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A adj1 lit (even, without bumps) [stone, sea, surface, skin, hair, fabric] lisse ; [road] plan ; [curve, line, breathing] régulier/-ière ; [sauce, gravy, paste] homogène ; [crossing, flight] sans heurts, calme ; [movement] aisé ; [music, rhythm, playing] fluide ; the tyres are worn smooth les pneus sont (devenus) lisses ; to have a smooth landing atterrir en douceur ; bring the car to a smooth stop arrêtez la voiture en douceur ; the engine is very smooth le moteur tourne parfaitement rond ;2 fig ( problem-free) [journey, flight, life] paisible ; such a change is rarely smooth un tel changement se fait rarement en douceur ; the bill had a smooth passage through Parliament la loi a été adoptée sans difficultés par le Parlement ;3 (pleasant, mellow) [taste, wine, whisky] moelleux/-euse ;4 ( suave) gen, pej [person] mielleux/-euse ; [manners, appearance] onctueux/-euse ; to be a smooth talker être enjôleur/-euse ; ⇒ operator.B vtr1 lit ( flatten out) lisser [clothes, paper, hair, surface] ; ( get creases out) défroisser [fabric, paper] ; to smooth the creases from sth défroisser qch ; she smoothed her skirt over her hips elle a lissé sa jupe au niveau des hanches ; to smooth one's hair back se lisser les cheveux en arrière ; smooth the cream into your skin/over your face étalez la crème sur votre peau/visage ; this cream smooths rough skin cette crème adoucit les peaux desséchées ;2 fig ( make easier) faciliter [process, transition, path] ; talks to smooth the path towards peace des pourparlers pour faciliter la voie vers la paix.to take the rough with the smooth prendre les choses comme elles viennent ; the course of true love never did run smooth l'amour vrai n'a jamais été facile à vivre ; ⇒ silk, baby, ruffled.■ smooth away:■ smooth down:▶ smooth [sth] down, smooth down [sth] gen lisser [clothes, hair, fabric] ; polir [wood, rough surface] ( to get creases out) défroisser [clothes, fabric].■ smooth out:▶ smooth [sth] out, smooth out [sth]2 fig aplanir [difficulties] ; faire disparaître [imperfections] ; to smooth out the impact of sth diminuer l'impact de qch.■ smooth over:▶ smooth [sth] over, smooth over [sth] fig atténuer [differences, awkwardness] ; aplanir [difficulties, problems] ; tempérer [bad feelings] ; améliorer [relationship] ; to smooth things over arranger les choses. -
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smooth [smu:ð]1. adjectivea. ( = not rough) lisseb. ( = not lumpy) [sauce, mixture] onctueuxd. ( = even) [flow, breathing] régulier ; [takeoff, landing] en douceur ; [sea crossing] calme ; [flight] sans problèmes ; [engine] qui tourne parfaitement[+ fabric, hair] lisser ; [+ wood] polir3. compounds[+ hair, feathers, sheet] lisser ; [+ person] calmer[+ material, dress] défroisser ; [+ wrinkles, anxieties] [+ difficulties] faire disparaître[+ soil] égaliser* * *[smuːð] 1.1) lit (even, without bumps) [stone, sea, surface, skin, fabric] lisse; [road] plan; [curve, line, breathing] régulier/-ière; [sauce, paste] homogène; [crossing, flight] sans heurts; [movement] aisé; [music, playing] fluide2) ( problem-free) paisiblethe bill had a smooth passage through Parliament — la loi a été adoptée sans difficultés par le Parlement
3) [taste, wine, whisky] moelleux/-euse4) ( suave) gen, pej [person] mielleux/-euse; [manners, appearance] onctueux/-euse2.to be a smooth talker — être enjôleur/-euse
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I [smuːð]1) (even) [stone, sea, skin, fabric] liscio; [ road] piano; [curve, line, breathing] regolare; [ sauce] omogeneo; [ movement] agevole, sciolto2) fig. (problem-free) [journey, flight, life] tranquillo, senza intoppithe bill had a smooth passage through Parliament — la legge è passata senza difficoltà in Parlamento
3) (pleasant) [taste, wine] amabile, rotondo••II [smuːð]the course of true love never did run smooth — = l'amore vero non è mai privo di difficoltà
