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[weə] 1. past tense - wore; verb1) (to be dressed in or carry on (a part of) the body: She wore a white dress; Does she usually wear spectacles?) nositi2) (to arrange (one's hair) in a particular way: She wears her hair in a pony-tail.) nositi3) (to have or show (a particular expression): She wore an angry expression.) imeti4) (to (cause to) become thinner etc because of use, rubbing etc: This carpet has worn in several places; This sweater is wearing thin at the elbows.) oguliti5) (to make (a bare patch, a hole etc) by rubbing, use etc: I've worn a hole in the elbow of my jacket.) narediti6) (to stand up to use: This material doesn't wear very well.) biti trpežen2. noun1) (use as clothes etc: I use this suit for everyday wear; Those shoes won't stand much wear.) nošenje2) (articles for use as clothes: casual wear; sportswear; leisure wear.) oblačila3) ((sometimes wear and tear) damage due to use: The hall carpet is showing signs of wear.) obraba4) (ability to withstand use: There's plenty of wear left in it yet.) trpežnost•- wearable- wearer
- wearing
- worn
- wear away
- wear off
- wear out
- worn out* * *I [wʌ/ə]nounnošenje, oblačenje, način oblačenja; noša, obleka; moda; obraba, trganje, guljenje (obleke); trajnost, trpežnostfor hard wear — (obleka) za delo, za štrapacwear and tear — naravna obraba; economy odpis za zmanjšanje vrednostiin general wear — v modi, modernthe worse for wear — obrabljen, ponošen, ki se ne da več obleči; colloquially vinjen, pijanof never-ending wear — neobrabljiv, neuničljivthe coat I have in wear — plašč, ki ga navadno nosimII [wʌ/ə]1.transitive verbnositi (na sebi), imeti na sebi; figuratively nositi neko čast; ponositi, oguliti; utruditi, izčrpati; figuratively glodati;2.intransitive verbnositi se, držati se, biti trajen (trpežen), vzdržati; obrabiti se, oguliti se, trošiti se; vleči se, počasi iti mimo, bližati se koncu, miniti; figuratively postatiworn cloths — obrabljena, ponošena, oguljena oblekaa worn joke — stara, obrabljena šalato wear black — nositi črno obleko, biti črno oblečento wear the breeches (trousers, pants) colloquially nositi hlače, biti gospodar (o ženi v zakonu)to wear the crown — nositi krono, figuratively biti kralj; religion postati mučenikto wear the gown figuratively biti pravnikto wear one's heart on the sleeve figuratively reči vse, kar nam je na srcu, biti preveč iskrento wear s.o. in one's heart — biti komu vdan, nositi koga v svojem srcuto wear horns figuratively biti rogonosec (varan soprog)to wear a pair of shoes comfortable — iznositi, uhoditi (svoje) čevljeto wear well — dobro se nositi; biti mladega videza; vzdržati, prenesti kritikohe wears well — ne bi mu prisodili njegove starosti, videti je mlajšishe wears her years well — dobro nosi svoja leta, videti je mlajša (kot je v resnici)to wear the petticoat colloquially biti copatar, biti pod copatoto wear thin — postati oguljen; figuratively postati slab (medel, mlahav); zbledeti, izgubiti se, izginitito wear white — oblačiti se v belo, biti belo oblečenhe is worn by care — skrb ga gloda, grizethe day wears to an end — dan se bliža kraju, polagoma minevaIII [wʌ/ə]nounobračanje proti vetruIV [wʌ/ə]transitive verbobračati proti vetru (ladjo); intransitive verb obračati se proti vetruV [wíə]nounsee weir jez; vrša (za ribolov) -
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• olla yllään• olla yllä• höyläytyä• jatkua verkalleen• hivuttaa• asu• vaatetus• vaatettaa• uuvuttaa• pukimet• puku• kantaa• kestää• kestävyys• kalvaa• syövyttää• kulutus• kulua• kuluma• kuluttaa• kuluminen• käyttö• käyttää• pitää• lujuus* * *weə 1. past tense - wore; verb1) (to be dressed in or carry on (a part of) the body: She wore a white dress; Does she usually wear spectacles?) olla yllään, käyttää2) (to arrange (one's hair) in a particular way: She wears her hair in a pony-tail.) pitää3) (to have or show (a particular expression): She wore an angry expression.) näyttää4) (to (cause to) become thinner etc because of use, rubbing etc: This carpet has worn in several places; This sweater is wearing thin at the elbows.) kulua5) (to make (a bare patch, a hole etc) by rubbing, use etc: I've worn a hole in the elbow of my jacket.) kuluttaa6) (to stand up to use: This material doesn't wear very well.) kestää käyttöä2. noun1) (use as clothes etc: I use this suit for everyday wear; Those shoes won't stand much wear.) käyttö2) (articles for use as clothes: casual wear; sportswear; leisure wear.) asut3) ((sometimes wear and tear) damage due to use: The hall carpet is showing signs of wear.) kuluma4) (ability to withstand use: There's plenty of wear left in it yet.) kestää kulutusta•- wearable- wearer
- wearing
- worn
- wear away
- wear off
- wear out
- worn out -
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m cloakdi animale coatfig manto di neve mantle of snow* * *manto s.m.1 mantle; cloak: manto regale, royal mantle (o robe) // un manto di neve, (fig.) a blanket of snow; manto stradale, (fig.) road surface2 (fig.) cloak; disguise: sotto il manto dell'amicizia, under the disguise of friendship; rifugiarsi sotto il manto della fede, to take refuge under the cloak of religion3 (non com.) (di animali) coat: quel cavallo ha un bellissimo manto nero, that horse has a beautiful black coat4 ( Borsa) (certificato azionario) share certificate.* * *['manto]sostantivo maschile1) abbigl. cloak, mantle ant.manto di neve — carpet o blanket of snow
3) fig. (finzione) cloak* * *manto/'manto/sostantivo m.1 abbigl. cloak, mantle ant.2 (strato) layer; (coltre) blanket; manto stradale wearing course; manto di vegetazione mantle of vegetation; manto di neve carpet o blanket of snow -
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[wɛə(r)] 1. n( use) noszenie nt (odzieży, butów itp); ( damage through use) zużycie nt2. vtclothes, shoes mieć na sobie, być ubranym w +acc; ( habitually) nosić, ubierać się w +acc; spectacles, beard nosić; ( put on) ubierać się (ubrać się perf) w +acc3. vi; pt wore, pp worn( last) być trwałym; ( become old) zużywać się (zużyć się perf); (clothes, shoes etc) wycierać się (wytrzeć się perf), zdzierać się (zedrzeć się perf)sports/babywear — odzież sportowa/niemowlęca
town/evening wear — strój wyjściowy/wieczorowy
to wear a hole in sth — przetrzeć ( perf) coś na wylot
Phrasal Verbs:- wear off- wear on- wear out* * *[weə] 1. past tense - wore; verb1) (to be dressed in or carry on (a part of) the body: She wore a white dress; Does she usually wear spectacles?) nosić (na sobie), ubierać się w2) (to arrange (one's hair) in a particular way: She wears her hair in a pony-tail.) nosić3) (to have or show (a particular expression): She wore an angry expression.) mieć4) (to (cause to) become thinner etc because of use, rubbing etc: This carpet has worn in several places; This sweater is wearing thin at the elbows.) wycierać się5) (to make (a bare patch, a hole etc) by rubbing, use etc: I've worn a hole in the elbow of my jacket.) wytrzeć6) (to stand up to use: This material doesn't wear very well.) nosić się2. noun1) (use as clothes etc: I use this suit for everyday wear; Those shoes won't stand much wear.) noszenie2) (articles for use as clothes: casual wear; sportswear; leisure wear.) odzież3) ((sometimes wear and tear) damage due to use: The hall carpet is showing signs of wear.) zużycie4) (ability to withstand use: There's plenty of wear left in it yet.) odporność, wytrzymałość•- wearable- wearer
