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1 to choose a subject for discussion
to choose (to propose, to select) a subject for discussion (for debate, for examination, for an article) выбрать/избрать (предложить, отобрать) тему для обсуждения (для дискуссии, для экзамена, для статьи)English-Russian combinatory dictionary > to choose a subject for discussion
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discussion [dɪs'kʌʃən](talk) discussion f; (debate) débat m; (examination → by author in report) traitement m; (→ of report) examen m;∎ the report contained a discussion of the recent findings le rapport parlait ou traitait des découvertes récentes;∎ there's been a lot of discussion about it on en a beaucoup parlé; (in parliament, on board etc) cela a été beaucoup débattu; (in press, in media) cela a été largement traité;∎ an ideal subject for discussion un sujet de discussion idéal;∎ to come up for discussion (report, proposal etc) être discuté;∎ the subject under discussion was highly controversial le sujet dont il était question prêtait à controverse;∎ it is still under discussion c'est encore en cours de discussion►► Computing discussion list (on Internet) liste f de diffusion;Television & Radio discussion programme table f ronde;discussion table table f ronde -
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- ʃənnoun ((an act of) talking about something: I think there has been too much discussion of this subject; Discussions between the heads of state took place in strict security.) discusióndiscussion n conversación / debatetr[dɪ'skʌʃən]■ management are holding discussions with the unions la patronal mantiene negociaciones con los sindicatos\SMALLIDIOMATIC EXPRESSION/SMALLdiscussion group grupo de discusióndiscussion [dɪs'kʌʃən] n: discusión f, debate m, conversación fn.• debate s.m.• discusión s.f.• ventilación s.f.dɪs'kʌʃəncount & mass noun discusión f, debate mit's still under discussion — todavía se está discutiendo or estudiando
she suggested a topic for discussion — sugirió un tema para debatir; (before n)
[dɪs'kʌʃǝn]discussion document — documento m base or de consulta
1.N discusión fwe had a long discussion about it — hablamos largo y tendido de ello, tuvimos una larga discusión sobre ello
2.CPDdiscussion board N — (Internet) foro m de discusión
discussion document N — proposición f (para el debate)
discussion forum — (Internet) foro m de discusión
discussion group N — coloquio m
discussion paper N — = discussion document
* * *[dɪs'kʌʃən]count & mass noun discusión f, debate mit's still under discussion — todavía se está discutiendo or estudiando
she suggested a topic for discussion — sugirió un tema para debatir; (before n)
discussion document — documento m base or de consulta
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noun* * *[-ʃən]noun ((an act of) talking about something: I think there has been too much discussion of this subject; Discussions between the heads of state took place in strict security.) die Diskussion* * *dis·cus·sion[dɪˈskʌʃən]I. n Diskussion f, Erörterung fthe matter is open to \discussion das Thema steht zur Diskussionto be under \discussion zur Diskussion stehenthe matter is still under \discussion die Beratung ist noch nicht zu Ende\discussion group Diskussionsrunde f* * *[dI'skʌSən]nDiskussion f (of, about über +acc); (= meeting) Besprechung fthat is still under discussion — das ist noch in der Diskussion
* * *discussion [dıˈskʌʃn] s1. Diskussion f, Besprechung f, Erörterung f:2. Behandlung f (eines Themas)3. hum Genuss m (einer Flasche Wein etc)* * *noun* * *n.Besprechung f.Diskussion f. -
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dɪsˈkʌʃən сущ.
1) а) подробное обсуждение( проблемы, вопроса), всестороннее исследование under discussion ≈ на обсуждении to bring smth. up for discussion ≈ выносить что-л. на обсуждение peaceful, quiet discussion ≈ мирное обсуждение serious discussion ≈ серьезное обсуждение group discussion ≈ групповое обсуждение panel discussion, round-table discussion ≈ обсуждение специалистами, круглый стол( по какой-либо проблеме) to lead a panel discussion ≈ проводить круглый стол Syn: conversation б) шутл. смакование I do not mean to renew the discussion of such opinions. ≈ Я не хочу снова в деталях обсуждать подобные взгляды.
2) дебаты, дискуссия, прения to arouse, provoke, stir up (a) discussion ≈ завести спор о чем-л. to have;
lead a discussion ≈ проводить дискуссию to come up for discussion ≈ выливаться в дискуссию an animated, brisk, heated, lively, spirited discussion ≈ оживленная дискуссия brief discussion ≈ брифинг candid, frank, open discussion ≈ открытая дискуссия, открытое обсуждение lengthy discussion ≈ продолжительная дискуссия Syn: debate
3) юр. переговоры Syn: negotiation, talks обсуждение, дискуссия;
прения, дебаты - lively * живое обсуждение - heated * горячая дискуссия - a subject for * предмет для обсуждения - * on a question дискуссия по вопросу - the question under * обсуждаемый /рассматриваемый/ вопрос, предмет обсуждения - after much * после долгого обсуждения - to have /to hold/ a * of smth. обсуждать что-л.;
проводить обсуждение чего-л. - the question will come up for * tomorrow завтра этот вопрос будет поднят /станет предметом обсуждения/ смакование (пищи, вина и т. п.) budgetary ~ обсуждение бюджета ~ переговоры;
direct discussion непосредственные, прямые переговоры discussion дебаты ~ дискуссия ~ обмен мнениями ~ обсуждение;
the question is under discussion вопрос обсуждается ~ обсуждение ~ переговоры;
direct discussion непосредственные, прямые переговоры ~ прения, дискуссия ~ прения ~ разбирательство ~ шутл. смакование general ~ общая дискуссия ~ обсуждение;
