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1 peggiore
worsesuperlativo worstil peggiore the worstnel peggiore dei casi if the worst comes to the worst* * *peggiore agg.1 compar. worse: giorni peggiori, worse days; le sue condizioni sono peggiori di ieri, his condition is worse than yesterday; abbiamo superato momenti molto peggiori di questo, we have got over much worse moments than this; non è peggiore di suo fratello, he is no worse than his brother; il tempo non avrebbe potuto essere peggiore, the weather could not have been worse; non potevi capitare in un momento peggiore, you couldn't have turned up at a worse moment; diventar peggiore, to get worse (o to worsen); rendere peggiore qlco., to make sthg. worse (o to worsen sthg.)2 superl.rel. the worst; ( tra due) the worse: è il peggiore individuo che abbia mai incontrato, he's the worst person I've ever met; non lo augurerei al mio peggior nemico, I wouldn't wish it on my worst enemy; il suo difetto peggiore è l'avarizia, his worst fault is his meanness; era la peggior cosa che potesse fare, it was the worst thing he could have done; lui non è certamente il peggiore fra voi due, he is by no means the worse of you two; tra le due soluzioni ha scelto la peggiore, he chose the worse of the two solutions // nella peggiore delle ipotesi, if the worst comes to the worst.* * *[ped'dʒore]1. agg(comparativo) worse, (superlativo) worst2. sm/fil/la peggiore — the worst one, the worst (person)
* * *[ped'dʒore] 1.1) (comparativo) worse (di than)non c'è cosa peggiore di... — there's nothing worse than
2) (superlativo relativo) worst (di of, in)il mio peggior nemico, difetto — my worst enemy, fault
2.nel peggiore dei casi, nella peggiore delle ipotesi — at (the) worst, if the worst were to happen, if the worst came to the worst
sostantivo maschile e sostantivo femminileil peggiore, la peggiore — (fra più di due) the worst (di of, in); (fra due) the worse (di of)
* * *peggiore/ped'dʒore/1 (comparativo) worse (di than); questo libro è peggiore dell'altro this book is worse than the other one; oggi il tempo è peggiore di ieri today the weather is worse than yesterday; non c'è cosa peggiore di... there's nothing worse than...2 (superlativo relativo) worst (di of, in); il mio peggior nemico, difetto my worst enemy, fault; un bugiardo della peggior specie a liar of the worst kind; nel peggiore dei modi in the worst possible way; nel peggiore dei casi, nella peggiore delle ipotesi at (the) worst, if the worst were to happen, if the worst came to the worst; la cosa peggiore di lei è (che) the worst thing about her is (that)II m. e f. -
2 espèce
espèce [εspεs]1. feminine nouna. [d'animal, plante] speciesb. ( = sorte) kind• une or un espèce d'excentrique est venu (inf) some eccentric turned up• espèce de maladroit ! you clumsy oaf! (inf)2. plural feminine noun* * *ɛspɛs
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1) ( en biologie) species2) ( type) kindde la pire or de la plus belle espèce — of the worst sort
3) ( dans une description approximative) sortil y avait des espèces de colonnes — there were some kind ou sort of columns
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espèces nom féminin plurielen espèces — [payer, règlement] in cash
* * *ɛspɛs1. nf1) BIOLOGIE, BOTANIQUE, ZOOLOGIE species inv2) (généralement) (= sorte) sort, kindune espèce de — a sort of, a kind of
Elle portait une espèce de cape en velours. — She was wearing a sort of velvet cloak., She was wearing a kind of velvet cloak., (avec nuance péjorative) She was wearing some kind of velvet cloak., She was wearing some sort of velvet cloak.
