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41 amusement
amusement [əˈmju:zmənt]1. nouna. amusement mb. ( = diversion, pastime) distraction f2. plural noun3. compounds* * *[ə'mjuːzmənt] 1.1) ( mirth) amusement m (at face à)2) ( diversion) distraction f2.for amusement — pour me/se etc distraire
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42 diversion
diversion [daɪˈvɜ:∫ən]a. (British) ( = redirecting) [of traffic] déviation f ; [of ship] déroutement m ; [of profits, stream] détournement mc. ( = relaxation) distraction f* * *[daɪ'vɜːʃn], US [daɪ'vɜːrʒn]1) (of watercourse, money) détournement m; ( of traffic) déviation f2) ( distraction) diversion f ( from à)3) GB ( detour) déviation f4) (dated) ( entertainment) divertissement m -
43 vagueness
vagueness [ˈveɪgnɪs]a. [of question, memory, wording, statement, proposal] manque m de précisionb. ( = absent-mindedness) distraction f* * *['veɪgnɪs]1) ( imprecision) (of wording, proposals) flou m; ( of thinking) imprécision f; ( of image) manque m de netteté2) ( absent-mindedness) distraction f -
44 diversion
[daɪ'vɜːʃn] [AE daɪ'vɜːrʒn]1) (of watercourse, traffic) deviazione f.; (of money) storno m.2) (distraction) diversivo m., distrazione f.3) BE (detour) deviazione f.4) ant. (entertainment) divertimento m., svago m.* * *1) (an alteration to a traffic route: There's a diversion at the end of the road.) deviazione2) ((an act of) diverting attention.) distrazione3) ((an) amusement.) passatempo* * *diversion /daɪˈvɜ:ʃn/n.2 deviazione: Several diversions are in place along the route, ci sono numerose deviazioni lungo la strada; «diversion ahead», ( cartello) «deviazione»; the diversion of a river, la deviazione del corso di un fiume; (autom.) traffic diversion, deviazione del traffico3 (form.) diversivo; svago: a pleasant diversion from the main business of the day, un piacevole diversivo rispetto alle principali attività quotidiane5 (econ.) dirottamento: the diversion of demand, il dirottamento della domanda ( su altri beni); (market.) diversion of trade, dirottamento degli scambi (o dei traffici)6 (leg., fin.) storno; distrazione: diversion of public funds, storno di fondi pubblici; diversion of profits, distrazione degli utili● (ind. costr.) diversion gate, paratoia deviatrice □ (telef.) call diversion, trasferimento di chiamata.* * *[daɪ'vɜːʃn] [AE daɪ'vɜːrʒn]1) (of watercourse, traffic) deviazione f.; (of money) storno m.2) (distraction) diversivo m., distrazione f.3) BE (detour) deviazione f.4) ant. (entertainment) divertimento m., svago m. -
45 recreation
n отдых, восстановление сил; развлечениеСинонимический ряд:amusement (noun) amusement; disport; dissipation; distraction; diversion; divertissement; entertainment; fun; game; holiday distraction; leisure; merriment; pastime; play; refreshment; relaxation; renewal; sportАнтонимический ряд: -
46 diversion
diversion [daɪ'vɜ:ʃən](b) (distraction) diversion f;∎ it was a welcome diversion cela a été une diversion agréable;(c) (amusement) distraction f;∎ to seek diversion from sth chercher à se distraire de qch -
47 disturbance
1. n нарушение равновесия, покоя2. n конфликт3. n волнение, тревога; беспокойство; нарушение душевного равновесия4. n нарушение; повреждение; неисправность; срыв5. n юр. воспрепятствование использованию праваdisturbance of franchise — нарушение избирательного права, недопущение к выборам
6. n мед. расстройство; патологическое отклонение7. n тех. нарушение режима8. n спец. скачок9. n радио помехивозмущение, пертурбация
10. n геол. дислокация11. n геол. перерывСинонимический ряд:1. agitation (noun) agitation; distress; uneasiness; worry2. disorder (noun) confusion; convulsion; derangement; disarrangement; disorder; perplexity; upheaval3. disruption (noun) disruption; distraction; interference; interruption; intrusion4. insurrection (noun) insurrection; revolt; riot5. quarrel (noun) brawl; fisticuffs; quarrel6. uproar (noun) clamor; clamour; commotion; fuss; racket; ruckus; ruffle; rumpus; shake; stir; tempest; tumult; turbulence; uproarАнтонимический ряд:calm; order; organisation; organization; peace; serenity; tranquility -
48 standing
