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41 throw up
1) (a slang expression for to vomit: She had too much to eat, and threw up on the way home.) kasta upp, kräkas2) (to give up or abandon: He threw up his job.) ge upp, sluta3) (to build hurriedly: They threw up a temporary building.) smälla (smäcka) upp -
42 throw up
1) (a slang expression for to vomit: She had too much to eat, and threw up on the way home.) zvracet2) (to give up or abandon: He threw up his job.) opustit3) (to build hurriedly: They threw up a temporary building.) rychle postavit* * *• nahodit -
43 throw up
1) (a slang expression for to vomit: She had too much to eat, and threw up on the way home.) zvracať2) (to give up or abandon: He threw up his job.) opustiť3) (to build hurriedly: They threw up a temporary building.) rýchlo postaviť* * *• vracat• vyhodit hore• vydávit• pozdvihnút -
44 throw up
1) (a slang expression for to vomit: She had too much to eat, and threw up on the way home.) a vomita2) (to give up or abandon: He threw up his job.) a renunţa la3) (to build hurriedly: They threw up a temporary building.) a construi în grabă -
45 throw up
1) (a slang expression for to vomit: She had too much to eat, and threw up on the way home.) κάνω εμετό2) (to give up or abandon: He threw up his job.) παρατώ3) (to build hurriedly: They threw up a temporary building.) χτίζω στα γρήγορα -
46 throw the book at someone
expr sl1)The cop took me to the station and threw the book at me — Полицейский отвел меня в участок и оформил протокол, согласно которому я его чуть с понтом не убил
The judge threatened to throw the book at me — Судья пригрозил, что приговорит меня к максимальному сроку заключения
2)If you spend more than fifty pounds on that account again without referring the matter to me, I'll throw the book at you — Если ты еще раз потратишь более пятидесяти фунтов по этой статье и не поставишь меня в известность, то я приму в отношении тебя соответствующие меры
3) AmEYou just looked at me and threw the book at me — Одного твоего взгляда было достаточно, чтобы покорить меня
The new dictionary of modern spoken language > throw the book at someone
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47 throw up
1) a slang expression for to vomit:يَقْذِفُ ما في مَعِدَتِهِ، يَتَقَيَّأShe had too much to eat, and threw up on the way home.
2) to give up or abandon:يَسْتَقيل من وَظيفَتِهHe threw up his job.
3) to build hurriedly:يَبْني بِسُرْعَهThey threw up a temporary building.
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48 throw up
1) (a slang expression for to vomit: She had too much to eat, and threw up on the way home.) vomir2) (to give up or abandon: He threw up his job.) lâcher3) (to build hurriedly: They threw up a temporary building.) construire à la hâte -
49 throw up
1) (a slang expression for to vomit: She had too much to eat, and threw up on the way home.) vomitar2) (to give up or abandon: He threw up his job.) largar3) (to build hurriedly: They threw up a temporary building.) construir rapidamente -
50 after
ˈɑ:ftə
1. предл.
1) за, позади (местонахождение, следование Run after him and catch him! ≈ Беги за ним и поймай! Syn: behind
2.
1)
2) за (следование по порядку расположения или по важности) one after another ≈ один за другим
3) после, за ( указывает на следование во времени) ;
через, спустя( указывает на промежуток времени) After two years' absence Richard returned to England. ≈ После двухлетнего отсутствия Ричард вернулся в Англию.
4) указывает на цель to go after gold ≈ отправиться за золотом
5) указывает на объект внимания, заботы и других действий to look after smb. ≈ смотреть за кем-л. My mother asked after you. ≈ Моя мама спрашивала, как Вы себя чувствуете. He shouted after me down the street. ≈ Он закричал мне вдогонку.
6) несмотря на( указывает на логическое противопоставление, чаще всего в сочетании after all;
амер. afterall) after all our advice ≈ несмотря на все наши советы
7) по, с, в соответствии с( образцом, моделью, модой, привычкой и т. п.) to build after the particular pattern ≈ строить по конкретному образцу after the latest fashion ≈ по последней моде Each acted after his kind. ≈ Каждый действовал по-своему.
8) (указывает на сходство с чем-л. или подражание чему-л.) He takes after his father. ≈ Он во всем похож на отца.
9) указывает на человека, в честь которого дали имя He was named after his grandpa. ≈ Его назвали в честь дедушки. ∙ after all ≈ в конце концов after a manner ≈ не очень хорошо, неважно what is he after? ≈ что ему нужно?;
куда он гнет? who is he after? ≈ кто ему нужен?
2. союз после того как
3. нареч.
1) позади, сзади Syn: behind
2) позднее, позже;
потом, затем;
впоследствии soon after ≈ вскоре после этого Syn: afterward, later, later on
4. прил.
1) задний, расположенный сзади the after part of the ship ≈ кормовая часть корабля Syn: back, hind, hinder, posterior
1.
1)
2) последующий, следующий in after years ≈ в будущем our own after experience ≈ наш собственный последующий опыт Syn: following, next, posterior
1.
2), subsequentпоследующий;
позднейший;
- in * years в будущем;
- an * period of life последние годы жизни обыкн. (морское) задний, кормовой;
- the * part of the ship кормовая часть корабля;
- * hold задний трюм, кормовой трюм потом, затем;
позднее;
впоследствии;
- three years * спустя три года;
- the morning * на следующее уттро;
- you speak first, I shall speak * сначала говорите вы, а затем скажу я;
- I never saw him * я никогда его больше не видел;
- soon * вскоре после того;
- they lived happily ever * (фольклор) и жили они долго и счастливо до глубокой старости;
стали жить-поживать да добра наживать сзади, позади;
- to follow * идти следом во временном значении указывает на: последовательную смену явлений: после - * the revolution после революции;
- * Sunday comes Monday за воскресеньем следует понедельник;
- * dark с наступлением темноты промежуток времени, точку отсчета или обстоятельство, после которого что-л происходит: после;
через, спустя - * two years' absence после двухлетнего отсутствия;
- * a year через год, спустя год;
- it is * five теперь шестой час;
- * a while через некоторое время, немного погодя;
- * examining the patient the doctor wrote a prescription осмотрев больного, доктор выписал рецепт;
- the day * tomorrow послезавтра в пространственном значении указывает на: местонахождение позади кого-л, чего-л: за, позади - the school is just * the club школа находится сразу за клубом движение вслед за кем-л, чем-л.: за, вслед за - to walk * smb. идти за кем-л;
- the dogs ran * the fox собаки гнались за лисой;
- they threw stones * him они кидали камни ему вслед;
- shut the door * you закройте за собой дверь;
- * you! прошу вас! (уступая кому-л. дорогу, пропуская кого-л. вперед) указывает на следование по порядку или по важности: за - B comes * A Б идет за А;
- one * another один за другим;
- he reads page * page он читает страницу за страницей;
- day * day день за днем;
изо дня в день;
- time * time не раз, постоянно указывает на причину: после - * what has happened he won't go после того, что произошло, он не пойдет;
- * what you have said I shall be more careful после того, что вы сказали, я буду осторожнее указывает на цель или направление поисков: в погоне, разыскивая - I'm * a decent job я хочу устроится на хорошую работу;
- who is he *? кого он ищет?;
- she is * a husband она ищет себе мужа;
- what are they *? что им нужно? указывает на проявление заботы, внимания: о, относительно - to ask * smb. спрашивать о ком-л;
- he asked * your health он справлялся о вашем здоровье;
- who will look * the baby? кто будет присматривать за ребенком? - I can look * myself я сумею о себе позаботиться указывает на соответствие чему-л, подражание какому-л образцу, сходство с кем-л: согласно, по - he behaved * his nature его поведение соответствовало его характеру;
- this is * my own heart это мне по сердцу;
- * the same pattern по тому же образцу;
- a painting * Titian картина в подражание Тициану;
- she was dressed * the latest fashion она была одета по последней моде;
- he takes * his father он похож на отца указывает на человека, в честь которого кто-л назван: в честь, по имени - he was named * his uncle ему дали имя в честь его дяди (коммерческое) в соответствии, как указано;
- * sight по предъявлении;
- * a date от сего числа в сочетаниях;
- * all после, несмотря на;
в конце концов;