1) (flatten out) lisciare [paper, hair, surface]; (get creases out) togliere le pieghe a, stirare [ fabric]•* * *[smu:ð] 1. adjective1) (having an even surface; not rough: Her skin is as smooth as satin.) liscio2) (without lumps: Mix the ingredients to a smooth paste.) omogeneo3) ((of movement) without breaks, stops or jolts: Did you have a smooth flight from New York?) tranquillo4) (without problems or difficulties: a smooth journey; His progress towards promotion was smooth and rapid.) facile; tranquillo5) ((too) agreeable and pleasant in manner etc: I don't trust those smooth salesmen.) sdolcinato, mellifluo2. verb1) ((often with down, out etc) to make (something) smooth or flat: She tried to smooth the creases out.) appianare2) ((with into or over): to rub (a liquid substance etc) gently over (a surface): Smooth the moisturizing cream into/over your face and neck.) stendere•- smoothen- smoothly
- smoothness* * *I [smuːð]1) (even) [stone, sea, skin, fabric] liscio; [ road] piano; [curve, line, breathing] regolare; [ sauce] omogeneo; [ movement] agevole, sciolto2) fig. (problem-free) [journey, flight, life] tranquillo, senza intoppithe bill had a smooth passage through Parliament — la legge è passata senza difficoltà in Parlamento
3) (pleasant) [taste, wine] amabile, rotondo••II [smuːð]the course of true love never did run smooth — = l'amore vero non è mai privo di difficoltà
1) (flatten out) lisciare [paper, hair, surface]; (get creases out) togliere le pieghe a, stirare [ fabric]• -
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I[weə] n հագուստ. men’s/women’s, ladies’/ everyday wear կանացի/տղամարդու/առօրյա հա գուստ. evening wear երեկոյան զգեստ. beach wear լողափի զգեստ. (մաշում, մաշվածք, մաշվածություն. կրելը, հագնելը) show signs of wear մաշվածության նշաններ կրել. out of wear մոդայից դուրս եկած. wear and tear մաշ վածություն. stand up to hard wear երկար դիմանալII[weə] v կրել, հագնել. wear a tie փողկապ կրել. wear glasses ակնոց կրել. wear one’s hair long եր կար մազ ունենալ. have nothing to wear հագնելու բան չունենալ. (մաշել, ծակել) He’s worn his trousers into holes Նրա տաբատը հագնելուց մաշվել, ծակվել էր. be worn to a shadow նիհարելուց կմախք/ստվեր դառնալ. (դիմանալ, երկար հագնել) wear for years տարի ներ դիմանալ. be worn well փխբ. լավ պահ պանվել. The tyres are worn smooth Մեքե նայի անվադողերը մաշվել են. My patience is wearing thin Համբերությունս հատնում է. wear away գոյությունը քարշ տալ. wear away one’s life կյանքն անցկացնել. wear down մա շել. The heels are worn down Կրունկները մաշ վել են. wear off ջնջ(վ)ել, անցնել. The letters are worn off Տառերը ջնջվել են. The pain will soon wear off Ցավը շուտով կանցնի. wear on դանդաղ ընթանալ/անցնել. Time/The day wore on Ժամանակը/Օրը անցնում էր/ավարտին էր մոտենում/. wear out մաշել, հյուծել, ուժասպառ անել. wear out clothes/shoes հա գուստը/կո շիկնե րը մաշել. be worn out սաստիկ հոգնած լինել -
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1. past tense - wore; verb1) (to be dressed in or carry on (a part of) the body: She wore a white dress; Does she usually wear spectacles?) llevar; usar2) (to arrange (one's hair) in a particular way: She wears her hair in a pony-tail.) llevar3) (to have or show (a particular expression): She wore an angry expression.) tener, mostrar4) (to (cause to) become thinner etc because of use, rubbing etc: This carpet has worn in several places; This sweater is wearing thin at the elbows.) desgastar(se)5) (to make (a bare patch, a hole etc) by rubbing, use etc: I've worn a hole in the elbow of my jacket.) hacer (un agujero, i2etc/i2)6) (to stand up to use: This material doesn't wear very well.) durar, ser resistente
2. noun1) (use as clothes etc: I use this suit for everyday wear; Those shoes won't stand much wear.) uso, (everyday wear: para todos los días)2) (articles for use as clothes: casual wear; sportswear; leisure wear.) ropa3) ((sometimes wear and tear) damage due to use: The hall carpet is showing signs of wear.) desgaste, deterioro4) (ability to withstand use: There's plenty of wear left in it yet.) uso•- wearable- wearer
