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61 mean
mean [mi:n](preterite, past participle meant)a. ( = signify) vouloir dire• what do you mean (by that)? que voulez-vous dire (par là) ?• see what I mean? (inf) tu vois ce que je veux dire ?• what does this mean? qu'est-ce que cela veut dire ?• don't I mean anything to you at all? je ne suis donc rien pour toi ?• you don't really mean that? vous n'êtes pas sérieux ?• I didn't mean to! je ne l'ai pas fait exprès !• he didn't mean anything by it (referring to an action) il l'a fait sans penser à mal ; (referring to a comment) il l'a dit sans penser à mal• he meant you when he said... c'est à vous qu'il faisait allusion lorsqu'il disait...2. noun3. adjectivea. ( = average) moyen• don't be so mean! ne sois pas si radin ! (inf)d. ( = inferior) he's no mean singer c'est un chanteur de talent4. compounds* * *[miːn] 1.1) gen, Mathematics moyenne f2) fig ( middle point) milieu m2.1) ( average) [weight, age] moyen/-enne2) ( ungenerous) [person] avare, radin (colloq); [attitude, nature] mesquin; [examiner] sévère3) ( unkind) [person] méchant (to avec)4) ( vicious) [animal, person, expression] méchant5) ( tough) [city] implacable; [street] hostile6) (colloq) ( skilful) [artist, cook, cocktail] formidable, du tonnerre (colloq) (after n)7) ( small)8) ( lowly) littér [dwelling] misérable; [birth] bas/basse; [origin] modeste9) (colloq) US ( off colour)3.transitive verb (prét, pp meant)1) ( signify) [word, phrase, symbol] signifier, vouloir dire; [sign] vouloir dire2) ( intend)to mean for somebody to do — US vouloir que quelqu'un fasse
to be meant for somebody — [question, bomb] être destiné à quelqu'un
he means what he says — ( he is sincere) il est sérieux; ( he is menacing) il ne plaisante pas
3) ( entail) [strike, law] entraîner [shortages, changes]4) ( intend to say) vouloir direI mean to say (colloq), who wants a car that won't start? — non mais, qui voudrait d'une voiture qui ne démarre pas?
5) ( be of value)6) ( be destined)it was meant to be ou happen — cela devait arriver
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62 mzungu
------------------------------------------------------------[Swahili Word] mzungu[Swahili Plural] wazungu[English Word] white person[English Plural] white people[Part of Speech] noun[Class] 1/2[Related Words] zungu, Kizungu, Uzungu------------------------------------------------------------[Swahili Word] mzungu[Swahili Plural] wazungu[English Word] European[English Plural] Europeans[Part of Speech] noun[Class] 1/2[Related Words] zungu, Kizungu, Uzungu------------------------------------------------------------[Swahili Word] mzungu wa tatu[Swahili Plural] wazungu wa tatu[English Word] jack (in cards)[English Plural] jacks[Part of Speech] noun[Class] 1/2------------------------------------------------------------[Swahili Word] mzungu wa tatu[Swahili Plural] wazungu wa tatu[English Word] knave (in cards)[English Plural] knaves[Part of Speech] noun[Class] 1/2------------------------------------------------------------[Swahili Word] mzungu wa mbili[Swahili Plural] wazungu wa mbili[English Word] queen (in cards)[English Plural] queens[Part of Speech] noun[Class] 1/2[Terminology] games (cards)------------------------------------------------------------[Swahili Word] mzungu wa nne[Swahili Plural] wazungu wa nne[English Word] king (in cards)[English Plural] kings[Part of Speech] noun[Class] 1/2------------------------------------------------------------[Swahili Word] mzungu[Swahili Plural] mizungu[English Word] remarkable thing[English Plural] remarkable things[Part of Speech] noun[Class] 3/4[Related Words] zungu, kizungu, uzungu------------------------------------------------------------[Swahili Word] mzungu[Swahili Plural] mizungu[English Word] amazing thing[English Plural] amazing things[Part of Speech] noun[Class] 3/4[Related Words] zungu, kizungu, uzungu------------------------------------------------------------[Swahili Word] mzungu[Swahili Plural] mizungu[English Word] rare thing[English Plural] rare things[Part of Speech] noun[Class] 3/4[Related Words] zungu, kizungu, uzungu------------------------------------------------------------[Swahili Word] mzungu[Swahili Plural] mizungu[English Word] baffling thing[English Plural] baffling things[Part of Speech] noun[Class] 3/4[Related Words] zungu, kizungu, uzungu------------------------------------------------------------[Swahili Word] mzungu[Swahili Plural] mizungu[English Word] clever device[English Plural] clever devices[Part of Speech] noun[Class] 3/4------------------------------------------------------------[Swahili Word] mzungu[Swahili Plural] mizungu[English Word] talent[English Plural] talents[Part of Speech] noun[Class] 3/4------------------------------------------------------------[Swahili Word] mzungu[Swahili Plural] mizungu[English Word] ability[English Plural] abilities[Part of Speech] noun[Class] 3/4------------------------------------------------------------[Swahili Word] mzungu[Swahili Plural] mizungu[English Word] skill[English Plural] skills[Part of Speech] noun[Class] 3/4------------------------------------------------------------[Swahili Word] mzungu[Swahili Plural] mizungu[English Word] dexterity[Part of Speech] noun[Class] 3/4------------------------------------------------------------[Swahili Word] mzungu[Swahili Plural] mizungu[English Word] trick[English Plural] tricks[Part of Speech] noun[Class] 3/4------------------------------------------------------------[Swahili Word] mzungu[Swahili Plural] mizungu[English Word] feat[English Plural] feats[Part of Speech] noun[Class] 3/4------------------------------------------------------------[Swahili Word] mzungu[Swahili Plural] mizungu[English Word] marvel[English Plural] marvels[Part of Speech] noun[Class] 3/4[Swahili Example] shani zake na mizungu, ni Bwana wa wasanifu [Shaaban Robert, Masomo 425][English Example] his surprises and marvels, God is the greatest artist------------------------------------------------------------[Swahili Word] mzungu[Swahili Plural] mizungu[English Word] surprise[English Plural] surprises[Part of Speech] noun[Class] 3/4------------------------------------------------------------[Swahili Word] mzungu[Swahili Plural] mizungu[English Word] instinct[English Plural] instincts[Part of Speech] noun[Class] 1/2------------------------------------------------------------ -
63 kitendo
------------------------------------------------------------[Swahili Word] kitendo[Swahili Plural] vitendo[English Word] act[English Plural] acts[Part of Speech] noun[Class] 7/8[Derived Language] Swahili[Derived Word] -tenda------------------------------------------------------------[Swahili Word] kitendo[Swahili Plural] vitendo[English Word] action[English Plural] actions[Part of Speech] noun[Class] 7/8[Derived Language] Swahili[Derived Word] -tenda------------------------------------------------------------[Swahili Word] kitendo[Swahili Plural] vitendo[English Word] practice[English Plural] practices[Part of Speech] noun[Class] 7/8[Derived Language] Swahili[Derived Word] -tenda------------------------------------------------------------[Swahili Word] kitendo[Swahili Plural] vitendo[English Word] undertaking[English Plural] undertakings[Part of Speech] noun[Class] 7/8[Derived Language] Swahili[Derived Word] -tenda------------------------------------------------------------[Swahili Word] kitendo[Swahili Plural] vitendo[English Word] operation[English Plural] operations[Part of Speech] noun[Class] 7/8[Derived Language] Swahili[Derived Word] -tenda------------------------------------------------------------[Swahili Word] kitendo[Swahili Plural] vitendo[English Word] deed[English Plural] deeds[Part of Speech] noun[Class] 7/8[Derived Language] Swahili[Derived Word] -tenda[Swahili Example] kufanya kitendo kama kile [Muk][English Example] to do a deed like that------------------------------------------------------------[Swahili Word] kitendo[Swahili Plural] vitendo[English Word] feat[English Plural] feats[Part of Speech] noun[Class] 7/8[Derived Language] Swahili[Derived Word] -tenda------------------------------------------------------------[Swahili Word] kitendo[Swahili Plural] vitendo[English Word] exploit[English Plural] exploits[Part of Speech] noun[Class] 7/8[Derived Language] Swahili[Derived Word] -tenda------------------------------------------------------------[Swahili Word] kitendo[Swahili Plural] vitendo[English Word] verb[English Plural] verbs[Part of Speech] noun[Class] 7/8[Derived Language] Swahili[Derived Word] -tenda[Terminology] grammar------------------------------------------------------------ -
64 Thing
1. n сканд. ист. тинг2. n вещь; предметto be more interested in things than in human beings — интересоваться вещами больше, чем людьми
generic thing — вещь, определяемая родовыми признаками
3. n атрибутыthings Japanese — всё японское; всё, что имеет отношение к Японии
4. n l5. n имуществоthing incorporeal — нематериальная вещь, имущество, заключающееся в правах
6. n вещи, багаж7. n часто носильные вещи; одежда, предметы одежды8. n еда; питьёsweet things — сладости, сласти
9. n обыкн. разг. принадлежности; утварь; предметы обиходаcooking things — кухонная утварь, кухонные принадлежности
10. n рассказ; анекдот11. n вещь, явление12. n обыкн. обстоятельства, обстановкаtell me how things go ? — расскажите мне, как идут дела?
as things go now — при сложившихся обстоятельствах, при нынешнем положении дел; в сложившейся обстановке
that things should have come to this! — подумать только, до чего дошло дело !
