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41 Beschränktheit
f; nur Sg.2. (Einfältigkeit) simple-mindedness, limited intelligence; in seiner Beschränktheit hat er das nicht verstanden he was too simple-minded ( oder lacked the intelligence) to understand this3. (Engstirnigkeit) narrow-mindedness, narrowness of outlook* * *Be|schrạ̈nkt|heitf -,no pl1)(= Knappheit)
die Beschränktheit der Plätze/unserer Mittel — the limited (number of) places/our limited means2) (geistig von Mensch) limited intelligence; (= Engstirnigkeit) narrownesser konnte in seiner Beschränktheit nicht begreifen, dass... — his simple mind could not grasp that...
* * *die; Beschränktheit1) (Dummheit) lack of intelligence2) s. beschränkt 2): narrow-mindedness; narrowness3) (das Begrenztsein) limitedness; restrictedness* * *2. (Einfältigkeit) simple-mindedness, limited intelligence;in seiner Beschränktheit hat er das nicht verstanden he was too simple-minded ( oder lacked the intelligence) to understand this3. (Engstirnigkeit) narrow-mindedness, narrowness of outlook* * *die; Beschränktheit1) (Dummheit) lack of intelligence2) s. beschränkt 2): narrow-mindedness; narrowness3) (das Begrenztsein) limitedness; restrictedness* * *f.narrow-mindedness n. -
42 eng
I Adj.1. Straße, Tal etc.: narrow; Wohnung, Raum etc.: cramped, präd. auch short of space; (klein) small; (zu klein) cramped, poky, dinky pej.; (voller Menschen) crowded; enge Kurve tight ( oder hairpin) bend; auf engstem Raum crowded together (in a small space); es ist sehr eng in der Küche the kitchen is very small, there’s not much room (to move) in the kitchen, you couldn’t swing a cat in the kitchen umg., hum.; es ist bei uns etwas eng we don’t have a lot of room here, we’re a bit cramped for space2. Kleidung etc.: tight; enger machen (Gürtel, Halsband etc.) tighten; (abnähen) take in; die Hose ist mir zu eng geworden these trousers don’t fit (me) any more ( oder are too tight for me now)4. fig. Freund, Freundschaft, Kontakt, Zusammenhang etc.: close; im engsten Kreis with (the family and) a few close friends; im engsten Kreis der Familie with the close family members ( oder immediate family); die engere Familie the immediate family; Sinn, Wahl 15. fig. (beschränkt) Auslegung, Sichtweise etc.: narrow; Horizont6. umg.: das kann eng werden umg.; finanziell: it will be touch-and-go (financially), it will be tight; zeitlich: it could ( oder will) be very tight (timewise); das war eng umg. (hätte fast einen Unfall gegeben) that was close ( oder a close call, a near thing)II Adv.1. narrowly; tightly; closely; siehe I; eng anliegen oder sitzen fit tightly, be a tight fit; eng anliegend tight(-fitting); eng bedruckt / beschrieben closely printed / written; eng beieinander oder nebeneinander close together; eng umschlungen in close embrace, locked in embrace; ein eng umschlungenes Paar auch an embracing ( oder entwined) couple; eng zusammengedrängt crowded (bes. kauernd: huddled) together2. fig. (nahe) verbunden, verwandt, zusammenarbeiten etc.: closely; eng befreundet sein be close friends; ein ( mit uns) eng befreundeter Lehrer etc. a teacher etc. who is a close friend of ours, a close friend of ours who is a teacher etc.3. fig.: etw. eng auslegen interpret s.th. narrowly; eng begrenzt narrow, restricted; das darfst du nicht so eng sehen umg. you mustn’t take it so seriously ( oder too literally)* * *(dicht) close;(knapp) skimpy; poky; scrimpy; tight;(nicht breit) narrow* * *ẹng [ɛŋ]1. adj1) (= schmal) Straße etc narrow; (= beengt) Raum cramped, confined; (= eng anliegend) Kleidung tight, close-fitting; (= ärmlich) Verhältnisse straitened, reduced; (= beschränkt) Horizont, Moralbegriff narrow, limited, restrictedein Kleid enger machen — to take a dress in
im engeren Sinne — in the narrow sense
in die engere Wahl kommen — to be put on the short list, to be short-listed
eine Feier im engsten Kreise — a small party for close friends
die Hochzeit fand im engsten Kreise der Familie statt — the wedding was celebrated with just the immediate family present
die engere Heimat — one's home area, the area (where) one comes from
2. adv1)eng beisammenstehen — to stand close together; (Bäume etc) to be close together
eng anliegend — tight(-fitting), close-fitting
eng anliegen — to fit tightly
eng begrenzt — restricted, narrow
eng gebaut sein (Anat) — to be narrow-hipped, to have narrow hips
2) (= dicht) tanzen close together3)(= intim)
eng liiert — seriously involvedaufs Engste or engste befreundet sein — to be on the closest possible terms
die eng befreundeten Mädchen/Männer — the close friends
4) (inf = verkniffen)das darfst du nicht so eng sehen (fig inf) — don't take it so seriously
sieh das doch nicht so eng! — don't take it so seriously!, don't make so much of it!
