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Одна из кличек президента США Джорджа Буша (подробнее см. список кличек ниже)Dubya — From the Texan pronunciation of 'W', this originated as a family nickname to distinguish him from his father43 or Bush 43, Bush the Younger, Bush II, and Bush fils — All used to distinguish George W. Bush from George H.W. BushBushie — Also used to refer to wife LauraThe Shrub or simply Shrub — Coined by Molly Ivins. Bush Junior is notably smaller than his father, and a little bush is a shrub.Temporary — Bush's nickname in Skull and Bones, never altered by BushKing George (II) — Based on comparisons to George III of the United Kingdom, who is often known to Americans simply as "King George" for his association with the American Revolution. The "II" may refer either to Bush's being a successor (though not directly) to a father with the same name (the "first George") or to a misconception that George III was the first English king with that name, thus making Bush the "second."Uncurious George or Incurious George or Spurious George — Comparing him with the monkey character Curious GeorgeAWOL Bush — Often rendered as aWol Bush: referring to an alleged period of unauthorized leave of absence by Bush during his Vietnam War service in the Texas National GuardThe Decider and The Decider-In-Chief — Bush said "I'm the decider" in remarks about Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld on April 18, 2006The Commander Guy — Bush gave himself this nickname on May 2, 2007, saying "My position is clear — I'm the commander guy."Resident BushThe Leaker-in-Chief — In April, 2006, former White House official Lewis Libby claimed that President Bush had authorized him to leak from an intelligence document about Weapons of Mass Destruction in IraqThe Velcro President — A contrast to the "Teflon" nicknames given to Reagan and Clinton; most scandals appear to "stick" to Bush.Англо-русский универсальный дополнительный практический переводческий словарь И. Мостицкого > The Decider-In-Chief
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42 The Leaker-in-Chief
Одна из кличек президента США Джорджа Буша (подробнее см. список кличек ниже)Dubya — From the Texan pronunciation of 'W', this originated as a family nickname to distinguish him from his father43 or Bush 43, Bush the Younger, Bush II, and Bush fils — All used to distinguish George W. Bush from George H.W. BushBushie — Also used to refer to wife LauraThe Shrub or simply Shrub — Coined by Molly Ivins. Bush Junior is notably smaller than his father, and a little bush is a shrub.Temporary — Bush's nickname in Skull and Bones, never altered by BushKing George (II) — Based on comparisons to George III of the United Kingdom, who is often known to Americans simply as "King George" for his association with the American Revolution. The "II" may refer either to Bush's being a successor (though not directly) to a father with the same name (the "first George") or to a misconception that George III was the first English king with that name, thus making Bush the "second."Uncurious George or Incurious George or Spurious George — Comparing him with the monkey character Curious GeorgeAWOL Bush — Often rendered as aWol Bush: referring to an alleged period of unauthorized leave of absence by Bush during his Vietnam War service in the Texas National GuardThe Decider and The Decider-In-Chief — Bush said "I'm the decider" in remarks about Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld on April 18, 2006The Commander Guy — Bush gave himself this nickname on May 2, 2007, saying "My position is clear — I'm the commander guy."Resident BushThe Leaker-in-Chief — In April, 2006, former White House official Lewis Libby claimed that President Bush had authorized him to leak from an intelligence document about Weapons of Mass Destruction in IraqThe Velcro President — A contrast to the "Teflon" nicknames given to Reagan and Clinton; most scandals appear to "stick" to Bush.Англо-русский универсальный дополнительный практический переводческий словарь И. Мостицкого > The Leaker-in-Chief
