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1 cross-examination
n юр. перекрёстный допросcross-examination by police — «перекрёстный допрос» полицией
Синонимический ряд:interrogate (noun) check; grill; grilling; inquire; inquisition; interrogate; interrogation; investigate; third degree -
2 grill
ɡril
1. verb1) (to cook directly under heat: to grill the chops.) asar a la parrillar, hacer al grill2) (to question (a person) closely: The police grilled the man they thought was the murderer.) interrogar
2. noun1) (the part of a cooker used for grilling.) gratinador, grill2) (a frame of metal bars for grilling food on.) parrilla, grill3) (a dish of grilled food: a mixed grill.) parrilladagrill1 n1. parrilla2. gratinadorgrill2 vb asar a la parrilla / gratinar
grill sustantivo masculino grill ' grill' also found in these entries: Spanish: parrilla - plancha - asar - gratinador - parrillada English: grill - grille - rotisserie - broil - broiler - lightlytr[grɪl]1 SMALLCOOKERY/SMALL (over cooker) gratinador nombre masculino, grill nombre masculino; (on charcoal) parrilla2 SMALLCOOKERY/SMALL (dish) parrillada4→ link=grille grille{2 familiar (interrogate) interrogargrill ['grɪl] vt1) : asar (a la parrilla)2) interrogate: interrogargrill n1) : parrilla f (para cocinar)2) : parrillada f (comida)3) restaurant: grill mn.• parrilla s.f.• restaurante de hotel s.m.• verja s.f.v.• asar a la parrilla v.
I grɪl1) (BrE Culin) (in electric, gas grill) hacer* al grill; ( over hot fire) hacer* or asar a la parrilla or a las brasasgrilled sardines — sardinas fpl a la parrilla or a la(s) brasa(s)
2) ( interrogate) interrogar*
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a) ( on stove) (esp BrE) grill m, gratinador mb) ( on barbecue) parrilla fc) ( dish)mixed grill — plato de carne a la parrilla (p. ej. chuletas, hígado) con tomates y champiñones
d) ( restaurant) grill m[ɡrɪl]1. N1) (Brit) (on cooker, also restaurant) parrilla f2) (=food) parrillada f3) = grille2. VT1) (Culin) asar a la parrilla2) * (=interrogate) interrogar3.CPDgrill room N — parrilla f, grill m
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I [grɪl]1) (BrE Culin) (in electric, gas grill) hacer* al grill; ( over hot fire) hacer* or asar a la parrilla or a las brasasgrilled sardines — sardinas fpl a la parrilla or a la(s) brasa(s)
2) ( interrogate) interrogar*
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a) ( on stove) (esp BrE) grill m, gratinador mb) ( on barbecue) parrilla fc) ( dish)mixed grill — plato de carne a la parrilla (p. ej. chuletas, hígado) con tomates y champiñones
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I 1. transitive verb1) (cook) grillen2. noun1) (Gastr.) Grillgericht, dasmixed grill — Mixed grill, der; gemischte Grillplatte
2) (on cooker) Grill, derII= grille noun1) (grating) Gitter, das2) (Motor Veh.) [Kühler]grill, der* * *[ɡril] 1. verb1) (to cook directly under heat: to grill the chops.) grillen2) (to question (a person) closely: The police grilled the man they thought was the murderer.) einem strengen Verhör unterziehen2. noun1) (the part of a cooker used for grilling.) der Grill2) (a frame of metal bars for grilling food on.) der Rost3) (a dish of grilled food: a mixed grill.) das Röstfleisch* * *[grɪl]I. n (in cooker) Grill m; (over charcoal) [Grill]rost m; esp AM (restaurant) Grillrestaurant nt, Grillroom mII. vt1. (cook)* * *[grɪl]1. n1) (COOK on cooker etc) Grill m; (= gridiron) Grill m, (Brat)rost m; (= food) Grillgericht nt, Grillade f; (= restaurant) Grill(room) m2)See:= academic.ru/32480/grille">grille2. vt2) (inf: interrogate) in die Zange nehmen (inf)to grill sb about sth — jdn über etw (acc) ausquetschen (inf) or ins Verhör nehmen
3. vi1) (food) auf dem Grill liegen, gegrillt werden* * *grill1 [ɡrıl]A s1. Grill m (auch Bratrost)2. Grillen n3. Gegrillte(s) n:a grill of meat gegrilltes FleischB v/t1. grillenbe grilled schmorengrill sb about jemanden ausquetschen über (akk)C v/i1. gegrillt werden, auf dem Grill liegen2. a) sich (in der Sonne) grillen (lassen)b) schmoren* * *I 1. transitive verb1) (cook) grillen2. noun1) (Gastr.) Grillgericht, dasmixed grill — Mixed grill, der; gemischte Grillplatte
2) (on cooker) Grill, derII= grille noun1) (grating) Gitter, das2) (Motor Veh.) [Kühler]grill, der* * *n.Bratrost -e m.Grill -s m.Rost -e m. v.grillen v.jemanden in die Mangel nehmen ausdr. -
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'kwes ən
1. noun1) (something which is said, written etc which asks for an answer from someone: The question is, do we really need a computer?) pregunta2) (a problem or matter for discussion: There is the question of how much to pay him.) cuestión, problema3) (a single problem in a test or examination: We had to answer four questions in three hours.) pregunta, problema4) (criticism; doubt; discussion: He is, without question, the best man for the job.) (sin) duda5) (a suggestion or possibility: There is no question of our dismissing him.) posibilidad
2. verb1) (to ask (a person) questions: I'll question him about what he was doing last night.) interrogar2) (to regard as doubtful: He questioned her right to use the money.) cuestionar, poner en duda•- questionably
- questionableness
- question mark
- question-master
- questionnaire
- in question
- out of the question
question1 n1. preguntacan I ask you a question? ¿puedo hacerte una pregunta?2. cuestión / problema / asuntoquestion2 vb1. hacer preguntas / interrogar2. dudar de / cuestionartr['kwesʧən]1 pregunta2 (in exam) pregunta, problema nombre masculino4 (topic, matter) cuestión nombre femenino, asunto1 hacer preguntas a, interrogar■ the detained are being questioned about the holdup están interrogando a los detenidos sobre el atraco2 (cast doubt on) cuestionar, poner en duda\SMALLIDIOMATIC EXPRESSION/SMALLit's a question of se trata de, es cuestión deout of the question imposible, impensablethat is the question de eso se trata, he aquí la dificultadto call into question poner en duda, dudar dewithout question sin rechistarquestion mark (punctuation mark) signo de interrogación, interrogación nombre femenino, interrogante nombre masculino 2 (doubt) interrogante nombre masculinoquestion tag coletillaquestion ['kwɛsʧən] vt1) ask: preguntar2) doubt: poner en duda, cuestionar3) interrogate: interrogarquestion viinquire: inquirir, preguntarquestion n1) query: pregunta f2) issue: asunto m, problema f, cuestión f3) possibility: posibilidad fit's out of the question: es indiscutible4) doubt: duda fto call into question: poner en dudaadj.• interrogante adj.n.• asunto s.m.• cuestión s.f.• interrogación s.f.• pregunta s.f.• problema s.m.v.• cuestionar v.• disputar v.• hacer preguntas a v.• interrogar v.• preguntar v.