- wearing
- worn
- wear away
- wear off
- wear out
- worn out -
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[weə] 1. past tense - wore; verb1) (to be dressed in or carry on (a part of) the body: She wore a white dress; Does she usually wear spectacles?) valkāt; nēsāt2) (to arrange (one's hair) in a particular way: She wears her hair in a pony-tail.) nēsāt (matu sakārtojumu)3) (to have or show (a particular expression): She wore an angry expression.) izskatīties; izrādīt (kādu izteiksmi)4) (to (cause to) become thinner etc because of use, rubbing etc: This carpet has worn in several places; This sweater is wearing thin at the elbows.) izvalkāt; nonēsāt; izvalkāties; nonēsāties5) (to make (a bare patch, a hole etc) by rubbing, use etc: I've worn a hole in the elbow of my jacket.) izvalkāt; iztīrīt6) (to stand up to use: This material doesn't wear very well.) valkāties2. noun1) (use as clothes etc: I use this suit for everyday wear; Those shoes won't stand much wear.) valkāšana; nēsāšana2) (articles for use as clothes: casual wear; sportswear; leisure wear.) apģērbs; drēbes; tērps3) ((sometimes wear and tear) damage due to use: The hall carpet is showing signs of wear.) nodilums; nolietojums4) (ability to withstand use: There's plenty of wear left in it yet.) izturība•- wearable- wearer
- wearing
- worn
- wear away
- wear off
- wear out
- worn out* * *nēsāšana, valkāšana; nolietojums, nodilums; valkājamība, izturība; valkāt, nēsāt; valkāties; novalkāt, nodeldēt; tuvoties, virzīties -
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[weə] 1. past tense - wore; verb1) (to be dressed in or carry on (a part of) the body: She wore a white dress; Does she usually wear spectacles?) dėvėti, nešioti2) (to arrange (one's hair) in a particular way: She wears her hair in a pony-tail.) nešioti3) (to have or show (a particular expression): She wore an angry expression.) turėti4) (to (cause to) become thinner etc because of use, rubbing etc: This carpet has worn in several places; This sweater is wearing thin at the elbows.) nu(si)dėvėti, su(si)nešioti5) (to make (a bare patch, a hole etc) by rubbing, use etc: I've worn a hole in the elbow of my jacket.) pratrinti6) (to stand up to use: This material doesn't wear very well.) nešiotis2. noun1) (use as clothes etc: I use this suit for everyday wear; Those shoes won't stand much wear.) dėvėjimas, nešiojimas2) (articles for use as clothes: casual wear; sportswear; leisure wear.) rūbai3) ((sometimes wear and tear) damage due to use: The hall carpet is showing signs of wear.) nusidėvėjimas4) (ability to withstand use: There's plenty of wear left in it yet.) patvarumas•- wearable- wearer
- wearing
- worn
- wear away
- wear off
- wear out
- worn out -
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n. kläder; klädsel; klädstil; nötning; slitning, förslitning; slitstyrka--------v. vara klädd i, ha på sig; bära; ha (glasögon); nöta, slita ut; bli utsliten; förstöras; bli bevarad* * *[weə] 1. past tense - wore; verb1) (to be dressed in or carry on (a part of) the body: She wore a white dress; Does she usually wear spectacles?) vara klädd i, ha på sig, bära2) (to arrange (one's hair) in a particular way: She wears her hair in a pony-tail.) ha3) (to have or show (a particular expression): She wore an angry expression.) ha, se ut4) (to (cause to) become thinner etc because of use, rubbing etc: This carpet has worn in several places; This sweater is wearing thin at the elbows.) nöta[], bli sliten5) (to make (a bare patch, a hole etc) by rubbing, use etc: I've worn a hole in the elbow of my jacket.) nöta, slita6) (to stand up to use: This material doesn't wear very well.) hålla bra, vara slitstark2. noun1) (use as clothes etc: I use this suit for everyday wear; Those shoes won't stand much wear.) bruk, användning2) (articles for use as clothes: casual wear; sportswear; leisure wear.) kläder3) ((sometimes wear and tear) damage due to use: The hall carpet is showing signs of wear.) nötning, slitage4) (ability to withstand use: There's plenty of wear left in it yet.) hållbarhet, slitstyrka, [] håller att slita på []•- wearable- wearer
- wearing
- worn
- wear away
- wear off
- wear out
- worn out -
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[weə] 1. past tense - wore; verb1) (to be dressed in or carry on (a part of) the body: She wore a white dress; Does she usually wear spectacles?) nosit2) (to arrange (one's hair) in a particular way: She wears her hair in a pony-tail.) nosit3) (to have or show (a particular expression): She wore an angry expression.) mít4) (to (cause to) become thinner etc because of use, rubbing etc: This carpet has worn in several places; This sweater is wearing thin at the elbows.) opotřebovat se5) (to make (a bare patch, a hole etc) by rubbing, use etc: I've worn a hole in the elbow of my jacket.) prodřít6) (to stand up to use: This material doesn't wear very well.) vydržet2. noun1) (use as clothes etc: I use this suit for everyday wear; Those shoes won't stand much wear.) nošení2) (articles for use as clothes: casual wear; sportswear; leisure wear.) oblečení3) ((sometimes wear and tear) damage due to use: The hall carpet is showing signs of wear.) opotřebení4) (ability to withstand use: There's plenty of wear left in it yet.) trvanlivost•- wearable- wearer
- wearing
- worn
- wear away
- wear off
- wear out
- worn out* * *• wear/wore/worn• oblékat• oblečení• opotřebení• mít na sobě• nosí• nosit -
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[weə] 1. past tense - wore; verb1) (to be dressed in or carry on (a part of) the body: She wore a white dress; Does she usually wear spectacles?) nosiť2) (to arrange (one's hair) in a particular way: She wears her hair in a pony-tail.) nosiť, mať3) (to have or show (a particular expression): She wore an angry expression.) mať4) (to (cause to) become thinner etc because of use, rubbing etc: This carpet has worn in several places; This sweater is wearing thin at the elbows.) opotrebovať sa5) (to make (a bare patch, a hole etc) by rubbing, use etc: I've worn a hole in the elbow of my jacket.) predrať, zodrať6) (to stand up to use: This material doesn't wear very well.) vydržať2. noun1) (use as clothes etc: I use this suit for everyday wear; Those shoes won't stand much wear.) nosenie2) (articles for use as clothes: casual wear; sportswear; leisure wear.) odev, šatstvo3) ((sometimes wear and tear) damage due to use: The hall carpet is showing signs of wear.) opotrebovanie4) (ability to withstand use: There's plenty of wear left in it yet.) trvanlivosť•- wearable- wearer