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Одна из кличек президента США Джорджа Буша (подробнее см. список кличек ниже)Dubya — From the Texan pronunciation of 'W', this originated as a family nickname to distinguish him from his father43 or Bush 43, Bush the Younger, Bush II, and Bush fils — All used to distinguish George W. Bush from George H.W. BushBushie — Also used to refer to wife LauraThe Shrub or simply Shrub — Coined by Molly Ivins. Bush Junior is notably smaller than his father, and a little bush is a shrub.Temporary — Bush's nickname in Skull and Bones, never altered by BushKing George (II) — Based on comparisons to George III of the United Kingdom, who is often known to Americans simply as "King George" for his association with the American Revolution. The "II" may refer either to Bush's being a successor (though not directly) to a father with the same name (the "first George") or to a misconception that George III was the first English king with that name, thus making Bush the "second."Uncurious George or Incurious George or Spurious George — Comparing him with the monkey character Curious GeorgeAWOL Bush — Often rendered as aWol Bush: referring to an alleged period of unauthorized leave of absence by Bush during his Vietnam War service in the Texas National GuardThe Decider and The Decider-In-Chief — Bush said "I'm the decider" in remarks about Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld on April 18, 2006The Commander Guy — Bush gave himself this nickname on May 2, 2007, saying "My position is clear — I'm the commander guy."Resident BushThe Leaker-in-Chief — In April, 2006, former White House official Lewis Libby claimed that President Bush had authorized him to leak from an intelligence document about Weapons of Mass Destruction in IraqThe Velcro President — A contrast to the "Teflon" nicknames given to Reagan and Clinton; most scandals appear to "stick" to Bush.Англо-русский универсальный дополнительный практический переводческий словарь И. Мостицкого > The Shrub
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44 The Velcro President
Одна из кличек президента США Джорджа Буша (подробнее см. список кличек ниже)Dubya — From the Texan pronunciation of 'W', this originated as a family nickname to distinguish him from his father43 or Bush 43, Bush the Younger, Bush II, and Bush fils — All used to distinguish George W. Bush from George H.W. BushBushie — Also used to refer to wife LauraThe Shrub or simply Shrub — Coined by Molly Ivins. Bush Junior is notably smaller than his father, and a little bush is a shrub.Temporary — Bush's nickname in Skull and Bones, never altered by BushKing George (II) — Based on comparisons to George III of the United Kingdom, who is often known to Americans simply as "King George" for his association with the American Revolution. The "II" may refer either to Bush's being a successor (though not directly) to a father with the same name (the "first George") or to a misconception that George III was the first English king with that name, thus making Bush the "second."Uncurious George or Incurious George or Spurious George — Comparing him with the monkey character Curious GeorgeAWOL Bush — Often rendered as aWol Bush: referring to an alleged period of unauthorized leave of absence by Bush during his Vietnam War service in the Texas National GuardThe Decider and The Decider-In-Chief — Bush said "I'm the decider" in remarks about Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld on April 18, 2006The Commander Guy — Bush gave himself this nickname on May 2, 2007, saying "My position is clear — I'm the commander guy."Resident BushThe Leaker-in-Chief — In April, 2006, former White House official Lewis Libby claimed that President Bush had authorized him to leak from an intelligence document about Weapons of Mass Destruction in IraqThe Velcro President — A contrast to the "Teflon" nicknames given to Reagan and Clinton; most scandals appear to "stick" to Bush.Англо-русский универсальный дополнительный практический переводческий словарь И. Мостицкого > The Velcro President
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45 Uncurious George
Одна из кличек президента США Джорджа Буша (подробнее см. список кличек ниже)Dubya — From the Texan pronunciation of 'W', this originated as a family nickname to distinguish him from his father43 or Bush 43, Bush the Younger, Bush II, and Bush fils — All used to distinguish George W. Bush from George H.W. BushBushie — Also used to refer to wife LauraThe Shrub or simply Shrub — Coined by Molly Ivins. Bush Junior is notably smaller than his father, and a little bush is a shrub.Temporary — Bush's nickname in Skull and Bones, never altered by BushKing George (II) — Based on comparisons to George III of the United Kingdom, who is often known to Americans simply as "King George" for his association with the American Revolution. The "II" may refer either to Bush's being a successor (though not directly) to a father with the same name (the "first George") or to a misconception that George III was the first English king with that name, thus making Bush the "second."Uncurious George or Incurious George or Spurious George — Comparing him with the monkey character Curious GeorgeAWOL Bush — Often rendered as aWol Bush: referring to