the question is under discussion вопрос обсуждается tripartite ~ трехстороннее обсуждениеБольшой англо-русский и русско-английский словарь > discussion
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1. n обсуждение, дискуссия; прения, дебатыthe question under discussion — обсуждаемый вопрос, предмет обсуждения
2. n шутл. смакованиеСинонимический ряд:1. conference (noun) confabulation; conference; consultation; counsel; deliberation; parley; rap; ventilation2. controversy (noun) altercation; argument; contention; controversy; debate; feud; polemic; quarrel; row; rumpus3. seminar (noun) powwow; seminar -
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debate [dɪ'beɪt](question etc) débattre, discuter, agiter; (subject) mettre en discussion;∎ a much debated question une question très débattue;∎ we don't have time to debate the issue now on n'a plus le temps de discuter le problème;∎ to debate (with oneself) whether to do sth or not se demander si on doit faire qchdiscuter ( with sb avec qn on sth sur qch); (take part in a debate) prendre part à un débat;∎ she frequently debated for her university elle prenait souvent part à des débats pour son université3 noun(gen) discussion f; (organized) débat m;∎ to have or to hold a debate about or on sth tenir un débat ou avoir une discussion sur ou à propos de qch;∎ there's been a lot of debate about it cela a été très ou longuement débattu;∎ there has been some debate over the effectiveness of the treatment l'efficacité du traitement a été mise en doute;∎ the subject under debate le sujet des débats;∎ open to debate discutable, contestable;∎ after much or lengthy debate (between two or more people) après de longs débats; (with oneself) après de longs débats intérieurs;∎ to be the subject of debate faire le thème de débats -
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di'beit
1. noun(a discussion or argument, especially a formal one in front of an audience: a Parliamentary debate.) debate
2. verb1) (to hold a formal discussion (about): Parliament will debate the question tomorrow.) debatir2) (to think about or talk about something before coming to a decision: We debated whether to go by bus or train.) considerar, dar vueltas a•debate1 n debatedebate2 vb debatir / discutirDel verbo debatir: ( conjugate debatir) \ \
debate es: \ \3ª persona singular (él/ella/usted) presente indicativo2ª persona singular (tú) imperativoMultiple Entries: debate debatir
debate sustantivo masculino debate; ( más informal) discussion
debatir ( conjugate debatir) verbo transitivo to debate; ( más informal) to discuss
debate sustantivo masculino debate
debatir verbo transitivo to debate ' debate' also found in these entries: Spanish: coloquio - debatir - discusión - fórum - fructífera - fructífero - intervenir - moderar - abrir - avivar - calentar - cerrar - conducir - dirigir - discutir - extender - moderador - participación - participante - prolongar - protagonizar English: argument - debate - enact - speak - academic - counter - discuss - discussion - dispute - enter - follow - fuel - lively - open - opponent - provoke - widentr[dɪ'beɪt]1 (public meeting, in Parliament) debate nombre masculino; (discussion) debate nombre masculino, discusión nombre femenino1 (discuss) debatir, discutir2 (consider, think over) considerar, dar vueltas a1 (discuss) discutir (about/on, sobre)debate n: debate m, discusión fn.• debate s.m.• discusión s.f.• disputa s.f.v.• debatir v.• deliberar v.• discutir v.• disputar v.
I dɪ'beɪta) c (public, parliamentary) debate mb) u ( discussion) debate m, discusión f
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a) \<\<question/topic/motion\>\> debatir, discutirb) ( weigh up) \<\<idea/possibility\>\> darle* vueltas a, considerar[dɪ'beɪt]1.VT [+ topic, question, idea] debatir, discutir2.VI discutir, debatirto debate with sb (about or on or upon sth) — discutir con algn (sobre algo)
to debate with o.s. (about or on or upon sth) — vacilar (sobre algo)
we debated whether to go or not — dudamos or nos planteamos si ir o no
3.N debate m, discusión f* * *
I [dɪ'beɪt]a) c (public, parliamentary) debate mb) u ( discussion) debate m, discusión f
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a) \<\<question/topic/motion\>\> debatir, discutirb) ( weigh up) \<\<idea/possibility\>\> darle* vueltas a, considerar -
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di'beit 1. noun(a discussion or argument, especially a formal one in front of an audience: a Parliamentary debate.) debatt, ordskifte2. verb1) (to hold a formal discussion (about): Parliament will debate the question tomorrow.) debattere, diskutere, drøfte2) (to think about or talk about something before coming to a decision: We debated whether to go by bus or train.) drøfte, diskutere•debattIsubst. \/dɪˈbeɪt\/debatt, diskusjon, ordskiftefull-dress debate viktig parlamentsdebatt, generaldebattfull-scale debate generaldebattmatter in debate omdiskutert sakIIverb \/dɪˈbeɪt\/1) diskutere, debattere, drøfte2) fundere (på), overveie (med seg selv)3) ( gammeldags) kjempe for, slåss fordebate on\/upon a question debattere et spørsmål -
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dɪˈbeɪt
1. сущ.
1) дебаты, дискуссия, обсуждение, прения a debate about, with ≈ дискуссия по вопросу/о/на тему conduct debate hold debate moderate debate Syn: discussion
2) полемика, спор an acrimonious debate, bitter debate ≈ желчный, язвительный спор a heated, lively, sharp, spirited debate ≈ оживленный, горячий спор There has been a lot of debate among scholars about this. ≈ Ученые много спорили об этом. Syn: controversy, dispute, polemics
2. гл.
