-
1 concerted
[kən'səːtɪd]adjeffort etc wspólny* * *[kən'sə:tid](carried out by people acting together: a concerted effort.) zbiorowy -
2 cut one's losses
(to decide to spend no more money, effort etc on something which is proving unprofitable.) rezygnować z dalszych strat -
3 worthwhile
['wəːθ'waɪl]adjwart zachodu post* * *adjective (deserving attention, time and effort etc: a worthwhile cause; It isn't worthwhile to ask him - he'll only refuse.) wart zachodu -
4 work
[wəːk] 1. n 2. vi 3. vtto go/get or set to work — zabierać się (zabrać się perf) do pracy
to work a mine/an oil well — pracować przy wydobyciu węgla/ropy
to work loose — screw etc obluzowywać się (obluzować się perf); knot rozluźniać się (rozluźnić się perf)
to work on the principle that … — działać przy założeniu, że …
to work miracles/wonders — czynić cuda
Phrasal Verbs:- work on- work out- work up* * *[wə:k] 1. noun1) (effort made in order to achieve or make something: He has done a lot of work on this project) praca, robota2) (employment: I cannot find work in this town.) praca, zajęcie3) (a task or tasks; the thing that one is working on: Please clear your work off the table.) praca4) (a painting, book, piece of music etc: the works of Van Gogh / Shakespeare/Mozart; This work was composed in 1816.) dzieło5) (the product or result of a person's labours: His work has shown a great improvement lately.) praca6) (one's place of employment: He left (his) work at 5.30 p.m.; I don't think I'll go to work tomorrow.) praca2. verb1) (to (cause to) make efforts in order to achieve or make something: She works at the factory three days a week; He works his employees very hard; I've been working on/at a new project.) pracować2) (to be employed: Are you working just now?) pracować, być zajętym3) (to (cause to) operate (in the correct way): He has no idea how that machine works / how to work that machine; That machine doesn't/won't work, but this one's working.) działać, obsługiwać4) (to be practicable and/or successful: If my scheme works, we'll be rich!) sprawdzić się5) (to make (one's way) slowly and carefully with effort or difficulty: She worked her way up the rock face.) posuwać się powoli, przedostać się itd.6) (to get into, or put into, a stated condition or position, slowly and gradually: The wheel worked loose.) stopniowo stawać się7) (to make by craftsmanship: The ornaments had been worked in gold.) wykonać, wykuć•- - work- workable
- worker
- works 3. noun plural1) (the mechanism (of a watch, clock etc): The works are all rusted.) mechanizm2) (deeds, actions etc: She's devoted her life to good works.) uczynek•- work-box
- workbook
- workforce
- working class
- working day
- work-day
- working hours
- working-party
- work-party
- working week
- workman
- workmanlike
- workmanship
- workmate
- workout
- workshop
- at work
- get/set to work
- go to work on
- have one's work cut out
- in working order
- out of work
- work of art
- work off
- work out
- work up
- work up to
- work wonders -
5 try
[traɪ] 1. n 2. vt(attempt, experience) próbować (spróbować perf) +gen; ( JUR) sądzić; patience wystawiać (wystawić perf) na próbę3. vito try to do sth — próbować (spróbować perf) coś zrobić
to try one's (very) best/one's (very) hardest — starać się ze wszystkich sił
Phrasal Verbs:- try on- try out* * *1. verb1) (to attempt or make an effort (to do, get etc): He tried to answer the questions; Let's try and climb that tree!) (s)próbować2) (to test; to make an experiment (with) in order to find out whether something will be successful, satisfactory etc: She tried washing her hair with a new shampoo; Try one of these sweets.) spróbować3) (to judge (someone or their case) in a court of law: The prisoners were tried for murder.) sądzić4) (to test the limits of; to strain: You are trying my patience.) poddawać próbie2. noun1) (an attempt or effort: Have a try (at the exam). I'm sure you will pass.) podejście2) (in rugby football, an act of putting the ball on the ground behind the opponents' goal-line: Our team scored three tries.) bramka•- trier- trying
- try on
- try out -
6 recompense
-
7 rest