an alleged period of unauthorized leave of absence by Bush during his Vietnam War service in the Texas National GuardThe Decider and The Decider-In-Chief — Bush said "I'm the decider" in remarks about Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld on April 18, 2006The Commander Guy — Bush gave himself this nickname on May 2, 2007, saying "My position is clear — I'm the commander guy."Resident BushThe Leaker-in-Chief — In April, 2006, former White House official Lewis Libby claimed that President Bush had authorized him to leak from an intelligence document about Weapons of Mass Destruction in IraqThe Velcro President — A contrast to the "Teflon" nicknames given to Reagan and Clinton; most scandals appear to "stick" to Bush.Англо-русский универсальный дополнительный практический переводческий словарь И. Мостицкого > Uncurious George
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46 Velcro President, The
Одна из кличек президента США Джорджа Буша (подробнее см. список кличек ниже)Dubya — From the Texan pronunciation of 'W', this originated as a family nickname to distinguish him from his father43 or Bush 43, Bush the Younger, Bush II, and Bush fils — All used to distinguish George W. Bush from George H.W. BushBushie — Also used to refer to wife LauraThe Shrub or simply Shrub — Coined by Molly Ivins. Bush Junior is notably smaller than his father, and a little bush is a shrub.Temporary — Bush's nickname in Skull and Bones, never altered by BushKing George (II) — Based on comparisons to George III of the United Kingdom, who is often known to Americans simply as "King George" for his association with the American Revolution. The "II" may refer either to Bush's being a successor (though not directly) to a father with the same name (the "first George") or to a misconception that George III was the first English king with that name, thus making Bush the "second."Uncurious George or Incurious George or Spurious George — Comparing him with the monkey character Curious GeorgeAWOL Bush — Often rendered as aWol Bush: referring to an alleged period of unauthorized leave of absence by Bush during his Vietnam War service in the Texas National GuardThe Decider and The Decider-In-Chief — Bush said "I'm the decider" in remarks about Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld on April 18, 2006The Commander Guy — Bush gave himself this nickname on May 2, 2007, saying "My position is clear — I'm the commander guy."Resident BushThe Leaker-in-Chief — In April, 2006, former White House official Lewis Libby claimed that President Bush had authorized him to leak from an intelligence document about Weapons of Mass Destruction in IraqThe Velcro President — A contrast to the "Teflon" nicknames given to Reagan and Clinton; most scandals appear to "stick" to Bush.Англо-русский универсальный дополнительный практический переводческий словарь И. Мостицкого > Velcro President, The
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Город в центральной части штата Техас на р. Сан-Антонио [San Antonio River]. 1,1 млн. жителей (2000), с пригородами [Greater San Antonio] - 1,5 млн. человек; третий по величине город штата. Основан в 1718 испанскими миссионерами. Торгово-финансовый центр запада Техаса. Международный порт имеет статус свободной экономической зоны. Международный аэропорт. Машиностроение, нефтепереработка; пищевая и швейная промышленность. Отделение Техасского университета [ Texas (System), University of; UT at San Antonio], университеты Тринити [Trinity University], Св. Марии [St. Mary's University] и др., медицинские исследовательские центры. Симфонический оркестр, театры, Институт культуры народностей Техаса [Institute of Texan Cultures], Институт мексиканской культуры [Mexican Cultural Institute] (в городе многочисленная община американцев мексиканского происхождения [ Mexican-Americans]). В окрестностях пять военных баз, в том числе авиабазы Келли [ Kelly Air Force Base], Рэндолф [ Randolph Air Force Base] и Брукс [Brooks AFB], учебный центр ВВС Лэкленд [Lackland Training Center, Lackland AFB] - одни из крупнейших в стране, форт Сэм-Хьюстон [ Fort Sam Houston] и др. Город сыграл значительную роль в истории испанской Мексики и в борьбе за независимость Техаса [ Texas Revolution]. Место обороны крепости Аламо [ Alamo, The] в 1836. В 1830-40-е неоднократно подвергался нападениям мексиканских отрядов и индейцев. Играл ключевую роль в охране южных и западных границ США. До 1880-х важный центр скотоводства. Среди достопримечательностей: несколько миссий, в том числе в составе Национального исторического заповедника "Миссии Сан-Антонио" [ San Antonio Missions National Historical Park], старейший жилой квартал "Ла-Виллита" [La Villita], набережная Пасео-дель-Рио [Paseo del Rio, River Walk], дворец испанского губернатора [Spanish Governor's Palace], музеи. Среди многочисленных торжественных мероприятий: праздник Св. Антония [Fiesta San Antonio] в середине апреля, животноводческая выставка и родео [Livestock Show and Rodeo], Фестиваль народных ремесел и творчества [Folklife Festival]. В 1968 здесь прошла Всемирная выставка [HemisFair, Texas World's Fair]English-Russian dictionary of regional studies > San Antonio
