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41 largar
v.1 to give (informal) (dar, decir).le largué una bofetada I gave him a smack2 to pay out (rope).3 to yack (away) (informal) (hablar). (peninsular Spanish)Ellas largan en la tarde They yack in the afternoon.4 to deliver.Ellos largan un golpe They deliver a blow.5 to let out, to pay out.El marinero larga la cuerda The sailor lets out the rope.6 to start.El equipo largó The team started.7 to throw, to cast, to toss, to fling.* * *2 familiar (despedir) to sack, fire, give the push■ si la presionan un poco más lo largará todo if they push her a bit more she'll tell them everything■ me largo I'm off, US I'm out of here\largar amarras to cast off¡lárgate! familiar get lost!, clear off!, get out!* * *1. VT1) ** (=dar)a) [+ discurso, regañina] to give; [+ exclamación, suspiro] to let outnos largó un rollo interminable sobre los viejos tiempos — he gave us a never-ending spiel about the old days *, he rabbited on forever about the old days *
no sabe hablar sin largar insultos — he can't open his mouth without letting fly o without insulting someone
b) [+ dinero] to givec) [+ golpe, mordisco] to giveme largó un puñetazo en la boca — he punched me in the mouth, he gave me a punch in the mouth
2) ** (=expulsar) [+ empleado] to kick out **, give the boot **; [+ alumno, huésped] to kick out **, chuck out **3) ** (=endilgar)largar a algn — [+ tarea, trabajo] to dump on sb *, foist (off) on sb; [+ animal, niño] to dump on sb *
siempre nos larga lo que ella no quiere hacer — she always dumps * o foists (off) what she doesn't want to do herself on us
4) ** (=deshacerse de) [+ novio, marido] to ditch *, dump *5) (Náut) [+ bandera, vela] to unfurl; [+ barca] to put out; [+ cuerda] (=soltar) to let out, pay out; (=aflojar) to loosen, slacken7) Cono Sur, Méx (Dep) to start2. VI **1) Esp (=hablar) to go on *, rabbit on *hay que ver lo que largas — you don't half go on o rabbit on *
2) (=revelar un secreto) to spill the beans *venga, larga — come on, spill the beans *
3.See:* * *1.verbo transitivo1)a) (Náut) <amarras/cabo> to let out, pay outb) (RPl) (soltar, dejar caer) to let... go2) <discurso/sermón> to give; <palabrota/insulto> to let fly3) (fam) ( endilgar) to dump (colloq)4) (fam) ( despedir) to fire, to give... the boot (colloq)la novia lo largó — (RPl) his girlfriend ditched him
5) (fam) ( de la cárcel) to let... out2.largar vi (Andes) (Dep, Equ) to start3.largarse v prona) (fam) ( irse) to beat it (colloq)yo me largo! — I'm taking off! (AmE), I'm off! (BrE) (colloq)
b) (CS fam) ( empezar) to start, get going (colloq)largarse a + inf — to start to + inf, to start -ing
* * *= shoot + Posesivo + mouth off, shoot off + at the mouth, turf out, fire off.Ex. She's just always shooting her mouth off and sticking her foot in it.Ex. Perry has a lingering problem of shooting off at the mouth first, and asking questions later.Ex. You will be disliked and turfed out as a sacrificial goat once your job is done but there will be many others queuing up for your services.Ex. Incredible though it may seem, the youngster didn't fire off a volley of cheerful curses, but silently obeyed.* * *1.verbo transitivo1)a) (Náut) <amarras/cabo> to let out, pay outb) (RPl) (soltar, dejar caer) to let... go2) <discurso/sermón> to give; <palabrota/insulto> to let fly3) (fam) ( endilgar) to dump (colloq)4) (fam) ( despedir) to fire, to give... the boot (colloq)la novia lo largó — (RPl) his girlfriend ditched him
5) (fam) ( de la cárcel) to let... out2.largar vi (Andes) (Dep, Equ) to start3.largarse v prona) (fam) ( irse) to beat it (colloq)yo me largo! — I'm taking off! (AmE), I'm off! (BrE) (colloq)
b) (CS fam) ( empezar) to start, get going (colloq)largarse a + inf — to start to + inf, to start -ing
* * *= shoot + Posesivo + mouth off, shoot off + at the mouth, turf out, fire off.Ex: She's just always shooting her mouth off and sticking her foot in it.
Ex: Perry has a lingering problem of shooting off at the mouth first, and asking questions later.Ex: You will be disliked and turfed out as a sacrificial goat once your job is done but there will be many others queuing up for your services.Ex: Incredible though it may seem, the youngster didn't fire off a volley of cheerful curses, but silently obeyed.* * *largar [A3 ]vtA1 ( Náut) ‹amarras/cabo› to let out, pay out2 ( RPl) (soltar, dejar caer) to let … gove largando el peso de a poco let it down slowlyBde repente le largó que se iba mañana he suddenly came out with the news that he was leaving the next dayno me largó ni un peso he didn't give me a penny2 ( RPl) ‹olor› to give offsiempre le larga los niños a la madre she's always dumping the kids on her motherE ( fam) (de la cárcel) to let … outF (CS, Méx) ( Dep)1 ‹pelota› to throw2 ‹carrera› to start■ largarvi¡largaron! they're off!■ largarse¡lárgate! beat it!, clear off!larguémonos antes de que venga la policía let's get out of here before the police arriveesto se pone feo, yo me largo I don't like the look of this, I'm taking off ( AmE) o ( BrE) I'm off ( colloq)se largó a la pileta de cabeza she dived (headfirst) into the pool3está a punto de hablar, cualquier día se larga she's almost talking, she'll start any day nowlargarse A + INF to start to + INF, to start -INGse largó a llover it started to rain, it started rainingya se largó a caminar he has already started to walk o started walking* * *
largar ( conjugate largar) verbo transitivo
1
b) (RPl) (soltar, dejar caer) to let … go
2 ‹discurso/sermón› to give;
‹palabrota/insulto› to let fly
3 (fam) ( despedir) to fire, to give … the boot (colloq);
‹ novio› to ditch
4 (CS, Méx) (Dep) ‹ pelota› to throw;
‹ carrera› to start
largarse verbo pronominala) (fam) ( irse) to beat it (colloq);◊ ¡yo me largo! I'm taking off! (AmE), I'm off! (BrE) (colloq)
largarse a hacer algo to start to do sth, to start doing sth
largar verbo transitivo
1 familiar to give
2 fam (expulsar, despedir) to sack
' largar' also found in these entries:
English:
chuck
- dump
- give
- start
* * *♦ vtle largué un bofetón I smacked him, I gave him a smack;me largó una patada she kicked me, she gave me a kickme largó que no era asunto mío he snapped that it was none of my business;le preguntamos sobre la decisión final pero no quiso largar nada we asked her if a final decision had been taken, but she wasn't giving anything away3. [cuerda] to pay out;largar amarras to cast off;largar el ancla to drop anchor4. [soltar] [persona] to release, to let go;largaron a los prisioneros they released the prisoners5. [despedir] to fire;largar a un criado to fire a servant6. RP [olor] to give off♦ vi¡ya largaron! and they're off!* * *v/t drive away; persona get rid of;largar un discurso fam make a speech* * *largar {52} vt1) soltar: to let loose, to release2) aflojar: to loosen, to slacken -
42 duro
adj.1 hard, hard-core, stiff, strong.2 hard, hard-boiled, hard-bitten, severe.3 hard, tough, difficult, rough.4 headstrong, unbending, obdurate.5 harsh, severe.adv.hard, with force.pres.indicat.1st person singular (yo) present indicative of spanish verb: durar.* * *► adjetivo1 hard3 (difícil) hard, difficult4 (cruel) tough, hardhearted, callous5 (resistente) strong, tough6 (obstinado) obstinate, stubborn1 (antiguamente) five pesetas; (moneda) five-peseta coin2 familiar tough guy► adverbio1 hard\ser duro,-a de mollera to be thick, be as thick as two short planks————————1 (antiguamente) five pesetas; (moneda) five-peseta coin2 familiar tough guy► adverbio1 hard* * *1. adv. 2. (f. - dura)adj.1) hard2) harsh3) rough* * *duro, -a1. ADJ1) (=resistente) [material, superficie, cama, agua] hard; [cable, alambre] stiff; [pan] hard, stale; [carne] tough; [legumbres] hard; [articulación, mecanismo] stiff; [músculo] firm, hard2) (=agresivo) [clima, tiempo, crítica] harsh, severe; [deporte, juego] rough; [ataque] fierce; [castigo, sentencia] severe, harsh; [carácter, actitud] toughfue un duro golpe para el partido — it was a severe o heavy blow to the party
una postura dura contra la droga — a tough stance o hard line against drugs
es muy duro con sus hijos — he's very strict o tough with his children
hay que tener mano dura con los estudiantes — you have to be firm o strict with students, students need a firm hand
3) (=difícil) [tarea, prueba, examen] hardel slálom es una prueba muy dura — the slalom is a very hard o tough race
lo tienes duro para aprobar — * it will be hard o difficult for you to pass
¡qué dura es la vida! — it's a hard life!
4) * (=torpe)es muy duro para las matemáticas — he's hopeless o no good at maths *
duro de mollera — dense *, dim *
duro de oído — (=medio sordo) hard of hearing; (Mús) tone deaf
5) Méx* (=borracho)2.ADV hardpégale o dale duro — hit him hard
3.SM (=cinco pesetas) five pesetas; (=moneda) five-peseta coinestar sin un duro — * to be broke *
- ¡lo que faltaba para el duro!- ¡y que te den dos duros!vender duros a tres pesetas —
cree que en Estados Unidos venden duros a tres pesetas — he thinks that in the States the streets are paved with gold
4. SM / F1) [en película, historia] tough characterse hizo el duro para disimular su tristeza — he acted the tough guy o hard man in order to hide his sadness
2) (Pol) hard-liner* * *I- ra adjetivo1) < mineral> hard; < material> hard, tough; <asiento/colchón> hard; < carne> tough; < músculo> hard; < pan> stale3)a) (severo, riguroso) < persona> harsh, hard; <castigo/palabras> harsh, severe; <crítica/ataque> harsh; < clima> harsh; < juego> rough, hardestuviste or fuiste demasiado duro con él — you were too hard on him
b) (difícil, penoso) <trabajo/vida> hard, toughestar duro — (Méx fam) ( poco probable) to be unlikely; ( muy difícil) to be tough
estar duro de pelar — (fam) < problema> to be tough o hard (colloq)
ser duro de pelar — (fam) < persona> to be a hard o tough nut to crack
4) (Per) ( tacaño) (fam) tight (colloq), stingy (colloq)IIadverbio (esp AmL) <trabajar/estudiar/llover> hardhable más duro — (Col, Ven) speak up!
reírse duro — (Col, Ven) to laugh loudly
agárrense duro — (Col, Ven) hold on tight
duro y parejo — (AmL fam) flat out
IIIdarle duro y parejo al trabajo — to work flat out
1) ( en España) (Hist) five-peseta coinestar sin un duro — (Esp fam) to be broke (colloq)
2)a) (fam) ( en películas) tough guyb) (Pol) hardliner* * *I- ra adjetivo1) < mineral> hard; < material> hard, tough; <asiento/colchón> hard; < carne> tough; < músculo> hard; < pan> stale3)a) (severo, riguroso) < persona> harsh, hard; <castigo/palabras> harsh, severe; <crítica/ataque> harsh; < clima> harsh; < juego> rough, hardestuviste or fuiste demasiado duro con él — you were too hard on him
b) (difícil, penoso) <trabajo/vida> hard, toughestar duro — (Méx fam) ( poco probable) to be unlikely; ( muy difícil) to be tough
estar duro de pelar — (fam) < problema> to be tough o hard (colloq)
ser duro de pelar — (fam) < persona> to be a hard o tough nut to crack
4) (Per) ( tacaño) (fam) tight (colloq), stingy (colloq)IIadverbio (esp AmL) <trabajar/estudiar/llover> hardhable más duro — (Col, Ven) speak up!
reírse duro — (Col, Ven) to laugh loudly
agárrense duro — (Col, Ven) hold on tight
duro y parejo — (AmL fam) flat out
IIIdarle duro y parejo al trabajo — to work flat out
1) ( en España) (Hist) five-peseta coinestar sin un duro — (Esp fam) to be broke (colloq)
2)a) (fam) ( en películas) tough guyb) (Pol) hardliner* * *duro11 = harsh [harsher -comp., harshest -sup.], severe [severer -comp., severest -sup.], stiff [stiffer -comp., stiffest -sup.], tough [tougher -comp., toughest -sup.], flinty [flintier -comp., flintiest -sup.], hard [harder -comp., hardest -sup.], stern, rough [rougher -comp., roughest -sup.], rugged, hard-nosed, unfeeling, tough-minded, hard-line, hardy [hardier -comp., hardiest -sup.], hard-wearing, gruelling [grueling, -USA].Ex: In this unhappy pattern SLIS are not being singled out for especially harsh treatment.
Ex: Obviously if it were not for the fact that such indexes also have severe limitations there would be little need to produce any other type of subject index.Ex: Ironically, however, the internal organisation walls librarians have built to categorise materials by format remain stiff and solid.Ex: As educators, then, we need to ask ourselves some very tough questions -- some to which we would rather not hear the answers.Ex: 'I wish she'd tell me when she asks one of my people to do something,' she added in the same flinty tone.Ex: The amount of stuffing in the balls was varied to suit the nature of the work; large, soft balls with weak ink were used for low-grade work; small, hard balls and strong ink for work of better quality.Ex: There are two good reasons for this stern rule.Ex: The changes for the latter group are going to be abrupt, and rough -- very revolutionary.Ex: The article 'Where no drive has gone before: ruggedized CD-ROM drives' provides examples of conditions where CD-ROM drives need to be particularly rugged (severe industrial conditions, severe shock and vibration conditions, and severe military conditions).Ex: Companies must adopt a hard-nosed attitude in judging the cost benefits of teletext.Ex: The discourteous, unfeeling, & degrading reception encountered by job applicants is discussed.Ex: Carnegie was a conservative, rigidly moralistic, and tough-minded individualist.Ex: Many school districts have adopted a hard-line approach to reducing unexcused absenteeism; in one such district, truancy rates were reduced 45 percent when truants and their parents were taken to court.Ex: These plants are often not as hardy when placed in the garden under less than hothouse conditions.Ex: The manufacturers of this type of artificial turf say that while the grass is soft and springy underfoot it is extremely tough and hard-wearing.Ex: He has become one of the first people in the world to complete a gruelling foot race involving four deserts on four different continents.* actuar duro = play + hardball.* a duras penas = with great difficulty.* arreglárselas a duras penas = muddle through.* avanzar a duras penas = flounder, grind on.* cara dura = impudence, effrontery, blatancy, shameless, shamelessness.* ciencias duras, las = hard sciences, the.* dar duro = pack + a wallop.* de línea dura = hard-line.* disco duro = hard disc.* dura realidad = fact of life, harsh reality.* duro como una piedra = rock-hard.* duro de corazón = hard-hearted.* duro de oído = hard-of-hearing.* duro despertar = rude awakening.* duro golpe = cruel blow.* duro revés = cruel blow.* edición en cubierta dura = hardcover.* edición en tapas duras = hardcover.* ganarse la vida a duras penas = eke out + a living, scratch (out) + a living, scrape + a living, eke out + an existence.* hacerse el duro = play it + cool, play + hard to get.* hueso duro = tough nut.* hueso duro de roer = uphill struggle, tough nut to crack, hard nut to crack.* huevo duro = hard-boiled egg.* la parte más dura de = brunt of, the.* libro impreso en pastas duras = board book.* madera dura = hardwood.* ¿mano blanda o mano dura? = the carrot vs. the stick.* mano blanda y mano dura = carrots and sticks.* mano dura = iron fist, iron hand.* más duro que la suela de un zapato = as tough as leather, as tough as nails, as tough as nuts, as tough as old boots, as tough as shoe leather.* más duro que una piedra = as tough as nuts, as tough as nails, as tough as leather, as tough as old boots, as tough as shoe leather.* paladar duro = hard palate.* pastas duras = hard cover.* personas que son duras de oído, las = hard of hearing, the.* pornografía dura = hard core pornography.* puro y duro = unvarnished.* recibir duras críticas = take + a pounding, take + a beating.* salir adelante a duras penas = eke out + a living, scratch (out) + a living, scrape + a living, eke out + an existence.* sector duro = hard sector.* tan duro como el pedernal = as hard as nails.* tan duro como la piedra = as hard as nails.* tan duro como la suela de un zapato = as tough as leather, as tough as nails, as tough as nuts, as tough as old boots, as tough as shoe leather.* tan duro como una piedra = as hard as nails, as tough as nuts, as tough as nails, as tough as leather, as tough as old boots, as tough as shoe leather.* tenerlo duro = not be easy.* tener un duro despertar = rude awakening + be in store.* trabajar duro = labour [labor, -USA], toil, slave away.* trabajo duro = hard graft, hard labour, thirsty work, hard work.duro2* dejar a Alguien sin un duro = take + Nombre + to the cleaners.* estar sin un duro = not have a bean.* faltar el canto de un duro para = by the skin of + Posesivo + teeth, come + very close to.* no tener un duro = not have a bean.* novela a duro = dime and nickel novel.* sin un duro = broke, down-and-out, skint, penniless.* * *A1 ‹mineral› hard; ‹material› hard, tough; ‹asiento/colchón› hard; ‹carne› tough; ‹músculo› hardlas zanahorias todavía están duras the carrots are still hard2 ‹pan›este pan está duro como una piedra this bread is rock-hardpan duro para rallar stale bread for making breadcrumbs3 (entumecido) ‹cuello/dedos› stiffestoy duro de frío ( fam); I'm frozen stiffB1 ‹luz/voz› harsh; ‹facciones› hard, harsh2 ‹agua› hardC1 (severo, riguroso) ‹persona› harsh, hard; ‹castigo/palabras› harsh, severe; ‹crítica/ataque› harsh; ‹clima› harshestuviste demasiado duro con él you were too hard on himuna postura más dura a tougher linelos defensores de la línea dura the hardliners, those who favor a tough stanceel equipo es famoso por su juego duro the team is notorious for its rough o hard playlo que hace falta aquí es una mano dura what's needed here is a firm hand2 (difícil, penoso) ‹trabajo/vida› hard, toughfue un golpe muy duro para ella it was a very hard o a terrible blow for hera las duras y a las maduras through thick and thin ( colloq)está duro que nos aumenten el sueldo it's unlikely that we'll get a pay riseser duro de pelar ( fam); ‹persona› to be a hard o tough nut to crackes duro para los idiomas he's useless at languages ( colloq)duro2( esp AmL) ‹trabajar/estudiar/llover› hard¡pégale duro! hit him hard!¡agárrate duro! hold on tight!le estamos dando duro we're working hard on itlos periódicos le dieron duro the newspapers gave him a rough ridehable más duro (Col, Ven); speak up!estábamos riéndonos muy duro (Col, Ven); we were laughing very loudlyagárrense duro (Col, Ven); hold on tightcorrimos bien duro (Col, Ven); we ran really fastdarle duro y parejo al trabajo to work flat outduro3A (en España) ( Hist) five-peseta coinB1 ( fam) (en películas) tough guy2 ( Pol) hardliner* * *
Del verbo durar: ( conjugate durar)
duro es:
1ª persona singular (yo) presente indicativo
duró es:
3ª persona singular (él/ella/usted) pretérito indicativo
Multiple Entries:
durar
duro
durar ( conjugate durar) verbo intransitivo
◊ ¿cuánto dura la película? how long is the film?
c) (Col, Ven) See Also→ demorar a
durarse verbo pronominal (Ven) See Also→
duro 1 -ra adjetivo
1 ( en general) hard;
‹ carne› tough;
‹ pan› stale;
2 ‹luz/voz› harsh;
‹ facciones› hard, harsh
3
‹ juego› rough, hard;
una postura más dura a tougher line
duro 2 adverbio (esp AmL) ‹trabajar/estudiar/llover› hard;
‹ hablar› (Col, Ven) loudly
duro 3 sustantivo masculino ( en España) (Hist) five-peseta coin
durar verbo intransitivo
1 to last
2 (ropa, calzado) to wear well, last
duro,-a
I adjetivo
1 hard: ... y también dos huevos duros,... and also two hard-boiled eggs
2 (insensible, intransigente) harsh, hard: su mirada era dura, her look was harsh
3 (violento, brusco) rough: aguanté una dura reprimenda, I endured a rough reprimand
II m (moneda) five-peseta coin
III adverbio hard
' duro' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
bregar
- canto
- disco
- dura
- durante
- edificación
- golpe
- huevo
- larga
- largo
- mollera
- oído
- pelar
- roer
- sobremesa
- suela
- tarugo
- aplastar
- entrado
- noviazgo
- pesado
- piedra
- rock
- tieso
English:
achieve
- blow
- broke
- celebration
- cold-hearted
- dammit
- disc
- disk
- easy
- elbow-grease
- empire
- exacting
- exertion
- graft
- grill
- gristle
- hard
- hard disk
- hard porn
- hard-boiled
- hard-core
- harsh
- hawkish
- lack
- last
- long
- nail
- not
- nougat
- nut
- penny
- punishing
- recognition
- rough
- rugged
- second
- severe
- slog
- stale
- stark
- stiff
- sweat
- thrive
- toil
- tough
- tough-minded
- arduous
- boil
- dense
- firm
* * *duro, -a♦ adj1. [objeto, material, superficie] hard;[carne] tough; [pan] stale;estas peras están todavía muy duras these pears are still hard o not ripe;Vulgponérsele dura a alguien: se me puso dura I got a hard-on;estar duro como una piedra to be rock-hard;más dura será la caída: cuanto más famosos se hagan, más dura será la caída the more famous they get, the worse it is when they fall from popularity;Famser duro de mollera [estúpido] to be thick in the head;[testarudo] to be pigheaded; Famser duro de oído to be hard of hearing2. [cerradura, grifo, mecanismo] stiff;los cajones van un poco duros the drawers are a bit stiff3. [agua] hard4. [penoso, inclemente] [clima, invierno] harsh, severe;[etapa, experiencia, vida] hard, tough;fue un golpe muy duro para todos it was a heavy blow for everybody;Famestar a las duras y a las maduras [sin rendirse] to be there through thick and thin;[sin quejarse] to take the rough with the smooth5. [severo, áspero] [persona, palabras, críticas] harsh, severe;[acciones, medidas, condena] harsh; [postura, sector] hard-line; [juego, partido] rough;estuvo muy duro con él he was very hard on him;el ala dura del partido the hard-line faction of the party;una entrada muy dura [de futbolista] a very hard tackle6. [fuerte, resistente] tough;un tipo duro a tough guy;Famser duro de pelar to be a hard nut to crack♦ nm1. [persona] tough guy;[en partido político] hardliner;hacerse el duro to act toughme debes 1.000 duros you owe me 5,000 pesetas;5 duros [moneda] 25-peseta coin;estar sin un duro to be flat broke;Fam¡lo que faltaba para el duro! that really is all we needed!;Fam♦ adv1. [mucho] hard;trabajar duro to work hardhablar duro to talk loudly;reír duro to laugh noisilynadan muy duro, es imposible alcanzarlos they're very strong swimmers, it's impossible to catch thempégale duro hit him hard* * *I adj2 clima, figharsh3:duro de oído fam hard of hearing;duro de corazón hard-hearted;ser duro de pelar be a tough nut to crackII adv hardIII m five peseta coin* * *duro adv: hardtrabajé tan duro: I worked so hardduro, -ra adj1) : hard, tough2) : harsh, severe* * *duro1 adj1. (en general) hard2. (carne, persona) tough3. (castigo, clima) harsh4. (pan) staleduro2 adv hardduro3 n five peseta coin -
43 give
[gɪv] 1. гл.; прош. вр. gave, прич. прош. вр. given1) дать, подать, передатьWould you give me that magazine on the table? — Передайте мне, пожалуйста, тот журнал на столе.
