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1. noun1) (the set of qualities that make someone or something different from others; type: You can tell a man's character from his handwriting; Publicity of this character is not good for the firm.) carácter2) (a set of qualities that are considered admirable in some way: He showed great character in dealing with the danger.) carácter3) (reputation: They tried to damage his character.) reputación4) (a person in a play, novel etc: Rosencrantz is a minor character in Shakespeare's `Hamlet'.) personaje5) (an odd or amusing person: This fellow's quite a character!) tipo, figura6) (a letter used in typing etc: Some characters on this typewriter are broken.) carácter•
2. noun(a typical quality: It is one of his characteristics to be obstinate.) característica- characterize
- characterise
- characterization
- characterisation
1. personalidad / manera de ser / carácter2. encanto3. personajetr['kærəktəSMALLr/SMALL]1 (nature) carácter nombre masculino2 (reputation) reputación nombre femenino; (integrity, moral strength) carácter nombre masculino, personalidad nombre femenino3 (in film, book, play) personaje nombre masculino5 (letter) carácter nombre masculino\SMALLIDIOMATIC EXPRESSION/SMALLto be in/out of character ser/no ser típico,-acharacter actor/actress actor/actriz especializado,-a en personajes raroscharacter reference referencias nombre femenino pluralcharacter ['kærɪktər] n1) letter, symbol: carácter mChinese characters: caracteres chinos2) disposition: carácter m, personalidad fof good character: de buena reputación3) : tipo m, personaje m peculiarhe's quite a character!: ¡él es algo serio!4) : personaje m (ficticio)n.• calidad s.f.• carácter (Tipografía) s.m.• carácter s.m.• categoría s.f.• cifra s.f.• fuste s.m.• genio s.m.• letra s.f.• papel s.m.• personaje (Literatura) s.m.• tenor s.m.'kærəktər, 'kærəktə(r)1) ( of person)a) (temperament, nature) carácter mto be in/out of character — ser*/no ser* típico
b) ( good character) reputación f; (before n)character assassination — ( public slander) difamación f
c) ( strength of personality) carácter m2) (of place, thing) carácter m3) ca) (in novel, play, movie) personaje m, carácter m (Col, Méx)b) ( person) tipo m (fam)c) ( eccentric person) caso m4) c ( symbol) carácter m['kærɪktǝ(r)]1. N1) (=nature) [of thing] carácter m, naturaleza f ; [of person] carácter m, personalidad fhis sudden concern for me was completely out of character (for him) — su inesperado interés por mí no era nada típico de él
2) (in novel, play) (=person) personaje m ; (=role) papel m3) (=energy, determination) carácter m4) * (=person) tipo(-a) * m / f, individuo(-a) m / f5) (Comput, Typ, Bio) carácter m2.CPDcharacter actor N — actor m de carácter
character actress N — actriz f de carácter
character code N — (Comput) código m de caracteres
character development N — (in a novel, play, film) evolución f de los personajes
character part N — (Theat) papel m de carácter
character recognition N — (Comput) reconocimiento m de caracteres
character recognition software N — software m de reconocimiento de caracteres
character reference N — informe m, referencia f
character set N — (Typ) juego m de caracteres
character sketch N — esbozo m de carácter
character space N — (Typ) espacio m (de carácter)
character trait N — (=characteristic) rasgo m de carácter
character witness N — testigo de la defensa que atestigua el buen carácter del acusado
* * *['kærəktər, 'kærəktə(r)]1) ( of person)a) (temperament, nature) carácter mto be in/out of character — ser*/no ser* típico
b) ( good character) reputación f; (before n)character assassination — ( public slander) difamación f
c) ( strength of personality) carácter m2) (of place, thing) carácter m3) ca) (in novel, play, movie) personaje m, carácter m (Col, Méx)b) ( person) tipo m (fam)c) ( eccentric person) caso m4) c ( symbol) carácter m -
2 authority
nounhave the/no authority to do something — berechtigt od. befugt/nicht befugt sein, etwas zu tun
have/exercise authority over somebody — Weisungsbefugnis gegenüber jemandem haben
on one's own authority — in eigener Verantwortung
[be] in authority — verantwortlich [sein]
2) (body having power)the authorities — die Behörde[n]
have it on the authority of somebody/something that... — durch jemanden/etwas wissen, dass...
have it on good authority that... — aus zuverlässiger Quelle wissen, dass...
4) no pl.give or add authority to something — einer Sache (Dat.) Gewicht verleihen
* * *[o:'Ɵorəti]plural - authorities; noun1) (the power or right to do something: He gave me authority to act on his behalf.) die Befugnis; die Vollmacht2) (a person who is an expert, or a book that can be referred to, on a particular subject: He is an authority on Roman history.) die Autorität3) ((usually in plural) the person or people who have power in an administration etc: The authorities would not allow public meetings.) die Obrigkeit4) (a natural quality in a person which makes him able to control and influence people: a man of authority.) die Autorität•- academic.ru/4474/authoritarian">authoritarian- authoritative* * *author·ity[ɔ:ˈθɒrəti, AM əˈθɔ:rət̬i]n1. no pl (right of control) Autorität f; ADMIN Amtsgewalt f, Weisungsbefugnis f; MIL Befehlsgewalt fto be in \authority verantwortlich [o zuständig sein] seinwe need to get the support of someone in \authority wir brauchen die Unterstützung eines Verantwortlichenperson in \authority Verantwortliche(r) f(m)who is [the person] in \authority here? wer ist hier verantwortlich [o zuständig]?to be in [or have] \authority over sb (empowered to give orders) jdm gegenüber weisungsbefugt sein; (be above in hierarchy) jdm übergeordnet seinto be under sb's \authority (be answerable to) jdm gegenüber verantwortlich sein; (be below in hierarchy) jdm unterstehento exercise [or exert] [or use] \authority Autorität ausübento exercise [or exert] [or use] one's \authority over sb jdm gegenüber seine Autorität geltend machen\authority to purchase ECON, LAW Ankaufsermächtigung fto give sb \authority to do sth jdn [dazu] befugen, etw zu tun; (to act on one's behalf) jdn [dazu] bevollmächtigen, etw zu tunto have the \authority to do sth befugt sein, etw zu tun; (to act on sb's behalf) bevollmächtigt sein, etw zu tunby \authority ADMIN, LAW mit [amtlicher] Genehmigungon the \authority of sb im Auftrag [o mit Genehmigung] einer Personon one's own \authority in eigener Verantwortungwithout \authority unbefugtto act without \authority unbefugt handelnto act without [or to exceed one's] \authority seine Befugnisse überschreitento have \authority over/with sb [große] Autorität bei jdm genießen [o besitzen]he's got no \authority over his students er besitzt [o genießt] bei seinen Studenten keine Autoritätworld \authority international anerkannte Autoritätto be an \authority for/on sth ein Experte/eine Expertin für etw akk seinto be an \authority on microbiology eine Autorität [o Kapazität] auf dem Gebiet der Mikrobiologie seineducation \authority Schulamt nthealth \authority Gesundheitsbehörde f7. (bodies having power)local authorities Kommunalbehörden plto report sb/sth to the authorities jdn/etw den Behörden meldenI have it on my bosses \authority that... ich weiß von meinem Chef, dass...to have sth on good \authority etw aus zuverlässiger Quelle wissenI have it on good \authority that... ich weiß aus zuverlässiger Quelle, dass...9. LAW10. LAW[level of] \authority Instanz fproper \authority zuständige Instanz* * *[ɔː'ɵɒrItɪ]n1) (= power) Autorität f; (= right, entitlement) Befugnis f; (= specifically delegated power) Vollmacht f; (MIL) Befehlsgewalt fpeople who are in authority — Menschen, die Autorität haben
parental authority — Autorität der Eltern; (Jur) elterliche Gewalt
to be in or have authority over sb — Weisungsbefugnis gegenüber jdm haben (form); (describing hierarchy) jdm übergeordnet sein
to put sb in authority over sb —
those who are put in authority over us the Queen and those in authority under her — diejenigen, deren Aufsicht wir unterstehen die Königin und die ihr untergebenen Verantwortlichen
to be under the authority of sb — unter jds Aufsicht (dat) stehen; (in hierarchy) jdm unterstehen; (Mil) jds Befehlsgewalt (dat) unterstehen
you'll have to ask a teacher for the authority to take the key —
under or by what authority do you claim the right to...? — mit welcher Berechtigung verlangen Sie, dass...?
to have the authority to do sth — berechtigt or befugt sein, etw zu tun
to have no authority to do sth — nicht befugt or berechtigt sein, etw zu tun
he was exceeding his area of authority — er hat seinen Kompetenzbereich or seine Befugnisse überschritten
to give sb the authority to do sth — jdn ermächtigen (form) or jdm die Vollmacht erteilen, etw zu tun
he had my authority to do it — ich habe es ihm gestattet or erlaubt
who gave you the authority to do that? —
who gave you the authority to treat people like that? — mit welchem Recht glaubst du, Leute so behandeln zu können?
