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translation once again
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MarketaT
2007-06-23 21:59:37 UTC
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Hello, could anyone help me with these three English expressions:

1. Is "BLACK FLY" some kind of species? Or is it just a more or less
ordinary FLY, which is BLACK?

2. And what about "SWAMP WEED"? (I have a same problem with it...)

3. When John Irving in his The Cider House Rules writes about people
playing "BINGO-FOR-MONEY", is the feature FOR MONEY what really
matters, or can I translate it just by a (universal) word "bingo"?

Thanks very much!
Einde O'Callaghan
2007-06-23 23:17:17 UTC
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Post by MarketaT
1. Is "BLACK FLY" some kind of species? Or is it just a more or less
ordinary FLY, which is BLACK?
Take a look at <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Black_fly>
Post by MarketaT
2. And what about "SWAMP WEED"? (I have a same problem with it...)
Take a look at
<http://www.dpi.vic.gov.au/dpi/vro/vrosite.nsf/pages/water_sss_swamp_weed>

Google is your friend!
Post by MarketaT
3. When John Irving in his The Cider House Rules writes about people
playing "BINGO-FOR-MONEY", is the feature FOR MONEY what really
matters, or can I translate it just by a (universal) word "bingo"?
Since bingo can be played for non-cash prizes, Irving is saying that in
this case the game is definitely being played for money.

Einde O'Callaghan
MarketaT
2007-06-24 19:38:00 UTC
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Post by Einde O'Callaghan
Post by MarketaT
1. Is "BLACK FLY" some kind of species? Or is it just a more or less
ordinary FLY, which is BLACK?
Take a look at <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Black_fly>
Post by MarketaT
2. And what about "SWAMP WEED"? (I have a same problem with it...)
Take a look at
<http://www.dpi.vic.gov.au/dpi/vro/vrosite.nsf/pages/water_sss_swamp_weed>
Google is your friend!
Post by MarketaT
3. When John Irving in his The Cider House Rules writes about people
playing "BINGO-FOR-MONEY", is the feature FOR MONEY what really
matters, or can I translate it just by a (universal) word "bingo"?
Since bingo can be played for non-cash prizes, Irving is saying that in
this case the game is definitely being played for money.
Einde O'Callaghan
Thanks for your useful tips!!!
Marketa

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