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1 volunteer
[vɔlənˈtɪə]1. verb1) to offer oneself for a particular task, of one's own free will ( often without being paid for such work):مُتَطَوِّعShe volunteered for the dangerous job.
2) to offer (eg an opinion, information etc):يَعْرِض ، يُقَدِّمُ تطوُّعِيّاTwo or three people volunteered suggestions.
2. nouna person who offers to do, or does, something ( especially who joins the army) of his own free will:مُتَطَوِّعIf we can get enough volunteers we shall not force people to join the Army.
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2 Volunteer Lawyers for Justice
Non-profit-making organization: VLJУниверсальный русско-английский словарь > Volunteer Lawyers for Justice
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3 Clearinghouse for Volunteer Accounting Services
Accounting: CVASУниверсальный русско-английский словарь > Clearinghouse for Volunteer Accounting Services
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4 Military Serial Number prefix for non-drafted Volunteer
Military: RAУниверсальный русско-английский словарь > Military Serial Number prefix for non-drafted Volunteer
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5 Women Accepted For Volunteer Emergency Service
American: WAVESУниверсальный русско-английский словарь > Women Accepted For Volunteer Emergency Service
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6 Women Accepted for Volunteer Emergency Service
American: WAVESУниверсальный русско-английский словарь > Women Accepted for Volunteer Emergency Service
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7 доброволец добровол·ец
записаться / пойти добровольцем — to volunteer (for)
Russian-english dctionary of diplomacy > доброволец добровол·ец
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8 melden
I v/t1. (berichten) report; wie soeben gemeldet wird as has just been reported; vorangestellt: according to reports just received,...2. (ankündigen, bekannt geben) announce; würden Sie mich bei ihm melden? would you tell him I’m here?; wen darf ich melden? who shall I say is here?3. amtlich etc.: notify the authorities of; (Geburt etc.) register; (Unfall, Vergehen etc.) report ( der Polizei etc. to the police etc.); jemanden als vermisst melden report s.o. (as) missing; jemandem etw. melden notify s.o. of s.th.; nichts zu melden haben umg., fig. have no say (in the matter); du hast hier nichts zu melden! umg., fig. this is none of your businessII v/refl2. polizeilich: register with the police4. freiwillig: volunteer (zu etw. for s.th.); sich zum Militär melden join the armed forces (bes. Am. enlist) as a volunteer5. Leiden etc.: make its presence felt; mein Weisheitszahn meldet sich wieder my wisdom tooth is sending messages again6. in der Schule: put one’s hand up7. zum Lehrgang etc.: enrol(l), sign up (zu for); zum Examen, Wettbewerb: enter (zu for)8. sich auf ein Inserat melden answer an advertisement9. er wird sich schon melden (von sich hören lassen) he’ll be in touch; (sich bemerkbar machen) he’ll make noises; er hat sich ewig oder lange nicht gemeldet I haven’t heard from him (oder umg. had a peep out of him) for ages; wenn du mich brauchst, melde dich just let me know (oder umg. just give me a shout) if you need me; anmelden, krankIII v/i1. Hund: give tongue2. SPORT (sich anmelden) enter; sie hat für den Hürdenlauf / für Wimbledon gemeldet she has entered for the hurdles / for Wimbledon* * *to notify; to advertise; to report; to announce; to give notice; to let know;sich meldento report* * *mẹl|den ['mɛldn]1. vt1) (= anzeigen) Unfall, Verlust, ansteckende Erkrankungen to report; (= berichten) to report; (= registrieren lassen) to register; (= denunzieren) to reportmelden — to notify the authorities of a birth/changes
wie soeben gemeldet wird (Rad, TV) — according to reports just coming in
das wird gemeldet! (Sch) — I'll tell on you (Sch inf)
er hat hier nichts zu melden (inf) —
(als) arbeitslos gemeldet sein — to be registered unemployed
2) (= ankündigen) to announceich ging zur Sekretärin und ließ mich beim Direktor melden — I went to the secretary and asked her to tell the director that I was there
wen darf ich melden? — who(m) shall I say (is here)?, who(m) shall I announce?
