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1 pretty much the same
(more or less the same, alike etc.) gandrīz tāpat/tikpat; visai līdzīgi -
2 all
[o:l] 1. adjective, pronoun1) (the whole (of): He ate all the cake; He has spent all of his money.) viss2) (every one (of a group) when taken together: They were all present; All men are equal.) visi2. adverb1) (entirely: all alone; dressed all in white.) pilnīgi2) ((with the) much; even: Your low pay is all the more reason to find a new job; I feel all the better for a shower.) pat; daudz•- all-out
- all-round
- all-rounder
- all-terrain vehicle
- all along
- all at once
- all in
- all in all
- all over
- all right
- in all* * *visi; viss; gluži, pilnīgi; līdzīgi -
3 beyond expectation
(much more or much better than expected: The plan succeeded beyond all expectations; The hotel was beyond our expectations.) labāk par cerēto* * *pilnīgi negaidot -
4 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.) sasprindzināt; piepūlēt; sasprindzināties; pūlēties2) (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.) sastiept; pārpūlēt3) (to force or stretch (too far): The constant interruptions were straining his patience.) pārbaudīt kāda pacietību4) (to put (eg a mixture) through a sieve etc in order to separate solid matter from liquid: She strained the coffee.) izkāst; filtrēt2. noun1) (force exerted; Can nylon ropes take more strain than the old kind of rope?) spriegojums; nostiepums; slodze2) ((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.) sasprindzinājums; piepūle3) ((an) injury especially to a muscle caused by too much exertion: muscular strain.) pārpūle4) (too great a demand: These constant delays are a strain on our patience.) slodze•- strained- strainer
- strain off II [strein] noun1) (a kind or breed (of animals, plants etc): a new strain of cattle.) cilts; suga2) (a tendency in a person's character: I'm sure there's a strain of madness in her.) tendence; tieksme; noslieksme3) ((often in plural) (the sound of) a tune: I heard the strains of a hymn coming from the church.) skaņas; melodija* * *dzimta, cilts; piepūle, sasprindzinājums; sastiepums; iedzimta īpašība; spriegums; rakstura īpašība; stils; deformācija; vārsmas, dzeja; melodija, motīvs; nostiept, izstiept; piepūlēt, sasprindzināt; nelietīgi izmantot; apskaut, apkampt -
5 so
[səu] 1. adverb1) ((used in several types of sentence to express degree) to this extent, or to such an extent: `The snake was about so long,' he said, holding his hands about a metre apart; Don't get so worried!; She was so pleased with his progress in school that she bought him a new bicycle; They couldn't all get into the room, there were so many of them; He departed without so much as (= without even) a goodbye; You've been so (= very) kind to me!; Thank you so much!) tik; tādā mērā2) ((used to express manner) in this/that way: As you hope to be treated by others, so you must treat them; He likes everything to be (arranged) just so (= in one particular and precise way); It so happens that I have to go to an important meeting tonight.) tā; tādā veidā3) ((used in place of a word, phrase etc previously used, or something previously stated) as already indicated: `Are you really leaving your job?' `Yes, I've already told you / said so'; `Is she arriving tomorrow?' `Yes, I hope so'; If you haven't read the notice, please do so now; `Is that so (= true)?' `Yes, it's really so'; `Was your father angry?' `Yes, even more so than I was expecting - in fact, so much so that he refused to speak to me all day!) tā (atsaucoties uz iepriekšminēto vārdu)4) (in the same way; also: `I hope we'll meet again.' `So do I.'; She has a lot of money and so has her husband.) arī; tāpat5) ((used to express agreement or confirmation) indeed: `You said you were going shopping today.' `So I did, but I've changed my mind.'; `You'll need this book tomorrow, won't you?' `So I will.') jā; pilnīgi pareizi2. conjunction((and) therefore: John had a bad cold, so I took him to the doctor; `So you think you'd like this job, then?' `Yes.'; And so they got married and lived happily ever after.)- so-so
- and so on/forth
- or so
- so as to
- so far
- so good
- so that
- so to say/speak* * *sol; tādā veidā, tā ; tādā mērā, tik; arī; apmēram; tā!, tiešām!; tāpēc, tādēļ; tātad -