es wird eng für ihn (fig inf) — he doesn't have much room for manoeuvre (Brit) or maneuver (US)
* * *1) (tightly; neatly: a close-fitting dress.) close2) (tight: a close fit.) close3) (closely; only just: The ball narrowly missed his head.) narrowly5) ((of a room etc) small, with not enough space.) pokey6) tight* * *[ˈɛŋ]I. adj1. (schmal) narrow2. (knapp sitzend) tight [or close-fitting]▪ etw ist [jdm] zu \eng sth is too tight for sb3. (beengt) cramped▪ bei jdm ist es sehr \eng sb's home/room is very cramped4. (beschränkt) narrow, restricted6. (intim) close7. (eingeschränkt) limited, restrictedim \engeren Sinn in the stricter sensein die \engere Wahl kommen to get on to the short-list, to be short-listeddie Hochzeit fand in \engem Familienkreis statt the wedding was attended by close relatives only8.II. adv1. (knapp) closely\eng anliegen [o sitzen] to fit closelyein \eng anliegendes Kleid a close-fitting dresseine \eng anliegende Hose very tight trousers[jdm] etw \enger machen Kleidungsstück to take sth in [for sb]2. (dicht) densely\eng bedruckt closely [or densely] printed\eng beschrieben closely written\eng nebeneinander right next to each other\eng nebeneinander-/beisammen-/zusammenstehen to stand close to each other3. (intim) closely\eng befreundet sein to be close friends4. (akribisch) narrowlyetwas zu \eng sehen to take too narrow a view of sthdu siehst das zu \eng there's more to it than that* * *1.1) (schmal) narrow <valley, road, bed>einen engen Horizont haben — (fig.) have a narrow or limited outlook
2) (fest anliegend) close-fitting, tightder Anzug/Rock ist zu eng — the suit/skirt is too tight
3) (beschränkt) narrow, restricted < interpretation, concept>; cramped, constricted <room, space>4) im Komp. u. Sup. (begrenzt)2.in die engere Wahl kommen — be short-listed (Brit.)
1) (dicht)eng [zusammen] sitzen/stehen — sit/stand close together
2) (fest anliegend)eng anliegen/sitzen — fit closely
3) (beschränkt)etwas zu eng auslegen — interpret something too narrowly
4) (nahe) closely* * *A. adj1. Straße, Tal etc: narrow; Wohnung, Raum etc: cramped, präd auch short of space; (klein) small; (zu klein) cramped, poky, dinky pej; (voller Menschen) crowded;enge Kurve tight ( oder hairpin) bend;auf engstem Raum crowded together (in a small space);es ist sehr eng in der Küche the kitchen is very small, there’s not much room (to move) in the kitchen, you couldn’t swing a cat in the kitchen umg, hum;2. Kleidung etc: tight;die Hose ist mir zu eng geworden these trousers don’t fit (me) any more ( oder are too tight for me now)3. Umarmung, Schrift: close;eng an (+dat) close to4. fig Freund, Freundschaft, Kontakt, Zusammenhang etc: close;im engsten Kreis with (the family and) a few close friends;im engsten Kreis der Familie with the close family members ( oder immediate family);6. umg:das kann eng werden umg; finanziell: it will be touch-and-go (financially), it will be tight; zeitlich: it could ( oder will) be very tight (timewise);B. adv1. narrowly; tightly; closely; → A;sitzen fit tightly, be a tight fit;eng anliegend tight(-fitting);eng bedruckt/beschrieben closely printed/written;nebeneinander close together;eng umschlungen in close embrace, locked in embrace;eng zusammengedrängt crowded ( besonders kauernd: huddled) together2. fig (nahe) verbunden, verwandt, zusammenarbeiten etc: closely;eng befreundet sein be close friends;ein (mit uns) eng befreundeter Lehrer etc a teacher etc who is a close friend of ours, a close friend of ours who is a teacher etc3. fig:etwas eng auslegen interpret sth narrowly;eng begrenzt narrow, restricted;* * *1.1) (schmal) narrow <valley, road, bed>einen engen Horizont haben — (fig.) have a narrow or limited outlook
2) (fest anliegend) close-fitting, tightder Anzug/Rock ist zu eng — the suit/skirt is too tight
3) (beschränkt) narrow, restricted <interpretation, concept>; cramped, constricted <room, space>4) im Komp. u. Sup. (begrenzt)2.in die engere Wahl kommen — be short-listed (Brit.)
