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1 contrary to popular belief

Общая лексика: в противоположность бытующему мнению, в противоположность широко распространённому мнению, в противоположность общепринятому мнению, вопреки расхожему мнению

Универсальный англо-русский словарь > contrary to popular belief
2 popular

popular [ˈpɒpjʊlə^r]

adjective

populaire ; [style, model, place] prisé ( with de ) ; [name] en vogue

• he's popular with his colleagues il jouit d'une grande popularité auprès de ses collègues

• I'm not very popular with the boss just now (inf) je ne suis pas très bien vu du patron en ce moment

• it is never popular to raise taxes les augmentations d'impôts ne sont jamais populaires

• by popular demand à la demande générale

• contrary to popular belief contrairement aux idées reçues

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['pɒpjʊlə(r)]
adjective

1) ( generally liked) [actor, politician] populaire (with, among parmi); [profession, hobby, sport] répandu (with, among chez); [food, dish] prisé (with, among par); [product, resort, colour, design] en vogue (with, among chez)

John is very popular — John a beaucoup d'amis

Smith was a popular choice as chairman — le choix de Smith comme président a été très apprécié

she's popular with the boys — elle a du succès auprès des garçons

I'm not very popular with my husband at the moment — je n'ai pas tellement la cote (colloq) auprès de mon mari en ce moment

2) ( of or for the people) [music, song] populaire; [entertainment, TV programme] grand public inv; [science, history etc] de vulgarisation; [enthusiasm, interest, support] du public; [discontent, uprising] du peuple; [movement, press] populaire

contrary to popular belief — contrairement à ce qu'on pense généralement

the popular view ou perception of something — l'opinion générale sur quelque chose

by popular demand ou request — à la demande générale

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3 contrary

contrary, US [transcription][-trerI]

A n contraire m ; the contrary is the case c'est le contraire qui est vrai ; quite the contrary bien au contraire ; on the contrary (bien) au contraire ; despite views/claims to the contrary contrairement à ce que certains pensent/disent ; unless there is evidence to the contrary à moins qu'il n'y ait une preuve du contraire ; no-one said anything to the contrary personne n'a dit le contraire ; unless you hear anything to the contrary sauf contrordre.

B adj

1 [idea, view] contraire ; to be contrary to [activity, proposal, opinion, measure] être contraire à ;

2 [direction, movement] contraire (to à) ;

3 [person] contrariant.

C contrary to prep phr contrairement à ; contrary to popular belief/to rumours ( in spite of) contrairement à ce que l'on peut croire/à la rumeur ; contrary to expectations contre toute attente.

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contrary

1 noun

['kɒntrərɪ] contraire m

2 adjective

(a) ['kɒntrərɪ] (opposed → attitudes, ideas, opinions) contraire, en opposition (to à)

(b) [kən'treərɪ] (obstinate → attitude, person) contrariant

(c) ['kɒntrərɪ] formal (winds) contraire

3 contrary to preposition

['kɒntrərɪ] contrairement à;

∎ contrary to nature contre nature;

∎ contrary to reason contraire à la raison;

∎ contrary to the terms of the contract contraire aux termes du contrat;

∎ contrary to popular belief contrairement à ce que l'on croit généralement;

∎ contrary to what I had been told contrairement à ce qu'on m'avait dit

4 on the contrary adverb

['kɒntrərɪ] au contraire

5 to the contrary adverb

['kɒntrərɪ] the meeting will be at six, unless you hear to the contrary la réunion sera à six heures, sauf contrordre ou avis contraire

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5 belief

belief [bɪˈli:f]

1. noun

   a. ( = acceptance as true) croyance f (in en, à)

• it is beyond belief c'est incroyable

• wealthy beyond belief incroyablement riche

   b. ( = conviction) conviction f

• in the belief that... convaincu que...

• it is my belief that... je suis convaincu que...

• to the best of my belief (pour) autant que je sache

   c. ( = trust) confiance f (in en)

• he has no belief in the future il ne croit pas en l'avenir

2. compounds

► belief system noun système m de croyances

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[bɪ'liːf]
noun

1) (conviction, opinion) conviction f ( about sur, à propos de)

in the belief that — convaincu que

contrary to popular belief — contrairement à ce qu'on pense généralement

2) ( confidence) confiance f, foi f

her belief in democracy — sa foi or confiance dans la démocratie

belief in oneself — confiance en soi

3) Religion ( faith) foi f; ( article of faith) croyance f

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belief n

1 (conviction, opinion) conviction f (about sur, à propos de) ; political/religious beliefs convictions politiques/religieuses ; to go against sb's beliefs aller à l'encontre des convictions de qn ; in the belief that convaincu or persuadé que ; it's my belief that je suis convaincu or persuadé que ; to the best of my belief à ma connaissance ; contrary to popular belief contrairement à ce qu'on pense généralement ;

2 ( credence) to be beyond ou past belief être absolument incroyable ; wealthy/stupid beyond belief incroyablement riche/bête ;

3 (confidence, trust) confiance f, foi f ; her belief in democracy/justice sa foi or confiance dans la démocratie/la justice ; belief in oneself confiance en soi ;

4 Relig ( faith) foi f ; ( article of faith) croyance f ; his belief in God/evil sa croyance en Dieu/dans le mal.

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belief [bɪ'li:f]

noun

(a) (feeling of certainty) croyance f;

∎ belief in God croyance en Dieu;

∎ I've lost any belief I had in human kindness je ne crois plus du tout en la bonté humaine;

∎ contrary to popular belief contrairement à ce qu'on croit;

∎ it's beyond belief c'est incroyable;