- wearing
- worn
- wear away
- wear off
- wear out
- worn out
wear vb1. llevar / vestir / ponersewhat is he wearing? ¿qué lleva puesto?do you wear glasses? ¿llevas gafas?2. desgastartr[weəSMALLr/SMALL]1 (clothing) ropa■ ladies' wear ropa para señoras, ropa de señoras■ men's wear ropa para hombres, ropa de hombres2 (use) uso3 (deterioration) desgaste nombre masculino, deterioro4 (capacity for being used) durabilidad nombre femenino1 (clothing, jewellery, etc) llevar, llevar puesto,-a, vestir, usar; (shoes) calzar■ is he wearing a tie? ¿lleva corbata?2 familiar (accept, tolerate) tolerar, aceptar, soportar3 (damage by use) desgastar1 (become damaged by use) desgastarse2 (endure) durar\SMALLIDIOMATIC EXPRESSION/SMALLto be the worse for wear (object) estar deteriorado,-a 2 (person) estar desmejorado,-a, estar maltrecho,-ato wear one's heart on one's sleeve ir con el corazón en la manoto wear smooth alisarseto wear the trousers llevar los pantalonesto wear oneself out agotarsewear and tear desgaste nombre masculino natural, deterioro1) : llevar (ropa, un reloj, etc.), calzar (zapatos)to wear a happy smile: sonreír alegremente3)to wear out : gastarhe wore out his shoes: gastó sus zapatos4)to wear out exhaust: agotar, fatigarto wear oneself out: agotarsewear vi1) last: durar2)to wear off diminish: disminuir3)to wear out : gastarsewear n1) use: uso mfor everyday wear: para todos los días2) clothing: ropa fchildren's wear: ropa de niños3) deterioration: desgaste mto be the worse for wear: estar deterioradov.(§ p.,p.p.: wore, worn) = calzar v.• durar v.• exhibir v.• gastar v.• llevar v.• llevar puesto (Textil) (•Ropa•) v.• mostrar v.• vestir v.n.• desgaste s.m.• durabilidad s.f.• moda s.f.• ropa s.f.wer, weə(r)
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mass noun1)a) ( use)you should get a good ten years' wear out of that coat — ese abrigo te debería durar por lo menos diez años
I've had a lot of wear out of these shoes — les he dado mucho uso or (fam) trote a estos zapatos
b) ( damage) desgaste mwear and tear — uso m or desgaste natural
to look the worse for wear: she looked very much the worse for wear after the sleepless night — se le notaban los efectos de la noche en vela
2)a) ( wearing of clothes)clothes for evening/everyday wear — ropa para la noche/para diario or para todos los días
b) ( clothing) ropa f
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1)a) ( at specific moment) \<\<clothes/jewelry/watch\>\> llevarwhat perfume are you wearing? — ¿qué perfume llevas or te has puesto?
b) ( usually) \<\<glasses\>\> llevar, usar; \<\<makeup/perfume/earrings\>\> usarshe doesn't wear skirts — no usa or no se pone faldas
to wear the trousers o (AmE also) pants — llevar los pantalones
2) ( through use)
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vi1) ( through use) \<\<collar/carpet/brakes\>\> gastarseto wear thin — (lit: through use) \<\<cloth/metal\>\> gastarse; \<\<joke\>\> perder* la gracia
2) ( last) (+ adv compl) durarto wear well — \<\<cloth/clothes\>\> durar mucho; \<\<person\>\> conservarse bien
•Phrasal Verbs:- wear off- wear on- wear out[wɛǝ(r)] (vb: pt wore) (pp worn)1. N1) (=use) uso mI've had a lot of wear out of this jacket — le he dado mucho uso a esta chaqueta, esta chaqueta ha aguantado mucho trote *
clothes for evening wear — ropa f para la noche
clothes for everyday wear — ropa f para todos los días, ropa f para uso diario
2) (=deterioration through use) desgaste mto show signs of wear — [clothes, furniture, tyres] dar muestras de desgaste, mostrar señales de desgaste
3) (=dress, clothing) ropa fwhat is the correct wear for these occasions? — ¿qué es lo que se debe poner uno en tal ocasión?, ¿qué ropa es la apropiada para tal ocasión?