2. vr1) (= antreten) to report (zu for)sich zu or für etw melden (esp Mil) — to sign up for sth, to volunteer for sth; (für Arbeitsplatz) to apply for sth; (für Lehrgang) to enrol (Brit) or enroll (US) for sth, to sign on for sth
sich auf eine Anzeige melden — to answer an advertisement
sich polizeilich or bei der Polizei melden — to register with the police
sich arbeitslos melden — to register as unemployed, to sign on
See:2) (fig = sich ankündigen) to announce one's presence; (Alter, Hunger) to make itself or its presence felt; (Winter, Dunkelheit) to draw or set in; (SPORT, zur Prüfung) to enter (one's name) (zu for); (durch Handaufheben) to put one's hand up, to hold up one's hand; (RAD, TV) to come on the airSee:→ Wort3) (ESP TELEC = antworten) to answerbitte melden! (Telec) — come in, please
4) (= von sich hören lassen) to get in touch (bei with)seitdem hat er sich nicht mehr gemeldet — he hasn't been heard of since
wenn du was brauchst, melde dich — if you need anything give (me) a shout (inf)
* * *1) (to make a complaint about; to give information about the misbehaviour etc of: The boy was reported to the headmaster for being rude to a teacher.) report2) (to tell someone in authority about: He reported the theft to the police.) report* * *mel·den[ˈmɛldn̩]I. vt1. (anzeigen)▪ [jdm] etw \melden to report sth [to sb]▪ jdn [bei jdm] \melden to report sb [to sb]der Behörde eine Adressänderung \melden to notify the authorities of a change of addresseine Geburt/einen Todesfall \melden to register a birth/a deathetw im Personalbüro \melden to report sth to the personnel officejdn bei der Polizei \melden (anzeigen) to report sb to the police; (anmelden) to register sb with the policeetw bei der Polizei \melden to report sth to the policeetw schriftlich \melden to notify sth in writingeinen Unfall/den Verlust \melden to report an accident/the losseinen Zug \melden to signal a train2. (öffentlich berichten)für morgen ist Schnellfall gemeldet snow is forecast for tomorrowdas Wahlergebnis wurde soeben gemeldet the results of the election have just been announcedwie [soeben/gerade] gemeldet wird according to reports [just [coming] in]3. (anmelden)▪ jdn [bei jdm] \melden to announce sb [to sb]wen darf ich \melden? whoshall I say [is here]?, what name shall I say?\melden Sie mich bitte bei Ihrem Chef! please tell your boss [that] I'm here!4. SPORT to enterjdn/eine Mannschaft für einen Wettbewerb \melden to enter sb/a team for a competition5.II. vr1. (anmelden)sich akk polizeilich \melden (nach Umzug) to register with the police; (wegen eines Delikts) to report to the police2. (sich zur Verfügung stellen)wer meldet sich freiwillig? any volunteers?es meldet sich keiner [unter dieser Nummer] there's no answer [or reply] [on this number]sie meldet sich nie unter ihrem wahren Namen she never answers with her real name4. (sich wenden an)wenn ich Sie brauchen sollte, melde ich mich [bei Ihnen] if I need you, I'll let you knowich melde mich wieder I'll be in touchHerr Müller bitte bei der Information \melden will Mr Müller please come to the information desk5. (mitteilen)6. (um Zulassung bitten)7. (sich bemerkbar machen)▪ sich akk \melden to ask to speak [or address the meeting]; Hund to bark; Kleinkind to make itself heard; SCH to put one's hand up; (fig) Schmerzen, Alter, etc. to make itself felt, to set inDurst/Hunger meldet sich bei jdm sb begins to feel thirsty/hungrybei jdm meldet sich das Gewissen sb's conscience begins to trouble sbbei jdm meldet sich Reue sb begins to feel remorse* * *1.transitives Verb1) report; (registrieren lassen) register <birth, death, etc.> (Dat. with)wie soeben gemeldet wird — (Fernseh., Rundf.) according to reports just coming in
nichts/nicht viel zu melden haben — (ugs.) have no/little say
2) (ankündigen) announce3) (Schülerspr.)2.reflexives Verb1) reportsich freiwillig melden — volunteer (zu for)
sich auf eine Anzeige melden — reply to or answer an advertisement
2) (am Telefon) answeres meldet sich niemand — there is no answer or reply
3) (ums Wort bitten) put one's hand up4) (von sich hören lassen) get in touch ( bei with)wenn du etwas brauchst, melde dich — if you need anything let me/us know
Otto 2, bitte melden! — Otto 2, come in please!
