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Универсальный англо-русский словарь. Академик.ру. 2011.
Универсальный англо-русский словарь. Академик.ру. 2011.
shake-down — shake down1 or shake|down1 «SHAYK DOWN», noun, adjective. –n. 1. Informal. a bringing into proper condition or working order, as by use or practice: »The new ocean liner was given a shakedown by a trial voyage. 2. a makeshift bed: »We made a… … Useful english dictionary
shake|down — shake down1 or shake|down1 «SHAYK DOWN», noun, adjective. –n. 1. Informal. a bringing into proper condition or working order, as by use or practice: »The new ocean liner was given a shakedown by a trial voyage. 2. a makeshift bed: »We made a… … Useful english dictionary
shake down — verb Etymology: shake (I) + down, adverb intransitive verb 1. a. : to take up temporary quarters a good plan for me to shake down in New York alone … before you join me Margaret A. Barnes … Useful english dictionary
shake·down — /ˈʃeıkˌdaʊn/ noun, pl downs [count] informal 1 US : the act of taking something (such as money) from someone by using threats or deception He was the victim of a shakedown by a street gang. 2 US : a thorough search of something The guards… … Useful english dictionary
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shakedown — shake•down [[t]ˈʃeɪkˌdaʊn[/t]] n. 1) extortion, as by blackmail 2) a thorough search 3) a makeshift bed, esp. one made up on the floor 4) the act or process of shaking down 5) navig. aer. a cruise or flight made in preparation for regular service … From formal English to slang