1) обсуждать, дискутировать, полемизировать;
спорить( about, on, upon - о чем-л.;
with - с кем-л.) to debate heatedly, hotly ≈ горячо спорить The class have decided to debate about the housing question. ≈ В классе решили обсудить проблему жилья. The family is still debating about where to go for their holiday. ≈ Семья до сих пор обсуждает, где провести отпуск. We had to debate with two speakers expressing the opposing view. ≈ Нам пришлось вступить в спор с двумя докладчиками, которые выражали противоположную точку зрения. We debated what to do. ≈ Мы обсуждали, что делать( в создавшейся ситуации). Syn: argue
2) обдумывать;
рассматривать( что-л.) ;
думать( about - о чем-л.), размышлять (над чем-л.) to debate a matter in one's mind ≈ взвешивать, обдумывать что-л. I'm still debating about whether to let you go to camp. ≈ Я все еще не решил, разрешу я тебе ехать в лагерь или нет. Syn: discuss дискуссия, прения, дебаты - forensic *s (юридическое) судебные прения, прения сторон в процессе - policy * дебаты о политической программе - full-dress * пленарные дебаты - * on the report прения по докладу - rules of * порядок дискуссии - to open the * открыть прения - to hold /to conduct/ *s проводить дебаты - to win *s одержать верх в дебатах спор, полемика - beyond * бесспорно - in /under/ * обсуждаемый, дискутируемый - after much * после долгих споров - to hold * with oneself взвешивать, обдумывать (the *s) официальный отчет о парламентских заседаниях (устаревшее) борьба, вражда, ссора - the spirit of * дух борьбы обсуждать, дискутировать, дебатировать, вести дебаты - to * a question /a point/ обсуждать вопрос - to * a proposed amendment вести дебаты по внесенной поправке обсуждать, спорить, вести дебаты - to * smth. (up) on /about, over/ smth. with smb. спорить о чем-л. с кем-л. - to * the best places to go спорить о том, куда лучше всего пойти - to * how to do it обсуждать, как это сделать обдумывать, взвешивать;
размышлять - to * a matter in one's mind размышлять над какой-л. проблемой, взвешивать (все за и против) - to * with oneself обдумывать (что-л.) ;
убеждать самого себя - I'm just debating whether to go or stay (разговорное) не знаю, как мне быть - уйти или остаться - she was debating with herself /in her mind/ whether he was worthwhile она никак не могла решить6 стоит он внимания или нет Address ~ дискуссия при открытии сессии парламента ~ спор, полемика;
beyond debate бесспорно debate взвешивать ~ дебатировать ~ дискуссия, прения, дебаты;
to open a debate открыть дискуссию ~ дискуссия ~ обдумывать;
рассматривать;
to debate a matter in one's mind взвешивать, обдумывать (что-л.) ~ обдумывать ~ обсуждать, дебатировать;
спорить;
оспаривать ~ обсуждать ~ (the debates) pl официальный отчет о парламентских заседаниях ~ полемика ~ размышлять ~ спор, полемика;
beyond debate бесспорно ~ спор ~ обдумывать;
рассматривать;
to debate a matter in one's mind взвешивать, обдумывать (что-л.) ~ on a question дискуссия по данному вопросу ~ on an issue дискуссия по данному вопросу ~ on the Address прения по докладу ~ the factual aspects of обсуждать фактическую сторону вопроса explanatory ~ поучительная дискуссия ~ дискуссия, прения, дебаты;
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in debate — обсуждаемый, дискутируемый
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[ˌfriːfər'ɔːl]* * *noun (a contest, debate etc in which anyone can take part.) dibattito aperto* * *free-for-all /ˈfri:fərɔ:l/A a.libero; aperto a tutti; generale; senza regole (o restrizioni)B n.1 discussione caotica; zuffa generale; rissa; parapiglia3 (econ.) liberalizzazione sregolata.* * *[ˌfriːfər'ɔːl] -
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point [pɔɪnt]pointe ⇒ 1 (a) point ⇒ 1 (b), 1 (c), 1 (e), 1 (f),1(i)-(l), 1 (n), 1 (o) endroit ⇒ 1 (c) moment ⇒ 1 (d) essentiel ⇒ 1 (g) but ⇒ 1 (h) virgule ⇒ 1 (m) diriger ⇒ 2 (a) pointer ⇒ 2 (a) indiquer ⇒ 2 (b) montrer du doigt ⇒ 3 (a)1 noun(a) (tip → of sword, nail, pencil etc) pointe f;∎ trim one end of the stick into a point taillez un des bouts de la branche en pointe;∎ his beard ended in a neat point sa barbe était soigneusement taillée en pointe;∎ draw a star with five points dessinez une étoile à cinq branches;∎ a dog with white points un chien aux pattes et aux oreilles blanches;∎ an eight-point stag un cerf huit cors;∎ to dance on points faire des pointes;∎ on (full) point (ballet dancer) sur la pointe;∎ on demi-point (ballet dancer) sur la demi-pointe;∎ not to put too fine a point on it… pour dire les choses clairement…(b) (small dot) point m;∎ a tiny point of light un minuscule point de lumière(c) (specific place) point m, endroit m, lieu m;∎ intersection point point m d'intersection;∎ meeting point (sign) point rencontre;∎ the runners have passed the halfway point les coureurs ont dépassé la mi-parcours;∎ we're back to our point of departure or our starting point nous sommes revenus au ou à notre point de départ;∎ the point where the accident occurred l'endroit où l'accident a eu lieu;∎ at that point you'll see a church on the left à ce moment-là, vous verrez une église sur votre gauche;∎ the terrorists claim they can strike at any point in the country les terroristes prétendent qu'ils peuvent frapper n'importe où dans le pays;∎ the bus service to Dayton and points west le service de bus à destination de Dayton et des villes situées plus à l'ouest;∎ points south of here get little rainfall les régions situées au sud d'ici n'ont pas une grande pluviosité∎ the country is at a critical point in its development le pays traverse une période ou phase critique de son développement;∎ we are at a critical point nous voici à un point critique;∎ there comes a point when a decision has to be made il arrive un moment où il faut prendre une décision;∎ when it comes to the point of actually doing it quand vient le moment de passer à l'acte;∎ when it came to the point quand le moment critique est arrivé;∎ at one point in the discussion à un moment de la discussion;∎ at one point in my travels au cours de mes voyages;∎ at one point, I thought the roof was going to cave in à un moment (donné), j'ai cru que le toit allait s'effondrer;∎ at one point in the book à un moment donné dans le livre;∎ at this point the phone rang c'est alors que le téléphone a sonné, à ce moment-là le téléphone a sonné;∎ at that point, I was still undecided à ce moment-là, je n'avais pas encore pris de décision;∎ at that point in China's history à ce moment précis de l'histoire de la Chine;∎ it's too late by this point il est déjà trop tard à l'heure qu'il est;∎ by that point, I was too tired to move j'étais alors tellement fatigué que je ne pouvais plus bouger(e) (stage in development or process) point m;∎ she had reached the point of wanting a divorce elle en était (arrivée) au point de vouloir divorcer;∎ thank God we haven't reached that point! Dieu merci, nous n'en sommes pas (encore arrivés) là!;∎ to reach the point of no return atteindre le point de non-retour;∎ to be at the point of death être sur le point de mourir;∎ the conflict has gone