде́йствовать с огля́дкой — act circumspectly
с огля́дкой на кого́-л — while watching the reaction of smb
••бежа́ть без огля́дки — run as fast as one can [as one's legs can carry one]
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несов. - кида́ться, сов. - ки́нуться1) ( резко двинуться) throw / fling oneself; rushкида́ться кому́-л на ше́ю — throw oneself on smb's neck; throw one's arms round smb's neck
кида́ться кому́-л в объя́тия — throw oneself into smb's arms
кида́ться из стороны́ в сто́рону — rush from side to side
2) (за тв.; бежать вслед) rush (after)3) (+ инф.; спешно предпринимать что-л) rush (+ to inf)кида́ться бежа́ть — rush / dash away, take to one's heels
кида́ться собира́ть ве́щи — rush to pack one's things
4) (на вн.; нападать, набрасываться) attack (d)соба́ка кида́ется на прохо́жих — the dog attacks passersby
5) тк. несов. (тв.; бросать) throw (d), fling (d), shy (d)кида́ться камня́ми — throw stones (at)
••кида́ться со всех ног — rush / run (as fast as one can)
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10 correr
v.1 to run (persona, animal).me gusta correr todas las mañanas I like to go for a run every morning¡corre a pedir ayuda! run for help!a todo correr at full speed o peltMaría corrió hacia la casa Mary ran towards the house.El agua corre libremente Water runs free.Ellos corren riesgos They run risks.Pedro corre el programa en su computadora Peter runs the program on his...2 to drive fast.3 to flow.4 to pass, to go by (time).esta última semana ha pasado corriendo this last week has flown by5 to spread (noticia).corre el rumor de que… there's a rumor that…Los rumores corren sin tregua Rumors circulate relentlessly.6 to cover (recorrer) (una distancia).corrió los 100 metros he ran the 100 meters7 to move or pull up (mover) (mesa, silla).corre la cabeza, que no veo move your head out of the way, I can't seeRicardo corrió los muebles Richard moved the furniture.8 to run (informal) (computing) (programa, aplicación).9 to operate, to run.Los programas corren sin problema The programs run without a problem.10 to fire, to dismiss, to boot out.María corrió al jardinero Mary fired the gardener.11 to expand, to propagate, to spread.El fuego corrió por toda la selva The fire spread throughout the jungle.* * *1 (gen) to run2 (darse prisa) to rush, hurry■ ¡corre, es tarde! hurry up, it's late!3 (viento) to blow4 (agua) to flow, run5 (tiempo) to pass, fly6 (noticias) to spread, circulate7 (conductor) to drive fast8 (coche) to go fast9 (sueldo, interés) to be payable10 (puerta, ventana) to slide11 (moneda) to be legal tender1 (distancia) to cover; (país) to travel through4 (mover) to pull up, move, draw up5 (estar expuesto) to run6 (aventura) to have7 (avergonzar) to make ashamed8 (turbar) to make embarrassed2 (color, tinta) to run3 (media) to ladder4 (avergonzarse) to blush, go red5 tabú (tener orgasmo) to come\a todo correr at full speedcorrer con algo to be responsible for somethingcorrer con los gastos to foot the billcorre la voz de que... rumour has it that...correr mundo to be a globe-trottercorrer un peligro to be in dangerdejar correr algo to let something drop, let something ridedeprisa y corriendo in a hurryel mes que corre the current month* * *verb1) to run,2) rush3) flow* * *1. VI1) (=ir deprisa) [persona, animal] to run; [vehículo] to go fast¡cómo corre este coche! — this car's really fast!, this car can really go some!
no corras tanto, que hay hielo en la carretera — don't go so fast, the road's icy
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echar a correr — to start running, break into a run2) (=darse prisa) to hurry, rush¡corre! — hurry (up)!
me voy corriendo, que sale el tren dentro de diez minutos — I must dash, the train leaves in ten minutes
llega el jefe, más vale que te vayas corriendo — the boss is coming so you'd better get out of here
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hacer algo a todo correr — to do sth as fast as one can3) (=fluir) [agua] to run, flow; [aire] to flow; [grifo, fuente] to runcorre mucho viento — there's a strong wind blowing, it's very windy
voy a cerrar la ventana porque corre un poco de aire — I'm going to shut the window because there's a bit of a draught o draft (EEUU)
el camino corre por un paisaje pintoresco — the road runs o goes through picturesque countryside
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correr paralelo a, una cadena montañosa que corre paralela a la costa — a chain of mountains that runs parallel to the coastla historia de los ordenadores corre paralela a los adelantos en materia de semiconductores — the history of computers runs parallel to advances in semiconductor technology
4) [tiempo]el tiempo corre — time is getting on o pressing
¡cómo corre el tiempo! — time flies!
el mes que corre — the current month, the present month
al o con el correr del tiempo — over the years
en estos o los tiempos que corren — nowadays, these days
en los tiempos que corren es difícil encontrar personas tan honradas — it's hard to find people as honest as him these days o nowadays
5) (=moverse) [rumor] to go round; [creencia] to be widespread6) (=hacerse cargo)•
correr a cargo de algn, eso corre a cargo de la empresa — the company will take care of thatla entrega del premio corrió a cargo del ministro de Cultura — the prize was presented by the Minister for Culture
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correr con algo, correr con los gastos — to meet o bear the expensescorrer con la casa — to run the house, manage the house
7) (Econ) [sueldo] to be payable; [moneda] to be validsu sueldo correrá desde el primer día del mes — his salary will be payable from the first of the month
8)correr a o por — (=venderse) to sell at
2. VT1) (Dep) [+ distancia] to run; [+ prueba] to compete inCarl Lewis ha decidido no correr los 100 metros — Carl Lewis has decided not to run (in) o compete in the 100 metres
2) (=desplazar) [+ objeto] to move along; [+ silla] to move; [+ balanza] to tip; [+ nudo] to adjust; [+ vela] to unfurlvelo 1)3) (=hacer correr) [+ caballo] to run, race; [+ caza] to chase, pursuecorrer un toro — to run in front of and avoid being gored by a charging bull for sport
4) (=tener) [+ riesgo] to run; [+ suerte] to suffer, undergoprisano quería correr la misma suerte de su amigo — he didn't want to suffer o undergo the same fate as his friend
5) (=extender)6) (Mil) (=invadir) to raid; (=destruir) to lay waste7) (Com) to auction8) (=abochornar) to embarrass9) esp LAm * (=expulsar) to chuck out *lo corrieron de la casa con gritos y patadas — they chucked him kicking and screaming out of the house *
10)correrla — * (=ir de juerga) to live it up *
3.See:* * *1.verbo intransitivo1)a) to runbajó/subió las escaleras corriendo — she ran down/up the stairs
echó a correr — he started to run, he broke into a run
salió a todo correr — he went/came shooting out
c) (Auto, Dep) piloto/conductor to race2)a) ( apresurarse)corre, ponte los zapatos! — hurry o quick, put your shoes on!
