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1 the Third world
(the developing countries, those not part of or aligned with the two main powers: the needs of the Third World.) trešā pasaule* * *jaunattīstības valstis; nepievienojušās valstis; politiskiem blokiem nepievienojušās valstis -
2 the mass media
(those channels of communication (TV, radio, newspapers etc) that reach large numbers of people.) masu informācijas līdzekļi -
3 antiquity
[æn'tikwəti]1) (ancient times, especially those of the ancient Greeks and Romans: the gods and heroes of antiquity.) antīkā pasaule2) (great age: a statue of great antiquity.) senatne3) ((plural antiquities) something remaining from ancient times (eg a statue, a vase): Roman antiquities.) senlietas* * *senatne; antīkā pasaule -
4 sect
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5 that
1. [ðæt] plural - those; adjective(used to indicate a person, thing etc spoken of before, not close to the speaker, already known to the speaker and listener etc: Don't take this book - take that one; At that time, I was living in Italy; When are you going to return those books?) tas; tā2. pronoun(used to indicate a thing etc, or (in plural or with the verb be) person or people, spoken of before, not close to the speaker, already known to the speaker and listener etc: What is that you've got in your hand?; Who is that?; That is the Prime Minister; Those present at the concert included the composer and his wife.) tas3. [ðət, ðæt] relative pronoun(used to refer to a person, thing etc mentioned in a preceding clause in order to distinguish it from others: Where is the parcel that arrived this morning?; Who is the man (that) you were talking to?) kas; kurš4. [ðət, ðæt] conjunction1) ((often omitted) used to report what has been said etc or to introduce other clauses giving facts, reasons, results etc: I know (that) you didn't do it; I was surprised (that) he had gone.) ka2) (used to introduce expressions of sorrow, wishes etc: That I should be accused of murder!; Oh, that I were with her now!) lai; kaut5. adverb(so; to such an extent: I didn't realize she was that ill.) tik- that's that* * *tik; jāatzīst, ka; lai; tas, tā ; kurš, kas -
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 examine
[iɡ'zæmin]1) (to look at closely; to inspect closely: They examined the animal tracks and decided that they were those of a fox.) apskatīt; izmeklēt2) ((of a doctor) to inspect the body of thoroughly to check for disease etc: The doctor examined the child and said she was healthy.) (par ārstu) izmeklēt3) (to consider carefully: The police must examine the facts.) izmeklēt; izpētīt4) (to test the knowledge or ability of (students etc): She examines pupils in mathematics.) eksaminēt5) (to question: The lawyer examined the witness in the court case.) pratināt•- examiner* * *apskatīt, izmeklēt; eksaminēt; pratināt -
8 wave
[weiv] 1. noun1) (a moving ridge, larger than a ripple, moving on the surface of water: rolling waves; a boat tossing on the waves.) vilnis2) (a vibration travelling eg through the air: radio waves; sound waves; light waves.) vilnis3) (a curve or curves in the hair: Are those waves natural?) (matu) cirtas4) (a (usually temporary) rise or increase: the recent crime wave; a wave of violence; The pain came in waves.) vilnis5) (an act of waving: She recognized me, and gave me a wave.) (rokas) mājiens2. verb1) (to move backwards and forwards or flutter: The flags waved gently in the breeze.) viļņoties; plīvot2) (to (cause hair to) curve first one way then the other: She's had her hair waved; Her hair waves naturally.) []cirtot (matus); cirtoties3) (to make a gesture (of greeting etc) with (eg the hand): She waved to me across the street; Everyone was waving handkerchiefs in farewell; They waved goodbye.) []māt; vicināt roku•- wavy- waviness
- waveband
- wave
- wavelength
- wave aside* * *vilnis; mājiens; uzplūdi; viļņot; viļņoties; cirtoties; cirtot; sacirtot; vicināt, māt -
9 honour