все же - * all my care the vase was broken несмотря на то, что я был очень осторожен, ваза разбилась;
- * all our advice you took that course несмотря на все наши советы, вы так поступили;
- * all, what does it matter? какое это имеет значение, в конце концов? - I was right * all! все же я был прав после того как;
- I reached the station * the train had left я приехал на вокзал после того, как поезд ушел( разговорное) время после полудня;
- this * сегодня днемafter prep выражает уступительность несмотря на;
after all my trouble he has learnt nothing несмотря на все мои старания, он ничему не научился;
after all в конце концов ~ задний;
the after part of the ship кормовая часть корабля ~ prep указывает на внимание, заботу ( о ком-л.) о, за;
to look (after smb.) смотреть (за кем-л.) ;
to ask (или toinquire) (after smb.) спрашивать, справляться( о ком-л.) ~ prep указывает на сходство (с чем-л.) или подражание (чему-л.) по, с, согласно;
after the same pattern по тому же образцу;
an etching after Gainsborough гравюра с (картины или рисунка) Гейнсборо ~ позднее;
потом, затем;
впоследствии;
soon after вскоре после этого ~ cj после того как;
soon after he arrived he began to work at school по приезде он стал работать в школе ~ последующий;
in after years в будущем ~ сзади, позади ~ prep указывает на местонахождение позади данного предмета или движение вдогонку за, позади;
my name comes after yours моя фамилия стоит за вашей;
she entered after her sister она вошла вслед за своей сестрой ~ prep указывает на последовательную смену явлений или промежуток времени, после которого произошло или произойдет действие после, за, через, спустя~ a manner не очень хорошо, неважно;
what is he after? что ему нужно?;
куда он гнет?;
who is he after? кто ему нужен? manner: after a ~ как-нибудьafter prep выражает уступительность несмотря на;
after all my trouble he has learnt nothing несмотря на все мои старания, он ничему не научился;
after all в конце концов amount: to ~ to very little, not to ~ to much быть незначительным, не иметь большого значения;
what, after all, does it amount to? что, в конце концов, это означает?after prep выражает уступительность несмотря на;
after all my trouble he has learnt nothing несмотря на все мои старания, он ничему не научился;
after all в конце концовday ~ day день за днем;
she will come after supper она придет после ужина;
they met after ten years они встретились через десять лет;
after his arrival после его приезда~ задний;
the after part of the ship кормовая часть корабля~ the latest fashion по последней моде;
the boy takes after his father сын во всем похож на отца;
each acted after his kind каждый действовал по-своему~ prep указывает на сходство (с чем-л.) или подражание (чему-л.) по, с, согласно;
after the same pattern по тому же образцу;
an etching after Gainsborough гравюра с (картины или рисунка) Гейнсборо~ prep указывает на сходство (с чем-л.) или подражание (чему-л.) по, с, согласно;
after the same pattern по тому же образцу;
an etching after Gainsborough гравюра с (картины или рисунка) Гейнсборо~ prep указывает на внимание, заботу (о ком-л.) о, за;
to look (after smb.) смотреть (за кем-л.) ;
to ask (или toinquire) (after smb.) спрашивать, справляться( о ком-л.) ask: ask запрашивать ~ назначать цену ~ осведомляться (about, after, for) ;
to ask after a person's health осведомиться о (чьем-л.) здоровье ~ приглашать( разг. тж. ask out) ~ приглашать ~ (за) просить;
to ask 250 pounds for a horse запросить 250 фунтов за лошадь ~ (по) просить;
to ask a favour( for help) просить об одолжении (о помощи) ~ просить ~ спрашивать, хотеть видеть( for) ;
a boy is asking for you тебя какой-то мальчик спрашивает ~ спрашивать;
to ask a question задавать вопрос ~ спрашивать ~ требовать;
it asks (for) attention это требует внимания;
ask me another! разг. не знаю, не спрашивай(те) меня! ~ требовать axe: ~ диал. см. ask~ the latest fashion по последней моде;
the boy takes after his father сын во всем похож на отца;
each acted after his kind каждый действовал по-своемуday ~ day день за днем;
she will come after supper она придет после ужина;
they met after ten years они встретились через десять лет;
after his arrival после его приезда~ the latest fashion по последней моде;
the boy takes after his father сын во всем похож на отца;
each acted after his kind каждый действовал по-своему~ последующий;
in after years в будущем~ prep указывает на внимание, заботу (о ком-л.) о, за;
to look (after smb.) смотреть (за кем-л.) ;
to ask (или toinquire) (after smb.) спрашивать, справляться (о ком-л.) look: look взгляд;
to have (или to take) a look at посмотреть на;
ознакомиться с ~ взгляд ~ вид, наружность;
good looks красота;
миловидность ~ вид ~ выглядеть ~ выражать( взглядом, видом) ;
he looked his thanks весь его вид выражал благодарность ~ выражение (глаз, лица) ;
a vacant look отсутствующий взгляд ~ выходить на..., быть обращенным на...;
my room looks south моя комната выходит на юг ~ как глагол-связка в составном именном сказуемом выглядеть, казаться;
to look well (ill) выглядеть хорошо (плохо) ;
to look big принимать важный вид ~ наружность ~ вчт. поиск ~ проверять ~ вчт. просмотр ~ смотреть, глядеть;
осматривать;
перен. быть внимательным, следить;
to look ahead смотреть вперед (в будущее) ;
look ahead! берегись!;
осторожно! ~ вчт. смотреть ~ смотреть~ prep указывает на местонахождение позади данного предмета или движение вдогонку за, позади;
my name comes after yours моя фамилия стоит за вашей;
she entered after her sister она вошла вслед за своей сестройrank ~ идти непосредственно за~ prep указывает на местонахождение позади данного предмета или движение вдогонку за, позади;
my name comes after yours моя фамилия стоит за вашей;
she entered after her sister она вошла вслед за своей сестройday ~ day день за днем;
she will come after supper она придет после ужина;
they met after ten years они встретились через десять лет;
after his arrival после его приезда~ позднее;
потом, затем;
впоследствии;
soon after вскоре после этого~ cj после того как;
soon after he arrived he began to work at school по приезде он стал работать в школеday ~ day день за днем;
she will come after supper она придет после ужина;
they met after ten years они встретились через десять лет;
after his arrival после его приезда~ a manner не очень хорошо, неважно;
what is he after? что ему нужно?;
куда он гнет?;
who is he after? кто ему нужен?~ a manner не очень хорошо, неважно;
what is he after? что ему нужно?;
куда он гнет?;
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НА ВСЮ (ПОЛНУЮ) КАТУШКУ highly coll PrepP these forms only adv (intensif) fixed WO1. (one does sth. or, less often, sth. is operating) to one's or its full capacity, to the fullest extent possibleto the fullestto the max giving it all (everything) one's got giving it one's best shot going (the) whole hog with might and main (in refer, to volume or capacity) (at) full blastжить - - make the most of one's lifelive life to the fullestвеселиться (праздновать) \К-103 \К-103 live (whoop) it uphave the time of onefe life (in limited contexts) have a big bash (of a party) be in full swingвлюбиться \К-103 = be (fall) head over heels in lovefall for s.o. hook, line, and sinkerвысказаться - - hold nothing backleave nothing unsaid.Он мог опять привести ее к себе, в свою комнату....Но сдерживала примитивная мужская осторожность. Возобновить отношения - да. Но не на полную катушку (Рыбаков 2). ( context transl) He'd be able to take her to his room again....But he was restrained by a primitive male cautiousness. They would rekindle their affair, fine, but this time he wasn't going to get in too deep (2a).2. наказать кого, взыскать с кого, влетело, досталось кому - и т. п. (to punish s.o., s.o. is punished etc) extremely severely: X-a наказали (X-y влетело) \К-103 - X got (they gave X) the full treatment (the works)X got it (they gave it to X) (but) good they went hard on X X was shown (they showed X) no mercy they threw the book at X.«Воровал мой оголец, как ни попадя ( ungrammat = всё, что попадётся). Я тряпьё на базар таскала. Сколько верёвочке ни виться... Он подельников выгораживал, всё на себя взял, ему на всю катушку...» (Максимов 3). "Не stole everything he could lay his hands on, this man of mine. I used to take it all down to the market to sell. It caught up with us in the end....He wouldn't squeal on his mates, he took all the blame, so they gave him the full treatment.." (3a). -
