"идти непроторенным путем по всему спектру своего функционирования"

English translation: had to cut new trail/break new ground in everything it does

11:32 Oct 10, 2012

Russian to English translations [PRO]
Bus/Financial - International Org/Dev/Coop / IAEA

Russian term or phrase: "идти непроторенным путем по всему спектру своего функционирования"

This is a short sentence from an article about UN.
"ООН была вынуждена идти непроторенным путем почти по всему спектру своего функционирования"
That's a thinker. My idea is "The UN had to be a pioneer (operate ????????ly) almost in all its range of functions "
I need help))

Catherine77

English translation:had to cut new trail/break new ground in everything it does

Explanation:
I'm offering that as an alternative. Actually, I think "be a pioneer" is an excellent translation.

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James McVay
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Local time: 14:32

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had to cut new trail/break new ground in everything it does

James McVay

in every area of its work cut a path across unbeaten ground

Rachel Douglas

to be a trailblazer in all areas of its work

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in every area of its work cut a path across unbeaten ground

Explanation:
I think you can preserve the metaphor:

Of necessity, the United Nations in every area of its work cut a path across unbeaten ground.

Of necessity, and in every area of its work, the United Nations cut a path across unbeaten ground.

Or, "was cutting", if that's better for the context.

Rachel Douglas
United States
Local time: 14:32
Works in field
Native speaker of: English

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\"идти непроторенным путем по всему спектру своего функционирования\"

had to cut new trail/break new ground in everything it does

Explanation:
I'm offering that as an alternative. Actually, I think "be a pioneer" is an excellent translation.

James McVay
United States
Local time: 14:32
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English
PRO pts in category: 4

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1 day 4 hrs confidence:

to be a trailblazer in all areas of its work

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another option

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Local time: 19:32
Native speaker of: English

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English translation: had to cut new trail/break new ground in everything it does

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