Purpose - перевод на Русский и значение в Английском

noun

A condition or circumstance that puts one in a favourable or superior position.

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Companies with a computerized database are at an advantage

verb

Put in a favourable or superior position.

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Are we simply caught in a spiral here that will be destructive of our interests while, obviously, s…

noun

A condition that helps you or gives you a greater chance of success

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[ c ] his long arms give him a big advantage over other boxers., [ u ] test scores show no advantag…

verb

Point or direct (a weapon or camera) at a target.

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Aim the camcorder at some suitable object

noun

A purpose or intention; a desired outcome.

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Our primary aim is to achieve financial discipline

abbreviation

Alternative investment market (a subsidiary market of the london stock exchange that allows small companies to be traded without the expense of a full market listing).

noun

A strong desire to do or achieve something.

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Her ambition was to become a pilot

noun

A hope or ambition of achieving something.

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The needs and aspirations of the people

A cherished desire

verb

Direct one's hopes or ambitions towards achieving something.

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We never thought that we might aspire to those heights

noun

The series of vertebrae extending from the skull to the pelvis; the spine.

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Prickles of sweat broke out along her backbone

noun

Your spine

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Newcomers are now the backbone of this team., the delegates had enough backbone to reject the propo…

noun

The most important part of something

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Small businesses are truly the backbone of the economy., imaginative ideas may form the backbone of…

noun

The underlying support or foundation for an idea, argument, or process.

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Trust is the only basis for a good working relationship

noun

(especially in place names) a high mountain or mountain peak.

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Ben nevis

noun

The inner room in a two-roomed cottage.

noun

Used in the names of mountains in scotland

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Ben nevis

noun

A person or thing that gives rise to an action, phenomenon, or condition.

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The cause of the accident is not clear

verb

Make (something, especially something bad) happen.

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This disease can cause blindness

conjunction

Short for because.

noun

The state or quality of being dedicated to a cause, activity, etc.

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The company's commitment to quality

noun

A promise to give yourself, your money, your time, etc., to support or buy something

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Try the product for two weeks with no commitment to buy.

noun

A promise or firm decision to do something, or the fact of promising something

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He was encouraged by the commitment of car manufacturers to improving dealer profitability., the ma…

verb

Come or bring to a resolution in the mind as a result of consideration.

Примеры использования:

She decided that she liked him

verb

Reach, make, or come to a conclusion about something

verb

To choose between one possibility or another

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[ t ] i decided i would try it., [ + to infinitive ] in the end, we decided to go to the theater., …

noun

A plan or drawing produced to show the look and function or workings of a building, garment, or other object before it is made.

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He has just unveiled his design for the new museum

verb

Decide upon the look and functioning of (a building, garment, or other object), by making a detailed drawing of it.

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A number of architectural students were designing a factory

verb

The act of working out the form of something

noun

A strong feeling of wanting to have something or wishing for something to happen.

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He resisted public desires for choice in education

verb

Strongly wish for or want (something).

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He never achieved the status he so desired

noun

A strong feeling of wanting something, or something you want

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[ u ] he claims to have no desire for wealth., [ c ] she expressed a desire to speak with her attor…

noun

The quality of being determined; firmness of purpose.

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Those who succeed because of sheer grit and determination

noun

The ability to continue trying to do something, even if it is difficult

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[ + to infinitive ] she has a lot of determination to succeed.

noun

The ability to continue trying to do something, although it is very difficult

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I admired his drive and determination - he never gave up., determination to do sth she had great de…

verb

Cause (something) to occur in a particular way or to have a particular nature.

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It will be her mental attitude that determines her future

verb

Find out or learn with certainty, as by making an inquiry

verb

To control or influence directly; to decide

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[ t ] we should be allowed to determine our own future., [ t ] eye color is genetically determined.…

verb

Operate and control the direction and speed of a motor vehicle.

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He got into his car and drove off

noun

(of a fact or feeling) compel (someone) to act in a particular way, especially one that is considered undesirable or inappropriate.

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He was driven by ambition

verb

To travel in a motor vehicle, esp. as the person who operates it

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[ t ] we drove 40 miles to visit my aunt., [ i ] she drove through pennsylvania to ohio., [ i ] she…

noun

A final part of something, especially a period of time, an activity, or a story.

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The end of the year

verb

Come or bring to a final point; finish.

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When the war ended, policy changed

suffix

Denoting a person or thing to be treated in a specified way.

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Dividend

noun

A project or undertaking, especially a bold or complex one.