['onə] 1. noun1) (respect for truth, honesty etc: a man of honour.) gods; cieņa2) ((the keeping or increasing of) a person's, country's etc good reputation: We must fight for the honour of our country.) gods; cieņa3) (fame; glory: He won honour on the field of battle.) gods; cieņa4) (respect: This ceremony is being held in honour of those who died in the war.) gods5) (something which a person feels to be a reason for pride etc: It is a great honour to be asked to address this meeting.) gods6) (a title, degree etc given to a person as a mark of respect for his services, work, ability etc: He has received many honours for his research into cancer.) apbalvojums7) ((with capital: with His, Your etc) a title of respect used when talking to or about judges, mayors etc: My client wishes to plead guilty, Your Honour.) (tituls, uzrunājot tiesnesi) Jūsu Godība2. verb1) (to show great respect to (a person, thing etc): We should honour the Queen.) godāt; cienīt2) (to do, say etc something which is a reason for pride, satisfaction etc to: Will you honour us with your presence at the meeting?) pagodināt3) (to give (someone) a title, degree etc as a mark of respect for his ability etc: He was honoured for his work with the mentally handicapped.) izrādīt atzinību4) (to fulfil (a promise etc): We'll honour our agreement.) pildīt (saistības, solījumu)•- honorary- honourable
- honours
- in honour bound
- honour bound
- on one's honour
- word of honour* * *cieņa; apbalvojumi, ordeņi; izcilība; godāt, cienīt; nomaksāt -
10 smart
1. adjective1) (neat and well-dressed; fashionable: You're looking very smart today; a smart suit.) elegants; smalks2) (clever and quick in thought and action: We need a smart boy to help in the shop; I don't trust some of those smart salesmen.) attapīgs; apķērīgs3) (brisk; sharp: She gave him a smart slap on the cheek.) ātrs; spēcīgs; ass2. verb1) ((of part of the body) to be affected by a sharp stinging feeling: The thick smoke made his eyes smart.) smelgt; grauzt (acis)2) (to feel annoyed, resentful etc after being insulted etc: He is still smarting from your remarks.) just aizvainojumu3. noun(the stinging feeling left by a blow or the resentful feeling left by an insult: He could still feel the smart of her slap/insult.) smeldze; smeldzošas sāpes- smarten- smartly
- smartness
- smart bomb
- smart card* * *dedzinošas sāpes; smeldze; atjautība, prāts; smelgt; izraisīt; spēcīgs, ass; dedzinošs, smeldzošs; ātrs, veikls; asprātīgs, atjautīgs; blēdīgs, viltīgs; elegants, smalks -
11 other
1.1) (adjective, pronoun the second of two: I have lost my other glove; I've got one of my gloves but I can't find the other (one).) otrs2) (adjective, pronoun those people, things etc not mentioned, present etc; additional: Some of them have arrived - where are the others?; The baby is here and the other children are at school.) citi3) ( adjective (with day, week etc) recently past: I saw him just the other day/morning.) kādudien, nesen•2. conjunction(or else; if not: Take a taxi - otherwise you'll be late.) vai arī- other than
- somehow or other
- someone/something or other
- somewhere or other* * *cits, vēl viens, citāds; citādi; cits -
12 cool
[ku:l] 1. adjective1) (slightly cold: cool weather.) vēss; dzestrs2) (calm or not excitable: He's very cool in a crisis.) mierīgs; nosvērts3) (not very friendly: He was very cool towards me.) nelaipns4) ((slang) great; terrific; fantastic: Wow, that's really cool!; You look cool in those jeans!) foršs, kruts2. verb1) (to make or become less warm: The jelly will cool better in the refrigerator; She cooled her hands in the stream.) atvēsināt; atdzesēt; atdzist2) (to become less strong: His affection for her has cooled; Her anger cooled.) atvēst; nomierināties3. noun(cool air or atmosphere: the cool of the evening.) vēsums- coolly- coolness
- cool-headed
- cool down
- keep one's cool
- lose one's cool* * *vēsums; aukstasinība; atdzist; atvēsināt, atdzesēt; nogalināt; vēss; nosvērts, mierīgs; nelaipns, vēss; nekaunīgs; apaļš, vesels; superīgs, kolosāls -
13 rising
1) (the act or rising: the rising of the sun.) lēkts2) (a rebellion: The king executed those who took part in the rising.) sacelšanās* * *kāpšana, celšanās; sacelšanās; lēkts; paaugstinājums, pacēlums; pūtīte; augošs; tāds, kas gūst ietekmi; tāds, kas tuvojas noteiktam gadu skaitam; uzlecošs -
14 sting
