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101 ciudadano británico
m.British citizen, Briton.* * *(n.) = BritonEx. As many as 15 million Britons are using credit cards in the struggle to keep up appearances as they mistakenly consider themselves to be middle class.* * *(n.) = BritonEx: As many as 15 million Britons are using credit cards in the struggle to keep up appearances as they mistakenly consider themselves to be middle class.
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102 tener la conciencia limpia
(v.) = have + a clear conscienceEx. Having a clear conscience is one of the most valuable things in life -- it gives peace and security, knowing that you have no need to keep up appearances.* * *(v.) = have + a clear conscienceEx: Having a clear conscience is one of the most valuable things in life -- it gives peace and security, knowing that you have no need to keep up appearances.
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103 tener la conciencia tranquila
(v.) = have + a clear conscienceEx. Having a clear conscience is one of the most valuable things in life -- it gives peace and security, knowing that you have no need to keep up appearances.* * *(v.) = have + a clear conscienceEx: Having a clear conscience is one of the most valuable things in life -- it gives peace and security, knowing that you have no need to keep up appearances.
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104 den Schein wahren
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f form( sagoma) shapetechnology ( stampo) mo(u)ldessere in forma be in good form* * *forma s.f.1 shape; form: forma rotonda, quadrata, round, square shape; la forma del cubo, the shape of the cube; la forma della sua bocca, the shape of his mouth; bicchieri di forma diversa, glasses of different shapes; un diavolo in forma umana, a devil in human form; scorgemmo una forma vaga, we perceived an indistinct form (o shape); mutare, cambiare forma, to change shape; prendere la forma di..., to take the form of...; il progetto comincia a prendere forma, (fig.) the plan is beginning to take shape // a, in forma di, in the shape of; a forma di S, S-shaped; i rubini erano incastonati a forma di rosa, the rubies were set in the form of a rose // sotto forma di, disguised as // (mat.) teoria della forma, shape theory // (fis.) fattore di forma, form factor2 pl. ( di persona) figure (sing.): forme snelle, slender figure; i vestiti attillati mettono in evidenza le forme, tight clothes show off your figure3 ( tipo) form, type, style; ( genere) form, kind: forme d'arte, art forms; forma benigna, maligna di una malattia, benign, malignant form of an illness; forma di governo, form of government; (dir.) forma del contratto, form of the contract; (geogr.) forma del suolo, del rilievo, landform4 ( procedura) form: in forma privata, ufficiale, privately, officially; nella debita forma, in due form; nella forma seguente, as follows // (dir.) vizio di forma, form defect (o defect concerning the form)5 (sport) form, fitness: essere proprio in forma, to be in very good form (o to be very fit); non essere in forma, to be out of form (o unfit); mantenersi in forma, to keep fit6 ( etichetta) form, formality: un invito fatto solamente pro forma, an invitation made as a mere matter of form; è una questione di forma, non di sostanza, it is a question of form, not of substance; badare troppo alle forme, to pay too much attention to appearances; rispettare le forme, to keep up appearances (o to respect convention)7 ( stile) style, form: il contenuto e la forma di un libro, the content and the form of a book; forma elegante, elegant style; cerca di esprimerti in forma chiara, try to express yourself in a clear style // (amm.): forma contabile, account form; forma corrente, running form8 ( stampo) mould; (amer.) mold: forma in gesso, plaster mould; forma da scarpe, last (o shoe tree); forma per cappelli, hat block; mettere in forma un cappello, to block a hat // una forma di formaggio, a whole cheese (o a cheese) // (metall.) forma di colata, casting mould9 (gramm.) form: la forma del femminile, del plurale, the feminine, plural form; le forme attive e passive del verbo, the active and passive forms of the verb10 (tip.) mould, form (e)11 (fil.) form, essence, formal cause.* * *['forma] 1.sostantivo femminile1) (aspetto esteriore) shape, forma forma di stella — in the shape of a star, star-shaped
prendere forma — to take shape (anche fig.)