I 'kwestʃəna) c ( inquiry) pregunta fto ask o put a question — hacer* or (frml) formular una pregunta
to pop the question — (colloq)
b) c (in quiz, exam) pregunta fthe 64,000 dollar question — la pregunta del millón
c) c (issue, problem) cuestión f, asunto m, problema mif it's a question of money... — si es cuestión or se trata de dinero...
to beg the question — ( pose the question) plantear la pregunta; ( evade the issue) eludir el problema; ( make unjustified assumption)
this begs the question whether we really want to live in this kind of society — esto da por sentado or tiene como premisa que éste es el tipo de sociedad en la que queremos vivir
d) u ( doubt) duda fto call something into question — poner* algo en duda
e) u ( possibility) posibilidad f
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a) \<\<person\>\> hacerle* preguntas a; \<\<suspect/student\>\> interrogar*b) ( doubt) \<\<integrity/motives\>\> poner* en duda['kwestʃǝn]1. N(are there) any questions? — ¿(hay) alguna pregunta?
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to ask (sb) a question — hacer una pregunta (a algn)what a question to ask! — ¡vaya preguntita!
there's a reward for the painting's return, no questions asked — se ofrece una recompensa sin preguntas por la devolución del cuadro
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"why didn't you appoint him a year ago?" - " good question" — -¿por qué no lo nombraste hace un año? -buena pregunta or -eso me pregunto yo•
he posed three questions — hizo or planteó tres preguntas•
to put a question to sb — frm hacer una pregunta a algn•
to put down a question to or for sb — (Parl) formular una pregunta a algnleading 2., open 1., 10), personal 1., 4), pop I, 3., 2), trick 3.•
to obey orders without question — obedecer órdenes sin rechistar2) (=matter, issue) cuestión fthat is the question — de eso se trata, esa es la cuestión
that is not the question — no se trata de eso, no es cuestión de eso
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at the time in question — a la hora en cuestión•
it is not simply a question of money — no se trata simplemente de dinero, no es una simple cuestión de dinero•
this raises the question of her suitability — esto plantea la cuestión de si es la persona adecuadabeg 1., 1)•
it's only a question of time before he finds out — solo es cuestión de tiempo que se entere3) (=possibility) posibilidad f•
there is no question of outside help — no hay posibilidad de ayuda externa•
it's out of the question! — ¡imposible!, ¡ni hablar!4) (=doubt) duda f•
as a manager, her ability is beyond question — como directora, su capacidad está fuera de toda dudamy integrity has been brought or called into question — mi integridad se ha puesto en duda
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to be in question — estar en dudayour professional ability is not in question — no es tu capacidad como profesional lo que se pone en duda
his findings pose questions about the future of these drugs — sus descubrimientos hacen que se planteen preguntas sobre el futuro de estas drogas
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this disaster raises questions about air safety in the region — con el desastre se ha puesto en duda la seguridad aérea en la zona•
the question remains (as to) whether he can be trusted — la duda or la cuestión sigue siendo si se puede confiar en élthe question remains: how did she escape? — la pregunta sigue ahí: ¿cómo escapó?
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there is some question as to whether he will sign — hay or existen ciertas dudas sobre si firmará•
without question — sin duda, indudablemente2. VT1) (=interrogate) [+ exam candidate, interviewee] hacer preguntas a; [+ suspect] interrogar; (Parl) [+ minister, secretary] interpelarthey questioned him about his past — le hicieron preguntas or le preguntaron acerca de su pasado
the minister was questioned about his statement to Parliament — se interpeló al ministro sobre su declaración ante el Parlamento
2) (=doubt) [+ honesty, loyalty, motives] dudar de, poner en duda; [+ decision, beliefs] poner en duda, cuestionar3.CPDquestion mark N — (lit) signo m de interrogación; (fig) interrogante m or f
question master N — interrogador m
question tag N — coletilla f interrogativa
question time N — (Brit) (Parl) sesión f de interpelaciones a los ministros
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I ['kwestʃən]a) c ( inquiry) pregunta fto ask o put a question — hacer* or (frml) formular una pregunta
to pop the question — (colloq)
b) c (in quiz, exam) pregunta fthe 64,000 dollar question — la pregunta del millón
c) c (issue, problem) cuestión f, asunto m, problema mif it's a question of money... — si es cuestión or se trata de dinero...
