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Arabic translation: وسيلة للتقدم


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English term or phrase:steppingstone
Arabic translation:وسيلة للتقدم
Entered by: Liliane Hatem
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09:26 May 25, 2010
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Journalism
English term or phrase: steppingstone
While 311 [nuclear warheads] is a radical cut from current levels, it is not the same as zero, nor is it a steppingstone to abandoning our nuclear deterrent.
GilleR
وسيلة للتقدم
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Liliane Hatem
Local time: 22:25
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Summary of answers provided
4 +1وسيلة للتقدم
Liliane Hatem
5حافز (أو دليل ولكن حافز هي الأقوى هنا)ـ
TargamaT
4نقطة انطلاق / بداية
hassan zekry
4تمهيدbarkoosh


  

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وسيلة للتقدم


Explanation:
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Liliane Hatem
Local time: 22:25
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Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish, Native in ArabicArabic
PRO pts in category: 32

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Omar Harb : http://www.websters-online-dictionary.org/definition/STEPPIN...
1 hr
  -> Thank you, Omar:)
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نقطة انطلاق / بداية


Explanation:
An advantageous position for advancement toward a goal.

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hassan zekry
Local time: 21:25
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تمهيد


Explanation:
لا يشكل تمهيداً / لا يمهّد لـ...‏

barkoosh
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حافز (أو دليل ولكن حافز هي الأقوى هنا)ـ


Explanation:
stepping-stone
1 n-count You can describe a job or event as a stepping stone when it helps you to make progress, especially in your career.

2 n-count Stepping stones are a line of large stones which you can walk on in order to cross a shallow stream or river.

http://dictionnaire.reverso.net/anglais-cobuild/stepping sto...



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Note added at 1 hr (2010-05-25 11:23:09 GMT)
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وهي في الفرنسية Tremplin

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Note added at 9 hrs (2010-05-25 18:48:22 GMT)
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وأيضًا يقابلها في العربية "عتبة الوثب" بالمعنى الحرفي للكلمة

TargamaT
Syria
Local time: 22:25
Native speaker of: Native in ArabicArabic, Native in FrenchFrench
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May 30, 2010 - Changes made by Liliane Hatem:
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