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101 делать по принуждению
1) General subject: do something under duress, do something under duresseУниверсальный русско-английский словарь > делать по принуждению
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102 tvang
coercion, compulsion, pressure* * *I. (en) compulsion ( fx he did it under compulsion),F constraint ( fx act under constraint);( især urimelig, ved magtmisbrug etc) coercion;( hindrende) restraint ( fx he had to impose some restraint on himself);(jur) duress ( fx the company refused to negotiate under duress);[ moralsk tvang] moral pressure.II. præt af tvinge. -
103 Zwang
2. Zwang <-[e]s, Zwänge> [tsvaŋ, pl ʼtsvɛŋə] m1) ( Gewalt) force;( Druck) pressure;gesellschaftliche Zwänge social constraints;seinen Gefühlen \Zwang antun to suppress one's feelings;\Zwang ausüben to put on pressure;\Zwang auf jdn ausüben to exert pressure on sb;etw ohne \Zwang tun to do sth voluntarily [or without being forced [to]];unter \Zwang under duress [or pressure];ein Geständnis unter \Zwang machen to make a confession under duress2) ( Notwendigkeit) compulsion, necessity;aus \Zwang under compulsion, out of necessity;der \Zwang einer S. gen the pressure of sth;es besteht kein \Zwang, etw zu kaufen there is no obligation to buy sth3) ( Einfluss) influenceWENDUNGEN:tu dir keinen \Zwang an feel free [to do sth];darf man hier rauchen? - klar, tu dir keinen Zwang an! is it OK to smoke here? - of course, feel free! -
104 zwang
2. Zwang <-[e]s, Zwänge> [tsvaŋ, pl ʼtsvɛŋə] m1) ( Gewalt) force;( Druck) pressure;gesellschaftliche Zwänge social constraints;seinen Gefühlen \zwang antun to suppress one's feelings;\zwang ausüben to put on pressure;\zwang auf jdn ausüben to exert pressure on sb;etw ohne \zwang tun to do sth voluntarily [or without being forced [to]];unter \zwang under duress [or pressure];ein Geständnis unter \zwang machen to make a confession under duress2) ( Notwendigkeit) compulsion, necessity;aus \zwang under compulsion, out of necessity;der \zwang einer S. gen the pressure of sth;es besteht kein \zwang, etw zu kaufen there is no obligation to buy sth3) ( Einfluss) influenceWENDUNGEN:tu dir keinen \zwang an feel free [to do sth];darf man hier rauchen? - klar, tu dir keinen Zwang an! is it OK to smoke here? - of course, feel free! -
105 arbusto
m.bush, shrub.* * *1 shrub, bush* * *noun m.bush, shrub* * *SM shrub, bush* * *masculino shrub, bush* * *= bush, shrub.Ex. Most drivers stop at stop signs: Some do under duress -- there may be a policeman concealed in nearby bushes, others as a matter of prudence -- a fast car with the right of way can be injurious.Ex. This is made possible by the use of the initial capital letter which thus acts as an indicator, e.g.: H050 G572 Heart operations, E154 I222 Pruning of shrubs, I420 U505 Cotton spinning.----* quema de arbustos = bush burning.* * *masculino shrub, bush* * *= bush, shrub.Ex: Most drivers stop at stop signs: Some do under duress -- there may be a policeman concealed in nearby bushes, others as a matter of prudence -- a fast car with the right of way can be injurious.
