Romanian translation: afirmandu-si astfel pozitia superioara
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Explanation: http://mw1.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/PREVAIL
Main Entry: pre·vail
Pronunciation: \pri-ˈvāl\
Function: intransitive verb
Etymology: Middle English, from Latin praevalēre, from prae- pre- + valēre to be strong — more at wield
Date: 15th century
1 : to gain ascendancy through strength or superiority : triumph
2 : to be or become effective or effectual
3 : to use persuasion successfully <prevailed on him to sing>
4 : to be frequent : predominate <the west winds that prevail in the mountains>
5 : to be or continue in use or fashion : persist <a custom that still prevails>
pre·vail (pr-vl)
intr.v. pre·vailed, pre·vail·ing, pre·vails
1. To be greater in strength or influence; triumph: prevailed against the enemy.
2. To be or become effective; win out: hoped justice would prevail.
3. To be most common or frequent; be predominant: a region where snow and ice prevail.
4. To be in force, use, or effect; be current: an ancient tradition that still prevails.
5. To use persuasion or inducement successfully. Often used with on, upon, or with. See Synonyms at persuade. http://www.thefreedictionary.com/prevail
bumptious
Main Entry: bump·tious
Pronunciation: \ˈbəm(p)-shəs\
Function: adjective
Etymology: 1bump + -tious (as in fractious)
Date: 1803
: presumptuously, obtusely, and often noisily self-assertive : obtrusive :):):):)
( CA BONUS )
cea mai mare ambitie a sa era sa demonstreze loialitatea Bonn-ului fata de Nato , afirmandu-se ca lider al zgomotoasei/prezumtioasei miscari pacifiste....
o varianta
-------------------------------------------------- Note added at 1 hr (2007-09-17 21:40:02 GMT) --------------------------------------------------
ok acuma ca ai dat contextul se schimba sensul:
intai formularea apoi sintagma:)
cea mai mare ambitie a sa, odata numit in functie, era sa demonstreze loialitatea Bonn-ului fata de Nato , pavoazand Golful Fulda cu focoase nucleare de raza medie in ciuda zgomotului facut de prezumtioasa miscare pacifista....
-------------------------------------------------- Note added at 1 hr (2007-09-17 21:43:31 GMT) --------------------------------------------------
sintagma:
a supralicita/ a actiona in ciuda/ a fi iesi in pozitie superioara in urma unei confruntari
alta varianta:
cea mai mare ambitie a sa, odata numit in functie, era sa demonstreze loialitatea Bonn-ului fata de Nato , captusing Sectorul Fulda cu focoase nucleare de raza medie afirmandu-si astfel pozitia superioara fata de prezumtioasa....
i-am zis Golful Fulda, pardon, ma gandeam la altceva
a se inlocui cu "Sectorul Fulda"
"Once he was in office, his largest ambition was to demonstrate Bonn’s loyalty to NATO by prevailing over Germany’s bumptious peace movement and lining the Fulda Gap with medium-range nuclear missiles"
O frântură de frază este mai bună decât nimic, dar o frază întreagă ar fi încă şi mai bună. :)
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prezidand peste///afirmandu-se ca lider/personaj de marca
Explanation: http://mw1.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/PREVAIL
Main Entry: pre·vail
Pronunciation: \pri-ˈvāl\
Function: intransitive verb
Etymology: Middle English, from Latin praevalēre, from prae- pre- + valēre to be strong — more at wield
Date: 15th century
1 : to gain ascendancy through strength or superiority : triumph
2 : to be or become effective or effectual
3 : to use persuasion successfully <prevailed on him to sing>
4 : to be frequent : predominate <the west winds that prevail in the mountains>
5 : to be or continue in use or fashion : persist <a custom that still prevails>
pre·vail (pr-vl)
intr.v. pre·vailed, pre·vail·ing, pre·vails
1. To be greater in strength or influence; triumph: prevailed against the enemy.
2. To be or become effective; win out: hoped justice would prevail.
3. To be most common or frequent; be predominant: a region where snow and ice prevail.
4. To be in force, use, or effect; be current: an ancient tradition that still prevails.
5. To use persuasion or inducement successfully. Often used with on, upon, or with. See Synonyms at persuade. http://www.thefreedictionary.com/prevail
bumptious
Main Entry: bump·tious
Pronunciation: \ˈbəm(p)-shəs\
Function: adjective
Etymology: 1bump + -tious (as in fractious)
Date: 1803
: presumptuously, obtusely, and often noisily self-assertive : obtrusive :):):):)
( CA BONUS )
cea mai mare ambitie a sa era sa demonstreze loialitatea Bonn-ului fata de Nato , afirmandu-se ca lider al zgomotoasei/prezumtioasei miscari pacifiste....
o varianta
-------------------------------------------------- Note added at 1 hr (2007-09-17 21:40:02 GMT) --------------------------------------------------
ok acuma ca ai dat contextul se schimba sensul:
intai formularea apoi sintagma:)
cea mai mare ambitie a sa, odata numit in functie, era sa demonstreze loialitatea Bonn-ului fata de Nato , pavoazand Golful Fulda cu focoase nucleare de raza medie in ciuda zgomotului facut de prezumtioasa miscare pacifista....
-------------------------------------------------- Note added at 1 hr (2007-09-17 21:43:31 GMT) --------------------------------------------------
sintagma:
a supralicita/ a actiona in ciuda/ a fi iesi in pozitie superioara in urma unei confruntari
alta varianta:
cea mai mare ambitie a sa, odata numit in functie, era sa demonstreze loialitatea Bonn-ului fata de Nato , captusing Sectorul Fulda cu focoase nucleare de raza medie afirmandu-si astfel pozitia superioara fata de prezumtioasa....
i-am zis Golful Fulda, pardon, ma gandeam la altceva
a se inlocui cu "Sectorul Fulda"
Anca Nitu Local time: 00:53 Native speaker of: Romanian PRO pts in category: 12
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peer agreement (net): +3
