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41 splendor
Синонимический ряд:1. brilliance (noun) brightness; brilliance; dazzle; display; grandeur; luster; magnificence; ostentation; pomp; show2. fame (noun) celebrity; distinction; eminence; fame; glory; renown; resplendenceАнтонимический ряд:dimness; drabness -
42 brilliancy
noun1) яркость, блеск2) великолепие, блеск* * *(n) блеск; великолепие; яркость* * *яркость, блеск* * *n. яркость, блеск, великолепие* * *блескблистательностьвеликолепиеяркость* * *тж. brilliance 1) яркость, блеск (как физическое свойство) 2) блеск, великолепие, яркость (нематериальное свойство) -
43 genius
'‹i:njəsplural - geniuses; noun(a person who is very clever: The new professor of mathematics has been described as a genius.) geniogenius n geniotr['ʤiːnɪəs]1 (person) genio2 (gift) don nombre masculino\SMALLIDIOMATIC EXPRESSION/SMALLto have a genius for something tener un don para algogenius ['ʤi:njəs] n: genio mn.• cantera s.f.• genialidad s.f.• genio s.m.• idea s.f.'dʒiːniəs1) c ( clever person) genio m2) ua) ( brilliance) genialidad fb) ( gift)he has a genius for saying the wrong thing — tiene la habilidad or el don de meter la pata (fam)
3) ( influence)to be somebody's evil genius — ejercer* una influencia maligna sobre algn
['dʒiːnɪǝs]N (pl geniuses) (=person) genio m ; (=cleverness) genialidad f ; (=talent) don mhe's a genius — es un genio, es genial
you're a genius! — iro ¡eres un hacha!
* * *['dʒiːniəs]1) c ( clever person) genio m2) ua) ( brilliance) genialidad fb) ( gift)he has a genius for saying the wrong thing — tiene la habilidad or el don de meter la pata (fam)
3) ( influence)to be somebody's evil genius — ejercer* una influencia maligna sobre algn
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44 colour
1. n цвет; тон; оттенокcolour array — цветовая гамма, шкала цветов
out of colour — выцветший, выгоревший
2. n краска; красящее вещество, пигмент3. n иск. умение пользоваться цветом, колоритомhe is great in colour — он большой мастер цвета, он замечательный колорист
4. n спец. колер5. n цвет лица; румянец6. n цвет кожи; расовая принадлежность7. n видимость; оттенок, налёт8. n свет, вид9. n яркость, живость10. n муз. тембр, оттенок11. n предлог12. n арх. риторические фигурыrhetorical colours — тропы, риторические фигуры
13. n юр. очевидное, не требующее особых доказательств, законное право14. n амер. следы или крупинки золота в промываемой руде15. v красить, окрашивать, раскрашивать16. v принимать окраску, окрашиваться17. v покраснеть, зардеться18. v рдеть, поспевать19. v накладывать отпечаток20. v приукрашивать; искажатьСинонимический ряд:1. colouration (noun) brilliance; cast; colouration; hue; intensity; shade; tone2. colouring (noun) colorant; colouring; dye; dyestuff; pigment; stain; tincture; tint3. complexion (noun) coloration; complexion4. face (noun) cloak; cover; deception; disguise; facade; face; front; gloss; guise; mask; masquerade; outward appearance; pretence; pretext; semblance; show; veil; veneer; window-dressing5. bias (verb) bias; prejudice; prepossess; warp6. flush (verb) bloom; blush; crimson; flush; glow; mantle; redden7. gloss (verb) gild; gloss; palliate; varnish; veneer; whitewash8. load (verb) belie; corrupt; deceive; disguise; distort; falsify; load; misrepresent; misstate; pervert; slant; twist; wrench9. tinge (verb) daub; dye; imbue; paint; stain; stipple; tinge; tintАнтонимический ряд:nakedness; openness -
45 flash
1. nounflash of lightning — Blitz, der
flash in the pan — (fig. coll.) Zufallstreffer, der
2) (Photog.) Blitzlicht, das3) (fig.)flash of genius or inspiration or brilliance — Geistesblitz, der
flash of insight or intuition — Eingebung, die
4) (instant)2. transitive verbbe over in a flash — gleich od. im Nu vorbei sein
flash the/one's headlights — aufblenden; die Lichthupe betätigen
2) (fig.)her eyes flashed fire — ihre Augen sprühten Feuer od. funkelten böse
flash somebody a smile/glance — jemandem ein Lächeln/einen Blick zuwerfen
3) (display briefly) kurz zeigenflash one's money about or around — mit [dem] Geld um sich werfen (ugs.)