13. n делоI have several things to attend to — мне нужно кое-что сделать; у меня ещё есть дела
he gets things done on — добивается своего, он умеет делать нечто, что-то
he says the first thing that comes into his head — он говорит первое, что взбредёт ему на ум
something must be done to stop this sort of thing — необходимо что-то предпринять, чтобы прекратить такие вещи
neither one thing, nor another — ни то, ни другое
one thing or the other — либо то, либо другое
what with one thing and another — то одно, то другое — хлопот не оберёшься
the important thing to remember — то, что важно запомнить; важно запомнить то …
the best thing is … — самое лучшее …, лучше всего …
to say the right thing — сказать то, что надо
the thing is — дело в том; что
14. n деталь, особенностьthe thing is … — всё дело в том …; суть дела состоит в том …
15. n действие, поступокI did no such thing — я не делал ничего подобного; я и не думал делать этого
square thing — честная сделка; честный поступок
16. n событие17. n существо; созданиеlittle thing — малютка, крошка
18. n разг. в обращении человек19. n сущ. разг. пренебр. в сочетании с предшествующим уродливая вещьin all things — во всех отношениях, во всём
and things — и другое, и тому подобное
sure thing — наверняка, конечно; само собой
near thing — опасное положение;
no such thing — ничего подобного; ничто не может быть дальше от истины
no great things — ничего особенного, так себе; не бог весть что
first thing — прежде всего; первым долгом; перво-наперво
for one thing — прежде всего; начать с того, что; для начала
for another thing — кроме того; во-вторых
of all things — ну и ну!, вот тебе и на!, надо же!, подумать только!
above all things — прежде всего; больше всего, главным образом
as a general thing — обычно, как правило
it is too much of a good thing — хорошенького понемножку; это уж слишком
to know a thing or two — знать кое-что; понимать что к чему
to be up to a thing or two — кое в чём разбираться, кое-что знать
Синонимический ряд:1. action (noun) accomplishment; act; action; deed; doing; feat2. being (noun) being; creature; entity; existence; existent; individual; material; something; stuff; substance3. fashion (noun) bandwagon; chic; craze; cry; dernier cri; fad; fashion; furore; mode; rage; style; ton; trend; vogue4. fetish (noun) fetish; fixation; mania; obsession5. gadget (noun) contraption; contrivance; gadget; jigger6. matter (noun) affair; matter7. object (noun) affair; business; commodity; concern; device; doohickey; fact; manifestation; matter; object; shooting match8. occurrence (noun) circumstance; episode; event; go; happening; incident; occasion; occurrence9. point (noun) article; detail; element; item; particular; point; statement; thought10. things (noun) belongings; effects; goods; possessions; things -
65 quality
1. n качество, сорт; свойство2. n уровень качества, класс, калибр3. n высокое качество; достоинство, ценность4. n часто качество, свойство, признак; характерная особенностьa person of excellent qualities — человек, обладающий прекрасными качествами
5. n физ. тембр6. n уст. знатность; положение в обществеpeople of quality — высшее общество, аристократия, знать, господа
7. n уст. знать8. a высококачественный, высокого качестваcertified quality — качество, подтвержденное сертификатом
Синонимический ряд:1. excellent (adj.) A1; bang-up; banner; blue-ribbon; bully; capital; champion; choice; classic; classical; excellent; famous; fine; first-class; first-rate; first-string; five-star; front-rank; Grade A; number one; outstanding; par excellence; prime; royal; select; skookum; sovereign; stunning; superior; top; top-notch; whiz-bang2. accomplishment (noun) accomplishment; attainment; deed; feat3. aristocracies (noun) aristocracies; blue bloods; carriage trade; creme de la creme; elites; flowers; gentilities; gentries; patriciates; societies; upper classes; upper crusts4. aristocracy (noun) aristocracy; aristoi; blue blood; elite; flower; gentility; gentry; haut monde; optimacy; patriciate; society; upper class; upper crust; who's who5. distinction (noun) distinction; superiority6. excellence (noun) arete; excellence; excellency; perfection7. property (noun) affection; attribute; character; characteristic; feature; mark; peculiarity; property; savor; savour; trait8. rank (noun) caliber; calibre; class; condition; description; grade; kind; merit; rank; refinement; stature; value; virtue; worth9. status (noun) capacity; footing; place; position; situation; standing; state; station; statusАнтонимический ряд:disqualification; failure; incapacity; inferior; inferiority; negation; nondescript; weakness -
66 trick
1. n хитрость, обманyou shall not serve that trick twice — второй раз этот номер не пройдёт, больше вы меня не обманете
my memory is always playing me tricks — память играет со мной плохие шутки, память постоянно меня подводит
2. n шутка, шалость; выходка3. n глупый поступок, глупость4. n фокус, трюк5. n эффект6. n умение, сноровка; ловкостьpatience is the trick in doing a job well — чтобы хорошо сделать работу, нужно набраться терпения
7. n способ, приёмthe trick of depicting perspective on a flat surface — приёмы изображения перспективы на плоской поверхности
8. n ловкие приёмы; уловки9. n характерная особенность10. n привычка, манера11. n вычурные, напыщенные обороты; выкрутасы12. n амер. мелочи; безделушки, игрушкиthe tricks and bits that give a room personality — те безделушки и мелочи, которые придают комнате индивидуальность
13. n амер. разг. вещички, барахло, манатки; шмотки14. n амер. амер. разг. ребёнок, девочка15. n амер. карт. взятка16. n сл. ремесло проститутки17. n сл. клиент проституткиdirty trick — подлость, пакость
to do the trick — достичь цели, добиться своего
18. a выполняемый с использованием трюков19. a обученный трюкамa trick dog — собака, умеющая выполнять трюки; дрессированная собака
20. a используемый для показа фокусов или выполнения трюковtrick or treat — детская игра «кошелёк или жизнь»
21. a слабый22. v обманывать, надувать23. v подводить; нарушать24. v приводить в порядок; украшать, наряжатьСинонимический ряд:1. tricky (adj.) tricky; undependable; unreliable2. antic (noun) antic; feat; stunt3. artifice (noun) artifice; cheating; chouse; deceit; feint; fraud; gambit; gimmick; imposture; jig; play; ploy; ruse; sleight; stratagem; trickery; whizzer; wile4. go (noun) bout; go; hitch; innings; shift; spell; stint; time; tour; turn; watch5. habit (noun) consuetude; custom; habit; habitude; manner; practice; praxis; usage; use; way; wont6. hang (noun) hang; knack; swing7. legerdemain (noun) jugglery; legerdemain; prestidigitation; sleight-of-hand8. prank (noun) caper; confidence game; deception; device; didoes; dodge; frolic; gag; hoax; joke; lark; maneuver; manoeuvre; practical joke; prank; shenanigan; subterfuge; swindle; tomfoolery; wheeze9. secret (noun) secret; skill; technique10. dupe (verb) bamboozle; befool; catch; chicane; con; dupe; dust; flimflam; gull; hoax; hoodwink; hornswoggle; job; kid; pigeon; spoof; victimize11. have (verb) beguile; betray; bluff; cheat; cozen; deceive; defraud; delude; fool; have; humbug; mislead; outwit; swindle; take inАнтонимический ряд:blunder; botch; bungling; exposure; mishap -
67 work
1. n работа, труд; дело; деятельностьwork clothes — рабочая одежда; спецодежда
to do no work — ничего не делать; не трудиться
to set to work — приняться за дело, начать работать
I have work to do — я занят, мне некогда
2. n место работы; занятие; должностьfield work — полевая съёмка, работа в поле; разведка, съёмка
3. n вид деятельности4. n результат труда; изделие, продуктdonkey work — ишачий труд, большая и неблагодарная работа
shop work — механизированный труд; работа с механизмами
5. n произведение, творение, создание; труд, сочинение6. n действие, поступокdirty work — грязное дело; низкий поступок
7. n дела, деяния8. n результат воздействия, усилийthe broken window must be the work of the boys — разбитое окно — это дело рук мальчишек
9. n рукоделие; шитьё; вышивание; вязание10. n обработка11. n предмет обработки; обрабатываемая заготовка; обрабатываемая деталь12. n диал. больпена при брожении; брожение
13. n сл. краплёная кость14. v работать, трудитьсяdouble-shift work — работа в две смены, двухсменная работа
15. v работать по найму; служить16. v заставлять работатьcompany work — работа, которой можно заниматься в компании
arrears of work — недоделанная работа; отставание в работе
17. v действовать, работать; быть в исправности18. v приводить в движение или в действие19. v двигаться, быть в движении; шевелитьсяto be absent from work — не быть на работе; прогулять
20. v действовать, оказывать воздействиеwork on — воздействовать, оказывать влияние; убеждать