2) (also pl = ruling body) Behörde f, Amt nt; (= body of people) Verwaltung f; (= power of ruler) (Staats)gewalt f, Obrigkeit fthe Prussian respect for authority —
they appealed to the supreme authority of the House of Lords — sie wandten sich an die höchste Autorität or Instanz, das Oberhaus
this will have to be decided by a higher authority — das muss an höherer Stelle entschieden werden
to have or carry ( great) authority — viel gelten (with bei); (person also) (große or viel) Autorität haben (with bei)
to speak/write with authority — mit Sachkunde or mit der Autorität des Sachkundigen sprechen/schreiben
I/he can speak with authority on this matter — darüber kann ich mich/kann er sich kompetent äußern
to give an order with authority —
4) (= expert) Autorität f, Fachmann m/-frau fI'm no authority but... —
he is an authority on art — er ist eine Autorität or ein Fachmann auf dem Gebiet der Kunst
to have sth on good authority —
* * *1. Autorität f, (Amts)Gewalt f:in authority verantwortlich;those in authority die Verantwortlichen;a) verantwortlich sein,b) das Sagen haben;on one’s own authority in eigener Verantwortung;be under sb’s authority jemandem verantwortlich sein3. Nachdruck m, Gewicht n:4. Vollmacht f, Ermächtigung f, Befugnis f:by authority mit amtlicher Genehmigung;without authority unbefugt, unberechtigt;have the (no) authority to do sth (nicht) befugt oder berechtigt sein, etwas zu tun;have full authority to act volle Handlungsvollmacht besitzen;authority to sign Unterschriftsvollmacht, Zeichnungsberechtigung f5. Behörde f6. a) Quelle fwhat is your authority for your thesis? worauf stützen Sie Ihre These?;we have it on his authority that … wir wissen durch ihn, dass …;I have it on good authority that … ich weiß aus sicherer oder verlässlicher Quelle, dass …7. Autorität f, Kapazität f (on auf dem Gebiet gen)8. JURa) maßgebliche Gerichtsentscheidungb) Rechtsquelle fc) bindende Kraft (einer gerichtlichen Vorentscheidung)auth. abk1. authentic2. author (authoress)3. authority4. authorized* * *nounhave the/no authority to do something — berechtigt od. befugt/nicht befugt sein, etwas zu tun
have/exercise authority over somebody — Weisungsbefugnis gegenüber jemandem haben
[be] in authority — verantwortlich [sein]
the authorities — die Behörde[n]
3) (expert, book, quotation) Autorität, diehave it on the authority of somebody/something that... — durch jemanden/etwas wissen, dass...
have it on good authority that... — aus zuverlässiger Quelle wissen, dass...
4) no pl.give or add authority to something — einer Sache (Dat.) Gewicht verleihen
* * *n.Autorität f.Berechtigung f.Kompetenz f.Legitimation f. -
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author·ity [ɔ:ʼɵɒrəti, Am əʼɵɔ:rət̬i] nto be in \authority verantwortlich sein;to be under sb's \authority jdm gegenüber verantwortlich sein;to act without \authority seine Befugnisse überschreiten;on one's own \authority in eigener Verantwortungto speak with \authority on sth kompetent über etw akk redento be an \authority on sth eine Autorität für etw akk sein;world \authority international anerkannte Autoritäteducation \authority Schulamt nt;health \authority Gesundheitsbehörde fcompetent authorities zuständige Behörden;to report sb/ sth to the authorities jdn/etw den Behörden meldenPHRASES:to have sth on sb's \authority etw von jdm wissen;to have sth on good \authority etw aus zuverlässiger Quelle wissen -
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[stroŋ]1) (firm, sound, or powerful, and therefore not easily broken, destroyed, attacked, defeated, resisted, or affected by weariness, illness etc: strong furniture; a strong castle; a strong wind; She's a strong swimmer; He has a very strong will/personality; He has never been very strong (= healthy); He is not strong enough to lift that heavy table.) solid; stærk2) (very noticeable; very intense: a strong colour; a strong smell.) stærk; intens3) (containing a large amount of the flavouring ingredient: strong tea.) stærk4) ((of a group, force etc) numbering a particular amount: An army 20,000 strong was advancing towards the town.) stærk•- strongly- strength
- strengthen
- strongbox
- strong drink
- stronghold
- strong language
- strong-minded
- strong point
- strongroom
- on the strength of* * *[stroŋ]1) (firm, sound, or powerful, and therefore not easily broken, destroyed, attacked, defeated, resisted, or affected by weariness, illness etc: strong furniture; a strong castle; a strong wind; She's a strong swimmer; He has a very strong will/personality; He has never been very strong (= healthy); He is not strong enough to lift that heavy table.) solid; stærk2) (very noticeable; very intense: a strong colour; a strong smell.) stærk; intens3) (containing a large amount of the flavouring ingredient: strong tea.) stærk4) ((of a group, force etc) numbering a particular amount: An army 20,000 strong was advancing towards the town.) stærk•- strongly- strength
- strengthen
- strongbox
- strong drink
- stronghold
- strong language
- strong-minded
- strong point
- strongroom
- on the strength of -
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fo:s
1. noun1) (strength or power that can be felt: the force of the wind.) fuerza2) (a person or thing that has great power: the forces of Nature.) fuerza3) ((sometimes with capital) a group of men prepared for action: the police force; the Royal Air Force.) cuerpo
2. verb1) (to make (someone or something) do something, go somewhere etc, often against his etc will: He forced me to give him money.) forzar, obligar2) (to achieve by strength or effort: He forced a smile despite his grief.) forzar•- forced- forceful
- forcefully
- forces
- in
- into force
force1 n fuerzaforce2 vb1. obligar2. forzartr[fɔːs]1 (strength, power, violence) fuerza2 SMALLPHYSICS/SMALL fuerza3 SMALLMILITARY/SMALL cuerpo1 (oblige) forzar, obligar2 (break open) forzar3 (produce unnaturally) forzar4 (plants) hacer madurar temprano\SMALLIDIOMATIC EXPRESSION/SMALLby force por la fuerza, a la fuerzato come into force entrar en vigorfrom force of habit / by force of habit por la fuerza de costumbreto force somebody's hand forzar la mano de alguiento force the pace apretar el pasoto force oneself to do something hacer un esfuerzo por hacer algo, obligarse a hacer algoto force somebody into doing something obligar a alguien a hacer algo1) compel: obligar, forzar2) : forzarto force open the window: forzar la ventanato force a lock: forzar una cerradura3) impose: imponer, obligarforce n1) : fuerza f2)by force : por la fuerza3)in force : en vigor, en vigencian.• energía s.f.• enjundia s.f.• fuerza (Física) s.f.• hervor s.m.• personal s.m.• validez s.f.• vigencia s.f.v.• apremiar v.• compeler v.• constreñir v.• encajar v.• forzar v.• obligar v.
