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81 stand
1. n стойка; подставка, подпорка; штатив, консоль2. n столик3. n ларёк, киоск4. n прилавок5. n стенд, установка для испытания6. n буфетная стойка7. n эстрада8. n зрители на трибунахstand by — быть безучастным зрителем, не вмешиваться
9. n кафедра, трибуна10. n амер. юр. место для дачи свидетельских показаний в суде11. n место, позиция, положениеstand down — уступать, отступаться; освобождать место
stand ground — удержать позиции; проявить твердость
12. n позиция, установка, точка зренияto take a definite stand on the question of civil rights — занять определённую позицию в вопросе о гражданских правах
13. n боевая позиция; оборона, защита14. n спорт. стояние, стойка15. n стоянка16. n воен. постостановка, пауза
17. n театр. город, где даются гастроли18. n театр. недоумение, смущение, затруднение; дилемма19. n театр. воен. комплект20. n театр. охот. выводок21. n театр. с. -х. урожай на корню22. n с. -х. подрост23. n с. -х. травостой, стеблестой24. n тех. станина25. n тех. клеть26. n тех. реакт. пусковой ствол27. n тех. стойло28. v стоятьthe hill whereon we stand — холм, на котором мы стоим
29. v вставать30. v находиться, быть расположеннымstand about — стоять, находиться
to stand first — быть первым; быть в первых рядах
31. v занимать положениеthe thermometer stood at 0° — термометр показывал 0°
32. v ставить, помещать33. v поставить34. v не двигаться, стоять на местеto stand straight — стоять прямо, не горбиться
stand in the way — мешать; стоять на пути
35. v останавливаться, прекращать движение36. v не работать, простаивать, стоятьto stand buff — стоять, держаться
37. v быть устойчивым, прочным, крепким38. v быть стойким, держатьсяto stand to it — твёрдо настаивать на том, что …
39. v выдерживать, выносить, переноситьstand up — выдерживать; устоять
40. v подвергаться41. v выносить, терпеть, мириться42. v обыкн. юр. оставаться в силе, действовать; сохранять силу, тождествоto stand good — иметь силу, оставаться в силе
stand off — держаться на расстоянии; оставаться в стороне
43. v придерживаться определённой точки зрения, занимать определённую позицию44. v настаиватьto stand on ceremony — соблюдать условности, придерживаться этикета
to stand upon punctilios — настаивать на мелочах, придерживаться мелочных формальностей
45. v основываться46. v зависеть47. v быть написанным, напечатанным48. v иметь определённое количество стоячих мест49. v мор. идти, держать курс, направлятьсяstand for — поддерживать; твердо держаться
50. v охот. делать стойку51. v иметь в перспективеto stand or fall — уцелеть или погибнуть;
52. v с. -х. быть производителем; быть пригодным для случкиСинонимический ряд:1. blind (noun) blind2. booth (noun) booth; case; counter; stall; table3. defensive (noun) defensive; effort; hold; resistance4. grove (noun) copse; crop; forest; grove; growth; wood5. platform (noun) dais; gantry; grandstand; platform; podium; pulpit; stage6. poise (noun) place; poise; pose; post; spot; station7. position (noun) attitude; belief; color; determination; notion; opinion; position; posture; sentiment; stance; view; viewpoint8. bear (verb) abide; accept; bear; brook; continue; digest; endure; go; hold; lump; outlast; stick out; stomach; suffer; survive; sustain; swallow; sweat out; take; tolerate; undergo; weather9. erect (verb) erect; fix; place; position; put; set10. get up (verb) get up; rise11. oppose (verb) compete; confront; encounter; face; meet; oppose; resist; withstand12. stand for (verb) advocate; champion; endorse; represent; stand for; support; symbolize13. treat (verb) blow; set up; treatАнтонимический ряд:fade; fail; fall; lay; lie; move; oppose; proceed; progress; retreat; run; succumb; yield -
82 judgement
1. n юр. разбирательство, слушание дела в суде2. n юр. приговор, решение судаjudgement creditor — кредитор, признанный таковым по решению суда
to pass judgement — выносить судебное решение, объявлять приговор
3. n наказание, караit is judgement on you for … — это тебе в наказание за …; это тебя бог наказал за то, что …
4. n критика, осуждение5. n суждение, мнение, взгляд, оценка6. n рассудительность; здравый смыслСинонимический ряд:1. conclusion (noun) conclusion; deduction; inference2. decision (noun) decision; decree; determination; edict; opinion; pronouncement; ruling; verdict3. estimate (noun) appraisal; assessment; estimate; estimation; evaluation; valuation4. placement (noun) placement5. sentence (noun) sentence6. understanding (noun) discernment; discretion; discrimination; intelligence; perspicacity; prudence; sagacity; sense; understanding; wisdomАнтонимический ряд:consideration; evidence; investigation; proposition -
83 origin
1. происхождение; начало; источник; первопричина; истоки2. возникновение; первоисточник3. источник; происхождение; начало4. начало; источник; адрес начала программы; начало отсчета; зарождение; происхождение5. происхождение; источник; началоСинонимический ряд:1. cause (noun) activation; cause; inducement; inspiration; motive2. line (noun) ancestry; birth; blood; bloodline; descent; extraction; family; genealogy; germ; heritage; line; lineage; parentage; pedigree; seed; stock3. nucleus (noun) egg; element; embryo; nucleus; principle; sperm4. opening (noun) alpha; beginning; commencement; dawn; dawning; genesis; inception; incipience; initiation; nascence; onset; opening; outset; rise; start5. producer (noun) agent; author; begetter; creator; determinant; heart; leaven; producer; progenitor6. source (noun) birthplace; cradle; derivation; foundation; fount; fountain; fountainhead; mother; provenance; provenience; root; rootage; rootstock; source; spring; well; wellhead; wellspring; whenceАнтонимический ряд:completion; conclusion; consequence; death; destination; destiny; determination; effect; end; extinction; finish; goal -
84 resolution
1. n решительность, решимость; твёрдость2. n решение; твёрдое намерениеmaking a resolution — решающий; решение