21. v обрабатывать; разрабатыватьwork iron — ковать железо; обрабатывать железо
22. v поддаваться обработке, воздействию23. v отрабатывать, платить трудомmental work — умственная работа, умственный труд
24. v разг. использовать25. v добиваться обманным путём; вымогать, выманиватьwork out — высчитать, вычислить, определить путём вычисления
26. v устраивать27. v заниматься рукоделием; шить; вышивать; вязатьСинонимический ряд:1. accomplishment (noun) accomplishment; achievement; deed; feat; fruit; performance; product2. bullwork (noun) bullwork; chore; donkeywork; drudge; drudgery; exertion; grind; labor; labour; moil; plugging; slavery; slogging; sweat; toil; travail3. businesses (noun) businesses; callings; employments; jobs; lines; occupations; pursuits4. enterprise (noun) enterprise; project; responsibility; task; undertaking5. piece (noun) composition; piece; production6. profession (noun) business; calling; employment; industry; job; line; metier; occupation; profession; pursuit; trade; vocation7. volume (noun) opus; publication; title; volume8. workmanship (noun) craftsmanship; workmanship9. accomplish (verb) accomplish; achieve; bring about; cause; do; effect; produce10. act (verb) act; behave; perform; react; take11. drive (verb) drive; drudge; fag; force; labor; labour; moil; push; slave; strain; strive; sweat; task; tax; toil; travail; tug12. form (verb) execute; fashion; finish; form; make13. influence (verb) influence; move; persuade14. operate (verb) control; function; go; handle; knead; manage; manipulate; operate; run; use15. solve (verb) fix; resolve; solve; work out16. tend (verb) cultivate; culture; dress; plow; tend; tillАнтонимический ряд:effortlessness; frustration; idle; idleness; indolence; inertia; leisure; miscarriage; recreation; rest; unemployment -
68 action
1. n действие, работа; деятельность2. n действие, поступокdetangling action — действие, облегчающее расчесывание волос
purposive action — поступок, преследующий определённую цель
3. n акция; выступление, действиеminor action — действия мелких подразделений, столкновение
4. n воздействие, влияние5. n действие, развёртывание событий, основная сюжетная линия6. n театр. физические действия, движения; жестыon-off action — действие по принципу "включено-выключено"
logical action — логическое действие; логическая операция
7. n иск. движение8. n юр. иск; судебный процесс, судебное делоamicable action — «дружеское» судебное дело; дело, возбуждённое сторонами для получения судебного решения
9. n воен. бой; сражение; боевые действияin action — в бою; в действии
10. n тех. механизм11. n муз. механика12. n воен. ударный механизм13. n бурная деятельность; центр активности, гуща событийa piece of the action — доля в афере; плата за соучастие
14. n азартная игра, игра на деньгиcost of action — цена иска, сумма иска
15. n служба, богослужение,16. n канон обедни17. n моменты богослужения с участием прихожан18. n мат. операция19. v юр. редк. возбуждать уголовное делоСинонимический ряд:1. behavior (noun) behavior; behaviour; conduct; practice2. conflict (noun) affair; battle; brush; combat; conflict; contest; encounter; engagement; service; sortie3. deed (noun) accomplishment; act; deed; doing; endeavor; exercise; feat; maneuver; manoeuvre; move; step; thing4. gesticulation (noun) gesticulation; gesture; motion5. lawsuit (noun) case; cause; claim; lawsuit; litigation; proceeding; process; suit6. mechanism (noun) apparatus; contrivance; mechanism7. movement (noun) activity; business; effect; energy; movement; moving; operation; performance; performing; responseАнтонимический ряд:inactivity; indolence; inertia; lethargy; settlement; sluggishness -
69 enterprise
1. n предприимчивость, инициативаman of enterprise — предприимчивый человек, смельчак
2. n предпринимательство3. n предприятие; завод, фабрика; фирма, компанияcompany-owner enterprise — хозяйство, принадлежащее компании
Синонимический ряд:1. adventure (noun) adventure; emprise; exploit; feat; gest2. ambition (noun) ambition; enthusiasm; get-up-and-go; ingenuity; initiative; push3. drive (noun) drive; hustle; punch; steam; vigour4. energy (noun) boldness; energy; industry; pluck; readiness; spirit5. house (noun) business; company; concern; corporation; establishment; firm; house; outfit6. venture (noun) affair; campaign; endeavor; endeavour; performance; plan; program; project; scheme; undertaking; ventureАнтонимический ряд:inactivity; indolence -
70 conquest
1. n завоевание, покорение2. n женщина или мужчина, чьё расположение удалось завоеватьСинонимический ряд:1. achievement (noun) achievement; attainment; securing2. acquisition (noun) acquisition; booty; plunder; prize; spoils3. captivation (noun) allure; captivation; date rape; domination; male chauvinism; mastery; scoring; seduction; sexist struggle4. conquering (noun) conquering; defeat; mastering; military victory; occupation; overthrow; rout; subjection; subjugation5. triumph (noun) coup; feat; success; triumph; victory; winАнтонимический ряд:loss; surrender -
71 repetition
1. n повторениеrepetition in use — оборачиваемость; многократность использования
repetition factor — коэффициент повторения; кратность
2. n подражание; копия3. n повторение наизусть; заучивание наизусть4. n отрывок, заученный наизусть или отрывок для заучивания наизусть5. n стил. повторСинонимический ряд:1. echo (noun) echo; reflection2. reiteration (noun) duplication; reappearance; recapitulation; recitation; recurrence; redundancy; rehearsal; reiteration; renewal; repeating3. repeat (noun) repeat4. restatement (noun) iteration; restatement5. routine (noun) routine; rut; treadmill -
72 epopeya
f.epic (poema).* * *1 LITERATURA epic poem2 (hecho) heroic deed* * *noun f.* * *SF epic* * *b) ( empresa difícil)* * *= saga, epic poem, epic, heroic story.Ex. The economically told chronicle of Slake's adventures is more than a survival saga.Ex. Homer's epic poem 'The Iliad' is taken an example of the change from a predominantly oral to a more literate culture.Ex. Art forms used include Homeric epic, medieval allegory, Tristam Shandy, Jorge Luis Borges, silent cinema and surrealist painting.Ex. The exhibition illustrates the tragic history of the concentration camps, but also the heroic stories of liberation and survival that marked their end.----* de epopeya = epic.* ser una epopeya = be an odyssey.* * *b) ( empresa difícil)* * *= saga, epic poem, epic, heroic story.Ex: The economically told chronicle of Slake's adventures is more than a survival saga.
Ex: Homer's epic poem 'The Iliad' is taken an example of the change from a predominantly oral to a more literate culture.Ex: Art forms used include Homeric epic, medieval allegory, Tristam Shandy, Jorge Luis Borges, silent cinema and surrealist painting.Ex: The exhibition illustrates the tragic history of the concentration camps, but also the heroic stories of liberation and survival that marked their end.* de epopeya = epic.* ser una epopeya = be an odyssey.* * *2(género): la epopeya epic poetry3(empresa difícil): la epopeya sanmartiniana San Martín's epic campaigns/heroic deedsel viaje de vuelta fue toda una epopeya the return journey was a real odyssey* * *
epopeya sustantivo femenino
b) ( empresa difícil):
' epopeya' also found in these entries:
English:
epic
* * *epopeya nf1. [poema] epic2. [género] epic3. [hazaña] epic feat;la ascensión de la montaña fue una auténtica epopeya the ascent of the mountain was an epic feat* * *f epic, epic poem* * *epopeya nf: epic poem -
73 prueba
f.1 piece of evidence.no tengo pruebas I have no proof o evidence2 sign.en o como prueba de in o as proof of3 test.prueba de alcoholemia breath testprueba del embarazo pregnancy testla prueba de fuego the acid testprueba de resistencia endurance test4 test.prueba de acceso entrance examinationprueba de aptitud aptitude test5 ordeal, trial (trance).6 event (sport).7 proof (Imprenta).8 sample.9 audition.pres.indicat.3rd person singular (él/ella/ello) present indicative of spanish verb: probar.imperat.2nd person singular (tú) Imperative of Spanish verb: probar.* * *1 (demostración) proof2 (experimento) experiment, trial■ hemos hecho la prueba de no regañarla a ver qué pasa we've tried not telling her off to see what happens3 (examen) test4 TÉCNICA trial5 MEDICINA test6 DEPORTE event7 DERECHO evidence8 (en imprenta) proof9 (en costura) fitting\a prueba de proof againsten prueba de as a sign ofponer a prueba to put to the testprueba de acceso entrance examinationprueba de fuego acid testprueba del embarazo pregnancy testprueba nuclear nuclear test* * *noun f.1) proof2) evidence3) event4) test, trial5) token* * *SF1) (=demostración) proof¿tiene usted prueba de ello? — can you prove it?, do you have proof?
