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81 such men are to be pitied rather than despised
Общая лексика: таких людей надо не презирать, а жалетьУниверсальный англо-русский словарь > such men are to be pitied rather than despised
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82 tax payments on an accrual rather than cash basis
Общая лексика: налоговые платежи с начисленных, а не оплаченных доходовУниверсальный англо-русский словарь > tax payments on an accrual rather than cash basis
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83 teach by example rather than by precept
Общая лексика: учить личным примером, а не наставлениямиУниверсальный англо-русский словарь > teach by example rather than by precept
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84 temporal (Lay or secular rather than clerical or sacred)
Религия: мирскойУниверсальный англо-русский словарь > temporal (Lay or secular rather than clerical or sacred)
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85 the colour seems green rather than blue
Макаров: это скорее зелёный цвет, чем синийУниверсальный англо-русский словарь > the colour seems green rather than blue
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86 the machine performs all operations on the workpiece simultaneously rather than consecutively
Математика: скорее одновременно, чем последовательноУниверсальный англо-русский словарь > the machine performs all operations on the workpiece simultaneously rather than consecutively
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87 these laws are permissive rather than mandatory
1) Общая лексика: эти законы имеют рекомендательный, а не обязательный характер2) Дипломатический термин: эти законы скорее разрешают, чем предписываютУниверсальный англо-русский словарь > these laws are permissive rather than mandatory
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88 these molecules are non-aromatic rather than antiaromatic
Универсальный англо-русский словарь > these molecules are non-aromatic rather than antiaromatic
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89 they determined to die rather than surrender
Макаров: они решили умереть, но не сдаватьсяУниверсальный англо-русский словарь > they determined to die rather than surrender
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90 they preferred to die rather than surrender
Общая лексика: они предпочли умереть, но не сдатьсяУниверсальный англо-русский словарь > they preferred to die rather than surrender
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91 this is grey rather than blue
Макаров: это скорее серое, чем голубоеУниверсальный англо-русский словарь > this is grey rather than blue
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92 unfortunately, international adoptions are seen by most Americans as a solution for families needing children, rather than children needing families
Общая лексика: К сожалению, многие американцы считают, что международное усыновление ( удочерение) есть, прежде всегУниверсальный англо-русский словарь > unfortunately, international adoptions are seen by most Americans as a solution for families needing children, rather than children needing families
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93 we met by accident rather than by design
Универсальный англо-русский словарь > we met by accident rather than by design
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94 would rather (...) than
Общая лексика: лучше (...) чемУниверсальный англо-русский словарь > would rather (...) than
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95 Hateful is the power, and pitiable life, of those who wish to be feared rather than loved.
<01> Ненавистна власть и жалка жизнь тех, кто хотят, чтобы их боялись, а не любили. Nepos (Непос).Англо-русский словарь цитат, пословиц, поговорок и идиом > Hateful is the power, and pitiable life, of those who wish to be feared rather than loved.
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96 Judge a man by his questions rather than his answers.
<01> Суди о человеке больше по его вопросам, чем по его ответам. Voltaire (Вольтер).Англо-русский словарь цитат, пословиц, поговорок и идиом > Judge a man by his questions rather than his answers.
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97 Man is a reasoning rather than a reasonable animal.
<01> Человека можно скорее назвать рассуждающим, чем разумным, существом. Hamilton (Гамильтон).Англо-русский словарь цитат, пословиц, поговорок и идиом > Man is a reasoning rather than a reasonable animal.
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98 anything rather than
Общая лексика: (...) что угодно, лишь бы не (...) -
99 is the rule rather than the exception
Математика: (it) является скорее правилом, чем исключениемУниверсальный англо-русский словарь > is the rule rather than the exception
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100 would rather than
Общая лексика: (...) лучше (...) чем
См. также в других словарях:
rather than — phrase used for saying that one thing is preferred to another or happens instead of another Doug chose to quit rather than admit that he’d made a mistake. Rather than criticizing your husband, why not find out if there’s something wrong? We want… … Useful english dictionary
rather than — index in lieu of Burton s Legal Thesaurus. William C. Burton. 2006 … Law dictionary
rather than — I. conjunction Date: 14th century 1. used with the infinitive form of a verb to indicate negation as a contrary choice or wish < rather than continue the argument, he walked away > < chose to sing rather than play violin > 2. and not < obscures… … New Collegiate Dictionary
rather than — used for saying that one thing is preferred to another or happens instead of another Doug chose to quit rather than admit that he d made a mistake. Rather than criticizing your husband, why not find out if there s something wrong? We want the… … English dictionary
rather than — 1. conjunction And not. Id like to go home early rather than risk the roads later. 2. preposition instead of; in preference to. Id like a dog rather than a cat … Wiktionary
rather than — prep. instead of conj. and not (e.g.: The legs of the table are glued to the body, rather than screwed onto it. ) … English contemporary dictionary
rather...than otherwise — rather…than otherwise Rather than not • • • Main Entry: ↑other … Useful english dictionary
rather…than otherwise — Rather than not ● other … Useful english dictionary
would rather … (than) — would rather… (than) idiom (usually reduced to d rather) would prefer to • She d rather die than give a speech. • ‘Do you want to come with us?’ ‘No, I d rather not.’ • Wo … Useful english dictionary
sooner rather than later — ˌsooner rather than ˈlater idiom after a short time rather than after a long time • We urged them to sort out the problem sooner rather than later. Main entry: ↑soonidiom … Useful english dictionary
implied rather than expressly stated — index implicit Burton s Legal Thesaurus. William C. Burton. 2006 … Law dictionary