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Bulgarian to English translations [PRO] Law/Patents - Government / Politics | |||||
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the chair was categorical Explanation: Collins: categorical [kæ̱tɪgɒ̱rɪk(ə)l, AM -gɔ͟ːr-] ADJ-GRADED If you are categorical about something, you state your views very definitely and firmly. ...his categorical denial of the charges of sexual harassment... He is quite categorical that the UN should only help the innocent civilian population. |
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the chairperson was explicit on the point Explanation: ... |
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the chair(person) promised Explanation: Доколкото разбирам в българската журналистика формата "беше категоричен" се явява като хватка най-вече за разнообразяване на материала, т.е. за да не се повтори непрекъснато думата "каза" или тем подобни. |
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stated the chairman adamantly. Explanation: adamant – adjective 1. utterly unyielding in attitude or opinion in spite of all appeals, urgings, etc. 2. too hard to cut, break, or pierce. Reference: http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/adamant |
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