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101 Milan Point
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102 be beside the point
to be irrelevant:خارجٌ عَنِ المَوْضوعYou will have to go. Whether you want to go is beside the point.
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103 freezing-point
nounthe temperature at which a liquid becomes solid:نُقْطَة التَّجَمُّدThe freezing-point of water is 0° centigrade.
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104 melting-point
nounthe temperature at which a given solid melts:نُقْطَة الإنْصِهارThe melting-point of ice is 0° centigrade.
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105 in point of fact
في الوَاقِع \ actually: in fact; really: She looks about thirty, but actually she’s thirty-nine. as a matter of fact, in fact: really; in truth: The dog seemed dead but in fact it was only asleep. As a matter of fact, I don’t like Michael. in point of fact: actually, in fact. truly: really: Are you truly sorry for your crimes?. virtually: actually but not officially: He was virtually a prisoner in his home, as he did not dare to go out while the police were watching. -
106 showing the state of sb
في \ a; an; each; every: twice a day; 80 miles an hour. at: (showing where): at home; at the office, (showing a point of time) at midday; at 4 o’clock; He was married at 18, (after an adj) good at English; quick at sums. by: during: We travelled by night. in: showing where: In bed; in London; in the box; in his speech, showing condition In a hurry; in trouble, showing a direction; into He fell in the river. He put his hand in his pocket, showing when; during In the past; in January 1980; in the evening, showing what sth. contains or includes There are 60 minutes in an hour. Is he in your team?, showing what sb. wears He was in his best suit, showing a shape or arrangement They stood in a row, showing employment or activity or an event He’s in the navy. She was killed in the accident. on: showing when: on Monday; on May the 6th. showing the state of sb.:: Are you here on business or on holiday?. per: for each: He earns $8000 per annum (for each year). -
107 Also, get it across. Make understandable or clear, as in I tried to get my point across, or He'll have to get it across to the others. [Late 1800s]
General subject: get a point acrossУниверсальный русско-английский словарь > Also, get it across. Make understandable or clear, as in I tried to get my point across, or He'll have to get it across to the others. [Late 1800s]
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108 mise au point
1) focusing, sharp focus2) (faire la mise au point) focus (to do the)Glossaire des termes pour l'organisation d'événements > mise au point
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109 Clear Point
A French lace made at Puy, after the style of Valenciennes, but coarse and cheap. -
110 Irish Point Lace
Irish hand-made lace, a combination of applique cut work, and embroidery on net work ground. The finer qualities also have elaborate needle stitching. -
111 Regency Point
A pillow lace in narrow width, made in Bedfordshire during the early 19th century. -
112 Siena Point
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113 starting-point
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114 talking-point
nounsomething to talk about; a subject, especially an interesting one:مَوْضوع الكَلامFootball is the main talking-point in my family.
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115 être sur le point de
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116 electronic funds transfer at point of sale
Finthe payment for goods or services by a bank customer using a card that is swiped through an electronic reader on the register, thereby transferring the cash from the customer’s account to the retailer’s or service provider’s account.The ultimate business dictionary > electronic funds transfer at point of sale
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117 strategic inflection point
Gen Mgtthe time at which an organization takes a decision to change its corporate strategy to pursue a different direction and avoid the risk of decline. The term was coined by Andy Grove of Intel to describe the period of change that affects an organization’s competitive position. It also concerns the ability of organizations to recognize and adapt to change factors of major significance.The ultimate business dictionary > strategic inflection point
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118 in point of fact
في الحَقِيقَة \ as a matter of fact, in fact: really; in truth: The dog seemed dead but in fact it was only asleep. As a matter of fact, I don’t like Michael. in point of fact: actually, in fact. in reality: in fact. really: truly; in fact: Is he really your son? He does not look like you!. -
119 in the distance
عَلَى أَقْصَى ما تستطيع رؤيتَه \ in the distance: far away (from the point where one is): In the distance he could see the mountains. -
120 end of the season
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