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1 take a turn for the better
((of things or people) to become better or worse: His fortunes have taken a turn for the better; Her health has taken a turn for the worse.) blive bedre; blive værre* * *((of things or people) to become better or worse: His fortunes have taken a turn for the better; Her health has taken a turn for the worse.) blive bedre; blive værre -
2 raid
[reid] 1. noun(a sudden, short and usually unexpected attack: The enemy made a raid on the docks; The police carried out a raid on the gambling den.) raid; razzia2. verb1) (to make a raid on: The police raided the gambling club.) foretage et raid; foretage en razzia2) (to take things from: I'm hungry - let's raid the fridge.) plyndre•- raider* * *[reid] 1. noun(a sudden, short and usually unexpected attack: The enemy made a raid on the docks; The police carried out a raid on the gambling den.) raid; razzia2. verb1) (to make a raid on: The police raided the gambling club.) foretage et raid; foretage en razzia2) (to take things from: I'm hungry - let's raid the fridge.) plyndre•- raider -
3 life
plural - lives; noun1) (the quality belonging to plants and animals which distinguishes them from rocks, minerals etc and things which are dead: Doctors are fighting to save the child's life.) liv2) (the period between birth and death: He had a long and happy life.) liv3) (liveliness: She was full of life and energy.) liv4) (a manner of living: She lived a life of ease and idleness.) tilværelse5) (the period during which any particular state exists: He had many different jobs during his working life.) liv; -liv6) (living things: It is now believed that there may be life on Mars; animal life.) liv; -liv7) (the story of a life: He has written a life of Churchill.) livshistorie; biografi8) (life imprisonment: He was given life for murder.) livsvarigt fængsel; livstid•- lifeless- lifelike
- life-and-death
- lifebelt
- lifeboat
- lifebuoy
- life-cycle
- life expectancy
- lifeguard
- life-jacket
- lifeline
- lifelong
- life-saving
- life-sized
- life-size
- lifetime
- as large as life
- bring to life
- come to life
- for life
- the life and soul of the party
- not for the life of me
- not on your life!
- take life
- take one's life
- take one's life in one's hands
- to the life* * *plural - lives; noun1) (the quality belonging to plants and animals which distinguishes them from rocks, minerals etc and things which are dead: Doctors are fighting to save the child's life.) liv2) (the period between birth and death: He had a long and happy life.) liv3) (liveliness: She was full of life and energy.) liv4) (a manner of living: She lived a life of ease and idleness.) tilværelse5) (the period during which any particular state exists: He had many different jobs during his working life.) liv; -liv6) (living things: It is now believed that there may be life on Mars; animal life.) liv; -liv7) (the story of a life: He has written a life of Churchill.) livshistorie; biografi8) (life imprisonment: He was given life for murder.) livsvarigt fængsel; livstid•- lifeless- lifelike
- life-and-death
- lifebelt
- lifeboat
- lifebuoy
- life-cycle
- life expectancy
- lifeguard
- life-jacket
- lifeline
- lifelong
- life-saving
- life-sized
- life-size
- lifetime
- as large as life
- bring to life
- come to life
- for life
- the life and soul of the party
- not for the life of me
- not on your life!
- take life
- take one's life
- take one's life in one's hands
- to the life -
4 part
1. noun1) (something which, together with other things, makes a whole; a piece: We spent part of the time at home and part at the seaside.) del2) (an equal division: He divided the cake into three parts.) del3) (a character in a play etc: She played the part of the queen.) rolle4) (the words, actions etc of a character in a play etc: He learned his part quickly.) rolle5) (in music, the notes to be played or sung by a particular instrument or voice: the violin part.) stemme; -stemme6) (a person's share, responsibility etc in doing something: He played a great part in the government's decision.) rolle2. verb(to separate; to divide: They parted (from each other) at the gate.) skille; skilles- parting- partly
- part-time
- in part
- part company
- part of speech
- part with
- take in good part
- take someone's part
- take part in* * *1. noun1) (something which, together with other things, makes a whole; a piece: We spent part of the time at home and part at the seaside.) del2) (an equal division: He divided the cake into three parts.) del3) (a character in a play etc: She played the part of the queen.) rolle4) (the words, actions etc of a character in a play etc: He learned his part quickly.) rolle5) (in music, the notes to be played or sung by a particular instrument or voice: the violin part.) stemme; -stemme6) (a person's share, responsibility etc in doing something: He played a great part in the government's decision.) rolle2. verb(to separate; to divide: They parted (from each other) at the gate.) skille; skilles- parting- partly
- part-time
- in part
- part company