casual wear — ropa f informal
children's wear — ropa f de niños
evening wear — ropa f para la noche
ladies' or women's wear — ropa f de señora
summer wear — ropa f de verano
2. VT1) (=have on) [+ clothing, jewellery] llevar, llevar puesto; [+ spectacles, hairstyle, perfume] llevar; [+ beard] tener; [+ smile] lucir; (=put on) [+ clothes, shoes, perfume] ponersecan you describe what he was wearing? — ¿puede describir lo que llevaba (puesto)?
were you wearing a watch? — ¿llevabas reloj?, ¿llevabas un reloj puesto?
what the well-dressed woman is wearing this year — lo que lleva or se pone este año la mujer bien vestida
what shall I wear? — ¿qué me pongo?
why don't you wear your black dress? — ¿por qué no te pones el vestido negro?
I never wear perfume/make-up — nunca llevo or me pongo perfume/maquillaje
what size do you wear? — (clothes) ¿qué talla usa?
what size shoes do you wear? — ¿qué número calza?
does she wear glasses/a wig? — ¿usa gafas/peluca?
to wear one's hair long/short — llevar el pelo largo/corto
- she's the one who wears the trousers or pants in that househeart 1., 2)2) (=make worn)to wear o.s. to death — matarse (trabajando etc)
the flagstones had been worn smooth by centuries of use — tantos siglos de uso habían alisado las losas
3) * (=tolerate) permitir, consentiryour father won't wear it — tu padre no lo va a permitir or consentir
3. VI1) (=last) durar, aguantarthat dress/carpet has worn well — ese vestido/esa alfombra ha durado or aguantado mucho
it's a friendship that has worn very well — es una amistad que ha resistido or aguantado muy bien el paso del tiempo
2) (=become worn) desgastarseto wear thin — [material] desgastarse
my patience is wearing thin — se me está agotando la paciencia, estoy perdiendo la paciencia
3) [day, year, sb's life]to wear to its end or a close — acercarse a su fin
- wear off- wear on- wear outWEAR ► Don't translate the a in sentences like was she wearing a hat?, he wasn't wearing a coat if the number of such items is not significant since people normally only wear one at a time:
Was he wearing a hat? ¿Llevaba sombrero?
He wasn't wearing a coat No llevaba abrigo ► Do translate the a if the garment, item of jewellery etc is qualified:
Queen Sofía is wearing a long dress Doña Sofía lleva un vestido largo For further uses and examples, see main entry* * *[wer, weə(r)]
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mass noun1)a) ( use)you should get a good ten years' wear out of that coat — ese abrigo te debería durar por lo menos diez años
I've had a lot of wear out of these shoes — les he dado mucho uso or (fam) trote a estos zapatos
b) ( damage) desgaste mwear and tear — uso m or desgaste natural
to look the worse for wear: she looked very much the worse for wear after the sleepless night — se le notaban los efectos de la noche en vela
2)a) ( wearing of clothes)clothes for evening/everyday wear — ropa para la noche/para diario or para todos los días
b) ( clothing) ropa f
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1)a) ( at specific moment) \<\<clothes/jewelry/watch\>\> llevarwhat perfume are you wearing? — ¿qué perfume llevas or te has puesto?
