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101 any
adj. någon, något; vid varje; vid ingen, vid inget--------adv. någon, något; alls, ett dugg--------pron. någon* * *['eni] 1. pronoun, adjective1) (one, some, no matter which: `Which dress shall I wear?' `Wear any (dress)'; `Which dresses shall I pack?' `Pack any (dresses)'.) vilken (vilket, vilka) som helst2) ((in questions and negative sentences etc) one, some: John has been to some interesting places but I've never been to any; Have you been to any interesting places?; We have hardly any coffee left.) någon, något, några2. adjective(every: Any schoolboy could tell you the answer.) varenda3. adverb(at all; (even) by a small amount: Is this book any better than the last one?; His writing hasn't improved any.) alls, ett dugg- anybody- anyone
- anyhow
- anything
- anyway
- anywhere
- at any rate
- in any case -
102 right
n. höger (politik)* * *1. adjective1) (on or related to the side of the body which in most people has the more skilful hand, or to the side of a person or thing which is toward the east when that person or thing is facing north (opposite to left): When I'm writing, I hold my pen in my right hand.) höger2) (correct: Put that book back in the right place; Is that the right answer to the question?) rätt, riktig3) (morally correct; good: It's not right to let thieves keep what they have stolen.) rätt4) (suitable; appropriate: He's not the right man for this job; When would be the right time to ask him?) rätt2. noun1) (something a person is, or ought to be, allowed to have, do etc: Everyone has the right to a fair trial; You must fight for your rights; You have no right to say that.) rätt, rättighet2) (that which is correct or good: Who's in the right in this argument?) rätt3) (the right side, part or direction: Turn to the right; Take the second road on the right.) höger4) (in politics, the people, group, party or parties holding the more traditional beliefs etc.) höger[]3. adverb1) (exactly: He was standing right here.) just, precis2) (immediately: I'll go right after lunch; I'll come right down.) genast, strax, meddetsamma3) (close: He was standing right beside me.) alldeles, helt4) (completely; all the way: The bullet went right through his arm.) rakt, rätt5) (to the right: Turn right.) höger6) (correctly: Have I done that right?; I don't think this sum is going to turn out right.) rätt4. verb1) (to bring back to the correct, usually upright, position: The boat tipped over, but righted itself again.) räta upp, komma på rätt köl2) (to put an end to and make up for something wrong that has been done: He's like a medieval knight, going about the country looking for wrongs to right.) rätta till, gottgöra5. interjection(I understand; I'll do what you say etc: `I want you to type some letters for me.' `Right, I'll do them now.') visst!, ska ske!- righteously
- righteousness
- rightful
- rightfully
- rightly
- rightness
- righto
- right-oh
- rights
- right angle
- right-angled
- right-hand
- right-handed
- right wing 6. adjective((right-wing) (having opinions which are) of this sort.) högerorienterad, -vriden- by rights
- by right
- get
- keep on the right side of
- get right
- go right
- not in one's right mind
- not quite right in the head
- not right in the head
- put right
- put/set to rights
- right away
- right-hand man
- right now
- right of way
- serve right -
103 change
n. ändring; byte; småpengar; växel--------v. ändra; byta; växla till småpengar; förändras* * *[ ein‹] 1. verb1) (to make or become different: They have changed the time of the train; He has changed since I saw him last.) ändra, förändra[]2) (to give or leave (one thing etc for another): She changed my library books for me.) byta3) ((sometimes with into) to remove (clothes etc) and replace them by clean or different ones: I'm just going to change (my shirt); I'll change into an old pair of trousers.) byta []4) ((with into) to make into or become (something different): The prince was changed into a frog.) förvandla[]5) (to give or receive (one kind of money for another): Could you change this bank-note for cash?) växla2. noun1) (the process of becoming or making different: The town is undergoing change.) förändring2) (an instance of this: a change in the programme.) ändring3) (a substitution of one thing for another: a change of clothes.) byte, ombyte4) (coins rather than paper money: I'll have to give you a note - I have no change.) småpengar5) (money left over or given back from the amount given in payment: He paid with a dollar and got 20 cents change.) växel6) (a holiday, rest etc: He has been ill - the change will do him good.) omväxling, ombyte•- change hands