- wearing
- worn
- wear away
- wear off
- wear out
- worn out* * *• vychodit (chodník)• vysilovat (sa)• vydržat (o šatstve)• vycerpat sa• zodrat• šatstvo• unavit sa• trvanlivost• ukonat (sa)• unavovat sa (pren.)• prešúchat (sa)• prejavovat (sa)• predrat (sa)• javit (sa)• byt• ošúchat sa• opotrebovat• ošúchat (sa)• opotrebovanie• poškodenie• mat (výzor)• mat oblecené• odev• nosit• nosit sa (o šatstve)• obnosit• odolnost• nosenie -
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[weə] 1. past tense - wore; verb1) (to be dressed in or carry on (a part of) the body: She wore a white dress; Does she usually wear spectacles?) φορώ2) (to arrange (one's hair) in a particular way: She wears her hair in a pony-tail.) έχω, φτιάχνω (μαλλιά)3) (to have or show (a particular expression): She wore an angry expression.) έχω (έκφραση)4) (to (cause to) become thinner etc because of use, rubbing etc: This carpet has worn in several places; This sweater is wearing thin at the elbows.) λιώνω, φθείρω / φθείρομαι, τρίβω / -ομαι5) (to make (a bare patch, a hole etc) by rubbing, use etc: I've worn a hole in the elbow of my jacket.) ανοίγω με το τρίψιμο6) (to stand up to use: This material doesn't wear very well.) αντέχω2. noun1) (use as clothes etc: I use this suit for everyday wear; Those shoes won't stand much wear.) χρήση2) (articles for use as clothes: casual wear; sportswear; leisure wear.) ρούχα3) ((sometimes wear and tear) damage due to use: The hall carpet is showing signs of wear.) φθορά4) (ability to withstand use: There's plenty of wear left in it yet.) αντοχή, `ψωμιά`•- wearable- wearer
- wearing
- worn
- wear away
- wear off
- wear out
- worn out -
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[weə] 1. past tense - wore; verb1) (to be dressed in or carry on (a part of) the body: She wore a white dress; Does she usually wear spectacles?) porter2) (to arrange (one's hair) in a particular way: She wears her hair in a pony-tail.) porter3) (to have or show (a particular expression): She wore an angry expression.) avoir4) (to (cause to) become thinner etc because of use, rubbing etc: This carpet has worn in several places; This sweater is wearing thin at the elbows.) (s')user5) (to make (a bare patch, a hole etc) by rubbing, use etc: I've worn a hole in the elbow of my jacket.) faire6) (to stand up to use: This material doesn't wear very well.) résister (à l'usure)2. noun1) (use as clothes etc: I use this suit for everyday wear; Those shoes won't stand much wear.) vêtement2) (articles for use as clothes: casual wear; sportswear; leisure wear.) vêtements (de)3) ((sometimes wear and tear) damage due to use: The hall carpet is showing signs of wear.) usure4) (ability to withstand use: There's plenty of wear left in it yet.) usage•- wearable- wearer - wearing - worn - wear away - wear off - wear out - worn out -
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[weə] 1. past tense - wore; verb1) (to be dressed in or carry on (a part of) the body: She wore a white dress; Does she usually wear spectacles?) usar2) (to arrange (one's hair) in a particular way: She wears her hair in a pony-tail.) usar3) (to have or show (a particular expression): She wore an angry expression.) apresentar4) (to (cause to) become thinner etc because of use, rubbing etc: This carpet has worn in several places; This sweater is wearing thin at the elbows.) gastar(-se)5) (to make (a bare patch, a hole etc) by rubbing, use etc: I've worn a hole in the elbow of my jacket.) fazer6) (to stand up to use: This material doesn't wear very well.) resistir ao uso2. noun1) (use as clothes etc: I use this suit for everyday wear; Those shoes won't stand much wear.) uso2) (articles for use as clothes: casual wear; sportswear; leisure wear.) roupa3) ((sometimes wear and tear) damage due to use: The hall carpet is showing signs of wear.) uso, desgaste4) (ability to withstand use: There's plenty of wear left in it yet.) uso•- wearable- wearer - wearing - worn - wear away - wear off - wear out - worn out -
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1. fit adjective1) (in good health: I am feeling very fit.) sano, en forma2) (suitable; correct for a particular purpose or person: a dinner fit for a king.) adecuado, conveniente
2. noun(the right size or shape for a particular person, purpose etc: Your dress is a very good fit.) corte (de un traje)
3. verbpast tense, past participle fitted -)1) (to be the right size or shape (for someone or something): The coat fits (you) very well.) sentar (bien)2) (to be suitable for: Her speech fitted the occasion.) ajustar, adaptar, adecuar3) (to put (something) in position: You must fit a new lock on the door.) instalar, poner, colocar4) (to supply with; to equip with: She fitted the cupboard with shelves.) equipar•- fitness- fitter
- fitting
4. noun1) (something, eg a piece of furniture, which is fixed, especially in a house etc: kitchen fittings.) mobiliario2) (the trying-on of a dress etc and altering to make it fit: I am having a fitting for my wedding-dress tomorrow.) prueba•- fit in- fit out
- see/think fit
II fit noun1) (a sudden attack of illness, especially epilepsy: She suffers from fits.) ataque2) (something which happens as suddenly as this: a fit of laughter/coughing.) acceso•fit1 adj1. en forma2. apto / adecuado / en condicionesthis food is not fit to eat esta comida no está en condiciones / esta comida no se puede comerfit2 n ataque / accesofit3 vb1. ir bienthese shoes don't fit me, they're too big estos zapatos no me van bien, me van grandes2. caber3. instalar / colocartr[fɪt]1 (suitable, appropriate) adecuado,-a, apto,-a, apropiado,-a; (qualified for) capacitado,-a hábil, capaz; (worthy, deserving) digno,-a2 (in good health) sano,-a, bien de salud, en (plena) forma; (physically) en forma■ are you sure you're fit enough to go back to work? ¿seguro que estás bien para volver al trabajo?1 (be right size for) sentar bien, quedar bien, ir bien a2 (try (clothing) on somebody) probar3 (key) abrir■ does this key fit the lock? ¿esta llave abre la cerradura?4 (install) instalar, poner, colocar5 figurative use (be appropriate) cuadrar con, corresponder a, responder a6 (adapt) ajustar, adaptar, adecuar; (make suitable) capacitar1 (be right size/shape) sentar bien, ir bien■ does this piece fit here? ¿esta pieza va bien aquí?2 (be of right size in space) caber, encajar, ajustar■ do all your clothes fit in that drawer? ¿toda tu ropa cabe en ese cajón?