Tones - Английское значение и перевод слова Tones на Русский язык

verb

Give or grant someone (power, status, or recognition).

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The powers accorded to the head of state

noun

An official agreement or treaty.

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Opposition groups refused to sign the accord

noun

A formal agreement, or the condition of agreeing

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[ c ] both parties signed an accord last week in geneva that may finally bring an end to the confli…

noun

The invisible gaseous substance surrounding the earth, a mixture mainly of oxygen and nitrogen.

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The surface tension of water is increased, and even the density of air surrounding the earth ebbs a…

verb

Express (an opinion or grievance) publicly.

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A meeting in which long-standing grievances were aired

noun

A settled way of thinking or feeling about something.

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He was questioned on his attitude to south africa

noun

The way you feel about something or someone, or a particular feeling or opinion

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[ u ] start each day with a positive attitude., [ c ] people’s attitudes toward family are set very…

noun

A feeling or opinion about something, especially when this shows in your behaviour

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Attitude towards sb/sth we need team players with a positive attitude towards work., what is your e…

verb

Mix (a substance) with another substance so that they combine together.

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Blend the cornflour with a tablespoon of water

noun

A mixture of different substances or other things.

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The chutney is a blend of bananas, raisins, and ginger

noun

Mix together different elements

verb

Cause (light or shadow) to appear on a surface.

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The moon cast a pale light over the cottages

noun

Throw the hooked and baited end of (a fishing line) out into the water.

verb

The actors taking part in a play, film, or other production.

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He draws sensitive performances from his inexperienced cast

noun

The mental and moral qualities distinctive to an individual.

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Running away was not in keeping with her character

verb

Inscribe or write (something).

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You have well charactered him

noun

The particular combination of things about a person or place, esp. things you cannot see, that make that person or place different from others

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[ c ] the idea was to modernize the house without changing its homey character., [ u ] it’s a theat…

noun

The property possessed by an object of producing different sensations on the eye as a result of the way it reflects or emits light.

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The lights flickered and changed colour

verb

Pigmentation of the skin, especially as an indication of someone's race.

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Discrimination on the basis of colour

noun

Red, blue, green, yellow, etc.

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What's your favourite colour?, she wears a lot of bright colours., what colour are your eyes?, in a…

noun

A thing that contributes extra features to something else in such a way as to improve or emphasize its quality.

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Local ales provide the perfect complement to fine food

verb

Contribute extra features to (someone or something) in such a way as to improve or emphasize their qualities.

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A classic blazer complements a look that's smart or casual

verb

To help make something or someone more complete or effective

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She used photographs to complement the text of the news story., this ancient chinese therapy is par…

verb

Bring the different elements of (a complex activity or organization) into a harmonious or efficient relationship.

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He had responsibility for coordinating london's transport services

adjective

Equal in rank or importance.

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Cross references in the catalogue link subjects which may be coordinate

noun

Each of a group of numbers used to indicate the position of a point, line, or plane.

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It happened when he came across a theorem which stated that points in the plane could be specified …

verb

Be carried slowly by a current of air or water.

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The cabin cruiser started to drift downstream

noun

A continuous slow movement from one place to another.

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There was a drift to the towns

noun

A change which is a result or consequence of an action or other cause.

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The lethal effects of hard drugs

verb

Cause (something) to happen; bring about.

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The prime minister effected many policy changes

noun

The result of a particular influence; something that happens because of something else

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[ c ] the medicine had the effect of making me sleepy., [ c ] cold water slows hurricane growth, bu…

verb

Be aware of (a person or object) through touching or being touched.

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She felt someone touch her shoulder

noun

An act of touching something to examine it.

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I let him have a feel of my hair and kept saying ‘it's a bit of a shock, isn't it?’ (must have been…

verb

Be conscious of a physical, mental, or emotional state

adjective

Of a suitable quality, standard, or type to meet the required purpose.

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The house was not fit for human habitation

verb

Be of the right shape and size for.

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Those jeans still fit me

noun

The particular way in which something, especially a garment or component, fits.

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The dress was a perfect fit

noun

The distinctive taste of a food or drink.