6 most
[məust] 1. superlative of many, much (often with the) - adjective1) ((the) greatest number or quantity of: Which of the students has read the most books?; Reading is what gives me most enjoyment.) visvairāk2) (the majority or greater part of: Most children like playing games; Most modern music is difficult to understand.) vairums2. adverb1) (used to form the superlative of many adjectives and adverbs, especially those of more than two syllables: Of all the women I know, she's the most beautiful; the most delicious cake I've ever tasted; We see her mother or father sometimes, but we see her grandmother most frequently.)2) (to the greatest degree or extent: They like sweets and biscuits but they like ice-cream most of all.) vis-; visvairāk; vislabāk3) (very or extremely: I'm most grateful to you for everything you've done; a most annoying child.) ļoti4) ((American) almost: Most everyone I know has read that book.) gandrīz; turpat vai3. pronoun1) (the greatest number or quantity: I ate two cakes, but Mary ate more, and John ate (the) most.) visvairāk2) (the greatest part; the majority: He'll be at home for most of the day; Most of these students speak English; Everyone is leaving - most have gone already.) vairums; lielākā daļa•- mostly- at the most
- at most
- for the most part
- make the most of something
- make the most of* * *vairums, vislielākais skaits; visvairāk; pa lielākai daļai, visbiežāk, visvairāk; ļoti -
7 rise
1. past tense - rose; verb1) (to become greater, larger, higher etc; to increase: Food prices are still rising; His temperature rose; If the river rises much more, there will be a flood; Her voice rose to a scream; Bread rises when it is baked; His spirits rose at the good news.) []celties2) (to move upwards: Smoke was rising from the chimney; The birds rose into the air; The curtain rose to reveal an empty stage.) []celties3) (to get up from bed: He rises every morning at six o'clock.) celties4) (to stand up: The children all rose when the headmaster came in.) piecelties5) ((of the sun etc) to appear above the horizon: The sun rises in the east and sets in the west.) []celties, aust; lēkt6) (to slope upwards: Hills rose in the distance; The ground rises at this point.) slieties; iet augšup7) (to rebel: The people rose (up) in revolt against the dictator.) sacelties8) (to move to a higher rank, a more important position etc: He rose to the rank of colonel.) izvirzīties; tikt paaugstinātam (dienestā)9) ((of a river) to begin or appear: The Rhône rises in the Alps.) iztecēt; sākties10) ((of wind) to begin; to become stronger: Don't go out in the boat - the wind has risen.) []celties11) (to be built: Office blocks are rising all over the town.) []celties, slieties12) (to come back to life: Jesus has risen.) augšāmcelties2. noun1) ((the) act of rising: He had a rapid rise to fame; a rise in prices.) kāpums; celšanās2) (an increase in salary or wages: She asked her boss for a rise.) paaugstinājums; (algas) pielikums3) (a slope or hill: The house is just beyond the next rise.) []kalns4) (the beginning and early development of something: the rise of the Roman Empire.) izcelšanās; pirmsākumi•- rising3. adjectivethe rising sun; rising prices; the rising generation; a rising young politician.) uzlecošs; kāpjošs; augošs; jauns- early- late riser
- give rise to
- rise to the occasion* * *paaugstinājums, pacēlums; pacelšanās; izvirzīšanās; paaugstinājums; lēkts; sākotne, sākums; izteka; uzpeldēšana; celties, kāpt; piecelties; uzlēkt; sacelties; tikt slēgtam, beigties; sākties, izcelties; izvirzīties; pieņemties; uzpeldēt; uzrūgt -
8 less
[les] 1. adjective((often with than) not as much (as): Think of a number less than forty; He drank his tea and wished he had put less sugar in it; The salary for that job will be not less than $30,000.) mazāks2. adverb(not as much or to a smaller extent: I like her less every time I see her; You should smoke less if you want to remain healthy.) mazāk3. pronoun(a smaller part or amount: He has less than I have.) mazāk4. preposition(minus: He earns $280 a week less $90 income tax.) bez; atskaitot- lessen- lesser 5. adverb(less: the lesser-known streets of London.) mazāk- no less a person than* * *mazākais daudzums; mazāks; mazāk; bez -
9 last
