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endeavour, US endeavor [ɪn'devəʳ]
I nombre esfuerzo
II verbo transitivo intentar, procurar
endeavour /ɪnˈdɛvə, ɛn-/ (US endeavor)
▶verb
try hard to do or achieve.
▶noun
1. an act of endeavouring; an enterprise.
2. earnest and industrious effort.
– origin ME: from the phr. put oneself in devoir ‘do one's utmost’ (see devoir).
endeavour, US endeavor [ɪn'devəʳ]
I nombre esfuerzo
II verbo transitivo intentar, procurar
endeavour /ɪnˈdɛvə, ɛn-/ (US endeavor)
▶verb
try hard to do or achieve.
▶noun
1. an act of endeavouring; an enterprise.
2. earnest and industrious effort.
– origin ME: from the phr. put oneself in devoir ‘do one's utmost’ (see devoir).
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lissom, lissome ['lɪsəm]
adjetivo flexible, de movimientos elegantes, ligero,-a
lissom /ˈlɪsəm/ (also lissome)
▶adjective
slim, supple, and graceful.
– derivatives
lissomness noun.
– origin C18: contr., from lithe + -some1.
lithe /laɪð/
▶adjetivo
lither, lithest ágil, felixble
lithe/lʌɪð/
▶adjective
slim, supple, and graceful.
– derivatives
lithely adverb,
litheness noun.
– origin OE līthe ‘gentle, meek’, also ‘mellow’, of Gmc origin.
adjetivo flexible, de movimientos elegantes, ligero,-a
lissom /ˈlɪsəm/ (also lissome)
▶adjective
slim, supple, and graceful.
– derivatives
lissomness noun.
– origin C18: contr., from lithe + -some1.
lithe /laɪð/
▶adjetivo
lither, lithest ágil, felixble
lithe/lʌɪð/
▶adjective
slim, supple, and graceful.
– derivatives
lithely adverb,
litheness noun.
– origin OE līthe ‘gentle, meek’, also ‘mellow’, of Gmc origin.
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cynosure
n blanco de todas las miradas, centro de todas las miradas
cynosure /ˈsɪnəzjʊə, ˈsʌɪn-, -sjʊə/
▶noun
a person or thing that is the centre of attention or admiration.
– origin C16 (orig. denoting the constellation Ursa Minor, or the Pole Star which it contains): from Fr., or from L. cynosura, from Gk kunosoura ‘dog's tail’ (also ‘Ursa Minor’).
n blanco de todas las miradas, centro de todas las miradas
cynosure /ˈsɪnəzjʊə, ˈsʌɪn-, -sjʊə/
▶noun
a person or thing that is the centre of attention or admiration.
– origin C16 (orig. denoting the constellation Ursa Minor, or the Pole Star which it contains): from Fr., or from L. cynosura, from Gk kunosoura ‘dog's tail’ (also ‘Ursa Minor’).
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demure
adjetivo recatado
demure /dɪˈmjʊə, dɪˈmjɔː/
▶adjective (demurer, demurest)
(of a woman) reserved, modest, and shy.
– derivatives
demurely adverb,
demureness noun.
– origin ME: perh. from OFr. demoure, past part. of demourer (see demur); influenced by OFr. mur ‘grave’.
demur
▶verbo intransitivo -rr- (frml) objetar;
to ~ at sth poner(conj.⇒)(le) objeciones or reparos a algo
▶sustantivo (frml): without ~ sin poner objeciones or reparos
demur /dɪˈməː/
▶verb (demurs, demurring, demurred)
raise doubts or objections; show reluctance.
▶noun
the action of demurring: they accepted this ruling without demur.
– derivatives
demurral noun.
– origin ME: from OFr. demourer (v.), demeure (n.), based on L. de- ‘away, completely’ + morari ‘delay’.
adjetivo recatado
demure /dɪˈmjʊə, dɪˈmjɔː/
▶adjective (demurer, demurest)
(of a woman) reserved, modest, and shy.
– derivatives
demurely adverb,
demureness noun.
– origin ME: perh. from OFr. demoure, past part. of demourer (see demur); influenced by OFr. mur ‘grave’.
demur
▶verbo intransitivo -rr- (frml) objetar;
to ~ at sth poner(conj.⇒)(le) objeciones or reparos a algo
▶sustantivo (frml): without ~ sin poner objeciones or reparos
demur /dɪˈməː/
▶verb (demurs, demurring, demurred)
raise doubts or objections; show reluctance.
