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adj. fantezi, garip, aşırı, fahiş, süslü püslü, moda, süslü, süs————————n. fantezi, hayal, imgelem, düşgücü, düşünce, kanı, beğeni, kapris, kuruntu, zevk, heves, merak, özel zevk————————v. fantezi kurmak, hayâl etmek, düşlemek, hayal kurmak, tasavvur etmek, düşünmek, sanmak, farzetmek, hoşlanmak, sevmek, istemek, canı istemek* * *süslü* * *['fænsi] 1. plural - fancies; noun1) (a sudden (often unexpected) liking or desire: The child had many peculiar fancies.) isteme, canı çekme2) (the power of the mind to imagine things: She had a tendency to indulge in flights of fancy.) fantezi3) (something imagined: He had a sudden fancy that he could see Spring approaching.) düş, hayal2. adjective(decorated; not plain: fancy cakes.) süslü, fantezi3. verb1) (to like the idea of having or doing something: I fancy a cup of tea.) canı çekmek, arzu etmek2) (to think or have a certain feeling or impression (that): I fancied (that) you were angry.) düşünmek, zannetmek3) (to have strong sexual interest in (a person): He fancies her a lot.) hoşlanmak, gözüne kestirmek•- fanciful- fancifully
- fancy dress
- take a fancy to
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['fænsi] 1. plural - fancies; noun1) (a sudden (often unexpected) liking or desire: The child had many peculiar fancies.)2) (the power of the mind to imagine things: She had a tendency to indulge in flights of fancy.)3) (something imagined: He had a sudden fancy that he could see Spring approaching.)2. adjective(decorated; not plain: fancy cakes.) pisan3. verb1) (to like the idea of having or doing something: I fancy a cup of tea.) želeti si2) (to think or have a certain feeling or impression (that): I fancied (that) you were angry.) domnevati3) (to have strong sexual interest in (a person): He fancies her a lot.) želeti si•- fanciful- fancifully
- fancy dress
- take a fancy to
- take one's fancy* * *I [faensi]nounfantazija, domišljija, predstava; domislek; muhe; poželenje; pristranost, naklonjenost, nagnjenjethe fancy — navdušenci; navijačito take ( —ali please, tickle, strike) s.o.'s fancy — ugajati, prikupiti se komuto take a fancy to s.th. — vzljubiti kajII [faensi]adjectivefantastičen; neskromen; izbran, razkošen, potraten, ekstravaganten, moden; maškaraden; muhastIII [faensi]intransitive verbpredstavljati si, domnevati, domišljati si; rad imeti; poželeti si(just) fancy!, fancy that! — pomisli(te)!, kaj takega!to fancy o.s. — biti domišljav -
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• oikku• oletus• olettaa• olla mieltynyt• otaksua• toiveunelma• ihailla• illuusio• ihastus• tuulentupa• fantasia• erityinen mieltymys• aivoitus• unelmoida• utukuva• unelma• utopia• päähänpisto• tehdä mieli• haave• haaveksia• harhanäky• haaveilla• haluta• mieliteko• mielihalu• mielijohde• mieltymys• mielikuvitus• taru• kuvittelu• kuvitella• kuvitelma• pilvilinna• pitää jostakin• koru• koristeellinen• luulotella• luulottelu• luulla* * *'fænsi 1. plural - fancies; noun1) (a sudden (often unexpected) liking or desire: The child had many peculiar fancies.) mieliteko, päähänpisto2) (the power of the mind to imagine things: She had a tendency to indulge in flights of fancy.) mielikuvitus3) (something imagined: He had a sudden fancy that he could see Spring approaching.) kuvitelma2. adjective(decorated; not plain: fancy cakes.) koristeltu3. verb1) (to like the idea of having or doing something: I fancy a cup of tea.) haluta2) (to think or have a certain feeling or impression (that): I fancied (that) you were angry.) luulla3) (to have strong sexual interest in (a person): He fancies her a lot.) tuntea vetoa johonkin•- fanciful- fancifully