b) ( usually) \<\<glasses\>\> llevar, usar; \<\<makeup/perfume/earrings\>\> usarshe doesn't wear skirts — no usa or no se pone faldas
to wear the trousers o (AmE also) pants — llevar los pantalones
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vi1) ( through use) \<\<collar/carpet/brakes\>\> gastarseto wear thin — (lit: through use) \<\<cloth/metal\>\> gastarse; \<\<joke\>\> perder* la gracia
2) ( last) (+ adv compl) durarto wear well — \<\<cloth/clothes\>\> durar mucho; \<\<person\>\> conservarse bien
•Phrasal Verbs:- wear off- wear on- wear out -
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wear [weə(r)]porter ⇒ 1 (a) avoir ⇒ 1 (b) afficher ⇒ 1 (b) user ⇒ 1 (c) durer ⇒ 2 (a) s'user ⇒ 2 (b) passer ⇒ 2 (c) usage ⇒ 3 (b) usure ⇒ 3 (c)(a) (beard, spectacles, clothing etc) porter;∎ what shall I wear? qu'est-ce que je vais mettre?;∎ I haven't a thing to wear je n'ai rien à me mettre;∎ she wore a miniskirt elle portait une minijupe, elle était en minijupe;∎ Cars to wear a seat belt mettre la ceinture (de sécurité);∎ to wear black porter du noir;∎ the miniskirt is being worn again this year la minijupe se porte de nouveau cette année;∎ he always wears good clothes il est toujours bien habillé, il s'habille toujours bien;∎ he was wearing slippers/a dressing gown il était en chaussons/en robe de chambre;∎ he wears a beard il porte la barbe;∎ she wore a ribbon in her hair elle portait ou avait un ruban dans les cheveux;∎ she wears her hair in a bun elle a un chignon;∎ he wears his hair long il a les cheveux longs;∎ do you always wear make-up? tu te maquilles tous les jours?;∎ she wore lipstick elle s'était mis ou elle avait mis du rouge à lèvres;∎ I often wear perfume/aftershave je mets souvent du parfum/de la lotion après-rasage∎ she wore an anxious look son regard exprimait l'inquiétude, elle avait un air inquiet;∎ he wore a frown il fronçait les sourcils(c) (make by rubbing) user;∎ to wear holes in sth trouer ou percer peu à peu qch;∎ her shoes were worn thin ses chaussures étaient complètement usées;∎ he wore his coat threadbare il a usé son manteau jusqu'à la corde;∎ a path had been worn across the lawn un sentier avait été creusé à travers la pelouse par le passage des gens;∎ the wheel had worn a groove in the wood la roue avait creusé le bois∎ I won't wear it! je ne marcherai pas!∎ to wear oneself to a frazzle or a shadow s'éreinter(a) (endure, last) durer;∎ wool wears better than cotton la laine résiste mieux à l'usure ou fait meilleur usage que le coton;∎ this coat has worn well ce manteau a bien servi;∎ this rug should wear for years ce tapis devrait durer ou faire des années;∎ it will wear forever cela durera pour toujours, c'est inusable;∎ figurative their friendship has worn well leur amitié est restée intacte malgré le temps;∎ the film has not worn well le film n'a pas bien vieilli;(b) (be damaged through use) s'user;∎ this rug has worn badly in the middle ce tapis est très usé au milieu;∎ the carpet had worn thin le tapis était usé ou élimé;∎ the stone had worn smooth la pierre était polie par le temps;∎ figurative her patience was wearing thin elle était presque à bout de patience;∎ his excuses are wearing a bit thin ses excuses ne prennent plus;∎ his jokes are wearing a bit thin ses plaisanteries ne sont plus drôles∎ as morning wore into afternoon comme la matinée passait ou l'après-midi approchait;∎ as the year wore to its close comme l'année tirait à sa fin3 noun (UNCOUNT)∎ for everyday wear pour porter tous les jours;∎ clothes suitable for evening wear tenue f de soirée;∎ a suit for business wear un costume pour le bureau;∎ women's wear vêtements mpl pour femmes;∎ winter wear vêtements mpl d'hiver∎ these shoes will stand hard wear ces chaussures feront un bon usage ou résisteront bien à l'usure;∎ there's still plenty of wear in that dress cette robe est encore très portable;∎ to get a lot of wear from or out of sth faire durer qch;∎ is there any wear left in them? feront-ils encore de l'usage?