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1. advозначає:1) приведення до належного стану; передається дієслівними префіксами при-, за-2) початок дії — за, доto set to smth. — братися за щось (до чогось)
3) опритомненняto and fro, to and again, to and back — туди й назад
2. prepвказує на:1) напрям — до, в, у, на2) рух до зіткнення з чимсь — на, за3) відстань — до4) розташування відносно чогось — на, від5) тимчасове перебування — у, в6) відвідання чогось — до, в7) відношення до когось — до, для, з, за8) призначення, право, підпорядкованість — на, в, у, проin answer to smth. — у відповідь на щось
9) межу, ступінь — до12) належність, складову частину — від, доten to a shilling — десять (штук) за шилінг
3. parttell him if you want to — скажіть йому, якщо хочете (сказати)
he was seen to enter the house — бачили, що він зайшов у будинок
* * *I [tuː] adv1) доведення до потрібного стану або положення, передається дієслівними приставками при-, за-2) початок дії заwe turned to gladly /with a will/ — ми з натхненням узялися за роботу
they were hungry and fell to — вони були голодні, накинулися на їжу
to bring smb to with smelling salts — привести кого-н. у свідомість нюхальною сіллю
a ship moored head to — корабель, пришвартований проти вітру
to and fro см. to and fro. to and again іст. to to and fro. to and back — = to and fro
close to — поруч, біля
we were close to when it happened — ми були поруч, коли уе трапилось
II prepkeep her to! — мop. тримай до вітру ( команд)
1) у просторовому значенні вказує на: напрям до, в, наhead to the sea [to the wind] — мop. проти хвилі [вітру]
to go to town — їхати /відправлятися/ в місто
to go to the sea — їхати до моря, поїхати на морі
to turn to the left [to the right] — повернути ліворуч [праворуч]
to point to smth — вказувати на що-н.
to see smb to the station [to the corner] — проводити кого-н. на вокзал [до кута]
he wears his best clothes to church — він ходить в церкву в парадному костюмі; рух до зіткнення з чим-н. на, за, до
he swung his kit-bag to his back — він закинув мішок з речами за спину; відстань до
it is five miles to the station — до станції п'ять миль; положення по відношенню до чого-н. до, на; разом з імен. передається прислівником
to lie to the south [to the north]of — лежати /улаштуватися/ на південь від
the window looks to the north [to the south] — вікно виходить на північ [на південь]
placed at the right angle to the wall — поставлений під прямим кутом по відношення до стіни; тимчасове місцеперебування (після дієслова be в перфекті) в
have you been to bed — є ви спалиє; aмep., дiaл. перебування в якому-н. місці в
he is to home — він вдома; відвідини якої-н. установи в
to go to the theatre — ходити /йти/ в театр
2) вказувати на особу, рідше предмет, до якого направлена дія до, перед; часто передається дaв. відмінкомgreetings to smb — вітання кому-н.
to listen to smb; smth — слухати кого-н., що-н.
to speak to smb — розмовляти з ким-н.
to send smth to smb — послати що-н. кому-н.
to explain smth to smb — пояснити что-н. кому-н.
to reveal a secret to smb — розповісти кому-н. секрет
to apologize to smb — вибачитися перед ким-н.
who (m) did you give the letter to — є кому ви віддали листє; особа або предмет, сприймаючі яку-н. дію або враження або те, що є об'єктом яких-н. відносини до, для; по відношенню до; передається дaв. відмінком
attitude to smb; smth — відношення до кого-н., чого-н.
his duty to his country — його борг по відношенню до батьківщини, його патріотичний борг
known [unknown]to smb — відомий [невідомий]кому-н.
clear to smb — ясний кому-н. /для кого-н. /; favourable [unfavourable]to smb сприятливий [несприятливий]для кого-н.
unjust to smb — несправедливий до кого-н.
pleasing to smb — приємний кому-н.
to be cruel to smb — бути жорстоким до кому-н.
it was a mystery to them — для них це було загадкою; особа, що емоційно або інтелектуально зацікавлена в чому-л; запередається дaв. відмінком
what is that to you — є тобі яка до цього справає; ти тут до чогоє; чому це тебе цікавитьє
life is nothing to him — він не дорожить життям особа, на честь якої що-н. здійснюється або проголошується на честь, за; передається дaв. відмінком
to build a monument to smb — спорудити пам'ятник кому-н. /на честь кого-н. /
3) вказує на об'єкт висловлювання в, про, на або додаткова пропозиціяto bear witness to smth — надавати свідчення про що-н.
to testify to smth — показувати, що; уявляти докази про те, що
to swear to smth — присягнутися в чому-н.
to speak to smth — висловлюватися на підтримку чого-н.
to confess to smth — зызнаватися в чому-н.
to allude to smth — посилатися або натякнути на що-н.; об'єкт правовідносин, претензії на
to have a right to smth — мати право на, будь-що.
to lay a claim to smth — заявити претензію на що-н.
a document of title to land — документ, що дає право на володіння землею; ( свідому) реакцію на що-л на; передається дaв. відмінком
obediance to smb's orders — ( непокора чиємусь наказу)in answer /in reply/ to smth y — відповідь на що-н.
to reply to smb — відповідати кому-н.
to come to smb s call — з'явитися на чиєсь прохання
what do you say to a short walk — є як щодо того, щоб піти прогулятисяє; емоційну реакцію на що-л або оцінку чого-н. до
to his surprise [sorrow] — на його здивування [засмучення]
to his credit — на його честь; пoeт. реакцію неживих предметів на що-л: waves sparkling to the moonbeams хвилі, що виблискують в місячному світлі
flimsy houses that shake to the wind — легкі будиночки, які тремтять від вітру
to the end, to the last — до кінця
to a high degree y — високій /в большой/ ступеню
to the exclusion or all others, — ніхто більший, ніхто інший
stripped [naked]to the waist — роздягнений [голий]до поясу
rotten to the core — наскрізь гнилий, такий, що прогнив до серцевини: to fight to the last drop of ones blood битися до останньої краплі крові
to defend ones country to the death — стояти на смерть, захищаючи батьківщину
to count up to ten [to a hundred] — рахувати до десяти [до ста]
to cut smth down to a minimum — довести що-н. до мінімуму
the membership of the club increased to 350 — кількість членів клубу досягла 350; the room was hot to suffocation від спеки в кімнаті нічим було дихати; часову межу до
the custom survives to this day — звичай, що зберігся до наших днів /існує е досі/; I shall remember it to my dying day я пам'ятатиму це до смерті; ступінь точності до
to guess the weight of smth to within a kilo — вгадати вагу чого-н. майже до кілограма
the train arrived to a minute — потяг прибув хвилина в хвилину; межі коливань до
the weather over the period was moderate to cool — погода в цей період коливалася від помірної до прохолодної; зміна положення або досягнення нового стану в, до, на; передається дієсловом
to tear smth to pieces /to bits/ — розірвати що-н. на шматки
to beat smb to death — побити кого-н. до смерті
he grew to manhood — він став дорослою людиною; міру покарання до
to sentence smb to prison [to deportation] — засудити кого-н. до тюремного увязнення [до висилки]
to sentence smb to death — засудити кого-н. до смерті /до смертноъ кари/
5) вказує на перехід до іншої теми в розмові, до іншого заняття доhe turned to the page he had marked — він повернувся до сторінки, яку відмітив
the conversation turned to painting — розмова плавно перейшла до живопису; початок дії за
to fall/to set є to turn/ to smth — братись за що-н.
he turned to eating [to reading] — він взявся /пішов/ за їжу [за читання]
6) вказує на ціль, мету на, до, для, з ціллю7) = toady I 28) ласк. icт. дитинка, жабеня••to treat smb like a to under the harrow — зневажати /третирувати/ кого-н., тримати кого-н. у чорному тлі
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62 volō
volō (2d pers. vīs, 3d pers. volt or vult, plur. volumus, voltis or vultis, volunt; vīn for vīsne, T., H.; sīs for sī vīs, T., C., L.), voluī, velle [1 VOL-], to will, wish, want, purpose, be minded, determine: Nolo volo, volo nolo rursum, I won't I will, I will I won't again, T.: Nolunt ubi velis, ubi nolis cupiunt ultro, T.: quis est cui velle non liceat? who is not free to wish?: sed ego hoc ipsum velle miserius esse duco quam, etc., i. e. that very ambition: inest velle in carendo, wanting includes wishing: ait rem seriam Velle agere mecum, T.: quod eas quoque nationes adire volebat, Cs.: si haec relinquere voltis, S.: cuicunque nocere volebat, Vestimenta dabat, H.: quid arbitramini Rheginos merere velle ut Venus illa auferatur? would take for, etc.: Fabula quae posci volt et spectata reponi, i. e. which is meant to be in demand, etc., H.: sed licere, si velint, in Ubiorum finibus considere, Cs.: daret utrum vellet, subclamatum est, L.; cf. volo Dolabellae valde desideranti, non reperio quid, i. e. to dedicate some book: neminem notā strenui aut ignavi militis notasse volui, I have decided to mark no one, etc., L.: Sunt delicta quibus ignovisse velimus, i. e. which should be pardoned, H.: edicta mitti ne quis... coisse aut convenisse causā sacrorum velit, L.; cf. Interdico, ne extulisse extra aedīs puerum usquam velis, T.: Oscula praecipue nulla dedisse velis (i. e. noli dare), O.: nostri... leges et iura tecta esse volue<*>unt: sociis maxime lex consultum esse volt: Id nunc res indicium haec facit, quo pacto factum volueris, shows why you wished it to be done, T.: Hannibal non Capuam neglectam volebat, L.: liberis consultum volumus propter ipsos: scin' quid nunc facere te volo? T.: vim volumus exstingui: qui salvam rem p. vellent esse, L.: si vis me flere, H.: qui se ex his minus timidos existimari volebant, Cs.: si me vivom vis, pater, Ignosce, if you wish me to live, T.: soli sunt qui te salvum velint: regnari tamen omnes volebant, that there should be a king, L.: mihi volo ignosci, I wish to be pardoned: quid vis, nisi ut maneat Phanium? T.: velim ut tibi amicus sit: Ducas volo hodie uxorem, T.: volo etiam exquiras quid Lentulus agat?: nullam ego rem umquam in vitā meā Volui quin, etc., I never had any wish in my life, etc., T.: (dixit) velle Hispaniam, he wanted Spain (as a province): nummos volo, I want the money: si amplius obsidum vellet, dare pollicentur, Cs.: pacem etiam qui vincere possunt, volunt, L.: quorum isti neutrum volunt, acknowledge neither: voluimus quaedam, we aspired to certain things: si plura velim, if I wished for more, H.—With acc. of person, to call for, demand, want, wish, desire: Quis me volt? T.: Centuriones trium cohortium me velle postridie: Sosia, Adesdum, paucis te volo (sc. verbis), I want a few words with you, T.: quam volui nota fit arte meā, she whom I love, O.: illam velle uxorem, to want her for a wife, T.—With acc. of person and thing, to want... of, require... from: Num quid aliud me vis? T.: si quid ille se velit, etc., Cs.—With dat. of person for whom a wish is expressed: Praesidium velle se senectuti suae, wants a guard for his old age, T.: nihil est mali quod illa non filio voluerit, she wished her son every misfortune.—Esp., with bene or male: tibi bene ex animo volo, I heartily wish you well, T.: qui mihi male volunt, my enemies, T. —With causā and gen. of person, to be interested in, be concerned for, be well disposed to: te ipsius causā vehementer omnia velle, heartily wish him all success; cf. qui nostrā causā volunt, our friends. —With subj., in softened expressions of desire or command: ego quae in rem tuam sint, ea velim facias (i. e. fac), T.: eum salvere iubeas velim, please salute him: velim mihi ignoscas, I beg your pardon: haec pro causā meā dicta accipiatis velim, L.: Musa velim memores, etc., H.: de Menedemo vellem verum fuisset, I wish it had been true: vellem equidem idem posse gloriari quod Cyrus, I wish I could, etc.; cf. Tum equidem istuc os tuum inpudens videre nimium vellem! I wish I could have seen, etc., T.: Abiit, vah! rogasse vellem, I wish I had asked him, T.: Et vellem, et fuerat melius, V.: vellem tum tu adesses, I wish you could be present: vellem Idibus Martiis me ad cenam invitasses, I wish you had invited, etc.: de tuis velim ut eo sis animo, quo debes esse: quod faxitis, deos velim fortunare, L.: virum me natum vellem, would I had been born a man, T.: Nunc mihi... Vellem, Maeonide, pectus inesse tuum, O.: Te super aetherias errare licentius auras Haud pater ille velit, etc., i. e. volt, V.: velim scire ecquid de te recordere: sed multitudo ea quid animorum... habeat scire velim, L.: nec velim (imitari, etc.) si possim: trīs eos libros maxime nunc vellem, I would like to have.—In concessive phrases with quam, however, however much: quod illa, quam velit sit potens, numquam impetravisset (i. e. quamvis sit potens), however powerful she may be: exspectate facinus quam voltis improbum, never so wicked: quam volent in conviviis faceti sint.—Parenthet., in the phrase, sī vīs (contracted sīs; colloq.), if you please, if you will: paulum opperirier, Si vis, T.: dic, si vis, de quo disputari velis: addam, si vis, animi, etc., if you will.—To intend, purpose, mean, design, be minded, be about: Puerumque clam voluit exstinguere, T.: hostis hostem occidere volui, L.: at etiam eo negotio M. Catonis splendorem maculare voluerunt, it was their purpose: rem Nolanam in ius dicionemque dare voluerat Poeno, L.: idem istuc, si in vilitate largiri voluisses, derisum tuum beneficium esset, if you had offered to grant the same thing during low prices, etc.: sine me pervenire quo volo, let me come to my point, T.: scripsi, quem ad modum quidem volui, etc., as I intended: ego istos posse vincere scio, velle ne scirem ipsi fecerunt, L.: quae ipsi qui scripserunt voluerunt volgo intellegi, meant to be understood by all.—To try, endeavor, attempt, aim: quas (i. e. magnas res) qui impedire volt, is et infirmus est mollisque naturā, et, etc.: audes Fatidicum fallere velle deum? do you dare attempt? O.: His respondere voluit, non lacessere, meant to answer, not to provoke, T.: quid aliud volui dicere? did I mean to say, T.: ait se velle de illis HS LXXX cognoscere, that he meant, i. e. was about: sed plane quid velit nescio.—To resolve, conclude, determine, require: uti tamen tuo consilio volui, concluded to follow your advice: Siculi... me defensorem calamitatum suarum... esse voluerunt: si a me causam hanc vos (iudices) agi volueritis, if you resolve.—Ellipt.: veremur quidem vos, Romani, et, si ita voltis, etiam timemus, L.: cadentque vocabula, si volet usus (i. e. ea cadere), H.—To be willing, be ready, consent, like, acquiesce: ei laxiorem diem daturos, si venire ad causam dicendam vellet, L.: qui se ait philosophari velle, that he liked philosophizing: Patri dic velle, that you consent (sc. uxorem ducere), T.: cum alter verum audire non volt, refuses: obtinuere ut (tribuni) tribuniciae potestatis virīs salubrīs vellent rei p. esse, to permit the tribunitian power to be useful to the republic, L.: cum P. Attio agebant ne suā pertinaciā omnium fortunas perturbari vellet, Cs.: duodecim tabulae furem interfici inpune voluerunt.—To do voluntarily, act intentionally: si voluit accusare, pietati tribuo; si iussus est, necessitati, if he accused of his own free will: (quaeritur) sitne oratoris risum velle movere, on purpose; cf. tu selige tantum, Me quoque velle velis, anne coactus amem, O.—To be of opinion, imagine, consider, think, mean, pretend, claim, hold, assert, assume: ergo ego, inimicus, si ita voltis, homini, amicus esse rei p. debeo: erat Mars alter, ut isti volunt, L.: isto ipso in genere in quo aliquid posse vis, in which you imagine you have some influence: in hoc homo luteus etiam callidus ac veterator esse volt, pretends to be: est genus hominum qui esse primos se omnium rerum volunt, Nec sunt, T.: si quis—quod illi volunt invidiosius esse—Claudius diceret, L.: voltis, nihil esse in naturā praeter ignem: si tam familiaris erat Clodiae quam tu esse vis, as you say he is: quae ego vellem non esse oratoris, what I claimed to be beyond the orator's province: restat ut omnes unum velint, are of one opinion: bis sumpsit quod voluit, i. e. begged the question.—In interrog. clause with quid, to mean, signify, intend to say, mean to express: sed tamen intellego quid velit: quid tibi vis? what do you mean by all this? T.: pro deum fidem, quid vobis voltis? L.: quid sibi vellet (Caesar)? cur in suas possessiones veniret? Cs.: avaritia senilis quid sibi velit, non intellego, what is the meaning of the phrase: tacitae quid volt sibi noctis imago? O.—With weakened force, as an auxiliary, or in periphrasis, will, shall: illa enim (ars) te, verum si loqui volumus, ornaverat: eius me compotem facere potestis, si meminisse voltis, etc., L.: Vis tu urbem feris praeponere silvis? will you prefer, etc., H.: tu tantum fida sorori Esse velis, i. e. fida sis, O.: si id confiteri velim, tamen istum condemnetis necesse est, if I should acknowledge: si quis velit ita dicere... nihil dicat, chooses to say, etc.: quā re oratos vos omnīs volo Ne, etc., T.: Esse salutatum volt te mea littera primum, O.—Redundant after noli or nolite: nolite, iudices, hunc velle maturius exstingui volnere vestro quam suo fato, do not resolve.—Of expressions of authority, to determine, resolvē, decree, demand, require, enact: utrum populus R. eum (honorem) cui velit, deferat: senatus te voluit mihi nummos dare: exercitūs quos contra se aluerint velle dimitti, Cs.: quid fieri velit praecipit, gives his orders, Cs.: sacra Cereris summā maiores nostri religione confici voluerunt, i. e. established the custom of celebrating: nostri maiores... insui voluerunt in culeum vivos, etc., made a law, that, etc.: Corinthum exstinctum esse voluerunt, should be (and remain) destroyed: volo ut mihi respondeas, I require you to answer: nuntia Romanis, Caelestes ita velle, ut Roma caput terrarum sit, L. —Esp., in the formula of asking a vote upon a law or decree: novos consules ita cum Samnite gerere bellum velitis, ut omnia ante nos bella gesta sunt, L.: plebes sic iussit—quod senatus... censeat, id volumus iubemusque, L.—To choose rather, prefer: a multis (studiis) eligere commodissimum quodque, quam sese uni alicui velle addicere: malae rei quam nullius duces esse volunt, L.* * *Ivelle, volui, - Vwish, want, prefer; be willing, willIIvolare, volavi, volatus VIIIvolunteers (pl.); (in the Second Punic War) -
63 accogliere
welcomerichiesta grant* * *accogliere v.tr.1 to receive; ( far buona accoglienza a) to welcome: accogliere qlcu. a braccia aperte, to receive s.o. with open arms; accogliere qlcu. con un bacio, to greet (o to welcome) s.o. with a kiss; ci accolse freddamente, she gave us a cold welcome (o received us coldly); tutti hanno accolto con gioia la notizia della sua promozione, everybody welcomed the news of his promotion4 ( accettare) to agree to, to agree with, to accept: accogliere una proposta, to agree to a proposal; accogliere un suggerimento, to agree to (o with) a suggestion; accogliere le scuse di qlcu., to accept s.o.'s apologies; accogliere una voce in un dizionario, to agree with an entry in a dictionary // (dir.) accogliere un ricorso, un'istanza, to admit a claim5 ( contenere) to hold*, to take*: questa sala può accogliere 500 persone, this room can hold (o take) 500 people.* * *[ak'kɔʎʎere]verbo transitivo1) (ricevere) to welcome, to receive [ persona]accogliere qcn. calorosamente — to give sb. a warm welcome, to receive o welcome sb. heartily
accogliere qcn. con un sorriso — to greet sb. with a smile
2) (accettare) to welcome [decisione, proposta]; to answer [ preghiera]; to approve [ istanza]3) (ospitare) [ struttura] to accommodate, to hold* [ persone]; [ organismo] to shelter, to house [ rifugiati]* * *accogliere/ak'kɔλλere/ [28]1 (ricevere) to welcome, to receive [ persona]; accogliere qcn. calorosamente to give sb. a warm welcome, to receive o welcome sb. heartily; accogliere qcn. con un sorriso to greet sb. with a smile3 (ospitare) [ struttura] to accommodate, to hold* [ persone]; [ organismo] to shelter, to house [ rifugiati]. -
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1. intransitive verb,plead with somebody for something/to do something — jemanden inständig um etwas bitten/jemanden inständig [darum] bitten, etwas zu tun; (imploringly) jemanden um etwas anflehen/jemanden anflehen, etwas zu tun
2) (Law): (put forward plea; also fig.) plädieren3) (Law)2. transitive verb,1) (beg) inständig bitten; (imploringly) flehen2) (Law): (offer in mitigation) sich berufen auf (+ Akk.); geltend machen; (as excuse) sich entschuldigen mitplead guilty/not guilty — (lit. or fig.) sich schuldig/nicht schuldig bekennen
3) (present in court)plead somebody's case or plead the case for somebody — jemandes Sache vor Gericht vertreten
* * *[pli:d]past tense, past participles - pleaded; verb1) ((of a prisoner) to answer a charge, saying whether one is guilty or not: `How does the prisoner plead?' `He pleads guilty.') plädieren2) (to present a case in court: My lawyer will plead my case; My lawyer will plead for me.) vertreten3) ((often with with) to make an urgent request: He pleaded with me not to go; He pleaded to be allowed to go.) dringend bitten* * *[pli:d]I. vi1. (implore) [flehentlich] bitten, flehento \plead for forgiveness/justice/mercy um Verzeihung/Gerechtigkeit/Gnade bitten▪ to \plead with sb [to do sth] jdn anflehen[, etw zu tun]▪ to \plead for sb jdn verteidigento \plead not guilty [or innocent] sich akk für nicht schuldig erklären; (as advocate) auf nicht schuldig plädieren ÖSTERRhow do you \plead? bekennen Sie sich schuldig?he \pleaded guilty to the charge of indecent assault er gestand die sexuelle NötigungII. vt1. (claim)▪ to \plead sth etw behaupten [o angeben]your best bet is to \plead inexperience am besten weisen Sie auf ihre Unerfahrenheit hinto \plead one's ignorance sich akk auf Unkenntnis berufento \plead insanity LAW auf Unzurechnungsfähigkeit plädieren2. (argue for)to \plead a/sb's cause [with sb] [jdm] einen/jds Fall vortragento \plead a case LAW eine Sache vor Gericht vertreten* * *[pliːd] pret, ptp pleaded or ( Scot, US) pled1. vt1) (= argue) vertretento plead sb's cause (fig) — jds Sache vertreten, für jds Sache eintreten
2. vi1) (= beg) bitten, nachsuchen (for um)to plead with sb to do sth — jdn bitten or ersuchen (geh), etw zu tun
to plead guilty/not guilty — sich schuldig/nicht schuldig bekennen
* * *plead [pliːd]1. JURc) sich zu seiner Verteidigung äußern:plead guilty to doing sth sich schuldig bekennen, etwas getan zu habenhis youth pleads for him seine Jugend spricht für ihnB v/t1. JUR und fig als Verteidigung oder Entschuldigung anführen, sich berufen auf (akk), Kopfschmerzen etc vorschützen2. JUR erörtern3. eine Sache vertreten, verteidigen, sich einsetzen für:plead sb’s cause4. JUR (als Beweisgrund) vorbringen, anführen* * *1. intransitive verb,plead with somebody for something/to do something — jemanden inständig um etwas bitten/jemanden inständig [darum] bitten, etwas zu tun; (imploringly) jemanden um etwas anflehen/jemanden anflehen, etwas zu tun
2) (Law): (put forward plea; also fig.) plädieren3) (Law)2. transitive verb,1) (beg) inständig bitten; (imploringly) flehen2) (Law): (offer in mitigation) sich berufen auf (+ Akk.); geltend machen; (as excuse) sich entschuldigen mitplead guilty/not guilty — (lit. or fig.) sich schuldig/nicht schuldig bekennen
3) (present in court)plead somebody's case or plead the case for somebody — jemandes Sache vor Gericht vertreten
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65 give
give [gɪv]━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━3. noun4. compounds━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━• what are you going to give her? (as present) qu'est-ce que tu vas lui offrir ?━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━► give + noun may be translated by a verb alone.━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━• can you give me a bed for the night? pouvez-vous me loger pour la nuit ?► to be given ( = receive)━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━► In French the recipient is not made the subject of a passive construction.━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━• one must give and take il faut faire des concessions► give or take...• a hundred people, give or take a few à peu près cent personnesb. ( = cause, cause to feel) faire• I was given to understand that... on m'avait laissé entendre que...• it gives me great pleasure to introduce... c'est avec grand plaisir que je vous présente...c. ( = pass on) OK, I'll give him the message d'accord, je lui ferai la commissiond. ( = put through to) passer• could you give me Mr Smith/extension 231? pouvez-vous me passer M. Smith/le poste 231 ?• give yourself time to think about it before you decide prends le temps de réfléchir avant de te décider• give me time! attends un peu !• I can't give you any longer, you must pay me now je ne peux plus vous accorder de délai, il faut que vous payiez maintenantf. ( = utter) [+ sigh, cry] pousserg. ( = pay) payer ; ( = offer) donner• what did you give for it? combien l'avez-vous payé ?• I'd give a lot/anything to know je donnerais gros/n'importe quoi pour savoir• what will you give me for it? combien m'en donnez-vous ?• I'll give him something to cry about! (inf) je lui apprendrai à pleurer !i. ► to give way ( = yield) [person] céder ( to sth à qch ) ; ( = stand back) s'écarter ; ( = agree) finir par donner son accord ; [car, traffic] céder le passage ; ( = collapse) [bridge, ceiling, floor] s'effondrer ; [ground] se dérober ; [cable, rope] céder ; [legs] fléchir• "give way" « cédez le passage »• "give way to traffic from the right" « priorité à droite »a. ( = collapse) céderb. ( = yield) [cloth, elastic] se détendre3. noun4. compoundsb. [+ names, details] donner ; [+ secrets] révéler• to give o.s. away se trahir[+ object, freedom] rendre► give in[+ essay, exam paper, key] rendre ; [+ manuscript, report] remettre► give off separable transitive verb[+ heat, gas, smell] dégager► give outa. [+ books, food] distribuerb. [+ information, details] donner• don't give up! tenez bon !a. ( = renounce) [+ interests] abandonner ; [+ seat, territory] céder ; [+ habit, idea, hope, claim] renoncer à ; [+ job] quitter ; [+ business] se retirer deb. ( = stop) arrêterc. ( = deliver, hand over) to give o.s. up se rendre• she gave the baby up for adoption elle a fait adopter le bébé► give up on inseparable transitive verba. ( = renounce) [+ idea] renoncer àb. ( = stop expecting) [+ visitor] ne plus attendre ; ( = lose faith in) perdre espoir en* * *[gɪv] 1.noun élasticité f2.1) ( hand over) gen donner (to à); offrir [present, drink, sandwich] (to à)to give somebody something — gen donner quelque chose à quelqu'un; (politely, as gift) offrir quelque chose à quelqu'un
give it me! —
what wouldn't I give for...! — je donnerais cher pour...!