- fancy dress
- take a fancy to
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64 irregular
adjective2) (in duration, order, etc.) unregelmäßig3) (abnormal) sonderbar; eigenartig4) (not symmetrical) unregelmäßig; uneben [Oberfläche, Gelände]5) (Ling.) unregelmäßig* * *[i'reɡjulə]1) (not happening etc regularly: His attendance at classes was irregular.) unregelmäßig2) (not formed smoothly or evenly: irregular handwriting.) unregelmäßig3) (contrary to rules.) regellos•- academic.ru/39389/irregularly">irregularly- irregularity* * *ir·regu·lar[ɪˈregjələʳ, AM -ɚ]I. adj1. (unsymmetrical) arrangement, pattern unregelmäßig, ungleichmäßig, uneinheitlich\irregular shape ungleichförmige Gestalt\irregular surface/terrain unebene Oberfläche/unebenes Gelände\irregular teeth unregelmäßige Zähne\irregular verbs unregelmäßige Verben2. (intermittent) unregelmäßig, ungleichmäßigat \irregular intervals in unregelmäßigen Abständen\irregular meals/payments unregelmäßige Mahlzeiten/Zahlungen\irregular pulse [or heartbeat] unregelmäßiger [o ungleichmäßiger] Herzschlag3. ( form: failing to accord) behaviour, conduct regelwidrig, ordnungswidrig, vorschriftswidrig form; document nicht ordnungsmäßig form\irregular action ungesetzliche Aktion\irregular banknote ungültige Banknote\irregular economy amtlich nicht erfasste Wirtschaft, Schattenwirtschaft f fig\irregular habits ungeregelte Lebensweise\irregular method unsystematische Methodik\irregular proceedings an Formfehlern leidendes Verfahren\irregular shirt Hemd nt mit Fabrikationsfehlern; (peculiar) customs, practices sonderbar, eigenartig, absonderlichmost \irregular höchst sonderbar; (improper) ungehörig, ungebührlich\irregular dealings zwielichtige Geschäfte\irregular private life ausschweifendes Privatleben\irregular troops irreguläre Truppen* * *[ɪ'regjʊlə(r)]1. adjthe windows are deliberately irregular — die Fenster sind bewusst uneinheitlich
to keep irregular hours — ein ungeregeltes Leben führen, keine festen Zeiten haben
he's been a bit irregular recently (inf) — er hat in letzter Zeit ziemlich unregelmäßigen Stuhlgang
2) (= not conforming) unstatthaft; (= contrary to rules) unvorschriftsmäßig; (= contrary to law) ungesetzlich; marriage ungültig; behaviour ungebührlich, ungehörigit's a most irregular request, but... — das ist ein höchst unübliches Ersuchen, aber...
because of irregular procedures, the contract was not valid — wegen einiger Formfehler war der Vertrag ungültig
4) troops irregulär2. n (MIL)Irreguläre(r) mf* * *irregular [ıˈreɡjʊlə(r)]A adj (adv irregularly)1. unregelmäßig:irregular teeth unregelmäßige Zähnec) ungeordnet, unsystematischd) unpünktlich:at irregular intervals in unregelmäßigen Abständen2. uneben (Gelände etc)3. a) regelwidrigb) vorschriftswidrig, nicht ordnungsgemäß (Dokumente etc)c) ungesetzlich, ungültig (Vorgehen etc)4. a) ungeregelt, unordentlich (Leben etc)b) ungehörig, ungebührlich (Benehmen etc)c) unstet, ausschweifend (Person)5. nicht regulär, nicht