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1 bask
bask [bα:sk]* * *[bɑːsk], US [bæsk]to bask in — se prélasser à [sunshine, warmth]; jouir de [approval, affection]
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2 bask
bask, US vi se prélasser ; to bask in se prélasser à [sunshine, warmth] ; jouir de [approval, affection] ; to bask in sb's reflected glory tirer fierté du succès de qn. -
3 bask
bask [bɑ:sk]∎ to bask in the sun lézarder;∎ a cat basking in the sunshine un chat se chauffant au soleil∎ he basked in all the unexpected publicity il se réjouissait de toute cette publicité imprévue -
4 bask
(to lie (especially in warmth or sunshine): The seals basked in the warm sun.) (se) dorer -
5 reflect
reflect [rɪ'flekt]∎ her face was reflected in the mirror/the water son visage se reflétait dans la glace/dans l'eau;∎ she saw herself reflected in the window elle a vu son image dans la vitre;∎ the mirror reflected the light from the lamp le miroir réfléchissait la lumière de la lampe;∎ the plate reflects heat (back) into the room la plaque renvoie la chaleur dans la pièce;∎ the sound was reflected off the rear wall le son était renvoyé par le mur du fond∎ the behaviour of a few reflects discredit on us all le comportement de quelques-uns porte atteinte à l'honneur de tous;∎ figurative to bask or to bathe in reflected glory se parer des plumes du paon;∎ he bathed in the reflected glory of his wife's achievements il tira gloire de la réussite de sa femme∎ the graph reflects population movements le graphique traduit les mouvements de population;∎ many social problems are reflected in his writing de nombreux problèmes de société sont évoqués dans ses écrits;∎ her personal problems are reflected in her poor performance at school elle a des problèmes personnels et ses résultats scolaires s'en ressentent∎ I often reflect that… je me dis souvent ou je me fais souvent la réflexion que…;∎ Peter might know, she reflected Peter saura peut-être, songeait-elle∎ to reflect on a question réfléchir sur une question;∎ I'll reflect on it j'y songerai ou réfléchirai;∎ after reflecting for a while… après mûre réflexion…(negatively) porter atteinte à, nuire à; (positively) rejaillir sur; (cast doubt on) mettre en doute, jeter le doute sur;∎ their behaviour reflects well on them leur comportement leur fait honneur;∎ this will reflect badly upon the company ceci va porter atteinte à l'image de l'entreprise;∎ how is that going to reflect on the company? quelles en seront les conséquences ou les répercussions pour l'image de l'entreprise? -
6 revel
(a) (bask, wallow) se délecter;∎ to revel in sth/in doing sth se délecter de ou à qch/à faire qch;∎ to revel in one's freedom savourer pleinement sa liberté(b) (make merry) s'amuserfestivités fpl
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bask — [ba:sk US bæsk] v [Date: 1300 1400; : Old Norse; Origin: bathask, from batha [i] to take a bath ] 1.) to enjoy sitting or lying in the heat of the sun or a fire bask in ▪ Lizards were basking in the morning sun. 2.) if a place basks in the sun,… … Dictionary of contemporary English
bask — [bask, bäsk] vi. [ME basken, to wallow (in blood): found only in Gower & Lydgate; < ?: modern use apparently due to Shakespeare s misunderstanding of Lydgate] 1. to warm oneself pleasantly, as in the sunlight 2. to enjoy a warm or pleasant… … English World dictionary
Başkənd — may refer to: *Artsvashen, Armenia *Başkənd, Kalbajar, Azerbaijan *Başkənd, Nakhchivan, Azerbaijanee also*Bashkend … Wikipedia
bask — [ bæsk ] verb intransitive 1. ) to relax and enjoy yourself by lying in the sun: A group of gray seals were basking on a rock. a ) if a place is basking in SUNSHINE or high temperatures, the weather is hot and sunny 2. ) bask in to enjoy people s … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
bask — sb., et, bask, ene; et kraftigt bask med vingerne … Dansk ordbog
bask´er — bask «bask, bahsk», intransitive verb. 1. to warm oneself pleasantly: »The cat basks in the warm sunshine. 2. Figurative. to feel great pleasure: »He basked in the love of his family. SYNONYM(S): luxuriate. –v.t. to warm pleasantly: »We basked… … Useful english dictionary
Bask — Bask, v. t. To warm by continued exposure to heat; to warm with genial heat. [1913 Webster] Basks at the fire his hairy strength. Milton. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Bask — (b[.a]sk), v. i. [imp. & p. p. {Basked} (b[.a]skt); p. pr. & vb. n. {Basking}.] [OScand. ba[eth]ask to bathe one s self, or perh. bakask to bake one s self, sk being reflexive. See {Bath}, n., {Bake}, v. t.] To lie in warmth; to be exposed to… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
bask — /bask, bahsk/, v.i. 1. to lie in or be exposed to a pleasant warmth: to bask in the sunshine. 2. to enjoy a pleasant situation: He basked in royal favor. v.t. 3. Obs. to expose to warmth or heat. [1350 1400; ME < ON bathask to bathe oneself,… … Universalium
bask — /bask / (say bahsk) verb (i) 1. to lie in or be exposed to a pleasant warmth: to bask in the sunshine. 2. to enjoy a pleasant situation: she basked in royal favour. {Middle English baske(n), from Old Norse baðask bathe} …
bask — [v1] lie in sunlight laze, loll, lounge, relax, sun, sunbathe, swim in, toast oneself*, warm oneself; concepts 162,210 Ant. cover, hide bask [v2] lie in glory delight in, derive pleasure, enjoy, indulge, luxuriate, relish, revel, rollick, savor,… … New thesaurus