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• НА ВСЮ < ПОЛНУЮ> КАТУШКУ highly coll[PrepP; these forms only; adv (intensif); fixed WO]=====1. (one does sth. or, less often, sth. is operating) to one's or its full capacity, to the fullest extent possible:- to the max;- [in refer, to volume or capacity] (at) full blast;- [in limited contexts] have a big bash;- [of a party] be in full swing;- fall for s.o. hook, line, and sinker;- leave nothing unsaid.♦ Он мог опять привести ее к себе, в свою комнату....Но сдерживала примитивная мужская осторожность. Возобновить отношения - да. Но не на полную катушку (Рыбаков 2). [context transl] He'd be able to take her to his room again....But he was restrained by a primitive male cautiousness. They would rekindle their affair, fine, but this time he wasn't going to get in too deep (2a).2. наказать кого, взыскать с кого, влетело, досталось кому на всю катушку и т.п. (to punish s.o., s.o. is punished etc) extremely severely:- they threw the book at X.♦ "Воровал мой оголец, как ни попадя [ungrammat = всё, что попадётся]. Я тряпьё на базар таскала. Сколько верёвочке ни виться... Он подельников выгораживал, всё на себя взял, ему на всю катушку..." (Максимов 3). "He stole everything he could lay his hands on, this man of mine. I used to take it all down to the market to sell. It caught up with us in the end....He wouldn't squeal on his mates, he took all the blame, so they gave him the full treatment..." (3a).Большой русско-английский фразеологический словарь > на всю катушку
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• НА ВСЮ < ПОЛНУЮ> КАТУШКУ highly coll[PrepP; these forms only; adv (intensif); fixed WO]=====1. (one does sth. or, less often, sth. is operating) to one's or its full capacity, to the fullest extent possible:- to the max;- [in refer, to volume or capacity] (at) full blast;- [in limited contexts] have a big bash;- [of a party] be in full swing;- fall for s.o. hook, line, and sinker;- leave nothing unsaid.♦ Он мог опять привести ее к себе, в свою комнату....Но сдерживала примитивная мужская осторожность. Возобновить отношения - да. Но не на полную катушку (Рыбаков 2). [context transl] He'd be able to take her to his room again....But he was restrained by a primitive male cautiousness. They would rekindle their affair, fine, but this time he wasn't going to get in too deep (2a).2. наказать кого, взыскать с кого, влетело, досталось кому на полную катушку и т.п. (to punish s.o., s.o. is punished etc) extremely severely:- X-a наказали (X-у влетело) на полную катушку ≈ X got (they gave X) the full treatment (the works);- they threw the book at X.♦ "Воровал мой оголец, как ни попадя [ungrammat = всё, что попадётся]. Я тряпьё на базар таскала. Сколько верёвочке ни виться... Он подельников выгораживал, всё на себя взял, ему на всю катушку..." (Максимов 3). "He stole everything he could lay his hands on, this man of mine. I used to take it all down to the market to sell. It caught up with us in the end....He wouldn't squeal on his mates, he took all the blame, so they gave him the full treatment..." (3a).Большой русско-английский фразеологический словарь > на полную катушку
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54 ropa
f.1 clothes.ligero de ropa scantily cladropa de abrigo warm clothesropa blanca linenropa de cama bed linenropa deportiva sportswearropa de diseño designer clothesropa hecha ready-to-wear clothesropa para el hogar linen and curtainsropa interior underwearropa interior femenina lingerieropa de invierno winter clothingropa de sport casual clothesropa sucia laundry, washing (para lavar)ropa de trabajo working clothesropa usada second-hand o old clothes2 clothing, clothes, wear, apparel.* * *1 clothing, clothes plural\a quema ropa figurado at point-blank rangehay ropa tendida figurado watch what you sayla ropa sucia se lava en casa one should not wash one's dirty linen in publicropa blanca linen, household linenropa de cama bed linenropa hecha COSTURA ready-made clothesropa interior underwearropa vieja COCINA meat stew* * *noun f.clothing, clothes- ropa sucia* * *SF clothes pl¡quítate esa ropa tan sucia! — take those dirty clothes off!
ropa blanca — (=ropa interior) underwear; (=ropa de cama, manteles) linen; [para la lavadora] whites pl
ropa de color — coloureds pl, coloreds pl (EEUU)
ropa hecha — ready-made clothes pl, off-the-peg clothes pl
ropa íntima — LAm underwear
ropa para lavar, ropa sucia — dirty washing, dirty clothes pl, laundry
ropa vieja — esp Méx (Culin) meat stew
* * *femenino clothes (pl)cambiarse de ropa — to get changed, to change (one's clothes)
hay ropa tendida — (fam) walls have ears
nadar y guardar la ropa — (fam) to hedge one's bets
* * *= clothing, apparel, raiment, clothes, weeds, wear, clobber, togs, duds.Nota: Uso coloquial.Ex. Permission has been granted to introduce a system of surveillance licensing for the purpose of monitoring imports of low-priced goods, such as clothing and footwear originating in non-EC countries.Ex. This firm is engaged in the design, manufacturing, and sales distribution of branded women's apparel.Ex. He was swept across the intersection by a miscellaneous crowd of anxious, energetic persons in search of business or raiment or nourishment or whatever.Ex. But the idea of buying books as you buy clothes or groceries is an alien one.Ex. The respectable young woman (her weeds again in immaculate condition hardly suggestive of many days spent travelling afoot) looked with innocent curiosity.Ex. Unlike most of the fashion world, the styles of formal attire take their names from men's wear rather than female attire.Ex. I hope you are feeling flamboyant guys because Elton John is selling off his clobber for charity again.Ex. Their togs literally froze on their bodies, and when they came out for the second half they were all but encased in ice.Ex. In the past, she's relied overly much on her ready laugh, lean looks, and willingness to doff her duds.----* armario de la ropa blanca = linen closet, linen cupboard.* cesta de la ropa sucia = linen basket, wash basket.* cesta de ropa = laundry tub.* cesto de la ropa sucia = laundry basket, linen basket, wash basket.* compañía de confección de ropa = clothing company.* compañía de ropa = clothing company.* cuerda de colgar la ropa = clothesline [clothes line].* cuerda de tender la ropa = washing line, clothesline [clothes line].* exprimidor de ropa = wringers.* fabricante de ropa = clothing company.* lavado de la ropa = laundering.* lavar la ropa = wash + clothes.* llevar ropa puesta = wear + clothing.* plancha de la ropa = flat-iron.* polilla de la ropa = clothes moth.* ponerse la ropa rápidamente = slip into + Posesivo + clothes.* prenda de ropa interior = undergarment.* quitar(se) la ropa = undress.* ropa blanca = whites.* ropa de abrigo = warm clothing.* ropa de baño = swimwear, togs.* ropa de calle = street clothes.* ropa de cama = bed linen, bedding.* ropa de casa = loungewear.* ropa de color = coloureds [coloreds, -USA].* ropa de deporte = gym gear, sportswear, sports gear.* ropa de diseño = designer clothes, designer clothes.* ropa de disfraz = masquerade costume, fancy dress.* ropa de dormir = nightwear, sleepwear.* ropa de estar en casa = loungewear.* ropa de luto = weeds.* ropa de paisano = civilian clothes.* ropa deportiva = sportswear.* ropa de segunda mano = second-hand clothes.* ropa de trabajo = work clothes.* ropa elegante = glad rags.* ropa heredada = left-off, cast-off, hand-me-down.* ropa informal = casual clothes, informal dress, casual wear.* ropa interior = underwear, undies, underclothes.* ropa usada = second-hand clothes, left-off, cast-off, hand-me-down.* ropa vieja = bubble and squeak.* secadora de la ropa = clothes drier.* sólo con la ropa interior puesta = in + Posesivo + underclothes.* suavizante de la ropa = fabric softener, fabric conditioner.* tienda de ropa = dress shop, clothing store.* * *femenino clothes (pl)cambiarse de ropa — to get changed, to change (one's clothes)
hay ropa tendida — (fam) walls have ears
nadar y guardar la ropa — (fam) to hedge one's bets
* * *= clothing, apparel, raiment, clothes, weeds, wear, clobber, togs, duds.Nota: Uso coloquial.Ex: Permission has been granted to introduce a system of surveillance licensing for the purpose of monitoring imports of low-priced goods, such as clothing and footwear originating in non-EC countries.