to beg the question — ( pose the question) plantear la pregunta; ( evade the issue) eludir el problema; ( make unjustified assumption)
this begs the question whether we really want to live in this kind of society — esto da por sentado or tiene como premisa que éste es el tipo de sociedad en la que queremos vivir
d) u ( doubt) duda fto call something into question — poner* algo en duda
e) u ( possibility) posibilidad f
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a) \<\<person\>\> hacerle* preguntas a; \<\<suspect/student\>\> interrogar*b) ( doubt) \<\<integrity/motives\>\> poner* en duda -
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question [ˈkwest∫ən]1. nouna. question fb. ( = doubt) there is no question about it cela ne fait aucun doute• there's no question that this is better une chose est sûre, c'est mieux• she is without question one of the greatest writers of her generation elle est sans conteste l'un des plus grands écrivains de sa générationc. ( = matter, subject) question f• it's all a question of what you want to do eventually tout dépend de ce que tu veux faire en fin de comptea. [+ person] interrogerb. [+ motive, account, sb's honesty] remettre en question3. compounds• there is a question mark over whether he meant to do it on ne sait pas au juste s'il avait l'intention de le faire━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━* * *['kwestʃən] 1.1) ( request for information) question f ( about sur); ( in exam) question fin reply to a question from Mr John Molloy — en réponse à une question posée par M. John Molloy
a question from the floor — ( in parliament) une question provenant de l'assemblée
2) ( practical issue) problème m; ( ethical issue) question fthe question arises as to who is going to pay the bill — la question se pose, à savoir qui va payer la note
3) ( uncertainty) doute m2.transitive verb1) ( interrogate) questionner [suspect, politician]2) ( cast doubt upon) ( on one occasion) mettre en doute [tactics, methods]; ( over longer period) douter de [tactics, methods]to question whether — douter que (+ subj)
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I [grɪl]1) BE (on cooker) grill m.2) AE (barbecue) griglia f.3) (dish) grigliata f.4) (restaurant) = ristorante dove si servono cibi alla grigliaII 1. [grɪl]1) (on cooker) cuocere col grill; (on barbecue) cuocere alla griglia2.verbo intransitivo [ steak] cuocersi sulla griglia, essere arrostito sulla graticola* * *[ɡril] 1. verb1) (to cook directly under heat: to grill the chops.) arrostire, cuocere sulla griglia2) (to question (a person) closely: The police grilled the man they thought was the murderer.) torchiare2. noun1) (the part of a cooker used for grilling.) griglia, grill2) (a frame of metal bars for grilling food on.) graticola3) (a dish of grilled food: a mixed grill.) grigliata* * *[ɡrɪl]1. n1) (Brit: on cooker) griglia, (gridiron) graticola, (in restaurant), (also: grillroom) grill-room m inv2)grille — (grating) griglia, (at window) grata
2. vt1) Culin cuocere ai ferri or alla grigliagrilled meat — carne ai ferri or alla griglia
2) (fam: interrogate) fare il terzo grado a* * *grill (1) /grɪl/n.2 [uc] ( cucina) carne alla griglia; grigliata ( anche di pesce): mixed grill, grigliata mista; misto alla griglia● (ferr., USA) grill car, carrozza ristoro □ to cook [to put] st. under the grill, cuocere [fare] qc. con il grill.grill (2) /grɪl/► grille.(to) grill /grɪl/A v. t.2 (fig.) arrostire ( detto del caldo); tormentare; torturare: The tropical sun grilled us, il sole dei tropici ci arrostivaB v. i.2 (fig.) esporsi al calore; lasciarsi arrostire.* * *I [grɪl]1) BE (on cooker) grill m.2) AE (barbecue) griglia f.3) (dish) grigliata f.4) (restaurant) = ristorante dove si servono cibi alla grigliaII 1. [grɪl]1) (on cooker) cuocere col grill; (on barbecue) cuocere alla griglia2.verbo intransitivo [ steak] cuocersi sulla griglia, essere arrostito sulla graticola -
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grill [grɪl]1. nounb. = grillea. ( = cook) (faire) griller* * *[grɪl] 1.1) GB ( on cooker) gril mcook it in ou under the grill — faites-le griller
2) US ( barbecue) gril m3) ( dish) grillade f4) ( restaurant) grill m, restaurant m servant des grillades2.transitive verb1) Culinary faire griller2) (colloq) ( interrogate) mettre [quelqu'un] sur la sellette (colloq) ( about à propos de)3.intransitive verb [steak, fish] griller -
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m.1 questioning (preguntas).2 interrogation, cross-examination, crossexamination, debriefing.* * *1 interrogation\someter a alguien a un interrogatorio to interrogate somebody* * *noun m.questioning, interrogation* * *SM1) (=preguntas) interrogation, questioning; [tras una misión] debriefing2) (Jur) questioning, examination3) (=cuestionario) questionnaire* * *masculino (de acusado, testigo) questioning, examination; ( de detenido) interrogation, questioning¿a qué viene este interrogatorio? — what's this grilling for? (colloq)
* * *= interrogation, cross examination.Ex. These include MUMS (Multiple Use MARC System) in connection with online interrogation and correction of MARC data.Ex. Attorneys appearing in these hearings often have only 1 or 2 days to prepare a cross examination.* * *masculino (de acusado, testigo) questioning, examination; ( de detenido) interrogation, questioning¿a qué viene este interrogatorio? — what's this grilling for? (colloq)
* * *= interrogation, cross examination.Ex: These include MUMS (Multiple Use MARC System) in connection with online interrogation and correction of MARC data.
Ex: Attorneys appearing in these hearings often have only 1 or 2 days to prepare a cross examination.* * *(de un acusado, testigo) questioning, examination; (de un detenido) interrogation, questioningsometieron al detenido a un nuevo interrogatorio they submitted the suspect to further questioning o interrogation¿a qué viene este interrogatorio? what's this grilling for? ( colloq)* * *
interrogatorio sustantivo masculino (de acusado, testigo) questioning, examination;
( de detenido) interrogation, questioning
interrogatorio sustantivo masculino interrogation
' interrogatorio' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
someter
English:
examination
- grill
- hold
- inquisition
- interrogation
- questioning
- break
* * *[preguntas] questioning; [con amenazas] interrogation;someter a alguien a un interrogatorio [con preguntas] to question sb;[con amenazas] to interrogate sb* * *m questioning, interrogation* * *: interrogation, questioning* * *interrogatorio n interrogation -
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f.question.hacer una pregunta to ask a questionpregunta retórica rhetorical questionpres.indicat.3rd person singular (él/ella/ello) present indicative of spanish verb: preguntar.imperat.2nd person singular (tú) Imperative of Spanish verb: preguntar.* * *1 question\hacer una pregunta a alguien to ask somebody a question* * *noun f.* * *SF questionhacer una pregunta — to ask o put a question
lo negó, a preguntas de los periodistas — questioned by the press he denied it
presentar una pregunta — (Pol) to put down a question, table a question
preguntas frecuentes — FAQs, frequently asked questions
pregunta indiscreta — indiscreet question, tactless question
