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1 attention
attention [atɑ̃sjɔ̃]feminine nouna. ( = concentration) attention ; ( = soin) care• avec attention [écouter, examiner] carefully• « à l'attention de M. Dupont » "for the attention of Mr Dupont"► faire attention ( = prendre garde) to be careful• faire attention à ( = remarquer) to pay attention to• faire bien or très attention to pay careful attention• fais bien attention à toi ( = prends soin de toi) take good care of yourself ; ( = sois vigilant) be careful► attention ! watch out!• attention ! tu vas tomber watch out! you're going to fall• « attention travaux » "caution, work in progress"• « attention à la marche » "mind the step" (Brit)• attention au départ ! the train is about to leave!• « attention, peinture fraîche » "wet paint"b. ( = prévenance) attention• quelle charmante attention ! how very thoughtful!* * *atɑ̃sjɔ̃
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1) ( vigilance) attentionporter son attention sur quelque chose/quelqu'un — to turn one's attention to something/somebody
à l'attention de F. Pons — for the attention of F. Pons
faire attention à quelque chose — to mind [voitures, piège, marche]; to watch out for [faux billets, verglas]; to be careful of [soleil]; to consider [conséquences]; to take care of [vêtements]; to watch [alimentation, santé]; to pay attention to [mode, détails]
faire attention à quelqu'un — ( écouter) to pay attention to somebody; ( surveiller) to keep an eye on somebody; ( remarquer) to take notice of somebody
fais attention, c'est très dangereux — be careful, it's very dangerous
2) ( marque de gentillesse)
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adverbe ( cri) look out!, watch out!; ( écrit) gén attention!; ( en cas de danger) warning!; ( panneau routier) caution!attention, les dossiers d'inscription doivent être retirés avant lundi — please note that application forms must be collected by Monday
mais attention, il faut réserver à l'avance — however, you must book GB ou reserve in advance
attention, je ne veux pas dire... — don't get me wrong, I don't mean...
* * *atɑ̃sjɔ̃1. nf1) (= intérêt) attention2) (= prévenance) attention, thoughtfulness no pl3)faire attention à ce que — to be sure that, to make sure that
2. exclAttention, tu vas te faire écraser! — Watch out, you'll get run over!
attention, respectez les consignes de sécurité — be sure to observe the safety instructions
2) (avec menace) just watch itattention, si vous ouvrez cette lettre — just watch it, if you open that letter
* * *A nf1 ( vigilance) attention; demander beaucoup d'attention to require a lot of attention; porter son attention sur qch/qn to turn one's attention to sth/sb; à l'attention de F. Pons for the attention of F. Pons; faire attention à qch ( prendre garde à) to mind [voitures, piège, marche]; to watch out for [faux billets, fatigue, verglas]; to be careful of [soleil]; to consider [conséquences]; ( prendre soin de) to take care of [affaires, vêtements]; to watch [alimentation, santé]; ( s'intéresser à) to pay attention to [actualité, mode, évolution, détails]; ne faites pas attention à ce qu'elle dit don't take any notice of what she says; fais attention à ce que tu fais/dis/écris be careful what you do/say/write; faire attention à qn ( écouter) to pay attention to sb; ( surveiller) to keep an eye on sb; ( remarquer) to take notice of sb; faites attention aux voleurs watch out for ou beware of thieves; fais attention à toi take care of yourself; il faut faire attention avec elle you've got to be careful with her; fais attention que tout soit en ordre make sure (that) everything is in order; fais attention de ne pas confondre les deux take care not to confuse the two; avec (beaucoup d')attention [suivre, écouter, lire, examiner] (very) carefully; je n'ai pas fait attention ( je n'ai pas remarqué) I didn't notice; ( je n'écoutais pas) I wasn't paying attention; ( j'ai été maladroit) I wasn't paying attention; fais attention, c'est très dangereux/tu mets de la peinture partout be careful, it's very dangerous/you're getting paint everywhere;2 ( marque de gentillesse) j'ai été touché par toutes ces attentions I was touched by all these kind gestures; être plein d'attentions pour qn to be very attentive to sb; il a eu la délicate attention de faire he was thoughtful enough to do.B excl1 ( pour avertir) ( cri) look out!, watch out!; ( écrit) gén attention!; ( en cas de danger) warning!; ( panneau routier) caution!; attention à la peinture/marche/voiture mind the paint/step/car; attention, les dossiers d'inscription doivent être retirés avant lundi please note that application forms must be collected by Monday; mais attention, il faut réserver à l'avance however, you must book GB ou reserve in advance; attention les yeux○! watch out!;2 ( pour se justifier) attention, je ne veux pas dire… don't get me wrong, I don't mean…; mais attention, je ne vous parle pas de politique now don't get me wrong, I'm not talking about politics here.[atɑ̃sjɔ̃] nom féminin1. [concentration] attentionappeler ou attirer l'attention de quelqu'un sur quelque chose to call somebody's attention to something, to point something out to somebodymon attention a été attirée sur le fait que... it has come to my notice that...consacrer toute son attention à un problème to devote one's attention to ou to concentrate on a problemécouter quelqu'un avec attention to listen to somebody attentively, to listen hard to what somebody's sayinga. [écoutez] listen carefully, pay attentionb. [regardez] look carefullyfaire attention (à ce) que... to make sure ou to ensure (that)...2. [égard] attention (substantif non comptable), attentiveness (substantif non comptable), thoughtfulness (substantif non comptable)entourer quelqu'un d'attentions, être plein d'attentions pour quelqu'un to lavish attention on somebody3. [capacité à remarquer] attentiona. [compliment] you'll make a few heads turn!b. [critique] you're too conspicuous!attirer l'attention de quelqu'un to catch ou to attract somebody's attentionfaire attention à: tu as fait attention au numéro de téléphone? did you make a (mental) note of the phone number?quand il est entré, je n'ai d'abord pas fait attention à lui when he came in I didn't notice him at firstne fais pas attention à lui, il dit n'importe quoi don't mind him ou pay no attention to him, he's talking nonsense4. faire attention à [surveiller, s'occuper de]: faire attention à sa santé to take care of ou to look after one's healthfaire attention à soi to look after ou to take care of oneself5. faire attention [être prudent] to be careful ou cautiousattention à la marche/porte mind the step/door————————[atɑ̃sjɔ̃] interjection1. [pour signaler un danger] watch ou look outattention, il est armé! watch ou look out, he's got a gun!attention, attention, tu vas le casser! gently ou easy (now), you'll break it!‘attention chien méchant’ ‘beware of the dog’‘attention fragile’ ‘handle with care’‘attention peinture fraîche’ ‘wet paint’‘attention travaux’ ‘men at work’2. [pour introduire une nuance]attention, ce n'est pas cela que j'ai dit now look, that's not what I said————————à l'attention de locution prépositionnelle[sur une enveloppe] -
2 focus
[ˈfoukəs] plurals ˈfocuses ~foci [ˈfousaɪ]1. noun1) the point at which rays of light meet after passing through a lens.بُؤْرَه2) a point to which light, a look, attention etc is directed:مَرْكِز الإهْتِمامShe was the focus of everyone's attention.