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A joint enterprise between french and japanese companies

noun

An organization, esp. a business, or a difficult and important plan, esp. one that will earn money

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[ u ] private enterprise, [ c ] the road is bordered by shopping centers, restaurants, retail outle…

noun

An organization, a company, or a business

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A manufacturing/catering/farming enterprise, a large/small/medium-sized enterprise, a state/state-o…

noun

Intense and eager enjoyment, interest, or approval.

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Her energy and enthusiasm for life

noun

A feeling of energetic interest in a particular subject or activity and a desire to be involved in it, or a subject that produces such a feeling

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[ u ] i find that i’m losing my enthusiasm for the game., [ c ] parents need to share their enthusi…

verb

Regard (something) as likely to happen.

Примеры использования:

It's as well to expect the worst

verb

To think or believe that something will happen, or that someone will arrive

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[ t ] we are expecting about 100 people for the lecture., [ t ] his plane is expected to land at ab…

noun

(in soccer, rugby, hockey, and some other games) a pair of posts linked by a crossbar and typically with a net between, forming a space into or over which the ball has to be sent in order to score.

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Mr foxley said there were still some problems with organising the event including installing a set …

noun

The solid surface of the earth.

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He lay on the ground

verb

Short for ground bass.

adjective

Reduced to fine particles by crushing or mincing.

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Ground cumin

noun

A feeling of expectation and desire for a particular thing to happen.

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He looked through her belongings in the hope of coming across some information

verb

Want something to happen or be the case.

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He's hoping for an offer of compensation

noun

The feeling that something desired can be had or will happen

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[ u ] we never entirely gave up hope., [ u ] this research offers hope of developing better ways to…

noun

The force or energy with which a body moves.

Примеры использования:

Hit the booster coil before the flywheel loses all its impetus

noun

A force that encourages a particular action or makes it more energetic or effective

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Often the impetus for change in education has had to come from outside the school establishment.

noun

The ability to assess and initiate things independently.

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Use your initiative, imagination, and common sense

noun

The ability to judge what needs to be done and take action, esp. without suggestion from other people

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Lisa showed initiative on the job and was soon promoted., the defense secretary announced a major i…

noun

A new plan or action to improve something or solve a problem

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A marketing/cost-cutting initiative, a diplomatic/peace initiative, an education/environmental/econ…

verb

Have (a course of action) as one's purpose or intention; plan.

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The company intends to cut 400 jobs

verb

To have as a plan or purpose

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[ + to infinitive ] we intend to go to australia next year to visit our daughter., [ t ] the remark…

noun

A thing intended; an aim or plan.

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She was full of good intentions

noun

Something that you want and plan to do; an aim

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[ u ] i have no intention of selling this house., [ c ] he had good intentions (= he meant to be ki…

noun

The action of showing something to be right or reasonable.

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The justification of revolutionary action

noun

A good reason or explanation for something

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There is no justification for treating people so badly., it can be said, with some justification, t…

verb

Intend to convey or refer to (a particular thing); signify.

Примеры использования:

I don't know what you mean

adjective

Unwilling to give or share things, especially money; not generous.

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She felt mean not giving a tip

noun

The value obtained by dividing the sum of several quantities by their number; an average.

Примеры использования:

Acid output was calculated by taking the mean of all three samples

noun

A reason or reasons for acting or behaving in a particular way.

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Escape can be a strong motivation for travel

noun

Willingness to do something, or something that causes such willingness

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[ c ] one motivation for reducing the staff was the need to cut costs., [ u ] you need a lot of mot…

noun

Enthusiasm for doing something

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Many staff lack motivation and are resistant to change., a motivation for sth a major motivation fo…

noun

A reason for doing something.

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Police were unable to establish a motive for his murder

adjective

Producing physical or mechanical motion.

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The charge of gas is the motive force for every piston stroke

noun

A reason for doing something

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Does he have a motive for lying about where he was?, judy moved to florida because she likes it the…

noun

A material thing that can be seen and touched.

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He was dragging a large object

verb

Say something to express one's opposition to or disagreement with something.

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Residents object to the volume of traffic

noun

A thing that can be seen, held, or touched, usually not a living thing

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Distant objects look blurry to me., the object of the game of chess is to checkmate your opponent.,…

adjective

(of a person or their judgement) not influenced by personal feelings or opinions in considering and representing facts.

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Historians try to be objective and impartial

noun

A thing aimed at or sought; a goal.

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The system has achieved its objective

adjective

Not influenced by personal beliefs or feelings; fair or real

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An objective opinion, long-term objectives, his main objective this semester is to improve his grad…

noun

A particular event, or the time at which it takes place.

