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Значение идиомы send-off

[send-off] {n. phr.} A demonstration of affection or respect atsomeone’s departure, as a retirement ceremony.

When our colleagueretired after 35 years of teaching, we all got together at the FacultyClub and gave him a terrific send-off.


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  6. Перевод слова affection Affection – любовь, привязанность, болезнь Перевод слова To return affection – проявлять ответные чувства mental affection – психическое заболевание with lively affection – с глубокой симпатией Her Affection to him... ...

  7. Перевод слова retirement Retirement – отставка, выход в отставку или на пенсию Перевод слова Retirement age – пенсионный возраст disability retirement – уход на пенсию по инвалидности a retirement from political life –... ...

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