I fɔːrs, fɔːs1) c u (strength, coercion) fuerza fthrough force of circumstances the plans had to be changed — razones de fuerza mayor nos hicieron cambiar de planes
to use/resort to force — hacer* uso de/recurrir a la fuerza
2) c (influential thing, person) fuerza fto join forces with somebody — unirse a alguien, hacer* causa común con alguien
3) c ( group of people) fuerza four sales force — nuestro personal de ventas, nuestro equipo de vendedores
4) u ( validity) fuerza fto come into force — entrar en vigor or vigencia
to be in force — estar* en vigor or vigencia
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1) ( compel)to force somebody to + INF — obligar* or forzar* a alguien a + inf
they were forced to sell/into selling — se vieron obligados or forzados a vender
2)a) (bring about, obtain) \<\<action/change\>\> provocar*b) ( extort)to force something OUT OF o FROM somebody — \<\<secret/confession\>\> arrancarle* algo a la fuerza a alguien
3) ( impose)to force something ON somebody: the decision was forced on us by events los acontecimientos nos obligaron a tomar esa decisión; I didn't want to take the money, but she forced it on me yo no quería el dinero pero me obligó a aceptarlo; to force oneself on somebody — ( sexually) violar a alguien
4) (exert pressure, push, drive) \<\<knob/handle/door/link\>\> forzar*to force a door open — forzar* una puerta
•Phrasal Verbs:- force up[fɔːs]1. N1) (=strength) fuerza fthe building took the full force of the blast — el edificio recibió toda la fuerza or todo el impacto de la explosión
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to do sth by force — hacer algo por la fuerzathey removed him from the bar by force — lo sacaron del bar a la fuerza or por la fuerza
by sheer force — (physical) solo a base de fuerza
she tried to convert people by force of argument — intentaba convencer a la gente a fuerza de or a base de argumentos
by or through sheer force of personality — a fuerza de or a base de puro carácter
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from force of habit — por la fuerza de la costumbre•
the police were out in force — la policía había salido en masa, había un enorme despliegue policial•
to resort to force — recurrir a la fuerzabrute 2.•
to use force — hacer uso de la fuerza2) (Met)3) (=influence) fuerza fthe social and economic forces that influence our decisions — las fuerzas sociales y económicas que influyen en nuestras decisiones
he is a powerful force in the trade union movement — es una persona con mucho peso dentro del movimiento sindicalista
driving, join, life, market•
Janet is obviously a force to be reckoned with — Janet es sin lugar a dudas una persona a (la que hay que) tener en cuenta4) (=legitimacy) fuerza f•
to be in force — [law, tax] estar vigente or en vigor•
to come into force — entrar en vigor, hacerse vigente5) (=body of people) (Mil) fuerza f2. VT1) (=compel) [+ person] obligar, forzarshe was forced to the conclusion that... — se vio obligada or forzada a concluir que...
to force sb to do sth — obligar or forzar a algn a hacer algo
I am forced to admit that... — me veo obligado or forzado a admitir que...
I had to force myself to pick it up — tuve que obligarme or forzarme a recogerlo del suelo
I had to force myself to stay calm — tuve que obligarme or forzarme a permanecer sereno
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to force sb into doing sth — obligar or forzar a algn a hacer algothey forced me into signing the agreement — me obligaron or forzaron a firmar el acuerdo
to force sb into a corner — (fig) arrinconar a algn
- force sb's hand2) (=impose)•
to force sth on sb — imponer algo a algnthe decision was forced on him — la decisión le fue or le vino impuesta
to force o.s. on sb: I don't want to force myself on you, but... — no quisiera importunarte (con mi presencia), pero...
he forced himself on one of the girls — (sexually) forzó a una de las chicas
3) (=push, squeeze)•
he forced the clothes into the suitcase — metió la ropa en la maleta a la fuerza, embutió la ropa en la maletathey forced their way into the flat — se metieron en el piso a or por la fuerza
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the lorry forced the car off the road — el camión obligó or forzó al coche a salirse de la carretera, el camión hizo que el coche se saliera de la carretera•
he was forced out of office — lo obligaron or forzaron a dimitir del cargo•
she forced her way through the crowd — se abrió paso entre la muchedumbre a or por la fuerza4) (=break open) [+ lock, door] forzar5) (=exert, strain) [+ voice] forzar•
to force the pace — (lit) forzar el ritmo or la marcha; (fig) forzar la marcha de los acontecimientos6) (=produce with effort) [+ answer] forzar•
to force a smile — forzar una sonrisa, sonreír de manera forzada7) (Hort, Agr) [+ vegetable, fruit] acelerar el crecimiento de8) (=obtain by force) conseguir a or por la fuerza•
to force a confession from or out of sb — obtener una confesión de algn a or por la fuerza•
we forced the secret out of him — le sacamos el secreto a or por la fuerza•
to force a vote on sth — forzar una votación sobre algo3.CPDforce majeure N — fuerza f mayor
- force up* * *
I [fɔːrs, fɔːs]1) c u (strength, coercion) fuerza fthrough force of circumstances the plans had to be changed — razones de fuerza mayor nos hicieron cambiar de planes
to use/resort to force — hacer* uso de/recurrir a la fuerza
2) c (influential thing, person) fuerza fto join forces with somebody — unirse a alguien, hacer* causa común con alguien
3) c ( group of people) fuerza four sales force — nuestro personal de ventas, nuestro equipo de vendedores
4) u ( validity) fuerza fto come into force — entrar en vigor or vigencia
to be in force — estar* en vigor or vigencia
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1) ( compel)to force somebody to + INF — obligar* or forzar* a alguien a + inf
they were forced to sell/into selling — se vieron obligados or forzados a vender
2)a) (bring about, obtain) \<\<action/change\>\> provocar*b) ( extort)to force something OUT OF o FROM somebody — \<\<secret/confession\>\> arrancarle* algo a la fuerza a alguien
3) ( impose)to force something ON somebody: the decision was forced on us by events los acontecimientos nos obligaron a tomar esa decisión; I didn't want to take the money, but she forced it on me yo no quería el dinero pero me obligó a aceptarlo; to force oneself on somebody — ( sexually) violar a alguien
4) (exert pressure, push, drive) \<\<knob/handle/door/link\>\> forzar*to force a door open — forzar* una puerta
•Phrasal Verbs:- force up -
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stroŋ1) (firm, sound, or powerful, and therefore not easily broken, destroyed, attacked, defeated, resisted, or affected by weariness, illness etc: strong furniture; a strong castle; a strong wind; She's a strong swimmer; He has a very strong will/personality; He has never been very strong (= healthy); He is not strong enough to lift that heavy table.) fuerte2) (very noticeable; very intense: a strong colour; a strong smell.) fuerte3) (containing a large amount of the flavouring ingredient: strong tea.) fuerte4) ((of a group, force etc) numbering a particular amount: An army 20,000 strong was advancing towards the town.) que cuenta con•- strongly- strength
- strengthen
- strongbox
- strong drink
- stronghold
- strong language
- strong-minded
- strong point
- strongroom
- on the strength of
strong adj1. fuerte2. fuerte / resistente3. firmetr[strɒŋ]1 (physically - person) fuerte; (- consitution) robusto,-a2 (material, furniture, shoes, etc) fuerte, resistente3 (country, army) poderoso,-a, fuerte6 (colour) fuerte, intenso,-a, vivo,-a; (smell, food, drink) fuerte; (tea, coffee) fuerte, cargado,-a; (light) brillante7 (resemblance, accent) fuerte, marcado,-a8 (chance, likelihood, probability) bueno,-a9 (wind, current) fuerte10 (good - team) fuerte; (- cast) sólido,-a11 (currency etc) fuerte1 fuerte\SMALLIDIOMATIC EXPRESSION/SMALLto be as strong as a horse/an ox ser fuerte como un toro/un robleto be going strong (business) ir fuerte 2 (machine etc) marchar bien 3 (elderly person) estar en plena formato be strong on something ser bueno,-a en algoto have a strong stomach tener buen estómagostrong point fuerte nombre masculino, punto fuertestrong room cámara acorazadastrong ['strɔŋ] adj1) : fuerte2) healthy: sano3) zealous: fervienteadj.• forcejudo, -a adj.• forzoso, -a adj.• forzudo, -a adj.• fuerte adj.• macanudo, -a adj.• macho, -a adj.• marcado, -a adj.• morrocotudo, -a adj.• picante adj.• rancio, -a adj.• recio, -a adj.• redoblado, -a adj.• robusto, -a adj.• subido, -a adj.• terne adj.• tieso, -a adj.• valiente adj.• vigoroso, -a adj.• válido, -a adj.n.• toro s.m.• valiente s.m.