eso es la prueba de que él lo hizo — this proves that he did it, this is the proof that he did it
es prueba de que tiene buena salud — that proves o shows he's in good health
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ser buena prueba de algo — to be clear proof of sthel resultado es buena prueba de su profesionalidad — the result is clear proof of her professionalism
Alonso dio buena prueba de su calidad como orador — Alonso clearly demonstrated his quality as a speaker, Alonso gave clear proof of his quality as a speaker
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como o en prueba de — in proof ofcomo o en prueba de lo cual — in proof of which
me lo dio como o en prueba de amistad — he gave it to me as a token of friendship
como o en prueba de que no es así te lo ofrezco gratis — to prove that that isn't the case, I'll give it to you for free
2) (Jur) piece of evidence3) (=examen) (Escol, Univ, Med) test; [de actor] (Cine) screen test; (Teat) auditionprueba de acceso — entrance test, entrance examination
prueba de alcoholemia — Breathalyzer ® test
prueba de selectividad — (Univ) entrance examination
prueba práctica — practical, practical test
4) (=ensayo)a) [gen]•
período de prueba — [de persona] probationary period; [de producto] trial period•
estar en (fase de) pruebas — to be on trialemitir en pruebas — (TV) to broadcast test transmissions
b)• a prueba — (Téc) on trial; (Com) on approval, on trial
c)• a prueba de, a prueba de agua — waterproof
a prueba de bomba(s) — (lit) bombproof, shellproof
prueba en carretera — (Aut) test drive
5) (Dep) (=disciplina) event; (=carrera) racela prueba individual — (Tenis) the singles
prueba campo a través — (Atletismo) cross-country race; (Hípica) cross-country trial
prueba de carretera — (Ciclismo) road race
prueba de relevos — relay, relay race
prueba de vallas — hurdles, hurdles race
prueba en ruta — (Ciclismo) road race
prueba por equipos — (Ciclismo) team trial
6) (Cos) fitting7) (Fot) print8) [de comida] (=acto) testing, sampling; (=cantidad) taste, sample10) pl pruebas (Tip) proofsprimeras pruebas — first proofs, galleys
* * *I1)a) (demostración, testimonio) proofno dio la menor prueba de estar sufriendo — he didn't give the slightest hint o indication that he was suffering
en or como prueba de mi agradecimiento — as a token of my gratitude
b) (Der) piece of evidence2) (Educ) test; (Cin) screen test, audition; (Teatr) audition3)a) (ensayo, experimento)b) ( circunstancia difícil)la enfermedad de su padre fue una dura prueba para ella — her father's illness was a testing time for her
c) (en locs)a prueba: tomar a alguien a prueba to take somebody on for a trial period; tener algo a prueba to have something on trial; poner algo a prueba to put something to the test; estás poniendo a prueba mi paciencia you're trying my patience; a prueba de: un reloj a prueba de golpes a shockproof watch; un dispositivo a prueba de ladrones a burglarproof mechanism; cristal a prueba de balas — bulletproof glass
d) ( en costura) fitting4) (Fot, Impr) proof5) (Dep)IIla prueba de los 1.500 metros — the 1,500 meters (event o race)
* * *= assaying, edit sheet, engraving, field trial, galley, page proof, proof slip, proofsheet, proving trial, trial, trial print, trial run, tangible evidence, reassurance, test, proof copy, proof, galley proof, proof sheet, lab test, test session, test drive, test run, modelling exercise, performance test, ordeal, audition, tryout.Ex. Suppose you have classified, by UDC, the document 'Select methods of metallurgical assaying', class number 669.9.Ex. To print MARC record edit sheets, press 'Alt F3', which means to press and hold down the 'Alt' key, followed by pressing the 'F3' key.Ex. An art print is an engraving, etching, lithograph, etc. printed from the plate prepared by the artist.Ex. Telidon was first demonstrated in 1978, and small-scale field trials videotex and teletext started in 1980.Ex. Final editing and corrections are done on this terminal, and galleys are sent to the customer.Ex. Catalogue cards are available for each item recorded in the weekly BNB, and for Cataloguing-in-Publication (CIP) records prepared from the page proofs of forthcoming titles.Ex. Since it seems clear that many libraries will not be automating, they will have to depend on traditional sources of cataloging data such as cards, proof slips, and book catalogs.Ex. Alternatively a library may receive proofsheets of every LC catalogue record, and make a selection from these when items arrive.Ex. Bureaux can be useful for proving trials, and the deferment of commitments until a suitable size of data base has been accumulated in the computer system.Ex. The intention was to determine which department within each library has the responsibility for arranging trials of products.Ex. Trial prints (proofs) of the formes were then made, and compared with the copy from which they had been set.Ex. This course can be taken by librarians as well as readers and its trial run started in 1987.Ex. The chairwoman of the board had decided that as part of the screening process those who had successfully survived the initial winnowing should furnish the board with tangible evidence of how they might perform on a specific assignment.Ex. Such reassurance becomes particularly important if the inquirer has not sampled the file, either in a printed format or in browsing online.Ex. The suppliers claim that tests show this to be sufficient for 980 of all entries.Ex. One can only point to the efforts being made at BNB to produce cataloguing records as quickly as possible from proof copies if at all feasible.Ex. The catalogue has been automated since 1984, and further proof of the library's value and ability to move with the times are shown by its 8,400 plus individual members.Ex. Checking is carried out by comparison of the galley proof against the manuscript.Ex. These have the advantages of economy, and (if the subscriber desires) selectivity because the records on the proof sheets are divided into broad categories which can be obtained separately.Ex. The article 'Search engine showdown' reports the results of lab tests carried out on 7 major World Wide Web (WWW) search engines available free of charge on the Internet.Ex. A cognitive walkthrough consists of a re-enactment of a test session in which the user is queried about their movements and decisions throughout the test session.Ex. The author presents an evaluation of PatentView in terms of product information, search and retrieval facilities, documentation, and test drive.Ex. Test run results show that by taking advantage of the favourable properties of holography shorter response times are obtained.Ex. The modelling exercise would indicate which model was most economic and which was most cost-effective.Ex. The domains covered in the performance tests for the area of cosmetology were: hair cut, permanent wave, shampooing, wigs and hairpieces, skin care, hair conditioners (scalp and treatment), and manicuring.Ex. The article has the title ' Ordeals of a frustrated European intermediary with competitive intelligence searching'.Ex. Applicants may receive information regarding these auditions by sending a one-page written resume to this office no later than October 20, 2008.Ex. Nearly 200 players submitted applications to be considered for the tryouts and the pool was narrowed to 84.----* anterior a la prueba = pretrial.* antes de la prueba = pretest [pre-test].* a prueba = on trial.* a prueba de bombas = ruggedised [ruggedized, -USA], bomb-proof.* a prueba de conejos = rabbit-proof.* a prueba de fallos = fail-safe.* a prueba de incendios = fireproof [fire-proof].* a prueba de inendios = fireproof [fire-proof].* a prueba de niños = childproof.* a prueba de robos = theft proof.* a prueba de tornados = tornado proof.* a prueba de un tratamiento duro = ruggedised [ruggedized, -USA].* a prueba de viento = windproof.* a toda prueba = unswerving.* banco de pruebas = testbed [test bed], benchmarking.* cada vez más pruebas = accumulating evidence.* carga de la prueba, la = burden of proof, the.* chaleco a prueba de balas = bullet-proof vest.* como prueba de = as a token of, as a sign of.* como prueba de agradecimiento = as a token of thanks.* como prueba de + Posesivo + agradecimiento = as a token of + Posesivo + appreciation.* como prueba de + Posesivo + gratitud = as a token of + Posesivo + gratitude.* como pruebas = in evidence.* corrección de pruebas = proofreading, proof correction.* corrector de pruebas = proofreader, corrector.* corregir pruebas = proof, proofread.* corregir una prueba = correct + proof.* dar pruebas = provide + evidence.* demostrar Algo con pruebas = demonstrate + in print.* de prueba = on a trial basis, trial, probationary, on trial.* después de la prueba = posttest [post-test].* durante un período de prueba = on a trial basis.* encontrar pruebas = find + evidence.* en prueba = on trial.* existir pruebas de que = there + be + evidence that.* falta de pruebas = lack of evidence to the contrary.* hacer la prueba = give + it a whirl, give + it a shot, give + it a try.* hacer pruebas = prove + trials.* hacer una prueba = audition.* haciendo pruebas = trial and error.* las pruebas = the writing on the wall.* lugar de prueba alfa = alpha test site, alpha site.* lugar de prueba beta = beta test site.* lugar de pruebas = test site.* no superar la prueba de = not stand the test of.* oferta de prueba = trial offer.* pasar la prueba = pass + muster.* pasar una prueba = endure + ordeal, pass + a test, stand up.* pasar una prueba de sobra = pass with + flying colours.* período de prueba = probationary period, trial period, trial run, probation, period of probation, probation period.* peso de la prueba, el = burden of proof, the.* poner Algo a prueba = push + Nombre + to + Posesivo + limits.* poner a prueba = stretch, tax, try, strain, overtax, pilot, put to + the test, test, trial, overstretch, push + the envelope, put + Nombre + to the test, try + Nombre + on, push + Nombre + to the edge.* poner a prueba la paciencia de un santo = test + Posesivo + patience, try + Nombre + patience, try + the patience of a saint.* poner a prueba la paciencia de un santo = test + the patience of a saint.* poner a prueba una idea = test + idea, pilot + idea.* poseer pruebas = have + evidence.* posterior a la prueba = post-test.* presentar las pruebas ante = lay + evidence before.* presentar pruebas = give + evidence.* programa de prueba beta = beta test programme.* proporcionar pruebas = provide + evidence.* prueba beta = beta test.* prueba cloze = cloze test.* prueba concluyente = conclusive evidence.* prueba de acidez = litmus test.* prueba de alcoholemia = breath test, alcohol testing.* prueba de antidopaje = drug testing.* prueba de antidoping = drug testing.* prueba decisiva = litmus test.* prueba de compra = proof of purchase.* prueba de desgaste = wear test.* prueba de detección de consumo de drogas = drug testing.* prueba de detección del cáncer = health facility, cancer screening.* prueba de fuego, la = acid test, the.* prueba de identidad = proof of identity.* prueba de laboratorio = lab test.* prueba de la densidad = density test.* prueba de la máxima proximidad = nearest neighbour test.* prueba del embarazo = pregnancy test.* prueba del hecho de que = evidence of the fact that.* prueba del solapamiento = overlap test.* prueba de paternidad = paternity test.* prueba de prensa = press proof.* prueba de referencia = benchmark test.* prueba de rendimiento = benchmark, benchtest, achievement test, performance test.* prueba determinante = litmus test.* prueba de tornasol = litmus test.* prueba de validación = validation test.* prueba documental = documentary evidence.* prueba dura = ordeal.* prueba evidente = living proof.* prueba fehaciente = competent proof, living proof.* prueba final = final.* prueba inequívoca = ironclad proof.* prueba in situ = field test.* prueba nuclear = nuclear weapons testing.* prueba palpable = living proof.* prueba rápida = quiz form, quiz [quizzes, -pl.].* pruebas = evidence, proofs, testing.* pruebas cada vez más concluyentes = mounting evidence.* pruebas circunstanciales = circumstantial evidence.* pruebas contundentes = hard evidence.* pruebas convincentes = convincing evidence.* pruebas de rendimiento = benchmarking.* pruebas en contra = evidence to the contrary.* pruebas forenses = forensic evidence.* pruebas indirectas = circumstantial evidence.* prueba sobre el terreno = field test, field trial.* pruebas previas = prior art.* prueba univariante = univariate test.* prueba viviente = living proof.* puesta a prueba = trying, piloting.* puesto a prueba = overstretched.* realizar una prueba = conduct + trial, take + test.* recoger pruebas = collect + evidence, gather + evidence, accumulate + evidence.* resultados de pruebas = test data.* sacar una prueba = pull + a proof.* ser la prueba de fuego de Algo = test + Nombre + to the limit.* ser prueba suficiente = be proof enough.* ser una prueba más de = strengthen + evidence.* someter a prueba = place + strain on.* terreno de pruebas = testing ground.* tira de prueba = test strip.* versión de prueba = test drive, trial version.* * *I1)a) (demostración, testimonio) proofno dio la menor prueba de estar sufriendo — he didn't give the slightest hint o indication that he was suffering
en or como prueba de mi agradecimiento — as a token of my gratitude
b) (Der) piece of evidence2) (Educ) test; (Cin) screen test, audition; (Teatr) audition3)a) (ensayo, experimento)b) ( circunstancia difícil)la enfermedad de su padre fue una dura prueba para ella — her father's illness was a testing time for her
c) (en locs)a prueba: tomar a alguien a prueba to take somebody on for a trial period; tener algo a prueba to have something on trial; poner algo a prueba to put something to the test; estás poniendo a prueba mi paciencia you're trying my patience; a prueba de: un reloj a prueba de golpes a shockproof watch; un dispositivo a prueba de ladrones a burglarproof mechanism; cristal a prueba de balas — bulletproof glass
d) ( en costura) fitting4) (Fot, Impr) proof5) (Dep)IIla prueba de los 1.500 metros — the 1,500 meters (event o race)
* * *= assaying, edit sheet, engraving, field trial, galley, page proof, proof slip, proofsheet, proving trial, trial, trial print, trial run, tangible evidence, reassurance, test, proof copy, proof, galley proof, proof sheet, lab test, test session, test drive, test run, modelling exercise, performance test, ordeal, audition, tryout.Ex: Suppose you have classified, by UDC, the document 'Select methods of metallurgical assaying', class number 669.9.