∎ he's lazy beyond belief il est incroyablement paresseux

(b) (conviction, opinion) conviction f, certitude f;

∎ it's my belief he's lying je suis certain ou convaincu qu'il ment;

∎ in the belief that he would help them certain ou persuadé qu'il allait les aider;

∎ in the mistaken belief that... persuadé à tort que...;

∎ to the best of my belief autant que je sache

(c) Religion (religious faith) foi f, croyance f; (political faith) dogme m, doctrine f

(d) (confidence, trust) confiance f, foi f

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8 popular

popular ['pɒpjʊlə(r)]

1 adjective

(a) (well-liked → person) populaire;

∎ she's very popular with her pupils elle est très populaire auprès de ses élèves, ses élèves l'aiment beaucoup;

∎ Britain's most popular TV personality la personnalité la plus populaire de la télévision britannique;

∎ he was a very popular president ce fut un président très populaire;

∎ to make oneself popular (with) se rendre populaire (auprès de);

∎ his views have not made him popular with the authorities à cause de ses opinions, il est mal vu des autorités;

∎ he isn't very popular with his men il n'est pas très bien vu de ses hommes, ses hommes ne l'aiment pas beaucoup;

∎ I'm not going to be very popular when they find out it's my fault! je ne vais pas être bien vu quand ils découvriront que c'est de ma faute!

(b) (appreciated by many → product, colour) populaire; (→ restaurant, resort) très couru, très fréquenté;

∎ the movie was very popular in Europe le film a été un très grand succès en Europe;

∎ the most popular book of the year le livre le plus vendu ou le best-seller de l'année;

∎ videotapes are a popular present les vidéocassettes sont des cadeaux très appréciés;

∎ it's very popular with the customers les clients l'apprécient beaucoup;

∎ a popular line un article qui se vend bien;

∎ it's always been a popular café with young people ce café a toujours été très populaire auprès des jeunes

(c) (common) courant, répandu; (general) populaire;

∎ contrary to popular belief contrairement à ce que les gens croient;

∎ a popular misconception une erreur répandue ou fréquente;

∎ on or by popular demand à la demande générale;

∎ it's an idea that enjoys great popular support c'est une idée qui a l'approbation générale ou de tous;

∎ popular unrest mécontentement m populaire

(d) (of or for the people) populaire;

∎ a book of popular mechanics un livre de mécanique pour tous ou à la portée de tous;

∎ quality goods at popular prices marchandises fpl de qualité à des prix abordables

2 populars plural noun

British familiar Journalism presse f à grand tirage et à sensation^□

►► Politics popular front front m populaire;

Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine Front m populaire de libération de la Palestine;

popular music musique f populaire;

the popular press la presse à grand tirage et à sensation

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popular adj

1 ( generally liked) [actor, singer, politician] populaire (with, among parmi) ; [profession, hobby, sport] répandu (with, among chez) ; [food, dish] prisé (with, among par) ; [product, resort, colour, design] en vogue (with, among chez) ; John is very popular John a beaucoup d'amis ; Smith was a popular choice as chairman le choix de Smith comme président a été très apprécié ; she's popular with the boys elle a du succès auprès des garçons ; I'm not very popular with my husband at the moment je n'ai pas tellement la cote ○ auprès de mon mari en ce moment ;

2 ( of or for the people) [music, song] populaire ; [entertainment, TV programme] grand public inv ; [science, history etc] de vulgarisation ; [enthusiasm, interest, support] du public ; [discontent, uprising] du peuple ; [movement] populaire ; to have popular appeal avoir du succès auprès du public ; contrary to popular belief contrairement à ce qu'on pense généralement ; the popular image of sth l'image qu'on se fait généralement de qch ; the popular view ou perception of sth l'opinion générale sur qch ; by popular demand ou request à la demande générale ; the popular press la presse populaire.

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10 contrary

['kɒntrərɪ] [AE -trerɪ] 1.
aggettivo

1) [idea, view] contrario

to be contrary to — [proposal, measure] essere contrario a, andare contro

2) [direction, movement] contrario, opposto (to a)

3) [kən'treərɪ] [ person] testardo, ostinato
2.
nome contrario m., opposto m.

quite the contrary — proprio il contrario

on the contrary — al contrario, invece

despite claims to the contrary — nonostante posizioni contrarie

unless there is evidence to the contrary — a meno che ci siano prove che dimostrino l'opposto

unless you hear anything to the contrary — salvo contrordine
3.
avverbio contrary to contrariamente a

contrary to popular belief — contrariamente a quanto si pensa

contrary to expectations — contro ogni aspettativa

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I 1. ['kontrəri] adjective
((often with to) opposite (to) or in disagreement (with): That decision was contrary to my wishes; Contrary to popular belief he is an able politician.)
2. noun
((with the) the opposite.)

- on the contrary
II [kən'treəri] adjective
(obstinate; unreasonable.)

- contrariness

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contrary (def. 1 /ˈkɒntrərɪ/, def. 2 /kənˈtrɛərɪ/)
A a.

1 (form.) contrario; avverso; sfavorevole; opposto: contrary winds, venti contrari; contrary weather, tempo sfavorevole

2 (fam.) che fa il bastian contrario; ostinato ( nel fare o dire il contrario): Don't be so contrary!, non fare il bastian contrario!

B n. [u]

– the contrary, il contrario; l'opposto: The contrary is the case, è vero il contrario

C avv.