* * *A. v/t1. (berichten) report;wie soeben gemeldet wird as has just been reported; vorangestellt: according to reports just received, …2. (ankündigen, bekannt geben) announce;würden Sie mich bei ihm melden? would you tell him I’m here?;wen darf ich melden? who shall I say is here?jemanden als vermisst melden report sb (as) missing;jemandem etwas melden notify sb of sth;nichts zu melden haben umg, fig have no say (in the matter);du hast hier nichts zu melden! umg, fig this is none of your businessB. v/r1. dienstlich: report (bei to;zur Arbeit/zum Dienst for work/duty)2. polizeilich: register with the police3. TEL answer (the [tele]phone);es meldet sich keiner there’s no answer4. freiwillig: volunteer (zu etwas for sth);sich zum Militär melden join the armed forces (besonders US enlist) as a volunteer5. Leiden etc: make its presence felt;mein Weisheitszahn meldet sich wieder my wisdom tooth is sending messages again6. in der Schule: put one’s hand up7. zum Lehrgang etc: enrol(l), sign up (zu for); zum Examen, Wettbewerb: enter (zu for)8.sich auf ein Inserat melden answer an advertisement9.er wird sich schon melden (von sich hören lassen) he’ll be in touch; (sich bemerkbar machen) he’ll make noises;lange nicht gemeldet I haven’t heard from him (oder umg had a peep out of him) for ages;wenn du mich brauchst, melde dich just let me know (oder umg just give me a shout) if you need me; → anmelden, krankC. v/i1. Hund: give tonguesie hat für den Hürdenlauf/für Wimbledon gemeldet she has entered for the hurdles/for Wimbledon* * *1.transitives Verb1) report; (registrieren lassen) register <birth, death, etc.> (Dat. with)wie soeben gemeldet wird — (Fernseh., Rundf.) according to reports just coming in
nichts/nicht viel zu melden haben — (ugs.) have no/little say
2) (ankündigen) announce3) (Schülerspr.)2.reflexives Verb1) reportsich freiwillig melden — volunteer (zu for)
sich auf eine Anzeige melden — reply to or answer an advertisement
2) (am Telefon) answeres meldet sich niemand — there is no answer or reply
3) (ums Wort bitten) put one's hand up4) (von sich hören lassen) get in touch ( bei with)wenn du etwas brauchst, melde dich — if you need anything let me/us know
Otto 2, bitte melden! — Otto 2, come in please!