no corras tanto que te equivocarás — don't rush it o don't do it so quickly, you'll only make mistakes
corrí a llamarte/a escribirte — I rushed to call you/write to you
b) (fam) (ir, moverse) (+ compl) vehículo/conductorcorre mucho — he drives too/very fast
esa moto corre mucho — that motorcycle is o goes really fast
3)a) (+ compl) cordillera/carretera to run; río to run, flowdejar correr algo — to let something go
c) rumorcorre el rumor de que... — there is a rumor going around that..., rumor has it that...
corrió la voz de que... — there was a rumor that...
la cremallera no corre — the zipper (AmE) o (BrE) zip is stuck
el pestillo no corre — I can't bolt/unbolt the door
4) tiempoa) (pasar, transcurrir)corría el año 1939 cuando... — it was in 1939 that...
con el correr de los años — as time went/goes by
b) ( pasar de prisa) to fly5) sueldo/alquiler to be payable6) ( hacerse cargo)2.correr con algo — < con gastos> to pay something; < con organización> to be responsible for something
correr vt1)a) (Dep) < maratón> to runcorrió los 1.500 metros — he ran the 1,500 meters
b) (Auto, Dep) <prueba/gran premio> to race in2)a) (fam) (echar, expulsar) to kick... out (colloq), to chuck... out (colloq)b) (fam) ( perseguir) to run after3)a) ( exponerse a)b) ( experimentar)4) ( mover)a) <botón/ficha/silla> to movec) (Inf) < texto> to scroll3.correrse v pron1) ( moverse)a) silla/cama to move; pieza/carga to shiftb) (fam) persona to move up o over2)a) tinta to run; rímel/maquillaje to run, smudge; (+ me/te/le etc)b) (AmL) media to ladder3) (Esp arg) ( llegar al orgasmo) to come (colloq)* * *= flow, race, running, jogging, course.Ex. At this disclosure, a flush flowed from Leforte's cheeks to her neck.Ex. These companies have been racing to define the information superhighway for themselves, and to stake a claim in what they view as the economic engine of the information age.Ex. Thus in games, manipulatory skills are often exercised and extended, as for example in games that involve running, climbing or making objects -- bows and arrows, catapults, clothes for dolls, and so on.Ex. Major risk factors for cardiovascular disease are discussed, as well as how development of coronary disease can be attenuated or arrested by a prolonged routine of jogging.Ex. The disease is called temporal arteritis because the temporal arteries, which course along the sides of the head just in front of the ears (to the temples), often become inflamed.----* con el correr del tiempo = over the years, in the process of time, with the passage of time.* corre el rumor de que = rumour has it that.* corre la voz de que = rumour has it that.* correr a cargo de = be the responsibility of.* correr a toda velocidad = sprint.* correr como alma que lleva el diablo = run for + Posesivo + life.* correr con los gastos = bear + the cost(s), pick up + the tab, pay + the piper.* correr de acá para allá = rush around.* correr de aquí para allá = rush around, run + here and there.* correr de la cuenta de Alguien = be on + Pronombre.* correr desaforadamente = run for + Posesivo + life.* correr de un sitio para otro = rush around.* correr el peligro de = be in danger (of), run + the danger of.* correr el riesgo = risk, face + the risk, chance, take + Posesivo + chances.* correr la impresión = slur + impression.* correr la voz = spread + the news, spread + the word.* correr más deprisa que = outrun [out-run].* correr mundo = see + life, see + the world.* correr peligro = be at risk.* correr que se las pela = run for + Posesivo + life.* correr ríos de tinta = spill + vast quantities of ink, a lot + be written about, much + be written about.* correrse = come.* correrse dormido = wet dream.* correrse una juerga = have + a ball, have + a great time.* correr un gran riesgo = play (for) + high stakes.* correr un riesgo = run + risk, take + risks, take + chances (on).* correr un tupido velo sobre = draw + a veil over.* correr un velo sobre las cosas = sweep + things under the rug.* corría el rumor de que = rumour had it that.* corría la voz de que = rumour had it that.* corriendo con los gastos = at + Posesivo + own expense.* de bulla y corriendo = in a rush.* dejar el agua correr = let bygones be bygones.* echar a correr = bolt, make + a bolt for, take off + running, take to + Posesivo + heels, run off.* entrar y salir corriendo = run in and out.* gastos + correr a cuenta de = bear + the cost(s).* hacer correr la voz = spread + the word, spread + the good word, pass on + the good word, spread + the news.* ir corriendo = hot-foot it to.* ir corriendo a = dash off to, run off to.* irse corriendo = dash off, shoot off.* llevar al hospital de bulla y corriendo = rush + Nombre + to hospital.* máquina de andar o correr estática = treadmill.* no correr prisa = there + be + no hurry.* salir corriendo = leg it, run off, run away, bolt, make + a bolt for, dash off, take off, shoot off, take off + running, take to + Posesivo + heels.* salir corriendo a la calle = run into + the street.* volver corriendo = scurry back.* zapatilla de correr = running shoe.* * *1.verbo intransitivo1)a) to runbajó/subió las escaleras corriendo — she ran down/up the stairs
echó a correr — he started to run, he broke into a run
salió a todo correr — he went/came shooting out
c) (Auto, Dep) piloto/conductor to race2)a) ( apresurarse)corre, ponte los zapatos! — hurry o quick, put your shoes on!
no corras tanto que te equivocarás — don't rush it o don't do it so quickly, you'll only make mistakes
corrí a llamarte/a escribirte — I rushed to call you/write to you
b) (fam) (ir, moverse) (+ compl) vehículo/conductorcorre mucho — he drives too/very fast
esa moto corre mucho — that motorcycle is o goes really fast
3)a) (+ compl) cordillera/carretera to run; río to run, flowdejar correr algo — to let something go
c) rumorcorre el rumor de que... — there is a rumor going around that..., rumor has it that...
corrió la voz de que... — there was a rumor that...
la cremallera no corre — the zipper (AmE) o (BrE) zip is stuck
el pestillo no corre — I can't bolt/unbolt the door
4) tiempoa) (pasar, transcurrir)corría el año 1939 cuando... — it was in 1939 that...
con el correr de los años — as time went/goes by
b) ( pasar de prisa) to fly5) sueldo/alquiler to be payable6) ( hacerse cargo)2.correr con algo — < con gastos> to pay something; < con organización> to be responsible for something
correr vt1)a) (Dep) < maratón> to runcorrió los 1.500 metros — he ran the 1,500 meters
b) (Auto, Dep) <prueba/gran premio> to race in2)a) (fam) (echar, expulsar) to kick... out (colloq), to chuck... out (colloq)b) (fam) ( perseguir) to run after3)a) ( exponerse a)b) ( experimentar)4) ( mover)a) <botón/ficha/silla> to movec) (Inf) < texto> to scroll3.correrse v pron1) ( moverse)a) silla/cama to move; pieza/carga to shiftb) (fam) persona to move up o over2)a) tinta to run; rímel/maquillaje to run, smudge; (+ me/te/le etc)b) (AmL) media to ladder3) (Esp arg) ( llegar al orgasmo) to come (colloq)* * *= flow, race, running, jogging, course.Ex: At this disclosure, a flush flowed from Leforte's cheeks to her neck.
