Sentence examples of "could not" in English

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I listened but could not hear any sound. Я слушал, но не слышал никаких звуков.

They could not find work at home. Они не могли найти работу дома.

He could not restrain his excitement. Он не мог сдерживать восторга.

I could not decide which way to choose. Я не мог решить, какую дорогу выбрать.

I could not subdue the desire to laugh. Я не мог подавить желания рассмеяться.

He could not breathe deeply. Он не может глубоко дышать.

He could not get along with his neighbors. Он не мог ужиться с соседями.

He could not believe his eyes. Он не мог поверить своим глазам.

When Sony came back with a 2 billion bid, CBS could not refuse. Когда Sony вернулась, предложив два миллиарда, CBS не смогла отказать.

Jackson could not believe it. Джексон не мог в это поверить.

He could not take effective measures. Он не мог принять эффективных мер.

He left his team as he could not get along with the manager. Он покинул команду, так как не смог поладить с тренером.

I could not come to your birthday party. Я не смог прийти на твой день рождения.

I could not speak a word, for my heart was full. Сердце моё было переполнено, и я не мог вымолвить ни слова.

I could not make myself understood to them in English. Я не мог объясниться с ними по-английски.

He could not speak French well. Он не очень хорошо говорил по-французски.

He could not go on a trip for lack of money. Он не мог поехать из-за нехватки денег.

Max explained to Julie why he could not go to her farewell party. Макс объяснил Джули, почему он не мог прийти на её прощальную вечеринку.

I could not afford to buy a bicycle. Я не могу купить велосипед.

I caught a cold. That is why I could not attend the meeting yesterday. Я простудился. Поэтому не смог участвовать во вчерашнем совещании.

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