standing [ˈstændɪŋ]1. adjectiveb. [invitation] permanent2. nouna. ( = importance) [of person] rang m ; ( = social status) standing m ; ( = reputation) réputation fb. ( = duration) durée f• of ten years' standing [friendship] qui dure depuis dix ans ; [agreement, contract] qui existe depuis dix ans3. compounds• "standing room only" « il n'y a plus de places assises »* * *['stændɪŋ] 1.1) ( reputation) réputation f, rang m ( with chez)of high ou considerable standing — très réputé
2) ( time)2.1) ( permanent) [army, committee] actif/-ive2) ( continuing) [rule, invitation] permanenthis absent-mindedness is a standing joke among his friends — sa distraction est un constant sujet de plaisanterie pour ses amis
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49 aberration
1. n уклонение от правильного пути или истины; заблуждение2. n помрачение ума; забывчивость, большая рассеянность; отключённость от окружающегоhis peculiarities are no more than harmless aberrations — его чудачества — это не что иное, как безобидная рассеянность
3. n биол. аберрация, отклонение от нормыСинонимический ряд:1. abnormality (noun) abnormality; curiosity; eccentricity; irregularity; oddity; oddness; peculiarity; quirk; uniqueness2. alienation (noun) alienation; craziness; dementia; distraction; insaneness; insanity; lunacy; madness; mania; psychopathy; unbalance3. delirium (noun) delirium; delusion; derangement; hallucination; illusion; unsoundness4. departure (noun) departure; divergence; diversion5. deviation (noun) aberrance; anomaly; deflection; departure; deviance; deviation; divergence; diversion; frenzy; preternaturalness; rambling; straying; turning; wandering -
50 confusion
1. n смущение, замешательство2. n беспорядок3. n путаница, неразбериха; смешение4. n недоразумениеthere was some confusion about tickets — произошло недоразумение с билетами; кто-то перепутал билеты
5. n психол. крайнее волнение; потеря ориентации; частичное затемнение сознания6. n общественные беспорядки, волнения7. n библ. смешение языковСинонимический ряд:1. ataxia (noun) ataxia; chaos; clutter; disarrangement; disarray; disorder; disorderliness; disorganisation; hubbub; huddle; jumble; mess; misorder; mix-up; muddle; pell-mell; scramble; snafu; snarl; tangle; topsy-turviness2. bafflement (noun) astonishment; bafflement; bewilderment; daze; disorientation; distraction; humiliation; mystification; perplexity; puzzlement; quandary; stupefaction3. commotion (noun) agitation; anarchy; bedlam; commotion; disturbance; dither; flap; furor; lather; mayhem; Pandemonium; pother; stew; stir; tumult; turbulence; turmoil4. embarrassment (noun) abashment; chagrin; discomfiture; discomposure; disconcertion; disconcertment; embarrassment; unease; uneasiness5. ruin (noun) destruction; devastation; havoc; loss; ruin; ruinationАнтонимический ряд:clarity; enlightenment; method; order; sense; system -
51 attention
1. n внимание, внимательность2. n забота, заботливость, внимательность; уход3. n часто внимание, благосклонность; ухаживание4. n уход; техобслуживаниеold cars need a lot of attention to keep them working — за старыми машинами нужен хороший уход, иначе они выйдут из строя
5. n воен. строевая стойка, положение «смирно»to come to attention — принять положение «смирно»
to call to attention — дать команду «смирно»
to snap to attention — быстро принять стойку «смирно»
position of attention — положение «смирно»
6. n воен. смирно!Синонимический ряд:1. application (noun) application; concentration; consideration; debate; deliberation; heedfulness; study; thoughtfulness2. courtesy (noun) amenity; attentiveness; care; civility; concern; courtesy; gallantry; politeness; respect3. mindfulness (noun) alertness; fascination; focus; mindfulness; thoroughness; watchfulness4. notice (noun) cognisance; cognizance; ear; heed; mark; note; notice; observance; observation; reflection; regard; remark; tactАнтонимический ряд:carelessness; disregard; distraction; inattention; indifference; neglect; remission -
52 diversion