∎ wear (and tear) usure f;∎ fair or normal wear and tear usure f normale;∎ living in the big city puts a lot of wear and tear on people les grandes villes sont une source de stress pour leurs habitants;∎ the sheets are beginning to show signs of wear les draps commencent à être un peu usés ou fatigués(metal) s'user; (land) être rongé, s'éroder; (grass, topsoil) disparaître (par usure); (stone) s'éroder; (design) s'effacer(steps) user; figurative (patience, strength) épuiser petit à petit; (courage, resistance) saper, miner;∎ in the end she wore me down (I gave in to her) elle a fini par me faire céder;∎ the busy schedule finally wore her down son emploi du temps chargé a fini par l'épuiser ou l'exténuer(pencil, steps, tyres) s'user; (courage) s'épuiser;∎ the heels have worn down les talons sont usés➲ wear off(a) (marks, design) s'effacer, disparaître(b) (excitement) s'apaiser, passer; (anaesthetic, effects) se dissiper, disparaître; (pain) se calmer, passer;∎ the novelty soon wore off l'attrait de la nouveauté a vite passéeffacer par l'usure, user(day, season) avancer lentement; (battle, discussion) se poursuivre lentement;∎ as time wore on au fur et à mesure que le temps passait➲ wear out(a) (clothing, machinery) user(b) (patience, strength, reserves) épuiser;∎ to wear out one's welcome abuser de l'hospitalité de ses hôtes∎ you're wearing yourself out working so hard tu t'épuises ou tu t'exténues à tant travailler;∎ to be worn out être exténué ou éreinté;∎ worn out from arguing, he finally accepted their offer de guerre lasse, il a fini par accepter leur offre;∎ their constant bickering wears me out leurs chamailleries continuelles me fatiguent ou m'épuisent(clothing, shoes) s'user;∎ this material will never wear out ce tissu est inusabletrouer, percerse trouer;∎ my jeans have worn through at the knees mon jean est troué aux genoux -
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[wɛə(r)] wore vb: pt worn pp1. n1) (use) usothere's still a lot of wear in these — (shoes, carpets, tyres) sono ancora in buono stato
2) (deterioration through use) logoramento, logoriofair wear and tear Comm — normale usura
she looks the worse for wear — (old, exhausted) sembra sciupata, (hung-over) ha l'aria distrutta
3) (clothing) abbigliamentochildren's wear — confezioni fpl per bambini
sports/baby wear — abbigliamento sportivo/per neonati
summer wear — abiti mpl estivi
evening wear — abiti npl da sera
2. vt2) (damage through use) consumare, logorarethey have worn a path across the lawn — hanno formato un sentiero nel prato a forza di camminarci sopra
3) (fam: believe, tolerate) bere3. vi1) (last) durare•- wear off- wear on- wear out -
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1. noun, no pl., no indef. art.1) (rubbing)wear [and tear] — Verschleiß, der; Abnutzung, die
show signs of wear — Verschleiß- od. Abnutzungserscheinungen aufweisen
the worse for wear — abgetragen [Kleider]; abgelaufen [Schuhe]; abgenutzt [Teppich, Sessel, Möbel]
2) (clothes, use of clothes) Kleidung, dieclothes for everyday wear — Alltagskleidung, die
2. transitive verb,children's/ladies' wear — Kinder-/Damen[be]kleidung, die
1) tragen [Kleidung, Schmuck, Bart, Brille, Perücke, Abzeichen]2) abtragen [Kleidungsstück]; abtreten, abnutzen [Teppich]be worn [smooth] — [Stufen:] ausgetreten sein; [Gestein:] ausgewaschen sein; [Gesicht:] abgehärmt sein
a [badly] worn tyre — ein [stark] abgefahrener Reifen
3) (make by rubbing) scheuernthe water had worn a channel in the rock — das Wasser hatte sich durch den Felsen gefressen
4) (exhaust) erschöpfen5) (coll.): (accept)3. intransitive verb,I won't wear that! — das nehme ich dir/ihm usw. nicht ab! (ugs.)
wore, worn1) [Kante, Saum, Kleider:] sich durchscheuern; [Absätze, Schuhsohlen:] sich ablaufen; [Teppich:] sich abnutzenwear thin — (fig.) [Freundschaft, Stil:] verflachen, oberflächlicher werden; [Witz, Ausrede:] schon reichlich alt sein
2) (endure rubbing) [Material, Stoff:] halten; (fig.) sich haltenwear well/badly — sich gut/schlecht tragen
