Translations for „sticking plaster“ in the English » Russian Dictionary

sticking plaster [ˈstɪkɪŋˌplɑ:stəɐ, Am -ˌplæstɚ] N Brit

1. sticking plaster (adhesive dressing):

sticking plaster

лейкопла́стырь m

2. sticking plaster (temporary measure):

sticking plaster

вре́менная ме́ра f

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A lead pipe wrapped in sticking plaster was found in the boot.

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There can be no return to the status quo and no short-term sticking plaster approach.

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He wrote all his answers, unable as he was to speak through the sticking plaster.

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People are still angry that the solution last time was a sticking plaster rather than a comprehensive long-term vision.

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We try to build more homes, but that is just like a sticking plaster unless the government changes its stance.

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This is the sticking plaster solution but it addresses none of the fundamental issues.

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Scientists have unveiled a sticking plaster-type device which can be used to treat skin cancer.

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But nobody thinks that this sticking plaster solution will work forever.

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Were those flowers a pathetic sticking plaster over a massive wound?

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The company's solution is only a sticking plaster.

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