2) ( cause to have)to give somebody something —
to give something to somebody — donner quelque chose à quelqu'un [headache, nightmares, advice, information]; transmettre or passer quelque chose à quelqu'un [disease]
3) (provide, produce) donner [milk, flavour, result, answer, sum]; apporter [heat, light, nutrient]; faire [total]4) (allow, accord) accorder [custody, grant]; laisser [quelque chose] à quelqu'un [seat]to give somebody something — donner or accorder quelque chose à quelqu'un [time, time period]
she can sing, I'll give her that — elle sait chanter, je lui reconnais au moins ça
it's original, I'll give you that — c'est original, je te l'accorde
5) Medicineto give somebody something —
to give something to somebody — donner quelque chose à quelqu'un [treatment, medicine]; greffer quelque chose à quelqu'un [organ]; poser quelque chose à quelqu'un [device]; faire quelque chose à quelqu'un [injection, massage]
to give somebody something — passer quelque chose à quelqu'un [number, department]
3.give me the sales manager, please — passez-moi le directeur commercial, s'il vous plaît
1) ( contribute) donner, faire un don‘please give generously’ — ‘merci (de vos dons)’
2) ( bend) [mattress, sofa] s'affaisser; [shelf, floorboard] fléchir; [branch] ployer; [leather, fabric] s'assouplir3) (yield, break) = give way4) ( yield) [person, side] céder•Phrasal Verbs:- give in- give off- give out- give up- give way••don't give me that! — (colloq) ne (me) raconte pas d'histoires!
if this is the big city, give me a village every time — (colloq) si c'est ça la ville, alors vive les petits villages
‘I give you the bride and groom!’ — ‘je bois à la santé des mariés!’
I'll give you something to complain about! — (colloq) je vais t'apprendre à te plaindre!
to give it all one's got — (colloq) (y) mettre le paquet
to give somebody what for — (colloq) passer un savon à quelqu'un (colloq)
what gives? — (colloq) qu'est-ce qui se passe?
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66 press
press [pres]1. nouna. ( = reporting, journalists collectively) presse fa. [+ button, switch, accelerator] appuyer sur ; ( = squeeze) [+ sb's hand] serrer• as the crowd moved back he found himself pressed against a wall quand la foule a reculé il s'est trouvé acculé contre un murb. [+ grapes, olives, flowers] presserc. ( = iron) repasser• to press sb for payment/an answer presser qn de payer/de répondre• the church hall was pressed into service as a school la salle paroissiale a été réquisitionnée pour servir d'école( = exert pressure with hand) appuyer ; [weight, burden] peser ; [debts, troubles] peser ( on sb à qn)4. compounds[campaign, card] de presse• to press-gang sb into doing sth faire pression sur qn pour qu'il fasse qch ► press officer noun attaché (e) m(f) de presse• the White House press secretary le porte-parole de la Maison-Blanche ► press stud noun (British) bouton-pression m► press ahead, press on intransitive verb(in work, journey) continuer* * *[pres] 1.1)the press —
to get a good/bad press — lit, fig avoir bonne/mauvaise presse
2) (also printing press) presse fat ou in (the) press — sous presse
3) ( publishing house) maison f d'éditon; ( print works) imprimerie f4) ( device for flattening) presse f5) ( act of pushing) pression f6) ( with iron) repassage m7) ( crowd) foule f (of de)2.noun modifier [ acclaim, freedom, criticism] de la presse; [ campaign, photo, photographer] de presse; [ announcement, advertising] par voie de presse3.press story —
transitive verb1) ( push) appuyer surto press something into — enfoncer quelque chose dans [clay, mud, ground, pillow]
2) ( apply)3) ( squeeze) presser [fruit, flower]; serrer [arm, hand, person]4) ( iron) repasser [clothes]5) ( urge) faire pression sur [person]; insister sur [point]; mettre [quelque chose] en avant [matter, issue]; défendre [quelque chose] avec insistance [case]when pressed, he admitted that... — quand on a insisté, il a reconnu que...
6) Technology former [shape, object]; presser [record, CD]; emboutir [steel, metal, car body]4.1) (push with hand, foot, object)5.to press oneself against — se plaquer contre [wall]; se presser contre [person]
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67 satisfy
1. Iriches do not always satisfy богатство не всегда приносит счастье; fruit does not satisfy фрукты не сытны /не дают чувства сытости/2. III1) satisfy smth. satisfy smb.'s ambitions (smb.'s aspirations, smb.'s expectations, etc.) отвечать чьим-л. честолюбивым замыслам к т.д.; satisfy a desire to travel удовлетворять желание путешествовать; satisfy the car (the eye, the heart, etc.) радовать ухо и т.д.; satisfy smb. your explanation satisfies me ваше объяснение меня удовлетворяет; this proposal satisfied everyone это предложение всем подошло /всех устроило/; does that answer satisfy you? вас этот ответ удовлетворяет /устраивает/?; nothing satisfies him, he is always complaining он всем недоволен и вечно жалуется; mere words do not satisfy me мне одних слов мало2) satisfy smth. satisfy one's hunger (one's thirst) утолять голод (жажду); satisfy one's curiosity (smb.'s desire, smb.'s last, smb.'s wants, etc.) удовлетворять свое любопытство и т.д.; satisfy one's (smb.'s) conscience успокоить свою (чью-л.) совесть; satisfy smb. he ill so grasping that no reasonable sum will satisfy him он так жаден, что никакая разумная сумма денег его не удовлетворит3) satisfy smth. satisfy an obligation (a claim, a request, a demand, etc.) выполнять обязательство и т.д.; satisfy all requirements отвечать /соответствовать, удовлетворить/ всем требованиям; he could not satisfy the terms of the agreement он не мог выполнить все условии договора; satisfy au algebraic equation удовлетворять условиям уравнения; satisfy smb. satisfy one's creditors рассчитаться с кредиторами, удовлетворить кредиторов4) satisfy smth. satisfy smb.'s doubts (smb.'s fears, smb.'s anxiety, etc.) рассеять чьи-л. сомнения и т.д.3. IVsatisfy smb., smth. in same manner satisfy smb. thoroughly (completely, partially, more or less, intellectually, sensually, etc.) удовлетворять кого-л. вполне и т.д.: this piece of work doesn't quite satisfy me, but it is the best I can do эта работа не совсем меня удовлетворяет, но лучше я сделать не могу; satisfy one's appetite fully насытиться4. XI1) be satisfied with smb., smth. be satisfied with the boy (with oneself. with a result, with smb.'s offer, with an answer, with smb.'s explanation, with smb.'s work, etc.) быть довольным мальчиком и т.д.; I'm satisfied with the results of the exam я доволен результатом экзамена; he is quite satisfied with his lot он вполне доволен своей судьбой; he will not be satisfied with such a small salary его не устроит такая маленькая зарплата; I'm not satisfied with words мне одних слов мало; be satisfied at some time he is soon satisfied ему немного надо, чтобы быть довольным; он не очень требователен; are you satisfied now? вы теперь удовлетворены /довольны/?: be satisfied in some manner my customers are fully (hardly, scarcely, etc.) satisfied мои клиенты совершенно и т.д. довольны2) be satisfied that... I'm not satisfied that he's guilty я еще не убежден в его вине5. XVIIIsatisfy oneself that... satisfy oneself that the man is sincere (that everything is all right, pie.) убедиться в том, что этот человек искренен и т.д.6. XXI1satisfy smth. for smth. satisfy one's desire for a new car (one's expectations for a responsible position, smb.'s hopes for success, smb.'s hopes for assistance, smb.'s expectations for a fortune, etc.) удовлетворять желание приобрести новую машину и т.д.7. XXIIsatisfy smth. for doing smth. satisfy one's desire for travelling (smb.'s passion for motoring, etc.) удовлетворять желание путешествовать и т.д.8. XXVIsatisfy smb. that... satisfy mother that there was no cause for her fears (him that he could do the work well, the girl that your story is true, the people that there was no danger, etc.) убеждать мать в том, что ее страхи необоснованы и т.д. -
68 call
[kɔːl] 1. гл.1) кричать; окликатьto call down — позвать вниз, пригласить сойти вниз
From the bottom of the stairs Jane called up "Have you seen my blue bag?" — С самого низа лестницы Джейн крикнула наверх: "Ты не видел моей синей сумки?"
He is in the next room, call him. — Он в соседней комнате, позови его.
He called to her. — Он окликнул её.
Jane call out when she saw her friend across the street. — Джейн окликнула свою подругу, когда увидела её на другой стороне улицы.
Syn:2) издавать характерные звуки (о птицах, животных); жужжать ( о насекомых)3) = call up звонить, говорить по телефонуto call about smth. — звонить насчёт чего-л., по поводу чего-л.
to call back — перезванивать, звонить по телефону в ответ на звонок
I tried to call you about our meeting, but you weren't in. — Я пытался позвонить вам по поводу нашей встречи, но вас не было.
He called me from New York. — Он позвонил мне из Нью-Йорка.
We called them to say that... — Мы сообщили им по телефону, что...
Please call me up tomorrow morning. — Позвони мне, пожалуйста, завтра утром.
Would you ask her to call me back? — Будь так добр, попроси её мне перезвонить.
4)а) вызывать, созывать ( сигналом)The bell called to dinner. — Позвонили к обеду.
He screamed for his wife to call an ambulance. — Он закричал, чтобы жена вызвала скорую помощь.
Why don't you call all your friends in and have a party? — Почему бы тебе не пригласить всех своих друзей и не устроить вечеринку?
в) = call out вызывать (откуда-л.)The doctor has been called out every night this week. — На этой неделе доктор был на вызовах каждую ночь.
5) юр. вызывать ( в суд)6) = call up будитьPlease call me (up) at 7 o'clock tomorrow. — Будь так добр, разбуди меня завтра в семь утра.
7) собирать, созыватьA meeting has been called for Monday. — Собрание было назначено на понедельник.
Call all the members together and we'll take a vote. — Собери всех членов комитета и мы проголосуем.
- call an election- call a parliamentSyn:8) ( call for) требоватьThe situation called for drastic measures. — Положение требовало принятия решительных мер.
Henry called for the waiter in a loud voice. — Генри громко потребовал официанта.
The opposition are calling for a general election. — Оппозиция требует всеобщих выборов.
Your remark was not called for. — Ваше замечание было неуместно.
10) = call in / by / round заходить; навещать, наносить визитto call (up)on smb. — навестить кого-л.
to call about smth. — зайти насчёт чего-л., по какому-л. делу
Will you call for my dress at the cleaner's? — Зайди за моим платьем в чистку, пожалуйста.
I called at the office as I was passing, but you were out. — Проходя мимо офиса, я зашёл, но тебя не было на месте.
There's a man at the door who says he's calling about your insurance. — Тут человек говорит, что он пришёл по поводу твоей страховки.
Permit me to call on you next Tuesday afternoon. — Разрешите мне зайти в следующий вторник после обеда.
When you're next in town, do call by. — Когда будешь в городе в следующий раз, заходи обязательно.
The salesman will call back at any house he missed. — Продавец посетит каждый дом, который пропустил.
11) называть; давать имяto call smb. by the title — титуловать кого-л., называть кого-л. по титулу, сану
He is called Tom. — Его зовут Том.
The speech was interrupted by members of the Conservative Party, who called him a traitor. — Речь была прервана членами партии консерваторов, которые назвали его предателем.
He was called after his father. — Его назвали в честь отца.
If you call him just by his family name he won't answer you. — Если ты назовёшь его по фамилии, он тебе не ответит.
- call smb. names12) считать, полагатьI call this a good house. — Я нахожу, что это хороший дом.
I call that a shame. — По-моему, это стыдно.
They call it ten miles. — Считается, что здесь десять миль.
He calls him his son. — Он считает его своим сыном.
The results of the conference are called satisfactory. — Считается, что конференция дала положительные результаты.
Syn:to call to mind / memory — припомнить, вспомнить
14) ( call into) приводить в ( какое-л. состояние)to call into existence / being — вызывать к жизни, создавать, осуществлять
15) (call (up)on / to) призывать к (чему-л.); обращаться по поводу (чего-л.)to call smb.'s attention to smth. — обращать чьё-л. внимание на что-л.
to call smb. to account — призвать к ответу; потребовать объяснения
to call smb. to arms — призвать к оружию, призвать под знамёна
to call to attention — воен. скомандовать "смирно"
to call to order — призвать к порядку; амер. открыть собрание
to call smb. for smth. — обратиться к кому-л. за чем-л.
Lord Berkley called on all his friends to help him. — Лорд Беркли обратился ко всем своим друзьям за помощью.
16) ( call (up)on) приглашать высказаться, предоставлять словоThe chairman called on the next speaker. — Председатель передал слово следующему докладчику.
17) = call out выкрикивать (что-л. чётким, громким голосом); вызывать (по именам, фамилиям); объявлять; оглашатьto call the score — спорт. объявлять счёт
Here the captain called a halt. — В этом месте капитан объявил привал.
18) карт. объявлять (карту, масть)19) охот. приманивать ( птиц или животных специальными звуками)He was called for the last act. — Ему объявили, чтобы он был готов к последнему действию.
22) призвать в "лучший" мирAll the doctors can't save him. He's called. — Ни один врач не сможет спасти его. Он обречён.
23) заходить в порт ( о корабле)The steamer calls at several ports along the way. — По пути пароход заходит в несколько портов.
The ship calls at several ports to pick up passengers before crossing the ocean. — Прежде чем отправиться в плавание через океан, этот корабль обойдёт несколько портов и заберёт пассажиров.
24) останавливаться, делать краткую остановку ( о транспортном средстве)The steamer calls at several ports along the way. — По пути пароход делает остановку в нескольких портах.
This train will call at all stations to Broxbourne. — Этот поезд проследует до Броксбурна со всеми остановками.
•- call back
- call down
- call forth- call in- call off- call out- call over
- call up••to call the play / tune — распоряжаться; задавать тон
to call smb. over the coals — ругать кого-л., делать кому-л. выговор; давать нагоняй
to have nothing to call one's own — ничего не иметь, быть без средств
2. сущ.to call it square — удовлетворяться, примиряться
1) крик; зовSuddenly he heard loud calls for help. — Вдруг он услышал громкие крики о помощи.
Syn:2) крик, голос (животного, птицы)3) манок, дудка ( для ловли птиц)4) сигнал; (барабанный) сбор; свисток; звонок5) телефонный вызов, телефонный звонок; телефонный разговорlong-distance / trunk call — междугородный телефонный вызов
to give smb. a call — позвонить кому-л.
to make / place a call to smb. — сделать кому-л. телефонный звонок
to answer / return / take a call — ответить на телефонный звонок
One call was for me. — Один раз звонили мне.
The operator put my call right through. — Телефонистка сразу же соединила меня.
collect call — амер. телефонный разговор, оплачиваемый абонентом, которому звонят
transferred-charge call — брит. телефонный разговор, оплачиваемый абонентом, которому звонят
dial-direct call — амер. прямой телефонный звонок
direct-dialled call — брит. прямой телефонный звонок
operator-assisted call — амер. звонок через телефониста
6) визит, посещение ( обычно краткий)professional call — вызов специалиста (врача, адвоката)
He decided to pay a call on Tom. — Он решил нанести визит Тому.
7) призыв8) требование; просьбаThere have been calls for a new kind of security arrangement. — Раздавались требования обновить меры безопасности.
He has many calls on his money. — К нему постоянно обращаются за деньгами.
- on callSyn:9) необходимость, нуждаYou have no call to blush. — Вам нечего краснеть.
There is no call for such behavior. — Такое поведение ничем не оправдано.
Syn:need 1.10) = roll call перекличка; время переклички11) влечение, тяга; зовYou must be feeling exhilarated by the call of the new. — Вероятно, вы чувствуете радость от тяги к новому.
12) зов, знамение приближающейся смертиto get one's call, to get the call — умереть; быть на грани смерти
13) театр. вызов ( аплодисментами на сцену актёров)14) театр. сбор актёров на репетициюThe call is for 11 o'clock. — Репетиция назначена на 11 часов.