Ex: To print MARC record edit sheets, press 'Alt F3', which means to press and hold down the 'Alt' key, followed by pressing the 'F3' key.Ex: An art print is an engraving, etching, lithograph, etc. printed from the plate prepared by the artist.Ex: Telidon was first demonstrated in 1978, and small-scale field trials videotex and teletext started in 1980.Ex: Final editing and corrections are done on this terminal, and galleys are sent to the customer.Ex: Catalogue cards are available for each item recorded in the weekly BNB, and for Cataloguing-in-Publication (CIP) records prepared from the page proofs of forthcoming titles.Ex: Since it seems clear that many libraries will not be automating, they will have to depend on traditional sources of cataloging data such as cards, proof slips, and book catalogs.Ex: Alternatively a library may receive proofsheets of every LC catalogue record, and make a selection from these when items arrive.Ex: Bureaux can be useful for proving trials, and the deferment of commitments until a suitable size of data base has been accumulated in the computer system.Ex: The intention was to determine which department within each library has the responsibility for arranging trials of products.Ex: Trial prints (proofs) of the formes were then made, and compared with the copy from which they had been set.Ex: This course can be taken by librarians as well as readers and its trial run started in 1987.Ex: The chairwoman of the board had decided that as part of the screening process those who had successfully survived the initial winnowing should furnish the board with tangible evidence of how they might perform on a specific assignment.Ex: Such reassurance becomes particularly important if the inquirer has not sampled the file, either in a printed format or in browsing online.Ex: The suppliers claim that tests show this to be sufficient for 980 of all entries.Ex: One can only point to the efforts being made at BNB to produce cataloguing records as quickly as possible from proof copies if at all feasible.Ex: The catalogue has been automated since 1984, and further proof of the library's value and ability to move with the times are shown by its 8,400 plus individual members.Ex: Checking is carried out by comparison of the galley proof against the manuscript.Ex: These have the advantages of economy, and (if the subscriber desires) selectivity because the records on the proof sheets are divided into broad categories which can be obtained separately.Ex: The article 'Search engine showdown' reports the results of lab tests carried out on 7 major World Wide Web (WWW) search engines available free of charge on the Internet.Ex: A cognitive walkthrough consists of a re-enactment of a test session in which the user is queried about their movements and decisions throughout the test session.Ex: The author presents an evaluation of PatentView in terms of product information, search and retrieval facilities, documentation, and test drive.Ex: Test run results show that by taking advantage of the favourable properties of holography shorter response times are obtained.Ex: The modelling exercise would indicate which model was most economic and which was most cost-effective.Ex: The domains covered in the performance tests for the area of cosmetology were: hair cut, permanent wave, shampooing, wigs and hairpieces, skin care, hair conditioners (scalp and treatment), and manicuring.Ex: The article has the title ' Ordeals of a frustrated European intermediary with competitive intelligence searching'.Ex: Applicants may receive information regarding these auditions by sending a one-page written resume to this office no later than October 20, 2008.Ex: Nearly 200 players submitted applications to be considered for the tryouts and the pool was narrowed to 84.* anterior a la prueba = pretrial.* antes de la prueba = pretest [pre-test].* a prueba = on trial.* a prueba de bombas = ruggedised [ruggedized, -USA], bomb-proof.* a prueba de conejos = rabbit-proof.* a prueba de fallos = fail-safe.* a prueba de incendios = fireproof [fire-proof].* a prueba de inendios = fireproof [fire-proof].* a prueba de niños = childproof.* a prueba de robos = theft proof.* a prueba de tornados = tornado proof.* a prueba de un tratamiento duro = ruggedised [ruggedized, -USA].* a prueba de viento = windproof.* a toda prueba = unswerving.* banco de pruebas = testbed [test bed], benchmarking.* cada vez más pruebas = accumulating evidence.* carga de la prueba, la = burden of proof, the.* chaleco a prueba de balas = bullet-proof vest.* como prueba de = as a token of, as a sign of.* como prueba de agradecimiento = as a token of thanks.* como prueba de + Posesivo + agradecimiento = as a token of + Posesivo + appreciation.* como prueba de + Posesivo + gratitud = as a token of + Posesivo + gratitude.* como pruebas = in evidence.* corrección de pruebas = proofreading, proof correction.* corrector de pruebas = proofreader, corrector.* corregir pruebas = proof, proofread.* corregir una prueba = correct + proof.* dar pruebas = provide + evidence.* demostrar Algo con pruebas = demonstrate + in print.* de prueba = on a trial basis, trial, probationary, on trial.* después de la prueba = posttest [post-test].* durante un período de prueba = on a trial basis.* encontrar pruebas = find + evidence.* en prueba = on trial.* existir pruebas de que = there + be + evidence that.* falta de pruebas = lack of evidence to the contrary.* hacer la prueba = give + it a whirl, give + it a shot, give + it a try.* hacer pruebas = prove + trials.* hacer una prueba = audition.* haciendo pruebas = trial and error.* las pruebas = the writing on the wall.* lugar de prueba alfa = alpha test site, alpha site.* lugar de prueba beta = beta test site.* lugar de pruebas = test site.* no superar la prueba de = not stand the test of.* oferta de prueba = trial offer.* pasar la prueba = pass + muster.* pasar una prueba = endure + ordeal, pass + a test, stand up.* pasar una prueba de sobra = pass with + flying colours.* período de prueba = probationary period, trial period, trial run, probation, period of probation, probation period.* peso de la prueba, el = burden of proof, the.* poner Algo a prueba = push + Nombre + to + Posesivo + limits.* poner a prueba = stretch, tax, try, strain, overtax, pilot, put to + the test, test, trial, overstretch, push + the envelope, put + Nombre + to the test, try + Nombre + on, push + Nombre + to the edge.* poner a prueba la paciencia de un santo = test + Posesivo + patience, try + Nombre + patience, try + the patience of a saint.* poner a prueba la paciencia de un santo = test + the patience of a saint.* poner a prueba una idea = test + idea, pilot + idea.* poseer pruebas = have + evidence.* posterior a la prueba = post-test.* presentar las pruebas ante = lay + evidence before.* presentar pruebas = give + evidence.* programa de prueba beta = beta test programme.* proporcionar pruebas = provide + evidence.* prueba beta = beta test.* prueba cloze = cloze test.* prueba concluyente = conclusive evidence.* prueba de acidez = litmus test.* prueba de alcoholemia = breath test, alcohol testing.* prueba de antidopaje = drug testing.* prueba de antidoping = drug testing.* prueba decisiva = litmus test.* prueba de compra = proof of purchase.* prueba de desgaste = wear test.* prueba de detección de consumo de drogas = drug testing.* prueba de detección del cáncer = health facility, cancer screening.* prueba de fuego, la = acid test, the.* prueba de identidad = proof of identity.* prueba de laboratorio = lab test.* prueba de la densidad = density test.* prueba de la máxima proximidad = nearest neighbour test.* prueba del embarazo = pregnancy test.* prueba del hecho de que = evidence of the fact that.* prueba del solapamiento = overlap test.* prueba de paternidad = paternity test.* prueba de prensa = press proof.* prueba de referencia = benchmark test.* prueba de rendimiento = benchmark, benchtest, achievement test, performance test.* prueba determinante = litmus test.* prueba de tornasol = litmus test.* prueba de validación = validation test.* prueba documental = documentary evidence.* prueba dura = ordeal.* prueba evidente = living proof.* prueba fehaciente = competent proof, living proof.* prueba final = final.* prueba inequívoca = ironclad proof.* prueba in situ = field test.* prueba nuclear = nuclear weapons testing.* prueba palpable = living proof.* prueba rápida = quiz form, quiz [quizzes, -pl.].* pruebas = evidence, proofs, testing.* pruebas cada vez más concluyentes = mounting evidence.* pruebas circunstanciales = circumstantial evidence.* pruebas contundentes = hard evidence.* pruebas convincentes = convincing evidence.* pruebas de rendimiento = benchmarking.* pruebas en contra = evidence to the contrary.* pruebas forenses = forensic evidence.* pruebas indirectas = circumstantial evidence.* prueba sobre el terreno = field test, field trial.* pruebas previas = prior art.* prueba univariante = univariate test.* prueba viviente = living proof.* puesta a prueba = trying, piloting.* puesto a prueba = overstretched.* realizar una prueba = conduct + trial, take + test.