Glossary entry (derived from question below)
English term or phrase:
pretty much nailed
English answer:
a reasonably close understanding of the distinguishing spirit of the Ford XXZ
Added to glossary by
Ehab Tantawy
Dec 26, 2006 11:32
17 yrs ago
English term
23 Yrs. Medical Patent Tech Translation
Native in: Arabic 
Works in: English to Arabic, Arabic to English
pretty much nailed
English
Tech/Engineering
Automotive / Cars & Trucks
Magazine
"Think Judge Dredd on a skiing holiday and you’ll have the Ford XXZ ethos pretty much nailed. "
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It was taken from an article written in a magazine for cars.
I think he wants to make me imagine how the car is?
I want the meaning or explanation to know what the meaning he wants to reach to the reader, not more.
Thanks for any help ;)
Regards,
Ehab
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It was taken from an article written in a magazine for cars.
I think he wants to make me imagine how the car is?
I want the meaning or explanation to know what the meaning he wants to reach to the reader, not more.
Thanks for any help ;)
Regards,
Ehab
Responses
+1
12 hrs
Deborah Workman
United States
United States
Native in English
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English
United States
Telecom/new media tech, law, bus, mktg
Native in: English
Works in: Spanish to English, Portuguese to English, French to English, and 1 more.
Related KudoZ points
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English term (edited):
Ford XXZ ethos pretty much nailed
Selected
a reasonably close understanding of the distinguishing spirit of the Ford XXZ
The key word is "ethos". This is what the sentence is describing. You first have to assume that a car can have an "ethos" (spirit which distinguishes it).
Now, imagine the spirit of Judge Dredd. I'm not a reader of the comic books, but from the Wikipedia description, he is a character in the future who knows no fear and no bounds and is dedicated only to the higher authority of the law. His style is unbridled power for his chosen purpose. See http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Judge_Dredd
Now, imagine that kind of spirit on a skiing holiday. Seems to me that the performance could be pretty breathtaking. It probably handles curves and other tough surprises with power and precision and without fear.
If you can imagine that, you've got a reasonably close understanding of the spirit (ethos) of the Ford XXZ (i.e., you've got it pretty much nailed).
Now, imagine the spirit of Judge Dredd. I'm not a reader of the comic books, but from the Wikipedia description, he is a character in the future who knows no fear and no bounds and is dedicated only to the higher authority of the law. His style is unbridled power for his chosen purpose. See http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Judge_Dredd
Now, imagine that kind of spirit on a skiing holiday. Seems to me that the performance could be pretty breathtaking. It probably handles curves and other tough surprises with power and precision and without fear.
If you can imagine that, you've got a reasonably close understanding of the spirit (ethos) of the Ford XXZ (i.e., you've got it pretty much nailed).
Note from asker:
| Many Thanks for your cooperative support. Really you caught the right source, so your answer was the most helpful. |
Peer comment(s):
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ErichEko ⟹⭐
: Yes, that's my thinking too. Skiing Judge Dredd and the car share a common spirit: fearless. This must be a sport car, I would think.
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Thanks! I see the language appears in the Car Magazine review of the Iosis X, a pretty futuristic, muscular-looking vehicle!
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4 KudoZ points awarded for this answer.
Comment: "Many Thanks for your cooperative support.
Really you catched the right source, so your answer was the most helpful."
+3
4 mins
Nedra Rivera Huntington
United States
United States
Native in English
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English
United States
Reliability, conscientiousness and style
Native in: English (Variants: UK, US)
Works in: Spanish to English, English
you will almost completely understand
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Note added at 41 mins (2006-12-26 12:13:32 GMT)
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Image what Judge Dredd would be like on a skiing holiday, not that you are Judge Dredd, and this image will give you a very good idea of the Ford XXZ.
I don't know what the heck they mean either, as I have no idea what JD on a skiing holiday would be like, but they clearly think their audience does!