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[ˊteksǝs] Техас, штат на Юго-Западе США <инд. друзья>. Сокращение: TX. Прозвища: «штат одинокой звезды» [*Lone Star State], «штат, огромный, как слон Джамбо» [*Jumbo State], «вьюжный штат» [*Blizzard State], «говяжий штат» [*Beef State]. Житель штата: техасец [Texan]. Столица: г. Остин [Austin]. Девиз: «Дружба» [‘Friendship’]. Цветок: василёк [bluebonnet]. Дерево: орех-пекан [pecan]. Птица: пересмешник [mockingbird]. Песня: «Техас, наш Техас» [‘Texas, Our Texas’]. Площадь: 678358 кв. км (261,914 sq. mi.) (2- е место). Население (1992): 17,6 млн. (3- е место). Крупнейшие города: Хьюстон [*Houston], Даллас [*Dallas I], Сан-Антонио [*San Antonio], Эль-Пасо [El Paso], Форт-Уэрт [*Fort Worth], Остин [Austin], Корпус-Кристи [Corpus Christie]. Экономика. Основные отрасли: торговля, обслуживание, машиностроение. Основная продукция: машины, транспортное оборудование, продовольствие, электро- и электронное оборудование, химикаты и иная продукция химической промышленности, одежда. Сельское хозяйство. Основные культуры: хлопок, сорго, зерновые, овощи, цитрусовые и др. фрукты, орехи-пекан, арахис. Животноводство (1991): скота — 13,4 млн., свиней — 500 тыс., овец — 2 млн., птицы — 2 млн. Лесное хозяйство: сосна, кипарис. Полезные ископаемые: нефть, природный газ, сера, урановые руды. Рыболовство (1992): на 181,4 млн. долл. История. В 1519 вдоль техасского побережья прошёл испанский мореплаватель Пинеда [Pineda]; Кабеза де Вака [Cabeza de Vaca] и Коронадо [Coronado] побывали во внутренних районах в 1541. Первое поселение было основано испанцами в районе Ислета [Ysleta] возле Эль-Пасо [El Paso] в 1682. Американцы появились здесь в начале XIX в. Мексика, в состав которой входил Техас, добилась независимости от Испании в 1821. Генерал Санта-Ана, ставший во главе правительства Мексики, потребовал от техасцев освободить рабов ( рабство было запрещено в Мексике) или убраться с её территории. Техасцы подняли мятеж. В 1836 войска Санта-Аны уничтожили всех до одного защитников миссии Аламо. По всему Техасу был брошен клич отомстить за погибших [*‘Remember the Alamo!’]; ополченцы во главе с Сэмом Хьюстоном [*Houston, Sam] разгромили мексиканцев в сражении при Сан-Хасинто [*San Jacinto] и провозгласили независимость Техаса. В 1845 Техас был принят в состав США в качестве штата. Достопримечательности: курорты на побережье Мексиканского залива; Национальный заповедник побережья острова Падре-Айленд [Padre Island National Seashore]; национальные парки Биг-Бенд [Big Bend] и Гваделупских гор [Guadalupe Mountains]; миссия Аламо [Alamo] в Сан-Антонио [San Antonio]; капитолий в Остине [Austin]; форт Дэвис [Ft. Davis]; парк аттракционов «Шесть флагов» [Six Flags Amusement Park]; дом, где родился и провёл детство президент Линдон Джонсон, и его ранчо, парк-заповедник его имени — всё это в р-не Джонсон-Сити, а тж. библиотека в Остине. Знаменитые техасцы: Остин, Стивен [Austin, Stephen F.], организатор заселения Техаса англо-американцами, госсекретарь в правительстве независимого Техаса; Боуи, Джеймс [*Bowie, James], борец за независимость Техаса, его первый госсекретарь; Доуби, Фрэнк [Dobie, Frank], писатель; Эйзенхауэр, Дуайт [*Eisenhower, Dwight D.], 34-й президент США; Хьюстон, Сэм [*Houston, Sam], основатель независимой Республики Техас; Хьюз, Хауард [*Hughes, Howard], мультимиллионер, проведший последние 26 лет жизни в полном уединении; Джонсон, Линдон [*Johnson, Lyndon B.], 36-й президент США; Мартин, Мэри [Martin, Mary], певица и актриса; Нимиц, Честер [*Nimitz, Chester], адмирал; Портер, Кэтрин Энн [*Porter, Katharine Ann], писательница. Ассоциации: «штат одинокой звезды»; боевой клич техасцев в войне против мексиканцев «Помни Аламо!» [*‘Remember the Alamo!’]; бескрайние просторы и всё огромного размера («49 штатов и гигантский мир Техаса») [‘49 states and the giant world of Texas’]; стада длиннорогих быков [longhorn steers] и ковбои [*cowboys]; рейнджеры [*rangers]; нефть, богатство, миллионеры в ковбойских шляпах и расшитых сапогах на высоких каблуках; в спорте — футбольные команды «Далласские ковбои» [*‘Dallas Cowboys’] и «Хьюстонские нефтяники» [*‘Houston Oilers’] -
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