Give me that plate, please. — Дай мне, пожалуйста, ту тарелку.
Give me Mr. Black, please. — Соедините меня, пожалуйста, с мистером Блэком.
Syn:2) подарить, даритьI won't give you the book, but I will either lend it to you, or sell it to you, whichever you like. — Я не буду дарить тебе эту книгу, я могу или одолжить её тебе, или продать - как ты предпочитаешь.
We gave her flowers for her birthday. — Мы подарили ей на день рождения цветы.
3)а) заплатить (что-л.), рассчитаться, компенсировать (чем-л.)They gave five dollars for the picture. — Они заплатили за картину пять долларов.
She gave the porter a dollar for carrying her suitcase. — Она дала швейцару доллар за то, что он поднес её чемодан.
Syn:б) (give smth. for) продать (что-л.) за (сколько-л.), выручить за (что-л. сколько-л.)He gave his old car away for two thousand dollars. — Он продал свою старую машину за две тысячи долларов.
4)а) прописывать, назначать, давать ( лекарство)The doctor gave him some cough medicine. — Врач прописал ему лекарство от кашля.
б) выносить (решение, приговор); налагать (наказание, штраф)The court gave him six months hard labour. — Суд присудил его к шести месяцам каторжных работ.
He was given life imprisonment for the crime. — За это преступление он получил пожизненное заключение.
5) даровать, жаловать, предоставлятьto give him power to accomplish his duties — наделить его властью, чтобы он мог выполнить свои обязанности
The Bill of Rights gives us freedom of speech. — Билль о Правах предоставляет (дарует) нам свободу слова.
Syn:6) выделить (кому-л. время, пространство, средства сделать что-л.)"Well, all right," said Lord Ickenham, rising. "I can give her five minutes." (P. G. Wodehouse) — "Очень хорошо, - сказал лорд Икенхем поднимаясь, - я могу уделить ей пять минут."
Syn:7)а) дать взаймы, в аренду, предоставить во временное пользованиеShe gave them the cottage for a week. — Она предоставила им коттедж на неделю.
to give smth. to keep, to give smth. into the care / custody of smb, to give in charge — поручить чьим-л. заботам, вверить кому-л.
He gave me the keys for safekeeping. — Он отдал ключи мне на хранение.
Give your hat to the checkroom attendant. — Отдай свою шляпу гардеробщику.
He gave it into the custody of his son-in-law. — Он поручил это своему зятю.
в) доверятьGive him your confidence. — Доверься ему.
He does not readily give a stranger his confidence. — Он неохотно доверяется незнакомцам.
8) передавать, выражатьto give a person (someone's) compliments, kind regards — передать кому-либо (чьи-л.) комплименты, лучшие пожелания
Please, give my best respects to Mrs. Hunter. — Пожалуйста, передайте мое глубочайшее уважение миссис Хантер.
Give my love to Mary. — Передавай Мэри от меня привет.
Give him my best wishes. — Передай ему мои наилучшие пожелания.
Syn:9)а) посвятить (что-л. чему-л. / кому-л)He gave himself to the job with tremendous enthusiasm. — Он отдался работе с огромным энтузиазмом.
It was important to give his mind entirely to political affairs. — Было важно, чтобы он направил все свои помыслы на политические дела.
Syn:б) принести в жертву, отдатьThey had given their lives for England. — Они пожертвовали своими жизнями ради Англии.
Syn:в) делать благотворительные взносы, пожертвованияMost people give to some charity at Christmastime. — Большинство людей на Рождество делают пожертвования.
She gave largely to hospitals and churches. — Она делала большие пожертвования в пользу больниц и церквей.
Syn:10)а) распределять, раздавать, выдаватьGive out the question papers ten minutes before the examination. — Раздай экзаменационные билеты за десять минут до начала экзамена.
He gave away most of his income. — Он раздавал большую часть своих доходов.
б) приписать (кому-л. что-л.), заклеймить (кого-л.)в) вручить ( как полагающееся)They gave us first prize. — Они вручили нам первый приз.
Then the old teacher gave away the prizes. — Затем старый учитель раздал призы.
11)а) предоставлять, приводить, подавать, сообщать (о словах, информации)A daily newspaper gave a head-lined account of the speech. — Ежедневная газета напечатала краткий отчёт о выступлении.
She gave them notice that she was quitting on the 15th. — Она сообщила им, что увольняется пятнадцатого.
Such words ought not to be given in a dictionary. — Такие слова не должны приводиться в словаре.
Syn:б) открыть доступ (к информации, сведениям)to give to the world / public — опубликовать, обнародовать (книгу, открытие)
I gave him my name. — Я сообщил ему свое имя.
In a few words Captain Morgan gave me an inkling of his plans. — В нескольких словах капитан Морган обрисовал мне свои планы.
Would you give me the time? (Ch. Dickens) — Скажите, пожалуйста, сколько сейчас времени?
12) протянуть, предложить (руку, помощь, поддержку)I gave the toddler my hand. — Я подал ребёнку руку.
13) представлять на публике, исполнять перед аудиториейGive us Mozart. — Сыграйте нам Моцарта.
The opera was given again in 1964. — Опера была представлена вновь в 1964 году.
Syn:14)а) показыватьThe far-off farms gave no sign of life. — Отдаленные фермы не подавали никаких признаков жизни.
The thermometer gives 25 degrees in the shade. — Термометр показывает 25 градусов в тени.
Syn:б) демонстрировать, проявлять15) организовывать ( прием), устраивать, давать (обед, вечеринку; часто в честь кого-л. или как благодарность за что-л.)She is giving a dinner party on Friday. — Она даёт обед в пятницу.
16) произносить пожелание, предлагать, провозглашать (тост)"Gentlemen," said the man in blue, with an air of the most consummate dandyism, "I'll give you the ladies; come." (Ch. Dickens, The Posthumous Papers of the Pickwick Club, 1837) — "Джентльмены, - сказал джентльмен в голубом с видом заправского денди, - я предлагаю тост за леди!" (пер. А. В. Кривцовой и Е. Ланна)
17)а) быть источником, производитьThe sun gives light. — Солнце - источник света.
б) вызывать, быть источником, причиной (чего-л.)It gave me much pain. — Это причинило мне большую боль.
The pupil gives the teacher much trouble. — Этот ученик доставляет учителю много хлопот.
в) вызывать состояние (болезни, недомогания)The draft gave me a cold. — Я простудился от сквозняка.
You've given me your cold in the nose. — Я от вас заразился насморком.
I hope I have not given you my sore throat. — Я надеюсь, я не заразил вас ангиной.
18)а) давать, производитьCows give milk. — Коровы дают молоко.
б) давать урожай, плодоносить5 × 12 gives 60. –— 5 × 12 будет 60.
19) подаваться, уступать, сдаваться; гнуться, сгибаться; ломатьсяThe branch gave under the weight of the heavy snow. — Ветка согнулась под тяжестью снега.
"The walls are giving" does not mean that they are collapsing, but that they are moist. — "Стены подаются" означает, что они не разрушились, а отсырели.
The lock did not give. — Замок не поддавался.
The weather began to give and the snow to melt. — Стало теплей и снег начал таять.
My nerves began to give. — Мои нервы стали сдавать.
Syn:give way, break down, collapse, slacken, loosen, unbend, ease, relax, relent, bend, shrink, sink, deliquesce20)а) уступать, пойти на компромисBoth sides will have to give on some issues. — По некоторым вопросам обеим сторонам придётся к согласию.
б) отступать, отходитьSyn:21) давать, соглашаться на секс (с мужчиной) ( о женщине)You hope to be engaged to marry the girl who would give you forever. (P. Hammill) — Надеешься, что будешь помолвлен и что женишься на девушке, которая никогда тебе не откажет.
22) (give into / on / upon) выходить на (что-л.), вести к (чему-л.)Our window gives onto the patio. — Наше окно выходит на патио.
It was the road which gave on to the highway. — Это была дорога, которая вела к шоссе.
Syn:23) разг. происходить, развиватьсяSyn:24) разг. рассказывать"Come on. Give." - "That ruddy policeman went digging things up and he found out I'd written my own testimonials." (P. Hobson) — "Давай, рассказывай!" - "Этот чёртов полицейский всё копал и копал и выяснил, что я сам написал свои рекомендации".
25) (give + сущ.)а) издавать, испускать, источать ( звук)Geoffrey gave a rueful whistle. — Джеффри горестно присвистнул.
б) осуществлять, делать (какое-л. движение или жест)Humphrey's only reply was giving a lash to Billy, which set him off at a gallop. — В ответ Хэмфри стегнул Билли хлыстом, отчего тот понесся галопом прочь.
в) (give + глагол говорения)to give a reply, give an answer — ответить, дать ответ
to give an order — отдать приказание, приказать
Suddenly the word of command is given. — Неожиданно раздаются слова команды.
Give me your word. — Дай мне слово.
I gave them the word of a sailor. — Я дал им слово моряка.
What guarantee could he give that he would adhere to his bargain? — Какие гарантии он может дать, что он не нарушит это соглашение?
26) (give smb. to + глагол мыслительной деятельности)to give (smb.) to believe, know, note, understand — дать знать, дать понять (кому-л.)
She was given to understand that this was entirely her doing. — Ей дали понять, что это исключительно ее дело.
•- give rise to- give way
- give away
- give back
- give forth
- give in
- give off
- give out
- give over
- give up••to give smb. a pause — дать кому-л. время на размышление
not to give a curse, not to give a damn — наплевать, совершенно не интересоваться, быть абсолютно равнодушным (к чему-л.)
- give the creeps- give one what for
- give vent to one's feelings
- give it hot
- give or take
- give rope
- give a spur
- give an incentive
- give the wall 2. сущ.эластичность, податливость, уступчивость; гибкость, упругостьSyn: -
44 give
I1. [gıv] n1. 1) податливость, уступчивость2) смягчение2. упругость, эластичность; пружинистостьthere was too much give in the rope and it slipped off the box - верёвка легко растягивалась, и поэтому она соскочила с коробки
there is not much give in this cloth - этот материал /эта ткань/ почти совсем не тянется
3. тех. зазор, игра4. спец. упругая деформация2. [gıv] v (gave; given)I1. даватьto give smb. a pencil [a cup of tea] - дать кому-л. карандаш [чашку чаю]
give me a day to think the problem over - дайте мне день, чтобы продумать этот вопрос /подумать над этим вопросом/
to give smb. to eat [to drink] - дать кому-л. поесть [попить]; накормить [напоить] кого-л.
can you give me a bed for the night? - не могли бы вы устроить меня переночевать?
give us liberty or give us death! - возвыш. свободу или смерть!
2. 1) дарить, одариватьto give smb. a present - сделать кому-л. подарок
to give smb. a bunch of flowers - преподнести кому-л. букет цветов
to give smth. as a keepsake - подарить что-л. на память
I don't know what to give her for her birthday - я не знаю, что подарить ей в день рождения
he gave all his books to the college - он передал все свои книги /свою библиотеку/ колледжу
2) давать, даровать, жаловатьto give a grant - а) (по)жаловать какую-л. сумму; б) дать стипендию или пособие
the new law gives women equal pay with men - по новому закону оплата труда женщин приравнивается к оплате труда мужчин
it was not given to him to achieve happiness - ему было не дано добиться счастья
3) жертвоватьhe gave generously to charities - он щедро жертвовал на благотворительные цели
4) завещать, отказатьto give smb. smth. in one's will - завещать что-л. кому-л.
3. 1) предоставлять, отдаватьto give smb. the place of honour - предоставить кому-л. почётное место; усадить кого-л. на почётное место
2) поручать, давать поручениеto give the command of a regiment to a major - поручить майору командование полком
to give a porter one's bag to carry - попросить носильщика отнести чемодан
I gave him a letter to mail - я велел ему отправить /опустить/ письмо
4. передавать, вручатьto give the note - отдать /передать/ записку
5. платить, отдаватьhow much /what/ did you give for the thing? - сколько вы заплатили /отдали/ за эту вещь?
I gave it to him for nothing - я отдал это ему бесплатно /даром/
to give a fair day's wage for a fair day's work - хорошо заплатить за честно отработанный день
6. придаватьto give smb. assurance /confidence/ - придавать кому-л. уверенность
to give smb. strength - придавать кому-л. силу
to give smth. form - придавать чему-л. форму
to give smth. brilliance - придавать чему-л. блеск
its deep seclusion gives it a peculiar charm - полное уединение придаёт этому месту (дому и т. п.) особое очарование
to give spring to the take-off - спорт. сообщить толчку прыгучесть; усилить толчок
7. давать, быть источником, производитьthis farm gives good crops - эта ферма /это хозяйство/ даёт хорошие урожаи
the lamp gave an uncertain light - лампа давала тусклый свет /тускло светила/
that book has given me several ideas - эта книга заставила меня кое о чём подумать /пробудила во мне кое-какие мысли/
8. сообщатьto give details - рассказывать /передавать/ подробности
this newspaper gives a full story of the game - эта газета напечатала полный отчёт о матче
to give an account of smth. - отчитаться в чём-л.
this dictionary gives many new words - в этом словаре (содержится) много новых слов
to give to the public /to the world/ - опубликовать, обнародовать
9. описывать, изображатьto give a portrait /a character/ - дать /нарисовать/ образ
he gives the scenery of the country with much fidelity - он описывает пейзаж страны очень точно
the text is enhanced by a number of plates, all of which are given detailed descriptions - интерес к тексту возрастает благодаря репродукциям, которые сопровождаются подробными описаниями
10. (to) подставлять; протягиватьshe gave her face to the bright sunrays - она подставила лицо ярким лучам солнца
he gave his hand to the visitor - он протянул руку посетителю [ср. тж. ♢ ]
11. 1) отступить, отпрянуть2) уступать, соглашатьсяto give smb. the point - согласиться с кем-л. /уступить кому-л./ в данном вопросе
I'll give you that! - а) ладно! в этом я с вами согласен!; б) это я за вами признаю!
12. 1) подаваться, ослабеватьshe stopped, her knees giving - она остановилась, колени её подкосились
2) быть эластичным, сгибаться, гнутьсяthe rod gave but did not break - стержень согнулся, но не сломался
the passengers gave to the motion of the ship - пассажиры приспособились к качке
3) оседать, подаватьсяthe floor of the summer-house gave and some of its boards broke - пол в беседке осел, и половицы кое-где проломились
4) портиться, изнашиваться5) спец. коробиться, перекашиватьсяII А1. 1) давать ( имя)to give a child a name - называть ребёнка, давать ребёнку имя
what name will you give him? - как вы его назовёте?
the river gives its name to the province - своё название провинция получила от реки
2) присваивать (звание, титул)to give punishment - наказывать; налагать взыскание
to give smb. six months' hard labour - приговорить кого-л. к шести месяцам каторжных работ
the doctors gave him two years (to live) - врачи считали, что ему осталось жить два года
2) отдавать, воздавать ( должное)to give smb. his due - отдавать кому-л. должное, воздавать кому-л. по заслугам
he was given a standing ovation at the end - в конце все встали и устроили ему овацию
3) давать (о возрасте, о времени)I can give him 15 - я могу дать ему пятнадцать (лет), он выглядит на пятнадцать
how long do you give that marriage? - сколько, по-вашему, продлится этот брак?
3. 1) отдавать, посвящать (время, жизнь)to give one's mind wholly to scientific research - полностью посвятить себя научным изысканиям
he gave all his free time to golf - всё своё свободное время он посвящал игре в гольф /тратил на гольф, проводил за игрой в гольф/
2) уделять ( внимание)to give one's attention to smth., smb. - уделять внимание чему-л., кому-л.
she seemed to give most of her attention to the occupants of the adjoining box - казалось, (что) всё её внимание направлено на сидящих в соседней ложе
3) предоставлять ( выбор)4. 1) устраивать (обед, вечер)he gave a very good party - он устроил у себя хорошую /весёлую/ вечеринку
2) дать (концерт, спектакль); исполнять ( перед аудиторией)to give a concert [a performance] - дать концерт [спектакль]
who will give us a song? - кто споёт нам?
to give a lesson [a lecture] - дать урок [прочитать лекцию] [ср. тж. ♢ ]
to give instruction in Latin - преподавать латынь [ср. тж. 6]
6. отдавать (распоряжение и т. п.)to give orders - отдавать приказы, распоряжаться
to give instructions - давать указания [ср. тж. 5]
7. 1) причинять (беспокойство, неприятность)to give sorrow - печалить, огорчать
I'm afraid he gave you a lot of trouble - боюсь, что он доставил вам массу хлопот
it gave us much pain to listen to his words - больно было слушать его слова
2) наносить (обиду, оскорбление)to give offence - нанести обиду; оскорбить
3) доставлять ( удовольствие); давать ( удовлетворение)to give smb. a treat - а) угостить кого-л.; б) доставить удовольствие кому-л.
8. 1) показывать, давать показания ( о приборах)the thermometer gives 25u00B0 in the shade - термометр показывает 25u00B0 в тени
2) давать какие-л. результаты (об исследовании и т. п.)seventy-five divided by five gives fifteen - семьдесят пять, делённое на пять, - пятнадцать
3) подавать ( пример)9. уступать (место, позиции)to give place to - а) уступать место; spring gave place to summer - на смену весне пришло лето; б) уступать первенство
10. 1) провозглашать ( тост)I give you the King! - (я поднимаю свой бокал) за здоровье короля!
I give you joy - возвыш. желаю вам счастья
2) передавать ( в устной форме)to give regards /love/ to smb. - передавать привет кому-л.
11. соединять ( с абонентом)he asked central to give him the long distance operator - он попросил станцию соединить его с телефонисткой междугородной линии
give me Newtown 231 - соедините меня с номером двести тридцать один в Ньютауне, дайте мне Ньютаун двести тридцать один
12. выходить (об окне, коридоре, доме и т. п.)13. высказывать ( свои соображения); аргументировать14. приписывать ( авторство)a sound argument for giving the painting to Rembrandt - убедительное доказательство того, что картина принадлежит Рембрандту
15. заражать, передавать ( болезнь)one child can give measles to a whole class - один ребёнок может заразить корью весь класс
16. передавать, вручатьto give smb. into custody [into the hands /in charge/ of the police] - отдавать кого-л. под стражу [передавать кого-л. в руки /под надзор/ полиции]
to give smth. in charge - отдать что-л. на сохранение
to give smth. into smb.'s hands - передать что-л. в чьи-л. руки
17. выдавать, отдавать замуж (уст. тж. give in marriage)II Бto be given to smth.
предаваться чему-л.; отдаваться, посвящать себя чему-л.music was her only consolation and she was given to it wholly - музыка была её единственным утешением, и она целиком отдавалась ей
to be given to luxury - любить роскошь; окружить себя роскошью
III А1) начало действия:to give rise to smth. - а) давать начало чему-л.; б) вызывать что-л., приводить к каким-л. результатам; в) давать повод к чему-л.
to give birth - а) родить, породить; б) дать начало
to give currency to smth. - пускать что-л. в обращение
2) действие, соответствующее значению существительного:to give an answer /a reply/ - отвечать
to give smb. effectual help - оказать кому-л. существенную помощь
to give an oath - клясться, давать присягу
to give notice - а) уведомлять; предупреждать; б) предупреждать о предстоящем увольнении
to give thought to smth. - задуматься над чем-л.
to give battle /fight/ - книжн. дать сражение /бой/
to give a rebuff - книжн. давать отпор
to give smb. a good scolding - дать кому-л. нагоняй
to give smb. a thrashing /a dusting, a flopping, a flogging, a licking/ - избить /поколотить/ кого-л.
