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1 in the strict sense of the word
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2 strict
[strikt]1) (severe, stern, and compelling obedience: This class needs a strict teacher; His parents were very strict with him; The school rules are too strict; strict orders.) stingrs; nepiekāpīgs2) (exact or precise: If the strict truth were known, he was drunk, not ill.) tiešs; precīzs•- strictly
- strictly speaking* * *bargs, stingrs; precīzs, noteikts -
3 tight
1. adjective1) (fitting very or too closely: I couldn't open the box because the lid was too tight; My trousers are too tight.) ciešs; pieguļošs2) (stretched to a great extent; not loose: He made sure that the ropes were tight.) savilkts; nostiepts3) ((of control etc) strict and very careful: She keeps (a) tight control over her emotions.) stingrs; ciešs4) (not allowing much time: We hope to finish this next week but the schedule's a bit tight.) noslogots; blīvi plānots (laika ziņā)2. adverb((also tightly) closely; with no extra room or space: The bags were packed tight / tightly packed.) cieši; blīvi- - tight- tighten
- tightness
- tights
- tight-fisted
- tightrope
- a tight corner/spot
- tighten one's belt* * *savilkts, ciešs; pieguļošs, šaurs; kompakts, blīvs; necaurlaidīgs; grūts, smags; grūti pelnīts; nepietiekams; draudzīgs; skops; grūti dabūjams; akurāts, kārtīgs, tīrs; iedzēris, iereibis; cieši, stingri -
4 relax
[rə'læks]1) (to make or become less tight or tense or less worried etc; to rest completely: The doctor gave him a drug to make him relax; Relax your shoulders; He relaxed his grip for a second and the rope was dragged out of his hand.) atbrīvot, atslābināt2) (to make or become less strict or severe: The rules were relaxed because of the Queen's visit.) kļūt pielaidīgākam; liberalizēt•* * *atslābināt; mazināt; mazināties, atslābt; atpūsties; kļūt pieļāvīgākam -
5 soft
[soft]1) (not hard or firm; easily changing shape when pressed: a soft cushion.) mīksts2) (pleasantly smooth to the touch: The dog has a soft, silky coat.) maigs; glāsmains3) (not loud: a soft voice.) maigs; liegs4) ((of colour) not bright or harsh: a soft pink.) maigs; mierīgs5) (not strict (enough): You are too soft with him.) nepietiekami stingrs6) ((of a drink) not alcoholic: At the party they were serving soft drinks as well as wine and spirits.) bezalkoholisks7) (childishly weak, timid or silly: Don't be so soft - the dog won't hurt you.) bailīgs•- softly- softness
- soften
- soft-boiled
- soft-hearted
- soft-spoken
- software
- softwood
- have a soft spot for* * *vientiesis; mīksts; liegs, maigs; kluss; mierīgs; neizteikts, neskaidrs; atsaucīgs, līdzjūtīgs; silts, maigs; gļēvs; vājš; pamuļķīgs, vientiesīgs; bezalkoholisks; viegls; palatalizēts; lokans; mīksti; maigi; klusi; klusu!; lēnām! -
6 technically
1) (in a technical way; He described the machine in simple terms, then more technically.) tehniski2) (as far as skill and technique are concerned: The pianist gave a very good performance technically, although she seemed to lack feeling for the music.) no tehnikas viedokļa; tehniskā ziņā3) (according to strict obedience to laws or rules: Technically, you aren't allowed to do that, but I don't suppose anyone will object.) formāli -
7 discipline
['disiplin] 1. noun1) (training in an orderly way of life: All children need discipline.) disciplīna2) (strict self-control (amongst soldiers etc).) disciplīna; disciplinētība2. verb1) (to bring under control: You must discipline yourself so that you do not waste time.) disciplinēt2) (to punish: The students who caused the disturbance have been disciplined.) sodīt (par disciplīnas pārkāpumu)•* * *disciplīna; disciplinētība; sods; disciplinēt; sodīt -
8 stern
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9 stringency
1) (the quality of being strict.) stingrība; bardzība2) (scarcity of money for lending etc: in times of stringency; ( also adjective) The government are demanding stringency measures.) taupības režīms; stingra (līdzekļu) ekonomija* * *bardzība, stingrība; spiedīgi apstākļi -
10 stringent
['strin‹ənt]adjective ((of rules etc) very strict, or strongly enforced: There should be much more stringent laws against the dropping of rubbish in the streets.) stingrs; bargs* * *bargs, stingrs; spiedīgs -
11 Victorian
[vik'to:riən] 1. adjective1) (of the reign of Queen Victoria (1837-1901): Victorian writers; Victorian households/furniture.) viktoriāņu/Viktorijas laika-2) ((of an attitude towards morals etc) strict and conservative: a Victorian attitude to life.) konservatīvs; vecmodīgs2. noun(a person living in Queen Victoria's reign: The Victorians were great engineers and industrialists.) Viktorijas laika cilvēks* * *viktoriāņu laika cilvēks; viktoriāņu, Viktorijas laika; vecmodīgs -
12 discussion
[-ʃən]noun ((an act of) talking about something: I think there has been too much discussion of this subject; Discussions between the heads of state took place in strict security.) diskusija; apspriešana; pārrunas* * *apspriešana, diskusija, pārrunas -
13 lax
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14 slack
[slæk]1) (loose; not firmly stretched: Leave the rope slack.) vaļīgs; nenostiepts2) (not firmly in position: He tightened a few slack screws.) vaļīgs; nenostiprināts3) (not strict; careless: He is very slack about getting things done.) nolaidīgs; bezatbildīgs4) (in industry etc, not busy; inactive: Business has been rather slack lately.) kluss; bez rosības•- slacken- slackly
- slackness
- slacks* * *ogļu putekļi; vaļīgs tauvas gals; klusā sezona; bezdarbība; lēnūdens laiks; palaist vaļīgāk; atslābt; palēnināt; dzesēt; slaistīties; dzēst; vaļīgs, ļengans; kluss; lēns, gauss; nomācošs, nogurdinošs; nolaidīgs, nevīžīgs; neizcepts
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