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♦ comedy /ˈkɒmədɪ/A n.1 [uc] (teatr.) commedia: comedy of ideas, commedia a tesi; comedy of manners, commedia di costume; Greek comedy, la commedia greca; musical comedy, commedia musicale; stand-up comedy, cabaret2 (cinem.) (film-) commedia; commedia brillante: (TV, radio) situation comedy, situation comedy; sitcom; television comedy, serie comica televisiva; fiction comica; romantic comedy, commedia romantica3 [u] lato comico; aspetto comico; comicità; umorismo: the comedy of the situation, il lato comico della situazione; high comedy, (scene di) grande comicitàB a. attr.1 di commedia; comico: comedy number, numero comico; comedy writer, autore di commedie; (TV) comedy series, serie comica● (fig.) comedy of errors, commedia degli errori; farsa. -
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1. adjective1) (at, from, or reaching up to, a great distance from ground-level, sea-level etc: a high mountain; a high dive; a dive from the high diving-board.) alto2) (having a particular height: This building is about 20 metres high; My horse is fifteen hands high.) de altura3) (great; large; considerable: The car was travelling at high speed; He has a high opinion of her work; They charge high prices; high hopes; The child has a high fever/temperature.) alto; elevado; grande4) (most important; very important: the high altar in a church; Important criminal trials are held at the High Court; a high official.) mayor; supremo; alto5) (noble; good: high ideals.) bueno, noble6) ((of a wind) strong: The wind is high tonight.) fuerte7) ((of sounds) at or towards the top of a (musical) range: a high note.) alto8) ((of voices) like a child's voice (rather than like a man's): He still speaks in a high voice.) agudo9) ((of food, especially meat) beginning to go bad.) pasado10) (having great value: Aces and kings are high cards.) importante; de gran valor
2. adverb(at, or to, a great distance from ground-level, sea-level etc: The plane was flying high in the sky; He'll rise high in his profession.) alto- highly- highness
- high-chair
- high-class
- higher education
- high fidelity
- high-handed
- high-handedly
- high-handedness
- high jump
- highlands
- high-level
- highlight
3. verb(to draw particular attention to (a person, thing etc).) destacar, hacer resaltar, poner de relieve- high-minded
- high-mindedness
- high-pitched
- high-powered
- high-rise
- highroad
- high school
- high-spirited
- high spirits
- high street
- high-tech
4. adjective((also hi-tech): high-tech industries.) de alta tecnología, de tecnología punta- high treason
- high water
- highway
- Highway Code
- highwayman
- high wire
- high and dry
- high and low
- high and mighty
- the high seas
- it is high time
high adj1. altoit is over 29,000 feet high tiene más de 29.000 pies de altura2. fuerte3. agudotr[haɪ]1 alto,-a■ how high is that mountain? ¿qué altura tiene aquella montaña?2 (elevated, intense) alto,-a, elevado,-a3 (important) alto,-a, importante; (strong) fuerte4 SMALLMUSIC/SMALL alto,-a5 (very good) bueno,-a,6 (going rotten - food) pasado,-a; (- game) manido,-a7 (of time) pleno,-a8 slang (on drugs) flipado,-a, colocado,-a1 alto■ feelings often run high at football games a menudo los ánimos se exaltan en los partidos de fútbol1 punto máximo, récord nombre masculino2 SMALLMETEOROLOGY/SMALL zona de alta presión, anticiclón nombre masculino\SMALLIDIOMATIC EXPRESSION/SMALLto be in for the high jump familiar tener los días contadosto be in high spirits estar de buen humorto be on a high sentirse muy biento have friends in high places estar muy bien relacionado,-ato leave somebody high and dry dejar plantado,-a a alguiento search high and low for something buscar algo por todas parteshigh chair silla altaHigh Commissioner Alto Comisario, Alto ComisionadoHigh Court Tribunal nombre masculino Supremohigh fidelity alta fidelidad nombre femeninohigh jump SMALLSPORT/SMALL salto de alturahigh noon mediodía nombre masculinohigh priest sumo sacerdote nombre masculinohigh road carretera principalhigh season temporada altahigh school SMALLBRITISH ENGLISH/SMALL instituto de enseñanza secundaria (para alumnos de entre 11 y 18 años) 2 SMALLAMERICAN ENGLISH/SMALL instituto de enseñanza secundaria (para alumnos de entre 15 y 18 años)high tea merienda-cenathe high life la buena vidathe High Street la Calle Mayorhigh ['haɪ] adv: altohigh adj1) tall: altoa high wall: una pared alta2) elevated: alto, elevadohigh prices: precios elevadoshigh blood pressure: presión alta3) great, important: grande, importante, altoa high number: un número grandehigh society: alta sociedadhigh hopes: grandes esperanzas4) : alto (en música)5) intoxicated: borracho, drogadohigh n1) : récord m, punto m máximoto reach an all-time high: batir el récord2) : zona f de alta presión (en meteorología)4)on high : en las alturasadj.• alto, -a adj.• atiplado, -a adj.• de altura adj.• elevado, -a adj.• eminente adj.• empinado, -a adj.• encandilado, -a adj.• encumbrado, -a adj.• manido, -a adj.• mayor adj.• prócer adj.• subido, -a adj.• sumo, -a adj.• superior adj.n.• alta presión s.f.• marcha directa s.f.
I haɪadjective -er, -est1)a) ( tall) <building/wall/mountain> altohow high is it? — ¿qué altura tiene?
the tower is 40 m high — la torre tiene 40 m de alto or de altura
a 12 ft high wall — un muro de 12 pies de alto or de altura
the river is very high — el río está muy alto or crecido
high cheekbones — pómulos mpl salientes
c) ( in status) <office/rank/officials> altod) (morally, ethically) <ideals/principles/aims> elevado2)a) (considerable, greater than usual) <temperature/speed/pressure> alto; < wind> fuerteto have a high color — ( permanently) ser* rubicundo; ( because of a fever) estar* muy colorado or rojo
to pay a high price for something — pagar* algo muy caro
to be high in vitamins/proteins — ser* rico en vitaminas/proteínas
b) (good, favorable)3)a) (Lit, Theat)a moment of high comedy/drama — un momento comiquísimo/muy dramático
b) ( climactic) culminante4)a) (happy, excited)we had a high old time — (colloq) lo pasamos estupendamente
b) ( intoxicated) (colloq) drogado, colocado (Esp fam)to be/get high on something — estar* drogado or (Esp tb) colocado/drogarse* or (Esp tb) colocarse* con algo (fam)
5) ( of time)
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adverb -er, -esta) < fly> altohigh up — arriba, en lo alto
to aim high — \<\<marksman\>\> apuntar alto; \<\<ambitious person\>\> picar* alto
to search o hunt o look high and low (for something) — remover* cielo y tierra (para encontrar algo)
c) (in amount, degree)how high are you prepared to bid? — ¿hasta cuánto estás dispuesto a pujar or ofrecer?
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1)a) c ( level) récord mb) u[haɪ]on high — ( in heaven) en las alturas; ( high above) en lo alto
1. ADJ(compar higher) (superl highest)1) (=tall, elevated) [building, mountain] alto; [plateau] elevado; [altitude] grandea building 60 metres high — un edificio de 60 metros de alto or de altura
it's 20 metres high — tiene 20 metros de alto or de altura
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the ceilings are very high — los techos son muy altos•
how high is Ben Nevis/that tree? — ¿qué altura tiene el Ben Nevis/ese árbol?•
economic reform is high on the agenda — la reforma económica figura entre los asuntos más importantes a tratar•
the river is high — el río está crecido•
I've known her since she was so high * — la conozco desde que era así (de pequeña)•
the sun was high in the sky — el sol daba de plenothe boats lay at the river's edge, high and dry — los botes estaban en la orilla del río, varados
- leave sb high and dry2) (=considerable, great) [level, risk, rent, salary, principles] alto; [price, tax, number] alto, elevado; [speed] alto, gran; [quality] alto, bueno; [colour] subido; [complexion] (characteristically) rojizo; (temporarily) enrojecido; [wind] fuertetemperatures were in the high 80s — las temperaturas alcanzaron los ochenta y muchos, las temperaturas rondaron los 90 grados
we offer education of the highest quality — ofrecemos una educación de la más alta or de la mejor calidad
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to have high blood pressure — tener la tensión alta, ser hipertenso•
to have high hopes of sth, I had high hopes of being elected — tenía muchas esperanzas de que me eligieran•
parsley is high in calcium — el perejil es rico en calcio•
to have a high opinion of sb — (=think highly of) tener muy buena opinión or concepto de algn; (=be fond of) tener a algn en alta estima•
to pay a high price for sth — (lit) pagar mucho dinero por algo; (fig) pagar algo muy caro•
to have a high temperature — tener mucha fiebre, tener una fiebre muy alta- have a high old timegear, priority, profile, spirit, stake, high 1., 4)it's high time... * —
3) (=important, superior) [rank, position, office] alto•
high and mighty, she's too high and mighty — es demasiado engreídashe moves in the circles of the high and mighty — se mueve en círculos de los poderosos, se mueve en círculos de gente de mucho fuste pej
- get up on one's high horsethere's no need to get (up) on your high horse! — ¡no hace falta que te subas a la parra!
