Mecha in english
Wick
pronunciation: wɪk part of speech: noun
pronunciation: wɪk part of speech: noun
In gestures
mecha1 = fuse [fuze, -USA] ; wick.
Example: The book contains the following chapters: Sparking the fuse for literacy; Home is where the start is; Library lures to literacy; and Independent study programs in literature.Example: The ashes of the wicks, becoming heated, caused the fatty acids to splutter; and this was a grave inconvenience.more:
» aguantar mecha = stick it out ; stand + the gaff ; go + the (whole) distance .
Example: Here are a few examples of some famous quitters, people who didn't always stick it out. Example: Thus far the oil companies have stood the gaff well, considering the burden thrown on them by declining prices and mounting stocks. Example: I then knew for a dead certainty that I could go the distance against a relentless opponent, and my critics knew it, too.» a toda mecha = at a rate of knots [Aquí knot tiene el significado de nudo marino, medida de velocidad] ; full steam ahead ; at full blast ; at full throttle ; at top speed ; at full speed ; at full stretch ; full speed ahead .
Example: The results appear there and then not only on the VDU screen but also on a roll of paper which spills out of the attached printer at a rate of knots. Example: The article 'Full steam ahead' describes the implementation of optical disc based imaging system at the photographic library of the National Railway Museum in York. Example: With every air-conditioner running at full blast, the city's creaky infrastructure is often stretched beyond the breaking point. Example: For the past three it has been operating at full throttle. Example: Loosing control at top speed on a highway full of cars, these guys where lucky they recovered without hitting any cars. Example: A train cruising at full speed hit an excavator that had backed up onto the track. Example: Gloucestershire has been badly affected by heavy rain, with the fire and rescue service working at full stretch. Example: We are full speed ahead, we are hoping to continue the good work that we have started.» avanzar a toda mecha = go (on) + full steam ahead ; carry on + full steam ahead .
Example: They are part of those who want to see the war on drugs go full steam ahead, regardless of the consequences to non-violent offenders. Example: The rest of the world will carry on full steam ahead irrespective of who you are in this world, only a handfull of people will feel genuine loss if this had to happen.» correr a toda mecha = run like + the clappers ; run + flat out .
Example: They can run like the clappers, to boot, and have very few predators. Example: A cheetah running flat out swivels its shoulder blades and flexes its spine to increase the length of its stride and increase its speed.» ir echando mecha = go like + the clappers ; go + flat out ; go + hell (bent) for leather .
Example: At one point her leg and arm stopped shaking but her eye was going like the clappers. Example: Rival coaches Naylor and Alan will each demand that their players go flat out to get their hands on the silverware.. Example: Take it nice and easy -- don't go hell for leather as soon as you cross the start line.» moverse a toda mecha = zap along .
Example: Feel the power of these jet skis as you zap along the Cornish coastline = Siente el poder de estas motos de agua mientras te mueves a toda mecha por las costas de Cornualles.mecha2 = highlight ; wisp ; streak.
Example: This is a beautiful molly mule, light sorrel in color with white freckles on forehead and white highlights.Example: A sexy short crop hairstyle with spiky messy wisps gives this style boyish appeal.Example: You might use this technique to add gray streaks to the hair or to paint a stubble beard.