3. n резолюция; решение; постановление4. n разрешениеСинонимический ряд:1. analysis (noun) analysis; breakdown; breakup; dissection2. clarity (noun) brightness; clarity; crispness; focus; pixel density; pixels per square inch; smoothness of image; training of cathode rays; visibility3. formal expression (noun) declaration; decree; formal expression; formal opinion; interpretation; judgment; proclamation; pronouncement; verdict4. heart (noun) bravery; courage; dauntlessness; fearlessness; gallantry; guts; heart; intrepidity; mettle; nerve; pluck; spirit; spunk; valour5. perseverance (noun) determination; firmness; fortitude; perseverance; resolve; stamina; steadfastness; tenacity6. resolving (noun) answering; conclusion; decidedness; decision; decisiveness; denouement; end result; explanation; issue; outcome; purposefulness; purposiveness; resoluteness; resolving; settlement; solution; willАнтонимический ряд:doubt; indecision -
85 settlement
1. n заселение; колонизация2. n поселение, колония3. n ист. сеттльмент4. n редк. посёлок5. n урегулирование; соглашениеsettlement of a dispute — урегулирование спорного вопроса; разрешение спора
6. n расчёт, расплата, уплата7. n юр. акт распоряжения имуществом8. n юр. акт установления доверительной собственности9. n юр. учреждение семейной собственности10. n юр. благотворительное учреждение11. n юр. оседание; осадка12. n юр. редк. брак, женитьбаСинонимический ряд:1. agreement (noun) agreement; arrangement; compact; conclusion; confirmation; contract; covenant; decision; determination; resolution; solution2. colonization (noun) colonization; founding; peopling; settling3. colony (noun) camp; colony; community; encampment; establishment; foundation; new town; plantation; village4. compromise (noun) compromise; give-and-take5. habitation (noun) habitation; inhabitancy; inhabitation; occupancy; occupation; residence6. reimbursement (noun) adjustment; clearance; compensation; payment; payoff; quittance; recompense; reimbursement; release; remuneration; satisfaction of a claimАнтонимический ряд: -
86 steadfastness
Синонимический ряд:1. faithfulness (noun) faithfulness; fastness; resoluteness; staunchness; trueness2. immovableness (noun) fixedness; immovableness; irremovableness3. inflexibleness (noun) doggedness; inexorableness; inflexibleness; obdurateness; relentlessness; rigidness; stubbornness4. loyalties' (noun) allegiance; constancy; fidelities'; loyalties'5. sureness (noun) enduringness; firmness; steadiness; sureness6. tenacity (noun) determination; fortitude; immutability; perseverance; resolution; stability; tenacity -
87 Will
1. n Уилл, Вилл2. n тк. sing воля; сила волиwill of the decedent — воля умершего; завещание
bad will — завещание, не имеющее законной силы
divine will — произволение божие; воля божия
3. n тк. sing желание, воляat will — по усмотрению, по желанию
tenant at will — арендатор, который может быть выселен в любое время
be may come and go at will — он может приходить и уходить, когда захочет
4. n тк. sing арх. просьба; приказ5. n тк. sing энергия, энтузиазм; интерес6. n тк. sing завещание, последняя воля7. v книжн. возвыш. проявлять волю, желание; хотеть, желатьwhatever he wills he may accomplish — что бы он ни задумал, он всё может сделать
last will — последняя воля, завещание
8. v книжн. возвыш. заставлять; внушать9. v книжн. возвыш. завещать10. n диал. блуждающий огонёк11. a диал. заблудившийся, сбившийся с путиeverybody will be there — там будут все, там будет весь свет
12. a диал. растерянный, запутавшийсяСинонимический ряд:1. command (noun) behest; bidding; command; decree; direction; insistence; order2. decision (noun) conviction; decision; determination; forcefulness; resoluteness; resolution; resolve3. desire (noun) desire; disposition; fancy; inclination; liking; mind; purpose; velleity; volition; wish4. discipline (noun) discipline; self-command; self-control; self-discipline; self-government; self-mastery; self-restraint; willpower5. pleasure (noun) choice; discretion; pleasure6. testament (noun) testament7. bequeath (verb) bequeath; bestow; devise; endow; leave; legate8. desire (verb) desire; determine; resolve9. like (verb) choose; elect; like; please; want; wish -
88 character
'kærəktə
1. noun1) (the set of qualities that make someone or something different from others; type: You can tell a man's character from his handwriting; Publicity of this character is not good for the firm.) carácter2) (a set of qualities that are considered admirable in some way: He showed great character in dealing with the danger.) carácter3) (reputation: They tried to damage his character.) reputación4) (a person in a play, novel etc: Rosencrantz is a minor character in Shakespeare's `Hamlet'.) personaje5) (an odd or amusing person: This fellow's quite a character!) tipo, figura6) (a letter used in typing etc: Some characters on this typewriter are broken.) carácter•
2. noun(a typical quality: It is one of his characteristics to be obstinate.) característica- characterize
- characterise
- characterization
- characterisation
1. personalidad / manera de ser / carácter2. encanto3. personajetr['kærəktəSMALLr/SMALL]1 (nature) carácter nombre masculino2 (reputation) reputación nombre femenino; (integrity, moral strength) carácter nombre masculino, personalidad nombre femenino3 (in film, book, play) personaje nombre masculino5 (letter) carácter nombre masculino\SMALLIDIOMATIC EXPRESSION/SMALLto be in/out of character ser/no ser típico,-acharacter actor/actress actor/actriz especializado,-a en personajes raroscharacter reference referencias nombre femenino pluralcharacter ['kærɪktər] n1) letter, symbol: carácter mChinese characters: caracteres chinos2) disposition: carácter m, personalidad fof good character: de buena reputación3) : tipo m, personaje m peculiarhe's quite a character!: ¡él es algo serio!4) : personaje m (ficticio)n.• calidad s.f.• carácter (Tipografía) s.m.• carácter s.m.• categoría s.f.• cifra s.f.• fuste s.m.• genio s.m.• letra s.f.• papel s.m.• personaje (Literatura) s.m.• tenor s.m.'kærəktər, 'kærəktə(r)1) ( of person)a) (temperament, nature) carácter mto be in/out of character — ser*/no ser* típico
b) ( good character) reputación f; (before n)character assassination — ( public slander) difamación f
