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21 metamorphosis
[metə'mo:fəsis]plural - metamorphoses; noun((a) marked change of form, appearance, character etc: a caterpillar's metamorphosis into a butterfly.) forvandling* * *[metə'mo:fəsis]plural - metamorphoses; noun((a) marked change of form, appearance, character etc: a caterpillar's metamorphosis into a butterfly.) forvandling -
22 moral
['morəl] 1. adjective(of, or relating to, character or behaviour especially right behaviour: high moral standards; He leads a very moral (= good) life.) moralsk2. noun(the lesson to be learned from something that happens, or from a story: The moral of this story is that crime doesn't pay.) morale- morally- morality
- morals* * *['morəl] 1. adjective(of, or relating to, character or behaviour especially right behaviour: high moral standards; He leads a very moral (= good) life.) moralsk2. noun(the lesson to be learned from something that happens, or from a story: The moral of this story is that crime doesn't pay.) morale- morally- morality
- morals -
23 of
[əv]1) (belonging to: a friend of mine.) af2) (away from (a place etc); after (a given time): within five miles of London; within a year of his death.) efter; fra3) (written etc by: the plays of Shakespeare.) af4) (belonging to or forming a group: He is one of my friends.) af5) (showing: a picture of my father.) af6) (made from; consisting of: a dress of silk; a collection of pictures.) af7) (used to show an amount, measurement of something: a gallon of petrol; five bags of coal.) af8) (about: an account of his work.) over9) (containing: a box of chocolates.) med10) (used to show a cause: She died of hunger.) af11) (used to show a loss or removal: She was robbed of her jewels.) for12) (used to show the connection between an action and its object: the smoking of a cigarette.) af13) (used to show character, qualities etc: a man of courage.) af14) ((American) (of time) a certain number of minutes before (the hour): It's ten minutes of three.) i* * *[əv]1) (belonging to: a friend of mine.) af2) (away from (a place etc); after (a given time): within five miles of London; within a year of his death.) efter; fra3) (written etc by: the plays of Shakespeare.) af4) (belonging to or forming a group: He is one of my friends.) af5) (showing: a picture of my father.) af6) (made from; consisting of: a dress of silk; a collection of pictures.) af7) (used to show an amount, measurement of something: a gallon of petrol; five bags of coal.) af8) (about: an account of his work.) over9) (containing: a box of chocolates.) med10) (used to show a cause: She died of hunger.) af11) (used to show a loss or removal: She was robbed of her jewels.) for12) (used to show the connection between an action and its object: the smoking of a cigarette.) af13) (used to show character, qualities etc: a man of courage.) af14) ((American) (of time) a certain number of minutes before (the hour): It's ten minutes of three.) i -
24 personality
plural - personalities; noun1) (a person's characteristics (of the mind, the emotions etc) as a whole: a likeable / forceful (= strong) personality.) personlighed2) (strong, distinctive (usually attractive) character: She is not beautiful but she has a lot of personality.) personlighed; karakter3) (a well-known person: a television personality; ( also adjective) a personality cult (= very great, usually too great, admiration for a person, usually a political leader).) personlighed; personligheds-* * *plural - personalities; noun1) (a person's characteristics (of the mind, the emotions etc) as a whole: a likeable / forceful (= strong) personality.) personlighed2) (strong, distinctive (usually attractive) character: She is not beautiful but she has a lot of personality.) personlighed; karakter3) (a well-known person: a television personality; ( also adjective) a personality cult (= very great, usually too great, admiration for a person, usually a political leader).) personlighed; personligheds- -
25 play
[plei] 1. verb1) (to amuse oneself: The child is playing in the garden; He is playing with his toys; The little girl wants to play with her friends.) lege2) (to take part in (games etc): He plays football; He is playing in goal; Here's a pack of cards - who wants to play (with me)?; I'm playing golf with him this evening.) spille3) (to act in a play etc; to act (a character): She's playing Lady Macbeth; The company is playing in London this week.) spille; optræde4) ((of a play etc) to be performed: `Oklahoma' is playing at the local theatre.) gå; opføres5) (to (be able to) perform on (a musical instrument): She plays the piano; Who was playing the piano this morning?; He plays (the oboe) in an orchestra.) spille6) ((usually with on) to carry out or do (a trick): He played a trick on me.) lave sjov7) ((usually with at) to compete against (someone) in a game etc: I'll play you at tennis.) spille mod8) ((of light) to pass with a flickering movement: The firelight played across the ceiling.) reflektere9) (to direct (over or towards something): The firemen played their hoses over the burning house.) rette mod10) (to put down or produce (a playing-card) as part of a card game: He played the seven of hearts.) spille ud2. noun1) (recreation; amusement: A person must have time for both work and play.) leg2) (an acted story; a drama: Shakespeare wrote many great plays.) skuespil3) (the playing of a game: At the start of today's play, England was leading India by fifteen runs.) kamp4) (freedom of movement (eg in part of a machine).) spillerum•- player- playable