- come down off or get off one's high horsein high places —
to have friends in high places — tener amigos importantes or con influencias
people in high places — gente influyente or importante
4) (=high-pitched) [sound, note] alto; [voice] agudoon a high note —
5) * (=intoxicated)to be high (on) — [+ drink, drugs] estar colocado (de) *
to get high (on) — [+ drink, drugs] colocarse (de) *
she was high on her latest success — estaba encantada or entusiasmada con su último éxito
- be as high as a kite6) (Culin) (=mature) [game, cheese] que huele fuerte; (=rotten) [meat] pasado2. ADV(compar higher) (superl highest)1) (in height) [fly, rise] a gran altura•
high above, an eagle circled high above — un águila circulaba en las alturasthe town is perched high above the river — el pueblo está en un alto, sobre el río
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high up, his farm was high up in the mountains — su granja estaba en lo alto de las montañas- hold one's head up high- live high on the hog- hunt or search high and low for sth/sbaim, fly, head 1., 1), stand 3., 5)2) (in degree, number, strength)•
the bidding went as high as £500 — las ofertas llegaron hasta 500 libras3. N1)on high — (=in heaven) en el cielo, en las alturas
there's been a new directive from on high — (fig) ha habido una nueva directriz de arriba
2) (=peak)- be on a high3) (Econ) máximo mthe Dow Jones index reached a high of 2503 — el índice de Dow Jones alcanzó un máximo de 2.503
4) (Met) zona f de altas presiones; (esp US) temperatura f máxima5) (US) (Aut) (=top gear) directa f4.CPDhigh altar N — altar m mayor
high beam N (US) (Aut) —
he had his lights on high beam — llevaba las luces largas or de cruce
high camp N — (Theat) amaneramiento m
high chair N — silla f alta (para niño), trona f (Sp)
High Church N — sector de la Iglesia Anglicana muy cercano a la liturgia y ritos católicos
high comedy N — (Theat) comedia f de costumbres
it was high comedy — (fig) era de lo más cómico
high command N — (Mil) alto mando m
high commission N — (=international body) alto comisionado m; (=embassy) embajada f (que representa a uno de los países de la Commonwealth en otro)
high commissioner N — [of international body] alto comisario(-a) m / f; (=ambassador) embajador(a) m / f (de un país de la Commonwealth en otro)
high-definitionHigh Court N — (Jur) Tribunal m Supremo
high dependency unit N — (Med) unidad f de alta dependencia
high diving N — saltos mpl de trampolín de gran altura
high explosive N — explosivo m de gran potencia; high-explosive
high fashion N — alta costura f
high five, high-five N — choque m de cinco
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to give sb a high five — chocar los cinco con algnhigh flier N —
he's a high flier — es ambicioso, tiene talento y promete
High German N — alto alemán m
high ground N (fig) —
they believe they have or occupy the moral high ground in this conflict — creen que tienen moralmente la razón de su parte en este conflicto
high heels NPL — (=heels) tacones mpl altos; (=shoes) zapatos mpl de tacón
high jinks † * NPL — jolgorio msing, jarana f
there were high jinks last night — hubo jolgorio or jarana anoche
high jump N — (Sport) salto m de altura
high jumper N — (Sport) saltador(a) m / f de altura
the high life N — (gen) la buena vida; (in high society) la vida de la buena sociedad
high noon N — (=midday) mediodía m; (fig) (=peak) apogeo m; (=critical point) momento m crucial
high point N — [of show, evening] punto m culminante, clímax m inv ; [of visit, holiday] lo más destacado; [of career] punto m culminante, cenit m
high priest N — sumo sacerdote m
high relief N — alto relieve m
to throw or bring sth into high relief — (fig) poner algo de relieve
high road N — (esp Brit) carretera f
the high road to success/disaster — el camino directo al éxito/desastre
high roller N — (US) (gen) derrochón(-ona) m / f; (gambling) jugador(a) m / f empedernido*
high school N — (US, Brit) instituto m de enseñanza secundaria, ≈ liceo m (LAm)
junior high (school) — (US) instituto donde se imparten los dos primeros años de bachillerato
high school diploma N — (US) ≈ bachillerato m
high school graduate N — (US) ≈ bachiller mf
the high seas NPL — alta mar fsing
high season N — temporada f alta
high spot N — [of show, evening] punto m culminante, clímax m inv ; [of visit, holiday] lo más destacado; [of career] punto m culminante, cenit m
high stakes NPL —
- play for high stakeshigh street N — calle f mayor, calle f principal
high street banks — bancos mpl principales
high street shops — tiendas fpl de la calle principal
high summer N — pleno verano m, pleno estío m
high table N — (gen) mesa f principal, mesa f presidencial; (Univ, Scol) mesa f de los profesores
high tea N — (Brit) merienda-cena f (que se toma acompañada de té)
at high tide — en la pleamar, en marea alta
high treason N — alta traición f
high-water markhigh water N — pleamar f, marea f alta
HIGH SCHOOL En Estados Unidos las high schools son los institutos donde los adolescentes de 15 a 18 años realizan la educación secundaria, que dura tres cursos ( grades), desde el noveno hasta el duodécimo año de la enseñanza; al final del último curso se realiza un libro conmemorativo con fotos de los alumnos y profesores de ese año Yearbook y los alumnos reciben el diploma de high school en una ceremonia formal de graduación. Estos centros suelen ser un tema frecuente en las películas y programas de televisión estadounidenses en los que se resalta mucho el aspecto deportivo - sobre todo el fútbol americano y el baloncesto - además de algunos acontecimientos sociales como el baile de fin de curso, conocido como Senior Prom.high wire act N — número m en la cuerda floja, número m de funambulismo
See:see cultural note YEARBOOK in yearbook* * *
I [haɪ]adjective -er, -est1)a) ( tall) <building/wall/mountain> altohow high is it? — ¿qué altura tiene?
the tower is 40 m high — la torre tiene 40 m de alto or de altura
a 12 ft high wall — un muro de 12 pies de alto or de altura
the river is very high — el río está muy alto or crecido
high cheekbones — pómulos mpl salientes
c) ( in status) <office/rank/officials> altod) (morally, ethically) <ideals/principles/aims> elevado2)a) (considerable, greater than usual) <temperature/speed/pressure> alto; < wind> fuerteto have a high color — ( permanently) ser* rubicundo; ( because of a fever) estar* muy colorado or rojo
to pay a high price for something — pagar* algo muy caro
to be high in vitamins/proteins — ser* rico en vitaminas/proteínas
b) (good, favorable)3)a) (Lit, Theat)a moment of high comedy/drama — un momento comiquísimo/muy dramático
b) ( climactic) culminante4)a) (happy, excited)we had a high old time — (colloq) lo pasamos estupendamente
b) ( intoxicated) (colloq) drogado, colocado (Esp fam)to be/get high on something — estar* drogado or (Esp tb) colocado/drogarse* or (Esp tb) colocarse* con algo (fam)
5) ( of time)
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adverb -er, -esta) < fly> altohigh up — arriba, en lo alto
to aim high — \<\<marksman\>\> apuntar alto; \<\<ambitious person\>\> picar* alto
to search o hunt o look high and low (for something) — remover* cielo y tierra (para encontrar algo)
c) (in amount, degree)how high are you prepared to bid? — ¿hasta cuánto estás dispuesto a pujar or ofrecer?
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1)a) c ( level) récord mb) uon high — ( in heaven) en las alturas; ( high above) en lo alto
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1. ləu adjective1) (not at or reaching up to a great distance from the ground, sea-level etc: low hills; a low ceiling; This chair is too low for the child.) bajo2) (making little sound; not loud: She spoke in a low voice.) bajo3) (at the bottom of the range of musical sounds: That note is too low for a female voice.) bajo4) (small: a low price.) bajo5) (not strong; weak or feeble: The fire was very low.) bajo6) (near the bottom in grade, rank, class etc: low temperatures; the lower classes.) bajo
2. adverb(in or to a low position, manner or state: The ball flew low over the net.) bajo- lower- lowly
- lowliness
- low-down
- lowland
- lowlander
- lowlands
- low-lying
- low-tech
3. adjectivelow-tech industries/skills.) (de) baja tecnología- be low on
II ləu verb(to make the noise of cattle; to moo: The cows were lowing.) mugirlow adj1. bajo2. gravetr[ləʊ]1 (in general) bajo,-a; (neckline) escotado,-a2 (battery) gastado,-a3 (depressed) deprimido,-a, abatido,-a4 SMALLMUSIC/SMALL grave1 bajo1 (low level) punto bajo2 SMALLMETEOROLOGY/SMALL área de baja presión\SMALLIDIOMATIC EXPRESSION/SMALLto keep a low profile ser discreto,-alow comedy farsalow life bajos fondos nombre masculino pluralthe Low Countries los Países Bajos————————tr[ləʊ]1 (moo) mugirlow ['lo:] vi: mugirlow adv: bajo, profundoto aim low: apuntar bajoto lie low: mantenerse escondidoto turn the lights down low: bajar las luces1) : bajoa low building: un edificio bajoa low bow: una profunda reverencia2) soft: bajo, suavein a low voice: en voz baja3) shallow: bajo, poco profundo4) humble: humilde, modesto5) depressed: deprimido, bajo de moral6) inferior: bajo, inferior7) unfavorable: malto have a low opinion of him: tener un mal concepto de él8)to be low on : tener poco de, estar escaso delow n1) : punto m bajoto reach an all-time low: estar más bajo que nunca3) : mugido m (de una vaca)adj.• abatido, -a adj.• bajo, -a adj.• canallesco, -a adj.• deficiente adj.• grave adj.• hondo, -a adj.• humilde adj.• indigno, -a adj.• pequeño, -a adj.• rastrero, -a adj.• reducido, -a adj.adv.• bajo adv.n.• precio mínimo s.m.• punto bajo s.m.v.• berrear v.• mugir v.