Good luck!
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Note added at 41 mins (2006-12-26 12:13:32 GMT)
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Image what Judge Dredd would be like on a skiing holiday, not that you are Judge Dredd, and this image will give you a very good idea of the Ford XXZ.
I don't know what the heck they mean either, as I have no idea what JD on a skiing holiday would be like, but they clearly think their audience does!
Good luck!
Note from asker:
| Thanks a lot Dear Neddra, but this means that he wants me to "imagine that i am the Judge Dreed and i will understnd completely what is Ford XXZ is?, sorry for bothering for all. ;) |
| Thanks a lot , please visit this link; http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Judge_Dredd It will help you to understand what he means, he is a science fiction character. Many thanks for your help ;) |
| Many Thanks for your cooperative support. |
Peer comment(s):
| agree |
Nesrin
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Thanks, Nesrin!
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Alfredo Tutino
: *I* do not really understand, but that's what the writer says ;-)
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Me neither, but yes, that's what they're saying. Thanks!
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Alexander Demyanov
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Thanks, Alexander.
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RHELLER
: almost and completely do not go together
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I can't say as I agree, although if it were a final draft of a text, I would find another way of wording it. It gets across the idea, though.
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+5
4 mins
William [Bill] Gray
Norway
Norway
Native in English
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English
Norway
Working with words
Native in: English
Works in: English, Norwegian to English, Danish to English, and 1 more.
Related KudoZ points
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20
fully described and understood
To have something nailed usually means that you understand it and have described it well.
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Judge Dread is a science fictional character who enforces the law in a particularly violent environment. This means he uses a lot of (not always necessary) force; he has wide powers of enforcement; and he drives whatever he is transported by at full throttle almost all the time. I presume the advertiser here wants you to understand from this imagery that the ethos behind the Ford in question is extreme power, but instead of feeling as though it is driving over rough roads and excessive rubble, it feels as smooth as if you were gliding on skis. Pure power; smooth comfort. That's my understanding of it. I am not, however, a reader of Judge Dread comics!!
HTH. Sorry for being too brief the first time round!
Here is the character in question: http://www.imdb.com/gallery/ss/0113492/1-19.jpg.html?path=ga...
I hope the people behind the advertising checked this out; is this the image you want of the next car you buy!!
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Note added at 1 hr (2006-12-26 13:28:37 GMT)
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Judge Dread is a science fictional character who enforces the law in a particularly violent environment. This means he uses a lot of (not always necessary) force; he has wide powers of enforcement; and he drives whatever he is transported by at full throttle almost all the time. I presume the advertiser here wants you to understand from this imagery that the ethos behind the Ford in question is extreme power, but instead of feeling as though it is driving over rough roads and excessive rubble, it feels as smooth as if you were gliding on skis. Pure power; smooth comfort. That's my understanding of it. I am not, however, a reader of Judge Dread comics!!
HTH. Sorry for being too brief the first time round!
Here is the character in question: http://www.imdb.com/gallery/ss/0113492/1-19.jpg.html?path=ga...
I hope the people behind the advertising checked this out; is this the image you want of the next car you buy!!
Note from asker:
| Thanks a lot Dear William, but this means that he wants me to "imagine that i am the Judge Dreed and i will understnd completely what is Ford XXZ is?, sorry for bothering for all. ;) |
| Many Thanks for your cooperative support. |
Peer comment(s):
| agree |
juvera
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Thank you, Juvera!
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kmtext
: I think the image they want to convey is that this is the car for someone who has a high stress job and wants an extreme form of 'relaxation' which gives an adrenaline rush but no stress.
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Thank you, km!
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RHELLER
: Thanks Bill -have a great 2007!
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Thanks Rita, and the compliments of the season to you!
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Alfa Trans (X)
6 hrs
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Hi Marju, and thanks!
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Sophia Finos (X)
16 hrs
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Thank you, Sophia!
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