Ex: These companies have been racing to define the information superhighway for themselves, and to stake a claim in what they view as the economic engine of the information age.Ex: Thus in games, manipulatory skills are often exercised and extended, as for example in games that involve running, climbing or making objects -- bows and arrows, catapults, clothes for dolls, and so on.Ex: Major risk factors for cardiovascular disease are discussed, as well as how development of coronary disease can be attenuated or arrested by a prolonged routine of jogging.Ex: The disease is called temporal arteritis because the temporal arteries, which course along the sides of the head just in front of the ears (to the temples), often become inflamed.* con el correr del tiempo = over the years, in the process of time, with the passage of time.* corre el rumor de que = rumour has it that.* corre la voz de que = rumour has it that.* correr a cargo de = be the responsibility of.* correr a toda velocidad = sprint.* correr como alma que lleva el diablo = run for + Posesivo + life.* correr con los gastos = bear + the cost(s), pick up + the tab, pay + the piper.* correr de acá para allá = rush around.* correr de aquí para allá = rush around, run + here and there.* correr de la cuenta de Alguien = be on + Pronombre.* correr desaforadamente = run for + Posesivo + life.* correr de un sitio para otro = rush around.* correr el peligro de = be in danger (of), run + the danger of.* correr el riesgo = risk, face + the risk, chance, take + Posesivo + chances.* correr la impresión = slur + impression.* correr la voz = spread + the news, spread + the word.* correr más deprisa que = outrun [out-run].* correr mundo = see + life, see + the world.* correr peligro = be at risk.* correr que se las pela = run for + Posesivo + life.* correr ríos de tinta = spill + vast quantities of ink, a lot + be written about, much + be written about.* correrse = come.* correrse dormido = wet dream.* correrse una juerga = have + a ball, have + a great time.* correr un gran riesgo = play (for) + high stakes.* correr un riesgo = run + risk, take + risks, take + chances (on).* correr un tupido velo sobre = draw + a veil over.* correr un velo sobre las cosas = sweep + things under the rug.* corría el rumor de que = rumour had it that.* corría la voz de que = rumour had it that.* corriendo con los gastos = at + Posesivo + own expense.* de bulla y corriendo = in a rush.* dejar el agua correr = let bygones be bygones.* echar a correr = bolt, make + a bolt for, take off + running, take to + Posesivo + heels, run off.* entrar y salir corriendo = run in and out.* gastos + correr a cuenta de = bear + the cost(s).* hacer correr la voz = spread + the word, spread + the good word, pass on + the good word, spread + the news.* ir corriendo = hot-foot it to.* ir corriendo a = dash off to, run off to.* irse corriendo = dash off, shoot off.* llevar al hospital de bulla y corriendo = rush + Nombre + to hospital.* máquina de andar o correr estática = treadmill.* no correr prisa = there + be + no hurry.* salir corriendo = leg it, run off, run away, bolt, make + a bolt for, dash off, take off, shoot off, take off + running, take to + Posesivo + heels.* salir corriendo a la calle = run into + the street.* volver corriendo = scurry back.* zapatilla de correr = running shoe.* * *correr [E1 ]viA1 to runtuve que correr para no perder el tren I had to run or I'd have missed the trainbajó las escaleras corriendo she ran down the stairslos atracadores salieron corriendo del banco the robbers ran out of the bankiba corriendo y se cayó she was running and she fell overcorrían tras el ladrón they were running after the thiefechó a correr he started to run, he broke into a runcuando lo vio corrió a su encuentro when she saw him she rushed o ran to meet hima todo correr at top speed, as fast as I/he couldsalió a todo correr he went/came shooting outcorre que te corre: se fueron, corre que te corre, para la playa they went tearing o racing off to the beachel que no corre vuela you have to be quick off the mark2 ( Dep) «atleta» to run; «caballo» to runsale a correr todas las mañanas she goes out running o jogging every morning, she goes for a run every morningcorre en la maratón he's running in the marathoncorre con una escudería italiana he races o drives for an Italian teamB1(apresurarse): llevo todo el día corriendo de un lado para otro I've been rushing around all day long, I've been on the go all day long ( colloq)¡corre, ponte los zapatos! hurry o quick, put your shoes on!no corras tanto que te equivocarás don't rush it o don't do it so quickly, you'll only make mistakesen cuanto me enteré corrí a llamarte/a escribirle as soon as I heard, I rushed to call you/write to himvino pero se fue corriendo he came but he rushed off o raced off againse fueron corriendo al hospital they rushed to the hospitalcorre mucho he drives too/very fastesa moto corre mucho that motorcycle is o goes really fastC1 (+ compl) «cordillera/carretera» to run; «río» to run, flowcorre paralela a la costa it runs parallel to the coastel río corre por un valle abrupto the river runs o flows through a steep-sided valley2 «agua» to flow, run; «sangre» to flowcorría una brisa suave there was a gentle breeze, a gentle breeze was blowingcorre mucho viento hoy it's very windy todayel champán corría como agua the champagne flowed like water3«rumor»: corre el rumor de que … there is a rumor going around that …, word o rumor has it that …corrió la voz de que se había fugado there was a rumor that she had escaped4 «polea» to runel pestillo no corre I can't bolt/unbolt the door, the bolt won't move o slideD «días/meses/años»1(pasar, transcurrir): corren tiempos difíciles these are difficult timescorría el año 1939 cuando … it was in 1939 that …con el correr de los años as time went/goes by, as years passed/passel mes que corre this month, in the current month ( frml)2 (pasar de prisa) to fly¡cómo corre el tiempo! how time flies!los días pasan corriendo the days fly by o go by in a flashE1 «sueldo/alquiler» to be payable2 (ser válido) to be validlas nuevas tarifas empezarán a correr a partir de mañana the new rates come into effect from tomorrowya sabes que esas excusas aquí no corren (CS); you know you can't get away with excuses like that here, you know excuses like that won't wash with me/us ( colloq)estos bonos ya no corren these vouchers are no longer valid3 (venderse) correr A or POR algo to sell AT o FOR sthF correr con ‹gastos› to payla empresa corrió con los gastos de la mudanza the firm paid the removal expenses o the moving expenses o met the cost of the removalel Ayuntamiento corrió con la organización del certamen the town council organized o was responsible for organizing the competition■ corrervtA1 ( Dep) ‹maratón› to runcorrió los 1.500 metros he ran the 1,500 metersBlo corrieron del pueblo they ran him out of town2 ( fam) (perseguir) to chase, run afteracaba de salir, si la corres, la alcanzas (Col, RPl); she's just gone out, if you run you'll catch her (up)C1(exponerse a): quiero estar seguro, no quiero correr riesgos I want to be sure, I don't want to take any riskscorres el riesgo de perderlo/de que te lo roben you run the risk of o you risk losing it/having it stolenaquí no corres peligro you're safe here o you're not in any danger here2(experimentar): ambos corrieron parecida suerte they both suffered a similar fatejuntos corrimos grandes aventuras we lived through o had great adventures togetherD (mover)1 ‹botón/ficha/silla› to move2 ‹cortina› to drawcorre el cerrojo bolt the door, slide the bolt across/backcorra la pesa hasta que se equilibre slide the weight along until it balances3 ( Inf) ‹texto› to scrollE ( ant); ‹territorio› to raidFles corrió balas a todos he sprayed them all with bullets■ correrse1 «pieza» to shift, move; «carga» to shiftB1 «tinta» to run; «rímel/maquillaje» (+ me/te/le etc) to run, smudge2 ( AmL) «media» to ladder, runse me corrió un punto del suéter I pulled a thread in my sweater and it ran* * *
correr ( conjugate correr) verbo intransitivo
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◊ bajó/subió las escaleras corriendo she ran down/up the stairs;
salieron corriendo del banco they ran out of the bank;
echó a correr he started to run
2a) ( apresurarse):◊ ¡corre, ponte los zapatos! hurry o quick, put your shoes on!;
no corras tanto que te equivocarás don't do it so quickly, you'll only make mistakes ;
corrí a llamarte I rushed to call you;
me tengo que ir corriendo I have to rush off
[ conductor] to drive fast
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[ agua] to run;
[ sangre] to flow;
b) [ rumor]:◊ corre el rumor/la voz de que … there is a rumor going around that …
4 (pasar, transcurrir):◊ corría el año 1973 cuando … it was 1973 when …;
con el correr de los años as time went/goes by;
¡cómo corre el tiempo! how time flies!