– contrary to, contrariamente a; contro; in opposizione a: Contrary to what I expected, he didn't come, contrariamente a quel che m'aspettavo, non è venuto; to act contrary to regulations, agire contro le regole; contrary to expectation (o expectations) contrariamente all'aspettativa; contrary to nature, contro natura

● on the contrary, al contrario; all'opposto; invece; anzi: You think he has finished; on the contrary, he has not yet begun, tu credi che egli abbia finito; invece, non ha ancora cominciato □ to the contrary, in contrario: information to the contrary, informazioni di contenuto opposto; informazioni contrarie; I will leave on Sunday, unless they wire me to the contrary, partirò domenica, a meno che non mi mandino un telegramma con diversa indicazione; unless I ( you, etc.) hear to the contrary, salvo contrordini; He continued to smoke, despite advice to the contrary, ha continuato a fumare benché gli avessero consigliato di smettere □ until the contrary is proved, fino a prova contraria.

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['kɒntrərɪ] [AE -trerɪ] 1.
aggettivo

1) [idea, view] contrario

to be contrary to — [proposal, measure] essere contrario a, andare contro

2) [direction, movement] contrario, opposto (to a)

3) [kən'treərɪ] [ person] testardo, ostinato
2.
nome contrario m., opposto m.

quite the contrary — proprio il contrario

on the contrary — al contrario, invece

despite claims to the contrary — nonostante posizioni contrarie

unless there is evidence to the contrary — a meno che ci siano prove che dimostrino l'opposto

unless you hear anything to the contrary — salvo contrordine
3.
avverbio contrary to contrariamente a

contrary to popular belief — contrariamente a quanto si pensa

contrary to expectations — contro ogni aspettativa

English-Italian dictionary > contrary
11 belief

see believe

belief n creencia / fe

religious beliefs creencias religiosas

belief

tr[bɪ'liːf]

noun

1 (gen) creencia

■ his political beliefs sus creencias políticas

2 (opinion) opinión nombre femenino

■ it is his belief that they are guilty en su opinión son culpables

3 (confidence) confianza

■ he has no belief in the legal system no tiene confianza en el sistema jurídico

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SMALLIDIOMATIC EXPRESSION/SMALL

to the best of my belief que yo sepa

it is my firm belief that creo firmemente que

it is beyond belief parece mentira

belief [bə'li:f] n

1) trust: confianza f

2) conviction: creencia f, convicción f

3) faith: fe f

belief

n.

• convencimiento s.m.

• creencia s.f.

• opinión s.f.

bə'liːf, bɪ'liːf
noun

a) u c (conviction, opinion) creencia f

contrary to popular belief — contrariamente a lo que comúnmente se cree

it is my belief that he lied — (frml) creo que mintió

she acted in the belief that... — actuó convencida de que...

their attitude irritated me beyond belief — su actitud me irritó increíblemente or sobremanera

b) u ( confidence)

belief in somebody/something — confianza f or fe f en alguien/algo

c) uc ( Relig) fe f

[bɪ'liːf]
N
1) (=tenet, doctrine) creencia f ; (=trust) confianza f ; (=opinion) opinión f

contrary to popular belief... — al contrario de lo que muchos creen...

a man of strong beliefs — un hombre de firmes convicciones

to the best of my belief — según mi leal saber y entender

it is my belief that... — estoy convencido de que...

I did it in the belief that... — lo hice creyendo que...

it's beyond belief — es increíble ( that que)

wealthy beyond belief — de una fortuna increíble

2) (no pl) (=faith) fe f

his belief in God — su fe en Dios

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[bə'liːf, bɪ'liːf]
noun

a) u c (conviction, opinion) creencia f

contrary to popular belief — contrariamente a lo que comúnmente se cree

it is my belief that he lied — (frml) creo que mintió

she acted in the belief that... — actuó convencida de que...

their attitude irritated me beyond belief — su actitud me irritó increíblemente or sobremanera

b) u ( confidence)

belief in somebody/something — confianza f or fe f en alguien/algo

c) uc ( Relig) fe f

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12 contrary

I.

contrary¹ [ˈkɒntrərɪ]

1. adjective

contraire ( to sth à qch)

2. preposition

► contrary to contrairement à

• contrary to popular belief contrairement à ce que les gens croient

3. noun

• the contrary le contraire

• I think the contrary is true je pense que c'est le contraire

• on the contrary au contraire

• come tomorrow unless you hear to the contrary venez demain sauf avis contraire

II.

contrary² [kənˈtrεərɪ]

adjective

( = unreasonable) contrariant

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['kɒntrərɪ], US [-trerɪ] 1.
noun contraire m

quite the contrary — bien au contraire

on the contrary — (bien) au contraire

despite views/claims to the contrary — contrairement à ce que certains pensent/disent

evidence to the contrary — une preuve du contraire

unless you hear anything to the contrary — sauf contrordre
2.
adjective

1) [idea, view] contraire

to be contrary to — [activity, proposal, opinion, measure] être contraire à

2) [direction, movement] contraire (to à)

3) [kən'treərɪ] [person] contrariant
3.
contrary to prepositional phrase contrairement à

contrary to popular belief/to rumours — contrairement à ce que l'on peut croire/à la rumeur

contrary to expectations — contre toute attente

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[bɪ'liːf]
nome

1) (conviction, opinion) convinzione f., opinione f.

in the belief that — nella convinzione che

to the best of my belief — per quanto ne so o mi risulta

contrary to popular belief — contrariamente a quanto si pensa

2) (credence)

to be beyond o past belief essere incredibile; stupid beyond belief — incredibilmente stupido

3) (confidence) fede f., fiducia f.

her belief in justice — la sua fede nella giustizia

belief in oneself — fiducia in sé

4) relig. (faith) fede f.; (article of faith) credenza f.