2. verb– past tense, past participle ˈfocus(s)ed1) to adjust (a camera, binoculars etc) in order to get a clear picture:يَضْبِطُ آلة التَصْويرRemember to focus the camera / the picture before taking the photograph.
2) to direct (attention etc) to one point:يُرَكِّز، يَوَجِّـهThe accident focussed public attention on the danger.
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3 focus
رَكَّزَ (على) \ centre, center: to (cause to) have as a main subject; concentrate on: Her life centres around her work. Attention centred on the man who was speaking. fix: to direct (one’s eyes or attention) firmly: His eyes were fixed on her face. focus: (in photography, etc.) to change (the eye, a camera) so that the lines of light entering it come to a point and form a clear picture: He focused his eyes on the distant horseman. \ See Also ثبت (ثَبَّتَ)، صوب (صَوَّبَ) -
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7 быть в центре внимания
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8 centro
m.1 center.centro de atracción center of attractioncentro de gravedad center of gravitycentro de interés center of interestcentro de mesa centerpiececentro nervioso nerve centercentro óptico optic center2 center (establecimiento).centro de cálculo computer centercentro cívico community centercentro docente o de enseñanza educational institutioncentro recreativo leisure center3 city/town center.me voy al centro I'm going to towncentro ciudad o urbano city/town center (en letrero)4 center of the city, downtown, city centre.5 Centro.6 centrum.pres.indicat.1st person singular (yo) present indicative of spanish verb: centrar.* * *1 centre (US center), middle2 (de ciudad) town centre, city centre, US downtown area■ me voy al centro I'm going into town, US I'm going downtown3 (asociación) centre (US center), association, institution4 DEPORTE cross, centre (US center)5 PLÍTICA centre (US center)\centro benéfico charitable organizationcentro ciudad city centre, US downtown areacentro comercial shopping centre, US mallcentro cultural cultural centre (US center)centro de atracción centre (US center) of attractioncentro de enseñanza educational institutioncentro de gravedad centre of gravitycentro de interés centre (US center) of interestcentro de mesa centrepiece (US centerpiece)centro docente educational institutioncentro sanitario hospital, clinicmedio centro DEPORTE centre (US center) halfpartido de centro PLÍTICA centre (US center) party* * *noun m.1) center2) downtown* * *1. SM1) (=medio) centre, center (EEUU)las regiones del centro del país — the central areas of the country, the areas in the centre of the country
pon el jarrón en el centro de la mesa — put the vase in the middle o centre of the table
2) [de ciudad] centre, center (EEUU)no se puede aparcar en el centro — you can't park in the centre (of town), you can't park downtown (EEUU)
un edificio del centro de Madrid — a building in the centre of Madrid o in Madrid town centre o (EEUU) in downtown Madrid
centro ciudad — city centre, town centre
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ir al centro — to go into town, go downtown (EEUU)3) (Pol) centre, center (EEUU)ser de centro — [persona] to be a moderate; [partido] to be in the centre
los partidos de centro izquierda — the parties of the centre left, the centre-left parties
4) (=foco) [de huracán] centre, center (EEUU); [de incendio] seatha sido el centro de varias polémicas últimamente — he has been at the centre o heart of various controversies lately
el gobierno se ha convertido en el centro de las críticas — the government has become the target of criticism
Zaire fue el centro del interés internacional — Zaire was the focus of o was at the centre of international attention
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ser el centro de las miradas, Roma es estos días el centro de todas las miradas — all eyes are on Rome at the moment5) (=establecimiento) centre, center (EEUU)dos alumnos han sido expulsados del centro — two students have been expelled from the school o centre
centro comercial — shopping centre, shopping mall
centro cultural — [en un barrio, institución] (local) arts centre; [de otro país] cultural centre
centro de abasto — Méx market
centro de acogida, centro de acogida de menores — children's home
centro de coordinación — [de la policía] operations room
centro (de determinación) de costos — (Com) cost centre
centro de enseñanza — [gen] educational institution; (=colegio) school
centro de enseñanza media, centro de enseñanza secundaria — secondary school
centro de jardinería — garden centre, garden center (EEUU)
centro de rastreo — (Astron) tracking centre
centro médico — [gen] medical establishment; (=hospital) hospital
centro penitenciario — prison, penitentiary (EEUU)
centro recreacional — Cuba, Ven sports centre, leisure centre
centro sanitario — = centro médico
centro universitario — (=facultad) faculty; (=universidad) university
6) (=población)centro turístico — (=lugar muy visitado) tourist centre; [diseñado para turistas] tourist resort
centro urbano — urban area, city
7) (=ropa) CAm (=juego) trousers and waistcoat, pants and vest (EEUU); And, Caribe (=enaguas) underskirt; And (=falda) thick flannel skirt2.SMF (Ftbl) centre•
delantero centro — centre-forward•
medio centro — centre-half* * *I1)a) (Mat) center*b) ( área central) center*ir al centro de la ciudad — to go downtown (AmE), to go into town o into the town centre (BrE)
centro ciudad/urbano — downtown (AmE), city/town centre (BrE)
2) ( foco)a) ( de atención) center*b) (de actividades, servicios) center*un gran centro cultural/industrial — a major cultural/industrial center
un centro turístico — an tourist resort o center
3) (establecimiento, institución) center*4) (Pol) center*5) ( en fútbol) cross, center*•II1)a) (Mat) center*b) ( área central) center*ir al centro de la ciudad — to go downtown (AmE), to go into town o into the town centre (BrE)
centro ciudad/urbano — downtown (AmE), city/town centre (BrE)
2) ( foco)a) ( de atención) center*b) (de actividades, servicios) center*un gran centro cultural/industrial — a major cultural/industrial center
un centro turístico — an tourist resort o center
3) (establecimiento, institución) center*4) (Pol) center*5) ( en fútbol) cross, center*•* * *= centre [center, -USA], core, hub, office, locus [loci, -pl.], focal point, operation, centrepoint [centerpoint, -USA], pivot.Ex. Over 3,000 such centres were set up, but most had closed by 1949.Ex. The main list of index terms is the core of the thesaurus and defines the index language.Ex. And since the main entry is the hub and most exacting aspect of our cataloging process, its replacement by a title-unit entry would greatly simplify the problem and expedite the operation of cataloging.Ex. The principal sprang up from her chair and began to perambulate with swift, precise movements about her spacious office.Ex. The locus of government policy making has been shifted to the Ministry of Research and Technology.Ex. The library needs to be developed as the focal point of the community, a place where the public can drop in for all kinds of activities, not necessarily book-related or 'cultural'.Ex. When he was younger he really turned the library around, from a backwater, two-bit operation to the respected institution it is today.Ex. In our capacity as centerpoints for local activities, we may be equipped with card production equipment for producing catalog cards through the state division of OCLC.Ex. The use of decimal notation is seen as the pivot of Dewey's scheme and notational systems are analysed generally and compared with Dewey's.----* barrios pobres del centro de la ciudad = inner city.* biblioteca de centro penitenciario = prison library.* centro accesible mediante Telnet = Telnet-accesible site.* centro administrativo = administrative centre.* centro artístico = art(s) centre.* Centro Bibliotecario en Línea (OCLC) = OCLC (Online Computer Library Center).* centro cívico = civic centre.* centro comercial = shopping centre, shopping precinct, mall of shops, shopping mall, mall, outlet mall, plaza.* centro comunitario = village hall.