5 ( hacerse cargo) correr con algo ‹ con gastos› to pay sth;
‹ con organización› to be responsible for sth
verbo transitivo
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2 ( exponerse a):
aquí no corres peligro you're safe here
3
‹ cortina› ( cerrar) to draw, close;
( abrir) to open, pull back;
correrse verbo pronominal
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[pieza/carga] to shift
2
[rímel/maquillaje] to run, smudge;
correr
I verbo intransitivo
1 to run
(ir deprisa) to go fast
(al conducir) to drive fast
2 (el viento) to blow
(un río) to flow
3 (darse prisa) to hurry: corre, que no llegamos, hurry up or we'll be late
figurado corrí a hablar con él, I rushed to talk to him
4 (estar en situación de) correr peligro, to be in danger
correr prisa, to be urgent
II verbo transitivo
1 (estar expuesto a) to have
correr el riesgo, to run the risk
2 (una cortina) to draw
(un cerrojo) to close
3 (un mueble) to pull up, draw up
♦ Locuciones: corre a mi cargo, I'll take care of it
correr con los gastos, to foot the bill
' correr' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
bola
- cargo
- colorada
- colorado
- echar
- liebre
- pareja
- parejo
- pestillo
- prisa
- riesgo
- tinta
- velo
- voz
- Y
- agua
- condenado
- condición
- corretear
- dejar
- desaforado
- desplazar
- peligro
- soler
- tropezar
- viento
English:
about
- afford
- bear
- charge
- danger
- dash
- draw
- gamble
- go about
- meet
- outrun
- pelt
- pound
- pour
- pull
- race
- race along
- ride
- risk
- run
- run with
- running
- rush
- rush around
- scurry
- streak
- tear along
- trickle
- unleash
- as
- budge
- caper
- cover
- flow
- fly
- go
- hell
- jog
- like
- mad
- move
- put
- shift
- slide
- smudge
- spread
- sweep
- throw
- wind
* * *♦ vi1. [persona, animal] to run;me gusta correr todas las mañanas I like to go for a run every morning;se fue corriendo he ran off o away;miles de fans corrieron al encuentro del cantante thousands of fans ran to greet o meet the singer;¡corre a pedir ayuda! run for help!;varias personas corrieron tras el asaltante several people ran after the robber;echar a correr to start running;Famcorre que se las pela she runs like the wind;Famel que no corre, vuela you've got to be on your toes o quick around here2. [apresurarse]¡corre, que vamos a perder el autobús! hurry up, we're going to miss the bus!;no corras, que te vas a equivocar don't rush yourself, or you'll make a mistake;cuando me enteré del accidente, corrí a visitarla when I heard about the accident I went to visit her as soon as I could o I rushed to visit her;estoy agotado, toda la mañana corriendo de aquí para allá I'm exhausted, I've been rushing o running around all morning;corre, que va a empezar la película quick, the film's about to start;a todo correr: hay que acabar este trabajo a todo correr we have to finish this job as quickly as possible;cuando se enteró de la noticia, vino a todo correr when she heard the news she came as quickly as she could3. [competir] [atleta, caballo] to run;[ciclista] to ride;corre con una moto japonesa he rides a Japanese motorbike;corre con un coche italiano he drives an Italian car4. [conductor] to drive fast;no corras tanto, que vamos a tener un accidente slow down o stop driving so fast, we're going to have an accidentesta moto no corre nada this motorbike can't go very fast at all6. [fluido] [río] to flow;[agua del grifo] to run;la sangre corre por las venas blood flows through the veins;7. [viento] to blow;corría una ligera brisa there was a gentle breeze, a gentle breeze was blowing8. [el tiempo, las horas] to pass, to go by;esta última semana ha pasado corriendo this last week has flown by9. [transcurrir]corría el principio de siglo cuando… it was around the turn of the century when…;en los tiempos que corren nadie tiene un trabajo seguro no one is safe in their job these days o in this day and age10. [noticia] to spread;corre el rumor de que… there's a rumour going about that…[la cuenta] to pay;la organización de la cumbre corrió a cargo de las Naciones Unidas the United Nations organized the summit, the United Nations took care of the organization of the summit;la comida corre a cargo de la empresa the meal is on the company;esta ronda corre de mi cuenta this round is on me, this is my round12. [sueldo, renta] to be payable;el alquiler corre desde principios de cada mes the rent is payable at the beginning of each month13. [venderse] to sell;este vino corre a diez euros la botella this wine sells for ten euros a bottleel nuevo sistema operativo no correrá en modelos antiguos the new operating system won't run on older models♦ vt1. [prueba, carrera] [a pie, a caballo] to run;[en coche, moto] to take part in;corrió los 100 metros he ran the 100 metres;correrá el Tour de Francia he will be riding in the Tour de France2. [mover] [mesa, silla] to move o pull up;corre la cabeza, que no veo move your head out of the way, I can't see3. [cerrar] [cortinas] to draw, to close;[llave] to turn;4. [abrir] [cortinas] to draw, to opencorrer peligro to be in danger;si dejas la caja ahí, corre el peligro de que alguien tropiece con ella if you leave the box there, (there's a danger o risk that) someone might trip over it;correr el riesgo de (hacer) algo to run the risk of (doing) sth;no quiero correr ningún riesgo I don't want to take any risks;no sabemos la suerte que correrá el proyecto we don't know what is to become of the project, we don't know what the project's fate will be;no se sabe todavía qué suerte han corrido los desaparecidos the fate of the people who are missing is still unknown6. [noticia] to spread;corrieron el rumor sobre su dimisión they spread the rumour of her resignation;correr la voz to pass it onno consigo correr este programa I can't get this program to run properly9. Com to auction, to sell at auctionlas ideas progresistas allá no corren progressive ideas don't get much of a hearing there13. Am [perseguir] to chase (after);los perros iban corriendo a la liebre the dogs chased after the hare14. Méx, Ven [funcionar] to be running;hoy no corren los trenes the trains aren't running today15. CompFamcorrerla to go out on the town;RP Famcorrer la coneja to scrimp and save* * *I v/i1 run;a todo correr at top speed2 ( apresurarse) rush3 de tiempo pass4 de agua run, flow5 fig:correr con los gastos pay the expenses;correr con algo meet the cost of sth;correr a cargo de alguien be s.o.’s responsibility, be down to s.o. fam II v/t1 run3:correr la misma suerte suffer the same fate* * *correr vi1) : to run, to race2) : to rush3) : to flowcorrer vt1) : to travel over, to cover2) : to move, to slide, to roll, to draw (curtains)3)correr un riesgo : to run a risk* * *correr vb¡corre! hurry up!3. (vehículo) to go fast¡cómo corre este coche! this car goes really fast!5. (noticia, etc) to go round6. (mover) to move7. (participar en una carrera) to compete¿correrás la carrera? will you compete in the race?correr el pestillo / correr el cerrojo to bolt the door -