I strɔːŋ, strɒŋ1)a) ( physically powerful) <person/arm> fuerteto have strong nerves — tener* (los) nervios de acero
to be strong — \<\<person\>\> ser* fuerte or fornido; ( for lifting things etc) tener* fuerza
to have a strong stomach — tener* mucho estómago; ( lit) poder* comer de todo
b) (healthy, sound) <heart/lungs> fuerte, sano; < constitution> robustoc) ( firm) <character/leader> fuerte; < leadership> firme2)a) ( solid) <material/construction> fuerte, resistenteb) ( powerful) <country/army> fuerte, poderoso; <currency/economy> fuertec) <current/wind> fuerte3)a) ( deeply held) <views/beliefs> firme; < faith> firme, sólido; < support> firmeb) ( forceful) < protest> enérgico; <argument/evidence> de peso, contundente, convincente4) ( definite)a) <tendency/resemblance> marcado; < candidate> con muchas or buenas posibilidadesshe has a strong foreign accent — tiene un fuerte or marcado acento extranjero
to be strong on something: she's strong on French history — su fuerte es la historia francesa
6)a) ( concentrated) <color/light> fuerte, intenso; <tea/coffee> cargado; <beer/painkiller> fuerte; < solution> concentradob) ( pungent) <smell/flavor> fuertec) ( unacceptable) < language> fuerte, subido de tono7) ( in number) (no comp)
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[strɒŋ]to be going strong — \<\<car/machine\>\> marchar bien; \<\<organization\>\> ir* or marchar viento en popa
1. ADJ(compar stronger) (superl strongest)1) (=physically tough) fuerte•
to have a strong stomach — (lit, fig) tener un buen estómago- be as strong as an oxarm I2) (=healthy) [teeth, bones] sano; [heart] fuerte, sanohe's getting stronger every day — (after operation) se va reponiendo poco a poco
3) (=sturdy) [material, structure, frame] fuerte4) (=powerful) [drug, wine, cheese, wind, voice] fuerte; [coffee] fuerte, cargado; [argument, evidence] sólido, de peso; [currency] fuerte; [magnet, lens] potente; [impression, influence] grande•
we have a strong case (against them) — las razones que nosotros exponemos son muy sólidas (en contraposición a las de ellos)5) (=firm) [opinion, belief, supporter] firmeI am a strong believer in tolerance — creo firmemente en or soy gran partidario de la tolerancia
6) (=mentally) fuertehe has a strong personality — tiene un carácter or una personalidad fuerte
he tries to be strong for the sake of his children — intenta mostrarse fuerte por el bien de sus hijos
he is a strong leader — es un líder fuerte or sólido
7) (=intense) [emotion, colour, smell] fuerte, intenso; [light] potente, intensothere was a strong smell of petrol — había un fuerte or intenso olor a gasolina
8) (=good) [team] fuerte; [candidate] bueno, firme; [marriage, relationship] sólidohe is a strong swimmer/runner — es un buen nadador/corredor
the show has a strong cast — el espectáculo tiene un buen reparto or un reparto muy sólido
a strong performance from Philippa Lilly in the title role — una actuación sólida or convincente por parte de Philippa Lilly en el papel de protagonista
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she is strong in maths — las matemáticas se le dan muy bien•
he's not very strong on grammar — no está muy fuerte en gramáticasuit 1., 3)•
there is a strong possibility that... — hay muchas posibilidades de que...9) (=severe, vehement) [words] subido de tono, fuerte; [denial] tajantethere has been strong criticism of the military regime — se ha criticado duramente el régimen militar
he has written a very strong letter of protest to his MP — ha escrito una carta de protesta muy enérgica a su diputado
strong language — (=swearing) lenguaje m fuerte; (=frank) lenguaje m muy directo
10) (=noticeable) [resemblance] marcado; [presence] fuertehe had a strong German accent — tenía un fuerte or marcado acento alemán
11) [features] pronunciado, marcado12) (in number)13) (Ling) [verb] irregular2. ADV*1)• to come on strong — (=be harsh) ser duro, mostrarse demasiado severo
don't you think you came on a bit strong there? — ¿no crees que fuiste un poco duro?, ¿no crees que te mostraste un poco severo?
she was coming on strong — (=showing attraction) se veía que él le gustaba
2)• to be going strong, the firm is still going strong — la empresa se mantiene próspera
their marriage is still going strong after 50 years — después de 50 años su matrimonio sigue viento en popa
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I [strɔːŋ, strɒŋ]1)a) ( physically powerful) <person/arm> fuerteto have strong nerves — tener* (los) nervios de acero
to be strong — \<\<person\>\> ser* fuerte or fornido; ( for lifting things etc) tener* fuerza
to have a strong stomach — tener* mucho estómago; ( lit) poder* comer de todo
b) (healthy, sound) <heart/lungs> fuerte, sano; < constitution> robustoc) ( firm) <character/leader> fuerte; < leadership> firme2)a) ( solid) <material/construction> fuerte, resistenteb) ( powerful) <country/army> fuerte, poderoso; <currency/economy> fuertec) <current/wind> fuerte3)a) ( deeply held) <views/beliefs> firme; < faith> firme, sólido; < support> firmeb) ( forceful) < protest> enérgico; <argument/evidence> de peso, contundente, convincente4) ( definite)a) <tendency/resemblance> marcado; < candidate> con muchas or buenas posibilidadesshe has a strong foreign accent — tiene un fuerte or marcado acento extranjero
to be strong on something: she's strong on French history — su fuerte es la historia francesa
6)a) ( concentrated) <color/light> fuerte, intenso; <tea/coffee> cargado; <beer/painkiller> fuerte; < solution> concentradob) ( pungent) <smell/flavor> fuertec) ( unacceptable) < language> fuerte, subido de tono7) ( in number) (no comp)
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to be going strong — \<\<car/machine\>\> marchar bien; \<\<organization\>\> ir* or marchar viento en popa
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1. adjective,1) (resistant) stark; gefestigt [Ehe]; stabil [Möbel]; solide, fest [Fundament, Schuhe]; streng [Vorschriften, Vorkehrungen]; robust [Konstitution, Magen, Stoff, Porzellan]you have to have a strong stomach — (fig.) man muss einiges vertragen können
2) (powerful) stark, kräftig [Person, Tier]; kräftig [Arme, Beine, Muskeln, Tritt, Schlag, Zähne]; stark [Linse, Brille, Strom, Magnet]; gut [Augen]as strong as a horse or an ox — (fig.) bärenstark (ugs.)
3) (effective) stark [Regierung, Herrscher, Wille]; streng [Disziplin, Lehrer]; gut [Gedächtnis, Schüler]; fähig [Redner, Mathematiker]; (formidable) stark [Gegner, Kombination]; aussichtsreich [Kandidat]; (powerful in resources) reich [Nation, Land]; leistungsfähig [Wirtschaft]; stark [Besetzung, Delegation, Truppe, Kontingent usw.]4) (convincing) gut, handfest [Grund, Beispiel, Argument]there is a strong possibility that... — es ist sehr wahrscheinlich, dass...
5) (vigorous, moving forcefully) stark; voll [Unterstützung]; fest [Überzeugung]; kraftvoll [Stil]; (fervent) glühend [Anhänger, Verfechter einer Sache]take strong measures/action — energisch vorgehen
6) (affecting the senses) stark; kräftig, stark [Geruch, Geschmack, Stimme]; markant [Gesichtszüge]; (pungent) streng [Geruch, Geschmack]; kräftig [Käse]7) (concentrated) stark; kräftig [Farbe]I need a strong drink — ich muss mir erst mal einen genehmigen (ugs.)