* centro coordinador = focal point, switching point, coordinating centre, hub.* centro coordinador de información = clearinghouse [clearing house].* centro cultural = cultural centre, cultural institution, cultural venue.* centro de acogida = runaway shelter, refuge, shelter, homeless shelter, shelter home.* centro de acogida de animales = animal shelter.* centro de acogida de mujeres = women's shelter.* centro de actividad = focal point.* centro de adquisiciones = acquisition centre.* centro de análisis de la información = information analysis centre.* centro de apoyo a los programas de estudios = curriculum material center.* centro de asesoramiento = counselling centre.* centro de asistencia social = welfare facility.* centro de atención = centre of attention, limelight, centrepiece [centerpiece, -USA], centre stage, focus of concern, focus of interest, focus of attention, focus.* centro de atención al ciudadano = advice centre.* centro de audio = audio centre.* centro de ayuda al empleo = job-help centre.* centro de barrio = neighbourhood centre.* centro de belleza = beauty centre.* centro de cálculo = computer centre, computing centre, central computing facility.* centro de catalogación = cataloguing department.* centro de computación = computing centre.* centro de comunicaciones = communications hub.* centro de congresos = conference centre, convention centre.* centro de control = locus of control, mission control.* centro de coordinación = re-routing centre.* centro de datos = data centre.* centro de deportes = sports centre.* centro de detención = detention centre.* centro de día = day care centre, day centre.* centro de día para mayores = day centre for the elderly.* centro de distribución = distribution centre.* Centro de Distribución de Documentos de la Biblioteca Británica (BLDSC) = British Library Document Supply Centre (BLDSC).* centro de documentación = clearinghouse [clearing house], documentation centre, information centre, information unit, research centre.* centro de educación de adultos = adult learning centre, adult learner centre.* centro de educación infantil = early education centre.* centro de educación sanitaria = consumer health centre, consumer health information centre.* centro de, el = centre of, the.* centro de enseñanza = education centre.* centro de esquí artificial = dry ski centre.* centro de estudios = study centre.* Centro de Europa = Mitteleurope.* centro de gravedad = centre of gravity.* centro de información = information agency, information centre.* Centro de Información al Ciudadano = Public Information Center (PIC).* centro de información ciudadana = community information centre, neighbourhood information centre (NIC).* centro de información laboral = job information centre.* centro de información sectorial = sectoral information centre.* Centro de Información sobre el Ayuntamiento = Kommune Information Centre.* centro de investigación = research centre, research unit.* centro de jardinería = garden centre.* centro de la ciudad = central city, downtown, city centre.* centro de las ciencias = science centre.* centro del campo = halfway line.* centro de Londres = Inner London.* centro del pueblo = town centre.* centro del visitante = visitor's centre.* centro de material didáctico escolar = school resource centre.* centro de menores = young offender institution.* centro de mesa = epergne.* centro de ocio = recreation centre, recreational centre.* centro de orientación = referral centre.* centro de planificación familiar = family planning clinic, planned parenthood centre.* centro deportivo = sports centre.* centro de proceso de información = clearinghouse [clearing house].* centro de recepción de ovejas = sheep station.* centro de recepción y envío = shipping point.* centro de reciclado = recycling centre.* centro de recursos = resource centre.* centro de recursos multimedia = media resource centre.* centro de recursos para el aprendizaje (CRA) = learning hub, learning resource centre (LRC).* centro de referencia = reference centre.* centro de rehabilitación = rehabilitation clinic, rehabilitation centre.* centro de reinserción social = half-way house.* centro de salud = health centre.* centro de trabajo = workplace.* centro de vacaciones = resort, tourist resort.* centro de vacaciones costero = coastal resort, seaside resort, seaside tourist resort.* centro de veraneo = summer resort.* centro de veraneo costero = seaside resort, coastal resort.* centro educativo = educational centre.* centro electoral = polling district.* centro financiero = financial centre.* centro industrial = manufacturing centre.* centro informático = computing centre.* Centro Internacional para la Descripción Bibliográfica del UNISIST = UNIBID.* centro litúrgico = church centre.* centro multimedia = library media centre, media centre.* centro multimedia escolar = school media centre, school library media centre.* centro municipal de información = local authority information outlet.* Centro Nacional de Préstamos = National Lending Centre.* centro neurálgico = powerhouse, power engine.* centro neurálgico, el = nerve centre, the.* centro penitenciario = penitentiary.* centro piloto = pilot centre.* centro recreativo = recreation centre, recreational centre.* centro regional = regional centre.* centro religioso = church centre.* centro social = community centre, village hall, social centre, drop-in centre, community hall.* centro social para veteranos de guerra = Veterans' centre.* centro turístico = tourist resort, resort, summer resort.* centro turístico costero = beachside resort, seaside resort, coastal resort, seaside tourist resort.* centro tutelar de menores = juvenile detention centre.* centro urbano = downtown, city centre, town centre.* conseguir ser el centro de atención = capture + spotlight, grab + the spotlight, grab + the limelight.* del centro = middle.* el centro de atención + ser = all eyes + be + on.* en el centro de = at the heart of.* en el mismo centro (de) = plumb in the middle (of).* hacia el centro de la ciudad = townward.* ir al centro = go + downtown.* justo en en centro (de) = plumb in the middle (of).* material del centro de recursos = resource centre material.* mesa de centro = coffee table.* mesita de centro = coffee table.* no tomándose a uno como el centro de referencia = ex-centric [excentric].* pasar a ser el centro de atención = take + centre stage.* pasar a ser el centro de atención = come into + focus.* período de prácticas en centros = practicum.* personal de un centro multimedia escolar = school media staff.* poner el centro de atención = put + focus.* ser el centro de atención = steal + the limelight, steal + the show, cut + a dash.* ser el centro de todas las miradas = cut + a dash.* tomándose a uno como centro de referencia = centric.* un centro único = one stop shop.* visita a centros profesionales = study tour.* zona del centro = midsection [mid-section].* zona deprimida del centro de la ciudad = inner city.* * *I1)a) (Mat) center*b) ( área central) center*ir al centro de la ciudad — to go downtown (AmE), to go into town o into the town centre (BrE)
centro ciudad/urbano — downtown (AmE), city/town centre (BrE)
2) ( foco)a) ( de atención) center*b) (de actividades, servicios) center*un gran centro cultural/industrial — a major cultural/industrial center
un centro turístico — an tourist resort o center
3) (establecimiento, institución) center*4) (Pol) center*5) ( en fútbol) cross, center*•II1)a) (Mat) center*b) ( área central) center*ir al centro de la ciudad — to go downtown (AmE), to go into town o into the town centre (BrE)
centro ciudad/urbano — downtown (AmE), city/town centre (BrE)
2) ( foco)a) ( de atención) center*b) (de actividades, servicios) center*un gran centro cultural/industrial — a major cultural/industrial center
un centro turístico — an tourist resort o center
3) (establecimiento, institución) center*4) (Pol) center*5) ( en fútbol) cross, center*•* * *= centre [center, -USA], core, hub, office, locus [loci, -pl.], focal point, operation, centrepoint [centerpoint, -USA], pivot.Ex: Over 3,000 such centres were set up, but most had closed by 1949.