Ex: This is made possible by the use of the initial capital letter which thus acts as an indicator, e.g.: H050 G572 Heart operations, E154 I222 Pruning of shrubs, I420 U505 Cotton spinning.* quema de arbustos = bush burning.* * *shrub, bush* * *
arbusto sustantivo masculino
shrub, bush
arbusto sustantivo masculino bush, shrub
' arbusto' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
mata
- zarzamora
- mimbrera
- rosal
English:
bush
- clip
- shrub
* * *arbusto nmbush, shrub;se escondió entre unos arbustos he hid in some bushes;arbustos ornamentales shrubbery* * *m shrub, bush* * *arbusto nm: shrub, bush, hedge* * * -
106 causar daño
(v.) = do + harm, be injurious, cause + damage, cause + harm, cause + hurt, bring + harm, inflict + damageEx. Miss Laski suggests that the depiction of life found in many novels is naive, over-simplified and, as a constant diet, can do more harm than good.Ex. Most drivers stop at stop signs: Some do under duress -- there may be a policeman concealed in nearby bushes, others as a matter of prudence -- a fast car with the right of way can be injurious.Ex. Modern, centrally heated buildings are pleasant for readers but can cause damage to books.Ex. How-to books which can cause harm are not advocated (including works on weapons, martial arts or hypnotism).Ex. Our reactions to actual crime -- disbelief about the act committed, anger at the hurt caused, a desire to get even, and fear for ourselves and our children -- arrive in an indecipherable rush of emotion.Ex. It is political incorrectness, not political correctness, that has brought harm to this nation.Ex. Tornadoes and hurricanes often inflict their worst damage on trailer parks and caravan sites, usually because the structures are not secured to the ground.* * *(v.) = do + harm, be injurious, cause + damage, cause + harm, cause + hurt, bring + harm, inflict + damageEx: Miss Laski suggests that the depiction of life found in many novels is naive, over-simplified and, as a constant diet, can do more harm than good.
Ex: Most drivers stop at stop signs: Some do under duress -- there may be a policeman concealed in nearby bushes, others as a matter of prudence -- a fast car with the right of way can be injurious.Ex: Modern, centrally heated buildings are pleasant for readers but can cause damage to books.Ex: How-to books which can cause harm are not advocated (including works on weapons, martial arts or hypnotism).Ex: Our reactions to actual crime -- disbelief about the act committed, anger at the hurt caused, a desire to get even, and fear for ourselves and our children -- arrive in an indecipherable rush of emotion.Ex: It is political incorrectness, not political correctness, that has brought harm to this nation. -
107 derecho de paso
(n.) = the right of way, right of entryEx. Most drivers stop at stop signs: Some do under duress -- there may be a policeman concealed in nearby bushes, others as a matter of prudence -- a fast car with the right of way can be injurious.Ex. The right of entry is reserved during reasonable hours for inspection or repair deemed necessary.* * *(n.) = the right of way, right of entryEx: Most drivers stop at stop signs: Some do under duress -- there may be a policeman concealed in nearby bushes, others as a matter of prudence -- a fast car with the right of way can be injurious.
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108 disco de stop
(n.) = stop signEx. Most drivers stop at stop signs: Some do under duress -- there may be a policeman concealed in nearby bushes, others as a matter of prudence -- a fast car with the right of way can be injurious.* * *(n.) = stop signEx: Most drivers stop at stop signs: Some do under duress -- there may be a policeman concealed in nearby bushes, others as a matter of prudence -- a fast car with the right of way can be injurious.
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109 matojo
m.1 tuft (mata).2 small bush, shrub.* * *1 small shrub, bush* * *= bush, weed, thicket.Ex. Most drivers stop at stop signs: Some do under duress -- there may be a policeman concealed in nearby bushes, others as a matter of prudence -- a fast car with the right of way can be injurious.Ex. Activities such as gardening or cookery are dealt with in many books in ways which go far beyond the simple keeping down of weeds or just filling empty stomachs.Ex. Abraham looked up and there in a thicket he saw a ram caught by its horns.----* lleno de matojos = weedy [weedier -comp., weediest -sup.].* * *= bush, weed, thicket.Ex: Most drivers stop at stop signs: Some do under duress -- there may be a policeman concealed in nearby bushes, others as a matter of prudence -- a fast car with the right of way can be injurious.