8) (emphatic) stark [Ausdruck, Protest]; heftig [Worte, Wortwechsel]2. adverbthey are still going strong — (after years of marriage) mit ihnen geht es noch immer gut; (after hours of work) sie sind noch immer eifrig dabei
* * *[stroŋ]1) (firm, sound, or powerful, and therefore not easily broken, destroyed, attacked, defeated, resisted, or affected by weariness, illness etc: strong furniture; a strong castle; a strong wind; She's a strong swimmer; He has a very strong will/personality; He has never been very strong (= healthy); He is not strong enough to lift that heavy table.) stark3) (containing a large amount of the flavouring ingredient: strong tea.) stark4) ((of a group, force etc) numbering a particular amount: An army 20,000 strong was advancing towards the town.) stark•- academic.ru/71368/strongly">strongly- strength
- strengthen
- strongbox
- strong drink
- stronghold
- strong language
- strong-minded
- strong point
- strongroom
- on the strength of* * *[strɒŋ, AM strɑ:ŋ]I. adj1. (powerful) starkthis put him under a \strong temptation to steal it er geriet stark in Versuchung, es zu stehlendanger! \strong currents — do not swim here! Achtung! starke Strömung — Schwimmen verboten!\strong bonds starke Bande\strong character [or personality] starke Persönlichkeit\strong coffee starker Kaffee\strong competition starker Wettbewerb\strong desire brennendes Verlangen\strong doubts erhebliche Zweifel\strong economy leistungsfähige [o gesunde] Wirtschaft\strong evidence schlagender Beweis\strong impression prägender Eindruck; (impressive) sehr guter Eindruck\strong incentive großer Anreiz\strong influence großer Einfluss\strong language (vulgar) derbe Ausdrucksweise\strong lenses starke [Brillen]gläser\strong likeness frappierende [o verblüffende] Ähnlichkeitto take \strong measures against sb/sth energisch gegen jdn/etw vorgehen\strong medicine starkes Medikamentto produce \strong memories lebhafte Erinnerungen hervorrufen\strong policies überzeugende Politik\strong praise großes Lob\strong protest scharfer [o energischer] Protest\strong reaction heftige Reaktionto have \strong reason to do sth gute Gründe haben, etw zu tunthere is \strong reason to... es gibt einige Anzeichen dafür, dass...\strong resistance erbitterter Widerstand\strong rivalry ausgeprägte Rivalität\strong smell strenger Geruchin the \strongest of terms sehr energisch\strong trading links umfangreiche Handelsbeziehungena \strong will ein starker Wille\strong winds heftige [o starke] Winde\strong wish großer Wunsch\strong yearning starke Sehnsucht2. (effective) gut, starkshe's the \strongest candidate sie ist die beste Kandidatintact is not her \strong point Takt ist nicht gerade ihre Stärke\strong constitution robuste Konstitution\strong eyes gute Augento be as \strong as a horse [or an ox] bärenstark seinto have \strong nerves [or a \strong stomach] ( fig) allerhand verkraften können, sehr belastbar sein, ÖSTERR a. einen guten Magen haben5. (deep-seated) überzeugtI felt \strong sympathy for him after all his misfortune er tat mir sehr leid nach all seinem Pech\strong antipathy [or dislike] unüberwindliche Abneigung\strong bias [or prejudice] unüberwindliches Vorurteil\strong conviction feste Überzeugung\strong emotions [or feelings] starke Gefühle\strong fear große Angst\strong objections starke Einwände\strong opinion vorgefasste Meinung\strong tendency deutliche [o klare] Tendenzto have \strong views on sth eine Meinung über etw akk energisch vertreten6. (staunch)\strong friends loyale [o treue] Freunde\strong friendship unerschütterliche Freundschaft\strong opponent überzeugter Gegner/überzeugte Gegnerin\strong supporter überzeugter Anhänger/überzeugte Anhängerin7. (very likely) groß, hoch, stark\strong chances of success hohe [o gute] Erfolgsaussichten\strong likelihood [or probability] hohe Wahrscheinlichkeitour club is currently about eighty \strong unser Klub hat derzeit 80 Mitglieder [o ist derzeit 80 Mann stark9. (marked) stark\strong accent starker Akzent10. (bright) hell, kräftig\strong light grelles Licht11. (pungent) streng\strong odour penetranter [o strenger] Geruch\strong smell beißender [o stechender] Geruch12. FIN hart, stabil, stark\strong currency harte [o starke] Währunghe's always coming on \strong to me er macht mich permanent anto come on too \strong sich akk zu sehr aufregen, übertrieben reagierenstill going \strong noch gut in Form [o fam Schuss]* * *[strɒŋ]1. adj (+er)1) stark; (physically) person, material, kick, hands kräftig, stark; grip, voice kräftig; table, bolt, nail, wall stabil, solide; shoes fest; (= strongly marked) features ausgeprägtyou need a strong stomach to be a nurse — als Krankenschwester muss man allerhand verkraften können
2) (= healthy) kräftig; person, constitution robust, kräftig; teeth, eyes, eyesight, heart, nerves gut3) (= powerful, effective) stark; character, conviction, views fest; country mächtig; candidate, case aussichtsreich; influence, temptation groß, stark; reason, argument, evidence überzeugend; protest, plea energisch; measure drastisch; letter geharnischt, in starken Worten abgefasst; (LITER) plot, sequence, passage, performance gut, stark (inf)to have strong feelings/views about sth — in Bezug auf etw (acc) stark engagiert sein
I didn't know you had such strong feelings about it — ich habe nicht gewusst, dass Ihnen so viel daran liegt or dass Ihnen das so viel bedeutet; (against it) ich habe nicht gewusst, dass Sie so dagegen sind
she has very strong feelings about him — sie hat sehr viel für ihn übrig; (as candidate etc) sie hält sehr viel von ihm; (against him) sie ist vollkommen gegen ihn
his strong point — seine Stärke
I had a strong sense of déjà-vu — ich hatte ganz den Eindruck, das schon einmal gesehen zu haben
there is a strong possibility that... — es ist überaus wahrscheinlich, dass...
5) (= capable) gut, stark (inf)he is strong in/on sth — etw ist seine Stärke or starke Seite
6) (= enthusiastic, committed) begeistert; supporter, Catholic, socialist überzeugt; belief, faith unerschütterlich, stark7) food deftig; smell, perfume etc stark; (= pungent, unpleasant) smell, taste streng; (of butter) ranzig; colour, light kräftig; acid, bleach stark; solution konzentriert8) accent, verb, rhyme stark; syllable etc betont2. adv (+er)1) (inf)to be going strong (old person, thing) — gut in Schuss sein (inf); (runner) gut in Form sein; (party, rehearsals) in Schwung sein (inf)
that's (coming it) a bit strong! —
* * *strong [strɒŋ]1. allga) stark (Ähnlichkeit, Gift, Nerven etc):temptation is strong for sb to do sth die Versuchung, etwas zu tun, ist groß für jemanden;strong at home SPORT heimstarkb) kräftig (Farben, Stimme etc):strong man POL starker Mann;in in dat):he’s strong in mathematics3. fig stark (Glaube etc), fest (Überzeugung etc):be strong against sth entschieden gegen etwas sein;strong face energisches oder markantes Gesicht4. stark, mächtig (Nation etc):a company 200 strong MIL eine 200 Mann starke Kompanie;a nine-strong team ein neun Mann starkes Team;our club is 100 strong unser Klub hat 100 Mitglieder;an 8,000-strong community eine 8000-Seelen-Gemeinde5. fig aussichtsreich (Kandidat etc)6. fig gewichtig, überzeugend, zwingend, schwerwiegend (Argument etc)7. fig energisch, entschlossen (Anstrengungen etc):with a strong hand mit starker Hand;use strong language Kraftausdrücke gebrauchen;strong word Kraftausdruck m;strongly worded in scharfen Worten formuliert8. überzeugt, eifrig (Tory etc)9. schwer (Parfüm, Wein etc)10. schwer, fest (Schuhe)strong flavo(u)r scharfer oder strenger Geschmack;strong butter ranzige Butter12. WIRTSCHa) fest (Markt)b) lebhaft (Nachfrage)c) anziehend (Preise)13. LING stark (Deklination, Verb)B adv1. stark, nachdrücklich, energisch:a) rangehen umg,b) auftrumpfen2. umg tüchtig, mächtig:be going strong gut in Schuss oder in Form sein;b) auftrumpfen;come it too strong dick auftragen umg, übertreiben* * *1. adjective,1) (resistant) stark; gefestigt [Ehe]; stabil [Möbel]; solide, fest [Fundament, Schuhe]; streng [Vorschriften, Vorkehrungen]; robust [Konstitution, Magen, Stoff, Porzellan]you have to have a strong stomach — (fig.) man muss einiges vertragen können
2) (powerful) stark, kräftig [Person, Tier]; kräftig [Arme, Beine, Muskeln, Tritt, Schlag, Zähne]; stark [Linse, Brille, Strom, Magnet]; gut [Augen]as strong as a horse or an ox — (fig.) bärenstark (ugs.)