Ex: The main list of index terms is the core of the thesaurus and defines the index language.Ex: And since the main entry is the hub and most exacting aspect of our cataloging process, its replacement by a title-unit entry would greatly simplify the problem and expedite the operation of cataloging.Ex: The principal sprang up from her chair and began to perambulate with swift, precise movements about her spacious office.Ex: The locus of government policy making has been shifted to the Ministry of Research and Technology.Ex: The library needs to be developed as the focal point of the community, a place where the public can drop in for all kinds of activities, not necessarily book-related or 'cultural'.Ex: When he was younger he really turned the library around, from a backwater, two-bit operation to the respected institution it is today.Ex: In our capacity as centerpoints for local activities, we may be equipped with card production equipment for producing catalog cards through the state division of OCLC.Ex: The use of decimal notation is seen as the pivot of Dewey's scheme and notational systems are analysed generally and compared with Dewey's.* barrios pobres del centro de la ciudad = inner city.* biblioteca de centro penitenciario = prison library.* centro accesible mediante Telnet = Telnet-accesible site.* centro administrativo = administrative centre.* centro artístico = art(s) centre.* Centro Bibliotecario en Línea (OCLC) = OCLC (Online Computer Library Center).* centro cívico = civic centre.* centro comercial = shopping centre, shopping precinct, mall of shops, shopping mall, mall, outlet mall, plaza.* centro comunitario = village hall.* centro coordinador = focal point, switching point, coordinating centre, hub.* centro coordinador de información = clearinghouse [clearing house].* centro cultural = cultural centre, cultural institution, cultural venue.* centro de acogida = runaway shelter, refuge, shelter, homeless shelter, shelter home.* centro de acogida de animales = animal shelter.* centro de acogida de mujeres = women's shelter.* centro de actividad = focal point.* centro de adquisiciones = acquisition centre.* centro de análisis de la información = information analysis centre.* centro de apoyo a los programas de estudios = curriculum material center.* centro de asesoramiento = counselling centre.* centro de asistencia social = welfare facility.* centro de atención = centre of attention, limelight, centrepiece [centerpiece, -USA], centre stage, focus of concern, focus of interest, focus of attention, focus.* centro de atención al ciudadano = advice centre.* centro de audio = audio centre.* centro de ayuda al empleo = job-help centre.* centro de barrio = neighbourhood centre.* centro de belleza = beauty centre.* centro de cálculo = computer centre, computing centre, central computing facility.* centro de catalogación = cataloguing department.* centro de computación = computing centre.* centro de comunicaciones = communications hub.* centro de congresos = conference centre, convention centre.* centro de control = locus of control, mission control.* centro de coordinación = re-routing centre.* centro de datos = data centre.* centro de deportes = sports centre.* centro de detención = detention centre.* centro de día = day care centre, day centre.* centro de día para mayores = day centre for the elderly.* centro de distribución = distribution centre.* Centro de Distribución de Documentos de la Biblioteca Británica (BLDSC) = British Library Document Supply Centre (BLDSC).* centro de documentación = clearinghouse [clearing house], documentation centre, information centre, information unit, research centre.* centro de educación de adultos = adult learning centre, adult learner centre.* centro de educación infantil = early education centre.* centro de educación sanitaria = consumer health centre, consumer health information centre.* centro de, el = centre of, the.* centro de enseñanza = education centre.* centro de esquí artificial = dry ski centre.* centro de estudios = study centre.* Centro de Europa = Mitteleurope.* centro de gravedad = centre of gravity.* centro de información = information agency, information centre.* Centro de Información al Ciudadano = Public Information Center (PIC).* centro de información ciudadana = community information centre, neighbourhood information centre (NIC).* centro de información laboral = job information centre.* centro de información sectorial = sectoral information centre.* Centro de Información sobre el Ayuntamiento = Kommune Information Centre.* centro de investigación = research centre, research unit.* centro de jardinería = garden centre.* centro de la ciudad = central city, downtown, city centre.* centro de las ciencias = science centre.* centro del campo = halfway line.* centro de Londres = Inner London.* centro del pueblo = town centre.* centro del visitante = visitor's centre.* centro de material didáctico escolar = school resource centre.* centro de menores = young offender institution.* centro de mesa = epergne.* centro de ocio = recreation centre, recreational centre.* centro de orientación = referral centre.* centro de planificación familiar = family planning clinic, planned parenthood centre.* centro deportivo = sports centre.* centro de proceso de información = clearinghouse [clearing house].* centro de recepción de ovejas = sheep station.* centro de recepción y envío = shipping point.* centro de reciclado = recycling centre.* centro de recursos = resource centre.* centro de recursos multimedia = media resource centre.* centro de recursos para el aprendizaje (CRA) = learning hub, learning resource centre (LRC).* centro de referencia = reference centre.* centro de rehabilitación = rehabilitation clinic, rehabilitation centre.* centro de reinserción social = half-way house.* centro de salud = health centre.* centro de trabajo = workplace.* centro de vacaciones = resort, tourist resort.* centro de vacaciones costero = coastal resort, seaside resort, seaside tourist resort.* centro de veraneo = summer resort.* centro de veraneo costero = seaside resort, coastal resort.* centro educativo = educational centre.* centro electoral = polling district.* centro financiero = financial centre.* centro industrial = manufacturing centre.* centro informático = computing centre.* Centro Internacional para la Descripción Bibliográfica del UNISIST = UNIBID.* centro litúrgico = church centre.* centro multimedia = library media centre, media centre.* centro multimedia escolar = school media centre, school library media centre.* centro municipal de información = local authority information outlet.* Centro Nacional de Préstamos = National Lending Centre.* centro neurálgico = powerhouse, power engine.* centro neurálgico, el = nerve centre, the.* centro penitenciario = penitentiary.* centro piloto = pilot centre.* centro recreativo = recreation centre, recreational centre.* centro regional = regional centre.* centro religioso = church centre.* centro social = community centre, village hall, social centre, drop-in centre, community hall.* centro social para veteranos de guerra = Veterans' centre.* centro turístico = tourist resort, resort, summer resort.* centro turístico costero = beachside resort, seaside resort, coastal resort, seaside tourist resort.