4) (Communications) durchgeben3. intransitive verb1) aufleuchtenthe lightning flashed — es blitzte
flash at somebody with one's headlamps — jemanden anblinken od. mit der Lichthupe anblenden
2) (fig.)3) (move swiftly)flash by or past — vorbeiflitzen (ugs.); (fig.) [Zeit, Ferien:] wie im Fluge vergehen
4) (burst suddenly into perception)5) (Brit. sl.): (expose oneself) sich [unsittlich] entblößen* * *[flæʃ] 1. noun1) (a quick showing of a bright light: a flash of lightning.) der Blitz3) (a flashlight.) das Blinklicht4) ((often newsflash) a brief news report sent by radio, television etc: Did you hear the flash about the king's death?) die Kurzmeldung2. verb3) (to show; to display: He flashed a card and was allowed to pass.) hervorzeigen•- academic.ru/27829/flashing">flashing- flashy
- flashily
- flashlight* * *[flæʃ]I. n<pl -es>1. (light) [Licht]blitz m, Aufblitzen nt kein pl, Aufleuchten nt kein pl; of jewellery, metal [Auf]blitzen nt kein pl, [Auf]blinken nt kein pl\flash of light Lichtblitz m\flash of lightning Blitz m\flash of anger/temper Wut-/Temperamentsausbruch m\flash of hope Hoffnungsstrahl m\flash of inspiration [or wit] Geistesblitz m\flash of intuition plötzliche Eingebung\flash of pity Aufwallung f von Mitleid4. (glimpse)to catch a \flash of sth einen Blick von etw dat erhaschento give sth a \flash einen Blick auf etw akk werfenfor a \flash einen Augenblick [o Moment] langa built-in \flash ein eingebauter Blitzto use a \flash [for sth] [etw] blitzen [o mit Blitzlicht fotografieren9. BRIT MIL (insignia) [Uniform]besatz m, [Uniform]abzeichen nt meist pl, [Kragen]spiegel m meist pl, [Schulter]streifen m meist pl11. MECH, TECH (excess material) [starker] Grat, überfließendes Material fachspr; in casting Gussgrat m fachspr; in forging Schmiedegrat m fachspr; in pressing Pressgrat m fachspr14.▶ to be back in a \flash sofort [o gleich] wieder da sein▶ in a \flash in Sekundenschnelle, im Nu [o Handumdrehen]▶ like a \flash blitzartig, wie der Blitz▶ a \flash in the pan ( pej: short-lived effect) ein Strohfeuer nt pej, eine Eintagsfliege pej; (miss) ein Schuss m in den Ofen pej fam; (sl: in sexual act) unvollendeter Quickie fam▶ quick as a \flash blitzschnell, wie ein geölter Blitza \flash car ein protziges Auto pej fam\flash outfit protzige AufmachungIII. vt1. (signal)to \flash a light ein Licht aufleuchten lassento \flash a message eine Nachricht blinkento \flash a mirror [at sb] [jdn] mit einem Spiegel blenden2. (look)to \flash a glance/smile at sb jdm einen Blick/ein Lächeln zuwerfen3. (communicate)▪ to \flash sth message, news etw übermitteln [o durchgebento \flash one's money around mit dem Geld [nur so] um sich akk werfen, den reichen Mann markieren pej famIV. vithe lightning \flashed es blitzteJane's eyes \flashed with rage Janes Augen funkelten vor Zorna smile \flashed across her face ein Lächeln huschte über ihr Gesichta thought \flashed through her mind ein Gedanke schoss ihr durch den Kopfmy whole life \flashed before me mein ganzes Leben lief im Zeitraffer vor mir ab3. (move)the time is just \flashing past die Zeit rast nur so dahin* * *[flʃ]1. n1) (of light) Aufblinken nt no pl; (very bright) Aufblitzen nt no pl; (of metal, jewels etc) Blitzen nt, Blinken nt no pl; (MOT) Lichthupe f no plhe gave two quick flashes with his torch — er blinkte zweimal kurz mit der Taschenlampe
three short flashes is the Morse sign for S — dreimal kurz blinken ist or drei kurze Blinkzeichen sind das Morsezeichen für S
or color (US) — Farbtupfer m
flash of wit/inspiration — Geistesblitz m
in a flash — blitzartig, wie der Blitz
a flash in the pan (inf) — ein Strohfeuer nt
2. vi1) (light) aufblinken; (very brightly) aufblitzen; (repeatedly indicators etc) blinken; (metal, jewels, teeth) blitzen; (MOT) die Lichthupe benutzena message flashed ( up) onto the screen — eine Nachricht blinkte auf dem Bildschirm auf
to flash past or by — vorbeisausen etc; (holidays etc) vorbeifliegen
the thought flashed through my mind that... — mir kam plötzlich der Gedanke, dass..., es schoss mir durch den Kopf, dass...