15) юр. вызов ( в суд)17) фин. требование уплаты долга, очередного взноса18) заход ( судна в порт)19) остановка ( поезда на станции)20) карт. объявление ( козырной масти)••at call — наготове, к услугам
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принимать имя существительное:барыши (gain, taking, take)глагол:регулярно получать (take, take in)схватываться (set, take)брать в плен (capture, take)выходить на фотографии (photograph, take) -
70 give
1 ( hand over) [person] donner [object, money, medal, prize, punishment, hand, arm] (to à) ; offrir [present, drink, sandwich] (to à) ; to give sb sth gen donner qch à qn ; (politely, as gift) offrir qch à qn ; give it me!, give me it! donne-moi ça! ; give him a drink donne-lui à boire ; to give sb sth for offrir qch à qn pour [birthday, Christmas] ; how much ou what will you give me for it? combien m'en donnes-tu? ; I'll give you 50 cents for it je t'en donne 50 cents ; I'd give anything for/to do je donnerais n'importe quoi pour/pour faire ; what wouldn't I give for…! je donnerais cher pour…! ; to give sb sth as offrir qch à qn comme [present, token, symbol] ; to give sb sth to carry/look after donner qch à qn à porter/surveiller ;2 ( cause to have) to give sb [sth], to give [sth] to sb donner [qch] à qn [headache, indigestion, vertigo, nightmares, satisfaction] ; transmettre or passer [qch] à qn [disease, infection, virus] ; he's given me his cough il m'a passé sa toux ; to give sb pleasure faire plaisir à qn ;3 (provide, produce) donner [milk, flavour, result, answer, sum] ; apporter [heat, light, vitamin, nutrient] ; faire [total] ; blue and yellow give (you) green le bleu et le jaune donnent le vert ; the number was given to three decimal places/in metric units le nombre était donné jusqu'à la troisième décimale/en unités du système métrique ;4 (allow, accord) [authority] accorder [custody, grant, bursary] ; laisser qch à qn [seat] ; [hotelier] donner [room] ; to give sb sth donner or accorder qch à qn [time, time period] (to do pour faire) ; give me a minute donne-moi une minute ; to give sb enough room laisser suffisamment de place à qn ; I'll give him another hour, then I'm calling the police je lui donne or accorde encore une heure, et j'appelle la police ; she gave him a week to decide elle lui a donné or accordé une semaine pour décider ; he was given six months to live on lui a donné six mois à vivre ; how long do you give the new boss/their marriage? combien de temps donnes-tu au nouveau patron/à leur mariage? ; it is not given to all of us to do sout il n'est pas donné à tout le monde de faire ; she can sing, I'll give her that elle sait chanter, je lui reconnais au moins ça ; it's original, I'll give you that c'est original, je te l'accorde ; she could give her opponent five years elle a au moins cinq ans de plus que son adversaire ; the polls give Labour a lead les Travaillistes sont en tête dans les sondages ;5 Med to give sb sth, to give sth to sb donner qch à qn [treatment, medicine] ; greffer qch à qn [organ] ; poser qch à qn [artificial limb, pacemaker] ; faire qch à qn [facelift, injection, massage] ; can you give me something for the pain? pouvez-vous me donner quelque chose contre la douleur? ;6 ( communicate) gen, Telecom donner [advice, information, appointment] ; to give sb sth passer qch à qn [extension, number, department] ; give me the sales manager, please passez-moi le directeur commercial, s'il vous plaît ; I was given to understand ou believe that on m'a laissé entendre que ;7 ( give birth to) she gave him two sons elle lui donna deux fils.1 ( contribute) donner, faire un don ; to give to sth ( habitually) faire des dons à qch ; she never gives to charity elle ne donne jamais rien aux organisations caritatives ; ‘please give generously’ ‘merci (de vos dons)’ ;2 (bend, flex) [mattress, sofa] s'affaisser (under sous) ; [shelf, bridge, floorboard] fléchir (under sous) ; [branch] ployer (under sous) ; [leather, fabric] s'assouplir ;3 (yield, break) = give way ;D v refl ( prét gave ; pp given) to give oneself to ( devote oneself) se consacrer à [cause, good works] ; euph ( sexually) se donner à [person].don't give me that ○ ! ne (me) raconte pas d'histoires! ; give or take an inch (or two) à quelques centimètres près ; give me a nice cup of tea any day ou every time ○ ! rien ne vaut une bonne tasse de thé! ; if this is the big city, give me a village every time ○ si c'est ça la ville, alors vive les petits villages ; ‘I give you the bride and groom!’ ‘je bois à la santé du marié et de la mariée!’ ; I'll give you something to cry about ○ ! tu vas savoir pourquoi tu pleure! ; I'll give you something to complain about ○ ! je vais t'apprendre à te plaindres! ; more money? I'll give you more money! ○ je vais t'en donner, moi, de l'argent! ; to give and take faire des concessions ; to give as good as one gets rendre coup pour coup ; to give it all one's got ○ (y) mettre le paquet ; to give sb what for ○ passer un savon à qn ○ ; what gives? ○ qu'est-ce qui se passe?■ give away:▶ give away [sth], give [sth] away1 (as gift, offer, charity) donner [item, sample, ticket] (to à) ; distribuer [samples, tickets] ; we're practically giving them away! à ce prix-là, c'est donné! ; they're not exactly giving it away iron on ne peut pas dire que c'est donné ; we've got 100 copies to give away! il y a 100 exemplaires à gagner! ;2 ( reveal) révéler [secret, answer, story, ending] (to à) ; the flavour gives it away on le sent au goût ;3 (waste, lose carelessly) laisser échapper [match, goal, advantage] (to au bénéfice de) ;▶ give [sb] away, give away [sb]1 ( betray) [expression, fingerprints] trahir ; [person] dénoncer [person] (to à) ; to give oneself away se trahir (by doing en faisant) ;2 ( in marriage) conduire [qn] à l'autel.■ give back:▶ give [sth] back, give back [sth]1 (restore, return) rendre [possession, appetite, sight, freedom] (to à) ; give it back! rends (-moi) ça! ; …or we'll give you your money back …ou vous serez remboursé ;2 ( reflect) renvoyer [echo, sound, light].▶ give forth [sth] dégager [smell] ; émettre [sound].■ give in:▶ give in1 (to temptation, threat, person) céder (to à) ;2 ( stop trying) abandonner ; I give in-tell me! je donne ma langue au chat ○, dis-le moi! ;▶ give in [sth], give [sth] in rendre [homework, essay] ; remettre [ticket, key, petition].■ give off:▶ give off [sth] émettre [signal, scent, radiation, light] ; dégager [heat, fumes, oxygen] ; he was giving off hostile signals il montrait des signes d'hostilité.■ give onto:▶ give onto [sth] donner sur [street, yard etc].■ give out:▶ give out [sth], give [sth] out1 ( distribute) distribuer [books, leaflets, gifts] (to à) ;3 ( announce) donner [information, details].■ give over:▶ give over [sth], give [sth] over1 affecter or réserver [place, room] (to à) ;2 consacrer [time, life] (to à) ; the rest of the day was given over to le reste de la journée était consacré à ;3 ( hand over) remettre [qch] à [person] ;1 ( devote oneself) se consacrer à [good works, writing] ;2 ( let oneself go) s'abandonner à [despair, joy] ;3 ( hand oneself to) se rendre à [police].■ give up:▶ give up abandonner ; do you give up? tu abandonnes? ; I give up! ( exasperated) j'abandonne! ; don't give up! tiens bon! ; to give up on laisser tomber [diet, crossword, pupil, patient] ; ne plus compter sur [friend, partner, associate] ; I've given up on him je ne compte plus sur lui! ;▶ give up [sth], give [sth] up1 ( renounce or sacrifice) renoncer à [vice, habit, social life, throne, title, claim] ; sacrifier [free time, Saturdays etc] ; quitter [job, work] ; to give up smoking/drinking cesser de fumer/de boire ; to give everything up for sb renoncer à tout pour qn ; to give up one's free time for sth consacrer son temps libre à qch ;2 (abandon, drop) abandonner [search, hope, struggle, school subject] ; renoncer à [idea, thought] ; to give up trying/writing cesser d'essayer/d'écrire ;3 ( surrender) céder [seat, place, territory] ; remettre [passport, key] ; livrer [secret, treasure] ;▶ give up [sb], give [sb] up1 ( hand over) livrer (to à) ; to give oneself up se livrer, se rendre (to à) ;3 ( stop expecting to recover) considérer [qn] comme perdu ;■ give way:▶ give way1 ( collapse) [bridge, table, chair, wall, ceiling] s'effondrer (under sous) ; [fence, cable, rope] céder (under sous) ; his legs gave way under the weight/when he heard the news ses jambes se sont dérobées sous le poids/sous lui quand il a appris la nouvelle ;2 GB ( when driving) céder le passage (to à) ;3 (concede, yield) céder ; to give way to ( yield to) céder à [pressure, demands, person, fear, temptation, urge] ; s'abandonner à [despair, base instincts] ; ( be replaced by) faire place à [sunshine, relief, new methods]. -
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A n1 (side, direction) droite f ; keep to the right Aut tenez votre droite ; on ou to your right is the town hall à votre droite se trouve la mairie ; he doesn't know his left from his right il ne sait pas distinguer sa droite de sa gauche ; take the second right after Richmond Road prenez la deuxième à droite après Richmond Road ;2 Pol ( also Right) the right la droite ; they are further to the right than the Conservatives ils sont plus à droite que les conservateurs ;3 ( morally) bien m ; right and wrong le bien et le mal ; he doesn't know right from wrong il ne sait pas distinguer le bien du mal ; to be in the right avoir raison ;4 ( just claim) droit m ; to have a right to sth avoir droit à qch ; to have a ou the right to do avoir le droit de faire ; the right to work/to strike le droit au travail/de grève ; she has no right to treat you like that elle n'a pas le droit de te traiter comme ça ; he may be the boss, but that doesn't give him the right to treat you like that c'est peut-être lui le patron, mais ça ne lui donne pas le droit de te traiter comme ça ; what right have you to criticize me like that? de quel droit est-ce que vous me critiquez comme ça? ; I've got every right to be annoyed j'ai toutes les raisons d'être agacé ; you have every right to do so c'est tout à fait ton droit ; to know one's rights connaître ses droits ; one's rights as a consumer ses droits de consommateur ; human rights droits de l'homme ; civil rights droits civils ; to be within one's rights être dans son droit ; you would be quite within your rights to refuse tu serais tout à fait dans ton droit de refuser ; the property belongs to him as of right la propriété lui revient de plein droit ; her husband is a celebrity in his own right son mari est une célébrité à part entière ; the gardens are worth a visit in their own right à eux seuls, les jardins méritent la visite ; she is a countess in her own right elle est comtesse de par sa naissance ;5 ( in boxing) droite f ; he hit him a right to the jaw il lui a porté une droite or un direct du droit à la mâchoire.1 Comm, Jur droits mpl ; the translation/film rights of a book les droits de traduction/d'adaptation cinématographique d'un livre ; mining rights, mineral rights droits miniers ; to have the sole rights to sth avoir l'exclusivité des droits de qch ;2 ( moral) the rights and wrongs of a matter les aspects mpl moraux d'une question ; the rights and wrongs of capital punishment les arguments mpl pour et contre la peine de mort.C adj1 ( as opposed to left) droit, de droite ; one's right eye/arm son œil/bras droit ; on my right hand ( position) sur ma droite ; ‘eyes right!’ Mil ‘tête droite!’ ;2 ( morally correct) bien ; (fair, just) juste ; it's not right to steal ce n'est pas bien de voler ; you were quite right to criticize him tu as eu tout à fait raison de le critiquer ; it's only right that she should know c'est normal qu'elle soit mise au courant ; I thought it right to tell him j'ai jugé bon de lui dire ; it is right and proper that they should be punished ce n' est que justice qu'ils soient punis ; to do the right thing faire ce qu'il faut ; I hope we're doing the right thing j'espère que nous ne faisons pas une erreur ; you know you're doing the right thing tu sais que c'est la meilleure chose à faire ; to do the right thing by sb faire son devoir envers qn ;3 (correct, true) [choice, conditions, decision, direction, road etc] bon/bonne ; [word] juste ; ( accurate) [time] exact ; to be right [person] avoir raison ; [answer] être juste ; I was right to distrust him j'avais raison de me méfier de lui ; you were right about her, she's a real gossip tu avais raison à son sujet, c'est une vraie commère ; you're quite right! tu as tout à fait raison! ; that's the right answer c'est la bonne réponse ; she got all the answers right elle a répondu juste à toutes les questions ; that 's right c'est ça ; that's right, call me a liar! iron c'est ça, traite-moi de menteur! ; that can't be right ça ne peut pas être ça ; what's the right time? quelle est l'heure exacte? ; it's not the right time to go away on holiday GB ou vacation US ce n'est pas le bon moment pour partir en vacances ; I hear you're going away on holiday GB ou vacation US, is that right? on m'a dit que tu partais en vacances, est-ce que c'est vrai? ; so you're a student, is that right? alors tu es étudiant, c'est ça? ; am I right in thinking that…? ai-je raison de penser que…? ; I think I am right in saying that je pense ne pas me tromper en disant que ; is this the right train for Dublin? c'est bien le train pour Dublin? ; is this the right way to the station? est-ce que c'est la bonne direction pour aller à la gare? ; to do sth the right way faire qch comme il faut ; the right side of a piece of material l'endroit d'un tissu ; make sure it's facing the right side ou way up fais bien attention à ce qu'il soit à l'endroit ; to get one's facts right être sûr de ce qu'on avance ; you've got the spelling right l'orthographe est bonne ; I can't think of the right word for it je n'arrive pas à trouver le mot juste ; they've been rehearsing that scene for weeks and they still haven't got it right ils répètent cette scène depuis des semaines et elle n'est toujours pas au point ; let's hope he gets it right this time espérons qu'il y arrivera cette fois-ci ; it's not the right size ce n'est pas la bonne taille ; it wouldn't look right if we didn't attend ça serait mal vu si on n'y assistait pas ; how right you are! comme vous avez raison! ; time proved him right le temps lui a donné raison ;4 ( most suitable) qui convient ; those aren't the right clothes for gardening ce ne sont pas des vêtements qui conviennent au jardinage ; you need to have the right equipment il te faut le matériel approprié ; when the time is right quand le moment sera venu ; you need to choose the model that's right for you il faut que vous choisissiez le modèle qui vous convient ; I'm sure she's the right person for the job je suis sûr que c'est la personne qu'il faut pour le poste ; to be in the right place at the right time être là où il faut au bon moment ; to know the right people connaître des gens bien placés ; he was careful to say all the right things il a pris grand soin de dire tout ce qu'il faut dire dans ce genre de situation ; just the right combination of humour and pathos juste le bon équilibre entre l'humour et le pathétique ;5 ( in good order) [machine, vehicle] en bon état, qui fonctionne bien ; ( healthy) [person] bien portant ; I don't feel quite right these days je ne me sens pas très bien ces jours-ci ; a drink will set you right un verre te fera du bien ; the engine isn't quite right le moteur ne fonctionne pas très bien ; there's something not quite right about him il a quelque chose de bizarre ; I sensed that things were not quite right j'ai senti qu'il y avait quelque chose qui n'allait pas ; things are coming right at last les choses commencent enfin à s'arranger ;6 ( in order) to put ou set right corriger [mistake] ; réparer [injustice] ; arranger [situation] ; réparer [machine, engine etc] ; to put ou set one's watch right remettre sa montre à l'heure ; they gave him a month to put ou set things right ils lui ont donné un mois pour arranger les choses ; to put ou set sb right détromper qn ; I soon put her right je l'ai vite détrompée ; this medicine should put ou set you right ce médicament devrait vous remettre sur pied ;8 ○ GB ( emphatic) he's a right idiot! c'est un idiot fini! ; it's a right mess c'est un vrai gâchis ;D adv1 ( of direction) à droite ; to turn right tourner à droite ; she looked neither right nor left elle n'a regardé ni à droite ni à gauche ; they looked for him right, left and centre ○ ils l'ont cherché partout ; they are arresting/killing people right, left and centre ○ ils arrêtent/tuent les gens en masse ;2 (directly, straight) droit, directement ; it's right in front of you c'est droit or juste devant toi ; I'll be right back je reviens tout de suite ; go right home rentrez directement ; the path goes right down to the river le chemin conduit tout droit à la rivière ; right before juste avant ; right after dinner/Christmas juste après le dîner/Noël ; the train goes right through to Nice le train va directement à Nice ; he walked right up to her il a marché droit vers elle ;3 ( exactly) right in the middle of the room en plein milieu or au beau milieu de la pièce ; he interrupted them right in the middle of their dinner il les a interrompus en plein milieu or au beau milieu de leur dîner ; right now ( immediately) tout de suite ; ( at this point in time) en ce moment ; I'm staying right here je ne bougerai pas d'ici ; your book's right there by the window ton livre est juste là à côté de la fenêtre ; he sat down right beside me il s'est assis juste à côté de moi ; the bullet hit him right in the forehead la balle l'a touché en plein front ; they live right on the river ils habitent juste au bord de la rivière ; the house gives right onto the street la maison donne directement sur la rue ;4 ( correctly) juste, comme il faut ; you're not doing it right tu ne fais pas ça comme il faut ; you did right not to speak to her tu as bien fait de ne pas lui parler ; I guessed right j'ai deviné juste ; if I remember right si je me souviens bien ; nothing seems to be going right for me rien ne va dans ma vie ; did I hear you right? est-ce que je t'ai bien entendu? ;5 ( completely) tout ; a wall goes right around the garden il y a un mur tout autour du jardin ; go right to the end of the street allez tout au bout de la rue ; if you go right back to the beginning si vous revenez tout au début ; right at the bottom tout au fond ; to turn right around faire demi-tour ; her room is right at the top of the house sa chambre est tout en haut de la maison ; to read a book right through lire un livre jusqu'au bout ; the noise echoed right through the building le bruit a retenti dans tout l'immeuble ; she looked right through me fig elle a fait semblant de ne pas me voir ; to turn the radio/the central heating right up mettre la radio/le chauffage central à fond ; right up until the 1950s jusque dans les années 50 ; the door handle came right off in my hand la poignée m'est restée dans les mains ; the roof of the house was blown right off by the explosion le toit de la maison a été emporté dans l'explosion ; we're right behind you! nous vous soutenons totalement! ;6 ⇒ Forms of address GB ( in titles) the Right Honourable Jasper Pinkerton le très honorable Jasper Pinkerton ; the Right Honourable Gentleman ( form of address in parliament) ≈ notre distingué collègue ; the Right Reverend Felix Bush le très Révérend Felix Bush ;7 †ou GB dial ( emphatic) très ; he knew right well what was happening il savait très bien ce qui se passait ; a right royal reception une réception somptueuse ;8 ( very well) bon ; right, let's have a look bon, voyons ça.E vtr1 ( restore to upright position) redresser [vehicle, ship] ;F v refl to right oneself [person] se redresser ; to right itself [ship, plane] se rétablir ; [situation] se rétablir.to see sb right ( financially) dépanner ○ qn ; ( in other ways) sortir qn d'affaire ; here's £10, that should see you right voici 10 livres, ça devrait te dépanner ○ ; right you are ○ !, right-oh ○ ! GB d'accord!, d'ac ○ ! ; right enough ○ effectivement ; he's right up there! il est parmi les meilleurs! ; by rights normalement, en principe ; by rights it should belong to me normalement or en principe, ça devrait m'appartenir ; to put ou set sth to rights arranger qch. -
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have [hæv]verbe auxiliaire ⇒ 1 avoir ⇒ 1, 2A (a)-(c), 2B (b)-(e), 2C (a), 2C (b), 2F (a), 2F (d), 2F (h), 2F (i) être ⇒ 1 posséder ⇒ 2A (a) disposer de ⇒ 2A (b) prendre ⇒ 2B (c) passer ⇒ 2B (d) recevoir ⇒ 2C (a), 2C (b) vouloir ⇒ 2C (c), 2F (f) tenir ⇒ 2D (a) faire faire ⇒ 2E (b), 2E (c) placer ⇒ 2F (b) devoir ⇒ 2G (a), 2G (b) concerner ⇒ 2G (c)ⓘ GRAM Les formes négatives, haven't et hasn't, s'écrivent have not and has not dans un style plus soutenu.ⓘ GRAM Most French verbs will conjugate with avoir to form the perfect tense. However, all reflexive verbs and many intransitive verbs - mainly of motion - will conjugate with être.(a) (used to form perfect tenses) avoir, être;∎ to have finished avoir fini;∎ to have left être parti;∎ to have sat down s'être assis;∎ to have been/had avoir été/eu;∎ has she slept? a-t-elle dormi?;∎ have they arrived? sont-ils arrivés?;∎ he has been ill il a été malade;∎ when you've calmed down quand vous vous serez calmé;∎ I will have forgotten by next week j'aurai oublié d'ici la semaine prochaine;∎ the children will have gone to bed by the time we arrive les enfants seront couchés quand nous arriverons;∎ you were silly not to have accepted tu es bête de ne pas avoir accepté;∎ after or when you have finished, you may leave quand vous aurez fini, vous pourrez partir;∎ she was ashamed of having lied elle avait honte d'avoir menti;∎ she felt she couldn't change her mind, having already agreed to go elle sentait qu'elle ne pouvait pas changer d'avis, étant donné qu'elle avait dit être d'accord pour y aller;∎ I have been thinking j'ai réfléchi;∎ he has been working here for two months il travaille ici depuis deux mois, il y a deux mois qu'il travaille ici;∎ I have known her for three years/since childhood je la connais depuis trois ans/depuis mon enfance;∎ I had known her for years cela faisait des années que je la connaissais, je la connaissais depuis des années;∎ she claimed she hadn't heard the news elle a prétendu ne pas avoir entendu la nouvelle;∎ I had already gone to bed when he arrived j'étais déjà couché quand il est arrivé;∎ we had gone to bed early nous nous étions couchés de bonne heure;∎ when he had given his speech, I left une fois qu'il eut terminé son discours, je partis;∎ had I known, I wouldn't have insisted si j'avais su, je n'aurais pas insisté;∎ if I had known, I wouldn't have said anything si j'avais su, je n'aurais rien dit;∎ they would have been happy if it hadn't been for the war ils auraient vécu heureux si la guerre n'était pas survenue;∎ why don't you just leave him and have done with it? pourquoi donc est-ce que vous ne le quittez pas, pour en finir?;∎ I'd as soon not j'aimerais mieux pas;∎ he'd rather or sooner stay at home than go out dancing il aimerait mieux rester ou il préférerait rester à la maison qu'aller danser;∎ familiar I've had it with all your complaining! j'en ai jusque-là de tes jérémiades!;∎ familiar I've had it up to here with him j'en ai jusque-là de ce type-là;∎ familiar the car has just about had it la voiture va bientôt rendre l'âme;∎ familiar this plant has had it cette plante est fichue∎ have you ever had the measles? - yes, I have/no, I haven't avez-vous eu la rougeole? - oui/non;∎ she hasn't finished - yes, she has! elle n'a pas fini - (mais) si!;∎ you've forgotten his birthday - no, I haven't! tu as oublié son anniversaire - mais non!;∎ have you ever considered going into politics? if you have.../if you haven't… avez-vous déjà envisagé de rentrer dans la vie politique? si oui…/si non…;∎ you've forgotten your gloves - so I have! vous avez oublié vos gants - en effet! ou tiens, c'est vrai!∎ you've read 'Hamlet', haven't you? vous avez lu 'Hamlet', n'est-ce pas?;∎ he hasn't arrived, has he? il n'est pas arrivé, si?;∎ so she's got a new job, has she? elle a changé de travail alors?A.(a) (be in possession of, own) avoir, posséder;∎ do you have or have you got a car? avez-vous une voiture?;∎ they have (got) a lot of friends/money ils ont beaucoup d'amis/d'argent;∎ they don't have or they haven't got any more ils n'en ont plus;∎ she shares everything she has (got) with them elle partage tout ce qu'elle a avec eux;∎ he has (got) £10 left il lui reste 10 livres;∎ we have (got) six of them left il nous en reste six;∎ do you have or have you got any children? if you have... avez-vous des enfants? si vous en avez ou si oui...;∎ they have (got) a 50 percent interest in the business ils ont ou détiennent 50 pour cent des intérêts dans l'affaire;∎ I have (got) a lot of work to finish j'ai beaucoup de travail à finir;∎ do we have or have we got any milk in the house? est-ce qu'on a du lait ou est-ce qu'il y a du lait à la maison?;∎ she has (got) a baker's shop/bookshop elle tient une boulangerie/librairie;∎ do you have or have you got the time? avez-vous l'heure?;∎ he doesn't have or hasn't got a job il n'a pas de travail, il est sans travail;∎ we have (got) a deadline to meet nous avons un délai à respecter;∎ I've got it! ça y est, j'ai trouvé ou j'y suis!;∎ paper, envelopes and what have you du papier, des enveloppes et je ne sais quoi encore;∎ proverb you can't have your cake and eat it on ne peut pas avoir le beurre et l'argent du beurre;∎ familiar give it all you have or all you've got! mets-y le paquet!