[rɛst] 1. n 2. vi 3. vtto rest sth on/against sth — opierać (oprzeć perf) coś na czymś/o coś
to rest on sth ( lit, fig) — opierać się (oprzeć się perf) na czymś
to put/set sb's mind at rest — uspokoić ( perf) kogoś
to come to rest — zatrzymać się ( perf), znieruchomieć ( perf)
to lay sb to rest — składać (złożyć perf) kogoś na wieczny spoczynek
to rest one's eyes/gaze on sth — zatrzymywać (zatrzymać perf) wzrok na czymś
to let the matter rest — dawać (dać perf) sprawie spokój
rest assured that … — bądź pewny or spokojny, że…
I won't rest until … — nie spocznę, dopóki…
may he/she rest in peace — niech spoczywa w pokoju
* * *I 1. [rest] noun1) (a (usually short) period of not working etc after, or between periods of, effort; (a period of) freedom from worries etc: Digging the garden is hard work - let's stop for a rest; Let's have/take a rest; I need a rest from all these problems - I'm going to take a week's holiday.) odpoczynek2) (sleep: He needs a good night's rest.) spoczynek3) (something which holds or supports: a book-rest; a headrest on a car seat.) podpórka4) (a state of not moving: The machine is at rest.) spoczynek2. verb1) (to (allow to) stop working etc in order to get new strength or energy: We've been walking for four hours - let's stop and rest; Stop reading for a minute and rest your eyes; Let's rest our legs.) odpoczywać2) (to sleep; to lie or sit quietly in order to get new strength or energy, or because one is tired: Mother is resting at the moment.) odpoczywać, dać odpocząć3) (to (make or allow to) lean, lie, sit, remain etc on or against something: Her head rested on his shoulder; He rested his hand on her arm; Her gaze rested on the jewels.) opierać (się), spoczywać4) (to relax, be calm etc: I will never rest until I know the murderer has been caught.) spocząć5) (to (allow to) depend on: Our hopes now rest on him, since all else has failed.) opierać się6) ((with with) (of a duty etc) to belong to: The choice rests with you.) należeć•- restful- restfully
- restfulness
- restless
- restlessly
- restlessness
- rest-room
- at rest
- come to rest
- lay to rest
- let the matter rest
- rest assured
- set someone's mind at rest II [rest]- the rest -
8 drain
[dreɪn] 1. n( in street) studzienka f ściekowa; ( fig) ( on resources) odpływ m2. vtland drenować, osuszać (osuszyć perf); marshes, pond osuszać (osuszyć perf); vegetables osączać (osączyć perf); glass, cup wysączyć ( perf) napój z +gen3. vito feel drained — czuć się (poczuć się perf) wyczerpanym
* * *[drein] 1. verb1) (to clear (land) of water by the use of ditches and pipes: There are plans to drain the marsh.) drenować, osuszyć2) ((of water) to run away: The water drained away/off into the ditch.) odpływać3) (to pour off the water etc from or allow the water etc to run off from: Would you drain the vegetables?; He drained the petrol tank; The blood drained from her face.) osączyć, opróżnić, odpłynąć4) (to drink everything contained in: He drained his glass.) wypić do dna5) (to use up completely (the money, strength etc of): The effort drained all his energy.) wyczerpać, zużyć2. noun1) (something (a ditch, trench, waterpipe etc) designed to carry away water: The heavy rain has caused several drains to overflow.) dren, rów odwadniający2) (something which slowly exhausts a supply, especially of one's money or strength: His car is a constant drain on his money.) pijawka, studnia bez dna•- drainage- draining-board
- drainpipe
- down the drain -
9 drive
[draɪv] 1. n( journey) jazda f or podróż f (samochodem); (also: driveway) wjazd m, droga f dojazdowa; ( energy) werwa f, zapał m; ( campaign) działania pl; (SPORT) uderzenie nt; (also: disk drive) stacja f dysków2. vt; pt drove, pp drivenvehicle prowadzić, kierować +instr; ( TECH) motor, wheel napędzać; animal prowadzić (poprowadzić perf); ball posyłać (posłać perf); (incite, encourage) kierować +instr; nail, stake3. vi; pt drove, pp drivento drive sth into sth — wbijać (wbić perf) coś w coś
( as driver) prowadzić (samochód), jeździć samochodem; ( travel) jechać (pojechać perf) (samochodem)to go for a drive — wybierać się (wybrać się perf) na przejażdżkę