- a change of heart
- the change of life
- change one's mind
- for a change -
104 contact
n. kontakt, förbindelse--------v. kontakta, ta kontakt med* * *['kontækt] 1. noun1) (physical touch or nearness: Her hands came into contact with acid; Has she been in contact with measles?) kontakt, beröring2) (communication: I've lost contact with all my old friends; We have succeeded in making (radio) contact with the ship; How can I get in contact with him?) kontakt, förbindelse3) (a person with influence, knowledge etc which might be useful: I made several good contacts in London.) kontakt4) ((a place where) a wire etc carrying electric current (may be attached): the contacts on the battery.) kontakt5) (a person who has been near someone with an infectious disease: We must trace all known contacts of the cholera victim.) eventuell smittbärare6) (a person or thing that provides a means of communicating with someone: His radio is his only contact with the outside world.) kontakt, förbindelse2. verb(to get in touch with in order to give or share information etc: I'll contact you by telephone.) kontakta -
105 double
adj. fördubblad; dubbel--------adv. dubbelt; i par--------n. fördubbling; ersättare (i film etc.); dubbelgångare; tvär sväng--------v. dubblera; fördubblas; vika (ihop); skynda, springa* * *1. adjective1) (of twice the (usual) weight, size etc: A double whisky, please.) dubbel, stor2) (two of a sort together or occurring in pairs: double doors.) dubbel-3) (consisting of two parts or layers: a double thickness of paper; a double meaning.) dubbel4) (for two people: a double bed.) dubbel-2. adverb1) (twice: I gave her double the usual quantity.) dubbelt []2) (in two: The coat had been folded double.) dubbel3. noun1) (a double quantity: Whatever the women earn, the men earn double.) dubbelt så mycket (många)2) (someone who is exactly like another: He is my father's double.) dubbelgångare4. verb1) (to (cause to) become twice as large or numerous: He doubled his income in three years; Road accidents have doubled since 1960.) fördubbla, dubblera2) (to have two jobs or uses: This sofa doubles as a bed.) göra dubbel tjänst, ha dubbel funktion•- doubles- double agent
- double bass
- double-bedded
- double-check
- double-cross
- double-dealing 5. adjective(cheating: You double-dealing liar!) falsk, ohederlig6. adjectivea double-decker bus.) dubbeldäckad- double figures
- double-quick
- at the double
- double back
- double up
- see double -
106 own
adj. egen (min egen, din egen etc.); själv--------v. äga; tillhöra; bekänna* * *[əun] 1. verb1) (to have as a possession: I own a car.) äga2) (to admit that something is true: I own that I have not been working very hard.) erkänna, tillstå2. adjective, pronoun(belonging to (the person stated): The house is my own; I saw it with my own eyes.) egen, eget, egna- owner- ownership
- get one's own back
- own up -
107 rest
n. rest, återstoden; vila; semester; stöd; uppehåll, rast--------v. vila; luta* * *I 1. [rest] noun1) (a (usually short) period of not working etc after, or between periods of, effort; (a period of) freedom from worries etc: Digging the garden is hard work - let's stop for a rest; Let's have/take a rest; I need a rest from all these problems - I'm going to take a week's holiday.) vila, vilopaus2) (sleep: He needs a good night's rest.) vila3) (something which holds or supports: a book-rest; a headrest on a car seat.) stöd4) (a state of not moving: The machine is at rest.) viloläge2. verb1) (to (allow to) stop working etc in order to get new strength or energy: We've been walking for four hours - let's stop and rest; Stop reading for a minute and rest your eyes; Let's rest our legs.) vila, ta en