c) ( strength of personality) carácter m2) (of place, thing) carácter m3) ca) (in novel, play, movie) personaje m, carácter m (Col, Méx)b) ( person) tipo m (fam)c) ( eccentric person) caso m4) c ( symbol) carácter m['kærɪktǝ(r)]1. N1) (=nature) [of thing] carácter m, naturaleza f ; [of person] carácter m, personalidad fhis sudden concern for me was completely out of character (for him) — su inesperado interés por mí no era nada típico de él
2) (in novel, play) (=person) personaje m ; (=role) papel m3) (=energy, determination) carácter m4) * (=person) tipo(-a) * m / f, individuo(-a) m / f5) (Comput, Typ, Bio) carácter m2.CPDcharacter actor N — actor m de carácter
character actress N — actriz f de carácter
character code N — (Comput) código m de caracteres
character development N — (in a novel, play, film) evolución f de los personajes
character part N — (Theat) papel m de carácter
character recognition N — (Comput) reconocimiento m de caracteres
character recognition software N — software m de reconocimiento de caracteres
character reference N — informe m, referencia f
character set N — (Typ) juego m de caracteres
character sketch N — esbozo m de carácter
character space N — (Typ) espacio m (de carácter)
character trait N — (=characteristic) rasgo m de carácter
character witness N — testigo de la defensa que atestigua el buen carácter del acusado
* * *['kærəktər, 'kærəktə(r)]1) ( of person)a) (temperament, nature) carácter mto be in/out of character — ser*/no ser* típico
b) ( good character) reputación f; (before n)character assassination — ( public slander) difamación f
c) ( strength of personality) carácter m2) (of place, thing) carácter m3) ca) (in novel, play, movie) personaje m, carácter m (Col, Méx)b) ( person) tipo m (fam)c) ( eccentric person) caso m4) c ( symbol) carácter m -
89 solid
'solid
1. adjective1) (not easily changing shape; not in the form of liquid or gas: Water becomes solid when it freezes; solid substances.) sólido2) (not hollow: The tyres of the earliest cars were solid.) macizo3) (firm and strongly made (and therefore sound and reliable): That's a solid piece of furniture; His argument is based on good solid facts/reasoning.) sólido4) (completely made of one substance: This bracelet is made of solid gold; We dug till we reached solid rock.) macizo5) (without breaks, gaps or flaws: The policemen formed themselves into a solid line; They are solid in their determination to strike.) de una sola pieza6) (having height, breadth and width: A cube is a solid figure.) sólido7) (consecutive; without a pause: I've been working for six solid hours.) seguido, ininterrumpido
2. adverb(without interruption; continuously: She was working for six hours solid.) ininterrumpidamente
3. noun1) (a substance that is solid: Butter is a solid but milk is a liquid.) sólido2) (a shape that has length, breadth and height.) sólido•- solidify
- solidification
- solidity
- solidness
- solidly
- solid fuel
solid adj1. sólido2. macizotr['sɒlɪd]1 (not liquid or gas) sólido,-a2 (not hollow) macizo,-a3 (dense, compact) compacto,-a4 (unmixed) puro,-a, macizo,-a5 (strong) sólido,-a, fuerte6 (reliable) sólido,-a, de confianza, de fiar7 (unanimous) unánime8 (continuous) seguido,-a, entero,-a; (unbroken) continuo,-a9 SMALLTECHNICAL/SMALL (three-dimensional) tridimensional1 (substance) sólido■ solids, liquids and gasses sólidos, líquidos y gases\SMALLIDIOMATIC EXPRESSION/SMALLas solid as a rock firme como una rocato become solid solidificarsesolid figure cuerpo sólidosolid geometry geometría del espaciosolid ['sɑləd] adj1) : macizoa solid rubber ball: una bola maciza de caucho2) cubic: tridimensional3) compact: compacto, denso4) sturdy: sólido5) continuous: seguido, continuotwo solid hours: dos horas seguidasa solid line: una línea continua6) unanimous: unánime7) dependable: serio, fiable8) pure: macizo, purosolid gold: oro macizosolid n: sólido madj.• compacto, -a adj.• consistente adj.• denso, -a adj.• duro, -a adj.• enterizo, -a adj.• fijo, -a adj.• firme adj.• macizo, -a adj.• sólido, -a adj.• unánime adj.n.• macizo s.m.• sólido s.m.
I 'sɑːləd, 'sɒlɪd1)a) ( not liquid or gaseous) sólidosolid food — alimentos mpl sólidos
to become solid — solidificarse*
b) ( not hollow) <rubber ball/tire> macizoc) ( Math) tridimensional2)a) ( unbroken) <line/row> continuo, ininterrumpidob) ( continuous) (colloq) <month/year> seguido3)a) ( physically sturdy) <furniture/house> sólido; < meal> consistenteb) (substantial, valuable) <knowledge/reason> sólidoc) (firm, definite) < offer> en firme4)b) ( unanimous) <support/agreement> unánime
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1)a) (Chem, Phys) sólido mb) ( Math) sólido m2) solids pla) (in, from liquid) sólidos mpl, sustancias fpl sólidasb) ( food) alimentos mpl sólidos
III
adverb (colloq)['sɒlɪd]to be packed/jammed solid — estar* lleno hasta el tope or hasta los topes
1. ADJ1) (=not liquid) sólido•
to become solid — solidificarse•
to freeze solid — congelarse por completo•
to be frozen solid — estar completamente congelado•
to go solid — solidificarse2) (=firm) [masonry, building, understanding, basis] sólido; [argument] sólido, bien fundamentado; [relationship] sólido, firme•
get a good solid grip on the handle — agarra bien el mangoto have solid grounds for thinking that... — tener bases sólidas para creer que...
3) (=not hollow) [rock] sólido; [wood, steel] macizo, puro; [tyre, ball, block] macizo4) (=compact, dense) [layer, crowd] compacto•
flights to Israel are booked solid — los vuelos a Israel están completamente llenos•
a solid mass of colour — una masa sólida de color•
the streets were packed solid with people — las calles estaban abarrotadas de gente•
the bolts have rusted solid — los tornillos están tan oxidados que es imposible girarlos•
the traffic was solid going into town — había una caravana tremenda en dirección a la ciudad *5) (=continuous) [line, rain] ininterrumpidoI've been working on this for eight hours solid — he estado trabajando sobre esto durante ocho horas ininterrumpidas, llevo trabajando sobre esto ocho horas sin parar
6) (=reliable) [person, relationship] serio; [evidence, reason, values] sólido; [information] fiable; [work] concienzudo; [citizen] responsable; [advice] útil7) (=substantial)8) (=unanimous)9) (Geom) [figure] tridimensional2. N1) (Phys, Chem) sólido m2) (Geom) sólido mis he on solids yet? — ¿come ya alimentos sólidos?