* centro tutelar de menores = juvenile detention centre.* centro urbano = downtown, city centre, town centre.* conseguir ser el centro de atención = capture + spotlight, grab + the spotlight, grab + the limelight.* del centro = middle.* el centro de atención + ser = all eyes + be + on.* en el centro de = at the heart of.* en el mismo centro (de) = plumb in the middle (of).* hacia el centro de la ciudad = townward.* ir al centro = go + downtown.* justo en en centro (de) = plumb in the middle (of).* material del centro de recursos = resource centre material.* mesa de centro = coffee table.* mesita de centro = coffee table.* no tomándose a uno como el centro de referencia = ex-centric [excentric].* pasar a ser el centro de atención = take + centre stage.* pasar a ser el centro de atención = come into + focus.* período de prácticas en centros = practicum.* personal de un centro multimedia escolar = school media staff.* poner el centro de atención = put + focus.* ser el centro de atención = steal + the limelight, steal + the show, cut + a dash.* ser el centro de todas las miradas = cut + a dash.* tomándose a uno como centro de referencia = centric.* un centro único = one stop shop.* visita a centros profesionales = study tour.* zona del centro = midsection [mid-section].* zona deprimida del centro de la ciudad = inner city.* * *A1 ( Mat) center*2 (área central) center*en el centro de la habitación in the middle o center of the roomel terremoto afectó al centro del país the earthquake affected the central region o the center of the countrylos países del centro de Europa the countries of Central Europevive en pleno centro de la ciudad she lives right in the center of the town/citytengo que ir al centro a hacer unas compras I have to go downtown to do some shopping ( AmE), I have to go into town o into the town centre to do some shopping ( BrE)Compuestos:center* of gravitymidfieldcenterpiece*nerve center*center* of power(de una organización) nerve center*; (de una ciudad) heartB (foco)1 (de atención) center*ha sido el centro de todos los comentarios it has been the main talking pointfueron el centro de todas las miradas all eyes were on themse ha convertido estos días en el centro de interés it has become the focus of attention recentlyfue el centro de atracción durante la fiesta she was the center of attention at the partyha hecho de su marido el centro de su existencia she has centered her life around her husband2 (de actividades, servicios) center*centro administrativo administrative centerun gran centro cultural/industrial a major cultural/industrial centerCompuestos:center* of interest to touristscall center*operations center*, operations room ( BrE)urban center*, population center*holiday center*( AmL) leisure center*tourist resort o center*C (establecimiento, institución) center*el centro anglo-peruano the Anglo-Peruvian centerCompuestos:civic center*(en Esp) private school o college ( which receives a state subsidy)( Méx) marketcentro de acogidade animales abandonados animal sanctuarycentro de acogida de menores abandonados children's refugecentro de acogida para mujeres maltratadas refuge for battered womencentro de acogida de refugiados reception center* for refugeessupport center*primary care center*call center*user support center*help center*computer center*control center*conference center*coordination center*cost center*cultural center*detention center*spy headquartersprivate school, academymanagement center*information center*detention center*research center*, research establishmentspeech therapy clinic( Esp) high-tech leisure center*family planning clinicsports center*detention center*health center*service center*telecommunications center*space center*( frml); hospitalmedical center*( AmL) leisure center*leisure center*( frml); hospitalD ( Pol) center*E (en fútbol) tbcentro chut cross, center*F* * *
Del verbo centrar: ( conjugate centrar)
centro es:
1ª persona singular (yo) presente indicativo
centró es:
3ª persona singular (él/ella/usted) pretérito indicativo
Multiple Entries:
centrar
centro
centrar ( conjugate centrar) verbo transitivo
c) ‹atención/investigación/esfuerzos› centro algo en algo to focus sth on sth
verbo intransitivo (Dep) to center( conjugate center), cross
centrarse verbo pronominal centrose en algo [investigación/atención/esfuerzos] to focus o center( conjugate center) on sth
centro sustantivo masculino
◊ centro ciudad/urbano downtown (AmE), city/town centre (BrE);
ser el centro de atención to be the center of attention;
se convirtió en el centro de interés it became the focus of attention;
centro turístico tourist resort o center;
centro comercial shopping mall (AmE), shopping centre (BrE);
centro de llamadas call center (AmE) o centre (BrE);
centro de planificación familiar family planning clinic
■ sustantivo masculino y femenino ( jugador) center( conjugate center);
centrar verbo transitivo
1 to centre, US center
2 (los esfuerzos, la atención) to concentrate, centre, US center
centro sustantivo masculino
1 middle, centre, US center
2 (de una ciudad) town centre
3 (institución) institution, centre, US center
4 Pol centre party
5 centro comercial, shopping centre
' centro' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
ahorrar
- Cesid
- CIS
- ciudad
- consejo
- delantera
- delantero
- docente
- foco
- gravedad
- media
- medio
- mitad
- neurálgica
- neurálgico
- ombligo
- retención
- almendra
- base
- blanco
- comercial
- deportivo
- diana
- hacia
- hípico
- lejos
- mesa
- mismo
- para
- polo
- posta
- preescolar
- rematar
- retirado
- señalización
- señalizar
- trámite
English:
accessible
- barrage
- central
- centre
- centre forward
- city
- community centre
- core
- delay
- downtown
- garden centre
- heart
- hub
- inner city
- institute
- leisure centre
- mall
- middle
- out
- revolve
- ROTC
- run across
- shopping centre
- slap
- space-centre
- spotlight
- teaching centre
- town
- village hall
- walk about
- welfare centre
- call
- center
- clinic
- coffee
- community
- conference
- control
- facility
- focal
- focus
- garden
- health
- holiday
- home
- inner
- leisure
- midtown
- plaza
- polling
* * *centro nm1. [área, punto central] centre;en el centro de la vía in the middle of the track;estaba en el centro de la muchedumbre she was in the middle of the crowd;las lluvias afectarán al centro del país the rain will affect the central region o centre of the country;la jardinería es el centro de su existencia her life revolves around gardeningcentro de atención centre of attention;centro de atracción centre of attraction;las playas son el centro de atracción para el turismo beaches are the main tourist attraction;centro de gravedad centre of gravity;centro de interés centre of interest;Fís centro de masa centre of mass;centro de mesa centrepiece;centro nervioso nerve centre;también Fig centro neurálgico nerve centre; Fís centro óptico optical centre2. [de ciudad] town centre;me voy al centro I'm going to town;tengo una casa en pleno centro I have a house right in the town centre;centro histórico = old (part of) town3. [económico, administrativo] centre;un importante centro financiero/cultural an important financial/cultural centrecentro turístico tourist resort4. [establecimiento, organismo] centre;[planta] plant, factory; [tienda] branch; [colegio] school