Phrasal Verbs:- academic.ru/93671/wear_away">wear away- wear off- wear out* * *[weə] 1. past tense - wore; verb1) (to be dressed in or carry on (a part of) the body: She wore a white dress; Does she usually wear spectacles?) tragen3) (to have or show (a particular expression): She wore an angry expression.) zeigen4) (to (cause to) become thinner etc because of use, rubbing etc: This carpet has worn in several places; This sweater is wearing thin at the elbows.) abnutzen5) (to make (a bare patch, a hole etc) by rubbing, use etc: I've worn a hole in the elbow of my jacket.) reißen6) (to stand up to use: This material doesn't wear very well.) halten2. noun1) (use as clothes etc: I use this suit for everyday wear; Those shoes won't stand much wear.) das Tragen2) (articles for use as clothes: casual wear; sportswear; leisure wear.) die Kleidung3) ((sometimes wear and tear) damage due to use: The hall carpet is showing signs of wear.) die Abnutzung4) (ability to withstand use: There's plenty of wear left in it yet.) die Haltbarkeit•- wearable- wearer
- wearing
- worn
- wear away
- wear off
- wear out
- worn out* * *[weəʳ, AM wer]I. ncasual/sports \wear Freizeit-/Sport[be]kleidung fthe chairs have a bit more \wear left in them die Stühle lassen sich noch gut eine Weile benutzenI haven't had much \wear out of this sweater ich habe diesen Pullover wenig getragento show signs of \wear Abnutzungserscheinungen [o Verschleißerscheinungen] aufweisen\wear and tear Abnutzung f, Verschleiß mto take a lot of \wear and tear stark strapaziert werdento be the worse for \wear abgenutzt [o SCHWEIZ, ÖSTERR a. abgenützt] sein; (clothes) abgetragen sein; ( fig: person) fertig sein famI feel a bit the worse for \wear ich fühle mich etwas angeschlagenII. vt<wore, worn>1. (have on body)what are you \wearing to Caroline's wedding? was ziehst du zu Carolines Hochzeit an?she had nothing to \wear to the party sie hatte für die Party nichts anzuziehento \wear glasses eine Brille tragento \wear one's hair loose/up das Haar offen/hochgesteckt tragento \wear a hole in sth etw durchwetzen; water etw aushöhlen4.▶ to \wear one's heart on one's sleeve das Herz auf der Zunge tragenIII. vi<wore, worn>(get thinner) clothes sich akk abtragen; (get hole) sich akk durchscheuern; machine parts sich akk abnutzen [o SCHWEIZ, ÖSTERR abnützen]this shirt is starting to \wear at the collar dieses Hemd wird am Kragen schon dünnmy jeans have worn at the knees meine Jeans sind an den Knien durchgewetzt* * *[wɛə(r)] vb: pret wore, ptp worn1. n1)(= use)
he got four years' wear out of these trousers/that carpet — diese Hose/dieser Teppich hat vier Jahre lang gehaltenthere isn't much wear/there is still a lot of wear left in this coat/carpet — dieser Mantel/Teppich hält nicht mehr lange/hält noch lange
for casual/evening/everyday wear — für die Freizeit/den Abend/jeden Tag
2) (= clothing) Kleidung fwear and tear — Abnutzung f, Verschleiß m
fair wear and tear — normale Abnutzungs- or Verschleißerscheinungen
to show signs of wear (lit) — anfangen, alt auszusehen; (fig) angegriffen aussehen
to look the worse for wear (lit) (curtains, carpets etc) — verschlissen aussehen; (shoes, clothes) abgetragen aussehen; (furniture etc) abgenutzt aussehen; (fig) verbraucht aussehen
I felt a bit the worse for wear (inf) — ich fühlte mich etwas angeknackst (inf) or angegriffen
2. vt1) clothing, jewellery, spectacles, beard etc tragenI haven't a thing to wear! —
I haven't worn that for ages — das habe ich schon seit Ewigkeiten nicht mehr angezogen or angehabt (inf) or getragen
to wear white/rags etc — Weiß/Lumpen etc tragen, in Weiß/Lumpen etc gehen
2) (= reduce to a worn condition) abnutzen; clothes abtragen; sleeve, knee etc durchwetzen; velvet etc blank wetzen; leather articles abwetzen; steps austreten; tyres abfahren; engine kaputt machento wear holes in sth — etw durchwetzen; in shoes etw durchlaufen
to wear smooth (by handling) — abgreifen; (by walking) austreten; pattern angreifen; sharp edges glatt machen