3.CPDsolid angle N — (Geom) ángulo m sólido
solid compound N — (Ling) compuesto que se escribe como una sola palabra
solid fuel N — combustible m sólido
solid geometry N — geometría f de los cuerpos sólidos
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I ['sɑːləd, 'sɒlɪd]1)a) ( not liquid or gaseous) sólidosolid food — alimentos mpl sólidos
to become solid — solidificarse*
b) ( not hollow) <rubber ball/tire> macizoc) ( Math) tridimensional2)a) ( unbroken) <line/row> continuo, ininterrumpidob) ( continuous) (colloq) <month/year> seguido3)a) ( physically sturdy) <furniture/house> sólido; < meal> consistenteb) (substantial, valuable) <knowledge/reason> sólidoc) (firm, definite) < offer> en firme4)b) ( unanimous) <support/agreement> unánime
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1)a) (Chem, Phys) sólido mb) ( Math) sólido m2) solids pla) (in, from liquid) sólidos mpl, sustancias fpl sólidasb) ( food) alimentos mpl sólidos
III
adverb (colloq)to be packed/jammed solid — estar* lleno hasta el tope or hasta los topes
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90 say
1. transitive verb,1) sagenhe said something about going out — er hat etwas von Ausgehen gesagt
what more can I say? — was soll ich da noch [groß] sagen?
it says a lot or much or something for somebody/something that... — es spricht sehr für jemanden/etwas, dass...
have a lot/not much to say for oneself — viel reden/nicht viel von sich geben
to say nothing of — (quite apart from) ganz zu schweigen von; mal ganz abgesehen von
having said that, that said — (nevertheless) abgesehen davon
you can say that again, you said it — (coll.) das kannst du laut sagen (ugs.)
you don't say [so] — (coll.) was du nicht sagst (ugs.)
says you — (coll.) wer's glaubt, wird selig (ugs. scherzh.)
I'll say [it is]! — (coll.): (it certainly is) und wie!
don't let or never let it be said [that]... — niemand soll sagen können, [dass]...
I can't say [that] I like cats/the idea — ich kann nicht gerade sagen od. behaupten, dass ich Katzen mag/die Idee gut finde
[well,] I must say — also, ich muss schon sagen
I should say so/not — ich glaube schon/nicht; (emphatic) bestimmt/bestimmt nicht
there's something to be said on both sides/either side — man kann für beide Seiten/jede Seite Argumente anführen
what do or would you say to somebody/something? — (think about) was hältst du von jemandem/etwas?; was würdest du zu jemandem/etwas sagen?
say nothing to somebody — (fig.) [Musik, Kunst:] jemandem nichts bedeuten
which/that is not saying much or a lot — was nicht viel heißen will/das will nicht viel heißen
2) (recite, repeat, speak words of) sprechen [Gebet, Text]; aufsagen [Einmaleins, Gedicht]the Bible says or it says in the Bible [that]... — in der Bibel heißt es, dass...
a sign saying... — ein Schild mit der Aufschrift...
4) in pass.2. intransitive verb, forms asshe is said to be clever/have done it — man sagt, sie sei klug/habe es getan
1.1) (speak) sagen2) in imper. (Amer.) Mensch!3. noun1) (share in decision)have a or some say — ein Mitspracherecht haben (in bei)
2) (power of decision)the [final] say — das letzte Wort (in bei)
3) (what one has to say)have one's say — seine Meinung sagen; (chance to speak)
get one's or have a say — zu Wort kommen
* * *[sei] 1. 3rd person singular present tense - says; verb1) (to speak or utter: What did you say?; She said `Yes'.) sagen2) (to tell, state or declare: She said how she had enjoyed meeting me; She is said to be very beautiful.) sagen3) (to repeat: The child says her prayers every night.) aufsagen4) (to guess or estimate: I can't say when he'll return.) sagen2. noun(the right or opportunity to state one's opinion: I haven't had my say yet; We have no say in the decision.) das Mitspracherecht- academic.ru/64401/saying">saying- have
- I wouldn't say no to
- let's say
- say
- say the word
- that is to say* * *[seɪ]<said, said>1. (utter)▪ to \say sth etw sagenhow do you \say your name in Japanese? wie spricht man deinen Namen auf Japanisch aus?I'm sorry, what did you \say? Entschuldigung, was hast du gesagt?to \say sth to sb's face jdm etw ins Gesicht sagenwhen all is said and done letzten Endeswhen all is said and done, you can only do your best letzten Endes kann man sich nur bemühen, sein Bestes zu geben2. (state)▪ to \say sth etw sagenwhat did they \say about the house? was haben sie über das Haus gesagt?what did you \say to him? was hast du ihm gesagt?“the department manager is at lunch,” he said apologetically „der Abteilungsleiter ist beim Mittagessen“, meinte er bedauerndanother cup of tea? — I wouldn't \say no ( fam) noch eine Tasse Tee? — da würde ich nicht Nein sagenif Europe fails to agree on this, we can \say goodbye to any common foreign policy ( fam) wenn Europa sich hierauf nicht einigen kann, können wir jegliche gemeinsame Außenpolitik vergessento \say the least um es [einmal] milde auszudrückenhe's rather unreliable to \say the least er ist ziemlich unzuverlässig, und das ist noch schmeichelhaft ausgedrücktto have anything/nothing/something to \say [to sb] [jdm] irgendetwas/nichts/etwas zu sagen habenI've got something to \say to you ich muss Ihnen etwas sagento \say yes/no to sth etw annehmen/ablehnenhaving said that,... abgesehen davon...3. (put into words)▪ to \say sth etw sagenwhat are you \saying, exactly? was willst du eigentlich sagen?that was well said das war gut gesagt; (sl)\say what? echt? famhe talked for nearly an hour, but actually he said very little er redete beinahe eine Stunde lang, aber eigentlich sagte er sehr wenigneedless to \say [that] he disagreed with all the suggestions, as usual natürlich war er, wie immer, mit keinem der Vorschläge einverstandento have a lot/nothing to \say viel/nicht viel redenwhat have you got to \say for yourself? was hast du zu deiner Rechtfertigung zu sagen?