3) единичный акт или кратковременное действие, соответствующее значению существительного:to give a cry /a shout/ - вскрикнуть
to give a look /a glance/ - взглянуть
to give a push [a pull] - толкнуть [потянуть]
to give smb.'s hand a squeeze - пожать кому-л. руку
to give a miss - а) промахнуться ( в бильярде); б) избежать
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to give one's hand - жениться; выйти замуж [ср. тж. I 10]
to give smb. a leg up - а) подсадить кого-л., помочь кому-л. взобраться; б) помочь кому-л. преодолеть трудности /препятствия/
to give lip service - поддерживать, одобрять и т. п. на словах
to give smb. good words - напутствовать кого-л. добрым словом
to give smb. to understand - дать кому-л. понять
to give points to - а) спорт. давать несколько очков вперёд; б) заткнуть за пояс; в) подсказать, намекнуть
to give the case for [against] smth. - высказаться за что-л. [против чего-л.]
to give fits - ругать; задать головомойку [см. тж. fit2 ♢ ]
to give a lesson /a lecture/ to smb. - прочесть кому-л. нотацию; отчитать кого-л. [ср. тж. II А 5]
to give it smb. hot /strong/ - задать кому-л. жару, взгреть кого-л.
to give smb. hell - а) взгреть кого-л., задать перцу /жару/ кому-л., ругать кого-л. на чём свет стоит; б) наступать; атаковать
to give smb. a piece of one's mind - высказаться напрямик; отчитать кого-л.
to give smb. what for - всыпать кому-л. по первое число, задать кому-л. перцу
to give ground - а) отступать; б) уступать; ослаблять ( усилие); в) обосновывать; давать основание
to give tongue - а) подавать голос (о гончих, напавших на след); б) говорить громко, орать; высказываться
to give a year or so either way - с возможным отклонением в год в ту или другую сторону
to give a horse his head - опустить поводья, дать лошади самой выбирать дорогу
to give line /head, rein/ - предоставлять свободу действий; не вмешиваться
to give smb. a blank cheque - предоставить кому-л. свободу действий, дать кому-л. карт-бланш
to give a good account of oneself - а) хорошо себя зарекомендовать; б) добиться хороших результатов
to give smb. the mitten /the push/ - отказать жениху; оставить кого-л. с носом
to give smb. the creeps /the jim-jams/ - нагнать страху на кого-л.; привести кого-л. в содрогание
to give smb. rope - предоставить кому-л. свободу действий (для того, чтобы погубить и т. п.)
to give (smb.) as good as one gets - платить (кому-л.) той же монетой, не оставаться (у кого-л.) в долгу
what gives? - что нового?; что происходит?
give or take - приблизительно, примерно; ≅ плюс-минус
he will be here at nine give or take five minutes - он будет здесь в девять (часов) плюс-минус пять минут
in this way I earn a hundred, give or take a tenner - таким путём я зарабатываю сотню плюс-минус десятку
II [gıv] уст. = gyve Igive me Mozart [Rembrandt, etc] every time! - по-моему, никто не может сравниться с Моцартом [с Рембрандтом и т. д.]
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45 turn
tə:n 1. verb1) (to (make something) move or go round; to revolve: The wheels turned; He turned the handle.) snu, dreie, gå rundt, vende, vri2) (to face or go in another direction: He turned and walked away; She turned towards him.) snu (seg), dreie (seg)3) (to change direction: The road turned to the left.) snu, bikke, bøye av4) (to direct; to aim or point: He turned his attention to his work.) snu (seg), vende seg mot5) (to go round: They turned the corner.) gå rundt6) (to (cause something to) become or change to: You can't turn lead into gold; At what temperature does water turn into ice?) forvandle(s), bli til7) (to (cause to) change colour to: Her hair turned white; The shock turned his hair white.) skifte farge2. noun1) (an act of turning: He gave the handle a turn.) (om)dreiing, sving, vending2) (a winding or coil: There are eighty turns of wire on this aerial.) kveil, tørn, bukt3) ((also turning) a point where one can change direction, eg where one road joins another: Take the third turn(ing) on/to the left.) (vei)sving; sidevei4) (one's chance or duty (to do, have etc something shared by several people): It's your turn to choose a record; You'll have to wait your turn in the bathroom.) tur, omgang5) (one of a series of short circus or variety acts, or the person or persons who perform it: The show opened with a comedy turn.) nummer•- turnover
- turnstile
- turntable
- turn-up
- by turns
- do someone a good turn
- do a good turn
- in turn
- by turns
- out of turn
- speak out of turn
- take a turn for the better
- worse
- take turns
- turn a blind eye
- turn against
- turn away
- turn back
- turn down
- turn in
- turn loose
- turn off
- turn on
- turn out
- turn over
- turn updreie--------kurve--------snu--------svinge--------vendingIsubst. \/tɜːn\/1) vending, vridning, dreining, sving(ing)2) snuing, helomvending3) omdreining, vridning4) sving, kurve5) ( ved retningsangivelse) gate, vei6) sidevei7) vending, vendepunkt, retningsendring8) skifte9) forandring, (om)skiftning, endring, omslag10) tur, omgang11) skift, (arbeids)tørn13) tjeneste14) legning, anlegg, medfødt evne, sansjeg har teknisk sans, jeg er teknisk anlagt16) liten tur, runde, slag, promenade18) opptredende (i nummer)19) anfall, ri, raptus, tokt21) ( hverdagslig) sjokk, støkk, forskrekkelse22) formulering23) form24) preg, form, stilat every turn hvor man enn snur og vender seg, overalt ved enhver anledning, i tide og utide, bestandigby the turn of a hair på hengende håret, med nød og neppe, på håretby turns i tur og orden på omgang vekselvis, skiftevisdone to a turn (amer., hverdagslig) vellaget, passe stekt, passe koktdo somebody a good turn gjøre noen en stor tjenestegive a new turn to gi en ny tolkninggive turn for turn gi igjen med samme mynta good turn en god gjerninghave a turn forsøke, sette i gangin turn i tur og ordenvekselvis, skiftevis igjen, atter i sin tur, på sin side• and this, in turn, means• he, in turn, thinksit serves its turn det tjener sin hensikt, det gjør nyttenone good turn deserves another den ene tjenesten er den andre verdtout of turn utenfor tur, når det ikke er ens turi utide taktløstserve somebody's turn tjene noens hensikterspeak out of turn uttale seg taktløst, snakke om noe man ikke skal snakke omtake a turn at hjelpe til med, ta i et tak medtake turns skifte på, bytte påtake turns in doing something eller take something in turns bytte på å gjøre noetake turns with somebody bytte på med noento a turn på en prikk ( spesielt om matlaging) perfekt, utmerketto the turn of a hair på en prikk på håretturn and turn about vekselvis, skiftevis, etter tur, i tur og ordena turn of expression (en) uttrykksmåteturn of mind sinnelag innstilling, tankeganghun er praktisk anlagt, hun har praktisk sansa turn of speech (en) talemåte, (en) vendingturn of the scales ( om vekt) utslagturn of the screw skjerpelse, intensiveringwait one's turn vente på turIIverb \/tɜːn\/1) snu (på), vende (på), vri (på), dreie (på), snu rundt, vende om, dreie rundt, vri rundt, vri om2) vende bort3) snu, vende (om), gjøre helomvending• shall we turn and go back now?4) snu seg, vende seghan hørte noen rope på ham, men snudde seg ikke5) svinge (av), ta av, bøye avta av til høyre, svinge av til høyre6) skru (på), snurre (på), sno, sveive, svinge på, svinge rundt, dreie om, snu rundt7) svinge (rundt), snurre (rundt), vri seg (rundt), gå rundt, rotere• what turns the wheels?8) ( overført) snu og vende på9) stramme (til)10) ( på dreiebenk) dreie, forme11) formulere spirituelt og elegant, turnere12) runde, passere13) ( militærvesen) omgå14) rette, vende• turn the hose on the fire!15) gjøre, få til å bli17) bli sur, surne, få til å bli sur, få til å surne18) krumme, bøye19) avverge, avvende, avlede, lede bort20) fylle år, passereklokken er litt over tre, klokken har nettop slått tre22) sende bort, vise bort, jage bort23) helle (opp), tappe (opp)25) ( hverdagslig) tjene penger26) (om tidevann, vind e.l.) vende, snu• when does the tide turn?27) vri seg, kantrelykken snudde seg, og han mistet alt han eide29) bliværet klarner opp, det blir fint vær30) vri, vrikke, forstue31) bli kvalm, gjøre kvalm32) ( om klesplagg) vrenge33) henvende seg til, gå tileven a worm will turn se ➢ worm, 1have something turned down få noe avslåttmake one's stomach turn over se ➢ stomach, 1turn about snu, vende (vri) og vende på la bytte plass, bytte om på snu seg rundt, vende seg rundt, gjøre helt om• turn about!helt om!, helomvending!turn a film se ➢ film, 1turn against vende seg motsette opp motturn a hand to se ➢ hand, 1turn around (amer.) forberede et fartøy eller et fly for en returreise ( overført) foreta en snuoperasjon med• the company was turned around from its previous bad performance to become very successfulturn aside gå til side, vike unna vende seg bort ta av, svinge av, kjøre inn på en sidevei avvikeavvende, avvergeavlede, gi en annen retningturn away vende seg bort, snu seg bortvende bort, vri bortjage bort, sende bort, vise bort, avviseutvise, avskjedige avverge, avvendesnu og gå sin vei, gå sin veiturn back drive tilbake, slå tilbakevise tilbake, avvisevende (og gå) tilbake, vende (om), snukomme tilbake gå tilbake, bla tilbakebrette tilbaketurn back on gå tilbake på, bryteturn down brette ned, slå nedbrette innbrette tilbakeskru ned• please turn down the volume?kan du være så snill å skru ned lyden? avvise, forkaste, avslåbli kjent stridsudyktigstille seg avvisende til legge (et spillkort) med bildesiden ned vende ned(over), bøye ned(over), sige ned(over)turn down into svinge inn påturn from vende seg bort fra forlateturn in brette inn, bøye inn, folde innvende inn, være vendt innover, være innoverbøydsende inn, levere inn, sende tilbake, levere tilbakebytte innbytte inn bilen sin mot en ny prestere, frembringe, komme medangi, forrådeoverlevere, overgita av, svinge inn, kjøre inn( landbruk) pløye ned ( sjøfart) tørne inn, gå av vakt ( hverdagslig) krype til køys, gå og legge seg ( hverdagslig) gi opp• turn it in!hold opp (med det der)!, kutt ut (det der)!turn in\/upon oneself trekke seg inn i seg selv, bli innadvendt (være nødt til å) stole på seg selvturn in one's grave se ➢ grave, 1turn into gjøre til, forvandle(s) til, gjøre om, bli tilomsette ivende tilhan vendte sin ulykke til en spøk oversette til, gjengi• can you turn the text into good English?gå over til, snu til, vendes til, slå over i, slå omsvinge inn på, slå inn påturn it up hold opp (med det der)turn loose sette frislippe utturn low skru nedturn off skru av, slå av, stenge (av)• turn off the radio!avskjedige avvise svinge av (fra), ta av (fra)avlede, lede bort, avlede oppmerksomheten fra slå bort, avvende, avverge, parereprestere, frembringe, produsere, tilvirke, riste ut av ermet ( hverdagslig) frastøte, avskrekke, avsky, virke motbydelig på, vekke avsky(få til å) miste lysten, få til å miste interessenturn on vri på, skru på, sette pådreie seg om, handle omavhenge av, stå og falle på, hvile påvende seg mot, gå løs på(få til å) tenne, (få til å) vekke begeistring for( hverdagslig) tenne (på), bli kåt påturn one's back (up)on somebody\/somethingse ➢ back, 1turn one's coat se ➢ coat, 1turn one's eyes from se ➢ eye, 1turn one's stomach se ➢ stomach, 1turn on one's heel se ➢ heel, 1turn on the charm se ➢ charmturn out bøye (seg) utover, vende utover, være bøyd nedover, være vendt nedoverslokke, slå avprodusere, fremstille, frembringe, tilvirke( om skole) utdanneslippe utslippe ut på beite, sette på beitekaste ut, jage ut, vise bortfjerne, avskjedigeutelukke, ekskludere( britisk) rydde, tømme( matlaging) hvelve, tømme, hellemøte frem, møte opp, troppe opp, stille opp( spesielt militærvesen) rykke ut, stille (seg) opp ( sjøfart) purre, tørne ut( hverdagslig) stå opp få et visst utfall, falle ut, ende, gå, bli, utvikle seg, forløpe segvise seg å være• he was, as it turned out, a charming persondet viste seg, tross alt, at han var en sjarmerende personekvipere, utstyreturn over vende (på), snu (på)snu opp ned på vende på seg, snu seg, vende seg over på den andre siden• please turn over!se neste side!, bla om!velte (over ende), kaste over ende, (få til å) kantre( om omkobler e.l.) slå om overlate, overdrajobben ble overlatt til en annen (mann) overlevere, overgiMartin overgav skurken til politiet, Martin meldte skurken til politiet( handel) omsette• they turn over £10,000 a weekde omsetter for mer enn £10 000 pr. uke gå overfundere på noe, tenke over noeturn round vende (med), velte (med) dreie på, vende på, vri påvende seg om, snu seggå rundt, dreie rundtslå om, endre oppfatning• you help him and then he turns round and treats you like that!du er hyggelig og hjelper ham, og så behandler han deg på den måten!svinge( sjøfart) ekspedere• they turned round a ship, they turned a ship roundde ekspederte et skip, de losset og lastet et skipturn someone off something få noen til å miste interessen for noeturn someone on tenne noen, gjøre noen (seksuelt) opphissetturn someone on to do something sette noen til å gjøre noeturn someone's head se ➢ head, 1turn the other cheek se ➢ cheek, 1turn the wrong side out se ➢ side, 1turn to vende seg mot, snu seg mothenvende seg til, vende seg tilsøke tilflukt hos, ty tilgå til, slå opp igå over tilslå seg på, vie seg til, slå inn påvende, snubli til, forvandles til sette i gang, gå i gang, ta fattturn towards vende seg motturn up brette opp, slå opplegge oppvende oppover, være vendt oppover, være bøyd oppover være oppbrettet skru oppskru opp volumet, skru opp lydentenne på, skru oppslå opp( i kortspill) lette (et kort) med billedsiden opp, vende opp, snu ( landbruk) pløye opp ( også overført) grave frem, grave opp dukke opp, komme (til rette), innfinne segkomme for dagen, komme frem, vise seg by segoppstå, inntreffe( handel) øke, få et oppsving ( hverdagslig) gjøre kvalm, ekle, få til å vende seg i magen påoppgiturn upon dreie seg om, handle om avhenge av vende seg mot, gå løs påturn up rough bråke, begynne å bråketurn where one will hvor man enn snur segwhatever turns you on ( hverdagslig) hver sin lyst, hver sin smak, du får gjøre som du vil• snakeskin boots! 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46 quien
pron.who (sujeto).era Pepe a quien vi/de quien no me fiaba it was Pepe (whom) I saw/didn't trust* * *1 (sujeto) who■ me encontré a Toni, quien me dijo que estabas enfermo I met Toni, who told me you were ill2 (complemento) who, whom3 (indefinido) whoever, anyone who\como quien as ifquien más quien menos figurado everybody* * *pron.1) who, whom2) whoever, whomever* * *PRON REL1) [con antecedente]a) [como sujeto] whohablé con mi abogado, quien me dio la razón — I spoke to my solicitor, who said I was right
b) [como complemento] who, whom frmsu profesor, a quien está dedicado el libro, siempre lo apoyó — his teacher, who the book is dedicated to, always supported him, his teacher, to whom the book is dedicated, always supported him frm
el pintor a quien describe en su libro — the painter he describes in his book, the painter whom he describes in his book frm
la señorita con quien hablaba — the young lady I was talking to, the young lady to whom I was talking frm
2) [como indefinido]a) + subjunun libro muy interesante para quien sepa poco del tema — a very interesting book for anyone who knows little about the subject
pregúntale a quien quieras — ask anyone o whoever you like
"a quien corresponda" — "to whom it may concern"
b) + indicquien más se quejaba era él — the person who complained most was him, he was the one that o who complained the most
lo dijo como quien anuncia una gran noticia — he said it like someone announcing some really important news
hay quien no piensa lo mismo — there are some o those who do not think the same
¡no hay quien te entienda! — there's no understanding you!
c)quien más, quien menos —
quien más, quien menos tiene un amigo que ha estudiado en el extranjero — most of us have a friend who has studied abroad
quien más, quien menos, todos hemos tenido miedo a la oscuridad de pequeños — all of us, to some extent, have been afraid of the dark as children
nací en Navarra, a un paso, como quien dice, de Francia — I was born in Navarre, just a stone's throw from France, so to speak
como quien no quiere la cosa —
se acercó, como quien no quiere la cosa, a enterarse de lo que decíamos — he casually moved closer to us to find out what we were saying
era capaz de beberse una botella de vino, como quien no quiere la cosa — he was quite capable of drinking a whole bottle of wine, just like that o as if it were nothing
como quien oye llover —
estuve una hora intentando convencerlo, y él, como quien oye llover — I spent an hour trying to persuade him but it was like water off a duck's back
no ser quien —
tú no eres quien para decirme si tengo que llegar a casa antes de las diez — it's not for you to tell me whether I should come home before ten
* * *1)a) (sujeto) who, that; (complemento) who, that, whom (frml)tienes que ser tú misma quien lo decida — you are the one who o that has to decide
b) (frml o liter) ( en frases explicativas) who, whom (frml)su hermano, a quien no había visto,... — her brother, who o whom she had not seen,...
sus padres, para quienes esto había sido un duro golpe,... — her parents, for whom this had been a severe blow,...
2) ( la persona que)3)no ser quien: no soy quien para opinar al respecto I'm not the (right) person to comment on this matter; tú no eres quien para juzgarme — you're nobody to judge me
* * *= who, whom, whoever.Ex. The problem is to decide who to select as being mainly responsible.Ex. The variety of reader places in a library adds interest to the interior but also provide for the many preferences of the users, some of whom seem to prefer a very busy location.Ex. Whoever cataloged it at LC, and I'm willing to bet it happened elsewhere too, probably didn't get much beyond the dust jacket where there was a big clue about something special to the book.----* a quien madruga, Dios le ayuda = the early bird catches the worm.* de quién sabe dónde = out of the woodwork.* dime con quién andas y te diré quién eres = you are known by the company you keep.* haz el bien y no mires a quién = cast your bread upon the waters.* ¡mira quién habla! = look who's talking!.* No importa lo que se conoce, sino a quién se conoce = It's not what you know, but who you know.* quien algo quiere algo le cuesta = no pain, no gain.* quienes = whom.* Quién es quién = Who's Who.* quien guarda, halla = waste not, want not.* quién iba a decir entonces que... = little did + Verbo + then that....* ¿quién más...? = who else...?.* quien mucho abarca poco aprieta = bite off more than + Pronombre + can chew.* quien nada arriesga nada gana = nothing ventured, nothing gained.* quien no malgasta no pasa necesidades = waste not, want not.* quien paga manda = he who pays the piper calls the tune.* quién + Pronombre + iba a decir que... = little did + Pronombre + know that....* quien quiera peces que se moje el culo = you cannot make an omelette without breaking eggs.* ¿quién sabe? = who knows?.* quién sabe lo que = who knows what.* quién sabe qué = who knows what.* quien siembra vientos recoge tempestades = as you sow, so shall you reap.* ¿quién si no...? = who else but...?.* ¡quién te lo iba a decir! = lo and behold!, lo!.* salir de quién sabe dónde = come out of + the woodwork.* sálvese quien pueda = the devil take the hindmost, let battle commence.* * *1)a) (sujeto) who, that; (complemento) who, that, whom (frml)tienes que ser tú misma quien lo decida — you are the one who o that has to decide
b) (frml o liter) ( en frases explicativas) who, whom (frml)su hermano, a quien no había visto,... — her brother, who o whom she had not seen,...
sus padres, para quienes esto había sido un duro golpe,... — her parents, for whom this had been a severe blow,...
2) ( la persona que)3)no ser quien: no soy quien para opinar al respecto I'm not the (right) person to comment on this matter; tú no eres quien para juzgarme — you're nobody to judge me
* * *= who, whom, whoever.Ex: The problem is to decide who to select as being mainly responsible.
