-
121 go to seed
1) ((of a person) to become careless about one's clothes and appearance: Don't let yourself go to seed when you reach middle age!) se négliger2) ((of a place) to become rather shabby and uncared for: This part of town has gone to seed recently.) aller à vau-l'eau3) ((also run to seed) (of a plant) to produce seeds after flowering.) monter en graine -
122 groan
-
123 hammer out
(to produce (an agreement etc) with a great deal of effort and discussion: to hammer out a solution.) élaborer -
124 harness
1. noun(the leather straps etc by which a horse is attached to a cart etc which it is pulling and by means of which it is controlled.) harnais2. verb1) (to put the harness on (a horse).) harnacher2) (to make use of (a source of power, eg a river) for some purpose, eg to produce electricity or to drive machinery: Attempts are now being made to harness the sun as a source of heat and power.) exploiter -
125 hatch
I [hæ ] noun((the door or cover of) an opening in a wall, floor, ship's deck etc: There are two hatches between the kitchen and dining-room for serving food.) passe-plats- hatchwayII [hæ ] verb1) (to produce (young birds etc) from eggs: My hens have hatched ten chicks.) faire éclore2) (to break out of the egg: These chicks hatched this morning.) éclore3) (to become young birds: Four of the eggs have hatched.) éclore4) (to plan (something, usually bad) in secret: to hatch a plot.) (se) tramer -
126 healthy
1) ((generally) having good health: I'm rarely ill - I'm really a very healthy person; My bank balance is healthier now than it used to be.) en bonne santé2) (causing or helping to produce good health: a healthy climate.) salubre3) (resulting from good health: a healthy appetite.) robuste4) (showing a sensible concern for one's own well-being etc: He shows a healthy respect for the law.) salutaire -
127 heavy industry
(industries such as coalmining, ship-building etc which involve the use of large or heavy machines or which produce large or heavy products.) industrie lourde -
128 hold
I 1. [həuld] past tense, past participle - held; verb1) (to have in one's hand(s) or between one's hands: He was holding a knife; Hold that dish with both hands; He held the little boy's hand; He held the mouse by its tail.) tenir2) (to have in a part, or between parts, of the body, or between parts of a tool etc: He held the pencil in his teeth; She was holding a pile of books in her arms; Hold the stamp with tweezers.) tenir3) (to support or keep from moving, running away, falling etc: What holds that shelf up?; He held the door closed by leaning against it; Hold your hands above your head; Hold his arms so that he can't struggle.) retenir4) (to remain in position, fixed etc when under strain: I've tied the two pieces of string together, but I'm not sure the knot will hold; Will the anchor hold in a storm?) tenir5) (to keep (a person) in some place or in one's power: The police are holding a man for questioning in connection with the murder; He was held captive.) détenir6) (to (be able to) contain: This jug holds two pints; You can't hold water in a handkerchief; This drawer holds all my shirts.) contenir7) (to cause to take place: The meeting will be held next week; We'll hold the meeting in the hall.) tenir, avoir lieu8) (to keep (oneself), or to be, in a particular state or condition: We'll hold ourselves in readiness in case you send for us; She holds herself very erect.) (se) tenir9) (to have or be in (a job etc): He held the position of company secretary for five years.) occuper10) (to think strongly; to believe; to consider or regard: I hold that this was the right decision; He holds me (to be) responsible for everyone's mistakes; He is held in great respect; He holds certain very odd beliefs.) tenir, croire11) (to continue to be valid or apply: Our offer will hold until next week; These rules hold under all circumstances.) être valable12) ((with to) to force (a person) to do something he has promised to do: I intend to hold him to his promises.) obliger (qqn) à tenir ses engagements13) (to defend: They held the castle against the enemy.) défendre14) (not to be beaten by: The general realized that the soldiers could not hold the enemy for long.) résister15) (to keep (a person's attention): If you can't hold your pupils' attention, you can't be a good teacher.) retenir16) (to keep someone in a certain state: Don't hold us in suspense, what was the final decision?) avoir lieu17) (to celebrate: The festival is held on 24 June.) posséder18) (to be the owner of: He holds shares in this company.) (se) maintenir19) ((of good weather) to continue: I hope the weather holds until after the school sports.) patienter20) ((also hold the line) (of a person who is making a telephone call) to wait: Mr Brown is busy at the moment - will you hold or would you like him to call you back?) tenir21) (to continue to sing: Please hold that note for four whole beats.) garder22) (to keep (something): They'll hold your luggage at the station until you collect it.) réserver à23) ((of the future) to be going to produce: I wonder what the future holds for me?)2. noun1) (the act of holding: He caught/got/laid/took hold of the rope and pulled; Keep hold of that rope.) prise2) (power; influence: He has a strange hold over that girl.) emprise3) ((in wrestling etc) a manner of holding one's opponent: The wrestler invented a new hold.) prise•- - holder- hold-all - get hold of - hold back - hold down - hold forth - hold good - hold it - hold off - hold on - hold out - hold one's own - hold one's tongue - hold up - hold-up - hold with II [həuld] noun((in ships) the place, below the deck, where cargo is stored.) cale
См. также в других словарях:
produce — PRODÚCE, prodúc, vb. III. 1. tranz. A realiza prin muncă bunuri materiale, valori ştiinţifice sau artistice, a crea ceva (printr o activitate oarecare); p. restr. a fabrica. 2. tranz. (Folosit şi absol.; despre pământ, plante etc.) A da roade. 3 … Dicționar Român
produce — I (manufacture) verb accomplish, achieve, assemble, bear, beget, breed, bring about, bring forth, bring into being, bring into existence, bring to pass, build, coin, compose, conceive, concoct, construct, contrive, create, devise, draw up, effect … Law dictionary
Produce — is a generalized term for a group of farm produced goods, generally limited to fruits and vegetables. More specifically, the term produce often implies that the foods are fresh and generally in the same state as where they were harvested. In… … Wikipedia
Produce — Pro*duce , v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Produced}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Producing}.] [L. producere, productum, to bring forward, beget, produce; pro forward, forth + ducere to lead. See {Duke}.] [1913 Webster] 1. To bring forward; to lead forth; to offer to… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
produce - product — ◊ produce used as a verb Produce is usually used as a verb and pronounced . To produce a result or effect means to cause it to happen. His comments produced an angry response. All our efforts have not produced an agreement. To … Useful english dictionary
produce — [n] fruit and vegetables crop, fruitage, goods, greengrocery, harvest, outcome, outgrowth, outturn, production, yield; concepts 426,429,431,457,461 produce [v1] generate, create afford, assemble, author, bear, beget, blossom, breed, bring forth,… … New thesaurus
produce — [prə do͞os′, prədyo͞os′; prōdo͞os′, prōdyo͞os′; ] for n. [ prō′do͞os΄, prō′dyo͞os΄; prä′do͞os΄, prä′o͞os΄] vt. produced, producing [L producere < pro , forward + ducere, to lead, draw: see PRO 2 & DUCT] 1. to bring to view; offer for… … English World dictionary
produce — ► VERB 1) make, manufacture, or create. 2) cause to happen or exist. 3) show or provide for inspection or use. 4) administer the financial and managerial aspects of (a film or broadcast) or the staging of (a play). 5) supervise the making of (a… … English terms dictionary
Produce race — Prod uce race (Horse Racing) A race to be run by the produce of horses named or described at the time of entry. [Webster 1913 Suppl.] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
produce# — produce vb *bear, yield, turn out Analogous words: *generate, breed, propagate: *make, form, shape, fabricate, manufacture: create, *invent produce n *product, production … New Dictionary of Synonyms
produce — produce; co·produce; … English syllables