* recoger pruebas = collect + evidence, gather + evidence, accumulate + evidence.* resultados de pruebas = test data.* sacar una prueba = pull + a proof.* ser la prueba de fuego de Algo = test + Nombre + to the limit.* ser prueba suficiente = be proof enough.* ser una prueba más de = strengthen + evidence.* someter a prueba = place + strain on.* terreno de pruebas = testing ground.* tira de prueba = test strip.* versión de prueba = test drive, trial version.* * *A1(demostración, señal): te ha llamado, eso es prueba de que le caes bien he called you, that shows o that proves he likes you, he called you, that's a sure sign that he likes youno había estudiado nada, la prueba está en que no contestó ni una pregunta it was quite clear o evident that he hadn't done any studying, he didn't answer a single questiondio constantes pruebas de su lealtad he proved his loyalty over and over againno dio la menor prueba de estar sufriendo he didn't give the slightest hint o indication that he was sufferingacepta este regalo en or como prueba de mi agradecimiento accept this gift as a token of my gratitude2 ( Der)(cosa, argumento): retiraron la acusación por falta de pruebas the charge was withdrawn owing to lack of evidenceno hay pruebas de que eso sea verdad there's no proof that that's truetendrá que presentar pruebas de ello he will have to provide evidence to prove it, he'll have to prove itesta nueva prueba this new (piece of) evidenceesto es prueba concluyente de que nos mintió this is conclusive proof that he lied to usa las pruebas me remito this/that proves it3 ( Mat):hacer la prueba de una operación to check one's calculationsCompuestos:circumstantial evidenceproof of purchasela prueba del absurdo reductio ad absurdumfpl material evidenceCompuestos:aptitude testacid testes un papel verdaderamente difícil, que va a ser su prueba de fuego como actor it's a really difficult part, which will be the acid test of his acting abilityplacement test, grading testC1(ensayo, experimento): ¿qué pasa si aprietas este botón? — no sé, hagamos la prueba what happens if you press this button? — I don't know, let's try it and see¿por qué no haces la prueba de dejarlo en remojo? why don't you try leaving it to soak?¡mira que te pego! — ¿a ver? ¡haz la prueba! (CS fam); I'll hit you! — oh yeah? let's see you try! ( colloq)2 ( en locs):a prueba: no tenía experiencia pero lo tomaron a prueba he had no experience but they took him on for a trial period o on probationtenemos esta fotocopiadora a prueba we have this photocopier on trialllévelo a prueba take it on trial o on approvalponer algo a prueba to put sth to the testestás poniendo a prueba mi paciencia you're trying my patiencea prueba de: un reloj a prueba de golpes a shockproof watchun dispositivo a prueba de ladrones a burglarproof mechanisma prueba de niños ( hum); childproofcristal a prueba de balas bulletproof glassdio unos argumentos a prueba de balas she put forward some rock solid o cast-iron arguments3 (en costura) fittingCompuestos:laboratory trial o test● prueba del alcohol or de la alcoholemiapregnancy testnuclear test● prueba patrón or de referenciabenchmarkhacer la prueba patrón or de referencia to benchmarkfpl weapons testingcorregir pruebas to proofreadCompuestos:artist's proof● prueba de galera or imprentagalley proofE1 ( Dep):en las pruebas de clasificación in the qualifying heatsla prueba de los 1.500 metros the 1,500 meters event o race, the 1,500 meterslas pruebas de descenso the downhill events2 ( AmL) (ejercicio) feat, actCompuesto:road race* * *
Del verbo probar: ( conjugate probar)
prueba es:
3ª persona singular (él/ella/usted) presente indicativo2ª persona singular (tú) imperativo
Multiple Entries:
probar
prueba
probar ( conjugate probar) verbo transitivo
1 ( demostrar) ‹teoría/inocencia› to prove
2
( por primera vez) to try
‹coche/mecanismo› to try out
pruebale algo A algn to try sth on sb
‹arma/vehículo› to test (out)
verbo intransitivo ( intentar) to try;
prueba A hacer algo to try doing sth
probarse verbo pronominal ‹ropa/zapatos› to try on
prueba sustantivo femenino
1
eso es prueba de que le caes bien that proves he likes you;
en or como prueba de mi agradecimiento as a token of my gratitudeb) (Der) piece of evidence
2 (Educ) test;
(Cin) screen test, audition;
(Teatr) audition
3
prueba de la alcoholemia Breathalyzer® test, sobriety test (AmE), drunkometer test (AmE);
prueba del embarazo pregnancy testb) ( en locs)◊ a prueba: tomar a algn a prueba to take sb on for a trial period;
tener algo a prueba to have sth on trial;
poner algo a prueba to put sth to the test;
a prueba de golpes/de balas shockproof/bulletproof
4 (Fot, Impr) proof;
5 (Dep):
la prueba de los 1.500 metros the 1,500 meters (event o race)
probar
I verbo transitivo
1 (una teoría, un hecho) to prove
2 (una máquina, un aparato, etc) to test
3 (comida, bebida) to try
(sabor, etc) to taste: no prueba el alcohol, he never touches alcohol
II vi (intentar) to try ➣ Ver nota en try
prueba sustantivo femenino
1 proof
corregir pruebas, to proofread
como prueba de mi amistad, as a sign of my friendship
2 (experimento, examen, etc) test, trial
poner algo a prueba, to put sthg to the test: puso a prueba mi paciencia, she put my patience to the test
figurado la prueba de fuego, the acid test
prueba de alcoholemia, sobriety test, Breathalyzer(tm) test
3 (competición) event
4 Jur piece of evidence: no tienes pruebas, you have no evidence
♦ Locuciones: a prueba (en un trabajo) on trial: le cogieron quince días a prueba, they took him on for a two-week trial period
a prueba de: a prueba de balas, bulletproof
a prueba de golpes, shockproof
' prueba' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
acceso
- alcoholemia
- cala
- comprometedor
- comprometedora
- constancia
- ensayo
- escarceo
- estrellarse
- indicio
- preliminar
- presentarse
- probar
- psicotécnica
- psicotécnico
- selectividad
- someter
- suficiencia
- terminante
- testimonio
- admisión
- audición
- bala
- concluyente
- contundente
- convivencia
- corregir
- correr
- decisivo
- delator
- documental
- ejercicio
- evaluación
- exigente
- fondo
- individual
- justificación
- muestra
- otro
- pasar
- preparar
- puntaje
- puntuar
- resistencia
- superar
English:
acid test
- aptitude test
- audition
- burden
- childproof
- contest
- demonstration
- discovery
- dummy run
- event
- exhibit
- fitting
- idiot-proof
- positive
- preponderance
- probation
- proof
- qualifying
- shellproof
- shockproof
- shred
- strain
- tax
- test
- test drive
- test run
- touch
- trial
- try
- windproof
- air
- approval
- bear
- Breathalyzer
- cast
- endurance
- failing
- go
- heat
- litmus
- one
- over
- pace
- pilot
- probationary
- quiz
- screen
- see
- sobriety
- token
* * *♦ nf1. [demostración] proof;no existe ninguna prueba de que haya copiado en el examen there is no proof that he copied during the exam;dio pruebas irrefutables de que era inocente she gave irrefutable proof of her innocence, she proved beyond doubt that she was innocent;no tengo pruebas I have no proof;¡ahí tienes la prueba! that proves it!2. Der piece of evidence;pruebas evidence, proof;fue absuelto por falta de pruebas he was acquitted owing to a lack of evidence;presentar pruebas to submit evidence;a las pruebas me remito the evidence will bear me outpruebas indiciarias circumstantial evidence;pruebas de indicios circumstantial evidence;pruebas instrumentales documentary evidence3. [manifestación, señal] sign;eso es prueba de que les importa this proves they care, this is a sign that they care;a mitad de carrera empezó a dar pruebas de cansancio halfway through the race she started to show signs of tiring;le hice el regalo como prueba de agradecimiento/mi amor I gave her the present as a token of my gratitude/love4. [examen académico] test;el examen consta de una prueba escrita y otra oral the exam has an oral part and a written partprueba de acceso entrance examination;prueba de aptitud aptitude test5. [comprobación, ensayo, experimento] test;hicimos la prueba de cambiar las pilas we tried changing the batteries;¡haga usted la prueba! try it and see!;hacerle a alguien una prueba to test sb, to give sb a test;RP Famhacer la prueba: te voy a abandonar para siempre – hacé la prueba I'm going to walk out and leave you for good – go on, then!prueba del ADN DNA test;prueba del alcohol Breathalyser® test;hacer la prueba del alcohol a alguien to breathalyse sb;prueba antidopaje drugs test;prueba antidoping drugs test;hacer la prueba antidoping a alguien to test sb for drugs;prueba del embarazo pregnancy test;hacerse la prueba del embarazo to take a pregnancy test;Fig la prueba de fuego the acid test;prueba nuclear nuclear test;pruebas nucleares nuclear testing;prueba de (la) paternidad paternity test;prueba de resistencia endurance test;la prueba del sida AIDS test;hacerle a alguien la prueba del sida to test sb for AIDS;hacerse la prueba del sida to have an AIDS test;prueba de sonido sound check6. [trance] ordeal, trial;la distancia fue una dura prueba para su relación being separated really put their relationship to the test7. Dep event;la prueba de los 110 metros vallas the 110 metres hurdles;la prueba de lanzamiento de jabalina the javelin;una prueba ciclista a cycling raceprueba clásica classic;prueba clasificatoria heat;prueba eliminatoria heat;prueba de saltos [de equitación] show jumping (competition)8. Imprenta proof;corregir pruebas, hacer corrección de pruebas to proofreadprueba positiva print10. Am [ejercicio] acrobatic feat♦ a prueba loc adj[trabajador] on probation; [producto comprado] on trial o approval;poner a prueba la paciencia de alguien to try sb's patience;poner algo/a alguien a prueba to put sth/sb to the test;fe a toda prueba unshakeable faith;* * *f1 tb TIP proof;en prueba de as proof of;dar pruebas de prove, give proof of2 JUR piece of evidence;por falta de pruebas for lack of evidence3 DEP event4 EDU test;admisión entrance exam:a prueba de bala bulletproof;a prueba de agua waterproof;a prueba de aire airtight;a prueba de fuego fireproof;a prueba de choques shock-resistant;poner algo a prueba put sth to the test* * *prueba nf1) : proof, evidence2) : trial, test3) : proof (in printing or photography)4) : event, qualifying round (in sports)5)a prueba de agua : waterproof6)prueba de fuego : acid test7)poner a prueba : to put to the test* * *prueba n1. (examen, análisis) test2. (en deportes) event3. (testimonio) proof -