pregunta sugestiva — (Jur) leading question
* * *femenino questionhacer/contestar una pregunta — to ask/answer a question
* * *= enquiry [inquiry, -USA], inquiry [enquiry, -UK], question, enquire, query.Ex. A threshold weight appropriate to the specificity of the searcher's enquiry must be established.Ex. Several possible rules governing the reference interview are examined; one calls for inquiry into client's underlying wants, 'the face value rule', another for inquiry into underlying needs, 'the purpose rule'.Ex. One argument against including a list of questions is that often analysts will think they are the only questions that might be asked.Ex. A policy of maximum courtesy and minimum delay is adopted in attending to all enquires.Ex. We might therefore argue that our information retrieval system should enable us to rank documents in response to a query using the weighted vector 'wij'.----* acosar a Alguien con preguntas = pepper + Nombre + with questions.* acribillar a Alguien a preguntas = pepper + Nombre + with questions.* asediar a Alguien con preguntas = pepper + Nombre + with questions.* enviar una pregunta a una lista de correo = post + a question.* expresar una pregunta = couch + question.* FAQs (Preguntas Más Frecuentes) = FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions).* formular una pregunta = articulate + question, formulate + question, frame + question.* hacer preguntas = ask + questions, interrogate, air + questions, make + enquiry.* hacer una pregunta = put + question.* intentar responder a una pregunta = pursue + question.* modo de hacer preguntas = questioning behaviour.* pregunta abierta = open-ended question.* pregunta cerrada = multiple choice question, closed-ended question.* pregunta con respuesta = answerable question.* pregunta delicada = awkward question.* pregunta de referencia = reference question.* pregunta de respuesta libre = open-ended question.* pregunta difícil = poser.* pregunta difícil de responder = awkward-to-handle enquiry.* pregunta + ocurrir = question + pop into + Posesivo + mind.* preguntas = questioning.* preguntas de cultura general = quiz [quizzes, -pl.].* preguntas de examen = question paper.* pregunta sin respuesta = unanswerable question.* preguntas para incitar el debate = discussion question.* preguntas y respuestas = questions and answers [Q&A].* pregunta tipo test = multiple choice question.* que ha sido abordado con preguntas = accost.* responder a preguntas = entertain + questions.* responder a una pregunta = field + question.* responder preguntas = take + questions.* responder una pregunta = dispatch + question, answer + question.* sortear un pregunta = field + question.* suscitar una pregunta = raise + question.* turno de preguntas = Q&A session [question and answer session].* * *femenino questionhacer/contestar una pregunta — to ask/answer a question
* * *= enquiry [inquiry, -USA], inquiry [enquiry, -UK], question, enquire, query.Ex: A threshold weight appropriate to the specificity of the searcher's enquiry must be established.
Ex: Several possible rules governing the reference interview are examined; one calls for inquiry into client's underlying wants, 'the face value rule', another for inquiry into underlying needs, 'the purpose rule'.Ex: One argument against including a list of questions is that often analysts will think they are the only questions that might be asked.Ex: A policy of maximum courtesy and minimum delay is adopted in attending to all enquires.Ex: We might therefore argue that our information retrieval system should enable us to rank documents in response to a query using the weighted vector 'wij'.* acosar a Alguien con preguntas = pepper + Nombre + with questions.* acribillar a Alguien a preguntas = pepper + Nombre + with questions.* asediar a Alguien con preguntas = pepper + Nombre + with questions.* enviar una pregunta a una lista de correo = post + a question.* expresar una pregunta = couch + question.* FAQs (Preguntas Más Frecuentes) = FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions).* formular una pregunta = articulate + question, formulate + question, frame + question.* hacer preguntas = ask + questions, interrogate, air + questions, make + enquiry.* hacer una pregunta = put + question.* intentar responder a una pregunta = pursue + question.* modo de hacer preguntas = questioning behaviour.* pregunta abierta = open-ended question.* pregunta cerrada = multiple choice question, closed-ended question.* pregunta con respuesta = answerable question.* pregunta delicada = awkward question.* pregunta de referencia = reference question.* pregunta de respuesta libre = open-ended question.* pregunta difícil = poser.* pregunta difícil de responder = awkward-to-handle enquiry.* pregunta + ocurrir = question + pop into + Posesivo + mind.* preguntas = questioning.* preguntas de cultura general = quiz [quizzes, -pl.].* preguntas de examen = question paper.* pregunta sin respuesta = unanswerable question.* preguntas para incitar el debate = discussion question.* preguntas y respuestas = questions and answers [Q&A].* pregunta tipo test = multiple choice question.* que ha sido abordado con preguntas = accost.* responder a preguntas = entertain + questions.* responder a una pregunta = field + question.* responder preguntas = take + questions.* responder una pregunta = dispatch + question, answer + question.* sortear un pregunta = field + question.* suscitar una pregunta = raise + question.* turno de preguntas = Q&A session [question and answer session].* * *questionno me hagas preguntas don't ask me any questionssi no es una pregunta indiscreta ¿cuántos años tienes? how old are you, if you don't mind my asking o if it isn't a rude question?contesta mi pregunta answer my question¿quién era ese hombre? si se me permite la pregunta who was that man, if you don't mind my asking?¿te gustaría ir conmigo? — ¡qué pregunta! would you like to come with me?— what do you think? o what a question!andar or estar or quedarse a la cuarta pregunta ( Esp fam); to be down to one's last nickel ( AmE) o ( BrE) penny ( colloq), to be flat broke ( colloq)Compuesto:( Méx) essay question* * *
Del verbo preguntar: ( conjugate preguntar)
pregunta es:
3ª persona singular (él/ella/usted) presente indicativo2ª persona singular (tú) imperativo
Multiple Entries:
pregunta
preguntar
pregunta sustantivo femenino
question;◊ hacer/contestar una pregunta to ask/answer a question
preguntar ( conjugate preguntar) verbo transitivo
to ask;
eso no se pregunta you shouldn't ask things like that;
la maestra me preguntó la lección the teacher tested me on the lesson
verbo intransitivo
to ask;
le preguntó sobre or acerca de lo ocurrido he asked her (about) what had happened;
pregunta POR algo/algn to ask about sth/sb;
preguntaban por un tal Mario they were looking for o asking for someone called Mario
preguntarse verbo pronominal ( refl) to wonder
pregunta sustantivo femenino question
preguntar verbo transitivo to ask
(por una cosa) to ask about sthg: le pregunté por su viaje, I asked him about his trip
(por una persona) to ask about o for sb: preguntaban por tu hermana, they were asking for your sister
(por la salud de alguien) to ask after sb: ¿has preguntado por (la salud de) su madre?, have you asked after her mother?