11 М-271
ЧТО ЕСТЬ (БЫЛО) МОЧИ (СИЛЫ, СИЛ) ВО ВСЮ МОЧЬ ИЗО ВСЕЙ МОЧИ all coll AdvP or PrepP these forms only adv (intensif) more often used with impfv verbs fixed WO1. (to do sth.) with the utmost possible exertion, intensitywith all one's mightas hard as one can for all one is worth....Остервенясь, он раз десять сразу, из всей мочи, дёрнул в колокольчик (Достоевский 3)....Enraged, he pulled at the bell with all his might about a dozen times (3b).2. бежать, мчаться и т. п. - (to run, race etc) very fastat full (top) speed(at) full tilt for all one is worth as fast as one can as fast as onefc legs can carry one.Он подбежал к нам, остановился, сопел - как воздушный насос - и не мог сказать ни слова: должно быть, бежал во всю мочь (Замятин 1). Не rushed up to us, stopped, his breath hissing like an air pump, unable to say a word. He must have run at top speed (1a).Дикий, отчаянный вопль донёсся оттуда. Потом увидели и самого Федьку. Бежит что есть мочи по пожне, кричит благим матом... (Абрамов 1). A wild desperate wail had issued forth. Then they saw Fedka himself, running for all he was worth across the field, yelling at the top of his lungs (1a).Беги что есть мочи туда, - кричал он ей вслед, - и не оглядывайся...» (Гончаров 1). "Run there as fast as you can," he shouted after her, "and don't look round..." (1a).Я обернулся к площади и увидел Максима Максимыча, бегущего что было мочи... (Лермонтов 1). I turned towards the square and saw Maxim Maximych running as fast as his legs could carry him (lc).3. кричать, орать, гудеть и т. п. \М-271 (to shout, yell, blare etc) very loudlyat the top of one's voice (lungs)with all one's (its) might (of a radio, television etc) (at) full blast....Здесь петухи пели иначе, чем в Атамановке, они здесь действительно пели, а не горланили что есть мочи, как в его родной деревне (Распутин 2)....The roosters crowed differently here than they did in Atamanovka, singing instead of screaming at the top of their lungs (2a).Отец захохотал изо всей мочи и начал трепать сына по плечу так, что и лошадь бы не выдержала (Гончаров 1). His father burst out laughing with all his might and began patting his son's shoulders so vigorously that a horse would not have stood it... (1 a).Гармошки... заскрежетали во всю мочь... (Владимов 1). The accordions were bellowing away at full blast... (1a). -
12 во всю мочь
• ЧТО ЕСТЬ < БЫЛО> МОЧИ <СИЛЫ, СИЛ>; ВО ВСЮ МОЧЬ; ИЗО ВСЕЙ МОЧИ all coll[AdvP or PrepP; these forms only; adv (intensif); more often used with impfv verbs; fixed WO]=====1. (to do sth.) with the utmost possible exertion, intensity:- for all one is worth.♦...Остервенясь, он раз десять сразу, из всей мочи, дёрнул в колокольчик (Достоевский 3)....Enraged, he pulled at the bell with all his might about a dozen times (3b).2. бежать, мчаться и т.п. во всю мочь (to run, race etc) very fast:- as fast as one's legs can carry one.♦ Он подбежал к нам, остановился, сопел - как воздушный насос - и не мог сказать ни слова: должно быть, бежал во всю мочь (Замятин 1). He rushed up to us, stopped, his breath hissing like an air pump, unable to say a word. He must have run at top speed (1a).♦ Дикий, отчаянный вопль донёсся оттуда. Потом увидели и самого Федьку. Бежит что есть мочи по пожне, кричит благим матом... (Абрамов 1). A wild desperate wail had issued forth. Then they saw Fedka himself, running for all he was worth across the field, yelling at the top of his lungs (1a).♦ "Беги что есть мочи туда, - кричал он ей вслед, - и не оглядывайся..." (Гончаров 1). "Run there as fast as you can," he shouted after her, "and don't look round..." (1a).♦ Я обернулся к площади и увидел Максима Максимыча, бегущего что было мочи... (Лермонтов 1). I turned towards the square and saw Maxim Maximych running as fast as his legs could carry him (lc).3. кричать, орать, гудеть и т.п. во всю мочь (to shout, yell, blare etc) very loudly:- [of a radio, television etc] (at) full blast.♦...Здесь петухи пели иначе, чем в Атамановке, они здесь действительно пели, а не горланили что есть мочи, как в его родной деревне (Распутин 2)....The roosters crowed differently here than they did in Atamanovka, singing instead of screaming at the top of their lungs (2a).♦ Отец захохотал изо всей мочи и начал трепать сына по плечу так, что и лошадь бы не выдержала (Гончаров 1). His father burst out laughing with all his might and began patting his son's shoulders so vigorously that a horse would not have stood it... (1a).♦ Гармошки... заскрежетали во всю мочь... (Владимов 1). The accordions were bellowing away at full blast... (1a).Большой русско-английский фразеологический словарь > во всю мочь
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13 изо всей мочи