▶noun
the action of demurring: they accepted this ruling without demur.
– derivatives
demurral noun.
– origin ME: from OFr. demourer (v.), demeure (n.), based on L. de- ‘away, completely’ + morari ‘delay’.
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petrichor
Etymology
From petr(o)- + ichor. The term was coined by two Australian researchers in 1964 for an article in the journal Nature.
Pronunciation
(UK) IPA: /ˈpɛtɹɪkə/
(UK) IPA: /ˈpɛtɹɪkɔ(ə)ɹ/
Noun
petrichor (uncountable)
The distinctive scent which accompanies the first rain after a long warm dry spell.
The yellow organic oil that yields this scent.
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guy[1]
Pronunciation: /gʌɪ/
noun
1 informal a man: he’s a nice guy
(guys) people of either sex: you guys want some coffee?
2 British a figure representing Guy Fawkes, burnt on a bonfire on Guy Fawkes Night, and often displayed by children begging for money for fireworks.
verb
[with object]
make fun of; ridicule: she never stopped guying him about his weight
Origin:
early 19th century (in guy1 (sense 2 of the noun)): named after Guy Fawkes (see Gunpowder Plot)
Pronunciation: /gʌɪ/
noun
1 informal a man: he’s a nice guy
(guys) people of either sex: you guys want some coffee?
2 British a figure representing Guy Fawkes, burnt on a bonfire on Guy Fawkes Night, and often displayed by children begging for money for fireworks.
verb
[with object]
make fun of; ridicule: she never stopped guying him about his weight
Origin:
early 19th century (in guy1 (sense 2 of the noun)): named after Guy Fawkes (see Gunpowder Plot)
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lamprophonic
Etymology
From Ancient Greek λαμπρός (lamprós, “clear, distinct”) + φωνή (phōnē, “sound”) + -ικος (-ikos, “-ic, pertaining to”)
Pronunciation
(US) enPR: lămʹ-prə-fŏn'-ĭk, IPA: /ˌlæm.pɹə.'fɑn.ɪk/
▶adjective (not comparable)
pertaining to loudness and clarity of vocal enunciation
Etymology
From Ancient Greek λαμπρός (lamprós, “clear, distinct”) + φωνή (phōnē, “sound”) + -ικος (-ikos, “-ic, pertaining to”)
Pronunciation
(US) enPR: lămʹ-prə-fŏn'-ĭk, IPA: /ˌlæm.pɹə.'fɑn.ɪk/
▶adjective (not comparable)
pertaining to loudness and clarity of vocal enunciation
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mellifluous
Etymology
From Latin mellifluus (“flowing like honey”), from mel (“honey”) + fluō (“flow”). Compare superfluous and fluid, from same root, and with dulcet (“sweet speech”), alternative Latinate term with similar meaning.
Pronunciation
(US) IPA: /məˈlɪfluəs/
▶adjective (comparative more mellifluous, superlative most mellifluous)
Flowing like honey.
Sweet and smooth; generally used of a person's voice, tone or writing style.
Usage notes
Mellifluous (like honey) is more likely to be applied to a person’s writing style while dulcet (“sweet”) would only be appropriate for describing audible tone, voice or tenor.
Synonyms
(Sweet and smooth style): dulcet
Etymology
From Latin mellifluus (“flowing like honey”), from mel (“honey”) + fluō (“flow”). Compare superfluous and fluid, from same root, and with dulcet (“sweet speech”), alternative Latinate term with similar meaning.
Pronunciation
(US) IPA: /məˈlɪfluəs/
▶adjective (comparative more mellifluous, superlative most mellifluous)
Flowing like honey.
Sweet and smooth; generally used of a person's voice, tone or writing style.
Usage notes
Mellifluous (like honey) is more likely to be applied to a person’s writing style while dulcet (“sweet”) would only be appropriate for describing audible tone, voice or tenor.
Synonyms
(Sweet and smooth style): dulcet
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Hola. Tenemos el tema "Mi diccionario" en Mundo de letras.
Voy a hacer ese tema en inglés también.
Yo tengo Maschalagnia, fetiche por las axilas.
Voy a hacer ese tema en inglés también.
Yo tengo Maschalagnia, fetiche por las axilas.
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Ya había un hilo sobre eso: https://www.abretelibro.com/foro/viewtopic.php?t=58032
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Entonces, fusionar, por favor. Gracias.
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