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не только не.., но и ....

English translation: Does not only NOT ........but........


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Russian term or phrase:не только не.., но и ....
English translation:Does not only NOT ........but........
Entered by: Sterk
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15:34 Jun 1, 2011
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Russian term or phrase: не только не.., но и ....
Предложение:

Развитие сотрудничества с Москвой не только не противоречит евроинтеграционному курсу, но и усиливает необходимость оптимизации стратегических отношений...

Стоил ли переводить двойным отрицанием, т.е.

Developing cooperation with Moscow is not only non-contradicting/contrary to the Euro-integration course, but also intensifies the necessity to optimize strategic relations...
Sterk
Local time: 15:01
Does not only NOT contradict........but........
Explanation:
".......doesn't only not contradict the Euro-integration course, but also............"

The term "non-contradictory" is understandable; but it is not used (grammatically incorrect)

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Note added at 4 days (2011-06-06 06:33:51 GMT) Post-grading
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You're most welcome :)
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paulraines
Local time: 05:01
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Summary of answers provided
4 +3Developing... does conflict with...; just the opposite / on the contrary, it reinforces...
Mark Berelekhis
4 +1has no contradiction with ... and even strengthens ...
rns
4 +1not only it is not in conflict with the..., but...
Roman Bardachev
4Does not only NOT contradict........but........
paulraines
4both
Oleksiy Markunin


  

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5 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5
both


Explanation:
Как вариант я бы перевел через "both" и антонимически..

...both corresponds to..and (even) strengthens...

ИМХО, эмфатическая конструкция сохраняется.

Oleksiy Markunin
Ukraine
Local time: 15:01
Works in field
Native speaker of: Russian
PRO pts in category: 8

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
neutral  Kiwiland Bear: I think it's a bit too far: "doesn't contradict" /= corresponds. In fact, that's what they are saying - not only doesn't it contradict smth but it also/even reinforces, matches or corresponds to that need. Looks like you moved the meaning forward.
3 hrs
  -> Thanks for ur opinion, Kiwiland..)
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13 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5 peer agreement (net): +1
not only it is not in conflict with the..., but...


Explanation:
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Roman Bardachev
Canada
Local time: 06:01
Native speaker of: Native in RussianRussian
PRO pts in category: 12

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Lena Grainger
7 hrs
  -> Thank you, Lena
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24 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5 peer agreement (net): +3
Developing... does conflict with...; just the opposite / on the contrary, it reinforces...


Explanation:
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Note added at 24 mins (2011-06-01 15:58:44 GMT)
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That's supposed to be "does NOT conflict with..."

Mark Berelekhis
United States
Local time: 08:01
Works in field
Native speaker of: Native in RussianRussian, Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in category: 84

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Dylan Edwards: I like "on the contrary".
3 hrs
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agree  cyhul
10 hrs
  -> Thank you.

agree  Ella Mikhailova
18 hrs
  -> Thank you.
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13 hrs   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5 peer agreement (net): +1
has no contradiction with ... and even strengthens ...


Explanation:
 

rns
Works in field
Native speaker of: Native in RussianRussian
PRO pts in category: 28

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Ella Mikhailova
5 hrs
  -> Спасибо.
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2 hrs   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5
Does not only NOT contradict........but........


Explanation:
".......doesn't only not contradict the Euro-integration course, but also............"

The term "non-contradictory" is understandable; but it is not used (grammatically incorrect)

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Note added at 4 days (2011-06-06 06:33:51 GMT) Post-grading
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You're most welcome :)

paulraines
Local time: 05:01
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in category: 4
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