de toute espèce — of all kinds, of all sorts
3) (dans une interpellation) péjoratif2. espèces nfpl1) COMMERCE cash sgpayer en espèces — to pay cash, to pay in cash
2) RELIGION species* * *A nf1 Biol species; une espèce rare a rare species; espèces animales/végétales animal/plant species; l'espèce humaine mankind;2 ( type) kind, sort; des espèces de kinds of, sorts of; de toute espèce of every kind; un menteur de la pire or de la plus belle espèce a liar of the worst sort; les individus de ton espèce people of your sort; en l'espèce fml in this instance;3 ( dans description approximative) sort, kind; il y avait des espèces de colonnes dans l'entrée there were some kind ou sort of columns in the entrance; une espèce de tasse a sort of cup; cela n'a aucune espèce d'intérêt/d'importance that is of absolutely no interest/importance; espèce d'idiot/d'imbécile! you idiot/fool!; cette espèce d'idiot n'a même pas… that stupid idiot didn't even…B espèces nfpl2 Relig espèces (eucharistiques) species.[ɛspɛs] nom fémininl'espèce humaine the human race, mankinddes espèces animales/végétales animal/plant speciesdes escrocs de ton/son espèce crooks like you/himles gens de cette espèce that sort, people of that ilkc'est un menteur de la pire espèce he's the worst kind of liar, he's a terrible liarune espèce/l'espèce de (péjoratif) : c'était une espèce de ferme it was a sort of farm ou a farm of sorts3. DROIT particular ou specific case————————espèces nom féminin pluriel————————en l'espèce locution adverbialej'avais de bons rapports avec mes employés mais en l'espèce l'affaire a fini au tribunal I always had good relations with my employees but in this instance, the matter finished up in court -
3 specie
1. f invar speciesuna specie di a sort or kind of2. adv especially* * *specie s.f.1 kind, sort: gente di ogni specie e di ogni razza, people of every kind and description; c'erano libri di ogni specie, there were books of all kinds; hanno fatto una specie di accordo fra di loro, they have come to a sort of agreement; mi fecero vedere una specie di violino che non avevo mai visto, I was shown a kind of violin I had never seen before; che specie di libro vuoi?, what kind of book do you want? // (in) specie, especially (o in particular): in quella casa sono tutti pazzi, specie i figli, everybody is raving mad in that house, especially the children; tutti, ma lui in specie, everybody, but he in particular; amo la musica, (in) specie quella rock, I love music, especially rock // far specie, ( far meraviglia) to surprise (o to impress): mi fa specie che tu parli in questo modo, it surprises me that you should speak like that; non mi farebbe specie se..., I shouldn't be surprised if...2 (scient.) species*: la specie umana, the human species (o mankind); l'origine di una specie, the origin of a species; secondo la teoria dell'evoluzione, ogni specie si sviluppa da specie preesistenti, according to the theory of evolution, every species develops from pre-existing species // (bot., zool.): specie anomala, sport; produrre una specie anomala, to sport; della stessa specie, conspecific3 (teol.) species*: l'Eucaristia sotto le specie del pane e del vino, the Eucharist under the species of bread and wine.* * *['spɛtʃe]1. sf inv1) Bio Bot Zool species inv2) (tipo) sort, kind, variety2. avvespecially, particularly* * *['spɛtʃe] 1.sostantivo femminile invariabile1) biol. species*2) (tipo) kind, sortuna specie di — a kind o sort of
3) (stupore)2.mi fa specie che... — I find it odd o it surprises me that
(in) specie — especially, particularly
* * *specie/'spεt∫e/I f.inv.1 biol. species*2 (tipo) kind, sort; una specie di a kind o sort of; un razzista della peggior specie a racist of the worst kind o sortII avverbio(in) specie especially, particularly. -
4 Sorte
f; -, -n1. (Art) sort, kind; Obst: auch variety; Speiseeis etc.: flavo(u)r; (Marke) brand; WIRTS. (Qualität) quality, grade; beste oder erste Sorte finest ( oder prime) quality, top grade; eine ganz teure / billige Sorte Zigarren a very expensive / cheap type of cigar; milde Sorte Kaffee: mild blend; ein Schwindler etc. übelster Sorte a swindler etc. of the worst kind ( oder sort); das ist eine komische Sorte ( Mensch) umg. they’re a strange bunch ( oder lot); selten I* * *die Sortequality; sort; grade quality; brand; type; kind* * *Sọr|te ['zɔrtə]f -, -n1) sort, type, kind; (von Waren) variety, type; (= Qualität, Klasse) grade; (= Marke) branddiese Psychiater sind eine ganz komische Sorte — these psychiatrists are quite a peculiar bunch (inf)
* * *Sor·te<-, -n>[ˈzɔrtə]f1. (Art) kind, varietywelche \Sorte [von] Tomaten? what kind [or sort] of tomatoes?2. (Marke) brand3. (fam)was für eine \Sorte Mensch ist er? what's he like?diese Werbeleute sind eine komische \Sorte these admen are a funny bunch fam* * *die; Sorte, Sorten1) sort; type; kind; (Marke) brandbitte ein Pfund von der besten Sorte — a pound of the best quality, please
* * *1. (Art) sort, kind; Obst: auch variety; Speiseeis etc: flavo(u)r; (Marke) brand; WIRTSCH (Qualität) quality, grade;erste Sorte finest ( oder prime) quality, top grade;eine ganz teure/billige Sorte Zigarren a very expensive/cheap type of cigar;milde Sorte Kaffee: mild blend;ein Schwindler etc2. FIN:* * *die; Sorte, Sorten1) sort; type; kind; (Marke) brandbitte ein Pfund von der besten Sorte — a pound of the best quality, please
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5 pire
pire [piʀ]1. adjective• j'ai déjà entendu pire ! I've heard worse!2. masculine noun• le pire c'est que... the worst of it (all) is that...* * *piʀ
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1) ( comparatif) worse ( que than)2) ( superlatif) worst
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nom masculin••il n'y a pire eau que l'eau qui dort — Proverbe still waters run deep Proverbe
* * *piʀ1. adj1) (comparatif) worseC'est encore pire qu'avant. — It's even worse than before.