1. n отклонение, отход2. n уклонение; отступление3. n отвлечение4. n развлечение, забава5. n отвод6. n обходное направление7. n воен. ложная атака, отвлекающий ударСинонимический ряд:1. changing course (noun) alteration; change; change of course; changing course; detour2. deviation (noun) aberration; deflection; departure; deviation; divergence; turning3. enjoyment (noun) delectation; enjoyment; pleasure; relish4. entertainment (noun) amusement; disport; dissipation; distraction; divertissement; entertainment; fun; game; hobby; pastime; play; recreation; sportАнтонимический ряд:labor; work -
53 insanity
1. n душевная, психическая болезнь; умопомешательство; безумие; невменяемостьquestioned insanity — невменяемость, подвергнутая сомнению
mental insanity — психическое расстройство; невменяемость
doubtful insanity — невменяемость, вызывающая сомнение
2. n безумие, безрассудство, глупостьСинонимический ряд:1. alienation (noun) aberration; alienation; derangement; distraction; insaneness; lunacy; madness; psychopathy; unbalance2. delirium (noun) delirium; delusion; hallucination; illusion3. foolishness (noun) absurdity; dottiness; folly; foolishness; idiocy; inanity; preposterousness; senselessness; silliness; tomfoolery; witlessness4. psychosis (noun) craziness; dementia; kleptomania; mania; neurosis; paranoia; psychosis; schizophreniaАнтонимический ряд: -
54 alienation
1. n отчуждение, охлаждениеrestraint on alienation — запрет отчуждения, продажи
2. n умопомешательство, психическое заболевание; психоз3. n отрыв от общества и людей; отказ от производительного труда, общественных интересовalienation of affection — «отчуждение привязанности», увод жены от мужа или мужа от жены
4. n уход в хиппи5. n стат. отсутствие корреляцииСинонимический ряд:1. disagreement (noun) breach; difference; difficulty; disagreement; division; movement; trouble; words2. estrangement (noun) animosity; disaffection; emotional distance; estrangement; falling out; rupture; withdrawal3. madness (noun) aberration; craziness; dementia; derangement; distraction; insaneness; insanity; lunacy; madness; mania; psychopathy; unbalanceАнтонимический ряд: -
55 bewilderment
1. n смущение, замешательство2. n беспорядок, путаница, неразберихаСинонимический ряд:1. bafflement (noun) bafflement; confusion; daze; distraction; mystification; perplexity; puzzlement; quandary2. befuddlement (noun) befuddlement; muddlement3. wonder (noun) amazement; astonishment; awe; shock; surprise; wonderАнтонимический ряд: -
56 dissipation
1. n рассеивание, рассеяние; исчезновение2. n разложение, разрушение; распад3. n мотовство; растрачивание, проматывание4. n отвлечение; развлечение5. n разгульный образ жизни; разгулСинонимический ряд:1. debauchery (noun) debauchery; degenerateness; dissolution; evil; indulgence; intemperance2. dispersion (noun) diffusion; disintegration; dispersal; dispersion; dissemination; distribution; radiation; scattering; spreading out3. entertainment (noun) amusement; distraction; diversion; divertissement; entertainment; recreation -
57 forgetfulness
forgetfulness [fəˈgetfʊlnɪs]* * *[fə'getflnɪs]1) ( absent-mindedness) distraction f, perte f de mémoire2) ( carelessness) étourderie f -
58 abashment
n смущение; замешательство; растерянностьСинонимический ряд:1. embarrassment (noun) confusion; discomfiture; discomposure; disconcertion; disconcertment; embarrassment; unease; uneasiness2. perplexity (noun) bewilderment; disorientation; distraction; humiliation; perplexity; puzzlement; stupefaction -
59 bafflement
Синонимический ряд:1. confusion (noun) astonishment; bewilderment; confusion; daze; distraction; mystification; perplexity; puzzlement; quandary2. disappointment (noun) disappointment -
60 daze
1. n изумление; оцепенение2. n мин. слюда3. v изумлять, поражать; ошеломлять4. v диал. замораживать; прихватывать5. v диал. коченеть6. v диал. диал. портитьсяСинонимический ряд:1. haze (noun) befuddlement; fog; haze; muddledness; muddleheadedness; muddlement; trance2. stupor (noun) astonishment; bewilderment; confusion; distraction; muddle; shock; stupor; surprise3. bedaze (verb) bedaze; bemuse; benumb; paralyze; petrify; stun; stupefy4. bewilder (verb) bewilder; disorient5. blind (verb) bedazzle; blind; dazzle6. confuse (verb) amaze; astound; confound; confuse; flabbergast; numb; perplex; puzzle; stagger
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