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AVENTURER [8 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2014-01-14
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Soccer (Europe: Football)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- WM system
1, record 1, English, WM%20system
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- WM 2, record 1, English, WM
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Although this system is outdated nowadays, it has an excellent balance between attack and defense, provides for good support, maintains depth, and allows players to attack on a wider front. The system is so named because the distribution of players on the field forms a pattern that looks like the letters W and M ... Although several modern systems are now available and more popular, the WM system is still an effective attacking formation, especially if a team has a powerful center forward or striker, two fast wingers, and clever inside forwards and halfbacks. 3, record 1, English, - WM%20system
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Soccer (Europe : football)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- système WM
1, record 1, French, syst%C3%A8me%20WM
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
C'est vers le milieu du XXe siècle qu'apparait la première tactique de jeu; c'était le système WM. Le gardien peut s’aventurer loin de sa cage. Deux demis et deux inters forment un quadrilatère au milieu; il y a aussi quatre défenseurs alignés et deux attaquants. Le système s’appelle WM car ces deux lettres sont obtenues en traçant une première ligne passant par les défenseurs(W) et une seconde traversant toute l'attaque(M). 2, record 1, French, - syst%C3%A8me%20WM
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2012-05-24
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Atmospheric, Climatic and Meteorological Phenomena
- Glaciology
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- snowpack stability
1, record 2, English, snowpack%20stability
correct, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- stability 1, record 2, English, stability
correct, officially approved
- snowcover stability 1, record 2, English, snowcover%20stability
correct, see observation, less frequent
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Good snowpack stability is allowing skiers to get into steep terrain without incident. [Example approved by the Avalanche Bulletin Terminology Standardization Committee.] 1, record 2, English, - snowpack%20stability
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The term "snowcover stability" is rarely used in avalanche bulletins. 2, record 2, English, - snowpack%20stability
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
snowpack stability; stability: terms officially approved by the Avalanche Bulletin Terminology Standardization Committee. 2, record 2, English, - snowpack%20stability
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Phénomènes météorologiques, climatiques et atmosphériques
- Glaciologie
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- stabilité du manteau neigeux
1, record 2, French, stabilit%C3%A9%20du%20manteau%20neigeux
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Une bonne stabilité du manteau neigeux permet aux skieurs de s’aventurer en sécurité dans les terrains raides. [Exemple entériné par le Comité d’uniformisation de la terminologie des bulletins d’avalanche. ] 1, record 2, French, - stabilit%C3%A9%20du%20manteau%20neigeux
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
stabilité du manteau neigeux : terme uniformisé par le Comité d’uniformisation de la terminologie des bulletins d’avalanche. 2, record 2, French, - stabilit%C3%A9%20du%20manteau%20neigeux
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2006-08-29
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Atmospheric, Climatic and Meteorological Phenomena
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- suspect slope
1, record 3, English, suspect%20slope
correct, officially approved
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
This weekend, pay close attention to the weather and evaluate each suspect slope. [Example approved by the Avalanche Bulletin Terminology Standardization Committee.] 1, record 3, English, - suspect%20slope
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
suspect slope: term officially approved by the Avalanche Bulletin Terminology Standardization Committee. 2, record 3, English, - suspect%20slope
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Phénomènes météorologiques, climatiques et atmosphériques
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- pente suspecte
1, record 3, French, pente%20suspecte
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- pente douteuse 1, record 3, French, pente%20douteuse
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Ce week-end, avant de vous aventurer sur une pente suspecte, évaluez les risques en tenant compte des conditions météorologiques. [Exemple entériné par le Comité d’uniformisation de la terminologie des bulletins d’avalanche. ] 1, record 3, French, - pente%20suspecte
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
pente suspecte; pente douteuse : termes uniformisés par le Comité d’uniformisation de la terminologie des bulletins d’avalanche. 2, record 3, French, - pente%20suspecte
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2002-05-17
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Mountain Sports
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- rescue technique
1, record 4, English, rescue%20technique