2) (superlatif)le pire...; la pire... — the worst...
C'est la pire journée que j'aie jamais passée. — That's the worst day I've ever had.
2. nmLe pire c'est qu'il a perdu ses clefs. — The worst of it is that he lost his keys.
Le pire de tout, c'est qu'on s'ennuie tout le temps. — Worst of all, we're always bored.
Ce gamin est le pire de la bande. — That boy is the worst in the group.
* * *A adj1 ( comparatif) worse (que than); c'est bien pire it's much worse; c'est encore pire it's even worse; c'est dix fois pire it's ten times as bad; il y a bien pire encore there's much worse;2 ( superlatif) worst; un escroc de la pire espèce a swindler of the worst kind; il a raconté les pires mensonges he told the most wicked lies.B nm,f worst; les pires the worst; le pire des imbéciles the biggest fool; le pire des deux the worse of the two.C nm le pire the worst; s'attendre au pire to expect the worst; craindre le pire to fear the worst; le pire c'est que the worst of it all is that; au pire at the very worst; le pire est à venir there's worse in store.[pir] adjectifsi je dors, c'est pire encore if I sleep, it's even worseil n'est pire sourd que celui qui ne veut pas entendre (proverbe) there's none so deaf as he who will not hearse livrer aux pires horreurs to commit the worst ou foulest abominations————————[pir] nom masculindans le pire des cas, (en mettant les choses) au pire at worst -
6 последний
1) ( заключительный) lastпосле́днее уси́лие — the last effort
в после́дний раз (окончательно) — for the last time (ср. тж. 2))
после́дний срок — deadline ['ded-]
э́то моё после́днее сло́во — it is my last word (on the matter)
после́дняя цена́ — final price
2) (ближайший, недавний) latest; (most) recentв после́днее вре́мя — lately, of late, latterly; for some time past
в после́дний раз (в прошлый раз) — last time (ср. тж. 1))
за после́днее вре́мя — recently, lately
до после́днего вре́мени — until (very) recently
3) ( самый новый) latest, newestпосле́дняя мо́да — the latest fashion
после́дний сорт — the lowest grade; the worst kind
после́дний жу́лик не сде́лает э́того — the worst kind of a crook won't do this
я ждал её как после́дний дура́к — I kept waiting for her like an absolute fool
5) ( только что упомянутый) the latter6) с. как сущ. the last••после́днее де́ло — 1) ( выражает осуждение) too bad; things are really bad; it's the very limit! 2) ( о чём-л незначительном) the last thing to worry about; the least of one's concerns
после́днее сло́во (науки и т.п.) — the last word (in science, etc)
обору́довать по после́днему сло́ву те́хники — furnish with state-of-the-art equipment
оста́вить за собо́й после́днее сло́во — have the last word
руга́ться после́дними слова́ми — swear for all one is worth
после́дние изве́стия — news
после́дняя ка́пля — ≈ the last straw
после́дняя ми́ля информ. — the last mile
до после́днего — to the last
боро́ться до после́дней ка́пли кро́ви — fight to the last drop of blood
бу́дут пе́рвые после́дними, и после́дние пе́рвыми — см. первый
в после́днюю мину́ту — at the last moment; in the nick of time
в после́днюю о́чередь — last of all
вас я ожида́л уви́деть здесь в после́днюю о́чередь — you are the last person I expected to see here
отда́ть после́дние по́чести (дт.), проводи́ть в после́дний путь — give the last honours (to)
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7 чрезвычайно
1) General subject: amain, appallingly, as anything, as can be, as they make 'em, as they make them, awfully, beyond measure, billy oh, capitally, dreadfully, eminently, enormously, ever so, exceedingly, extraordinarily, extremely, ghastly, grossly, highly, in a great (large) measure, in the extreme, intensely, largely, like sixty, mightily, mighty, mortal, most, only too, out of measure, particularly, passing, plaguy, plenty, rattling, ripping, sevenfold, severely, sore, spanking, surpassingly, the worst kind, to the world, up to the nines, utterly, immensely, vastly, hugely, to a fault, as they come, massively, too, outstandingly2) Colloquial: almighty, anxiously, confoundedly, deadly, jolly, like anything, like mad, uncommon, with a vengeance (that was luck with a vengeance! - нам чертовски повезло!)5) Obsolete: woundily6) Jocular: muchly7) Mathematics: especially, unusually, very8) Australian slang: bloody9) Scottish language: unco10) Jargon: all-fired, sticking, something awful, corking, gosh-awful, something, stinking11) Emotional: billy, crazy, damnably, thundering, tremendously12) American English: worst kind13) Makarov: above measure, in a great measure, in a large measure, no end, overwhelmingly, tremendous -
8 sorta