3. vt1) light aufblitzen or aufleuchten lassen; SOS, message blinkento flash a torch in sb's face — jdm mit der Taschenlampe ins Gesicht leuchten
to flash one's headlights at sb, to flash sb — jdn mit der Lichthupe anblinken
she flashed him a look of contempt/gratitude — sie blitzte ihn verächtlich/dankbar an
2) (inf = show, wave also flash around) schwenken (inf), protzen mit; diamond ring blitzen lassen; identity card kurz vorzeigendon't flash all that money around — wedel nicht so mit dem vielen Geld herum (inf)
those images were flashed across television screens all around the world — diese Bilder wurden auf Fernsehschirmen in der ganzen Welt gezeigt
4. adj(inf: showy) protzig (pej); (= smart) schick* * *flash [flæʃ]A s1. Aufblitzen n, -leuchten n, Blitz m:like a flash wie der Blitz;(as) quick as a flash blitzschnell;answer (as) quick as a flash wie aus der Pistole geschossen antworten;flash of fire Feuergarbe f;flash of hope Hoffnungsstrahl m;flash of lightning Blitz(strahl) m;flash of wit Geistesblitz;give sb a flash AUTO jemanden anblinken2. Stichflamme f:a) eine Eintagsfliege,b) ein Strohfeuer3. Augenblick m:in a flash im Nu, sofort;for a flash einen Augenblick lang4. kurzer Blick:catch a flash of einen Blick erhaschen von5. RADIO etc Kurzmeldung f6. SCHIFF Schleusenwassersturz m7. MIL Br (Uniform)Abzeichen n8. FOTO umg Blitz m (Blitzlicht)9. besonders US umg Taschenlampe f10. sl Flash m (Augenblick, in dem sich eine gespritzte Droge mit demBlut verbindet und der Rauschzustand eintritt)B v/the flashed a light in my face er leuchtete mir plötzlich ins Gesicht;flash one’s lights AUTO die Lichthupe betätigen;flash one’s lights at sb jemanden anblinken;2. ( besonders mit Licht) signalisierenflash sb a glance jemandem einen Blick zuwerfen;she flashed him an angry glance sie blitzte ihn wütend an;flash a smile at sb jemandem kurz zulächeln4. umg schnell hervorziehen, kurz sehen lassen:flash sth at sb jemandem etwas kurz zeigen5. umg zur Schau tragen, protzen mit pej6. eine Nachricht durchgeben:a) telegrafierenb) funkenC v/i1. aufflammen, (auf)blitzen2. zucken (Blitz)3. blinkena) vorbeirasen,b) fig wie im Flug(e) vergehen;flash up a tree blitzschnell auf einen Baum klettern;flash into action blitzschnell in Aktion treten oder handeln;it flashed into ( oder across, through) his mind that … plötzlich schoss es ihm durch den Kopf, dass …D adj2. umga) geschniegelt, aufgedonnert pej (Person)b) protzig pej3. falsch, gefälscht, unecht4. in Zusammensetzungen Schnell…5. umg Unterwelts…, unterweltlich* * *1. nounflash of lightning — Blitz, der
flash in the pan — (fig. coll.) Zufallstreffer, der
2) (Photog.) Blitzlicht, das3) (fig.)flash of genius or inspiration or brilliance — Geistesblitz, der
flash of insight or intuition — Eingebung, die
4) (instant)2. transitive verbbe over in a flash — gleich od. im Nu vorbei sein
flash the/one's headlights — aufblenden; die Lichthupe betätigen
2) (fig.)her eyes flashed fire — ihre Augen sprühten Feuer od. funkelten böse
flash somebody a smile/glance — jemandem ein Lächeln/einen Blick zuwerfen
3) (display briefly) kurz zeigenflash one's money about or around — mit [dem] Geld um sich werfen (ugs.)