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The yoghurt comes in eight fruit flavours

verb

Alter or enhance the taste of (food or drink) by adding a particular ingredient.

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Chunks of chicken flavoured with herbs

noun

How food or drink tastes, or a particular taste itself

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Add a little salt to bring out the flavour of the herbs., my fish was delicious but charles' beef h…

noun

The substance or general meaning of a speech or text.

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It was hard to get the gist of pedro's talk

verb

Engage in chat or gossip.

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I need a good friend i can always gist with

noun

The main subject, without details, of a piece of information

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The gist of what she said was that i didn’t know what i was talking about.

verb

Move from one place to another; travel.

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He went out to the shops

noun

An attempt or trial at something.

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Have a go at answering the questions yourself

adjective

Functioning properly.

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All systems go

noun

Wheat or any other cultivated cereal used as food.

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He now had two patches of grain and maize while apricots, cherries, plums and quince hung heavily f…

verb

Give a rough surface or texture to.

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Her fingers were grained with chalk dust

noun

A seed from a plant, esp. a grass such as wheat, or the crop from such a plant

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[ c ] wheat and rye are two common grains used in making bread., [ u ] grain is one of the main exp…

verb

Add notes to (a melody) to produce harmony.

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We harmonize a scale using only the notes from that particular key

verb

To add a harmony to a tune

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[ i ] i can sing a tune, but i find it hard to harmonize., [ t ] we need to harmonize the different…

verb

To make systems or laws the same or similar in different companies, countries, etc. so that they can work together more easily

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Initiatives to harmonize world tax systems have been met with much resistance., flexible working ar…

noun

A colour or shade.

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The water is the deepest hue of aquamarine

proper noun

A city in central vietnam; population 233,800 (est. 2009).

noun

A color, or the particular degree of light or dark of a color

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In the waters of the caribbean there are fish of every hue.

noun

The quality of being amusing or comic, especially as expressed in literature or speech.

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His tales are full of humour

verb

Comply with the wishes of (someone) in order to keep them content, however unreasonable such wishes might be.

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She was always humouring him to prevent trouble

noun

The ability to find things funny, the way in which people see that some things are funny, or the quality of being funny

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He's got a great sense of humour (= he is very able to see things as funny)., i must say i find his…

noun

A contest in which people or teams compete against each other in a particular sport.

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A boxing match

verb

Correspond or cause to correspond in some essential respect; make or be harmonious.

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I thought we'd have primrose walls to match the bath

noun

A short, thin piece of wood or cardboard used to light a fire, being tipped with a composition that ignites when rubbed against a rough surface.

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He struck a match against the wall

noun

A temporary state of mind or feeling.

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He appeared to be in a very good mood about something

noun

A category or form which indicates whether a verb expresses fact (indicative mood), command (imperative mood), question (interrogative mood), wish (optative mood), or conditionality (subjunctive mood).

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One is obliged to consider the interrelationship of tense and mood in arabic

noun

The way you feel at a particular time

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She’s in a good/bad mood today., "do you want to go to the movies?" "no, i’m not in the mood (= not…

noun

A brief record of points or ideas written down as an aid to memory.

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I'll make a note in my diary

verb

Notice or pay particular attention to (something).

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He noted his mother's unusual gaiety

noun

The standard of something as measured against other things of a similar kind; the degree of excellence of something.

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An improvement in product quality

adjective

Of good quality; excellent.

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He's a quality player

noun

The degree of excellence of something, often a high degree of it

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Our company guarantees the quality of our merchandise., the fabric was of the highest quality., we’…

noun

The quality in a sound of being deep, full, and reverberating.

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The resonance of his voice

noun

The quality of being loud and clear

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Magnetic resonance, this poem has many resonances for me.

noun

A small circular band, typically of precious metal and often set with one or more gemstones, worn on a finger as an ornament or a token of marriage, engagement, or authority.

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A diamond ring

verb

Surround (someone or something), especially for protection or containment.

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The courthouse was ringed with police

noun

An act of ringing a bell, or the resonant sound caused by this.

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There was a ring at the door

noun

Comparative darkness and coolness caused by shelter from direct sunlight.

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Sitting in the shade

verb

Screen from direct light.