I ləʊadjective -er, -est1) ( in height) bajoto fly at low altitude — volar* bajo or a poca altura
2)turn the radio down low — bájale al radio (AmL exc CS), baja la radio (CS, Esp)
b) ( in pitch) <key/note/pitch> grave, bajo3) (in intensity, amount, quality) <pressure/temperature> bajo; <wages/prices> bajo; < proportion> pequeño; <standard/quality> bajo, malo; <number/card> bajocook on a low flame o heat — cocinar a fuego lento
the temperature was in the low sixties — la temperatura apenas pasaba de 60° Fahrenheit
4) ( in short supply)supplies are low — los suministros escasean or están empezando a faltar
to be low ON something: we're rather low on milk — tenemos or nos queda poca leche
5) (in health, spirits)to feel low — ( physically) sentirse* débil; ( emotionally) estar* deprimido
to be in low spirits — estar* bajo de moral or con la moral baja
6)a) ( humble) (liter) bajo, humildeof low birth — de humilde cuna (liter)
b) ( despicable) bajo, mezquinoa low trick — una mala jugada, una mala pasada
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adverb -er, -est1) bajoto fly low — volar* bajo or a poca altura
to bow low — hacer* una profunda reverencia
I wouldn't sink o stoop so low as to do that — no me rebajaría a hacer una cosa así, nunca caería tan bajo
2)a) (softly, quietly) bajob) ( in pitch) bajo
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a) ( low point) punto m más bajothe peso has dropped to a new (record) low against the dollar — la cotización del peso ha alcanzado un nuevo mínimo (histórico) con respecto al dólar
relations between the two countries are at an all-time low — las relaciones entre los dos países nunca han sido peores
b) ( Meteo) zona f de bajas presiones
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intransitive verb mugir*
I [lǝʊ]1. ADJ(compar lower) (superl lowest)on low ground — a nivel del mar, en tierras bajas
2) (=quiet) [voice, TV, radio] bajo3) (=low-pitched) [voice, musical note] grave, bajo4) [number] bajo; [price, income] reducido, bajo; [stock, supplies] escaso5) (in intensity) [light, rate, speed, temperature] bajo6) (=inferior) [standard, quality] inferior7) (=humble) [rank] humilde; [card] pequeño8) (Aut)in low gear — en primera or segunda
9) [health] débil, malo; [diet] deficienteto feel low, be low in spirits — sentirse deprimido, estar bajo de moral
10) [character, behaviour, opinion] malo; [comedian] grosero; [character] vil; [joke, song] verde; [trick] sucio, malo; tide2. ADV(compar lower) (superl lowest)1) [aim, fly, sing] bajo; [swing] bajo, cerca de la tierra•
to bow low — hacer una reverencia profunda•
a dress cut low in the back — un vestido muy escotado de espalda•
to fall low — (fig) caer bajo•
to be laid low with flu — ser postrado por la gripe•
to lay sb low — derribar a algn, poner a algn fuera de combate•
to sink low — (fig) caer bajo2) [quietly] [say, sing] bajo, en voz baja3)to turn the lights/the volume down low — bajar las luces/el volumen
4) (Cards)3. N1) (Met) área f de baja presión2) (Aut) primera or segunda (marcha) f3) (fig) (=low point) punto m más bajoall-timeto reach a new or an all-time low — estar más bajo que nunca
4.CPDlow beam headlights NPL — (US) luces fpl de cruce
Low Church N — sector de la Iglesia Anglicana de tendencia más protestante
low comedy N — farsa f
Low Latin N — bajo latín m
low season N — (esp Brit) temporada f baja
Low Sunday N — Domingo m de Cuasimodo
low water mark N — línea f de bajamar
II [lǝʊ]1.VI mugir2.N mugido m* * *
I [ləʊ]adjective -er, -est1) ( in height) bajoto fly at low altitude — volar* bajo or a poca altura
2)turn the radio down low — bájale al radio (AmL exc CS), baja la radio (CS, Esp)
b) ( in pitch) <key/note/pitch> grave, bajo3) (in intensity, amount, quality) <pressure/temperature> bajo; <wages/prices> bajo; < proportion> pequeño; <standard/quality> bajo, malo; <number/card> bajocook on a low flame o heat — cocinar a fuego lento
the temperature was in the low sixties — la temperatura apenas pasaba de 60° Fahrenheit
4) ( in short supply)supplies are low — los suministros escasean or están empezando a faltar
to be low ON something: we're rather low on milk — tenemos or nos queda poca leche
5) (in health, spirits)to feel low — ( physically) sentirse* débil; ( emotionally) estar* deprimido
to be in low spirits — estar* bajo de moral or con la moral baja
6)a) ( humble) (liter) bajo, humildeof low birth — de humilde cuna (liter)
b) ( despicable) bajo, mezquinoa low trick — una mala jugada, una mala pasada
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adverb -er, -est1) bajoto fly low — volar* bajo or a poca altura
to bow low — hacer* una profunda reverencia
I wouldn't sink o stoop so low as to do that — no me rebajaría a hacer una cosa así, nunca caería tan bajo
2)a) (softly, quietly) bajob) ( in pitch) bajo
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a) ( low point) punto m más bajothe peso has dropped to a new (record) low against the dollar — la cotización del peso ha alcanzado un nuevo mínimo (histórico) con respecto al dólar
relations between the two countries are at an all-time low — las relaciones entre los dos países nunca han sido peores
b) ( Meteo) zona f de bajas presiones
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1) Медицина: Carrier Comfort Network, Cleveland Clinic Nursing2) Американизм: Crisis Control Nursery3) Военный термин: central command network, classification change notice, command communications net, command confirmation, command control number, contract change notice, contract completion notice, Crisis Communications Network (CIA)4) Техника: Country Control Number, common control net5) Математика: Consistency Of Corner Numbers, Cyclomatic Complexity Number6) Религия: Christian Community Network7) Юридический термин: Corruption Cronyism And Nepotism8) Сокращение: Computer Components And Networking9) Университет: Campus Care Network, Communication Center New10) Вычислительная техника: сеть связи с компьютером11) Литература: Crystal City North Toastmasters Club12) Экология: cloud droplet condensation nuclei13) СМИ: Clark Comedy Network14) Деловая лексика: Complaint Control Number, Contemplated Change Notice15) Глоссарий компании Сахалин Энерджи: MWD caliper corrected neutron16) Сетевые технологии: computer communication network, сеть связи с ЭВМ18) Океанография: Cloud Condensation Nuclei19) Химическое оружие: certification control number20) Общественная организация: Carrying Capacity Network21) Должность: Certificate Of Convenience And Necessity22) NYSE. Chris Craft Industries, Inc. -
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1) Медицина: Carrier Comfort Network, Cleveland Clinic Nursing2) Американизм: Crisis Control Nursery3) Военный термин: central command network, classification change notice, command communications net, command confirmation, command control number, contract change notice, contract completion notice, Crisis Communications Network (CIA)4) Техника: Country Control Number, common control net5) Математика: Consistency Of Corner Numbers, Cyclomatic Complexity Number6) Религия: Christian Community Network7) Юридический термин: Corruption Cronyism And Nepotism8) Сокращение: Computer Components And Networking9) Университет: Campus Care Network, Communication Center New10) Вычислительная техника: сеть связи с компьютером11) Литература: Crystal City North Toastmasters Club12) Экология: cloud droplet condensation nuclei13) СМИ: Clark Comedy Network14) Деловая лексика: Complaint Control Number, Contemplated Change Notice15) Глоссарий компании Сахалин Энерджи: MWD caliper corrected neutron16) Сетевые технологии: computer communication network, сеть связи с ЭВМ18) Океанография: Cloud Condensation Nuclei19) Химическое оружие: certification control number20) Общественная организация: Carrying Capacity Network21) Должность: Certificate Of Convenience And Necessity22) NYSE. Chris Craft Industries, Inc. -
6 star
I 1. [stɑː(r)]1) astr. astrol. stella f.2) (person) star f., stella f.3) (asterisk) asterisco m.4) (award) (to hotel, restaurant) stella f.; (to pupil) punto m. di merito5) mil. (mark of rank) stelletta f.6) - star in composti2.••II 1. [stɑː(r)]1) cinem. teatr.2) gener. passivo (mark with star) segnare con un asterisco3) (decorate) tempestare, decorare2.starred with — tempestato di [ flowers]
* * *1. noun1) (the fixed bodies in the sky, which are really distant suns: The Sun is a star, and the Earth is one of its planets.) stella2) (any of the bodies in the sky appearing as points of light: The sky was full of stars.) stella3) (an object, shape or figure with a number of pointed rays, usually five or six, often used as a means of marking quality etc: The teacher stuck a gold star on the child's neat exercise book; a four-star hotel.) stella4) (a leading actor or actress or other well-known performer eg in sport etc: a film/television star; a football star; ( also adjective) She has had many star rôles in films.) stella2. verb1) (to play a leading role in a play, film etc: She has starred in two recent films.) (essere fra gli interpreti principali)2) ((of a film etc) to have (a certain actor etc) as its leading performer: The film starred Elvis Presley.) (avere fra gli interpreti principali)•- stardom- starry
- starfish
- starlight
- starlit
- star turn
- see stars
- thank one's lucky stars* * *I 1. [stɑː(r)]1) astr. astrol. stella f.2) (person) star f., stella f.3) (asterisk) asterisco m.4) (award) (to hotel, restaurant) stella f.; (to pupil) punto m. di merito5) mil. (mark of rank) stelletta f.6) - star in composti2.••II 1. [stɑː(r)]1) cinem. teatr.2) gener. passivo (mark with star) segnare con un asterisco3) (decorate) tempestare, decorare2.starred with — tempestato di [ flowers]
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7 high
