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prefigure
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/priːˈfɪgə/
US
/priˈfɪɡɚ/
Library
can prefigure and hence anticipate the plot
literature
préfigurer
annoncer
Un terme de critique littéraire désignant un mythe qui signale ou anticipe des événements ultérieurs de l’intrigue.
Environmental Humanities in India
This collection examines environmental questions in India through literature, culture, Indigenous knowledge and the arts. Its essays explore relationships between people and landscapes, conservation, ecological justice and representations of environmental change.
That can help us prefigure and continue building equitable and, yes, sustainable worlds.
ecology
préfigurer
Le texte emploie le verbe pour imaginer des mondes futurs plus équitables et durables.
Environmental Humanities in India
This collection examines environmental questions in India through literature, culture, Indigenous knowledge and the arts. Its essays explore relationships between people and landscapes, conservation, ecological justice and representations of environmental change.
A myth introduced by a modern novelist into his work can prefigure and hence anticipate the plot in several ways.
literature
préfigurer et donc anticiper l’intrigue
Annoncer l’intrigue, en donnant des indices sur les événements qui se dérouleront plus tard dans l’histoire.
Environmental Humanities in India
This collection examines environmental questions in India through literature, culture, Indigenous knowledge and the arts. Its essays explore relationships between people and landscapes, conservation, ecological justice and representations of environmental change.
prefigured the possibility of printing on paper, linen, cotton, woollen, and other articles
history
préfigurer
Le brevet de Nicholson préfigurait la possibilité d’imprimer sur toute une gamme de matériaux à l’aide d’un cylindre.
Men of Invention and Industry
"Men of Invention and Industry" by Samuel Smiles is a historical account likely written in the late 19th century. The book examines the lives and contributions of various inventors and industrialists, highlighting their impact on society, particularly within British industry, with an emphasis on significant advancements such as shipbuilding and steam power. The opening of the book sets the stage with a discussion of the early history of English shipbuilding, beginning with the figure of Phineas Pett. It explores the humble beginnings of the British navy and the advancements made under historical figures like Henry VIII. Various early challenges in shipbuilding are elucidated, alongside the importance of foreign expertise in developing England’s maritime capabilities. The narrative illustrates a shift from a heavy reliance on importing goods and expertise to a burgeoning English independence in shipbuilding and trade, paving the way for a stronger national identity tied to maritime innovation.