' pregunta' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
aire
- alegrar
- aprieto
- cada
- capciosa
- capcioso
- cautela
- chupada
- chupado
- cuestión
- durante
- eh
- enunciado
- formular
- hermano
- nerviosa
- nervioso
- padre
- pues
- puñetera
- puñetero
- punto
- relación
- responder
- sobrino
- boca
- concreto
- consulta
- contestar
- desprevenido
- directo
- dirigir
- esquivar
- evadir
- hacer
- impertinente
- plantear
- preguntar
- repetir
- torear
English:
answer
- any
- ask for
- avoid
- awkward
- come up
- do
- dodge
- duck
- enquiry
- fend off
- incorrectly
- inquiry
- loaded
- name
- put
- query
- question
- rephrase
- rhetorical
- searching
- throw
- trick
- unasked
- yes-no question
- can
- give
- go
- good
- may
- on
- poser
- separate
- spend
- stuck
- tie
- unsettle
- well
- wrong
* * *pregunta nfquestion;hacer una pregunta to ask a question;¿te importa si te hago una pregunta? do you mind if I ask you a question?;¿te gustaría venir a la fiesta? – ¡qué pregunta! would you like to come to the party? – what a question!;Fam Famfreír a preguntas to bombard with questionspregunta capciosa trick question; Fam Hum la pregunta del millón de dólares the sixty-four-thousand dollar question;pregunta retórica rhetorical question* * *f question;hacer una pregunta ask a question* * *pregunta nf1) : question2)hacer una pregunta : to ask a question* * *pregunta n question -
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I [prɒd]1) (poke) colpetto m.to give sth., sb. a prod — (with implement) punzecchiare qcs., qcn.; (with finger) toccare qcs., qcn. con un dito
2) colloq. fig. (reminder)II [prɒd]to give sb. a prod — spronare qcn.
1) (poke) (with foot, stick) dare dei colpetti a; (with instrument) pungolare, punzecchiare; (with finger) toccare; (with fork) punzecchiare3) (interrogate) interrogare* * *[prod] 1. past tense, past participle - prodded; verb1) (to push with something pointed; to poke: He prodded her arm with his finger.) spingere2) (to urge or encourage: He prodded her into action.) incitare2. noun(an act of prodding: She gave him a prod.) colpetto* * *[prɒd]1. n(push, jab) colpetto, (with elbow) gomitata2. vt(jab: with stick, finger) dare un colpetto a3. vi* * *Prod /prɒd/n.(fam. irl., spreg.) protestante.(to) prod /prɒd/v. t.2 (fig.) pungolare; incitare; spronare; stimolare: to prod sb. into doing st., stimolare q. a fare qc.3 ( sport) spingere con un calcio; mandare, girare, deviare ( la palla): to prod the ball over the goal line, mandare il pallone oltre la linea di porta; girare la palla in rete4 (volg.) chiavare, fottere, scopare (volg.).* * *I [prɒd]1) (poke) colpetto m.to give sth., sb. a prod — (with implement) punzecchiare qcs., qcn.; (with finger) toccare qcs., qcn. con un dito
2) colloq. fig. (reminder)II [prɒd]to give sb. a prod — spronare qcn.
1) (poke) (with foot, stick) dare dei colpetti a; (with instrument) pungolare, punzecchiare; (with finger) toccare; (with fork) punzecchiare3) (interrogate) interrogare -
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I [prɒd]1) (poke) colpetto m.to give sth., sb. a prod — (with implement) punzecchiare qcs., qcn.; (with finger) toccare qcs., qcn. con un dito
2) colloq. fig. (reminder)II [prɒd]to give sb. a prod — spronare qcn.
1) (poke) (with foot, stick) dare dei colpetti a; (with instrument) pungolare, punzecchiare; (with finger) toccare; (with fork) punzecchiare3) (interrogate) interrogare* * *[prod] 1. past tense, past participle - prodded; verb1) (to push with something pointed; to poke: He prodded her arm with his finger.) spingere2) (to urge or encourage: He prodded her into action.) incitare2. noun(an act of prodding: She gave him a prod.) colpetto* * *[prɒd]1. n(push, jab) colpetto, (with elbow) gomitata2. vt(jab: with stick, finger) dare un colpetto a3. vi* * *prod /prɒd/n.1 pungolo2 (fig.) sprone, stimolo, incitamento* * *I [prɒd]1) (poke) colpetto m.to give sth., sb. a prod — (with implement) punzecchiare qcs., qcn.; (with finger) toccare qcs., qcn. con un dito
2) colloq. fig. (reminder)II [prɒd]to give sb. a prod — spronare qcn.
1) (poke) (with foot, stick) dare dei colpetti a; (with instrument) pungolare, punzecchiare; (with finger) toccare; (with fork) punzecchiare3) (interrogate) interrogare -
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I ['kwestʃən]to ask sb. a question, to put a question to sb. — fare una domanda a qcn
2) (practical issue) problema m.; (ethical issue) questione f.the question arises as to who is going to pay the bill — si pone la questione di chi pagherà il conto
it's out of the question for him to leave — è escluso o è fuori discussione che lui parta
3) (uncertainty) dubbio m., obiezione f.II ['kwestʃən]to call o bring sth. into question mettere qcs. in discussione o in dubbio; to prove beyond question that dimostrare senza ombra di dubbio che; it's open to question si può mettere in discussione, è dubbio; whether we have succeeded is open to question non è detto che ci siamo riusciti; his honesty was never in question — non si è mai dubitato della sua onestà
1) (interrogate) interrogare [ suspect]; fare domande a, rivolgere un'interpellanza a [ politician]2) (cast doubt upon) (on one occasion) mettere in dubbio, sollevare dubbi su; (over longer period) dubitare di [tactics, methods]* * *['kwes ən] 1. noun1) (something which is said, written etc which asks for an answer from someone: The question is, do we really need a computer?) domanda2) (a problem or matter for discussion: There is the question of how much to pay him.) questione3) (a single problem in a test or examination: We had to answer four questions in three hours.) domanda, quesito4) (criticism; doubt; discussion: He is, without question, the best man for the job.) dubbio5) (a suggestion or possibility: There is no question of our dismissing him.) possibilità2. verb1) (to ask (a person) questions: I'll question him about what he was doing last night.) fare domande2) (to regard as doubtful: He questioned her right to use the money.) contestare, mettere in dubbio•- questionably
- questionableness
- question mark
- question-master
- questionnaire
- in question
- out of the question* * *I ['kwestʃən]to ask sb. a question, to put a question to sb. — fare una domanda a qcn
2) (practical issue) problema m.; (ethical issue) questione f.the question arises as to who is going to pay the bill — si pone la questione di chi pagherà il conto
it's out of the question for him to leave — è escluso o è fuori discussione che lui parta
3) (uncertainty) dubbio m., obiezione f.II ['kwestʃən]to call o bring sth. into question mettere qcs. in discussione o in dubbio; to prove beyond question that dimostrare senza ombra di dubbio che; it's open to question si può mettere in discussione, è dubbio; whether we have succeeded is open to question non è detto che ci siamo riusciti; his honesty was never in question — non si è mai dubitato della sua onestà
1) (interrogate) interrogare [ suspect]; fare domande a, rivolgere un'interpellanza a [ politician]2) (cast doubt upon) (on one occasion) mettere in dubbio, sollevare dubbi su; (over longer period) dubitare di [tactics, methods] -
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1. n вопросit has often been a question with me whether I can afford it — я часто спрашивал себя, могу ли я себе это позволить
2. n проблема, дело, обсуждаемый вопросwhere is the man in question? — где человек, о котором идёт речь?