high [haɪ]haut ⇒ 1 (a), 1 (b), 1 (d), 1 (f), 1 (g), 1 (m), 1 (o), 1 (p), 2 (a), 2 (b), 3 (a), 3 (b) élevé ⇒ 1 (b)-(e), 1 (k) grand ⇒ 1 (c), 1 (d) noble ⇒ 1 (e) aigu ⇒ 1 (g) excité ⇒ 1 (s) en haut ⇒ 2 (a)∎ how high is that building? quelle est la hauteur de ce bâtiment?;∎ the walls are three metres high les murs ont ou font trois mètres de haut, les murs sont hauts de trois mètres;∎ the building is eight storeys high c'est un immeuble de ou à huit étages;∎ the highest mountain in the country la plus haute montagne du pays;∎ when I was only so high quand je n'étais pas plus grand que ça∎ built on high ground construit sur un terrain élevé;∎ the sun was high in the sky le soleil était haut(c) (above average → number) grand, élevé; (→ speed, value) grand; (→ cost, price, rate) élevé; (→ salary) élevé, gros (grosse); (→ pressure) élevé, haut; (→ polish) brillant;∎ to the highest degree au plus haut degré, à l'extrême;∎ of the highest importance de première importance;∎ to pay a high price payer le prix fort;∎ to fetch a high price se vendre cher;∎ to make a higher bid faire une offre supérieure, surenchérir;∎ highest bidder surenchérisseur(euse) m,f;∎ she suffers from high blood pressure elle a de la tension;∎ also figurative to play for high stakes jouer gros (jeu);∎ built to withstand high temperatures conçu pour résister à des températures élevées;∎ he has a high temperature il a beaucoup de température ou fièvre;∎ areas of high unemployment des régions à fort taux de chômage;∎ ore with a high mineral content minerai m à haute teneur;∎ milk is high in calcium le lait contient beaucoup de calcium;∎ high winds des vents mpl violents, de grands vents mpl;∎ Mathematics the highest common factor le plus grand commun diviseur(d) (better than average → quality) grand, haut; (→ standard) haut, élevé; (→ mark, score) élevé, bon; (→ reputation) bon;∎ our chances of success remain high nos chances de succès restent très bonnes;∎ to have a high opinion of sb avoir une bonne ou haute opinion de qn;∎ he has a high opinion of himself il a une haute idée de lui-même;∎ to have a high profile être très en vue;∎ she speaks of you in the highest terms elle dit le plus grand bien de vous;∎ one of the highest honours in the arts l'un des plus grands honneurs dans le monde des arts;∎ a man of high principles un homme qui a des principes (élevés);∎ he took a very high moral tone il prit un ton très moralisateur;∎ she has very high moral standards elle a des principes (de moralité) très élevés(f) (of great importance or rank) haut, important;∎ a high official un haut fonctionnaire;∎ we have it on the highest authority nous le tenons de la source la plus sûre;∎ to have friends in high places avoir des relations haut placées, avoir le bras long;∎ of high rank de haut rang∎ high summer plein été m;∎ it was high summer c'était au cœur de l'été;∎ it's high time we were leaving il est grand temps qu'on parte∎ resentment was high il y avait énormément de ressentiment;∎ moments of high drama des moments mpl extrêmement dramatiques;∎ high adventure grande aventure f;∎ to be high farce tourner à la farce∎ to have a high colour avoir le visage congestionné(k) (elaborate, formal → language, style) élevé, soutenu(l) (prominent → cheekbones) saillant∎ the highest card la carte maîtresse∎ a high Tory un tory ultra-conservateur;∎ a high Anglican un(e) anglican(e) de tendance conservatrice∎ to be in high spirits être plein d'entrain;∎ our spirits were high nous avions le moral;∎ high on cocaine défoncé à la cocaïne;∎ figurative they were high on success ils ne se sentaient plus après ce succès;∎ figurative he gets high on sailing il prend son pied en faisant de la voile;∎ they were (as) high as kites (drunk) ils étaient bien partis; (drugged) ils planaient; (happy) ils avaient la pêche2 adverb∎ up high en haut;∎ higher up plus haut;∎ higher and higher de plus en plus haut;∎ he raised both hands high il a levé les deux mains en l'air;∎ the kite flew high up in the sky le cerf-volant est monté très haut dans le ciel;∎ she threw the ball high into the air elle a lancé le ballon très haut;∎ the geese flew high over the fields les oies volaient très haut au-dessus des champs;∎ the shelf was high above her head l'étagère était bien au-dessus de sa tête;∎ he rose high in the company il a accédé aux plus hauts échelons de la société;∎ figurative we looked high and low for him nous l'avons cherché partout;∎ figurative to set one's sights high, to aim high viser haut;∎ figurative they're flying high ils visent haut, ils voient grand;∎ also figurative to hold one's head high porter la tête haute;∎ figurative to leave sb high and dry laisser qn en plan(b) (in intensity) haut;∎ they set the price/standards too high ils ont fixé un prix/niveau trop élevé;∎ I turned the heating up high j'ai mis le chauffage à fond;∎ he rose higher in my esteem il est monté encore plus dans mon estime;∎ salaries can go as high as £50,000 les salaires peuvent monter jusqu'à ou atteindre 50 000 livres;∎ I had to go as high as £50 il a fallu que j'aille ou que je monte jusqu'à 50 livres;∎ the card players played high les joueurs de cartes ont joué gros (jeu);∎ feelings were running high les esprits se sont échauffés∎ I can't sing that high je ne peux pas chanter aussi haut∎ to live high off or on the hog vivre comme un roi ou nabab3 noun∎ humorous the decision came from on high la décision fut prononcée en haut lieu(b) (great degree or level) haut m;∎ to reach a new high atteindre un nouveau record;∎ prices are at an all-time high les prix ont atteint leur maximum;∎ the Stock Market reached a new high la Bourse a atteint un nouveau record ou maximum;∎ the highs and lows (of share prices, career, life) les hauts mpl et les bas mpl(c) (setting → on iron, stove)∎ I put the oven on high j'ai mis le four sur très chaud∎ she's been on a permanent high since he came back elle voit tout en rose depuis son retour∎ Religion the Most High le Très-Haut►► Religion high altar maître-autel m;History High Antiquity Haute Antiquité f;Swimming high board plongeoir m le plus haut;high camp (affectation) affectation f, cabotinage m; (effeminate behaviour) manières fpl efféminées; (style) kitsch m;high chair chaise f haute (pour enfants);1 noun= fraction de l'Église d'Angleterre accordant une grande importance à l'autorité du prêtre, au rituel etc(a) = de tendance conservatrice dans l'Église anglicane;British Religion High Churchman = membre du mouvement conservateur à l'intérieur de l'Église anglicane;high comedy Theatre comédie f au dialogue brillant;∎ figurative the debate ended in scenes of high comedy le débat se termina par des scènes du plus haut comique;Military high command haut commandement m;Administration high commission haut-commissariat m;Administration high commissioner haut-commissaire m;Law the High Court (of Justice) ≃ le tribunal de grande instance (principal tribunal civil en Angleterre et au pays de Galles);Law High Court judge ≃ juge m du tribunal de grande instance;Law the High Court of Judiciary = la plus haute instance de justice en Écosse;Military high explosive explosif m puissant;high fashion haute couture f;high fidelity haute-fidélité f;high finance haute finance f;familiar high five = tape amicale donnée dans la paume de quelqu'un, bras levé, pour le saluer, le féliciter ou en signe de victoire;∎ they always give each other a high five when they meet ils se tapent dans la main à chaque fois qu'ils se voient;Electronics high frequency haute fréquence f;∎ figurative they moved into high gear ils se sont dépêchés;High German haut allemand m;high heels hauts talons mpl;high jump Sport saut m en hauteur;∎ British familiar figurative you're for the high jump when he finds out! qu'est-ce que tu vas prendre quand il l'apprendra!;Sport high jumper sauteur(euse) m,f (qui fait du saut en hauteur);the high life la grande vie;∎ she has a taste for the high life elle a des goûts de luxe;∎ to lead or to live the high life mener la grande vie;Computing high memory mémoire f haute;Computing high memory area zone f de mémoire haute;History the High Middle Ages le Haut Moyen Âge;high noon plein midi m;∎ at high noon à midi pile;American Transport High Occupancy Vehicle = voiture particulière transportant au moins deux passagers;Religion high place haut lieu m;high point (major event → of news) événement m le plus marquant; (→ of evening, holiday) point m culminant, grand moment m; (→ of film, novel) point m culminant;∎ the high point of the party le clou de la soirée;high priest Religion grand prêtre m;∎ figurative the high priests of fashion les gourous mpl de la mode;high priestess Religion grande prêtresse f;∎ figurative the high priestess of rock la grande prêtresse du rock;Linguistics high register language langage m élevé ou soutenu;Art high relief haut-relief m;high rise tour f (immeuble);high road (main road) route f principale, grand-route f; figurative (most direct route) bonne voie f;∎ he's on the high road to success il est en bonne voie de réussir;∎ the high road to fame la voie de la gloire;high school School (in UK) = établissement d'enseignement secondaire regroupant collège et lycée; (in US) lycée m;∎ she's still at high school elle est toujours scolarisée ou va toujours au lycée;the high seas la haute mer;∎ on the high seas en haute ou pleine mer;high season haute ou pleine saison f;∎ during the high season en haute ou pleine saison;British Administration High Sheriff = dans les comtés anglais et gallois, représentant officiel du monarque;American high sign signe m;∎ to give sb the high sign faire signe à qn;high society haute société f, grand monde m;high spirits pétulance f, vitalité f, entrain m;∎ to be in high spirits avoir de l'entrain, être plein d'entrain;∎ to put sb in high spirits mettre qn de bonne humeur;(a) (major event → of news) événement m le plus marquant; (→ of evening, holiday) point m culminant, grand moment m; (→ of film, novel) point m culminant∎ we hit all the high spots (tourists) nous avons vu toutes les attractions touristiques;British the high street (street) la grand-rue, la rue principale; (shops) les commerçants mpl, le commerce;∎ Commerce & Economics the high street has been badly hit by the recession les commerçants ont été durement touchés par la récession;British high table (for guests of honour) table f d'honneur; School & University table f des professeurs;British high tea = repas léger pris en début de soirée et accompagné de thé;∎ at high tide à marée haute;Theatre high tragedy grande tragédie f;high treason haute trahison f;Electricity high voltage haute tension f;∎ the river is at high water le fleuve est en crue;high wire corde f raide ou de funambule;∎ to walk the high wire marcher sur la corde raide -
8 dark
dɑ:k
1. прил.