Ex: The variety of reader places in a library adds interest to the interior but also provide for the many preferences of the users, some of whom seem to prefer a very busy location.Ex: Whoever cataloged it at LC, and I'm willing to bet it happened elsewhere too, probably didn't get much beyond the dust jacket where there was a big clue about something special to the book.* a quien madruga, Dios le ayuda = the early bird catches the worm.* de quién sabe dónde = out of the woodwork.* dime con quién andas y te diré quién eres = you are known by the company you keep.* haz el bien y no mires a quién = cast your bread upon the waters.* ¡mira quién habla! = look who's talking!.* No importa lo que se conoce, sino a quién se conoce = It's not what you know, but who you know.* quien algo quiere algo le cuesta = no pain, no gain.* quienes = whom.* Quién es quién = Who's Who.* quien guarda, halla = waste not, want not.* quién iba a decir entonces que... = little did + Verbo + then that....* ¿quién más...? = who else...?.* quien mucho abarca poco aprieta = bite off more than + Pronombre + can chew.* quien nada arriesga nada gana = nothing ventured, nothing gained.* quien no malgasta no pasa necesidades = waste not, want not.* quien paga manda = he who pays the piper calls the tune.* quién + Pronombre + iba a decir que... = little did + Pronombre + know that....* quien quiera peces que se moje el culo = you cannot make an omelette without breaking eggs.* ¿quién sabe? = who knows?.* quién sabe lo que = who knows what.* quién sabe qué = who knows what.* quien siembra vientos recoge tempestades = as you sow, so shall you reap.* ¿quién si no...? = who else but...?.* ¡quién te lo iba a decir! = lo and behold!, lo!.* salir de quién sabe dónde = come out of + the woodwork.* sálvese quien pueda = the devil take the hindmost, let battle commence.* * *Atienes que ser tú misma quien lo decida you are the one who o that has to decidees a él a quien debemos agradecérselo he's the one (who) we must thank, he's the one (that) we must thank, he's the one (whom) we must thankla chica con quien salía the girl (who) I was going out with, the girl (that) I was going out with, the girl with whom I was going outsu hermano, a quien no había visto, … her brother, who o whom she had not seen, …sus padres, para quienes esto había sido un duro golpe, … her parents, for whom this had been a severe blow, …B(con antecedente implícito): quienes hayan terminado pueden irse those who have finished o anybody who has finished may gosálvese quien pueda every man for himselfhubo quien la criticó por esto there were those who criticized her for thisno encontré quien me lo pudiera explicar I didn't find anybody who could explain it to meCno ser quien: no soy quien para opinar al respecto I'm not the (right) person to comment on this mattertú no eres quien para juzgarme you're nobody to judge me* * *
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( complemento) who, that, whom (frml);
es a él a quién debemos agradecérselo he's the one (who) we must thank;
la chica con quién salía the girl (who) I was going out with
◊ su hermano, a quién no había visto, … her brother, who o whom she had not seen, …
2 ( la persona que):
quién lo haya encontrado the person who found it;
quién se lo haya dicho whoever told him
quién pronombre
who;◊ ¿quiénes eran? who were they?;
¿quién de ustedes se atrevería? which of you would dare?;
¿con quiénes fuiste? who did you go with?;
¿de quién es esto? whose is this?;
llegó una postal — ¿de quién? there's a postcard — who's it from?
quien pron rel
1 (sujeto) who: estuve con mi hermana, quien me contó sus problemas, I was with my sister, who told me her problems
2 (complemento) es en él en quien pienso, he's the one I'm thinking about
la persona para quien trabajo es muy metódica, the person for whom I work is very methodical
(como negativa) nobody: no hay quien soporte este calor, nobody can stand this heat
no hubo quien le defendiera, no one defended him
3 (indefinido) whoever, anyone who: quien lo haya visto, que lo diga, anyone who has seen him should tell us
quién pron
1 (interrogativo) (sujeto) who?
¿quién es?, who is it?
(complemento) who
aún no sé quién es el ganador, I don't know yet who the winner is
¿con quién fuiste?, who did you go with?
adivina en quién estoy pensando, guess who I'm thinking about
2 (posesivo) de quién, whose: ¿de quién es ese libro? whose is that book?
3 (en exclamaciones) ¡quién sabe!, who knows!
♦ Locuciones: no es quién para juzgarme, he's not the person to judge me
' quién' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
abogada
- abogado
- acudir
- callar
- confesar
- creerse
- decir
- distribuir
- ganarse
- garantizar
- guapa
- guapo
- hablar
- hacer
- instigación
- irse
- mando
- mirar
- parte
- pique
- quien
- rienda
- saber
- salvarse
- vela
- yo
- a
- abarcar
- acertar
- aguantar
- andar
- atender
- barba
- comprar
- diablo
- importar
- ir
- propio
- salvar
- ser
- tocar
- tomar
- ver
English:
advise
- alone
- anybody
- beauty
- bird
- boss
- call
- carry-on
- choose
- commit
- conduct
- control
- culprit
- deal
- do
- envoy
- fault
- god
- grab
- guess
- humour
- it
- laugh
- look up to
- man
- matter
- me
- misplaced
- missing
- most
- next
- nobody
- one-upmanship
- place
- put up to
- repair
- second
- speak
- stare
- suspect
- take over
- that
- think
- upkeep
- us
- venture
- who
- whoever
- whom
- whose
* * *quien pron1. (relativo) [sujeto] who;[complemento] who, Formal whom;fue mi hermano quien me lo explicó it was my brother who explained it to me;él fue quien me robó he's the one who robbed me;era Rosario a quien vi/de quien no me fiaba it was Rosario (who) I saw/didn't trust;buscaba a alguien con quien hablar I was looking for someone to talk to;el atracador, a quien nadie reconoció, logró escapar the mugger, who nobody recognized, was able to escape;gane quien gane, el partido está siendo memorable whoever wins, it has been an unforgettable game2. (indefinido)quien lo encuentre que se lo quede whoever finds it can keep it;quienes quieran verlo que se acerquen whoever wants to see it will have to come closer;quien no sabe nada de esto es tu madre one person who knows nothing about it is your mother;hay quien lo niega there are those who deny it;al billar no hay quien le gane he's unbeatable at billiards;quien más quien menos everyone;quien más quien menos, todo el mundo se lo esperaba that's what everyone expected, to some extent or other;CAm, Méx, Ven Famquien quita y… [tal vez] maybe…;[ojalá] let's hope…;visita nuestra página, quien quita y te gusta visit our website, you may like it o maybe you'll like it;¿mañana sales de viaje? quien quita y te vaya bien so you're off on a trip tomorrow? I hope it all goes well* * *no soy quien para hacerlo I’m not the right person to do it;hay quien there are people;no hay quien lo haga nobody can do it;la mujer con quien llegó the woman he arrived with;quien más (y) quien menos some more, (and) some less* * *1) : who, whomno sé quien ganará: I don't know who will winlas personas con quienes trabajo: the people with whom I work2) : whoever, whomeverquien quiere salir que salga: whoever wants to can leave3) : anyone, some peoplehay quienes no están de acuerdo: some people don't agree1) : who, whom¿quién sabe?: who knows?¿con quién hablo?: with whom am I speaking?2)de quien : whose¿de quién es este libro?: whose book is this?* * *quien pron1. (sujeto) who2. (cualquiera) whoeverquien desee venir, puede hacerlo whoever wants to come can do soquien llegue el primero, que nos guarde una mesa whoever gets there first, save us a table -
47 tapa
f.1 lid.2 snack, tapa (cooking).3 cover (portada) (de libro).4 heel plate.5 topside (trozo de carne).6 hors d'oeuvre, appetizer.pres.indicat.3rd person singular (él/ella/ello) present indicative of spanish verb: tapar.* * *1 (cubierta) lid, top; (de botella) cap, top, stopper2 (de libro) cover3 (de zapato) heel-plate4 AUTOMÓVIL head6 (de res) round of beef\levantarse la tapa de los sesos / saltarse la tapa de los sesos familiar to blow one's brain out* * *noun f.cover, lid* * *SF1) [de caja, olla, piano] lid; [de frasco] top; [de depósito de gasolina] captapa de registro — manhole cover, inspection cover
2) [de libro] cover3) [de zapato] heelplate4) [de canal] sluicegate5) (=ración de comida) snack ( taken at the bar counter with drinks)6) (=pieza de carne) flank7) And (=bistec) rump steak8) Méx (Aut) hubcap9) Caribe (=comisión) commission* * *1)a) (de caja, pupitre) lidb) (de bote, cacerola) lid; (de botella, frasco) topc) ( de lente) capla tapa del tanque de gasolina — the gas (AmE) o (BrE) petrol cap
levantarle or volarle la tapa de los sesos a alguien — (fam) to blow somebody's brains out
ser la tapa — (Per fam) to be the latest thing (colloq)
2)a) (de libro, revista) cover; ( para fascículos) binder; ( de disco) sleeveb) ( de tacón) heelpiecec) ( de bolsillo) flapd) (Auto) head3) (Esp) ( para acompañar la bebida) tapa, bar snack•• Cultural note:In Spain, these are small portions of food served in bars and cafés with a drink. There is a wide variety, including Spanish omelet, seafood, different kinds of cooked potatoes, salads, cheese, ham, and chorizo. They can be very elaborate, and people often order several to make a meal. Tapas are part of a lifestyle and the social aspect is very important. The practice of going out for a drink and tapas is known as tapeo* * *1)a) (de caja, pupitre) lidb) (de bote, cacerola) lid; (de botella, frasco) topc) ( de lente) capla tapa del tanque de gasolina — the gas (AmE) o (BrE) petrol cap
levantarle or volarle la tapa de los sesos a alguien — (fam) to blow somebody's brains out
ser la tapa — (Per fam) to be the latest thing (colloq)
2)a) (de libro, revista) cover; ( para fascículos) binder; ( de disco) sleeveb) ( de tacón) heelpiecec) ( de bolsillo) flapd) (Auto) head3) (Esp) ( para acompañar la bebida) tapa, bar snack•• Cultural note:In Spain, these are small portions of food served in bars and cafés with a drink. There is a wide variety, including Spanish omelet, seafood, different kinds of cooked potatoes, salads, cheese, ham, and chorizo. They can be very elaborate, and people often order several to make a meal. Tapas are part of a lifestyle and the social aspect is very important. The practice of going out for a drink and tapas is known as tapeo* * *tapa11 = cover, lid, flap, board, top, housing cover.Nota: Generalmente de mecanismos.Ex: Thus, for instance, a title statement will be extracted from a title page, and not from the cover or the spine.
Ex: The casting-box for flong moulds was a flat iron case like a portfolio with one hinged lid.Ex: This article argues that box designs for small books have 3 shortcomings: their corners tend to gape; strings, buttons and other fixing arrangements clutter the outside of the box; and the box flaps are too soft causing it to be pushed out of alignment.Ex: A covering material of fast, even colour, was eventually produced that was impervious to the adhesive with which it was stuck to the boards.Ex: Documents should be kept in acid free boxes with loose fitting tops on shelves preferably made from baked enamel steel.Ex: A spoken dialogue between the system and the trainee would proceed as follows: System 'Try to assemble the air compressor' Trainee: 'How?' System: 'Install pump, install pump brace, install pulley, install belt housing cover.* edición en tapa = hardback, hardbound, hardcover.* edición en tapas duras = hardback, hardcover.* encuadernado en tapa = hardbound, cased.* fabricación de tapas = casemaking [case-making].* libro encuadernado en tapa = hard book cover, hardback cover, hardback book.* máquina de fabricar tapas = casemaking machine.* tapa anterior = front cover.* tapa de alcantarilla = manhole cover.* tapa del lector de CDROM = drive door.* tapa de registro = manhole cover.tapa22 = appetiser [appetizer, -USA], snack, tapa.Ex: To begin with, both methods are appetizers since they stimulate a desire to read for oneself what one has heard told = Para empezar, ambos métodos sirven de aperitivo puesto que estimulan el deseo de leer por uno mismo lo que hemos oído contar.
Ex: Many receptions this year will serve sufficient snacks and hors d'oeuvres, so you may not have to plan to have a meal afterwards.Ex: A watering hole in Spain is serving up free beer and tapas to recession-weary customers who insult its bartenders as a way to let off steam.* tapas = finger food.* * *tapas (↑ tapa a1)A1 (de una caja, un tocadiscos, un pupitre) lid2 (de un bote, una cacerola) lid; (de una botella, un frasco) top3 (de un lente) capestar la tapa de … ( Per fam): el pescado estaba la tapa de rico the fish was absolutely delicious o was out of this world ( colloq)levantarle or volarle a algn la tapa de los sesos ( fam); to blow sb's head off ( colloq), to blow sb's brains out ( colloq)ni por las tapas (CS fam); no way! ( colloq), you must be kidding o joking! ( colloq), you cannot be serious!tiene una cámara nueva que es la tapa her new camera is the very latest o the last word in camera technology ( colloq)Compuesto:screw topBno te lo has mirado ni por las tapas you haven't even opened the book2 (de un tacón) heelpieceestos zapatos necesitan tapas nuevas these shoes need reheeling3 (de un bolsillo) flap4 ( Auto) headC (corte de carne) flankD ( Esp) (para acompañar la bebida) tapa, bar snack* * *
Del verbo tapar: ( conjugate tapar)
tapa es:
3ª persona singular (él/ella/usted) presente indicativo2ª persona singular (tú) imperativo
Multiple Entries:
tapa
tapar
tapa sustantivo femenino
1
(de botella, frasco) top;
◊ la tapa del tanque de gasolina the gas (AmE) o (BrE) petrol cap
2
( de disco) sleeve
d) (Auto) head
3 (Esp) ( para acompañar la bebida) tapa, bar snack
tapar ( conjugate tapar) verbo transitivo
1 ( cubrir) ‹ caja› to put the lid on;
‹botella/frasco› to put the top on;
‹ olla› to cover, put the lid on;
‹bebé/enfermo/cara› to cover
2
‹puerta/ventana› to block up
3
‹excusado/cañería› (AmL) to block
taparse verbo pronominal
1 ( refl) ( cubrirse) to cover oneself up;
‹ cara› to cover
2a) [oídos/nariz] to get o become blocked;
tapa sustantivo femenino
1 (de una cazuela, del piano, etc) lid
(de una botella) cap, top
Aut (del depósito, del radiador) cap
2 (de un libro) cover
edición en tapas blandas/duras, paperback/hardback edition
3 (del tacón) heelpiece
4 (en los bares) tapa, savoury snack, appetizer
♦ Locuciones: tapa de los sesos, skull: volarse la tapa de los sesos, to blow one's brains out
tapar verbo transitivo
1 (cubrir) to cover
(una botella) to put the top on
(un frasco, una caja, etc) to put the lid on
2 (un orificio) to plug, fill: tapó el agujero con cemento, he filled the hole with cement
(obstruir) to block: una rama tapa la entrada del túnel, a branch blocks the tunnel mouth
3 (abrigar, arropar) to wrap up
(en la cama) to tuck in
4 fam (interponerse) me estás tapando el sol, you're blocking out the sun
5 fig (ocultar una falta) to cover up for sb
' tapa' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
enroscar
- tapar
- vista
- apretar
- de
- destapado
- marcar
- quitar
- sacar
English:
cap
- cover
- fit on
- jam on
- lid
- on
- pull off
- push off
- screw
- screw on
- screw top
- slam
- stay on
- twist off
- appetizer
- back
- binding
- blow
- flap
- get
- go
- hard
- off
- prize
- pry
- snap
- swing
- top
* * *tapa nf1. [para cerrar] [de caja, estuche, olla, ataúd, cofre, baúl, piano, pupitre, maletero] lid;[de frasco] top; Andes, RP [de botella, bolígrafo] top; Fam RP Famponer la tapa a alguien to leave sb speechlesstapa del depósito Br filler cap, Br petrol o US gas (tank) cap;tapa del distribuidor distributor cap;tapa del objetivo lens cap2. [portada] [de libro, CD] cover;[de disco] sleeve;un libro de tapas de piel a leather-bound book;un libro de tapa dura a hardback;tapas de plástico PVC coveruna tapa de queso a couple of slices of cheese;un bar de tapas a tapas bar;comer de tapas to have a meal consisting of tapas;ir(se) de tapas to go out for some tapas4. [de zapato] heel plate5. [trozo de carne] topside* * *fse voló la tapa de los sesos he blew his brains out2 de libro cover;tapa dura hardback3:* * *tapa nf1) : cover, top, lid* * *tapa n1. (tapadera) lid2. (de libro) cover3. (de zapato) heel4. (alimento ligero) tapa -
48 give
{giv}
I. 1. v (gave, given) давам (something to someone, someone something някому нещо)
a book was GIVEn to me, I wasGIVEn a book дадоха ми/дадена ми бе една книга
2. подарявам, давам, оставям, завещавам
it was GIVE n to me пoдaрък ми e, подариха ми го
3. Предавам (съобщение, поздрави и пр.)
4. давам, плащам
5. давам, посвещавам, отдавам
to GIVE one's life for давам/жертвувам живота си за
to GIVE one's life to посвещавам живота си на
6. определям, налагам (наказание), осъждам на, наказвам с, юр. издавам (решение), отсъждам
they gave him six months hard labour осъдиха го на шест месеца каторжна работа
7. със същ., изразяващи действие, се превежда със съответен бълг. гл.
to GIVE one's hat a brush изчетквам си шапката
to GIVE a shrug of the shoulders свивам рамене
to GIVE a sigh/groan въздъхвам, изпъшквам
to GIVE three cheers викам три пъти ура
8. давам, излъчвам, изпускам (светлина, топлина и пр.)
to GIVE a report изгърмявам
9. показвам, отбелязвам, бележа, соча, давам
further analysis GIVEs по-задълбоченият анализ показва/сочи
10. изнасям, давам, устройвам, уреждам, изпълнявам (концерт, пиеса и пр.)
11. предлагам/вдигам наздравица за, пия за здравето и пр. на
I GIVE you our host (предлагам) да пием за (здравето на) домакина
12. създавам, причинявам (болка, неприятности и пр.), доставям, правя (удоволствие и пр.)
13. давам, нося, донасям (доход и пр.), раждам (за дърво и пр.)
this field GIVEs a good crop of barley тази нива ражда добра реколта от ечемик
14. давам, предавам, описвам, обрисувам
15. отстъпвам, съгласявам се с
I GIVE you that point in the argument тук си прав, по тази точка в спора се съгласявам с тебе
16. поддавам, огъвам се, хлътвам, еластичен съм
счупвам се (и с way), отпускам се, отхлабвам се, разхлабвам се
my knees gave (way) beneath me коленете ми се огънаха, краката ми се подкосиха
17. to GIVE way вж. way
18. започвам да се топя, омеквам (за време)
to GIVE as good as one gets, to GIVE tit for tat прен. не оставам длъжен
to GIVE it someone (hot) наругавам/накастрям някого
GIVE it them! дай им да се разберат! I was GIVEn to understand that увериха ме, че
to GIVE someone what for прен. разг. нареждам някого, давам някому да се разбере
to GIVE to the public/the world публикувам, издавам, правя обществено достояние
GIVE you joy! бъди/бъдете щастлив/щастливи! it is not GIVEn to all to не всеки може, не всекиму е дадено да
she's thirty, GIVE or take a year or two тя е около трийсетгодишна
give away подарявам
раздавам (something to someone), предавам (булка) на младоженец (като част от, сватбения обред), отказвам се от, жертвувам, разг. издавам (съзнателно или не)
to GIVE the show/game away разг. издавам тайна, изплювам камъчето
give back връщам, възстановявам, отразявам (ехо, образ), оттеглям се, отстъпвам
give forth излъчвам, (из) пускам (светлина, арoмат и пр.), хим. освобождавам, пускам (издънки и пр.), издавам (звук), съобщавам, разгласявам
give in (пре) давам, връчвам (пакет, писмо и пр.), съобщавам (името си, за да бъда представен, записан), отстъпвам
предавам се, оставям се, отдавам се (to)
to GIVE in to someone ам. отстъпвам някому, изпълнявам нечие желание
GIVEn in търг. като добавка
give off give forth
give on водя, гледам към (за врата и прозорец)
give out раздавам, разпределям, издавам, излъчвам (звук, топлина и пр.), съобщавам, оповестявам
refl представям се (as за)
aм. давам (интервю), свършвам се, привършвам, изчерпвам се, към края съм
his heart/luck gave out сърцето/щастието му изневери
give over предавам, оставям (something to someone)
спирам, преставам (с ger), отказвам се (от), изоставям
to GIVE over trying преставам да се мъча
GIVE over crying престани да плачещ, стига си плакал
reft отдавам се, жертва съм (to на) (u pass)
give up отстъпвам, предавам (се), отказвам (се), жертвувам, отказвам се от, (из) оставям, зарязвам
to GIVE up smoking отказвам се от пушенето
I GIVE her uр отказвам се от нея, вдигам ръце от нея
the doctors have GIVEn him up лекарите ca го отписали
I had GIVEn you up не те очаквах вече, бях изгубил вече надежда, че ще дойдеш
to GIVE up (all) hope отчайвам се, оставям всякаква надежда
to GIVE up for lost смятам за загубен, предавам (на полицията и пр.), издавам (имена на съучастници и пр.)