to go into the question — вникнуть в вопрос, заняться вопросом
to have nothing to do with the question, to be foreign to the question — не иметь отношения к вопросу
this is out of the question — об этом не может быть и речи, это исключено
the question is — дело в том, что
3. n парл. предложение4. n сомнение; возражениеbeyond question — вне сомнения, несомненно, безусловно
5. n допрос, следствиеoppressive question — допрос, деморализующий допрашиваемого
6. n ист. пытка7. v спрашивать, задавать вопросы; расспрашиватьhe questioned me closely about what I had seen — он подробно расспросил меня о том, что я видел
8. v допрашивать; опрашивать9. v подвергать сомнению, сомневаться, ставить под вопросhe never questioned her being twenty-one — ему и в голову не приходило сомневаться в том, что ей 21 год
Синонимический ряд:1. consideration (noun) consideration; difficulty2. demur (noun) challenge; demur; demurral; demurrer; objection; protest; remonstrance; remonstration3. dispute (noun) controversy; discussion; dispute4. doubt (noun) doubt; doubtfulness; dubiousness; incertitude; mistrust; scepticism; suspicion; uncertainty; wonder5. inquiry (noun) enquiry; inquest; inquiry; inquisition; interrogation; interrogatory; query; questioning6. problem (noun) issue; nut; problem7. ask (verb) ask; catechize; enquire; examine; grill; inquire; interrogate; petition; query; quest; quiz; seek; solicit8. doubt (verb) challenge; dispute; distrust; doubt; mistrust; suspectАнтонимический ряд:admission; affirm; agree; allow; answer; assert; belief; concede; concession; concur; dictate; endorse; enunciate; explanation; grant; pronounce; respond; solution; trust -
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kwizplural - quizzes; noun1) (a game or competition in which knowledge is tested by asking questions: a television quiz; a general-knowledge quiz.) concurso de preguntas y respuestas2) (a short test given to students.) examen•quiz n concursotr[kwɪz]1 (competition) concurso1 preguntar, interrogarn.• acertijo s.m.• encuesta s.f.• examen s.m.v.• examinar v.• interrogar v.• mirar con curiosidad v.
I kwɪza) ( competition) concurso m; (before n)b) ( test) (AmE) prueba f
II
a) ( question) \<\<suspect\>\> interrogar*, someter a un interrogatorioeveryone quizzed her about her new boyfriend — todo el mundo le hacía preguntas sobre su nuevo novio
b) ( test) (AmE) \<\<students\>\> poner* or hacer* una prueba a[kwɪz]1.N(pl quizzes) (TV, Rad) concurso m ; (in magazine) encuesta f ; (US) test m, prueba f2.VT (=interrogate) interrogar ( about sobre)3.CPDquiz master N — moderador m
quiz night N — (in pub) noche en la que se disputa un concurso de preguntas y respuestas
quiz programme, quiz show N — programa m concurso
* * *
I [kwɪz]a) ( competition) concurso m; (before n)b) ( test) (AmE) prueba f
II
a) ( question) \<\<suspect\>\> interrogar*, someter a un interrogatorioeveryone quizzed her about her new boyfriend — todo el mundo le hacía preguntas sobre su nuevo novio
b) ( test) (AmE) \<\<students\>\> poner* or hacer* una prueba a -
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1. noun1) Frage, dieput a question to somebody — an jemanden eine Frage richten
don't ask so many questions! — frag nicht soviel!
and no questions asked — ohne dass groß gefragt wird/worden ist (ugs.)
there is no question about something — es besteht kein Zweifel an etwas (Dat.)
there is no question [but] that... — es besteht kein Zweifel, dass...
accept/follow something without question — etwas kritiklos akzeptieren/befolgen
not be in question — außer [allem] Zweifel stehen
beyond all or without question — zweifellos; ohne Frage od. Zweifel
something/it is only a question of time — etwas/es ist [nur] eine Frage der Zeit
it is [only] a question of doing something — es geht [nur] darum, etwas zu tun
there is no question of his doing that — es kann keine Rede davon sein, dass er das tut
the question of something arises — es erhebt sich die Frage von etwas
the person/thing in question — die fragliche od. betreffende Person/Sache
something/it is out of the question — etwas/es ist ausgeschlossen; etwas/es kommt nicht infrage (ugs.)
the question is whether... — es geht darum, ob...
2. transitive verbput the question — zur Abstimmung aufrufen (to Akk.)