f sort, kind* * *sorta s.f. kind, sort: libri di ogni sorta, books of all kinds (o all kinds of books); mercanzie di ogni sorta, goods of every kind (o description); ogni sorta di gente, all kinds of people; è un imbroglione della peggior sorta, he is a swindler of the worst kind; me ne fa di tutte le sorte, he plays all kinds (o sorts) of tricks on me; questi ragazzacci sono tutti della stessa sorta, these little rascals are all the same; dirne di tutte le sorte a qlcu., to call s.o. all sorts of names; lo offese dicendogliene di tutte le sorte, he insulted him by calling him all sorts of names; che sorta di scherzo è questo?, what kind of joke is this? // una sorta di..., a kind (o sort) of...: immagina una sorta di carriola, imagine a kind of wheelbarrow // senza spesa di sorta, without any expense; non c'è difficoltà di sorta, there is no difficulty.* * *['sɔrta]sostantivo femminile kind, sortdi ogni sorta — of all sorts, of every kind
persone di ogni sorta — all sorts o kinds of people
non ho preferenze di sorta — I have no preferences at all o no preferences whatever
* * *sorta/'sɔrta/sostantivo f.kind, sort; di ogni sorta of all sorts, of every kind; persone di ogni sorta all sorts o kinds of people; è una sorta di computer it's some sort of computer; non ho preferenze di sorta I have no preferences at all o no preferences whatever. -
9 sorte
f; -, -n1. (Art) sort, kind; Obst: auch variety; Speiseeis etc.: flavo(u)r; (Marke) brand; WIRTS. (Qualität) quality, grade; beste oder erste Sorte finest ( oder prime) quality, top grade; eine ganz teure / billige Sorte Zigarren a very expensive / cheap type of cigar; milde Sorte Kaffee: mild blend; ein Schwindler etc. übelster Sorte a swindler etc. of the worst kind ( oder sort); das ist eine komische Sorte ( Mensch) umg. they’re a strange bunch ( oder lot); selten I* * *die Sortequality; sort; grade quality; brand; type; kind* * *Sọr|te ['zɔrtə]f -, -n1) sort, type, kind; (von Waren) variety, type; (= Qualität, Klasse) grade; (= Marke) branddiese Psychiater sind eine ganz komische Sorte — these psychiatrists are quite a peculiar bunch (inf)
* * *Sor·te<-, -n>[ˈzɔrtə]f1. (Art) kind, varietywelche \Sorte [von] Tomaten? what kind [or sort] of tomatoes?2. (Marke) brand3. (fam)was für eine \Sorte Mensch ist er? what's he like?diese Werbeleute sind eine komische \Sorte these admen are a funny bunch fam* * *die; Sorte, Sorten1) sort; type; kind; (Marke) brandbitte ein Pfund von der besten Sorte — a pound of the best quality, please
* * *…sorte f im subst1. (Art):Apfelsorte variety of apple;Getreidesorte (type of) grain;Käsesorte (type of) cheese2. (Marke):Zigarettensorte brand of cigarette* * *die; Sorte, Sorten1) sort; type; kind; (Marke) brandbitte ein Pfund von der besten Sorte — a pound of the best quality, please
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10 erg
erg1〈 het〉2 [opzet] (evil) intention(s)♦voorbeelden:1 hij werd voortdurend bedrogen zonder er erg in te hebben • he was constantly cheated without his realizing it2 ik deed/zei het zonder erg • I did/said it unintentionally————————erg21 [onaangenaam; slecht, schandelijk; hevig] bad♦voorbeelden:erge honger hebben • be very/terribly hungryvan de ergste soort • of the (very) worst kindhet middel is erger dan de kwaal • the cure is worse than the diseasedat is niet erg, hoor • it's not seriousis het erg/vind je het erg als ik er niet ben? • do you mind if I'm not there?de toestand van de patiënt is weer erger geworden • the patient's condition has become (even) more serious/criticalhet erger maken dan het is • make it seem worse than it (really) isiets erg vinden • think something is badhet wordt hoe langer hoe erger • it gets worse the longer it goes onhet had erger kunnen zijn • it could have been (even) worsewat erg voor je! • I feel so sorry for you!wat erg! • how awful/dreadful!zoiets ergs heb ik nog nooit meegemaakt • I've never been through anything that badhet is (zo) al erg genoeg • it's bad enough as it isdes te erger • so much the worsezo erg is het nu ook weer niet • it's not as bad as all thatop het ergste voorbereid zijn • be prepared for the worsthet is meer dan erg • it's absolutely terribleII 〈 bijwoord〉1 [zeer] very♦voorbeelden:een erg(e) grote/mooie • a very big/beautiful onezijn toestand was erg slecht • his condition was serioushij was niet erg vriendelijk • he wasn't very friendlywe hebben erg gelachen • we laughed a lothet spijt me erg • I'm very sorryniet erg waarschijnlijk • not very likelyheeft u lekker gegeten? Niet erg • did you enjoy your meal? Not muchhij ziet er erg slecht uit • he looks awful/dreadful/terriblehij is er heel erg aan toe • he's in a very bad way -
11 крайне
1) General subject: amain, awfully, badly, blankly, densely, enormously, exceedingly, exceptionally, extremely, high, horribly, most, nothing if not, sorely, spanking, the worst kind, too, ultra-, utterly, no end, extravagantly5) Bookish: egregiously6) Chemistry: uttery7) Mathematics: highly, quite, to the utmost degree, very9) Jargon: all-fired, to the world11) Simple: almightily12) American English: mondo, worst kind13) Emotional: beastly, dead, desperately, really, thumping -
