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81 schwitzen
I v/i sweat; formeller: perspire; Wände: sweat; Fenster: steam up; Käse etc.: sweat; umg. (sich anstrengen) sweat away; ich schwitze oder förm. mich schwitzt I’m sweating; am ganzen Körper schwitzen be covered ( oder soaked) in sweat; sich ins Bett legen und richtig schwitzen go to bed and have a good sweat; vor Angst etc. schwitzen sweat with fear etc.; schwitzen über (+ Dat) umg. (einer Arbeit etc.) sweat over; den lasse ich noch ein wenig schwitzen umg. I’m going to let him sweat it out for a bitII v/t1. Harz etc. schwitzen sweat (out) resin etc.; etw. nass schwitzen soak s.th. in sweat; Blut ( und Wasser) schwitzen fig. sweat blood* * *to sweat; to perspire* * *Schwịt|zennt -s, no plsweating; (von Mensch auch) perspirationins Schwitzen kommen or geraten (lit) — to break out in a sweat; (fig) to get into a sweat
jdn ins Schwitzen bringen (lit, fig) — to make sb sweat
* * *1) (to lose moisture through the skin when hot; to sweat: He was perspiring in the heat.) perspire2) (to give out sweat: Vigorous exercise makes you sweat.) sweat* * *Schwit·zen<-s>[ˈʃvɪtsn̩]* * *1.intransitives Verb1) (auch fig.) sweatins Schwitzen kommen — (auch fig.) start to sweat
2) (beschlagen) steam up2.reflexives Verb* * *A. v/i sweat; formeller: perspire; Wände: sweat; Fenster: steam up; Käse etc: sweat; umg (sich anstrengen) sweat away;ich schwitze oder formmich schwitzt I’m sweating;am ganzen Körper schwitzen be covered ( oder soaked) in sweat;sich ins Bett legen und richtig schwitzen go to bed and have a good sweat;vor Angst etcschwitzen sweat with fear etc;schwitzen über (+dat) umg (einer Arbeit etc) sweat over;den lasse ich noch ein wenig schwitzen umg I’m going to let him sweat it out for a bitB. v/t1.Harz etcschwitzen sweat (out) resin etc;etwas nass schwitzen soak sth in sweat;Blut (und Wasser) schwitzen fig sweat blood2.Mehl (in Butter) schwitzen GASTR sweat flourC. v/r:sich nass schwitzen be soaked in sweat, be dripping with sweat* * *1.intransitives Verb1) (auch fig.) sweatins Schwitzen kommen — (auch fig.) start to sweat
2) (beschlagen) steam up2.reflexives Verb* * *v.to perspire v.to sweat v.to transpire v. -
82 descargar
v.1 to unload.descargó su cólera sobre mí he took his anger out on medescargó su conciencia en mí he unburdened his conscience on meElsa descarga los camiones Elsa unloads the trucks.El camión descargó The truck unloaded.2 to fire.3 to deal, to land.descargó un golpe contra la mesa he thumped his fist on the table4 to run down ( electricity and electronics) (pila, batería).5 to download (computing).6 to burst.7 to alleviate, to unburden.Elsa descargó su tristeza Elsa alleviated her grief.8 to discharge, to run down.El gerente descargó a María The mMaríager discharged Mary.9 to unleash, to loose.Esa mentira descargó su ira contenida That lie unleashed his repressed anger.10 to acquit, to exonerate, to release.El juez descargó a María The judge acquitted Mary.* * *1 (quitar una carga) to unload2 (disparar una arma) to fire, discharge, shoot; (vaciar una arma) to unload3 (dar un golpe) to deal4 figurado (de obligaciones, preocupaciones) to free, relieve, release■ descargó sus preocupaciones contándole todo a su madre he got everything off his chest by telling his mother all about it6 ELECTRICIDAD to discharge (batería) to run down7 DERECHO to absolve (de, of), acquit (de, of)1 ELECTRICIDAD to discharge2 (tormenta) to break; (nubes) to burst3 (desembocar) to flow1 (pilas, baterías) to discharge2 (desahogarse) to blow up3 DERECHO to clear oneself* * *verb1) to discharge2) unload* * *1. VT1) (=quitar la carga de) [+ camión, contenedor, arma] to unload; [+ mercancías] to unload2) (=disparar) [+ arma, tiro] to fire3) (=soltar) [+ golpe] to land; [+ bomba] to drop, releasele descargó un puñetazo en la cara — he punched him in the face o landed a punch on his face
4) (Elec) [+ pila, batería] to run down; [+ corriente] to discharge5) (=liberar) [+ tensión, agresividad] to release; [+ enfado, ira] to vent; [+ conciencia] to ease; [+ responsabilidad, sentimiento] to offloadno descargues tu frustración sobre mí — don't take out o offload your frustration on me
descargar a algn de — [+ obligación, responsabilidad] to relieve sb of; [+ deuda] to discharge sb from; [+ acusación] to clear sb of, acquit sb of
7) (Com) [+ letra] to take up8) (Inform) to download2. VI1) [río] to flow, run (en into)2) [tormenta] to break3) (Elec) to discharge3.See:* * *1.verbo transitivo1) <vehículo/mercancías> to unload2)a) < pistola> ( extraer las balas) to unload; ( disparar) to fire, discharge (frml)3)a) <ira/agresividad> to vent; <preocupaciones/tensiones> to relieveb) (Ven fam) < persona>no eres quien para que me descargues — who do you think you are, sounding off to me like that? (colloq)
4)2. 3.descargar a alguien de algo — de responsabilidad to clear somebody of something; de obligación to relieve somebody of something
descargarse v pron3) personaa) ( desahogarse)b) ( de obligación)* * *= unload, flush, offload [off-load], download, relieve + Reflexivo.Ex. The library has a van equipped with an hydraulic lift to unload book trucks.Ex. The sea swept in across a newly and solidly-built bus stand to come into the river which quickly and conveniently flushed the waters back into the sea.Ex. Hits retrieved from on-line data bases can be offloaded to the personal data base.Ex. To download is to capture data online from a remote host computer and transfer it to the store of an in-house standalone system, eg a microcomputer, for processing.Ex. When I went to the little boys/girls room to relieve myself I was suprised to see the amount of loo rolls stashed in the corner.----* descargar de responsabilidad = remove from + shoulders.* descargar registros = download + records.* * *1.verbo transitivo1) <vehículo/mercancías> to unload2)a) < pistola> ( extraer las balas) to unload; ( disparar) to fire, discharge (frml)3)a) <ira/agresividad> to vent; <preocupaciones/tensiones> to relieveb) (Ven fam) < persona>no eres quien para que me descargues — who do you think you are, sounding off to me like that? (colloq)
4)2. 3.descargar a alguien de algo — de responsabilidad to clear somebody of something; de obligación to relieve somebody of something
descargarse v pron3) personaa) ( desahogarse)b) ( de obligación)* * *= unload, flush, offload [off-load], download, relieve + Reflexivo.Ex: The library has a van equipped with an hydraulic lift to unload book trucks.
Ex: The sea swept in across a newly and solidly-built bus stand to come into the river which quickly and conveniently flushed the waters back into the sea.Ex: Hits retrieved from on-line data bases can be offloaded to the personal data base.Ex: To download is to capture data online from a remote host computer and transfer it to the store of an in-house standalone system, eg a microcomputer, for processing.Ex: When I went to the little boys/girls room to relieve myself I was suprised to see the amount of loo rolls stashed in the corner.* descargar de responsabilidad = remove from + shoulders.* descargar registros = download + records.* * *descargar [A3 ]vtA ‹camión/barco› to unload; ‹mercancías› to unloadBla pistola está descargada the pistol is not loadeddescargó la pistola contra el ladrón he fired the gun at the thief2 ‹tiro› to fire; ‹golpe› to deal, landle descargó seis tiros he shot at her six times, he fired six shots at herC1 ‹ira/agresividad› to vent; ‹preocupaciones/tensiones› to relieveun excelente ejercicio para descargar las tensiones an excellent exercise for relieving tensionel judo es una forma de descargar la agresividad judo is a way of getting rid of aggression o ( colloq) letting off steamdescargó toda su furia en or contra or sobre mí he vented all his anger on me, he took all his anger out on me, he unleashed all his anger against me2( Ven fam) ‹persona› me lo voy a descargar I'm going to give him a piece of my mind o ( AmE) give him a tongue lashing ( colloq)no eres quien para que me descargues who do you think you are, sounding off o ( AmE) mouthing off to me like that? ( colloq)D descargar a algn DE algo ‹de una responsabilidad› to clear sb OF sth; ‹de una obligación› to relieve sb OF sthlo descargaron de toda culpa he was cleared of all blameE ( Inf) to downloaddescargar una aplicación al or en el computador ( AmL) or ( Esp) ordenador personal to download an application to the personal computer■ descargarvi«nube»: al elevarse las nubes se enfrían y descargan as the clouds rise, they cool and rain is released o falls■to pour downparece que va a descargar it looks as if it's going to pour downel temporal que descargó ayer sobre la capital the storm which broke over o hit o struck the capital yesterdayB «tormenta» to break; «lluvias» to come down, fallse descargó una tormenta sobre la ciudad a storm broke over o hit the cityC «persona»1(desahogarse): no te descargues conmigo, yo no tengo la culpa don't take it out on me, it's not my fault!2 (de una obligación) descargarse DE algo to get out of sthse descargó de toda responsabilidad he washed his hands of all responsibility* * *
descargar ( conjugate descargar) verbo transitivo
1 ‹vehículo/mercancías› to unload
2
( disparar) to fire, discharge (frml);
‹ golpe› to deal, land
3 (Inf) to download
4 ‹ira/agresividad› to vent;
‹preocupaciones/tensiones› to relieve
descargar v impers [ aguacero] to pour down;
[ temporal] to break
descargarse verbo pronominal
1 (Elec) [ pila] to run down;
[ batería] to go dead o flat
2 [ tormenta] to break;
[ lluvias] to come down, fall
descargar
I verbo transitivo
1 (sacar la carga) to unload
2 Elec Mil to discharge
3 (un golpe) to deal
4 (de trabajo, de una obligación) to relieve o free [de, of]
5 (la ira, el malhumor) to take out [en/sobre, on]
II vi (tormenta) to break
' descargar' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
volcar
English:
discharge
- dump
- land
- take out
- unload
- vent
- down
- lighten