74 tropa
f.1 rank and file (military) (no oficiales).tropas de asalto assault troops, storm troopstropas de choque shock troopstropas mecanizadas mechanized troopstropas de refresco fresh troops2 troop, flock (informal) (multitud).* * *2 (muchedumbre) crowd1 MILITAR troops, fighting soldiers\tropas de asalto storm troops, shock troops* * *noun f.* * *SF1) (Mil) (=soldados rasos) rank and file, ordinary soldiers pl ; (=ejército) armytropas de asalto, tropa de choque — storm troops
2) (=multitud) crowd, troop; pey mob, troop3) LAm (Agr) flock, herd* * *1) (Mil)a) ( soldados rasos)la tropa — the troops (pl)
b) tropas femenino plural (ejército, soldados) troops2) (fam) ( muchedumbre) horde* * *= troop, host.Ex. Even Hannibal's crossing of the Alps in 218 B.C., with his Carthaginian troops and equipment, was a remarkable organizational feat.Ex. This song is about what happened when our valley was attacked by the hosts of Mordor.----* tropa de tierra = ground troop.* tropa terrestre = ground troop.* vehículo blindado para el transporte de tropas = armoured personnel carrier, personnel carrier.* * *1) (Mil)a) ( soldados rasos)la tropa — the troops (pl)
b) tropas femenino plural (ejército, soldados) troops2) (fam) ( muchedumbre) horde* * *= troop, host.Ex: Even Hannibal's crossing of the Alps in 218 B.C., with his Carthaginian troops and equipment, was a remarkable organizational feat.
Ex: This song is about what happened when our valley was attacked by the hosts of Mordor.* tropa de tierra = ground troop.* tropa terrestre = ground troop.* vehículo blindado para el transporte de tropas = armoured personnel carrier, personnel carrier.* * *A ( Mil)1hay gran descontento entre la tropa there is a lot of discontent among the troops o the rank and filelas tropas enemigas se acercaban the enemy troops were approaching, the enemy army was approachingCompuestos:assault troops (pl), assault unit o grouprelief troopsB1 ( fam) (muchedumbre) horde2 (CS) (de ganado) herd* * *
tropa sustantivo femeninoa) ( soldados rasos):
b)
tropa sustantivo femenino
1 Mil troop
tropa de asalto, assault troops
2 fam (de niños, etc) mob, troop: vino Juan con toda la tropa, Juan came with all his family
' tropa' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
contingente
- alinear
- amotinar
- disponer
- ejercitar
English:
rank
* * *tropa nflas dependencias de tropa the soldiers' quarters2. [ejército] troops;la retirada de la tropa enemiga the withdrawal of enemy troops;las tropas británicas/de tierra British/ground troops;las tropas de la OTAN NATO forces o troopstropas de asalto assault troops, storm troops;tropas mecanizadas mechanized troops;tropa profesional professional soldiersuna tropa de madridistas a horde of Real Madrid supporters;se presentó con toda la tropa he turned up with the whole tribe4. RP [ganado] herd, drove* * *tropas troops;tropas aerotransportadas airborne troops* * *tropa nf1) : troop, soldiers pl2) : crowd, mob3) : herd (of livestock) -
75 acrobatie
acrobatie [akʀɔbasi]feminine noun( = tour) acrobatic feat ; ( = art) acrobatics sg* * *akʀɔbasi1) ( mouvement)faire des acrobaties — Sport to do ou perform acrobatics; fig to jump through all sorts of hoops
2) ( activité)l'acrobatie — acrobatics (+ v sg)
acrobatie aérienne — aerobatics (+ v sg)
* * *akʀɔbasi nf1) (= art) acrobatics sg2) (= exercice) acrobatic feat, fig (= tour de passe-passe) (d'un comptable, d'un financier) sleight of hand, (d'un pianiste virtuose) clever trick* * *acrobatie nf1 Sport ( activité) l'acrobatie acrobatics (+ v sg); faire de l'acrobatie to do ou perform acrobatics; un exercice d'acrobatie an acrobatic exercise;2 ( mouvement) une acrobatie Sport an acrobatic exercise; faire des acrobaties Sport to do ou perform acrobatics; fig to jump through all sorts of hoops; elle s'en tire toujours avec une acrobatie she always wriggles out of it.acrobatie aérienne aerobatics (+ v sg).[akrɔbasi] nom féminin2. (figuré)il a réussi à remonter son affaire par quelques acrobaties he managed to save his business by doing some skilful manoeuvring3. AÉRONAUTIQUE -
76 action
action [aksjɔ̃]feminine nouna. ( = acte) actionb. ( = effet) [d'éléments naturels, médicament] effectc. ( = politique, mesures) policies• action nominative/au porteur registered/bearer share* * *aksjɔ̃1) ( fait d'agir) actionil serait temps de passer à l'action — gén it's time to act; ( combattre) it's time for action
entrer en action — Armée to go into action
en action — [personne] in action; [mécanisme] in operation
2) ( façon d'agir) action3) ( effet) effectl'action de quelqu'un sur quelque chose/quelqu'un — somebody's influence on something/somebody
4) ( acte) action, actbonne/mauvaise action — good/bad deed
5) ( initiative) initiative; Armée, Droit action6) ( histoire) action7) ( en finance) share* * *aksjɔ̃ nf1) (= acte individuel) actionun film d'action — an action film, an action movie
3) [roman, film] action4) (effet d'une force naturelle) action, effect5) DROIT actionintenter une action en justice; engager une action en justice — to take legal action
6) COMMERCE (= part dans une société) share* * *action nf1 ( fait d'agir) action; il serait temps de passer à l'action gén it's time to act; ( combattre) it's time for action; entrer en action Mil to go into action; l'entrée en action de l'armée the army's involvement in the conflict; un homme/une femme d'action a man/a woman of action; avoir toute liberté d'action to have complete freedom of action; être en action [personne] to be in action; en action [machine, mécanisme] in operation; mettre qch en action to put sth into operation [mesure, plan]; un sportif en (pleine) action a sportsman in action; volonté d'action will to act;2 ( façon d'agir) action; programme or plan d'action plan of action; moyens d'action courses of action; avoir une unité d'action to have a common plan of action; champ d'action field of action;3 ( effet) effect; l'action du temps the effects of time; avoir une action bénéfique/néfaste/immunologique to have a positive/a negative/an immunizing effect; sous l'action de qch under the effect of sth; l'action de qch sur qch/qn the effect of sth on sth/sb; l'action de qn sur qch/qn sb's influence on sth/sb;4 ( acte) action, act; une action irresponsable/stupide an irresponsible/a stupid action; des actions criminelles/individuelles/racistes criminal/individual/racist acts; une action d'éclat a remarkable feat; faire une action d'éclat to distinguish oneself; une bonne/mauvaise action a good/bad deed; j'ai fait ma bonne action de la journée I've done my good deed for the day;5 ( initiative) initiative; Mil, Jur action; une action des Nations unies a UN initiative; actions culturelles culturel initiatives; mener des actions humanitaires to carry out a programmeGB of humanitarian aid; dégager des ressources pour des actions sociales to free money for social programmesGB; entreprendre une action militaire offensive to take offensive action; intenter une action en justice à qn to take legal action against sb; intenter une action en diffamation to bring a libel action GB ou suit;6 ( histoire) action; l'action se situe à Venise the action takes place in Venice; un film d'action an action film; un roman d'action an adventure novel; j'aime quand il y a de l'action I like a bit of action;7 Fin share; actions et obligations securities; une société par actions a joint stock company; action A/B A/B share; action gratuite free share; action nominative registered share; action ordinaire ordinary share GB, common share US; action préférentielle preference share GB, preferred share US.action de grâce(s) thanksgiving.