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10:58 Nov 26, 2011 |
French to English translations [PRO] Mechanics / Mech Engineering / automatic gearbox | |||||||
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| Selected response from: chris collister France Local time: 21:02 | ||||||
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3 | fix |
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3 | rig-up |
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3 | fix |
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3 | adjust or adapt? |
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3 | patch up |
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3 | improvise |
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3 | do a makeshift |
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fix Explanation: Short and (I think) to the point in this context |
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rig-up Explanation: rig it up in a workable mode to check it out |
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fix Explanation: I think "fix" (without the inverted commas) is sufficiently neutral to suit most registers. However, since the original IS in " ", then "bodge" might work, though this is covered by "rafistoler". -------------------------------------------------- Note added at 35 mins (2011-11-26 11:34:28 GMT) -------------------------------------------------- You could try "lash-up" (with the " ") as perhaps a more accurate reflection of the original register (and less pejorative than "bodge"!). |
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adjust or adapt? Explanation: From a mecahnical point of view, "tweak" is probably the best choice. |
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patch up Explanation: sounds the right register |
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improvise Explanation: improvise the assembly - maybe too polite! |
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do a makeshift Explanation: … assembly/mounting of the module without IT assistance from Y. |
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