12 Schmiere
f; -, -n, meist Sg.2. umg. (schlechtes Theater) second-rate theat|re (Am. auch -er); das ist übelste Schmiere pej. this is the worst kind of provincial hamming—f; -, kein Pl.2. Sl. (Polizei) the fuzz* * *die Schmieretallow* * *Schmie|re ['ʃmiːrə]f -, -n1) (inf) grease; (= Salbe) ointment; (= feuchter Schmutz) mud, grease; (pej = Schminke) paint; (= Aufstrich) spread2) (pej) (= Wanderbühne) (troop of) barnstormers pl; (= schlechtes Theater) fleapit3) (inf)Schmíére stehen — to be the look-out
* * *Schmie·re<-, -n>[ˈʃmi:rə]* * *Idie; Schmiere, Schmieren1) (Schmierfett) grease2) (schwieriger Schmutz) greasy or slimy messIIdie; Schmiere: in[bei etwas] Schmiere stehen — (ugs.) act as lookout [while something takes place]
* * *Schmiere1 f; -, -n, meist sg2. umg (schlechtes Theater) second-rate theatre (US auch -er);das ist übelste Schmiere pej this is the worst kind of provincial hammingSchmiere2 f; -, kein pl1.Schmiere stehen umg keep a lookout2. sl (Polizei) the fuzz* * *Idie; Schmiere, Schmieren1) (Schmierfett) grease2) (schwieriger Schmutz) greasy or slimy messIIdie; Schmiere: in[bei etwas] Schmiere stehen — (ugs.) act as lookout [while something takes place]
* * *-en (Theater) f.ham-acting n. -en (schmieriges Zeug) f.goo* n.mess n.(§ pl.: messes) - en f.grease n.lubricant n. -
13 Е-23
(самый) ЧТО НИ (НА) ЕСТЬ2 coll (intensif Particle usu. preceded by самый foil. by NP or AdjP fixed WOused to express that s.o. or sth. exhibits the highest or most extreme degree possible (of the characteristic named) or represents the ultimate example (of the type, group etc named)the most (the worst etc)...you can imagine (imaginable, in the world, you've ever seen, you've ever set eyes on, that ever existed etc)a...if ever there was one(in limited contexts) s.o. sth. couldn't be (a) more......Через год, в мае, было подано от имени его сыновей (он, конечно, об этом не знал) прошение, в самом что ни на есть пышном, душещипательном стиле... (Набоков 1). A year later, in May, a petition was submitted in his sons' names (he, of course, knew nothing of this), in the most florid and tear-jerking style imaginable (1a).Самая что ни на есть пытка и с питьём и с оправкой (Марченко 1). It's the worst kind of torture you can imagine, both with the drinking and the toilet (1a).Покажи тебе самую что ни есть раскрасавицу - ты даже глазом не поведёшь. Потому что биотоки отрицательные подключат» (Айтматов 2). "You could be shown the most ravishing creature you've ever set eyes on and you'll not even bat an eyelid. This will be because the bio-currents will cut out this feeling" (2a).«Ну, а теперь, друзья-товарищи и граждане-враги, - говорит Дзюба, - нехай выступает перед нами самая что ни на есть реакционная шкура мракобесья...» (Алешковский 1). "Now, comrade-friends and citizen-enemies," said Dziuba, "we're going to hear a speech by the most reactionary obscurantist asshole who ever existed..." (1a).Упомянули Антона. Я сказал, что он самый что ни на есть русский, глубинный русский... (Зиновьев 2). ( context transl) Anton's name was mentioned. I said that he was the most Russian of Russians, profoundly Russian... (2a). -
14 что ни есть
I[NP; subj or obj; fixed WO]=====⇒ it is inconsequential what; anything, regardless of what it might be:- anything, it doesn't matter what;- anything that's available <handy etc>;- [only when всё is stated or implied] anything and everything;- anything in the world.♦ "Что тебе дать поесть?" - "Что ни на есть, лишь бы побыстрее". "What shall I get you to eat?" "Anything at all, as long as it's quick."♦ Ноздрев во многих отношениях был многосторонний человек... В ту же минуту он предлагал вам ехать куда угодно, хоть на край света, войти в какое хотите предприятие, менять всё, что ни есть, на всё, что хотите (Гоголь 3). Nozdryov was a man of great versatility in many way s.... In the same breath he would offer to go with you anywhere you liked, even to the ends of the earth, to become your partner in any enterprise you might choose, to exchange anything in the world for anything you like (3a).II[intensif Particle; usu. preceded by самый; foll. by NP or AdjP; fixed WO]=====⇒ used to express that s.o. or sth. exhibits the highest or most extreme degree possible (of the characteristic named) or represents the ultimate example (of the type, group etc named):- the most <the worst etc>...you can imagine <imaginable, in the world, you've ever seen, you've ever set eyes on, that ever existed etc>;- a...if ever there was one;- [in limited contexts] s.o. < sth.> couldn't be (a) more...♦...Через год, в мае, было подано от имени его сыновей (он, конечно, об этом не знал) прошение, в самом что ни на есть пышном, душещипательном стиле... (Набоков 1). A year later, in May, a petition was submitted in his sons' names (he, of course, knew nothing of this), in the most florid and tear-jerking style imaginable (1a).