sotto forma di — in the shape o guise of
2) (struttura) formforma di vita — form of life, life form
3) (modalità) formnella debita forma — dir. in due form
4) ling. formin forma interrogativa — in question form, in the interrogative
5) (stato fisico) condition, form, shapein forma — fit, in shape
fuori forma — unfit, out of condition o shape
6) (per scarpe) last, shoe tree7) (di formaggio) round; (di pane) loaf8) (stampo) cast, mould BE, mold AE2.sostantivo femminile plurale forme-e rotonde, prosperose — rounded, full figure
2) (di oggetto, costruzione) lines3) (regole)fare qcs. nelle debite -e — to use correct manners
* * *forma/'forma/I sostantivo f.1 (aspetto esteriore) shape, form; che forma ha? what shape is it? di forma rotonda round in shape; a forma di stella in the shape of a star, star-shaped; prendere forma to take shape (anche fig.); sotto forma di in the shape o guise of; senza forma shapeless3 (modalità) form; nella debita forma dir. in due form; pro forma as a matter of form; in forma anonima anonymously4 ling. form; in forma interrogativa in question form, in the interrogative5 (stato fisico) condition, form, shape; in forma fit, in shape; fuori forma unfit, out of condition o shape; in piena forma in good form6 (per scarpe) last, shoe tree7 (di formaggio) round; (di pane) loafII forme f.pl.1 (curve femminili) -e rotonde, prosperose rounded, full figure2 (di oggetto, costruzione) lines3 (regole) fare qcs. nelle debite -e to use correct manners; rispettare le -e to respect convention. -
106 appearance
[əˈpɪərəns]appearance видимость; to all appearance(s) судя по всему; по-видимому appearance вероятность appearance вид, наружность, видимость appearance (внешний) вид, наружность appearance видимость; to all appearance(s) судя по всему; по-видимому appearance видимость appearance внешний вид appearance выступление; her first appearance was a success ее дебют прошел с успехом appearance выступление в суде appearance выход из печати appearance наружность appearance появление, явка appearance появление; to put in an appearance появиться ненадолго (на собрании, вечере и т. п.); to make an (или one's) appearance показываться, появляться appearance правдоподобие appearance призрак; to keep up appearances соблюдать приличия appearance регистрация явки appearance регистрация явки в суд appearance формальное подчинение юрисдикции суда appearance явка в суд appearance явление (обыкн. загадочное); феномен appearance of document внешний вид документа appearance of the document внешний вид документа enter an appearance регистрировать явку first appearance первое появление appearance выступление; her first appearance was a success ее дебют прошел с успехом appearance призрак; to keep up appearances соблюдать приличия appearance появление; to put in an appearance появиться ненадолго (на собрании, вечере и т. п.); to make an (или one's) appearance показываться, появляться appearance появление; to put in an appearance появиться ненадолго (на собрании, вечере и т. п.); to make an (или one's) appearance показываться, появляться suspicious appearance подозрительная внешность -
107 appearance
1) (what can be seen (of a person, thing etc): From his appearance he seemed very wealthy.) videz2) (the act of coming into view or coming into a place: The thieves ran off at the sudden appearance of two policemen.) nastop3) (the act of coming before or presenting oneself/itself before the public or a judge etc: his first appearance on the stage.) nastop, prihod pred sodišče* * *[əpíərəns]nounvidez, zunanjost; pojava; prikazen; izdaja (knjige); (javen) nastopas far as appearances go, to all appearance — po vsem videzuthere's every appearance of — vse kaže, daappearances are deceptive — videz vara, ni vse zlato, kar se svetito save ( —ali keep up) appearances — ohraniti videz (npr. blagostanja)for appearance's sake, for the sake of appearances — (le) na videz -