beyond the point where negotiations are possible le conflit a atteint le stade où toute négociation est impossible;∎ the regime is on the point of collapse le régime est au bord de l'effondrement;∎ I was on the point of admitting everything j'étais sur le point de tout avouer;∎ she had worked to the point of exhaustion elle avait travaillé jusqu'à l'épuisement;∎ he was jealous to the point of madness sa jalousie confinait à la folie;∎ he stuffed himself to the point of being sick il s'est gavé à en être malade(f) (for discussion or debate) point m;∎ a seven-point memorandum un mémorandum en sept points;∎ let's go on to the next point passons à la question suivante ou au point suivant;∎ on this point we disagree sur ce point nous ne sommes pas d'accord;∎ I want to emphasize this point je voudrais insister sur ce point;∎ are there any points I haven't covered? y a-t-il des questions que je n'ai pas abordées?;∎ to make or to raise a point faire une remarque;∎ to make the point that… faire remarquer que… + indicative;∎ my point or the point I'm making is that… là où je veux en venir c'est que…;∎ all right, you've made your point! d'accord, on a compris!;∎ the points raised in her article les points qu'elle soulève dans son article;∎ the main points to keep in mind les principaux points à garder à l'esprit;∎ let me illustrate my point laissez-moi illustrer mon propos;∎ to prove his point he showed us a photo pour prouver ses affirmations, il nous a montré une photo;∎ I see or take your point je vois ce que vous voulez dire ou où vous voulez en venir;∎ point taken! c'est juste!;∎ he may not be home - you've got a point there! il n'est peut-être pas chez lui - ça c'est vrai!;∎ the fact that he went to the police is a point in his favour/a point against him le fait qu'il soit allé à la police est un bon/mauvais point pour lui;∎ I corrected her on a point of grammar je l'ai corrigée sur un point de grammaire;∎ she was disqualified on a technical point elle a été disqualifiée pour ou sur une faute technique;∎ to make a point of doing sth tenir à faire qch;∎ he made a point of speaking to her il a tenu à lui adresser la parole;∎ kindly make a point of remembering next time faites-moi le plaisir de ne pas oublier la prochaine fois∎ I get the point je comprends, je vois;∎ the point is (that) we're overloaded with work le fait est que nous sommes débordés de travail;∎ we're getting off or away from the point nous nous éloignons ou écartons du sujet;∎ that's the (whole) point! (that's the problem) c'est là (tout) le problème!; (that's the aim) c'est ça, le but!;∎ that's not the point! là n'est pas la question!;∎ the money is/your feelings are beside the point l'argent n'a/vos sentiments n'ont rien à voir là-dedans;∎ get or come to the point! dites ce que vous avez à dire!, ne tournez pas autour du pot!;∎ I'll come straight to the point je serai bref;∎ to keep to the point ne pas s'écarter du sujet∎ the point of the game is to get rid of all your cards le but du jeu est de se débarrasser de toutes ses cartes;∎ there's no point in asking him now ça ne sert à rien ou ce n'est pas la peine de le lui demander maintenant;∎ what's the point of all this? à quoi ça sert tout ça?;∎ I don't see the point (of re-doing it) je ne vois pas l'intérêt (de le refaire);∎ oh, what's the point anyway! oh, et puis à quoi bon, après tout!(i) (feature, characteristic) point m;∎ the boss has his good points le patron a ses bons côtés;∎ it's my weak/strong point c'est mon point faible/fort;∎ her strong point is her sense of humour son point fort, c'est son sens de l'humour;∎ tact has never been one of your strong points la délicatesse n'a jamais été ton fort∎ the Dow Jones index is up/down two points l'indice Dow Jones a augmenté/baissé de deux points;∎ who scored the winning point? qui a marqué le point gagnant?;∎ an ace is worth 4 points un as vaut 4 points;∎ to win/to lead on points (in boxing) gagner/mener aux points;∎ American familiar to make points with sb (find favour with) faire bonne impression à qn□ ;∎ School merit points bons points mpl;∎ points competition (in cycling) classement m par points(k) (on compass) point m;∎ the four points of the compass les quatre points mpl cardinaux;∎ the 32 points of the compass les 32 points mpl de la rose des vents;∎ to alter course 16 points venir de 16 quarts;∎ our people were scattered to all points of the compass notre peuple s'est retrouvé éparpillé aux quatre coins du monde∎ a straight line between two points une droite reliant deux points(m) (in decimals) virgule f;∎ five point one cinq virgule un(n) (punctuation mark) point m;∎ three or ellipsis points points mpl de suspension∎ 6-point type caractères mpl de 6 points∎ (power) point prise f (de courant);∎ eight-point distributor (in engine) distributeur m (d'allumage) à huit plots∎ points aiguillage m(t) (on backgammon board) flèche f, pointe f(a) (direct, aim → vehicle) diriger; (→ flashlight, hose) pointer, braquer; (→ finger) pointer, tendre; (→ telescope) diriger, braquer;∎ to point one's finger at sb/sth montrer qn/qch du doigt;∎ he pointed his finger accusingly at Gus il pointa un doigt accusateur vers Gus, il montra ou désigna Gus d'un doigt accusateur;∎ to point a gun at sb braquer une arme sur qn;∎ he pointed the rifle/the camera at me il braqua le fusil/l'appareil photo sur moi;∎ she pointed the truck towards the garage elle tourna le camion vers le garage;∎ he pointed the boat out to sea il a mis le cap vers le large;∎ if anybody shows up, just point them in my direction si quelqu'un arrive, tu n'as qu'à me l'envoyer;∎ just point me in the right direction dites-moi simplement quelle direction je dois prendre;∎ just point him to the nearest bar tu n'as qu'à lui indiquer le chemin du bar le plus proche∎ to point the way indiquer la direction ou le chemin; figurative montrer le chemin, indiquer la direction à suivre;∎ he pointed the way to future success il a montré le chemin de la réussite;∎ her research points the way to a better understanding of the phenomenon ses recherches vont permettre une meilleure compréhension du phénomène;∎ they point the way (in) which reform must go ils indiquent la direction dans laquelle les réformes doivent aller∎ to point one's toes tendre le pied(e) (sharpen → stick, pencil) tailler(f) Linguistics mettre des signes diacritiques à∎ to point at or to or towards sth montrer qch du doigt;∎ she pointed left elle fit un signe vers la gauche;∎ he pointed back down the corridor il fit un signe vers le fond du couloir;∎ he pointed at or to me with his pencil il pointa son crayon vers moi;∎ he was pointing at me son doigt était pointé vers moi;∎ it's rude to point ce n'est pas poli de montrer du doigt(b) (road sign, needle on dial)∎ the signpost points up the hill le panneau est tourné vers le haut de la colline;∎ a compass needle always points north l'aiguille d'une boussole indique toujours le nord;∎ the weather vane is pointing north la girouette est orientée au nord;∎ when the big hand points to twelve quand la grande aiguille