I 1. adjective1) (coming at the end: We set out on the last day of November; He was last in the race; He caught the last bus home.) pēdējais; beidzamais2) (most recent; next before the present: Our last house was much smaller than this; last year/month/week.) iepriekšējais; pagājušais3) (coming or remaining after all the others: He was the last guest to leave.) pēdējais2. adverb(at the end of or after all the others: He took his turn last.) beigās- lastly- at long last
- at last
- hear
- see the last of
- the last person
- the last straw
- the last thing
- the last word
- on one's last legs
- to the last II verb1) (to continue to exist: This situation lasted until she got married; I hope this fine weather lasts.) ilgt; turpināties2) (to remain in good condition or supply: This carpet has lasted well; The bread won't last another two days - we'll need more; This coat will last me until I die.) saglabāties; pietikt; (par apģērbu) valkāties•- lasting- last out* * *lieste; lasts; beigas; uzstiept uz liestes; ilgt, turpināties; saglabāties, valkāties; pietikt; beidzamais, pēdējais; pagājušais, iepriekšējais; ārkārtīgs, sevišķs; visneiedomājamākais, visnepiemērotākais; beigās, pēdējā kārtā; pēdējoreiz -
10 extreme
[ik'stri:m] 1. adjective1) (very great, especially much more than usual: extreme pleasure; He is in extreme pain.) ārkārtīgs2) (very far or furthest in any direction, especially out from the centre: the extreme south-western tip of England; Politically, he belongs to the extreme left.) galējs3) (very violent or strong; not ordinary or usual: He holds extreme views on education.) ekstrēms, galējs2. noun1) (something as far, or as different, as possible from something else: the extremes of sadness and joy.) galējība2) (the greatest degree of any state, especially if unpleasant: The extremes of heat in the desert make life uncomfortable.) galējība•- extremism
- extremist
- extremity
- in the extreme
- to extremes* * *ekstrēms, galējība; proporcijas malējais loceklis; galējs, ārkārtējs -
11 efficient
[i'fiʃənt]1) ((of a person) capable; skilful: a very efficient secretary.) prasmīgs; veikls; lietpratīgs2) ((of an action, tool etc) producing (quick and) satisfactory results: The new lawn mower is much more efficient than the old one.) efektīvs; produktīvs•- efficiency* * *efektīvs, iedarbīgs; kvalificēts, prasmīgs; produktīvs -
12 far
1. adverb1) (indicating distance, progress etc: How far is it from here to his house?) tālu2) (at or to a long way away: She went far away/off.) tālu3) (very much: She was a far better swimmer than her friend (was).) daudz2. adjective1) (distant; a long way away: a far country.) tāls2) (more distant (usually of two things): He lives on the far side of the lake.) attāls•- farther- farthest
- faraway
- far-fetched
- as far as
- by far
- far and away
- far from
- so far* * *tāliene; tāls; attāls; tālu; sen; daudz -
13 fill
[fil] 1. verb1) (to put (something) into (until there is no room for more); to make full: to fill a cupboard with books; The news filled him with joy.) []pildīt2) (to become full: His eyes filled with tears.) []pildīties3) (to satisfy (a condition, requirement etc): Does he fill all our requirements?) izpildīt4) (to put something in a hole (in a tooth etc) to stop it up: The dentist filled two of my teeth yesterday.) aizplombēt zobu2. noun(as much as fills or satisfies someone: She ate her fill.) pieēsties līdz kaklam- filled- filler
- filling
- filling-station
- fill in
- fill up* * *pietiekams daudzums; sāts; uzbērums; pildīt; piepildīt; pildīties; piepildīties; aizbērt, aizpildīt, aizbāzt; pildīt, ieņemt; izpildīt; pagatavot zāles; aizpildīt -
14 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 -
15 stale
[steil]1) ((of food etc) not fresh and therefore dry and tasteless: stale bread.) vecs; sacietējis2) (no longer interesting: His ideas are stale and dull.) vecs; zaudējis svaigumu; neinteresants3) (no longer able to work etc well because of too much study etc: If she practises the piano for more than two hours a day, she will grow stale.) pagurt; pārgurt; pārtrenēties* * *urīns; sacietēt, sakalst; novadēties; sasmakt; zaudēt svaigumu, kļūt neinteresantam; zaudēt sparu, pagurt; sacietējis, sakaltis; sasmacis; novadējies; banāls, nodrāzts; paguris
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