Ex: This firm is engaged in the design, manufacturing, and sales distribution of branded women's apparel.Ex: He was swept across the intersection by a miscellaneous crowd of anxious, energetic persons in search of business or raiment or nourishment or whatever.Ex: But the idea of buying books as you buy clothes or groceries is an alien one.Ex: The respectable young woman (her weeds again in immaculate condition hardly suggestive of many days spent travelling afoot) looked with innocent curiosity.Ex: Unlike most of the fashion world, the styles of formal attire take their names from men's wear rather than female attire.Ex: I hope you are feeling flamboyant guys because Elton John is selling off his clobber for charity again.Ex: Their togs literally froze on their bodies, and when they came out for the second half they were all but encased in ice.Ex: In the past, she's relied overly much on her ready laugh, lean looks, and willingness to doff her duds.* armario de la ropa blanca = linen closet, linen cupboard.* cesta de la ropa sucia = linen basket, wash basket.* cesta de ropa = laundry tub.* cesto de la ropa sucia = laundry basket, linen basket, wash basket.* compañía de confección de ropa = clothing company.* compañía de ropa = clothing company.* cuerda de colgar la ropa = clothesline [clothes line].* cuerda de tender la ropa = washing line, clothesline [clothes line].* exprimidor de ropa = wringers.* fabricante de ropa = clothing company.* lavado de la ropa = laundering.* lavar la ropa = wash + clothes.* llevar ropa puesta = wear + clothing.* plancha de la ropa = flat-iron.* polilla de la ropa = clothes moth.* ponerse la ropa rápidamente = slip into + Posesivo + clothes.* prenda de ropa interior = undergarment.* quitar(se) la ropa = undress.* ropa blanca = whites.* ropa de abrigo = warm clothing.* ropa de baño = swimwear, togs.* ropa de calle = street clothes.* ropa de cama = bed linen, bedding.* ropa de casa = loungewear.* ropa de color = coloureds [coloreds, -USA].* ropa de deporte = gym gear, sportswear, sports gear.* ropa de diseño = designer clothes, designer clothes.* ropa de disfraz = masquerade costume, fancy dress.* ropa de dormir = nightwear, sleepwear.* ropa de estar en casa = loungewear.* ropa de luto = weeds.* ropa de paisano = civilian clothes.* ropa deportiva = sportswear.* ropa de segunda mano = second-hand clothes.* ropa de trabajo = work clothes.* ropa elegante = glad rags.* ropa heredada = left-off, cast-off, hand-me-down.* ropa informal = casual clothes, informal dress, casual wear.* ropa interior = underwear, undies, underclothes.* ropa usada = second-hand clothes, left-off, cast-off, hand-me-down.* ropa vieja = bubble and squeak.* secadora de la ropa = clothes drier.* sólo con la ropa interior puesta = in + Posesivo + underclothes.* suavizante de la ropa = fabric softener, fabric conditioner.* tienda de ropa = dress shop, clothing store.* * *clothes (pl)quítate la ropa, está mojada take off your clothes, they're wetvoy a cambiarme de ropa I'm going to get changed, I'm going to change (my clothes)me pillas en ropa de andar por casa you've caught me in my scruffy clothesla canasta de la ropa sucia the dirty laundry basketropa usada secondhand clothesecha aquí toda la ropa sucia que tengas if you have any laundry o (dirty) washing o anything that needs washing, put it heretengo un montón de ropa para planchar I've got a stack of ironing to dolo echaron al agua con la ropa puesta they threw him in the water fully clothed o with all his clothes onme compro la ropa hecha I buy ready-to-wear clothes, I buy my clothes off the peg ( BrE)iba ligera de ropa(s) she was scantily dressed o cladhay ropa tendida ( fam); walls have earsnadar y guardar la ropa ( fam); to hedge one's betsla ropa sucia se lava en casa one shouldn't wash one's dirty linen in publicCompuestos:(sábanas, mantelería) household linen; (ropa interior) underwear, underclothes (pl); (en un lavado) whites (pl)daywearbedclothes (pl), bed linen( Esp) table linenleisure wear, casual clothes (pl)underwear, underclothes (pl)underwear and swimwear* * *
ropa sustantivo femenino
clothes (pl);
la ropa sucia the dirty laundry;
tengo un montón de ropa para planchar I've got a stack of ironing to do;
ropa interior underwear, underclothes (pl)
ropa sustantivo femenino clothes pl, clothing
ropa blanca, household linen
ropa de cama, bed linen
ropa interior, underwear
♦ Locuciones: haber ropa tendida: habla bajo, que hay ropa tendida, keep your voice down, the walls have ears
' ropa' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
abrigo
- acampanada
- acampanado
- airear
- apresto
- bajar
- bala
- blanquear
- caballero
- cambiarse
- casa
- centrifugar
- coger
- colgar
- complemento
- cotillear
- desabrocharse
- desenfadada
- desenfadado
- doblar
- durar
- equipo
- escurrir
- estar
- etiqueta
- faja
- galán
- gastar
- guardarropa
- hecha
- hecho
- humedad
- informal
- interior
- justa
- justo
- juvenil
- lencería
- ligera
- ligero
- lío
- lucir
- muda
- mudar
- mudarse
- naftalina
- negociar
- paño
- percha
- pinza
English:
accessory
- adjust
- air
- alter
- alteration
- apparel
- attire
- baggy
- becoming
- bedclothes
- bedding
- bodice
- boiler suit
- bundle
- cast-offs
- casual
- change
- chuck away
- chuck out
- clad
- clean
- cling
- clothes
- clothes basket
- clothes brush
- clothes peg
- clothing
- collar
- colourful
- comfortable
- cosy
- cozy
- crease
- crude
- crush
- custom
- daring
- dated
- designer
- dress
- exquisite
- fancy
- fashion
- fasten
- fine
- fit
- fitting
- flashy
- flatter
- flattering
* * *ropa nf1. [de vestir] clothes;me gusta la ropa que lleva I like the clothes she wears;el cubo de la ropa sucia the dirty laundry o clothes basket;ligero de ropa scantily clad;lavar la ropa sucia en público to wash one's dirty linen in publicropa de abrigo warm clothes;ropa blanca [sábanas, toallas y manteles] linen;[para lavadora] whites;ropa de cama bed linen;ropa de color coloureds;ropa deportiva sportswear;ropa de diseño designer clothes;RP ropa de fajina work clothes;ropa hecha ready-to-wear clothes;ropa para el hogar linen and curtains;ropa interior underwear;ropa interior femenina lingerie;ropa íntima underwear;ropa de invierno winter clothing;ropa de sport casual clothes;ropa sucia [para lavar] laundry, washing;ropa de trabajo work clothes;ropa usada second-hand o old clothes* * *f clothes pl ;ropa para el tiempo libre leisurewear;* * *ropa nf1) : clothes pl, clothing2)ropa interior : underwear* * *ropa n clothes -
55 line