voll gültig oder anerkannt:an irregular physician kein richtiger Arzt, ein Kurpfuscher6. LING unregelmäßig (Verb etc)7. MIL irregulärB s MILa) Irreguläre(r) m, irregulärer Soldatb) pl irreguläre Truppe(n pl)* * *adjective1) unkorrekt [Verhalten, Handlung usw.]2) (in duration, order, etc.) unregelmäßig3) (abnormal) sonderbar; eigenartig4) (not symmetrical) unregelmäßig; uneben [Oberfläche, Gelände]5) (Ling.) unregelmäßig* * *adj.irregulär adj.ordnungswidrig adj.ungeregelt adj.ungleich adj.unregelmäßig adj. -
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adverb1) ein bisschen; leicht [verletzen, riechen nach, ansteigen]; flüchtig [jemanden kennen]; oberflächlich [etwas kennen]2)* * *1) (to a small extent: I'm still slightly worried about it.) etwas2) (slenderly: slightly built.) schwach* * *slight·ly[ˈslaɪtli]adv ein wenig, etwasI feel \slightly peculiar ich fühle mich irgendwie komisch\slightly bigger/shorter etwas größer/kürzerto know sb \slightly jdn flüchtig kennenever so \slightly ( iron) allmählichI think he may have been exaggerating ever so \slightly ich denke, er hat wohl ein klein wenig übertrieben* * *['slaItlɪ]adv1)he hesitated ever so slightly — er zögerte fast unmerklich
* * *slightly adv leicht, schwach, etwas, ein bisschen:know sb only slightly jemanden nur flüchtig oder oberflächlich kennen* * *adverb1) ein bisschen; leicht [verletzen, riechen nach, ansteigen]; flüchtig [jemanden kennen]; oberflächlich [etwas kennen]2)slightly built — (slender) zierlich; (weedy) schmächtig
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re·gion·al·ist[ˈri:ʤənəlɪst]2. (peculiar to a particular region) regional* * *['riːdZənəlIst]1. adjregionalistisch2. nRegionalist( in) m(f) -
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funny [ˈfʌnɪ]1. adjectivea. ( = amusing) [person, story, film] drôle ; [voice, walk] comique• what's so funny? qu'est-ce qu'il y a de drôle ?• to feel funny ( = ill) se sentir tout drôle• don't try anything funny! (inf) ne fais pas le malin (or la maligne) !2. compounds* * *['fʌnɪ] 1.it's funny that she hasn't phoned — c'est drôle or bizarre qu'elle n'ait pas appelé
2.to feel funny — (colloq) se sentir tout/-e chose (colloq)
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strange [streɪndʒ]a. ( = peculiar) étrange• the strange thing is that... ce qu'il y a d'étrange, c'est que...• strange as it may seem... aussi étrange que cela puisse paraître...• strange to say I have never met her bizarrement, je ne l'ai jamais rencontréec. ( = unaccustomed) [work, activity] inhabitueld. ( = unwell) to feel strange [person] ne pas se sentir bien* * *[streɪndʒ]1) ( unfamiliar) inconnu2) ( odd) bizarreit is strange (that) — il est bizarre que (+ subj)
in a strange way... — curieusement...
3) ( unwell) bizarre4) ( unaccustomed)to be strange to — être étranger/-ère à
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['fænsɪ] 1. n( liking) upodobanie nt; ( imagination) wyobraźnia f, fantazja f; ( fantasy) marzenie nt, mrzonka f2. adjclothes, hat wymyślny, fantazyjny; hotel wytworny, luksusowy3. vtI fancied (that) … — wydawało mi się, że …
the vase immediately took/caught her fancy — wazon natychmiast wpadł jej w oko
he fancies himself as an intellectual — wyobraża sobie, że jest intelektualistą
well, fancy that! — a to dopiero!, coś takiego!