\say no more! alles klar!to \say nothing of sth ganz zu schweigen von etw datit would be an enormous amount of work, to \say nothing of the cost es wäre ein enormer Arbeitsaufwand, ganz abgesehen von den Kosten4. (think)it is said [that] he's over 100 er soll über 100 Jahre alt seinshe is a firm leader, too firm, some might \say sie ist eine strenge Führungskraft, zu streng, wie manche vielleicht sagen würden\say what you like, I still can't believe it du kannst sagen, was du willst, aber ich kann es noch immer nicht glaubenshe said to herself, “what a fool I am!” „was bin ich doch für eine Idiotin“, sagte sie zu sich selbst5. (recite aloud)▪ to \say sth etw aufsagento \say a prayer ein Gebet sprechen6. (give information)▪ to \say sth etw sagenthe sign \says... auf dem Schild steht...can you read what that notice \says? kannst du lesen, was auf der Mitteilung steht?it \says on the bottle to take three tablets a day auf der Flasche heißt es, man soll drei Tabletten täglich einnehmenmy watch \says 3 o'clock auf meiner Uhr ist es 3 [Uhr]7. (indicate)to \say something/a lot about sb/sth etwas/eine Menge über jdn/etw aussagenthe way he drives \says a lot about his character sein Fahrstil sagt eine Menge über seinen Charakter austo \say something for sb/sth für jdn/etw sprechenit \says a lot for her determination that she practises her cello so often dass sie so oft Cello übt, zeigt ihre Entschlossenheitthere's little/a lot to be said for sth es spricht wenig/viel für etw akkthere's a lot to be said for living alone es spricht viel dafür, alleine zu leben8. (convey inner/artistic meaning)▪ to \say sth etw ausdrückenthe look on his face said he knew what had happened der Ausdruck auf seinem Gesicht machte deutlich, dass er wusste, was geschehen warthe expression on her face when she saw them said it all ihr Gesichtsausdruck, als sie sie sah, sagte alles▪ to \say sth etw vorschlagenI \say we start looking for a hotel now ich schlage vor, wir suchen uns jetzt ein Hotelwhat do you \say we sell the car? was hältst du davon, wenn wir das Auto verkaufen?10. (tell, command)▪ to \say when/where etc. sagen, wann/wo usw.he said to meet him here er sagte, dass wir ihn hier treffen sollenshe said to call her back when you get home sie sagte, du sollst sie zurückrufen, wenn du wieder zu Hause bistto \say when sagen, wenn es genug ist [o reicht11. (for instance)[let's] \say... sagen wir [mal]...; (assuming) nehmen wir an, angenommentry and finish the work by, let's \say, Friday versuchen Sie die Arbeit bis, sagen wir mal, Freitag fertig zu machen[let's] \say [that] the journey takes three hours, that means you'll arrive at 2 o'clock angenommen die Reise dauert drei Stunden, das heißt, du kommst um 2 Uhr an12.I'll \say amen to that ich bin dafürhe's so shy he couldn't \say boo to a goose er ist so schüchtern, er könnte keiner Fliege etwas zuleide tun▶ before sb could \say Jack Robinson bevor jd bis drei zählen konnte▶ to \say the word Bescheid gebenjust \say the word, and I'll come and help sag nur ein Wort und ich komme zu Hilfe▶ you don't \say [so]! was du nicht sagst!<said, said>1. (state) sagenwhere was he going? — he didn't \say wo wollte er hin? — das hat er nicht gesagtis it possible? — who can \say? ist das möglich? — wer kann das schon sagen?I appreciate the gesture more than I can \say ich kann gar nicht sagen, wie ich die Geste schätzeI can't \say for certain, but... ich kann es nicht mit Sicherheit behaupten, aber...hard to \say schwer zu sagenI can't \say das kann ich nicht sagen [o weiß ich nicht]it's not for sb to \say es ist nicht an jdm, etw zu sagenI think we should delay the introduction, but of course it's not for me to \say ich denke, wir sollten die Einführung hinausschieben, aber es steht mir natürlich nicht zu, das zu entscheidennot to \say... um nicht zu sagen...2. (believe) sagenis Spanish a difficult language to learn? — they \say not ist Spanisch schwer zu lernen? — angeblich nicht3. (to be explicit)... that is to \say...... das heißt...our friends, that is to \say our son's friends, will meet us at the airport unsere Freunde, genauer gesagt, die Freunde unseres Sohnes, werden uns am Flughafen treffenthat is not to \say das soll nicht heißenhe's so gullible, but that is not to \say that he is stupid er ist so leichtgläubig, aber das soll nicht heißen, dass er dumm ist4. LAWhow \say you? wie lautet Ihr Urteil?III. NOUNno pl Meinung fto have one's \say seine Meinung sagencan't you keep quiet for a minute and let me have my \say? könnt ihr mal eine Minute ruhig sein, damit ich auch mal zu Wort kommen kann? famto have a/no \say in sth bei etw dat ein/kein Mitspracherecht habenIV. ADJECTIVE▪ the said... der/die/das erwähnte [o genannte]...V. INTERJECTIONI \say, what a splendid hat you're wearing! Donnerwetter, das ist ja ein toller Hut, den du da trägst! fam2. (to show surprise, doubt etc.)\says you! das glaubst aber auch nur du! fam\says who? wer sagt das?* * *[seɪ] vb: pret, ptp said1. TRANSITIVE/INTRANSITIVE VERB1) sagenyou can say what you like (about it/me) — Sie können (darüber/über mich) sagen, was Sie wollen
I never thought I'd hear him say that — ich hätte nie gedacht, dass er das sagen würde
that's not for him to say — es steht ihm nicht zu, sich darüber zu äußern
he looks very smart, I'll say that for him —
if you see her, say I haven't changed my mind — wenn du sie siehst, sag ihr or richte ihr aus, dass ich es mir nicht anders überlegt habe
I'm not saying it's the best, but... — ich sage or behaupte ja nicht, dass es das Beste ist, aber...
never let it be said that I didn't try — es soll keiner sagen können or mir soll keiner nachsagen, ich hätte es nicht versucht
well, all I can say is... — na ja, da kann ich nur sagen...
it tastes, shall we say, interesting — das schmeckt aber, na, sagen wir mal interessant
you'd better do it – who says? —
well, what can I say? — na ja, was kann man da sagen?
what does it mean? – I wouldn't like to say — was bedeutet das? – das kann ich auch nicht sagen
having said that, I must point out... — ich muss allerdings darauf hinweisen...
so saying, he sat down — und mit den Worten setzte er sich
he didn't have much to say for himself — er sagte or redete nicht viel; (in defence) er konnte nicht viel (zu seiner Verteidigung) sagen
if you don't like it, say so —
do it this way – if you say so — machen Sie es so – wenn Sie meinen
2)he said to wait here — er hat gesagt, ich soll/wir sollen etc hier warten3) = announce meldenwho shall I say? — wen darf ich melden?
say after me... — sprechen Sie mir nach...