- part of speech
- part with
- take in good part
- take someone's part
- take part in -
5 heritage
['heriti‹](things (especially valuable things such as buildings, literature etc) which are passed on from one generation to another: We must all take care to preserve our national heritage.) kulturarv* * *['heriti‹](things (especially valuable things such as buildings, literature etc) which are passed on from one generation to another: We must all take care to preserve our national heritage.) kulturarv -
6 fancy
['fænsi] 1. plural - fancies; noun1) (a sudden (often unexpected) liking or desire: The child had many peculiar fancies.) grille; indfald2) (the power of the mind to imagine things: She had a tendency to indulge in flights of fancy.) fantasi; indbildning3) (something imagined: He had a sudden fancy that he could see Spring approaching.) forestilling; indbildning2. adjective(decorated; not plain: fancy cakes.) dekoreret; kunstfærdig3. verb1) (to like the idea of having or doing something: I fancy a cup of tea.) kunne tænke sig; have lyst til2) (to think or have a certain feeling or impression (that): I fancied (that) you were angry.) forestille sig3) (to have strong sexual interest in (a person): He fancies her a lot.) være varm på•- fanciful- fancifully
- fancy dress
- take a fancy to
- take one's fancy* * *['fænsi] 1. plural - fancies; noun1) (a sudden (often unexpected) liking or desire: The child had many peculiar fancies.) grille; indfald2) (the power of the mind to imagine things: She had a tendency to indulge in flights of fancy.) fantasi; indbildning3) (something imagined: He had a sudden fancy that he could see Spring approaching.) forestilling; indbildning2. adjective(decorated; not plain: fancy cakes.) dekoreret; kunstfærdig3. verb1) (to like the idea of having or doing something: I fancy a cup of tea.) kunne tænke sig; have lyst til2) (to think or have a certain feeling or impression (that): I fancied (that) you were angry.) forestille sig3) (to have strong sexual interest in (a person): He fancies her a lot.) være varm på•- fanciful- fancifully
- fancy dress
- take a fancy to
- take one's fancy -
7 form
I 1. [fo:m] noun1) ((a) shape; outward appearance: He saw a strange form in the darkness.) form; skikkelse2) (a kind, type or variety: What form of ceremony usually takes place when someone gets a promotion?) slags; type3) (a document containing certain questions, the answers to which must be written on it: an application form.) formular; blanket; skema4) (a fixed way of doing things: forms and ceremonies.) formalitet; formssag5) (a school class: He is in the sixth form.) klasse2. verb1) (to make; to cause to take shape: They decided to form a drama group.) danne; oprette2) (to come into existence; to take shape: An idea slowly formed in his mind.) opstå; tage form3) (to organize or arrange (oneself or other people) into a particular order: The women formed (themselves) into three groups.) inddele4) (to be; to make up: These lectures form part of the medical course.) være; udgøre•- be in good form
- in the form of II [fo:m] noun(a long, usually wooden seat: The children were sitting on forms.) træbænk* * *I 1. [fo:m] noun1) ((a) shape; outward appearance: He saw a strange form in the darkness.) form; skikkelse2) (a kind, type or variety: What form of ceremony usually takes place when someone gets a promotion?) slags; type3) (a document containing certain questions, the answers to which must be written on it: an application form.) formular; blanket; skema4) (a fixed way of doing things: forms and ceremonies.) formalitet; formssag5) (a school class: He is in the sixth form.) klasse2. verb1) (to make; to cause to take shape: They decided to form a drama group.) danne; oprette2) (to come into existence; to take shape: An idea slowly formed in his mind.) opstå; tage form3) (to organize or arrange (oneself or other people) into a particular order: The women formed (themselves) into three groups.) inddele4) (to be; to make up: These lectures form part of the medical course.) være; udgøre•- be in good form
- in the form of II [fo:m] noun(a long, usually wooden seat: The children were sitting on forms.) træbænk -
8 unpack
1) (to take out (things that are packed): He unpacked his clothes.) pakke ud2) (to take (clothes etc) out of (a case etc): Have you unpacked (your case)?) pakke ud* * *1) (to take out (things that are packed): He unpacked his clothes.) pakke ud2) (to take (clothes etc) out of (a case etc): Have you unpacked (your case)?) pakke ud -
9 choose
[ u:z]past tense - chose; verb1) (to take (one thing rather than another from a number of things) according to what one wants: Always choose (a book) carefully.) vælge; udvælge2) (to decide (on one course of action rather than another): If he chooses to resign, let him do so.) vælge•* * *[ u:z]past tense - chose; verb1) (to take (one thing rather than another from a number of things) according to what one wants: Always choose (a book) carefully.) vælge; udvælge2) (to decide (on one course of action rather than another): If he chooses to resign, let him do so.) vælge• -