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[bɪ'liːf]
nome

1) (conviction, opinion) convinzione f., opinione f.

in the belief that — nella convinzione che

to the best of my belief — per quanto ne so o mi risulta

contrary to popular belief — contrariamente a quanto si pensa

2) (credence)

to be beyond o past belief essere incredibile; stupid beyond belief — incredibilmente stupido

3) (confidence) fede f., fiducia f.

her belief in justice — la sua fede nella giustizia

belief in oneself — fiducia in sé

4) relig. (faith) fede f.; (article of faith) credenza f.

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'popjulə
adjective

1) (liked by most people: a popular holiday resort; a popular person; She is very popular with children.) popular, persona que tiene éxito

2) (believed by most people: a popular theory.) generalizado, extendido

3) (of the people in general: popular rejoicing.) popular

4) (easily read, understood etc by most people: a popular history of Britain.) de vulgarización

•

- popularly
- popularity
- popularize
- popularise

popular adj

1. popular

a singer who is popular with young people un cantante que es popular entre los jóvenes

2. muy frecuentado / de moda

a popular holiday resort un sitio turístico muy frecuentado

popular adjetivo 1
a) ‹ culturaadiciones› popular ( before n);
‹canción/baile/costumbres› traditional
b) (Pol) ‹movimiento/rebelión› popular ( before n)
2 ( que gusta) ‹actor/programa/deporte› popular
popular adjetivo
1 (folclórico) folk
2 (humilde) las clases populares, the people, the working class
3 (bien aceptado) popular
4 (conocido, famoso) well-known ' popular' also found in these entries: Spanish: aceptación - cabezudo - cancionero - cómic - conocida - conocido - constancia - divulgación - infarto - interpretar - legitimar - pueblo - romería - seguidilla - solicitada - solicitado - atracción - concurrido - conjunto - copla - cultura - curandero - feria - jalador - palenque - pegar - petición - popularizar - usar - verbena - vulgar English: alike - bandwagon - belief - big - down-market - folk - folk song - immensely - itself - lore - outcry - pander - popular - request - throughout - by - catch - demand - downmarket - hot - pop - popularize - tabloid

popular

tr['pɒpjʊlə^SMALLr/SMALL]

adjective

1 (well-liked - gen) popular; (- person) estimado,-a; (- resort, restaurant) muy frecuentado,-a; (fashionable) de moda; (name) común,-una

■ she's popular with her workmates les cae muy bien a sus compañeras de trabajo

■ he's very popular with the ladies tiene mucho éxito con las mujeres

■ we're not very popular with the neighbours los vecinos no nos tienen mucha simpatía

2 (of or for general public) popular; (belief, notion) generalizado,-a; (prices) popular, económico,-a

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SMALLIDIOMATIC EXPRESSION/SMALL

by popular demand / by popular request a petición del público

the popular press la prensa popular

popular ['pɑpjələr] adj

1) : popular

the popular vote: el voto popular

2) common: generalizado, común

popular beliefs: creencias generalizadas

3) : popular, de gran popularidad

a popular singer: un cantante popular

popular

adj.

• cotizado, -a adj.

• exitoso, -a adj.

• popular adj.

'pɑːpjʊlər, 'pɒpjʊlə(r)
adjective

1)

a) ( well-liked)

he's not very popular around here — por aquí no le tienen mucha simpatía

he's a very popular politician among the young — es un político muy popular entre los jóvenes

I was never very popular at school — nunca fui muy popular en el colegio

to be popular WITH somebody: she is popular with her students goza de popularidad entre sus alumnos; I'm not very popular with her at the moment — (colloq) últimamente no soy santo de su devoción (fam)

b) <resort/restaurant> muy frecuentado; <brand/product> popular

2)

a) (not highbrow, specialist) <music/literature> popular

b) ( of populace) < feeling> popular; < rebellion> del pueblo, popular

by popular demand/request — a petición or (AmL tb) a pedido del público

c) ( widespread) <belief/notion> generalizado

['pɒpjʊlǝ(r)]
1. ADJ

1) (=well-liked)

the show is proving very popular — el espectáculo está gozando de mucho éxito or goza de mucha popularidad

I'm not very popular in the office just now — en este momento no gozo de mucha simpatía en la oficina

this is one of our most popular lines — (Comm) esta es una de nuestras líneas más vendidas

• to be popular with sb, he's popular with the girls — tiene éxito con las chicas

I'm not very popular with her at the moment — en este momento no soy santo de su devoción

she's very popular with her colleagues — goza de mucha simpatía entre sus colegas

the area is popular with holidaymakers — es una zona muy frecuentada por los turistas

2) (=fashionable) de moda

long skirts are popular — las faldas largas están de moda

3) (=widespread) [image, belief] generalizado

• contrary to popular belief or opinion — en contra de or contrario a lo que comúnmente se cree

• by popular demand or request — a petición del público, respondiendo a la demanda general

• it's a popular misconception that... — mucha gente piensa equivocadamente que...

4) (=of the people) [unrest, support] popular; [uprising] popular, del pueblo

• he has great popular appeal — goza del favor del público

• popular feeling is against him — el sentir popular or del pueblo está en su contra

• popular opinion — la opinión general

5) (=appealing to the layman) [culture, music, art, version] popular

2.