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Before venturing into the high alpine environment, students undertake snow and ice familiarization training, normally on the Columbia Ice Field in Alberta. This phase of training includes walking and climbing techniques, using anchor systems, placing pros, tying in of rope teams, and practising crevasse rescue techniques. 1, record 4, English, - rescue%20technique
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Sports de montagne
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- technique de sauvetage
1, record 4, French, technique%20de%20sauvetage
feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Avant de s’aventurer en haute montagne, les stagiaires suivent un cours de familiarisation sur la neige et la glace, habituellement sur le champ de glace Columbia en Alberta. Cette phase de l'entraînement porte sur les techniques de marche et d’escalade, sur l'emploi d’ancrages, sur la mise en place de pros, sur les cordées et sur les techniques de sauvetage en crevasse. 1, record 4, French, - technique%20de%20sauvetage
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 1996-03-04
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- General Vocabulary
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- new order of things 1, record 5, English, new%20order%20of%20things
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
There is nothing more difficult to attempt, more perilous to conduct, or more uncertain in its success, than to take the lead in the introduction of the new order of things. Because the innovator has for enemies all those who have done well under old conditions, and only lukewarm defenders in those who might do well. Nicolo Machiavelli. 1, record 5, English, - new%20order%20of%20things
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Vocabulaire général
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- nouvelles institutions
1, record 5, French, nouvelles%20institutions
feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Il n’ y a chose plus difficile à entreprendre, ni à réussir plus douteuse, ni à conduire plus périlleuse que de s’aventurer à introduire de nouvelles institutions. Car celui qui les introduit a pour ennemis tous ceux à qui les institutions anciennes sont profitables, et il trouve de tièdes défenseurs en tous ceux que les nouvelles institutions avantageraient. Nicolas Machiavel. 1, record 5, French, - nouvelles%20institutions
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Source(s) : Nicolas Machiavel, Le Prince, Garnier-Flammarion, 1980, pp. 114-115. 1, record 5, French, - nouvelles%20institutions
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1995-10-21
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Racquet Sports
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- go for the winning volley
1, record 6, English, go%20for%20the%20winning%20volley
correct, verb phrase
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Sports de raquette
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- finir le point à la volée
1, record 6, French, finir%20le%20point%20%C3%A0%20la%20vol%C3%A9e
correct, verb phrase
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Quelle est la différence entre provoquer le point et finir le point à la volée? Ceux qui veulent provoquer le point à la volée sont les joueurs de filet qui profitent de la moindre occasion pour s’y aventurer. [...] Ils frappent souvent la balle audacieusement dans le rebond en la coupant et en la dirigeant profondément chez l'adversaire défiant le passing. Pour les autres qui veulent finir le point à la volée ils attendent une balle courte et facile sur laquelle ils s’appliquent à exécuter le meilleur coup possible pour que la balle, si jamais elle revient, soit très facile à joueur. 1, record 6, French, - finir%20le%20point%20%C3%A0%20la%20vol%C3%A9e
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1995-10-21
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Racquet Sports
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- set up the winning volley
1, record 7, English, set%20up%20the%20winning%20volley
correct, verb phrase
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Sports de raquette
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- provoquer le point à la volée
1, record 7, French, provoquer%20le%20point%20%C3%A0%20la%20vol%C3%A9e
correct, verb phrase
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Quelle est la différence entre provoquer le point et finir le point à la volée? Ceux qui veulent provoquer le point à la volée sont les joueurs de filet qui profitent de la moindre occasion pour s’y aventurer. [...] Ils frappent souvent la balle audacieusement dans le rebond en la coupant et en la dirigeant profondément chez l'adversaire défiant le passing. Pour les autres qui veulent finir le point à la volée ils attendent une balle courte et facile sur laquelle ils s’appliquent à exécuter le meilleur coup possible pour que la balle, si jamais elle revient, soit très facile à jouer. 1, record 7, French, - provoquer%20le%20point%20%C3%A0%20la%20vol%C3%A9e
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1985-05-06
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Federal Administration
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- "how to" manual
1, record 8, English, %5C%22how%20to%5C%22%20manual
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Administration fédérale
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- guide pratique
1, record 8, French, guide%20pratique
masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Son livre constitue en un sens un "guide pratique" pour ceux qui oseraient s’aventurer dans cette direction. 1, record 8, French, - guide%20pratique
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
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