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noun1) ((a piece of) thread, cord, rope etc: She hung the washing on the line; a fishing-rod and line.) cuerda, cordel, sedal2) (a long, narrow mark, streak or stripe: She drew straight lines across the page; a dotted/wavy line.) línea3) (outline or shape especially relating to length or direction: The ship had very graceful lines; A dancer uses a mirror to improve his line.) línea4) (a groove on the skin; a wrinkle.) arruga5) (a row or group of objects or persons arranged side by side or one behind the other: The children stood in a line; a line of trees.) fila, hilera6) (a short letter: I'll drop him a line.) cuatro líneas7) (a series or group of persons which come one after the other especially in the same family: a line of kings.) linaje8) (a track or direction: He pointed out the line of the new road; a new line of research.) trazado9) (the railway or a single track of the railway: Passengers must cross the line by the bridge only.) vía10) (a continuous system (especially of pipes, electrical or telephone cables etc) connecting one place with another: a pipeline; a line of communication; All (telephone) lines are engaged.) cable, línea11) (a row of written or printed words: The letter contained only three lines; a poem of sixteen lines.) línea12) (a regular service of ships, aircraft etc: a shipping line.) compañía13) (a group or class (of goods for sale) or a field of activity, interest etc: This has been a very popular new line; Computers are not really my line.) línea, gama14) (an arrangement of troops, especially when ready to fight: fighting in the front line.) línea
2. verb1) (to form lines along: Crowds lined the pavement to see the Queen.) ponerse en fila, hacer cola2) (to mark with lines.) dibujar rayas•- lineage- linear
- lined- liner- lines- linesman
- hard lines!
- in line for
- in
- out of line with
- line up
- read between the lines
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verb1) (to cover on the inside: She lined the box with newspaper.) llenar, forrar2) (to put a lining in: She lined the dress with silk.) forrar, revestir•- lined- liner- liningline1 n1. línea / raya2. fila / hilera3. tendederoline2 vb1. ponerse en fila2. forrartr[laɪn]1 (in general) línea■ hold the line, please un momento, por favor, no cuelgue2 (drawn on paper) raya4 (row) fila, hilera5 SMALLAMERICAN ENGLISH/SMALL (queue) cola6 (wrinkle) arruga7 (cord) cuerda, cordel nombre masculino; (fishing) sedal nombre masculino; (wire) cable nombre masculino8 (route) vía■ that's not my line! ¡eso no es especialidad mía!■ what's your line? ¿qué haces?, ¿de qué trabajas?11 slang (of cocaine) raya1 (draw lines on) dibujar rayas en2 (mark with wrinkles) arrugar3 (form rows along) bordear■ the crowds lined the streets to greet the local hero la multitud se alineaba a lo largo de las calles para aclamar al héroe local\SMALLIDIOMATIC EXPRESSION/SMALLhard lines! familiar ¡qué mala suerte!in line with figurative use conforme ato be in line for estar a punto de recibirto be on the right lines ir por buen caminoto bring somebody into line familiar pararle los pies a alguiento come to the end of the line llegar al finalto draw the line at something decir basta a algoto drop somebody a line familiar mandar cuatro líneas a alguiento fall into line cerrar filasto know where to draw the line saber decir bastato learn one's lines SMALLTHEATRE/SMALL aprenderse el papelto read between the lines leer entre líneasto stand in line SMALLAMERICAN ENGLISH/SMALL hacer colato step out of line salirse de la fila 2 figurative use saltarse las reglasto take a tough line with somebody tener mano dura con alguiendotted line línea de puntosline drawing dibujo linealline of fire línea de fuegoline of vision campo visualline printer impresora de líneasline spacer interlineador nombre masculino————————tr[laɪn]1 (with material) forrar; (pipes) revestir2 (walls) llenar\SMALLIDIOMATIC EXPRESSION/SMALLto line one's pockets familiar forrarse1) : forrar, cubrirto line a dress: forrar un vestidoto line the walls: cubrir las paredes2) mark: rayar, trazar líneas en3) border: bordear4) align: alinearline vito line up : ponerse in fila, hacer colaline n1) cord, rope: cuerda f2) wire: cable mpower line: cable eléctrico3) : línea f (de teléfono)4) row: fila f, hilera f5) note: nota f, líneas fpldrop me a line: mándame unas líneas6) course: línea fline of inquiry: línea de investigación7) agreement: conformidad fto be in line with: ser conforme ato fall into line: estar de acuerdo8) occupation: ocupación f, rama f, especialidad f9) limit: línea f, límite mdividing line: línea divisoriato draw the line: fijar límites10) service: línea fbus line: línea de autobuses11) mark: línea f, arruga f (de la cara)n.• andana s.f.• cola s.f.• cordel s.m.• fila s.f.• línea (Electrónica) s.f.• línea s.f.• ramo s.m.• raya s.f.• renglón s.m.• retahila s.f.• sarta s.f.• trazo s.m.• verso s.m.v.• aforrar v.• alinear v.• arrugar v.• forrar v.• frisar v.• rayar v.
I laɪn1) ca) (mark, trace) línea f, raya f; ( Math) recta fto draw a line — trazar* una línea
to put o draw a line through something — tachar algo
to be on the line — (colloq) estar* en peligro, peligrar
to lay it on the line — (colloq) no andarse* con rodeos
to lay o put something on the line — (colloq) jugarse* algo; (before n)
line drawing — dibujo m lineal
b) (on face, palm) línea f; ( wrinkle) arruga f2)a) c (boundary, border) línea fthe county/state line — (AmE) (la línea de) la frontera del condado/estado
to draw the line (at something): I don't mind untidiness, but I draw the line at this no me importa el desorden, pero esto es intolerable or esto ya es demasiado; one has to draw the line somewhere — en algún momento hay que decir basta
b) c ( Sport) línea f; (before n)line judge — juez mf de línea
c) c u ( contour) línea f3)a) c u (cable, rope) cuerda f; ( clothes o washing line) cuerda (de tender la ropa); ( fishing line) sedal mpower line — cable m eléctrico
b) c ( Telec) línea fhold the line, please — no cuelgue or (CS tb) no corte, por favor
4) c ( Transp)a) (company, service) línea fshipping line — línea de transportes marítimos, (compañía f) naviera f
5) u ca) (path, direction) línea fit was right in my line of vision — me obstruía la visual; resistance
b) (attitude, policy) postura f, línea fto take a firm/hard line (with somebody/on something) — adoptar una postura or línea firme/dura (con algn/con respecto a algo)
she takes the line that... — su actitud es que...
to toe o (AmE also) hew the line — acatar la disciplina
c) (method, style)line of inquiry — línea f de investigación
I was thinking of something along the lines of... — pensaba en algo del tipo de or por el estilo de...