4) (Communications) durchgeben3. intransitive verb1) aufleuchtenflash at somebody with one's headlamps — jemanden anblinken od. mit der Lichthupe anblenden
2) (fig.)flash by or past — vorbeiflitzen (ugs.); (fig.) [Zeit, Ferien:] wie im Fluge vergehen
5) (Brit. sl.): (expose oneself) sich [unsittlich] entblößen* * *n.Blitz -e m.Lichtstrahl m.Schein -e m. v.aufblinken v.aufblitzen v.aufflammen v.aufleuchten v.blitzen v.funkeln v.leuchten v. -
46 tinsel
['tɪnsl]2) (sham brilliance) luccichio m., sfavillio m.* * *['tinsəl](a sparkling, glittering substance used for decoration: The Christmas tree was decorated with tinsel.) lamé, laminato- tinselly* * *tinsel /ˈtɪnsl/A n. [u]1 orpello; (fig.) ciarpame; finzione, mostra2 (ind. tess.) lamé; laminatoB a. attr.1 d'orpello; artificiale; falso2 sgargiante; vistoso.(to) tinsel /ˈtɪnsl/v. t.1 decorare con orpello; inorpellare* * *['tɪnsl]2) (sham brilliance) luccichio m., sfavillio m. -
47 color
1. цвет; краска; румянец; колорит; знамя; покрасить; красить; окрашивать; окрасить; прикрашивать; прикрасить; покраснеть; краснеть2. цвет; цветной; цветовой; окрашивать3. окрашивать; окрасить; цветовой; колориметрический; цвет; окраска4. окрашивать; цвет; цветнойСинонимический ряд:1. bloom (noun) bloom; blush; rosiness2. coloration (noun) brilliance; cast; coloration; hue; intensity; shade; tinge; tone3. flag (noun) banderole; banner; bannerol; burgee; ensign; flag; gonfalon; gonfanon; jack; oriflamme; pendant; pennant; pennon; standard; streamer4. implication (noun) implication; intent; mood; spirit5. mask (noun) cloak; coloring; cover; deception; disguise; disguisement; facade; face; false front; front; guise; mask; masquerade; muffler; outward appearance; pretense; pretext; put-on; semblance; show; veil; veneer; window dressing6. pigment (noun) colorant; dye; dyestuff; pigment; stain; tincture; tint7. position (noun) attitude; position; stance; stand8. verisimilitude (noun) plausibility; verisimilitude; verisimility9. affect (verb) affect; bias; prejudice; slant10. blush (verb) bloom; blush; burn; change color; crimson; flame; flush; glow; mantle; pink; pinken; redden; rose; rouge11. embroider (verb) embellish; embroider; exaggerate; fudge; magnify; overcharge; overdraw; overpaint; overstate; pad; stretch12. misrepresent (verb) belie; confuse; corrupt; deceive; disguise; distort; falsify; garble; miscolor; misrepresent; misstate; pervert; twist; warp; wrench; wrest13. tinge (verb) daub; dye; imbue; paint; stain; stipple; tinge; tint; toneАнтонимический ряд:nakedness; openness; transparency; truthfulness -
48 genius
1. n тк. одарённость; гениальность2. n гений, гениальный человек, гениальная личность3. n тк. талант; склонность; способностьa race fertile in genius — народ, богатый талантами
4. n гений, духa neglected genius — гений, не получивший признания
5. n духСинонимический ряд:1. astuteness (noun) astuteness; discernment; insight; perspicacity; wisdom2. fire (noun) fire; inspiration3. gift (noun) aptness; bent; bump; faculty; flair; gift; head; inclination; instinct; knack; nose; set; talent; turn4. intellect (noun) ability; acumen; aptitude; brains; brilliance; intellect; potential; precocity; propensity; sagacity; wit5. intellectual (noun) intellectual; master; virtuoso6. prodigy (noun) adept; brain; prodigy7. spirit (noun) genie; guardian angel; spiritАнтонимический ряд:dolt; dullness; foolishness; ignorance; imbecility; inability; incapacity; incompetence; stupidity -
49 shade
1. n тень; полумрак; прохлада2. n неизвестность3. n поэт. сумерки; вечерний полумрак; ночная мглаthe shades lengthen — тени становятся длиннее; сумерки сгущаются
4. n поэт. уединённое место, убежище, сень5. n оттенок, тон6. n отличие, нюанс7. n незначительное количество8. n тень, намёкshade tree — тенистое дерево; дерево, посаженное, чтобы давать тень
9. n обыкн. поэт. книжн. бесплотный дух, призрак10. n жив. тениthe tree under whose shade we are sitting — дерево, под тенью которого мы сидим
11. n экран, щит; абажур12. n маркиза, полотняный навес над витриной магазина13. n амер. штора14. n козырёк15. n разг. солнцезащитные очки, тёмные очки16. n зонтик17. n защитное стекло; бленда18. v затенять; защищать, заслонять19. v затмевать, отодвигать в теньthe thermometer marked 40° in the shade — термометр показывал 40 градусов в тени
20. v омрачать, делать мрачным21. v жив. штриховать, тушевать; класть тениhe sat in the shade to favour his eyes — он сидел в тени, чтобы не утомлять глаза
22. v незаметно переходитьscarlet shading off into pink — алый цвет, переходящий в розовый