1) (dicht)eng [zusammen] sitzen/stehen — sit/stand close together
eng anliegen/sitzen — fit closely
3) (beschränkt)4) (nahe) closely* * *adj.narrow adj.poky adj.tight adj. adv.closely adv. -
43 adoptar
v.1 to adopt.Silvia adoptó a Julio Silvia adopted Jules.2 to take.adoptar medidas para luchar contra el desempleo to take measures to combat unemployment3 to embrace, to accept, to adopt, to espouse.María adoptó el catolicismo Mary embraced Catholicism.4 to assume, to put on, to take up.Pedro adopta poses Peter assumes poses.5 to opt to.* * *1 to adopt* * *verb1) to adopt2) take* * *VT1) [+ niño] to adopt2) (=tomar) [+ medida, decisión, postura, actitud] to take; [+ papel] to take on3) [+ postura física]deberías adoptar una postura mejor al sentarte — you should sit better o with a better posture
4) (=empezar a usar) [+ nombre, nacionalidad] to take, adopt; [+ costumbres] to adopt; [+ sistema] to adopt, introduce* * *verbo transitivoa) <actitud/costumbre> to adopt; <decisión/medida/posición> to takeb) <niño/nacionalidad> to adopt* * *= adopt, espouse, summon up, embrace, take on.Ex. The concept of corporate authorship was first formulated in the BM code and has been adopted in all subsequent English language codes.Ex. Most respondents espoused the latter view as an appropriate response to IT developments to date.Ex. Summoning up her most agreeable tones, she asked if it might not be wiser to ask someone whose experience far exceeded her own to substitute for him.Ex. The library community is now ready to embrace the most revolutionary technology for libraries -- CD-ROM.Ex. If we decide to take on making up a subject file there'd be a lot of footwork even if we use that list as a basis = Si decidimos aceptar crear un fichero ordenado por materias habría mucho trabajo incluso si usamos esta lista como base.----* adoptar Algo = take (+ Nombre) + on board (+ Nombre).* adoptar forma = take + shape.* adoptar la forma de = take + form, take + the form of, come in + the form of.* adoptar la postura moral correcta = take + the high ground, take + the high road.* adoptar legislación = adopt + legislation.* adoptar una actitud = adopt + outlook, adopt + attitude, take + role.* adoptar una decisión = adopt + decision.* adoptar una función = step up to + role.* adoptar una imagen = put on + image.* adoptar una metodología = adopt + approach.* adoptar una política = make + policy decisions.* adoptar una postura = adopt + posture, adopt + behaviour, adopt + a stance, take + position, take + a stance.* adoptar una postura crítica sobre = take + a critical view of.* adoptar una postura firme = take + a stand (against).* adoptar una postura firme ante una cuestión = take + position on + issue, take + position on + issue.* adoptar una postura firme contra = take + a firm stand against.* adoptar una postura intransigente = take + a hard stand.* adoptar una postura unánime = speak with + one voice.* adoptar un cambio = adopt + change, accommodate + change.* adoptar un comportamiento = put on + demeanour, put on + manner, adopt + behaviour.* adoptar un matiz = take on + colour.* adoptar un modelo = embrace + model.* adoptar un papel = take + role.* adoptar un postura = embrace + view, don + mantle.* adoptar un punto de vista = embrace + view.* decisión de adoptar = decision to adopt.* volver a adoptar = resume.* * *verbo transitivoa) <actitud/costumbre> to adopt; <decisión/medida/posición> to takeb) <niño/nacionalidad> to adopt* * *= adopt, espouse, summon up, embrace, take on.Ex: The concept of corporate authorship was first formulated in the BM code and has been adopted in all subsequent English language codes.