* * *♦ vt1. [vaciar] [cargamento, camión, barco] to unload;las nubes descargaron varios litros en pocas horas it rained several inches in a few minutes2. [desahogar] [ira, agresividad] to vent;[tensiones] to relieve;juega al squash para descargar el estrés he plays squash to work off the stress;descargó su cólera sobre mí he took his anger out on me;descargó su conciencia en mí he unburdened his conscience to mela escopeta estaba descargada the shotgun was unloaded4. [puntapié, puñetazo] to deal, to land;descargó un golpe contra la mesa he thumped his fist on the table5. [pila, batería] to run downlo descargaron de responsabilidades por estar convaleciente they relieved him of some of his responsibilities as he was convalescingel juez los ha descargado de toda culpa the judge cleared them of all blame8. Informát to download;descargar un programa de la Red to download a program from the Net♦ vi[nubarrón] to burst;la tormenta descargó en el norte de la ciudad the storm broke over the north of the city♦ v impersonalto pour down;tiene pinta de que va a descargar it looks as if it's going to pour down* * *I v/t2 mercancías unload4 INFOR download* * *descargar {52} vt1) : to discharge2) : to unload3) : to release, to free4) : to take out, to vent (anger, etc.)* * *descargar vb1. (vehículo, arma) to unload -
83 tren
m.1 train (ferrocarril).ir en tren to go by rail o trainel tren en Suiza funciona muy bien the railways in Switzerland are very efficienttren de alta velocidad high-speed traintren de carga freight o goods traintren de cercanías local train, suburban traintren correo mail traintren directo through traintren de largo recorrido long-distance traintren de mercancías freight o goods traintren nocturno overnight train2 line (mechanics).tren de aterrizaje undercarriage, landing geartren de lavado car wash3 series, chain, train.* * *1 (ferrocarril) train2 MILITAR convoy3 (conjunto de máquinas) convoy, line4 figurado (ritmo, modo) speed, pace\cambiar de tren to change, change train, US transfercoger el tren / tomar el tren to catch a trainestar como un tren / estar como para parar un tren familiar to be a bit of all rightir en tren to go by trainperder el train figurado to miss the boatvivir a todo tren figurado to live a life of luxurytren correo mail traintren de alta velocidad high-speed traintren de aterrizaje undercarriagetren de cercanías suburban traintren de lavado car washtren de mercancías / tren de carga goods train, US freight traintren de pasajeros passenger traintren de vida life style, way of lifetren directo through train* * *noun m.* * *SM1) (Ferro) traincambiar de tren — to change trains, change train
subirse a o tomar o coger un tren — to catch a train
perder el tren de algo —
perdimos el tren de la revolución científica — when it came to the scientific revolution, we missed the boat
este país no puede perder una vez más el tren del cambio — this country mustn't get left behind on the road to change
subirse al tren de algo —
no han sabido subirse al tren de la reconversión económica — they failed to take the road to economic restructuring
no era de esos que se empeñaban en subirse al tren de la unión europea — he was not one of those determined to jump on o climb on the European bandwagon
tren ascendente — † up train
tren botijo — † * excursion train
tren de carga — goods train, freight train (EEUU)
tren de carretera — articulated lorry (Brit), articulated truck (EEUU)
tren de cercanías — suburban train, local train
tren de mercancías — goods train, freight train (EEUU)
tren descendente — † down train
tren eléctrico — (=medio de transporte) electric train; (=juguete) (electric) train set
tren expreso — express, express train
tren ómnibus — † stopping train, local train, accommodation train (EEUU)
tren rápido — express, express train
2) (=ritmo)- vivir a todo tren3) (Mec) set ( of gears, wheels)tren de aterrizaje — (Aer) undercarriage, landing gear
tren delantero — (Aut) front wheel assembly
tren de lavado — (Aut) car wash
tren trasero — (Aut) rear wheel assembly
4) [en viajes] (=equipaje) luggage; (=equipo) equipment5) (Mil) convoy6)en tren de — LAm in the process of
8) CAma) (=trajín) coming and goingb) pl trenes shady dealings9) Méx (=tranvía) tram, streetcar (EEUU)10) Caribe (=majadería) cheeky remark* * *1) (Ferr) traintomar or (esp Esp) coger el tren — to take o catch the train
estar como un tren — (Esp fam) to be gorgeous (colloq), to be hot stuff (colloq)
perder el tren — ( refiriéndose a oportunidad) to miss the boat
subirse al tren de algo: quieren subirse al tren de las nuevas tecnologías they want to jump on the new technology bandwagon; hay que subirse al tren del progreso! — we must keep up with the times
2) (fam) ( ritmo) ratea este tren — at this rate (colloq)
a todo tren — (fam)
estar en tren de hacer algo — (CS) to be in the process of doing something
3) ( conjunto) assembly•* * *= train.Ex. If none of these terms is appropriate1/4 give the specific name of the item or the names of the parts of the item as concisely as possible; e.g., 1 clockwork toy train.----* abono de tren = rail pass.* asalto al tren = train robbery.* bajarse del tren = get off + the train.* billete de tren = train ticket.* estación de tren = rail yard, train station, railway station.* horario de trenes = train timetable.* servicios de trenes = rail facilities.* subirse al tren = jump on + the bandwagon, ride + the hype.* trayecto en tren = train ride.* tren a vapor = steam train.* tren de juguete = toy train.* tren delantero = front end.* tren de mercancías = freight train, goods train.* tren de pasajeros = passenger train.* tren de vapor = steam train.* tren hospital = hospital train.* tren trasero = rear end.* viaje en tren = train ride.* * *1) (Ferr) traintomar or (esp Esp) coger el tren — to take o catch the train
estar como un tren — (Esp fam) to be gorgeous (colloq), to be hot stuff (colloq)
perder el tren — ( refiriéndose a oportunidad) to miss the boat
subirse al tren de algo: quieren subirse al tren de las nuevas tecnologías they want to jump on the new technology bandwagon; hay que subirse al tren del progreso! — we must keep up with the times
2) (fam) ( ritmo) ratea este tren — at this rate (colloq)
a todo tren — (fam)
estar en tren de hacer algo — (CS) to be in the process of doing something
3) ( conjunto) assembly•* * *= train.Ex: If none of these terms is appropriate1/4 give the specific name of the item or the names of the parts of the item as concisely as possible; e.g., 1 clockwork toy train.
* abono de tren = rail pass.* asalto al tren = train robbery.* bajarse del tren = get off + the train.* billete de tren = train ticket.* estación de tren = rail yard, train station, railway station.* horario de trenes = train timetable.* servicios de trenes = rail facilities.* subirse al tren = jump on + the bandwagon, ride + the hype.* trayecto en tren = train ride.* tren a vapor = steam train.* tren de juguete = toy train.* tren delantero = front end.* tren de mercancías = freight train, goods train.* tren de pasajeros = passenger train.* tren de vapor = steam train.* tren hospital = hospital train.* tren trasero = rear end.* viaje en tren = train ride.* * *A1 ( Ferr) trainvine en tren or tomé or cogí el tren I came by train, I took o caught the traintuve que correr para agarrar or ( esp Esp) coger el tren I had to run to catch o get the traincambiar de tren to change trainsle regalaron un trencito or ( Esp) trenecito (de juguete) he was given a toy train setdejar (botado) el tren a algn ( Chi fam): no quiero que me deje (botada) el tren I don't want to be left on the shelf ( colloq)llevarse el tren a algn ( Méx fam): como siguió bebiendo, se lo llevó el tren he didn't stop drinking and he snuffed it o he kicked the bucket ( colloq), he drank himself to deathsi no pagamos pronto, nos va a llevar el tren if we don't pay soon, we're going to be in big troubleperdí or se me fue el tren (literal) I missed the train; (refiriéndose a una oportunidad) I missed the boat, I missed outsubirse al tren de algo: todos quieren subirse al tren de las nuevas tecnologías everyone wants to get in on new technology, everyone wants to jump o climb on the new-technology bandwagon¡hay que subirse al tren del progreso! we must keep up with the timesCompuestos:night trainmail trainhigh-speed trainfreight train, goods train ( BrE)local train, suburban trainrack o cog railwayghost trainlong-distance trainfreight train, goods train ( BrE)passenger trainthrough trainelectric trainexpress trainghost trainnight trainmail trainexpress traina este tren at this rate ( colloq)lleva un tren de vida intensísimo she leads a very hectic life, she has a very hectic lifestylea este tren no llegaremos nunca we'll never get there at this ratetuvieron una boda a todo tren they had a lavish weddinglo tuvimos que hacer a todo tren we had to work flat out o at top speedestar en tren de hacer algo (CS); to be in the process of doing sthestamos en tren de mudarnos we're in the process o in the middle of moving houseya que estamos en tren de criticar, te diré que … since we seem to be in a critical vein o since we seem to be criticizing people, let me tell you that …estoy en tren de salir I'm just going out, I'm just on my way outC (conjunto) assemblyCompuestos:undercarriage, landing gear● tren de laminación or de laminadosrolling millcarwashassembly linefront wheel assemblyrear wheel assembly* * *
tren sustantivo masculino
1 (Ferr) train;
tomar or (esp Esp) coger el tren to take o catch the train;
cambiar de tren to change trains;
tren correo or postal mail train;
tren de alta velocidad high-speed train;
tren de cercanías local o suburban train;
tren directo through train;
tren expreso or rápido express train
2 (fam) ( ritmo) rate;◊ a este tren at this rate (colloq);
tren de vida lifestyle
tren sustantivo masculino
1 Ferroc train
tren de alta velocidad, high-speed train
tren de largo recorrido/de cercanías, long-distance/suburban train
2 Av tren de aterrizaje, undercarriage, US landing gear
3 (nivel de vida) life style
♦ Locuciones: familiar estar como un tren, to be very handsome
a todo tren, in style
tren de vida, life style
fam fig para parar un tren, (gran cantidad de algo) tienen dinero para parar un tren, they're swimming in money