left-/right-hand drive — lewostronny/prawostronny układ kierowniczy
front-/rear-/four-wheel drive — napęd na przednie/tylne/cztery koła
to drive sb home/to the airport — zawozić (zawieźć perf) or odwozić (odwieźć perf) kogoś do domu/na lotnisko
to drive sb mad — doprowadzać (doprowadzić perf) kogoś do szału
to drive sb to sth — doprowadzać (doprowadzić perf) kogoś do czegoś
she drove him to move out — doprowadziła do tego, że się wyprowadził
Phrasal Verbs:* * *1. past tense - drove; verb1) (to control or guide (a car etc): Do you want to drive (the car), or shall I?) jechać, prowadzić samochód2) (to take, bring etc in a car: My mother is driving me to the airport.) odwozić, przywozić3) (to force or urge along: Two men and a dog were driving a herd of cattle across the road.) pędzić, poganiać4) (to hit hard: He drove a nail into the door; He drove a golf-ball from the tee.) w(y)bijać5) (to cause to work by providing the necessary power: This mill is driven by water.) poruszać2. noun1) (a journey in a car, especially for pleasure: We decided to go for a drive.) przejażdżka2) (a private road leading from a gate to a house etc: The drive is lined with trees.) prywatny dojazd, aleja3) (energy and enthusiasm: I think he has the drive needed for this job.) energia4) (a special effort: We're having a drive to save electricity.) kampania, akcja5) (in sport, a hard stroke (with a golf-club, a cricket bat etc).) uderzenie6) ((computers) a disk drive.)•- driver- driver's license
- drive-in
- drive-through
- driving licence
- be driving at
- drive off
- drive on -
10 show
[ʃəu] 1. n( of emotion) wyraz m, przejaw m; ( flower show etc) wystawa f; ( THEAT) spektakl m, przedstawienie nt; (FILM) seans m; (TV) program m rozrywkowy, show m2. vt; pt showed, pp shown( indicate) pokazywać (pokazać perf), wykazywać (wykazać perf); ( exhibit) wystawiać (wystawić perf); (illustrate, depict) pokazywać (pokazać perf), przedstawiać (przedstawić perf); courage, ability wykazywać (wykazać perf); programme, film pokazywać (pokazać perf)3. vito show sb to his seat/to the door — odprowadzać (odprowadzić perf) kogoś na miejsce/do drzwi
to show a profit/loss ( COMM) — wykazywać (wykazać perf) zyski/straty
it just goes to show that … — to tylko świadczy o tym, że…
to ask for a show of hands — prosić (poprosić perf) o głosowanie przez podniesienie ręki
Phrasal Verbs:- show in- show off- show out- show up* * *[ʃəu] 1. past tense - showed; verb1) (to allow or cause to be seen: Show me your new dress; Please show your membership card when you come to the club; His work is showing signs of improvement.) pokazywać2) (to be able to be seen: The tear in your dress hardly shows; a faint light showing through the curtains.) być widocznym3) (to offer or display, or to be offered or displayed, for the public to look at: Which picture is showing at the cinema?; They are showing a new film; His paintings are being shown at the art gallery.) wystawiać, grać, być wystawianym, być granym4) (to point out or point to: He showed me the road to take; Show me the man you saw yesterday.) wskazywać5) ((often with (a)round) to guide or conduct: Please show this lady to the door; They showed him (a)round (the factory).) oprowadzać6) (to demonstrate to: Will you show me how to do it?; He showed me a clever trick.) pokazywać7) (to prove: That just shows / goes to show how stupid he is.) świadczyć8) (to give or offer (someone) kindness etc: He showed him no mercy.) okazywać2. noun1) (an entertainment, public exhibition, performance etc: a horse-show; a flower show; the new show at the theatre; a TV show.) wystawa, występ, program2) (a display or act of showing: a show of strength.) pokaz3) (an act of pretending to be, do etc (something): He made a show of working, but he wasn't really concentrating.) pokaz, pozór4) (appearance, impression: They just did it for show, in order to make themselves seem more important than they are.) pokaz, pozory5) (an effort or attempt: He put up a good show in the chess competition.) popis•- showy- showiness
- show-business
- showcase
- showdown
- showground
- show-jumping
- showman
- showroom
- give the show away
- good show!