• ЧТО ЕСТЬ < БЫЛО> МОЧИ <СИЛЫ, СИЛ>; ВО ВСЮ МОЧЬ; ИЗО ВСЕЙ МОЧИ all coll[AdvP or PrepP; these forms only; adv (intensif); more often used with impfv verbs; fixed WO]=====1. (to do sth.) with the utmost possible exertion, intensity:- for all one is worth.♦...Остервенясь, он раз десять сразу, из всей мочи, дёрнул в колокольчик (Достоевский 3)....Enraged, he pulled at the bell with all his might about a dozen times (3b).2. бежать, мчаться и т.п. изо всей мочи (to run, race etc) very fast:- as fast as one's legs can carry one.♦ Он подбежал к нам, остановился, сопел - как воздушный насос - и не мог сказать ни слова: должно быть, бежал во всю мочь (Замятин 1). He rushed up to us, stopped, his breath hissing like an air pump, unable to say a word. He must have run at top speed (1a).♦ Дикий, отчаянный вопль донёсся оттуда. Потом увидели и самого Федьку. Бежит что есть мочи по пожне, кричит благим матом... (Абрамов 1). A wild desperate wail had issued forth. Then they saw Fedka himself, running for all he was worth across the field, yelling at the top of his lungs (1a).♦ "Беги что есть мочи туда, - кричал он ей вслед, - и не оглядывайся..." (Гончаров 1). "Run there as fast as you can," he shouted after her, "and don't look round..." (1a).♦ Я обернулся к площади и увидел Максима Максимыча, бегущего что было мочи... (Лермонтов 1). I turned towards the square and saw Maxim Maximych running as fast as his legs could carry him (lc).3. кричать, орать, гудеть и т.п. изо всей мочи (to shout, yell, blare etc) very loudly:- [of a radio, television etc] (at) full blast.♦...Здесь петухи пели иначе, чем в Атамановке, они здесь действительно пели, а не горланили что есть мочи, как в его родной деревне (Распутин 2)....The roosters crowed differently here than they did in Atamanovka, singing instead of screaming at the top of their lungs (2a).♦ Отец захохотал изо всей мочи и начал трепать сына по плечу так, что и лошадь бы не выдержала (Гончаров 1). His father burst out laughing with all his might and began patting his son's shoulders so vigorously that a horse would not have stood it... (1a).♦ Гармошки... заскрежетали во всю мочь... (Владимов 1). The accordions were bellowing away at full blast... (1a).Большой русско-английский фразеологический словарь > изо всей мочи
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14 что было мочи
• ЧТО ЕСТЬ < БЫЛО> МОЧИ <СИЛЫ, СИЛ>; ВО ВСЮ МОЧЬ; ИЗО ВСЕЙ МОЧИ all coll[AdvP or PrepP; these forms only; adv (intensif); more often used with impfv verbs; fixed WO]=====1. (to do sth.) with the utmost possible exertion, intensity:- for all one is worth.♦...Остервенясь, он раз десять сразу, из всей мочи, дёрнул в колокольчик (Достоевский 3)....Enraged, he pulled at the bell with all his might about a dozen times (3b).2. бежать, мчаться и т.п. что было мочи (to run, race etc) very fast:- as fast as one's legs can carry one.♦ Он подбежал к нам, остановился, сопел - как воздушный насос - и не мог сказать ни слова: должно быть, бежал во всю мочь (Замятин 1). He rushed up to us, stopped, his breath hissing like an air pump, unable to say a word. He must have run at top speed (1a).♦ Дикий, отчаянный вопль донёсся оттуда. Потом увидели и самого Федьку. Бежит что есть мочи по пожне, кричит благим матом... (Абрамов 1). A wild desperate wail had issued forth. Then they saw Fedka himself, running for all he was worth across the field, yelling at the top of his lungs (1a).♦ "Беги что есть мочи туда, - кричал он ей вслед, - и не оглядывайся..." (Гончаров 1). "Run there as fast as you can," he shouted after her, "and don't look round..." (1a).♦ Я обернулся к площади и увидел Максима Максимыча, бегущего что было мочи... (Лермонтов 1). I turned towards the square and saw Maxim Maximych running as fast as his legs could carry him (lc).3. кричать, орать, гудеть и т.п. что было мочи (to shout, yell, blare etc) very loudly:- [of a radio, television etc] (at) full blast.♦...Здесь петухи пели иначе, чем в Атамановке, они здесь действительно пели, а не горланили что есть мочи, как в его родной деревне (Распутин 2)....The roosters crowed differently here than they did in Atamanovka, singing instead of screaming at the top of their lungs (2a).♦ Отец захохотал изо всей мочи и начал трепать сына по плечу так, что и лошадь бы не выдержала (Гончаров 1). His father burst out laughing with all his might and began patting his son's shoulders so vigorously that a horse would not have stood it... (1a).♦ Гармошки... заскрежетали во всю мочь... (Владимов 1). The accordions were bellowing away at full blast... (1a).Большой русско-английский фразеологический словарь > что было мочи
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15 что было сил
• ЧТО ЕСТЬ < БЫЛО> МОЧИ <СИЛЫ, СИЛ>; ВО ВСЮ МОЧЬ; ИЗО ВСЕЙ МОЧИ all coll[AdvP or PrepP; these forms only; adv (intensif); more often used with impfv verbs; fixed WO]=====1. (to do sth.) with the utmost possible exertion, intensity:- for all one is worth.♦...Остервенясь, он раз десять сразу, из всей мочи, дёрнул в колокольчик (Достоевский 3)....Enraged, he pulled at the bell with all his might about a dozen times (3b).2. бежать, мчаться и т.п. что было сил (to run, race etc) very fast:- as fast as one's legs can carry one.♦ Он подбежал к нам, остановился, сопел - как воздушный насос - и не мог сказать ни слова: должно быть, бежал во всю мочь (Замятин 1). He rushed up to us, stopped, his breath hissing like an air pump, unable to say a word. He must have run at top speed (1a).♦ Дикий, отчаянный вопль донёсся оттуда. Потом увидели и самого Федьку. Бежит что есть мочи по пожне, кричит благим матом... (Абрамов 1). A wild desperate wail had issued forth. Then they saw Fedka himself, running for all he was worth across the field, yelling at the top of his lungs (1a).♦ "Беги что есть мочи туда, - кричал он ей вслед, - и не оглядывайся..." (Гончаров 1). "Run there as fast as you can," he shouted after her, "and don't look round..." (1a).♦ Я обернулся к площади и увидел Максима Максимыча, бегущего что было мочи... (Лермонтов 1). I turned towards the square and saw Maxim Maximych running as fast as his legs could carry him (lc).3. кричать, орать, гудеть и т.п. что было сил (to shout, yell, blare etc) very loudly:- [of a radio, television etc] (at) full blast.♦...Здесь петухи пели иначе, чем в Атамановке, они здесь действительно пели, а не горланили что есть мочи, как в его родной деревне (Распутин 2)....The roosters crowed differently here than they did in Atamanovka, singing instead of screaming at the top of their lungs (2a).♦ Отец захохотал изо всей мочи и начал трепать сына по плечу так, что и лошадь бы не выдержала (Гончаров 1). His father burst out laughing with all his might and began patting his son's shoulders so vigorously that a horse would not have stood it... (1a).♦ Гармошки... заскрежетали во всю мочь... (Владимов 1). The accordions were bellowing away at full blast... (1a).Большой русско-английский фразеологический словарь > что было сил
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16 что было силы