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9 offrire
offerti offro da bere I'll buy or stand colloq you a drinkposso offrirti qualcosa? can I get you anything?* * *offrire v.tr.1 to offer: posso offrirti una sigaretta?, may I offer you a cigarette?; oggi offro da bere a tutti!, today I'll pay for (o offer) drinks all round! (o today I'll treat everyone to a drink!); posso offrirti il pranzo?, may I invite you to lunch?; gli offrì del denaro per corromperlo, he offered him a bribe; gli offrì la sua amicizia, he offered him his friendship; questo mi offre finalmente l'occasione di ringraziarti, this offers (o gives) me the opportunity to thank you at last; ti posso offrire ospitalità per questa notte, I can put you up for the night; offrire aiuto, assistenza, to offer help, assistance; offrire qlco. in dono, to offer sthg. as a gift; offrire le proprie scuse, to tender (o to proffer) one's apologies; offrire i propri servigi, to offer one's services2 ( dedicare) to offer (up): offrire sacrifici agli dei, to offer sacrifices to the gods; offrire preghiere a Dio, to offer (up) prayers to God3 (comm.) to offer, to tender; ( sponsorizzare) to sponsor; ( fornire) to supply: offrire un impiego, to offer a job; offrire un programma televisivo, to sponsor a television programme; offrire qlco. in vendita, to offer sthg. for sale; offrire un prezzo molto alto per una casa, to offer a high price for a house; offrire merci a un prezzo inferiore, to undercut goods; offrire una forte somma per estinguere un debito, to tender a large sum in discharge of a debt // (fin.) offrire azioni a sette euro l'una, to tender shares at seven euros each // ( assicurazioni) offrire un indennizzo dei danni subiti, to offer a compensation for damages4 ( nelle aste) to bid*; ( negli appalti) to tender: chi offre di più per questo dipinto?, who bids more for this painting?; offrire di più di un altro, to outbid s.o.; offrire di meno di un altro, to underbid s.o.5 ( presentare) to expose, to offer: offrì il viso alla pioggia, she exposed her face to the rain; questa situazione offre pochi vantaggi, this situation offers few advantages; offrire il fianco alle critiche, to expose oneself to criticism.◘ offrirsi v.rifl. to offer; to expose oneself: si offrì di aiutarla, he offered to help her; si offrì eroicamente ai colpi, he exposed (o offered) himself heroically to the blows; offrire volontario, to volunteer; offrire per fare un lavoro, to volunteer for a job (o to offer to do a job); offrire come ostaggio, to offer oneself as a hostage◆ v.intr.pron. to present itself; to offer itself: una vista meravigliosa si offriva ai loro occhi, a splendid view unfolded before them; accetterò la prima occasione che si offrirà, I shall take the first opportunity that arises.* * *1. [of'frire]vb irreg vt1) (sigaretta, lavoro, merce, aiuto) to offer, (preghiere, messa) to offer (up), (ad un'asta) to bidoffrire qc a qn — to offer sth to sb, offer sb sth
offro io, questa volta! — I'll pay this time!
2)offrire a — to give to3) (opportunità, vantaggio) to offer, presentoffrire il fianco alle critiche — to expose o.s. to criticism
"offresi posto di segretaria" — "secretarial vacancy", "vacancy for secretary"
2. vr (offrirsi)offrirsi volontario — to offer (o.s.), volunteer
offrirsi di fare qc — to offer o volunteer to do sth
"segretaria offresi" — "secretary seeks post"
3. vip(presentarsi: occasione) to present itself, arise* * *[of'frire] 1.verbo transitivo1)offrire qcs. a qcn. — to offer o give sb. sth, to offer sth. to sb.
offrigli una bibita! — give him a drink! (pagare)
ti offro una birra — have a beer on me, I'll buy you a beer
"questo programma vi è stato offerto da..." — "brought to you by..."; (sacrificare)
offrire la propria vita per qcs. — to offer up one's life for sth
2) (mettere a disposizione) to offer [sostegno, aiuto, suggerimento]; to proffer, to offer [ amicizia]; to provide, to offer [servizio, denaro]offrire rifugio a qcn. — to provide o give cover for sb.
offrire un posto a qcn. — to offer sb. a post
3) to offer, to tender [ricompensa, denaro]; econ. comm. to bid*1 milione, chi offre di più? — (nelle aste) any advance on 1 million?