♦ Самая что ни на есть пытка и с питьём и с оправкой (Марченко 1). It's the worst kind of torture you can imagine, both with the dnnking and the toilet (1a).♦ "Покажи тебе самую что ни есть раскрасавицу - ты даже глазом не поведёшь. Потому что биотоки отрицательные подключат" (Айтматов 2). "You could be shown the most ravishing creature you've ever set eyes on and you'll not even bat an eyelid. This will be because the bio-currents will cut out this feeling" (2a).♦ "Ну, а теперь, друзья-товарищи и граждане-враги, - говорит Дзюба, - нехай выступает перед нами самая что ни на есть реакционная шкура мракобесья..." (Алешковский 1). "Now, comrade-friends and citizen-enemies," said Dziuba, "we're going to hear a speech by the most reactionary obscurantist asshole who ever existed..." (1a).♦ Упомянули Антона. Я сказал, что он самый что ни на есть русский, глубинный русский... (Зиновьев 2). [context transl] Anton's name was mentioned. I said that he was the most Russian of Russians, profoundly Russian... (2a).Большой русско-английский фразеологический словарь > что ни есть
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15 что ни на есть
I[NP; subj or obj; fixed WO]=====⇒ it is inconsequential what; anything, regardless of what it might be:- anything, it doesn't matter what;- anything that's available <handy etc>;- [only when всё is stated or implied] anything and everything;- anything in the world.♦ "Что тебе дать поесть?" - "Что ни на есть, лишь бы побыстрее". "What shall I get you to eat?" "Anything at all, as long as it's quick."♦ Ноздрев во многих отношениях был многосторонний человек... В ту же минуту он предлагал вам ехать куда угодно, хоть на край света, войти в какое хотите предприятие, менять всё, что ни есть, на всё, что хотите (Гоголь 3). Nozdryov was a man of great versatility in many way s.... In the same breath he would offer to go with you anywhere you liked, even to the ends of the earth, to become your partner in any enterprise you might choose, to exchange anything in the world for anything you like (3a).II[intensif Particle; usu. preceded by самый; foll. by NP or AdjP; fixed WO]=====⇒ used to express that s.o. or sth. exhibits the highest or most extreme degree possible (of the characteristic named) or represents the ultimate example (of the type, group etc named):- the most <the worst etc>...you can imagine <imaginable, in the world, you've ever seen, you've ever set eyes on, that ever existed etc>;- a...if ever there was one;- [in limited contexts] s.o. < sth.> couldn't be (a) more...♦...Через год, в мае, было подано от имени его сыновей (он, конечно, об этом не знал) прошение, в самом что ни на есть пышном, душещипательном стиле... (Набоков 1). A year later, in May, a petition was submitted in his sons' names (he, of course, knew nothing of this), in the most florid and tear-jerking style imaginable (1a).♦ Самая что ни на есть пытка и с питьём и с оправкой (Марченко 1). It's the worst kind of torture you can imagine, both with the dnnking and the toilet (1a).♦ "Покажи тебе самую что ни есть раскрасавицу - ты даже глазом не поведёшь. Потому что биотоки отрицательные подключат" (Айтматов 2). "You could be shown the most ravishing creature you've ever set eyes on and you'll not even bat an eyelid. This will be because the bio-currents will cut out this feeling" (2a).♦ "Ну, а теперь, друзья-товарищи и граждане-враги, - говорит Дзюба, - нехай выступает перед нами самая что ни на есть реакционная шкура мракобесья..." (Алешковский 1). "Now, comrade-friends and citizen-enemies," said Dziuba, "we're going to hear a speech by the most reactionary obscurantist asshole who ever existed..." (1a).♦ Упомянули Антона. Я сказал, что он самый что ни на есть русский, глубинный русский... (Зиновьев 2). [context transl] Anton's name was mentioned. I said that he was the most Russian of Russians, profoundly Russian... (2a).Большой русско-английский фразеологический словарь > что ни на есть
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16 Тот в нищету пошел, на ком долг тяжел
A person who owes much money is in danger of becoming poorCf: Debt is the worst kind of poverty (Am.). Debt is the worst poverty (Am., Br.)Русско-английский словарь пословиц и поговорок > Тот в нищету пошел, на ком долг тяжел
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17 последний
1. lastв последнее время — lately, of late, latterly; for some time past
за последнее время — recently, lately
бороться до последней капли крови — fight* to the last drop of blood
последняя капля (перен.) — the last straw
2. ( самый новый) new, the latest3. (окончательный, бесповоротный) last, definitive4. разг. ( самый плохой) lowest, worstпоследний сорт — the lowest grade; the worst kind
это уж последнее дело! разг. — it's the end!, it's the very limit!