centuries of storms had worn the inscription smooth — die Inschrift war durch die Stürme im Laufe der Jahrhunderte verwittert
you'll wear a track in the carpet (hum) — du machst noch mal eine richtige Bahn or einen Trampelpfad (inf) in den Teppich
See:→ also worn3. vi1) (= last) haltento wear smooth (by water) — glatt gewaschen sein; (by weather) verwittern; (pattern) abgegriffen sein
the sharp edges will wear smooth in time/with use — die scharfen Kanten werden sich mit der Zeit/im Gebrauch abschleifen
to wear thin (lit) — dünn werden, durchgehen (inf)
that excuse/joke is wearing thin — diese Ausrede/dieser Witz ist (doch) schon etwas alt
3)* * *wear1 [weə(r)]A v/t prät wore [wɔː(r); US auch ˈwəʊər], pperf worn [wɔː(r)n; US auch ˈwəʊərn]wear sth to church etwas in die Kirche anziehen;wear the breeches ( oder trousers, bes US pants) umg die Hosen anhaben, das Regiment führen (Ehefrau);wear one’s hair long das Haar lang tragen;she wore white sie trug (stets) Weiß;2. ein Lächeln etc zur Schau tragen, zeigen:wear an angry expression wütend dreinblicken3. auch wear away ( oder down, off, out) Kleidung etc abnutzen, abtragen, Absätze abtreten, Stufen austreten, Reifen abfahren:shoes worn at the heels Schuhe mit schiefen Absätzen;wear into holes ganz abtragen, Schuhe durchlaufen4. Bücher etc abnutzen, zerlesen5. eingraben, nagen:a) aushöhlenb) aufreiben, jemandes Widerstand brechen:she was worn to a shadow sie war nur noch ein Schatten (ihrer selbst)9. Br sl eine Ausrede etc schluckenB v/i1. sth to wear etwas zum Anziehen2. halten, haltbar sein:a) sehr haltbar sein (Stoff etc),b) sich gut tragen (Kleid etc),3. auch wear away ( oder down, off, out) sich abtragen oder abnutzen, verschleißen (Kleidung etc), sich abfahren (Reifen):a) fadenscheinig werden (Kleider etc),b) fig sich erschöpfen (Geduld etc)wear to an end schleppend zu Ende gehen;wear on sich dahinschleppen (Zeit, Geschichte etc)5. sich ermüdend auswirken (on auf akk):she wears on me sie geht mir auf die NervenC s1. Tragen n:clothes for everyday wear Alltagskleidung f;the coat I have in wear der Mantel, den ich gewöhnlich trage2. (Be)Kleidung f, Mode f:in general wear modern, in Mode;be the wear Mode sein, getragen werdenfor hard wear strapazierfähig;a) abgenutzt, (sehr) mitgenommen (a. fig),b) angetrunken4. Haltbarkeit f:there is still a great deal of wear in it das lässt sich noch gut tragen oder benutzen;there is still plenty of wear in these tires (bes Br tyres) die Reifen haben noch gutes Profil, mit den Reifen kann man noch eine ganze Zeit fahrenwear2 [weə(r)] SCHIFF* * *1. noun, no pl., no indef. art.1) (rubbing)wear [and tear] — Verschleiß, der; Abnutzung, die
show signs of wear — Verschleiß- od. Abnutzungserscheinungen aufweisen
the worse for wear — abgetragen [Kleider]; abgelaufen [Schuhe]; abgenutzt [Teppich, Sessel, Möbel]
2) (clothes, use of clothes) Kleidung, dieclothes for everyday wear — Alltagskleidung, die
2. transitive verb,children's/ladies' wear — Kinder-/Damen[be]kleidung, die
1) tragen [Kleidung, Schmuck, Bart, Brille, Perücke, Abzeichen]2) abtragen [Kleidungsstück]; abtreten, abnutzen [Teppich]be worn [smooth] — [Stufen:] ausgetreten sein; [Gestein:] ausgewaschen sein; [Gesicht:] abgehärmt sein
a [badly] worn tyre — ein [stark] abgefahrener Reifen
3) (make by rubbing) scheuern4) (exhaust) erschöpfen5) (coll.): (accept)3. intransitive verb,I won't wear that! — das nehme ich dir/ihm usw. nicht ab! (ugs.)
wore, worn1) [Kante, Saum, Kleider:] sich durchscheuern; [Absätze, Schuhsohlen:] sich ablaufen; [Teppich:] sich abnutzenwear thin — (fig.) [Freundschaft, Stil:] verflachen, oberflächlicher werden; [Witz, Ausrede:] schon reichlich alt sein
2) (endure rubbing) [Material, Stoff:] halten; (fig.) sich haltenwear well/badly — sich gut/schlecht tragen
Phrasal Verbs:- wear off- wear out* * *(clothing) v.anhaben (Kleidung) v. v.(§ p.,p.p.: wore, worn)= abnutzen v.abtragen v.aufhaben v.tragen v.(§ p.,pp.: trug, getragen) n.Abnutzung f.Abrieb -e f.Kleidung -en f.Verschleiß m.
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