- on show
- show off
- show up -
11 extract
1. [ɪks'trækt] vtobject wyciągać (wyciągnąć perf); tooth usuwać (usunąć perf), wyrywać (wyrwać perf); mineral ( from ground) wydobywać (wydobyć perf); ( from another substance) uzyskiwać (uzyskać perf); promise, confession wymuszać (wymusić perf); money wyłudzać (wyłudzić perf)2. ['ɛkstrækt] n( of novel) wyjątek m, urywek m; ( of recording) fragment m; ( from plant etc) wyciąg m, ekstrakt m* * *1. [ik'strækt] verb1) (to pull out, or draw out, especially by force or with effort: I have to have a tooth extracted; Did you manage to extract the information from her?) wydobywać, usuwać (ząb)2) (to select (passages from a book etc).) wybierać3) (to take out (a substance forming part of something else) by crushing or by chemical means: Vanilla essence is extracted from vanilla beans.) robić wyciąg2. ['ekstrækt] noun1) (a passage selected from a book etc: a short extract from his novel.) wyjątek2) (a substance obtained by an extracting process: beef/yeast extract; extract of malt.) wyciąg, ekstrakt• -
12 force
[fɔːs] 1. n (also PHYS)siła f; (power, influence) siła f, moc fin force — licznie, masowo
to come into force — wchodzić (wejść perf) w życie
to join forces — łączyć (połączyć perf) siły
2. vtthrough/from force of habit — siłą nawyku
person zmuszać (zmusić perf); confession etc wymuszać (wymusić perf); ( push) pchnąć ( perf); lock, door wyłamywać (wyłamać perf)to force o.s. to do sth — zmuszać się (zmusić się perf) do (z)robienia czegoś
to force sb to do sth — zmuszać (zmusić perf) kogoś do (z)robienia czegoś
to force sb's hand — zmuszać (zmusić perf) kogoś do ujawnienia zamiarów
to force sth (up)on sb — narzucać (narzucić perf) coś komuś
to force o.s. (up)on sb — narzucać się komuś
Phrasal Verbs:* * *[fo:s] 1. noun1) (strength or power that can be felt: the force of the wind.) siła2) (a person or thing that has great power: the forces of Nature.) siła, moc3) ((sometimes with capital) a group of men prepared for action: the police force; the Royal Air Force.) oddział, siły2. verb1) (to make (someone or something) do something, go somewhere etc, often against his etc will: He forced me to give him money.) zmusić2) (to achieve by strength or effort: He forced a smile despite his grief.) wymusić•- forced- forceful
- forcefully
- forces
- in
- into force -
13 hammer out
-
14 rally
['rælɪ] 1. n ( POL) 2. vt 3. visick person dochodzić (dojść perf) do siebie; Stock Exchange zwyżkować, ożywiać się (ożywić się perf)Phrasal Verbs:* * *['ræli] 1. verb1) (to come or bring together again: The general tried to rally his troops after the defeat; The troops rallied round the general.) skupiać (się)2) (to come or bring together for a joint action or effort: The supporters rallied to save the club from collapse; The politician asked his supporters to rally to the cause.) zebrać/zjednoczyć (się)3) (to (cause to) recover health or strength: She rallied from her illness.) postawić na nogi, pozbierać się2. noun1) (a usually large gathering of people for some purpose: a Scouts' rally.) zlot, wiec2) (a meeting (usually of cars or motorcycles) for a competition, race etc.) rajd3) (an improvement in health after an illness.) powrót do zdrowia4) ((in tennis etc) a (usually long) series of shots before the point is won or lost.) wymiana uderzeń/piłek• -
15 trouble
['trʌbl] 1. n(difficulty, bother) kłopot m; ( unrest) zamieszki plto be in trouble — mieć kłopoty or nieprzyjemności ship, climber etc być w tarapatach or opałach
to go to the trouble of doing sth — zadawać (zadać perf) sobie trud, żeby coś zrobić
the trouble is … — kłopot w tym, że …
what's the trouble? — co się stało? ( to patient) co Panu/Pani dolega?