Esp centro de acogida reception centre; Esp centro de acogida para mujeres maltratadas refuge for battered women;centro asistencial de día day care centre;centro de atención telefónica call centre;centro de cálculo computer centre;centro cívico community centre;Am centro comunal community centre; Am centro comunitario community centre;centro concertado state-subsidized (private) school;centro de control control centre;centro cultural cultural centre;centro demográfico centre of population;centro deportivo sports centre;centro de desintoxicación detoxification centre o clinic;centro de detención detention centre;centro docente educational institution;centro educativo educational institution;centro de enseñanza educational institution;centro espacial space centre;centro de estudios academy, school;centro excursionista hill-walking club;centro hospitalario hospital;centro de información information centre;centro de investigación research institute;Esp Centro de Investigaciones Sociológicas = government body responsible for conducting opinion polls, sociological surveys etc;centro de llamadas call centre;Mil centro de mando command centre;centro médico medical centre;centro meteorológico weather centre;centro de negocios business centre;centro penitenciario prison, US penitentiary;centro de planificación familiar family planning clinic;centro regional regional office;centro de rehabilitación rehabilitation centre;centro de salud clinic, Br health centre;centro sanitario clinic, Br health centre;centro social community centre;centro de trabajo workplace;Am centro de tratamiento intensivo intensive care unit5. [en política] centre;un partido de centro a centre party;ser de centro to be at the centre of the political spectrumjuega en el centro del campo he plays in midfieldenvió un centro al área contraria he crossed the ball into the opposition's penalty area;consiguió un espectacular gol con un centro chut he scored a spectacular goal with what was intended more as a cross than a shot* * *m1 center, Brcentre2 DEP cross* * *centro nmf: center (in sports)centro nm1) medio: centercentro de atención: center of attentioncentro de gravedad: center of gravity2) : downtown3)centro de mesa : centerpiece* * *centro n centre -
9 Brennpunkt
m1. OPT. und fig. focus, focal point; in den Brennpunkt rücken (v/t.) bring into focus; fig. auch focus attention on; (v/i.) pass into focus; fig. become the focus of attention; im Brennpunkt des ( öffentlichen) Interesses stehen fig. be the focus of (public) attention2. CHEM. burning point, fire point* * *der Brennpunktfocus; focal point* * *Brẹnn|punktm (MATH, OPT)focusim Brennpunkt des Interesses stehen — to be the focal point or the focus of attention
etw in den Brennpunkt rücken (fig) — to focus attention on sth
* * *(the point at which rays of light meet after passing through a lens.) focus* * *Brenn·punktm1. PHYS focal point2. MATH focus3. (Zentrum) focus, focal pointsozialer \Brennpunkt social flashpoint, troublespotin den \Brennpunkt [der Aufmerksamkeit/des Interesses] rücken to become the focus [or focal point] [of attention/interest]im \Brennpunkt [des Interesses] stehen to be the focus [of interest]* * *der (Math., Optik, fig.) focusim Brennpunkt des Interesses stehen — be the focus of attention or interest
* * *1. OPT etc fig focus, focal point;in den Brennpunkt rücken (v/t.) bring into focus; fig auch focus attention on; (v/i.) pass into focus; fig become the focus of attention;im Brennpunkt des (öffentlichen) Interesses stehen fig be the focus of (public) attention2. CHEM burning point, fire point* * *der (Math., Optik, fig.) focusim Brennpunkt des Interesses stehen — be the focus of attention or interest
* * *m.combustion point n.focal point n.focus n.(§ pl.: focuses, or: foci) -
10 Mittelpunkt
m cent|re (Am. -er); einer Stadt etc.: auch heart; fig. cent|re (Am. -er) of interest ( oder attention); (Brennpunkt) focus; der Welt, eines Landes: hub; sie will immer im Mittelpunkt stehen fig. she always wants to be the focus of attention; etw. in den Mittelpunkt einer Rede etc. stellen focus on s.th. in a speech etc., make s.th. the focal point of a speech etc.; in den Mittelpunkt rücken move cent|re (Am. -er) stage* * *der Mittelpunktcentre; epicenter; epicentre; center* * *Mịt|tel|punktm(MATH räumlich) centre (Brit), center (US); (fig visuell) focal pointer muss immer Mittelpunkt sein or im Mittelpunkt stehen — he always has to be the centre (Brit) or center (US) of attention
er steht im Mittelpunkt des Interesses — he is the centre (Brit) or center (US) of attention
* * *der1) (a centre of activity or business.) hub2) (the middle point, or middle of anything; the point or area farthest from the edge: the centre of a circle; the city centre.) centre3) (the main point (of interest etc): the centre of attention.) centre4) (a point to which light, a look, attention etc is directed: She was the focus of everyone's attention.) focus* * *Mit·tel·punktmim \Mittelpunkt sein [o stehen] to be the centre of attentionim \Mittelpunkt des öffentlichen Interesses stehen to be the focus of public attention* * *1) centre; (einer Strecke) midpoint2) (Mensch/Sache im Zentrum) centre or focus of attentionetwas in den Mittelpunkt stellen — focus on something
* * *Mittelpunkt m centre (US -er); einer Stadt etc: auch heart; fig centre (US -er) of interest ( oder attention); (Brennpunkt) focus; der Welt, eines Landes: hub;sie will immer im Mittelpunkt stehen fig she always wants to be the focus of attention;in den Mittelpunkt rücken move centre (US -er) stage* * *1) centre; (einer Strecke) midpoint2) (Mensch/Sache im Zentrum) centre or focus of attention* * *(Mathematik) m.centre n. m.center (US) n.centre (UK) n.epicenter n. -
11 centro de atención
(n.) = centre of attention, limelight, centrepiece [centerpiece, -USA], centre stage, focus of concern, focus of interest, focus of attention, focusEx. Gimmicky events are not very useful: they entertain for a while but do not put book buying and reading at the center of attention.Ex. An enquirer upstaged by a virtuoso parade of knowledge may be unwilling to venture into the limelight again.Ex. The speakers will explain what actions have been taken to ensure that freedom of access to information remains the centrepiece of library philosophy in these difficult times.Ex. The European Community's highly visible campaign to establish a unified economy by the end of 1992 has brought the EC to the centre stage of world affairs.Ex. In an era of exploding medical expenses, the linkage between health care providers and insurers becomes a focus of concern because its improvement is necessary if costs are to be contained.Ex. In an area study the emphasis should be about equal, in a case or comparative study it should be graded depending on the focus of interest.Ex. As most disabled students have been paraplegics, the focus of attention has been on wheelchair access and assistance.Ex. Our focus in this text is on the first stage in the following diagram.* * *(n.) = centre of attention, limelight, centrepiece [centerpiece, -USA], centre stage, focus of concern, focus of interest, focus of attention, focusEx: Gimmicky events are not very useful: they entertain for a while but do not put book buying and reading at the center of attention.