1) а) темный to grow dark ≈ темнеть as dark as night ≈ темный как ночь The room was kept dark. ≈ В комнате всегда было темно. pitch dark ≈ совершенно темный б) тусклый, неясный, невидимый( о светящихся телах) Dark moon, the interval between the old and the new moon. ≈ Невидимая луна, время между старым и новым месяцем. Syn: dim
1., invisible в) пасмурный, хмурый, мрачный( о небе, облаках, погоде и т. п.) dark clouds ≈ темные, мрачные облака cloudy and dark weather ≈ облачная хмурая погода Syn: sombre ∙ Syn: gloomy
2) а) темный (о цвете - близкий к черному) a dark ground with white or yellow letters ≈ темное основание с белыми или желтыми буквами б) смуглый, темный (о лице, волосах) Ant: fair II
1. в) глубокий, темный с прилагательными, обозначающими цвета dark green ≈ темно-зеленый Ant: light I
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3) низкий, дурной, безнравственный, подлый associated in the public mind with the darkest and meanest vices ≈ связанный в умах людей с самыми дурными и низкими пороками the dark powers that lead to war ≈ темные силы, которые ведут к войне Syn: evil
2., wicked
1., foul
1.
4) а) безрадостный, мрачный her dark lot ≈ ее мрачная участь Syn: gloomy, cheerless, dismal
1., sad б) угрюмый, мрачный ( о человеке) We must dissipate that dark humour. ≈ Мы должны разогнать это мрачное настроение. Syn: gloomy, sullen, sad в) хмурый, нахмуренный( о выражении лица) Syn: frowning
5) а) темный, неясный (для понимания) б) смутный, неразличимый( для мысленного взгляда)
6) а) скрытый, секретный, тайный She kept it dark about the young lady who was staying with her. ≈ Она никому не говорила о живущей с ней девушке. Syn: concealed, secret
2. б) скрытный( о человеке) Syn: reticent, secret
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7) темный, необразованный Syn: unenlightened, uninformed, ignorant
8) закрытый( о театре и т. п.) The theater is dark in the summer. ≈ Театр летом закрыт. ∙ dark ages ≈ средневековье the Dark Continent ≈ Африка (ирон. - об отдаленных или нецивилизованных странах)
2. сущ.
1) а) темнота, тьма to grope for the door in the dark ≈ нащупывать в темноте дверь dark of the moon ≈ время, когда старая луна исчезла, а новая еще не народилась Syn: darkness б) вечер, ночь, сумерки( темное время) Syn: night
1., nightfall
2) темный цвет;
живоп. тень;
перен. темное пятно A light is made brighter by being opposed to a dark. ≈ Светлое становится ярче по контрасту с чем-либо темным.
3) тайна, секретность Most of his dealings were done in the dark. ≈ Большинство его операций проводилось в секретности. Such legislation is usually procured in the dark. ≈ Такие законы обычно вырабатываются втайне. Syn: obscurity
4) неизвестность, неведение I hope you will no longer keep me in the dark. ≈ Я надеюсь, что вы недолго будете держать меня в неизвестности. I am entirely in the dark. ≈ Я в полнейшем неведении. темнота, тьма;
ночь - after * после наступления темноты - at * в темноте;
ночью - before * до наступления темноты - day and * день и ночь - to sit in the * сидеть в темноте - to grope in the * пробираться ощупью в потемках - to be afraid of the * бояться темноты тень;
темный цвет;
темные пятна - mild * легкая тень - the lights and *s of a picture игра света и тени в картине тайна, секретность - to plot in the * тайно готовить заговор - his plans were made in the * его планы были разработаны втайне неведение;
невежество - to be in the * about smth. быть в состоянии неизвестности, быть в неведении относительно чего-л., не знать о чем-л. - to keep smb. in the * держать кого-л. в неведении, скрывать от кого-л. - I was in the * about his intentions я не был посвящен в его планы, я ничего не знал о его намерениях темный;
черный - * night темная ночь - * day хмурый день - * days зимние дни - * copse темная рощица - * corner темный угол;
укромное местечко - pitchy * непроглядный;
темно, хоть глаз выколи - it is getting * темнеет;
вечереет, спускается ночь - as * as midnight тьма кромешная, ни зги не видно темный (о цвете) - * dress темное платье - * blue темно-голубой смуглый, темный - she has * hair у нее темные волосы черный - the * race черная раса темный, дурной;
порочный, черный;
нечистый, сомнительный - * deeds черные дела - * designs преступные замыслы - * business темное дело - * purpose сомнительная цель безрадостный;
мрачный, угрюмый - * humour мрачное настроение - * to be in a * humour быть в мрачном настроении - * temper угрюмый характер - a * view of the future мрачный взгляд на будущее хмурый, печальный - * brow нахмуренный лоб - his eyes grew * глаза его затуманились безнадежный;
тяжелый - * prospects невеселые перспективы - * days тяжелые дни мрачный, трагический - * comedy "черная комедия" неясный, темный, непонятный;
смутный - * hint неясный намек - * problem запутанный вопрос - * saying туманное высказывание - the meaning is still * смысл все-таки неясен тайный, секретный;
неизвестный - to keep smth. * скрывать что-л.;
держать что-л. в секрете - to keep * about smth. не болтать лишнего о чем-л. темный, невежественный, отсталый;
необразованный, некультурный - * age век обскурантизма - he is still * on a number of points во многих вопросах он еще плохо разбирается крайний, полный - * ignorance крайнее невежество - * oblivion полное забвение - * secret строгий секрет, полнейшая тайна (музыкальное) глубокий (о звуке) - this is a *er sound этот звук более глубокий молчащий, не вещающий > the D. Ages средневековье;
раннее средневековье;
> the D. Continent "Черный континент", Африка;
> the D. and Bloody Ground "Черная, кровавая земля", "Земля раздоров";
> * horse темная лошадка;
неожиданно победивший участник состязания;
(американизм) "темная лошадка", неожиданно выдвинутый, малоизвестный кандидат;
> the *est hour is near the dawn (пословица) самый темный час ближе всего к рассвету;
нет худа без добра ~ темнота, тьма;
after dark после наступления темноты;
at dark в темноте;
before dark до наступления темноты ~ темнота, тьма;
after dark после наступления темноты;
at dark в темноте;
before dark до наступления темноты ~ неведение;
to be in the dark быть в неведении, не знать( about) ;
to keep (smb.) in the dark держать (кого-л.) в неведении;
скрывать (что-л. от кого-л.) ~ темнота, тьма;
after dark после наступления темноты;
at dark в темноте;
before dark до наступления темноты dark дурной, нечистый (о поступке) ~ мрачный, угрюмый;
безнадежный, печальный;
dark humour мрачный юмор;
to look on the dark side of things быть пессимистом ~ неведение;
to be in the dark быть в неведении, не знать (about) ;
to keep (smb.) in the dark держать (кого-л.) в неведении;
скрывать (что-л. от кого-л.) ~ невежество ~ необразованный, темный ~ смуглый;
темноволосый;
dark complexion смуглый цвет лица ~ тайный, секретный;
непонятный;
неясный;
to keep dark скрываться;
to keep a thing dark держать (что-л.) в секрете ~ темнота, тьма;
after dark после наступления темноты;
at dark в темноте;
before dark до наступления темноты ~ жив. тень;
the lights and darks of a picture свет и тени в картине ~ темный;
it is getting dark становится темно, темнеет;
dark closet( или room) фото темная комната the ~ ages средневековье;
the Dark and Bloody Ground амер. штат Кентукки;
the Dark Continent Африка the ~ ages средневековье;
the Dark and Bloody Ground амер. штат Кентукки;
the Dark Continent Африка ~ темный;
it is getting dark становится темно, темнеет;
dark closet (или room) фото темная комната ~ смуглый;
темноволосый;
dark complexion смуглый цвет лица the ~ ages средневековье;
the Dark and Bloody Ground амер. штат Кентукки;
the Dark Continent Африка ~ мрачный, угрюмый;
безнадежный, печальный;
dark humour мрачный юмор;
to look on the dark side of things быть пессимистом in the ~ of the moon в кромешной тьме in the ~ of the moon в новолуние ~ темный;
it is getting dark становится темно, темнеет;
dark closet (или room) фото темная комната ~ тайный, секретный;
непонятный;
неясный;
to keep dark скрываться;
to keep a thing dark держать (что-л.) в секрете ~ тайный, секретный;
непонятный;
неясный;
to keep dark скрываться;
to keep a thing dark держать (что-л.) в секрете ~ неведение;
to be in the dark быть в неведении, не знать (about) ;
to keep (smb.) in the dark держать (кого-л.) в неведении;
скрывать (что-л. от кого-л.) ~ жив. тень;
the lights and darks of a picture свет и тени в картине ~ мрачный, угрюмый;
безнадежный, печальный;
dark humour мрачный юмор;
to look on the dark side of things быть пессимистом -
9 dark
1. [dɑ:k] n1. темнота, тьма; ночьat dark - а) в темноте; б) ночью
3. тайна, секретностьhis plans were made in the dark - его планы были разработаны втайне (от всех)
4. неведение; невежествоto be in the dark about smth. - быть в состоянии неизвестности, быть в неведении относительно чего-л., не знать о чём-л.
to keep /to leave/ smb. in the dark - держать кого-л. в неведении, скрывать (что-л.) от кого-л.