Ex: Most respondents espoused the latter view as an appropriate response to IT developments to date.Ex: Summoning up her most agreeable tones, she asked if it might not be wiser to ask someone whose experience far exceeded her own to substitute for him.Ex: The library community is now ready to embrace the most revolutionary technology for libraries -- CD-ROM.Ex: If we decide to take on making up a subject file there'd be a lot of footwork even if we use that list as a basis = Si decidimos aceptar crear un fichero ordenado por materias habría mucho trabajo incluso si usamos esta lista como base.* adoptar Algo = take (+ Nombre) + on board (+ Nombre).* adoptar forma = take + shape.* adoptar la forma de = take + form, take + the form of, come in + the form of.* adoptar la postura moral correcta = take + the high ground, take + the high road.* adoptar legislación = adopt + legislation.* adoptar una actitud = adopt + outlook, adopt + attitude, take + role.* adoptar una decisión = adopt + decision.* adoptar una función = step up to + role.* adoptar una imagen = put on + image.* adoptar una metodología = adopt + approach.* adoptar una política = make + policy decisions.* adoptar una postura = adopt + posture, adopt + behaviour, adopt + a stance, take + position, take + a stance.* adoptar una postura crítica sobre = take + a critical view of.* adoptar una postura firme = take + a stand (against).* adoptar una postura firme ante una cuestión = take + position on + issue, take + position on + issue.* adoptar una postura firme contra = take + a firm stand against.* adoptar una postura intransigente = take + a hard stand.* adoptar una postura unánime = speak with + one voice.* adoptar un cambio = adopt + change, accommodate + change.* adoptar un comportamiento = put on + demeanour, put on + manner, adopt + behaviour.* adoptar un matiz = take on + colour.* adoptar un modelo = embrace + model.* adoptar un papel = take + role.* adoptar un postura = embrace + view, don + mantle.* adoptar un punto de vista = embrace + view.* decisión de adoptar = decision to adopt.* volver a adoptar = resume.* * *adoptar [A1 ]vt1 ‹actitud/costumbre› to adopt; ‹decisión› to takehabrá que adoptar medidas drásticas drastic measures will have to be takenla decisión fue adoptada por unanimidad the decision was unanimousadoptó la resolución de no volver a verla he took the decision o resolved not to see her againdesde que se adoptó el sistema decimal since decimalization was introduced o adoptedsi la mecanógrafa adopta una postura incorrecta if the typist sits badly o ( frml) adopts an incorrect posture2 ‹niño› to adopt3 ‹nacionalidad› to take, adopt; ‹apellido› to adopt, take* * *
adoptar ( conjugate adoptar) verbo transitivo
‹decisión/medida/posición› to take
adoptar verbo transitivo to adopt
' adoptar' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
disuasión
- tomar
- actitud
- asumir
- gestión
- posición
- postura
English:
adopt
- assume
- borrow
- embrace
- foster
- posture
- stand
- line
- put
- sneer
- strike
- take
* * *adoptar vt1. [hijo] to adopt2. [nacionalidad] to adopt3. [medida, decisión] to take;adoptaron medidas para luchar contra el desempleo they took measures to combat unemployment;la policía adoptó la decisión de prohibir la manifestación the police took the decision to ban the demonstration4. [forma] to take on;el insecto adopta la forma de una bola para protegerse the insect curls itself into a ball in order to protect itself;su timidez adopta la forma de agresividad his shyness manifests itself as aggressiveness* * *v/t adopt* * *adoptar vt1) : to adopt (a measure), to take (a decision)2) : to adopt (children)* * *adoptar vb to adopt -
44 desalentar
v.to dishearten, to discourage.Su apariencia desalentó a su admirador Her looks discouraged her fan.El fracaso desalienta a los chicos Failure discourages the kids.* * *1 (dificultar el aliento) to leave breathless, make get out of breath2 figurado (quitar el ánimo) to discourage, dishearten1 to lose heart, get discouraged* * *verb* * *1. VT1) (=desanimar) to discourage2) (=agotar) to make breathless2.See:* * *1.verbo transitivo to discourage, dishearten2.desalentarse v pron to become disheartened o discouraged* * *= discourage, dampen, dispirit, dishearten, dampen + Posesivo + spirits.Ex. Several pages of entries under one keyword are discouraging to say the least.Ex. Ten years ago ambition abounded; now risk-taking is out of style and vanguardism has been dampened by a pervasive enthusiasm for the past.Ex. Adverse fortune may attend us, but it shall never dispirit us.Ex. It is easy to be disheartened by the negative flow of news, but the strength of our labor market should bolster the confidence of our outlook.Ex. Despite being physically challenged, the harsh realities of life have failed to dampen her spirits.----* desalentar (de) = deter (from).* desalentarse = dismay.* * *1.verbo transitivo to discourage, dishearten2.desalentarse v pron to become disheartened o discouraged* * *desalentar(de)(v.) = deter (from)Ex: One of the most cited shortcomings of mobile advice centres, that their conspicuousness deters people from using them, does not seem to have been a problem.