- playful
- playfully
- playfulness
- playboy
- playground
- playing-card
- playing-field
- playmate
- playpen
- playschool
- plaything
- playtime
- playwright
- at play
- bring/come into play
- child's play
- in play
- out of play
- play at
- play back
- play down
- play fair
- play for time
- play havoc with
- play into someone's hands
- play off
- play off against
- play on
- play a
- no part in
- play safe
- play the game
- play up* * *[plei] 1. verb1) (to amuse oneself: The child is playing in the garden; He is playing with his toys; The little girl wants to play with her friends.) lege2) (to take part in (games etc): He plays football; He is playing in goal; Here's a pack of cards - who wants to play (with me)?; I'm playing golf with him this evening.) spille3) (to act in a play etc; to act (a character): She's playing Lady Macbeth; The company is playing in London this week.) spille; optræde4) ((of a play etc) to be performed: `Oklahoma' is playing at the local theatre.) gå; opføres5) (to (be able to) perform on (a musical instrument): She plays the piano; Who was playing the piano this morning?; He plays (the oboe) in an orchestra.) spille6) ((usually with on) to carry out or do (a trick): He played a trick on me.) lave sjov7) ((usually with at) to compete against (someone) in a game etc: I'll play you at tennis.) spille mod8) ((of light) to pass with a flickering movement: The firelight played across the ceiling.) reflektere9) (to direct (over or towards something): The firemen played their hoses over the burning house.) rette mod10) (to put down or produce (a playing-card) as part of a card game: He played the seven of hearts.) spille ud2. noun1) (recreation; amusement: A person must have time for both work and play.) leg2) (an acted story; a drama: Shakespeare wrote many great plays.) skuespil3) (the playing of a game: At the start of today's play, England was leading India by fifteen runs.) kamp4) (freedom of movement (eg in part of a machine).) spillerum•- player- playable
- playful
- playfully
- playfulness
- playboy
- playground
- playing-card
- playing-field
- playmate
- playpen
- playschool
- plaything
- playtime
- playwright
- at play
- bring/come into play
- child's play
- in play
- out of play
- play at
- play back
- play down
- play fair
- play for time
- play havoc with
- play into someone's hands
- play off
- play off against
- play on
- play a
- no part in
- play safe
- play the game
- play up -
26 referee
[refə'ri:]1) (a person who controls boxing, football etc matches, makes sure that the rules are not broken etc: The referee sent two of the players off the field.) dommer2) (a person who is willing to provide a note about one's character, ability etc, eg when one applies for new job.) reference* * *[refə'ri:]1) (a person who controls boxing, football etc matches, makes sure that the rules are not broken etc: The referee sent two of the players off the field.) dommer2) (a person who is willing to provide a note about one's character, ability etc, eg when one applies for new job.) reference -
27 reference
['refərəns]1) ((an) act of referring (to something); a mention (of something): He made several references to her latest book; With reference to your request for information, I regret to inform you that I am unable to help you.) henvisning2) (a note about one's character, ability etc, eg when one applies for a new job: Our new secretary had excellent references from her previous employers.) anbefaling3) (an indication in a book, report etc, showing where one got one's information or where further information can be found.) henvisning* * *['refərəns]1) ((an) act of referring (to something); a mention (of something): He made several references to her latest book; With reference to your request for information, I regret to inform you that I am unable to help you.) henvisning2) (a note about one's character, ability etc, eg when one applies for a new job: Our new secretary had excellent references from her previous employers.) anbefaling3) (an indication in a book, report etc, showing where one got one's information or where further information can be found.) henvisning -
28 respectable