2. [dɑ:k] aI was (kept) in the dark about his intentions - я не был посвящён в его планы, я ничего не знал о его намерениях
1. 1) тёмный; чёрныйdark night [hills] - тёмная ночь [-ые холмы]
dark copse [garden] - тёмная рощица [-ый сад]
dark corner - а) тёмный угол; б) укромное местечко
pitch(y) dark - а) непроглядный; б) темно, хоть глаз выколи
it is getting dark - темнеет; вечереет, спускается ночь
as dark as midnight /as pitch/ - ≅ тьма кромешная, ни зги не видно
2) тёмный ( о цвете)dark dress [colour] - тёмное платье [-ый цвет]
2. 1) смуглый, тёмныйshe has dark hair [a dark complexion] - у неё тёмные волосы [смуглое лицо]
2) чёрный3. тёмный, дурной; порочный, чёрный; нечистый, сомнительныйdark deeds [thoughts] - чёрные дела [мысли]
dark purpose - сомнительная /дурная/ цель
4. 1) безрадостный; мрачный, угрюмый (о настроении, характере и т. п.)dark humour /mood/ - мрачное настроение
2) хмурый, печальный ( о выражении лица)dark brow /frowns/ - нахмуренный лоб
3) безнадёжный; тяжёлый ( о времени)dark prospects - невесёлые /неутешительные/ перспективы
dark days [times, hour] - тяжёлые дни [времена, -ый час]
4) мрачный, трагическийdark comedy - «чёрная комедия» (мрачная, пессимистическая пьеса-гротеск)
5. неясный, тёмный, непонятный; смутныйdark saying - туманное /загадочное/ высказывание
6. тайный, секретный; неизвестныйto keep smth. dark - скрывать что-л.; держать что-л. в секрете
to keep dark about smth. - не болтать лишнего о чём-л.
7. тёмный, невежественный, отсталый; необразованный, некультурный:he is still dark on a number of points - во многих вопросах /вещах/ он ещё плохо разбирается
8. крайний, полныйdark secret - строгий секрет, полнейшая тайна
9. муз. глубокий ( о звуке)10. молчащий, не вещающий (о радио; телевидении)♢
the Dark Ages - а) средневековье; б) раннее средневековьеthe Dark Continent - «Чёрный континент», Африка
the Dark and Bloody Ground - «Чёрная, кровавая земля», «Земля раздоров» ( старое индейское название штата Кентукки)
dark horse - а) тёмная лошадка (неизвестная лошадь на скачках, берущая приз вопреки ожиданиям); б) неожиданно победивший участник состязания; в) амер. «тёмная лошадка», неожиданно выдвинутый, малоизвестный кандидат ( на выборах)
the darkest hour is near the dawn - посл. самый тёмный час ближе всего к рассвету; ≅ нет худа без добра
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10 committee
nounAusschuss, der (auch Parl.); Komitee, das* * *[kə'miti](a number of persons, selected from a larger body, to deal with some special business, eg the running of the larger body's affairs: The committee meet(s) today; ( also adjective) a committee meeting.) der Ausschuß* * *com·mit·tee[kəˈmɪti, AM -ˈmɪt̬i]n + sing/pl vb Ausschuss m, Komitee nt\committee meeting Ausschusssitzung f\committee member Ausschussmitglied ntselect \committee Sonderausschuss mstanding \committee ständiger Ausschussto be [or sit] on a \committee in einem Ausschuss [o Komitee] sein [o sitzen], einem Ausschuss [o Komitee] angehören* * *[kə'mItɪ]nAusschuss m (ALSO PARL), Komitee ntto be or sit on a committee — in einem Ausschuss or Komitee sein or sitzen
* * *committee [kəˈmıtı] son für):standing committee ständiger Ausschuss;go into Committee PARL in Einzelberatungen eintreten;the bill is in the Committee stage die Gesetzesvorlage liegt dem Ausschuss vor2. [Br ˌkɒmıˈtiː] JUR obs Vormund m (eines Entmündigten)com. abk1. comedy2. comma3. commander4. commerce5. commercial6. commission7. commissioner8. committee9. commoncomm. abk1. commerce2. commission3. committee* * *nounAusschuss, der (auch Parl.); Komitee, das* * *n.Ausschuss m.Komitee -s n. -
11 ♦ low
♦ low (1) /ləʊ/a.1 basso: a low fence, uno steccato basso; low hills, colline basse; low prices, prezzi bassi; (autom.) low speed, marcia bassa; a low figure, una cifra bassa; una piccola cifra; to have a low forehead, avere la fronte bassa; low pay, retribuzione bassa; low temperature, temperatura bassa; to speak in a low voice, parlare a bassa voce; The sun was low, il sole era basso all'orizzonte2 basso; di bassa condizione; abietto; volgare; triviale; umile; meschino; brutto: low conduct, comportamento abietto; low conversation, conversazione triviale; low tastes, gusti volgari; a low fellow, un uomo volgare; a person of low birth, una persona di umili natali; low humour, umorismo volgare; a low trick, un brutto scherzo; un tiro mancino5 scarso; inadeguato; insufficiente; scadente: a person of low intelligence, una persona di scarsa intelligenza; a low salary, uno stipendio inadeguato; low-quality goods, merci di qualità scadente6 negativo; cattivo; brutto; poco buono: He is in a low state of mind, è in un brutto stato d'animo; I have a low opinion of his abilities, ho un'opinione poco buona delle sue capacità12 (elettr.: di una batteria) scarica; a terra: The battery must be low, la batteria deve essere scarica14 ( sport) basso; radente; rasoterra; a mezza altezza: a low cross, un cross rasoterra; ( boxe, lotta) low guard, guardia bassa16 (nei composti) a basso contenuto (o tenore) di: low-tar cigarettes, sigarette a basso contenuto di catrame (o di condensato)● (aeron., mil.) low-altitude bombing, bombardamento a bassa quota □ (autom.) low beam, luce anabbagliante □ (autom.) low-beam headlights, (fari) anabbaglianti; luci d'incrocio; mezze luci (fam.) □ low-bred, maleducato; volgare; rozzo □ (spec. cinem.) low-budget, low-budget; a budget ridotto □ low-cal, a basso contenuto calorico □ (relig.) low celebration, messa bassa □ Low Church, «Chiesa Bassa» ( la corrente più rigorosamente protestante della Chiesa anglicana) □ (comm.) low-class goods, merce di qualità inferiore □ low comedy, commedia popolare; farsa □ ( genetica, leg.) low copy number (LCN), LCN ( tecnica di sequenziamento per quantità minime di DNA) □ (fin.) low-cost money, denaro a buon mercato □ the Low Countries, (geogr.) il Belgio, l'Olanda e il Lussemburgo; (stor.) i Paesi Bassi □ ( di abito) low-cut, scollato □ (fam.) low-down, abietto; disonesto; meschino; vile □ ( slang) the low-down, le informazioni segrete; la verità; i fatti come stanno □ a low dress, un vestito molto scollato □ low-end, dozzinale; scadente; che costa poco □ ( di alimento) low-fat, a basso contenuto lipidico, povero di grassi □ low flying, che vola a bassa quota □ (elettr., elettron., ecc.) low-frequency, a bassa frequenza □ (elettr.) low-frequency antenna, antenna per bassa frequenza □ (autom., mecc.) low gear, marcia bassa; prima (o seconda) velocità; (fig.) velocità ridotta: ( USA) «Trucks use low gear» ( cartello), «autocarri in seconda» (o «a passo d'uomo») □ (ling.) Low German, basso tedesco □ low-grade, a basso tenore; di qualità inferiore: low-grade coal, carbone di qualità inferiore □ (spec. econ.) low-hanging fruit, obiettivo facile da raggiungere □ ( cucina) low heat, fiamma bassa ( di un fornello, ecc.) □ ( slang Austral.) low-heel, battona; passeggiatrice; peripatetica □ low heels, tacchi bassi □ low-impact, a basso impatto (spec. ambientale): low-impact access, accesso a basso impatto ambientale □ (econ.) low-income country, paese a basso reddito □ (fam. USA) low jinks, scherzi di cattivo gusto; giochi da villani □ low-key, (fotogr.) senza contrasto, scuro; (fig., = low-keyed), attenuato, pacato, sommesso; misurato □ low-level, basso, situato in basso; a basso livello; di grado (o tipo) inferiore; (aeron.) a bassa quota: (edil.) a low-level W.C., una coppa del water bassa □ low life, vita dei bassifondi; ( slang USA) tipo abietto (o vile, spregevole); individuo manesco □ low-lying, basso: low-lying clouds, nuvole basse □ low-maintenance, che non richiede molta manutenzione; (fig.) facile da gestire, che non crea problemi □ (relig.) Low Mass, messa bassa □ low-minded, d'animo basso; meschino; volgare □ low-mindedness, bassezza; volgarità; meschinità □ ( moda) low neck, vestito scollato □ ( di vestito) low-necked, scollato □ ( calcio, ecc.) low pass, passaggio basso, rasoterra (o a mezza altezza) □ ( calcio, ecc.) low-passing game, gioco rasoterra; gioco corto □ (econ.) low-paid workers, lavoratori mal pagati □ low-pitched, ( di voce, ecc.) dal tono basso, profondo; ( di tetto) poco aguzzo, a padiglione □ low poker, poker alla rovescia ( vince la mano chi ha il punto più basso; giocato in California) □ (tecn., scient.) low-pressure, a bassa pressione; (fig.) non aggressivo; ( di un lavoro) tranquillo, non stressante □ (fig.) low profile, (sost.) atteggiamento di moderazione, posizione cauta, il defilarsi; (agg.) che si defila, cauto, moderato; di basso profilo (angl.), in tono minore: a low-profile campaign, una campagna ( elettorale o pubblicitaria) in tono minore; (mil.) low-profile tactics, tattica di basso profilo □ (chim.) low-proof, a basso contenuto alcolico □ low relief, bassorilievo □ low-rent, ad affitto basso (o economico); (fam. USA) scadente, mediocre □ ( di un edificio) low-rise, di pochi piani, basso □ a low-rise, un edificio basso ( non un grattacielo) □ ( calcio, ecc.) low save, parata bassa; presa a terra ( del portiere) □ (tur.) ( the) low season, (la) bassa stagione: (trasp.) low-season fare, tariffa di bassa stagione □ ( calcio, ecc.) low shot, (tiro) rasoterra □ low-spirited, abbattuto; depresso □ low-spiritedness, abbattimento; depressione □ (relig.) Low Sunday, domenica in albis □ (ind.) low-tech, a tecnologia poco avanzata □ (tecn., scient.) low-temperature, a bassa temperatura □ (elettr.) low-tension (o low-voltage), a bassa tensione □ low tide, bassa marea; (fig.) stato di depressione ( morale, economica, ecc.) □ (econ.) low wages, salari bassi □ low water, bassa ( in un estuario, per il deflusso della marea); (fig.) situazione difficile; punto più basso, fondo (fig.) □ low-water mark, segno (o limite) della bassa marea; (fig.) punto più basso, fondo (fig.) □ to get low, calare, abbassarsi; ( di un livello) scendere; ( di prezzi, scorte) diminuire; (mus.) scendere a un tono basso □ to be in low spirits, essere abbattuto (o depresso); esser giù di morale □ (fig.) to be in low water, essere in crisi; essere a corto di quattrini.low (2) /ləʊ/avv.1 basso; in basso ( anche fig.); (aeron.) a bassa quota: to aim low, mirare basso; ( boxe) to hit low, colpire basso; to fly low, volare a bassa quota; He was brought low by his love for gambling, è caduto sempre più in basso a causa della sua passione per il gioco d'azzardo6 a bassa temperatura; al minimo: He turned the central heating on low, ha messo il riscaldamento al minimo● to bring sb. low, tenere q. soggetto; umiliare q. □ to lay sb. low, abbattere (o atterrare) q.; (fig.: di malattia) buttare giù q. □ to lie low ► to lie (2) □ to play low, giocare una carta bassa □ to run low, scarseggiare: Funds are running low, i fondi scarseggiano □ ( di un abito) cut low, scollato □ (fig.) The sands are running low, il tempo è quasi trascorso; la vita volge al termine.low (3) /ləʊ/n.1 (meteor.) bassa; zona di bassa pressione; depressione3 (fig.) basso; punto basso; livello basso: Business was at an all-time low, l'attività economica era al livello più basso che mai; Output is at a record low, la produzione ha fatto segnare un minimo storicolow (4) /ləʊ/n.muggito; mugghio.(to) low /ləʊ/A v. i.muggire; mugghiareB v. t. -
12 mixture
nounthe mixture as before — (fig.) die altbekannte Mischung
2) (Motor Veh.) Gemisch, das* * *['miks ə]1) (the result of mixing things or people together: a mixture of eggs, flour and milk.) die Mischung2) (a number of things mixed together and used for a given purpose: The doctor gave the baby some cough mixture.) die Mixtur3) (the act of mixing.) das Mischen* * *mix·ture[ˈmɪkstʃəʳ, AM -ɚ]npetrol-air \mixture Kraftstoff-Luft-Gemisch nt* * *['mɪkstʃə(r)]nMischung f; (MED) Mixtur f; (COOK) Gemisch nt; (= cake mixture, dough) Teig mthey spoke to each other in a mixture of French and English — sie haben miteinander eine Mischung aus Französisch und Englisch gesprochen
I've had quite a mixture of drinks tonight —
fold the eggs into the cheese mixture — heben Sie die Eier ins Käsegemisch or in die Käsemischung unter
* * *mixture [ˈmıkstʃə(r)] sof … and aus … und):mixture of teas Teemischung;it’s the mixture as before Br umg es gibt nichts Neues2. a) Mischgewebe nb) Melange f (aus verschiedenfarbigen Fasern hergestelltes Garn)3. AUTO Gas-Luft-Gemisch n4. CHEM Gemenge n, Gemisch n5. PHARM Mixtur f6. BIOL Kreuzung f* * *nounthe mixture as before — (fig.) die altbekannte Mischung
2) (Motor Veh.) Gemisch, das* * *n.Gebräu -e n.Gemenge -n n.Mischung -en f. -
13 pack
1. nouna pack of lies/nonsense — ein Sack voll Lügen/eine Menge Unsinn
3) (Brit.)pack [of cards] — [Karten]spiel, das
5) (Cub Scouts, Brownies) Gruppe, die2. transitive verbpack of ten — Zehnerpackung, die; Zehnerpack, der
1) (put into container) einpackenpack something into something — etwas in etwas (Akk.) packen
2) (fill) packenpack one's bags — seine Koffer packen
3) (cram) voll stopfen (ugs.); füllen [Raum, Stadion usw.]4) (wrap) verpacken (in in + Dat. od. Akk.)5) (coll.) tragen, dabeihaben [Waffe]6)3. intransitive verbpack [quite] a punch — (coll.) ganz schön zuschlagen können (ugs.)
send somebody packing — (fig.) jemanden rausschmeißen (ugs.)
Phrasal Verbs:- academic.ru/89739/pack_away">pack away- pack in- pack off- pack up* * *[pæk] 1. noun1) (things tied up together or put in a container, especially to be carried on one's back: He carried his luggage in a pack on his back.) der Packen2) (a set of (fifty-two) playing-cards: a pack of cards.) das (Karten)Spiel3) (a number or group of certain animals: a pack of wolves / a wolf-pack.) das Rudel4) (a packet: a pack of cigarettes.) das Päckchen2. verb1) (to put (clothes etc) into a bag, suitcase or trunk for a journey: I've packed all I need and I'm ready to go.) einpacken2) (to come together in large numbers in a small space: They packed into the hall to hear his speech.) (sich) zusammenpressen•- packing- packing-case
- packed out
- packed
- pack off
- pack up* * *[pæk]I. nice \pack Eisbeutel ma \pack of cigarettes eine Schachtel [o SCHWEIZ, ÖSTERR a. ein Päckchen] Zigarettena \pack of tobacco eine Packung Tabakin \packs of six im Sechserpackinformation \pack Informationspaket ntface/mud \pack Gesichts-/Schlammpackung f7. + sing/pl vb (group) Gruppe f; of wolves Rudel nt; of hounds also Meute f; (fig, pej: crowd) Horde f pej, Meute f pej fam\pack of hounds Hundemeute f\pack of wolves Wolfsrudel nt10.▶ to keep ahead of the \pack der Konkurrenz immer eine Nasenlänge voraus seinthat's a \pack of lies! das ist alles [ fam erstunken und] erlogen!II. vi1. (for a journey) packen2. (fit in)3. (be suitable for packing)to \pack well sich gut [ein]packen lassen; (for transport) sich gut verpacken lassenthis silk dress doesn't \pack very well dieses Seidenkleid knittert beim Packento be \packing eine Pistole tragen5.III. vt1. (put into a container) articles, goods▪ to \pack sb sth [or sth for sb] jdm etw [ein]packen2. (fill)▪ to \pack sth bag, suitcase, trunk etw packen; box, container etw vollpackenplease \pack the small suitcase with the children's stuff pack bitte die Kindersachen in den kleinen Koffer3. (put in wrapping)to \pack sth in newspaper etw in Zeitungspapier wickeln4. (use as wrapping)she \packed tissue paper around the shoes sie wickelte die Schuhe in Seidenpapier5. (make)to \pack a parcel ein Paket packenthe text is \packed with useful information der Text ist mit nützlichen Informationen vollgepacktthe people were \packed like sardines on the bus die Leute standen im Bus wie die Sardinen7. (compress)to \pack a gun eine Schusswaffe bei sich dat führen9. (contain)▪ to \pack sth etw enthalteneach missile \packs several warheads jede Rakete trägt mehrere Sprengköpfeto \pack sth [with one's own supporters] etw mit eigenen Leuten besetzen11.▶ to \pack a punch [or ( fam) wallop] (hit hard) kräftig zuschlagen; (be strong) drink [ordentlich] reinhauen fig sl* * *[pk]1. n1) (= bundle) Bündel nt; (on animal) Last f; (= rucksack) Rucksack m; (MIL) Gepäck nt no pl, Tornister m (dated)2) (= packet for cereal, washing powder, frozen food) Paket nt; (esp US of cigarettes) Packung f, Schachtel f5) (pej: group) Horde f, Meute fto stay ahead of the pack (fig) — der Konkurrenz (dat) immer um eine Nasenlänge voraus sein
he told us a pack of lies — er tischte uns einen Sack voll Lügen auf
it's all a pack of lies — es ist alles erlogen
6) (of cards) (Karten)spiel nt52 cards make a pack — ein Blatt nt besteht aus 52 Karten
8) (MED, COSMETICS) Packung f2. vt1) crate, container etc vollpacken; fish, meat in tin etc abpacken2) case, trunk packen; things in case, clothes etc einpacken3) (= wrap, put into parcel) einpackenthe box was packed full of explosives — die Kiste war voll mit Sprengstoff
the crowds that packed the stadium —
he packed the committee with his own supporters — er füllte das Komitee mit seinen eigenen Anhängern
the comedy was playing to packed houses — die Komödie lief vor ausverkauften Häusern
the bus/square was packed solid — der Bus/der Platz war rappelvoll (inf)
all this information is packed into one chapter — all diese Informationen sind in einem Kapitel zusammengedrängt
the coast is packed with tourists — an der Küste wimmelt es von Touristen
the snow on the path was packed hard — der Schnee auf dem Weg war festgetrampelt
6) jury mit den eigenen Leuten besetzento pack one's lunch — sich (dat) sein Mittagessen mitnehmen
8) (inf)he packs a nasty left — er hat or schlägt eine ganz gemeine Linke (inf)
the film packs a real punch (fig) — der Film ist total spannend