CPD

popular culture N — cultura f popular

popular front N — frente m popular

popular music N — música f pop

the popular press N — la prensa popular

the popular vote N — el voto popular

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['pɑːpjʊlər, 'pɒpjʊlə(r)]
adjective

1)

a) ( well-liked)

he's not very popular around here — por aquí no le tienen mucha simpatía

he's a very popular politician among the young — es un político muy popular entre los jóvenes

I was never very popular at school — nunca fui muy popular en el colegio

to be popular WITH somebody: she is popular with her students goza de popularidad entre sus alumnos; I'm not very popular with her at the moment — (colloq) últimamente no soy santo de su devoción (fam)

b) <resort/restaurant> muy frecuentado; <brand/product> popular

2)

a) (not highbrow, specialist) <music/literature> popular

b) ( of populace) < feeling> popular; < rebellion> del pueblo, popular

by popular demand/request — a petición or (AmL tb) a pedido del público

c) ( widespread) <belief/notion> generalizado

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I 1. ['kontrəri] adjective
((often with to) opposite (to) or in disagreement (with): That decision was contrary to my wishes; Contrary to popular belief he is an able politician.) stik imod; i modsætning til
2. noun
((with the) the opposite.) det modsatte

- on the contrary
II [kən'treəri] adjective
(obstinate; unreasonable.) vrangvillig; modvillig; tvær

- contrariness

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I 1. ['kontrəri] adjective
((often with to) opposite (to) or in disagreement (with): That decision was contrary to my wishes; Contrary to popular belief he is an able politician.) stik imod; i modsætning til
2. noun
((with the) the opposite.) det modsatte

- on the contrary
II [kən'treəri] adjective
(obstinate; unreasonable.) vrangvillig; modvillig; tvær

- contrariness

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16 popular

['pɒpjʊlə(r)]
aggettivo

1) (generally liked) [actor, politician] popolare ( with, among tra); [hobby, sport] diffuso, popolare ( with, among tra); [food, dish] apprezzato ( with, among da); [product, resort, colour, design] di moda ( with, among tra)

John is very popular — John è simpatico a tutti o è molto popolare

Smith was a popular choice as chairman — in molti hanno approvato la scelta di Smith come presidente

she's popular with the boys — ha successo con i ragazzi

I'm not very popular with my husband at the moment — in questo momento mio marito non mi sopporta tanto

2) (of or for the people) [ music] leggero; [ song] di musica leggera; [entertainment, TV programme] popolare; [science, history etc.] divulgativo; [enthusiasm, interest, support] del pubblico; [discontent, uprising] della gente; [ movement] popolare

contrary to popular belief — contrariamente a quanto si crede comunemente

the popular view o perception of sth. l'idea comune di qcs.; by popular demand o request a grande richiesta; the popular press — la stampa popolare

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['popjulə]
adjective

1) (liked by most people: a popular holiday resort; a popular person; She is very popular with children.) popolare

2) (believed by most people: a popular theory.) popolare

3) (of the people in general: popular rejoicing.) popolare

4) (easily read, understood etc by most people: a popular history of Britain.) popolare

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- popularly
- popularity
- popularize
- popularise
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['pɒpjʊlə(r)]
aggettivo

1) (generally liked) [actor, politician] popolare ( with, among tra); [hobby, sport] diffuso, popolare ( with, among tra); [food, dish] apprezzato ( with, among da); [product, resort, colour, design] di moda ( with, among tra)

John is very popular — John è simpatico a tutti o è molto popolare

Smith was a popular choice as chairman — in molti hanno approvato la scelta di Smith come presidente

she's popular with the boys — ha successo con i ragazzi

I'm not very popular with my husband at the moment — in questo momento mio marito non mi sopporta tanto

2) (of or for the people) [ music] leggero; [ song] di musica leggera; [entertainment, TV programme] popolare; [science, history etc.] divulgativo; [enthusiasm, interest, support] del pubblico; [discontent, uprising] della gente; [ movement] popolare

contrary to popular belief — contrariamente a quanto si crede comunemente

the popular view o perception of sth. l'idea comune di qcs.; by popular demand o request a grande richiesta; the popular press — la stampa popolare

English-Italian dictionary > popular
17 contrary

1. adjective
1) entgegengesetzt

be contrary to something — im Gegensatz zu etwas stehen

the result was contrary to expectation — das Ergebnis entsprach nicht den Erwartungen

2) (opposite) entgegengesetzt

3) (coll.): (perverse) widerspenstig; widerborstig
2. noun
the contrary — das Gegenteil

be/do completely the contrary — das genaue Gegenteil sein/tun

on the contrary — im Gegenteil
3. adverb
contrary to something — entgegen einer Sache

contrary to expectation — wider Erwarten

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I 1. ['kontrəri] adjective
((often with to) opposite (to) or in disagreement (with): That decision was contrary to my wishes; Contrary to popular belief he is an able politician.) entgegengesetzt
2. noun
((with the) the opposite.) das Gegenteil

- academic.ru/117672/on_the_contrary">on the contrary
II [kən'treəri] adjective
(obstinate; unreasonable.) entgegen

- contrariness

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con·tra·ry¹

[ˈkɒntr^əri, AM ˈkɑ:ntrɚi]

I. n no pl

▪ the \contrary das Gegenteil

proof to the \contrary Gegenbeweis m

to think the \contrary das [genaue] Gegenteil denken

on [or quite] the \contrary ganz im Gegenteil

to the \contrary gegenteilig

if I don't hear anything to the \contrary... wenn ich nichts anderes [o Gegenteiliges] höre...