• ЧТО ЕСТЬ < БЫЛО> МОЧИ <СИЛЫ, СИЛ>; ВО ВСЮ МОЧЬ; ИЗО ВСЕЙ МОЧИ all coll[AdvP or PrepP; these forms only; adv (intensif); more often used with impfv verbs; fixed WO]=====1. (to do sth.) with the utmost possible exertion, intensity:- for all one is worth.♦...Остервенясь, он раз десять сразу, из всей мочи, дёрнул в колокольчик (Достоевский 3)....Enraged, he pulled at the bell with all his might about a dozen times (3b).2. бежать, мчаться и т.п. что было силы (to run, race etc) very fast:- as fast as one's legs can carry one.♦ Он подбежал к нам, остановился, сопел - как воздушный насос - и не мог сказать ни слова: должно быть, бежал во всю мочь (Замятин 1). He rushed up to us, stopped, his breath hissing like an air pump, unable to say a word. He must have run at top speed (1a).♦ Дикий, отчаянный вопль донёсся оттуда. Потом увидели и самого Федьку. Бежит что есть мочи по пожне, кричит благим матом... (Абрамов 1). A wild desperate wail had issued forth. Then they saw Fedka himself, running for all he was worth across the field, yelling at the top of his lungs (1a).♦ "Беги что есть мочи туда, - кричал он ей вслед, - и не оглядывайся..." (Гончаров 1). "Run there as fast as you can," he shouted after her, "and don't look round..." (1a).♦ Я обернулся к площади и увидел Максима Максимыча, бегущего что было мочи... (Лермонтов 1). I turned towards the square and saw Maxim Maximych running as fast as his legs could carry him (lc).3. кричать, орать, гудеть и т.п. что было силы (to shout, yell, blare etc) very loudly:- [of a radio, television etc] (at) full blast.♦...Здесь петухи пели иначе, чем в Атамановке, они здесь действительно пели, а не горланили что есть мочи, как в его родной деревне (Распутин 2)....The roosters crowed differently here than they did in Atamanovka, singing instead of screaming at the top of their lungs (2a).♦ Отец захохотал изо всей мочи и начал трепать сына по плечу так, что и лошадь бы не выдержала (Гончаров 1). His father burst out laughing with all his might and began patting his son's shoulders so vigorously that a horse would not have stood it... (1a).♦ Гармошки... заскрежетали во всю мочь... (Владимов 1). The accordions were bellowing away at full blast... (1a).Большой русско-английский фразеологический словарь > что было силы
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17 что есть мочи
• ЧТО ЕСТЬ < БЫЛО> МОЧИ <СИЛЫ, СИЛ>; ВО ВСЮ МОЧЬ; ИЗО ВСЕЙ МОЧИ all coll[AdvP or PrepP; these forms only; adv (intensif); more often used with impfv verbs; fixed WO]=====1. (to do sth.) with the utmost possible exertion, intensity:- for all one is worth.♦...Остервенясь, он раз десять сразу, из всей мочи, дёрнул в колокольчик (Достоевский 3)....Enraged, he pulled at the bell with all his might about a dozen times (3b).2. бежать, мчаться и т.п. что есть мочи (to run, race etc) very fast:- as fast as one's legs can carry one.♦ Он подбежал к нам, остановился, сопел - как воздушный насос - и не мог сказать ни слова: должно быть, бежал во всю мочь (Замятин 1). He rushed up to us, stopped, his breath hissing like an air pump, unable to say a word. He must have run at top speed (1a).♦ Дикий, отчаянный вопль донёсся оттуда. Потом увидели и самого Федьку. Бежит что есть мочи по пожне, кричит благим матом... (Абрамов 1). A wild desperate wail had issued forth. Then they saw Fedka himself, running for all he was worth across the field, yelling at the top of his lungs (1a).♦ "Беги что есть мочи туда, - кричал он ей вслед, - и не оглядывайся..." (Гончаров 1). "Run there as fast as you can," he shouted after her, "and don't look round..." (1a).♦ Я обернулся к площади и увидел Максима Максимыча, бегущего что было мочи... (Лермонтов 1). I turned towards the square and saw Maxim Maximych running as fast as his legs could carry him (lc).3. кричать, орать, гудеть и т.п. что есть мочи (to shout, yell, blare etc) very loudly:- [of a radio, television etc] (at) full blast.♦...Здесь петухи пели иначе, чем в Атамановке, они здесь действительно пели, а не горланили что есть мочи, как в его родной деревне (Распутин 2)....The roosters crowed differently here than they did in Atamanovka, singing instead of screaming at the top of their lungs (2a).♦ Отец захохотал изо всей мочи и начал трепать сына по плечу так, что и лошадь бы не выдержала (Гончаров 1). His father burst out laughing with all his might and began patting his son's shoulders so vigorously that a horse would not have stood it... (1a).♦ Гармошки... заскрежетали во всю мочь... (Владимов 1). The accordions were bellowing away at full blast... (1a).Большой русско-английский фразеологический словарь > что есть мочи
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18 что есть сил
• ЧТО ЕСТЬ < БЫЛО> МОЧИ <СИЛЫ, СИЛ>; ВО ВСЮ МОЧЬ; ИЗО ВСЕЙ МОЧИ all coll[AdvP or PrepP; these forms only; adv (intensif); more often used with impfv verbs; fixed WO]=====1. (to do sth.) with the utmost possible exertion, intensity:- for all one is worth.♦...Остервенясь, он раз десять сразу, из всей мочи, дёрнул в колокольчик (Достоевский 3)....Enraged, he pulled at the bell with all his might about a dozen times (3b).2. бежать, мчаться и т.п. что есть сил (to run, race etc) very fast:- as fast as one's legs can carry one.♦ Он подбежал к нам, остановился, сопел - как воздушный насос - и не мог сказать ни слова: должно быть, бежал во всю мочь (Замятин 1). He rushed up to us, stopped, his breath hissing like an air pump, unable to say a word. He must have run at top speed (1a).♦ Дикий, отчаянный вопль донёсся оттуда. Потом увидели и самого Федьку. Бежит что есть мочи по пожне, кричит благим матом... (Абрамов 1). A wild desperate wail had issued forth. Then they saw Fedka himself, running for all he was worth across the field, yelling at the top of his lungs (1a).♦ "Беги что есть мочи туда, - кричал он ей вслед, - и не оглядывайся..." (Гончаров 1). "Run there as fast as you can," he shouted after her, "and don't look round..." (1a).♦ Я обернулся к площади и увидел Максима Максимыча, бегущего что было мочи... (Лермонтов 1). I turned towards the square and saw Maxim Maximych running as fast as his legs could carry him (lc).3. кричать, орать, гудеть и т.п. что есть сил (to shout, yell, blare etc) very loudly:- [of a radio, television etc] (at) full blast.♦...Здесь петухи пели иначе, чем в Атамановке, они здесь действительно пели, а не горланили что есть мочи, как в его родной деревне (Распутин 2)....The roosters crowed differently here than they did in Atamanovka, singing instead of screaming at the top of their lungs (2a).♦ Отец захохотал изо всей мочи и начал трепать сына по плечу так, что и лошадь бы не выдержала (Гончаров 1). His father burst out laughing with all his might and began patting his son's shoulders so vigorously that a horse would not have stood it... (1a).♦ Гармошки... заскрежетали во всю мочь... (Владимов 1). The accordions were bellowing away at full blast... (1a).Большой русско-английский фразеологический словарь > что есть сил