23. v постепенно исчезать24. v смягчать25. v амер. слегка уменьшатьСинонимический ряд:1. adumbrations (noun) adumbrations; penumbrae or penumbras; shadows; umbrages; umbras or umbrae2. apparition (noun) apparition; bogey; bogy; eidolon; ghost; manes; penumbra; phantasm; phantom; revenant; specter; spectre; spectrum; spirit; spook; umbra; umbrage; visitant; wraith3. darkness (noun) adumbration; blackness; dark; darkness; dimness; gloom; gloominess; obscurity; shadow4. hint (noun) breath; dash; hint; intimation; lick; semblance; smack; smatch; smell; soupcon; spice; sprinkling; strain; streak; suspicion; taste; tincture; touch; trace; trifle; twang; vein; whiff; whisker; whisper; wink5. shutter (noun) awning; blind; covering; curtain; screen; shutter6. suggestion (noun) amount; degree; hair; proposal; suggestion; variation7. tint (noun) brilliance; cast; color; colour; gradation; grain; hue; nuance; overtone; saturation; tinge; tint; tone8. hide (verb) cloud; conceal; cover; hide; obscure; protect; shelter; veil9. inumbrate (verb) inumbrate; shield; umbrage10. screen (verb) darken; dim; screen; shadowАнтонимический ряд:abundance; expose; lighten; sunshine -
50 glare
1. n яркий, ослепительный, слепящий, резкий свет; ослепительный блескstabbing glare — свет, режущий глаза; ослепительный свет
2. n блестящая мишура3. n великолепие, блеск4. n взгляд5. n физ. блескость6. v ослепительно сверкать; ярко светить7. v пристально или свирепо смотреть8. v выражать9. v быть очень ярким, кричащим10. n амер. гладкая блестящая поверхность, ледяная корка11. a амер. гладкий и прозрачныйСинонимический ряд:1. blaze (noun) blare; blaze; dazzle2. flare (noun) flare; gleam; glow3. flash (noun) brilliance; flash; glitter; luster; lustre; sparkle4. frown (noun) frown; glower; scowl5. showiness (noun) showiness6. blaze (verb) blare; blaze; blind; dazzle; flame; flare; gleam; glow; reflect; shine7. eye (verb) bore; eye; gape; gawk; gaze; goggle; ogle; peer8. frown (verb) frown; gloat; glower; lower; scowl; stareАнтонимический ряд:flicker; glimmer; glisten; glitter; scintillate; shimmer; sparkle -
51 shine
1. past tense, past participle - shone; verb1) (to (cause to) give out light; to direct such light towards someone or something: The light shone from the window; The policeman shone his torch; He shone a torch on the body.) brillar2) (to be bright: She polished the silver till it shone.) brillar, relucir3) ((past tense, past participle shined) to polish: He tries to make a living by shining shoes.) sacar brillo, limpiar4) ((often with at) to be very good (at something): He shines at games; You really shone in yesterday's match.) sobresalir, destacar, brillar
2. noun1) (brightness; the state of being well polished: He likes a good shine on his shoes; a ray of sunshine.) brillo2) (an act of polishing: I'll just give my shoes a shine.) lustre•- shining- shiny
- shininess
shine vb brillar / relucirtr[ʃaɪn]1 brillo, lustre nombre masculino2 figurative use (excel) sobresalir (at, en), destacar (at, en), brillar (at, en)1 (light, lamp) dirigir\SMALLIDIOMATIC EXPRESSION/SMALLto take a shine to somebody tomarle cariño a alguien, prendarse de alguiento take a shine to something gustarle algo, prendarle algo, tener el ojo echado a algo1) : brillar, relucirthe stars were shining: las estrellas brillaban2) excel: brillar, lucirseshine vt1) : alumbrarhe shined the flashlight at it: lo alumbró con la linterna2) polish: sacarle brillo a, lustrarshine n: brillo m, lustre mn.• bola s.f.• brillo s.m.• bruñido s.m.• buen tiempo s.m.• lustre s.m.v.(§ p.,p.p.: shone) or: shined•) = abrillantar v.• arder v.• brillar v.• dar lustre a v.• embolar v.• enlustrecer v.• espejear v.• fulgurar v.• limpiar v.• limpiar calzado v.• lucir v.• lustrar v.• relucir v.• relumbrar v.• resplandecer v.• rutilar v.ʃaɪn
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mass noun brillo mto give one's shoes a shine — limpiarse or (esp AmL) lustrarse or (Col) embolarse or (Méx) bolearse los zapatos
to take a shine to somebody — (colloq)
to take the shine off something — deslucir* or empañar algo
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intransitive verb (past & past p shone)a) (gleam, glow) \<\<star/sun/eyes\>\> brillar; \<\<metal/glass/shoes\>\> relucir*, brillarb) ( excel)to shine (AT something) — destacar(se*) (en algo)
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vt2) (past & past p shined) ( polish) \<\<brass/furniture\>\> sacarle* brillo a, lustrar (esp AmL); \<\<shoes\>\> limpiar or (esp AmL) lustrar or (Col) embolar or (Méx) bolear•Phrasal Verbs:[ʃaɪn] (vb: pt, pp shone)1.N (=brilliance) brillo m, lustre mto take the shine off sth — (lit) deslustrar algo; (fig) deslucir algo, quitar a algo su encanto
- take a shine to sb2. VT1) (pt, pp shined) (=polish) sacar brillo a, pulir2)3. VI1) [sun, light etc] brillar; [metal] relucir2) (fig) [student etc] destacar, sobresalirto shine at English — destacar or sobresalir en inglés