' tren' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
A
- apearse
- aterrizaje
- aunque
- AVE
- bajar
- bajarse
- carga
- cargamento
- cercanía
- circular
- coche
- correo
- destino
- diurna
- diurno
- efectuar
- en
- encarrilar
- exprés
- expresa
- expreso
- juguete
- mercancía
- nocturna I
- nocturno
- para
- partida
- pasar
- pitar
- preferible
- rápida
- rápido
- recorrido
- retrasarse
- salida
- se
- soler
- subir
- subirse
- suburbana
- suburbano
- tirarse
- tomar
- tope
- traqueteo
- usted
- ustedes
- vaivén
- ventanilla
English:
aboard
- account
- approach
- blow
- boat
- by
- call
- call at
- catch
- change
- collide
- come in
- connect
- connected
- connection
- delay
- delayed
- depart
- derail
- dissatisfaction
- do
- draw
- draw in
- draw out
- draw up
- driver
- for
- freight train
- freshen up
- get in
- guard
- high-speed
- hoot
- inspector
- landing gear
- late
- leave
- lifestyle
- long-distance
- mailtrain
- miss
- model
- move
- move off
- moving
- nonstop
- off
- outbound
- overdue
- pull
* * *tren nm1. [vehículo] train;el tren en Suiza funciona muy bien the trains in Switzerland are very efficient;ir en tren to go by rail o train;ir a buen tren to be going well;perder el tren de algo: hemos perdido el tren de las nuevas tecnologías we have missed the boat o bus as far as the new technologies are concerned;no podemos permitirnos perder el tren de Europa we can't afford to get left behind by the rest of Europe;subirse al tren de algo: la empresa debe subirse al tren del progreso the company must keep pace with progress;era un oportunista que se subió al tren del posmodernismo he was an opportunist who jumped on the postmodernist bandwagon;Famcomo para parar un tren: estar como (para parar) un tren to be stunning, to be a smasher;nos dieron comida como para parar un tren they gave us enough food to feed an army;RP Famseguirle el tren a alguien to keep up with sbtren de alta velocidad high-speed train;tren de cercanías local train, suburban train;tren correo mail train;tren directo through train;tren expreso express train;tren fantasma ghost train;tren de largo recorrido long-distance train;tren nocturno overnight train, night train;tren ómnibus local train;tren rápido fast train;tren semidirecto = train that stops only at certain stations, US limited train2. Tec linetren de aterrizaje undercarriage, landing gear;tren desbastador roughing mill;tren de lavado car wash3. [estilo]a todo tren: un banquete a todo tren a banquet with all the trimmings, a lavish banquet;vivir a todo tren to live in style;RP Famen tren de: ya que estamos en tren de diversión, podríamos ir a bailar seeing as we're out for a good time, we could go dancing;parecían en tren de aventura they seemed to be up for a bit of adventuretren de vida lifestyle* * *m FERR train;ir en tren go by train;perder el tren miss the train; fig miss the boat;vivir a todo tren fam live in style;… (como) para parar un tren fam loads of … fam, masses of … fam ;estar como un tren fam be absolutely gorgeous* * *tren nm1) : train2) : set, assemblytren de aterrizaje: landing gear3) : speed, pacea todo tren: at top speed* * *tren n train -
84 ausgehen
aus|ge·henvi irreg sein1) ( aus dem Haus gehen) to go out;[mit jdm] \ausgehen ( zum Vergnügen) to go out [with sb]2) ( aufhören zu brennen)3) ( ausfallen)4) ( herrühren)von jdm \ausgehen to come from sb;von wem geht diese Idee aus? whose idea is this?5) ( seinen Ursprung haben)von etw \ausgehen to lead from sth;von dem Platz gehen vier Straßen aus four streets lead from [or off] the square;etw geht von jdm/ etw aus sb/sth radiates sth6) ( enden) to end;gut/schlecht \ausgehen to turn out well/badly; Buch, Film to have a happy/sad ending [or end]; Spiel to end well/badly7) ( annehmen)davon \ausgehen, dass... to start out from the fact/idea that...;es ist davon auszugehen, dass... it can be assumed that...;davon kann man nicht \ausgehen you can't go by that8) ( zu Grunde legen)von etw \ausgehen to take sth as a basis [or starting point];9) ( zu Ende gehen)etw geht [jdm] aus sb runs out of sth;das Brot ist ausgegangen there's no more bread, I've/we've etc. run out of bread;deine guten Ausreden gehen dir wohl auch nie aus! you're never at a loss for [or you always find] a good excuse;mir geht die Geduld aus I'm losing [my] patience; -
85 beschlagen
be·schla·gen *etw [mit etw] \beschlagen to fit sth [with sth];Schuhe \beschlagen to put metal tips on shoes;etw mit Ziernägeln \beschlagen to stud sth2) ( behufen)[jdm] ein Pferd \beschlagen to shoe [sb's] horseder Spiegel im Bad ist \beschlagen the bathroom mirror is misted [or steamed] up;Silber beschlägt sehr schnell silver tarnishes very quickly2. be·schla·gen adj( erfahren) -
86 got|ować
impf Ⅰ vt 1. (przyrządzać posiłek) to cook- umiesz gotować? can you cook?- ona marnie gotuje she’s a poor cook- on codziennie gotuje obiady he cooks dinner every day ⇒ ugotować2. (doprowadzać do wrzenia) to boil, to bring [sth] to the boil- gotować wodę na herbatę to boil some water to make tea3. (poddawać działaniu temperatury) to boil [jajko, ziemniaki]; to cook [makaron]- gotować coś na wolnym ogniu to cook sth on a low heat a. flame, to simmer sth- gotować warzywa/rybę na parze to steam vegetables/fish ⇒ ugotować4. (odkażać) to boil [bieliznę]; to sterilize [butelki] 5. (szykować) to prepare, to plan [wojnę, zagładę]- nie wiemy, co nam gotuje los we don’t know what fate has in store for us- ciekawe, jaką tym razem niespodziankę mi gotuje I wonder what surprise he’s got in store for me this timeⅡ gotować się 1. (być gotowanym) [ryż, makaron] to be cooking; [jajko, ziemniaki] to be boiling- obiad się gotuje dinner’s cooking ⇒ ugotować się2. (wrzeć) [woda, mleko] to be boiling a. on the boil 3. pot. (pocić się) to swelter; to be a. feel boiling hot pot. ⇒ ugotować się 4. przen. (burzyć się) to seethe, to boil- gotowało się w całym kraju the entire country was seething- gotował się ze złości he was absolutely seething a. was seething with fury- krew się we mnie gotowała my blood boiled, I was boiling with rage5. książk. (przygotowywać się) to prepare (oneself), to get ready (do czegoś for sth); to make ready książk. (do czegoś for sth)- ona gotuje się do odjazdu/podróży she’s preparing for her departure/journey- kraj gotował się do wojny the country was preparing for war- gotuj się na śmierć! prepare a. get ready to die!; prepare yourself for death! książk.6. przest. (zanosić się, nadchodzić) to come- gotują się wielkie zmiany great changes are coming a. are in the wind- gotuje się burza there’s a storm brewing a. on the way■ gotuj broń! przest. to arms!The New English-Polish, Polish-English Kościuszko foundation dictionary > got|ować
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87 превращать
vt; св - преврати́тьв кого/что-л to change/to turn/to transform into sb/sth; to convert to/into sthпревраща́ть лягу́шку в принце́ссу — to turn a frog into a princess
превраща́ть тепло́ в пар — to transform heat into steam
превраща́ть фу́ты в ме́тры — to convert feet into metres/AE meters
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88 hinausziehen
(unreg., trennb.)I v/t (hat hinausgezogen)1. pull out ( aus of); sie zog ihn am Arm mit sich hinaus she took him by the arm and dragged him outside3. meist unpers.: es zog ihn hinaus ( in die Welt) he felt he had to go out into the big wide world; bei dem Wetter zieht mich nichts hinaus nothing can persuade me to go outside in this weatherII v/i (ist) move out ( aus of); Soldaten: withdraw ( aus from); aufs Land hinausziehen move out into the country; in die Welt hinausziehen go out into the world; der Rauch zieht zum Kamin hinaus the smoke goes out of the chimney* * *hi|naus|zie|hen sep1. vt2. vi aux seinto go out ( aus of)in die Welt hináúsziehen — to go out into the world
aufs Land/vor die Stadt hináúsziehen — to move out into the country/out of town
den Dampf/Rauch hináúsziehen lassen — to let the steam/smoke out
3. vr(Verhandlungen etc) to drag on; (Abfahrt etc) to be delayed, to be put off4. vt imperses zog ihn hinaus in die weite Welt — he felt the urge to go out into the big wide world
bei diesem schönen Wetter ziehts mich hinaus — I want to be out-of-doors with the weather like this
* * *(going on for a long time: The meeting was long drawn out; a long-drawn-out meeting/scream.) long drawn out* * *hi·naus|zie·henI. vt Hilfsverb: habenjdn am Rockärmel \hinausziehen to pull sb outside by their sleevejdn sanft \hinausziehen to draw sb outsideein Tier/ein Kind mit Gewalt \hinausziehen to haul an animal/a child outside2. (mit sich fort ziehen)II. vi Hilfsverb: sein1. (nach draußen abziehen) to get outöffne die Fenster, damit der Rauch \hinausziehen kann! open the window so we can get rid of this smoke!2. (nach außerhalb ziehen)in die weite Welt \hinausziehen to go out into the wide worldwir werden [aufs Land] \hinausziehen we will be moving out [to live in the country]IV. vt impers Hilfsverb: habenbei dem schönen Wetter zog es sie förmlich hinaus the beautiful weather awakened a great urge [or desire] in her to go out, the beautiful weather positively drove her outside* * *1.unregelmäßiges transitives Verb1) s. hinaus-2) (verzögern) put off; delay3) unpers2.unregelmäßiges intransitives Verb; mit sein s. hinaus-3.unregelmäßiges reflexives Verb (sich verzögern) be delayed* * *hinausziehen (irr, trennb)A. v/t (hat hinausgezogen)1. pull out (aus of);sie zog ihn am Arm mit sich hinaus she took him by the arm and dragged him outside3. meist unpers:es zog ihn hinaus (in die Welt) he felt he had to go out into the big wide world;bei dem Wetter zieht mich nichts hinaus nothing can persuade me to go outside in this weatherB. v/i (ist) move out (aus from);aufs Land hinausziehen move out into the country;in die Welt hinausziehen go out into the world;der Rauch zieht zum Kamin hinaus the smoke goes out of the chimney* * *1.unregelmäßiges transitives Verb1) s. hinaus-2) (verzögern) put off; delay3) unpers2.unregelmäßiges intransitives Verb; mit sein s. hinaus-3.unregelmäßiges reflexives Verb (sich verzögern) be delayed -
89 pociąg
