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* * *n Taubstumme(r) f(m)* * *['def'mjuːt]nTaubstumme(r) mf* * *A adj taubstummB s Taubstumme(r) m/f(m): -
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nounTaubstumme, der/die* * *nounTaubstumme, der/die -
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taubstummTaubstummer m -
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adjective1) taub2) (insensitive)be deaf to something — kein Ohr für etwas haben; (fig.) taub gegenüber etwas sein
turn a deaf ear [to something/somebody] — sich [gegenüber etwas/jemandem] taub stellen
* * *[def]1) (unable to hear: She has been deaf since birth.) taub2) ((with to) refusing to understand or to listen: He was deaf to all arguments.) taub•- academic.ru/18693/deafness">deafness- deafen
- deafening
- deaf-mute
- fall on deaf ears
- turn a deaf ear to* * *[def]to be \deaf in one ear auf einem Ohr taub seinto go \deaf taub werden▶ to fall on \deaf ears auf taube Ohren stoßen, kein Gehör finden▶ to be [as] \deaf as a post stocktaub seinII. n▪ the \deaf pl die Tauben pl* * *[def] taubas deaf as a ( door)post — stocktaub
he was deaf to her pleas — er blieb gegen alle ihre Bitten taub, er verschloss sich ihren Bitten
to turn a deaf ear to sb/sth — sich jdm/einer Sache (dat) gegenüber taub stellen
2. nthe deaf pl — die Tauben pl
* * *deaf [def]A adj (adv deafly)1. taub:go deaf taub werden;deaf and dumb taubstumm;deaf in one ear auf einem Ohr taub;2. schwerhörig* * *adjective1) taubbe deaf to something — kein Ohr für etwas haben; (fig.) taub gegenüber etwas sein
turn a deaf ear [to something/somebody] — sich [gegenüber etwas/jemandem] taub stellen
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1.1) stummdumb animals or creatures — die Tiere; die stumme Kreatur (dichter.)
he was [struck] dumb with amazement — vor Staunen verschlug es ihm die Sprache
act dumb — sich dumm stellen (ugs.)
2. plural nouna dumb blonde — eine dümmliche Blondine (ugs.)
Phrasal Verbs:- academic.ru/86469/dumb_down">dumb down* * *1) (without the power of speech: She was born deaf and dumb; We were struck dumb with astonishment.) stumm, sprachlos2) (silent: On this point he was dumb.) still3) ((especially American) very stupid: What a dumb thing to do!) blöd•- dumbness- dumbly* * *[dʌm]adj inv1. (mute) stummdeaf and \dumb taubstumm2. (tongue-tied) stumm, sprachlosshe was struck \dumb with amazement/fear es verschlug ihr vor Staunen/Angst die Sprache\dumb approval stillschweigende Zustimmungare they brave or just \dumb? ist das jetzt Mut oder einfach nur Dummheit?* * *[dʌm]adj (+er)1) (= mute) stumm; (= silent, speechless) sprachlos; (liter = silent) rage, recognition wortlos, stummdumb animals — (unsere stummen Freunde,) die Tiere
she was struck dumb with fear/shock — die Angst/der Schock verschlug ihr die Sprache
he was in a dumb rage —
don't give me that dumb insolence! — sieh mich nicht so unverschämt an!
that was a dumb thing to do/say — wie kann man nur so etwas Dummes machen/sagen!
he did one dumb thing after another — er machte eine Dummheit nach der anderen
* * *dumb [dʌm]A adj (adv dumbly)1. stumm2. stumm, ohne Sprache:dumb animals stumme Geschöpfe3. sprachlos, stumm:strike sb dumb jemandem die Sprache verschlagen oder rauben;struck dumb with amazement sprachlos vor Erstaunen4. schweigsam5. stumm (Geste)6. stumm:dumb note MUS nicht klingende Note8. besonders US umg doof, blöd, dumm* * *1.1) stumma dumb person — ein Stummer/eine Stumme
dumb animals or creatures — die Tiere; die stumme Kreatur (dichter.)
he was [struck] dumb with amazement — vor Staunen verschlug es ihm die Sprache
act dumb — sich dumm stellen (ugs.)
2. plural nouna dumb blonde — eine dümmliche Blondine (ugs.)
Phrasal Verbs:* * *adj.doof adj.stumm adj. -
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[dʌm] adj1) ( mute) stumm;deaf and \dumb taubstumm2) ( tongue-tied) stumm, sprachlos;she was struck \dumb with amazement/ fear es verschlug ihr vor Staunen/Angst die Sprache;\dumb approval stillschweigende Zustimmung;are they brave or just \dumb? ist das jetzt Mut oder einfach nur Dummheit?;
См. также в других словарях:
DEAF-MUTE — (Heb. חֵרֵשׁ, heresh), always classed in the Talmud together with the minor and the imbecile as being irresponsible and of no independent will, from which stem all the restrictions and exemptions applying to him, both in law and the performance… … Encyclopedia of Judaism
deaf mute — UK US noun [countable] [singular deaf mute plural deaf mutes] old fashioned someone who cannot hear or speak. This word is now considered offensive. Thesaurus: ear and hearing … Useful english dictionary
deaf-mute — def myüt adj often offensive lacking the sense of hearing and the ability to speak deaf mute·ness n, sometimes offensive deaf mut·ism myüt .iz əm n, sometimes offensive deaf mute n often offensive a deaf person who cannot speak … Medical dictionary
Deaf-mute — n. A person who is deaf and dumb; one who, through deprivation or defect of hearing, has either failed the acquire the power of speech, or has lost it. [See Illust. of {Dactylology}.] [1913 Webster] Deaf mutes are still so called, even when, by … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
deaf mute — ► NOUN ▪ a person who is deaf and unable to speak. USAGE In modern use deaf mute has acquired offensive connotations. It is advisable to avoid it in favour of other terms such as profoundly deaf … English terms dictionary
deaf-mute — [def′myo͞ot΄] n. a person who is deaf, esp. from birth, and therefore unable to speak: most deaf mutes, having the necessary vocal organs, can be taught to speak adj. of or being a deaf mute … English World dictionary
deaf-mute — deaf′ mute′ usage: See dumb off. adj. 1) pat unable to hear and speak 2) off pat a person who is unable to hear and speak, esp. one in whom inability to speak is due to congenital or early deafness • Etymology: 1830–40; trans. of F sourd muet… … From formal English to slang
deaf-mute — deaf mute; deaf mute·ness; … English syllables
deaf-mute — deaf mutes N COUNT A deaf mute is someone who cannot hear or speak. This word could cause offence … English dictionary
deaf mute — is now regarded as derogatory because it implies an incapacity to communicate. It is safer to use neutral terms such as profoundly deaf … Modern English usage
deaf mute — n old fashioned, not polite someone who is unable to hear or speak … Dictionary of contemporary English