(b) (enjoy the use of) avoir, disposer de;∎ we had a couple of hours to do our errands nous disposions de ou nous avions quelques heures pour faire nos courses;∎ I don't have time or I haven't got time to stop for lunch je n'ai pas le temps de m'arrêter pour déjeuner;∎ he has (got) a month to finish il a un mois pour finir;∎ he hasn't (got) long to live il ne lui reste pas longtemps à vivre;∎ do you have or have you (got) a minute (to spare)? tu as une minute?;∎ she had the house to herself elle avait la maison pour elle toute seule;∎ such questions have an important place in our lives ce genre de questions occupe une place importante dans notre vie;∎ he has (got) nothing to do/to read il n'a rien à faire/à lire∎ she has (got) red hair elle a les cheveux roux, elle est rousse;∎ you have (got) beautiful eyes tu as de beaux yeux;∎ the ticket has (got) a name on it il y a un nom sur le billet;∎ to have good taste avoir bon goût;∎ to have a bad temper avoir mauvais caractère;∎ she has (got) a reputation for being difficult elle a la réputation d'être difficile;∎ the house has (got) a beautiful view of the mountains de la maison, on a une belle vue sur les montagnes;∎ she has (got) what it takes or she has it in her to succeed elle a ce qu'il faut pour réussir;∎ you've never had it so good! vous n'avez jamais eu la vie si belle!;∎ familiar he really has it bad for Emma il a complètement craqué pour Emma∎ do you have or have you got any experience of teaching? avez-vous déjà enseigné?;∎ she has (got) a clear sense of what matters elle sait très bien ce qui est important;∎ he has some Greek and Latin il connaît un peu le grec et le latin;∎ I have a little Spanish je parle un peu espagnolB.∎ to have a dream/nightmare faire un rêve/cauchemar;∎ I have no regrets je n'ai aucun regret ou pas de regrets;∎ I didn't have any trouble in finding it je n'ai eu aucune peine à le trouver;∎ we have (got) nothing or we don't have anything against dogs on n'a rien contre les chiens;∎ I've had my appendix out je me suis fait opérer de l'appendicite;∎ he had all his money stolen il s'est fait voler ou on lui a volé tout son argent;∎ I love having my back rubbed j'adore qu'on me frotte le dos;∎ they had some strange things happen to them il leur est arrivé de drôles de choses(b) (be infected with, suffer from) avoir;∎ to have a cold avoir un rhume, être enrhumé;∎ do you have or have you got a headache? avez-vous mal à la tête?;∎ he has (got) problems with his back il a des problèmes de dos∎ we had our first argument last night nous nous sommes disputés hier soir pour la première fois;∎ to have a stroll se promener, faire un tour;∎ I want to have a think about it je veux y réfléchir;∎ I'll have no part in it je refuse de m'en mêler(d) (pass, spend) passer, avoir;∎ I had a horrible day at work j'ai passé une journée atroce au travail;∎ have a nice day! bonne journée!;∎ to have a good time s'amuser;∎ did you have a good time? c'était bien?, tu t'es bien amusé?;∎ a good time was had by all tout le monde s'est bien amusé;∎ she's had a hard time of it lately elle vient de traverser une mauvaise passe(e) (exhibit, show) avoir, montrer;∎ have mercy on us! ayez pitié de nous!;∎ he had the nerve to refuse il a eu le culot de refuser;∎ he didn't even have the decency to apologize il n'a même pas eu la décence de s'excuserC.(a) (obtain, receive) avoir, recevoir;∎ I'd like him to have this picture j'aimerais lui donner cette photo;∎ I'd like to have your advice on something j'aimerais que vous me donniez un conseil à propos de quelque chose;∎ we had a phone call from the mayor nous avons reçu ou eu un coup de fil du maire;∎ they've still had no news of the lost plane ils n'ont toujours pas de nouvelles de l'avion (qui a) disparu;∎ I have it on good authority je le tiens de bonne source;∎ I must have your answer by tomorrow il me faut votre réponse pour demain;∎ let me have your answer by next week donnez-moi votre réponse avant la semaine prochaine;∎ let me have your keys donne-moi tes clefs;∎ let me have the book back when you've finished rends-moi le livre quand tu auras fini;∎ she let them have the wardrobe for £300 elle leur a laissé ou cédé l'armoire pour 300 livres;∎ there are plenty of flats to be had il y a plein d'appartements;∎ familiar I let him have it (attacked him) je lui ai réglé son compte; (told him off) je lui ai passé un savon;∎ familiar you had it coming! tu ne l'as pas volé!∎ she's having some people (over) for or to dinner elle reçoit ou elle a du monde à dîner;∎ let's have him round for a drink et si on l'invitait à prendre un pot?;∎ did you have any visitors? avez-vous eu de la visite?;∎ after the movie we had them back for coffee après le cinéma, nous les avons invités à venir prendre le café chez nous(c) (accept, take) vouloir;∎ he'd like to marry but nobody will have him! il aimerait se marier mais personne ne veut de lui!;∎ do what you want, I'm having nothing more to do with your schemes fais ce que tu veux, je ne veux plus être mêlé à tes combinesD.∎ to have sb in one's power avoir qn en son pouvoir;∎ the teacher had (got) him by the arm/the ear le maître le tenait par le bras/l'oreille;∎ he had (got) his assailant by the throat il tenait son agresseur à la gorge∎ you have me there! là vous me tenez!;∎ I have (got) you right where I want you now! je vous tiens!;∎ Sport the Bears have it! les Bears ont gagné!(c) (bewilder, perplex)∎ who won? - you've got me there qui a gagné? - là, tu me poses une colleE.∎ the news had me worried la nouvelle m'a inquiété;∎ I'll have this light fixed in a minute j'en ai pour une minute à réparer cette lampe;∎ we'll have everything ready tout sera prêt∎ I had my hair cut je me suis fait couper les cheveux;∎ we must have the curtains cleaned nous devons faire nettoyer les rideaux ou donner les rideaux à nettoyer;∎ three houses had their windows shattered trois maisons ont eu leurs fenêtres brisées;∎ she had coffee brought up to the room elle a fait monter du café dans la chambre;∎ I had my watch stolen je me suis fait voler ma montre∎ she had him invite all the neighbours round elle lui a fait inviter tous les voisins;∎ have them come in faites-les entrer;∎ the boss had him up to his office le patron l'a convoqué dans son bureau;∎ he soon had them all laughing il eut tôt fait de les faire tous rire;∎ I had the children go to bed early j'ai couché les enfants de bonne heure;∎ as he would have us believe comme il voudrait nous le faire croireF.(a) (consume → food, meal) avoir, prendre;∎ we were having lunch nous étions en train de déjeuner;∎ we're having dinner out tonight nous sortons dîner ce soir;∎ to have breakfast in bed prendre le petit déjeuner au lit;∎ would you like to have coffee? voulez-vous (prendre) un café?;∎ do you have coffee or tea in the morning? prenez-vous du café ou du thé le matin?;∎ I had tea with her j'ai pris le thé avec elle;∎ we stopped and had a drink nous nous sommes arrêtés pour boire quelque chose;∎ what will you have? - I'll have the lamb (in restaurant) qu'est-ce que vous prenez? - je vais prendre de l'agneau;∎ we had fish for dinner nous avons mangé ou eu du poisson au dîner;∎ he always has a cigarette after dinner il fume toujours une cigarette après le dîner;∎ will you have a cigarette? voulez-vous une cigarette?(b) (indicating location, position) placer, mettre;∎ we'll have the wardrobe here and the table in there nous mettrons l'armoire ici et la table par là;∎ she had her arm around his shoulders elle avait mis le bras autour de ses épaules;∎ I had my back to the window je tournais le dos à la fenêtre;∎ he had his head down il avait la tête baissée∎ she had her mother with her sa mère était avec elle;∎ I can't talk right now, I have someone with me je ne peux pas parler, je ne suis pas seul ou je suis avec quelqu'un(d) (give birth to) avoir;∎ she's had a baby elle a eu un bébé;∎ she had her baby last week elle a accouché la semaine dernière;∎ she's going to have a baby elle attend ou elle va avoir un bébé;∎ he's had three children by her il a eu trois enfants d'elle;∎ our dog has just had puppies notre chien vient d'avoir des petits(e) (assert, claim) soutenir, maintenir;∎ public opinion has it that he is not telling the truth on pense généralement qu'il ne dit pas la vérité;∎ rumour has it that they're married le bruit court qu'ils sont mariés;∎ as the government would have it comme dirait le gouvernement;∎ as Plato has it comme dit Platon, comme l'a écrit Platon(f) (with "will" or "would") (wish for) vouloir;∎ what would you have me do? que voudriez-vous que je fasse?;∎ I'll have you know I have a degree in French je vous fais remarquer que j'ai une licence de français(g) (in negative) (allow, permit) I will not have him in my house! il ne mettra pas les pieds chez moi!;∎ I won't have it! ça ne va pas se passer comme ça!;∎ we can't have you sleeping on the floor nous ne pouvons pas vous laisser dormir par terre;∎ familiar we tried to give the dog a bath but he wasn't having any of it! nous avons essayé de donner un bain au chien, mais rien n'y a fait!;∎ familiar I'm not having any of your nonsense pas de bêtises∎ you've been had! tu t'es fait avoir!G.(a) (with infinitive) (indicating obligation) to have (got) to do sth devoir faire qch, être obligé de faire qch;∎ do you have to or have you got to leave so soon? êtes-vous obligé de partir ou faut-il que vous partiez si tôt?;∎ I have (got) to go to the meeting il faut que j'aille ou je dois aller ou je suis obligé d'aller à la réunion;∎ don't you have to or haven't you got to phone the office? est-ce que tu ne dois pas appeler le bureau?;∎ he'll do it if he's got to il le fera s'il est obligé de le faire;∎ you don't have to or you haven't got to go tu n'es pas obligé d'y aller;∎ we had to take physics at school nous étions obligés de suivre des cours de physique à l'école;∎ she had to take a blood test elle a été obligée de ou elle a dû faire un examen sanguin;∎ I hate having to get up early j'ai horreur de devoir me lever tôt;∎ I won't apologize - you have to je ne m'excuserai pas - il le faut;∎ you've got to be joking! vous plaisantez!, c'est une plaisanterie!;∎ you didn't have to tell your father what happened! tu n'avais pas besoin d'aller dire à ton père ce qui s'est passé!;∎ ironic the train WOULD have to be late today of all days! il fallait que le train soit en retard aujourd'hui!;∎ familiar that has (got) to be the stupidest idea I've ever heard! ça doit être l'idée la plus idiote que j'aie jamais entendue!(b) (with infinitive) (indicating necessity) devoir;∎ you have (got) to get some rest il faut que vous vous reposiez, vous devez vous reposer;∎ I'll have to think about it il va falloir que j'y réfléchisse;∎ I have (got) to know il faut que je le sache;∎ we have to be careful about what we say on doit faire attention ou il faut qu'on fasse attention à ce qu'on dit;∎ some problems still have to or have still got to be worked out il reste encore des problèmes à résoudre;∎ if you finish the report this evening you won't have to come in to work tomorrow si vous finissez le rapport ce soir, vous n'aurez pas besoin de venir travailler demain;∎ first the potatoes have (got) to be washed il faut d'abord laver les pommes de terre;∎ I don't like housework but it has (got) to be done je n'aime pas faire le ménage mais il faut bien que quelqu'un le fasse;∎ the plumbing has (got) to be redone la plomberie a besoin d'être refaite;∎ you'd have to be deaf not to hear that noise il faudrait être sourd pour ne pas entendre ce bruit;∎ do you have to turn the music up so loud? vous ne pourriez pas baisser un peu la musique?∎ their argument had to do with money ils se disputaient à propos d'argent;∎ this has nothing to do with you ça ne te concerne ou regarde pas;∎ I'll have nothing more to do with her je ne veux plus avoir affaire à elle;∎ they had nothing to do with her being fired ils n'avaient rien à voir avec son licenciement∎ the haves les riches mpl, les nantis mpl;∎ the haves and the have-nots les riches mpl et les pauvres mpl, les nantis mpl et les démunis mpl(keep available) garder ou avoir sous la main;∎ I have the documents around somewhere les documents sont là quelque part, j'ai les documents quelque part;∎ she's a useful person to have around il est bon de l'avoir sous la main;∎ I don't like having children around je n'aime pas la compagnie des enfants∎ to have it away (with sb) s'envoyer en l'air (avec qn)(invite from upstairs, the north) inviter;∎ we're having his family down for the weekend sa famille vient passer le week-end chez nous(a) (cause to enter) faire entrer;∎ she had him in for a chat elle l'a fait entrer pour discuter∎ to have friends in for a drink inviter des amis à prendre un pot(c) (doctor, workman) faire venir;∎ we had to have the doctor in nous avons dû faire venir le médecin;∎ they've got workmen in at the moment ils ont des ouvriers en ce moment∎ to have it in for sb avoir une dent contre qn;∎ they had it in for me from the day I arrived ils en ont eu après moi dès mon arrivée∎ the barber nearly had my ear off le coiffeur a failli me couper l'oreille(b) (have removed) faire retirer;∎ she's having the plaster off next week on lui retire son plâtre la semaine prochaine∎ to have it off (with sb) s'envoyer en l'air (avec qn)∎ what does she have on? qu'est-ce qu'elle porte?, comment est-elle habillée?;∎ she had her black dress on elle avait ou portait sa robe noire;∎ the child had nothing on l'enfant était tout nu(b) (radio, television)∎ have you got the radio on? avez-vous allumé la radio?, est-ce que la radio est allumée?;∎ he has the radio/television on all night sa radio/sa télévision est allumée toute la nuit(c) (commitment, engagement)∎ we have a lot on today nous avons beaucoup à faire aujourd'hui;∎ do you have anything on for tonight? avez-vous des projets pour ou êtes-vous pris ce soir?;∎ I have nothing on for the weekend je n'ai rien de prévu ce week-end∎ you're having me on! tu me fais marcher!;∎ I was only having you on c'était juste pour te faire marcher∎ they have nothing on me ils n'ont aucune preuve contre moi;∎ the police have nothing on him la police n'a rien sur lui∎ to have it out with sb s'expliquer avec qn;∎ she had it or the matter or the whole thing out with him elle a eu une longue explication avec lui;∎ let's have this out once and for all mettons les choses au point une fois pour toutes(invite) inviter∎ I'll have you up for blackmail je vais vous poursuivre (en justice) pour chantage;∎ they were had up by the police for vandalism ils ont été arrêtés pour vandalisme;∎ he was had up (before the court) for breaking and entering il a comparu (devant le tribunal) pour effraction(b) (invite from downstairs, the south) inviter;∎ he had them up (to his flat) for tea il les a invités à venir prendre le thé;∎ we're having them up from London for the weekend il sont venus nous voir de Londres pour le week-end -
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press [pres]presse ⇒ 1 (a)-(e) serrement ⇒ 1 (i) appuyer (sur) ⇒ 3 (a), 3 (e), 4 (a) presser ⇒ 3 (b), 3 (c) forcer ⇒ 3 (d) faire pression ⇒ 4 (b)1 noun(a) (newspapers) presse f;∎ the national/local press la presse nationale/locale;∎ freedom of the press la liberté de la presse;∎ they advertised in the press ils ont fait passer une annonce dans les journaux;∎ reports in the press were biased les comptes rendus parus dans la presse étaient tendancieux;∎ they managed to keep her name out of the press ils ont réussi à ce que son nom ne paraisse pas dans la presse(b) (journalists) presse f;∎ the press were there la presse était là;∎ she's a member of the press elle a une carte de presse;∎ ironic the gentlemen of the press ces messieurs de la presse(c) (report, opinion) presse f;∎ to get (a) good/bad press avoir bonne/mauvaise presse;∎ to give sb (a) good/bad press faire l'éloge/la critique de qn(d) (printing) presse f;∎ we go to press at 5 p.m. on est mis sous presse à 5 heures; (copy deadline) on boucle à 5 heures;∎ in or at (the) press sous presse;∎ hot or straight from the press tout frais;∎ ready for press prêt à mettre sous presse;∎ the proofs were passed for press on a donné le bon à tirer;∎ prices correct at time of going to press prix corrects au moment de la mise sous presse∎ (printing) press presse f;∎ to set the presses rolling mettre les presses en marche; figurative mettre la machine en marche(f) (publisher) presses fpl(g) (for tennis racket, handicrafts, woodwork, trousers) presse f; (for cider, oil, wine) pressoir m∎ the machine dispenses hot coffee at the press of a button il suffit d'appuyer sur un bouton pour que la machine distribue du café chaud;∎ give it a slight press appuyez légèrement là-dessus∎ he gave my hand a quick press il m'a serré la main rapidement∎ in the press for the door we became separated dans la ruée de la foule vers la porte, nous avons été séparés;∎ to force one's way through the press fendre la foule, se frayer un chemin à travers la foule∎ to give sth a press donner un coup de fer à qch(m) (in weightlifting) développé m(n) (in basketball) pressing m;∎ full court press zone-presse f (tout terrain);∎ American figurative it was the full court press on faisait le maximum;∎ to be engaged in a full court press to do sth faire le maximum ou tout son possible pour faire qch∎ press of sail or canvas pleine voilure f;∎ under press of sail toutes voiles dehors(reporter, photographer) de presse; (advertising) dans la presse(a) (push → button, bell, trigger, accelerator) appuyer sur;∎ try pressing it essayez d'appuyer dessus;∎ he pressed the lid shut il a fermé le couvercle (en appuyant dessus);∎ to press sth flat aplatir qch;∎ to press sth home enfoncer qch;∎ to press sth (back) into shape rendre sa forme à qch;∎ to press one's way through a crowd/to the front se frayer un chemin à travers une foule/jusqu'au premier rang;∎ he was pressed (up) against the railings il s'est trouvé coincé contre le grillage;∎ I pressed myself against the wall je me suis collé contre le mur;∎ she pressed a note into my hand elle m'a glissé un billet dans la main;∎ he pressed his nose (up) against the window il a collé son nez à la vitre;∎ he pressed his hat down on his head il rabattit ou enfonça son chapeau sur sa tête;∎ she pressed the papers down into the bin elle a enfoncé les papiers dans la poubelle∎ she pressed her son to her elle serra son fils contre elle∎ to press sb for payment/an answer presser qn de payer/répondre;∎ she pressed me to tell her the truth elle me pressa de lui dire la vérité;∎ if you press her she'll tell you si tu insistes, elle te le dira;∎ if pressed, he would admit… quand on insistait ou le poussait, il admettait…;∎ his creditors were pressing him hard ses créanciers le harcelaient ou ne lui laissaient pas le moindre répit;∎ to be pressed for time/money être à court de temps/d'argent∎ I was pressed into signing the contract j'ai été obligé de signer le contrat;∎ don't let yourself be pressed into going ne laissez personne vous forcer à y aller∎ can I press a cup of tea on you? puis-je vous offrir une tasse de thé?;∎ to press a gift on sb forcer qn à accepter un cadeau;∎ to press (home) one's advantage profiter d'un avantage;∎ to press one's attentions on sb poursuivre qn de ses assiduités;∎ I don't want to press the point je ne veux pas insister;∎ Law to press charges against sb engager des poursuites contre qn(f) (iron → shirt, tablecloth) repasser(h) (preserve by pressing → flower) presser, faire sécher (dans un livre ou un pressoir)(i) (in weightlifting) soulever∎ figurative to press into service réquisitionner;∎ the local mechanic was pressed into service le mécanicien du coin fut réquisitionné pour la circonstance∎ press here appuyez ou pressez ici;∎ he pressed (down) on the accelerator il appuya sur l'accélérateur;∎ the crowd pressed against the barriers/round the President la foule se pressait contre les barrières/autour du président;∎ they pressed forward to get a better view ils poussaient pour essayer de mieux voir;∎ to press through a crowd se frayer un chemin à travers une foule;∎ to press close against sb se serrer contre qn∎ the rucksack pressed on his shoulders le sac à dos pesait sur ses épaules;∎ her problems pressed on her mind ses problèmes lui pesaient;∎ time presses! le temps presse!∎ he pressed hard to get the grant il a fait des pieds et des mains pour obtenir la bourse;∎ to press for an answer insister pour avoir une réponse immédiate;∎ to press for an adjournment/the law to be tightened up exiger un ajournement/que la loi soit renforcée∎ some shirts press easily il y a des chemises qui se repassent facilement►► press agency agence f de presse;press agent attaché(e) m,f de presse;British the Press Association = la principale agence de presse britannique;press attaché attaché(e) m,f de presse;press badge macaron m de presse;press baron magnat m de la presse;press box tribune f de (la) presse;press button bouton-poussoir m;press campaign campagne f de presse;press card carte f de presse ou de journaliste;press clipping coupure f de presse or de journal;British the Press Complaints Commission = organisme britannique de contrôle de la presse;press conference conférence f de presse;press copy (of book) exemplaire m de service de presse;press corps journalistes mpl;∎ the White House press corps = les journalistes accrédités à la Maison-Blanche;British the Press Council = organisme indépendant veillant au respect de la déontologie dans la presse britannique;press coverage couverture-presse f;∎ the resignation got a lot of press coverage la démission a été largement couverte dans la presse;British press cutting coupure f de presse ou de journal;∎ a collection of press cuttings une collection de coupures de journaux, un dossier de presse;press gallery tribune f de (la) presse;press handout communiqué m de presse;press insert encart m presse;press kit dossier m de presse (distribué aux journalistes);press lord magnat m de la presse;press office service m de presse;press officer responsable mf des relations avec la presse;press pack dossier m de presse;press pass carte f de presse;Typography press proof tierce f;press relations relations fpl presse;press release communiqué m de presse;press report reportage m;∎ press reports of the incident were inaccurate les articles de presse relatant l'incident étaient inexacts;press run tirage m;Politics press secretary ≃ porte-parole m inv du gouvernement;British press stud bouton-pression m, pression f➲ press ahead = press onappuyer sur; (with force) enfoncer∎ to press down on sb peser sur qn(demand) exiger, réclamer;∎ they pressed for a pay rise ils ont réclamé ou exigé une augmentation de salaire;∎ the residents are pressing for a pedestrian zone les résidents font pression pour obtenir une zone piétonnière;∎ the opposition are pressing for an enquiry l'opposition exige une enquête ou insiste pour que l'on fasse une enquêteenfoncer(continue → on journey) poursuivre ou continuer son chemin; (→ with activity) continuer; (persevere → in enterprise, job) poursuivre, persévérer;∎ the travellers pressed on in the darkness les voyageurs poursuivirent leur chemin dans la nuit;∎ we must press on to York or as far as York il faut poursuivre jusqu'à York;∎ we pressed on regardless nous avons continué malgré tout(job, negotiations) continuer, poursuivre;∎ they pressed on with the plan in spite of opposition ils ont poursuivi leur projet malgré l'opposition rencontrée(a) (juice etc) exprimer -
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f.1 piece of evidence.no tengo pruebas I have no proof o evidence2 sign.en o como prueba de in o as proof of3 test.prueba de alcoholemia breath testprueba del embarazo pregnancy testla prueba de fuego the acid testprueba de resistencia endurance test4 test.prueba de acceso entrance examinationprueba de aptitud aptitude test5 ordeal, trial (trance).6 event (sport).7 proof (Imprenta).8 sample.9 audition.pres.indicat.3rd person singular (él/ella/ello) present indicative of spanish verb: probar.imperat.2nd person singular (tú) Imperative of Spanish verb: probar.* * *1 (demostración) proof2 (experimento) experiment, trial■ hemos hecho la prueba de no regañarla a ver qué pasa we've tried not telling her off to see what happens3 (examen) test4 TÉCNICA trial5 MEDICINA test6 DEPORTE event7 DERECHO evidence8 (en imprenta) proof9 (en costura) fitting\a prueba de proof againsten prueba de as a sign ofponer a prueba to put to the testprueba de acceso entrance examinationprueba de fuego acid testprueba del embarazo pregnancy testprueba nuclear nuclear test* * *noun f.1) proof2) evidence3) event4) test, trial5) token* * *SF1) (=demostración) proof¿tiene usted prueba de ello? — can you prove it?, do you have proof?