3) (effective) stark [Regierung, Herrscher, Wille]; streng [Disziplin, Lehrer]; gut [Gedächtnis, Schüler]; fähig [Redner, Mathematiker]; (formidable) stark [Gegner, Kombination]; aussichtsreich [Kandidat]; (powerful in resources) reich [Nation, Land]; leistungsfähig [Wirtschaft]; stark [Besetzung, Delegation, Truppe, Kontingent usw.]4) (convincing) gut, handfest [Grund, Beispiel, Argument]there is a strong possibility that... — es ist sehr wahrscheinlich, dass...
5) (vigorous, moving forcefully) stark; voll [Unterstützung]; fest [Überzeugung]; kraftvoll [Stil]; (fervent) glühend [Anhänger, Verfechter einer Sache]take strong measures/action — energisch vorgehen
6) (affecting the senses) stark; kräftig, stark [Geruch, Geschmack, Stimme]; markant [Gesichtszüge]; (pungent) streng [Geruch, Geschmack]; kräftig [Käse]7) (concentrated) stark; kräftig [Farbe]8) (emphatic) stark [Ausdruck, Protest]; heftig [Worte, Wortwechsel]2. adverbthey are still going strong — (after years of marriage) mit ihnen geht es noch immer gut; (after hours of work) sie sind noch immer eifrig dabei
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noun1) (mental or moral qualities, integrity) Charakter, derbe of good character — ein guter Mensch sein; einen guten Charakter haben
a woman of character — eine Frau mit Charakter
strength of character — Charakterstärke, die
the town has a character all of its own — die Stadt hat einen ganz eigenen Charakter
have no character — charakterlos od. ohne Charakter sein
be in/out of character — (fig.) typisch/untypisch sein
his behaviour was quite out of character — (fig.) sein Betragen war ganz und gar untypisch für ihn
be [quite] a character/a real character — ein [echtes/richtiges] Original sein
* * *['kærəktə] 1. noun1) (the set of qualities that make someone or something different from others; type: You can tell a man's character from his handwriting; Publicity of this character is not good for the firm.) der Charakter2) (a set of qualities that are considered admirable in some way: He showed great character in dealing with the danger.) die Persönlichkeit3) (reputation: They tried to damage his character.) der Ruf4) (a person in a play, novel etc: Rosencrantz is a minor character in Shakespeare's `Hamlet'.) die Rolle5) (an odd or amusing person: This fellow's quite a character!)6) (a letter used in typing etc: Some characters on this typewriter are broken.) das Schriftzeichen•- academic.ru/12087/characteristic">characteristic2. noun(a typical quality: It is one of his characteristics to be obstinate.) die Eigenschaft- characteristically- characterize
- characterise
- characterization
- characterisation* * *char·ac·ter[ˈkærəktəʳ, AM ˈkerəktɚ]nto be similar in \character sich dat im Wesen ähnlich sein▪ to not be in \character untypisch sein▪ out of \character ungewöhnlichstrength of \character Charakterstärke fweakness of \character Charakterschwäche fto be of bad/good \character ein schlechter/guter Mensch seinof dubious/irreproachable/questionable \character von zweifelhaftem/untadeligem/fragwürdigem Charakterhe's quite a \character der ist vielleicht 'ne Type famlack of \character fehlende Originalität6. LAWto issue \character evidence Leumundsbeweise pl [o SCHWEIZ, ÖSTERR Leumundszeugnis] nt aufbieten* * *['krɪktə(r)]nit's out of character for him to do that — es ist eigentlich nicht seine Art, so etwas zu tun
to be of good/bad character — ein guter/schlechter Mensch sein
2) no pl (= strength of character) Charakter mshe/it has no character —
5) (= person in public life) Persönlichkeit f, Gestalt f; (= original person) Original nt; (inf = person) Typ m (inf), Type f (inf)6) (= reference) Zeugnis ntto type 100 characters per minute — 100 Anschläge pro Minute machen
* * *character [ˈkærəktə(r); -rık-]A s1. allg Charakter m:a) Wesen n, Art f (eines Menschen etc):they are different in character sie sind charakterlich verschiedenb) guter Charakter:(strong) character Charakterstärke f;c) (ausgeprägte) Persönlichkeit:he is an odd character er ist ein merkwürdiger Mensch oder Charakter;2. a) Ruf m, Leumund mb) Zeugnis n (besonders für Personal):give sb a good character jemandem ein gutes Zeugnis ausstellen (a. fig)3. Eigenschaft f, Rang m, Stellung f:in his character of ambassador in seiner Eigenschaft als Botschafter5. THEAT etc Rolle f:a) der Rolle gemäß,b) fig (zum Charakter des Ganzen) passend;it is in character es passt dazu, zu ihm etc;6. a) Schriftzeichen n, Buchstabe m:in large characters in Großbuchstaben;know sb’s characters jemandes Handschrift kennenb) COMPUT (Schrift)Zeichen n7. Ziffer f, Zahl(zeichen) f(n)8. Geheimzeichen nB adj1. a) Charakter…:character analysis Charakteranalyse f;character assassination Rufmord m;a) Ausdruckstanz m,b) (typischer) Nationaltanz;character defect Charakterfehler m;character sketch Charakterskizze f;character study Charakterstudie f;character trait Charakterzug m;c) THEAT etc Chargen…:character actor Chargenspieler m;2. IT, COMPUT:character code Zeichencode m;character printer Zeichen-, Buchstabendrucker m;character recognition (Schrift)Zeichenerkennung f;character set Zeichensatz m* * *noun1) (mental or moral qualities, integrity) Charakter, derbe of good character — ein guter Mensch sein; einen guten Charakter haben
strength of character — Charakterstärke, die
have no character — charakterlos od. ohne Charakter sein
3) (in novel etc.) Charakter, der; (part played by somebody) Rolle, diebe in/out of character — (fig.) typisch/untypisch sein
his behaviour was quite out of character — (fig.) sein Betragen war ganz und gar untypisch für ihn
4) (coll.): (extraordinary person) Original, dasbe [quite] a character/a real character — ein [echtes/richtiges] Original sein
* * *(literary) n.Schriftzeichen n.Zeichen - n. (typography) n.Symbol -e n. n.Beschaffenheit f.Charakter m.Person -en f.Persönlichkeit f.Rolle -n f. -
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A n1 (of person, ability, resources) gen épreuve f, Psych test m ; Sch, Univ ( written) contrôle m, interrogation f écrite ; ( oral) interrogation f orale, épreuve f orale ; to put sb/sth to the test mettre qn/qch à l'épreuve ; a test of strength une épreuve de force ; to stand the test (of time) résister à l'épreuve (du temps) ; a method that has stood the test of time une méthode éprouvée ; intelligence/personality test test d'aptitude intellectuelle/de personnalité ; it was a severe test of his patience/physical strength cela mettait sa patience/force physique à rude épreuve ; the crisis was a real test of their relationship cette crise a vraiment mis leurs rapports à l'épreuve ; tomorrow's match should be a good test of the team's capabilities le match de demain devrait permettre de savoir de quoi l'équipe est capable ; Tuesday's poll should be a good test of popular opinion le scrutin de mardi devrait permettre de se faire une idée de l'état de l'opinion publique ; the best test of a good novel/car is… le meilleur critère pour juger de la valeur d'un roman/d'une voiture est… ;2 Comm, Ind, Tech (of equipment, machine, new model) essai m ; ( of new product) contrôle m, essai m ;3 Med (of blood, urine) analyse f ; ( of organ) examen m ; (to detect virus, cancer) test m de dépistage ; Chem, Pharm analyse f ; eye/hearing test examen des yeux/de l'ouïe ; blood test analyse de sang ; Aids test test de dépistage du sida ; to have a blood test se faire faire une analyse de sang ; the iodine test for starch le test à l'iode pour détecter la présence d'amidon ;4 Aut ( also driving test) examen m du permis de conduire ; to pass/fail one's test être reçu à/échouer son (examen du) permis de conduire ;B vtr1 (assess, examine) gen évaluer [intelligence, efficiency] ; Sch ( in classroom) interroger [student] (on en), ( at exam time) contrôler [student] ; Psych tester ; during the interview they tested him on his knowledge of French/current affairs au cours de l'entretien ils lui ont posé des questions pour évaluer ses connaissances en français/sur les problèmes d'actualité ; to test sb's intelligence gen évaluer l'intelligence de qn, ( formally) faire subir un test d'aptitude intellectuelle à qn ;2 Comm, Tech essayer, tester [vehicle, product] ; Med, Pharm analyser, faire une analyse (or des analyses) de [blood, urine, sample] ; expérimenter [new drug, vaccine] ; Chem analyser ; to have one's eyes tested se faire faire un examen des yeux ; to test sb for steroids faire subir une analyse à qn pour déterminer la présence de stéroïdes ; he was tested for Aids/leukemia on lui a fait subir un test de dépistage du sida/de la leucémie ; the water was tested for pollution on a analysé l'eau pour voir si elle était polluée ; to test drugs on animals expérimenter des médicaments sur les animaux ; all the new equipment has been tested for faults le nouveau matériel a été entièrement testé et essayé ; to test the water lit [swimmer] prendre la température de l'eau, Chem analyser l'eau, fig tâter le terrain, se faire une idée de la situation ; well-tested [method, formula, model] éprouvé, qui a fait ses preuves ;3 (tax, strain) mettre [qch] à l'épreuve [endurance, strength, patience, courage, effectiveness] ; her patience was severely tested sa patience a été mise à rude épreuve.C vi to test for starch/for alcohol ( in laboratory) faire une recherche d'amidon/d'alcool ; to test for an infection/allergy faire des analyses pour trouver la cause d'une infection/allergie ; his blood tested negative son analyse de sang a été négative ; ‘one, two, three, testing’ ( when trying out microphone) ≈ ‘un, deux, trois, un, deux, trois’. -