Ex: Activities such as gardening or cookery are dealt with in many books in ways which go far beyond the simple keeping down of weeds or just filling empty stomachs.Ex: Abraham looked up and there in a thicket he saw a ram caught by its horns.* lleno de matojos = weedy [weedier -comp., weediest -sup.].* * *1 (mata) bush2 (AmC, Col) (matorral) thicket* * *matojo nm[mata] tuft; [arbusto] bush, shrub -
110 matorral
m.1 thicket.2 scrubland, land covered with underbrush, thicket.* * *2 (terreno) scrubland* * *SM (=conjunto de matas) thicket, bushes pl ; (=terreno) scrubland* * *a) ( conjunto de matas) thicket, bushes (pl)b) ( terreno) scrubland* * *= bush, undergrowth, scrub, chaparral, thicket.Ex. Most drivers stop at stop signs: Some do under duress -- there may be a policeman concealed in nearby bushes, others as a matter of prudence -- a fast car with the right of way can be injurious.Ex. This clearing of the terminological undergrowth is only half the battle.Ex. In order to reducing disease risk to livestock scrubs were fenced to prevent expansion of rabbit burrows into grazing pastures.Ex. Chaparrals occur in Mediterranean climates - climates with low rainfall that is concentrated in the cool season.Ex. Abraham looked up and there in a thicket he saw a ram caught by its horns.----* quema de matorrales = bush burning.* * *a) ( conjunto de matas) thicket, bushes (pl)b) ( terreno) scrubland* * *= bush, undergrowth, scrub, chaparral, thicket.Ex: Most drivers stop at stop signs: Some do under duress -- there may be a policeman concealed in nearby bushes, others as a matter of prudence -- a fast car with the right of way can be injurious.
Ex: This clearing of the terminological undergrowth is only half the battle.Ex: In order to reducing disease risk to livestock scrubs were fenced to prevent expansion of rabbit burrows into grazing pastures.Ex: Chaparrals occur in Mediterranean climates - climates with low rainfall that is concentrated in the cool season.Ex: Abraham looked up and there in a thicket he saw a ram caught by its horns.* quema de matorrales = bush burning.* * *1 (conjunto de matas) thicket, bushes (pl)2 (terreno) scrubland* * *
matorral sustantivo masculino
matorral sustantivo masculino brushes, thicket
' matorral' also found in these entries:
English:
thicket
* * *matorral nm1. [conjunto de matas] thicket2. [terreno] scrubland, brush* * *m thicket* * *matorral nm1) : thicket2) : scrub, scrubland* * *matorral n1. (arbustos) bushes2. (campo de malezas) scrub -
111 preferencia de paso
(n.) = the right of wayEx. Most drivers stop at stop signs: Some do under duress -- there may be a policeman concealed in nearby bushes, others as a matter of prudence -- a fast car with the right of way can be injurious.* * *(n.) = the right of wayEx: Most drivers stop at stop signs: Some do under duress -- there may be a policeman concealed in nearby bushes, others as a matter of prudence -- a fast car with the right of way can be injurious.
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112 prudencia
f.1 caution, care (cuidado, cautela).con prudencia carefully, cautiously2 moderation.con prudencia in moderation3 prudence, good judgement, wisdom, carefulness.4 Prudencia.* * *1 (cuidado) care, caution; (moderación) moderation2 (sensatez) prudence* * *noun f.* * *SF (=cuidado) care, caution; (=cordura) wisdom, prudence; (=sensatez) sound judgment, soundnessactuar con prudencia — to be careful o cautious
* * *gracias a su prudencia en cuestiones de dinero — thanks to her prudence o carefulness in money matters
* * *= prudence, carefulness, caution.Ex. Most drivers stop at stop signs: Some do under duress -- there may be a policeman concealed in nearby bushes, others as a matter of prudence -- a fast car with the right of way can be injurious.Ex. Indignation, and carefulness, or earnestness, are here combined with zeal; which is often mentioned as a term of faith.Ex. The project is being undertaken with caution.----* extrema prudencia = extreme caution.* gastar con prudencia = spend + wisely.* tratar con prudencia = treat with + caution, view with + caution.* * *gracias a su prudencia en cuestiones de dinero — thanks to her prudence o carefulness in money matters
* * *= prudence, carefulness, caution.Ex: Most drivers stop at stop signs: Some do under duress -- there may be a policeman concealed in nearby bushes, others as a matter of prudence -- a fast car with the right of way can be injurious.