eso es la prueba de que él lo hizo — this proves that he did it, this is the proof that he did it
es prueba de que tiene buena salud — that proves o shows he's in good health
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ser buena prueba de algo — to be clear proof of sthel resultado es buena prueba de su profesionalidad — the result is clear proof of her professionalism
Alonso dio buena prueba de su calidad como orador — Alonso clearly demonstrated his quality as a speaker, Alonso gave clear proof of his quality as a speaker
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como o en prueba de — in proof ofcomo o en prueba de lo cual — in proof of which
me lo dio como o en prueba de amistad — he gave it to me as a token of friendship
como o en prueba de que no es así te lo ofrezco gratis — to prove that that isn't the case, I'll give it to you for free
2) (Jur) piece of evidence3) (=examen) (Escol, Univ, Med) test; [de actor] (Cine) screen test; (Teat) auditionprueba de acceso — entrance test, entrance examination
prueba de alcoholemia — Breathalyzer ® test
prueba de selectividad — (Univ) entrance examination
prueba práctica — practical, practical test
4) (=ensayo)a) [gen]•
período de prueba — [de persona] probationary period; [de producto] trial period•
estar en (fase de) pruebas — to be on trialemitir en pruebas — (TV) to broadcast test transmissions
b)• a prueba — (Téc) on trial; (Com) on approval, on trial
c)• a prueba de, a prueba de agua — waterproof
a prueba de bomba(s) — (lit) bombproof, shellproof
prueba en carretera — (Aut) test drive
5) (Dep) (=disciplina) event; (=carrera) racela prueba individual — (Tenis) the singles
prueba campo a través — (Atletismo) cross-country race; (Hípica) cross-country trial
prueba de carretera — (Ciclismo) road race
prueba de relevos — relay, relay race
prueba de vallas — hurdles, hurdles race
prueba en ruta — (Ciclismo) road race
prueba por equipos — (Ciclismo) team trial
6) (Cos) fitting7) (Fot) print8) [de comida] (=acto) testing, sampling; (=cantidad) taste, sample10) pl pruebas (Tip) proofsprimeras pruebas — first proofs, galleys
* * *I1)a) (demostración, testimonio) proofno dio la menor prueba de estar sufriendo — he didn't give the slightest hint o indication that he was suffering
en or como prueba de mi agradecimiento — as a token of my gratitude
b) (Der) piece of evidence2) (Educ) test; (Cin) screen test, audition; (Teatr) audition3)a) (ensayo, experimento)b) ( circunstancia difícil)la enfermedad de su padre fue una dura prueba para ella — her father's illness was a testing time for her
c) (en locs)a prueba: tomar a alguien a prueba to take somebody on for a trial period; tener algo a prueba to have something on trial; poner algo a prueba to put something to the test; estás poniendo a prueba mi paciencia you're trying my patience; a prueba de: un reloj a prueba de golpes a shockproof watch; un dispositivo a prueba de ladrones a burglarproof mechanism; cristal a prueba de balas — bulletproof glass
d) ( en costura) fitting4) (Fot, Impr) proof5) (Dep)IIla prueba de los 1.500 metros — the 1,500 meters (event o race)
* * *= assaying, edit sheet, engraving, field trial, galley, page proof, proof slip, proofsheet, proving trial, trial, trial print, trial run, tangible evidence, reassurance, test, proof copy, proof, galley proof, proof sheet, lab test, test session, test drive, test run, modelling exercise, performance test, ordeal, audition, tryout.Ex. Suppose you have classified, by UDC, the document 'Select methods of metallurgical assaying', class number 669.9.Ex. To print MARC record edit sheets, press 'Alt F3', which means to press and hold down the 'Alt' key, followed by pressing the 'F3' key.Ex. An art print is an engraving, etching, lithograph, etc. printed from the plate prepared by the artist.Ex. Telidon was first demonstrated in 1978, and small-scale field trials videotex and teletext started in 1980.Ex. Final editing and corrections are done on this terminal, and galleys are sent to the customer.Ex. Catalogue cards are available for each item recorded in the weekly BNB, and for Cataloguing-in-Publication (CIP) records prepared from the page proofs of forthcoming titles.Ex. Since it seems clear that many libraries will not be automating, they will have to depend on traditional sources of cataloging data such as cards, proof slips, and book catalogs.Ex. Alternatively a library may receive proofsheets of every LC catalogue record, and make a selection from these when items arrive.Ex. Bureaux can be useful for proving trials, and the deferment of commitments until a suitable size of data base has been accumulated in the computer system.Ex. The intention was to determine which department within each library has the responsibility for arranging trials of products.Ex. Trial prints (proofs) of the formes were then made, and compared with the copy from which they had been set.Ex. This course can be taken by librarians as well as readers and its trial run started in 1987.Ex. The chairwoman of the board had decided that as part of the screening process those who had successfully survived the initial winnowing should furnish the board with tangible evidence of how they might perform on a specific assignment.Ex. Such reassurance becomes particularly important if the inquirer has not sampled the file, either in a printed format or in browsing online.Ex. The suppliers claim that tests show this to be sufficient for 980 of all entries.Ex. One can only point to the efforts being made at BNB to produce cataloguing records as quickly as possible from proof copies if at all feasible.Ex. The catalogue has been automated since 1984, and further proof of the library's value and ability to move with the times are shown by its 8,400 plus individual members.Ex. Checking is carried out by comparison of the galley proof against the manuscript.Ex. These have the advantages of economy, and (if the subscriber desires) selectivity because the records on the proof sheets are divided into broad categories which can be obtained separately.Ex. The article 'Search engine showdown' reports the results of lab tests carried out on 7 major World Wide Web (WWW) search engines available free of charge on the Internet.Ex. A cognitive walkthrough consists of a re-enactment of a test session in which the user is queried about their movements and decisions throughout the test session.Ex. The author presents an evaluation of PatentView in terms of product information, search and retrieval facilities, documentation, and test drive.Ex. Test run results show that by taking advantage of the favourable properties of holography shorter response times are obtained.Ex. The modelling exercise would indicate which model was most economic and which was most cost-effective.Ex. The domains covered in the performance tests for the area of cosmetology were: hair cut, permanent wave, shampooing, wigs and hairpieces, skin care, hair conditioners (scalp and treatment), and manicuring.Ex. The article has the title ' Ordeals of a frustrated European intermediary with competitive intelligence searching'.Ex. Applicants may receive information regarding these auditions by sending a one-page written resume to this office no later than October 20, 2008.Ex. Nearly 200 players submitted applications to be considered for the tryouts and the pool was narrowed to 84.----* anterior a la prueba = pretrial.* antes de la prueba = pretest [pre-test].* a prueba = on trial.* a prueba de bombas = ruggedised [ruggedized, -USA], bomb-proof.* a prueba de conejos = rabbit-proof.* a prueba de fallos = fail-safe.* a prueba de incendios = fireproof [fire-proof].* a prueba de inendios = fireproof [fire-proof].* a prueba de niños = childproof.* a prueba de robos = theft proof.* a prueba de tornados = tornado proof.* a prueba de un tratamiento duro = ruggedised [ruggedized, -USA].* a prueba de viento = windproof.* a toda prueba = unswerving.* banco de pruebas = testbed [test bed], benchmarking.* cada vez más pruebas = accumulating evidence.* carga de la prueba, la = burden of proof, the.* chaleco a prueba de balas = bullet-proof vest.* como prueba de = as a token of, as a sign of.* como prueba de agradecimiento = as a token of thanks.* como prueba de + Posesivo + agradecimiento = as a token of + Posesivo + appreciation.* como prueba de + Posesivo + gratitud = as a token of + Posesivo + gratitude.* como pruebas = in evidence.* corrección de pruebas = proofreading, proof correction.* corrector de pruebas = proofreader, corrector.* corregir pruebas = proof, proofread.* corregir una prueba = correct + proof.* dar pruebas = provide + evidence.* demostrar Algo con pruebas = demonstrate + in print.* de prueba = on a trial basis, trial, probationary, on trial.* después de la prueba = posttest [post-test].* durante un período de prueba = on a trial basis.* encontrar pruebas = find + evidence.* en prueba = on trial.* existir pruebas de que = there + be + evidence that.* falta de pruebas = lack of evidence to the contrary.* hacer la prueba = give + it a whirl, give + it a shot, give + it a try.* hacer pruebas = prove + trials.* hacer una prueba = audition.* haciendo pruebas = trial and error.* las pruebas = the writing on the wall.* lugar de prueba alfa = alpha test site, alpha site.* lugar de prueba beta = beta test site.* lugar de pruebas = test site.* no superar la prueba de = not stand the test of.* oferta de prueba = trial offer.* pasar la prueba = pass + muster.* pasar una prueba = endure + ordeal, pass + a test, stand up.* pasar una prueba de sobra = pass with + flying colours.* período de prueba = probationary period, trial period, trial run, probation, period of probation, probation period.* peso de la prueba, el = burden of proof, the.* poner Algo a prueba = push + Nombre + to + Posesivo + limits.* poner a prueba = stretch, tax, try, strain, overtax, pilot, put to + the test, test, trial, overstretch, push + the envelope, put + Nombre + to the test, try + Nombre + on, push + Nombre + to the edge.* poner a prueba la paciencia de un santo = test + Posesivo + patience, try + Nombre + patience, try + the patience of a saint.* poner a prueba la paciencia de un santo = test + the patience of a saint.* poner a prueba una idea = test + idea, pilot + idea.* poseer pruebas = have + evidence.* posterior a la prueba = post-test.* presentar las pruebas ante = lay + evidence before.* presentar pruebas = give + evidence.* programa de prueba beta = beta test programme.* proporcionar pruebas = provide + evidence.* prueba beta = beta test.* prueba cloze = cloze test.* prueba concluyente = conclusive evidence.* prueba de acidez = litmus test.* prueba de alcoholemia = breath test, alcohol testing.* prueba de antidopaje = drug testing.* prueba de antidoping = drug testing.* prueba decisiva = litmus test.* prueba de compra = proof of purchase.* prueba de desgaste = wear test.* prueba de detección de consumo de drogas = drug testing.* prueba de detección del cáncer = health facility, cancer screening.* prueba de fuego, la = acid test, the.* prueba de identidad = proof of identity.* prueba de laboratorio = lab test.* prueba de la densidad = density test.* prueba de la máxima proximidad = nearest neighbour test.* prueba del embarazo = pregnancy test.* prueba del hecho de que = evidence of the fact that.* prueba del solapamiento = overlap test.* prueba de paternidad = paternity test.* prueba de prensa = press proof.* prueba de referencia = benchmark test.* prueba de rendimiento = benchmark, benchtest, achievement test, performance test.* prueba determinante = litmus test.* prueba de tornasol = litmus test.* prueba de validación = validation test.* prueba documental = documentary evidence.* prueba dura = ordeal.* prueba evidente = living proof.* prueba fehaciente = competent proof, living proof.* prueba final = final.* prueba inequívoca = ironclad proof.* prueba in situ = field test.* prueba nuclear = nuclear weapons testing.* prueba palpable = living proof.* prueba rápida = quiz form, quiz [quizzes, -pl.].* pruebas = evidence, proofs, testing.* pruebas cada vez más concluyentes = mounting evidence.* pruebas circunstanciales = circumstantial evidence.* pruebas contundentes = hard evidence.* pruebas convincentes = convincing evidence.* pruebas de rendimiento = benchmarking.* pruebas en contra = evidence to the contrary.* pruebas forenses = forensic evidence.* pruebas indirectas = circumstantial evidence.* prueba sobre el terreno = field test, field trial.* pruebas previas = prior art.* prueba univariante = univariate test.* prueba viviente = living proof.* puesta a prueba = trying, piloting.* puesto a prueba = overstretched.* realizar una prueba = conduct + trial, take + test.* recoger pruebas = collect + evidence, gather + evidence, accumulate + evidence.* resultados de pruebas = test data.* sacar una prueba = pull + a proof.* ser la prueba de fuego de Algo = test + Nombre + to the limit.* ser prueba suficiente = be proof enough.* ser una prueba más de = strengthen + evidence.* someter a prueba = place + strain on.* terreno de pruebas = testing ground.* tira de prueba = test strip.* versión de prueba = test drive, trial version.* * *I1)a) (demostración, testimonio) proofno dio la menor prueba de estar sufriendo — he didn't give the slightest hint o indication that he was suffering
en or como prueba de mi agradecimiento — as a token of my gratitude
b) (Der) piece of evidence2) (Educ) test; (Cin) screen test, audition; (Teatr) audition3)a) (ensayo, experimento)b) ( circunstancia difícil)la enfermedad de su padre fue una dura prueba para ella — her father's illness was a testing time for her
c) (en locs)a prueba: tomar a alguien a prueba to take somebody on for a trial period; tener algo a prueba to have something on trial; poner algo a prueba to put something to the test; estás poniendo a prueba mi paciencia you're trying my patience; a prueba de: un reloj a prueba de golpes a shockproof watch; un dispositivo a prueba de ladrones a burglarproof mechanism; cristal a prueba de balas — bulletproof glass
d) ( en costura) fitting4) (Fot, Impr) proof5) (Dep)IIla prueba de los 1.500 metros — the 1,500 meters (event o race)
* * *= assaying, edit sheet, engraving, field trial, galley, page proof, proof slip, proofsheet, proving trial, trial, trial print, trial run, tangible evidence, reassurance, test, proof copy, proof, galley proof, proof sheet, lab test, test session, test drive, test run, modelling exercise, performance test, ordeal, audition, tryout.Ex: Suppose you have classified, by UDC, the document 'Select methods of metallurgical assaying', class number 669.9.
Ex: To print MARC record edit sheets, press 'Alt F3', which means to press and hold down the 'Alt' key, followed by pressing the 'F3' key.Ex: An art print is an engraving, etching, lithograph, etc. printed from the plate prepared by the artist.Ex: Telidon was first demonstrated in 1978, and small-scale field trials videotex and teletext started in 1980.Ex: Final editing and corrections are done on this terminal, and galleys are sent to the customer.Ex: Catalogue cards are available for each item recorded in the weekly BNB, and for Cataloguing-in-Publication (CIP) records prepared from the page proofs of forthcoming titles.Ex: Since it seems clear that many libraries will not be automating, they will have to depend on traditional sources of cataloging data such as cards, proof slips, and book catalogs.Ex: Alternatively a library may receive proofsheets of every LC catalogue record, and make a selection from these when items arrive.Ex: Bureaux can be useful for proving trials, and the deferment of commitments until a suitable size of data base has been accumulated in the computer system.Ex: The intention was to determine which department within each library has the responsibility for arranging trials of products.Ex: Trial prints (proofs) of the formes were then made, and compared with the copy from which they had been set.Ex: This course can be taken by librarians as well as readers and its trial run started in 1987.Ex: The chairwoman of the board had decided that as part of the screening process those who had successfully survived the initial winnowing should furnish the board with tangible evidence of how they might perform on a specific assignment.Ex: Such reassurance becomes particularly important if the inquirer has not sampled the file, either in a printed format or in browsing online.Ex: The suppliers claim that tests show this to be sufficient for 980 of all entries.Ex: One can only point to the efforts being made at BNB to produce cataloguing records as quickly as possible from proof copies if at all feasible.Ex: The catalogue has been automated since 1984, and further proof of the library's value and ability to move with the times are shown by its 8,400 plus individual members.Ex: Checking is carried out by comparison of the galley proof against the manuscript.Ex: These have the advantages of economy, and (if the subscriber desires) selectivity because the records on the proof sheets are divided into broad categories which can be obtained separately.Ex: The article 'Search engine showdown' reports the results of lab tests carried out on 7 major World Wide Web (WWW) search engines available free of charge on the Internet.Ex: A cognitive walkthrough consists of a re-enactment of a test session in which the user is queried about their movements and decisions throughout the test session.Ex: The author presents an evaluation of PatentView in terms of product information, search and retrieval facilities, documentation, and test drive.Ex: Test run results show that by taking advantage of the favourable properties of holography shorter response times are obtained.Ex: The modelling exercise would indicate which model was most economic and which was most cost-effective.Ex: The domains covered in the performance tests for the area of cosmetology were: hair cut, permanent wave, shampooing, wigs and hairpieces, skin care, hair conditioners (scalp and treatment), and manicuring.Ex: The article has the title ' Ordeals of a frustrated European intermediary with competitive intelligence searching'.Ex: Applicants may receive information regarding these auditions by sending a one-page written resume to this office no later than October 20, 2008.Ex: Nearly 200 players submitted applications to be considered for the tryouts and the pool was narrowed to 84.* anterior a la prueba = pretrial.* antes de la prueba = pretest [pre-test].* a prueba = on trial.* a prueba de bombas = ruggedised [ruggedized, -USA], bomb-proof.* a prueba de conejos = rabbit-proof.* a prueba de fallos = fail-safe.* a prueba de incendios = fireproof [fire-proof].* a prueba de inendios = fireproof [fire-proof].* a prueba de niños = childproof.* a prueba de robos = theft proof.* a prueba de tornados = tornado proof.* a prueba de un tratamiento duro = ruggedised [ruggedized, -USA].* a prueba de viento = windproof.* a toda prueba = unswerving.* banco de pruebas = testbed [test bed], benchmarking.* cada vez más pruebas = accumulating evidence.* carga de la prueba, la = burden of proof, the.* chaleco a prueba de balas = bullet-proof vest.* como prueba de = as a token of, as a sign of.* como prueba de agradecimiento = as a token of thanks.* como prueba de + Posesivo + agradecimiento = as a token of + Posesivo + appreciation.* como prueba de + Posesivo + gratitud = as a token of + Posesivo + gratitude.* como pruebas = in evidence.* corrección de pruebas = proofreading, proof correction.* corrector de pruebas = proofreader, corrector.* corregir pruebas = proof, proofread.* corregir una prueba = correct + proof.* dar pruebas = provide + evidence.* demostrar Algo con pruebas = demonstrate + in print.* de prueba = on a trial basis, trial, probationary, on trial.* después de la prueba = posttest [post-test].* durante un período de prueba = on a trial basis.* encontrar pruebas = find + evidence.* en prueba = on trial.* existir pruebas de que = there + be + evidence that.* falta de pruebas = lack of evidence to the contrary.* hacer la prueba = give + it a whirl, give + it a shot, give + it a try.* hacer pruebas = prove + trials.* hacer una prueba = audition.* haciendo pruebas = trial and error.* las pruebas = the writing on the wall.* lugar de prueba alfa = alpha test site, alpha site.* lugar de prueba beta = beta test site.* lugar de pruebas = test site.* no superar la prueba de = not stand the test of.* oferta de prueba = trial offer.* pasar la prueba = pass + muster.* pasar una prueba = endure + ordeal, pass + a test, stand up.* pasar una prueba de sobra = pass with + flying colours.* período de prueba = probationary period, trial period, trial run, probation, period of probation, probation period.* peso de la prueba, el = burden of proof, the.* poner Algo a prueba = push + Nombre + to + Posesivo + limits.* poner a prueba = stretch, tax, try, strain, overtax, pilot, put to + the test, test, trial, overstretch, push + the envelope, put + Nombre + to the test, try + Nombre + on, push + Nombre + to the edge.* poner a prueba la paciencia de un santo = test + Posesivo + patience, try + Nombre + patience, try + the patience of a saint.* poner a prueba la paciencia de un santo = test + the patience of a saint.* poner a prueba una idea = test + idea, pilot + idea.* poseer pruebas = have + evidence.* posterior a la prueba = post-test.* presentar las pruebas ante = lay + evidence before.* presentar pruebas = give + evidence.* programa de prueba beta = beta test programme.* proporcionar pruebas = provide + evidence.* prueba beta = beta test.* prueba cloze = cloze test.* prueba concluyente = conclusive evidence.* prueba de acidez = litmus test.* prueba de alcoholemia = breath test, alcohol testing.* prueba de antidopaje = drug testing.* prueba de antidoping = drug testing.* prueba decisiva = litmus test.* prueba de compra = proof of purchase.* prueba de desgaste = wear test.* prueba de detección de consumo de drogas = drug testing.* prueba de detección del cáncer = health facility, cancer screening.* prueba de fuego, la = acid test, the.* prueba de identidad = proof of identity.* prueba de laboratorio = lab test.* prueba de la densidad = density test.* prueba de la máxima proximidad = nearest neighbour test.* prueba del embarazo = pregnancy test.* prueba del hecho de que = evidence of the fact that.* prueba del solapamiento = overlap test.* prueba de paternidad = paternity test.* prueba de prensa = press proof.* prueba de referencia = benchmark test.* prueba de rendimiento = benchmark, benchtest, achievement test, performance test.* prueba determinante = litmus test.* prueba de tornasol = litmus test.* prueba de validación = validation test.* prueba documental = documentary evidence.* prueba dura = ordeal.* prueba evidente = living proof.* prueba fehaciente = competent proof, living proof.* prueba final = final.* prueba inequívoca = ironclad proof.* prueba in situ = field test.* prueba nuclear = nuclear weapons testing.* prueba palpable = living proof.* prueba rápida = quiz form, quiz [quizzes, -pl.].* pruebas = evidence, proofs, testing.* pruebas cada vez más concluyentes = mounting evidence.* pruebas circunstanciales = circumstantial evidence.* pruebas contundentes = hard evidence.* pruebas convincentes = convincing evidence.* pruebas de rendimiento = benchmarking.* pruebas en contra = evidence to the contrary.* pruebas forenses = forensic evidence.* pruebas indirectas = circumstantial evidence.* prueba sobre el terreno = field test, field trial.* pruebas previas = prior art.* prueba univariante = univariate test.* prueba viviente = living proof.* puesta a prueba = trying, piloting.* puesto a prueba = overstretched.* realizar una prueba = conduct + trial, take + test.* recoger pruebas = collect + evidence, gather + evidence, accumulate + evidence.* resultados de pruebas = test data.* sacar una prueba = pull + a proof.* ser la prueba de fuego de Algo = test + Nombre + to the limit.* ser prueba suficiente = be proof enough.* ser una prueba más de = strengthen + evidence.* someter a prueba = place + strain on.* terreno de pruebas = testing ground.* tira de prueba = test strip.* versión de prueba = test drive, trial version.* * *A1(demostración, señal): te ha llamado, eso es prueba de que le caes bien he called you, that shows o that proves he likes you, he called you, that's a sure sign that he likes youno había estudiado nada, la prueba está en que no contestó ni una pregunta it was quite clear o evident that he hadn't done any studying, he didn't answer a single questiondio constantes pruebas de su lealtad he proved his loyalty over and over againno dio la menor prueba de estar sufriendo he didn't give the slightest hint o indication that he was sufferingacepta este regalo en or como prueba de mi agradecimiento accept this gift as a token of my gratitude2 ( Der)(cosa, argumento): retiraron la acusación por falta de pruebas the charge was withdrawn owing to lack of evidenceno hay pruebas de que eso sea verdad there's no proof that that's truetendrá que presentar pruebas de ello he will have to provide evidence to prove it, he'll have to prove itesta nueva prueba this new (piece of) evidenceesto es prueba concluyente de que nos mintió this is conclusive proof that he lied to usa las pruebas me remito this/that proves it3 ( Mat):hacer la prueba de una operación to check one's calculationsCompuestos:circumstantial evidenceproof of purchasela prueba del absurdo reductio ad absurdumfpl material evidenceCompuestos:aptitude testacid testes un papel verdaderamente difícil, que va a ser su prueba de fuego como actor it's a really difficult part, which will be the acid test of his acting abilityplacement test, grading testC1(ensayo, experimento): ¿qué pasa si aprietas este botón? — no sé, hagamos la prueba what happens if you press this button? — I don't know, let's try it and see¿por qué no haces la prueba de dejarlo en remojo? why don't you try leaving it to soak?¡mira que te pego! — ¿a ver? ¡haz la prueba! (CS fam); I'll hit you! — oh yeah? let's see you try! ( colloq)2 ( en locs):a prueba: no tenía experiencia pero lo tomaron a prueba he had no experience but they took him on for a trial period o on probationtenemos esta fotocopiadora a prueba we have this photocopier on trialllévelo a prueba take it on trial o on approvalponer algo a prueba to put sth to the testestás poniendo a prueba mi paciencia you're trying my patiencea prueba de: un reloj a prueba de golpes a shockproof watchun dispositivo a prueba de ladrones a burglarproof mechanisma prueba de niños ( hum); childproofcristal a prueba de balas bulletproof glassdio unos argumentos a prueba de balas she put forward some rock solid o cast-iron arguments3 (en costura) fittingCompuestos:laboratory trial o test● prueba del alcohol or de la alcoholemiapregnancy testnuclear test● prueba patrón or de referenciabenchmarkhacer la prueba patrón or de referencia to benchmarkfpl weapons testingcorregir pruebas to proofreadCompuestos:artist's proof● prueba de galera or imprentagalley proofE1 ( Dep):en las pruebas de clasificación in the qualifying heatsla prueba de los 1.500 metros the 1,500 meters event o race, the 1,500 meterslas pruebas de descenso the downhill events2 ( AmL) (ejercicio) feat, actCompuesto:road race* * *
Del verbo probar: ( conjugate probar)
prueba es:
3ª persona singular (él/ella/usted) presente indicativo2ª persona singular (tú) imperativo
Multiple Entries:
probar
prueba
probar ( conjugate probar) verbo transitivo
1 ( demostrar) ‹teoría/inocencia› to prove
2
( por primera vez) to try
‹coche/mecanismo› to try out
pruebale algo A algn to try sth on sb
‹arma/vehículo› to test (out)
verbo intransitivo ( intentar) to try;
prueba A hacer algo to try doing sth
probarse verbo pronominal ‹ropa/zapatos› to try on
prueba sustantivo femenino
1
eso es prueba de que le caes bien that proves he likes you;
en or como prueba de mi agradecimiento as a token of my gratitudeb) (Der) piece of evidence
2 (Educ) test;
(Cin) screen test, audition;
(Teatr) audition
3
prueba de la alcoholemia Breathalyzer® test, sobriety test (AmE), drunkometer test (AmE);
prueba del embarazo pregnancy testb) ( en locs)◊ a prueba: tomar a algn a prueba to take sb on for a trial period;
tener algo a prueba to have sth on trial;
poner algo a prueba to put sth to the test;
a prueba de golpes/de balas shockproof/bulletproof
4 (Fot, Impr) proof;
5 (Dep):
la prueba de los 1.500 metros the 1,500 meters (event o race)
probar
I verbo transitivo
1 (una teoría, un hecho) to prove
2 (una máquina, un aparato, etc) to test
3 (comida, bebida) to try
(sabor, etc) to taste: no prueba el alcohol, he never touches alcohol
II vi (intentar) to try ➣ Ver nota en try
prueba sustantivo femenino
1 proof
corregir pruebas, to proofread
como prueba de mi amistad, as a sign of my friendship
2 (experimento, examen, etc) test, trial
poner algo a prueba, to put sthg to the test: puso a prueba mi paciencia, she put my patience to the test
figurado la prueba de fuego, the acid test
prueba de alcoholemia, sobriety test, Breathalyzer(tm) test
3 (competición) event
4 Jur piece of evidence: no tienes pruebas, you have no evidence
♦ Locuciones: a prueba (en un trabajo) on trial: le cogieron quince días a prueba, they took him on for a two-week trial period
a prueba de: a prueba de balas, bulletproof
a prueba de golpes, shockproof
' prueba' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
acceso
- alcoholemia
- cala
- comprometedor
- comprometedora
- constancia
- ensayo
- escarceo
- estrellarse
- indicio
- preliminar
- presentarse
- probar
- psicotécnica
- psicotécnico
- selectividad
- someter
- suficiencia
- terminante
- testimonio
- admisión
- audición
- bala
- concluyente
- contundente
- convivencia
- corregir
- correr
- decisivo
- delator
- documental
- ejercicio
- evaluación
- exigente
- fondo
- individual
- justificación
- muestra
- otro
- pasar
- preparar
- puntaje
- puntuar
- resistencia
- superar
English:
acid test
- aptitude test
- audition
- burden
- childproof
- contest
- demonstration
- discovery
- dummy run
- event
- exhibit
- fitting
- idiot-proof
- positive
- preponderance
- probation
- proof
- qualifying
- shellproof
- shockproof
- shred
- strain
- tax
- test
- test drive
- test run
- touch
- trial
- try
- windproof
- air
- approval
- bear
- Breathalyzer
- cast
- endurance
- failing
- go
- heat
- litmus
- one
- over
- pace
- pilot
- probationary
- quiz
- screen
- see
- sobriety
- token
* * *♦ nf1. [demostración] proof;no existe ninguna prueba de que haya copiado en el examen there is no proof that he copied during the exam;dio pruebas irrefutables de que era inocente she gave irrefutable proof of her innocence, she proved beyond doubt that she was innocent;no tengo pruebas I have no proof;¡ahí tienes la prueba! that proves it!2. Der piece of evidence;pruebas evidence, proof;fue absuelto por falta de pruebas he was acquitted owing to a lack of evidence;presentar pruebas to submit evidence;a las pruebas me remito the evidence will bear me outpruebas indiciarias circumstantial evidence;pruebas de indicios circumstantial evidence;pruebas instrumentales documentary evidence3. [manifestación, señal] sign;eso es prueba de que les importa this proves they care, this is a sign that they care;a mitad de carrera empezó a dar pruebas de cansancio halfway through the race she started to show signs of tiring;le hice el regalo como prueba de agradecimiento/mi amor I gave her the present as a token of my gratitude/love4. [examen académico] test;el examen consta de una prueba escrita y otra oral the exam has an oral part and a written partprueba de acceso entrance examination;prueba de aptitud aptitude test5. [comprobación, ensayo, experimento] test;hicimos la prueba de cambiar las pilas we tried changing the batteries;¡haga usted la prueba! try it and see!;hacerle a alguien una prueba to test sb, to give sb a test;RP Famhacer la prueba: te voy a abandonar para siempre – hacé la prueba I'm going to walk out and leave you for good – go on, then!prueba del ADN DNA test;prueba del alcohol Breathalyser® test;hacer la prueba del alcohol a alguien to breathalyse sb;prueba antidopaje drugs test;prueba antidoping drugs test;hacer la prueba antidoping a alguien to test sb for drugs;prueba del embarazo pregnancy test;hacerse la prueba del embarazo to take a pregnancy test;Fig la prueba de fuego the acid test;prueba nuclear nuclear test;pruebas nucleares nuclear testing;prueba de (la) paternidad paternity test;prueba de resistencia endurance test;la prueba del sida AIDS test;hacerle a alguien la prueba del sida to test sb for AIDS;hacerse la prueba del sida to have an AIDS test;prueba de sonido sound check6. [trance] ordeal, trial;la distancia fue una dura prueba para su relación being separated really put their relationship to the test7. Dep event;la prueba de los 110 metros vallas the 110 metres hurdles;la prueba de lanzamiento de jabalina the javelin;una prueba ciclista a cycling raceprueba clásica classic;prueba clasificatoria heat;prueba eliminatoria heat;prueba de saltos [de equitación] show jumping (competition)8. Imprenta proof;corregir pruebas, hacer corrección de pruebas to proofreadprueba positiva print10. Am [ejercicio] acrobatic feat♦ a prueba loc adj[trabajador] on probation; [producto comprado] on trial o approval;poner a prueba la paciencia de alguien to try sb's patience;poner algo/a alguien a prueba to put sth/sb to the test;fe a toda prueba unshakeable faith;* * *f1 tb TIP proof;en prueba de as proof of;dar pruebas de prove, give proof of2 JUR piece of evidence;por falta de pruebas for lack of evidence3 DEP event4 EDU test;admisión entrance exam:a prueba de bala bulletproof;a prueba de agua waterproof;a prueba de aire airtight;a prueba de fuego fireproof;a prueba de choques shock-resistant;poner algo a prueba put sth to the test* * *prueba nf1) : proof, evidence2) : trial, test3) : proof (in printing or photography)4) : event, qualifying round (in sports)5)a prueba de agua : waterproof6)prueba de fuego : acid test7)poner a prueba : to put to the test* * *prueba n1. (examen, análisis) test2. (en deportes) event3. (testimonio) proof -
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m.test.hacer un test to do o take a testhacer un test a alguien to give somebody a testtipo test multiple-choice (examen, pregunta)test de embarazo pregnancy testtest de inteligencia intelligence test* * *1 test* * *noun m.* * *[tes]SM (pl tests) [tes] test* * ** * *= test, lab test, test session, test run, achievement test, performance test.Ex. The suppliers claim that tests show this to be sufficient for 980 of all entries.Ex. The article 'Search engine showdown' reports the results of lab tests carried out on 7 major World Wide Web (WWW) search engines available free of charge on the Internet.Ex. A cognitive walkthrough consists of a re-enactment of a test session in which the user is queried about their movements and decisions throughout the test session.Ex. Test run results show that by taking advantage of the favourable properties of holography shorter response times are obtained.Ex. Stepchildren score lower than biological children on achievement tests and exhibit more behavior problems.Ex. The domains covered in the performance tests for the area of cosmetology were: hair cut, permanent wave, shampooing, wigs and hairpieces, skin care, hair conditioners (scalp and treatment), and manicuring.----* examen tipo test = multiple choice test.* modelo de test = test design.* pregunta tipo test = multiple choice question.* puntuación de un test = test score.* resultado de un test = test score.* test chi cuadrado = chi square test.* test de alcoholemia = breath test.* test de comprobación = validation test.* test de conformidad = conformance testing.* test de desgaste = wear test.* test de embarazo = pregnancy test.* test de evaluación = evaluative test.* test de inteligencia = IQ test.* test de interoperabilidad = interoperability testing.* test de paternidad = paternity test.* test de validación = validation test.* test univariante = univariate test.* * ** * *= test, lab test, test session, test run, achievement test, performance test.Ex: The suppliers claim that tests show this to be sufficient for 980 of all entries.