Ex: An enquirer upstaged by a virtuoso parade of knowledge may be unwilling to venture into the limelight again.Ex: The speakers will explain what actions have been taken to ensure that freedom of access to information remains the centrepiece of library philosophy in these difficult times.Ex: The European Community's highly visible campaign to establish a unified economy by the end of 1992 has brought the EC to the centre stage of world affairs.Ex: In an era of exploding medical expenses, the linkage between health care providers and insurers becomes a focus of concern because its improvement is necessary if costs are to be contained.Ex: In an area study the emphasis should be about equal, in a case or comparative study it should be graded depending on the focus of interest.Ex: As most disabled students have been paraplegics, the focus of attention has been on wheelchair access and assistance.Ex: Our focus in this text is on the first stage in the following diagram.* * *figcenter o Brcentre of attention -
12 foco
m.1 center, focal point (centro).un foco de infecciones a source of infectionun foco de rebelión/intrigas a hotbed of rebellion/intrigueun foco de miseria a severely deprived area2 spotlight (lámpara) (para un punto).3 focus (physics & geometry).4 light bulb. (Andean Spanish (Bolivia, Chilean Spanish, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru), Mexican Spanish)5 street light. ( Latin American Spanish)6 (car) headlight. ( Latin American Spanish)7 core.* * *1 (centro) centre (US center), focal point2 (en física) focus3 (lámpara) spotlight, floodlight\foco de atención focus of attention* * *noun m.1) focus2) spotlight3) center* * *SM1) (Mat, Med, Fís) focusestar fuera de foco — LAm to be out of focus
2) (=centro) focal point, centre, center (EEUU); (=fuente) source; [de incendio] seat3) (Elec) [en monumento, estadio] floodlight; [en teatro] spotlight; LAm (=bombilla) light bulb; (Aut) headlamp* * *1)a) (Fís, Fot, Mat) focusfuera de foco — (AmL) out of focus
b) (centro, núcleo) focusc) ( de incendio) seat2)a) (Cin, Teatr) ( reflector) spotlightb) (AmL) (Auto) lightc) (Ec, Méx, Per) ( de lámpara) light bulbse me/le prendió el foco — (Méx fam) I/she had a bright idea o (AmE) a brainstorm (colloq)
d) (AmC) ( linterna) flashlight (AmE), torch (BrE)* * *= focus, focus [foci, -pl.], display spotlight, spotlight, focal point, hotbed, searchlight, floodlight, flood lamp.Ex. The lens is of universal focus, down to any distance accommodated by the unaided eye, simply because it is of short focal length.Ex. Once organised into facets, the single concepts that have previously been referred to as isolates, become known as foci (singular focus).Ex. Plenty of light, with a display spotlight if possible, should illuminate the exhibition (a number of inexpensive, safe little spotlights intended for the job are now on the market).Ex. Plenty of light, with a display spotlight if possible, should illuminate the exhibition (a number of inexpensive, safe little spotlights intended for the job are now on the market).Ex. The library needs to be developed as the focal point of the community, a place where the public can drop in for all kinds of activities, not necessarily book-related or 'cultural'.Ex. One of the most common misconceptions and criticisms held by the general public concerning universities is that they are hotbeds of radicalism, alcoholism, and sexism.Ex. The author describes, assesses and illustrates 216 sites which range from airfields and blockhouses, to searchlights and pillboxes, dating from the 16th c. to 1945.Ex. Attendance is significantly higher when the game is played in the evening under floodlights.Ex. Intensity levels for flood lamps is relatively low because the energy is spread over a large area.----* en el foco de atención = in the spotlight.* foco de atracción de turistas = honeypot.* foco de interés = focus of interest, focus of concern, focus of attention.* foco de población = population centre.* foco de resistencia = pocket of resistance.* foco reflector = floodlight.* iluminar con focos = floodlight.* * *1)a) (Fís, Fot, Mat) focusfuera de foco — (AmL) out of focus
b) (centro, núcleo) focusc) ( de incendio) seat2)a) (Cin, Teatr) ( reflector) spotlightb) (AmL) (Auto) lightc) (Ec, Méx, Per) ( de lámpara) light bulbse me/le prendió el foco — (Méx fam) I/she had a bright idea o (AmE) a brainstorm (colloq)
d) (AmC) ( linterna) flashlight (AmE), torch (BrE)* * *= focus, focus [foci, -pl.], display spotlight, spotlight, focal point, hotbed, searchlight, floodlight, flood lamp.Ex: The lens is of universal focus, down to any distance accommodated by the unaided eye, simply because it is of short focal length.
Ex: Once organised into facets, the single concepts that have previously been referred to as isolates, become known as foci (singular focus).Ex: Plenty of light, with a display spotlight if possible, should illuminate the exhibition (a number of inexpensive, safe little spotlights intended for the job are now on the market).Ex: Plenty of light, with a display spotlight if possible, should illuminate the exhibition (a number of inexpensive, safe little spotlights intended for the job are now on the market).Ex: The library needs to be developed as the focal point of the community, a place where the public can drop in for all kinds of activities, not necessarily book-related or 'cultural'.Ex: One of the most common misconceptions and criticisms held by the general public concerning universities is that they are hotbeds of radicalism, alcoholism, and sexism.Ex: The author describes, assesses and illustrates 216 sites which range from airfields and blockhouses, to searchlights and pillboxes, dating from the 16th c. to 1945.Ex: Attendance is significantly higher when the game is played in the evening under floodlights.Ex: Intensity levels for flood lamps is relatively low because the energy is spread over a large area.* en el foco de atención = in the spotlight.* foco de atracción de turistas = honeypot.* foco de interés = focus of interest, focus of concern, focus of attention.* foco de población = population centre.* foco de resistencia = pocket of resistance.* foco reflector = floodlight.* iluminar con focos = floodlight.* * *Ala foto/la imagen está fuera de foco ( AmL); the photo/picture is out of focus2 (centro, núcleo) focusfoco de infección source of infectionel foco de atención the focus of attentionfue el foco de las miradas de todo el mundo everybody's eyes were focused on himB3 (Ec, Méx, Per) (bombilla) light bulbse me/le prendió el foco ( Méx fam); I/she had a bright idea o a brain wave o ( AmE) a brainstorm ( colloq)* * *
foco sustantivo masculino
1a) (Fís, Fot, Mat) focus
2
(en estadio, monumento) floodlightb) (AmL) (Auto) light
foco sustantivo masculino
1 (lámpara potente) spotlight, floodlight
2 (núcleo, centro) centre, US center, focal point
3 LAm (bombilla) (electric light) bulb
(de automóvil) (car) headlight
(de la calle) street light
' foco' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
brillo
- luz
- núcleo
- proyector
- reflector
- reflectora
- sombra
English:
floodlight
- focus
- source
- spotlight
- bulb
- focal
- shift
* * *foco nm1. [centro] centre, focal point;[de epidemia] source, breeding ground;un foco de miseria a severely deprived area;un foco de infecciones a source of infection;un foco cultural a cultural centre;el foco de atención the centre of attention2. [lámpara] [para un punto] spotlight;[para una zona] floodlight3. Geom focusfuera de foco [desenfocado] out of focus;tiene el foco estropeado the focus doesn't work5. Andes, Méx [bombilla] light bulb6. Am [farola] streetlamp, streetlight* * *m1 MAT, FÍS focus2 de infección center, Brcentre, focus; de incendio seat* * *foco nm1) : focus2) : center, pocket3) : lightbulb4) : spotlight5) : headlight* * *foco n2. (luz de teatro) spotlight3. (luz de estadio) floodlight -
13 foco de interés
(n.) = focus of interest, focus of concern, focus of attentionEx. In an area study the emphasis should be about equal, in a case or comparative study it should be graded depending on the focus of interest.Ex. In an era of exploding medical expenses, the linkage between health care providers and insurers becomes a focus of concern because its improvement is necessary if costs are to be contained.Ex. As most disabled students have been paraplegics, the focus of attention has been on wheelchair access and assistance.* * *(n.) = focus of interest, focus of concern, focus of attentionEx: In an area study the emphasis should be about equal, in a case or comparative study it should be graded depending on the focus of interest.