m (G pociągu) 1. Kolej train- pociąg pośpieszny/ekspresowy a fast/an express train- pociąg towarowy a freight train- pociąg osobowy a slow train- pociąg podmiejski/dalekobieżny a commuter/long-distance train- pociąg elektryczny an electric train- pociąg do Krakowa a train to Cracow a. a Cracow train- pociąg z Berlina a train from Berlin- w pociągu on a. in the train- przyjechać pociągiem o piątej to come on the five o’clock train- wsiąść do/wysiąść z pociągu to get on/off a train- podróżować pociągiem to travel by train- pojechać pociągiem do Paryża to take a train to Paris- zdążyć/spóźnić się na pociąg to catch/miss a train- wyjść po kogoś na pociąg to meet sb’s train- o której odchodzi następny pociąg do Warszawy? when is the next train to Warsaw?- dokąd jedzie ten pociąg? where does this train go (to)?- ostatni pociąg odchodzi/przyjeżdża o północy the last train leaves/arrives at midnight- pociąg spóźnił się o godzinę the train was an hour late- pociąg ma dwie godziny opóźnienia the train is running two hours late2. (skłonność) predilection (do kogoś/czegoś for sb/sth)- pociąg do młodych chłopców a predilection for young boys- pociąg seksualny sexual attraction- mieć pociąg do czegoś to have a predilection for sth- mieć pociąg do wódki to have a liking for drink- stracić pociąg do czegoś to lose one’s fondness for sth□ pociąg drogowy Techn. articulated lorry GB, trailer truck US- pociąg pancerny Techn. armoured train- pociąg sanitarny Med. ambulance train* * *-gu, -gi; instr sg - giem; mpociąg towarowy — goods (BRIT) lub freight (US) train
mieć pociąg do — +gen to be attracted to
* * *mi1. (= lokomotywa i wagony) train; pociąg pasażerski passenger train; pociąg towarowy freight l. cargo train; Br. goods train; pociąg osobowy slow train; pociąg pospieszny fast train; pociąg ekspresowy express train; pociąg podmiejski commuter train; pociąg parowy steam train; pociąg elektryczny electric train; pociąg spalinowy diesel train; pociąg nocny night train; pociąg dalekobieżny long-distance train; pociąg okresowy seasonal train; pociąg specjalny special train; pociąg lokalny l. miejscowy local train; pociąg międzynarodowy international train; pociąg sanitarny ambulance train; pociąg pancerny armored train; pociąg opóźniony delayed train; pociąg InterCity Intercity train; pociąg InterRegio InterRegio train; pociąg EuroCity EuroCity train; planowy odjazd/przyjazd pociągu scheduled departure/arrival; o której odjeżdża najbliższy pociąg do Szczecina? what time does the next train to Szczecin leave?, what time is the next train to Szczecin?; jechać pociągiem go by train; wyjść po kogoś na pociąg meet sb at the (train) station, pick sb up from the (train) station; spóźnić się na pociąg miss one's l. the train.2. (= skłonność) penchant, liking ( do czegoś for sth); pociąg do alkoholu weakness for drink; mieć pociąg do kobiet be attracted to women, be a womanizer.The New English-Polish, Polish-English Kościuszko foundation dictionary > pociąg
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90 walić
pot to bangwalić prosto z mostu — pot to talk straight from the shoulder
* * *ipf.1. pot. (= uderzać) hammer, lash ( w coś at sth); (np. o samochodzie) bump ( w coś into sth); ( o sercu) pound, thump; ( w instrument) pound away ( w coś at sth); walić głową w mur przen. bang one's head against a brick wall; walnąć pięścią w stół bang one's fist on the table; walić na oślep hit with abandon, hit out; walić konia obsc. jerk off; Br. t. toss off; serce mi waliło (jak młotem) my heart was pounding, my heart was thumping; wali mnie to! pot. I don't give a damn!2. pot. (= rzucić) chuck, throw; walnąć coś na podłogę hurl sth on the floor.3. pot. (= strzelać) shower missiles, shell.4. tylko ipf. (= burzyć) knock down, tear down.5. tylko ipf. pot. (= wydobywać się) gush, stream; para wali z rury steam is gushing from the pipe.6. tylko ipf. pot. (= padać) (o śniegu, deszczu) fall; śnieg wali płatami snow is falling heavily, snow is coming in flakes.7. tylko ipf. pot. (= iść) tear along, go full blast; ( gromadnie) crowd, stream.8. tylko ipf. pot. (= mówić wprost) speak bluntly; walić prosto z mostu talk straight from the shoulder, shoot from the hip.9. wulg. (= odbywać stosunek) fuck; walić kogoś w dupę t. przen. fuck sb in the ass.ipf.1. tylko ipf. (= rozpadać się) collapse; (= przewracać się) fall down, collapse; świat się wali the world is falling apart, the world is collapsing; walić się na głowę (o kłopotach, dużej ilości pracy) weigh down; praca mi się wali na głowę I am snowed under with work, I am weighed down with l. by work.2. pot. (= bić się wzajemnie) hit one another.3. pot. (= uderzać się) hit o.s.; walić się w piersi beat one's chest; walnął się w głowę he hit himself on the head.4. pot. (= spadać) fall down, tumble down; walnąć się do łóżka l. spać hit the sack; walić się z nóg be ready to drop, be dog tired.5. tylko ipf. pot. (= odpadać, spadać) (np. o tynku) fall off, peel off.6. wulg. (= kopulować) fuck; walić się jak króliki fuck like rabbits.The New English-Polish, Polish-English Kościuszko foundation dictionary > walić
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91 lâcher
lâcher [lα∫e]➭ TABLE 1 transitive verba. [+ main, proie] to let go of ; [+ bombes] to drop ; [+ pigeon, ballon] to release ; [+ chien] to unleash ; [+ frein] to release ; [+ juron] to come out with• lâche-moi ! let go of me!• tu me lâches ! (inf) leave me alone!b. ( = abandonner) [+ ami] to drop ; [+ études] to give up• il ne l'a pas lâché [importun, représentant] he wouldn't leave him alone* * *
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1. lɑʃe1) ( cesser de tenir) to drop [objet]; to let go of [corde, main]lâche-moi — lit let go of me; fig (colloq) give me a break (colloq), leave me alone
2) ( produire) to come out with [mot]; to reveal [information]; to let out [cri]3) ( laisser partir) to let [sb/sth] go [personne, animal]4) ( abandonner) to drop [ami, activité]
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se lâcher verbe pronominal (colloq) ( se décontracter) to let it all hang out (colloq), to let one's hair down
II lɑʃenom masculin (de ballons, d'oiseaux) release* * *lɒʃe1. vt1) [main] to let go ofIl n'a pas lâché ma main. — He didn't let go of my hand.
2) [verre] to dropIl a été tellement surpris qu'il a lâché son verre. — He was so surprised that he dropped his glass.
3) (= abandonner) to drop4) (= libérer) to release, to set free5) [mot, remarque] to come out with6) SPORT (= distancer) to leave behind7)2. vi1) (= se casser) [fil, corde] to break, to give way2) [freins] to failLes freins ont lâché. — The brakes failed.
3. nm[ballons, pigeons] release* * *lâcher verb table: aimerA nm (de ballons, d'oiseaux) release.B vtr1 ( cesser de tenir) to drop [objet]; to let go of [corde, branche]; lâchez vos armes! drop your guns!; ne lâche pas la corde! don't let go of the rope!; lâchez-moi le bras! let go of my arm!; lâche-moi lit let go of me; fig○ give me a break○, leave me alone; lâcher prise lit to lose one's grip; fig to give up; ⇒ proie;2 ( produire) to come out with [mot, phrase, juron, gaffe]; to reveal [information]; to let out [soupir, cri, pet, rot]; lâcher une rafale de mitraillette to fire a stream of bullets; il n'a pas lâché un mot de toute la soirée he didn't utter a word all evening; ⇒ bordée;3 ( laisser partir) to let [sb/sth] go [personne, animal, chariot]; il a lâché ses chiens he released his dogs; elle a lâché ses chiens sur lui she set her dogs on him; il ne m'a pas lâché une seconde he didn't leave me to myself for a second; il ne la lâche pas des yeux or du regard he never takes his eyes off her;4 ( abandonner) to drop [ami, associé, activité]; lâché par ses anciens amis dropped by his former friends; la peur ne la lâche plus depuis she's been in the grip of fear ever since;5 ○(accepter de donner, de vendre) to let [sth] go [objet]; lâcher de l'argent to cough up○; lâcher qch à qn to let sb have sth [argent, objet];6 Sport ( distancer) to break away from [concurrent]; il a lâché le peloton dans la montée he broke away from the main field on the slope.C vi ( céder) [corde, lien, nœud] to give way; [freins] to fail; [nerfs] to break.D se lâcher vpr1 ( cesser de se tenir) to let go;2 ○( se décontracter) to let it all hang out○, to let one's hair down.I[laʃe] nom masculinII[laʃe] verbe transitiflâcher la bonde ou les bondes à to give vent to2. [cesser de tenir] to let go of (inseparable)lâche-moi! let me go!, let go of me!3. AÉRONAUTIQUE [bombe] to drop[ballon] to launch4. [libérer - oiseau] to let loose, to release, to let go ; [ - chien] to let off, to unleash ; [ - animal dangereux] to set loose ; [ - meute, faucon] to sliplâcher le peloton to leave the rest of the field behind, to (stage a) break from the pack————————[laʃe] verbe intransitif -
92 sec
sec, sèche [sεk, sε∫]1. adjectivea. dry ; [fruit] driedb. ( = maigre) slender• « non », dit-il d'un ton sec "no," he said curtlyd. ( = sans eau) [alcool] neate. (Cards) atout/valet sec singleton trump/jackf. ( = sans prestations supplémentaires) le vol sec coûte 1 500 € the flight-only price is 1,500 euros2. adverb3. masculine noun• tenir or conserver qch au sec to keep sth in a dry place• être à sec [puits, torrent] to be dry ; ( = être sans argent) (inf) [personne] to be broke (inf) ; [caisse] to be empty4. feminine noun* * *
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sèche sɛk, sɛʃ adjectif1) ( sans humidité) [temps, cheveux] dry; [fruit] driedavoir la gorge sèche — to feel parched (colloq)
3) ( austère) [personne, communiqué] terse; [lettre, ton] curt; [style] dryavoir un cœur sec — to be cold-hearted; trique
4) ( net) [bruit] sharp
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nom masculinêtre à sec — [rivière, réservoir] to have dried up; [personne] to have no money
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1) ( avec netteté)2) (colloq) ( beaucoup) [cogner, pleuvoir, boire] a lot••aussi sec — (colloq) immediately
rester sec — (colloq) to be unable to reply
je l'ai eu sec — (colloq) I was pretty choked (colloq)
* * *sɛk, sɛʃ (sèche)1. adj1) (vêtement, cheveux, route) dryMon jean n'est pas encore sec. — My jeans aren't dry yet.