[aksjɔ̃] nom fémininbonne/mauvaise action good/evil deed2. [activité] action (substantif non comptable)l'action du gouvernement a été de laisser les forces s'équilibrer the government's course of action was to let the various forces balance each other outa. [généralement] to take actionassez parlé, il est temps de passer à l'action enough talking, let's get down to it ou take some actiondans le feu de l'action, en pleine action right in the middle ou at the heart of the actionl'action se passe en Europe/l'an 2000 the action takes place in Europe/the year 20003. [intervention] actionun conflit qui nécessite une action immédiate de notre part a conflict necessitating immediate action on our partl'Action françaiseFrench nationalist and royalist group founded in the late nineteenth centuryaction de capital ≃ ordinary shareaction différée/nominative deferred/registered stockaction au porteur transferable ou bearer shareintenter une action contre ou à quelqu'un to bring an action against somebody, to take legal action against somebody, to take somebody to courtaction civile/en diffamation civil/libel action————————d'action locution adjectivale1. [mouvementé - roman] action-packed2. [qui aime agir]homme/femme d'action man/woman of action3. POLITIQUE & SOCIOLOGIEjournée/semaine d'action day/week of actionen action locution adverbiale & locution adjectivalea. [pompiers, police] to go into actionb. [loi, règlement] to become effective, to take effectla sirène s'est/a été mise en action the alarm went off/was set off————————sous l'action de locution prépositionnelle -
77 performance
performance [pεʀfɔʀmɑ̃s]feminine nouna. [de voiture, machine, économie, industrie] performance uncountb. ( = résultat) result ; ( = exploit) feat* * *pɛʀfɔʀmɑ̃s* * *pɛʀfɔʀmɑ̃s nf* * *performance nf1 ( résultat) result, performance; (record, exploit) achievement; réaliser une belle performance to achieve a good result; améliorer sa performance to improve one's performance; c'est une véritable performance it's a real achievement; performance d'acteur acting performance;2 Écon, Fin (résultats, rendement) performances performance ¢; les performances des actions sont bonnes the shares have performed well;4 Psych performance; test de performance performance test;5 Ling performance.[pɛrfɔrmɑ̃s] nom fémininles performances de l'année dernière sur le marché japonais (figuré) last year's results on the Japanese market2. [réussite] achievement————————performances nom féminin pluriel[d'ordinateur, de voiture etc] (overall) performance -
78 mean
I [miːn]1) (ungenerous) [ person] avaro; [attitude, nature] meschino; [ examiner] severo3) (vicious) [animal, person, expression] cattivo4) (tough) [city, street] ostile5) colloq. (skilful) [cook, cocktail] formidabile, fantastico6) colloq. (small)8) AE colloq. (unwell)II [miːn] III [miːn]to feel mean — sentirsi giù di corda, non sentirsi in forma
1) mat. media f.2) fig. (middle point) mezzo m., via f. di mezzoIV [miːn]verbo transitivo (pass., p.pass. meant)1) (signify) [word, symbol, phrase] significare, voler dire2) (intend)to mean to do — avere l'intenzione o proporsi di fare
to mean sb. to do — BE
to mean for sb. to do — AE volere che qcn. faccia
he doesn't mean you any harm — non vuole o intende farti del male
to mean well by sb. — essere benintenzionato verso qcn.
he means what he says — (he is sincere) dice sul serio; (he is menacing) fa sul serio
without meaning to — senza volerlo, inavvertitamente
3) (entail) [strike, law] comportare [shortages, changes]I mean to say, who wants a car that won't start? — voglio dire, chi vorrebbe una macchina che non parte?
I know what you mean — so che cosa intendi o vuoi dire
he's meant to be — dovrebbe essere [impartial, sad]
* * *[mi:n] I adjective1) (not generous (with money etc): He's very mean (with his money / over pay).)2) (likely or intending to cause harm or annoyance: It is mean to tell lies.)3) ((especially American) bad-tempered, vicious or cruel: a mean mood.)4) ((of a house etc) of poor quality; humble: a mean dwelling.)•- meanly- meanness
- meanie II 1. adjective1) ((of a statistic) having the middle position between two points, quantities etc: the mean value on a graph.)2) (average: the mean annual rainfall.)2. noun(something that is midway between two opposite ends or extremes: Three is the mean of the series one to five.)III 1. past tense, past participle - meant; verb1) (to (intend to) express, show or indicate: `Vacation' means `holiday'; What do you mean by (saying/doing) that?)2) (to intend: I meant to go to the exhibition but forgot; For whom was that letter meant?; He means (= is determined) to be a rich man some day.)•- meaning2. adjective((of a look, glance etc) showing a certain feeling or giving a certain message: The teacher gave the boy a meaning look when he arrived late.) significativo, eloquente- meaningless
- be meant to
- mean well* * *I [miːn]1) (ungenerous) [ person] avaro; [attitude, nature] meschino; [ examiner] severo3) (vicious) [animal, person, expression] cattivo4) (tough) [city, street] ostile5) colloq. (skilful) [cook, cocktail] formidabile, fantastico6) colloq. (small)8) AE colloq. (unwell)II [miːn] III [miːn]to feel mean — sentirsi giù di corda, non sentirsi in forma
1) mat. media f.2) fig. (middle point) mezzo m., via f. di mezzoIV [miːn]verbo transitivo (pass., p.pass. meant)1) (signify) [word, symbol, phrase] significare, voler dire2) (intend)to mean to do — avere l'intenzione o proporsi di fare
to mean sb. to do — BE
to mean for sb. to do — AE volere che qcn. faccia
he doesn't mean you any harm — non vuole o intende farti del male
to mean well by sb. — essere benintenzionato verso qcn.
he means what he says — (he is sincere) dice sul serio; (he is menacing) fa sul serio
without meaning to — senza volerlo, inavvertitamente
3) (entail) [strike, law] comportare [shortages, changes]I mean to say, who wants a car that won't start? — voglio dire, chi vorrebbe una macchina che non parte?
I know what you mean — so che cosa intendi o vuoi dire
he's meant to be — dovrebbe essere [impartial, sad]
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1. n выполнение, завершение2. n достижениеaccomplishments of scientists — открытия учёных; достижения науки
3. n обыкн. l4. n достоинства, совершенстваa man of many accomplishments — человек, обладающий многими достоинствами
Синонимический ряд:1. achievement (noun) achievement; acquirement; acquisition; exploit; feat; finish; proficiency; quality; success2. doing (noun) act; action; deed; doing; thing3. fulfillment (noun) attainment; completion; effect; effecting; execution; fulfillment; fulfilment4. success (noun) success; successfulnessАнтонимический ряд:failure; frustration -
80 acquisition
1. n приобретение2. n комплектование3. n овладение4. n спец. обнаружение и сопровождение объекта; засечка5. n сборСинонимический ряд:1. achievement (noun) accomplishment; achievement; acquirement; attainment; feat; finish2. asset (noun) asset; belonging; possession; property3. grant (noun) award; benefit; gift; grant; inheritance; proceeds; returns; reward4. purchase (noun) accumulation; acquiring; addition; appropriation; gain; obtainment; procurement; purchaseАнтонимический ряд:
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feat — ► NOUN ▪ an achievement requiring great courage, skill, or strength. ORIGIN Old French fait, from Latin factum fact … English terms dictionary
feat — noun ADJECTIVE ▪ amazing, astonishing, brilliant, extraordinary, impressive, incredible, remarkable, spectacular ▪ considerable … Collocations dictionary
feat — noun (C) something that someone does that is impressive because it needs a lot of skill, strength etc (+ of): a remarkable feat of engineering | perform/accomplish/achieve a feat: How did they accomplish such an extraordinary feat? | sth is no… … Longman dictionary of contemporary English
feat — [ fit ] noun count something impressive that someone does: feats of strength/endurance/skill be no mean feat (=not be easy to achieve): We ve remained profitable for 27 years, and that s no mean feat … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
feat — mid 14c., action, deeds, from Anglo Fr. fet, from O.Fr. fait (12c.) action, deed, achievement, from L. factum thing done, a noun based on the pp. of facere make, do (see FACTITIOUS (Cf. factitious)). Sense of exceptional or noble deed arose… … Etymology dictionary
feat´li|ness — feat|ly «FEET lee», adverb, adjective. –adv. Archaic. 1. nimbly; skillfully. 2. suitably; properly. 3. neatly; elegantly. –adj. (of a garment) … Useful english dictionary
feat|ly — «FEET lee», adverb, adjective. –adv. Archaic. 1. nimbly; skillfully. 2. suitably; properly. 3. neatly; elegantly. –adj. (of a garment) … Useful english dictionary
feat — noun his gaining access to the imperial palace was no small feat Syn: achievement, accomplishment, attainment, coup, triumph; undertaking, enterprise, venture, operation, exercise, endeavor, effort, performance, exploit … Thesaurus of popular words
feat of strength — noun An act needing great strength to complete … Wiktionary
feat — noun An accomplishment thats relatively rare or difficult … Wiktionary
feat — noun an achievement requiring great courage, skill, or strength. Origin ME: from OFr. fait, from L. factum (see fact) … English new terms dictionary