Ex: The article 'Search engine showdown' reports the results of lab tests carried out on 7 major World Wide Web (WWW) search engines available free of charge on the Internet.Ex: A cognitive walkthrough consists of a re-enactment of a test session in which the user is queried about their movements and decisions throughout the test session.Ex: Test run results show that by taking advantage of the favourable properties of holography shorter response times are obtained.Ex: Stepchildren score lower than biological children on achievement tests and exhibit more behavior problems.Ex: The domains covered in the performance tests for the area of cosmetology were: hair cut, permanent wave, shampooing, wigs and hairpieces, skin care, hair conditioners (scalp and treatment), and manicuring.* examen tipo test = multiple choice test.* modelo de test = test design.* pregunta tipo test = multiple choice question.* puntuación de un test = test score.* resultado de un test = test score.* test chi cuadrado = chi square test.* test de alcoholemia = breath test.* test de comprobación = validation test.* test de conformidad = conformance testing.* test de desgaste = wear test.* test de embarazo = pregnancy test.* test de evaluación = evaluative test.* test de inteligencia = IQ test.* test de interoperabilidad = interoperability testing.* test de paternidad = paternity test.* test de validación = validation test.* test univariante = univariate test.* * *(pl tests)testun test de inteligencia an intelligence o IQ testun examen tipo test a multiple-choice exam* * *
test sustantivo masculino (pl
un examen tipo test a multiple-choice exam
test sustantivo masculino test
test de calidad, quality test
' test' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
alcoholemia
- análisis
- control
- ensayar
- ensayo
- evaluación
- examen
- graduar
- lección
- negativa
- negativo
- positiva
- positivo
- probar
- probeta
- prueba
- psicotécnica
- psicotécnico
- suficiencia
- testar
- verificación
- admisión
- bebé
- citología
- comprobación
- convivencia
- dar
- ejercicio
- interrogación
- Papanicolau
- piloto
- resistencia
- seguro
- sondeo
- tentar
- verificar
English:
accurately
- acid test
- aptitude test
- attest
- blood test
- breath test
- detest
- driving test
- ease
- polygraph
- protest
- protester
- review
- score
- smear test
- test
- test case
- test drive
- test pilot
- test run
- test-tube baby
- testament
- testicle
- testify
- testimonial
- testimony
- worried
- answer
- blood
- blow
- Breathalyzer
- dope
- driving
- endurance
- fail
- full
- go
- grade
- graduated
- litmus
- means
- multiple
- Pap smear
- pass
- pilot
- positive
- quiz
- remote
- screen
- set
* * *1. [psicológico] test;hacer un test to do o take a testtest de inteligencia intelligence o IQ test;test psicológico psychological test2. [médico] test;voy al médico a hacerme unos tests I'm going to have some tests done at the doctor'stest del embarazo pregnancy test3. [prueba] test;vamos a hacer un test de sonido we're going to do a sound check;hacer un test a alguien to give sb a testtest de alcoholemia Br Breathalyser® test, US drunkometer4. [examen] test;tipo test [examen, pregunta] multiple-choice* * *m test;test visual eye test -
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vouloir [vulwaʀ]━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━➭ TABLE 311. <a. to want• qu'est-ce qu'ils veulent maintenant ? what do they want now?• je ne veux pas qu'il se croie obligé de... I don't want him to feel he has to...• que lui voulez-vous ? what do you want with him?• qu'est-ce qu'il me veut, celui-là ? (inf) what does he want from me?• s'il voulait, il pourrait être ministre if he wanted to, he could be a minister• que voulez-vous de moi ? what do you want from me?• j'en veux 1 000 € I want 1,000 euros for it(PROV) vouloir, c'est pouvoir(PROV) quand on veut, on peut(PROV) where there's a will there's a way• vouloir que qn fasse qch/que qch se fasse to want sb to do sth/sth to be doneb. ( = désirer, souhaiter) voulez-vous à boire ? would you like something to drink?• je voulais vous dire... I meant to tell you...• il voulait partir hier mais... he intended to leave yesterday but...• ça te dirait d'aller à la mer ? -- je veux ! (inf!) would you like to go to the seaside? -- that would be great! (inf)• ça va comme tu veux ? (inf) is everything all right?• bon, comme tu voudras all right, have it your own way• oui, si on veut ( = dans un sens, d'un côté) yes, if you like• est-ce que tu en veux ? [+ gâteau] would you like some?► que veux-tu ?• que veux-tu, c'est comme ça, on n'y peut rien what can you do? that's the way it is and there's nothing we can do about it• que veux-tu que je te dise ? j'ai perdu what do you want me to say? I lost• je voudrais bien voir ça ! I'd like to see that!d. ( = consentir à) ils ne voulurent pas nous recevoir they wouldn't see us• je veux bien le faire (s'il le faut vraiment) I don't mind doing it ; (enthousiaste) I'm happy to do it• je veux bien qu'il vienne (s'il le faut vraiment) I don't mind if he comes ; (il n'y a pas d'inconvénient) I'm quite happy for him to come• tu veux bien leur dire que... would you please tell them that...• encore un peu de thé ? -- je veux bien more tea? -- yes, please• nous en parlerons plus tard, si vous le voulez bien we'll talk about it later, if you don't minde. (formules de politesse) voudriez-vous avoir l'obligeance or l'amabilité de... would you be so kind as to...• voudriez-vous fermer la fenêtre ? would you mind closing the window?• si vous voulez bien me suivre this way, pleasef. (ordre) veux-tu te taire ! will you be quiet!g. ( = essayer de) to tryh. ( = s'attendre à) to expect• comment voulez-vous que je sache ? how should I know?• avec 1 000 € par mois, comment veux-tu qu'elle s'en sorte ? how do you expect her to manage on 1,000 euros a month?• que voulez-vous qu'on y fasse ? what do you expect us (or them etc) to do about it?i. ( = affirmer) to claim• une philosophie qui veut que l'homme soit... a philosophy which claims that man is...j. ( = requérir) to require• l'usage veut que... custom requires that...k. ( = faire) [destin, sort] le hasard voulut que... as luck would have it...l. (locutions)• il m'en veut beaucoup d'avoir fait cela he holds a tremendous grudge against me for having done that• tu ne m'en veux pas ? no hard feelings?• qu'est-ce que ça veut dire ? what does this mean?2. <• vouloir de qn/qch to want sb/sth3. <4. <* * *
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1. vulwaʀ1) ( exiger) to wantqu'est-ce qu'ils nous veulent (colloq) encore? — what do they want now?
2) (désirer, souhaiter)que veux-tu boire? — what do you want to drink?; ( plus poli) what would you like to drink?
je comprends très bien que tu ne veuilles pas répondre — I can quite understand that you may not wish to reply
il ne suffit pas de vouloir, il faut encore pouvoir — wishing is not enough
tu veux que je te dise, c'est un escroc — I hate to say it, but he is a crook
sans le vouloir — [bousculer, révéler] by accident; [se retrouver] accidentally
‘qu'est-ce qu'on fait ce soir?’ - ‘comme tu veux or voudras’ — ‘what shall we do tonight?’ - ‘whatever you like, it's up to you’
tu ne veux/voudrais pas me faire croire que — you're not telling/trying to tell me that
après ce qu'il a fait, tu voudrais que je lui fasse confiance? — do you expect me to trust him after what he's done?
que veux-tu, on n'y peut rien! — what can you do, it's hopeless!
j'aurais voulu t'y voir! — (colloq) I'd like to have seen you in the same position!
3) ( accepter)voudriez-vous avoir l'obligeance de faire — fml would you be so kind as to do
voulez-vous répéter votre question, s'il vous plaît — would you repeat your question please
veuillez patienter — ( au téléphone) please hold the line
elle veut bien prendre ce poste à condition d'être mieux payée — she's happy to take the job on condition that she's paid more
je veux bien qu'il soit malade mais — I know he's ill, but
‘ce n'est pas cher/difficile’ - ‘si on veut!’ — ‘it's not expensive/difficult’ - ‘or so you say!’
4) ( signifier)qu'est-ce que ça veut dire? — ( signification) what does that mean?; ( attitude) what's all this about?
5) ( prétendre)on a voulu voir en lui un pionnier de l'architecture — people tended to see him as a pioneering architect
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en vouloir verbe transitif indirect1) (colloq) ( être déterminé)il réussira, il en veut! — he wants to get on, and he'll succeed!
2) ( garder rancune)3) ( avoir des vues sur)
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se vouloir verbe pronominal1) ( prétendre être) [personne] to like to think of oneself as; [ouvrage, théorie, méthode] to be meant to be2) ( chercher à être) to try to be3) ( se reprocher)je m'en serais voulu de ne pas vous avoir prévenu — I would never have forgiven myself if I hadn't warned you
••vouloir c'est pouvoir — Proverbe where there's a will there's a way
II vulwaʀnom masculin Philosophie will* * *vulwaʀ1. vt1) (= exiger, désirer) to wantElle veut un vélo pour Noël. — She wants a bike for Christmas.
Elle en veux trois. — She wants three of them.
Je ne veux pas de dessert. — I don't want any pudding.
Il ne veut pas venir. — He doesn't want to come.
Voulez-vous du thé? — Would you like some tea?, Do you want some tea?
Je voudrais ceci. — I would like this one.
Je voudrais faire... — I would like to do...
On va au cinéma? - Si tu veux. — Shall we go to the cinema? - If you like.
sans le vouloir (= involontairement) — without meaning to, unintentionally
Je l'ai vexé sans le vouloir. — I upset him without meaning to.
2) [destin, circonstances]le hasard a voulu que... — as fate would have it,...
la tradition veut que... — Tradition has it that...
4) (= consentir)je veux bien (bonne volonté) — I'll be happy to, (concession) fair enough, that's fine, (en acceptant une proposition) I'd love to
Je veux bien le faire à ta place si ça t'arrange. — I don't mind doing it for you if you prefer.
Voulez-vous une tasse de thé? - Je veux bien. — Would you like a cup of tea? - Yes please.
5)en vouloir à qn (rancune) — to be angry at sb, to bear sb a grudge
Il m'en veut de ne pas l'avoir invité à mon anniversaire. — He's angry at me for not inviting him to my birthday party.
6)Il en veut à mon argent. — He's after my money.
oui, si on veut (= en quelque sorte) — yes, if you like
en vouloir (= être ambitieux) — to want to get on in life
vouloir de (= être prêt à accepter) — to want
La compagnie ne veut plus de lui. — The firm doesn't want him any more.
Elle ne veut pas de son aide. — She doesn't want his help.
mais enfin, qu'est-ce que ça veut dire? — what's all this about then?
2. nmle bon vouloir de qn — sb's goodwill, sb's pleasure
* * *vouloir verb table: vouloirA nm Philos will; bon vouloir goodwill; dépendre du bon vouloir de qn to depend on sb's goodwill; attendre le bon vouloir de qn to wait at sb's pleasure sout.B vtr1 ( exiger) to want; je veux une voiture/une nouvelle secrétaire I want a car/a new secretary; elle veut partir/que tout soit fini avant 8 heures she wants to leave/everything finished by 8 o'clock; que voulez-vous d'elle? what do you want from her?; qu'est-ce qu'ils nous veulent○ encore? what more do they want of us?; il vend sa voiture, il en veut 3 000 euros he's selling his car, he wants 3,000 euros for it; comme le veut la loi/la coutume as the law/custom demands; le règlement voudrait que tu portes une cravate you're normally required to wear a tie; ⇒ fin;2 (désirer, souhaiter) que veux-tu boire/pour Noël? what do you want to drink/for Christmas?; ( plus poli) what would you like to drink/for Christmas?; comme tu veux or voudras as you wish; je voudrais un kilo de poires/vous parler en privé I'd like a kilo of pears/to speak to you in private; je comprends très bien que tu ne veuilles pas répondre I can quite understand that you may not wish to reply; tu vois que tu y arrives quand tu (le) veux you see you can do it when you really want to; il ne suffit pas de vouloir, il faut encore pouvoir wishing is not enough; ce n'était pas si difficile que ça, il suffisait de vouloir it wasn't that difficult, all you needed was the will to do it; elle veut/voudrait être astronaute she wants/would like to be an astronaut; je ne veux pas d'elle comme secrétaire I don't want her as a secretary; je ne veux pas de ce tableau dans ma chambre I don't want that picture in my room; je n'en veux pas, de ton argent! I don't want your money!; elle veut ton bonheur or que tu sois heureux she wants you to be happy; je voudrais bien rester/vous aider, mais I would like to stay/to help you, but; ils auraient bien voulu participer à la réunion d'hier they would have liked to have taken part in yesterday's meeting; je voudrais bien qu'on finisse avant la nuit I would like us to finish before tonight; nous aurions également voulu ajouter que we would also have liked to add that; je voulais vous dire que I wanted to tell you that; on dira ce qu'on voudra, c'était moins pollué avant they can say what they like, it was less polluted before; tu veux que je te dise? ton guide, c'est un escroc I hate to say it, but the guide is a crook; je ne voudrais pas vous déranger I don't want to put you out; sans vouloir te vexer, ton chapeau est un peu voyant without wanting to sound rude, your hat is a bit garish; sans le vouloir [bousculer, révéler] by accident; [se retrouver] accidentally; il m'a fait mal sans le vouloir he hurt me unintentionally ou without meaning to; viens quand tu veux come whenever you want ou like; fais comme tu veux, mais ne me dérange pas tout le temps! do what you like ou want, but don't keep bothering me all the time!; ‘qu'est-ce qu'on fait ce soir?’-‘comme tu veux or voudras’ ‘what shall we do tonight?’-‘whatever you like, it's up to you’; que tu le veuilles ou non whether you like it or not; elle fait ce qu'elle veut de son mari she twists her husband around her little finger; elle fait ce qu'elle veut de ses mains she can do anything with her hands; je ne vous veux aucun mal I don't wish you any harm; tu ne veux/voudrais pas me faire croire que you're not telling/trying to tell me that; après ce qu'il a fait, tu voudrais que je lui fasse confiance? do you expect me to trust him after what he's done?; comment voulez-vous qu'on travaille dans ces conditions? how do you expect people to work in these conditions?; que veux-tu que j'y fasse? what do you want ou expect me to do about it?; que veux-tu que je te dise? c'est de ta faute! what do you expect me to say? it's your fault!; comment veux-tu qu'elle résiste? how could she resist?; comment veux-tu que je le sache? how should I know?; pourquoi voudrais-tu qu'il refuse? why should he refuse?; c'est la vie, que voulez-vous! what can you do, that's life!; que veux-tu, on n'y peut rien! what can you do, it's hopeless!; j'aurais voulu t'y voir○! I'd like to have seen you in the same position!; tu l'auras voulu! it'll be all your own fault!; ⇒ beurre, peau, voilà;3 ( accepter) voulez-vous (bien) fermer la fenêtre/me prêter votre stylo? would you mind closing the window/lending me your pen?; vous voudrez bien renvoyer le formulaire please return the form; tu voudras bien leur transmettre ce message will you please give them this message; voudriez-vous avoir l'obligeance de faire fml would you be so kind as to do; demander à or prier qn de bien vouloir faire fml to ask sb to be so kind as to do, to ask sb kindly to do sout; on voudra bien se référer aux ouvrages suivants please refer to the following works; voudrais-tu aller m'acheter le journal, s'il te plaît would you go and buy me the paper, please; voulez-vous or veuillez répéter votre question, s'il vous plaît would you repeat your question please; veuillez patienter ( au téléphone) please hold the line; si vous le voulez bien, nous commencerons sans lui if you don't mind, we'll start without him; si vous voulez bien me suivre if you'd like to follow me; si vous voulez bien de moi comme quatrième au bridge if you'll have me as a fourth at bridge; veux-tu (bien) te taire! will you (please) be quiet!; ils ont bien voulu nous prêter leur voiture they were kind enough to lend us their car; elle a bien voulu leur accorder une entrevue she was kind enough to grant them an interview; nous vous remercions d'avoir bien voulu faire thank you for doing; elle n'a pas voulu signer she would not sign; le bois ne veut pas brûler the wood won't burn; le moteur ne veut pas partir the engine won't start; ma blessure ne veut pas guérir my wound won't heal; tout le monde attendait qu'elle veuille (bien) se montrer everyone was waiting for her to put in an appearance; elle veut bien prendre ce poste à condition d'être mieux payée she's happy to take the job on condition that she's paid more; je veux bien te croire I'm quite prepared to believe you; ( plus réticent) I'd like to believe you; si l'on veut bien admettre/se rappeler que if one accepts/remembers that; il était mieux informé (des faits) qu'il ne veut bien le dire he knew more about it than he's prepared to admit; je veux bien croire que la vie est dure, mais I know life is hard, but; je veux bien qu'il soit malade/qu'ils fassent grève, mais I know he's ill/they're on strike, but; ‘ça s'est bien passé?’-‘si on veut’ ‘did it go well?’-‘so-so○’; ‘ce n'est pas cher/difficile’-‘si on veut!’ ‘it's not expensive/difficult’-‘or so you say!’; ‘c'était plus confortable avant!’-‘si tu veux, mais’ ‘it was more comfortable before!’-‘maybe, but’;4 ( signifier) vouloir dire to mean; que veux-tu dire? what do you mean?; qu'est-ce que ça veut dire? ( signification) what does that mean?; ( attitude) what's all this about?; pour moi, ça ne veut rien dire it means nothing to me; et alors, ça veut dire quoi de bousculer les gens comme ça○? hey, what do you mean by pushing people like that?; ça veut tout simplement dire qu'on va payer plus d'impôts it simply means we're going to pay higher taxes; que voulez-vous dire par là? what (exactly) do you mean by that?; tu ne veux pas dire qu'il est médecin? you don't mean to tell me he's a doctor ?; ça voudrait dire tout refaire that would mean doing everything all over again;5 ( prétendre) la légende veut que legend has it that; comme le veut la légende/tradition as legend/tradition has it; leur théorie veut que according to their theory; on a voulu voir en lui un pionnier de l'architecture people tended to see him as a pioneering architect.C en vouloir vtr ind1 ○( être déterminé) to want to get on; il réussira, il en veut! he wants to get on, and he'll succeed!; ce sont de bons élèves/soldats, et qui en veulent they are good students/soldiers who want to get on;2 ( garder rancune) en vouloir à qn to bear a grudge against sb; je leur en veux de m'avoir trompé I hold it against them for not being honest with me; ne m 'en veux pas si je remets notre rendez-vous please forgive me if I put off our meeting;3 ( avoir des vues sur) en vouloir à qch to be after sth; elle en veut à notre fortune she's after our money.D se vouloir vpr1 ( prétendre être) [personne] to like to think of oneself as; [ouvrage, théorie, méthode] to be meant to be; ils se veulent pacifistes/rassurants they like to think of themselves as pacifists/as being reassuring; mon livre se veut objectif/à la portée de tous my book is meant to be objective/accessible to all;2 ( chercher à être) to try to be; les dirigeants se sont voulus conciliants the leaders tried to be conciliatory;3 ( se reprocher) s'en vouloir to be cross with oneself; s'en vouloir de to regret; je m'en veux d'avoir été si dur avec elle/de ne pas l'avoir écoutée I really regret being so hard on her/not listening to her; je m'en serais voulu de ne pas vous avoir prévenu I would never have forgiven myself if I hadn't warned you; il ne faut pas vous en vouloir, ce n'était pas de votre faute! you mustn't blame yourself, it wasn't your fault!vouloir c'est pouvoir Prov, quand on veut, on peut where there's a will there's a way; je veux○! you bet○!I[vulwar] nom masculinII[vulwar] verbe transitifA.[AVOIR POUR BUT]1. [être décidé à obtenir] to wantje le ferai, que tu le veuilles ou non I'll do it, whether you like it or notquand elle veut quelque chose, elle le veut! when she's decided she wants something, she's determined (to get it)!lui, j'en fais (tout) ce que je veux I've got him eating out of my handelle veut récupérer son enfant/être reçue par le ministre she's determined to get her child back/that the Minister should see herarrangez-vous comme vous voulez, mais je veux être livré demain I don't mind how you do it but I insist the goods are delivered tomorrowje ne veux pas entendre parler de ça! I won't hear of it ou such a thing!à ton âge, pourquoi vouloir faire le jeune homme? at your age, why do you try to act like a young man?que veux-tu de moi?, qu'est-ce que tu me veux? what do you want from me?quand tu veux, tu fais très bien la cuisine you can cook beautifully when you put your mind to itvouloir, c'est pouvoir (proverbe) , quand on veut, on peut where there's a will, there's a way (proverbe)2. [prétendre - suj: personne] to claim3. [avoir l'intention de]vouloir faire quelque chose to want ou to intend ou to mean to do somethingsans vouloir me mêler de tes affaires/te contredire... I don't want to interfere/to contradict you but...je l'ai vexé sans le vouloir I offended him unintentionally ou without meaning toje ne voudrais surtout pas t'empêcher de voir ton match! I wouldn't dream of preventing you from watching the match!vouloir dire: il ne s'est pas ennuyé ce soir-là — que veux-tu dire par là? he had some fun that night — what do you mean by that ou what are you getting at?vous voulez dire qu'on l'a tuée? do you mean ou are you suggesting (that) she was killed?4. [essayer de]vouloir faire to want ou to try to doen voulant la sauver, il s'est noyé he drowned in his attempt ou trying to rescue her5. [s'attendre à] to expecttu voudrais peut-être aussi que je te remercie! you don't expect to be thanked into the bargain, do you?que veux-tu que j'y fasse? what do you want me to do about it?, what can I do about it?que voulez-vous que je vous dise? what can I say?, what do you want me to say?6. (familier) [sexuellement] to wantB.