9) leak, pipe (zu)stopfen3. vi1) (items) passenthat won't all pack into one suitcase — das passt or geht nicht alles in einen Koffer
the boxes are designed to pack into this container — die Kästen sind so gemacht, dass sie in diesen Behälter hineingehen
2) (person) packenI'm still packing — ich bin noch beim Packen
3)(= crowd)
the crowds packed into the stadium — die Menge drängte sich in das Stadionwe can't all pack into one car —
4) (= become firm) fest werdenthe snow had packed round the wheels — an den Rädern klebte eine feste Schneeschicht
5) (inf)what should I do with my drunken husband? – I'd send him packing — was soll ich mit meinem Trunkenbold von Mann machen? – ich würde ihn vor die Tür setzen
* * *pack [pæk]A sb) (Informations- etc)Mappe f, (-)Unterlagen pl2. US Packung f, Schachtel f (Zigaretten), Päckchen n, Paket n3. MILa) Tornister mb) Rückentrage f (für Kabelrollen etc)c) Fallschirmpackhülle f6. ELEK Netzteil n7. (Schub m) Konserven pl8. Verpackung(sweise) f, Konservierung(smethode) f9. Menge f, Haufen m:a pack of lies ein Haufen Lügen, ein Sack voll Lügen;a pack of nonsense lauter Unsinn10. Pack n, Bande f:a pack of thieves eine Räuberbandepack of wolves Wolfsrudelb) SPORT Feld n:finish in the pack im Feld landen14. Packeis nB v/tpack sb sth jemandem etwas einpacken;packed lunch Lunchpaket(e) n(pl)b) Tabak stopfenc) IT eine Datei etc packen, komprimieren4. vollstopfen:a packed house THEAT ein ausverkauftes Haus;packed with voll von, voll(er) Autos etc;5. (voll)packen:pack the cases die Koffer packen;I am packed ich habe gepackt6. die Geschworenenbank, einen Ausschuss etc mit seinen (eigenen) Leuten besetzen7. konservieren, besonders eindosen9. bepacken, beladen10. US eine Last etc tragen11. a) US umg eine Waffe etc (bei sich) tragen12. US umg enthalten:he packed his children off to bed er verfrachtete seine Kinder ins Bett umg;pack sb back jemanden zurückschickenpack up smoking das Rauchen aufgeben;pack it in! hör endlich auf (damit)!15. MED einpackenC v/i1. packen:pack up zusammenpacken;4. fest werden, sich fest zusammenballen, backen:send sb packing jemanden fortjagen6. umgthe engine packed up on me mir ist der Motor abgestorbenpk abk1. pack2. park3. peak* * *1. nouna pack of lies/nonsense — ein Sack voll Lügen/eine Menge Unsinn
3) (Brit.)pack [of cards] — [Karten]spiel, das
5) (Cub Scouts, Brownies) Gruppe, die6) (packet, set) Schachtel, die; Packung, die2. transitive verbpack of ten — Zehnerpackung, die; Zehnerpack, der
1) (put into container) einpackenpack something into something — etwas in etwas (Akk.) packen
2) (fill) packen3) (cram) voll stopfen (ugs.); füllen [Raum, Stadion usw.]4) (wrap) verpacken (in in + Dat. od. Akk.)packed in — verpackt in (+ Dat.)
5) (coll.) tragen, dabeihaben [Waffe]6)3. intransitive verbpack [quite] a punch — (coll.) ganz schön zuschlagen können (ugs.)
send somebody packing — (fig.) jemanden rausschmeißen (ugs.)
Phrasal Verbs:- pack in- pack off- pack up* * *(animals) n.Bündel - n.Meute -n f.Pack nur sing. n.Stapel - m. v.einpacken v.packen v. -
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low [ləʊ]bas ⇒ 1 (a)-(d), 1 (f), 1 (i), 1 (j), 2 (a)-(d), 3 (a) faible ⇒ 1 (b)-(e), 1 (i) mauvais ⇒ 1 (e) grossier ⇒ 1 (g) niveau bas ⇒ 3 (b) dépression ⇒ 3 (c)(a) (in height) bas;∎ this room has a low ceiling cette pièce est basse de plafond;∎ low hills collines peu élevées;∎ a low neckline un décolleté;∎ the sun was already low in the sky le soleil était déjà bas dans le ciel;∎ the houses are built on low ground les maisons sont bâties dans une cuvette;∎ the river is low today la rivière est basse aujourd'hui;∎ low bridge (sign) hauteur limitée∎ the temperature is in the low twenties il fait un peu plus de vingt degrés;∎ old people are given very low priority les personnes âgées ne sont absolument pas considérées comme prioritaires;∎ I've reached a low point in my career j'ai atteint un creux dans ma carrière;∎ their relationship is at a low ebb leurs relations sont au plus bas;∎ a low blood count une numération globulaire basse(c) (in degree, intensity → probability, visibility) faible; (→ fire) bas; (→ lighting) faible, tamisé;∎ cook on a low heat faire cuire à feu doux;∎ to keep a low profile garder un profil bas(d) (below average → number, cost, price, rate) bas, faible; (→ profit) faible, maigre; (→ salary) peu élevé;∎ low economic growth faible croissance économique;∎ attendance was low il y avait peu de monde;∎ we're only playing for low stakes nous ne jouons que de petites mises, nous ne jouons pas de grosses sommes;∎ we're rather low on whisky on n'a plus beaucoup de whisky;∎ we're getting low on kerosene nous allons bientôt être à court de kérosène;∎ our water supply is getting low notre réserve d'eau baisse;∎ the ammunition is getting low nous aurons bientôt épuisé les munitions;∎ low in calories pauvre en calories;∎ the soil is very low in nitrogen la terre est très pauvre en azote(e) (poor → intelligence, standard) faible; (→ opinion) faible, piètre; (→ in health) mauvais, médiocre; (→ in quality) mauvais;∎ he's very low at the moment il est bien bas ou bien affaibli en ce moment;∎ I'm in rather low spirits, I feel rather low je n'ai pas le moral, je suis assez déprimé;∎ the pupils in this school have a low standard of reading les élèves de cette école ont un niveau faible en lecture;∎ a low quality carpet une moquette de mauvaise qualité∎ to be of low birth être de basse extraction ou d'origine modeste;∎ low ranking officials petits fonctionnaires mpl, fonctionnaires mpl subalternes∎ to keep low company fréquenter des gens peu recommandables;∎ that was a low trick c'était un sale tour;∎ that was rather a low thing to do ce n'était pas très joli de faire une chose pareille;∎ a man of low cunning un homme d'une ruse ignoble∎ low forms of life des formes de vie inférieures ou peu évoluées∎ keep your voice low ne parlez pas trop fort;∎ in a low voice à voix basse, à mi-voix;∎ turn the radio down low mettez la radio moins fort;∎ turn the lights down low baissez les lumières;∎ she gave a low groan elle poussa un faible gémissement;∎ we heard a low moan nous avons entendu une plainte étouffée(j) (deep → note, voice) bas∎ to play a low trump jouer un petit atout2 adverb(a) (in height) bas;∎ lower down plus bas;∎ aim low visez bas;∎ I can't bend down that low je ne peux pas me pencher si bas;∎ a helicopter flew low over the town un hélicoptère a survolé la ville à basse altitude;∎ the sun sank low on the horizon le soleil est descendu très bas sur l'horizon;∎ she was sitting very low in her chair elle était avachie sur sa chaise;∎ he bowed low il s'inclina profondément;∎ to be laid low (ill) être immobilisé(b) (in intensity) bas;∎ the fire had burnt low le feu avait baissé;∎ stocks are running low les réserves baissent;∎ the batteries are running low les piles sont usées;∎ turn the music down low baisse la musique∎ I can't sing that low je ne peux pas chanter aussi bas∎ to buy low acheter à bas prix; Stock Exchange acheter quand les cours sont bas∎ I wouldn't stoop or sink so low as to tell lies je ne m'abaisserais pas à mentir3 noun(a) (in height) bas m(b) (degree, level) niveau m bas, point m bas;∎ the dollar has reached a record low le dollar a atteint son niveau le plus bas;∎ the share price has reached a new low l'indice des actions est descendu à son plus bas niveau;∎ inflation is at an all-time low l'inflation est à son niveau le plus bas;∎ relations between them are at an all-time low leurs relations n'ont jamais été si mauvaises;∎ Stock Exchange the highs and lows les hauts mpl et les bas mpl∎ the heating is on low le chauffage est au minimum(d) Meteorology dépression f∎ in low en première/secondemeugler, beugler►► Cards the low cards les basses cartes fpl;1 noun= section de l'Église anglicane qui se distingue par la simplicité du rituel= de tendance conservatrice, dans l'Église anglicane;Theatre low comedy farce f;the Low Countries les Pays-Bas mpl;∎ in the Low Countries aux Pays-Bas;familiar low five = tape amicale donnée dans la paume de quelqu'un pour le saluer, le féliciter ou en signe de victoire;American low gear première (vitesse) f;Low German bas allemand m;Low Latin bas latin m;low life pègre f; (individual → disreputable) voyou m, crapule f; (→ criminal) membre m du milieu ou de la pègre;Religion Low Mass messe f basse;low pressure basse pression f;∎ Meteorology a low pressure area, an area of low pressure une zone de basse pression;the low season la basse saison;low season holidays vacances fpl hors saison;low technology technologie f de base;low tide marée f basse;∎ at low tide à marée basse;low water (UNCOUNT) basses eaux fpl
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