refl отдавам се, предавам се, задълбочавам се
посвещавам се (to в, на)
give uрon give on
II. n еластичност, гъвкавост (и прен.)* * *{giv} v (gave {geiv}; given {'givn}) l. давам (s. th. to s.o* * *оставям; отдавам; придавам; предавам; предоставям; давам; завещавам; налагам;* * *1. 1 to give way вж. way 2. 1 давам, нося, донасям (доход и пр.), раждам (за дърво и пр.) 3. 1 давам, предавам, описвам, обрисувам 4. 1 започвам да се топя, омеквам (за време) 5. 1 отстъпвам, съгласявам се с 6. 1 поддавам, огъвам се, хлътвам, еластичен съм 7. 1 предлагам/вдигам наздравица за, пия за здравето и пр. на 8. 1 създавам, причинявам (болка, неприятности и пр.), доставям, правя (удоволствие и пр.) 9. a book was given to me, i wasgiven a book дадоха ми/дадена ми бе една книга 10. aм. давам (интервю), свършвам се, привършвам, изчерпвам се, към края съм 11. further analysis gives по-задълбоченият анализ показва/сочи 12. give away подарявам 13. give back връщам, възстановявам, отразявам (ехо, образ), оттеглям се, отстъпвам 14. give forth излъчвам, (из) пускам (светлина, арoмат и пр.), хим. освобождавам, пускам (издънки и пр.), издавам (звук), съобщавам, разгласявам 15. give in (пре) давам, връчвам (пакет, писмо и пр.), съобщавам (името си, за да бъда представен, записан), отстъпвам 16. give it them! дай им да се разберат! i was given to understand that увериха ме, че 17. give off give forth 18. give on водя, гледам към (за врата и прозорец) 19. give out раздавам, разпределям, издавам, излъчвам (звук, топлина и пр.), съобщавам, оповестявам 20. give over crying престани да плачещ, стига си плакал 21. give over предавам, оставям (something to someone) 22. give up отстъпвам, предавам (се), отказвам (се), жертвувам, отказвам се от, (из) оставям, зарязвам 23. give uрon give on 24. give you joy! бъди/бъдете щастлив/щастливи! it is not given to all to не всеки може, не всекиму е дадено да 25. given in търг. като добавка 26. his heart/luck gave out сърцето/щастието му изневери 27. i give her uр отказвам се от нея, вдигам ръце от нея 28. i give you our host (предлагам) да пием за (здравето на) домакина 29. i give you that point in the argument тук си прав, по тази точка в спора се съгласявам с тебе 30. i had given you up не те очаквах вече, бях изгубил вече надежда, че ще дойдеш 31. i. v (gave, given) давам (something to someone, someone something някому нещо) 32. ii. n еластичност, гъвкавост (и прен.) 33. it was give n to me пoдaрък ми e, подариха ми го 34. my knees gave (way) beneath me коленете ми се огънаха, краката ми се подкосиха 35. refl отдавам се, предавам се, задълбочавам се 36. refl представям се (as за) 37. reft отдавам се, жертва съм (to на) (u pass) 38. she's thirty, give or take a year or two тя е около трийсетгодишна 39. the doctors have given him up лекарите ca го отписали 40. they gave him six months hard labour осъдиха го на шест месеца каторжна работа 41. this field gives a good crop of barley тази нива ражда добра реколта от ечемик 42. to give a report изгърмявам 43. to give a shrug of the shoulders свивам рамене 44. to give a sigh/groan въздъхвам, изпъшквам 45. to give as good as one gets, to give tit for tat прен. не оставам длъжен 46. to give in to someone ам. отстъпвам някому, изпълнявам нечие желание 47. to give it someone (hot) наругавам/накастрям някого 48. to give one's hat a brush изчетквам си шапката 49. to give one's life for давам/жертвувам живота си за 50. to give one's life to посвещавам живота си на 51. to give over trying преставам да се мъча 52. to give someone what for прен. разг. нареждам някого, давам някому да се разбере 53. to give the show/game away разг. издавам тайна, изплювам камъчето 54. to give three cheers викам три пъти ура 55. to give to the public/the world публикувам, издавам, правя обществено достояние 56. to give up (all) hope отчайвам се, оставям всякаква надежда 57. to give up for lost смятам за загубен, предавам (на полицията и пр.), издавам (имена на съучастници и пр.) 58. to give up smoking отказвам се от пушенето 59. Предавам (съобщение, поздрави и пр.) 60. давам, излъчвам, изпускам (светлина, топлина и пр.) 61. давам, плащам 62. давам, посвещавам, отдавам 63. изнасям, давам, устройвам, уреждам, изпълнявам (концерт, пиеса и пр.) 64. определям, налагам (наказание), осъждам на, наказвам с, юр. издавам (решение), отсъждам 65. подарявам, давам, оставям, завещавам 66. показвам, отбелязвам, бележа, соча, давам 67. посвещавам се (to в, на) 68. предавам се, оставям се, отдавам се (to) 69. раздавам (something to someone), предавам (булка) на младоженец (като част от, сватбения обред), отказвам се от, жертвувам, разг. издавам (съзнателно или не) 70. спирам, преставам (с ger), отказвам се (от), изоставям 71. счупвам се (и с way), отпускам се, отхлабвам се, разхлабвам се 72. със същ., изразяващи действие, се превежда със съответен бълг. гл* * *give [giv] ( gave [geiv], given[givən]) I. v 1. давам, връчвам (s.th. to s.o., s.o. s.th. някому нещо); a pen was \given to me, I was \given a pen дадоха ми един химикал; to \give an answer давам отговор, отговарям; to \give lessons ( instruction) in давам уроци (преподавам) по; to \give o.'s daughter in marriage давам дъщеря си за жена (to на); 2. подарявам, давам; оставям, завещавам; what are you giving him for his birthday? какво ще му подариш за рождения ден? it was \given to him подарък му е, подариха му го; 3. предавам, връчвам; съобщавам; they gave her bad news at the hospital съобщиха ѝ лоша новина в болницата; to \give s.o. a letter from предавам някому писмо от; to \give s.o. into custody ( in charge) предавам някого на полицията; \give my regards to your daughter поздрави от мен дъщеря си; 4. заплащам, давам, плащам; the lady gave me a dollar tip дамата ми даде бакшиш от един долар; 5. давам, посещавам, отдавам; to \give o.'s life for давам живота си за; to \give o.'s life to посвещавам живота си на; to give o.'s attention to насочвам вниманието си към; 6. определям, налагам ( наказание); осъждам на, наказвам с; юрид. издавам ( решение); отсъждам; he was \given 10 years in prison осъдиха го на 10 години; they gave him 3 months hard labour осъдиха го на 3 месеца тежък физически труд; 7. със същ., които изразяват действие, се превежда със съответен български глагол; to \give a blow удрям; to give a cry ( shout) извиквам, надавам вик; to \give a jump подскачам; to \give a kick ритвам; to \give a look ( glance) поглеждам; to \give a shrug of the shoulders свивам рамене; to \give a sigh ( groan) въздъхвам, изпъшквам; to \give a speech произнасям реч; to \give a lecture изнасям лекция; to \give three cheers викам три пъти "ура"; 8. давам, излъчвам, изпускам, източник съм на (светлина, топлина и пр.); to \give a report изгърмявам; 9. показвам, отбелязвам, бележа, давам; he gave no sign of life той не даваше (показваше) никакви признаци на живот; 10. изнасям, давам, устройвам, уреждам ( банкет); изпълнявам (концерт, пиеса и пр.); to \give a recitation рецитирам; to \give a party давам (устройвам, уреждам) забава; каня гости; 11. предлагам (вдигам) наздравица, пия за (здравето и пр.) на; I \give you our host (предлагам) да пием за (здравето на) домакина; 12. създавам, причинявам (болка, неприятност и пр.); заразявам; доставям, правя (удоволствие и пр.); the noise \gives me a headache от шума ме боли главата; does your ear \give you pain? боли ли те ухото? to \give o.s. trouble правя си (създавам си) труд; 13. давам, нося, донасям, докарвам (доход и пр.); раждам (за дърво и пр.); this field \gives a good crop of barley тази нива ражда добър ечемик; 14. давам, предавам, описвам, обрисувам; 15. отстъпвам, съгласявам се с; the government's got to \give, or the miners will go on strike правителството трябва да отстъпи, иначе миньорите ще вдигнат стачка; 16. поддавам се, огъвам се, хлътвам, еластичен съм; счупвам се (и way); отпускам се, отхлабвам се, разхлабвам се; if the ladder \gives he will fall ако се счупи стълбата, той ще падне; he felt his legs gave beneath him той чувстваше, че не го държат краката (че краката му се подкосяват); 17.: to \give way отстъпвам, оставям се, отдавам се; отстъпвам място, оставям да мине (to); падам (за цени, акции и пр.); мор. греба силно, натискам силно греблата; to \give way to s.o. отстъпвам някому; to \give way to despair (grief etc.) оставям се (отдавам се) на отчаяние (скръб и пр.); to \give way to anger ( tears) давам воля на яда (сълзите) си; to \give way to traffic coming from the right давам предимство на автомобилите, идващи от дясната страна; 18. избелява (за цвят); 19. започва да се топи; затопля се, омеква, стопля се (за време); • to \give a child a name кръщавам, именувам, наричам, назовавам; to \give a dog a bad name черня, очерням някого, изкарвам някому лошо име; to \give s.o. the fidgets ( jumps) разг. дразня, нервирам някого, лазя по нервите на; to \give as good as one gets, to \give tit for tat прен. не оставам длъжен; to \give birth to раждам; пораждам, предизвиквам, докарвам; to \give chase гоня, прогонвам; to \give ear слушам, послушвам, вслушвам се в; to \give effect to привеждам в изпълнение (действие), изпълнявам; to \give ground отстъпвам (особ. за войски); to \give o.'s right arm ( eye teeth) давам мило и драго; готов съм на всичко; to \give it to s.o. ( hot, strong), to \give s.o. hell давам някому да се разбере, наругавам, накастрям; to \give offence ( umbrage) обиждам; to \give place to отстъпвам място на, бивам заместен от; to \give rise to предизвиквам, причинявам, докарвам, пораждам; to \give s.o. the sack ( mitten) уволнявам, изгонвам от работа; отказвам на кандидат за женитба; to \give s.o. the slip измъквам се, изплъзвам се; to \give s.o. what for прен. нареждам някого, давам някому да се разбере; to \give the time of day поздравявам, казвам "добро утро" (добър ден и пр.); to \give to the public ( world) публикувам, издавам; правя обществено достояние; not to \give a damn пет пари не давам, не ме е грижа, не ме интересува; \give me the good old days къде са добрите стари времена, няма по-хубаво от добрите стари времена; you are a bright kid, I'll \give you that признавам, че си умно дете; добре де, умно дете си ( съгласен съм); it is not \given to all to не всеки може, не всекиму е дадено; \give me... разг. предпочитам ...; some people like country life \give me the town някои хора харесват живота на село, но аз предпочитам града; don't \give me that! не ми ги пробутвай тия! не вярвам! не може да бъде! 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f blow( rumore) bangfare a botte come to blows* * *botta1 s.f.1 ( colpo) blow, stroke; (fam.) whack: dare un sacco di botte a qlcu., to whack s.o. (o to give s.o. a through thrashing); menar botte da orbi, to deal a volley of blows; fare a botte, to come to blows3 (fig.) blow, shock: fu una terribile botta, it was a terrible blow (o shock) // a botta calda, on the spur of the moment4 ( d'arma da fuoco) report, shot, bang5 ( scherma) pass, thrust, lunge6 ( battuta) sarcastic remark, witty retort: (rad., tv) spettacolo di botta e risposta, quiz programme (o giveaway show) // botta e risposta, tit for tat (o quick repartee o cut and thrust).* * *['bɔtta] 1.sostantivo femminile1) (colpo) knock, bangprendere una botta — [persona, macchina] to get a knock
dare una botta a qcn. — to hit sb.
2) (livido) bruise3) colloq. fig. (batosta) blow, shock4) (rumore) bang2.sostantivo femminile plurale botteprendere a -e qcn. — to beat up sb.
dare un sacco di -e o -e da orbi a qcn. to give sb. a good beating o thrashing, to beat the living daylights out of sb.; prendere un sacco di -e — to get a good beating o thrashing
••a botta calda — on the spot, off the cuff
una botta di fortuna, sfortuna — a stroke of luck, bad luck
botta e risposta — crosstalk, snip-snap
* * *botta/'bɔtta/I sostantivo f.1 (colpo) knock, bang; prendere una botta [ persona, macchina] to get a knock; dare una botta a qcn. to hit sb.; prendere una botta in testa to get a bang on the head2 (livido) bruise4 (rumore) bangII botte f.pl.fare a -e to come to blows; prendere a -e qcn. to beat up sb.; dare un sacco di -e o -e da orbi a qcn. to give sb. a good beating o thrashing, to beat the living daylights out of sb.; prendere un sacco di -e to get a good beating o thrashinga botta calda on the spot, off the cuff; una botta di fortuna, sfortuna a stroke of luck, bad luck; dare una bella botta a un lavoro to break the back of a task; botta e risposta crosstalk, snip-snap. -
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ДАВАТЬ/ДАТЬ СДАЧИ (-y) (кому) coll VP subj: human to return (a blow, an insult etc) similar to the one receivedX дал (Y-y) сдачи - X paid Y back in kind (in Y's own coin)X hit (Y) back X struck back X gave back blow for blow X gave as good as he got.Какая-то стерва толкнула меня в бок и меня же обругала. А я растерялся и не успел дать сдачи (Зиновьев 2). Some old cow rammed her elbow in my side and then bawled me out on top of it. And I was so taken aback that I didn't even manage to pay her back in her own coin (2a).Что с тобой будет, малышка?.. Сумеешь ли ты выстоять, приспособиться и научиться давать сдачи? (Зиновьев 2). What's going to happen to you, little girl?...Will you be able to hold out, to adapt yourself and learn to give back blow for blow? (2a). -
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• ДАВАТЬ/ДАТЬ СДАЧИ <-у> (кому) coll[VP; subj: human]=====⇒ to return (a blow, an insult etc) similar to the one received:- X gave as good as he got.♦ Какая-то стерва толкнула меня в бок и меня же обругала. А я растерялся и не успел дать сдачи (Зиновьев 2). Some old cow rammed her elbow in my side and then bawled me out on top of it. And I was so taken aback that I didn't even manage to pay her back in her own coin (2a).♦ Что с тобой будет, малышка?.. Сумеешь ли ты выстоять, приспособиться и научиться давать сдачи? (Зиновьев 2). What's going to happen to you, little girl?...Will you be able to hold out, to adapt yourself and learn to give back blow for blow? (2a).Большой русско-английский фразеологический словарь > давать сдачи
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• ДАВАТЬ/ДАТЬ СДАЧИ <-у> (кому) coll[VP; subj: human]=====⇒ to return (a blow, an insult etc) similar to the one received:- X gave as good as he got.♦ Какая-то стерва толкнула меня в бок и меня же обругала. А я растерялся и не успел дать сдачи (Зиновьев 2). Some old cow rammed her elbow in my side and then bawled me out on top of it. And I was so taken aback that I didn't even manage to pay her back in her own coin (2a).♦ Что с тобой будет, малышка?.. Сумеешь ли ты выстоять, приспособиться и научиться давать сдачи? (Зиновьев 2). What's going to happen to you, little girl?...Will you be able to hold out, to adapt yourself and learn to give back blow for blow? (2a).Большой русско-английский фразеологический словарь > давать сдачу
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• ДАВАТЬ/ДАТЬ СДАЧИ <-у> (кому) coll[VP; subj: human]=====⇒ to return (a blow, an insult etc) similar to the one received:- X gave as good as he got.♦ Какая-то стерва толкнула меня в бок и меня же обругала. А я растерялся и не успел дать сдачи (Зиновьев 2). Some old cow rammed her elbow in my side and then bawled me out on top of it. And I was so taken aback that I didn't even manage to pay her back in her own coin (2a).♦ Что с тобой будет, малышка?.. Сумеешь ли ты выстоять, приспособиться и научиться давать сдачи? (Зиновьев 2). What's going to happen to you, little girl?...Will you be able to hold out, to adapt yourself and learn to give back blow for blow? (2a).Большой русско-английский фразеологический словарь > дать сдачи
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• ДАВАТЬ/ДАТЬ СДАЧИ <-у> (кому) coll[VP; subj: human]=====⇒ to return (a blow, an insult etc) similar to the one received:- X gave as good as he got.♦ Какая-то стерва толкнула меня в бок и меня же обругала. А я растерялся и не успел дать сдачи (Зиновьев 2). Some old cow rammed her elbow in my side and then bawled me out on top of it. And I was so taken aback that I didn't even manage to pay her back in her own coin (2a).♦ Что с тобой будет, малышка?.. Сумеешь ли ты выстоять, приспособиться и научиться давать сдачи? (Зиновьев 2). What's going to happen to you, little girl?...Will you be able to hold out, to adapt yourself and learn to give back blow for blow? (2a).Большой русско-английский фразеологический словарь > дать сдачу
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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.) golpe2) (a sudden occurrence of something: a stroke of lightning; an unfortunate stroke of fate; What a stroke of luck to find that money!) ocurrencia; golpe (de suerte)3) (the sound made by a clock striking the hour: She arrived on the stroke of (= punctually at) ten.) campanada4) (a movement or mark made in one direction by a pen, pencil, paintbrush etc: short, even pencil strokes.) (lápiz, bolígrafo) trazo; (pincel) pincelada5) (a single pull of an oar in rowing, or a hit with the bat in playing cricket.) (cricket) golpe, jugada; (remo) palada6) (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?) brazada7) (an effort or action: I haven't done a stroke (of work) all day.) golpe (no dar ni golpe en el trabajo); esfuerzo8) (a sudden attack of illness which damages the brain, causing paralysis, loss of feeling in the body etc.) ataque•
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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.) acariciar
2. noun(an act of stroking: He gave the dog a stroke.)stroke1 n1. caricia2. ataque de apoplejía3. brazadastroke2 vb acariciartr[strəʊk]1 (blow) golpe nombre masculino2 (caress) caricia3 SMALLSPORT/SMALL (in tennis, cricket, golf) golpe nombre masculino, jugada; (in billiards) tacada; (in rowing) palada; (in swimming - movement) brazada; (- style) estilo4 SMALLSPORT/SMALL (oarsman) cabo5 (of pen) trazo; (of brush) pincelada6 (of bell) campanada7 (of engine) tiempo; (of piston) carrera9 (oblique) barra (oblicua)1 (caress) acariciar2 (ball) dar un golpe a\SMALLIDIOMATIC EXPRESSION/SMALLat a/one stroke de (un) golpe, de un plumazoto not do a stroke of work no dar golpe, no pegar golpeto put somebody off their stroke distraer a alguiena stroke of genius una genialidad nombre femeninostroke of luck golpe nombre masculino de suertestroke n: golpe ma stroke of luck: un golpe de suerten.• brazada s.f.• caricia s.f.• estilo s.m.• golpazo s.m.• golpe s.m.• jugada s.f.• palada s.f.• plumado s.m.• rasgo s.m.• raya s.f.• recorrido s.m.• trazo s.m.v.• acariciar v.• pasar la mano sobre v.
I strəʊk1) ( Sport)a) ( in ball games) golpe mb) ( in swimming - movement) brazada f; (- style) estilo mc) ( in rowing - movement) palada f, remada fto put somebody off her/his stroke — hacerle* perder el ritmo (a alguien)
2)a) ( blow) golpe mb) ( of piston - motion) tiempo m; (- distance) carrera fc) ( of clock) campanada f3)a) ( of thin brush) pincelada f; ( of thick brush) brochazo m; (of pen, pencil) trazo mapply using light, quick strokes — aplicar dando ligeros toques
b) (oblique, slash) barra f, diagonal f4)a) (action, feat) golpe mat a stroke — de (un) golpe
not to do a stroke of work — no hacer* absolutamente nada, no dar* or pegar* golpe (fam)
b) ( instance)5) ( Med) ataque m de apoplejía, derrame m cerebral6) ( caress) caricia f
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transitive verb ( caress) acariciar[strǝʊk]1. N1) (=blow) golpe m•
at a or one stroke — de un solo golpe2) (fig)his greatest stroke was to... — su golpe maestro fue...
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he hasn't done a stroke (of work) — no ha dado golpe3) (=caress) caricia f4) [of pen] trazo m, plumada f ; [of brush] pincelada f ; (Typ) barra f oblicuaat a stroke of the pen, with one stroke of the pen — de un plumazo
5) (Cricket, Golf) golpe m, jugada f ; (Billiards) tacada fgood stroke! — ¡buen golpe!, ¡muy bien!
to put sb off his/her stroke — (=distract) hacer perder la concentración a algn, distraer a algn
he tried to put me off my stroke — (Sport) trató de hacerme errar el golpe
6) (Swimming) (=single movement) brazada f ; (=type of stroke) estilo m7) (Rowing) remada f ; (=person) primer(a) remero(-a) m / fto row stroke — ser el primer remero, remar en el primer puesto
8) [of bell, clock] campanada f, toque m•
on the stroke of 12 — al dar las 129) [of piston] carrera f10) (Med) derrame m cerebral, apoplejía f•
to have a stroke — tener un derrame cerebral, tener un ataque de apoplejía2. VT1) [+ cat, sb's hair] acariciar; [+ chin] pasar la mano sobre, pasar la mano por2) (Rowing)* * *
I [strəʊk]1) ( Sport)a) ( in ball games) golpe mb) ( in swimming - movement) brazada f; (- style) estilo mc) ( in rowing - movement) palada f, remada fto put somebody off her/his stroke — hacerle* perder el ritmo (a alguien)
2)a) ( blow) golpe mb) ( of piston - motion) tiempo m; (- distance) carrera fc) ( of clock) campanada f3)a) ( of thin brush) pincelada f; ( of thick brush) brochazo m; (of pen, pencil) trazo mapply using light, quick strokes — aplicar dando ligeros toques
b) (oblique, slash) barra f, diagonal f4)a) (action, feat) golpe mat a stroke — de (un) golpe
not to do a stroke of work — no hacer* absolutamente nada, no dar* or pegar* golpe (fam)
b) ( instance)5) ( Med) ataque m de apoplejía, derrame m cerebral6) ( caress) caricia f
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56 geben
n; -s, kein Pl.1. giving; es ist alles ein Geben und Nehmen it’s all a matter of give and take; Geben ist seliger denn Nehmen BIBL. it is more blessed to give than to receive* * *to hand; to deal; to give* * *ge|ben ['geːbn] pret gab [gaːp] ptp gegeben [gə'geːbn]1. TRANSITIVES VERB1) to give; (= reichen) to give, to pass; Schatten, Kühle to providekönnten Sie mir die Butter/den Korkenzieher geben? — could you pass me the butter/the corkscrew?
geben Sie mir bitte zwei Flaschen Bier — I'd like two bottles of beer, please
geben or Geben ist seliger denn nehmen or Nehmen (Bibl) — it is more blessed to give than to receive
sie würde ihr Leben für ihre Kinder geben — she'd give her life for her children
sie gaben ihr Leben fürs Vaterland — they gave or laid down their lives for their country
jdm einen Tritt geben — to give sb a kick; (figinf) to give sb the boot (inf)
gibs ihm ( tüchtig)! (inf) — let him have it! (inf)
ein gutes Beispiel geben — to set a good example
jdn/etw verloren geben — to give sb/sth up for lost
das Buch hat mir viel gegeben — I got a lot out of the book
2) = Cards to dealer hat mir drei Asse und zwei Buben gegeben — he dealt me three aces and two jacks
3) = gewähren, verleihen to give; Thema, Aufgabe, Problem to seteinen Elfmeter/einen Freistoß geben — to give a penalty kick/a free kick
gebe Gott, dass... — God grant that...