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stroŋ1) (firm, sound, or powerful, and therefore not easily broken, destroyed, attacked, defeated, resisted, or affected by weariness, illness etc: strong furniture; a strong castle; a strong wind; She's a strong swimmer; He has a very strong will/personality; He has never been very strong (= healthy); He is not strong enough to lift that heavy table.) sterk, robust, kraftig2) (very noticeable; very intense: a strong colour; a strong smell.) sterk3) (containing a large amount of the flavouring ingredient: strong tea.) sterk, kraftig4) ((of a group, force etc) numbering a particular amount: An army 20,000 strong was advancing towards the town.) -manns•- strongly- strength
- strengthen
- strongbox
- strong drink
- stronghold
- strong language
- strong-minded
- strong point
- strongroom
- on the strength offast--------kraftig--------massiv--------sterkIadj. \/strɒŋ\/1) ( om fysikk) sterk, kraftfull2) energisk, iherdig, kraftig3) vektig, sterk4) stor, god5) urokkelig, sterk, fast6) solid, robust, kraftig7) håndfast8) frisk (og rask), restituert• do you feel strong again?9) stabil, solid, fast, stø10) ( etter antall) -manns11) kraftfull, uttrykksfull, sterk, tydelig12) bestemt, utpreget13) ivrig, varm, innbitt, overbevist14) skarp, sterk, stram, intens15) harsk, dårlig, illeluktende16) ( grammatikk) sterk17) ( språkvitenskap) (trykk)sterk18) ( hverdagslig) stadig stigendebe strong (up) on ( hverdagslig) legge stor vekt påstrong in numbers mannsterkIIadv. \/strɒŋ\/sterk, kraftigcome it rather strong gå litt vel langt smøre (for) tykt påcome on strong ( hverdagslig) ( sport) presse (ytterligere) på, forbedre sin posisjon betraktelig være pågående, åle seg innpå, presse seg påstill going strong ( hverdagslig) fremdeles i full vigør, fremdeles i fin form ( hverdagslig) i full gangstrong on god til, god i, flink til -
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[stroŋ]1) (firm, sound, or powerful, and therefore not easily broken, destroyed, attacked, defeated, resisted, or affected by weariness, illness etc: strong furniture; a strong castle; a strong wind; She's a strong swimmer; He has a very strong will/personality; He has never been very strong (= healthy); He is not strong enough to lift that heavy table.) sterkur2) (very noticeable; very intense: a strong colour; a strong smell.) sterkur3) (containing a large amount of the flavouring ingredient: strong tea.) bragðmikill/-sterkur4) ((of a group, force etc) numbering a particular amount: An army 20,000 strong was advancing towards the town.) með tilteknum fjölda, -manna•- strongly- strength
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[stroŋ]1) (firm, sound, or powerful, and therefore not easily broken, destroyed, attacked, defeated, resisted, or affected by weariness, illness etc: strong furniture; a strong castle; a strong wind; She's a strong swimmer; He has a very strong will/personality; He has never been very strong (= healthy); He is not strong enough to lift that heavy table.) erős2) (very noticeable; very intense: a strong colour; a strong smell.) erős3) (containing a large amount of the flavouring ingredient: strong tea.) erős4) ((of a group, force etc) numbering a particular amount: An army 20,000 strong was advancing towards the town.)... főnyi•- strongly- strength
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[stroŋ]1) (firm, sound, or powerful, and therefore not easily broken, destroyed, attacked, defeated, resisted, or affected by weariness, illness etc: strong furniture; a strong castle; a strong wind; She's a strong swimmer; He has a very strong will/personality; He has never been very strong (= healthy); He is not strong enough to lift that heavy table.)2) (very noticeable; very intense: a strong colour; a strong smell.) forte3) (containing a large amount of the flavouring ingredient: strong tea.) forte4) ((of a group, force etc) numbering a particular amount: An army 20,000 strong was advancing towards the town.) de (20,000)•- strongly- strength
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- on the strength of* * *[strɔŋ] adj 1 forte, poderoso, potente, robusto. 2 resistente, sólido, duradouro. 3 capaz, competente. 4 firme, decidido. 5 de peso, convincente, imperioso. 6 com um certo número, em grande número. 7 forte, rico em alguma coisa (álcool, etc.). 8 alto, firme, claro, forte (voz). 9 ardido, muito condimentado. 10 com cheiro ou gosto desagradável, rançoso. 11 intenso. 12 firme, seguro, de confiança. grammar is not his strong point / gramática não é seu ponto forte. 13 enérgico, vigoroso. he went it strong / ele agiu de maneira enérgica, exagerou, foi longe demais. 14 sincero, vivo, ardente, zeloso, sério. 15 distinto, marcado, pronunciado. 16 Gram irregular. 17 Phon acentuado. 18 próspero, com preços vantajosos. 19 rude. they use strong language / eles usam linguagem rude. • adv com força, poderosamente, vigorosamente. strong as a horse forte como um touro. strong as death poderoso como a morte. to be still going strong continuar firme e forte, continuar em atividade. he is going strong / ele continua firme, continua em atividade. to be strong for something estar entusiasmado. with a strong hand com mão forte, com força. -
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adj. güçlü, ağır, demir gibi, kuvvetli, sağlam, sert, şiddetli, keskin, alkollü, kıvrak, yetenekli, istekli, istikrarlı, iradeli, koyu, gür————————adv. güçlü olarak, kuvvetle, şiddetle* * *kuvvetli* * *[stroŋ]1) (firm, sound, or powerful, and therefore not easily broken, destroyed, attacked, defeated, resisted, or affected by weariness, illness etc: strong furniture; a strong castle; a strong wind; She's a strong swimmer; He has a very strong will/personality; He has never been very strong (= healthy); He is not strong enough to lift that heavy table.) kuvvetli, sağlam, dayanıklı2) (very noticeable; very intense: a strong colour; a strong smell.) ağır, keskin, koyu3) (containing a large amount of the flavouring ingredient: strong tea.) koyu, sert4) ((of a group, force etc) numbering a particular amount: An army 20,000 strong was advancing towards the town.)... kişilik,... kişiden oluşan•- strongly- strength
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[stroŋ]1) (firm, sound, or powerful, and therefore not easily broken, destroyed, attacked, defeated, resisted, or affected by weariness, illness etc: strong furniture; a strong castle; a strong wind; She's a strong swimmer; He has a very strong will/personality; He has never been very strong (= healthy); He is not strong enough to lift that heavy table.) močen2) (very noticeable; very intense: a strong colour; a strong smell.) močen3) (containing a large amount of the flavouring ingredient: strong tea.) močen4) ((of a group, force etc) numbering a particular amount: An army 20,000 strong was advancing towards the town.) ki šteje•- strongly- strength