est sur le douze∎ hold the gun with the barrel pointing downwards tenez le canon de l'arme pointé vers le bas;∎ the rifle/the camera was pointing straight at me la carabine/la caméra était braquée sur moi;∎ point your flashlight over there éclaire là-bas;∎ insert the disk with the arrow pointing right insérez la disquette, la flèche pointée ou pointant vers la droite;∎ the aerial should be pointing in the direction of the transmitter l'antenne devrait être tournée dans la direction de ou tournée vers l'émetteur;∎ he walks with his feet pointing outwards il marche les pieds en dehorspour l'instant;∎ no more details are available at this point in time pour l'instant, nous ne disposons pas d'autres détailsen fait, à vrai direpertinentjusqu'à un certain point;∎ did the strategy succeed? - up to a point est-ce que la stratégie a réussi? - dans une certaine mesure;∎ productivity can be increased up to a point la productivité peut être augmentée jusqu'à un certain point;∎ she can be persuaded, but only up to a point il est possible de la convaincre, mais seulement jusqu'à un certain point►► Marketing point of delivery lieu m de livraison;British point duty (of police officer, traffic warden) service m de la circulation;∎ to be on point duty diriger la circulation;point guard (in basketball) meneur(euse) m,f;point of intersection point m d'intersection;point of order point m de procédure;∎ he rose on a point of order il a demandé la parole pour soulever un point de procédure;American point man (in the forefront) précurseur m;Computing point of presence point m de présence, point m d'accès;Marketing point of purchase lieu m d'achat, lieu m de vente;point of reference point m de référence;Marketing point of sale lieu m de vente, point m de vente;∎ at the point of sale sur le lieu de vente;point shoes (for ballet) (chaussons mpl à) pointes fpl;Typography & Computing point size corps m;point source source f ponctuelle;point of view Television & Cinema angle m du regard; (opinion) point m de vue, opinion f;∎ from my point of view, it doesn't make much difference en ce qui me concerne, ça ne change pas grand-chose;∎ to consider sth from all points of view considérer qch sous tous ses aspects;point work (of ballet dancer) pointes fplMathematics (decimals) séparer par une virgule(a) (indicate) indiquer, montrer;∎ I'll point the church out to you as we go by je vous montrerai ou vous indiquerai l'église quand nous passerons devant∎ she pointed out several mistakes to us elle nous a signalé plusieurs erreurs, elle a attiré notre attention sur plusieurs erreurs;∎ I'd like to point out that it was my idea in the first place je vous ferai remarquer que l'idée est de moi;∎ might I point out that…? permettez-moi de vous faire observer ou remarquer que…;∎ he pointed out that two people were missing il fit remarquer qu'il manquait deux personnes∎ the facts point to only one conclusion les faits ne permettent qu'une seule conclusion;∎ all the evidence points to him toutes les preuves indiquent que c'est lui;∎ everything points to CIA involvement tout indique que la CIA est impliquée(b) (call attention to) attirer l'attention sur;∎ ecologists point to the destruction of forest land les écologistes attirent notre attention sur la destruction des forêts;∎ they proudly point to the government's record ils invoquent avec fierté le bilan du gouvernement(of person, report) souligner, mettre l'accent sur; (of event) faire ressortir;∎ his account points up the irony of the defeat son exposé met l'accent sur l'ironie de la défaite;∎ the accident points up the need for closer cooperation l'accident fait ressortir le besoin d'une coopération plus étroite -
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'teibl1) (a piece of furniture consisting of a flat, horizontal surface on legs used eg to put food on at meals, or for some games: Put all the plates on the table.) mesa2) (a statement of facts or figures arranged in columns etc: The results of the experiments can be seen in table 5.) tabla, cuadro3) (the people sitting at a table: The whole table heard what he said.) mesa•- table linen
- tablespoon
- tablespoonful
- table tennis
- lay/set the table
table n1. mesa2. tablato lay the table / set the table poner la mesatr['teɪbəl]1 (gen) mesa2 (chart) tabla, cuadro3 SMALLSPORT/SMALL clasificación nombre femenino1 SMALLBRITISH ENGLISH/SMALL (motion, report, etc) presentar1 tablas nombre femenino plural, tablas nombre femenino plural de multiplicar\SMALLIDIOMATIC EXPRESSION/SMALLat table en la mesato be on the table (issue) estar sobre el tapeteto clear the table quitar la mesato drink somebody under the table poder beber más que alguiento lay the table poner la mesato set the table poner la mesato turn the tables on somebody volver las tornas a alguienunder the table bajo manotable lamp lámpara de mesatable manners modales nombre masculino plural en la mesatable of contents índice nombre masculino de materiastable wine vino de mesatable ['teɪbəl] n1) : mesa fa table for two: una mesa para dos2) list: tabla fmultiplication table: tabla de multiplicar3)table of contents : índice m de materiasn.• cuadro s.m.• elenco s.m.• entablamiento s.m.• mesa s.f.• meseta s.f.• tabla s.f.• tablero s.m.v.• catalogar v.• dar carpetazo a v.• disponer en una tabla v.• poner sobre la mesa v.
I 'teɪbəl1) ( piece of furniture) mesa fcome and sit at o (BrE also) on our table — siéntate con nosotros
to lay o set the table — poner* la mesa
to clear the table — levantar or (Esp) quitar la mesa
on the table: to put something on the table ( present something for discussion) (esp BrE) poner* algo sobre el tapete; ( postpone discussion on something) (AmE) posponer* or (esp AmL) postergar* algo; to do something under the table hacer* algo bajo cuerda or mano; to drink somebody under the table: she can drink me under the table me da cien mil vueltas bebiendo; to turn the tables: the tables are turned se ha vuelto or (CS) se dio vuelta la tortilla (fam), se han cambiado las tornas; to turn the tables on one's adversaries volverles* las tornas a sus (or mis etc) adversarios; (before n) <knife, lamp, wine> de mesa; table football (BrE) futbolín m, taca-taca m (Chi), metegol m (Arg), futbolito m (Ur); table linen mantelería f, ropa f de mesa (Esp); table mat (mantelito m) individual m; table manners — modales mpl en la mesa
2)a) ( list) tabla fmultiplication o (used by children) times tables — tablas de multiplicar
b) ( league table) (BrE) liga f, clasificación f
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a) ( postpone) (AmE) \<\<debate/bill\>\> posponer*, postergar* (esp AmL)b) ( submit) (BrE) \<\<proposal/motion\>\> presentar['teɪbl]1. N1) (=piece of furniture) mesa fI'd like a table for two, please — (quiero) una mesa para dos, por favor
kitchen table — mesa f de cocina
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they were at table when we arrived frm — estaban sentados a la mesa cuando llegamosyou will join us at our table, won't you? — se sentará (a la mesa) con nosotros ¿verdad?