108 appearance
n. voorkomen; optreden[ əpiərəns]♦voorbeelden:he made his last appearance • hij trad voor de laatste keer op♦voorbeelden:he has a foreign appearance • hij heeft een uitheems uiterlijkoutward appearances • uiterlijkhedenkeep up appearances • de schijn reddenone shoudn't judge by appearances • je mag niet oordelen naar de schijnto/by/from all appearance(s) • waarschijnlijk, naar het zich laat aanzien -
109 Schein
sich vom [äußeren] \Schein täuschen lassen to be blinded [or taken in] by [external] appearances;der \Schein spricht gegen jdn appearances are against sb;der \Schein trügt appearances are deceptive;dem \Schein nach on the surface [of things];etw zum \Schein tun to pretend to do sth3) ( Banknote) [bank]note¿Kultur?In German universities, students have to gain Scheine - certificates to progress from one year to the next. Only those students who attain a certain number or type of certificate(s) are allowed to enter for intermediate, and later, degree examinations. -
110 o|ko
n 1. ( Gpl oczu, Ipl oczami a. oczyma) (narząd wzroku) eye- błędne/bystre/zamglone/żywe oczy wild/sharp/hazy/lively eyes- brązowe/piwne/szare/zielone oczy brown/hazel/grey/green eyes- dwoje a. oboje oczu a pair of eyes- głęboko osadzone oczy deep-set eyes- podbite/podsinione oczy black-ringed/livid eyes- przekrwione/skośne/wpadnięte/wyłupiaste/wypukłe oczy bloodshot/slanting/sunken/bulging/protruding eyes- łzy napływają a. nabiegają komuś do oczu tears are welling up in sb’s eyes- oczy komuś zachodzą łzami tears flow into sb’s eyes- łzy zakręciły się komuś w oczach tears rolled in sb’s eyes- mrużyć oczy to squint- otwierać/zamykać oczy to open/to close one’s eyes- skierować a. obrócić oczy na kogoś/na coś to direct one’s eyes at sb/sth- wodzić za kimś/czymś oczami a. śledzić kogoś/coś oczami to follow sb/sth with one’s eyes2. ( Npl oka) (kółko) dot- tkanina w kolorowe oka polka-dot fabric3. ( Npl oka) (sieci) mesh 4. sgt Żegl. (służba) bow watch- stać na oku to bow watch5. Żegl. (pętla) eye□ argusowe oczy książk. Argus-eyed look- kocie oczy Techn. catseyes- kocie oko Miner. cat’s eye- magiczne oko Radio, Techn. magic eye- oko cyklonu Meteo. eye of the storm, storm centre- oko opatrzności Relig. (symbol opatrzności) the Eye of Providence- pawie oko (wzór na piórach pawia) peacock’s eye- tygrysie oko Miner. tiger(’s)-eye- wole oczy Archit. (ornament) bullseye a. bull’s-eye ornament- wole oko Archit. bullseye a. bull’s-eye window■ sokole oko eagle eye- o sarnich oczach doe-eyed- świdrowate oczy przest. piercing eyes- bez zmrużenia oka a. oczu without batting an eye(lid)- być czyimś okiem i uchem to be sb’s eyes and ears- być/pozostawać/uczyć się pod czyimś okiem to be under sb’s tutelage- dawać po oczach pot. to blind, to dazzle- dla czyichś pięknych oczu a. na piękne oczy for sb’s pretty face- dobrze/źle jemu/jej z oczu patrzy he/she has a kind/a forbidding look in his/her eyes- dwoi a. troi się mu w oczach he sees double/triple- mieć ciemne plamy przed oczami to see spots before one’s eyes- pociemniało mu a. zrobiło mu się ciemno przed oczami he saw spots before his eyes- mieć dobre a. bystre oko a. oczy (być spostrzegawczym) to have observant eyes; (mieć dobry wzrok) to have good a. sharp eyes- mieć kocie oczy to have cat’s eyes- mieć kogoś/coś na oku a. mieć oko na kogoś/coś to keep an eye a. a sharp eye on sb/sth- mieć kogoś/coś przed oczami to have sb/sth before one’s (very) eyes- stoją