1) befragen; [Polizei, Gericht usw.:] vernehmen2) (throw doubt upon, raise objections to) bezweifeln* * *['kwes ən] 1. noun1) (something which is said, written etc which asks for an answer from someone: The question is, do we really need a computer?) die Frage2) (a problem or matter for discussion: There is the question of how much to pay him.) die Frage3) (a single problem in a test or examination: We had to answer four questions in three hours.) die Frage4) (criticism; doubt; discussion: He is, without question, the best man for the job.) die Frage5) (a suggestion or possibility: There is no question of our dismissing him.) die Frage2. verb2) (to regard as doubtful: He questioned her right to use the money.) in Frage stellen•- academic.ru/59691/questionable">questionable- questionably
- questionableness
- question mark
- question-master
- questionnaire
- in question
- out of the question* * *ques·tion[ˈkwestʃən]I. ndon't ask so many \questions frag nicht so vielwhat a \question [to ask]! was für eine Frage!they'll do what you tell them to do and no \questions asked sie machen das, was du ihnen sagst und stellen keine dummen Fragen[that's a] good \question! [das ist eine] gute Frage!to beg the \question die Frage aufwerfenin answer to your \question um Ihre Frage zu beantwortena direct/indirect \question LING direkte/indirekte Frageto pop the \question jdm einen [Heirats]antrag machenis there any \question as to the feasibility? gibt es irgendwelche Zweifel darüber, ob das machbar ist?there's no \question about it keine Fragethe time/place in \question LAW besagte Zeit/besagter Ortto be beyond \question außer Zweifel stehento be open to \question umstritten seinto call sth into \question etw bezweifelnto come into \question in Zweifel gezogen [o angezweifelt] werdenwithout \question zweifellosit's a \question of life or death es geht um Leben und Todthere's no \question of a general strike von einem Streik kann keine Rede seinto raise a \question eine Frage aufwerfento be out of the \question nicht infrage kommento do a \question eine Frage [o Aufgabe] bearbeitenII. vt1. (ask)2. (interrogate)3. (doubt)▪ to \question sth etw bezweifeln [o in Zweifel ziehen]; facts, findings etw anzweifeln, an etw akk zweifeln* * *['kwestSən]1. n1) (GRAM ETC) Frage f (to an +acc); (PARL) (An)frage f (to an +acc)they'll buy anything, no questions asked — sie kaufen alles und stellen keine dummen Fragen
what a question (to ask)! —
(that's a) good question! let me put the question another way — (das ist eine) gute Frage! ich werde die Frage anders formulieren
2) no pl (= doubt) Zweifel m, Frage fhis honesty is beyond question —
there is no question but that he has gone (form) — es besteht kein Zweifel darüber, er ist fort
3) (= matter) Frage fit's simply a question of time —
it's not just a question of money — es ist nicht nur eine Geldfrage or eine Frage des Geldes
if it's only a question of whether... — wenn es nur darum geht (inf) or sich darum handelt, ob...
4) no pl(= possibility, likelihood)
there is some question of whether... —there's no question of that happening — es steht außer Diskussion or es kann keine Rede davon sein, dass das passiert
the person/matter in question — die fragliche or infrage or in Frage stehende Person/Angelegenheit
2. vt1) (= ask questions of) fragen (about nach); (police etc) befragen, vernehmen, verhören (about zu); (examiner) prüfen (on über +acc)my father started questioning me about where I'd been — mein Vater fing an, mich auszufragen, wo ich gewesen war
they were questioned by the immigration authorities —
I don't like being questioned, she said — ich mag diese Verhöre nicht, sagte sie
2) (= express doubt about) bezweifeln, zweifeln an (+dat); (= dispute, challenge) infrage or in Frage stellenthey question whether it's worth it —
he questioned her inclusion on the committee — er äußerte Bedenken gegen ihre Aufnahme in den Ausschuss
* * *question [ˈkwestʃən]A sbeg the question die Frage offenlassen ( whether ob);your suggestion raises the question, whether … Ihr Vorschlag wirft die Frage auf, ob …;that’s a good question das ist eine gute Frage, das weiß ich auch nicht;2. Frage f, Problem n, Thema n, (Streit)Punkt m:questions of the day Tagesfragen;question of fact JUR Tatfrage;question of law JUR Rechtsfrage;the question is es handelt sich darum ( to do zu tun);that’s not the question darum geht es nicht;come into question infrage kommen, wichtig werden;there is no question of sth (of doing sth) es ist nicht die Rede von etwas (davon, dass etwas getan wird);question! PARL zur Sache!3. Frage f, Sache f, Angelegenheit f:question of taste Geschmacksfrage;only a question of time nur eine Frage der Zeit4. Frage f, Zweifel m:call in (to) question → B 2;there is no question that …, it is beyond question that … es steht außer Frage, dass …;there is no question about it daran besteht kein Zweifel;be out of question außer Frage stehen;that is out of the question das kommt nicht infrage5. PARL Anfrage f:put the question zur Abstimmung schreiten6. JUR obs Vernehmung f, Untersuchung f:B v/tof those questioned, 27 said that … von den Befragten sagten 27, dass …2. etwas an-, bezweifeln, in Zweifel ziehen, infrage stellenq. abk2. quarter3. quarterly4. quasi5. query6. questionqu. abk2. quarter (quarterly)3. queen4. query5. question* * *1. noun1) Frage, dieand no questions asked — ohne dass groß gefragt wird/worden ist (ugs.)
there is no question [but] that... — es besteht kein Zweifel, dass...
accept/follow something without question — etwas kritiklos akzeptieren/befolgen
not be in question — außer [allem] Zweifel stehen
beyond all or without question — zweifellos; ohne Frage od. Zweifel
3) (problem, concern, subject) Frage, diesomething/it is only a question of time — etwas/es ist [nur] eine Frage der Zeit
it is [only] a question of doing something — es geht [nur] darum, etwas zu tun
there is no question of his doing that — es kann keine Rede davon sein, dass er das tut
the person/thing in question — die fragliche od. betreffende Person/Sache
something/it is out of the question — etwas/es ist ausgeschlossen; etwas/es kommt nicht infrage (ugs.)
the question is whether... — es geht darum, ob...
2. transitive verbput the question — zur Abstimmung aufrufen (to Akk.)
1) befragen; [Polizei, Gericht usw.:] vernehmen2) (throw doubt upon, raise objections to) bezweifeln* * *n.Frage -n f.Fragestellung f. v.ausfragen v.bezweifeln v.hinterfragen v.verhören v. -
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prod [prɒd]1. nounpique f* * *[prɒd] 1.to give something/somebody a prod — ( with implement) donner un petit coup à quelque chose/quelqu'un; ( with finger) toucher quelque chose/quelqu'un
2) (colloq) fig ( reminder)to give somebody a prod — secouer (colloq) quelqu'un
2.he/she needs a prod to do — il faut le/la pousser pour qu'il/elle fasse
1) ( poke) (with foot, instrument, stick) donner des petits coups à; ( with finger) toucher; ( with fork) piquer2) (colloq) ( remind) pousser3) ( interrogate) interroger -
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1. n спец. зонд, щуп; пробник; датчик; насадок2. n автоматическая научно-исследовательская станция; космическая ракета; исследовательская ракетаspace probe — космический зонд; автоматический космический исследовательский аппарат
3. n энт. хоботок4. n зондирование5. n геол. пробное бурение6. n испытание7. n амер. расследование8. n образец, пробаhand probe — проба, отобранная вручную
9. n ав. заправочная штанга; приёмник топлива10. n косм. стыковочное устройство11. v спец. зондировать; прощупывать; опробовать; делать испытание12. v расследовать; исследоватьto probe deep into the matter — тщательно рассмотреть дело; вникнуть в дело
to probe a charge — рассматривать дело по обвинению; расследовать уголовное дело
13. v геол. разведывать бурением или шурфамиСинонимический ряд:1. feeler (noun) feeler2. inquiry (noun) delving; enquiry; exploration; inquest; inquiry; inquisition; inspection; investigation; probing; quest; reconnaissance; research; survey3. explore (verb) delve into; dig into; explore; go into; inquire into; look into; prospect; sift4. inquire (verb) inquire; interrogate; query; question5. investigate (verb) examine; feel out; inspect; investigate; penetrate; prove; rummage; scrutinize; search; seek; sound; sound out6. research (verb) delve; dig; enquire; reconnoiter; reconnoitre; research; scoutАнтонимический ряд: -
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1. n книжн. вопросquery, where are we to find the funds? — спрашивается, где нам изыскать средства?