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- on the strength of* * *[strɔŋ]1.adjectivemočan, krepak, čvrst, zdrav; žilav, odporen; energičen, odločen, neomajen; živ, živahen, prizadeven, vnet, podjeten; bister, pameten, prenikav, nadarjen. (za); izrazit; prepričljiv, tehten; vpliven; alkoholen, močan (pijača); ki ima šanse za uspeh (kandidat); hud (veter), smrdljiv, žaltav; grammar krepak (glagol); commerce trajen, soliden, trpežen, stalen; military številen, močan po številu; agronomy rodoviten; obsolete sramoten, škandalozen; ogorčen (boj)the strong — mogočne, vplivne osebe, na katerih strani je moč (oblast)strong argument — tehten, prepričljiv argumentstrong butter — žarko, žaltavo maslostrong cheese — oster, močno dišeč sirstrong flavour — oster, neprijeten okusstrong language — robato govorjenje, psovke, kletvicea strong market commerce ustaljen trg (tržišče)strong meat — težka hrana; figuratively tisto, kar morejo razumeti le zelo pametni ljudjestrong measures — ostre, drastične mere (ukrepi)strong mind — pametna glava, bister uma strong nose — markanten, izrazit nosto be strong on — imeti (kaj) za važno, živahno sodelovati pri (čem)to have a strong hold upon (over) — imeti veliko moč (oblast, vpliv) nahow strong were they? — koliko jih je bilo (po številu)?that is too strong! — ta je pa prehuda!to use strong language — robato, grobo se izražati, preklinjati, psovati;2.adverbmočno, zelo energično; izrecno, silnoto come (to go) it rather strong slang iti v skrajnost, pretiravatito be going strong slang dobro uspevati (iti), biti v dobri formito come out strong figuratively pošteno se lotiti (česa)he feels strong about it — to mu je pri srcu; vznemirja se zaradi tega -
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• painava• roteva• riski• riuska• tukeva• jyhkeä• järeä• jykevä• jämäkkä• juureva• jäntevä• voimakas• voima-• voimakasarominen• atleettinen• ankara• vahva• vankka• väkevä• väkivahva• voimallinen• ponnekas• ponteva• pulska• raavas• raskas• kestävä• hankintakykyinen• mieslukuinen• mahtava• massiivinen• tanakka• kova• luja* * *stroŋ1) (firm, sound, or powerful, and therefore not easily broken, destroyed, attacked, defeated, resisted, or affected by weariness, illness etc: strong furniture; a strong castle; a strong wind; She's a strong swimmer; He has a very strong will/personality; He has never been very strong (= healthy); He is not strong enough to lift that heavy table.) vahva, voimakas2) (very noticeable; very intense: a strong colour; a strong smell.) voimakas3) (containing a large amount of the flavouring ingredient: strong tea.) vahva4) ((of a group, force etc) numbering a particular amount: An army 20,000 strong was advancing towards the town.) vahvuinen•- strongly- strength
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[strɒŋ] [AE strɔːŋ]1) (powerful) [arm, person] forte, robusto; [army, country, state, swimmer] forte, potente; [current, wind] forte2) (sturdy) [ rope] resistente, forte; [table, shoe] solido, robusto; fig. [bond, alibi] solido, forte; [ cast] d'eccezione; [ candidate] forte, favorito; [ currency] forte, stabileto have a strong stomach — colloq. fig. avere stomaco, avere uno stomaco di ferro
3) (concentrated) [ coffee] ristretto, forte4) (alcoholic) [ drink] forte, molto alcolico5) (noticeable) [smell, taste] forte; [ colour] forte, acceso6) (heartfelt) [desire, feeling, conviction] forte, profondo; [believer, supporter] accanito, convinto; [ opinion] forte, fermo; [criticism, opposition, reaction] forte, deciso7) (resolute) [ruler, leadership] forte, deciso; [action, measure, sanction] deciso, severo8) (pronounced) [ accent] forte, marcato; [ rhythm] forte9) (definite) [ chance] forte, buono10) (good)to be strong in physics — essere forte o ferrato in fisica
he finished the race a strong second — nella corsa si è piazzato secondo e con un distacco minimo (dal primo)
11) (immoderate)strong language — parole forti, linguaggio volgare
13) (in number)••to be still going strong — [person, company] difendersi ancora bene
* * *[stroŋ]1) (firm, sound, or powerful, and therefore not easily broken, destroyed, attacked, defeated, resisted, or affected by weariness, illness etc: strong furniture; a strong castle; a strong wind; She's a strong swimmer; He has a very strong will/personality; He has never been very strong (= healthy); He is not strong enough to lift that heavy table.) forte2) (very noticeable; very intense: a strong colour; a strong smell.) forte3) (containing a large amount of the flavouring ingredient: strong tea.) forte4) ((of a group, force etc) numbering a particular amount: An army 20,000 strong was advancing towards the town.) forte di•- strongly- strength
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- on the strength of* * *[strɒŋ] [AE strɔːŋ]1) (powerful) [arm, person] forte, robusto; [army, country, state, swimmer] forte, potente; [current, wind] forte2) (sturdy) [ rope] resistente, forte; [table, shoe] solido, robusto; fig. [bond, alibi] solido, forte; [ cast] d'eccezione; [ candidate] forte, favorito; [ currency] forte, stabileto have a strong stomach — colloq. fig. avere stomaco, avere uno stomaco di ferro
3) (concentrated) [ coffee] ristretto, forte4) (alcoholic) [ drink] forte, molto alcolico5) (noticeable) [smell, taste] forte; [ colour] forte, acceso6) (heartfelt) [desire, feeling, conviction] forte, profondo; [believer, supporter] accanito, convinto; [ opinion] forte, fermo; [criticism, opposition, reaction] forte, deciso7) (resolute) [ruler, leadership] forte, deciso; [action, measure, sanction] deciso, severo8) (pronounced) [ accent] forte, marcato; [ rhythm] forte9) (definite) [ chance] forte, buono10) (good)to be strong in physics — essere forte o ferrato in fisica
he finished the race a strong second — nella corsa si è piazzato secondo e con un distacco minimo (dal primo)
11) (immoderate)strong language — parole forti, linguaggio volgare
13) (in number)••to be still going strong — [person, company] difendersi ancora bene
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[strɔŋ] 1. adjsilny, mocny; material, drink, point, language mocny2. adv* * *[stroŋ]1) (firm, sound, or powerful, and therefore not easily broken, destroyed, attacked, defeated, resisted, or affected by weariness, illness etc: strong furniture; a strong castle; a strong wind; She's a strong swimmer; He has a very strong will/personality; He has never been very strong (= healthy); He is not strong enough to lift that heavy table.) silny, mocny2) (very noticeable; very intense: a strong colour; a strong smell.) mocny, wyraźny, silny3) (containing a large amount of the flavouring ingredient: strong tea.) mocny4) ((of a group, force etc) numbering a particular amount: An army 20,000 strong was advancing towards the town.) w sile/liczbie•- strongly- strength
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[stroŋ]1) (firm, sound, or powerful, and therefore not easily broken, destroyed, attacked, defeated, resisted, or affected by weariness, illness etc: strong furniture; a strong castle; a strong wind; She's a strong swimmer; He has a very strong will/personality; He has never been very strong (= healthy); He is not strong enough to lift that heavy table.) stiprs; spēcīgs2) (very noticeable; very intense: a strong colour; a strong smell.) stiprs; izteikts3) (containing a large amount of the flavouring ingredient: strong tea.) stiprs4) ((of a group, force etc) numbering a particular amount: An army 20,000 strong was advancing towards the town.) (skaitliski) liels•- strongly- strength
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- on the strength of* * *stiprs, spēcīgs; alkoholisks; ass; liels; bargs, stingrs; skaļš; stiprs; spēcīgi -
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[stroŋ]1) (firm, sound, or powerful, and therefore not easily broken, destroyed, attacked, defeated, resisted, or affected by weariness, illness etc: strong furniture; a strong castle; a strong wind; She's a strong swimmer; He has a very strong will/personality; He has never been very strong (= healthy); He is not strong enough to lift that heavy table.) stiprus, tvirtas2) (very noticeable; very intense: a strong colour; a strong smell.) ryškus, stiprus3) (containing a large amount of the flavouring ingredient: strong tea.) stiprus4) ((of a group, force etc) numbering a particular amount: An army 20,000 strong was advancing towards the town.) turintis•- strongly- strength
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