5) = pronounce aussprechen6) = indicate newspaper, dictionary, clock, horoscope sagen (inf); (thermometer) anzeigen, sagen (inf); (law, church, Bible, computer) sagenit says in the papers that... — in den Zeitungen steht, dass...
what does the paper/this book/your horoscope etc say? — was steht in der Zeitung/diesem Buch/deinem Horoskop etc?
the rules say that... — in den Regeln heißt es, dass...
what does the weather forecast say? — wie ist or lautet (form) der Wetterbericht?
the weather forecast said that... —
what does your watch say? — wie spät ist es auf Ihrer Uhr?, was sagt Ihre Uhr? (inf)
they weren't allowed to say anything about it in the papers — sie durften in den Zeitungen nichts darüber schreiben
7) = tell sagenit's hard to say what's wrong what does that say about his intentions/the main character? — es ist schwer zu sagen, was nicht stimmt was sagt das über seine Absichten/die Hauptperson aus?
that says a lot about his character/state of mind — das lässt tief auf seinen Charakter/Gemütszustand schließen
these figures say a lot about recent trends — diese Zahlen sind in Bezug auf neuere Tendenzen sehr aufschlussreich
that doesn't say much for him —
there's no saying what might happen — was (dann) passiert, das kann keiner vorhersagen
there's something/a lot to be said for being based in London — es spricht einiges/viel für ein Zuhause or (for a firm) für einen Sitz in London
8)= suppose
say it takes three men to... — angenommen, man braucht drei Leute, um zu...if it happens on, say, Wednesday? — wenn es am, sagen wir mal Mittwoch, passiert?
9)what would you say to a whisky/game of tennis? — wie wärs mit einem Whisky/mit einer Partie Tennis?shall we say Tuesday/£50? —
I'll offer £500, what do you say to that? —
what do you say we go now? (inf) — wie wärs or was hieltest du davon, wenn wir jetzt gingen?, was meinst du, sollen wir jetzt gehen?
let's try again, what d'you say? (inf) — was meinste, versuchen wirs noch mal? (inf)
he never says no to a drink — er schlägt einen Drink nie aus, er sagt nie Nein or nein zu einem Drink
10)well, I must say! —I say! (dated) (to attract attention) I say, thanks awfully, old man! (dated) — na so was! hallo! na dann vielen Dank, altes Haus! (dated)
say, what a great idea! (esp US) — Mensch, tolle Idee! (inf)
say, buddy! (esp US) — he, Mann! (inf)
you don't say! (also iro) — nein wirklich?, was du nicht sagst!
says you! (inf) — das meinst auch nur du! (inf)
11)no sooner said than done — gesagt, getan
they say..., it is said... — es heißt...
he is said to be very rich — er soll sehr reich sein, es heißt, er sei sehr reich
a building said to have been built by... — ein Gebäude, das angeblich von... gebaut wurde or das von... gebaut worden sein soll
it goes without saying that... —
that is to say — das heißt; (correcting also) beziehungsweise
that's not to say that... — das soll nicht heißen, dass...
the plan sounded vague, not to say impractical — der Plan klang vage, um nicht zu sagen unpraktisch
to say nothing of the noise/costs etc — von dem Lärm/den Kosten etc ganz zu schweigen or mal ganz abgesehen
to say nothing of being... — davon, dass ich/er etc... ganz zu schweigen or mal ganz abgesehen
2. NOUN1)= opportunity to speak
let him have his say — lass ihn mal reden or seine Meinung äußerneveryone should be allowed to have his say —
2) = right to decide etc Mitspracherecht nt (in bei)to have no/a say in sth —
I want more say in determining... — ich möchte mehr Mitspracherecht bei der Entscheidung... haben
to have the last or final say (in sth) — (etw) letztlich entscheiden; (person also) das letzte Wort (bei etw) haben
* * *say1 [seı]A v/t prät und pperf said [sed], 2. sg präs obs oder BIBEL say(e)st [ˈseı(ə)st], 3. sg präs says [sez], obs oder poet saith [seθ]1. sagen, sprechen:say yes to sth Ja zu etwas sagen;they have little to say to each other sie haben sich wenig zu sagen; → goodby(e) A, jack1 A 1, knife A 12. sagen, äußern, vorbringen, berichten:a) er ist sehr zurückhaltend,b) pej mit ihm ist nicht viel los;have you nothing to say for yourself? hast du nichts zu deiner Rechtfertigung zu sagen?;is that all you’ve got to say? ist das alles, was du zu sagen hast?;the Bible says die Bibel sagt, in der Bibel heißt es oder steht;people ( oder they) say he is ill, he is said to be ill man sagt oder es heißt, er sei krank; er soll krank sein;what do you say to …? was hältst du von …?, wie wäre es mit …?;it says es lautet (Schreiben etc);it says here hier heißt es, hier steht (geschrieben);my watch says 4:30 auf meiner Uhr ist es halb fünf;what does your watch say? wie spät ist es auf deiner Uhr?;you can say that again! das kannst du laut sagen!;3. sagen, behaupten, versprechen:5. (be)sagen, bedeuten:that is to say das heißt;$500, say, five hundred dollars 500$, in Worten: fünfhundert Dollar;(and) that’s saying sth (u.) das will was heißen;that says it all das sagt alles6. umg annehmen:a sum of, say, $500 eine Summe von sagen wir (mal) 500 Dollar;a country, say India ein Land wie (z. B.) Indien;I should say ich würde sagen, ich dächte (schon)B v/i1. sagen, meinen:it is hard to say es ist schwer zu sagen;if you say so wenn du das sagst;you may well say so das kann man wohl sagen;you don’t say (so)! was du nicht sagst!;say, haven’t I …? bes US umg sag mal, hab ich nicht …?;I can’t say das kann ich nicht sagen;says he? umg sagt er?;says who? umg wer sagt das?;says you! sl das sagst du!, denkste!2. I saya) hör(en Sie) mal!, sag(en Sie) mal!,b) (erstaunt od beifällig) Donnerwetter! umg, ich muss schon sagen!C s1. Ausspruch m, Behauptung f:have one’s say seine Meinung äußern (to, on über akk oder zu)2. Mitspracherecht n:have a (no) say in sth etwas (nichts) zu sagen haben bei etwas;let him have his say lass(t) ihn (doch auch mal) reden!who has the say in this matter? wer hat in dieser Sache zu entscheiden oder das letzte Wort (zu sprechen)?say2 [seı] s ein feiner Wollstoff* * *1. transitive verb,1) sagensay something out loud — etwas aussprechen od. laut sagen
what more can I say? — was soll ich da noch [groß] sagen?
it says a lot or much or something for somebody/something that... — es spricht sehr für jemanden/etwas, dass...
have a lot/not much to say for oneself — viel reden/nicht viel von sich geben
to say nothing of — (quite apart from) ganz zu schweigen von; mal ganz abgesehen von
having said that, that said — (nevertheless) abgesehen davon
you can say that again, you said it — (coll.) das kannst du laut sagen (ugs.)
you don't say [so] — (coll.) was du nicht sagst (ugs.)
says you — (coll.) wer's glaubt, wird selig (ugs. scherzh.)