Ex: In an era of exploding medical expenses, the linkage between health care providers and insurers becomes a focus of concern because its improvement is necessary if costs are to be contained.Ex: As most disabled students have been paraplegics, the focus of attention has been on wheelchair access and assistance. -
14 Schwergewicht
n1. nur Sg.; SPORT heavyweight; Meister / Titel im Schwergewicht heavyweight champion / title; es geht um die Weltmeisterschaft im Schwergewicht the world heavyweight championship is at stake2. nur Sg.; fig. (main) emphasis; das Schwergewicht lag auf (+ Dat) the emphasis was ( oder fell) on, the focus of attention was on; das Schwergewicht verlagern ( auf + Akk) shift the emphasis ( oder focus of attention) (to)3. umg., fig.: er / sie ist ein Schwergewicht he’s / she’s no lightweight; fig. (bedeutend) he’s / she’s a heavyweight ( oder big[-time] player)* * *das Schwergewichtheavy weight* * *Schwer|ge|wichtnt2) (= Nachdruck) stress, emphasisdas Schwérgewicht verlagern — to shift the emphasis
* * *((a person) in the heaviest of the various classes into which competitors in certain sports (eg boxing, wrestling) are divided according to their weight: a heavyweight boxer.) heavyweight* * *Schwer·ge·wichtnt1. (Gewichtsklasse) heavyweight2. (Sportler) heavyweight3. (Schwerpunkt) emphasis* * *1) o. Pl. heavyweight2) (Sportler) heavyweight3) o. Pl. (Schwerpunkt) main focus; emphasis* * *1. nur sg; SPORT heavyweight;Meister/Titel im Schwergewicht heavyweight champion/title;es geht um die Weltmeisterschaft im Schwergewicht the world heavyweight championship is at stake2. nur sg; fig (main) emphasis;3. umg, fig:er/sie ist ein Schwergewicht he’s/she’s no lightweight; fig (bedeutend) he’s/she’s a heavyweight ( oder big[-time] player)* * *1) o. Pl. heavyweight2) (Sportler) heavyweight3) o. Pl. (Schwerpunkt) main focus; emphasis* * *n.heavy weight n.heavyweight n. -
15 в центре внимания
1) General subject: be in the limelight, in the public limelight, limelight, to be in the limelight, in the public eye, in the focus of a local point2) Military: in the center of attention, in the centre of attention, in the spotlight3) Diplomatic term: in the focus of attention, in the limelight4) Politics: be the focus of attention (But the focus of attention was his remarks on the situation in Libya - из сообщениия новостного агенства NPR) -
16 быть в центре внимания
1) General subject: be in the high light, be in the highlight, be in the limelight, be in the spotlight, to be in( to hit) the highlight, to be in the picture, to be in the spotlight, take centre stage, to be a prime focus, steal the show, be the center of attention2) Mathematics: be at the center of attention, be of supreme concern (to), be the focus of attention3) Diplomatic term: be a focus of attention, be in the spot, hit the highlight4) Politics: share spotlight5) Graphic expression: be the life of the party6) Advertising: be in the news7) Makarov: be in the pictureУниверсальный русско-английский словарь > быть в центре внимания
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17 привлекать к себе всеобщее внимание
1) General subject: be the center of attention, be the focus of attention, to be a focus of attention, to be the cynosure of all eyes, make a spectacle of oneself, hog the limelight (eg. "Hog the limelight by having your face on a magazine cover!")2) Makarov: be a focus of attention, be the cynosure of all eyesУниверсальный русско-английский словарь > привлекать к себе всеобщее внимание
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18 центр
муж.centre; center амер.центр притяжения для кого-л. — centre of attraction for smb.
быть в центре внимания — to be the focus of attention; to be in the spotlight
поставить что-л. в центр внимания — to make smth. a centre of attention, to focus attention on smth.
административный центр — (района, округа и т. п.) town; ( графства в Великобритании и округа в США) count seat; ( городской) civic centre
в центре страны — in the centre/heart of country
нервные центры — анат. nerve centres
телевизионный центр — television/TV centre
центр водоизмещения — мор. centre of buoyancy
центр тяжести — centre of gravity; the main/focal point, the focus перен.
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19 skup|ić1
pf — skup|iać impf Ⅰ vt 1. (skoncentrować) to focus [uwagę, myśli] (na czymś on sth)- skupiać na sobie uwagę to be the focus of attention- skupić wzrok na czymś to gaze at sth- całą swoją uwagę skupili na… they focused their attention on…2. (zebrać) to concentrate [władzę, kapitał]- skupić władzę w swoich rękach to gather power in one’s hands3. (zgromadzić) to gather [ludzi]- skupiać wokół siebie wielu zwolenników to gather a lot followers around one- organizacja skupiająca ludzi o różnych poglądach an organization embracing people of different opinions4. Fiz. [soczewka] to focus [światło, promienie]- soczewka skupiająca a convergent lensⅡ skupić się — skupiać się 1. (skoncentrować się) [osoba, działania] to focus, to concentrate (na czymś on sth)- nie mogę się skupić I can’t concentrate- skupmy się na… let’s focus on…- skup się! concentrate!2. (zgromadzić się) [osoby, budynki, wyniki] to cluster (wokół kogoś/czegoś around sb/sth) 3. (być szczególnie intensywnym) skupiać się wokół czegoś [działania, plany, handel, przemysł] to centre around sth- życie rodzinne skupiało się w kuchni family life centred around the kitchen- elita intelektualna skupiała się wokół dworu królewskiego the intellectual elite gathered around the Court4. Fiz. [światło] to focusThe New English-Polish, Polish-English Kościuszko foundation dictionary > skup|ić1
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20 Vordergrund
m; nur Sg. foreground; etw. in den Vordergrund stellen oder rücken fig. give s.th. special emphasis; in den Vordergrund treten oder rücken become the focus of attention; Person: be thrust into public prominence; im Vordergrund stehen (dringlich sein) be of immediate importance, be urgent, be top priority; (im Blickpunkt stehen) be in the limelight, be in the foreground of discussions etc.; sich in den Vordergrund drängen oder stellen pej. push oneself forward* * *der Vordergrundforeground* * *Vọr|der|grundmforeground (auch Comput); (fig auch) fore(front)etw in den Vordergrund rücken or stellen (fig) — to give priority to sth, to place special emphasis on sth
in den Vordergrund rücken/treten (fig) — to come to the fore; (Mensch auch) to step into the limelight
* * *(the part of a view or picture nearest to the person looking at it: a landscape, with two horses in the foreground.) foreground* * *Vor·der·grundm a. KUNST, FOTO foregroundetw in den \Vordergrund rücken [o stellen] to give priority to sthim \Vordergrund stehen to be the centre [or AM -er] of attentionin den \Vordergrund treten to come to the foreim \Vordergrund foreground* * *der foregroundim Vordergrund stehen — (fig.) be prominent or to the fore
etwas in den Vordergrund stellen od. rücken — (fig.) give priority to something; place special emphasis on something
in den Vordergrund treten od. rücken — (fig.) come to the fore
sich in den Vordergrund drängen — (fig.) push oneself forward
* * *rücken fig give sth special emphasis;im Vordergrund stehen (dringlich sein) be of immediate importance, be urgent, be top priority; (im Blickpunkt stehen) be in the limelight, be in the foreground of discussions etc;stellen pej push oneself forward* * *der foregroundim Vordergrund stehen — (fig.) be prominent or to the fore
etwas in den Vordergrund stellen od. rücken — (fig.) give priority to something; place special emphasis on something
in den Vordergrund treten od. rücken — (fig.) come to the fore
sich in den Vordergrund drängen — (fig.) push oneself forward
* * *m.foreground n.
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