The Development and Predicament of Smart Cities in the World+3
urbanism
затруднительное положение
Используется в заголовке раздела о проблемах, с которыми сталкиваются умные города по всему миру.
The AI City
This book develops the concept of an artificial intelligence city and examines its theoretical foundations, technologies and applications. Practical cases explore how urban planning and intelligent systems can support city development, services and management.
you are in a bad predicament+2
general
затруднительное положение
Слово обозначает её неопределённое и трудное положение после ухода из двора, когда она не знает, куда направиться.
Four Arthurian Romances
"Four Arthurian Romances" by Chrétien de Troyes is a collection of medieval narratives written in the latter part of the 12th century. This work encompasses the stories of four heroes: Erec, Cligés, Yvain, and Lancelot, each exploring the themes of chivalry, romance, and adventure intertwined with the sophisticated ideals of courtly love. The romances reflect the rich tapestry of Arthurian legend, showcasing knights undertaking noble quests and engaging in battles for honor and love. The opening of "Four Arthurian Romances" introduces the tale of Erec and Enide, beginning with King Arthur's court and the announcement of a hunt for the elusive White Stag, which involves a significant and potentially troublesome tradition. Erec, a prominent knight, is drawn into conflict after a dwarf and a knight insult and strike a damsel at the court. Following this assault, Erec seeks to avenge the honor of the lady, embarking on a quest that leads him through various perils and encounters. His journey sets the stage for themes of valor and love as Erec strives to prove himself worthy, ultimately leading to his romantic involvement with Enide and the promise of her marriage. The romance illustrates not just action and adventure, but also explores the emotional and social dynamics of courtly life in a quintessential chivalric manner.
From a general perspective focusing on the human person sensitivity is inherent in the human predicament, existing prior to any exposure.+1
risk
положение
трудное положение
Обозначает общую трудность, связанную с уязвимостью человеческого существования.
Disasters: Core Concepts and Ethical Theories
This Open Access Book is the first to examine disasters from a multidisciplinary perspective. Justification of actions in the face of disasters requires recourse both to conceptual analysis and ethical traditions. Part 1 of the book contains chapters on how disasters are conceptualized in different academic disciplines relevant to disasters. Part 2 has chapters on how ethical issues that arise in relation to disasters can be addressed from a number of fundamental normative approaches in moral and political philosophy. This book sets the stage for more focused normative debates given that no one book can be completely comprehensive.
The Predicament of Actors+1
general
затруднительное положение
Относительно формальное слово, обозначающее сложные обстоятельства рассказчика.
European Theatre Migrants in the Age of Empire
This collection examines the journeys and working lives of European theatre practitioners during the age of empire. Historical case studies explore migration, performance, cultural exchange and the political conditions shaping theatrical careers across national borders.
Since the human condition is inherently fragile, all human beings are sharing the same predicament.
bioethics
разделять одну и ту же участь
Находиться в таком же трудном или уязвимом положении, как и другие.
Disasters: Core Concepts and Ethical Theories
This Open Access Book is the first to examine disasters from a multidisciplinary perspective. Justification of actions in the face of disasters requires recourse both to conceptual analysis and ethical traditions. Part 1 of the book contains chapters on how disasters are conceptualized in different academic disciplines relevant to disasters. Part 2 has chapters on how ethical issues that arise in relation to disasters can be addressed from a number of fundamental normative approaches in moral and political philosophy. This book sets the stage for more focused normative debates given that no one book can be completely comprehensive.
‘True-Born Emigrants’: The Predicament of Actors on Nineteenth-Century Polish Stage in the Context of Migration
theatre
тяжёлое положение актёров
Трудное положение, в котором оказались актёры и которое рассматривается в статье.
European Theatre Migrants in the Age of Empire
This collection examines the journeys and working lives of European theatre practitioners during the age of empire. Historical case studies explore migration, performance, cultural exchange and the political conditions shaping theatrical careers across national borders.
The quest for effective solutions to the ongoing ecological predicament.
environment
продолжающийся экологический кризис
Серьёзная экологическая проблема, которая всё ещё продолжается.
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.
to imagine sympathetically the predicament of another person
humanities
с сочувствием представить затруднительное положение другого человека
С сочувствием представить и понять трудное положение, в котором оказался другой человек.
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.
Our secular predicament is not just about a common danger; it is not merely about a catastrophe that is impending on all in equal measure and force.
philosophy
мирское бедственное положение
Мирская, нерелигиозная трудность или кризис, с которым люди сталкиваются сообща.
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.
Derangement, the chapter argues, is as much our predicament as it is a product of the human and non-human interface.
environment
в равной мере наша беда, как и результат взаимодействия человеческого и нечеловеческого
Конструкция представляет явление одновременно в двух равнозначных качествах; здесь расстройство — и человеческая беда, и результат взаимодействия человеческого и нечеловеческого.
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.
In this perilous predicament
general
тяжёлое положение
затруднительное положение
Тяжёлое положение состоит в том, что люди оказались на скале, которую вскоре должен затопить прилив.
Records of a Family of Engineers
"Records of a Family of Engineers" by Robert Louis Stevenson is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book delves into the lineage of the Stevenson family, particularly focusing on their contributions as engineers and their experiences across generations in Scotland, intertwining personal anecdotes with broader historical narratives. The opening of the book introduces the reader to the Stevenson family tree, tracing their surname's evolution and historical context from the 13th century onward. It reveals a lineage that has faced both successes and tragedies, with a particular focus on the early lives of James Stevenson, his brother Hugh, and their heir, Robert Stevenson. The text sketches their aspirations, marriages, and struggles, ultimately painting a portrait of a family deeply rooted in the engineering profession, set against the backdrop of the rugged Scottish landscape and societal changes of their time. This initial section not only captures the essence of their individual experiences but sets the stage for further exploration of the family's lasting impact on engineering.