I'll say [it is]! — (coll.): (it certainly is) und wie!
don't let or never let it be said [that]... — niemand soll sagen können, [dass]...
I can't say [that] I like cats/the idea — ich kann nicht gerade sagen od. behaupten, dass ich Katzen mag/die Idee gut finde
[well,] I must say — also, ich muss schon sagen
I should say so/not — ich glaube schon/nicht; (emphatic) bestimmt/bestimmt nicht
there's something to be said on both sides/either side — man kann für beide Seiten/jede Seite Argumente anführen
what do or would you say to somebody/something? — (think about) was hältst du von jemandem/etwas?; was würdest du zu jemandem/etwas sagen?
what I'm trying to say is this — was ich sagen will, ist folgendes
say nothing to somebody — (fig.) [Musik, Kunst:] jemandem nichts bedeuten
which/that is not saying much or a lot — was nicht viel heißen will/das will nicht viel heißen
2) (recite, repeat, speak words of) sprechen [Gebet, Text]; aufsagen [Einmaleins, Gedicht]3) (have specified wording or reading) sagen; [Zeitung:] schreiben; [Uhr:] zeigen [Uhrzeit]the Bible says or it says in the Bible [that]... — in der Bibel heißt es, dass...
a sign saying... — ein Schild mit der Aufschrift...
4) in pass.2. intransitive verb, forms asshe is said to be clever/have done it — man sagt, sie sei klug/habe es getan
1.1) (speak) sagenI say! — (Brit.) (seeking attention) Entschuldigung!; (admiring) Donnerwetter!
2) in imper. (Amer.) Mensch!3. nounhave a or some say — ein Mitspracherecht haben (in bei)
the [final] say — das letzte Wort (in bei)
have one's say — seine Meinung sagen; (chance to speak)
get one's or have a say — zu Wort kommen
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91 backbone
1. n анат. позвоночник, позвоночный столб; спинной хребет2. n основа; суть; сущность3. n твёрдость характера; сила воли4. n тех. каркас, несущая часть, главная опора5. n корешокСинонимический ряд:1. basis (noun) basis; foundation; strength2. courage (noun) courage; mettle; pluck; resolve; valor3. fortitude (noun) character; determination; firmness; fortitude; grit; guts; integrity; intestinal fortitude; nerve; resolution; sand; spunk4. mainstay (noun) mainstay; pillar; sinews5. spine (noun) back; chine; dorsum; rachis; spinal column; spine; vertebrae; vertebral columnАнтонимический ряд: -
92 choice
1. n выбор, отбор2. n выбор, ассортимент3. n альтернатива; возможность выбораI have no choice in the matter — выбора у меня нет, я ничего не могу поделать, я вынужден поступить так
I have no choice but … — у меня нет выхода, кроме …; я вынужден …
4. n избранное, выбранноеthis is my choice — я выбираю это; вот что я выбрал
5. n избранник; избранница6. n нечто отборное; цвет, сливки7. n арх. умение разбираться; проницательность8. a отборный, лучший9. a изысканный, изощрённый, тонкий10. a преим. диал. разборчивый, привередливый11. a преим. диал. бережливый, экономныйСинонимический ряд:1. chosen (adj.) chosen; elect; exclusive; select2. dainty (adj.) dainty; delicate; elegant; exquisite; rare; recherche3. excellent (adj.) elite; excellent; exceptional; preferred; superlative; valuable4. fine (adj.) fine; first-class; prime; superior; top-quality5. array (noun) array; assortment; stock; supply; variety6. best (noun) best; cream; elite; fat; flower; pride; prime; primrose; prize; top7. pick (noun) acceptance; alternative; choosing; decision; election; option; pick; preference; selection8. select (noun) elect; select9. wish (noun) desire; discernment; discretion; pleasure; propensity; taste; volition; will; wishАнтонимический ряд:compulsion; indifference; inferior; mediocre; necessity; poor; refuse; second-rate -
93 conclusion
1. n окончание, завершение2. n заключение, выводcome to a conclusion — делать вывод; приходить к заключению
3. n лог. вывод силлогизма4. n исход, результатwhat will be the conclusion of all this? — каков будет результат всего этого?; чем всё это кончится?
5. n юр. решение судаconclusion of law — признание судом факта или права, которое впоследствии не может быть опровергнуто
6. n юр. заключительная часть или обобщение документа или аргументации в процессеСинонимический ряд:1. end (noun) cease; cessation; close; closing; closure; completion; consummation; culmination; desistance; desuetude; discontinuance; discontinuation; end; ending; finale; finish; last; period; stop; termination; terminus; windup2. end result (noun) arrangement; consequence; end result; issue; upshot; wind-up3. inference (noun) assumption; corollary; deduction; illation; inference; opinion; presumption; ratiocination; realisation; realization; sequitur; speculation; understanding4. judgement (noun) agreement; decision; determination; judgement; judgment; judicial opinion; outcome; resolution; result; settlement; verdict5. summary (noun) epilogue; recapitulation; summary; summation; summing up; synopsis; wrap-upАнтонимический ряд:beginning; commencement; introduction; preamble; preface; prelude; start -
94 confidence
1. n довериеlevel of confidence — уровень доверия; степень уверенности
confidence trick — мошенничество, злоупотребление доверием
2. n конфиденциальное сообщение, секретin confidence — в конфиденциальном порядке; секретно
3. n уверенность4. n самоуверенность, самонадеянность5. n стат. достоверность, степень достоверностиСинонимический ряд:1. assurance (noun) aplomb; assurance; boldness; firmness; poise; self-assurance; self-assuredness; self-confidence; self-possession; self-trust2. certainty (noun) assuredness; certainty; certitude; conviction; determination; persuasion; purpose; reassurance; sureness; surety3. effrontery (noun) brashness; brass; cheek; effrontery; face; gall; nerve; presumption4. reliance (noun) belief; credit; dependence; faith; hope; reliance; stock; trust; trusting5. secret (noun) secret; tipАнтонимический ряд:apprehension; doubt; insecurity; mistrust; modesty -
95 doubt
1. n сомнение; нерешительность, колебание; неясностьwithout doubt, beyond doubt — вне сомнения
make no doubt about it — не сомневайтесь в этом; можете быть уверены в этом
I have my doubts whether he will come — я не уверен, что он придёт