= discourage, dampen, dispirit, dishearten, dampen + Posesivo + spirits.Ex: Several pages of entries under one keyword are discouraging to say the least.
Ex: Ten years ago ambition abounded; now risk-taking is out of style and vanguardism has been dampened by a pervasive enthusiasm for the past.Ex: Adverse fortune may attend us, but it shall never dispirit us.Ex: It is easy to be disheartened by the negative flow of news, but the strength of our labor market should bolster the confidence of our outlook.Ex: Despite being physically challenged, the harsh realities of life have failed to dampen her spirits.* desalentar (de) = deter (from).* desalentarse = dismay.* * *desalentar [A5 ]vtto discourageese primer fracaso lo desalentó that first failure discouraged himla situación desalentó a potenciales inversores the situation discouraged potential investorsestábamos muy entusiasmados pero su actitud nos desalentó we were very excited but his attitude took the wind out of our sails o left us feeling deflated o dispiritedto become disheartened o discouraged* * *
desalentar ( conjugate desalentar) verbo transitivo
to discourage, dishearten
desalentar verbo transitivo to discourage, dishearten
' desalentar' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
abatir
English:
deflate
- deter
- discourage
* * *♦ vtto dishearten, to discourage;un resultado así desalienta a cualquiera a result like this would dishearten anyone;no dejes que eso te desaliente don't let it discourage you* * *v/t discourage* * *desalentar {55} vtdesanimar: to discourage, to dishearten -
45 desilusionar
v.1 to disappoint.2 to disillusion, to disappoint, to let down, to defraud.* * *1 to disappoint, disillusion, dishearten1 to be disappointed, become disillusioned* * *1. VT1) (=decepcionar) to disappoint2) (=hacer perder las ilusiones a) to disillusion2.See:* * *1.verbo transitivo to disappoint2.desilusionarse v pron ( decepcionarse) to be disappointed; ( perder las ilusiones) to become disillusioned* * *= disillusion, dishearten.Ex. Without clearly defined goals librarians run the risk of over-promising and perhaps disillusioning patrons and staff.Ex. It is easy to be disheartened by the negative flow of news, but the strength of our labor market should bolster the confidence of our outlook.----* desilusionarse = become + disillusioned.* * *1.verbo transitivo to disappoint2.desilusionarse v pron ( decepcionarse) to be disappointed; ( perder las ilusiones) to become disillusioned* * *= disillusion, dishearten.Ex: Without clearly defined goals librarians run the risk of over-promising and perhaps disillusioning patrons and staff.
Ex: It is easy to be disheartened by the negative flow of news, but the strength of our labor market should bolster the confidence of our outlook.* desilusionarse = become + disillusioned.* * *desilusionar [A1 ]vtto disappointesperaba mucho de ti pero me has desilusionado I expected great things of you but you've disappointed me o let me downel libro me desilusionó I found the book disappointingtanta corrupción lo ha desilusionado so much corruption has disillusioned him o has left him disillusioned(decepcionarse) to be disappointed; (perder las ilusiones) to become disillusioned* * *
desilusionar ( conjugate desilusionar) verbo transitivo
to disappoint
desilusionarse verbo pronominal ( decepcionarse) to be disappointed;
( perder las ilusiones) to become disillusioned
desilusionar verbo transitivo to disappoint, disillusion
' desilusionar' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
desengañar
English:
disillusion
* * *♦ vt1. [decepcionar] to disappoint, to disillusion;su conferencia me desilusionó I was disappointed by his talk;desilusionaron al electorado they let the voters down2. [desengañar] to reveal the truth to;no lo quiero desilusionar, se lo ve tan contento I don't want to spoil things for him by telling him the truth, he looks so happy* * *v/t1 disappoint* * *desilusionar vtdesencantar, desengañar: to disillusion, to disenchant* * *desilusionar vb to disappoint -
46 primaire
primaire [pʀimεʀ]1. adjectivea. primary2. masculine noun( = cycle) primary school• au or en primaire at primary school3. feminine noun( = élection) primary* * *pʀimɛʀ
1.