6) cthey formed a o fell into line behind their teacher — se pusieron en fila detrás del profesor
to wait in line — (AmE) hacer* cola
to get in line — (AmE) ponerse* en la cola
to cut in line — (AmE) colarse* (fam), brincarse* or saltarse la cola (Méx fam)
all/somewhere along the line: she's had bad luck all along the line ha tenido mala suerte desde el principio; we must have made a mistake somewhere along the line debemos de haber cometido un error en algún momento; in line with something: wages haven't risen in line with inflation los sueldos no han aumentado a la par de la inflación; the new measures are in line with government policy las nuevas medidas siguen la línea de la política del gobierno; out of line: that remark was out of line ese comentario estuvo fuera de lugar; their ideas were out of line with mine sus ideas no coincidían con las mías; to step out of line mostrar* disconformidad, desobedecer*; to bring somebody/something into line: he needs to be brought into line hay que llamarlo al orden or (fam) meterlo en vereda; the province was brought into line with the rest of the country la situación de la provincia se equiparó a la del resto del país; to fall in/into line: they had to fall in line with company policy tuvieron que aceptar or acatar la política de la compañía; to keep somebody in line — tener* a algn a raya; see also on line
b) ( series) serie fhe's the latest in a long line of radical leaders — es el último de una larga serie de dirigentes radicales
c) ( succession) línea f7) c ( Mil) línea f8)new line — ( when dictating) punto y aparte
to read between the lines — leer* entre líneas
c) ( note)to drop somebody a line — escribirle* a algn unas líneas
9) ca) ( area of activity)what line are you in? — ¿a qué te dedicas?
in my line of business — en mi trabajo or profesión
b) ( of merchandise) línea f
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1)a) \<\<skirt/box\>\> forrarb) ( form lining along) cubrir*books lined the walls, the walls were lined with books — las paredes estaban cubiertas de libros
2) ( mark with lines) \<\<paper\>\> rayar3) ( border)•Phrasal Verbs:- line up
I [laɪn]1. N•
to draw a line — trazar una línea•
there's a fine or thin line between genius and madness — la línea que separa la genialidad de la locura es muy sutil•
to put a line through sth — tachar or (LAm) rayar algo•
the Line — (Geog) el ecuador- draw the line at sth- know where to draw the line- draw a line underto be on the line —
his job is on the line — su puesto está en peligro, se expone a perder su puesto
- lay it on the lineto lay or put one's reputation on the line — arriesgar su reputación
to put one's ass on the line — (US) ** jugársela *
2) (=rope) cuerda f; (=fishing line) sedal m; (=clothes line, washing line) cuerda f para tender la ropathey threw a line to the man in the sea — le lanzaron un cable or una cuerda al hombre que estaba en el agua
4) [of print, verse] renglón m, línea f"new line" — (in dictation) "otra línea"
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drop me a line * — (fig) escríbeme•
to learn one's lines — (Theat) aprenderse el papel- read between the lines5) (=row) hilera f, fila f, línea fline of traffic — fila f or cola f de coches
the traffic stretched for three miles in an unbroken line — había una caravana or cola de coches de tres millas
a line of winning numbers — (in bingo, lottery etc) una línea ganadora
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to be in line with — estar de acuerdo con, ser conforme a•
to bring sth into line with sth — poner algo de acuerdo con algo•
to be out of line with — no ser conforme conhe was completely out of line to suggest that... * — estaba totalmente fuera de lugar que propusiera que...
- reach or come to the end of the linestep 2., 1)6) (=series) serie fthe latest in a long line of tragedies — la última de una larga serie or lista de tragedias
7) (=lineage) linaje m•
the title is inherited through the male/ female line — el título se hereda por línea paterna/materna•
he comes from a long line of artists — proviene de un extenso linaje de artistas•
the royal line — el linaje real8) (=hierarchy)9) (Mil) línea fthe (battle) lines are drawn — (fig) la guerra está declarada
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the first line of defence — (lit) la primera línea de retaguardia; (fig) el primer escudo protectorfront 5.•
behind enemy lines — tras las líneas enemigas10) (esp US) (=queue) cola f•
to form a line — hacer una cola•
to get into line — ponerse en la cola or a la cola•
to stand in line — hacer cola11) (=direction) línea fthe main or broad lines — [of story, plan] las líneas maestras
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along or on the lines of — algo por el estilo desomething along those or the same lines — algo por el estilo
along or on political/racial lines — según criterios políticos/raciales
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in the line of fire — (Mil) en la línea de fuego12) (Elec) (=wire) cable mto be/come on line — (Comput) estar/entrar en (pleno) funcionamiento
13) (Telec) línea fcan you get me a line to Chicago? — ¿me puede poner con Chicago?
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it's a very bad line — se oye muy malto keep the lines of communication open with sb — mantener todas las líneas de comunicación abiertas con algn
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hold the line please — no cuelgue, por favor•
Mr. Smith is on the line (for you) — El Sr. Smith está al teléfono (y quiere hablar con usted)hot 4.•
the lines are open from six o'clock onwards — las líneas están abiertas de seis en adelante14) (=pipe) (for oil, gas) conducto m15) (=shape) (usu pl)the rounded lines of this car — la línea redondeada or el contorno redondeado de este coche
16) (=field, area)what line (of business) are you in? — ¿a qué se dedica?
we're in the same line (of business) — nos dedicamos a lo mismo, trabajamos en el mismo campo
line of research — campo m de investigación
it's not my line — (=speciality) no es de mi especialidad
fishing's more (in) my line — me interesa más la pesca, de pesca sí sé algo
17) (=stance, attitude) actitud f•
to take a strong or firm line on sth — adoptar una actitud firme sobre algoto take the line that... — ser de la opinión que...
what line is the government taking? — ¿cuál es la actitud del gobierno?
to follow or take the line of least resistance — conformarse con la ley del mínimo esfuerzo
- toe the linehard 1., 5)to toe or follow the party line — conformarse a or seguir la línea del partido
18) (Comm) (=product) línea fa new/popular line — una línea nueva/popular
19) (Rail) (=route) línea f; (=track) vía fthe line to Palencia — el ferrocarril de Palencia, la línea de Palencia
•
to cross the line(s) — cruzar la vía•
to leave the line(s) — descarrilar21) (=clue, lead) pista f•
to give sb a line on sth — poner a algn sobre la pista de algothe police have a line on the criminal — la policía anda or está sobre la pista del delincuente
22) (=spiel)- feed sb a line about sthshoot 2., 4)23) (Ind) (=assembly line) línea f24) [of cocaine etc] raya f2.VT (=cross with lines) [+ paper] rayar; [+ field] surcar; [+ face] arrugar3.CPDline dancing N — danza folclórica en que los que bailan forman líneas y filas
line drawing N — dibujo m lineal
line editing N — corrección f por líneas
line fishing N — pesca f con caña
line judge N — (Tennis) juez mf de fondo
line manager N — (Brit) (Ind) jefe(-a) m / f de línea
line printer N — impresora f de línea
- line up
II
[laɪn]VT1) (=put lining in) [+ garment] forrar ( with de); (Tech) revestir ( with de); [+ brakes] guarnecer; [bird] [+ nest] cubrirpocket 1., 1)2) (=border)streets lined with trees — calles fpl bordeadas de árboles
* * *
I [laɪn]1) ca) (mark, trace) línea f, raya f; ( Math) recta fto draw a line — trazar* una línea
to put o draw a line through something — tachar algo
to be on the line — (colloq) estar* en peligro, peligrar
to lay it on the line — (colloq) no andarse* con rodeos
to lay o put something on the line — (colloq) jugarse* algo; (before n)
line drawing — dibujo m lineal
b) (on face, palm) línea f; ( wrinkle) arruga f2)a) c (boundary, border) línea fthe county/state line — (AmE) (la línea de) la frontera del condado/estado
to draw the line (at something): I don't mind untidiness, but I draw the line at this no me importa el desorden, pero esto es intolerable or esto ya es demasiado; one has to draw the line somewhere — en algún momento hay que decir basta
b) c ( Sport) línea f; (before n)line judge — juez mf de línea
c) c u ( contour) línea f3)a) c u (cable, rope) cuerda f; ( clothes o washing line) cuerda (de tender la ropa); ( fishing line) sedal mpower line — cable m eléctrico
b) c ( Telec) línea fhold the line, please — no cuelgue or (CS tb) no corte, por favor
4) c ( Transp)a) (company, service) línea fshipping line — línea de transportes marítimos, (compañía f) naviera f
5) u ca) (path, direction) línea fit was right in my line of vision — me obstruía la visual; resistance
b) (attitude, policy) postura f, línea fto take a firm/hard line (with somebody/on something) — adoptar una postura or línea firme/dura (con algn/con respecto a algo)
she takes the line that... — su actitud es que...