* * *['fænsi] 1. plural - fancies; noun1) (a sudden (often unexpected) liking or desire: The child had many peculiar fancies.) upodobanie, zachcianka2) (the power of the mind to imagine things: She had a tendency to indulge in flights of fancy.) fantazja, wyobraźnia3) (something imagined: He had a sudden fancy that he could see Spring approaching.) złudzenie, wizja2. adjective(decorated; not plain: fancy cakes.) wymyślny, ozdobny3. verb1) (to like the idea of having or doing something: I fancy a cup of tea.) mieć ochotę na2) (to think or have a certain feeling or impression (that): I fancied (that) you were angry.) mieć wrażenie3) (to have strong sexual interest in (a person): He fancies her a lot.) mieć pociąg do•- fanciful- fancifully
- fancy dress
- take a fancy to
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['fænsi] 1. plural - fancies; noun1) (a sudden (often unexpected) liking or desire: The child had many peculiar fancies.)2) (the power of the mind to imagine things: She had a tendency to indulge in flights of fancy.)3) (something imagined: He had a sudden fancy that he could see Spring approaching.)2. adjective(decorated; not plain: fancy cakes.) izrotāts3. verb1) (to like the idea of having or doing something: I fancy a cup of tea.) vēlēties2) (to think or have a certain feeling or impression (that): I fancied (that) you were angry.) iedomāties, ka...; šķist, ka...3) (to have strong sexual interest in (a person): He fancies her a lot.) patikt•- fanciful- fancifully
- fancy dress
- take a fancy to
- take one's fancy* * *iztēle, fantāzija; iedomu tēls, iedoma; kaprīze, untums; aizraušanās, tieksme; iedomāties, iztēloties; uzskatīt, domāt; just patiku; audzēt īpašas šķirnes dzīvniekus; izrotāts, ornamentāls; fantastisks; augstākās kvalitātes, moderns, smalks; īpašas sugas, īpašas šķirnes -
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['fænsi] 1. plural - fancies; noun1) (a sudden (often unexpected) liking or desire: The child had many peculiar fancies.) užgaida, kaprizas2) (the power of the mind to imagine things: She had a tendency to indulge in flights of fancy.) vaizduotė3) (something imagined: He had a sudden fancy that he could see Spring approaching.) iliuzija, vizija2. adjective(decorated; not plain: fancy cakes.) įmantrus3. verb1) (to like the idea of having or doing something: I fancy a cup of tea.) norėti2) (to think or have a certain feeling or impression (that): I fancied (that) you were angry.) įsivaizduoti, manyti3) (to have strong sexual interest in (a person): He fancies her a lot.) patikti, traukti•- fanciful- fancifully
- fancy dress
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adj. speciellt utvald; fin; stilig; fantasi-; infalls-; speciellt utvald, godtycklig; förbättrande--------n. fantasi; föreställning, inbillning; infall; böjelse; smak; tycka om något, vara svag för något; förbättring--------v. föreställa sig; göra sig en bild av; tänka sig, inbilla sig; tycka om, vara förtjust i; förbättra* * *['fænsi] 1. plural - fancies; noun1) (a sudden (often unexpected) liking or desire: The child had many peculiar fancies.)2) (the power of the mind to imagine things: She had a tendency to indulge in flights of fancy.)3) (something imagined: He had a sudden fancy that he could see Spring approaching.)2. adjective(decorated; not plain: fancy cakes.) konstnärligt framställd (prydd)3. verb1) (to like the idea of having or doing something: I fancy a cup of tea.) vilja ha, önska sig2) (to think or have a certain feeling or impression (that): I fancied (that) you were angry.) förmoda3) (to have strong sexual interest in (a person): He fancies her a lot.) gilla, vara förtjust i•- fanciful- fancifully
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['fænsi] 1. plural - fancies; noun1) (a sudden (often unexpected) liking or desire: The child had many peculiar fancies.) rozmar, vrtoch2) (the power of the mind to imagine things: She had a tendency to indulge in flights of fancy.) fantazie3) (something imagined: He had a sudden fancy that he could see Spring approaching.) iluze2. adjective(decorated; not plain: fancy cakes.) zdobený3. verb1) (to like the idea of having or doing something: I fancy a cup of tea.) mít chuť na2) (to think or have a certain feeling or impression (that): I fancied (that) you were angry.) domnívat se3) (to have strong sexual interest in (a person): He fancies her a lot.) být přitahován•- fanciful- fancifully