1) (having a good reputation or character: a respectable family.) respektabel2) (correct; acceptable: respectable behaviour.) ordentlig3) ((of clothes) good enough or suitable to wear: You can't go out in those torn trousers - they're not respectable.) ordentlig4) (large, good etc enough; fairly large, good etc: Four goals is a respectable score.) rimelig; hæderlig* * *1) (having a good reputation or character: a respectable family.) respektabel2) (correct; acceptable: respectable behaviour.) ordentlig3) ((of clothes) good enough or suitable to wear: You can't go out in those torn trousers - they're not respectable.) ordentlig4) (large, good etc enough; fairly large, good etc: Four goals is a respectable score.) rimelig; hæderlig -
29 rough diamond
(a person of fine character but rough manners.) bamse* * *(a person of fine character but rough manners.) bamse -
30 rugged
1) (rocky; uneven: rugged mountains.) stenet; forreven2) (strong; tough: a rugged character; He had rugged good looks; He is tall and rugged.) grov; robust•- ruggedly- ruggedness* * *1) (rocky; uneven: rugged mountains.) stenet; forreven2) (strong; tough: a rugged character; He had rugged good looks; He is tall and rugged.) grov; robust•- ruggedly- ruggedness -
31 scout
1. noun1) (a person, aircraft etc sent out to bring in information, spy etc: The scouts reported that there were Indians nearby.) spejder2) ((with capital: formerly Boy Scout) a member of the Scout Movement, an organization of boys formed to develop alertness and strong character.) spejder2. verb(to act as a scout or spy: A party was sent ahead to scout.) udspejde* * *1. noun1) (a person, aircraft etc sent out to bring in information, spy etc: The scouts reported that there were Indians nearby.) spejder2) ((with capital: formerly Boy Scout) a member of the Scout Movement, an organization of boys formed to develop alertness and strong character.) spejder2. verb(to act as a scout or spy: A party was sent ahead to scout.) udspejde -
32 show oneself in one's true colours
(to show or express one's real character, opinion etc: He pretends to be very generous but he showed himself in his true colours when he refused to give money to charity.) vise sit sande jeg* * *(to show or express one's real character, opinion etc: He pretends to be very generous but he showed himself in his true colours when he refused to give money to charity.) vise sit sande jegEnglish-Danish dictionary > show oneself in one's true colours
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33 slippery
1) (so smooth as to cause slipping: The path is slippery - watch out!) glat2) (not trustworthy: He's rather a slippery character.) upålidelig* * *1) (so smooth as to cause slipping: The path is slippery - watch out!) glat2) (not trustworthy: He's rather a slippery character.) upålidelig -
34 sour
1. adjective1) (having a taste or smell similar in nature to that of lemon juice or vinegar: Unripe apples are/taste very sour.) sur2) (having a similar taste as a stage in going bad: sour milk.) sur3) ((of a person, his character etc) discontented, bad-tempered or disagreeable: She was looking very sour this morning.) sur2. verb(to make or become sour.) gøre sur; blive sur- sourly- sourness* * *1. adjective1) (having a taste or smell similar in nature to that of lemon juice or vinegar: Unripe apples are/taste very sour.) sur2) (having a similar taste as a stage in going bad: sour milk.) sur3) ((of a person, his character etc) discontented, bad-tempered or disagreeable: She was looking very sour this morning.) sur2. verb(to make or become sour.) gøre sur; blive sur- sourly- sourness -
35 spineless
1) (of an animal, having no spine; invertebrate.) uden rygrad2) (of a person, having a weak character; easily dominated.) holdningsløs; vattet* * *1) (of an animal, having no spine; invertebrate.) uden rygrad2) (of a person, having a weak character; easily dominated.) holdningsløs; vattet -
36 spoil
[spoil]past tense, past participles - spoiled, spoilt; verb1) (to damage or ruin; to make bad or useless: If you touch that drawing you'll spoil it.) ødelægge2) (to give (a child etc) too much of what he wants and possibly make his character, behaviour etc worse by doing so: They spoil that child dreadfully and she's becoming unbearable!) forkæle•- spoils- spoilt
- spoilsport* * *[spoil]past tense, past participles - spoiled, spoilt; verb1) (to damage or ruin; to make bad or useless: If you touch that drawing you'll spoil it.) ødelægge2) (to give (a child etc) too much of what he wants and possibly make his character, behaviour etc worse by doing so: They spoil that child dreadfully and she's becoming unbearable!) forkæle•- spoils- spoilt
- spoilsport -
37 stable
I ['steibl] adjective1) (firm and steady or well-balanced: This chair isn't very stable.) stabil2) (firmly established and likely to last: a stable government.) stabil3) ((of a person or his character) unlikely to become unreasonably upset or hysterical: She's the only stable person in the whole family.) rolig4) ((of a substance) not easily decomposed.) stabil•- stabilize
