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fiddles

/ˈfɪdəl̩z/ /ˈfɪdəlz/

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noun

Скрипки, смычковые инструменты

Any of various bowed string instruments, often a violin when played in any of various traditional styles, as opposed to classical violin.

Examples :

"My grandfather often plays lively Irish tunes on his fiddles. "

Мой дедушка часто играет на своих скрипках живые ирландские мелодии.

music entertainment tradition

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noun

Щавель красивый

A kind of dock (Rumex pulcher) with leaves shaped like the musical instrument.

Examples :

"The gardener pointed out the fiddles growing among the other weeds in the flowerbed, explaining their unusual leaf shape. "

Садовник указал на щавель красивый, растущий среди других сорняков на клумбе, объясняя необычную форму их листьев.

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noun

Уловки, махинации

An adjustment intended to cover up a basic flaw.

Examples :

"That parameter setting is just a fiddle to make the lighting look right."

Эта настройка параметра — всего лишь уловка, чтобы освещение выглядело правильно.

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noun

Мошенничество, афера

A fraud; a scam.

Examples :

"The company was shut down after investigators discovered financial fiddles that had been going on for years. "

Компания была закрыта после того, как следователи обнаружили финансовые махинации, которые продолжались в течение многих лет.

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noun

Бортик стола, планка

On board a ship or boat, a rail or batten around the edge of a table or stove to prevent objects falling off at sea. (Also fiddle rail)

Examples :

"The ship's fiddles helped keep the crates of fruit from sliding overboard during the rough storm. "

Бортики стола на корабле помогли удержать ящики с фруктами от соскальзывания за борт во время шторма.

nautical sailing vehicle utensil

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verb

Возиться, играть без цели

To play aimlessly.

Examples :

"While waiting for the bus, she fiddles with her phone, scrolling through apps without really looking at anything. "

В ожидании автобуса она возится со своим телефоном, пролистывая приложения, не особо вглядываясь ни во что.

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verb

махинирует, жульничает

To adjust or manipulate for deception or fraud.

Examples :

"Fred was sacked when the auditors caught him fiddling the books."

Фреда уволили, когда аудиторы поймали его за махинациями с книгами.

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verb

Играет традиционные мелодии на скрипке в неклассическом стиле

To play traditional tunes on a violin in a non-classical style.

Examples :

"My grandfather often fiddles old Irish songs on his violin after dinner. "

Мой дедушка часто играет старые ирландские песни на скрипке после ужина.

music entertainment culture tradition

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verb

возиться, ковыряться, чинить

To touch or fidget with something in a restless or nervous way, or tinker with something in an attempt to make minor adjustments or improvements.

Examples :

"While waiting for the interview to start, Mark nervously fiddles with his pen. "

В ожидании начала собеседования Марк нервно возится со своей ручкой.

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