Taktgefühl ist ihm nicht gegeben — he's not over-endowed with tact
es war ihm nicht gegeben, seine Eltern lebend wiederzusehen — he was not to see his parents alive again
4) = schicken, übergeben to send; (dial = tun) to putin die Post geben — to post (Brit), to mail (esp US)
ein Auto in Reparatur geben — to have a car repaired
ein Kind in Pflege geben — to put a child in care
geben (dial) — to sprinkle sugar over sth
Milch an den Teig geben (dial) — to add milk to the dough
5) = ergeben, erzeugen to producedie Kuh gibt 25 Liter — the cow produces or gives 25 litres (Brit) or liters (US)
2 + 2 gibt 4 — 2 + 2 makes 4
fünf Manuskriptseiten geben eine Druckseite — five pages of manuscript equal or make one page of print
ein Pfund gibt fünf Klöße — a pound will make five dumplings
das gibt Ärger/Probleme — that will cause trouble/problems
6) = veranstalten Konzert, Fest to give; Theaterstück etc to doam Schillertheater geben sie wieder "Maria Stuart" — they are doing "Maria Stuart" at the Schillertheater again
was wird heute im Theater gegeben? — what's on at the theatre (Brit) or theater (US) today?
7) = unterrichten to teachEnglisch/Deutsch geben — to teach English/German
er gibt Nachhilfeunterricht/Tanzstunden — he gives private tuition/dancing lessons (Brit), he does tutoring/gives dancing lessons
8) andere Wendungendiams; viel/nicht viel auf etw (acc) geben to set great/little store by sthauf die Meinung der Lehrer brauchst du nichts zu geben — you needn't bother about what the teachers think
ich gebe nicht viel auf seinen Rat — I don't think much of his advicediams; etw von sich geben Laut, Worte, Flüche to utter; Meinung to express
was er gestern von sich gegeben hat, war wieder einmal völlig unverständlich — what he was going on about yesterday was, as ever, completely incomprehensible
2. INTRANSITIVES VERBder links von mir Sitzende gibt — the person sitting on my left deals
2) SPORT = Aufschlag haben to serve3. UNPERSÖNLICHES VERBdiams; es gibt (+sing) there is; (+pl) there arees gibt da noch ein Problem — there's still one problem
gibt es den Osterhasen? — is there really an Easter Bunny?
heute gibts noch Regen — it's going to rain today
es wird noch Ärger geben — there'll be trouble (yet)
darauf gibt es 10% Rabatt — you get 10% discount on it
wann gibts was zu essen? – es gibt gleich was — when are we going to get something to eat? – it's on its way
jetzt gibt es keine Süßigkeiten mehr — (you're getting) no more sweets now
was gibts? — what's the matter?, what is it?
das gibts nicht, dass ein Vegetarier Metzger wird — it's impossible, a vegetarian wouldn't become a butcher, it's inconceivable that a vegetarian would become a butcher
so was gibts also! (inf) — who'd have thought it! (inf)
so was gibts bei uns nicht! (inf) — that's just not on! (inf)
da gibts nichts (inf) — there's no two ways about it (inf)
gleich gibts was! (inf) — there's going to be trouble!
4. REFLEXIVES VERB1) diams; sich geben = nachlassen Regen to ease off; (Schmerzen) to ease, to lessen; (Leidenschaft, Begeisterung) to lessen, to cool; (freches Benehmen) to lessen2)= aufgeben, ergeben
sich gefangen geben — to give oneself upSee:→ schlagen3) = sich erledigen to sort itself out; (= aufhören) to stopdas wird sich schon geben — it'll all work out
machen Sie erst mal die dringensten Sachen, der Rest wird sich (von alleine) geben — do the most urgent things first, the rest will sort itself out
gibt sich das bald! (inf) — cut it out! (inf)
4) = sich benehmen to behavesich als etw geben — to play sth
sich freundlich geben — to behave in a friendly way, to be friendly
sich als große Dame geben — to play the great lady
sich von oben herab geben — to behave condescendingly, to be condescending
sich von der besten Seite geben — to show one's best side
nach außen gab er sich heiter — outwardly he seemed quite cheerful
sie gibt sich, wie sie ist — she's completely genuine, there's no pretence (Brit) or pretense (US) with her
* * *1) (to give, especially for a particular purpose or regularly: His father allows him too much money.) allow2) (to give (something) to someone by hand: I handed him the book; He handed it back to me; I'll go up the ladder, and you can hand the tools up to me.) hand3) (the act of dividing cards among players in a card game.) deal4) (to distribute (cards).) deal5) (to cause to have: My aunt gave me a book for Christmas; Can you give me an opinion on this?) give6) (to produce (something): Cows give milk but horses do not; He gave a talk on his travels.) give* * *ge·ben[ˈge:bn̩]1.<gibt, gab, gegeben>▪ jdm etw \geben to give sb sth, to give sth to sbgibst du mir bitte mal das Brot? could you give [or hand] me the bread, please? [or pass]ich würde alles darum \geben, ihn noch einmal zu sehen I would give anything to see him again; (beim Kartenspiel) to dealdu hast mir 3 Joker gegeben you've dealt me 3 jokerswer gibt jetzt? whose turn is it to deal?2.<gibt, gab, gegeben>(schenken) to give [as a present]3.<gibt, gab, gegeben>er ließ sich die Speisekarte \geben he asked for the menu4.<gibt, gab, gegeben>was darf ich Ihnen \geben? what can I get you?darf ich Ihnen sonst noch was \geben? can I get you anything else?\geben Sie mir bitte fünf Brötchen I'd like five bread rolls pleaseich gebe Ihnen 500 Euro für das Bild I'll give you [or let you have] 500 euros for the picturePreisnachlass/Skonto \geben to give a reduction/cash discount5.<gibt, gab, gegeben>▪ etw gibt jdm etw sth gives [sb] sthSchutz/Schatten \geben to give [or provide] protection/shade6.<gibt, gab, gegeben>einen Preis \geben to award a prizeTitel/Namen \geben to give a title/namediese erfreuliche Nachricht gab ihr neue Zuversicht this welcome piece of news gave her new confidenceder Gedanke an eine Rettung gab uns immer wieder Kraft the thought of being rescued always gave us strength7.<gibt, gab, gegeben>TELEK (telefonisch verbinden)▪ jdm jdn \geben to put sb through to sb\geben Sie mir bitte Frau Schmidt can I speak to Mrs Smith, please8.<gibt, gab, gegeben>(stellen)▪ jdm etw \geben to give [or set] sb stheine Aufgabe/ein Problem/ein Thema \geben to set a task/problem/topic9.<gibt, gab, gegeben>(abhalten)▪ etw \geben to give sthder Minister wird eine Pressekonferenz \geben the minister will give [or hold] a press conference10.<gibt, gab, gegeben>▪ jd gibt [jdm] etw sb gives [or allows] [sb] sthjdm einen Namen \geben to name a personjdm ein Interview \geben to grant sb an interviewjdm eine Verwarnung \geben to give sb a warning; SPORT to book sbder Schiedsrichter gab dem Spieler eine Verwarnung wegen Foulspiels the referee booked the player for a fouleinen Freistoß \geben FBALL to award a free-kick11.<gibt, gab, gegeben>ein Theaterstück \geben to put on a play12.<gibt, gab, gegeben>ein Fest \geben to give a party13.<gibt, gab, gegeben>sein Auto in [die] Reparatur \geben to have one's car repairedsein Kind in ein Internat \geben to send one's child to boarding schooldürfen wir während unseres Urlaubs unsere Katze zu euch \geben? can you take our cat while we're away?14.<gibt, gab, gegeben>Wein in die Soße \geben to add wine to the sauce15.<gibt, gab, gegeben>▪ etw \geben to produce sthsieben mal sieben gibt neunundvierzig seven times seven equals forty-nine, seven sevens are forty-nineRotwein gibt Flecken red wine stains [or leaves stains]keinen Sinn \geben that makes no senseein Wort gab das andere one word led to another16.<gibt, gab, gegeben>(erteilen)▪ etw \geben to teach sthNachhilfestunden \geben to give private tuitionUnterricht \geben to teachjdm etw zu tun \geben to give sb sth to do17.<gibt, gab, gegeben>(äußern)er gab wenig Worte von sich he said very little18.<gibt, gab, gegeben>19.▶ gib's ihm! let him have it!▶ jdm ist etw nicht gegeben sth is not given to sbnicht allen ist es gegeben, einem solchen Ereignis beizuwohnen not everybody gets the opportunity to be present at such an eventes war ihm nicht gegeben, seine Heimatstadt wiederzusehen he was not destined to see his home town again▶ jdm etw zu tun \geben to give sb sth to dodas wird ihm für die nächsten Monate zu tun geben! that'll keep him busy for the next few months!das sollte der Firmenleitung zu denken \geben that should give the company management something to think about!ich gebe nicht viel auf die Gerüchte I don't pay much attention to rumours1.<gibt, gab, gegeben>jetzt hast du genug gemischt, gib endlich! you've shuffled enough now, just deal them!2.<gibt, gab, gegeben>du gibst! it's your serve1.<gibt, gab, gegeben>(gereicht werden)▪ es gibt etw there is sthhoffentlich gibt es bald was zu essen! I hope there's something to eat soon!was gibt es zum Frühstück? what's for breakfast?freitags gibt es bei uns immer Fisch we always have fish on Fridays2.<gibt, gab, gegeben>▪ es gibt etw there is sthheute gibt es noch Regen it'll rain todayhat es sonst noch etwas gegeben, als ich weg war? has anything else happened while I was awaywas wird das noch geben? where will it all lead to?gleich gibt es was (fam) there's going to be trouble3.<gibt, gab, gegeben>▪ etw/jdn gibt es there's sth/sbdas gibt's nicht! (fam) no way!, nothing doing!, forget it!das gibt es nicht, dass du einfach meinen Wagen nimmst there's no way that you're taking [or using] my carein Bär mit zwei Köpfen? das gibt es nicht! a bear with two heads? there's no such thing!das gibt's doch nicht! (fam) that's unbelievableso was gibt es bei uns nicht! that's not on [as far as we're concerned]!4.seine Lieder sind einmalig, da gibt es nichts! there's no doubt about it, his songs are uniqueIV. REFLEXIVES VERB1.<gibt, gab, gegeben>▪ etw gibt sich sth eases [off] [or lets up]das gibt sich it will sort itself outdie Kopfschmerzen werden sich \geben your headache will go offdiese Aufsässigkeit wird sich bald von ganz alleine \geben this rebelliousness will soon die down of its own accord; (sich erledigen) to sort itself outmanches gibt sich von selbst wieder some things sort themselves outdas wird sich schon \geben it will all work out [for the best]2.<gibt, gab, gegeben>sie gab sich sehr überrascht she acted very surprisednach außen gab er sich heiter outwardly he behaved cheerfullysie gibt sich, wie sie ist she doesn't try to be anything she isn't3.<gibt, gab, gegeben>▪ etw gibt sich sth ariseses wird sich schon noch eine Gelegenheit \geben there's sure to be another opportunity* * *1.unregelmäßiges transitives Verb1) give; (reichen) give; hand; passgeben Sie mir bitte Herrn N. — please put me through to Mr N.
ich gäbe viel darum, wenn ich das machen könnte — I'd give a lot to be able to do that
etwas [nicht] aus der Hand geben — [not] let go of something
geben Sie mir bitte ein Bier — I'll have a beer, please
Geben ist seliger denn Nehmen — (Spr.) it is more blessed to give than to receive (prov.)
2) (übergeben)etwas in Druck (Akk.) od. zum Druck geben — send something to press or to be printed; s. auch Pflege
3) (gewähren) giveeinen Elfmeter geben — (Sport) award a penalty
4) (bieten) givees jemandem geben — (ugs.): (jemandem die Meinung sagen) give somebody what for (sl.); (jemanden verprügeln) let somebody have it
gib [es] ihm! — (ugs.) let him have it!
6) (erteilen) give7) (hervorbringen) give <milk, shade, light>8) (veranstalten) give, throw < party>; give, lay on < banquet>; give < dinner party, ball>9) (aufführen) give <concert, performance>das Theater gibt den ‘Faust’ — the theatre is putting on ‘Faust’
10) (ergeben)drei mal drei gibt neun — three threes are nine; three times three is or makes nine
eins plus eins gibt zwei — one and one is or makes two
das gibt [k]einen Sinn — that makes [no] sense
ein Wort gab das andere — one word led to another
11) in12) (äußern)Unsinn/dummes Zeug von sich geben — (abwertend) talk nonsense/rubbish
keinen Laut/Ton von sich geben — not make a sound
13) inviel/wenig auf etwas (Akk.) geben — set great/little store by something
14) (hinzugeben) add; put inetwas an das Essen geben — add something to or put something into the food
15) (ugs.): (erbrechen)2.alles wieder von sich geben — bring or (coll.) sick everything up again
unregelmäßiges transitives Verb; unpers1) (vorhanden sein)es gibt — there is/are
dass es so etwas heutzutage überhaupt noch gibt! — I'm surprised that such things still go on nowadays
das gibt es ja gar nicht — I don't believe it; you're joking (coll.)
Kommen Sie herein. Was gibt es? — Come in. What's the matter or (coll.) what's up?
was es nicht alles gibt! — (ugs.) what will they think of next?
da gibt's nichts — (ugs.) there's no denying it or no doubt about it
da gibt's nichts, da würde ich sofort protestieren — there's nothing else for it, I'd protest immediately in that case
2) (angeboten werden)was gibt es zu essen/trinken? — what is there to eat/drink?
3) (kommen zu)morgen gibt es Schnee/Sturm — it'll snow tomorrow/there'll be a storm tomorrow
3.gleich/sonst gibt's was — (ugs.) there'll be trouble in a minute/otherwise
unregelmäßiges intransitives Verb1) (Karten austeilen) deal2) (Sport): (aufschlagen) serve4.1)sich [natürlich] geben — act or behave [naturally]
sich nach außen hin gelassen geben — give the appearance of being relaxed
deine Art, dich zu geben — the way you behave
2) (nachlassen)das Fieber wird sich geben — his/her etc. temperature will drop
das gibt sich/wird sich noch geben — it will get better
* * *geben; gibt, gab, hat gegebenA. v/t1. give (jemandem etwas sb sth, sth to sb); (reichen) auch hand; (schenken) auch present (with); (verleihen) auch lend; (Ball etc) (weitergeben) pass;etwas nicht aus der Hand geben (nicht hergeben) not let go of sth, not part with sth; fig (Leitung, Verantwortung) refuse to give up sth ( oder relinquish sth);jemandem zu trinken/essen geben give sb sth to drink/eat;was gibst du mir dafür? what will you give me for it?;sich (dat)etwas geben lassen (bitten um, verlangen) ask for sth;jemandem etwas als Pfand/zur Aufbewahrung geben give sb sth as a pledge/for safekeeping;geben Sie mir bitte ein Bier/zwei Kilo Äpfel give me ( oder I’d like) a beer/two kilos of apples, please;geben Sie mir bitte Herrn Müller am Telefon: I’d like to speak to Mr ( oder Mr.) Müller, please, put me through to Mr ( oder Mr.) Müller, please;ich gäbe was drum zu wissen … umg I’d give anything to know …; → Druck2, Hand1, Kommission, Pflege etc2. (Auskunft, Befehl, Erlaubnis, Hinweis etc) give; (gewähren) auch grant; (bieten) give, offer; (Hoffnung, Mut etc) give, fill sb with;jemandem eine/eine letzte Chance geben give sb a/one last chance;er hat noch viel/mir nichts zu geben (bieten) he still has plenty to offer/he has nothing to offer me;der Arzt gibt ihm noch zwei Monate (zu leben) fig the doctor gives him two more ( oder another two) months (to live); → Antwort, Bescheid, Blöße, Wort etc3. (Konzert etc) give; (Theaterstück etc) perform, do umg; (Film) show; (Essen, Party) have, give; (Unterricht, Fach) teach;was wird heute Abend gegeben? what’s on tonight?;das Stück wurde drei Monate lang gegeben the play ran ( oder was on) for three months5. (Ertrag etc) give, yield;Milch geben give ( oder provide) milkdas gibt eine gute Suppe it makes a good soup;das gibt keinen Sinn it doesn’t make (any) sense;fünf mal sechs gibt dreißig five sixes are thirty, five times six is thirtySalz in die Suppe geben put salt into ( oder add salt to) the soup8.von sich geben (Geräusch, Geruch) give off; CHEM emit; (Äußerung) make; (Schrei etc) give; (auch Flüche) let out;(wieder) von sich geben umg bring up;9.viel geben auf gutes Benehmen etc: set great store by; besonders auf jemanden: think highly ( oder a lot) of;wenig/nichts geben auf Konventionen etc: set little/no store by, not bother much/at all about umg; auf jemanden: not think much of;ich gebe nichts auf i-e Worte I don’t believe a word she says, I don’t take anything she says seriously10. umg:es jemandem geben let sb have it, give it to sb;gib ihm Saures! give him hell,gut gegeben! that’s telling him etc!B. v/i1. give (mit vollen Händen freely);den Armen geben give to the poor;gern geben give willingly ( oder gladly)2. Kartenspiel: deal;wer gibt? whose deal is it?3. Tennis: serve4. unpers:es gibt (existiert, wird angeboten etc) there is, there are;es gibt Leute, die … some people …;der beste Spieler, den es je gab the best player there ever was;es gab viel zu tun there was a lot to do;es gab kein Entrinnen there was no escaping;was gibt es da noch zu überlegen? what is there still to think about?;was gibt es da zu lachen? ärgerlich: what’s funny about that?;was gibt’s? what’s up?; (was hast du) what’s the matter?;was gibt’s Neues? what’s new?;was gibt es zum Mittagessen? what’s for lunch?;was es nicht alles gibt! umg you don’t say!;das gibt’s nicht! (existert nicht) there’s no such thing; (das darf nicht wahr sein) you’re joking, that can’t be true; verbietend: that’s out;das gibt’s nicht - sie ist tatsächlich noch aufgetaucht! umg I don’t ( oder can’t) believe she actually turned up;Sachen gibt’s, die gibt’s nicht umg truth is often stranger than fiction, there are more things in heaven and earth (than are dreamed of in your philosophy); ungläubig: would you believe it!;gibt’s den denn noch? umg is he still around?;da gibt’s nichts! umg (ohne Zweifel) there’s no doubt about that, and no mistake about it; (unter allen Umständen) even if it kills me etcdas gibt Ärger umg there’ll be trouble;morgen gibt es Schnee it’s going to snow ( oder there’s going to be snow) tomorrow;heute wird’s noch was geben (ein Gewitter) I think we’re in for some bad weather ( oder a storm); (einen Krach) auch there’s trouble brewing ( oder in the air);sei ruhig, sonst gibt’s was! umg be quiet, or else!C. v/rsich natürlich geben act naturally;sich als Experte etc2. (nachlassen) ease up; (vorübergehen) pass, blow over; Leidenschaft etc: auch cool (down); Schmerzen: let up; völlig: go away; Fieber: go down; (wieder gut werden) come right;das gibt sich wieder auch it’ll sort itself out3.* * *1.unregelmäßiges transitives Verb1) give; (reichen) give; hand; passgeben Sie mir bitte Herrn N. — please put me through to Mr N.
ich gäbe viel darum, wenn ich das machen könnte — I'd give a lot to be able to do that
etwas [nicht] aus der Hand geben — [not] let go of something
geben Sie mir bitte ein Bier — I'll have a beer, please
Geben ist seliger denn Nehmen — (Spr.) it is more blessed to give than to receive (prov.)
2) (übergeben)etwas in Druck (Akk.) od. zum Druck geben — send something to press or to be printed; s. auch Pflege
3) (gewähren) giveeinen Elfmeter geben — (Sport) award a penalty
4) (bieten) give5) (versetzen) give <slap, kick, etc.>es jemandem geben — (ugs.): (jemandem die Meinung sagen) give somebody what for (sl.); (jemanden verprügeln) let somebody have it
gib [es] ihm! — (ugs.) let him have it!
6) (erteilen) give7) (hervorbringen) give <milk, shade, light>8) (veranstalten) give, throw < party>; give, lay on < banquet>; give <dinner party, ball>9) (aufführen) give <concert, performance>das Theater gibt den ‘Faust’ — the theatre is putting on ‘Faust’
10) (ergeben)drei mal drei gibt neun — three threes are nine; three times three is or makes nine
eins plus eins gibt zwei — one and one is or makes two
das gibt [k]einen Sinn — that makes [no] sense
11) in12) (äußern)Unsinn/dummes Zeug von sich geben — (abwertend) talk nonsense/rubbish
keinen Laut/Ton von sich geben — not make a sound
13) inviel/wenig auf etwas (Akk.) geben — set great/little store by something
14) (hinzugeben) add; put inetwas an das Essen geben — add something to or put something into the food
15) (ugs.): (erbrechen)2.alles wieder von sich geben — bring or (coll.) sick everything up again
unregelmäßiges transitives Verb; unperses gibt — there is/are
dass es so etwas heutzutage überhaupt noch gibt! — I'm surprised that such things still go on nowadays
das gibt es ja gar nicht — I don't believe it; you're joking (coll.)
Kommen Sie herein. Was gibt es? — Come in. What's the matter or (coll.) what's up?
was es nicht alles gibt! — (ugs.) what will they think of next?
da gibt's nichts — (ugs.) there's no denying it or no doubt about it
da gibt's nichts, da würde ich sofort protestieren — there's nothing else for it, I'd protest immediately in that case
was gibt es zu essen/trinken? — what is there to eat/drink?