- stabilise
- stabilization
- stabilisation II ['steibl] noun1) (a building in which horses are kept.) stald2) ((in plural) a horse-keeping establishment: He runs the riding stables.) stutteri* * *I ['steibl] adjective1) (firm and steady or well-balanced: This chair isn't very stable.) stabil2) (firmly established and likely to last: a stable government.) stabil3) ((of a person or his character) unlikely to become unreasonably upset or hysterical: She's the only stable person in the whole family.) rolig4) ((of a substance) not easily decomposed.) stabil•- stabilize
- stabilise
- stabilization
- stabilisation II ['steibl] noun1) (a building in which horses are kept.) stald2) ((in plural) a horse-keeping establishment: He runs the riding stables.) stutteri -
38 strain
I 1. [strein] verb1) (to exert oneself or a part of the body to the greatest possible extent: They strained at the door, trying to pull it open; He strained to reach the rope.) presse; strække (sig)2) (to injure (a muscle etc) through too much use, exertion etc: He has strained a muscle in his leg; You'll strain your eyes by reading in such a poor light.) forstrække; anstrenge3) (to force or stretch (too far): The constant interruptions were straining his patience.) strække; stille krav til4) (to put (eg a mixture) through a sieve etc in order to separate solid matter from liquid: She strained the coffee.) filtrere2. noun1) (force exerted; Can nylon ropes take more strain than the old kind of rope?) belastning2) ((something, eg too much work etc, that causes) a state of anxiety and fatigue: The strain of nursing her dying husband was too much for her; to suffer from strain.) belastning; pres3) ((an) injury especially to a muscle caused by too much exertion: muscular strain.) forstrækning4) (too great a demand: These constant delays are a strain on our patience.) belastning•- strained- strainer
- strain off II [strein] noun1) (a kind or breed (of animals, plants etc): a new strain of cattle.) type; race2) (a tendency in a person's character: I'm sure there's a strain of madness in her.) islæt3) ((often in plural) (the sound of) a tune: I heard the strains of a hymn coming from the church.) toner* * *I 1. [strein] verb1) (to exert oneself or a part of the body to the greatest possible extent: They strained at the door, trying to pull it open; He strained to reach the rope.) presse; strække (sig)2) (to injure (a muscle etc) through too much use, exertion etc: He has strained a muscle in his leg; You'll strain your eyes by reading in such a poor light.) forstrække; anstrenge3) (to force or stretch (too far): The constant interruptions were straining his patience.) strække; stille krav til4) (to put (eg a mixture) through a sieve etc in order to separate solid matter from liquid: She strained the coffee.) filtrere2. noun1) (force exerted; Can nylon ropes take more strain than the old kind of rope?) belastning2) ((something, eg too much work etc, that causes) a state of anxiety and fatigue: The strain of nursing her dying husband was too much for her; to suffer from strain.) belastning; pres3) ((an) injury especially to a muscle caused by too much exertion: muscular strain.) forstrækning4) (too great a demand: These constant delays are a strain on our patience.) belastning•- strained- strainer
- strain off II [strein] noun1) (a kind or breed (of animals, plants etc): a new strain of cattle.) type; race2) (a tendency in a person's character: I'm sure there's a strain of madness in her.) islæt3) ((often in plural) (the sound of) a tune: I heard the strains of a hymn coming from the church.) toner -
39 streak
[stri:k] 1. noun1) (a long, irregular mark or stripe: There was a streak of blood on her cheek; a streak of lightning.) stribe2) (a trace of some quality in a person's character etc: She has a streak of selfishness.) anstrøg2. verb1) (to mark with streaks: Her dark hair was streaked with grey; The child's face was streaked with tears.) gøre stribet2) (to move very fast: The runner streaked round the racetrack.) stryge afsted•- streaky* * *[stri:k] 1. noun1) (a long, irregular mark or stripe: There was a streak of blood on her cheek; a streak of lightning.) stribe2) (a trace of some quality in a person's character etc: She has a streak of selfishness.) anstrøg2. verb1) (to mark with streaks: Her dark hair was streaked with grey; The child's face was streaked with tears.) gøre stribet2) (to move very fast: The runner streaked round the racetrack.) stryge afsted•- streaky -
40 take after
(to be like (someone, especially a parent or relation) in appearance or character: She takes after her father.) ligne* * *(to be like (someone, especially a parent or relation) in appearance or character: She takes after her father.) ligne
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