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transitive verb[mit Tapete] überkleben* * *vtto \paper over over a problem ein Problem vertuschento \paper over over the cracks Probleme herunterspielen* * *vt sepüberkleben* * *transitive verb[mit Tapete] überklebenpaper over the cracks — (fig.): (cover up mistakes/differences) die Fehler/Differenzen übertünchen
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v- to paper over the cracks згладжувати розбіжності/ суперечності- to paper over differences згладжувати розбіжності/ суперечності- to paper over the rift згладжувати розбіжності/ суперечності -
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vtto \paper over over a problem ein Problem vertuschen;to \paper over over the cracks Probleme herunterspielen -
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phrvt infmlIf the tiff was nothing but a clash of personalities it might be quickly papered over — Если стычка имела просто личностный характер, то ее можно было быстро уладить
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v + o + adv, v + adv + o \<\<hole/crack\>\> tapar con papel; \<\<rift/quarrel\>\> tapar, disimularVI + PREP1) (lit) empapelar2) (fig) disimular- paper over the crackscrack 1., 1)* * *v + o + adv, v + adv + o \<\<hole/crack\>\> tapar con papel; \<\<rift/quarrel\>\> tapar, disimular -
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замазывать, сглаживать (противоречия, различия) Differences were papered over but by no means were they fully resolved. ≈ Различия были стерты, но ни в коем случае не исчезли.Большой англо-русский и русско-английский словарь > paper over
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1) Общая лексика: замять, затушевать, уладить, улаживать, замазывать2) Архитектура: заклеивать бумагой3) Сленг: прекращать, пытаться скрыть, сглаживать -
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замазывать, сглаживатьАнгло-русский большой универсальный переводческий словарь > paper over
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маскира (фиг), обложува со хартија* * *обложува со хартија, маскира (фиг); маскира (фиг), обложува со хартија -
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использовать (что-л.) временно; создавать видимость благополучия, порядка, согласия и т. пSir Malcolm did not succeed in papering over the cracks in the First Symphony. (Suppl) — Сэру Малколму при исполнении первой симфонии не удалось исправить неудачные места.
Mr. Bevan agreed to paper over the cracks for the period of the election. (Suppl) — Мистер Бивен согласился на время выборов соблюсти видимость единодушия.
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сглаживать острые углы (устранять разногласия, противоречия)He was very anxious, after a stormy board meeting, that they should paper over the cracks and present their decision as unanimous.
Англо-русский словарь идиом и фразовых глаголов > paper over the cracks
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expr infmlThe meeting has done little to paper over the cracks between the member states — На встрече мало что удалось сделать для того, чтобы сгладить разногласия между государствами-членами этой организации
The new dictionary of modern spoken language > paper over the cracks
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зaтушeвaть чтo-л., coздaвaть видимocть блaгoпoлучия, пopядкa, coглacия и. т. п.In an attempt to paper over the cracks, a new set of agreements governing anti-narcolics operations was drawn up (S. Howatch)
См. также в других словарях:
paper over — ( ● paper * * * paper over [phrasal verb] paper (something) over or paper over (something) : to hide (something bad, such as differences or problems) They papered over their disagreements [=they pretended that they did not disagree] in order to… … Useful english dictionary
paper over — pa per o ver (p[=a] p[ e]r*[=o] v[ e]r), v. t. To ignore or conceal (a disagreement or dispute) so as to continue friendly or productive relations; as, to paper over differences. [PJC] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
paper over — (something) to solve a problem temporarily. They papered over their disagreements in order to end the meeting on a positive note. She has a solid record of bridging differences between groups, not just papering them over … New idioms dictionary
paper over — phrasal verb [transitive] Word forms paper over : present tense I/you/we/they paper over he/she/it papers over present participle papering over past tense papered over past participle papered over 1) to try to hide a problem or disagreement… … English dictionary
paper over — PHRASAL VERB If people paper over a disagreement between them, they find a temporary solution to it in order to give the impression that things are going well. [V P n] ...his determination to paper over the cracks in his party and avoid… … English dictionary
paper over the cracks — If you paper over the cracks, you try to make something look or work better but only deal with superficial issues, not the real underlying problems … The small dictionary of idiomes
paper over something — paper over (something) to solve a problem temporarily. They papered over their disagreements in order to end the meeting on a positive note. She has a solid record of bridging differences between groups, not just papering them over … New idioms dictionary
paper over something — tv. to try to conceal something unpleasant; to try to cover up a misdeed. □ You can’t paper this over. It has to be dealt with now! CD This is a severe social problem. Don’t try to paper over it … Dictionary of American slang and colloquial expressions
paper over cracks — To say that someone is papering over the cracks means that they are concealing a problem rather than dealing with it effectively. The measures taken to reduce unemployment are just paper over the cracks … English Idioms & idiomatic expressions
paper over — transitive verb Date: 1910 1. to gloss over, explain away, or patch up (as major differences or disparities) especially in order to maintain a semblance of unity or agreement 2. hide, conceal … New Collegiate Dictionary
paper over the cracks — paper/smooth over the cracks to hide problems or faults, especially arguments between people, in order to make a situation seem better than it really is. The two party coalition has so far been successful in papering over the cracks. I m tired of … New idioms dictionary