2. v сомневаться; подвергать сомнению, быть неуверенным3. v уст. диал. бояться, испытывать страх4. v уст. диал. подозреватьСинонимический ряд:1. apprehension (noun) apprehension; misgivings; qualms; skepticism2. distrust (noun) disbelief; distrust; faltering; hazard; hesitation; problem3. hesitancy (noun) demurral; dilemma; hesitancy; perplexity; quandary; scepticism; scruple; suspense4. indecision (noun) indecision; questioning; reservation5. uncertainty (noun) concern; doubtfulness; dubiety; dubiosity; dubiousness; dubitancy; incertitude; mistrust; query; question; suspicion; uncertainty; uncertitude; wonder6. hesitate (verb) hesitate; ponder; query; scruple; stagger; stick; vacillate; waver; wonder7. question (verb) challenge; discredit; dispute; distrust; misdoubt; mistrust; oppugn; question; suspect; wonder atАнтонимический ряд:assurance; belief; certainty; clearness; confidence; conviction; credence; decide; decision; dependence; determination; faith; fidelity; precision; satisfaction; trust -
96 fortitude
n сила духа, стойкостьСинонимический ряд:1. backbone (noun) backbone; guts; intestinal fortitude; nerve; sand; spunk2. endurance (noun) endurance; grit; resolution; strength3. heart (noun) bravery; courage; dauntlessness; fearlessness; gallantry; heart; intrepidity; mettle; moral strength; pluck; spirit; stamina; valor; valour4. patience (noun) forbearance; long-suffering; patience; resignation5. perseverance (noun) determination; firmness; perseverance; resolve; steadfastness; tenacityАнтонимический ряд: -
97 iron
1. noun1) (( also adjective) (of) an element that is the most common metal, is very hard, and is widely used for making tools etc: Steel is made from iron; The ground is as hard as iron; iron railings; iron determination (= very strong determination).) jern2) (a flat-bottomed instrument that is heated up and used for smoothing clothes etc: I've burnt a hole in my dress with the iron.) strykejern3) (a type of golf-club.) kølle2. verb(to smooth (clothes etc) with an iron: This dress needs to be ironed; I've been ironing all afternoon.) stryke (klær)- ironing- irons
- ironing-board
- ironmonger
- ironmongery
- have several
- too many irons in the fire
- iron out
- strike while the iron is hotjernIsubst. \/ˈaɪən\/1) jern2) verktøy laget av jern, redskap laget av jern3) strykejern4) krølltang5) (golf, om kølle) jern, iron6) ( medisin) jern(preparat)7) (slang, om skytevåpen) (skyte)jern, skyter8) ( hverdagslig) vekt(er) (for styrketrening)be put in irons bli lagt i lenker\/jerneating irons (militærvesen, hverdagslig) spiseredskaper, spisebestikkhave (too) many irons in the fire ha (for) mange jern i ildenirons jern, lenkera man of iron en hard\/streng\/ubøyelig mannpump\/push iron ( hverdagslig) trene med vekterrule with a rod of iron styre\/regjere med jernhåndstrike while the iron is hot smi mens jernet er varmtIIverb \/ˈaɪən\/1) stryke, presse2) legge i jern, legge i lenker, fengsle3) beslå med jern4) la seg strykeglatte, jevne utIIIadj. \/ˈaɪən\/1) jern-, av jern2) ( om farge) jerngrå, stålgrå3) ( overført) jernhard, ubøyelig, streng, ubarmhjertigiron constitution jernhelse, jernfysikkiron grip jerngrepiron tonic jernmedisinrule with an iron hand styre med jernhånd -
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1. noun1) (( also adjective) (of) an element that is the most common metal, is very hard, and is widely used for making tools etc: Steel is made from iron; The ground is as hard as iron; iron railings; iron determination (= very strong determination).) járn2) (a flat-bottomed instrument that is heated up and used for smoothing clothes etc: I've burnt a hole in my dress with the iron.) straujárn3) (a type of golf-club.) járnkylfa2. verb(to smooth (clothes etc) with an iron: This dress needs to be ironed; I've been ironing all afternoon.) strauja- ironing- irons
- ironing-board
- ironmonger
- ironmongery
- have several
- too many irons in the fire
- iron out
- strike while the iron is hot -
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vasaló, kard, vas to iron: vasal, megvasal* * *1. noun1) (( also adjective) (of) an element that is the most common metal, is very hard, and is widely used for making tools etc: Steel is made from iron; The ground is as hard as iron; iron railings; iron determination (= very strong determination).) vas2) (a flat-bottomed instrument that is heated up and used for smoothing clothes etc: I've burnt a hole in my dress with the iron.) vasaló3) (a type of golf-club.) vas golfütő2. verb(to smooth (clothes etc) with an iron: This dress needs to be ironed; I've been ironing all afternoon.) vasal- ironing- irons
- ironing-board
- ironmonger
- ironmongery
- have several
- too many irons in the fire
- iron out
- strike while the iron is hot -
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1. noun1) (( also adjective) (of) an element that is the most common metal, is very hard, and is widely used for making tools etc: Steel is made from iron; The ground is as hard as iron; iron railings; iron determination (= very strong determination).) ferro2) (a flat-bottomed instrument that is heated up and used for smoothing clothes etc: I've burnt a hole in my dress with the iron.) ferro de engomar3) (a type of golf-club.) taco de golfe2. verb(to smooth (clothes etc) with an iron: This dress needs to be ironed; I've been ironing all afternoon.) passar a ferro- ironing- irons
- ironing-board
- ironmonger
- ironmongery
- have several
- too many irons in the fire
- iron out
- strike while the iron is hot* * *i.ron['aiən] n 1 ferro. 2 ferramenta, instrumento. 3 arma. 4 firmeza, dureza. 5 ferro de passar roupa. 6 Amer sl pistola, pequena arma de fogo. • vt+vi 1 passar a ferro (roupa). 2 cobrir com ferro, ferrar. 3 agrilhoar, encadear. • adj 1 ferroso, feito de ferro. 2 duro, firme, férreo. 3 cruel. in irons a ferros, na prisão. malleable iron ferro maleável. pig iron ferro em lingotes. smoothing iron ferro de engomar. the iron age Idade do Ferro. the Iron Duke o Duque de Ferro (Wellington). to have many irons in the fire tratar de diversos negócios ao mesmo tempo. to iron out (small problems) a) resolver (pequenos problemas), achar uma resposta para. b) remover com ferro de passar roupa. to rule with a rod of iron governar com mão de ferro.
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