⁌ ULY ⁍added a comment 8 years ago
Elena, that's actually "acknowledge receipt"
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Amina Bellamyasked for translation 8 years ago
How to translate? (en-ru)
well received
User translations (3)
- 1.
получивший хорошие отклики
example
The new policies were well received.
Example translation
Новые политики получили хороший отклик.
translation added by ⁌ ULY ⁍Gold en-ru3 - 2.
положительный отклик
translation added by Елена Голодкова2 - 3.
хорошо принятый
example
a well-received book
Example translation
книга, хорошо принятая читателями/критиками
translation added by Галина ПалагутаSilver en-ru1
Discussion (6)
Elena Bogomolovaadded a comment 8 years ago
Uly, right, I know, but I also met "well received" in correspondence too, may be it is not correct but people use it. For example, "well received with thanks". Also "well noted" - принятно к сведению.
⁌ ULY ⁍added a comment 8 years ago
Elena, it's true that they used to sometimes use something like that in the 50's, but it was a calque from French "j'ai bien reçu..." All I can say is that that usage today would sound extremely weird, if not downright incorrect, to the English ear:
Elena Bogomolovaadded a comment 8 years ago
OK, Uly, I agree. However such phrases do still exist, not among native speakers.
⁌ ULY ⁍added a comment 8 years ago
So if they don't exist among native speakers, then why post them? Someone's going to think that it's ok to put this in a letter.
Elena Bogomolovaadded a comment 8 years ago
Yes, you are right.