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/ˈkɔːnə(ɹ)/ /ˈkɔɹnɚ/

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noun

Угол

The point where two converging lines meet; an angle, either external or internal.

Examples :

"The corners of the wire mesh were reinforced with little blobs of solder."

Углы проволочной сетки были усилены небольшими каплями припоя.

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Угол, край

An edge or extremity; the part farthest from the center; hence, any quarter or part, or the direction in which it lies.

Examples :

"Shining a light in the dark corners of the mind. I took a trip out to his corner of town."

Освещая темные углы разума. Я совершил поездку в его часть города.

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Угол, укромное место

A secret or secluded place; a remote or out of the way place; a nook.

Examples :

"On weekends, Emily liked to find a quiet corner and curl up with a good book."

По выходным Эмили любила найти укромное местечко и устроиться там с хорошей книгой.

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Затруднительное положение, тупик

An embarrassing situation; a difficulty.

Examples :

"The unexpected announcement put him in a corner at the meeting; he didn't know how to respond. "

Неожиданное объявление поставило его в затруднительное положение на встрече; он не знал, как ответить.

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Монополия

A sufficient interest in a salable security or commodity to allow the cornering party to influence prices.

Examples :

"In the 1970s, private investors tried to get a corner on the silver market, but were ultimately unsuccessful."

В 1970-х годах частные инвесторы пытались установить монополию на рынке серебра, но в конечном итоге потерпели неудачу.

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noun

Угол

(heading) Relating to the playing field.

Examples :

"The coach explained the team's strategy for the corner kicks in practice. "

Тренер объяснил стратегию команды для угловых ударов на тренировке.

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Угол, место встречи

A place where people meet for a particular purpose.

Examples :

"Welcome to our English corner."

Добро пожаловать в наш английский уголок.

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noun

Угол

A point scored in a rubber at whist.

Examples :

"My grandfather scored a corner in the whist game with his partner. "

Мой дедушка набрал угол в игре в вист со своим партнером.

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verb

Загнать в угол

To drive (someone or something) into a corner or other confined space.

Examples :

"The cat had cornered a cricket between the sofa and the television stand."

Кот загнал сверчка между диваном и тумбой под телевизор.

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verb

Загнать в угол, припереть к стене

To trap in a position of great difficulty or hopeless embarrassment.

Examples :

"The unexpected exam questions cornered the students, forcing them to scramble for answers. "

Неожиданные вопросы на экзамене загнали студентов в угол, заставив их лихорадочно искать ответы.

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verb

Загнать в угол

To put (someone) in an awkward situation.

Examples :

"His boss cornered him in the office, asking about the missing files. "

Его босс загнал его в угол в офисе, спрашивая о пропавших файлах.

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verb

Спекулировать

To get sufficient command of (a stock, commodity, etc.), so as to be able to manipulate its price.

Examples :

"The investors cornered the market on rare stamps, driving up the prices significantly. "

Инвесторы спекулировали на рынке редких марок, значительно подняв цены.

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verb

Поворачивать, заходить в поворот

To turn a corner or drive around a curve.

Examples :

"As the stock car driver cornered the last turn, he lost control and spun out."

Когда гонщик на гоночной машине проходил последний поворот, он потерял управление и его занесло.

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verb

Входить в поворот

To handle while moving around a corner in a road or otherwise turning.

Examples :

"That BMW corners well, but the suspension is too stiff."

Эта BMW хорошо входит в повороты, но подвеска слишком жесткая.

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verb

Оснащать углами

To supply with corners.

Examples :

"The carpenter cornered the wooden box, ensuring it had strong, sturdy corners. "

Плотник оснастил деревянный ящик углами, обеспечив ему прочные, крепкие углы.

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