- troubles2. vt 3. vito trouble to do sth — zadawać (zadać perf) sobie trud zrobienia czegoś
* * *1. noun1) ((something which causes) worry, difficulty, work, anxiety etc: He never talks about his troubles; We've had a lot of trouble with our children; I had a lot of trouble finding the book you wanted.) zmartwienie, fatyga, kłopot2) (disturbances; rebellion, fighting etc: It occurred during the time of the troubles in Cyprus.) zamieszki3) (illness or weakness (in a particular part of the body): He has heart trouble.) dolegliwość2. verb1) (to cause worry, anger or sadness to: She was troubled by the news of her sister's illness.) zmartwić2) (used as part of a very polite and formal request: May I trouble you to close the window?) fatygować, niepokoić3) (to make any effort: He didn't even trouble to tell me what had happened.) pofatygować się•- troubled- troublesome
- troublemaker -
16 exercise
['ɛksəsaɪz] 1. n(no pl) ( keep-fit) ćwiczenia pl fizyczne; (piece of work, practice) ćwiczenie nt; ( MIL) ćwiczenia pl, manewry pl2. vtright korzystać (skorzystać perf) z +gen; patience wykazywać (wykazać perf); dog ćwiczyć; problem mind zaprzątać3. vi(also: to take exercise) uprawiać sport* * *1. noun1) (training or use (especially of the body) through action or effort: Swimming is one of the healthiest forms of exercise; Take more exercise.) ćwiczenie, gimnastyka2) (an activity intended as training: ballet exercises; spelling exercises.) ćwiczenie, zadanie3) (a series of tasks, movements etc for training troops etc: His battalion is on an exercise in the mountains.) ćwiczenia, manewry2. verb1) (to train or give exercise to: Dogs should be exercised frequently; I exercise every morning.) ćwiczyć2) (to use; to make use of: She was given the opportunity to exercise her skill as a pianist.) używać -
17 fight
[faɪt] 1. n 2. vt, pt, pp foughtperson, urge walczyć z +instr; cancer, prejudice etc walczyć z +instr, zwalczać (zwalczyć perf); (BOXING) walczyć przeciwko +dat or z +instr3. viwalczyć, bić sięto fight for/against sth — walczyć o coś/z czymś
to fight one's way through a crowd/the undergrowth — przedzierać się (przedrzeć się perf) przez tłum/zarośla
Phrasal Verbs:* * *1. past tense, past participle - fought; verb1) (to act against (someone or something) with physical violence: The two boys are fighting over (= because of) some money they found.) walczyć2) (to resist strongly; to take strong action to prevent: to fight a fire; We must fight against any attempt to deprive us of our freedom.) walczyć3) (to quarrel: His parents were always fighting.) kłócić się2. noun1) (an act of physical violence between people, countries etc: There was a fight going on in the street.) walka, bójka2) (a struggle; action involving effort: the fight for freedom of speech; the fight against disease.) walka3) (the will or strength to resist: There was no fight left in him.) wola, chęć walki4) (a boxing-match.) walka•- fighter- fight back
- fight it out
- fight off
- fight one's way
- fight shy of
- put up a good fight -
18 hard
[hɑːd] 1. adjobject, surface, drugs twardy; question, problem trudny; work, life ciężki; person surowy; evidence niepodważalny, niezbity; drink mocny2. advI find it hard to believe that … — trudno mi uwierzyć, że …
* * *1. adjective1) (firm; solid; not easy to break, scratch etc: The ground is too hard to dig.) twardy2) (not easy to do, learn, solve etc: Is English a hard language to learn?; He is a hard man to please.) trudny3) (not feeling or showing kindness: a hard master.) surowy4) ((of weather) severe: a hard winter.) srogi5) (having or causing suffering: a hard life; hard times.) ciężki6) ((of water) containing many chemical salts and so not easily forming bubbles when soap is added: The water is hard in this part of the country.) twarda (o wodzie)2. adverb1) (with great effort: He works very hard; Think hard.) ciężko2) (with great force; heavily: Don't hit him too hard; It was raining hard.) mocno3) (with great attention: He stared hard at the man.) uważnie4) (to the full extent; completely: The car turned hard right.) zupełnie, całkiem•- harden- hardness
- hardship
- hard-and-fast
- hard-back
- hard-boiled
- harddisk
- hard-earned
- hard-headed
- hard-hearted
- hardware
- hard-wearing
- be hard on
- hard at it
- hard done by
- hard lines/luck
- hard of hearing
- a hard time of it
- a hard time
- hard up -
19 muster
['mʌstə(r)] 1. vtenergy, troops zbierać (zebrać perf); support uzyskiwać (uzyskać perf); (also: muster up) enthusiasm etc wykrzesać ( perf) z siebie; courage zdobywać się (zdobyć się perf) na +acc2. nto pass muster — sprostać ( perf) wymaganiom