Ex: Indignation, and carefulness, or earnestness, are here combined with zeal; which is often mentioned as a term of faith.Ex: The project is being undertaken with caution.* extrema prudencia = extreme caution.* gastar con prudencia = spend + wisely.* tratar con prudencia = treat with + caution, view with + caution.* * *(cuidado) care; (sabiduría) wisdomconduce con prudencia drive carefullyhay que manejarlo con mucha prudencia it must be handled with great care o very carefullyla prudencia de las medidas the prudence of the measuresgracias a su prudencia en cuestiones de dinero thanks to her prudence o carefulness in money mattersuna prudencia que raya en la cobardía caution bordering on cowardicela prudencia sólo se aprende con los años prudence only comes with agela prudencia es la madre de la ciencia discretion is the better part of valor* * *
prudencia sustantivo femenino ( cuidado) caution;
( sabiduría) wisdom, prudence;
prudencia sustantivo femenino
1 (sensatez) prudence, good sense
2 (precaución, moderación) care, caution
' prudencia' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
juicio
- ponderación
- precaución
- reserva
- sabiduría
- señorío
- seso
- tino
English:
caution
- conventional
- prudence
- safely
- wisdom
* * *prudencia nf1. [cuidado, cautela] care;[previsión, sensatez] good sense, prudence;habló con mucha prudencia she chose her words very carefully;conduce con prudencia she's a careful driver2. [moderación] moderation;con prudencia in moderation* * *f caution, prudence;con prudencia cautiously, prudently* * *prudencia nf: prudence, care, discretion* * *prudencia n good sense -
113 represalia
f.1 reprisal.tomar represalias to retaliate, to take reprisals2 retaliation, reprisal, vengeance, revenge.pres.indicat.3rd person singular (él/ella/ello) present indicative of spanish verb: represaliar.imperat.2nd person singular (tú) Imperative of Spanish verb: represaliar.* * *1 reprisal, retaliation\tomar represalias to take reprisals* * *SF reprisaltomar represalias — to retaliate, take reprisals ( contra against)
* * *femenino reprisalcomo represalia por... — in retaliation for...
* * *= reprisal, retaliation.Ex. They are afraid to complain or express their unhappiness because of fear of reprisal by the supervisor.Ex. This follow-up requires open and free communication without fear of retaliation and without judgment but rather with trust and respect.----* por temor a represalias = under duress.* represalias = victimisation [victimization, -USA], clampdown (on).* tomar represalias contra = retaliate against, clamp down on.* tomar represalias contra Alguien = hold + it against.* * *femenino reprisalcomo represalia por... — in retaliation for...
* * *= reprisal, retaliation.Ex: They are afraid to complain or express their unhappiness because of fear of reprisal by the supervisor.
Ex: This follow-up requires open and free communication without fear of retaliation and without judgment but rather with trust and respect.* por temor a represalias = under duress.* represalias = victimisation [victimization, -USA], clampdown (on).* tomar represalias contra = retaliate against, clamp down on.* tomar represalias contra Alguien = hold + it against.* * *reprisaltomar represalias to take reprisalscomo represalia por el atentado in reprisal o retaliation for the attack* * *
represalia sustantivo femenino
reprisal;◊ como represalia por … in retaliation for …
represalia sustantivo femenino reprisal, retaliation
tomar represalias, to take reprisals o retaliate [contra, against]
' represalia' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
revancha
English:
reprisal
- retaliation
- tit for tat
* * *represalia nfreprisal;tomar represalias to retaliate, to take reprisals;un ataque en o [m5] como represalia por el asesinato de su líder an attack made in retaliation o in reprisal for the assassination of their leader* * *f reprisal* * *represalia nf1) : reprisal, retaliation2)tomar represalias : to retaliate -
114 señal de stop
(n.) = stop signEx. Most drivers stop at stop signs: Some do under duress -- there may be a policeman concealed in nearby bushes, others as a matter of prudence -- a fast car with the right of way can be injurious.* * *(n.) = stop signEx: Most drivers stop at stop signs: Some do under duress -- there may be a policeman concealed in nearby bushes, others as a matter of prudence -- a fast car with the right of way can be injurious.