1. [stiŋ] noun1) (a part of some plants, insects etc, eg nettles and wasps, that can prick and inject an irritating or poisonous fluid into the wound.) dzelonis2) (an act of piercing with this part: Some spiders give a poisonous sting.) dzēliens3) (the wound, swelling, or pain caused by this: You can soothe a wasp sting by putting vinegar on it.) dzēlums2. verb1) (to wound or hurt by means of a sting: The child was badly stung by nettles/mosquitoes; Do those insects sting?) []dzelt; sadzelt2) ((of a wound, or a part of the body) to smart or be painful: The salt water made his eyes sting.) grauzt; dzelt* * *dzelonis; dzēliens; kodiens; vieta; asas sāpes; spars; dzēlīgums; dzelt; iedzelt; sāpināt, mocīt; mudināt; piekrāpt -
15 customs
1) ((the government department that collects) taxes paid on goods coming into a country: Did you have to pay customs on those watches?; He works for the customs; ( also adjective) customs duty.) muita; muitas-2) (the place at a port etc where these taxes are collected: I was searched when I came through customs at the airport.) muita* * *muitas nodoklis; muita -
16 display
[di'splei] 1. verb1) (to set out for show: The china was displayed in a special cabinet.) izstādīt2) (to show: She displayed a talent for mimicry.) izrādīt2. noun1) ((an) act of showing or making clear: a display of military strength.) izrādīšana2) (an entertainment etc intended to show the ability etc of those taking part: a dancing display.) skate3) (something which shows or sets out something else: an advertising display.) izcelšana4) (the part of a video recorder, calculator, digital watch etc that shows numbers, the date, time, or other information.) displejs* * *skate, izstāde; izrādīšana; izcelšana, izdalīšana; displejs, ekrānpults; demonstrēt, izstādīt; izrādīt; izcelt, izdalīt -
17 smell
1. [smel] noun1) (the sense or power of being aware of things through one's nose: My sister never had a good sense of smell.) oža2) (the quality that is noticed by using this power: a pleasant smell; There's a strong smell of gas.) smarža; smaka3) (an act of using this power: Have a smell of this!) Pasmaržo šo!2. [smelt] verb1) (to notice by using one's nose: I smell gas; I thought I smelt (something) burning.) saost2) (to give off a smell: The roses smelt beautiful; Her hands smelt of fish.) smaržot3) (to examine by using the sense of smell: Let me smell those flowers.) pasmaržot•- - smelling- smelly
- smelliness
- smell out* * *oža; smaka, smarža; saost; ostīt; ost, smaržot -
18 wear
[weə] 1. past tense - wore; verb1) (to be dressed in or carry on (a part of) the body: She wore a white dress; Does she usually wear spectacles?) valkāt; nēsāt2) (to arrange (one's hair) in a particular way: She wears her hair in a pony-tail.) nēsāt (matu sakārtojumu)3) (to have or show (a particular expression): She wore an angry expression.) izskatīties; izrādīt (kādu izteiksmi)4) (to (cause to) become thinner etc because of use, rubbing etc: This carpet has worn in several places; This sweater is wearing thin at the elbows.) izvalkāt; nonēsāt; izvalkāties; nonēsāties5) (to make (a bare patch, a hole etc) by rubbing, use etc: I've worn a hole in the elbow of my jacket.) izvalkāt; iztīrīt6) (to stand up to use: This material doesn't wear very well.) valkāties2. noun1) (use as clothes etc: I use this suit for everyday wear; Those shoes won't stand much wear.) valkāšana; nēsāšana2) (articles for use as clothes: casual wear; sportswear; leisure wear.) apģērbs; drēbes; tērps3) ((sometimes wear and tear) damage due to use: The hall carpet is showing signs of wear.) nodilums; nolietojums4) (ability to withstand use: There's plenty of wear left in it yet.) izturība•- wearable- wearer
- wearing
- worn
- wear away
- wear off
- wear out
- worn out* * *nēsāšana, valkāšana; nolietojums, nodilums; valkājamība, izturība; valkāt, nēsāt; valkāties; novalkāt, nodeldēt; tuvoties, virzīties -
19 another
adjective, pronoun1) (a different (thing or person): This letter isn't from Tom - it's from another friend of mine; The coat I bought was dirty, so the shop gave me another.) cits2) ((one) more of the same kind: Have another biscuit!; You didn't tell me you wanted another of those!) vēl viens* * *cits; vēl kāds, vēl viens; otrs -
20 civilize
(to change the ways of (a primitive people) to those found in a more advanced type of society: The Romans tried to civilize the ancient Britons.) civilizēt- civilisation* * *civilizēt
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