mi przed oczami I have them before my very eyes- mieć oczy (szeroko) otwarte to keep one’s eyes open a. skinned, to keep one’s weather eye (on sth)- mieni się mi/jemu/jej w oczach a. świat/wszystko mi/mu/jej mieni się w oczach I see/he sees/she sees spots- na czyichś oczach before a. in front of a. under sb’s (very) eyes- na oko more or less- nie móc oderwać oczu od kogoś/czegoś to have one’s eyes riveted to sb/sth- nie śmieć spojrzeć komuś w oczy a. nie śmieć pokazać się komuś na oczy to not be able to look sb in their eyes a. face- nie wiedzieć, gdzie oczy podziać a. schować książk. to not know where to look- obserwować coś/patrzeć na coś kątem oka to watch/to see sth out of a. from the corner of one’s eye- oczy się mu/jej kleją a. zamykają his/her eyelids are drooping- oczy się mu/jej świecą a. śmieją do kogoś/czegoś his/her eyes shine a. are shining at sb/sth- oczy wychodzą a. wyszły a. wyłażą a. wylazły mu/jej na wierzch a. z orbit (ze strachu) his/her eyes bulge(d) from his/her head a. sockets; (ze zdziwienia) his/her eyes pop(ped) out on stalks- oczy zachodzą mu/jej mgłą a. mgła przysłania a. zasłania a. zasnuwa mu/jej oczy his/her eyes get hazy, his/her sight gets blurred- oko mu/im zbieleje this will knock him/them out- otworzyć oczy to wake- patrzeć a. spoglądać a. zerkać spod a. kątem oka to look (at sth) out of a. from the corner of one’s eye- pilnować a. strzec kogoś/czegoś jak oka w głowie a. jak źrenicy oka to guard sth with one’s life- podnieść a. wznieść oczy to lift a. raise one’s eyes- postawić oczy w słup to cast up one’s eyes in astonishment- patrzeć krzywym a. złym okiem na kogoś/coś to frown (up)on sb/sth, to look askance at sb/sth- robić (do kogoś) słodkie oczy pot. to cast a. to make sheep’s eyes (at sb)- robić coś dla (ludzkiego) oka a. dla ludzkich oczu to keep up appearances- zrobić a. puścić do kogoś (perskie) oko to wink at sb- rozmawiać/spotkać się z kimś w cztery oczy to talk/to meet with sb face to face a. tête-à-tête- skakać a. rzucać się komuś do oczu to fly at sb’s throat- spojrzeć niebezpieczeństwu/prawdzie/śmierci (prosto) w oczy to face the danger/truth/death- spotkać się a. stanąć a. znaleźć się z kimś/z czymś oko w oko to be eyeball to eyeball with sb/sth- spuścić a. opuścić oczy to lower one’s eyes- stracić kogoś/coś z oczu a. z oka to lose sight of sb- strzelać oczami (rzucać wesołe spojrzenia) to cast happy glances; (lękliwie zerkać) to cast anxious glances- szukać oczami kogoś/czegoś to look about for sb/sth- ścigać a. gonić kogoś/coś oczami to follow sb with one’s eyes- w czyichś oczach in sb’s eyes- w oczach rapidly- zmieniać się w oczach to change overnight- urosnąć w oczach (dziecko) to shoot up- w żywe oczy blatantly- kłamać w żywe oczy to lie through one’s teeth, to tell brazen lies- widoczny gołym okiem visible to the naked eye- widzieć a. zobaczyć coś a. przekonać się o czymś na własne a. swoje oczy to see sth with one’s own eyes- wisieć oczami na kimś/czymś to fix one’s eyes on sb/sth, to glue one’s eyes to sb/sth- wpaść komuś w oko to catch one’s fancy; (zwrócić uwagę) to catch sb’s eye- wykłuwać komuś oczy czymś to fling sth in sb’s face- wypatrywać (sobie) za kimś/czymś oczy to look out for sb/sth- z zamkniętymi a. zawiązanymi oczami (z łatwością) with one hand (tied) behind one’s back; (trafić gdzieś) with one’s eyes closed- (po)za oczami behind sb’s back- zamknąć oczy książk., euf. to pass away, to breathe one’s last (breath)- zejść komuś z oczu to get out of sb’s sight- zginąć a. zniknąć komuś z oczu to vanish from sb’s sight- oko za oko, ząb za ząb an eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth- co z oczu, to z serca a. z myśli przysł. out of sight, out of mind- czego oko nie widzi a. oczy nie widzą, tego sercu nie żal przysł. what the eye doesn’t see, the heart doesn’t grieve (over)- pańskie oko konia tuczy przysł. the master’s eye makes the horse fat- popie oczy, wilcze gardło, co zobaczy, to by żarło przysł. sb has eyes bigger than their stomachThe New English-Polish, Polish-English Kościuszko foundation dictionary > o|ko