5. ( только что упомянутый) the latter6. как сущ. с. the last♢
до последнего — to the very uttermost -
18 discriminatie in zijn ergste vorm
discriminatie in zijn ergste vormdiscrimination at its worst/of the worst kindVan Dale Handwoordenboek Nederlands-Engels > discriminatie in zijn ergste vorm
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19 vorm
1 [uiterlijke gedaante] form, shape ⇒ outline2 [voorwerp waarmee men vormt] mould, form3 [de juiste gestalte/samenstelling] (right/correct/due/proper) form ⇒ style, 〈 fysiek〉 shape, 〈 fysiek〉 build5 [taalkunde] form♦voorbeelden:het heeft de vorm van een rechthoek • it has the shape of a rectanglediscriminatie in zijn ergste vorm • discrimination at its worst/of the worst kind(vaste) vorm aannemen • take (definite) shape, crystallizevorm geven aan een gedachte • express/shape a thoughtmijn ideeën beginnen vorm te krijgen • my ideas are beginning to take shapenaar vorm en inhoud • in form and content3 in vorm zijn • be in (good) shape/condition4 goede vormen • good manners, decencyde vormen in acht nemen • observe the conventionsvoor de vorm iemand vragen • ask someone for the sake of formality5 de bedrijvende/lijdende vorm van een werkwoord • the active/passive voice/form of a verb¶ zonder (enige) vorm van proces • without any (form of) trial/form of justice -
20 categoría
f.category, class, grade, kind.* * *1 category, class (social) class\de categoría important, prominent* * *noun f.1) category2) grade, rank* * *SF1) [en clasificación] categoryhoteles de máxima categoría — top-class o top-flight hotels
2) (=calidad) qualityhan confirmado su reconocida categoría artística — they have confirmed their recognized status o standing as artists
no hay hoy ningún maestro de su categoría — nowadays there are no maestros of his calibre o in his class
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de categoría — [deportista, artista] top-class antes de s3) (=apartado) [en premio] category; [en deporte] eventen la categoría de ensayo — in the essay section o category
4) (=rango profesional) grade; (Mil) rankfue ascendido a la categoría de director general — he was promoted (to the position of) director general
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oficial de baja categoría — low-ranking officer* * *a) (clase, rango) categoryb) ( calidad)una revista de mucha/poca categoría — a first/second-rate magazine
el hotel de más categoría — the finest o best hotel
de categoría: artistas de categoría fine o first-rate artists; un producto de categoría a quality o prestige product; gente de cierta categoría — people of some standing
c) (Fil) category* * *= category, ranking, calibre [caliber, -USA], category heading, grading.Ex. For some categories of materials it can be difficult to distinguish publishers from distributors and/or producers.Ex. Those documents with sufficiently high rankings will be deemed relevant and eventually retrieved.Ex. The calibre of the librarian is a medical library's most important resource.Ex. In one library, the director objected to the category heading 'Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender' = En una biblioteca, el director se opuso a que se utilizase la categoría "Gay, Lesbiana, Bisexual y Transexual".Ex. It is interesting that, in this case, socio-economic grading was a better social discriminator than was terminal educational age.----* ascender de categoría = advance up + the scale, move up + the scale.* bajar de categoría = demote.* categoría académica profesional = academic rank.* categoría fundamental = fundamental category.* categoría profesional = job title, rank, professional position.* creación de categorías = categorisation [categorization, -USA].* de la misma categoría que = in a class with.* de máxima categoría = top-class.* de segunda categoría = second-rate.* de varias categorías = multi-category.* en circuitos de segunda categoría = in the provinces.* encuadrar dentro de una categoría = categorise [categorize, -USA].* en otra categoría = on a different plane.* entrar dentro de la categoría de = fall under + the heading of.* entrar dentro de una categoría = fall into + category, fall under + rubric.* estar en la misma categoría que = rank with.* gran categoría = high standard.* grupo de personas o cosas de la misma edad o categoría = peer group.* incluir en una categoría = fall into + category.* obtener una categoría = gain + status.* pérdida de categoría laboral = demotion.* pertenecer a otra categoría de cosas = be of a different order.* ser de primera categoría = be top notch.* tener la categoría profesional de + Nombre = hold + Nombre + rank, have + Nombre + rank, enjoy + Nombre + rank.* * *a) (clase, rango) categoryb) ( calidad)una revista de mucha/poca categoría — a first/second-rate magazine
el hotel de más categoría — the finest o best hotel
de categoría: artistas de categoría fine o first-rate artists; un producto de categoría a quality o prestige product; gente de cierta categoría — people of some standing
c) (Fil) category* * *= category, ranking, calibre [caliber, -USA], category heading, grading.Ex: For some categories of materials it can be difficult to distinguish publishers from distributors and/or producers.