■ if it doesn't fit, don't force it si no cabe, no lo fuerces3 (be right) cuadrar, corresponder, encajar\SMALLIDIOMATIC EXPRESSION/SMALLto fit somebody like a glove irle a alguien como un guanteto be as fit as a fiddle estar fuerte como un robleto be fit to do something estar en condiciones de hacer algoto see fit / think fit estimar conveniente, parecer conveniente————————tr[fɪt]1 SMALLMEDICINE/SMALL ataque nombre masculino, acceso2 (of laughter) arrebato, ataque nombre masculino; (of rage, panic) arranque nombre masculino arrebato\SMALLIDIOMATIC EXPRESSION/SMALLto be in fits (of laughter) desternillarse de risa, troncharse de risaby fits and starts / in fits and starts a trompiconesto give somebody a fit darle un susto a alguiento have a fit / throw a fit darle un ataque a uno1) match: corresponder a, coincidir conthe punishment fits the crime: el castigo corresponde al crimen2) : quedarthe dress doesn't fit me: el vestido no me queda3) go: caber, encajar enher key fits the lock: su llave encaja en la cerradura4) insert, install: poner, colocar5) adapt: adecuar, ajustar, adaptarfit vi1) : quedar, entallarthese pants don't fit: estos pantalones no me quedan2) conform: encajar, cuadrar3)to fit in : encajar, estar integrado1) suitable: adecuado, apropiado, conveniente2) qualified: calificado, competente3) healthy: sano, en formafit n1) attack: ataque m, acceso m, arranque m2)to be a good fit : quedar bien3)to be a tight fit : ser muy entallado (de ropa), estar apretado (de espacios)adj.• adecuado, -a adj.• aparejado, -a adj.• apto, -a adj.• ataque adj.• dispuesto, -a adj.• hábil adj.• suficiente adj.n.• acceso s.m.• ajuste s.m.• arranque s.m.• convulsión s.f.• encaje s.m.v.• acomodar v.• adaptar v.• adecuar v.• amoldar v.• caber v.(§pres: quepo, cabes...) pret: cup-fut/c: cabr-•)• compasar v.• encajar v.• entallar v.• juntar v.• sentar v.
I fɪt1) ( healthy) en forma, sanoto get/keep fit — ponerse*/mantenerse* en forma
to be fit FOR something: the soldiers were passed fit for duty los soldados fueron declarados aptos (para el servicio); I feel fit for anything today hoy me siento capaz de cualquier cosa; to be fit to + INF — \<\<to playavel\>\> estar* en condiciones de + inf
2)a) ( suitable) <person/conduct> adecuado, apropiadoto be fit FOR something/somebody: this book is not fit for children este libro no es apto or apropriado para niños; this car is only fit for the scrapheap este coche es pura chatarra; a feast fit for a king un banquete digno de reyes; to be fit to + INF: this isn't fit to eat ( harmful) esto no está en buenas condiciones; ( unappetizing) esto está incomible; he's not fit to be a father no es digno de ser padre; you're not fit to be seen — estás impresentable
b) ( right) (pred)to see fit to + INF: he did not see fit to reply to our letter ni se dignó contestar a nuestra carta; to think fit TO + INF — estimar conveniente + inf, creer* apropiado + inf
3) ( ready)to be fit to + INF: I felt fit to drop me sentía a punto de caer* agotada; to laugh fit to burst — desternillarse de risa; tie II 1) b)
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- tt- transitive verb1)a) ( Clothing)b) (be right size, shape for) \<\<socket\>\> encajar enc) ( correspond to) \<\<theory\>\> concordar* con, corresponderse con2) ( install) (esp BrE) \<\<carpet/lock\>\> poner*, colocar*; \<\<double glazing\>\> instalarhe fitted the two halves together — unió or encajó las dos mitades
he's been fitted with a pacemaker — le han colocado or puesto un marcapasos
3)a) ( accommodate)they managed to fit everybody into one small room — lograron meter a todo el mundo en una habitación pequeña
b) ( adjust)to fit something TO something — adecuar* algo a algo
c) ( make suitable)to fit somebody FOR something/-ING — capacitar a alguien para algo/inf
4) ( Clothing) \<\<dress/suit\>\>
2.
via) ( Clothing)if the shoe o (BrE) cap fits wear it — al que le caiga or venga el sayo que se lo ponga (AmL), quien se pica ajos come (Esp)
b) (be right size, shape) \<\<lid\>\> ajustar; \<\<key/peg\>\> encajarto make something fit — hacer* ajustar/encajar algo
c) ( correspond) \<\<facts/description\>\> encajar, cuadrarPhrasal Verbs:- fit in- fit out- fit up
III
1)a) ( attack) ataque mfainting fit — síncope m
to give somebody a fit — (colloq) darle* a alguien un soponcio (fam)
to have o throw a fit — (colloq)
I nearly had a fit — casi me da un ataque or un síncope (fam)
b) ( short burst)a fit of jealousy — un arrebato or arranque de celos
to have somebody in fits — (colloq) hacer* partirse de risa a alguien (fam)
we were in fits — nos estábamos muriendo de risa
by o in fits and starts — a los tropezones, a trancas y barrancas
2) (of size, shape) (no pl)my new jacket is a good/bad fit — la chaqueta nueva me queda bien/mal
it's a tight fit — ( clothes) es muy entallado; ( in confined space)
can we all get in? - it'll be a tight fit — ¿cabemos todos? - vamos a estar muy apretados
I
[fɪt]ADJ (compar fitter) (superl fittest)1) (=suitable) adecuado•
fit for sth, fit for human consumption/habitation — comestible/habitablehe's not fit for the job — no sirve para el puesto, no es apto para el puesto
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to be fit to do sth, he's not fit to teach — no sirve para profesoryou're not fit to be seen — no estás presentable, no estás para que te vea la gente
the meat was not fit to eat or to be eaten — (=unhealthy) la carne no estaba en buenas condiciones; (=bad-tasting) la carne era incomible, la carne no se podía comer
2) (=healthy) (Med) sano; (Sport) en forma•
to be fit for duty — (Mil) ser apto para el servicioto be fit for work — (after illness) estar en condiciones de trabajar
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to get fit — (Med) reponerse; (Sport) ponerse en forma•
to keep fit — mantenerse en forma•
she's not yet fit to travel — todavía no está en condiciones de viajar- be as fit as a fiddle3) * (=ready)he was laughing fit to bust or burst — se tronchaba or desternillaba de risa
4) (=right)•
to see/ think fit to do sth, you must do as you think fit — debes hacer lo que estimes conveniente or lo que creas apropiado
II [fɪt]1. VT1) (=be right size) [clothes] quedar bien a; [key] entrar en, encajar enhe can't find shirts to fit him — no encuentra camisas que le queden or vengan bien
the key doesn't fit the lock — la llave no entra or encaja en la cerradura
2) (=measure) tomar las medidas a3) (=match) [+ facts] corresponderse con; [+ description] encajar con; [+ need] adecuarse abill I, 1., 6)4) (=put)I finally began to fit the pieces together — (fig) finalmente empecé a encajar todas las piezas
5) (=install) [+ windows] instalar, poner; [+ carpet] poner; [+ kitchen, bathroom, domestic appliance] instalar6) (=supply) equipar deall our coaches are fitted with seat belts — todos nuestros autobuses están equipados con cinturones de seguridad
7) frm (=make suitable)to fit sb for sth/to do sth — capacitar a algn para algo/para hacer algo
2. VI1) [clothes, shoes]cap2) (=go in/on)this key doesn't fit — esta llave no encaja or entra
will the cupboard fit into the corner? — ¿cabrá el armario en el rincón?