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115 temor
m.fear.por temor a o de for fear of* * *1 fear2 (recelo) worry, apprehension\por temor a / por temor de for fear of■ por temor a disgustarle no le dije lo que había ocurrido I didn't tell him what had happened in case I upset himtener temor to feel apprehensive* * *noun m.fear, dread* * *SM (=miedo) fear* * *masculino fear* * *= alarm, fear, hesitation, trepidation, dread.Ex. 'What do you mean by that?' asked Bragge, almost with an air of alarm.Ex. Many respondents confessed to well-justified fears that if they lose their existing specialists, the 'cut and squeeze' method of reducing establishments would not allow them to replace such staff.Ex. In order to overcome the unfamiliarity with or hesitation to use new data bases and techniques users of all levels must become familiar with search aids.Ex. This trepidation is somewhat quieted when students discover the abundance of bibliographical guides that list and describe reference works.Ex. Forecasting techniques should be viewed not with skepticism and dread but with hope and a positive attitude.----* albergar un temor = harbour + fear.* disipar el temor = assuage + fear, assuage + fear.* disipar un temor = allay + fear.* expresar temor = voice + fear.* mostrar temor = show + fear.* por temor a = for fear of/that.* por temor a represalias = under duress.* sin temor = with confidence.* temor continuo = nagging fear.* temor reverencial = awe.* * *masculino fear* * *= alarm, fear, hesitation, trepidation, dread.Ex: 'What do you mean by that?' asked Bragge, almost with an air of alarm.
Ex: Many respondents confessed to well-justified fears that if they lose their existing specialists, the 'cut and squeeze' method of reducing establishments would not allow them to replace such staff.Ex: In order to overcome the unfamiliarity with or hesitation to use new data bases and techniques users of all levels must become familiar with search aids.Ex: This trepidation is somewhat quieted when students discover the abundance of bibliographical guides that list and describe reference works.Ex: Forecasting techniques should be viewed not with skepticism and dread but with hope and a positive attitude.* albergar un temor = harbour + fear.* disipar el temor = assuage + fear, assuage + fear.* disipar un temor = allay + fear.* expresar temor = voice + fear.* mostrar temor = show + fear.* por temor a = for fear of/that.* por temor a represalias = under duress.* sin temor = with confidence.* temor continuo = nagging fear.* temor reverencial = awe.* * *fearel temor a la muerte the fear of deathno le dije nada por temor a ofenderlo I didn't say anything for fear of offending himel temor de que se hubieran perdido the fear that they might be lostCompuesto:fear of Godhabía educado a sus hijos en el temor de Dios she had brought her children up in the fear of God o to be God-fearing* * *
temor sustantivo masculino
fear;
temor sustantivo masculino
1 fear ➣ Ver nota en fear 2 (sospecha desfavorable) fear, worry
♦ Locuciones: Rel temor de Dios, fear of God
' temor' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
abdicar
- acobardarse
- disipar
- disiparse
- no
- osadía
- respeto
- segura
- seguro
- sudor
- temer
- temblar
- temblor
- temerosa
- temeroso
- ancestral
- encubrir
- fundado
- imponer
English:
afraid
- dread
- fear
- safely
- trepidation
* * *temor nmle tiene temor a la oscuridad she's scared of the dark;tengo el temor de que no sepan volver I'm afraid they won't know how to get back;por temor a cometer un error for fear of making a mistakeRel temor de Dios fear of God* * *m fear;por temor a for fear of* * *temor nmmiedo: fear, dread* * *temor n fear -
116 forfeit
I 1. ['fɔːfɪt]1) (action, process) confisca f.2) (sum, token) pegno m.3) (in game) pegno m., penitenza f.2.II ['fɔːfɪt]to be forfeit — form. [ property] essere confiscato (to a)