* * *[ʃaɪn]
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mass noun brillo mto give one's shoes a shine — limpiarse or (esp AmL) lustrarse or (Col) embolarse or (Méx) bolearse los zapatos
to take a shine to somebody — (colloq)
to take the shine off something — deslucir* or empañar algo
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intransitive verb (past & past p shone)a) (gleam, glow) \<\<star/sun/eyes\>\> brillar; \<\<metal/glass/shoes\>\> relucir*, brillarb) ( excel)to shine (AT something) — destacar(se*) (en algo)
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vt2) (past & past p shined) ( polish) \<\<brass/furniture\>\> sacarle* brillo a, lustrar (esp AmL); \<\<shoes\>\> limpiar or (esp AmL) lustrar or (Col) embolar or (Méx) bolear•Phrasal Verbs: -
52 wonder
1. noun1) (the state of mind produced by something unexpected or extraordinary: He was full of wonder at the amazing sight.) admiración, asombro2) (something strange, unexpected or extraordinary: the Seven Wonders of the World; You work late so often that it's a wonder you don't take a bed to the office!) maravilla, milagro3) (the quality of being strange or unexpected: The wonder of the discovery is that it was only made ten years ago.) maravilla
2. verb1) (to be surprised: Caroline is very fond of John - I shouldn't wonder if she married him.) sorprenderse, extrañarse2) (to feel curiosity or doubt: Have you ever wondered about his reasons for wanting this money?) preguntarse3) (to feel a desire to know: I wonder what the news is.) preguntarse•- wonderfully
- wonderingly
- wonderland
- wondrous
- no wonder
wonder1 n1. asombro / maravilla2. maravillano wonder con razón / no es de extrañarthree days without sleep!, no wonder you're tired ¡tres días sin dormir!, con razón tienes sueñowonder2 vb preguntarseI wonder where he is ¿dónde debe de estar?tr['wʌndəSMALLr/SMALL]1 (thing) maravilla, milagro2 (feeling) admiración nombre femenino, asombro1 milagroso,-awonder drug remedio milagroso, panacea1 formal use (be surprised) sorprenderse, extrañarse2 (ask oneself) preguntarseI wonder what she'll be like me pregunto cómo será, tengo curiosidad por saber cómo seráI just wondered por curiosidad, por nada2 formal use (marvel) asombrarse, maravillarse, admirarse\SMALLIDIOMATIC EXPRESSION/SMALLI shouldn't wonder if «+ indic» no me extrañaría que + subjit's a wonder (that) «+ indic» es un milagro que + subjno/little/small wonder (that) «+ indic» no es de extrañar que + subjto do/work wonders hacer milagroswonders will never cease ¡qué sorpresa tan grande!nine days' wonder prodigio efímerowonder ['wʌndər] vi1) speculate: preguntarse, pensarto wonder about: preguntarse por2) marvel: asombrarse, maravillarsewonder vt: preguntarseI wonder if they're coming: me pregunto si vendránwonder n1) marvel: maravilla f, milagro mto work wonders: hacer maravillas2) amazement: asombro mv.• admirar v.• espantar v.• maravillar v.• maravillarse v.• preguntarse v.n.• admiración s.f.• asombro s.m.• extrañeza s.f.• maravilla s.f.• milagro s.m.• pasmo s.m.• portento s.m.
I 'wʌndər, 'wʌndə(r)1) u (awe, curiosity) asombro m2) c (marvel, miracle) maravilla fit's a wonder (that) he didn't break his neck — es asombroso or es un milagro que no se matara
no wonder you feel tired! — no me extraña que estés cansado or con razón estás cansado!
wonders will never cease! — (hum) eso sí que es increíble!
to work o do wonders: he's worked wonders with this room verdaderamente, ha transformado esta habitación; that hairstyle does wonders for him — ese corte de pelo lo favorece muchísimo
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a) (ponder, speculate)why do you ask? - oh, I was just wondering — ¿por qué preguntas? - por nada or por saber
who can that be, I wonder? — ¿quién será?, ¿quién podrá ser?
b) (marvel, be surprised) maravillarseto wonder AT something: I wonder at your patience me maravilla or me asombra la paciencia que tienes; gone off with his secretary, I shouldn't wonder — no me extrañaría que se hubiera ido con la secretaria
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vta) ( ask oneself) preguntarseI wonder if o whether he'll be there — me pregunto si estará
we were wondering if you'd like to come around to dinner — estábamos pensando si te gustaría venir a casa a cenar
b) ( be amazed)
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adjective (before n) <drug/cure> milagroso['wʌndǝ(r)]1. N1) (=feeling) asombro m•
in wonder — asombrado, maravillado•
to be lost in wonder — quedar maravillado2) (=object of wonder) maravilla f ; (=cause of wonder) milagro mthe wonder of it was that... — lo (más) asombroso fue que...
it's a wonder that... — es un milagro que...
