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B2–C1 · GFF · GFF019

Far from + -ing phrase, subject + contrary predicate

Explanation

A reusable frame from “Negation, inversion and focus”. Compare how English and German express negation, inversion and focus. Practise reusable constructions with Russian translations.

Structure

EN · EnglishFar from + -ing phrase, subject + contrary predicate
DE · GermanStatt + zu-infinitive, subject + contrary predicate

Anchor phrase

RU · Translation

Обновление не решило проблему, а, наоборот, усугубило её.

EN · English

Far from solving the problem, the update made it worse.

DE · German

Statt das Problem zu lösen, verschlimmerte das Update es.

Try variations2 · more examples

  1. RU · Translation

    Короткий путь не сэкономил время, а, наоборот, задержал нас.

    EN · English

    Far from saving time, the shortcut delayed us.

    DE · German

    Statt Zeit zu sparen, hielt uns die Abkürzung auf.

  2. RU · Translation

    Его молчание не успокоило её, а, наоборот, усилило сомнения.

    EN · English

    Far from reassuring her, his silence increased her doubts.

    DE · German

    Statt sie zu beruhigen, verstärkte sein Schweigen ihre Zweifel.

Pattern graph

Continue with nearby patterns

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