it fits in/on here — se encaja aquí
3) (=match) [facts, description] concordar, corresponderseit doesn't fit with what he said to me — no concuerda or no se corresponde con lo que me dijo a mí
fit in 1., 1)it all fits now! — ¡todo encaja ahora!
4) * (=belong) encajar3.Nwhen it comes to shoes, a good fit is essential — en lo que se refiere a los zapatos, es esencial que se ajusten bien or que sean el número correcto
it's rather a tight fit — me está un poco justo or apretado
she put the key into the lock - it was a tight fit — metió la llave en la cerradura - entraba muy justo
- fit in- fit out- fit up
III
[fɪt]N1) (Med) ataque m•
she had a fit last night — anoche tuvo un ataque2) (=outburst)he'd have a fit if he knew — le daría un síncope si se enterara *, se pondría histérico si se enterara *
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to be in fits * — partirse de risa *she was so funny, she used to have us all in fits — era tan graciosa, que nos tenía a todos muertos de risa *
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she had a laughing fit — le dio un ataque de risa•
he shot her in a fit of jealous rage — disparó sobre ella en un arranque or arrebato de celos y furia•
by or in fits and starts — a tropezones, a trompicones *piqueshe'll throw a fit if she finds out — le dará un síncope si se entera *, se pondrá histérica si se entera *
* * *
I [fɪt]1) ( healthy) en forma, sanoto get/keep fit — ponerse*/mantenerse* en forma
to be fit FOR something: the soldiers were passed fit for duty los soldados fueron declarados aptos (para el servicio); I feel fit for anything today hoy me siento capaz de cualquier cosa; to be fit to + INF — \<\<to play/travel\>\> estar* en condiciones de + inf
2)a) ( suitable) <person/conduct> adecuado, apropiadoto be fit FOR something/somebody: this book is not fit for children este libro no es apto or apropriado para niños; this car is only fit for the scrapheap este coche es pura chatarra; a feast fit for a king un banquete digno de reyes; to be fit to + INF: this isn't fit to eat ( harmful) esto no está en buenas condiciones; ( unappetizing) esto está incomible; he's not fit to be a father no es digno de ser padre; you're not fit to be seen — estás impresentable
b) ( right) (pred)to see fit to + INF: he did not see fit to reply to our letter ni se dignó contestar a nuestra carta; to think fit TO + INF — estimar conveniente + inf, creer* apropiado + inf
3) ( ready)to be fit to + INF: I felt fit to drop me sentía a punto de caer* agotada; to laugh fit to burst — desternillarse de risa; tie II 1) b)
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1.
- tt- transitive verb1)a) ( Clothing)b) (be right size, shape for) \<\<socket\>\> encajar enc) ( correspond to) \<\<theory\>\> concordar* con, corresponderse con2) ( install) (esp BrE) \<\<carpet/lock\>\> poner*, colocar*; \<\<double glazing\>\> instalarhe fitted the two halves together — unió or encajó las dos mitades
he's been fitted with a pacemaker — le han colocado or puesto un marcapasos
3)a) ( accommodate)they managed to fit everybody into one small room — lograron meter a todo el mundo en una habitación pequeña
b) ( adjust)to fit something TO something — adecuar* algo a algo
c) ( make suitable)to fit somebody FOR something/-ING — capacitar a alguien para algo/inf
4) ( Clothing) \<\<dress/suit\>\>
2.
via) ( Clothing)if the shoe o (BrE) cap fits wear it — al que le caiga or venga el sayo que se lo ponga (AmL), quien se pica ajos come (Esp)
b) (be right size, shape) \<\<lid\>\> ajustar; \<\<key/peg\>\> encajarto make something fit — hacer* ajustar/encajar algo
c) ( correspond) \<\<facts/description\>\> encajar, cuadrarPhrasal Verbs:- fit in- fit out- fit up
III
1)a) ( attack) ataque mfainting fit — síncope m
to give somebody a fit — (colloq) darle* a alguien un soponcio (fam)
to have o throw a fit — (colloq)
I nearly had a fit — casi me da un ataque or un síncope (fam)
b) ( short burst)a fit of jealousy — un arrebato or arranque de celos
to have somebody in fits — (colloq) hacer* partirse de risa a alguien (fam)
we were in fits — nos estábamos muriendo de risa
by o in fits and starts — a los tropezones, a trancas y barrancas
2) (of size, shape) (no pl)my new jacket is a good/bad fit — la chaqueta nueva me queda bien/mal
it's a tight fit — ( clothes) es muy entallado; ( in confined space)
can we all get in? - it'll be a tight fit — ¿cabemos todos? - vamos a estar muy apretados
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54 wear
wear [weə(r)]porter ⇒ 1 (a) avoir ⇒ 1 (b) afficher ⇒ 1 (b) user ⇒ 1 (c) durer ⇒ 2 (a) s'user ⇒ 2 (b) passer ⇒ 2 (c) usage ⇒ 3 (b) usure ⇒ 3 (c)(a) (beard, spectacles, clothing etc) porter;∎ what shall I wear? qu'est-ce que je vais mettre?;∎ I haven't a thing to wear je n'ai rien à me mettre;∎ she wore a miniskirt elle portait une minijupe, elle était en minijupe;∎ Cars to wear a seat belt mettre la ceinture (de sécurité);∎ to wear black porter du noir;∎ the miniskirt is being worn again this year la minijupe se porte de nouveau cette année;∎ he always wears good clothes il est toujours bien habillé, il s'habille toujours bien;∎ he was wearing slippers/a dressing gown il était en chaussons/en robe de chambre;∎ he wears a beard il porte la barbe;∎ she wore a ribbon in her hair elle portait ou avait un ruban dans les cheveux;∎ she wears her hair in a bun elle a un chignon;∎ he wears his hair long il a les cheveux longs;∎ do you always wear make-up? tu te maquilles tous les jours?;∎ she wore lipstick elle s'était mis ou elle avait mis du rouge à lèvres;∎ I often wear perfume/aftershave je mets souvent du parfum/de la lotion après-rasage∎ she wore an anxious look son regard exprimait l'inquiétude, elle avait un air inquiet;∎ he wore a frown il fronçait les sourcils(c) (make by rubbing) user;∎ to wear holes in sth trouer ou percer peu à peu qch;∎ her shoes were worn thin ses chaussures étaient complètement usées;∎ he wore his coat threadbare il a usé son manteau jusqu'à la corde;∎ a path had been worn across the lawn un sentier avait été creusé à travers la pelouse par le passage des gens;∎ the wheel had worn a groove in the wood la roue avait creusé le bois∎ I won't wear it! je ne marcherai pas!