window-dressing

ˈwɪndoʊ ˈdrɛsɪŋ
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Translation of window-dressing into Russian,

Noun

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figurative

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actions or changes made only to improve appearance without real effect
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показуха fимитация деятельности
  • Critics called the proposed reforms mere window-dressing before the election.Критики назвали предложенные реформы простой показухой перед выборами.
2.

commerce

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decorative display of goods in a shop window to attract buyers
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оформление витрины витринистика выкладка
  • The new window-dressing helped the small boutique draw in more customers.Новое оформление витрины помогло маленькому бутику привлечь больше покупателей.

Adjective

1.

decoration

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superficial or decorative without real substance
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  • The report was just window-dressing information.Отчет был просто декоративной информацией.
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appearance

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intended to create a favorable impression
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  • His apology seemed like window-dressing words.Его извинения казались показными словами.
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Synonyms and analogies of window-dressing in English

Examples of window-dressing in a sentence

  • Fresh paint was just window-dressing; the building still had serious structural faults.
  • For spring, the window-dressing featured pastel scarves and a wall of tulips.
  • They refreshed the window-dressing overnight to promote the weekend sale.
  • The decorations were mere window-dressing for the event.
  • His promises were just window-dressing, lacking real intent.
  • The report was criticized as window-dressing statistics.
window dressing
ˈwɪndoʊ ˈdrɛsɪŋ
Noun
1.

deception

showy misrepresentation to hide something unpleasant
  • The report was criticized as mere window dressing.Отчет был раскритикован как простое прикрытие.
2.

retail

decorative display in a store window
оформление витрины oformlenie vitriny
  • The new window dressing attracted many shoppers during the holiday season..Новое оформление витрины привлекло много покупателей в праздничный сезон.
window-dress
ˈwɪndəʊ drɛs
Verb
tr.
1.

improve appearance

make something appear better than it is, often deceptively
приукрашивать улучшать внешний вид
  • They window-dressed the financial report to attract investors..Они приукрасили финансовый отчет, чтобы привлечь инвесторов.
2.

shop decoration

decorate a shop's window to attract customers
украшать витрину украсить витрину декорировать витрину
  • They hired an expert to window-dress for the holiday season.Они наняли эксперта, чтобы украсить витрину к праздникам.

Translations of "window-dressing" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Noun
показухаnf. - pokazukha

His window-dressing might attract attention, but people soon see through the facade.

Его показуха может привлечь внимание, но люди вскоре видят, что это фасад.

приукрашиваниеn. - priukrashivaniye

They used window-dressing solutions to hide the flaws in their service delivery.

Они использовали приукрашивание, чтобы скрыть недостатки в предоставлении своих услуг.

Adjective
показнойadj. - pokaznoy

Her window-dressing enthusiasm for the project didn't convince anyone of its viability.

Её показной энтузиазм по поводу проекта не убедил никого в его жизнеспособности.

поверхностныйadj. - poverkhnostny

The report was criticized for its window-dressing approach, which glossed over serious problems.

Отчёт подвергли критике за его поверхностный подход, скрывавший серьёзные проблемы.

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window-dressing: Examples and translations in context

The politician's speech was just window-dressing; real changes were not going to happen.

Речь политика была лишь показухой; реальные изменения не собирались происходить.

Urban planning was seen as "window-dressing".

Планирование городского хозяйства рассматривается в качестве «показухи».

The first is that manipulation of numbers for short-term window-dressing purposes has been going on for a long time

Во-первых, манипуляции с числами с целью показухи в краткосрочных интересах продолжаются уже длительное время

His window-dressing strategy for the project failed to address underlying issues effectively.

Его стратегия приукрашивания проекта не смогла эффективно устранить основные проблемы.

The report's window-dressing features failed to convince the stakeholders of its credibility.

Элементы приукрашивания в отчёте не убедили заинтересованных сторон в его достоверности.

The window-dressing tactics used by the company misled investors about its financial health.

Тактика приукрашивания, используемая компанией, ввела в заблуждение инвесторов относительно её финансового состояния.

In politics, window-dressing often obscures the real agendas of candidates.

В политике приукрашивание часто скрывает истинные намерения кандидатов.

The advertisement relied on window-dressing to create an image that was not authentic.

Реклама полагалась на приукрашивание, чтобы создать неискренний имидж.

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