2) (raisins, figues) dried3) (sans eau ni glaçons) (whisky) neat, straightUn malt se boit sec. — A pure malt should be drunk neat., A pure malt should be drunk straight.
4) (démarrage, secousse) sharp, sudden5) (personne) spare, lean6) (réponse, ton) sharp, curt7)2. nm"tenir au sec" — "keep in a dry place"
à sec (rivière) — dried up, (personne) (à court d'argent) broke
3. adv1) (avec intensité) [taper, frapper] hardboire sec — to knock it back, to drink heavily
Il buvait sec, le vieux. — The old boy could really knock it back.
2) (= brusquement) [démarrer] sharply* * *A adj1 ( sans humidité) [temps, matière, peau, cheveux] dry; [abricot, fruit] dried; bois sec dry wood; vapeur/chaleur sèche dry steam/heat; avoir la gorge sèche to feel parched○; à pied sec without getting one's feet wet; ne plus avoir un fil de sec○ to be soaked through ou drenched; garder l'œil sec not to shed a tear;2 ( pas doux) [vin, cidre] dry; ( sans eau) boire son gin sec to like one's gin straight ou neat GB;3 ( austère) [personne, communiqué] terse; [lettre, ton] curt; [style] dry; [élégance] stark; [traits] sharp; avoir un cœur sec to be cold-hearted; ⇒ trique;4 ( net) [bruit] sharp; se briser d'un coup sec to snap; donner un coup sec à qch to give sth a sharp tap.B nm être à sec [rivière, réservoir] to have dried up; [compte en banque] to be empty; [personne] to have no money; tenir qch au sec to keep sth in a dry place; mettre une mare à sec to drain a pond; avoir les pieds bien au sec to have nice dry feet; cacahuètes grillées à sec dry roasted peanuts.C adv1 ( avec netteté) se briser sec to snap;2 ○( beaucoup) [cogner, pleuvoir, boire] a lot.( féminin sèche) [sɛk, sɛʃ] adjectif1. [air, bois, endroit, vêtement etc.] dryil fait un froid sec it's cold and dry, there's a crisp cold airavoir l'œil sec ou les yeux secs2. [légume, fruit] dried[alcool] neat3. [non gras - cheveux, peau, mine de crayon] dry[maigre - personne] lean4. [désagréable - ton, voix] harsh, curt, terse ; [ - explication, refus, remarque] curt, terse ; [ - rire] dryavoir le cœur sec to be hard-hearted ou cold-heartedun bruit sec a snap ou crackouvrir/fermer quelque chose avec un bruit sec to snap something open/shutd'un coup sec smartly, sharply7. CARTESatout/roi sec singleton trumps/king————————adverbe1. MÉTÉOROLOGIE2. [brusquement] harda. [conducteur] to shoot off at top speedb. [course] to get a flying start————————nom masculin————————à sec locution adjectivale[réservoir] empty————————à sec locution adverbiale1. [sans eau]2. (familier) [financièrement]————————au sec locution adverbialegarder ou tenir quelque chose au sec to keep something in a dry place, to keep something dry -
93 train
train [tʀɛ̃]1. masculine nouna. train• train omnibus/express/rapide slow/express/fast train• train à vapeur/électrique steam/electric train• train de marchandises/voyageurs goods/passenger train• mettre qn dans le train or au train (inf) to see sb off at the station• monter dans or prendre le train en marche to get on the moving train ; (figurative) to jump on the bandwagonb. ( = allure) ralentir/accélérer le train to slow down/speed upc. ( = série) [de mesures, réformes] batchd. ( = partie) train avant/arrière front/rear wheel-axle unit• train de devant [d'animal] forequarters• train de derrière [d'animal] hindquarterse. (locutions)► en train• mettre qn en train ( = l'égayer) to put sb in good spirits• je suis long à me mettre en train le matin it takes me a long time to get going (inf) in the morning• mise en train [de travail] starting up2. compounds* * *tʀɛ̃
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nom masculinaccompagner quelqu'un au train — (colloq) to see somebody off at the station
2) ( convoi) train3) ( série) series (+ v sg)4) ( enchaînement) train5) ( allure) paceaccélérer/ralentir le train — to speed up/to slow down
aller bon or grand train — ( marcher vite) to walk briskly
aller bon train — [rumeurs] to be flying around; [ventes, affaires] to be going well; [conversation] to flow easily; [équipage, voiture] to be going quite fast
au train où l'on va/vont les choses — (at) the rate we're going/things are going
aller son train — [affaire] to be getting on all right
aller son petit train — [personne, affaire, négociations] to go peacefully along
à fond de train — (colloq) at top speed
6) Zoologie7) (colloq) ( de personne) backside (colloq)8) Arméele train — corps of transport GB, transportation corps US
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en train locution1) ( en forme)2) ( en marche)mettre en train — to get [something] started ou going [processus, travail]
se mettre en train — gén to get going; Sport to warm up
3) ( en cours)j'étais en train de dormir/lire — I was sleeping/reading
•Phrasal Verbs:* * *tʀɛ̃ nm1)Il est en train de manger. — He's eating.
2) CHEMINS DE FER train3) (= allure) pacealler bon train [rumeurs] — to be flying around, [négociations] to be making good progress
Les spéculations vont bon train. — Speculation is rife.
4) (= ensemble) settrain de pneus — set of tyres Grande-Bretagne set of tires USA
train de mesures — package of measures, set of measures
se mettre en train (= commencer) — to get started, (= s'échauffer) to warm up
* * *A nm1 Rail train; prendre le train de 21 heures to take the 9 pm train; monter/être dans le train to get/to be on the train; descendre du train to get off the train; mettre qn dans le train to put sb on the train; accompagner qn au train to see sb off at the station; par le or en train [voyager, transporter] by train; préférer le train à l'avion to prefer train travel to flying; ⇒ marche, vache;2 ( convoi) train; train de péniches train of barges;3 ( série) series; train de mesures/d'économies series of measures/of economies;4 ( enchaînement) train; le train des événements the train of events;5 ( allure) pace; accélérer/ralentir le train to speed up/to slow down; aller bon or grand train ( marcher vite) to walk briskly; aller bon train [rumeurs] to be flying around; [ventes, affaires] to be going well; [conversation] to flow easily; [équipage, voiture] to be going quite fast; au train où l'on va/vont les choses (at) the rate we're going/things are going; aller son train [affaire] to be getting on all right; aller son petit train [personne, affaire, négociations] to go peacefully along; à fond de train○ at top speed; ⇒ mener;7 ○( de personne) backside○;B en train loc2 ( en marche) mettre qch en train to get [sth] started ou going [processus, travail]; se mettre en train gén to get going; Sport to warm up; j'ai du mal à me mettre en train le matin I have a hard job getting going in the morning; mise en train Sport warm-up; la mise en train d'un projet getting a project under way;3 ( en cours) être en train de faire to be doing; j'étais en train de dormir/lire I was sleeping/reading.train arrière Aut back axle assembly; train d'atterrissage undercarriage; sortir le or son train d'atterrissage to lower the undercarriage; train avant Aut front axle assembly; Aviat nose (landing) gear; train baladeur Aut sliding gear; train de bois raft; train électrique ( jouet simple) toy train; ( modèle réduit) model train; ( jeu avec accessoires) train set; train d'engrenages Mécan train of gears, gear train; train fantôme ghost train; train de laminoirs Tech mill train; train de neige Transp train to ski resorts; train d'ondes Phys wave train; train de pneus Aut set of tyres GB ou tires US; train roulant Aut running gear; train de rouleaux Ind roller path; train de roulement Aut undercarriage; train routier Transp articulated lorry GB, tractor-trailer US; train sanitaire hospital train; train de sénateur hum stately pace; aller son train de sénateur to go at a stately pace; train spatial linked-up spacecraft (+ v pl); train de tiges ( pour forage) string; train de vie lifestyle; réduire son train de vie to live more modestly.[trɛ̃] nom masculinA.1. [convoi] trainle train de 9 h 40 the 9:40 traintrain de banlieue suburban ou commuter traintrain direct non-stop ou through traintrain omnibus slow ou local traince train est omnibus entre Paris et Vierzon this train stops ou calls at all stations between Paris and Vierzonmonter dans ou prendre le train en marche to climb onto ou to jump on the bandwagon2. [moyen de transport]le train rail (transport), trainj'irai par le ou en train I'll go (there) by train3. [voyageurs] train4. [file de véhicules] line (of cars)train de péniches train ou string of barges6. AÉRONAUTIQUEtrain d'atterrissage landing gear, undercarriage8. AUTOMOBILEtrain avant/arrière front/rear wheel-axle unit9. MILITAIREtrain de combat (combat ou unit) train10. INFORMATIQUE [de travaux] stream11. MÉTALLURGIEtrain de forage ou de sonde (set of) drilling pipesB.1. [allure] pacea. [marcheur, animal] to quicken the paceb. [véhicule] to speed upau ou du train où vont les choses the way things are going, at this ratealler à fond de train ou à un train d'enfer to speed ou to race alongaller bon train [en marchant] to walk at a brisk pacea. [marcher] to jog alongb. [agir posément] to do things at one's own pace2. [manière de vivre]train de vie lifestyle, standard of livingC.train avant ou de devant forequarterstrain arrière ou de derrière hindquarters2. (familier) [fesses] backsideil nous faisait avancer à coups de pied dans le train he pushed us on with the occasional kick up the backsidecourir ou filer au train de quelqu'una. [le suivre partout] to stick to somebody like glueb. [le prendre en filature] to tail ou to shadow somebody————————en train locution adjectivale1. [en cours]être en train [ouvrage, travaux] to be under way2. [personne]a. [plein d'allant] to be full of energyb. [de bonne humeur] to be in good spirits ou in a good moodje ne me sens pas vraiment en train en ce moment I don't feel my usual perky self, I am not feeling especially perky at the moment————————en train locution adverbiale1. [en route]2. [en forme]————————en train de locution prépositionnelle -