II. adj

1. (opposite) entgegengesetzt, gegenteilig

\contrary to my advice/expectations entgegen meinem Rat/meinen Erwartungen

\contrary to [all] expectations entgegen allen Erwartungen, wider Erwarten

\contrary to common [or popular] opinion im Gegensatz zur allgemeinen Meinung

▪ to be \contrary to sth im Gegensatz zu etw dat stehen

to accept opinions \contrary to one's own gegenteilige Ansichten akzeptieren

to put forward the \contrary point of view die gegenteilige Ansicht vertreten

2. (contradictory) widersprüchlich

con·tra·ry²

[kənˈtreəri, AM -ˈtreri]

adj (argumentative) widerspenstig, widerborstig; (obstinate) eigensinnig

he's just being \contrary er versucht einfach nur seinen Dickkopf durchzusetzen fam

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I ['kɒntrərɪ]
1. adj
(= opposite) entgegengesetzt; effect, answer also gegenteilig; (= conflicting) views, statements also gegensätzlich; (= adverse) winds, tides widrig
in a contrary direction — in entgegengesetzter Richtung

sth is contrary to sth — etw steht im Gegensatz zu etw

it is contrary to our agreement — es entspricht nicht unseren Abmachungen

to run contrary to sth — einer Sache (dat) zuwiderlaufen

contrary to nature — wider die Natur

contrary to our hopes/intentions — wider all unsere Hoffnungen/Absichten, entgegen unseren Hoffnungen/Absichten

contrary to what I expected — entgegen meinen Erwartungen

2. n
Gegenteil nt
on the contrary —

the contrary of what I expected — das Gegenteil von dem, was ich erwartet hatte

unless you hear to the contrary — sofern Sie nichts Gegenteiliges hören

statement/evidence to the contrary — gegenteilige Aussage/gegenteiliger Beweis

quite the contrary — ganz im Gegenteil
II [kən'trɛərɪ]
adj
widerborstig, widerspenstig; person also voll Widerspruchsgeist; horse widerspenstig
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contrary [ˈkɒntrərı; US ˈkɑnˌtreriː]

A adj (adv → contrarily)

1. konträr, entgegengesetzt, widersprechend ( alle:

to sth einer Sache):

contrary motion MUS Gegenbewegung f

2. konträr, einander entgegengesetzt, gegensätzlich (Meinungen etc)

3. ander(er, e, es):

the contrary sex

4. widrig, ungünstig (Wind, Wetter)

5. (to) verstoßend (gegen), im Widerspruch (zu):

contrary to orders befehlswidrig;

his conduct is contrary to rules sein Benehmen verstößt gegen die Regeln

6. [a. kənˈtreərı] widerspenstig, -borstig, eigensinnig, aufsässig

B adv im Gegensatz, im Widerspruch ( beide:

to zu):

contrary to expectations wider Erwarten;

act contrary to nature wider die Natur handeln;

contrary to orders befehlswidrig;

act contrary to one’s principles seinen Grundsätzen zuwiderhandeln; → law¹ 1

C s Gegenteil n ( auch PHIL):

on the contrary im Gegenteil;

be the contrary to das Gegenteil sein von (od gen);

go to contraries schiefgehen umg;

the contrary gegenteilig;

despite protestations to the contrary trotz gegenteiliger Beteuerungen;

proof to the contrary Gegenbeweis m;

unless I hear (sth) to the contrary falls ich nichts Gegenteiliges höre

contr. abk

1. contract

2. contracted

3. contraction

4. contralto

5. contrary

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1. adjective
1) entgegengesetzt

be contrary to something — im Gegensatz zu etwas stehen

the result was contrary to expectation — das Ergebnis entsprach nicht den Erwartungen

2) (opposite) entgegengesetzt

3) (coll.): (perverse) widerspenstig; widerborstig
2. noun
the contrary — das Gegenteil

be/do completely the contrary — das genaue Gegenteil sein/tun

on the contrary — im Gegenteil
3. adverb
contrary to something — entgegen einer Sache

contrary to expectation — wider Erwarten

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adj.

entgegengesetzt adj.

zuwider adj.

English-german dictionary > contrary
18 popular

adjective

1) (well liked) beliebt; populär [Entscheidung, Maßnahme]

he was a very popular choice — mit ihm hatte man sich für einen sehr beliebten od. populären Mann entschieden

be popular with somebody — bei jemandem beliebt sein

2) (suited to the public) volkstümlich; populär (geh.)

popular newspaper — Massenblatt, das

3) (prevalent) landläufig; allgemein [Unzufriedenheit]

4) (of the people) Volks-; verbreitet [Aberglaube, Irrtum, Meinung]; allgemein [Wahl, Zustimmung, Unterstützung]

by popular request — auf allgemeinen Wunsch

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['popjulə]
adjective

1) (liked by most people: a popular holiday resort; a popular person; She is very popular with children.) beliebt

2) (believed by most people: a popular theory.) weitverbreitet

3) (of the people in general: popular rejoicing.) Volks-...

4) (easily read, understood etc by most people: a popular history of Britain.) gemeinverständlich

•

- academic.ru/56818/popularly">popularly
- popularity
- popularize
- popularise
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popu·lar

[ˈpɒpjələʳ, AM ˈpɑ:pjəlɚ]

adj inv

1. (widely liked) beliebt, populär

the new scheme has proved enormously \popular das neue System kommt sehr gut an

you won't be very \popular if you burn the sausages du wirst dich nicht grade beliebt machen, wenn du die Würstchen verbrennst; ( iron hum)

I bet you were \popular when your parents got their phone bill! ich wette, deine Eltern haben sich sehr bei dir bedankt, als sie ihre Telefonrechnung gesehen haben! iron hum

▪ to be \popular with sb bei jdm beliebt sein

a \popular brand eine beliebte [o bekannte] Marke

2. attr (not high-brow) populär

\popular music Unterhaltungsmusik f

the \popular press die Massenmedien pl

\popular science Populärwissenschaft f

3. attr (widespread) weit verbreitet, allgemein verbreitet

it is a \popular belief that... viele glauben, dass...