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111 appearance **** ap·pear·ance n
[ə'pɪər(ə)ns]to make one's first appearance — fare il proprio debutto, debuttare
to put in or make an appearance — fare atto di presenza
2) (look, aspect) aspettohe was rather sickly in appearance — aveva un aspetto malaticcio or un'aria malaticcia
appearances can be deceptive — non bisogna fidarsi delle apparenze, le apparenze ingannano
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112 видимость
ж.1) ( возможность видеть) visibilityпо́ле ви́димости — field of vision
быть в по́ле ви́димости — be in / within the field of vision, be in / within view
2) разг. ( обманчивая внешность) outward appearances pl; semblanceдля ви́димости — for show; for appearances' sake; to keep up appearances
••по (всей) ви́димости вводн. сл. — to / by all appearance(s)
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113 der Schein
- {bill} cái kéo liềm, cái kích, mỏ, đầu mũi neo, mũi biển hẹp, tờ quảng cáo, yết thị, hoá đơn, luật dự thảo, dự luật, giấy bạc, hối phiếu bill of exchange), sự thưa kiện, đơn kiện - {certificate} giấy chứng nhận, bằng, chứng chỉ, văn bằng - {credit} sự tin, lòng tin, danh tiếng, danh vọng, uy tín, nguồn vẻ vang, sự vẻ vang, thế lực, ảnh hưởng, công trạng, sự cho nợ, sự cho chịu, tiền gửi ngân hàng, bên có - {glimpse} cái nhìn lướt qua, cái nhìn thoáng qua, sự thoáng hiện, ý nghĩ lờ mờ, ý niệm lờ mờ, đại cương - {glory} thanh danh, sự vinh quang, vinh dự, vẻ huy hoàng, vẻ rực rỡ, vẻ lộng lẫy, hạnh phúc ở thiên đường, cảnh tiên, vầng hào quang, thời kỳ hưng thịnh, thời kỳ vinh hiển - {gloss} nước bóng, nước láng, vẻ hào nhoáng bề ngoài, bề ngoài giả dối, lời chú thích, lời chú giải, lời phê bình, lời phê phán, sự xuyên tạc lời nói của người khác - {pretence} sự làm ra vẻ, sự giả vờ, sự giả đò, sự giả bộ, cớ, lý do không thành thật, điều đòi hỏi, điều yêu sách, điều kỳ vọng, tính tự phụ, tính khoe khoang - {rush} cây bấc, vật vô giá trị, sự xông lên, sự cuốn đi, sự đổ xô vào, sự vội vàng, sự gấp, sự dồn lên đột ngột, luồng, cuộc tấn công ồ ạt, sự phối hợp dắt bóng lao lên tấn công, vội gấp - cấp bách - {seeming} bề ngoài, lá mặt - {sham} sự giả, sự giả mạo, người giả bộ, người giả vờ, người giả mạo, vật giả mạo, khăn phủ - {shine} ánh sáng, ánh nắng, sự cãi nhau, sự huyên náo, sự chấn động dư luận, trò chơi khăm, trò chơi xỏ - {show} sự bày tỏ, sự trưng bày, cuộc triển lãm, sự phô trương, sự khoe khoang, cuộc biểu diễn, hình thức, cơ hội, dịp, nước đầu ối, việc, công việc kinh doanh, việc làm ăn, trận đánh, chiến dịch = Schein- {phantom; pseudo}+ = zum Schein {feignedly; seemingly}+ = der Schein trügt {appearances are deceiving; appearances are deceptive}+ = der leere Schein {bubble; pageant; sham}+ = der helle Schein {blaze}+ = der äußere Schein {shell}+ = den Schein wahren {to keep up appearances; to save one's face}+ = zum Schein versichern {to profess}+ = um den Schein zu wahren {for show}+ -
114 paripé
hacer el paripé to put on an act* * *= farce.Ex. University libraries are facing the farce of new information and communication technologies.----* hacer el paripé = keep up + facade, put on + an act.* * *= farce.Ex: University libraries are facing the farce of new information and communication technologies.