94 fuoco
m (pl -chi) firephysics, photography focusdar fuoco a qualcosa set fire to somethingfuochi d'artificio fireworksphotography mettere a fuoco focus* * *fuoco s.m.1 fire (anche fig.); ( fiamma) flame: fuoco di legna, wood fire; fuoco scoppiettante, crackling fire; a prova di fuoco, fireproof; accendere, spegnere il fuoco, to light, to put out the fire; appiccare, dare fuoco a qlco., to set fire to sthg. (o to set sthg. on fire); fare un fuoco, to make a fire; prendere fuoco, to catch fire; (fig.) to flare up: prende fuoco per la minima cosa, he flares up at the least thing; andare a fuoco, to burn (o to go up in flames); cuocere a fuoco basso per due ore, to cook on a low flame for two hours; soffiare sul fuoco, to kindle the fire, (fig.) to fan the flames // non scherzare col fuoco, don't play with fire // prova del fuoco, (fig.) crucial test // fuoco fatuo, ignis fatuus; (fam.) will-o'-the-wisp (o jack-o'-lantern) // hai del fuoco, per piacere?, can I have a light, please? // per lei andrei nel fuoco, (fig.) I'd go through fire and water for her // far fuoco e fiamme, (fig.) to leave no stone unturned (o to move heaven and earth) // farsi di fuoco, to blush // sto male, ho la fronte di fuoco, I feel ill, my forehead is burning // mettere a ferro e fuoco, to put (sthg.) to fire and sword // mettere la mano sul fuoco, (fig.) to stake one's reputation // mettere troppa carne al fuoco, (fig.) to have too many irons in the fire // bollare a fuoco, to brand (anche fig.) // verniciare a fuoco, to bake varnish2 (fig.) ( ardore, passione) fire, ardour, passion: il fuoco delle passioni, the fire of passion; fuoco di gioventù, youthful ardour; parole di fuoco, passionate (o fiery) words; sguardo di fuoco, angry glance // un fuoco di paglia, a flash in the pan3 ( incendio) fire: al fuoco!, al fuoco!, fire!, fire!; vigile del fuoco, fireman; vigili del fuoco, ( il corpo) fire-brigade4 ( focolare) fire; hearth; ( caminetto) fireside: il cantuccio del fuoco, the chimney corner; stava seduta presso il fuoco, she was sitting by the fire6 (mil.) fire: fuoco di fila, running fire (anche fig.): un fuoco di fila di domande, a running fire of questions; fuoco di fucileria, rifle fire; fuoco di sbarramento, barrage; fuoco incrociato, crossfire; scontro a fuoco, fire fight; arma da fuoco, firearm; battesimo del fuoco, baptism of fire; aprite il fuoco!, open fire!; cessate il fuoco!, cease fire!; essere fra due fuochi, to be between two fires (anche fig.); fare fuoco contro qlcu., qlco., to fire at s.o., at sthg.; stare sotto il fuoco del nemico, to be under the enemy's fire; incidente di fuoco amico, friendly fire incident // fuoco greco, (st.) Greek fire8 pl. (mar.) ( fanali) lights; ( delle caldaie) fires: attivare i fuochi, to make all steam; lasciar spegnere i fuochi, to let the fires go out10 (fis., mat., fot.) focus*: fuoco fisso, fixed focus (abbr. f.f.); dispositivo di messa a fuoco, focusing device; messa a fuoco, focalization; mettere a fuoco, to focus (o to focalize o to bring into focus); mettiamo a fuoco il problema e cerchiamo di risolverlo, let's put the problem into perspective (o let's focus the problem) and try to resolve it // fuoco di Sant'Elmo, St. Elmo's fire (o corposant).* * *['fwɔko] fuoco (-chi)1. sm1) fire2) (Culin : fornello) ringcuocere a fuoco lento/vivo — to cook over a low/high heat
3) (Mil : sparo) firecessare/aprire il fuoco — to cease/open fire
2. agg inv3.* * *1.1) fireaccendere o fare un fuoco to light a fire; spegnere il fuoco to extinguish o put out the fire; andare a fuoco to go up in flames; prendere fuoco to catch fire, to burst into flames; hai del fuoco? — (per sigaretta) colloq. (have you) got a match?
2) (fornello) burner, gas ring BE; (fiamma) heata fuoco lento, vivo — on a low, high flame o gas o heat
3) fig.4) mil. (spari)fare fuoco — to fire (su at)
5) ott. focus*6) gioc.2.fuochino... fuocherello... fuoco! — you're getting hot... hotter... you are hot!
aggettivo invariabilefuoco artificiale o d'artificio firework; fuoco di bivacco o di campo campfire; fuoco di copertura mil. covering fire; fuoco fatuo ignis fatuus, will-o'-the-wisp; fuoco di paglia flash in the pan; fuoco di sant'Antonio — shingles
••mettere a fuoco qcs. — to pin sth. down
essere preso o trovarsi tra due -chi to be caught in the middle; essere sotto il fuoco incrociato to be o get caught in the crossfire; fuoco di fila di critiche barrage of criticism; gettarsi nel fuoco per qcn. to go through fire and water for sb.; fare fuoco e fiamme to breathe fire; soffiare sul fuoco to fan the flames; dare fuoco alle polveri to bring things to a head; giocare o scherzare col fuoco to play with fire; avere molta carne al fuoco to have a lot of irons in the fire; ci metterei la mano sul fuoco! I'm willing to bet on it! gettare olio sul fuoco add fuel to the fire; versare acqua sul fuoco — to pour oil on troubled waters
* * *fuocopl. - chi /'fwɔko, ki/I sostantivo m.1 fire; fuoco di legna wood fire; al fuoco! fire! accendere o fare un fuoco to light a fire; spegnere il fuoco to extinguish o put out the fire; andare a fuoco to go up in flames; prendere fuoco to catch fire, to burst into flames; hai del fuoco? (per sigaretta) colloq. (have you) got a match?2 (fornello) burner, gas ring BE; (fiamma) heat; a fuoco lento, vivo on a low, high flame o gas o heat4 mil. (spari) fuoco! fire! cessare il fuoco to cease fire; fare fuoco to fire (su at); aprire il fuoco to open fire; sotto il fuoco (del) nemico under enemy fire6 gioc. fuochino... fuocherello... fuoco! you're getting hot... hotter... you are hot!rosso fuoco fiery redmettere a fuoco qcs. to pin sth. down; essere preso o trovarsi tra due -chi to be caught in the middle; essere sotto il fuoco incrociato to be o get caught in the crossfire; fuoco di fila di critiche barrage of criticism; gettarsi nel fuoco per qcn. to go through fire and water for sb.; fare fuoco e fiamme to breathe fire; soffiare sul fuoco to fan the flames; dare fuoco alle polveri to bring things to a head; giocare o scherzare col fuoco to play with fire; avere molta carne al fuoco to have a lot of irons in the fire; ci metterei la mano sul fuoco! I'm willing to bet on it! gettare olio sul fuoco add fuel to the fire; versare acqua sul fuoco to pour oil on troubled waters\fuoco artificiale o d'artificio firework; fuoco di bivacco o di campo campfire; fuoco di copertura mil. covering fire; fuoco fatuo ignis fatuus, will-o'-the-wisp; fuoco di paglia flash in the pan; fuoco di sant'Antonio shingles. -
95 ablassen
ab|las·sen irreg vt1) ( abfließen lassen)etw \ablassen to let out sth sep;Dampf [aus etw] \ablassen to let off steam [from sth];Urin \ablassen to pass urine;Öl/Wasser [aus etw] \ablassen to drain oil/water [out of sth]2) ( leerlaufen lassen)könntest du bitte das Wasser aus dem Pool \ablassen could you please drain the water from the pool3) ( ermäßigen)jdm etw [von etw] \ablassen to give sb a discount;ich lasse Ihnen 5% [vom Preis] ab I'll give you a 5% discount4) kochkein Ei \ablassen to separate the eggwhite from the yolkvi[von etw] \ablassen to give up [sth sep]2) ( in Ruhe lassen)von jdm \ablassen to let sb be -
96 powietrz|e