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On one occasion i stayed up until two in the morning

verb

Cause (something).

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Something vital must have occasioned this visit

noun

A particular time when something happens

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Sarah loves dressing up for special occasions., she has lied on several occasions., this meeting pr…

noun

A detailed proposal for doing or achieving something.

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The un peace plan

verb

Decide on and make arrangements for in advance.

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They were planning a trip to egypt

verb

A series of steps to be carried out or goals to be achieved

noun

The tapered, sharp end of a tool, weapon, or other object.

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The point of his dagger

verb

A fielding position on the off side near the batsman.

verb

Put forward (a plan or suggestion) for consideration by others.

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He proposed a new nine-point peace plan

verb

To suggest or state (a possible plan or action) for consideration

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[ + to infinitive ] she proposed to keep the schools open all summer., [ + that clause ] it has oft…

verb

To give someone a plan or idea to consider

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She proposed a tax reform designed to make basic insurance more affordable., propose to do sth he i…

verb

Exert force on (someone or something) in order to move them away from oneself.

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She pushed her glass towards him

noun

An act of pushing someone or something in order to move them away from oneself.

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He closed the door with a push

verb

Move with force, "he pushed the table into a corner"

noun

A cause, explanation, or justification for an action or event.

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She asked him to return, but didn't give a reason

verb

Think, understand, and form judgements logically.

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Humans do not reason entirely from facts

noun

The act of solving a problem or finding a way to improve a difficult situation

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[ c ] negotiators are working tirelessly for a swift resolution of this crisis., the chairing offic…

noun

A formal statement on which people in an organization vote, or the decision taken as a result of this vote

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Approve/adopt a resolution shareholders were asked to approve a resolution to create a special voti…

noun

A firm decision to do or not to do something.

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She kept her resolution not to see anne any more

noun

The act of solving a problem or finding a way to improve a difficult situation

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[ c ] negotiators are working tirelessly for a swift resolution of this crisis., the chairing offic…

noun

A formal statement on which people in an organization vote, or the decision taken as a result of this vote

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Approve/adopt a resolution shareholders were asked to approve a resolution to create a special voti…

verb

Settle or find a solution to (a problem or contentious matter).

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The firm aims to resolve problems within 30 days

noun

Firm determination to do something.

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She received information that strengthened her resolve

verb

Find a solution or answer

noun

A large-scale systematic plan or arrangement for attaining a particular object or putting a particular idea into effect.

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The occupational sick pay scheme

verb

Make plans, especially in a devious way or with intent to do something illegal or wrong.

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Envious of their wealth, he schemed to bring about their downfall

noun

A plan for doing or organizing something

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The committee came up with a creative fundraising scheme., the yellow and white color scheme bright…

phrasal verb

Begin a journey.

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We set out from new york on friday for egypt

phrasal verb

Arrange or display something in a particular order or position.

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They had a picnic by the river where there was a jetty and rustic tables and chairs set out

phrasal verb

To start a journey

Примеры использования:

What time will we have to set off for grandma's house tomorrow?, jenny set off down the road on her…

noun

The quality of being very determined and thinking only about achieving a particular thing

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His quiet single-mindedness allowed him to accomplish something that others had been trying to do f…

noun

The quality of being resolutely or dutifully firm and unwavering.

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No side wins without steadfastness in the face of adversity

noun

The quality of staying the same for a long time and not changing quickly or unexpectedly

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He was unwavering in his steadfastness and devotion to science, military training in steadfastness …

noun

A person, object, or place selected as the aim of an attack.

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The airport terminal was the target of a bomb

verb

Select as an object of attention or attack.

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Two men were targeted by the attackers

verb

A reference point to shoot at

verb

Push suddenly or violently in a specified direction.

Примеры использования:

She thrust her hands into her pockets

noun

A sudden or violent lunge with a pointed weapon or a bodily part.

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He drove the blade upwards with one powerful thrust

verb

To push suddenly and strongly

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[ t ] she thrust the money into his hand., [ i ] he thrust at me with a stick., [ c ] a sword thrus…

verb

Have a desire to possess or do (something); wish for.

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I want an apple

noun

A lack or deficiency of something.

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Victorian houses which are in want of repair

The state of needing something that is absent or unavailable

verb

Feel or express a strong desire or hope for something that cannot or probably will not happen.

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We wished for peace

noun

A desire or hope for something to happen.

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The union has reiterated its wish for an agreement