[PRÉFÉRER, SOUHAITER]jus d'ananas ou d'orange? — ce que tu veux! pineapple or orange juice? — whatever ou I don't mind!on prend ma voiture ou la tienne? — c'est comme tu veux shall we take my car or yours? — as you wish ou please ou likeje pourrai revenir? — bien sûr, quand vous voulez! may I come again? — of course, any time ou whenever you want!tu peux dessiner une maison si tu veux you could draw a house, if you liketu l'as ou l'auras voulu! you asked for it!2. [dans une suggestion] to wantveux-tu de l'aide? do you want ou would you like some help?voudriez-vous vous joindre à nous? would you care ou like to join us?3. [dans un souhait]j'aurais tellement voulu être avec vous I'd have so much liked ou loved to have been with youquand tu me parles, je te voudrais un autre ton (soutenu) please don't use that tone when you're talking to mealler au match sans avoir rangé ta chambre, je voudrais bien voir ça! (ironique) whatever gave you the idea (that) you could go to the match without tidying up your room first?4. [dans une demande polie]veuillez avoir l'obligeance de... would you kindly ou please...veuillez vous retirer, Marie you may go now, Marievoudriez-vous avoir l'amabilité de me prêter votre crayon? would you be so kind as to lend me your pencil?je vous serais reconnaissant de bien vouloir m'envoyer votre brochure I should be glad to receive your brochure5. [dans un rappel à l'ordre]ne m'interromps pas, tu veux!, veuille bien ne pas m'interrompre! will you please not interrupt me?, would you mind not interrupting me?un peu de respect, tu veux (bien) a bit less cheek, if you don't mind!C.[SUJET: CHOSE]1. [se prêter à, être en état de]2. [exiger] to requirela tradition voulait que... it was a tradition that...la dignité de notre profession veut que... the dignity of our profession demands that...[prétendre]3. [déterminer - suj: destin, hasard, malheur]la chance a voulu que... as luck would have it...le calendrier a voulu que cela tombe un lundi it fell on a Monday, as it so happened4. [s'efforcer de]le décor veut évoquer une ferme normande the decor strives ou tries to suggest a Normandy farmhouse5.a. [avoir comme sens propre] to meanb. [avoir comme implication] to mean, to suggestje me demande ce que veut dire ce changement d'attitude I wonder what the meaning of this turn-around is ou what this turn-around meansça veut bien dire ce que ça veut dire! it's clear ou plain enough!tu vas m'obéir, non mais, qu'est-ce que ça veut dire? (familier) for goodness's sake will you do as I say!D.[LOCUTIONS] [consenti, accepter]bien vouloir: bien vouloir faire quelque chose to be willing ou to be prepared ou to be quite happy to do somethingje veux bien être patient, mais il y a des limites! I can be patient, but there are limits!un petit café? — oui, je veux bien fancy a coffee? — yes pleasepoussons jusqu'à la prochaine ville — moi je veux bien, mais il est tard! let's go on to the next town — I don't mind, but it is late!bien vouloir [admettre]: je veux bien qu'il y ait des restrictions budgétaires mais... I understand (that) there are cuts in the budget but...je veux bien avoir des défauts, mais pas celui-là granted, I have some shortcomings, but that isn't one of themil a dit nous avoir soutenus, moi je veux bien, mais le résultat est là! he said he supported us, OK ou and that may be so, but look at the result!j'accepte ses humeurs, que veux-tu! I (just) put up with his moods, what can I do?si tu veux, si vous voulez more or less, if you like————————vouloir de verbe plus préposition1. [être prêt à accepter]vouloir de quelqu'un/quelque chose to want somebody/something2. (locution)a. [elle a de l'ambition] she wants to make it ou to winb. [elle a de l'application] she's dead keenil faut en vouloir pour réapprendre à marcher you need a lot of determination to learn to walk againen vouloir à quelqu'un [éprouver de la rancune] to bear ou to have a grudge against somebodyje ne l'ai pas fait exprès, ne m'en veux pas I didn't do it on purpose, don't be cross with medécidément, ton chien m'en veut your dog's definitely got something against meen vouloir à quelque chose [vouloir le détruire] to seek to damage somethingqui peut en vouloir à ma vie/réputation? who could wish me dead/would want to damage my reputation?————————se vouloir verbe pronominal intransitifle livre se veut une satire de l'aristocratie allemande the book claims ou is supposed to be a satire on the German aristocracy————————s'en vouloir verbe pronominal(emploi réfléchi) to be angry ou annoyed with oneself————————s'en vouloir verbe pronominalen veux-tu en voilà locution adverbiale(familier) [en abondance]————————si l'on veut locution adverbiale1. [approximativement] if you like2. [pour exprimer une réserve]il est fidèle... si l'on veut! he's faithful... after a fashion! -
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of* * *prep. w. dat.I. Of place:1) off, from;G. hljóp af hesti sínum, G. jumped off his horse;ganga af mótinu, to go away from the meeting;Flosi kastaði af sér skikkjunni, threw off his cloak;Gizzur gekk af útsuðri at gerðinu, from the south-west;hann hafði leyst af sér skúa sína, he had taken off his shoes;Steinarr vildi slíta hann af sér, throw him off;tók Gísli þá af sér vápnin, took off his arms;bréf af Magnúsi konungi, a letter from king Magnus;land af landi, from one land to the other;hverr af öðrum, one after another, in succession;vil ek þú vinnir af þér skuldina, work off the debt;muntu enga sætt af mér fá, no peace at my hand;rísa af dauða, to rise from the dead;vakna af draumi, to awaken from a dream;lúka upp af hrossi, to open a gate from off a horse;vindr stóð af landi, the wind blew from the land;2) out of;verða tekinn af heimi, to be taken out of the world;gruflar hón af læknum, she scrambles out of the brook;Otradalr var mjök af vegi, far out of the way.Connected with út; föstudaginn fór út herrinn af borginni, marched out of the town.II. Of time; past, beyond:af ómagaaldri, able to support oneself, of age;ek em nú af léttasta skeiði, no longer in the prime of life;þá er sjau vikur eru af sumri, when seven weeks of summer are past;var mikit af nótt, much of the night was past.III. In various other relations:1) þiggja lið af e-m, to receive help from one;hafa umboð af e-m, to be another’s deputy;vera góðs (ills) maklegr af e-m, to deserve good (bad) of one;féll þar lið mart af Eyvindi, many of Eyvind’s men fell there;þá eru þeir útlagir ok af goðorði sínu, have forfeited their goðorð;þá skalt þú af allri fjárheimtunni, forfeit all the claim;ek skal stefna þér af konunni, summon thee to give up;2) off, of;höggva fót, hönd, af e-m, to cut off one’s foot, hand;vil ek, at þú takir slíkt sem þér líkar af varningi, whatever you like of the stores;þar lá forkr einn ok brotit af endanum, with the point broken off;absol., beit hann höndina af, bit the hand off;fauk af höfuðit, the head flew off;3) of, among;hinn efniligasti maðr af ungum mönnum, the most promising of the young men;4) with;hláða, (ferma) skip af e-u, to load (freight) a ship with;fylla heiminn af sínu kyni, to fill the world with his offspring;5) of (= ór which is more frequent);húsit var gert af timbr stokkum, was built of trunks of trees;6) fig., eigi vita menn hvat af honum er orðit, what has become of him;hvat hefir þú gert af Gunnari, what hast thou done with Gunnar?;7) denoting parentage, descent, origin;ok eru af þeim komnir Gilsbekkingar, are descended from them;kominn af Trójumönnum, descended from the Trojans;8) by, of (after passive);ek em sendr hingat af Starkaði, sent hither by;ástsæll af landsmónnum, beloved of;9) on account of, by reason of, by;úbygðr at frosti ok kulda, because of frost and cold;ómáli af áverkum, speechless from wounds;af ástæld hans, by his popularity;af því, therefore;af hví, wherefor why;af því at, because;10) by means of, by;framfœra e-n af verkum sínum, by means of his own labour;af sínu fé, by one’s own means;absol., hann fekk af hina mestu sœmd, derived great honour from it;11) with adjectives, in regard to;mildr af fé, liberal of money;góðr af griðum, merciful;fastr af drykk, close (stingy) in regard to drink;12) used absol. with a verb, off away;hann bað hann þá róa af fjörðinn, to row the firth off;ok er þeir höfðu af fjörðung, when they had covered one forth of the way;sofa af nóttina, to sleep the night away.* * *prep. often used elliptically by dropping the case, or even merely adverbially, [Ulf. af; A. S. and Engl. of, off; Hel. ab; Germ. ab; Gr. άπό; Lat. a, ab.] With dat. denoting a motion a loco; one of the three prepp. af, ór, frá, corresponding to those in loco—á, í, við, and ad locum—á, í, at. It in general corresponds to the prepp. in loco—á, or in locum— til, whilst ór answers more to í; but it also frequently corresponds to yfir, um or í. It ranges between ór and frá, generally denoting the idea from the surface of, while ór means from the inner part, and frá from the outer part or border. The motion from a hill, plain, open place is thus denoted by af; by ór that from an enclosed space, depth, cavity, thus af fjalli, but ór of a valley, dale; af Englandi, but ór Danmörk, as mörk implies the notion of a deep wood, forest. The wind blows af landi, but a ship sets sail frá landi; frá landi also means a distance from: af hendi, of a glove, ring; ór hendi, of whatever has been kept in the hand (correl. to á hendi and í hendi). On the other hand af is more general, whilst frá and ór are of a more special character; frá denoting a departure, ór an impulse or force; a member goes home af þingi, whereas ór may denote an inmate of a district, or convey the notion of secession or exclusion from, Eb. 105 new Ed.; the traveller goes af landi, the exile ór landi: taka e-t af e-m is to take a thing out of one’s hand, that of taka frá e-m to remove out of one’s sight, etc. In general af answers to Engl. of, off, ór to out of, and frá to from: the Lat. prepp. ab, de, and ex do not exactly correspond to the Icelandic, yet as a rule ór may answer to ex, af sometimes to ab, sometimes to de. Of, off, from among; with, by; on account of by means of, because of concerning, in respect of.A. Loc.I. With motion, off, from:1. prop. corresp. to á,α. konungr dró gullhring af hendi sér (but á hendi), Ld. 32; Höskuldr lætr bera farm af skipi, unload the ship (but bera farm á skip), id.; var tekit af hestum þeirra, they were unsaddled, Nj. 4; Gunnarr hafði farit heiman af bæ sínum, he was away from home, 82; Gunnarr hljóp af hesti sínum, jumped off his horse (but hl. á hest), 83; hlaupa, stökkva af baki, id., 112, 264 ; Gunnarr skýtr til hans af boganum, from the bow, where af has a slight notion of instrumentality, 96; flýja af fundinum, to fly from off the battle-field, 102; ríða af Þríhyrningshálsum, 206; út af Langaholti, Eg. 744 ; sunnan ór Danmörk ok af Saxlandi, 560; ganga af mótinu, to go from the meeting, Fms. vii. 130; af þeirra fundi reis María upp ok fór, 625. 85 ; Flosi kastaði af ser skikkjunni, threw his cloak off him (but kasta á sik),Nj. 176; taka Hrungnis fót af honum, of a load, burden, Edda 58; land þat er hann fiskði af, from which he set off to fish, Grág. i. 151, is irregular, frá would suit better; slíta af baki e-s, from off one’s back, ii. 9 ; bera af borði, to clear the table, Nj. 75.β. where it more nearly answers to í; þeir koma af hafi, of sailors coming in (but leggja í haf), Nj. 128 ; fara til Noregs af Orkneyjum (but í or til O.), 131; þeim Agli fórst vel ok komu af hafi i Borgarfjörð, Eg. 392 ; hann var útlagi ( outlawed) af Noregi, where ór would be more regular, 344; af Islandi, of a traveller, Fms. x. 3; búa her af báðum ríkjunum, to take a levy from, 51; hinir beztu bændr ór Norðlendingafjórðungi ok af Sunnlendingafjórðungi, the most eminent Southerners and Northerners, 113; Gizzurr gékk af útsuðri at gerðinu, from south-west, Sturl. ii. 219; prestar af hvárutveggja biskupsdæmi, from either diocess, Dipl. ii. 11; verða tekinn af heimi, to be taken out of the world, 623. 21; gruflar hon af læknum, scrambles out of the brook, Ísl. ii. 340; Egill kneyfði af horninu í einum drykk, drained off the horn at one draught, literally squeezed every drop out of it, Eg. 557; brottuaf herbúðunurn, Fms. x. 343.γ. of things more or less surrounding the subject, corresp. to yfir or um; láta þeir þegar af sér tjöldin, break off, take down the tents in preparing for battle, Eg. 261; kyrtillinn rifnaði af honum, his coat burst, caused by the swollen body, 602; hann hafði leyst af sér skúa sína, he untied his shoes (but binda á sik), 716; Steinarr vildi slíta hann af sér, throw him off, of one clinging to one’s body, 747; tók Gísli þá af sér vápnin, took off his arms, Fms. vii. 39. Of putting off clothes; fara af kápu, Nj. 143; far þú eigi af brynjunni, Bs. i. 541; þá ætlaði Sigurðr at fara af brynjunni, id.; þá var Skarphéðinn flettr af klæðunum, Nj. 209: now more usually fara or klæðum, fötum, exuere, to undress.δ. connected with út; föstudaginn for út herrinn af borginni, marched out of the town, Nj. 274; ganga út af kirkjunni, to go out of the church, now út úr, Fms. vii. 107: drekki hann af þeirri jörðunni, of something impregnated with the earth, Laekn. 402.ε. more closely corresponding to frá, being in such cases a Latinism (now frá); bréf af páfa, a pope’s bull, Fms. x. 6; rit af hánum, letter from him, 623. 52; bréf af Magnúsi konungi, a letter from king Magnus, Bs. i. 712; farið þér á brautu af mér í eilífan eld, Hom. 143; brott af drottins augliti, Stj. 43.ζ. denoting an uninterrupted continuity, in such phrases as land aflandi, from land to land, Eg. 343, Fas. ii. 539; skip af skipl. from ship to ship, Fms. v. 10; brann hvat af öðru, one after another, of an increasing fire, destroying everything, i. 128; brandr af brandi brenn, funi kveykist af funa, one from another, Hm. 56; hverr af öðrum, one after another, in succession, also hverr at öðrum, Eb. 272, 280 (where at in both passages).2. metaph., at ganga af e-m dauðum, to go from, leave one dead on the spot, of two combatants; en hann segiz bani hins ef hann gekk af dauðum manni, Grág. ii. 88, Hkr. 1. 327; undr þykir mér er bróðir þinn vildi eigi taka af þér starf þetta, would not take this toil from thee, Nj. 77; þegnar hans glöddust af honum, were fain of him, Fms. x. 380; at koma þeim manni af sér er settr var á fé hans, to get rid of, Ld. 52; vil ek þú vinriir af þér skuldina, work off the debt, Njarð. 366; reka af sér, to repel, Sturl. ii. 219; hann á þá sonu er aldri munu af oss ganga, who will never leave us, whom we shall never get rid of, Fas. i. 280; leysa e-n af e-u, to relieve, 64; taka e-n af lífi, to kill, Eg. 48, 416, Nj. 126; af lífdögum, Fms. vii. 204; ek mun ná lögum af því máli, get the benefit of the law in this case, Eg. 468; muntu enga sætt af mér fá, no peace at my hand, 414; rísa af dauða, to rise from death, Fms. ii. 142; guð bætti honum þó af þessi sótt, healed him of this sickness, ix. 390; vakna af sýn, draumi, svefni, to awaken from a vision, dream, sleep, 655 xxxii. I, Gísl. 24, Eb. 192, Fas. i. 41. Rather with the notion out of, in the phrase af sér etc., e. g. sýna e-t af scr, to shew, exhibit a disposition for or against, Ld. 18; gera mikit af sér, to shew great prowess, Ísl. ii. 368; éf þú gerir eigi meira af þér um aðra leika, unless you make more of thyself, Edda 32; Svipdagr hafði mikit af sér gert, fought bravely, Fas. i. 41; góðr (illr) af sér, good ( bad) of oneself, by nature; mikill af sjálfum sér, proud, bold, stout, Nj. 15; ágætastr maðr af sjálfum sér, the greatest hero, Bret.: góðr af ser, excellent, Hrafn. 7; but, on the contrary, af sér kominn, ruinous, in decay; this phrase is used of old houses or buildings, as in Bs. i. 488 = Sturl. l. c.; af sér kominn af mæði can also be said of a man fallen off from what he used to be; kominn af fotum fram, off his legs from age, Sturl. i. 223, Korm. 154 (in a verse).II. WITHOUT MOTION:1. denoting direction from, but at the same time continuous connection with an object from which an act or thing proceeds, from; tengja skip hvárt fram af stafni annars, to tie the ships in a line, stem to stern, Fms. i. 157, xi. 111; svá at þeir tóku út af borðum, jutted out of the boards, of rafters or poles, iv. 49; stjarna ok af sem skaft, of a comet, ix. 482; lúka upp af hrossi, to open a gate from off a horse, Grág. ii. 264; hon svarar af sínu sæti sem álpt af baru, Fás. i. 186; þar er sjá mátti utau af firði, af þjóðleið, that might be seen from the fareway on the sea when sailing in the firth, Hkr. ii. 64; þá mun hringt af (better at) Burakirkju, of bells rung at the church, Fms. xi. 160; gengr þar af Meðalfellsströnd, projects from, juts out, of a promontory, Ld. 10.2. denoting direction alone; upp af víkinni stóð borg mikil, a burg inland from the inlet, Eg. 161; lokrekkja innar af seti, a shut bed inward from the benches in the hall, Ísl. ii. 262; kapella upp af konungs herbergjum, upwards from, Fms. x. 153; vindr stóð af landi, the wind stood off the land, Bárð. 166.β. metaph., stauda af e-u, vide VI. 4.γ. ellipt., hallaði af norðr, of the channel, north of a spot, Boll. 348; also, austr af, suðr af, vestr af, etc.3. denoting absence; þingheyendr skulu eigi vera um nótt af þingi ( away from the meeting), eðr lengr, þá eru þeir af þingi ( away from (be meeting) ef þeir eru or ( out of) þingmarki, Grág. i. 25; vera um nótt af várþingi, 115; meðan hann er af landi héðan, abroad, 150.β. metaph., gud hvíldi af öllum verkum sínum á sjaunda degi, rested from his labours, Ver. 3.4. denoting distance; þat er komit af þjóðleið, out of the high road, remote, Eg. 369; af þjóðbraut, Grág. ii. 264, i. 15; Otradalr (a farm) var mjök af vegi, far out of the way, Háv. 53.B. TEMP, past, from, out of, beyond:1. of a person’s age, in the sense of having past a period of life; af ómaga aldri, of age, able to support oneself, Grág. i. 243; af aeskualdri, stricken in years, having past the prime of life, Eg. 202; lítið af barnsaldri, still a child, Ld. 74; ek em nú af léttasia skeiði, no longer in the prime of life, Háv. 40.2. of a part or period of time, past; eigi síðar en nótt er af þingi, a night of the session past, Grág. i. 101; þá er sjau vikur eru af sumri, seven weeks past of the summer, 182; tíu vikur af sumri, Íb. 10; var mikit af nótt, much of the night was past, Háv. 41; mikið af vetri, much of the winter was past, Fas. ii. 186; þriðjungr af nótt, a third of the night past, Fms. x. 160; stund af degi, etc.; tveir mánoðr af sumri, Gþl. 103.3. in adverbial phrases such as, af stundu, soon; af bragði, at once; af tómi, at leisure, at ease; af nýju, again; af skyndingu, speedily; af bráðungu, in a hurry, etc.C. In various other relations:I. denoting the passage or transition of an object, concrete or abstract, of, from.1. where a thing is received, derived from, conferred by a person or object; þiggja lið af e-m, to derive help from, Edda 26; taka traust af e-m, to receive support, comfort from, Fms. xi. 243; taka mála af e-m, to be in one’s pay, of a soldier, Eg. 266; halda land af e-m, to hold land of any one, 282; verða viss af e-m, to get information from, 57, Nj. 130; taka við sök af manni (a law term), to undertake a case, suit, Grág. i. 142; hafa umboð af e-m, to be another’s deputy, ii. 374; vera góðs (ills) maklegr af e-m, to deserve good (bad) of, Vd. 88 (old Ed., the new reads frá), Fs. 45; afla matar af eyjum, to derive supplies from, Eb. 12.2. where an object is taken by force:α. prop. out of a person’s hand; þú skalt hnykkja smíðit af honum, wrest it out of his hand, Nj. 32; cp. taka, þrífa, svipta e-u (e-t) af e-m, to wrest from.β. metaph. of a person’s deprival of anything in general; hann tók af þér konuna, carried thy wife off, Nj. 33; tók Gunnarr af þér sáðland þitt, robbed thee of seedland, 103; taka af honum tignina, to depose, degrade him, Eg. 271; vinna e-t af e-m, to carry off by force of arms, conquer, Fms. iii. 29; drepa menn af e-m, for one, slay one’s man, Eg. 417; fell þar lið mart af Eyvindi, many of Eyvind’s people fell there, 261.γ. in such phrases as, hyggja af e-u (v. afhuga), hugsa af e-u, to forget; hyggja af harmi; sjá af e-u, to lose, miss; var svá ástúðigt með þeim, at livargi þóttist mega af öðrum sjá, neither of them could take his eyes off the other, Sturl. i. 194; svá er mörg við ver sinn vær, at varla um sér hon af hoiuun nær, Skálda 163.3. denoting forfeiture; þá eru þeir útlagir, ok af goðorði sínu, have forfeited their priesthood, Grág. i. 24; telja hann af ráðunum fjár síns alls, to oust one, on account of idiocy or madness, 176; verða af kaupi, to be off the bargain, Edda 26; þá skalt þú af allri fjárheimtunni, forfeit all the claim, Nj. 15; ek skal stefna þér af konunni, summon thee to forfeit, a case of divorce, id.; ella er hann af rettarfari um hana, has forfeited the suit, Grág. i. 381.β. ellipt., af ferr eindagi ef, is forfeited, Grág. i. 140.II. denoting relation of a part to a whole, off, of, Lat. de; höggva hönd, höfuð, fót af e-um, to cut one’s hand, head, foot off, Nj. 97, 92, Bs. i. 674; höggva spjót af skapti, to sever the blade from the shaft, 264; hann lét þá ekki hafa af föðurarfi sínum, nothing of their patrimony, Eg. 25; vil ek at þú takir slíkt sem þér líkar af varningi, take what you like of the stores, Nj. 4; at þú eignist slíkt af fé okkru sem þú vili, 94.β. ellipt., en nú höfum vér kjörit, en þat er af krossinum, a slice of, Fms. vii. 89; Þórðr gaf Skólm frænda sínum af landnámi sínu, a part of, Landn. 211; hafði hann þat af hans eigu er hann vildi, Sturl. ii. 169; þar lá forkr einn ok brotið af endanum, the point broken off, Háv. 24, Sturl. i. 169.γ. absol. off; beit hann höndina af, þar sem nú heitir úlfliðr, bit the hand off, Edda 17; fauk af höfuðit, the head flew off, Nj. 97; jafnt er sem þér synist, af er fótrinn, the foot is off, id.; af bæði eyru, both ears off, Vm. 29.2. with the notion of—among; mestr skörungr af konum á Norðrlöndum, the greatest heroine in the North, Fms. i. 116; hinn efniligasti maðr af ungum mönnum í Austfjörðum, the most hopeful of youths in the Eastfirths, Njarð. 364; af ( among) öllurn hirðmönnuni virði konungr mest skáld sín, Eg. 27; ef hann vildi nokkura kaupa af þessum konum, Ld. 30; ör liggr þar útiá vegginum, ok er sú af þeirra örum, one of their own arrows, Nj. 115.β. from, among, belonging to; guð kaus hana af ollum konum sér til móður, of the Virgin Mary, Mar. A. i. 27.γ. metaph., kunna mikit (lítið) af e-u, to know much, little of, Bragi kann mest af skáldskap, is more cunning of poetry than any one else, Edda 17.