n sgt 1. (mieszanina gazów) air- czyste/rześkie/przejrzyste powietrze clean/crisp/clear air- rozrzedzone górskie powietrze the rarefied mountain air- masy gorącego powietrza masses of hot air- zimne powietrze napływające z północy cold air coming in from the North- nabrać łyk powietrza to breathe in a gulp of air- z trudem chwytać ustami powietrze to be gasping for air- powietrze stało martwe the air was motionless- (świeże) powietrze fresh air- na (świeżym) powietrzu in the fresh air- wpuścić trochę świeżego powietrza to let in some fresh air- zaczerpnąć (świeżego) powietrza to get some fresh air- wyjść na (świeże) powietrze to go outside- na wolnym a. otwartym powietrzu in the open air- zabawy na wolnym a. świeżym powietrzu outdoor games- teatr na otwartym powietrzu an open-air theatre- wypuścić powietrze z koła/balonu to let the air out of a wheel/balloon- z koła zeszło powietrze the wheel went flat- zeszło z niego powietrze przen. he ran out of steam- traktować kogoś jak powietrze to ignore sb, to treat sb as if they didn’t exist- to jest mi potrzebne jak powietrze I can’t live without it2. (przestrzeń ponad ziemią) air- unosić się w powietrzu to float in the air- wzbić się a. wznieść się w powietrze to rise up into the air- strzelać w powietrze to fire in(to) the air- bombardować coś z powietrza to bomb sth from the air- złapać coś w powietrzu to catch sth in the air- fiknąć kozła w powietrzu to turn a somersault in mid-air- wysadzić coś w powietrze to blow sth up [budynek, skałę]- wylecieć w powietrze [budynek] to blow up- coś wisi w powietrzu przen. there’s something in the air- deszcz wisi w powietrzu there’s rain in the air■ morowe powietrze przest. plague- unikać kogoś/czegoś jak morowego powietrza to avoid sb/sth like the plague- zepsuć powietrze euf. to break windThe New English-Polish, Polish-English Kościuszko foundation dictionary > powietrz|e
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97 machine
machine [ma∫in]1. feminine nouna. ( = appareil) machineb. ( = lave-linge) machine• laver qch en or à la machine to wash sth in the machinec. ( = processus) machineryd. [de navire] engine• hé ! Machine ! hey! you - what's-your-name! (inf)2. compounds► machine à sous ( = jeu) slot machine* * *maʃin1) Technologie ( appareil) machinelangage machine — Informatique machine language
2) ( moteur) enginefaire machine arrière — Nautisme to go astern; fig to back-pedal
3) ( système) machinela machine sociale/économique — the social/economic machine
4) (colloq) ( lavage)•Phrasal Verbs:* * *maʃin nf1) (= engin, appareil) machine2) (= locomotive) engine3) NAVIGATIONfaire machine arrière — to go astern, figto back-pedal
4) fig (= rouages) machinery* * *machine nf1 Tech ( appareil) machine; taper une lettre à la machine to type a letter; coudre un ourlet à la machine to machine-sew a hem; lavable en machine machine-washable; langage machine Ordinat machine language; je ne suis pas une machine! I'm not a machine!; la civilisation de la machine the age of the machine;2 ( moteur) engine; salle des machines engine room; faire machine arrière Naut to go astern; fig to back-pedal;3 ( système) machine; la machine sociale/administrative/économique the social/administrative/economic machine;4 ○( lavage) faire deux machines (de linge) to do two loads of washing.machine agricole agricultural machine; machine de bureau piece of office equipment; machines de bureau office equipment ¢; machine à calculer calculating machine; machine composée compound machine; machine à coudre sewing machine; machine à écrire typewriter; machine infernale ( engin explosif) infernal machine; ( bombe) time bomb; machine à laver washing machine; machine à laver la vaisselle dishwasher; machine à repasser press, ironing machine; machine simple simple machine; machine à sous fruit machine GB, slot machine, one-armed bandit; machine à traire milking machine; machine à tricoter knitting machine; machine à or de traitement de texte word processor; machine à vapeur steam engine; machine volante flying machine.[maʃin] nom fémininl'âge des machines ou de la machine the machine age, the age of the machinemachine à coudre/à tricoter sewing/knitting machine2. [véhicule - à deux roues, agricole] machinearrêtez ou stoppez les machines! stop all engines!chambre ou salle des machines engine room5. THÉÂTRE machine, piece of theatre machinery6. (péjoratif) [automate] machineje ne veux pas devenir une machine à écrire des chansons I don't want to become a song-writing machine————————à la machine locution adverbialecoudre quelque chose à la machine to sew something on the machine, to machine ou to machine-sew somethinglaver quelque chose à la machine to machine ou to machine-wash something, to wash something in the machinetricoter quelque chose à la machine to machine-knit something, to make something on the knitting machine -
98 Beschlag
m; -(e)s, Beschläge1. an Möbeln, Koffer: metal fitting(s Pl.); an Türen, Fenstern: fittings Pl., furniture; (Schließe) clasp; (Scharnier) hinge; selten: (Hufeisen) shoes Pl.2. nur Sg.; (Überzug) film; (Feuchtigkeit) condensation; CHEM. efflorescence, bloom; das Silber / der Spiegel hat einen Beschlag the silver is tarnished / the mirror is misted up3. nur Sg., ohne Art.: in Beschlag nehmen oder mit Beschlag belegen (Plätze etc.) reserve, bag umg.; fig. (jemanden, Unterhaltung, Badezimmer etc.) monopolize; seine Arbeit / sein Hobby nimmt ihn ganz in Beschlag his work / hobby takes up all his time* * *der Beschlag(Ausblühen) efflorescence; bloom;(Feuchtigkeit) mist; condensation; tarnish* * *Be|schlagm1) (an Koffer, Truhe, Buch) (ornamental) fitting; (an Tür, Fenster, Möbelstück, Sattel) (ornamental) mounting; (= Scharnier/Schließe) ornamental hinge/clasp; (von Pferd) shoes pl2) (=das Beschlagen von Pferd) shoeing3) (auf Metall) tarnish; (auf Speisen) layer of mould (Brit) or mold (US); (auf Glas, Spiegel etc) condensationder Löffel hat einen Beschlág — the spoon is tarnished
4)jdn/etw mit Beschlág belegen, jdn/etw in Beschlág nehmen — to monopolize sb/sth
* * *Be·schlag<-[e]s, Beschläge>[bəˈʃla:k, pl bəˈʃlɛ:gə]m1. (Metallstück) fastening, [metal] fitting; Koffer lock; Buch clasp; Tür, Fenster, Möbelstück fitting, mounting, [ornamental] hinge3.▶ etw/jdn mit \Beschlag belegen, etw/jdn in \Beschlag nehmen to monopolize [or seize] sth/sbdie Polizei nahm das Auto in \Beschlag the police impounded the carwir sollten schon einmal unsere Plätze in \Beschlag nehmen we had better secure our seats▶ jd ist mit \Beschlag belegt, jd wird in \Beschlag genommen sb is up to their eyeballs in it, sb's hands are full [with sth]* * *1) fitting2)jemanden/etwas mit Beschlag belegen od. in Beschlag nehmen — monopolize somebody/something
* * *1. an Möbeln, Koffer: metal fitting(s pl); an Türen, Fenstern: fittings pl, furniture; (Schließe) clasp; (Scharnier) hinge; selten: (Hufeisen) shoes pldas Silber/der Spiegel hat einen Beschlag the silver is tarnished/the mirror is misted up3. nur sg, ohne art:mit Beschlag belegen (Plätze etc) reserve, bag umg; fig (jemanden, Unterhaltung, Badezimmer etc) monopolize;seine Arbeit/sein Hobby nimmt ihn ganz in Beschlag his work/hobby takes up all his time* * *1) fitting2)jemanden/etwas mit Beschlag belegen od. in Beschlag nehmen — monopolize somebody/something
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99 Wasser
n; -s, - und Wässer1. nur Sg. water; hartes / weiches Wasser hard / soft water; Wasser abstoßend oder abweisend water-repellent; unter Wasser setzen flood; unter Wasser stehen be under water, be flooded; Wasser aufsetzen für Tee etc.: put the kettle on; Wasser marsch! Feuerwehr: etwa bring up the hoses (German fire officer’s traditional and legendary command to firefighters); das Wasser ablesen read the water meter; bei Wasser und Brot altm., umg. in the clink ( oder chokey, Am. poky), behind bars; Wasser ziehen Substanz etc.: absorb water; umg., fig. Strümpfe etc.: be at half mast; ins Wasser gehen (sich umbringen) go into the water, drown o.s.2. Pl. -; (Mineralwasser) mineral water; zwei Wasser bitte two mineral waters, please; ein Wasser mit / ohne Kohlensäure a glass of sparkling / still (mineral) water; stilles Wasser (ohne Kohlensäure) still water3. Pl. -; (Gewässer): fließendes / stehendes Wasser running / stagnant water; zu Wasser und zu Land by land and by water; die Wasser des Meeres the waters of the sea; zu Wasser lassen (Schiff) launch; unter Wasser schwimmen swim underwater; auflaufendes / ablaufendes Wasser incoming / outgoing tide; Wasser treten beim Schwimmen: tread water; bei Kneippkur: paddle; die Wasser schlugen über dem Boot zusammen the waves were breaking over the boat; Wasser führend Fluss-, Bachbett: water-bearing; still 44. nur Sg.; fig. (Körperflüssigkeit): Wasser lassen pass water, urinate; das Wasser nicht halten können be incontinent; sein Wasser abschlagen umg. pass water; Wasser in den Beinen etc. fluid in one’s legs etc.; ihm schoss das Wasser in die Augen his eyes filled with tears; das Wasser stand ihm auf der Stirn the sweat was running down his forehead; da läuft einem das Wasser im Munde zusammen it makes your mouth water5. Pl. Wässer; (Parfüm etc.): wohlriechende Wässer scents; (Kölnisch Wasser) colognes; Wässer und Brände fruit and other brandies6. fig., in Wendungen: sich über Wasser halten keep one’s head above water; jemanden über Wasser halten (über eine schwierige Zeit) tide s.o. over; ein Berliner reinsten Wassers a Berliner born and bred; ein Edelstein reinsten Wassers a stone of the first water; das ist Wasser auf seine Mühle that’s grist to his mill; ihm steht das Wasser bis zum Hals he’s in up to his neck; ins Wasser fallen Pläne etc.: fall through ( oder flat); das läuft an ihm ab wie Wasser Vorwurf etc.: it’s like water off a duck’s back; das ist ja Wasser in ein Sieb schöpfen it’s a complete waste of time; sie hat nahe am Wasser gebaut tears come easily to her, she’s always on the verge of tears; bis dahin fließt noch viel Wasser den Berg oder Rhein oder die Donau etc. hinunter that’s a long way off yet; die kochen auch nur mit Wasser they’re no different from anybody else; jemandem Wasser in seinen Wein schütten dampen s.o.’s spirits; er kann ihr nicht das Wasser reichen he’s not a patch on her, he can’t hold a candle to her; wie Feuer und Wasser sein be like chalk and cheese; er ist mit allen Wassern gewaschen he knows every trick in the book; abgraben, fließend II 1, Fisch 1, Rotz 1, Schlag 1, schwer I 2 etc.* * *das Wasserwater; aqua* * *Wạs|ser ['vasɐ]nt -s, - or -['vɛsɐ]1) no pl waterWasser abstoßend, Wasser abweisend — water-repellent