4) (presentare) to offer [ scelta]; to present, to provide [opportunità, vantaggio]offrire qcs. a qcn. su un vassoio d'argento — fig. to hand o present sb. sth. on a silver platter
5) (esporre)2.verbo pronominale offrirsi1) (proporsi)- rsi volontario per fare — to volunteer o come forward to do
2) (presentarsi) [soluzione, opportunità] to offer itself (a to)* * *offrire/of'frire/ [91]1 offrire qcs. a qcn. to offer o give sb. sth, to offer sth. to sb.; posso offrirti una tazza di tè? can I tempt you to a cup of tea? offrigli una bibita! give him a drink! (pagare) mi ha offerto il pranzo he treated me to lunch; ti offro una birra have a beer on me, I'll buy you a beer; offro io! it's my treat! it's my round! "questo programma vi è stato offerto da..." "brought to you by..."; (sacrificare) offrire la propria vita per qcs. to offer up one's life for sth.2 (mettere a disposizione) to offer [ sostegno, aiuto, suggerimento]; to proffer, to offer [ amicizia]; to provide, to offer [ servizio, denaro]; offrire rifugio a qcn. to provide o give cover for sb.; offrire un posto a qcn. to offer sb. a post3 to offer, to tender [ ricompensa, denaro]; econ. comm. to bid*; quanto mi offri per quello? how much are you offering? 1 milione, chi offre di più? (nelle aste) any advance on 1 million?4 (presentare) to offer [ scelta]; to present, to provide [ opportunità, vantaggio]; questo viaggio ti offrirà l'occasione di fare this trip will give you the opportunity to do; un lavoro che offre prospettive a job with opportunities; il mercato offre buone possibilità di successo the market has possibilities; la finestra vi offre una bella vista sulla chiesa the window gives you a good view of the church; offre spunti di riflessione that's food for thought; offrire qcs. a qcn. su un vassoio d'argento fig. to hand o present sb. sth. on a silver platter5 (esporre) offrire il fianco alle critiche to lay oneself open to criticismII offrirsi verbo pronominale1 (proporsi) - rsi come autista to hire oneself out as a driver; si è offerto di aiutarci he offered to help us; - rsi volontario per fare to volunteer o come forward to do2 (presentarsi) [ soluzione, opportunità] to offer itself ( a to); il paesaggio che si offriva ai nostri occhi era magico the landscape before us was magical; mi si è offerta l'occasione di andare a Roma I've been given the chance to go to Rome. -
10 volontaire
volontaire [vɔlɔ̃tεʀ]1. adjectivea. ( = voulu) [acte, enrôlement] voluntary ; [oubli] intentionalb. ( = décidé) [personne] headstrong ; [expression, menton] determined2. masculine noun, feminine noun* * *vɔlɔ̃tɛʀ
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1) ( délibéré) [départ, travail] voluntary; [abus] deliberate2) ( opiniâtre) [personne, air] determined
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nom masculin et féminin volunteer* * *vɔlɔ̃tɛʀ1. adj1) (acte, travail) voluntary2) (= délibéré) deliberate3) (caractère, personne) (= décidé) self-willed2. nmf* * *A adj1 ( délibéré) [départ, enrôlement, contribution, travail] voluntary; [détérioration, abus] deliberate; je l'ai vexé mais ce n'était pas volontaire de ma part I've upset him, but I didn't mean to;2 ( opiniâtre) [personne, air, comportement] determined.B nmf volunteer; se porter volontaire pour faire to volunteer to do.[vɔlɔ̃tɛr] adjectif1. [déterminé] self-willed2. [voulu - engagement] voluntary ; [ - oubli] intentional3. [qui agit librement - engagé, travailleur] volunteer (modificateur)————————[vɔlɔ̃tɛr] nom masculin et féminin -
11 freiwillig
