Glossary entry (derived from question below)
German term or phrase:
auf Hochtouren
English translation:
at high speed, in high gear, intensively, etc.
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German term
Hochtouren
German to English
Science
Ziel des Unternehmens ist die Entwicklung neuer biotechnologisch hergestellter Arzneimittel.
Der Forschungs- und Entwicklungs-Bereich der XXX AG befindet sich in Hamburg. Hier wird an verschiedenen Forschungsprojekten auf Hochtouren gearbeitet. Bei der vielversprechenden Entwicklung eines HIV-Impfstoffs arbeitet die XXX AG eng mit dem XXX-Institut zusammen.
Der Forschungs- und Entwicklungs-Bereich der XXX AG befindet sich in Hamburg. Hier wird an verschiedenen Forschungsprojekten auf Hochtouren gearbeitet. Bei der vielversprechenden Entwicklung eines HIV-Impfstoffs arbeitet die XXX AG eng mit dem XXX-Institut zusammen.
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progressing in high gear
>>Work on several research projects is progressing in high gear.<<
This translation accurately reflects both the content and intent of the source sentence, and is correct vernacular in such a context.
HTH Tom
This translation accurately reflects both the content and intent of the source sentence, and is correct vernacular in such a context.
HTH Tom
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You may also say...
... "XXX AG has given top priority to several research projects" - this one, of course, is a more "creative" translation.
Or: they work feverishly.....
Or: several research projects are fully underway....
Or: they work feverishly.....
Or: several research projects are fully underway....
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working at full speed, moving at full speed
All the answers that have been proposed so far are creative, idiomatic, and elegant.
Among common expressions, you will find “working at full speed,” "moving at full speed,” "moving ahead at full speed,” “moving at full speed ahead,” or simply “is (or “are”) at full speed.” You will also find some of these expressions without the preposition “at.” Take a look at these sample texts:
http://www.angelfire.com/me/DannesAOB/noframes.html
"Right now Ace Of Base are working full speed to get their new album released this year. It has been delayed and the fans are anxious."
http://web.mit.edu/tll/published/educational_innovation.htm
“Educational Innovation Moving Ahead at Full Speed.”
http://www.sema.com/pr/pr010703.htm
"Besides offering dual-band mobile network coverage throughout Switzerland and a high-performance fibre optic network of over 5,900 km, sunrise is currently working full speed on a new UMTS network."
http://books.dreambook.com/trekgirl/dream.html
“As usual, that creative mind is working at full speed!”
http://www.nctimes.com/news/102900/ss.html
“Campaigns at full speed on $156M school bond issue.”
http://www.co.san-diego.ca.us/cnty/bos/sup1/commentaries/wel...
“San Diego is Moving Full-Speed Ahead to Reform Welfare.”
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Among common expressions, you will find “working at full speed,” "moving at full speed,” "moving ahead at full speed,” “moving at full speed ahead,” or simply “is (or “are”) at full speed.” You will also find some of these expressions without the preposition “at.” Take a look at these sample texts:
http://www.angelfire.com/me/DannesAOB/noframes.html
"Right now Ace Of Base are working full speed to get their new album released this year. It has been delayed and the fans are anxious."
http://web.mit.edu/tll/published/educational_innovation.htm
“Educational Innovation Moving Ahead at Full Speed.”
http://www.sema.com/pr/pr010703.htm
"Besides offering dual-band mobile network coverage throughout Switzerland and a high-performance fibre optic network of over 5,900 km, sunrise is currently working full speed on a new UMTS network."
http://books.dreambook.com/trekgirl/dream.html
“As usual, that creative mind is working at full speed!”
http://www.nctimes.com/news/102900/ss.html
“Campaigns at full speed on $156M school bond issue.”
http://www.co.san-diego.ca.us/cnty/bos/sup1/commentaries/wel...
“San Diego is Moving Full-Speed Ahead to Reform Welfare.”
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