bei Wasser und Brot (euph) — behind bars, in prison
das ist Wasser auf seine Mühle (fig) — this is all grist to (Brit) or for his mill
bis dahin fließt noch viel Wasser den Bach or den Rhein or die Donau etc hinunter — a lot of water will have flowed under the bridge by then
ihr kann er nicht das Wasser reichen (fig) — he can't hold a candle to her, he's not a patch on her (Brit)
See:→ Blut, Rotz, abgraben, rein2) pl Wässer (= Flüssigkeit, Abwaschwasser etc) water; (medizinisch) lotion; (= Parfüm) cologne, scent; (= Mineralwasser) mineral water; (= Schnaps) schnapps; (= Tränen) tears pl; (= Speichel) saliva; (= Schweiß) sweat; (= Urin) water, urine; (MED in Beinen etc) fluid; (= Abwasser) sewage no plWasser mit Geschmack (inf) — fizzy pop (inf)
3) (=Wassermasse im Gegensatz zu Land) waterdie Wasser pl (geh) — the waters pl
unter Wasser stehen — to be flooded, to be under water
Wasser treten (beim Schwimmen) — to tread water; (Med) to paddle (in cold water as a therapy)
zu Wasser — on the water or (Meer) sea
ins Wasser fallen, zu Wasser werden (fig) — to fall through
nahe ans or am Wasser gebaut haben (inf) — to be inclined to tears, to be weepy
er ist mit allen Wassern gewaschen — he is a shrewd customer, he knows all the tricks
See:→ Schlag4) (= Gezeiten) tidedas Wasser läuft ab/kommt — the tide is going out/coming in
See:* * *das1) (a liquid with which something is washed: a mouthwash.) wash2) (a colourless, transparent liquid compound of hydrogen and oxygen, having no taste or smell, which turns to steam when boiled and to ice when frozen: She drank two glasses of water; `Are you going swimming in the sea?' `No, the water's too cold'; Each bedroom in the hotel is supplied with hot and cold running water; ( also adjective) The plumber had to turn off the water supply in order to repair the pipe; transport by land and water.) water* * *Was·ser<-s, - o Wässer>[ˈvasɐ, pl ˈvɛsɐ]nt\Wasser abweisend [o abstoßend] water-repellentfließendes warmes \Wasser hot running waterschweres \Wasser heavy wateretw unter \Wasser setzen to flood sthunter \Wasser stehen to be flooded [or under water]\Wasser treten MED to paddleWasserflugzeuge können auf dem \Wasser landen amphibious aircraft can land on waterfließendes/stehendes \Wasser running/stagnant water\Wasser gefährdende Stoffe water-polluting substanceszu \Wasser by sea [or water]etw zu \Wasser lassen NAUT to launch sthdie \Wasser des Rheins the waters of the Rhine5. (Parfum) colognesein \Wasser abschlagen to relieve oneselfdas \Wasser nicht halten können to be incontinent\Wasser lassen to pass water8.▶ jdm das \Wasser abgraben to take away sb's livelihood▶ bei \Wasser und Brot behind bars▶ bis dahin fließt noch viel \Wasser den Bach [o Rhein] hinunter (fam) a lot of water will have flowed under the bridge by then▶ sich akk über \Wasser halten to keep oneself above water; (sich vorm Untergehen bewahren) to keep afloat▶ \Wasser auf jds Mühle sein to be grist to sb's mill▶ jdm läuft das \Wasser im Mund[e] zusammen sb's mouth is watering▶ nah am \Wasser gebaut haben to be prone to tears▶ jdm das \Wasser reichen können to be a match for sb▶ stilles \Wasser [a bit of]a dark horse* * *das; Wassers, Wasser/Wässer1) o. Pl. waterins Wasser gehen — (zum Schwimmen) go for a swim; (verhüll.): (sich ertränken) drown oneself
direkt am Wasser — right by the water; (am Meer) right by the sea
ein Boot zu Wasser lassen — put out or launch a boat
unter Wasser stehen — be under water; be flooded
2) Plural Wasser (fig.)sich über Wasser (Dat.) halten — keep one's head above water
bis dahin fließt noch viel Wasser den Fluss od. Rhein usw. hinunter — a lot of water will have flowed under the bridge by then
jemandem das Wasser abgraben — pull the carpet from under somebody's feet; leave somebody high and dry
jemandem nicht das Wasser reichen können — not be able to hold a candle to somebody; not be a patch on somebody (coll.)
4) o. Pl. (Gewässer)ein fließendes/stehendes Wasser — a moving/stagnant stretch of water
Wasser in den Beinen haben — have fluid in one's legs; s. auch Blut; Rotz 1)
* * *1. nur sg water;hartes/weiches Wasser hard/soft water;abweisend water-repellent;unter Wasser setzen flood;unter Wasser stehen be under water, be flooded;Wasser aufsetzen für Tee etc: put the kettle on;Wasser marsch! Feuerwehr: etwa bring up the hoses (German fire officer’s traditional and legendary command to firefighters);das Wasser ablesen read the water meter;ins Wasser gehen (sich umbringen) go into the water, drown o.s.zwei Wasser bitte two mineral waters, please;ein Wasser mit/ohne Kohlensäure a glass of sparkling/still (mineral) water;stilles Wasser (ohne Kohlensäure) still waterfließendes/stehendes Wasser running/stagnant water;zu Wasser und zu Land by land and by water;die Wasser des Meeres the waters of the sea;zu Wasser lassen (Schiff) launch;unter Wasser schwimmen swim underwater;auflaufendes/ablaufendes Wasser incoming/outgoing tide;die Wasser schlugen über dem Boot zusammen the waves were breaking over the boat;4. nur sg; fig (Körperflüssigkeit):Wasser lassen pass water, urinate;das Wasser nicht halten können be incontinent;sein Wasser abschlagen umg pass water;ihm schoss das Wasser in die Augen his eyes filled with tears;das Wasser stand ihm auf der Stirn the sweat was running down his forehead;da läuft einem das Wasser im Munde zusammen it makes your mouth water5. pl Wässer; (Parfüm etc):wohlriechende Wässer scents; (kölnisch Wasser) colognes;Wässer und Brände fruit and other brandiessich über Wasser halten keep one’s head above water;jemanden über Wasser halten (über eine schwierige Zeit) tide sb over;ein Berliner reinsten Wassers a Berliner born and bred;ein Edelstein reinsten Wassers a stone of the first water;das ist Wasser auf seine Mühle that’s grist to his mill;ihm steht das Wasser bis zum Hals he’s in up to his neck;das läuft an ihm ab wie Wasser Vorwurf etc: it’s like water off a duck’s back;das ist ja Wasser in ein Sieb schöpfen it’s a complete waste of time;sie hat nahe am Wasser gebaut tears come easily to her, she’s always on the verge of tears;die Donau etchinunter that’s a long way off yet;die kochen auch nur mit Wasser they’re no different from anybody else;jemandem Wasser in seinen Wein schütten dampen sb’s spirits;er kann ihr nicht das Wasser reichen he’s not a patch on her, he can’t hold a candle to her;wie Feuer und Wasser sein be like chalk and cheese;er ist mit allen Wassern gewaschen he knows every trick in the book; → abgraben, fließend B 1, Fisch 1, Rotz 1, Schlag 1, schwer A 2 etc* * *das; Wassers, Wasser/Wässer1) o. Pl. waterins Wasser gehen — (zum Schwimmen) go for a swim; (verhüll.): (sich ertränken) drown oneself
direkt am Wasser — right by the water; (am Meer) right by the sea
ein Boot zu Wasser lassen — put out or launch a boat
unter Wasser stehen — be under water; be flooded
2) Plural Wasser (fig.)sich über Wasser (Dat.) halten — keep one's head above water
bis dahin fließt noch viel Wasser den Fluss od. Rhein usw. hinunter — a lot of water will have flowed under the bridge by then
jemandem das Wasser abgraben — pull the carpet from under somebody's feet; leave somebody high and dry
jemandem nicht das Wasser reichen können — not be able to hold a candle to somebody; not be a patch on somebody (coll.)
4) o. Pl. (Gewässer)ein fließendes/stehendes Wasser — a moving/stagnant stretch of water
Wasser in den Beinen haben — have fluid in one's legs; s. auch Blut; Rotz 1)
* * *- n.water n. -
100 Hochtour
Hoch|tourfauf Hóchtouren laufen/arbeiten (Maschinen) — to run at full speed; (fig: Mensch, Fabrik etc) to run/work at full steam
etw auf Hóchtouren bringen (Motor) — to rev sth up to full speed; Maschine, Produktion, Kampagne to get sth into full swing
jdn auf Hóchtouren bringen (inf) — to get sb really going (inf)
* * *Hoch·tourfeine \Hochtour machen to go mountain climbing in a high mountain range [or areadie Werbekampagne lief auf \Hochtour the election campaign was in full swing3.* * *die inauf Hochtouren laufen — run at top or full speed; (intensiv betrieben werden) be in full swing
* * *die inauf Hochtouren laufen — run at top or full speed; (intensiv betrieben werden) be in full swing
* * *-en f.alpine tour n.high speed n.
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