2. n книжн. сомнение3. n книжн. вопросительный знак4. n книжн. информ. запрос5. v книжн. осведомляться; допытываться, выведывать, дознаватьсяto query the items of smth. — выведывать, о чём идёт речь
6. v книжн. спрашивать, задавать вопрос, интересоваться7. v книжн. амер. задавать вопросы8. v книжн. уточнять, выяснять, консультироватьсяI shall have to query the request with the head office — мне необходимо проконсультироваться по этому вопросу у начальства
9. v книжн. выражать сомнение; подвергать сомнению10. v книжн. ставить вопросительный знакСинонимический ряд:1. inquiry (noun) enquiry; inquiry; interrogation; interrogatory; question; questioning; request2. uncertainty (noun) concern; doubt; doubtfulness; dubiety; dubiosity; dubitancy; incertitude; mistrust; skepticism; suspicion; uncertainty; uncertitude; wonder3. inquire (verb) ask; catechize; enquire; examine; inquire; interrogate; interrogation; make inquiry; question; quiz; seek information; surveyАнтонимический ряд:answer; reply -
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1. n насмешник, зубоскал2. n насмешка, шутка; мистификация3. n насмешливый взгляд4. n арх. монокль; лорнет5. n редк. чудак, оригинал, сумасброд6. n редк. странная вещь7. v насмехаться; подшучивать; поддразнивать8. v насмешливо смотреть, разглядывать с усмешкой или любопытством9. n амер. контрольный опрос; устная или письменная проверка10. n амер. серия вопросов, викторинаquiz program — радиовикторина; телевикторина
11. v амер. опрашивать, производить контрольный опрос; проводить устную или письменную проверку12. v амер. выспрашивать; выпытывать; допрашивать; допытыватьсяСинонимический ряд:1. eccentric (noun) case; character; eccentric; oddball; oddity; original; zombie2. test (noun) catechisation; catechism; checkup; essay; exam; examination; query; questioning; review; test3. question (verb) ask; catechize; cross-examine; enquire; examine; grill; inquire; interrogate; pump; query; question; test4. ridicule (verb) deride; lout; mock; rally; razz; ridicule; scout; taunt; twitАнтонимический ряд:answer; reply -
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third [θɜ:d]1 noun(a) (fraction) tiers m(b) (in series) troisième mf(c) (of month) trois m inv∎ in third en troisièmetroisième;∎ third time lucky la troisième fois sera la bonne3 adverbtroisièmement; (in contest) en troisième position, à la troisième place; see also fifth►► third base (in baseball) troisième but m;1 noun2 adverb∎ to mail a package third class ≃ envoyer un colis au tarif lent;familiar third degree interrogatoire m serré□ ;∎ to get the third degree subir un interrogatoire;History the Third Estate le Tiers état;third finger majeur m;Cars third gear troisième vitesse f;American School third grade = classe du primaire pour les 7-8 ans, French Canadian 3ème année;third party tierce personne f, tiers m;Grammar third person troisième personne f;∎ in the third person à la troisième personne;Finance third quarter (of financial year) troisième trimestre m;History the Third Reich le Troisième Reich;British Politics the Third Way la troisième voie (politique consensuelle prêchée par le parti travailliste réformé de Tony Blair, censée dépasser les clivages traditionnels droite-gauche de façon à rassembler toutes les classes sociales);the Third World le tiers-monde
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См. также в других словарях:
interrogate — ► VERB 1) ask questions of (someone) closely, aggressively, or formally. 2) obtain data or information automatically from (a device, database, etc.). DERIVATIVES interrogation noun interrogator noun. ORIGIN Latin interrogare question … English terms dictionary
interrogate — [c]/ɪnˈtɛrəgeɪt / (say in teruhgayt) verb (interrogated, interrogating) –verb (t) 1. to ask a question or a series of questions of (a person), especially closely or formally. 2. to examine by questions; question: they were interrogated by the… …
interrogate — transitive verb ( gated; gating) Etymology: Latin interrogatus, past participle of interrogare, from inter + rogare to ask more at right Date: 15th century 1. to question formally and systematically 2. to give or send out a signal to (as a… … New Collegiate Dictionary
interrogate — verb 1》 ask questions of (someone) closely, aggressively, or formally. 2》 obtain data or information automatically from (a device, database, etc.). Derivatives interrogation noun interrogational adjective interrogator noun Origin C15 (earlier… … English new terms dictionary
interrogate — verb (T) 1 to ask someone a lot of questions for a long time in order to get information, sometimes using threats: The police interrogated the suspect for several hours. 2 technical to try to get information directly from a part of a computer: We … Longman dictionary of contemporary English
interrogate — [ɪnˈterəˌgeɪt] verb [T] to ask someone a lot of questions in order to get information The suspects were interrogated by local police.[/ex] interrogation [ɪnˌterəˈgeɪʃ(ə)n] noun [C/U] interrogator noun [C] … Dictionary for writing and speaking English
interrogation — interrogate ► VERB 1) ask questions of (someone) closely, aggressively, or formally. 2) obtain data or information automatically from (a device, database, etc.). DERIVATIVES interrogation noun interrogator noun. ORIGIN Latin interrogare question … English terms dictionary
interrogator — interrogate ► VERB 1) ask questions of (someone) closely, aggressively, or formally. 2) obtain data or information automatically from (a device, database, etc.). DERIVATIVES interrogation noun interrogator noun. ORIGIN Latin interrogare question … English terms dictionary
interrogatee — noun see interrogate … New Collegiate Dictionary
interrogation — noun see interrogate … New Collegiate Dictionary
encapsulation — noun a) The act of enclosing in a capsule; the growth of a membrane around (any part) so as to enclose it in a capsule. b) Grouping together an object’s ‘state’ (its data) and the operations that may alter or interrogate it (its methods) … Wiktionary