- fancy dress
- take a fancy to
- take one's fancy* * *• představa• oblíbit si -
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['fænsi] 1. plural - fancies; noun1) (a sudden (often unexpected) liking or desire: The child had many peculiar fancies.)2) (the power of the mind to imagine things: She had a tendency to indulge in flights of fancy.)3) (something imagined: He had a sudden fancy that he could see Spring approaching.)2. adjective(decorated; not plain: fancy cakes.) ozdobený3. verb1) (to like the idea of having or doing something: I fancy a cup of tea.) mať chuť (na)2) (to think or have a certain feeling or impression (that): I fancied (that) you were angry.) mať pocit, nazdávať sa3) (to have strong sexual interest in (a person): He fancies her a lot.) priťahovať•- fanciful- fancifully
- fancy dress
- take a fancy to
- take one's fancy* * *• vrtošivý• úsudok• vrtoch• vkus• uverit (slepo)• vzorovaný• výplod fantázie• zalúbenie• záluba• zdobený• snívat• svojrázny• uskutocnený dokonalou tech• prízrak• prepychový• predstavit si• predstava• predstavivost• fantastický• fantázia• ilúzia• chovat• domnienka• chut• chciet• pestovatelia• pestovat• podivný• ozdobný• podivínsky• považovat za pravdepodob.• pomysliet si• luxusný• mat chut• mat dojem• nadšenci• módny• náklonnost• nápad• nezmyselný• oblúbený šport• obrazotvornost -
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['fænsi] 1. plural - fancies; noun1) (a sudden (often unexpected) liking or desire: The child had many peculiar fancies.) επιθυμία2) (the power of the mind to imagine things: She had a tendency to indulge in flights of fancy.) φαντασία3) (something imagined: He had a sudden fancy that he could see Spring approaching.) φαντασίωση2. adjective(decorated; not plain: fancy cakes.) φανταχτερός3. verb1) (to like the idea of having or doing something: I fancy a cup of tea.) τραβάει η όρεξη μου,κάνω κέφι2) (to think or have a certain feeling or impression (that): I fancied (that) you were angry.) νομίζω,φαντάζομαι3) (to have strong sexual interest in (a person): He fancies her a lot.) γουστάρω•- fanciful- fancifully
- fancy dress
- take a fancy to
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[driːm] 1. сущ.1) сон, сновидениеThe idea came to him in a dream. — Эта идея пришла к нему во сне.
I had a peculiar dream last night. — Прошлой ночью мне приснился странный сон.
Dreams go by opposites. — Наяву всё наоборот.
2) мечта, грёзаChocolate cake, it appeared, was the dream of his life. (P. G. Wodehouse, Love Among the Chickens) — Шоколадный торт, казалось, был мечтой всей его жизни.
He was not the kind of person who lived on dreams. — Он был реалистом.
Syn:3) видение, наваждение••the dream factory — фабрика грёз, Голливуд
the American Dream — "американская мечта" ( идеалы свободы и открытых возможностей для всех)
2. гл.; прош. вр., прич. прош. вр. dreamt, dreamedto go / work like a dream — работать как часы; идти как по маслу
1)а) (dream of / about) видеть сон о (чём-л.)I dreamed about / of my old home last night. — Вчера мне снился мой старый дом.
Did it rain last night or did I dream it? — Прошлой ночью шёл дождь, или это мне приснилось?
2) (dream of / about) мечтать, грезить о (чём-л.)to dream of a world at peace — мечтать о том, чтобы на земле воцарился мир
He was dreaming of a better future. — Он мечтал о лучшем будущем.
He enjoyed a life most of us only dream about. — Он вёл образ образ жизни, о котором большинство из нас может только мечтать.
3) разг. мечтать, помышлять (о чём-л.)I wouldn't dream of climbing this rock. — Я бы никогда не полез на эту скалу.
I wouldn't dream of saying such a thing. — Мне бы и в голову не пришло сказать такое.
Who'd have dreamt it? They are getting married. — Кто бы мог подумать! Они женятся.
I never dreamt that I'd get the job. — Я никогда не думал, что получу эту работу.
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['speʃ(ə)l] 1. прил.1)а) особый, особенный, специальныйspecial occasion — особый случай, торжественное событие
Every person has their own special problems. — У каждого человека свои, особые проблемы.