* hacer el paripé = keep up + facade, put on + an act.* * *hacer el paripé to put on an act* * *
paripé sustantivo masculino hace mucho el paripé con nosotros, pero no nos puede ver, she tries to keep up appearances with us, but she just can't stand us
* * *paripé nmEsp Famhacer el paripé to put on an act, to pretend* * *m:hacer el paripé fam put on an act fam -
115 производить (хорошее) впечатление
General subject: appearances (напр. to keep up appearances)Универсальный русско-английский словарь > производить (хорошее) впечатление
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116 производить впечатление
1) General subject: appear, impose, prepossess (обыкн. благоприятное), put over, come out strong, impress, strike, feel like (чего-л.), (на кого-либо) reach, come across as (He comes across as a very sincere person - Он производит впечатление очень искреннего человека), (хорошее) appearances (напр. to keep up appearances), cut, project oneself2) Colloquial: seem (you seemed pretty clueless), portray3) Jargon: make waves, snow under, come on, come-on, gas4) Advertising: create impression5) Mass media: project image6) Business: impress on7) Set phrase: (на кого, какое) make an impression on (smb.)8) Makarov: make an impression, register, come out strong, create an impression, cut a figure, feelУниверсальный русско-английский словарь > производить впечатление
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ДЕРЖАТЬ (ВЫДЕРЖИВАТЬ) МАРКУ VP subj: human to display the standards of behavior required by some group or specific to some category of people, thus maintaining the reputation of that group or confirming one's membership in that category of peoplex держит марку = x keeps up appearancesx upholds his reputation (as...) (in limited contexts) x upholds the reputation (the high standards) of (some group etc)(Бакченин:) Я марку держу: бедные вы, говорю, вот я живу - как бог! Но тебе скажу откровенно: нехорошо так жить (Панова 1). (В.:) I keep up appearances: you poor fellows, I say, look how I live-like a god! But let me tell you frankly, my love, living like that is no good (1a). -
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• ДЕРЖАТЬ (ВЫДЕРЖИВАТЬ) МАРКУ[VP; subj: human]=====⇒ to display the standards of behavior required by some group or specific to some category of people, thus maintaining the reputation of that group or confirming one's membership in that category of people:- X upholds his reputation (as...);- [in limited contexts] X upholds the reputation (the high standards) of (some group etc).♦ [Бакченин:] Я марку держу: бедные вы, говорю, вот я живу - как бог! Но тебе скажу откровенно: нехорошо так жить (Панова 1). [В.:] I keep up appearances: you poor fellows, I say, look how I live-like a god! But let me tell you frankly, my love, living like that is no good (1a).Большой русско-английский фразеологический словарь > выдерживать марку
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119 держать марку
• ДЕРЖАТЬ (ВЫДЕРЖИВАТЬ) МАРКУ[VP; subj: human]=====⇒ to display the standards of behavior required by some group or specific to some category of people, thus maintaining the reputation of that group or confirming one's membership in that category of people:- X upholds his reputation (as...);- [in limited contexts] X upholds the reputation (the high standards) of (some group etc).♦ [Бакченин:] Я марку держу: бедные вы, говорю, вот я живу - как бог! Но тебе скажу откровенно: нехорошо так жить (Панова 1). [В.:] I keep up appearances: you poor fellows, I say, look how I live-like a god! But let me tell you frankly, my love, living like that is no good (1a).Большой русско-английский фразеологический словарь > держать марку
