Jan 9, 2006 14:06
18 yrs ago
Chinese term
刻不容缓的地步。
Chinese to English
Other
Business/Commerce (general)
“对企业的有形资产和无形资产进行系统保护与管理，已到了刻不容缓的地步。
Proposed translations
(English)
| 3 +2 | 的地步 = the point/stage where |
chica nueva
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| 4 +2 | In no condition for further delay |
Philip Tang
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| 4 +1 | FYI |
Nai-Ching Ting
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| 4 | too pressing to admit of longer delay |
maxzhy
|
Proposed translations
+2
11 hrs
chica nueva
Native in English
Works in field
http://youtube/iraVWQu3Zf8
Native in: English (Variants: New Zealand, British)
Works in: Chinese to English
Related KudoZ points
:
60
Chinese term (edited):
�̲��ݻ��ĵز���
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的地步 = the point/stage where
(it has reached) the point where it can't be put off any longer
the point where the situation is urgent/
the point where things need to be done straight away/where urgent action is required
it has got to (is now at) the point where ...
刻不容缓 = brook no delay; demand immediate attention; be of great urgency (外研社:汉英词典)
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Note added at 11 hrs 39 mins (2006-01-10 01:45:32 GMT)
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地步 = extent 发胀到公开对抗的地步 develop to the point of an open clash 兴奋到不能入睡的地步 be so excited that one can't get to sleep (外研社:汉英词典)
-> it is now so urgent that it can't be put off any longer
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Note added at 17 hrs 55 mins (2006-01-10 08:01:37 GMT)
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'cannot' is one word though...
the point where the situation is urgent/
the point where things need to be done straight away/where urgent action is required
it has got to (is now at) the point where ...
刻不容缓 = brook no delay; demand immediate attention; be of great urgency (外研社:汉英词典)
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Note added at 11 hrs 39 mins (2006-01-10 01:45:32 GMT)
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地步 = extent 发胀到公开对抗的地步 develop to the point of an open clash 兴奋到不能入睡的地步 be so excited that one can't get to sleep (外研社:汉英词典)
-> it is now so urgent that it can't be put off any longer
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Note added at 17 hrs 55 mins (2006-01-10 08:01:37 GMT)
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'cannot' is one word though...
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Comment: "thanks"
18 mins
Chinese term (edited):
�̲��ݻ��ĵز���
too pressing to admit of longer delay
urgent. The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language ... - [ 翻译此页 BETA ]
“The danger now became too pressing to admit of longer delay” (James Fenimore Cooper). Imperative implies a need or demand whose fulfillment cannot be evaded or deferred: The necessity for preventing war has become imperative. ...
www.bartleby.com/61/80/U0148000.html
Sourcing Partner in China Home Appliance Manufacturers,Suppliers ... - [ 翻译此页 BETA ]
Besides, since 38.9% of its exportation goes to Europe in 2005 and almost all Chigo’s air-conditioners for that market are contained in the list of WEEE, it becomes too pressing to admit of longer delay in a positive counterpunch. ...
www.globalmarket.com/ha/sf18.htm
“The danger now became too pressing to admit of longer delay” (James Fenimore Cooper). Imperative implies a need or demand whose fulfillment cannot be evaded or deferred: The necessity for preventing war has become imperative. ...
www.bartleby.com/61/80/U0148000.html
Sourcing Partner in China Home Appliance Manufacturers,Suppliers ... - [ 翻译此页 BETA ]
Besides, since 38.9% of its exportation goes to Europe in 2005 and almost all Chigo’s air-conditioners for that market are contained in the list of WEEE, it becomes too pressing to admit of longer delay in a positive counterpunch. ...
www.globalmarket.com/ha/sf18.htm
+1
21 mins
Nai-Ching Ting
Native in Chinese
Works in field
32 years, for more than 22 million words
Native in: Chinese 
Works in: Chinese to English, English to Chinese
Related KudoZ points
:
91
Chinese term (edited):
�̲��ݻ��ĵز���
FYI
most urgent (not a moment to be lost)
+2
3 hrs
Philip Tang
China
China
Native in Chinese
&
English
Specializes in field
China
Seasoned US hi-tech/management executive
Native in: English 
, Chinese
Works in: Chinese, Chinese to English, English to Chinese
Related KudoZ points
:
42
Chinese term (edited):
�̲��ݻ��ĵز���
In no condition for further delay
In no condition for further delay
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