Ex: Those documents with sufficiently high rankings will be deemed relevant and eventually retrieved.Ex: The calibre of the librarian is a medical library's most important resource.Ex: In one library, the director objected to the category heading 'Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender' = En una biblioteca, el director se opuso a que se utilizase la categoría "Gay, Lesbiana, Bisexual y Transexual".Ex: It is interesting that, in this case, socio-economic grading was a better social discriminator than was terminal educational age.* ascender de categoría = advance up + the scale, move up + the scale.* bajar de categoría = demote.* categoría académica profesional = academic rank.* categoría fundamental = fundamental category.* categoría profesional = job title, rank, professional position.* creación de categorías = categorisation [categorization, -USA].* de la misma categoría que = in a class with.* de máxima categoría = top-class.* de segunda categoría = second-rate.* de varias categorías = multi-category.* en circuitos de segunda categoría = in the provinces.* encuadrar dentro de una categoría = categorise [categorize, -USA].* en otra categoría = on a different plane.* entrar dentro de la categoría de = fall under + the heading of.* entrar dentro de una categoría = fall into + category, fall under + rubric.* estar en la misma categoría que = rank with.* gran categoría = high standard.* grupo de personas o cosas de la misma edad o categoría = peer group.* incluir en una categoría = fall into + category.* obtener una categoría = gain + status.* pérdida de categoría laboral = demotion.* pertenecer a otra categoría de cosas = be of a different order.* ser de primera categoría = be top notch.* tener la categoría profesional de + Nombre = hold + Nombre + rank, have + Nombre + rank, enjoy + Nombre + rank.* * *1 (clase, rango) categoryhotel de primera categoría first-class hotelcategoría profesional professional standingtiene categoría de embajador he has ambassadorial status, he holds the rank of ambassadorun huracán de categoría 4 a category 4 hurricane2(calidad): un actor de mucha categoría a distinguished actoruna revista de poca categoría a second-rate magazineel hotel de más categoría de la ciudad the finest o best hotel in townde categoría: un espectáculo de categoría a fine o a first-rate o an excellent showartistas de categoría fine o first-rate artistsun producto de categoría a quality o prestige productgente de cierta categoría people of some standing3 ( Fil) categoryCompuestos:tax bracketpart of speech* * *
categoría sustantivo femenino
hotel de primera categoría first-class hotelb) ( calidad):
un periódico de poca categoría a second-rate newspaper;
el hotel de más categoría the finest o best hotelc) ( estatus):
gente de cierta categoría people of some standing
categoría sustantivo femenino
1 category
2 (prestigio, estilo) class
3 (grado en la calidad) de primera/segunda categoría, first/second rate
♦ Locuciones: de categoría, (persona muy importante) important
(objeto muy valioso o exquisito) quality, first-rate
' categoría' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
ascender
- calibre
- clase
- descenso
- escalón
- primera
- primero
- rebajar
- subir
- talla
- elevado
- jerarquía
- júnior
- juvenil
- rango
- segundo
English:
blue-chip
- category
- class
- come under
- downgrade
- grade
- high-class
- neither
- outrank
- people
- promote
- rank
- rate
- saloon bar
- second-rate
- senior
- demote
- demotion
- distinction
- division
- down
- downmarket
- heavyweight
- low
- part
- second
- up
- upmarket
* * *categoría nf1. [clase] category;un hotel de primera categoría a top-class hotel;en su categoría de presidente,… as president…categoría gramatical part of speech2. [calidad] quality;de (primera) categoría first-class;un discurso de categoría a first-class o an excellent speech;se enfrenta a dos rivales de categoría she faces two opponents of the first rank3. [posición social] standing;de categoría importantperder la categoría to be relegatedla categoría reina [en motociclismo] 500 cc category; [en automovilismo] Formula One5. [en lógica] category* * *de categoría first-rate, top-class;de segunda categoría second rate, second class;actor de primera categoría first-rate actor* * *categoría nf1) clase: category2) rango: rank, standing3)categoría gramatical : part of speech4)de categoría : first-rate, outstanding* * *2. (calidad) class / rate3. (nivel) level
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