a \popular saying ein geflügeltes Wort

4. attr (of the people) Volks-

the socialists can no longer be sure of the \popular vote die Sozialisten können sich nicht mehr auf die Unterstützung der breiten Massen verlassen

by \popular request auf allgemeinen Wunsch

\popular revolt [or uprising] Volksaufstand m, Massenunruhen pl

\popular support Unterstützung f durch breite Schichten der Bevölkerung

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['pɒpjʊlə(r)]
adj

1) (= well-liked) beliebt (with bei); (with the public) populär, beliebt (with bei); decision, measure populär

I know I won't be popular if I decide that, but... — ich weiß, dass ich mich nicht gerade beliebt mache, wenn ich so entscheide, aber...

he's not the most popular of men at the moment — er ist im Augenblick nicht gerade einer der Beliebtesten or (with the public also) Populärsten

he was a very popular choice — seine Wahl fand großen Anklang

2) (= suitable for the general public) populär; music leicht; prices erschwinglich; lectures, journal populärwissenschaftlich; television, entertainer populär, beliebt; newspaper weitverbreitet

popular appeal — Massenappeal m

popular edition — Volksausgabe f

popular newspaper — Boulevardblatt nt

popular science — Populärwissenschaft f

popular theatre — Volkstheater nt, Boulevardtheater nt

a series of popular concerts — eine Reihe volkstümlicher Konzerte

3) (= widespread) belief, fallacy, conviction, discontent, myth weitverbreitet, weit verbreitet

popular remedy — Hausmittel nt

contrary to popular belief or opinion — entgegen der landläufigen Annahme or Meinung

fruit teas are becoming increasingly popular — Früchtetees erfreuen sich zunehmender Beliebtheit

it's popular to despise politicians these days — es gehört heutzutage zum guten Ton, sich über Politiker abfällig zu äußern

4) (POL) (= of or for the people) government, approval, consent, support des Volkes; (= democratic, public) vote öffentlich, allgemein; referendum öffentlich, offen, allgemein; demand groß, allgemein; democracy allgemein

popular uprising — Volksaufstand m

popular movement — Volksbewegung f

popular mandate — Mandat

he isn't the popular idea of a great leader to rule by popular consent — er entspricht nicht gerade der gängigen Vorstellung von einem großen Führer mit Zustimmung der Allgemeinheit regieren

by popular request — auf allgemeinen Wunsch

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popular [ˈpɒpjʊlə; US ˈpɑpjələr]

A adj (adv → popularly)

1. Volks…:

popular front POL Volksfront f;

popular government Volksherrschaft f;

popular uprising Volksaufstand m;

the popular voice die Stimme des Volkes

2. allgemein, weitverbreitet (Irrtum, Unzufriedenheit etc)

3. populär, (allgemein) beliebt ( beide:

with bei):

make o.s. popular with sich bei jemandem beliebt machen;

be very popular sich großer Beliebtheit erfreuen;

be popular with bei jemandem gut angeschrieben sein;

the popular hero der Held des Tages;

popular taste Publikumsgeschmack m

4. a) populär, volkstümlich

b) allgemein oder leicht verständlich, Populär…:

popular etymology LING Volksetymologie f;

popular magazine populäre Zeitschrift;

popular music volkstümliche Musik;

popular newspaper Boulevardblatt n, -zeitung f;

popular press Boulevardpresse f;

popular science Populärwissenschaft f;

popular writer Volksschriftsteller(in)

5. volkstümlich, (für jeden) erschwinglich:

popular edition Volksausgabe f;

popular prices volkstümliche Preise

B spl populars Boulevardpresse f

pop. abk

1. popular (popularly)

2. population Bev.

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adjective

1) (well liked) beliebt; populär [Entscheidung, Maßnahme]

he was a very popular choice — mit ihm hatte man sich für einen sehr beliebten od. populären Mann entschieden

be popular with somebody — bei jemandem beliebt sein

2) (suited to the public) volkstümlich; populär (geh.)

popular newspaper — Massenblatt, das

3) (prevalent) landläufig; allgemein [Unzufriedenheit]

4) (of the people) Volks-; verbreitet [Aberglaube, Irrtum, Meinung]; allgemein [Wahl, Zustimmung, Unterstützung]

by popular request — auf allgemeinen Wunsch

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adj.

beliebt adj.

populär adj.

volkstümlich adj.

English-german dictionary > popular
19 contrary

I
1. 'kontrəri adjective
((often with to) opposite (to) or in disagreement (with): That decision was contrary to my wishes; Contrary to popular belief he is an able politician.) contrario a

2. noun
((with the) the opposite.) contrario

- on the contrary

II kən'treəri adjective
(obstinate; unreasonable.)

- contrariness

contrary¹ adj contrario

contrary to what we expected... al contrario de lo que esperábamos...

contrary² n contrario

on the contrary al contrario

contrary

tr[ (adj) 'kɒntrərɪ; (n) kɒn'treərɪ]

adjective

1 (opposite) contrario,-a

2 (stubborn) terco,-a, obstinado,-a, tozudo,-a

noun the contrary

1 lo contrario

\

SMALLIDIOMATIC EXPRESSION/SMALL

contrary to en contra de, al contrario de, contrariamente a

on the contrary (however) por el contrario 2 (quite the reverse) todo lo contrario, al contrario

to the contrary en contra

■ if I don't hear anything to the contrary si no me dices lo contrario

■ there is no evidence to the contrary no hay pruebas en contra

contrary ['kɑn.trɛri,] 2 often [kən-'trɛri] adj

1) opposite: contrario, opuesto

2) balky, stubborn: terco, testarudo

3)

contrary to : al contrario de, en contra de

contrary to the facts: en contra de los hechos

contrary ['kɑn.trɛri] n, pl - traries

1) opposite: lo contrario, lo opuesto

2)

on the contrary : al contrario, todo lo contrario

contrary

adj.