∎ to wear oneself to a frazzle or a shadow s'éreinter(a) (endure, last) durer;∎ wool wears better than cotton la laine résiste mieux à l'usure ou fait meilleur usage que le coton;∎ this coat has worn well ce manteau a bien servi;∎ this rug should wear for years ce tapis devrait durer ou faire des années;∎ it will wear forever cela durera pour toujours, c'est inusable;∎ figurative their friendship has worn well leur amitié est restée intacte malgré le temps;∎ the film has not worn well le film n'a pas bien vieilli;(b) (be damaged through use) s'user;∎ this rug has worn badly in the middle ce tapis est très usé au milieu;∎ the carpet had worn thin le tapis était usé ou élimé;∎ the stone had worn smooth la pierre était polie par le temps;∎ figurative her patience was wearing thin elle était presque à bout de patience;∎ his excuses are wearing a bit thin ses excuses ne prennent plus;∎ his jokes are wearing a bit thin ses plaisanteries ne sont plus drôles∎ as morning wore into afternoon comme la matinée passait ou l'après-midi approchait;∎ as the year wore to its close comme l'année tirait à sa fin3 noun (UNCOUNT)∎ for everyday wear pour porter tous les jours;∎ clothes suitable for evening wear tenue f de soirée;∎ a suit for business wear un costume pour le bureau;∎ women's wear vêtements mpl pour femmes;∎ winter wear vêtements mpl d'hiver∎ these shoes will stand hard wear ces chaussures feront un bon usage ou résisteront bien à l'usure;∎ there's still plenty of wear in that dress cette robe est encore très portable;∎ to get a lot of wear from or out of sth faire durer qch;∎ is there any wear left in them? feront-ils encore de l'usage?∎ wear (and tear) usure f;∎ fair or normal wear and tear usure f normale;∎ living in the big city puts a lot of wear and tear on people les grandes villes sont une source de stress pour leurs habitants;∎ the sheets are beginning to show signs of wear les draps commencent à être un peu usés ou fatigués(metal) s'user; (land) être rongé, s'éroder; (grass, topsoil) disparaître (par usure); (stone) s'éroder; (design) s'effacer(steps) user; figurative (patience, strength) épuiser petit à petit; (courage, resistance) saper, miner;∎ in the end she wore me down (I gave in to her) elle a fini par me faire céder;∎ the busy schedule finally wore her down son emploi du temps chargé a fini par l'épuiser ou l'exténuer(pencil, steps, tyres) s'user; (courage) s'épuiser;∎ the heels have worn down les talons sont usés➲ wear off(a) (marks, design) s'effacer, disparaître(b) (excitement) s'apaiser, passer; (anaesthetic, effects) se dissiper, disparaître; (pain) se calmer, passer;∎ the novelty soon wore off l'attrait de la nouveauté a vite passéeffacer par l'usure, user(day, season) avancer lentement; (battle, discussion) se poursuivre lentement;∎ as time wore on au fur et à mesure que le temps passait➲ wear out(a) (clothing, machinery) user(b) (patience, strength, reserves) épuiser;∎ to wear out one's welcome abuser de l'hospitalité de ses hôtes∎ you're wearing yourself out working so hard tu t'épuises ou tu t'exténues à tant travailler;∎ to be worn out être exténué ou éreinté;∎ worn out from arguing, he finally accepted their offer de guerre lasse, il a fini par accepter leur offre;∎ their constant bickering wears me out leurs chamailleries continuelles me fatiguent ou m'épuisent(clothing, shoes) s'user;∎ this material will never wear out ce tissu est inusabletrouer, percerse trouer;∎ my jeans have worn through at the knees mon jean est troué aux genoux -
55 shabby
'ʃæbi1) (looking old and worn: shabby curtains; shabby clothes.) gastado, raído, desarrapado2) (wearing old or dirty clothes: a shabby old man; He used to be so smart but he looks shabby now.) mal vestido, pobremente vestido3) ((of behaviour) unworthy or mean: That was a shabby thing to do.) mezquino•- shabbily- shabbiness
shabby adj raído / en mal estadotr['ʃæbɪ]1 (clothes) gastado,-a, raído,-a, desharrapado,-a; (furniture) de aspecto lastimoso; (place) desvencijado,-a, destartalado,-a2 (person - in old clothes) mal vestido,-a, pobremente vestido,-a; (unkept) desaseado,-a3 (treatment) mezquino,-a1) : gastado (dícese de la ropa, etc.)2) : mal vestido (dícese de las personas)3) unfair: malo, injustoshabby treatment: mal tratoadj.• andrajoso, -a adj.• desastrado, -a adj.• desbragado, -a adj.• descosido, -a adj.• despilfarrado, -a adj.• destartalado, -a adj.• en mal estado adj.• gastado, -a adj.• raído, -a adj.• ruin adj.• zarrapastroso, -a adj.'ʃæbiadjective -bier, -biesta) <carpet/sofa/jacket> gastado, muy usado; ( threadbare) raídob) (bad, unfair)['ʃæbɪ]ADJ (compar shabbier) (superl shabbiest)1) [building] desvencijado; [clothes] andrajoso; (also: shabby-looking) [person] andrajoso, desaliñado2) [treatment] injusto, vil; [behaviour] poco honrado; [excuse] poco convincente* * *['ʃæbi]adjective -bier, -biesta) <carpet/sofa/jacket> gastado, muy usado; ( threadbare) raídob) (bad, unfair) -
56 abnutzen
to scuff; to wear down; to wear out; to wear; to fray; to outwear;sich abnutzento wear down; to wear off; to wear; to fray* * *ạb|nut|zen (esp S Ger, Aus, Sw) sep1. vtto wear outdieser Begriff ist schon sehr abgenutzt worden — this idea is pretty well-worn, this idea has become hackneyed (Brit)
See:→ auch abgenutzt2. vrto wear out, to get worn out* * *1) (to (cause to) become thinner etc because of use, rubbing etc: This carpet has worn in several places; This sweater is wearing thin at the elbows.) wear2) (to make or become damaged, thinner, smoother etc through use, rubbing etc: The steps have (been) worn away in places.) wear away* * *ab|nut·zen, ab|nüt·zen SÜDD, ÖSTERRI. vt▪ etw \abnutzen to wear out▪ abgenutzt worn-downder Teppich ist an manchen Stellen ziemlich abgenutzt the carpet is fairly worn in placesII. vr1. (im Gebrauch verschleißen)Textilbezüge nutzen sich meist schneller ab als Lederbezüge cloth covers tend to wear thin quicker than leather2. (an Wirksamkeit verlieren)zu häufig gebrauchte Phrasen nutzen sich bald ab phrases which are used too often soon lose their effect▪ abgenutzt worn-outabgenutzte Phrasen hackneyed phrases* * *1. 2.reflexives Verb wear out; become worndas Material nutzt sich rasch ab — the material wears very quickly
