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17:32 Sep 11, 2008 |
German to English translations [PRO] Tech/Engineering - Nuclear Eng/Sci | |||||||
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| Selected response from: Sabine Akabayov, PhD Israel Local time: 00:25 | ||||||
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4 | mothball operating mode |
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3 | moratorium period |
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3 | keep idling (along) |
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offenhaltungsbetrieb moratorium period Explanation: das Endlager ist zwar offen, aber es werden keine Erkundungen/Einlagerungen mehr vorgenommen sondern nur noch Servicearbeiten durchgefuehrt. Reference: http://www.dbe.de/de/betriebe/gorleben/4/index.php |
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keep idling (along) Explanation: Although used mainly for installed engines it could fit factually; the register perhaps askes for rephrasing. To keep on standby or ticking over in the background (of visibility?) might also fit. |
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mothball operating mode Explanation: Plant, ships, installations are mothballed if there is a possibility that they will be needed in the future. Reference: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reserve_fleet |
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