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19 что есть силы
• ЧТО ЕСТЬ < БЫЛО> МОЧИ <СИЛЫ, СИЛ>; ВО ВСЮ МОЧЬ; ИЗО ВСЕЙ МОЧИ all coll[AdvP or PrepP; these forms only; adv (intensif); more often used with impfv verbs; fixed WO]=====1. (to do sth.) with the utmost possible exertion, intensity:- for all one is worth.♦...Остервенясь, он раз десять сразу, из всей мочи, дёрнул в колокольчик (Достоевский 3)....Enraged, he pulled at the bell with all his might about a dozen times (3b).2. бежать, мчаться и т.п. что есть силы (to run, race etc) very fast:- as fast as one's legs can carry one.♦ Он подбежал к нам, остановился, сопел - как воздушный насос - и не мог сказать ни слова: должно быть, бежал во всю мочь (Замятин 1). He rushed up to us, stopped, his breath hissing like an air pump, unable to say a word. He must have run at top speed (1a).♦ Дикий, отчаянный вопль донёсся оттуда. Потом увидели и самого Федьку. Бежит что есть мочи по пожне, кричит благим матом... (Абрамов 1). A wild desperate wail had issued forth. Then they saw Fedka himself, running for all he was worth across the field, yelling at the top of his lungs (1a).♦ "Беги что есть мочи туда, - кричал он ей вслед, - и не оглядывайся..." (Гончаров 1). "Run there as fast as you can," he shouted after her, "and don't look round..." (1a).♦ Я обернулся к площади и увидел Максима Максимыча, бегущего что было мочи... (Лермонтов 1). I turned towards the square and saw Maxim Maximych running as fast as his legs could carry him (lc).3. кричать, орать, гудеть и т.п. что есть силы (to shout, yell, blare etc) very loudly:- [of a radio, television etc] (at) full blast.♦...Здесь петухи пели иначе, чем в Атамановке, они здесь действительно пели, а не горланили что есть мочи, как в его родной деревне (Распутин 2)....The roosters crowed differently here than they did in Atamanovka, singing instead of screaming at the top of their lungs (2a).♦ Отец захохотал изо всей мочи и начал трепать сына по плечу так, что и лошадь бы не выдержала (Гончаров 1). His father burst out laughing with all his might and began patting his son's shoulders so vigorously that a horse would not have stood it... (1a).♦ Гармошки... заскрежетали во всю мочь... (Владимов 1). The accordions were bellowing away at full blast... (1a).Большой русско-английский фразеологический словарь > что есть силы
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20 jambe
jambe [ʒɑ̃b]feminine noun• ça me fait une belle jambe ! a fat lot of good that does me! (inf)• j'en ai eu les jambes coupées ! it knocked me sideways (inf)* * *ʒɑ̃bnom féminin legavoir des jambes bien faites — to have nice ou good legs
plier les jambes — ( debout) to bend one's knees; ( assis) to draw one's legs up
aller or courir à toutes jambes — to run as fast as one's legs can carry one
j'ai les jambes comme du coton — (colloq) I feel weak at the knees
traîner la jambe — (colloq) to trudge along
Phrasal Verbs:••cela me fait une belle jambe — (colloq) a fat lot of good (colloq) that does me
parlez-lui de mariage et il prendra les jambes à son cou — mention marriage and you won't see him for dust (colloq)
faire quelque chose par-dessus or par-dessous la jambe — to do something in a slipshod manner
* * *ʒɑ̃b nfà toutes jambes [s'enfuir] — as fast as one's legs can carry one
* * *jambe nf1 ⇒ Le corps humain Anat, Zool leg; avoir une jambe plus courte que l'autre to have one leg shorter than the other; mes jambes ne me portent plus my legs won't carry me any further; avoir des jambes bien faites to have nice ou good legs; avoir de bonnes jambes to have strong ou sturdy legs; avoir des jambes de 20 ans to have the legs of a 20-year-old; plier les jambes ( debout) to bend one's knees; ( assis) to draw one's legs up; croiser les jambes to cross one's legs; être assis les jambes croisées to be sitting with one's legs crossed; il avait les jambes écartées his legs were wide apart; aller or courir à toutes jambes to run as fast as one's legs can carry one; avoir une jambe raide to have a stiff leg; j'ai mal aux jambes my legs are hurting; j'ai les jambes lourdes my legs feel heavy; se retrouver/tomber les jambes en l'air to land/fall flat on one's back; j'ai les jambes coupées or brisées my legs feel like lead; j'ai les jambes comme du coton I feel weak at the knees; traîner la jambe○ to trudge along; ⇒ plein;jambe artificielle artificial leg; jambe de bois wooden leg; c'est comme un emplâtre or cataplasme or cautère sur une jambe de bois it's useless; jambe de force Constr strut.cela me fait une belle jambe○ a fat lot of good○ that does me; il ne tient plus sur ses jambes he can hardly stand up; couper bras et jambes à qn to leave sb speechless; les jambes me rentrent dans le corps, je n'ai plus de jambes I'm on my last legs○, I'm very tired; prendre ses jambes à son cou to take to one's heels; parlez-lui de mariage et il prendra les jambes à son cou mention marriage and you won't see him for dust○; donner des jambes à qn to add wings to sb's heels; avoir qn dans les jambes to have sb under one's feet; tenir la jambe à qn to keep talking to sb; faire une partie de jambes en l'air◑ to have a roll in the hay○; traiter qn par-dessus or par-dessous la jambe to treat sb in an offhand manner; faire qch par-dessus or par-dessous la jambe to do sth in a slipshod manner.[ʒɑ̃b] nom fémininjambe artificielle/de bois artificial/wooden legil avait les jambes en coton his legs were like jelly ou cotton woolil est toujours dans mes jambes [enfant] he's always under my feet ou in my waydétaler ou s'enfuir à toutes jambes to make a bolt for it2. [du cheval] leg3. [vêtement] (trouser) leg4. [d'un compas] leg5. CONSTRUCTION propa. [d'une poutre] strutb. [d'un comble] joist stay
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