Syn:particular 1., peculiar 1.Ant:normal 1.б) особенно уважаемый или любимыйspecial friend — закадычный друг; близкий друг
Ant:ordinary 1.2)а) срочный, спешный, экстренныйSyn:express 2.б) дополнительный; организованный в связи с особыми обстоятельствамиspecial train — дополнительный поезд; поезд специального назначения
Syn:3) специальный (относящийся к отдельной отрасли чего-л.; присущий той или иной специальности), частный2. сущ.special relativity — частная, специальная теория относительности
1) нечто, создающееся с особой целью, по особому случаюа) дополнительный поезд; поезд специального назначенияб) тлв. специальная передача (приуроченная к какому-л. событию или празднику, часто с участием приглашённой знаменитости); экстренный, внеочередной выпуск ( новостей)в) экстренный выпуск (газеты, журнала)2) человек, облечённый особыми полномочиями или выполняющий особые порученияб) брит.; = special constable специальный констебль ( в Великобритании)3) амер. блюдо дня (в ресторане: блюдо, которое подаётся только в определённые дни)Our fish special tonight is salmon in a lemon-cream sauce. — Сегодня в качестве рыбного блюда дня у нас подаётся лосось под белым лимонным соусом.
4) разг.; преим. амер. специальная цена ( со скидкой)a special on smth. — специальная цена на что-л.
The store had a special on lawn furniture this week. — На этой неделе в магазине была распродажа садовой мебели.
We have Bud beer 6-packs on special at £5. — У нас есть скидки на пиво "Будвайзер": шесть банок продаются по 5 фунтов.
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78 litotes
a two-component structure in which two negations are joined to give a possessive evaluation- the first component is always the negative particle "not", while the second, always negative in semantics, varies in form from a negatively affixed word (as above) to a negative phraseHer face was not unpretty. (K.Kesey)
It was not unnatural if Gilbert felt a certain embarrassment. (E.Waugh)
The idea was not totally erroneous. The thought did not displease me. (I.Murdoch)
Source: V.A.K.••a) is a stylistic device consisting of a peculiar use of negative constructions: the negation plus noun or adjective serves to establish a positive feature in a person or thing- is a deliberate understatement used to produce stylistic effect: it is a negation that includes affirmation;- is a means by which the natural logical and linguistic property of negation can be strengthened;He found that this was no easy task.
- is used in different styles of speech, excluding those which may be called the matter-of-fact styles, like official style and scientific proseb) a construction with two negationsnot unlike, not unpromising, not displeased
Soames, with his lips and his squared chin was not unlike a bull dog. (J.Galsworthy)
Source: I.R.G.English-Russian dictionary of stylistics (terminology and examples) > litotes
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1. a ясный, явственный; отчётливый; членораздельный2. a определённый, явный3. a различный, разный4. a отдельный; особый; индивидуальныйdistinct errors — индивидуальные ошибки; различимые ошибки
5. a отличный, отличающийся; несхожий, непохожийСинонимический ряд:1. clear (adj.) apparent; audible; clear; conspicuous; crystal-clear; definite; enunciated; evident; explicit; express; fair; intelligible; lively; lucid; manifest; noticeable; obvious; open-and-shut; openhanded; palpable; patent; plain; sharp; straightforward; unambiguous; unconfused; unequivocal; univocal; unmistakable; visible; well-defined2. decided (adj.) clear-cut; decided; definite; pronounced; unquestionable3. sharp (adj.) sharp; unambiguous; unequivocal; unmistakable4. single (adj.) different; discrete; dissimilar; distinctive; disunited; diverse; only; particular; peculiar; separate; several; single; special; variousАнтонимический ряд:confused; consolidated; dim; indefinite; indistinct; obscure; one; ordinary; parallel; same; similar; unclear; vague -
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1. n наружные половые органы2. n арх. частное лицо3. a частныйprivate counsel — частный адвокат; адвокат по соглашению
4. a личный; отдельный; собственныйprivate house — особняк, дом для одной семьи
private file — личный файл; частный файл
a private matter — личное дело, личный вопрос
private car — собственный вагон ; вагон-салон