vilopaus2) (to sleep; to lie or sit quietly in order to get new strength or energy, or because one is tired: Mother is resting at the moment.) vila []3) (to (make or allow to) lean, lie, sit, remain etc on or against something: Her head rested on his shoulder; He rested his hand on her arm; Her gaze rested on the jewels.) vila, luta4) (to relax, be calm etc: I will never rest until I know the murderer has been caught.) vila, bli (få) lugn5) (to (allow to) depend on: Our hopes now rest on him, since all else has failed.) vila6) ((with with) (of a duty etc) to belong to: The choice rests with you.) vila (ligga) hos•- restful- restfully
- restfulness
- restless
- restlessly
- restlessness
- rest-room
- at rest
- come to rest
- lay to rest
- let the matter rest
- rest assured
- set someone's mind at rest II [rest]- the rest -
108 wish
n. vilja; önskan; ambition; önskemål; önskeuppfyllelse; hälsning, välsignelse--------v. vilja, önska, vilja ha; ha lust; hoppas; sträva efter; tillönska, lyckönska; tvinga* * *[wiʃ] 1. verb1) (to have and/or express a desire: There's no point in wishing for a miracle; Touch the magic stone and wish; He wished that she would go away; I wish that I had never met him.) önska []2) (to require (to do or have something): Do you wish to sit down, sir?; We wish to book some seats for the theatre; I'll cancel the arrangement if you wish.) önska, vilja3) (to say that one hopes for (something for someone): I wish you the very best of luck.) önska2. noun1) (a desire or longing, or the thing desired: It's always been my wish to go to South America some day.) önskan, längtan2) (an expression of desire: The fairy granted him three wishes; Did you make a wish?) önskning, önskemål3) ((usually in plural) an expression of hope for success etc for someone: He sends you his best wishes.) hälsning•- wishing-well -
109 work
adj. arbets---------n. arbete; verksamhet; yrke; sysselsättning; arbetsplats; verk; gärning; göromål; kraftansträngning--------v. arbeta; fungera; sätta i gång; sköta; bearbeta; lyckas; orsaka; driva; lösa; arbeta sig fram* * *[wə:k] 1. noun1) (effort made in order to achieve or make something: He has done a lot of work on this project) arbete2) (employment: I cannot find work in this town.) arbete, jobb3) (a task or tasks; the thing that one is working on: Please clear your work off the table.) arbete, grejor4) (a painting, book, piece of music etc: the works of Van Gogh / Shakespeare/Mozart; This work was composed in 1816.) verk5) (the product or result of a person's labours: His work has shown a great improvement lately.) arbete6) (one's place of employment: He left (his) work at 5.30 p.m.; I don't think I'll go to work tomorrow.) arbete, jobb2. verb1) (to (cause to) make efforts in order to achieve or make something: She works at the factory three days a week; He works his employees very hard; I've been working on/at a new project.) [] arbeta (jobba)2) (to be employed: Are you working just now?) arbeta, jobba, ha arbete (jobb)3) (to (cause to) operate (in the correct way): He has no idea how that machine works / how to work that machine; That machine doesn't/won't work, but this one's working.) [] fungera4) (to be practicable and/or successful: If my scheme works, we'll be rich!) fungera, lyckas, klaffa5) (to make (one's way) slowly and carefully with effort or difficulty: She worked her way up the rock face.) arbeta sig6) (to get into, or put into, a stated condition or position, slowly and gradually: The wheel worked loose.) börja bli7) (to make by craftsmanship: The ornaments had been worked in gold.) arbeta, bearbeta•- - work- workable
- worker
- works 3. noun plural1) (the mechanism (of a watch, clock etc): The works are all rusted.) urverk, mekanism2) (deeds, actions etc: She's devoted her life to good works.) gärningar•- work-box
- workbook
- workforce
- working class
- working day
- work-day
- working hours
- working-party
- work-party
- working week
- workman
- workmanlike
- workmanship
- workmate
- workout
- workshop
- at work
- get/set to work
- go to work on
- have one's work cut out
- in working order
- out of work
- work of art
- work off
- work out
- work up
- work up to
- work wonders -