freiwillig I adj 1. GEN voluntary, non-compulsory, unsolicited; 2. SOZ voluntary; 3. VERSICH, WIWI non-compulsory freiwillig II adv GEN voluntarily • freiwillig geben GEN volunteer (Informationen) • freiwillig in Liquidation gehen GEN go into voluntary liquidation • sich freiwillig für etw. zur Verfügung stellen GEN volunteer for sth • sich freiwillig melden GEN volunteer* * *adj 1. < Geschäft> voluntary, non-compulsory, unsolicited; 2. < Sozial> voluntary; 3. <Versich, Vw> non-compulsoryadv < Geschäft> voluntarily ■ freiwillig geben < Geschäft> Informationen volunteer ■ freiwillig in Liquidation gehen < Geschäft> go into voluntary liquidation ■ sich freiwillig für etw. zur Verfügung stellen < Geschäft> volunteer for sth ■ sich freiwillig melden < Geschäft> volunteer* * *freiwillig
voluntary, on a voluntary basis, of one’s own accord, optional;
• sich freiwillig melden (zur Verfügung stellen) to [enlist as a] volunteer;
• freiwillige Beitragszahlung voluntary contribution;
• freiwillige Gerichtsbarkeit voluntary (non-contentious) jurisdiction;
• freiwilliger Hilfsdienst voluntary service;
• freiwillige Hilfsorganisation voluntary agency;
• freiwillige Liquidation voluntary liquidation, winding up by agreement;
• freiwillige Qualitätseinstufung voluntary grade labelling;
• freiwillige Sozialleistungen marginal benefits, voluntary social contributions (US);
• freiwillige Vermögensübertragung auf den Konkursverwalter voluntary assignment;
• freiwillig Versicherter voluntary contributor;
• freiwillige Versicherung optional (voluntary) insurance;
• freiwillige Versteigerung private auction;
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12 melden
mel·den [ʼmɛldn̩]vt1) ( anzeigen)[jdm] etw \melden to report sth [to sb];etw im Personalbüro \melden to report sth to the personnel office;etw schriftlich \melden to notify sth in writing2) ( berichten)wie [soeben/gerade] gemeldet wird according to reports [just [coming] in]3) ( denunzieren)jdn [bei jdm] \melden to report sb [to sb]4) (an\melden)jdn [bei jdm] \melden to announce sb [to sb];wen darf ich \melden? whoshall I say [is here]?, what name shall I say?;\melden Sie mich bitte bei Ihrem Chef! please tell your boss [that] I'm here!WENDUNGEN:vrsich \melden to put one's hand upsich zu etw \melden to report for sth;sich zu etw freiwillig \melden to volunteer for sth;sich zur Nachtschicht \melden to sign up [or volunteer] for the night shift;sich zu der Tätigkeit im Ausland \melden to apply for the job abroadsich [unter etw] \melden dat to answer [on/with sth];es meldet sich keiner [unter dieser Nummer] there's no answer [or reply] [on this number];sie meldet sich nie unter ihrem wahren Namen she never answers with her real namesich [bei jdm] \melden to get in touch [with sb];wenn ich Sie brauchen sollte, melde ich mich [bei Ihnen] if I need you, I'll let you know -
13 sich bereit erklären, etw. zu tun
bereit erklären v, etw. zu tun: sich bereit erklären v, etw. zu tun GEN agree to do sth, volunteer for sth* * *< Geschäft> agree to do sth, volunteer for sthBusiness german-english dictionary > sich bereit erklären, etw. zu tun
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14 dobrovoljno
adv voluntarily, of one's own ac-cord, of one's own free will; gracefully | javiti se dobrovoljno za volunteer for; dobrovoljno raditi za work as a volunteer for, donate time to* * *• voluntarily• willingly -
15 охотник
I м.(тот, кто охотится) hunter; (с ружьём тж.) gun; ( ловец в капканы) trapperохо́тник за пушны́м зве́рем — fur hunter
••II м.морско́й охо́тник — submarine [-riːn] chaser
1) (до; + инф.; любитель какого-л занятия) lover (of)быть охо́тником (до) — be a lover (of), be keen (on), be fond (of)
быть охо́тником до ша́хмат — be very fond of chess
я не охо́тник до во́дки — I am not keen on vodka
2) (на вн.; + инф.; желающий сделать что-л) volunteer (for; + to inf)есть ли охо́тники пойти́ туда́? — is there a volunteer to go there?, is anyone willing to go there?
на э́то охо́тников не́ту! — there are no volunteers for that!