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wonders will never cease! — ¡todavía hay milagros!•
to do wonders — obrar milagros•
no wonder! — ¡no me extraña!•
he promised wonders — prometió el oro y el moro•
to work wonders — obrar milagros2.VT preguntarse•
if you're wondering how to do it — si te estás preguntando cómo hacerlo•
I was just wondering if you knew... — me preguntaba si tu sabrías...•
I wonder what he'll do now — me pregunto qué hará ahora•
I wonder where Caroline is — ¿dónde estará Caroline?, ¿me pregunto dónde estará Caroline?•
I wonder whether the milkman's been — a ver si el lechero ha venido•
I wonder why she said that — ¿por qué diría eso?, me pregunto por qué dijo eso3. VI1) (=ask o.s., speculate) preguntarse, pensar"does she know about it?" - "I wonder" — -¿se habrá enterado ella? -eso mismo me pregunto yo
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I wondered about that for a long time — le di muchas vueltas a eso•
I was wondering if you could help — te agradecería que me ayudaras•
I often wonder — me lo pregunto a menudo•
it set me wondering — me hizo pensar2) (=be surprised) asombrarse, maravillarse•
to wonder at sth — asombrarse de algo, maravillarse de algothat's hardly to be wondered at — eso no tiene nada de extraño, no hay que asombrarse de eso
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can you wonder? — natural, ¿no?•
I shouldn't wonder! — ¡sería lógico!I shouldn't wonder if... — no me sorprendería que + subjun
she's married by now, I shouldn't wonder — se habrá casado ya como sería lógico, cabe presumir que está casada ya
4.CPDwonder boy N — joven m prodigio
wonder drug N — remedio m milagroso
wonder girl N — niña f prodigio
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I ['wʌndər, 'wʌndə(r)]1) u (awe, curiosity) asombro m2) c (marvel, miracle) maravilla fit's a wonder (that) he didn't break his neck — es asombroso or es un milagro que no se matara
no wonder you feel tired! — no me extraña que estés cansado or con razón estás cansado!
wonders will never cease! — (hum) eso sí que es increíble!
to work o do wonders: he's worked wonders with this room verdaderamente, ha transformado esta habitación; that hairstyle does wonders for him — ese corte de pelo lo favorece muchísimo
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1.
a) (ponder, speculate)why do you ask? - oh, I was just wondering — ¿por qué preguntas? - por nada or por saber
who can that be, I wonder? — ¿quién será?, ¿quién podrá ser?
b) (marvel, be surprised) maravillarseto wonder AT something: I wonder at your patience me maravilla or me asombra la paciencia que tienes; gone off with his secretary, I shouldn't wonder — no me extrañaría que se hubiera ido con la secretaria
2.
vta) ( ask oneself) preguntarseI wonder if o whether he'll be there — me pregunto si estará
we were wondering if you'd like to come around to dinner — estábamos pensando si te gustaría venir a casa a cenar
b) ( be amazed)
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adjective (before n) <drug/cure> milagroso -
53 glitter
1. n яркий блеск; сверкание2. n пышность, помпа3. n мелкие блестящие украшения, безделушки4. v блестеть, сверкать5. v блистать; поражать великолепиемСинонимический ряд:1. glory (noun) brilliance; glory; magnificence; resplendence; sumptuousness2. grandeur (noun) gaudy display; grandeur; pageantry; pomp; splendor; splendour3. spangle (noun) sequin; spangle4. sparkle (noun) brilliancy; coruscation; flash; glance; gleam; glimmer; glint; glisten; glow; light speck; luster; quiver; radiance; scintillation; sheen; shimmer; sparkle; twinkle; twinkling5. flash (verb) be brilliant; bespangle; coruscate; flash; glance; glare; gleam; glimmer; glint; glisten; scintillate; shimmer; shine; spangle; sparkle; twinkleАнтонимический ряд:dullness; squalor -
54 luster
Синонимический ряд:1. distinction (noun) celebrity; distinction; eminence; excellence; fame; glory; honor; merit; renown; repute2. glaze (noun) brilliance; burnish; glaze; glint; glisten; glitter; gloss; polish; sheen; shimmer; shine3. radiance (noun) brightness; light; luminosity; radiance; resplendence4. sconce (noun) candelabrum; chandelier; sconceАнтонимический ряд:darkness; dimness; dullness; gloom; obscurity -
55 lustre