to toe o (AmE also) hew the line — acatar la disciplina
c) (method, style)line of inquiry — línea f de investigación
I was thinking of something along the lines of... — pensaba en algo del tipo de or por el estilo de...
6) cthey formed a o fell into line behind their teacher — se pusieron en fila detrás del profesor
to wait in line — (AmE) hacer* cola
to get in line — (AmE) ponerse* en la cola
to cut in line — (AmE) colarse* (fam), brincarse* or saltarse la cola (Méx fam)
all/somewhere along the line: she's had bad luck all along the line ha tenido mala suerte desde el principio; we must have made a mistake somewhere along the line debemos de haber cometido un error en algún momento; in line with something: wages haven't risen in line with inflation los sueldos no han aumentado a la par de la inflación; the new measures are in line with government policy las nuevas medidas siguen la línea de la política del gobierno; out of line: that remark was out of line ese comentario estuvo fuera de lugar; their ideas were out of line with mine sus ideas no coincidían con las mías; to step out of line mostrar* disconformidad, desobedecer*; to bring somebody/something into line: he needs to be brought into line hay que llamarlo al orden or (fam) meterlo en vereda; the province was brought into line with the rest of the country la situación de la provincia se equiparó a la del resto del país; to fall in/into line: they had to fall in line with company policy tuvieron que aceptar or acatar la política de la compañía; to keep somebody in line — tener* a algn a raya; see also on line
b) ( series) serie fhe's the latest in a long line of radical leaders — es el último de una larga serie de dirigentes radicales
c) ( succession) línea f7) c ( Mil) línea f8)new line — ( when dictating) punto y aparte
to read between the lines — leer* entre líneas
c) ( note)to drop somebody a line — escribirle* a algn unas líneas
9) ca) ( area of activity)what line are you in? — ¿a qué te dedicas?
in my line of business — en mi trabajo or profesión
b) ( of merchandise) línea f
II
1)a) \<\<skirt/box\>\> forrarb) ( form lining along) cubrir*books lined the walls, the walls were lined with books — las paredes estaban cubiertas de libros
2) ( mark with lines) \<\<paper\>\> rayar3) ( border)•Phrasal Verbs:- line up -
56 emprender
v.1 to start (trabajo).emprender el vuelo to fly off2 to undertake, to engage in, to begin, to initiate.Pedro abordó la hercúlea tarea Peter tackled the Herculean task.3 to undertake to.* * *1 (gen) to start\emprender el vuelo to take flightemprender la marcha to start outemprenderla con alguien familiar to pick on somebody* * *verb* * *VT1) (=empezar) [+ trabajo] to undertake; [+ viaje] to embark on2)* * *verbo transitivo < viaje> to embark on; <proyecto/aventura> to undertake; <ataque/ofensiva> to launchemprender la retirada — (Mil) to beat a retreat
emprenderla con alguien: estaba de mal humor y la emprendió conmigo she was in a bad mood and she took it out on me; la emprendió a puñetazos con él — he started punching him
* * *= embark on/upon, set about + Gerundio, undertake, set out on, enter, take on, spring for.Ex. Before we embark upon more extensive consideration of the software packages and their use in information retrieval, it is worth reviewing the options for computer hardware.Ex. The CRG set about trying to define a series of integrative levels upon which it would be possible to base the main classes and their order for a new general classification scheme.Ex. Among the documents that are worthy of consideration for abstracting are sources, in particular journals or reports issued by a specific organisation, for which the abstracting agency has undertaken to give comprehensive coverage.Ex. However rudimentary or advanced the system, and no matter what the age of the children involved, certain matters should be considered before setting out on the venture.Ex. Though the reference librarian cannot enter the reference process until he receives the question from the enquirer he is vitally concerned about all of its stages.Ex. If we decide to take on making up a subject file there'd be a lot of footwork even if we use that list as a basis = Si decidimos aceptar crear un fichero ordenado por materias habría mucho trabajo incluso si usamos esta lista como base.Ex. If I decide to spring for this I'll let you in on what I find out.----* emprender acciones legales = take + legal proceedings, take + legal action.* emprender el vuelo = take to + the sky.* emprenderla con Alguien = turn on + Nombre.* emprenderla(s) a golpes con = lam into, lay into.* emprenderlas con = lash out at/against/on.* emprender una acción = initiate + action.* emprender una iniciativa = undertake + enterprise.* emprender una lucha contra = launch + attack on.* emprender una tarea = go on + expedition.* emprender un negocio = take on + business venture.* emprender un proceso de = set on + a course of.* emprender un proyecto = undertake + project.* * *verbo transitivo < viaje> to embark on; <proyecto/aventura> to undertake; <ataque/ofensiva> to launchemprender la retirada — (Mil) to beat a retreat
emprenderla con alguien: estaba de mal humor y la emprendió conmigo she was in a bad mood and she took it out on me; la emprendió a puñetazos con él — he started punching him
* * *= embark on/upon, set about + Gerundio, undertake, set out on, enter, take on, spring for.Ex: Before we embark upon more extensive consideration of the software packages and their use in information retrieval, it is worth reviewing the options for computer hardware.
