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1 shift gears
менять, изменять темп, тактику и т. д. [этим. тех. переключать передачи]Here in these hours of late afternoon and evening Adam saw his uncle shift gears... the pace quickened, the routine became more complex, the burden heavier. (E. O'Connor, ‘The Last Hurrah’, part II, ch. X) — В эти поздние часы Адам был свидетелем того, как его дядя изменил тактику... Темп предвыборной кампании заметно ускорился, заведенный порядок усложнился и работать стало труднее.
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2 change gear(s)
мeнять, измeнять тeмп, тaктику и т п. [этим. тex. пepeключaть пepeдaчу]The music changed gear and Roberta's partner brought her back to the table (D. Francis). Here in these hours of late afternoon and evening Adam saw his uncle shift gears... the pace quickened, the routine became more complex, the burden heavier (E. O'Connor). Now he deftly shifted gears, switched from threat to flattery (A. Myrer)
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