1. n блеск; сияние; лоск, глянец2. n слава; блеск, великолепие3. n люстра4. n стеклянные подвески5. n блестящая полушерстяная материя6. n кож. аппретура7. n майолика8. v придавать блеск, наводить глянец9. v становиться блестящимСинонимический ряд:1. gloss (noun) glaze; glint; glisten; glitter; gloss; polish; sheen; shimmer; shine2. note (noun) distinction; eminence; excellence; glory; honour; illustriousness; mark; merit; notability; note; pre-eminence; prestige; prominence; renown; repute3. radiance (noun) brightness; brilliance; light; luminosity; radiance; resplendence4. sconce (noun) candelabrum; chandelier; sconceАнтонимический ряд:darkness; dimness; disgrace; dishonour; disrepute; dullness; gloom; infamy; notoriety; obscurity; reproach; shade; shadow; shame -
56 Polish
1. n польский язык2. a польский3. n полировка, шлифовка; отделка4. n лоск, глянец5. n полировка, полированная поверхность6. n политура, полировальный состав7. n лак, крем; мастика8. n лоск, изысканность, внешний блескspit and polish — поддержание внешнего воинского вида; наведение порядка для показухи
9. n тонкость, изысканность; совершенствоwriter of great polish — писатель, обладающий безукоризненным слогом
10. n геол. гладкая поверхность сброса; зеркало скольжения11. v полировать, шлифовать; наводить лоск, глянец12. v шлифоваться, поддаваться шлифовке; становиться гладким13. v чистить; натирать14. v отшлифовать, придать внешний лоск, элегантность; делать более изысканным15. v разг. совершенствовать, улучшать; отделывать, шлифоватьСинонимический ряд:1. culture (noun) breeding; cultivation; culture2. emery (noun) emery; pumice3. refinement (noun) elegance; grace; poise; refinement; urbanity4. shine (noun) brightness; brilliance; buff; furbish; glance; glaze; glint; gloss; luster; lustre; sheen; shine; varnish; wax5. buff (verb) buff; furbish; glance; glaze; gloss; rub; scour6. refine (verb) civilise; civilize; finish; make elegant; refine7. retouch (verb) retouch; touch up8. shine (verb) brighten; burnish; enhance; perfect; round; shine; sleek; slick; smoothАнтонимический ряд:awkwardness; crudity; deface; dull; mar; neglect; ruin; smudge; spoil -
57 dazzle
'dæzl1) ((of a strong light) to prevent from seeing properly: I was dazzled by the car's headlights.) deslumbrar2) (to affect the ability of making correct judgements: She was dazzled by his charm.) deslumbrar, fascinar, ofuscar•- dazzlingdazzle vb deslumbrartr['dæzəl]1 (brilliance) resplandor nombre masculino, brillo1 deslumbrardazzle n: resplandor m, brillo mn.• deslumbramiento s.m.v.• deslumbrar v.• encandilar v.• ofuscar v.
I 'dæzəltransitive verb \<\<light\>\> deslumbrar, encandilar; \<\<beauty/wit\>\> deslumbrar
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mass noun ( of lights) resplandor m, brillo m; ( of publicity) hechizo m['dæzl]1.N deslumbramiento m2.VT deslumbrarshe was dazzled by his knowledge of the world — (se) quedó deslumbrada por su conocimiento del mundo
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I ['dæzəl]transitive verb \<\<light\>\> deslumbrar, encandilar; \<\<beauty/wit\>\> deslumbrar
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mass noun ( of lights) resplandor m, brillo m; ( of publicity) hechizo m -
58 illumination
1. n освещение2. n эл. тех. освещённость3. n воен. сопровождение лучом прожектора; облучение4. n часто иллюминация5. n разъяснение, истолкование6. n просвещение7. n спец. иллюминирование, украшение цветными рисункамиСинонимический ряд:1. enlightenment (noun) edification; education; enlightenment; erudition; information; instruction; knowledge; teaching2. explanation (noun) clarification; construction; elucidation; explanation; exposition; interpretation3. light (noun) brightness; brilliance; flash; gleam; glow; light; lighting; luminosity; radiation; volume of light -
59 sumptuousness
n великолепие, роскошь; пышностьСинонимический ряд:1. grandeur (noun) brightness; brilliance; glitter; glories'; glory; grandeur; magnificence; pomp; resplendence; richness; sparkle; splendor2. grandness (noun) gorgeousness; grandness; impressiveness; lavishness; splendidness3. luxuriousness (noun) lusciousness; lushness; luxuriousness; palatialness; plushiness; plushness -
60 virtuosity
1. n виртуозность2. n любовь к искусству; художественный вкусСинонимический ряд:1. artistry (noun) artistry; brilliance; finesse2. command (noun) command; expertise; facility; fluency; mastery3. excellence (noun) control; domination; excellence; haughtiness; magnificence; power; predominance; preeminence; superiorityАнтонимический ряд:ineptitude; mediocrity
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