Ex: The CRG set about trying to define a series of integrative levels upon which it would be possible to base the main classes and their order for a new general classification scheme.Ex: Among the documents that are worthy of consideration for abstracting are sources, in particular journals or reports issued by a specific organisation, for which the abstracting agency has undertaken to give comprehensive coverage.Ex: However rudimentary or advanced the system, and no matter what the age of the children involved, certain matters should be considered before setting out on the venture.Ex: Though the reference librarian cannot enter the reference process until he receives the question from the enquirer he is vitally concerned about all of its stages.Ex: If we decide to take on making up a subject file there'd be a lot of footwork even if we use that list as a basis = Si decidimos aceptar crear un fichero ordenado por materias habría mucho trabajo incluso si usamos esta lista como base.Ex: If I decide to spring for this I'll let you in on what I find out.* emprender acciones legales = take + legal proceedings, take + legal action.* emprender el vuelo = take to + the sky.* emprenderla con Alguien = turn on + Nombre.* emprenderla(s) a golpes con = lam into, lay into.* emprenderlas con = lash out at/against/on.* emprender una acción = initiate + action.* emprender una iniciativa = undertake + enterprise.* emprender una lucha contra = launch + attack on.* emprender una tarea = go on + expedition.* emprender un negocio = take on + business venture.* emprender un proceso de = set on + a course of.* emprender un proyecto = undertake + project.* * *emprender [E1 ]vt‹viaje› to embark on; ‹tarea/proyecto/aventura› to undertakeemprender la retirada ( Mil) to beat a retreatemprender la marcha to set outel pájaro emprendió el vuelo the bird took flightemprendieron la lucha contra la droga they took up the fight against drugsel ejército emprendió el ataque contra el enemigo the army launched an attack on the enemyemprendimos el regreso al amanecer we began our o embarked on the return journey at daybreakemprenderla con algn: estaba de mal humor y la emprendió conmigo she was in a bad mood and she took it out on mela emprendió a puñetazos con él he started punching him* * *
emprender ( conjugate emprender) verbo transitivo ‹ viaje› to embark on;
‹proyecto/aventura› to undertake;
‹ataque/ofensiva› to launch;
emprender el regreso to begin one's return journey
emprender verbo transitivo
1 (una tarea) to undertake
2 (un viaje) to embark on, to set out
♦ Locuciones: emprenderla con alguien, to pick on sb
' emprender' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
embarcarse
- legal
- encaminar
- huida
English:
attack
- begin
- embark
- go about
- launch into
- set about
- strike out
- undertake
- launch
- set
- start
- under
* * *emprender vt[trabajo, tarea, proyecto] to undertake; [viaje] to set off on; [ataque, ofensiva] to launch;emprender acciones judiciales contra alguien to initiate legal proceedings against sb;la prensa emprendió una campaña contra él the press launched a campaign against him;emprender el vuelo to fly off;¿a qué hora emprenderás la marcha? what time are you setting off?;al oír la sirena emprendieron la huida when they heard the siren they took flight;el Papa emprendió viaje a Oriente Medio the Pope left on a trip to the Middle East;emprenderla con alguien: la emprendió con él sin provocación alguna she started laying into him without any provocation;la emprendió a puñetazos con su hermano he started punching his brother* * *v/t1 embark on, undertake2:emprenderla con alguien fam take it out on s.o.;emprenderla a golpes con alguien exchange blows with s.o.;emprenderla a tiros con alguien start shooting at s.o.* * *emprender vt: to undertake, to begin* * *emprender vb -
57 complimento
m complimentfare un complimento a qualcuno pay someone a complimentcomplimenti! congratulations!non fare complimenti! help yourself!* * *complimento s.m.1 ( apprezzamento) compliment: un complimento sincero, a sincere compliment; mi fecero molti complimenti, they paid me a lot of compliments2 pl. ( ossequi) regards, greetings: i miei complimenti a sua moglie, my (kindest) regards to your wife3 ( atteggiamento cerimonioso) ceremony: far complimenti, to stand on ceremony; non fare complimenti!, don't stand on ceremony (o don't be shy)! // senza complimenti, frankly (o freely o without ceremony): lo hanno buttato fuori senza tanti complimenti, they threw him out unceremoniously; una cena alla buona, senza complimenti, an informal meal, nothing special4 pl. ( congratulazioni) congratulations: complimenti!, congratulations!; gli fecero molti complimenti per..., they congratulated him warmly (o they offered him their congratulations) on... // Complimenti! Guarda cos'hai combinato, Congratulations! (o Well done!) Look what you've done.* * *[kompli'mento] 1.sostantivo maschile compliment2.fare un complimento a qcn. — to pay sb. a compliment
sostantivo maschile plurale complimenti1) (congratulazioni) complimentsfare i (propri) -i a qcn. — to give sb. one's compliments
"-i!" — "congratulations!"
2) (convenevoli, cerimonie)non fare -i! — colloq. be my guest!
prendere qcs. senza (troppi) -i — to make free with sth.
"posso fare una telefonata?" "prego, senza -i" — "can I use your phone?" "feel free"
* * *complimento/kompli'mento/I sostantivo m.compliment; fare un complimento a qcn. to pay sb. a compliment; è un bel complimento! that is high praise!II complimenti m.pl.1 (congratulazioni) compliments; fare i (propri) -i a qcn. to give sb. one's compliments; i miei -i allo chef my compliments to the chef; "-i!" "congratulations!"2 (convenevoli, cerimonie) fare -i to stand on ceremony; non fare -i! colloq. be my guest! prendere qcs. senza (troppi) -i to make free with sth.; "posso fare una telefonata?" "prego, senza -i" "can I use your phone?" "feel free". -
58 rigettare
rigettare v.tr.1 to throw* again; to throw* back: rigettare una palla, to throw back (o to return) a ball; rigettare un pesce nell'acqua, to throw (o to cast) a fish back into the water2 ( respingere) to reject; to repel: relitti rigettati dal mare, wreckage thrown (o cast) up by the sea; rigettare il nemico oltre il fiume, to drive the enemy back across the river3 (fig.) ( respingere) to reject, to refuse, to turn down, to dismiss: rigettare un'idea, to dismiss an idea; rigettare un'offerta, to reject an offer; (amm.) rigettare una domanda, to reject an application; (dir.) rigettare un appello, to rebut an appeal4 ( vomitare) to vomit; to throw* up5 (biol., med.) to reject◆ v. intr. ( rigermogliare) to shoot* (up) again, to resprout, to put* out fresh shoots; to bud again.◘ rigettarsi v.rifl. ( gettarsi di nuovo) to throw* oneself back (into sthg.): si rigettò a mare, he threw himself back into the sea; si rigettarono nella mischia, they threw themselves back into the fray.* * *[ridʒet'tare]1. vt1) (gettare: di nuovo) to throw again, (indietro) to throw back2) (respingere: proposta) to reject, turn down, Bio, Med to reject3) (vomitare) to vomit, bring o throw up2. vr (rigettarsi)* * *[ridʒet'tare] 1.verbo transitivo1) (gettare di nuovo) to throw* [sth.] again2) (gettare indietro) to throw* back4) (vomitare) to bring* up, to vomit [cibo, bile]6) (cacciare) to push back, to drive* back [nemico, assalitori]2.verbo pronominale rigettarsi to throw* oneself again, to fling* oneself again* * *rigettare/ridʒet'tare/ [1]1 (gettare di nuovo) to throw* [sth.] again2 (gettare indietro) to throw* back4 (vomitare) to bring* up, to vomit [cibo, bile]6 (cacciare) to push back, to drive* back [nemico, assalitori]II rigettarsi verbo pronominaleto throw* oneself again, to fling* oneself again. -
59 throw on
1. transitive verbsich werfen in [Kleider]2. reflexive verbthrow oneself [up]on somebody — sich auf jemanden stürzen
* * *◆ throw onvt1. (place)\throw on a log on the fire, will you? legst du bitte noch einen Scheit aufs Feuer?2. (pounce upon)we threw ourselves onto the cool grass wir ließen uns ins kühle Gras fallento \throw on oneself on[to] sb's mercy sich akk jdm auf Gnade und Ungnade ausliefernto \throw on oneself on sb's hospitality jds Gastfreundschaft in Anspruch nehmen3. (get dressed)4. (cast)to \throw on suspicion on[to] sb den Verdacht auf jdn lenken* * *vt sepclothes sich (dat) überwerfen* * *throw on v/t1. (sich) ein Kleidungsstück überwerfen2. throw o.s. on sich auf die Knie etc werfen:throw o.s. on sb’s mercy sich jemandem auf Gnade und Ungnade ausliefern;they threw themselves on the mercy of God sie vertrauten sich der Gnade Gottes an* * *1. transitive verbsich werfen in [Kleider]2. reflexive verbthrow oneself [up]on somebody — sich auf jemanden stürzen
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60 throw\ down
1. IIIthrow down smth. throw down a house (a wall, etc.) сносить /разрушать/ дом и т.д.2. XIbe thrown down by smth. many houses were thrown down by the earthquake много домов было разрушено землетрясением3. XXI1throw down smth./smth. down/ on smth. he threw the book down on the table (on the floor, etc.) он бросил /швырнул/ книгу на стол и т.д.; they threw down stones on the besiegers они швыряли в осаждающих камнями
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