covet Flashcards

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Он жаждет новый спортивный автомобиль соседа, но знает, что не может его себе позволить.

A

He covets his neighbour’s new sports car but knows he can’t afford it.

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Молодая актриса очень хотела главную роль в пьесе, но получила второстепенную.

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The young actress coveted the lead role in the play but was given a smaller part.

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Политики часто жаждут власти и влияния.

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Power and influence are often coveted by those in politics.

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Этот трофей был самым желаемым призом в соревновании.

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The trophy was the most coveted prize in the competition.

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Алчность может привести людей к неэтичным поступкам.

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Covetousness can lead people to make unethical choices.

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Его жадный взгляд на её дорогие украшения не остался незамеченным.

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His covetous glance at her expensive jewellery did not go unnoticed.

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Эти руины – последний след древней цивилизации.

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The ruins are the last vestige of an ancient civilisation.

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В её голосе не было ни тени сомнения.

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There wasn’t a vestige of doubt in her voice.

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Современные технологии уничтожили почти все пережитки старого уклада жизни.

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Modern technology has erased almost every vestige of the old way of life.

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Разрушенные стены замка были единственными остатками его былого величия.

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The castle’s broken walls were the only vestiges of its former grandeur.

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Рудиментарный хвост человеческого эмбриона исчезает до рождения.

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The vestigial tail of the human embryo disappears before birth.

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Листья этого растения лопаткообразные, расширяющиеся на конце, как ложка.

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The leaves of this plant are spatulate, widening at the tip like a spoon.

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Он использовал нож, чтобы размазать глазурь ровным слоем по торту.

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He used a knife to spatulate the frosting evenly over the cake.

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Мазки художника были широкими и лопаткообразными, создавая текстурированный эффект.

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The artist’s brushstrokes were broad and spatulate, creating a textured effect.

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У инструмента был лопаткообразный конец, идеально подходящий для нанесения штукатурки.

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The tool had a spatulate end, perfect for spreading plaster.

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16
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Она была яростно против новой политики.

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She was vehement in her opposition to the new policy.

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Его неистовая защита друга удивила всех.

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His vehement defence of his friend surprised everyone.

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Он говорил с жаром, давая понять, что не отступит.

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He spoke with vehemence, making it clear that he would not back down.

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Протестующие яростно отреагировали на спорное решение.

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The protesters reacted vehemently to the controversial decision.

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Она неистово покачала головой, отказываясь слушать дальнейшие доводы.

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She shook her head vehemently, refusing to listen to further arguments.