Parche in english
Patch
pronunciation: pætʃ part of speech: noun
pronunciation: pætʃ part of speech: noun
In gestures
parche = patch ; poultice ; fix ; quick fix ; bug fix ; kludge ; stop gap [stopgap] ; band aid ; band-aid solution.
Example: The article 'Shreds and patches: macrostatistics on libraries in the European Community' is a summary of the results of a study to compile economic and statistical data.Example: The article 'The application of Carbopol poultices on paper objects' discusses the characteristics and ageing process of Carbopol gels in relation to their application on paper.Example: A technological fix which prevents people from sending mail to more than a fixed number of people at once is needed.Example: The author calls for more market research rather than just tinkering or applying fashionable cosmetic quick fixes.Example: The company will continue to provide maintenance releases and bug fixes on all the systems for an indefinite period.Example: The article 'The elegant kludge' describes Windows 95 new features and points out some of the architectural anachronisms from the earlier Windows 3.1.Example: The author describes the role of CD-ROM technology as both temporary stopgap and long term solution to the problem of direct access to online databases.Example: This is a selection of US museums dedicated to some rather unusual and extraordinary subjects and exhibits, including beverage cans, sugar packets, band aids, hygiene products, road asphalt and navel fluff.Example: This decision is frequently a short-term band-aid solution with negative long-term implications.more:
» hecho a base de parches = patchwork .
Example: The article 'Spying the flagships' is a report of an Association of Assistant Librarians national weekend school, 8-10 May 87, on the theme of 'Off the peg, tailored or patchwork?' in relation to choosing library computer systems.» juego de parches = patch kit .
Example: Some jumping castles come with a patch kit that can be used to repair them in most cases.» parche de morfina = morphine patch .
Example: Tuesday evening before the morphine patch kicked in was the worse night he has ever had.» parche de nicotina = nicotine patch .
Example: Nicotine patches may not help smokers to stub out the habit, according to a new study.» parche ocular = eye patch [eyepatch] .
Example: He went in the tavern wearing an eye patch, crying 'ahoy, matey!' and eying the comely wenches.» parche para el ojo = eye patch [eyepatch] .
Example: He went in the tavern wearing an eye patch, crying 'ahoy, matey!' and eying the comely wenches.» parche para la piel = skin patch .
Example: These travel sickness tablets and skin patches are only provided on prescription.» poner parches = patch up ; patch .
Example: I feel that's what we have to do; let this type of library service die with dignity, and not keep patching it up with money and people. Example: Soft, crumbly plaster should be removed down to the lath and out as far as the firmly attached areas in preparation for patching.