3) (kommen zu)morgen gibt es Schnee/Sturm — it'll snow tomorrow/there'll be a storm tomorrow
3.gleich/sonst gibt's was — (ugs.) there'll be trouble in a minute/otherwise
unregelmäßiges intransitives Verb1) (Karten austeilen) deal2) (Sport): (aufschlagen) serve4.1)sich [natürlich] geben — act or behave [naturally]
deine Art, dich zu geben — the way you behave
2) (nachlassen)das Fieber wird sich geben — his/her etc. temperature will drop
das gibt sich/wird sich noch geben — it will get better
* * *v.(§ p.,pp.: gab, gegeben)= to deal v.to give v.(§ p.,p.p.: gave, given)to perform v. -
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v.1 to inform.según informa nuestro corresponsal,… according to our correspondent,…Ella le avisó a Ricardo She informed Richard.2 to report.según informa nuestro corresponsal,… according to our correspondent,…3 to state a case to a counsellor or judge.4 to take cognizance, to make an inquiry, to ask for information.Informarse de to find out aboutInformarse sobre algo to gather information about something* * *1 (dar noticia) to inform (de, about)1 to inform (de, about), tell (de, about)1 to find out (de, about)* * *verb1) to inform2) report* * *1. VT1) (=dar información a)¿dónde te han informado? — where did you get your information?
le han informado mal — you've been misinformed, you've been badly informed
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informar a algn de algo — to inform sb of sth, tell sb about sthnadie me informó del cambio de planes — no one informed me of o told me about the change of plan
le informé de lo que pasaba — I informed him of what was happening, I told him what was happening
el portavoz informó a la prensa de los cambios en el gobierno — the spokesman briefed the press on the changes in the government, the spokesman informed the press about the changes in the government
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informar a algn sobre algo — to inform sb about sth, give sb information on sth¿me puede usted informar sobre las becas al extranjero? — can you tell me about overseas grants here?, can you give me information on overseas grants here?
2) (=comunicar)la policía informó que las causas del accidente no estaban claras — the police reported that the cause of the accident was not clear
informar a algn que — to tell sb that, inform sb that
nadie me informó que se hubiera pasado la reunión a otro día — no one told o informed me that the meeting had been changed to another day
nos complace informarle que ha resultado ganadora — we are pleased to inform you that you are the winner
3) frm (=caracterizar)la preocupación por el bien general debe informar sus actuaciones — their actions should be guided o governed by concern for the common good
2. VI1) (=dar noticias) [portavoz, fuentes] to state, point out, indicatese ha producido un nuevo atentado terrorista, informaron fuentes policiales — police sources have reported a new terrorist attack
el criminal había sido detenido, según informaron fuentes oficiales — according to official sources, the criminal had been arrested
nuestros representantes informarán de los motivos de la huelga — our representatives will announce the reasons for the strike
acaban de informar de que se ha cometido un atentado — a terrorist attack has just been reported, we have just received reports of a terrorist attack
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informar sobre algo — to report on sth2) (Jur) [delator] to inform ( contra against)[abogado] to sum up3.See:* * *1.verbo transitivoa) <persona/prensa> to informno se me había informado de esto — I had not been told about o informed of this
¿podría informarme sobre los cursos de idiomas? — could you give me some information about language courses?
me place informarle que... — (frml) (Corresp) I am pleased to inform you that... (frml)
b) (comunicar, hacer saber) to report2.fuentes policiales informan que... — (period) police sources report that...
informar vi (dar noticias, información) to report3.informar sobre algo — to report on something, give a report on something
informarse v pron to get informationinformarse sobre algo — to find out o inquire about something
* * *= inform, report, offer + an account of, brief, hip.Ex. This chain informs the system that a new document is to be cataloged and the main entry author should be added.Ex. Criticism is not appropriate in a style which aims to report, but not comment upon the content of the original document.Ex. This article offers an account of the processes shaping the professionalisation of college and research librarianship within the framework of 4 contemporary sociological theories.Ex. This may or may not be the case, but particularly in these areas staff must be informed and briefed so that misunderstandings do not arise.Ex. He was aghast after having been hipped to the fact there are hookers on the Internet.----* informar a Alguien = let + Nombre + in on.* informar a Alguien de = apprise + Nombre + of the fact that.* informar de = alert to.* informar mal = misinform.* informar pormenorizadamente = document + blow by blow.* informarse = educate + Reflexivo.* informarse de = become + conversant with.* informar sobre = communicate + information on, inform on.* informar sobre lo ocurrido = debrief.* prohibición de informar por secreto de sumario = gag order.* * *1.verbo transitivoa) <persona/prensa> to informno se me había informado de esto — I had not been told about o informed of this
¿podría informarme sobre los cursos de idiomas? — could you give me some information about language courses?
me place informarle que... — (frml) (Corresp) I am pleased to inform you that... (frml)
b) (comunicar, hacer saber) to report2.fuentes policiales informan que... — (period) police sources report that...
informar vi (dar noticias, información) to report3.informar sobre algo — to report on something, give a report on something
informarse v pron to get informationinformarse sobre algo — to find out o inquire about something
* * *= inform, report, offer + an account of, brief, hip.Ex: This chain informs the system that a new document is to be cataloged and the main entry author should be added.
Ex: Criticism is not appropriate in a style which aims to report, but not comment upon the content of the original document.Ex: This article offers an account of the processes shaping the professionalisation of college and research librarianship within the framework of 4 contemporary sociological theories.Ex: This may or may not be the case, but particularly in these areas staff must be informed and briefed so that misunderstandings do not arise.Ex: He was aghast after having been hipped to the fact there are hookers on the Internet.* informar a Alguien = let + Nombre + in on.* informar a Alguien de = apprise + Nombre + of the fact that.* informar de = alert to.* informar mal = misinform.* informar pormenorizadamente = document + blow by blow.* informarse = educate + Reflexivo.* informarse de = become + conversant with.* informar sobre = communicate + information on, inform on.* informar sobre lo ocurrido = debrief.* prohibición de informar por secreto de sumario = gag order.* * *informar [A1 ]vtA1 ‹persona/prensa› to informte han informado mal you've been misinformednos informaron que habría un retraso de cinco horas we were told o informed that there would be a five-hour delayno se me había informado de esta decisión I had not been told about o informed of this decisioninformó a la prensa sobre las nuevas medidas he gave the press information about the new measures, he briefed the press on the new measures¿podría informarme sobre los cursos de idiomas? could you give me some information about language courses?, I'd like to inquire about language courses2 (comunicar, hacer saber) to reportfuentes de la organización informan que … ( period); sources within the organization report that …me place or me cumple informarle que … ( frml) ( Corresp) it gives me great pleasure to inform you that … ( frml), I am pleased to inform you that … ( frml)■ informarvi(dar noticias, información) to report informar SOBRE algo to report ON sth, give a report ON sth informar DE algo to announce sthto get informationlos interesados pueden informarse en nuestras oficinas those interested can get further information from our officesme informé bien antes de decidir I got plenty of information o I made sure I was well-informed o I looked into it carefully before I decidedinformarse SOBRE algo to find out o inquire ABOUT sth* * *
informar ( conjugate informar) verbo transitivo ‹persona/prensa› to inform;
¿podría informarme sobre los cursos de idiomas? could you give me some information about language courses?
verbo intransitivo (dar noticias, información) to report;
informar sobre algo to report on sth, give a report on sth;
informar de algo to announce sth
informarse verbo pronominal
to get information;
informarse sobre algo to find out o inquire about sth
informar
I verbo transitivo to inform [de, of]
II verbo intransitivo & verbo transitivo to report
' informar' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
comunicar
English:
advise
- apprise
- brief
- cover
- inform
- misinform
- report
- tell
- caution
- notify
* * *♦ vtle han informado mal he has been misinformed;me informan que el avión llega con retraso I've been told that the flight is delayed;se ha de informar a los detenidos de sus derechos you have to read people who have been arrested their rights;¿me podría informar de los horarios de trenes a Boston? could you tell me the times of the trains to Boston?la filosofía que informa sus novelas the philosophy which informs her novels♦ vi1. [dar información] to inform;en esa oficina informan sobre el Festival you can get information about the Festival from that office2. [periódico] to report;según informa nuestro corresponsal,… according to our correspondent,…* * *v/t inform (de, sobre about)* * *informar vtenterar: to informinformar vi: to report* * *informar vb2. (anunciar) to report / to announce -
58 meter
v.1 to put in.meter algo/a alguien en algo to put something/somebody in somethingmeter la llave en la cerradura to get the key into the lockmeter dinero en el banco to put money in the bankhe metido mis ahorros en esa empresa I've put all my savings into this venturele metieron en la cárcel they put him in prisonno consigo meterle en la cabeza (que…) (informal) I can't get it into his head (that…)2 to give (informal) (asestar).le metió un puñetazo he gave him a punch3 to give (informal) (echar, soltar).meter una bronca a alguien to tell somebody offme metió un rollo sobre la disciplina militar he gave me this routine about military discipline4 to take in (prenda, ropa).meter el bajo de una falda to take up a skirt5 to score (en deportes) (anotar).nos metieron dos goles they scored two goals against us6 to introduce, to get in, to get inside, to stick.Ella mete la caja She takes the box inside.7 to cause, to make, to create.Ese chico mete problemas That boy causes problems.8 to drive in.9 to take inside.* * *1 (introducir) to put2 (implicar) to put into (en, -), get into (en, -), involve in (en, -)4 (hacer) to make5 (ropa - acortar) to take up; (- estrechar) to take in7 DEPORTE to score1 (introducirse en) to get in■ se metió en el coche rápidamente he got quickly into the car, he jumped into the car2 (tomar parte - negocio) to go into (en, -); (involucrarse en) to get involved (en, in/with), get mixed up (en, in/with)3 (introducirse) to get involved (en, in)■ siempre te estás metiendo donde no te llaman you're always sticking your nose in where you're not wanted4 (ir) to go■ ¿dónde se habrá metido? where can he have got to?5 (provocar) to pick ( con, on)■ no te metas con él que es más fuerte que tú don't pick on him, he's stronger than you6 (dedicarse) to go (en, into)\a todo meter at full blastmeterse alguien donde no le llaman to poke one's nose into others' affairsmeterse alguien en lo que no le importa to stick one's nose into others' businessmeterse en todo to be a meddler, stick one's nose into everythingno meterse en nada not to get involved¡métetelo donde te quepa! tabú you can stuff it!* * *verb1) to put (in)2) insert, introduce3) place4) cause5) make•- meterse
- meterse a
- meterse con* * *1. VT1) (=poner, introducir) to put¿dónde has metido las llaves? — where have you put the keys?
metió el palo por el aro — she stuck o put the stick through the ring
mete las hamacas que está lloviendo — bring the hammocks in, it's raining
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meter algo en algo — to put sth in(to) sthmetió el dedo en la sopa — he dipped o put his finger in the soup
tienes que meter la pieza en su sitio — you have to fit o put the part in the correct place
consiguió meter toda la ropa en la maleta — she managed to get o fit all the clothes in(to) the suitcase
¿quién le metió esas ideas en la cabeza? — who gave him those ideas?
está lloviendo a todo meter — it's pelting with rain, it's pelting down
2) (Dep) to score3) (Cos) [para estrechar] to take in; [para acortar] to take upmétele la falda que le queda larga — take her skirt up a bit, it's too long
4) (Aut) [+ marcha] to go into¡mete el acelerador! — put your foot down!
5) (=internar)lo metieron en un colegio privado — they put him in o sent him to a private school
6) [en una profesión]lo metieron a o de fontanero — they apprenticed him to a plumber
7) (=implicar)no metas a mi madre en esto — don't drag o bring my mother into this
8) (=ocasionar)•
meter miedo a algn — to scare o frighten sb•
meter prisa a algn — to hurry sb, make sb get a move ontenemos que meterle prisa a Adela — we need to hurry Adela, we need to make Adela get a move on
¡no me metas prisa! — don't rush me!
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meter un susto a algn — to give sb a fright9) * (=dar)10) * (=endosar)11) * (=aplicar)le quedaba largo el traje y le metió las tijeras — her dress was too long, so she took the scissors to it
12) * (=hacer entender)no hay quien le meta que aquello era mentira — nobody seems able to make him understand that it was a lie, nobody is able to get it into his head that it was a lie
13)2.See:* * *1.verbo transitivo1)a) (introducir, poner) to putb) ( hacer entrar)meter a alguien en algo: puedo meter cuatro personas en mi coche I can get o fit four people in my car; lo metieron en la cárcel they put him in prison; lo metió interno en un colegio she sent him to (a) boarding school; consiguió meterlo en la empresa she managed to get him a job in the company; meter a alguien de algo: lo metieron de aprendiz — they got him a job as an apprentice
c) ( involucrar)meter a alguien en algo — to involve somebody in something, get somebody involved in something
2)a) ( invertir) to putb) <tanto/gol> to scorec) ( en costura) < dobladillo> to turn upmeterle tijera/sierra a algo — to set to with the scissors/saw on something
d) (Auto) < cambio>3)a) (provocar, crear)meterle miedo a alguien — to frighten o scare somebody
a todo meter — (fam) <conducir/correr/estudiar> flat out
meterle — (AmL) to get a move on (colloq)
b) (fam) (encajar, endilgar)2.me metieron una multa — I got a ticket (colloq)
meter vi (Col arg) ( consumir marihuana) to smoke (dope)3.meterse v pron1)a) ( entrar)meterse en algo: me metí en el agua ( en la playa) I went into the water; ( en la piscina) I got into the water; nos metimos en un museo we went into a museum; se metió en la cama he got into bed; no sabía dónde meterse de la vergüenza she was so embarrassed she didn't know what to do with herself; ¿dónde se habrá metido el perro? where can the dog have got to?; (+ me/te/le etc) se me metió algo en el ojo — I got something in my eye
b) ( introducirse)meterse en algo: me metí el dedo en el ojo I stuck my finger in my eye; se metió el dinero en el bolsillo he put the money in(to) his pocket; que se lo meta ahí mismo! or que se lo meta por dónde le quepa! (vulg) she can stuff it! (sl); ya sabes dónde te lo puedes meter — (vulg) you know where you can stuff it (vulg)
c) (fam) <comida/bebida> to put away (colloq)2)a) ( en trabajo)meterse de or a cura/monja — to become a priest/nun
b) ( involucrarse)c) ( entrometerse) to get involvedmeterse con alguien — (fam) to pick on somebody
* * *= pack up, embroil, sandwich, dip, shove, bung + Nombe + in, put in, take in.Ex. Unless the distance was short, the books travelled in sheets, unbound, packed up in chests or barrels.Ex. By the time the weeding was finished in Nov 86, the Society had become embroiled in a major controversy over the handling of this project.Ex. The paper that is to be examined is simply sandwiched between a sheet of Perspex impregnated with carbon-14 and an unexposed photographic film, and left in the dark for a few hours.Ex. Two sheets were made each time the two-sheet mould was dipped by the maker into the vat, and they were turned out together on to a single felt by the coucher.Ex. Meanwhile the journeymen, who had just gone to bed, hearing the row quickly got up again, came downstairs and then shoved me out of the door.Ex. Instead of bunging it in the washing machine, clean it carefully by hand using lukewarm water.Ex. For those of you who are not familiar with OCLC and the way we work the data base is not a vast receptacle into which we throw any kind of record that anybody wants to put in.Ex. Don't worry about it being too loose around your waist, have a someone take the shirt in where it is too baggy.----* a todo meter = full steam ahead, at full stretch, at full speed, at full blast, at top speed, at full throttle.* avanzar a todo meter = go + full steam ahead.* ¡En qué lío cada vez más complicado nos metemos al mentir! = O what a tangled web we weave when first we practise to deceive!.* meter a Alguien de lleno en lo más difícil = throw in + at the deep end.* meter a Alguien en la cárcel = put + Nombre + behind bars.* meter a la fuerza de un modo desordenado = stuff.* meter a presión = wedge.* meter bulla = make + a racket, hurry up, rush, rattle + Posesivo + dags, get + a wiggle on, make + a row, make + a ruckus, kick up + a row, get + a move on.* meter cisco = make + trouble.* meter con dificultad = squeeze in/into.* meter con un calzador = shoehorn.* meter de ancho = take in.* meter de largo = take up.* meter el dobladillo = hem.* meter el estómago = hold + Posesivo + stomach in.* meter el lobo en el redil = set + the cat among the pigeons, put + the cat among the pigeons.* meter en = cram into.* meter en bolsas = bag.* meter en ceja y ceja = get it into + Posesivo + head.* meter en la cabeza = get it into + Posesivo + head.* meter en la cárcel = imprison, jail [gaol, -UK].* meter en la mollera = get it into + Posesivo + head.* meter en una jaula = cage.* meter la nariz en = snoop about/(a)round/into/in.* meter la pata = bark up + the wrong tree, be caught out, put + Posesivo + foot in it, put + Posesivo + foot in + Posesivo + mouth, shoot + Reflexivo + in the foot, stick + Posesivo + foot in it, screw up, make + a bloomer, slip up, make + a blunder, drop + a clanger, drop + a bollock, blunder.* meter las manos en todos = have + a finger in every pie.* meter las narices en = snoop about/(a)round/into/in, poke about/(a)round/into/in, nose about/(a)round/into/in, pry (into).* meterle caña a = get + stuck into.* meterle mano a = get + stuck into.* meter mano = grope.* meter miedo = frighten, scare.* meter presionando = snap into.* meter preso = imprison.* meter prisa = hustle.* meterse = meddle (in/with), lodge, get + Posesivo + feet wet.* meterse + Algo = slip + Nombre + on.* meterse con = needle, pick on, tease, twit, taunt, jeer, lam, have + a go at, roast, give + Nombre + a good roasting.* meterse de lleno en = get + Posesivo + teeth into.* meterse de lleno en lo más difícil = swim in + the deep end, jump in at + the deep end.* meterse de lleno en lo más difícil = plunge in at + the deep end.* meterse el dedo en la nariz = pick + Posesivo + nose.* meterse en = get into, step into.* meterse en el juego = get in + the game.* meterse en follones = get into + trouble.* meterse en la boca del lobo = come into + the lion's den.* meterse en la vida de Alguien = intrude on + Posesivo + privacy.* meterse en líos = get into + trouble.* meterse en los asuntos de = have + a leg in the camp of.* meterse en + Número + cosas a la vez = have + a foot in + Número + camps.* meterse en problemas = get into + trouble.* meterse en todos los fregados = have + a finger in every pie.* meterse en un aprieto = get into + a predicament.* meterse en un apuro = get into + a predicament.* meterse en una situación embarazosa = put + Reflexivo + into + position.* meterse en un berenjenal = get into + a predicament.* meterse en un lío = be in trouble, get into + a predicament.* meterse la camisa = tuck in + Posesivo + shirt.* meterse mano = snog, pet.* meter una pifia = drop + a bollock, drop + a clanger, make + a blunder, make + a bloomer, blunder.* meter un litro en un recipiente de medio = squeeze a quart into a pint pot.* meter un pifiaso = drop + a bollock, drop + a clanger, make + a blunder, make + a bloomer, blunder.* no saber dónde meterse de vergüenza = squirm with + embarrassment.* salir de Guatemala para meterse en Guatapeor = out of the fire and into the frying pan.* sin meternos en el hecho de que = to say nothing of.* * *1.verbo transitivo1)a) (introducir, poner) to putb) ( hacer entrar)meter a alguien en algo: puedo meter cuatro personas en mi coche I can get o fit four people in my car; lo metieron en la cárcel they put him in prison; lo metió interno en un colegio she sent him to (a) boarding school; consiguió meterlo en la empresa she managed to get him a job in the company; meter a alguien de algo: lo metieron de aprendiz — they got him a job as an apprentice
c) ( involucrar)meter a alguien en algo — to involve somebody in something, get somebody involved in something
2)a) ( invertir) to putb) <tanto/gol> to scorec) ( en costura) < dobladillo> to turn upmeterle tijera/sierra a algo — to set to with the scissors/saw on something
d) (Auto) < cambio>3)a) (provocar, crear)meterle miedo a alguien — to frighten o scare somebody
a todo meter — (fam) <conducir/correr/estudiar> flat out
meterle — (AmL) to get a move on (colloq)
b) (fam) (encajar, endilgar)2.me metieron una multa — I got a ticket (colloq)
meter vi (Col arg) ( consumir marihuana) to smoke (dope)3.meterse v pron1)a) ( entrar)meterse en algo: me metí en el agua ( en la playa) I went into the water; ( en la piscina) I got into the water; nos metimos en un museo we went into a museum; se metió en la cama he got into bed; no sabía dónde meterse de la vergüenza she was so embarrassed she didn't know what to do with herself; ¿dónde se habrá metido el perro? where can the dog have got to?; (+ me/te/le etc) se me metió algo en el ojo — I got something in my eye
b) ( introducirse)meterse en algo: me metí el dedo en el ojo I stuck my finger in my eye; se metió el dinero en el bolsillo he put the money in(to) his pocket; que se lo meta ahí mismo! or que se lo meta por dónde le quepa! (vulg) she can stuff it! (sl); ya sabes dónde te lo puedes meter — (vulg) you know where you can stuff it (vulg)
c) (fam) <comida/bebida> to put away (colloq)2)a) ( en trabajo)meterse de or a cura/monja — to become a priest/nun
b) ( involucrarse)c) ( entrometerse) to get involvedmeterse con alguien — (fam) to pick on somebody
* * *= pack up, embroil, sandwich, dip, shove, bung + Nombe + in, put in, take in.Ex: Unless the distance was short, the books travelled in sheets, unbound, packed up in chests or barrels.