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to clear the table — quitar or recoger or levantar la mesa•
to lay the table — poner la mesa•
why isn't dinner on the table? — ¿por qué no está servida la cena?•
to set the table — poner la mesa•
to sit down to table — sentarse a la mesaunder the table —
I'll be under the table if I have any more wine — si bebo más vino me voy a caer redondo or no voy a tenerme en pie
he was accepting money under the table * — aceptaba dinero bajo cuerda or bajo mano
- get one's feet under the table- turn the tables- turn the tables on sbcard I, 1., 1), drink 2., high 4., wait2) (=people at table) mesa f4) (for discussion) mesa f de negociaciones•
he managed to get all the parties around the table — consiguió que todos los interesados se sentaran a la mesa de negociaciones•
to put sth on the table — (Brit) poner algo sobre el tapetethey're willing to put 12 million dollars on the table to get this company — están dispuestos a pagar 12 millones de dólares para conseguir esta empresa
5) (=chart) tabla f, cuadro ma table of the top 12 best and worst performers — una tabla or un cuadro de los 12 mejores y los 12 peores
periodictable of contents — índice m de materias
6) (Math) (also: multiplication table) tabla f de multiplicar7) (Sport) (also: league table) liga f, clasificación f2. VT1) (Brit) frm (=propose) [+ motion, amendment] presentar2) (US) (=postpone) aplazar, posponer3.CPDtable dancing N — striptease m en pasarela or en barra
table football N — futbolín m
table lamp N — lámpara f de mesa
table linen N — mantelería f
table manners NPL — comportamiento msing en la mesa, modales mpl en la mesa
Table Mountain N — Montaña f de la Tabla
table napkin N — servilleta f
table runner N — tapete m
table salt N — sal f de mesa
table setting N — cubierto m, servicio m
table talk N — sobremesa f, conversación f de sobremesa
table tennis N — ping-pong m, pimpón m, tenis m de mesa
table wine N — vino m de mesa
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I ['teɪbəl]1) ( piece of furniture) mesa fcome and sit at o (BrE also) on our table — siéntate con nosotros
to lay o set the table — poner* la mesa
to clear the table — levantar or (Esp) quitar la mesa
on the table: to put something on the table ( present something for discussion) (esp BrE) poner* algo sobre el tapete; ( postpone discussion on something) (AmE) posponer* or (esp AmL) postergar* algo; to do something under the table hacer* algo bajo cuerda or mano; to drink somebody under the table: she can drink me under the table me da cien mil vueltas bebiendo; to turn the tables: the tables are turned se ha vuelto or (CS) se dio vuelta la tortilla (fam), se han cambiado las tornas; to turn the tables on one's adversaries volverles* las tornas a sus (or mis etc) adversarios; (before n) <knife, lamp, wine> de mesa; table football (BrE) futbolín m, taca-taca m (Chi), metegol m (Arg), futbolito m (Ur); table linen mantelería f, ropa f de mesa (Esp); table mat (mantelito m) individual m; table manners — modales mpl en la mesa
2)a) ( list) tabla fmultiplication o (used by children) times tables — tablas de multiplicar
b) ( league table) (BrE) liga f, clasificación f
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a) ( postpone) (AmE) \<\<debate/bill\>\> posponer*, postergar* (esp AmL)b) ( submit) (BrE) \<\<proposal/motion\>\> presentar -
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1. Ithe child's eyes close глаза ребенка закрываются; her tired eyelids closed ее усталые веки сомкнулись; the window (the door, th2. II1) close in some manner usually in the negative the door (the box, etc.) doesn't close properly / well/ (easily, etc.) дверь и т. д. как следует и т. д. не закрывается /плохо и т. д. закрывается/; close at fame time many flowers close at night многие цветы закрываются на ночь2) close at some time the theatre (the museum, the library, etc.) closes on Monday (for the summer, etc.) театр и т. д. закрывается /не работает/ по понедельникам и т. д.3. IIIclose smth.1) close a box (a door, windows, shutters, a gate, and, etc.) закрывать /захлопывать/ ящик и т. д.; cold closes the pores поры от холода закрываются; close a knife сложить нож; close the blinds опустить шторы; close one's hand сжать руку в кулак; close one's lips сомкнуть, сжать губы; close one's eyes а) закрыть глаза; б) уснуть навеки, скончаться; close one's father's eyes закрыть глаза отцу, присутствовать при кончине [своего] отца; close one's mouth а) закрыть рот; б) придержать язык, держать язык за зубами, помалкивать2) close a theatre (one's business, a newspaper, etc.) закрывать театр и т. д.; close a road (a street, a bridge, etc.) перекрывать движение по дороге и т. д.3) close a gap заполнить пробел; close a hole засыпать яму; заделать дыру; close a wound закрыть / зашить/ рану; close a circuit замкнуть цепь; close the ranks сомкнуть ряды4) close one's speech (one's address, one's course of lectures, one's career, etc.) заканчивать свое выступление /речь/ и т. д.; before closing my letter I should like to say... заканчивая письмо, я хотел бы сказать...; close a discussion (a debate, a dispute, etc.) прекращать обсуждение и т. д.; close the subscription list закрыть подписной лист; close one's account закрыть [ свой] счет в банке; close the procession (the motorcade, etc.) замыкать процессию и т. д.5) close a deal /а bargain/ заключать сделку, прийти к соглашению4. IVclose smth. in some manner1) close smth. tightly (securely, abruptly, unexpectedly, etc.) плотно и т. д. закрыть /захлопнуть/ что-л.2) close a discussion (a debate, etc.) reluctantly (unexpectedly, etc.) без особого желания и т. д. прекращать обсуждение и т. д.5. XIbe closed road closed! проезд закрыт!; be closed at some time the shop (the museum, the exhibition, etc.) is closed on Sundays no воскресеньям магазин и т. д. закрыт /не работает/; navigation in the river is now closed навигация на реке закрыта /уже закончилась/; be closed in some manner the season is virtually closed сезон, no существу, окончился; be closed to smb. the station is closed to civilians станция закрыта для гражданского населения; be closed for smth. the bridge is closed for repairs мост закрыт на ремонт; be