1) ( par opposition à secondaire) primary2) ( simpliste) [personne] limited, of limited outlook (après n); [réaction] kneejerk (colloq) (épith); [raisonnement, anticommunisme, opinion] simplistic
2.
nom masculin1) École2) ( en géologie)* * *pʀimɛʀ1. adj1) (instinct, couleur) primary2) (école, enseignement) primary2. nmÉDUCATION primary educationSes enfants sont encore en primaire. — His children are still at primary school.
* * *A adj1 ( par opposition à secondaire) primary;2 ( simpliste) [personne] limited, of limited outlook ( après n); [réaction] kneejerk○ ( épith), simplistic; [raisonnement, anticommunisme, opinion] simplistic;3 Jur délinquant primaire first offender.B nm1 Scol le primaire primary education;2 Écon le primaire the primary sector;3 Géol le primaire the palaeozoic era.[primɛr] adjectif1. [premier - d'une série] primaryécole/enseignement primaire primary school/education2. [couleur] primary3. [de base]————————[primɛr] nom masculin et féminin[personne bornée] simpleton————————[primɛr] nom masculin————————[primɛr] nom féminin -
47 éclaircir
éclaircir [eklεʀsiʀ]➭ TABLE 21. transitive verba. [+ teinte] to lighten ; [+ pièce] to brighten upb. ( = rendre moins épais) [+ soupe] to thin down ; [+ plantes] to thin out ; [+ arbres, cheveux] to thinc. ( = élucider) [+ mystère] to clear up ; [+ question, situation] to clarify ; [+ meurtre] to solve• pouvez-vous nous éclaircir sur ce point ? can you enlighten us on this point?2. reflexive verba. [ciel] to clear ; [temps] to clear upb. [cheveux] to thinc. [idées, situation] to become clearer* * *eklɛʀsiʀ
1.
1) ( rendre moins sombre) to lighten [couleur]; to lighten the colour [BrE] of [cheveux]; to improve [teint]2) ( élucider) to shed light on [mystère]3) ( rendre moins épais) to thin [sauce, futaie]
2.
s'éclaircir verbe pronominal1) Météorologie [temps] to clearl'horizon s'éclaircit — lit the horizon is clearing; fig the outlook is getting brighter
2) ( pâlir) [couleur] to fade; [teint] to improve; [cheveux] to get lighter3) ( s'élucider) [situation, mystère] to become clearer4) ( se clairsemer) [foule, forêt] to thin out5) ( rendre clair)s'éclaircir la voix or la gorge — to clear one's throat
* * *eklɛʀsiʀ vt1) (couleur) to lighten2) fig (rendre compréhensible) to clear up, to clarify3) CUISINE to thin* * *éclaircir verb table: finirA vtr1 ( rendre moins sombre) to lighten [couleur]; to lighten the colourGB of [cheveux]; to clear [teint];2 ( clarifier) to clarify [situation, problème, idée]; ( élucider) to shed light on [énigme, mystère]; certains points sont encore à éclaircir some points still need clarifying;3 Culin to thin [sauce];B s'éclaircir vpr1 Météo [ciel, temps, brouillard] to clear; l'horizon s'éclaircit lit the horizon is clearing; fig the outlook is getting brighter;2 ( pâlir) [couleur, tissu] to fade; [teint] to clear; [cheveux] to get lighter;3 ( s'élucider) [situation, problème, mystère] to become clearer;4 ( se clairsemer) [foule, public] to thin out; [forêt, jungle] to thin out; [cheveux, barbe] to thin out;5 ( rendre clair) s'éclaircir les cheveux avec de la camomille to lighten one's hair with camomile; s'éclaircir la voix or la gorge to clear one's throat.[eklɛrsir] verbe transitif1. [rendre moins sombre] to make lighterce papier peint éclaircit la pièce this wallpaper brightens up the room ou makes the room feel lighterb. [par mèches] to put highlights in one's hair2. [rendre plus audible]4. [forêt] to thin (out)5. [élucider - affaire, mystère] to clear up ; [ - situation] to clarify————————s'éclaircir verbe pronominal intransitif2. [pâlir - cheveux] to go lighter ou paler ou blonder3. [se raréfier] to thin (out)ses cheveux s'éclaircissent his hair's getting thinner, he's going bald4. [être clarifié - mystère] to be solved ; [ - situation] to become clearer————————s'éclaircir verbe pronominal transitifs'éclaircir la voix ou gorge to clear one's throat -
48 previsione