1) (under duress) perdere, essere privato di [right, liberty]2) (voluntarily) rinunciare a [ right]3) dir. comm. dover pagare [ sum]* * *['fo:fit] 1. noun(something that must be given up because one has done something wrong, especially in games: If you lose the game you will have to pay a forfeit.) multa, pegno2. verb(to lose (something) because one has done something wrong: He forfeited our respect by telling lies.) perdere3. adjective(forfeited: His former rights are forfeit now.) confiscato, perduto* * *forfeit /ˈfɔ:fɪt/A n.1 ammenda; multa; penalità; penale2 [u] (leg.) confisca3 (leg.) cosa confiscata6 (al pl.) gioco dei pegniB a.1 confiscato: All his riches were forfeit to the Crown, tutte le sue ricchezze sono state confiscate a favore della corona2 perduto ( in seguito a condanna); condannato: He knew his life was forfeit, sapeva che la sua vita era ormai perduta.(to) forfeit /ˈfɔ:fɪt/A v. t.1 (leg.) perdere (qc. o un diritto a qc., per inadempimento, violazione di una norma, confisca, ecc.): to forfeit one's claim to compensation, perdere il diritto a un risarcimento2 (leg.) subire la confisca di: to forfeit an estate, subire la confisca di una proprietà; The estate was forfeited to the state, la proprietà fu confiscata e passò allo Stato3 perdere (qc., per colpa propria); giocarsi (fam.): He may have forfeited his chance of being elected, potrebbe aver perso (o essersi giocato) la possibilità di essere eletto4 rinunciare a; cedereB v. i.(leg., arc.) essere inadempiente● (leg.: di chi è in libertà su cauzione) to forfeit one's bail, non comparire in giudizio □ to forfeit one's life, segnare la propria condanna a morte; rinunciare alla vita.* * *I 1. ['fɔːfɪt]1) (action, process) confisca f.2) (sum, token) pegno m.3) (in game) pegno m., penitenza f.2.II ['fɔːfɪt]to be forfeit — form. [ property] essere confiscato (to a)
1) (under duress) perdere, essere privato di [right, liberty]2) (voluntarily) rinunciare a [ right]3) dir. comm. dover pagare [ sum] -
117 contrainte
contrainte2 [kɔ̃tʀɛ̃t]feminine nouna. ( = violence) constraintb. ( = entrave) constraint* * *kɔ̃tʀɛ̃t1) ( pression) pressure; ( coercition) coercion2) ( exigence) constraint3) ( gêne) strain -
118 blackmail
1. n шантаж; вымогательство2. v шантажировать; вымогать деньгиСинонимический ряд:1. extortion (noun) bribe; coercion; extortion; hush money; payoff; protection racket; ransom; tribute exacted under duress2. extort (verb) bribe; coerce; exact under duress; extort; force; squeeze -
119 tribute
1. n дань2. n обязательство платить дань; положение данника3. n подношение, награда4. n должное, дань; честьpaying tribute — воздающий должное; воздание должного
5. n горн. пай, доля6. v отдавать должное7. v горн. работать на паяхСинонимический ряд:1. acclaim (noun) acclaim; accolade; acknowledgment; applause; bouquet; commendation; compliment; eulogy praise; memorial; orchid; praise; recognition; veneration2. encomium (noun) citation; encomium; eulogy; panegyric; salutation3. esteem (noun) esteem; homage; honor4. payment under duress (noun) donation; dues; duty; fee; levy; payment; payment under duress; surcharge; tariff; tax5. salvo (noun) appreciation; salute; salvo; testimonialАнтонимический ряд:condemnation; insult -
120 Unter
I Präp. (+ Dat)1. under, below; (bes. direkt unter) underneath; unter... hervor from under...; unter 21 ( Jahren) under 21 (years of age); unter zehn Euro under ( oder less than) ten euros; unter seiner Regierung under ( oder during) his reign; unter sich haben (Angestellte, Abteilung etc.) be in charge of; Land unter! land under water!2. (zwischen) among; einer unter vielen one of many; nicht einer unter hundert not one in a hundred; unter anderem (u.a.) among other things3. unter Beifall amid applause; unter Tränen in tears, tearfully; unter großem Gelächter amid gales of laughter5. unter diesem Gesichtspunkt from this point of view; was versteht man unter...? what is meant by...?; Kritik, Würde, uns etc.II Präp. (+ Akk) under; die Temperaturen sanken unter den Gefrierpunkt the temperatures dropped below freezing point; wir mischten uns unter die Menge we mixed with the crowd; etw. unter die Leute bringen (Neuigkeit etc.) spread s.th.* * *nether (Adj.); lower (Adj.);* * *ụn|ter ['ʊntɐ]prep1) +dat (= unterhalb von) under; (= drunter) underneath, below; (Unterordnung ausdrückend) under; (= zwischen, innerhalb) among(st); (= weniger, geringer als) under, belowunter 18 Jahren/EUR 50 — under 18 years (of age)/50 euros
Städte unter 10.000 Einwohner(n) — towns with a population of under or below 10,000
unter anderem — among other things, inter alia (form)
2) +acc underbis unter das Dach voll mit... — full to bursting with...
