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1 cut a figure
играть роль, производить (какое-л.) впечатлениеIf they did not make much figure in talking, they did in eating. (W. Irving, ‘Tales of a Traveller’, ‘A Literary Dinner’) — В разговоре они не проявили себя, зато проявили в еде.
He was too clear sighted not to see that in this abortive affair with Aurelia he cut a comic figure. (W. S. Maugham, ‘Then and Now’, ch. XXXIV) — Макиавелли, будучи человеком умным, понимал, что в неудавшейся интрижке с Аурелией он играл довольно смешную роль.
It appeared that he had done well in the Air Corps and on his return he cut something of a figure in Chicago... (W. S. Maugham, ‘The Razor's Edge’, ch. I) — Оказалось, что Ларри отличился, служа в авиации, и, вернувшись из армии, стал заметной фигурой в Чикаго...
His early anticipations that he would cut a figure at the University had hardly been realised... (A. J. Cronin, ‘Three Loves’, book II, ch. 23) — Вначале Питер надеялся, что сумеет выдвинуться в университете, но этого, кажется, не произошло...
Proserpine: "...You never cut a poorer figure than when you are trying to imitate him." (B. Shaw, ‘Candida’, act I) — Прозерпина: "...Если бы вы только знали, какое жалкое впечатление вы производите, когда пытаетесь подражать Мореллу."
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4 cut a figure
игpaть poль, пpoизвoдить (кaкoe-л.) впeчaтлeниe (чacтo cut a comic, dashing, fine, poor, sorry etc., figure)His early anticipations that he would cut a figure at the University had hardly been realised (A. J. Cronin). He was too clear sighted not to see that in this abortive affair with Aurelia he cut a comic figure (W. S. Maugham) -
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IDM1. स्वयं\cut a figureको\cut a figureदिखानाHe cut a sorry figure in the class as he had not completed his homework. -
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Большой англо-русский и русско-английский словарь > cut a figure
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8 cut no figure
Большой англо-русский и русско-английский словарь > cut no figure
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9 cut a figure
1) Общая лексика: играть роль2) Американизм: привлечь внимание, произвести впечатление3) Макаров: привлекать внимание, производить впечатление -
10 cut a figure in stone
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11 cut a figure in the stone
Общая лексика: высечь фигуру из камняУниверсальный англо-русский словарь > cut a figure in the stone
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12 cut for figure
1) Лесоводство: секторная разделка фанерного кряжа (кряж разрезают по диаметру на две части, затем каждую половину ещё на два сектора, от которых отпиливают сердцевинную и забеленную части)2) Макаров: секторная разделка фанерного кряжа (кряж разрезают по диаметру на две части, затем каждую половину ещё на два сектора, от которых отпиливают сердцевинную и заболонную части) -
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1) Общая лексика: не произвести впечатления, не производить никакого впечатления, нелепая фигура, смешная фигура2) Американизм: (преим.) не играть никакой роли, не иметь никакого значения, не играть никакой роли, не иметь никакого значения3) Макаров: не играть никакой роли (преим.), не иметь никакого значения (преим.), не производить никакого впечатления (преим.) -
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15 cut a figure
производить (сильное) впечатлениеАнгло-русский большой универсальный переводческий словарь > cut a figure
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16 cut no figure
не производить никакого впечатленияАнгло-русский большой универсальный переводческий словарь > cut no figure
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17 cut a figure
• dobro izgledati; igrati sjajnu ulogu; igrati značajnu ulogu -
18 cut a figure
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См. также в других словарях:
cut a figure — To make a bold impression through one s appearance • • • Main Entry: ↑figure * * * cut a figure ◇ If you cut a fine/dashing/heroic (etc.) figure, you look very good and impressive. He cut a fine figure in his officer s uniform. • • • Main Entry:… … Useful english dictionary
cut a … figure — cut a… ˈfigure idiom (of a person) to have a particular appearance • He cut a striking figure in his white dinner jacket. Main entry: ↑figureidiom … Useful english dictionary
cut a figure — to create an image. Wielding a knife and covered in blood, the actress cut a figure that was terrifying. Usage notes: usually used with an adjective before figure: He was tall and slim and cut a handsome figure … New idioms dictionary
To cut a figure — Figure Fig ure (f[i^]g [ u]r; 135), n. [F., figure, L. figura; akin to fingere to form, shape, feign. See {Feign}.] 1. The form of anything; shape; outline; appearance. [1913 Webster] Flowers have all exquisite figures. Bacon. [1913 Webster] 2.… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
To cut a figure — Cut Cut (k[u^]t), v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Cut}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Cutting}.] [OE. cutten, kitten, ketten; prob. of Celtic origin; cf. W. cwtau to shorten, curtail, dock, cwta bobtailed, cwt tail, skirt, Gael. cutaich to shorten, curtail, dock, cutach … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
cut an ... figure — cut an [interesting/ridiculous/unusual etc.] figure if someone cuts an interesting, ridiculous, unusual etc. figure, they seem interesting, ridiculous, unusual etc.. My Russian uncle cut an unusual figure among the very British audience … New idioms dictionary
cut an figure — cut an [interesting/ridiculous/unusual etc.] figure if someone cuts an interesting, ridiculous, unusual etc. figure, they seem interesting, ridiculous, unusual etc.. My Russian uncle cut an unusual figure among the very British audience … New idioms dictionary
cut a figure — idi to give a certain impression of oneself: to cut a distinguished figure[/ex] … From formal English to slang
cut a - figure — present oneself or appear in a particular way David has cut a dashing figure on the international social scene … Useful english dictionary
cut a figure — {v. phr.} To make a favorable impression; carry off an activity with dignity and grace. * /With his handsome face and sporty figure, Harry cuts quite a figure with all the ladies./ … Dictionary of American idioms
cut a figure — {v. phr.} To make a favorable impression; carry off an activity with dignity and grace. * /With his handsome face and sporty figure, Harry cuts quite a figure with all the ladies./ … Dictionary of American idioms