* * *1) (to gather together (especially soldiers for duty or inspection).) zwołać, zebrać2) (to gather (courage, energy etc): He mustered his energy for a final effort.) zebrać się w sobie, zmobilizować -
20 stroke
[strəuk] 1. n( blow) raz m, uderzenie nt; (SWIMMING) styl m; ( MED) udar m, wylew m; ( of clock) uderzenie nt; ( of paintbrush) pociągnięcie nt2. vta stroke of luck — uśmiech losu, łut szczęścia
* * *[strəuk] I noun1) (an act of hitting, or the blow given: He felled the tree with one stroke of the axe; the stroke of a whip.) cios, uderzenie2) (a sudden occurrence of something: a stroke of lightning; an unfortunate stroke of fate; What a stroke of luck to find that money!) (prze)błysk, cios, zrządzenie itd.3) (the sound made by a clock striking the hour: She arrived on the stroke of (= punctually at) ten.) (wy)bicie, uderzeniem4) (a movement or mark made in one direction by a pen, pencil, paintbrush etc: short, even pencil strokes.) pociągnięcie5) (a single pull of an oar in rowing, or a hit with the bat in playing cricket.) pociągnięcie, uderzenie6) (a movement of the arms and legs in swimming, or a particular method of swimming: He swam with slow, strong strokes; Can you do breaststroke/backstroke?) styl (pływacki)7) (an effort or action: I haven't done a stroke (of work) all day.) wysiłek8) (a sudden attack of illness which damages the brain, causing paralysis, loss of feeling in the body etc.) wylew, udar•II 1. verb(to rub (eg a furry animal) gently and repeatedly in one direction, especially as a sign of affection: He stroked the cat / her hair; The dog loves being stroked.) głaskać2. noun(an act of stroking: He gave the dog a stroke.) pogłaskanie
- 1
- 2
См. также в других словарях:
Fournir un travail, un effort, etc. — ● Fournir un travail, un effort, etc. le faire, l accomplir … Encyclopédie Universelle
effort — [ efɔr ] n. m. • esforz 1080; de efforcer 1 ♦ Activité d un être conscient qui mobilise toutes ses forces pour résister ou vaincre une résistance (extérieure ou intérieure). Effort physique, musculaire. Sentiment de l effort (fondement de la… … Encyclopédie Universelle
Effort values — Saltar a navegación, búsqueda Los Effort Values (EVs), conocido en España como puntos de esfuerzo (PE) es un sistema de bonificación de puntos que poseen los videojuegos de Pokémon para potenciar cada uno de los atributos de combate (puntos de… … Wikipedia Español
EFFORT (physiologie) — L’effort physique provoque dans l’organisme d’importantes perturbations qui affectent toutes les grandes fonctions et plus spécialement la circulation du sang. L’adaptation de l’appareil cardio vasculaire est très différente selon la nature de… … Encyclopédie Universelle
effort — EFFORT. sub. mas. Action faite en s efforçant, en y employant beaucoup de force. Il se dit Des actions et du corps et de l esprit. Grand effort. Faire le dernier effort. Vain effort. Effort inutile. Employer tous ses efforts. Il en est venu à… … Dictionnaire de l'Académie Française 1798
effort — [ef′ərt] n. [Fr < OFr esforz < esforcier, to make an effort < VL * exfortiare < ex , intens. + * fortiare: see FORCE] 1. the using of energy to get something done; exertion of strength or mental power 2. a try, esp. a hard try;… … English World dictionary
Effort sur une voile — Exemple d effort du vent sur différents types de voile de voiliers classiques lors d une régate à Cannes en 2006. Le principe d une voile est de récupérer l énergie du vent et de la transmettre au bateau. L effet propulsif est réparti sur toute… … Wikipédia en Français
effort — ef|fort W1S1 [ˈefət US ˈefərt] n ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ 1¦(physical/mental energy)¦ 2¦(attempt)¦ 3 be an effort 4¦(particular situation)¦ 5 good/bad/poor etc effort ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ [Date: 1400 1500; : Old French; Origin: esfort, from esforcier to force ] 1.) … Dictionary of contemporary English
EFFORT — s. m. Emploi plus qu ordinaire des forces physiques ou morales. Grand effort. Léger effort. Faire le dernier effort. Vain effort. Effort inutile. Employer tous ses efforts. Il en est venu à bout sans beaucoup d efforts. Faire beaucoup d efforts,… … Dictionnaire de l'Academie Francaise, 7eme edition (1835)
effort — noun 1 PHYSICAL/MENTAL ENERGY (U) the physical or mental energy that is needed to do something: Lou lifted the box without any apparent effort. | take/require effort: It takes a lot of time and effort to get an exhibition ready. | take all the… … Longman dictionary of contemporary English
Effort physique — Travail Cette page d’homonymie répertorie les différents sujets et articles partageant un même nom … Wikipédia en Français
