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I n infml1)His immaculate suit and two diamond rings composed his front — Безупречный костюм и два кольца с бриллиантами придавали его внешности респектабельный вид
2)The police believe that a foreign air travel agency is being used as a front for bringing drugs into the country — Полиция полагает, что иностранное авиаагентство используется как прикрытие для ввоза наркотиков в страну
That joint is a good front for your real racket — Это заведение - превосходная ширма для твоих темных махинаций
3)She can put up a good front but most of us know better — Она может напустить на себя такой вид, что не подступишься, но нас не проведешь
II vi AmE infmlThe front she put up collapsed as she heard the news — Ее напускное спокойствие куда только девалось, когда она услышала эту новость
III vt AmE infmlHow much do you want her to front for this? — Какой задаток она должна, по твоему мнению, выложить за это?
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