Ex: By the time the weeding was finished in Nov 86, the Society had become embroiled in a major controversy over the handling of this project.Ex: The paper that is to be examined is simply sandwiched between a sheet of Perspex impregnated with carbon-14 and an unexposed photographic film, and left in the dark for a few hours.Ex: Two sheets were made each time the two-sheet mould was dipped by the maker into the vat, and they were turned out together on to a single felt by the coucher.Ex: Meanwhile the journeymen, who had just gone to bed, hearing the row quickly got up again, came downstairs and then shoved me out of the door.Ex: Instead of bunging it in the washing machine, clean it carefully by hand using lukewarm water.Ex: For those of you who are not familiar with OCLC and the way we work the data base is not a vast receptacle into which we throw any kind of record that anybody wants to put in.Ex: Don't worry about it being too loose around your waist, have a someone take the shirt in where it is too baggy.* a todo meter = full steam ahead, at full stretch, at full speed, at full blast, at top speed, at full throttle.* avanzar a todo meter = go + full steam ahead.* ¡En qué lío cada vez más complicado nos metemos al mentir! = O what a tangled web we weave when first we practise to deceive!.* meter a Alguien de lleno en lo más difícil = throw in + at the deep end.* meter a Alguien en la cárcel = put + Nombre + behind bars.* meter a la fuerza de un modo desordenado = stuff.* meter a presión = wedge.* meter bulla = make + a racket, hurry up, rush, rattle + Posesivo + dags, get + a wiggle on, make + a row, make + a ruckus, kick up + a row, get + a move on.* meter cisco = make + trouble.* meter con dificultad = squeeze in/into.* meter con un calzador = shoehorn.* meter de ancho = take in.* meter de largo = take up.* meter el dobladillo = hem.* meter el estómago = hold + Posesivo + stomach in.* meter el lobo en el redil = set + the cat among the pigeons, put + the cat among the pigeons.* meter en = cram into.* meter en bolsas = bag.* meter en ceja y ceja = get it into + Posesivo + head.* meter en la cabeza = get it into + Posesivo + head.* meter en la cárcel = imprison, jail [gaol, -UK].* meter en la mollera = get it into + Posesivo + head.* meter en una jaula = cage.* meter la nariz en = snoop about/(a)round/into/in.* meter la pata = bark up + the wrong tree, be caught out, put + Posesivo + foot in it, put + Posesivo + foot in + Posesivo + mouth, shoot + Reflexivo + in the foot, stick + Posesivo + foot in it, screw up, make + a bloomer, slip up, make + a blunder, drop + a clanger, drop + a bollock, blunder.* meter las manos en todos = have + a finger in every pie.* meter las narices en = snoop about/(a)round/into/in, poke about/(a)round/into/in, nose about/(a)round/into/in, pry (into).* meterle caña a = get + stuck into.* meterle mano a = get + stuck into.* meter mano = grope.* meter miedo = frighten, scare.* meter presionando = snap into.* meter preso = imprison.* meter prisa = hustle.* meterse = meddle (in/with), lodge, get + Posesivo + feet wet.* meterse + Algo = slip + Nombre + on.* meterse con = needle, pick on, tease, twit, taunt, jeer, lam, have + a go at, roast, give + Nombre + a good roasting.* meterse de lleno en = get + Posesivo + teeth into.* meterse de lleno en lo más difícil = swim in + the deep end, jump in at + the deep end.* meterse de lleno en lo más difícil = plunge in at + the deep end.* meterse el dedo en la nariz = pick + Posesivo + nose.* meterse en = get into, step into.* meterse en el juego = get in + the game.* meterse en follones = get into + trouble.* meterse en la boca del lobo = come into + the lion's den.* meterse en la vida de Alguien = intrude on + Posesivo + privacy.* meterse en líos = get into + trouble.* meterse en los asuntos de = have + a leg in the camp of.* meterse en + Número + cosas a la vez = have + a foot in + Número + camps.* meterse en problemas = get into + trouble.* meterse en todos los fregados = have + a finger in every pie.* meterse en un aprieto = get into + a predicament.* meterse en un apuro = get into + a predicament.* meterse en una situación embarazosa = put + Reflexivo + into + position.* meterse en un berenjenal = get into + a predicament.* meterse en un lío = be in trouble, get into + a predicament.* meterse la camisa = tuck in + Posesivo + shirt.* meterse mano = snog, pet.* meter una pifia = drop + a bollock, drop + a clanger, make + a blunder, make + a bloomer, blunder.* meter un litro en un recipiente de medio = squeeze a quart into a pint pot.* meter un pifiaso = drop + a bollock, drop + a clanger, make + a blunder, make + a bloomer, blunder.* no saber dónde meterse de vergüenza = squirm with + embarrassment.* salir de Guatemala para meterse en Guatapeor = out of the fire and into the frying pan.* sin meternos en el hecho de que = to say nothing of.* * *meter [E1 ]vtA1 (introducir, poner) to putle metieron un tubo por la nariz they put o ( colloq) stuck a tube up her nose¿dónde habré metido su carta? where can I have put his letter?meter algo EN algo:metí la tarjeta en un sobre I put the card in(to) an envelopeno lograba meter la llave en la cerradura she couldn't get the key into the lockmetió el pie en el agua he put his foot in(to) the watera ver si consigo meter todo esto en un folio I wonder if I can get o fit all of this onto one sheetno le metas esas ideas en la cabeza a la niña don't put ideas like that into her head, don't go giving her ideas like that2 (hacer entrar) meter a algn EN algo:no puedo meter más de cuatro personas en mi coche I can't get o fit more than four people in my carlo metieron en la cárcel they put him in prisonmetió a su hijo interno en un colegio he sent his son to (a) boarding school3 (colocar, emplear) meter a algn EN algo:consiguió meter a su amigo en la empresa she managed to get her friend a job with o in the companymeter a algn DE algo:lo metieron de aprendiz de carpintero they apprenticed him to a carpenter, they got him a job as a carpenter's apprenticela metieron de sirvienta en la ciudad they sent her to work as a maid in the city4 (involucrar) meter a algn EN algo to involve sb IN sth, get sb involved IN sthno quiero que metas a mi hijo en negocios sucios I don't want you involving my son o getting my son involved in any dirty businessno la metas a ella en esto don't bring o drag her into thisB1 (invertir) to putvoy a meter mis ahorros en el banco I'm going to put my savings in the bankmetió todo su capital en el negocio she put all her capital into the business2 ‹tanto/gol› to score3 (en costura) ‹dobladillo› to turn upmétele un poco en las costuras take it in a bit at the seams4meterle tijera/sierra a algo to set to with the scissors/saw on sth5 ( Auto) ‹marcha/cambio›mete (la) primera/tercera put it into first/third (gear)en este coche es muy difícil meter la marcha atrás it's very difficult to get into reverse in this carC1(provocar, crear): no metas ruido que estoy estudiando keep the noise down, I'm studyingno trates de meterme miedo don't try to frighten o scare menos están metiendo prisa en el trabajo we're under a lot of pressure to do things faster at worka todo meter ( fam); ‹ir/conducir› flat outlleva una semana estudiando a todo meter he's been studying flat out for a week¡métanle, que no llegamos! step on it o get a move on, or we won't get there in time!le metimos con todo we did our utmost, we pulled out all the stops, we did everything we could2 ( fam)(encajar, endilgar): me metieron una multa por exceso de velocidad I got a ticket for speeding ( colloq)no me metas más mentiras don't tell me any more lies, don't give me any more of your lies ( colloq)nos metió una de sus historias she spun us one of her yarns■ metervi■ meterseA1 (entrar) meterse EN algo:nos metimos en un museo we went into a museumse metió en la cama he got into bedmétete por esa calle go down that streetquise meterme bajo tierra I just wanted the ground to swallow me upno sabía dónde meterse de la vergüenza que le dio she was so embarrassed she didn't know what to do with herself o where to put herself¿dónde se habrá metido el perro? where can the dog have got to?, where can the dog be?(+ me/te/le etc): se me metió algo en el ojo I got something in my eyecuando se le mete una idea en la cabeza … when he gets an idea into his head …2 (introducirse) meterse algo EN algo:me metí el dedo en el ojo I stuck my finger in my eyese metió el dinero en el bolsillo he put the money in(to) his pocketno te metas los dedos en la nariz don't pick your nose¡que se lo meta ahí mismo! or ¡que se lo meta por dónde le quepa! ( vulg); she can stuff it! (sl)B1(en un trabajo): se metió de secretaria she got a job as a secretarymeterse de or a cura/monja to become a priest/nun2 (involucrarse) meterse EN algo to get involved IN sthno quiero meterme en una discusión I don't want to get into o to get involved in an argumentte has metido en un buen lío you've got yourself into a fine messno te metas en gastos don't go spending a lot of moneyse había metido en un asunto muy turbio she had got involved in o mixed up in a very shady affair3 (entrometerse) to get involvedno te metas en lo que no te importa mind your own business, don't get involved in o don't meddle in things that don't concern youtodo iba bien hasta que ella se metió por medio things were going fine until she started interferingmeterse con algn ( fam): no te metas conmigo que yo no te he hecho nada don't go picking a fight with me, I haven't done anything to youno te metas conmigo que hoy no estoy para bromas leave me alone, I'm in no mood for jokes todaytú métete con los de tu edad/tamaño why don't you pick on someone your own age/size?con su hijo no te metas, que es sagrado ( iró); don't say a word against her son, she worships himmeterse donde no lo llaman to poke one's nose into other people's business ( colloq)¡no te metas donde no te llaman! mind your own business!* * *
meter ( conjugate meter) verbo transitivo
1
meter algo en algo to put sth in(to) sth;
logró meter todo en la maleta he managed to fit everything into the suitcaseb) ( hacer entrar):
consiguió meterlo en la empresa she managed to get him a job in the companyc) ( involucrar) meter a algn en algo to involve sb in sth, get sb involved in sth
2
d) (Auto):
meter la marcha atrás to get into reverse
3 (provocar, crear):
meterle miedo a algn to frighten o scare sb;
no metas ruido keep the noise down
meterse verbo pronominal
1a) ( entrar):
( en la piscina) I got into the water;
meterse en la cama/la ducha to get into bed/the shower;
¿dónde se habrá metido el perro? where can the dog have got to?;
se me metió algo en el ojo I got something in my eyeb) ( introducirse):
se metió el dinero en el bolsillo he put the money in(to) his pocket
2a) ( en trabajo):
meterse de or a cura/monja to become a priest/nunb) ( involucrarse) meterse en algo to get involved in sth;
no te metas en lo que no te importa mind your own business;
meterse con algn (fam) to pick on sb;
meterse por medio to interfere
meter verbo transitivo
1 to put [en, in]
(en colegio, cárcel) to put: la metieron en un psiquiátrico, they put her in a mental hospital
(dinero) metimos el dinero en el banco, we paid the money into our bank
2 (invertir) to put: mételo en acciones, put it in shares
3 (involucrar) to involve [en, in], to get mixed up [en, in]
4 fam (causar) no le metas miedo al niño, don't frighten the child
5 (hacer) to make
meter jaleo, to make a noise
♦ Locuciones: familiar a todo meter, at full speed, in a flash
meter en el mismo saco, to lump together: son completamente distintos, no los puedes meter en el mismo saco, they're totally different, you can't lump them together as if they were the same
' meter' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
apremiar
- baza
- cazo
- cizaña
- colarse
- contador
- cuezo
- embotellar
- follón
- fotómetro
- gamba
- hocico
- indicador
- indicadora
- introducir
- lectura
- M
- mano
- métrica
- metro
- nada
- nariz
- pata
- patinar
- prisa
- resbalar
- ruido
- saco
- sobre
- taxímetro
- venga
- altura
- apresurar
- apurar
- bandera
- bulla
- canasta
- compás
- distancia
- el
- encajar
- entrar
- gol
- lado
- m
- marcha
- medidor
- menos
- parquímetro
- por
English:
bake
- blunder
- boob
- brick
- bully
- bungle
- change up
- clanger
- dip
- engage
- enter
- fetch in
- finger
- flub
- foot
- get in
- grope
- hurry
- hustle
- insert
- inset
- jam
- let in
- meter
- mix up
- outdistance
- pad out
- parking meter
- postage meter
- push
- put
- quart
- round
- speed up
- squash in
- stick
- stick in
- taxi-meter
- trip up
- tuck
- tuck in
- unstuck
- waffle
- water meter
- wedge
- back
- cram
- deep
- fit
- get
* * *♦ vt1. [introducir] to put in;meter algo/a alguien en algo to put sth/sb in sth;metió las manos en los bolsillos she put her hands in her pockets;no puedo meter la llave en la cerradura I can't get the key in the lock;lo metieron en la cárcel they put him in prison;su padre lo metió de conserje en la empresa his father got him a job in the company as a porter;meter dinero en el banco to put money in the bank;he metido todos mis ahorros en este proyecto I've put all my savings into this project;¿podrás meter todo en un solo disquete? will you be able to get o fit it all on one disk?;Fammeterle ideas a alguien en la cabeza to put ideas into sb's head;Famno consigo meterle en la cabeza (que…) I can't get it into his head (that…);Fammete la tijera todo lo que quieras cut off as much as you like¡en buen lío nos has metido! this is a fine mess you've got o gotten us into!me dieron un trapo y me metieron a limpiar el polvo they gave me a cloth and set me dusting4. [causar]meter prisa/miedo a alguien to rush/scare sb;meter ruido to make a noise5. [en automóvil]meter la primera/la marcha atrás to go into first gear/reverse;meter el freno to brake6. [en deportes] [anotar] to score;nos metieron dos goles they scored two goals against usle metió un puñetazo she gave him a punchmeter una bronca a alguien to tell sb off;me metió un rollo sobre la disciplina militar he gave me this routine about military discipline;te han metido un billete falso they've given you a forged banknote9. [prenda, ropa] to take in;hay que meter los pantalones de cintura the trousers need taking in at the waist;meter el bajo de una falda to take up a skirt10. Fam [dedicar, destinar]sabe jugar muy bien al billar porque le ha metido muchas horas he plays billiards really well because he's put the hours in o spent hours practising¡métele, que empieza la película! get a move on o hurry up, the movie's starting!♦ vi2. CompFama todo meter at full pelt* * *v/t1 put (en in, into)2 gol score3 ( involucrar) involve (en in);meter a alguien en un lío get s.o. into a mess;a todo meter at full speed* * *meter vt1) : to put (in)metieron su dinero en el banco: they put their money in the bank2) : to fit, to squeezepuedes meter dos líneas más en esa página: you can fit two more lines on that page3) : to place (in a job)lo metieron de barrendero: they got him a job as a street sweeper4) : to involvelo metió en un buen lío: she got him in an awful mess5) : to make, to causemeten demasiado ruido: they make too much noise6) : to spread (a rumor)7) : to strike (a blow)8) : to take up, to take in (clothing)9)a todo meter : at top speed* * *meter vb¿dónde has metido el abrelatas? where have you put the tin opener?2. (empleo) to get a job3. (implicar) to involve -
59 resoplar
v.1 to pant.2 to puff, to puff out, to blow, to snort.3 to puff at.Me resopla el caballo The horse puffs at me.* * *1 to breathe heavily2 (de cansancio) to puff and pant* * *VI1) [con ira] to snort2) [por cansancio] to puff* * ** * *= blow forth + breath, puff, chug, blow, pant, gasp.Ex. Leforte blew forth a long breath, as if trying to repulse the oppressive heat of the September morning.Ex. He designed everything for dramatic effect, and even in his last days when he puffed audibly his breathing still supported his voice and gave it energy = Lo hacia todo dándole un efecto dramático e incluso en sus últimos días cuando respiraba resoplando de forma audible su respiración no afectaba a su manera de hablar y además le daba energía.Ex. Many music theorists claim that passages in music refer to objects, such as babbling brooks, chirping birds, rustling leaves, and chugging trains, by imitating them.Ex. Leforte blew forth a long breath, as if trying to repulse the oppressive heat of the September morning.Ex. Cats do not have sweat glands the way humans do, so panting is the way cats cool their bodies down, much like dogs.Ex. But then his breathing changes to what I can only describe as gasping or heaving.* * ** * *= blow forth + breath, puff, chug, blow, pant, gasp.Ex: Leforte blew forth a long breath, as if trying to repulse the oppressive heat of the September morning.
Ex: He designed everything for dramatic effect, and even in his last days when he puffed audibly his breathing still supported his voice and gave it energy = Lo hacia todo dándole un efecto dramático e incluso en sus últimos días cuando respiraba resoplando de forma audible su respiración no afectaba a su manera de hablar y además le daba energía.Ex: Many music theorists claim that passages in music refer to objects, such as babbling brooks, chirping birds, rustling leaves, and chugging trains, by imitating them.Ex: Leforte blew forth a long breath, as if trying to repulse the oppressive heat of the September morning.Ex: Cats do not have sweat glands the way humans do, so panting is the way cats cool their bodies down, much like dogs.Ex: But then his breathing changes to what I can only describe as gasping or heaving.* * *resoplar [A1 ]vi1 (por cansancio) to puff2 (por enfado) to snort* * *
resoplar ( conjugate resoplar) verbo intransitivo ( por cansancio) to puff;
( por enfado) to snort
resoplar verbo intransitivo
1 (por cansancio) to puff, gasp
2 (por disgusto) to snort
' resoplar' also found in these entries:
English:
puff
- snort
- splutter
* * *resoplar vi[de cansancio] to pant; [de enfado] to snort* * *v/i snort* * *resoplar vi1) : to puff, to pant2) : to snort -
60 whistle
I ['wɪsl] [AE 'hwɪ-]1) (small pipe) fischietto m.; mus. zufolo m.; (siren) sirena f.to blow the o one's whistle — fischiare, dare un colpo di fischietto
2) (sound) fischio m.••to blow the whistle on sb., sth. — denunciare qcn., qcs.
II 1. ['wɪsl] [AE 'hwɪ-] 2.to wet one's whistle — colloq. bagnarsi la bocca o il becco
1) (make noise) fischiare (at a)to whistle for — fischiare a [ dog]
2) (move fast)to whistle past o by — [arrow, bullet] passare sibilando; [ train] passare fischiando
•••you can whistle for it! — colloq. ti attacchi al tram (e fischi in curva)!
to whistle in the dark — = cercare di farsi coraggio
* * *['wisl] 1. verb1) (to make a shrill, often musical, sound by forcing one's breath between the lips or teeth: Can you whistle?; He whistled to attract my attention; He whistled a happy tune.) fischiare2) (to make such a sound with a device designed for this: The electric kettle's whistling; The referee whistled for half-time.) fischiare3) (to make a shrill sound in passing through the air: The bullet whistled past his head.) fischiare4) ((of the wind) to blow with a shrill sound.) fischiare2. noun1) (the sound made by whistling: He gave a loud whistle to his friend across the road.) fischio2) (a musical pipe designed to make a whistling noise.) zufolo3) (an instrument used by policemen, referees etc to make a whistling noise: The referee blew his whistle at the end of the game.) fischietto* * *whistle /ˈwɪsl/n.1 fischio; sibilo: the whistle of the train, il fischio del treno; to blow a (o the) whistle, dare un colpo di fischietto2 fischietto; fischio; zufolo● (fam.) whistle-blower, chi rivela pubblicamente illeciti o attività illegali (spec. di una società, un'organizzazione, ecc.); ( sport) arbitro che fischia molto □ (fam., in GB) whistle-blowers' charter, legge ( il Public Interest Disclosure Act del 1998) che protegge chi denuncia gravi illeciti commessi dal datore di lavoro □ (fam.) whistle-blowing, il rivelare illeciti o attività illegali (spec. di una società, un'organizzazione, ecc.); pubblica denuncia □ (naut.) whistle buoy, boa a fischio □ ( nuoto) whistle start, partenza data con il fischietto □ ( USA) whistle stop, (ferr.) stazioncina; cittadina ( di poca importanza); (polit.) breve visita ( di un candidato) □ (fam. USA) whistle-stop (agg.), breve, di poche ore: (spec. polit.) a whistle-stop tour, un giro con visite di poche ore □ (fam. USA) to blow the whistle on sb., denunciare pubblicamente q.; fare una soffiata su q.; scoprire gli altarini su q. □ ( sport: dell'arbitro) to blow the whistle on the game, dare il fischio di chiusura □ (fam.) to wet one's whistle, bagnarsi il becco; fare una bevutina.(to) whistle /ˈwɪsl/v. i. e t.1 fischiare ( per chiamare, per dileggio, ecc.); fischiettare; zufolare: The boy was whistling a tune, il ragazzo fischiettava un motivetto; I whistled to my dog, ho fischiato (o ho fatto un fischio) al cane; The steam engine whistled before entering the tunnel, la locomotiva a vapore fischiò prima di entrare nella galleria; The bullet whistled over my head, la pallottola mi fischiò sopra la testa2 ( sport) usare il fischietto; fischiare: The referee whistled and the game began, l'arbitro ha fischiato e la partita ha avuto inizio; to whistle the end of the game, fischiare la fine dell'incontro● to whistle appreciation, esprimere la propria ammirazione con un fischio □ to whistle sb. back, richiamare q. con un fischio □ (fig.) to whistle down the wind, darsi per vinto; lasciar perdere; rinunciare; abbandonare la partita □ to whistle in the dark, fischiettare al buio ( per farsi coraggio); (fig.) far finta di non aver paura, mostrare sicurezza.* * *I ['wɪsl] [AE 'hwɪ-]1) (small pipe) fischietto m.; mus. zufolo m.; (siren) sirena f.to blow the o one's whistle — fischiare, dare un colpo di fischietto
2) (sound) fischio m.••to blow the whistle on sb., sth. — denunciare qcn., qcs.
II 1. ['wɪsl] [AE 'hwɪ-] 2.to wet one's whistle — colloq. bagnarsi la bocca o il becco
1) (make noise) fischiare (at a)to whistle for — fischiare a [ dog]
2) (move fast)to whistle past o by — [arrow, bullet] passare sibilando; [ train] passare fischiando
•••you can whistle for it! — colloq. ti attacchi al tram (e fischi in curva)!
to whistle in the dark — = cercare di farsi coraggio
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