110 admire
v. bli imponerad; beundra* * *1) (to look at with great pleasure and often to express this pleasure: I've just been admiring your new car.) beundra, prisa2) (to have a very high opinion of (something or someone): I admire John's courage.) beundra•- admirably
- admiration
- admirer
- admiring
- admiringly -
111 age
n. ålder; tid, period; generation--------v. åldras; komma att åldras* * *[ei‹] 1. noun1) (the amount of time during which a person or thing has existed: He went to school at the age of six (years); What age is she?) ålder2) ((often with capital) a particular period of time: This machine was the wonder of the age; the Middle Ages.) tid, tidevarv, period3) (the quality of being old: This wine will improve with age; With the wisdom of age he regretted the mistakes he had made in his youth.) ålder, ålderdom[]4) ((usually in plural) a very long time: We've been waiting (for) ages for a bus.) i en evighet, i evigheter2. verb(to (cause to) grow old or look old: He has aged a lot since I last saw him; His troubles have aged him.) åldras- aged- ageless
- age-old
- the aged
- come of age
- of age -
112 boon
n. välsignelse; fördel; bekvämlighet* * *[bu:n](a blessing: It's been a real boon to have a car this week.) välsignelse, förmån -
113 check up (on)
(to investigate to see if (someone or something) is reliable, honest, true etc: Have you been checking up on me?) -
114 check up (on)
(to investigate to see if (someone or something) is reliable, honest, true etc: Have you been checking up on me?) -
115 consort
n. gemål; eskortfartyg--------v. förena sig; stämma överens* * *1. ['konso:t] noun(a (especially royal) wife or husband: prince consort (= the husband of a reigning queen).) make, maka, gemål2. [kən'so:t] verb((with with) to have dealings or associations (with, usually in a bad sense): He's been consorting with drug-addicts.) umgås med, hålla till hos (bland) -
116 contribute
v. bidra med; medverka till* * *[kən'tribjut]1) (to give (money, help etc) along with others: Have you contributed (any money) to this charity?; I've been contributing (articles) to this paper for many years.) bidra med, medarbeta (medverka) i2) ((with to) to help to cause to happen: His gambling contributed to his downfall.) bidra (medverka) till•- contributor -
117 decline
n. nedgång, minskning--------v. neka; vägra; minska, avta; förfalla; sjunka; (grammatik:) konjugera (verb)* * *1. verb1) (to say `no' to (an invitation etc); to refuse: We declined his offer of a lift.) avböja, tacka nej2) (to become less strong or less good etc: His health has declined recently; Our profits have temporarily declined.) avta, minska, sjunka2. noun(a gradual lessening or worsening (of health, standards, quantity etc): There has been a gradual decline in the birthrate.) avtagande, minskning, nedgång -
118 design
n. planlösning; utkast, skiss; mönster, motiv, ond avsikt--------v. formge, teckna; avse* * *1. verb(to invent and prepare a plan of (something) before it is built or made: A famous architect designed this building.) formge, rita, designa2. noun1) (a sketch or plan produced before something is made: a design for a dress.) utkast, skiss, mönster2) (style; the way in which something has been made or put together: It is very modern in design; I don't like the design of that building.) formgivning, design, planlösning3) (a pattern etc: The curtains have a flower design on them.) design, mönster4) (a plan formed in the mind; (an) intention: Our holidays coincided by design and not by accident.) avsikt•- designer- designing -
119 explore
v. utforska länder/ämnen* * *[ik'splo:]1) (to search or travel through (a place) for the purpose of discovery: The oceans have not yet been fully explored; Let's go exploring in the caves.) utforska2) (to examine carefully: I'll explore the possibilities of getting a job here.) undersöka•- exploratory
- explorer -
120 fall back on
falla tillbaka på, ta sin tillflykt till, ta till som reserv, tillgripa* * *(to use, or to go to for help, finally when everything else has been tried: Whatever happens you have your father's money to fall back on.) falla tillbaka på
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