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16 вызваться сделать
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17 sich melden
melden v: sich melden v GEN volunteer; sign on (einschreiben) • es meldet sich niemand KOMM there’s no answer, there is no reply (Telefon) • sich auf ein Inserat melden PERS answer an advertisement • sich bei jmdm. melden GEN report to sb • sich freiwillig melden zu GEN volunteer for • sich polizeilich melden RECHT, SOZ register with the police* * *sich melden
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18 доброволец
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19 лицо, добровольно взявшее на себя исполнение обязанности
Law: volunteer for a dutyУниверсальный русско-английский словарь > лицо, добровольно взявшее на себя исполнение обязанности
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20 П-167
БЕРЕГИ (ПЛАТЬЕ СНОВУ, А) ЧЕСТЬ СМОЛОДУ (saying) (used as advice to young people) value your honor and good name from your youth (just as you ought to take care of clothing when it is new): = (take care of your clothes while they're still new,) cherish your honor from a tender age.«Служи верно, кому присягнёшь слушайся начальников за их лаской не гоняйся на службу на напрашивайся от службы не отговаривайся и помни пословицу: береги платье снову, а честь смолоду» (Пушкин 2). "Serve faithfully the Sovereign to whom you swear allegiance, obey your superiorsdon't curry favor with them don't volunteer for duty, but don't shirk it either and remember the proverb, Take care of your clothes while they're still newcherish your honor from a tender age'" (2a).
См. также в других словарях:
volunteer for — phr verb Volunteer for is used with these nouns as the object: ↑redundancy … Collocations dictionary
volunteer — Ⅰ. volunteer UK US /ˌvɒlənˈtɪər/ noun [C] ► a person who does a job or some work without being paid or forced to do it: »They employ 1,000 people and 23,000 volunteers. »I will ask for volunteers to help with the search. Ⅱ. volunteer UK US… … Financial and business terms
volunteer — I UK [ˌvɒlənˈtɪə(r)] / US [ˌvɑlənˈtɪr] noun [countable] Word forms volunteer : singular volunteer plural volunteers ** 1) someone who is not paid for the work that they do The organization is appealing for volunteers. a volunteer worker a small… … English dictionary
volunteer — vol|un|teer1 [ ,valən tır ] noun count ** 1. ) someone who offers to do something without being forced: Can I have a volunteer to erase the chalkboard, please? volunteer for: Doctors need 50 healthy volunteers for the diet. 2. ) someone who is… … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
volunteer — {{Roman}}I.{{/Roman}} noun 1 sb who offers to do sth ADJECTIVE ▪ unpaid ▪ The office is staffed by unpaid volunteers. ▪ full time, part time ▪ committed, dedicated … Collocations dictionary
volunteer — I n. to recruit volunteers II v. 1) (D; intr.) to volunteer as (to volunteer as a tutor) 2) (D; intr.) to volunteer for (who will volunteer for this job?) 3) (E) she volunteered to water our plants * * * [ˌvɒl(ə)n tɪə] (E) she volunteered to… … Combinatory dictionary
volunteer — 01. She does [volunteer] work with mentally handicapped children at the hospital. 02. He s a member of the [volunteer] fire department, so he has to carry a cell phone with him at all times. 03. We need a couple of people to help us clean up the… … Grammatical examples in English
volunteer — vol|un|teer1 [ˌvɔlənˈtıə US ˌva:lənˈtır] n [Date: 1500 1600; : French; Origin: volontaire, from Latin voluntarius; VOLUNTARY1] 1.) someone who does a job willingly without being paid ▪ Most of the relief work was done by volunteers. 2.) someone… … Dictionary of contemporary English
Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts — (VLA) is both a generic term for legal service organizations located throughout the United States and the proper name of the organization in New York City. Founded in 1969, that organization is the oldest VLA in the country. Contents 1 Programs 2 … Wikipedia
Volunteer (disambiguation) — Volunteer, Volunteers or Voluntary may refer to one of the following.Volunteerism*Volunteer, a person who performs or offers to perform a service out of his or her own free will, often without payment *See also volunteerism *Volunteer Aid… … Wikipedia
Volunteer (Irish republican) — For other uses, see Volunteer (disambiguation). Volunteer, often abbreviated Vol., is a term used by a number of Irish republican paramilitary organisations to describe their members. Among these have been the various forms of the Irish… … Wikipedia