closed at some time the deal was closed this morning сделка была заключена сегодня утром6. XVI1) close with smth. he closed (let me close) with the following words... он закончил (разрешите мне закончить) следующими словами..., в заключение он сказал (разрешите мне сказать) следующее...2) close with smth. close with a dance (with a moral, with a song, etc.) заканчиваться танцами и т. д.; the meeting closed with a speech by the president собрание закончилось речью президента close on a note of sadness закончиться на грустной ноте /пессимистически/3) close about /round/ (over) smb., smth. darkness closed about him тьма поглотила /окутала/ его; the mists closed about us нас окутал туман; the crowd closed Гоши him толпа сомкнулась вокруг него; the water closed over the ship корабль погрузился в воду4) close with smth. close with your terms (with a bargains with the offer made to him, etc.) соглашаться на /принимать/ виши условия и т. д.', close with smb. close with the company (with the people, with the firm, etc.) прийти It соглашению с этой компанией и т. д.5) close with smb. close with the enemy сближаться с противником7. XVIIclose with /by/ doing smth. he closed with advising me not to go there в конце [нашей беседы] он сказал, что ходить туда мне не стоит; close by signing the contract (with telling me that story, with the singing of our favourite song, etc.) заканчиваться подписанием контракта и т. д.8. XXI11) closesmth. after /behind/ (against) smb. close the door (the gates) after the visitors закрывать дверь (калитку) за посетителями; close the door behind oneself закрывать за собой дверь; close the door against /on/ smb. a) закрыть двери перед кем-л.; б) закрыть / заказать/ кому-л. путь (куда-д.)2) close smth. against smth. close the river against net fishing (the churchyard against all further internment, etc.) запретить сетевой лов рыбы в реке и т. д., close smth. to smth., smb. close the bridge to traffic (the harbour to navigation, the grounds to the public, the exhibition to the public view, etc.) закрыть мост для движения транспорта и т. д.', close the country to foreigners запретить иностранцам въезд в страну close one's eyes to smth. закрыть глаза на что-л., смотреть на что-л. сквозь пальцы; close one's ears to smth. пропускать мимо ушей /игнорировать/ что-л.3) close smth. with smth. close a speech with promises to the voters (the proceedings with the startling news, a lecture with a few witty allusions, a meeting with a song, etc.) заканчивать речь обещаниями избирателям и т. д.4) close smth. with smth. close a wound with stitches зашить рану, наложить на рану швы -
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несовер. - обсуждать;
совер. - обсудить( что-л.) discuss;
consider;
talk over разг.обсужд|ать -, обсудить (вн.) discuss (smth.), debate( smth.) ;
тщательно обсудить вопрос give* careful consideration to a problem, thrash the matter out;
~ законопроект debate a bill;
~ение с. discussion;
предложить что-л. на ~ение put* smth. forward for discussion;
принять участие в ~ении take* part in a discussion.Большой англо-русский и русско-английский словарь > обсуждать
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------------------------------------------------------------[English Word] topic for discussion[English Plural] topics for discussion[Swahili Word] shauri[Swahili Plural] mashauri[Part of Speech] noun[Class] 5/6[English Example] what topic for our discussion are you proposing?[Swahili Example] Unatoa shauri gani tulizungumze------------------------------------------------------------[English Word] topic of debate[Swahili Word] mada[Part of Speech] noun[Class] 6------------------------------------------------------------[English Word] topic of discussion[Swahili Word] mada[Swahili Plural] mada[Part of Speech] noun[Class] 6------------------------------------------------------------ -
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ɡru:p
1. noun1) (a number of persons or things together: a group of boys.) grupo2) (a group of people who play or sing together: a pop group; a folk group.) grupo; banda (música); equipo (deporte)
2. verb(to form into a group or groups: The children grouped round the teacher.) agrupar(se)group n grupotr[grʊːp]1 (gen) grupo2 SMALLMUSIC/SMALL grupo, conjunto1 agrupar1 agruparse, formar un grupo\SMALLIDIOMATIC EXPRESSION/SMALLgroup therapy terapia de grupogroup ['gru:p] vt: agrupargroup n: grupo m, agrupación f, conjunto m, compañía fadj.• colectivo, -a adj.n.• agrupación s.f.• agrupamiento s.m.• bloque s.m.• cenáculo s.m.• colectividad s.f.• conjunto (Matemática) s.m.• corrillo s.m.• escuadra s.f.• grupo s.m.• hato s.m.• partida s.f.• plantel s.m.• tertulia s.f.v.• agrupar v.• agruparse v.gruːp
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1) (+ sing o pl vb)a) ( of people) grupo mto form a group — ( physically) agruparse; ( found a group) formar un grupo or una asociación
a consumers'/women's group — una asociación or agrupación de consumidores/mujeres
a feminist/gay group — un colectivo or una agrupación feminista/gay; (before n) <discussion, visit> en grupo; < portrait> de conjunto
b) ( Mus) grupo m, conjunto m2) (usu + sing vb)a) ( of things) grupo mb) (class, division) grupo m3) ( Busn) grupo m4) ( Chem)a) ( of elements) grupo mb) ( radical) grupo m5) ( Math) grupo m
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transitive verb agrupar
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vi[ɡruːp]1. N1) [of people, objects] grupo m ; (for specific purpose) agrupación f, asociación f ; (=gang) pandilla f, banda f ; (Mus) conjunto m, grupo m ; [of languages] familia fethnic group — grupo m étnico
family group — familia f, grupo m familiar
interest 2., 2), support 3.a human rights group — una agrupación or asociación pro derechos humanos
2) (Comm) [of companies] grupo m2.VT (also: group together) agruparthe report's conclusions are grouped together under one heading — las conclusiones del informe están agrupadas bajo un mismo encabezamiento
3.VI agruparse4.CPDgroup booking N — reserva f hecha para un grupo
group captain N — (Brit) (Aer) jefe m de escuadrilla
group discussion N — debate m en grupo
group dynamics NPL — dinámica fsing de grupo