* * *A. v/t wear out* * *1. 2.reflexives Verb wear out; become worn* * *(durch Reibung) v.to fret v. v.to outwear v.to scuff v.to wear v.(§ p.,p.p.: wore, worn)to wear away v.to wear off v.to wear out v. -
57 abnützen
to scuff; to wear down; to wear out; to wear; to fray; to outwear;sich abnutzento wear down; to wear off; to wear; to fray* * *ạb|nut|zen (esp S Ger, Aus, Sw) sep1. vtto wear outdieser Begriff ist schon sehr abgenutzt worden — this idea is pretty well-worn, this idea has become hackneyed (Brit)
See:→ auch abgenutzt2. vrto wear out, to get worn out* * *1) (to (cause to) become thinner etc because of use, rubbing etc: This carpet has worn in several places; This sweater is wearing thin at the elbows.) wear2) (to make or become damaged, thinner, smoother etc through use, rubbing etc: The steps have (been) worn away in places.) wear away* * *ab|nut·zen, ab|nüt·zen SÜDD, ÖSTERRI. vt▪ etw \abnutzen to wear out▪ abgenutzt worn-downder Teppich ist an manchen Stellen ziemlich abgenutzt the carpet is fairly worn in placesII. vr1. (im Gebrauch verschleißen)Textilbezüge nutzen sich meist schneller ab als Lederbezüge cloth covers tend to wear thin quicker than leather2. (an Wirksamkeit verlieren)zu häufig gebrauchte Phrasen nutzen sich bald ab phrases which are used too often soon lose their effect▪ abgenutzt worn-outabgenutzte Phrasen hackneyed phrases* * *1. 2.reflexives Verb wear out; become worndas Material nutzt sich rasch ab — the material wears very quickly
* * *A. v/t wear out* * *1. 2.reflexives Verb wear out; become worn* * *(durch Reibung) v.to fret v. v.to outwear v.to scuff v.to wear v.(§ p.,p.p.: wore, worn)to wear away v.to wear off v.to wear out v. -
58 rutschfest
Adj. Stoff: non-slip; nur attr. Reifen: non-skid; Sohle: non-slip; einen Teppich durch eine Unterlage rutschfest machen prevent a carpet from slipping by fitting an underlay* * *footsure; non-skid* * *rụtsch|festadjnonslip* * *rutsch·festadj inv non-slip; (strapazierfähig) hard-wearing* * *einen Teppich durch eine Unterlage rutschfest machen prevent a carpet from slipping by fitting an underlay -
59 Staat
m; -(e)s, -en1. state; (Land, Nation) auch country, nation; Staat im Staat state within a state; von Staats wegen by government decree; beim Staat arbeiten be employed by the government, be a civil servant; die Vereinigten Staaten the United States; in den Staaten umg. in the States, in the US (of A); die zwei deutschen Staaten HIST. the two Germanies2. ZOOL., DER Ameisen, Bienen: colony—m; -(e)s, kein Pl.; (Pracht) pomp, splendo(u)r; (beste Kleidung) finery; großen Staat machen bei Empfängen etc.: roll out the red carpet; bei Kleidung: dress up in one’s best, put on all one’s finery; mit etw. Staat machen flaunt s.th., show s.th. off; damit kannst du keinen Staat machen umg. that’s nothing to write home about* * *der Staatstate; government; finery* * *[ʃtaːt]m -(e)s, -en1) state; (= Land) countrydie Stááten (inf) — the States (inf)
im deutschen Stáát — in Germany
die beiden deutschen Stááten (Hist) — the two Germanies or German states
ein Stáát im Stááte — a state within a state
von Stááts wegen — on a governmental level
im Interesse des Stáátes — in the national interest, in the interests of the state
zum Wohl des Stáátes — for the good of the nation
beim Stáát arbeiten or sein (inf) — to be employed by the government or state
so wenig Stáát wie möglich — minimal government
der schlanke Stáát — the slimmed-down or lean state
Stáát ist Stáát — the state's the state
der Stáát bin ich (prov) — l'État, c'est moi
2) (= Ameisenstaat, Bienenstaat) colony3) (fig) (= Pracht) pomp; (= Kleidung, Schmuck) fineryin vollem Stáát — in all one's finery; (Soldaten) in full dress; (Würdenträger) in full regalia
(großen) Stáát machen (mit etw) — to make a show (of sth)
damit ist kein Stáát zu machen, damit kann man nicht gerade Stáát machen — that's nothing to write home about (inf)
ohne großen Stáát damit zu machen — without making a big thing about it (inf)
* * *der1) (beautiful clothes, jewellery etc: I arrived in all my finery.) finery2) (a country considered as a political community, or, as in the United States, one division of a federation: The Prime Minister visits the Queen once a week to discuss affairs of state; The care of the sick and elderly is considered partly the responsibility of the state; ( also adjective) The railways are under state control; state-controlled / owned industries.) state3) (ceremonial dignity and splendour: The Queen, wearing her robes of state, drove in a horse-drawn coach to Westminster; ( also adjective) state occasions/banquets.) state* * *<-[e]s, -en>[ʃta:t]m1. (Land) country2. (staatliche Institutionen) stateeine Einrichtung des \Staates a state institutionein \Staat im \Staate a state within a state3. (Insektenstaat) colony▪ die \Staaten the Statesdie Vereinigten \Staaten [von Amerika] the United States [of America], the US[A], the U.S. of A. hum5. (Ornat) fineryin vollem \Staat in all one's finery6.▶ viel \Staat machen to make a big [or lot of] fuss▶ damit ist kein \Staat zu machen [o damit kann man keinen \Staat machen] that's nothing to write home about fammit diesem alten Anzug kannst du [beim Fest] keinen \Staat machen you'll hardly be a great success [at the celebrations] in [or with] that old suitmit diesem verwilderten Garten ist kein \Staat zu machen this overgrown garden won't impress anyone▶ von \Staats wegen on the part of the [state] authorities, on a governmental level* * *der; Staat[e]s, Staaten1) statedie Staaten — (die USA) the States
von Staats wegen — on the part of the [state] authorities
2) o. Pl. (ugs.): (Festkleidung, Pracht) finerymit diesem Mantel ist kein Staat mehr zu machen — (fig. ugs.) this coat is past it (coll.)