foreseen* * *f forecastprevisioni pl del tempo weather forecast sg* * *previsione s.f.1 forecast, prevision, prediction; expectation; anticipation: previsioni del raccolto, forecast for the harvest; previsioni del tempo, meteorologiche, weather forecast; ciò è contro le mie previsioni, that goes against my predictions; non posso fare nessuna previsione, I cannot make any forecast; il suo successo ha superato ogni previsione, his success has gone beyond all expectations; le tue previsioni erano tutte sbagliate, your forecasts were all wrong // in previsione di, in anticipation of // (dir.) previsione legale, legal provision; salvo previsione contraria, unless otherwise provided2 (econ., comm.) anticipation, forecast, forecasting, estimate; ( prospettiva) outlook: bilancio di previsione, budget; previsione delle vendite, forecast of sales; previsioni congiunturali, business outlook; previsioni di mercato, market forecast; previsione della domanda, anticipation of demand; previsione delle spese, delle entrate, estimate of expenditure, of revenue; previsione budgetaria, budget forecasting; fare previsioni, to plan.* * *[previ'zjone]sostantivo femminile1) foresight, expectation, prediction, prevision2) comm. econ. forecast•* * *previsione/previ'zjone/sostantivo f.1 foresight, expectation, prediction, prevision; fare delle -i to forecast; in previsione di fare with a view to doing; in previsione del disastro imminente in contemplation of the imminent disaster; contro tutte le -i against all expectation(s); vincere contro ogni previsione to win against the odds2 comm. econ. forecast- i del tempo weather forecast(ing). -
49 filozofi|a
f (GD filozofii) 1. (G pl filozofii) (nauka) philosophy U- filozofia Kanta the philosophy of Kant- filozofie Wschodu Eastern philosophy- studiować filozofię to study philosophy- wydział filozofii the philosophy department a. faculty- filozofia czysta pure philosophy2. (G pl filozofii) (teoria) philosophy C/U- filozofia kultury/sztuki/prawa the philosophy of culture/art/law- filozofia polityki political philosophy3. sgt kryt. (koncepcja) concept, conception- kilka uwag o filozofii tego opowiadania a few comments on the underlying concept of this story- filozofia państwa demokratycznego the concept of a democratic state4. (G pl filozofii) (poglądy) philosophy, outlook- taką już ma życiową filozofię that’s his philosophy of life- filozofia Polaków objawia się w dowcipie the Polish outlook (on life) manifests itself in humour5. sgt pot. (trudność) to żadna filozofia there’s nothing to it pot.- to żadna filozofia zainstalować ten program there’s nothing hard a. complicated about installing the program- na pewno potrafisz to zrobić, to przecież żadna filozofia I’m sure you can do it, there’s nothing to it- □ filozofia immanentna Filoz. immanent philosophyThe New English-Polish, Polish-English Kościuszko foundation dictionary > filozofi|a
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50 opvatting
1 [het beschouwen] view, outlook3 [uitleg] conception, interpretation♦voorbeelden:1 een bekrompen opvatting • a narrow(-minded) outlook/viewzijn politieke opvattingen • his political viewsnaar mijn opvatting • in my opinion/view -
51 توقع
تَوَقُّع \ anticipation: anticipating; expectation: In anticipation of a cold winter, we ordered a large supply of coal. expectation: (the act of) expecting; what one expects: His exam results fulfilled my expectations. In expectation of guests, she prepared a special meal. outlook: the general look of the probable future: The outlook for tomorrow’s weather is dry and sunny. -
52 طالع
طَالِع \ fortune: chance; fate (usu. good): Fortune favours the bold. By good fortune, I was at home when he came. horoscope: a plan of the position of the important stars at sb.’s birth (or at other special times), from which his character, life and future are sometimes calculated. omen: sth. that is regarded as a sign of good or bad fortune: To meet a black cat is sometimes believed to be a good omen. outlook: the general look of the probable future: The outlook for tomorrow’s weather is dry and sunny. \ See Also حَظّ (سعيد)، فأل (فَأْل)، نَذِير أو بَشِير -
53 anticipation
تَوَقُّع \ anticipation: anticipating; expectation: In anticipation of a cold winter, we ordered a large supply of coal. expectation: (the act of) expecting; what one expects: His exam results fulfilled my expectations. In expectation of guests, she prepared a special meal. outlook: the general look of the probable future: The outlook for tomorrow’s weather is dry and sunny. -
54 expectation