δ. absol. out of, before, in preference to all others; Gunnarr bauð þér góð boð, en þú vildir eingi af taka, you would choose none of them, Nj. 77; ráða e-t af, to decide; þó mun faðir minn mestu af ráða, all depends upon him, Ld. 22; konungr kveðst því mundu heldr af trúa, preferred believing that of the two, Eg. 55; var honum ekki vildara af ván, he could expect nothing better, 364.3. with the additional sense of instrumentality, with; ferma skip af e-u, to freight a ship with, Eg. 364; hlaða mörg skip af korni, load many ships with corn, Fms. xi. 8; klyfja tvá hesta af mat, Nj. 74; var vágrinn skipaðr af herskipum, the bay was covered with war ships, 124; fylla ker af glóðum, fill it with embers, Stj. 319; fylla heiminn af sínu kyni, to fill the world with his offspring, Ver. 3.III. denoting the substance of which a thing is made, of; used indifferently with ór, though ór be more frequent; þeir gerðu af honum jörðina, af blóði hans sæinn ok vötnin, of the creation of the world from the corpse of the giant Ymir; the poem Gm. 40, 41, constantly uses ór in this sense, just as in modern Icelandic, Edda 5; svá skildu þeir, at allir hlutir væri smíðaðir af nokkru efni, 147 (pref.); húsit var gert af timbrstokkum, built of trunks of timber, Eg. 233; hjöhin vóru af gulli, of gold, golden, Fms. i. 17; af osti, of cheese, but in the verse 1. c. ór osti, Fms. vi. 253; línklæði af lérepti, linen, Sks. 287.2. metaph. in the phrases, göra e-t af e-n ( to dispose of), verða af ( become of), hvat hefir þú gört af Gunnari, what hast thou done with Gunnar? Njarð. 376; hvat af motrinuni er orðit, what has become of it? of a lost thing, Ld. 208; hverfr Óspakr á burt, svá eigi vita menn hvat af honum er orðit, what has become of him? Band. 5.IV. denoting parentage, descent, origin, domicile, abode:1. parentage, of, from, used indifferently with frá; ok eru af þeim komnir Gilsbekkingar, descend from them, but a little below—frá honum eru konmir Sturlungar, Eb. 338, cp. afkvæmi; af ætt Hörðakára, Fms. i. 287; kominn af Trojumönnum, xi. 416; af Ása-ætt (Kb. wrongly at), Edda I.β. metaph., vera af Guði (theol.), of God, = righteous, 686 B. 9; illr ávöxtr af íllri rót, Fms. ii. 48; Asia er kölluð af nafni nokkurar konu, derives her name from, Stj. 67; af honum er bragr kallaðr skáldskapr, called after his name, Edda 17.2. of domicile; af danskri tungu, of Danish or Scandinavian origin, speaking the Danish tongue, Grág. ii. 73; hvaðan af löndum, whence, native of what country? Ísl.β. especially denoting a man’s abode, and answering to á and í, the name of the farm (or country) being added to proper names, (as in Scotland,) to distinguish persons of the same name; Hallr af Síðu, Nj. 189; Erlingr af Straumey, 273; Ástríðr af Djúpárbakka, 39; Gunnarr af Hlíðarenda (more usual frá); þorir haklangr konungr af Ögðum, king of Agdir, Eg. 35, etc.; cp. ór and frá.V. denoting a person with whom an act, feeling, etc. originates, for the most part with a periphrastic passive:1. by, the Old Engl. of; as, ek em sendr hingað af Starkaði ok sonum hans, sent hither by, Nj. 94; inna e-t af hendi, to perform, 257; þó at alþýða væri skírð af kennimönnum, baptized of, Fms. ii. 158; meira virðr af mönnum, higher esteemed, Ld. 158; ástsæll af landsmönnum, beloved, íb. 16; vinsæll af mönnum, Nj. 102; í allgóðu yfirlæti af þeim feðgum, hospitably treated by them, Eg. 170; var þá nokkut drukkið af alþjóð, there was somewhat hard drinking of the people, Sturl. iii. 229; mun þat ekki upp tekið af þeim sükudólgum mínum, they will not clutch at that, Nj. 257; ef svá væri í hendr þér búit af mér, if í had so made everything ready to thy hands, Ld. 130; þá varð fárætt um af föður hans, his father said little about it, Fms. ii. 154.2. it is now also sometimes used as a periphrase of a nom., e. g. ritað, þýtt af e-m, written, translated, edited by, but such phrases scarcely occur in old writers.VI. denoting cause, ground, reason:1. originating from, on account of, by reason of; af frændsemis sökum, for kinship’s sake, Grág. ii. 72; ómáli af áverkum, speechless from wounds, 27; af manna völdum, by violence, not by natural accident, of a crime, Nj. 76; af fortölum Halls, through his pleading, 255; af ástsæld hans ok af tölum þeirra Sæmundar, by his popularity and the eloquence of S., Íb. 16; af ráðum Haralds konungs, by his contriving, Landn. 157; úbygðr af frosti ok kulda, because of frost and cold, Hkr. i. 5.β. adverbially, af því, therefore, Nj. 78; af hví, why? 686 B. 9; þá verðr bóndi heiðinn af barni sínu, viz. if he does not cause his child to be christened, K. Þ. K. 20.2. denoting instrumentality, by means of; af sinu fé, by one’s own means, Grág. i. 293; framfæra e-n af verkum sinum, by means of one’s own labour, K. Þ. K. 142; draga saman auð af sökum, ok vælum ok kaupum, make money by, 623. I; af sínum kostnaði, at hi s own expense, Hkr. i. 217.β. absol., hún fellir á mik dropa svá heita at ek brenn af öll, Ld. 328; hann fékk af hina mestu sæmd, derived great honotur from it, Nj. 88; elli sótti á hendr honum svá at hann lagðist í rekkju af, he grew bedridden from age, Ld. 54; komast undan af hlaupi, escape by running, Fms. viii. 58; spinna garn af rokki, spin off a wheel (now, spinna á rokk), from a notion of instrumentality, or because of the thread being spun out (?), Eb. 92.3. denoting proceeding, originating from; lýsti af höndum hennar, her hands spread beams of light, Edda 22; allir heimar lýstust ( were illuminated) af henni, id.; en er lýsti af degi, when the day broke forth, Fms. ii. 16; lítt var lýst af degi, the day was just beginning to break, Ld. 46; þá tók at myrkja af nótt, the ‘mirk-time’ of night began to set in, Eg. 230; tók þá brátt at myrkva af nótt, the night grew dark, Hkr. ii. 230.4. metaph., standa, leiða, hljótast af, to be caused by, result from; opt hlýtst íllt af kvenna hjali, great mischief is wrought by women’s gossip (a proverb), Gísl. 15, 98; at af þeim mundi mikit mein ok úhapp standa, be caused by, Edda 18; kenna kulda af ráðum e-s, to feel sore from, Eb. 42; þó mun her hljótast af margs manns bani, Nj, 90.5. in adverbial phrases, denoting state of mind; af mikilli æði, in fury, Nj. 116; af móð, in great emotion, Fms. xi. 221; af áhyggju, with concern, i. 186; af létta, frankly, iii. 91; af viti, collectedly, Grág. ii. 27; af heilu, sincerely, Eg. 46; áf fári, in rage; af æðru, timidly, Nj. (in a verse); af setning, composedly, in tune, Fms. iii. 187; af mikilli frægð, gallantly, Fas. i. 261; af öllu afli, with all might, Grág. ii. 41; af riki, violently, Fbr. (in a verse); af trúnaði, confidently, Grág. i. 400.VII. denoting regard to, of, concerning, in respect of, as regards:1. with verbs, denoting to tell of, be informed, inquire about, Lat. de; Dioscorides segir af grasi því, speaks of, 655 xxx. 5; er menn spurðu af landinu, inquired about it, Landn. 30; halda njósn af e-u, Nj. 104; er þat skjótast þar af at segja, Eg. 546, Band. 8.β. absol., hann mun spyrja, hvárt þér sé nokkut af kunnigt hversu for með okkr, whether you know anything about, how, Nj. 33; halda skóla af, to hold a school in a science, 656 A. i. 19 (sounds like a Latinism); en ek gerða þik sera mestan mann af öllu, in respect of all, that you should get all the honour of it, Nj. 78.2. with adjectives such as mildr, illr, góðrafe-u, denoting disposition or character in respect to; alira manna mildastr af fo, very liberal, often-banded, Fms. vii. 197; mildr af gulli, i. 33; góðr af griðum, merciful, Al. 33; íllr af mat en mildr af gulli, Fms. i. 53; fastr af drykk, close, stingy in regard to, Sturl. ii. 125; gat þess Hildigunnr at þú mundir góðr af hestinum, that you would be good about the horse, Nj. 90, cp. auðigr at, v. at, which corresponds to the above phrases; cp. also the phrase af sér above, p. 4, col. I, ll. 50 sqq.VIII. periphrasis of a genitive (rare); provincialis af öllum Predikaraklaustrum, Fms. x. 76; vera af hinum mesta fjandskap, to breathe deep hatred to, be on bad terms with, ix. 220; af hendi, af hálfu e-s, on one’s behalf, v. those words.IX. in adverbial phrases; as, af launungu, secretly; af hljóði, silently; v. those words.β. also used absolutely with a verb, almost adverbially, nearly in the signification off, away; hann bað þá róa af fjörðinn, pass the firth swiftly by rowing, row the firth off, Fms. ix. 502; var pá af farit þat seni skerjóttast var, was past, sailed past, Ld. 142; ok er þeir höfðu af fjórðung, past one fourth of the way, Dropl. 10: skína af, to clear up, of the skv, Eb. 152; hence in common language, skína af sér, when the sun breaks forth: sofa af nóttina, to sleep it away, Fms. ii. 98; leið af nóttin, the night past away, Nj. 53; dvelja af stundir, to kill the time, Band. 8; drepa af, to kill; láta af, to slaughter, kill off;γ. in exclamations; af tjöldin, off with the awnings, Bs. i. 420, Fins, ix. 49.δ. in the phrases, þar af, thence; hér af, hence, Fms. ii. 102; af fram, straight on, Nj. 144; now, á fram, on, advance.X. it often refers to a whole sentence or to an adverb, not only like other prepp. to hér, hvar, þar, but also redundantly to hvaðan, héðan, þaðan, whence, hence, thence.2. the preposition may sometimes be repeated, once elliptically or adverbially, and once properly, e. g. en er af var borit at borðinu, the cloth was taken off from the table, Nj. 176; Guð þerrir af (off, away) hvert tár af ( from) augum heilagra manna, God wipes off every tear from the eyes of his saints, 655 xx. vii. 17; skal þó fyrst bætr af lúka af fé vegaiula, pay off, from, Gþl. 160, the last af may be omitted—var þá af borið borðinu—and the prep. thus be separated from its case, or it may refer to some of the indecl. relatives er or sem, the prep. hvar, hér, þar being placed behind them without a case, and referring to the preceding relative, e. g. oss er þar mikit af sagt auð þeim, we have been told much about these riches, Band. 24; er þat skjótast þar af at segja, in short, shortly. Eg. 546; þaðan af veit ek, thence í infer, know, Fms. i. 97.XI. it is moreover connected with a great many verbs besides those mentioned above, e. g. bera af, to excel, whence afbragð, afbrigði; draga af, to detract, deduct, hence afdráttr; veita ekki af, to be hard with; ganga at, to be left, hence afgangr; standast af um e-t, to stand, how matters stand; sem af tekr, at a furious rate; vita af, to be conscious, know about (vide VII).D. As a prefix to compounds distinction is to be made between:I. af privativum, denoting diminution, want, deduction, loss, separation, negation of, etc., answering indifferently to Lat. ab-, de-, ex-, dis-, and rarely to re- and se-, v. the following COMPDS, such as segja, dicere, but afsegja, negare; rækja, colere, but afrækja, negligere; aflaga, contra legem; skapligr, normalis, afskapligr, deformis; afvik, recessus; afhús, afhellir, afdalr, etc.II. af intensivum, etymologically different, and akin to of, afr-, e. g. afdrykkja = ofdrykkja, inebrietas; afbrýði, jealously; afbendi, tenesmus; afglapi, vir fatuus, etc. etc. Both the privative and the intensive af may be contracted into á, esp. before a labial f, m, v, e. g. á fram = af fram; ábrýði = afbrýði; ávöxtr = afvöxtr; áburðr = afburðr; ávíta = afvíta (?). In some cases dubious. With extenuated and changed vowel; auvirðiligr or övirðiligr, depreciated, = afv- etc., v. those words. -
78 richiedere
ask for again( necessitare di) take, requiredocumento apply for* * *richiedere v.tr.1 ( domandare di nuovo) to ask for (sthg.) again; ( domandare in restituzione) to ask for (sthg.) back: richiese il suo libro, he asked for his book back; gliel'ho chiesto e richiesto, ma non vuole rispondermi, I've asked him again and again, but he won't give me an answer2 ( domandare) to ask; ( con insistenza) to request, to demand (anche comm.): gli richiese aiuto, he asked him for help (o his help); ho già richiesto il materiale necessario alla direzione, I've already asked the management for the necessary material; questo articolo è molto richiesto, this article is in great demand; richiedere un aumento di stipendio, to ask for a wage rise; richiedere a qlcu. nome e indirizzo, to ask s.o. his name and address; richiedere un favore a qlcu., to ask s.o. a favour (o to ask a favour of s.o.)3 (amm.) ( fare domanda) to apply for, to request: richiedere il passaporto, to apply for passport; richiedere un certificato, to request a certificate4 ( esigere) to demand; ( necessitare) to require, to call for, to need: richiede ciò che gli devi, he demands what you owe him; richiesero che egli pagasse tutto, they demanded (o claimed) that he (should) pay for everything; tu richiedi troppo, you are asking too much; questo lavoro richiede una lunga preparazione, this work calls for (o needs o requires) long preparation; preparare tutto richiederà tre settimane, you'll need three weeks to get everything ready; si richiede la conoscenza del tedesco, you need to know German (o knowledge of German is required).* * *[ri'kjɛdere]verbo transitivorichiedere qcs. a qcn. — to ask sb. sth. again
2) (domandare) to ask; (con insistenza) to demand; (sollecitare) to ask for, to request [soccorso, protezione]come da Lei, Voi richiesto — as requested
3) (esigere) to exact, to demand [ puntualità]4) (necessitare) to require [attenzione, competenze, pazienza, sacrifici]; [pianta, animale] to need [ attenzione]; to take* [ tempo]5) (fare domanda) to apply for [passaporto, visto]; to claim, to apply for [sussidio, rimborso]* * *richiedere/ri'kjεdere/ [27]1 (domandare di nuovo) richiedere qcs. a qcn. to ask sb. sth. again2 (domandare) to ask; (con insistenza) to demand; (sollecitare) to ask for, to request [soccorso, protezione]; come da Lei, Voi richiesto as requested3 (esigere) to exact, to demand [ puntualità]4 (necessitare) to require [attenzione, competenze, pazienza, sacrifici]; [pianta, animale] to need [ attenzione]; to take* [ tempo]; questo lavoro richiede il trasferimento the job would necessitate your moving5 (fare domanda) to apply for [passaporto, visto]; to claim, to apply for [sussidio, rimborso]. -
79 back
I [bæk]1) schiena f., dorso m.; zool. dorso m., groppa f.to be (flat) on one's back — essere, stare (coricato) sulla schiena, supino; fig. essere a letto
to turn one's back on sb., sth. — voltare le spalle, la schiena a qcn., qcs. (anche fig.)
to do sth. behind sb.'s back — fare qcs. alle spalle di qcn. (anche fig.)
2) (reverse side) (of page, cheque, envelope) retro m.; (of fabric, medal, coin) rovescio m.; (of hand) dorso m.3) (rear-facing part) (of vehicle, electrical appliance) parte f. posteriore; (of shirt, coat) dietro m.to be out back to be in the back AE (in the garden) essere in giardino; (in the yard) essere in cortile; there's a small garden out back o round the back c'è un piccolo giardino sul retro; the steps at the back of the building — la scala sul retro dell'edificio
5) aut.to sit at the back of the plane, at the back of the bus — sedersi in fondo all'aereo, all'autobus
6) (furthest away area) (of cupboard, drawer) fondo m.; (of stage) sfondo m.at o in the back of the drawer in fondo al cassetto; those at the back couldn't see — quelli in fondo non riuscivano a vedere
7) (of chair, sofa) schienale m.8) sport difensore m., terzino m.9) (end) fine f., fondo m.••to put one's back into it — colloq. darci dentro o mettercela tutta
he's always on my back — colloq. mi sta sempre addosso
to be at the back of — essere dietro a [conspiracy, proposal]
II [bæk]to break the back of a journey, task — fare il grosso di un viaggio, di un lavoro
1) (at the rear) [wheel, paw, leg, edge] posteriore, di dietro colloq.; [bedroom, garden, gate] sul retro; [ page] ultimo2) (isolated) [ road] secondarioback alley, lane — vicolo, viuzza
3) econ. comm. [rent, interest, tax] arretratoIII [bæk]to be back — essere di ritorno, tornare
to arrive o come back tornare (indietro); he's back at work è tornato al lavoro o ha ripreso a lavorare; she's back in (the) hospital è di nuovo in ospedale o è tornata in ospedale; when is he due back? quando deve tornare? the mini-skirt is back — la minigonna è di nuovo di moda
2) (in return)to call, phone back — richiamare, ritelefonare
to punch sb. back — restituire un pugno a qcn.
to smile back at sb. — ricambiare un sorriso a qcn
3) (backwards) [glance, step, lean] indietro; [ jump] (all')indietro4) (away)5) (ago)a week, five minutes back — una settimana, cinque minuti prima o fa
back in 1964, April — nel 1964, ad aprile
7) (once again)8) (to sb.'s possession)to give, send sth. back — rendere, rispedire qcs.
to put sth. back — rimettere a posto qcs.
meanwhile, back in Italy, he... — nel frattempo, in Italia, lui...
11) back and forth avanti e indietroto swing back and forth — [ pendulum] oscillare (avanti e indietro)
IV 1. [bæk]the film cuts o moves back and forth between New York and Rome — il film si svolge tra New York e Roma
1) (support) sostenere, appoggiare [party, person, bid, strike, enterprise, project]; appoggiare [ application]2) (finance) finanziare [project, undertaking]to back a bill — comm. econ. avallare una cambiale
4) (substantiate) suffragare, convalidare [argument, claim]5) (reverse)to back sb. into sth. — fare indietreggiare qcn. fino dentro qcs
6) (bet on) puntare, scommettere su [horse, favourite, winner]7) (stiffen, line) rinforzare [ structure]; foderare [ book]; rinforzare, rintelare [ painting]; intelare, foderare [ fabric]2.1) (reverse) fare marcia indietro2) mar. [ wind] cambiare direzione•- back off- back out- back up* * *[bæk] 1. noun1) (in man, the part of the body from the neck to the bottom of the spine: She lay on her back.) schiena2) (in animals, the upper part of the body: She put the saddle on the horse's back.) dorso3) (that part of anything opposite to or furthest from the front: the back of the house; She sat at the back of the hall.) fondo, parte posteriore4) (in football, hockey etc a player who plays behind the forwards.) difensore, terzino2. adjective(of or at the back: the back door.) posteriore3. adverb1) (to, or at, the place or person from which a person or thing came: I went back to the shop; He gave the car back to its owner.) indietro2) (away (from something); not near (something): Move back! Let the ambulance get to the injured man; Keep back from me or I'll hit you!) indietro3) (towards the back (of something): Sit back in your chair.) indietro4) (in return; in response to: When the teacher is scolding you, don't answer back.) indietro; (rispondere)5) (to, or in, the past: Think back to your childhood.) indietro4. verb1) (to (cause to) move backwards: He backed (his car) out of the garage.) fare marcia indietro2) (to help or support: Will you back me against the others?) sostenere3) (to bet or gamble on: I backed your horse to win.) puntare•- backer- backbite
- backbiting
- backbone
- backbreaking
- backdate
- backfire
- background
- backhand 5. adverb(using backhand: She played the stroke backhand; She writes backhand.) di rovescio; obliquamente- backlog- back-number
- backpack
- backpacking: go backpacking
- backpacker
- backside
- backslash
- backstroke
- backup
- backwash
- backwater
- backyard
- back down
- back of
- back on to
- back out
- back up
- have one's back to the wall
- put someone's back up
- take a back seat* * *I [bæk]1) schiena f., dorso m.; zool. dorso m., groppa f.to be (flat) on one's back — essere, stare (coricato) sulla schiena, supino; fig. essere a letto
to turn one's back on sb., sth. — voltare le spalle, la schiena a qcn., qcs. (anche fig.)
to do sth. behind sb.'s back — fare qcs. alle spalle di qcn. (anche fig.)
2) (reverse side) (of page, cheque, envelope) retro m.; (of fabric, medal, coin) rovescio m.; (of hand) dorso m.3) (rear-facing part) (of vehicle, electrical appliance) parte f. posteriore; (of shirt, coat) dietro m.to be out back to be in the back AE (in the garden) essere in giardino; (in the yard) essere in cortile; there's a small garden out back o round the back c'è un piccolo giardino sul retro; the steps at the back of the building — la scala sul retro dell'edificio
5) aut.to sit at the back of the plane, at the back of the bus — sedersi in fondo all'aereo, all'autobus
6) (furthest away area) (of cupboard, drawer) fondo m.; (of stage) sfondo m.at o in the back of the drawer in fondo al cassetto; those at the back couldn't see — quelli in fondo non riuscivano a vedere
7) (of chair, sofa) schienale m.8) sport difensore m., terzino m.9) (end) fine f., fondo m.••to put one's back into it — colloq. darci dentro o mettercela tutta
he's always on my back — colloq. mi sta sempre addosso
to be at the back of — essere dietro a [conspiracy, proposal]
II [bæk]to break the back of a journey, task — fare il grosso di un viaggio, di un lavoro
1) (at the rear) [wheel, paw, leg, edge] posteriore, di dietro colloq.; [bedroom, garden, gate] sul retro; [ page] ultimo2) (isolated) [ road] secondarioback alley, lane — vicolo, viuzza
3) econ. comm. [rent, interest, tax] arretratoIII [bæk]to be back — essere di ritorno, tornare
to arrive o come back tornare (indietro); he's back at work è tornato al lavoro o ha ripreso a lavorare; she's back in (the) hospital è di nuovo in ospedale o è tornata in ospedale; when is he due back? quando deve tornare? the mini-skirt is back — la minigonna è di nuovo di moda
2) (in return)to call, phone back — richiamare, ritelefonare
to punch sb. back — restituire un pugno a qcn.
to smile back at sb. — ricambiare un sorriso a qcn
3) (backwards) [glance, step, lean] indietro; [ jump] (all')indietro4) (away)5) (ago)a week, five minutes back — una settimana, cinque minuti prima o fa
back in 1964, April — nel 1964, ad aprile
7) (once again)8) (to sb.'s possession)to give, send sth. back — rendere, rispedire qcs.
to put sth. back — rimettere a posto qcs.
meanwhile, back in Italy, he... — nel frattempo, in Italia, lui...
11) back and forth avanti e indietroto swing back and forth — [ pendulum] oscillare (avanti e indietro)
IV 1. [bæk]the film cuts o moves back and forth between New York and Rome — il film si svolge tra New York e Roma
1) (support) sostenere, appoggiare [party, person, bid, strike, enterprise, project]; appoggiare [ application]2) (finance) finanziare [project, undertaking]to back a bill — comm. econ. avallare una cambiale
4) (substantiate) suffragare, convalidare [argument, claim]5) (reverse)to back sb. into sth. — fare indietreggiare qcn. fino dentro qcs
6) (bet on) puntare, scommettere su [horse, favourite, winner]7) (stiffen, line) rinforzare [ structure]; foderare [ book]; rinforzare, rintelare [ painting]; intelare, foderare [ fabric]2.1) (reverse) fare marcia indietro2) mar. [ wind] cambiare direzione•- back off- back out- back up -
80 dubious
dubious [ˈdju:bɪəs]a. [claim, reputation, quality] douteux ; [privilege, pleasure] discutableb. ( = unsure) to be dubious about sth douter de qch• I was dubious at first au début, j'avais des doutes• I am dubious that the new law will achieve anything je doute que cette nouvelle loi serve subj à quelque chose* * *['djuːbɪəs], US ['duː-]adjective [translation, reputation, answer] douteux/-euse; [motive, claim] suspect; [distinction] discutable; [person]
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