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She shaded her eyes against the sun

noun

Darkness and cooler temperatures caused by something blocking the direct light from the sun

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[ u ] the truck was parked in the shade., [ c ] the lamps had matching shades., he painted the room…

noun

Vibrations that travel through the air or another medium and can be heard when they reach a person's or animal's ear.

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Light travels faster than sound

verb

Emit or cause to emit sound.

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A loud buzzer sounded

adjective

In good condition; not damaged, injured, or diseased.

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They returned safe and sound

noun

The non-physical part of a person which is the seat of emotions and character; the soul.

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We seek a harmony between body and spirit

verb

Convey rapidly and secretly.

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Stolen cows were spirited away some distance to prevent detection

noun

A state of mind or attitude

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It’s very important to play the game in the right spirit., rock music in the 1960s expressed the sp…

noun

A particular procedure by which something is done; a manner or way.

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Different styles of management

verb

Archaic term for stylus (sense 2).

suffix

(forming adjectives and adverbs) in a manner characteristic of.

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Family-style

noun

A set of outer clothes made of the same fabric and designed to be worn together, typically consisting of a jacket and trousers or a jacket and skirt.

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A pinstriped suit

verb

Be convenient for or acceptable to.

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What time would suit you?

verb

To be convenient or work well for someone or something

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What time suits you best?, the job of a salesman seems to suit him., that new hairstyle really suit…

noun

A group of players forming one side in a competitive game or sport.

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The village cricket team

verb

Come together as a team to achieve a common goal.

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He teamed up with the band to produce the disc

noun

A number of people who act together as a group, either in a sport or in order to achieve something

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A baseball/basketball/football team, the legal/medical team, my favorite team is the new york giant…

noun

A person's state of mind seen in terms of their being angry or calm.

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He rushed out in a very bad temper

verb

Improve the hardness and elasticity of (steel or other metal) by reheating and then cooling it.

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The way a smith would temper a sword

noun

The state of your mind or feelings

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[ c ] john has a bad temper., [ u ] a fit of temper, [ c ] you need to learn to control your temper…

noun

A singing voice between baritone and alto or countertenor, the highest of the ordinary adult male range.

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The serenade for tenor, horn, and strings

noun

The general meaning, sense, or content of something.

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The general tenor of the debate

noun

A man’s singing voice in the highest range, or a person or musical instrument with this range

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Suddenly the tenor of the meeting changed, and people started insulting each other.

noun

The character or quality of a musical sound or voice as distinct from its pitch and intensity.

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Trumpet mutes with different timbres

noun

A medicine made by dissolving a drug in alcohol.

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The remedies can be administered in form of tinctures

verb

Be tinged or imbued with a slight amount of.

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Arthur's affability was tinctured with faint sarcasm

noun

A medicine that consists of a mixture of alcohol and a small amount of a drug

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A/some tincture of iodine/myrrh

verb

Colour slightly.

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A mass of white blossom tinged with pink

noun

A trace of a colour.

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There was a faint pink tinge to the sky

noun

A shade or variety of a colour.

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The sky was taking on an apricot tint

verb

Colour (something) slightly; tinge.

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Her skin was tinted with delicate colour

verb

To color something slightly

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Here, the ocean is gray with a blue tint.

noun

The character of a piece of music as determined by the key in which it is played or the relations between the notes of a scale or key.

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The sonata is noteworthy for its extensive variations of mood and tonality

noun

A particular musical scale or key

noun

Any of the tubes forming part of the blood circulation system of the body, carrying in most cases oxygen-depleted blood towards the heart.

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This puts the full weight of your uterus on your back and on the major vein that carries blood betw…

noun

A tube that carries blood to the heart from the other parts of the body

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A vein of iron ore, she published many novels and stories in the romantic vein then popular.

noun

The sound produced in a person's larynx and uttered through the mouth, as speech or song.

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Meg raised her voice

verb

Express (something) in words.

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Get teachers to voice their opinions on important subjects

noun

The sound made when people speak or sing, or the ability to make such a sound

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[ c ] she spoke in a low, soft voice, and i had to ask her to speak louder., [ c ] i heard the murm…