تَوَقُّع \ anticipation: anticipating; expectation: In anticipation of a cold winter, we ordered a large supply of coal. expectation: (the act of) expecting; what one expects: His exam results fulfilled my expectations. In expectation of guests, she prepared a special meal. outlook: the general look of the probable future: The outlook for tomorrow’s weather is dry and sunny. -
55 chance
اِحْتِمال \ chance: possibility. We have no chance of winning. expectation: (the act of) expecting; what one expects: His exam results fulfilled my expectations. In expectation of guests, she prepared a special meal. likelihood: probability. outlook: the general look of the probable future: The outlook for tomorrow’s weather is dry and sunny. patience: being patient. possibility: a chance: Is there a possibility of rain?. probability: likelihood; a probable chance: In all probability (most probably) he’ll win the race. prospect: to hope, probability: We have no prospect of success. \ See Also توقع (تَوَقُّع)، إمكانية (إمْكانيّة)، تجلد (تَجَلُّد)، فرصة (فرصة) -
56 expectation
اِحْتِمال \ chance: possibility. We have no chance of winning. expectation: (the act of) expecting; what one expects: His exam results fulfilled my expectations. In expectation of guests, she prepared a special meal. likelihood: probability. outlook: the general look of the probable future: The outlook for tomorrow’s weather is dry and sunny. patience: being patient. possibility: a chance: Is there a possibility of rain?. probability: likelihood; a probable chance: In all probability (most probably) he’ll win the race. prospect: to hope, probability: We have no prospect of success. \ See Also توقع (تَوَقُّع)، إمكانية (إمْكانيّة)، تجلد (تَجَلُّد)، فرصة (فرصة) -
57 likelihood
اِحْتِمال \ chance: possibility. We have no chance of winning. expectation: (the act of) expecting; what one expects: His exam results fulfilled my expectations. In expectation of guests, she prepared a special meal. likelihood: probability. outlook: the general look of the probable future: The outlook for tomorrow’s weather is dry and sunny. patience: being patient. possibility: a chance: Is there a possibility of rain?. probability: likelihood; a probable chance: In all probability (most probably) he’ll win the race. prospect: to hope, probability: We have no prospect of success. \ See Also توقع (تَوَقُّع)، إمكانية (إمْكانيّة)، تجلد (تَجَلُّد)، فرصة (فرصة) -
58 patience
اِحْتِمال \ chance: possibility. We have no chance of winning. expectation: (the act of) expecting; what one expects: His exam results fulfilled my expectations. In expectation of guests, she prepared a special meal. likelihood: probability. outlook: the general look of the probable future: The outlook for tomorrow’s weather is dry and sunny. patience: being patient. possibility: a chance: Is there a possibility of rain?. probability: likelihood; a probable chance: In all probability (most probably) he’ll win the race. prospect: to hope, probability: We have no prospect of success. \ See Also توقع (تَوَقُّع)، إمكانية (إمْكانيّة)، تجلد (تَجَلُّد)، فرصة (فرصة) -
59 possibility
اِحْتِمال \ chance: possibility. We have no chance of winning. expectation: (the act of) expecting; what one expects: His exam results fulfilled my expectations. In expectation of guests, she prepared a special meal. likelihood: probability. outlook: the general look of the probable future: The outlook for tomorrow’s weather is dry and sunny. patience: being patient. possibility: a chance: Is there a possibility of rain?. probability: likelihood; a probable chance: In all probability (most probably) he’ll win the race. prospect: to hope, probability: We have no prospect of success. \ See Also توقع (تَوَقُّع)، إمكانية (إمْكانيّة)، تجلد (تَجَلُّد)، فرصة (فرصة) -
60 probability
اِحْتِمال \ chance: possibility. We have no chance of winning. expectation: (the act of) expecting; what one expects: His exam results fulfilled my expectations. In expectation of guests, she prepared a special meal. likelihood: probability. outlook: the general look of the probable future: The outlook for tomorrow’s weather is dry and sunny. patience: being patient. possibility: a chance: Is there a possibility of rain?. probability: likelihood; a probable chance: In all probability (most probably) he’ll win the race. prospect: to hope, probability: We have no prospect of success. \ See Also توقع (تَوَقُّع)، إمكانية (إمْكانيّة)، تجلد (تَجَلُّد)، فرصة (فرصة)
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