private volume — личный том; том личного пользования
5. a закрытый, не являющийся доступным для всехprivate meeting — закрытое заседание; неофициальная встреча
6. a неофициальный, частный7. a не находящийся на государственной службе, не занимающий официального постаprivate member of Parliament — депутат парламента, не занимающий правительственного поста
private boundary — искусственный пограничный, межевой знак
8. a штатский9. a тайный, конфиденциальный, секретный; не подлежащий огласкеprivate information — сведения, не подлежащие огласке
keep it private — не говорите об этом никому, держите это в тайне
10. a уединённыйwe are quite private here — мы здесь одни, нам здесь никто не помешает
11. a рядовой12. a личный, сокровенныйСинонимический ряд:1. inaccessible (adj.) inaccessible; off-limits; restricted2. personal (adj.) especial; exclusive; individual; particular; peculiar; personal; privy; singular; special3. secluded (adj.) cloistered; isolated; reclusive; remote; removed; retired; secluded; sequestered; solitary; unfrequented4. secret (adj.) classified; closet; concealed; confidential; hushed; inside; secret; top secret5. soldier (noun) dough boy; gi; infantryman; sailor; soldierАнтонимический ряд:available; general; inclusive; known; open; public; unconcealed
См. также в других словарях:
peculiar to — of, relating to, or found in (only one person, thing, or place) a custom peculiar to America [=a custom that is found only in America] • • • Main Entry: ↑peculiar … Useful english dictionary
peculiar — [pi kyo͞ol′yər] adj. [ME peculier < L peculiaris < peculium: see PECULATE] 1. of only one person, thing, group, country, etc.; distinctive; exclusive 2. particular; unique; special [a matter of peculiar interest] 3. out of the ordinary;… … English World dictionary
peculiar — pe|cu|li|ar [pıˈkju:liə US ər] adj [Date: 1400 1500; : Latin; Origin: peculiaris of private property, special , from peculium private property , from pecu cattle ] 1.) strange, unfamiliar, or a little surprising ▪ There was a peculiar smell in… … Dictionary of contemporary English
peculiar — pe|cu|liar [ pı kjuljər ] adjective * 1. ) strange, often in an unpleasant way: a peculiar smell He told me a most peculiar story. I felt a little bit peculiar (=sick) and had to lie down. 2. ) especially true or typical of a particular person,… … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
peculiar — [[t]pɪkju͟ːliə(r)[/t]] 1) ADJ GRADED If you describe someone or something as peculiar, you think that they are strange or unusual, sometimes in an unpleasant way. Mr Kennet has a rather peculiar sense of humour... Rachel thought it tasted… … English dictionary
peculiar — adjective 1 strange, unfamiliar, and a little surprising, especially in a way that is unpleasant or worrying: This meat tastes peculiar. | It seems very peculiar that no one noticed Kay had gone. 2 be peculiar to if something is peculiar to a… … Longman dictionary of contemporary English
peculiar */*/ — UK [pɪˈkjuːlɪə(r)] / US [pɪˈkjuljər] adjective 1) strange, often in an unpleasant way a peculiar smell He told me a most peculiar story. I felt a little bit peculiar (= ill) and had to lie down. 2) especially true or typical of a particular… … English dictionary
peculiar — peculiarly, adv. /pi kyoohl yeuhr/, adj. 1. strange; queer; odd: peculiar happenings. 2. uncommon; unusual: the peculiar hobby of stuffing and mounting bats. 3. distinctive in nature or character from others. 4. belonging characteristically… … Universalium
peculiar — /pəˈkjuliə / (say puh kyoohleeuh), / ljə/ (say lyuh) adjective 1. strange, odd, or queer: a peculiar old man. 2. uncommon; unusual: a peculiar hobby. 3. distinguished in nature or character from others. 4. belonging exclusively to a person or… …
peculiar — pe•cu•liar [[t]pɪˈkyul yər[/t]] adj. 1) strange; queer; odd 2) uncommon; unusual 3) distinctive in nature or character from others 4) belonging characteristically or exclusively to some person, group, or thing (often fol. by to): an expression… … From formal English to slang
peculiar — [15] The etymological notion underlying peculiar is of ‘not being shared with others’, of being ‘one’s own alone’. It was borrowed from Latin pecūliāris ‘of private property’, a derivative of pecūlium ‘private property’, which in turn was based… … The Hutchinson dictionary of word origins