* * *1) (in shares or parts to each person (in a group etc): Divide the chocolate amongst you.) among2) (in shares or parts to each person (in a group etc): Divide the chocolate amongst you.) amongst3) (lower in position, rank, standard etc than: She hurt her leg below the knee; His work is below standard.) below4) (in a lower position than; under; below: beneath the floorboards; beneath her coat.) beneath5) (not worthy of: It is beneath my dignity to do that.) beneath6) (in or to a position lower than, or covered by: Your pencil is under the chair; Strange plants grow under the sea.) under7) (subject to the authority of: As a foreman, he has about fifty workers under him.) under8) (used to express various states: The fort was under attack; The business improved under the new management; The matter is under consideration/discussion.) under9) (at or to a lower position (than); beneath: She was standing underneath the light; Have you looked underneath the bed?) underneath* * *un·ter[ˈʊntɐ]I. präp\unter der Jacke trug sie ein T-Shirt she wore a t-shirt under the jacket\unter freiem Himmel in the open airetw \unter dem Mikroskop betrachten to look at sth under the microscopedas Haus war bis \unter das Dach voll mit alten Möbeln the house was full to the rafters with old furniture3. +dat (zahlen-, wertmäßig kleiner als) belowdie Temperaturen liegen hier immer \unter null the temperatures here are always below zeroder Preis liegt \unter zehn Euro the price is less than ten euros\unter dem Durchschnitt liegen to be below average\unter 50 Stück less than 50 piecesKinder \unter sechs Jahren children under six years of ageetw \unter Wert verkaufen to sell sth at less than its value\unter anderem amongst other things [or spec inter alia]einer \unter tausend one in a thousandeiner \unter vielen one of many\unter uns gesagt between you and me\unter Menschen gehen to get out [of the house]\unter der Bedingung, dass... on condition that...\unter Beifall/Gelächter/Tränen amid applause/laughter/tears\unter Lebensgefahr at risk to one's life\unter Umständen possibly\unter Verwendung einer S. gen by using sth\unter Zwang under duresswas ist \unter diesem Begriff zu verstehen? what is meant by this term?\unter diesem Datum gibt es keinen Eintrag there is no entry under this dateetw \unter ein Motto stellen to put sth under a motto\unter jds Schirmherrschaft under sb's patronage\unter Druck/Strom stehen to be under pressure\unter einer Krankheit leiden to suffer from an illness\unter Mittag in the morning\unter der Woche during the weekII. adv1. (jünger als) underer ist noch \unter 30 he's not yet turned 302. (weniger als) less than* * *1.1) (Lage, Standort, Abhängigkeit, Unterordnung) under2) (weniger, niedriger usw. als)3) during; (modal)unter Angst/Tränen — in or out of fear/in tears
4) (aus einer Gruppe) among[st]unter anderem — among[st] other things
5) (zwischen) among[st]unter uns gesagt — between ourselves or you and me
6) (Zustand) under2.unter Strom stehen — be live; s. auch Tag 1), Woche
1) (Richtung, Ziel, Abhängigkeit, Unterordnung) under3) (zwischen) among[st]3.unter Strom/Dampf setzen — switch on/put under steam
Adverb less than* * ** * *1.1) (Lage, Standort, Abhängigkeit, Unterordnung) under2) (weniger, niedriger usw. als)3) during; (modal)unter Angst/Tränen — in or out of fear/in tears
4) (aus einer Gruppe) among[st]unter anderem — among[st] other things
5) (zwischen) among[st]unter uns gesagt — between ourselves or you and me
6) (Zustand) under2.unter Strom stehen — be live; s. auch Tag 1), Woche
1) (Richtung, Ziel, Abhängigkeit, Unterordnung) under3) (zwischen) among[st]3.unter Strom/Dampf setzen — switch on/put under steam
Adverb less than* * *adj.hypo adj.inferior adj.underneath adj. adv.below adv.between adv. präp.among prep.beneath prep.nether prep.under prep.
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