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120 appearance
1) (what can be seen (of a person, thing etc): From his appearance he seemed very wealthy.) aparência2) (the act of coming into view or coming into a place: The thieves ran off at the sudden appearance of two policemen.) aparecimento3) (the act of coming before or presenting oneself/itself before the public or a judge etc: his first appearance on the stage.) aparição* * *ap.pear.ance[əp'iərəns] n 1 aparecimento. 2 comparecimento (perante autoridades), comparência. 3 aspecto, impressão, forma exterior, apresentação externa. he always has an appearance of being ill at ease / ele sempre dá a impressão de sentir-se infeliz. 4 aparência. they try to keep up appearances / eles tentam salvar as aparências. 5 aparição, manifestação, fenômeno. 6 publicação, lançamento (de uma obra de arte ou literatura). to all appearances ao que tudo indica, segundo as aparências. to put in an appearance comparecer pessoalmente (por curto espaço de tempo).
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keep up appearances — To keep up an outward show, esp one that belies, or is intended to disguise, the inward reality • • • Main Entry: ↑appear * * * keep up appearances phrase to pretend that everything is good, for example with your marriage or your financial… … Useful english dictionary
keep up appearances — {v. phr.} To maintain an outward show of prosperity in spite of financial problems. * /Mr. Smith s widow had a hard time keeping up appearances after her husband s death./ … Dictionary of American idioms
keep up appearances — {v. phr.} To maintain an outward show of prosperity in spite of financial problems. * /Mr. Smith s widow had a hard time keeping up appearances after her husband s death./ … Dictionary of American idioms
keep up appearances — keep an outward show of prosperity or good behavior They have been trying to keep up appearances even though he has lost his job. делать вид, что ничего не произошло, что все в поpядке After Mr.Darrell failed in business, his family had great… … Idioms and examples
keep up appearances — ► keep up appearances maintain an impression of wealth or well being. Main Entry: ↑appearance … English terms dictionary
keep up appearances — verb To pretend to be all right or that everything is going well. For my fathers sake, I thought I must keep up appearances, but the food stuck in my throat, and I could not swallow another mouthful. Syn: maintain appearances … Wiktionary
keep up appearances — A person who keeps up appearances maintains an outward show of prosperity or well being in order to hide their difficulties from others. He continued to keep up appearances even when business was bad … English Idioms & idiomatic expressions
keep up appearances — to pretend that everything is good, for example with your marriage or your financial situation, even though you are having problems Their marriage was over, but they wanted to keep up appearances for the children … English dictionary
keep\ up\ appearances — v. phr. To maintain an outward show of prosperity in spite of financial problems. Mr. Smith s widow had a hard time keeping up appearances after her husband s death … Словарь американских идиом
keep up appearances — to hide your personal or financial problems from other people by continuing to live and behave in the same way that you did in the past. Simply keeping up appearances was stretching their resources to the limit … New idioms dictionary
keep up appearances — maintain the illusion that all is well (financially, emotionally, etc.), pretend that everything is fine … English contemporary dictionary