* * *Staat1 m; -(e)s, -en1. state; (Land, Nation) auch country, nation;Staat im Staat state within a state;von Staats wegen by government decree;beim Staat arbeiten be employed by the government, be a civil servant;die Vereinigten Staaten the United States;in den Staaten umg in the States, in the US (of A);die zwei deutschen Staaten HIST the two Germanies2. ZOOL, der Ameisen, Bienen: colonygroßen Staat machen bei Empfängen etc: roll out the red carpet; bei Kleidung: dress up in one’s best, put on all one’s finery;mit etwas Staat machen flaunt sth, show sth off;damit kannst du keinen Staat machen umg that’s nothing to write home about* * *der; Staat[e]s, Staaten1) statedie Staaten — (die USA) the States
von Staats wegen — on the part of the [state] authorities
2) o. Pl. (ugs.): (Festkleidung, Pracht) finerymit diesem Mantel ist kein Staat mehr zu machen — (fig. ugs.) this coat is past it (coll.)
* * *-en m.country n.nation n.state n. -
60 llamar la atención
to attract attention■ lo que más me llamó la atención fue que no llevara uniforme what I noticed most was that he wasn't wearing a uniform* * ** * *(v.) = call + attention to, conspicuousness, attract + attention, excite + attention, grab + Posesivo + attention, catch + Posesivo + eye, admonish, strike + Posesivo + fancy, capture + the attention, eye + catch, stand out, make + Reflexivo + conspicuous, cut + a dash, seek + attention, make + heads turn, catch + Posesivo + fancy, catch + Posesivo + attention, peak + Posesivo + interest, make + a splash, make + a big noise, hit + homeEx. One of the most cited shortcomings of mobile advice centres, that their conspicuousness deters people from using them, does not seem to have been a problem.Ex. A few minutes spent with teacher and pupils talking about books conversationally in a by-the-way fashion serves the double purpose of preparing the right set of mind for reading while at the same time attracting attention to books that might be enjoyed.Ex. Bright new copies of an unknown book naturally excite more attention than old 'readers' soiled from overuse.Ex. Online and CD-ROM vendor literature should be read with caution: its aim is to grab attention and to sell.Ex. Some people do actually seek for fiction by title and author, or by author, rather than simply browsing along the shelves hoping for something to catch their eye.Ex. For nearly half a century librarians have been admonished to use history as a means to prevent mistakes and solve problems.Ex. Most books for children are selected by looking along the shelf until an attractive cover, familiar author's name or familiar title strikes the reader's fancy.Ex. Materials that capture the attention of reluctant readers divert their focus from the negative doubts of ability.Ex. As Klaus's acute observations are unhampered by romantic ideals, his eye catches the plastic trash by the roadway as well as the colors of moss on the landing strip.Ex. Three national library catalogues stand out as highly important sources of general bibliography.Ex. Even so, birds must balance the benefits of flashy feathers with the risks of making themselves conspicuous to sharp-eyed predators.Ex. He soon cut a dash with his liberal but pragmatic solutions to problems besetting the building industry in Sydney.Ex. In addition, children are always seeking attention from their parents.Ex. Be the centre of attention and make heads turn at any red carpet event with this new body lotion!.Ex. At nightfall, drop anchor at any place that catch your fancy and the lullaby of the gentle waves put you to sleep.Ex. Since these original initiatives were launched, however, the information superhighway idea has caught the attention of a diverse group of companies in the private sector.Ex. Now he plays with lots of kids and is frequently with different children each day depending upon which game or activity peaks his interest.Ex. Israeli wine may be young, but it's making a splash worldwide.Ex. Everyone here has made a big noise in support of the University of Maryland to the tune of $1000 or more.Ex. With our students, with our employees, the stress of the pulp and paper mill's shutdown is starting to hit home.* * *(v.) = call + attention to, conspicuousness, attract + attention, excite + attention, grab + Posesivo + attention, catch + Posesivo + eye, admonish, strike + Posesivo + fancy, capture + the attention, eye + catch, stand out, make + Reflexivo + conspicuous, cut + a dash, seek + attention, make + heads turn, catch + Posesivo + fancy, catch + Posesivo + attention, peak + Posesivo + interest, make + a splash, make + a big noise, hit + homeEx: One of the most cited shortcomings of mobile advice centres, that their conspicuousness deters people from using them, does not seem to have been a problem.Ex: A few minutes spent with teacher and pupils talking about books conversationally in a by-the-way fashion serves the double purpose of preparing the right set of mind for reading while at the same time attracting attention to books that might be enjoyed.Ex: Bright new copies of an unknown book naturally excite more attention than old 'readers' soiled from overuse.Ex: Online and CD-ROM vendor literature should be read with caution: its aim is to grab attention and to sell.Ex: Some people do actually seek for fiction by title and author, or by author, rather than simply browsing along the shelves hoping for something to catch their eye.Ex: For nearly half a century librarians have been admonished to use history as a means to prevent mistakes and solve problems.Ex: Most books for children are selected by looking along the shelf until an attractive cover, familiar author's name or familiar title strikes the reader's fancy.Ex: Materials that capture the attention of reluctant readers divert their focus from the negative doubts of ability.Ex: As Klaus's acute observations are unhampered by romantic ideals, his eye catches the plastic trash by the roadway as well as the colors of moss on the landing strip.Ex: Three national library catalogues stand out as highly important sources of general bibliography.Ex: Even so, birds must balance the benefits of flashy feathers with the risks of making themselves conspicuous to sharp-eyed predators.Ex: He soon cut a dash with his liberal but pragmatic solutions to problems besetting the building industry in Sydney.Ex: In addition, children are always seeking attention from their parents.Ex: Be the centre of attention and make heads turn at any red carpet event with this new body lotion!.Ex: At nightfall, drop anchor at any place that catch your fancy and the lullaby of the gentle waves put you to sleep.Ex: Since these original initiatives were launched, however, the information superhighway idea has caught the attention of a diverse group of companies in the private sector.Ex: Now he plays with lots of kids and is frequently with different children each day depending upon which game or activity peaks his interest.Ex: Israeli wine may be young, but it's making a splash worldwide.Ex: Everyone here has made a big noise in support of the University of Maryland to the tune of $1000 or more.Ex: With our students, with our employees, the stress of the pulp and paper mill's shutdown is starting to hit home.
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