group photo N — foto f de conjunto
group practice N — (Med) consultorio m (de médicos)
GROUPgroup therapy N — terapia f de grupo
Agreement
► When grupo is followed by de + ((plural noun)), following verbs can be in the plural or, less commonly, in the singular:
A group of youths came up to him Un grupo de jóvenes se le acercaron or se le acercó ► Otherwise, use the singular form of the verb:
The group is or are well-known for being aggressive El grupo es conocido por su agresividad For further uses and examples, see main entry* * *[gruːp]
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1) (+ sing o pl vb)a) ( of people) grupo mto form a group — ( physically) agruparse; ( found a group) formar un grupo or una asociación
a consumers'/women's group — una asociación or agrupación de consumidores/mujeres
a feminist/gay group — un colectivo or una agrupación feminista/gay; (before n) <discussion, visit> en grupo; < portrait> de conjunto
b) ( Mus) grupo m, conjunto m2) (usu + sing vb)a) ( of things) grupo mb) (class, division) grupo m3) ( Busn) grupo m4) ( Chem)a) ( of elements) grupo mb) ( radical) grupo m5) ( Math) grupo m
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transitive verb agrupar
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19 subject
1. [ʹsʌbdʒıkt] n1. 1) предмет, тема (разговора и т. п.)serious [difficult, interesting, dull] subject - серьёзный [трудный, интересный, скучный] вопрос
a subject for discussion [for debate] - тема для дискуссии [для обсуждения]
to lead smb. on to the subject of smth. - навести кого-л. на разговор /на тему/ о чём-л.
the visit remains the subject of animated discussion - визит продолжает оживлённо комментироваться
2) сюжет, темаtragic(al) [touching] subject - трагический [трогательный] сюжет
historical [genre] subject - историческая [жанровая] тема
a painter with a leaning to mythological subjects - художник со склонностью к мифологическим сюжетам
2. предмет, дисциплинаcompulsory [optional] subjects - обязательные [факультативные] предметы
subject label - полигр. отраслевая помета (в словаре и т. п.)
3. 1) объект, предмет2) мед. труп ( при вскрытии)4. повод, основаниеa subject for pity [for ridicule, for congratulation] - повод для сожаления [для насмешки, для поздравления]
5. подданный6. субъект, человекa good hypnotic subject - человек, легко поддающийся гипнозу /внушению/
a hysterical [a gouty] subject - человек, страдающий истерией [подагрой]
a refractory subject - субъект, с которым нет сладу
7. грам. подлежащее8. филос., юр.1) субъектconscious /thinking/ subject - мыслящий субъект
2) субстанция, реальность9. муз. тема2. [ʹsʌbdʒıkt] a1. подчинённый, зависимый, подвластныйsubject nation - зависимое /несамостоятельное/ государство
to be held subject - находиться в зависимости /в подчинении/
states subject to foreign rule - государства, находящиеся под иностранным владычеством
2. (to) подверженный (чему-л.), склонный (к чему-л.)Japan is exceedingly subject to earthquakes - Япония чрезвычайно подвержена землетрясениям
3. (to) подлежащий (чему-л.); зависящий (от чего-л.), обусловленный (чем-л.)a treaty is subject to ratification - (любой) договор подлежит ратификации
an article subject to duty - предмет, подлежащий обложению пошлиной
he has done things that are subject to criticism - некоторые его поступки нельзя не критиковать
the price is subject to a discount of 5% - цена подлежит скидке в 5%
to be subject to call - а) ком. подлежать возврату по первому требованию; б) воен. подлежать призыву
4. информ. предметный3. [səbʹdʒekt] v (to)subject index - предметный указатель; индекс
1. подчинять, покорятьto subject a nation to smb.'s rule - подчинить страну чьему-л. господству
to subject smb. to one's will - подчинить кого-л. своей воле
he was unwilling to subject himself to any inconvenience - ему не хотелось мириться с какими бы то ни было неудобствами
2. подвергатьto subject smb. to cross-examination [to a test] - подвергнуть кого-л. перекрёстному допросу [испытанию]
to subject smb. to an operation - сделать кому-л. операцию
to subject oneself to ridicule [to insult] - стать предметом насмешек [оскорблений]
the lecturer was subjected to very close questioning - лектора забросали очень острыми вопросами
he refused to subject himself to their judgement - он отказался подчиниться их решению
3. представлятьto subject one's plans to smb.'s consideration - представить планы на чьё-л. рассмотрение
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['kwes ən] 1. noun1) (something which is said, written etc which asks for an answer from someone: The question is, do we really need a computer?) questao2) (a problem or matter for discussion: There is the question of how much to pay him.) questao3) (a single problem in a test or examination: We had to answer four questions in three hours.) questao4) (criticism; doubt; discussion: He is, without question, the best man for the job.) dúvida5) (a suggestion or possibility: There is no question of our dismissing him.) possibilidade2. verb1) (to ask (a person) questions: I'll question him about what he was doing last night.) perguntar2) (to regard as doubtful: He questioned her right to use the money.) questionar•- questionably
- questionableness
- question mark
- question-master
- questionnaire
- in question
- out of the question* * *ques.tion[kw'estʃən] n 1 pergunta, questão. he did without question / ele o fez obedientemente, sem questionar. 2 inquérito, exame. 3 disputa, discussão, debate. 4 dúvida. I call it in question / tenho minhas dúvidas a respeito. 5 tese, assunto. • vt+vi 1 examinar, indagar, interrogar. 2 duvidar, desconfiar. 3 disputar, debater, altercar. at question questionável. beyond question sem dúvida. in question em questão, em consideração. it is a question of é uma questão de. out of question indubitavelmente, sem qualquer dúvida. question and answer column coluna em jornais e revistas que publica cartas de leitores e respostas da redação. that’s open to question isto é questão de opinião. the book in question o livro em questão. there is no question of doing it é impossível fazê-lo. to pop the question coll pedir em casamento.
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