• ajeno, -a adj.

• contrario, -a adj.

• encontrado, -a adj.

• obstinado, -a adj.

• opuesto, -a adj.

• terco, -a adj.

adv.

• contrariamente adv.

n.

• contrario s.m.

I
adjective

1) 'kɑːntreri, 'kɒntrəri

a) (opposed, opposite) contrario

to be contrary TO something — ir* en contra de algo

b)

contrary to — (as prep) contrariamente a, al contrario de

2) 'kɑːntreri, kən'treri, kən'treəri <person/child>

he's so contrary — siempre tiene que llevar la contraria

II 'kɑːntreri, 'kɒntrəri
noun (pl - ries)

a) ( opposite)

the contrary — lo contrario

unless you hear to the contrary... — a menos de que se les informe lo contrario...

despite his assertions to the contrary... — a pesar de sus declaraciones en sentido contrario...

b)

on the contrary — (as linker) al contrario, todo lo contrario, por el contrario

['kɒntrǝrɪ]
1. ADJ

1) [direction] contrario; [opinions] opuesto

contrary to — en contra de, contrario a

contrary to what we thought — en contra de lo que pensábamos

2) [kǝn'trɛǝrɪ]
(=perverse) terco
2.

N contrario m

on the contrary — al contrario, todo lo contrario

quite the contrary — muy al contrario

he holds the contrary — él sostiene lo contrario

the contrary seems to be true — parece que es al revés

I know nothing to the contrary — yo no sé nada en sentido contrario

unless we hear to the contrary — a no ser que nos digan lo contrario

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I
adjective

1) ['kɑːntreri, 'kɒntrəri]

a) (opposed, opposite) contrario

to be contrary TO something — ir* en contra de algo

b)

contrary to — (as prep) contrariamente a, al contrario de

2) ['kɑːntreri, kən'treri, kən'treəri] <person/child>

he's so contrary — siempre tiene que llevar la contraria

II ['kɑːntreri, 'kɒntrəri]
noun (pl - ries)

a) ( opposite)

the contrary — lo contrario

unless you hear to the contrary... — a menos de que se les informe lo contrario...

despite his assertions to the contrary... — a pesar de sus declaraciones en sentido contrario...

b)

on the contrary — (as linker) al contrario, todo lo contrario, por el contrario

English-spanish dictionary > contrary
20 contrary

{'kɔntrəri}
I. 1. обратен, противен, противоположен
2. който противоречи, противоречащ, противоречив (to)
3. неблагоприятен, противен (за вятър и пр.)
4. разг. contrariouf
II. n нещо обратно/противоположно
on the CONTRARY напротив, обратно
quite the CONTRARY тъкмо обратното, тъкмо напротив
to interpret by contraries разбирам обратното
the direct CONTRARY of точно обратното на
notification to the CONTRARY съобщение в обратен смисъл
unless I hear to the CONTRARY ако не бъда уведомен в обратен смисъл
for anything I know to the CONTRARY доколкото знам, ако не се лъжа
I have nothing to say to the CONTRARY не възразявам, нямам възражения
dreams go by contraries сънищата трябва да се тълкуват в обратен смисъл

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{'kъntrъri} а 1. обратен, противен, противоположен; 2. който(2) {'kъntrъri} n нещо обратно/противоположно; on the contrary напр

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обратен; обратно; противоположен; противно; противен; противоречив; дръпнат; неблагоприятен; насрещен; несговорчив;

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1. dreams go by contraries сънищата трябва да се тълкуват в обратен смисъл 2. for anything i know to the contrary доколкото знам, ако не се лъжа 3. i have nothing to say to the contrary не възразявам, нямам възражения 4. i. обратен, противен, противоположен 5. ii. n нещо обратно/противоположно 6. notification to the contrary съобщение в обратен смисъл 7. on the contrary напротив, обратно 8. quite the contrary тъкмо обратното, тъкмо напротив 9. the direct contrary of точно обратното на 10. to interpret by contraries разбирам обратното 11. unless i hear to the contrary ако не бъда уведомен в обратен смисъл 12. който противоречи, противоречащ, противоречив (to) 13. неблагоприятен, противен (за вятър и пр.) 14. разг. contrariouf
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contrary[´kɔntrəri] I. adj 1. обратен, противен, противоположен; \contrary beliefs противоположни вярвания, с обратно съдържание; 2. който противоречи, противоречив; 3. неблагоприятен, противен; \contrary winds delayed the ship неблагоприятен вятър забави кораба; 4. разг. [kɔn´trɛəri] = contrarious; \contrary child опако дете; II. n 1. нещо обратно (противоположно); on the \contrary напротив, обратно; quite the \contrary тъкмо напротив (обратното); there is considerable evidence to the \contrary има сериозни доказателства в подкрепа на противното; unless I hear to the \contrary ако не бъда уведомен в обратен смисъл (за противното); for anything I know to the \contrary доколкото знам, ако не се лъжа; by rule of contraries по силата на противоположностите; to interpret by contraries разбирам обратното; dreams go by contraries сънищата трябва да се тълкуват обратно (превратно); 2. pl чужди тела, нечистотии (в хартия); III. adv обратно, превратно, противно, против, в разрез (to на, с); \contrary to popular belief обратно на общоприетото мнение; to act \contrary to o.'s beliefs ( principles, interests) действам в разрез с възгледите (принципите, интересите) си; IV. v ам. противореча, отивам против (желание, наклонности и под.).

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