10 fork
[fo:k] 1. noun1) (an instrument with two or more pointed pieces for piercing and lifting things: We usually eat with a knife, fork and spoon.) gaffel2) (the point at which a road, river etc divides into two or more branches or divisions: a fork in the river.) vejgaffel; forgrening3) (one of the branches or divisions of a road, river etc into which the road, river etc divides: Take the left fork (of the road).) forgrening2. verb1) ((of a road, river etc) to divide into (usually two) branches or divisions: The main road forks here.) dele sig; forgrene sig2) ((of a person or vehicle) to follow one of the branches or divisions into which a road has divided: The car forked left.) dreje; svinge3) (to lift or move with a fork: The farmer forked the hay.) forke; læsse•- forked- fork-lift truck
- fork out* * *[fo:k] 1. noun1) (an instrument with two or more pointed pieces for piercing and lifting things: We usually eat with a knife, fork and spoon.) gaffel2) (the point at which a road, river etc divides into two or more branches or divisions: a fork in the river.) vejgaffel; forgrening3) (one of the branches or divisions of a road, river etc into which the road, river etc divides: Take the left fork (of the road).) forgrening2. verb1) ((of a road, river etc) to divide into (usually two) branches or divisions: The main road forks here.) dele sig; forgrene sig2) ((of a person or vehicle) to follow one of the branches or divisions into which a road has divided: The car forked left.) dreje; svinge3) (to lift or move with a fork: The farmer forked the hay.) forke; læsse•- forked- fork-lift truck
- fork out -
11 heat
[hi:t] 1. noun1) (the amount of hotness (of something), especially of things which are very hot: Test the heat of the water before you bath the baby.) varme; hede2) (the warmth from something which is hot: The heat from the fire will dry your coat; the effect of heat on metal; the heat of the sun.) varme; hede3) (the hottest time: the heat of the day.) middagshede4) (anger or excitement: He didn't mean to be rude - he just said that in the heat of the moment.) ophidselse; i kampens hede5) (in a sports competition etc, one of two or more contests from which the winners go on to take part in later stages of the competition: Having won his heat he is going through to the final.) heat2. verb((sometimes with up) to make or become hot or warm: We'll heat (up) the soup; The day heats up quickly once the sun has risen.) varme; varme op- heated- heatedly
- heatedness
- heater
- heating
- heat wave
- in/on heat See also:- hot* * *[hi:t] 1. noun1) (the amount of hotness (of something), especially of things which are very hot: Test the heat of the water before you bath the baby.) varme; hede2) (the warmth from something which is hot: The heat from the fire will dry your coat; the effect of heat on metal; the heat of the sun.) varme; hede3) (the hottest time: the heat of the day.) middagshede4) (anger or excitement: He didn't mean to be rude - he just said that in the heat of the moment.) ophidselse; i kampens hede5) (in a sports competition etc, one of two or more contests from which the winners go on to take part in later stages of the competition: Having won his heat he is going through to the final.) heat2. verb((sometimes with up) to make or become hot or warm: We'll heat (up) the soup; The day heats up quickly once the sun has risen.) varme; varme op- heated- heatedly
- heatedness
- heater
- heating
- heat wave
- in/on heat See also:- hot -
12 include
[iŋ'klu:d](to take in or consider along with (other people, things etc) as part of a group, set etc: Am I included in the team?; Your duties include making the tea.) inkludere; tage med; indbefatte- including
- inclusive* * *[iŋ'klu:d](to take in or consider along with (other people, things etc) as part of a group, set etc: Am I included in the team?; Your duties include making the tea.) inkludere; tage med; indbefatte- including
- inclusive -
13 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).) anden2) (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.) andre3) ( adjective (with day, week etc) recently past: I saw him just the other day/morning.) forleden•2. conjunction(or else; if not: Take a taxi - otherwise you'll be late.) ellers- other than
- somehow or other
- someone/something or other
- somewhere or 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).) anden2) (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.) andre3) ( adjective (with day, week etc) recently past: I saw him just the other day/morning.) forleden•2. conjunction(or else; if not: Take a taxi - otherwise you'll be late.) ellers- other than
- somehow or other
- someone/something or other
- somewhere or other -
14 rain
[rein] 1. noun1) (water falling from the clouds in liquid drops: We've had a lot of rain today; walking in the rain; We had flooding because of last week's heavy rains.) regn2) (a great number of things falling like rain: a rain of arrows.) regn2. verb1) ((only with it as subject) to cause rain to fall: I think it will rain today.) regne2) (to (cause to) fall like rain: Arrows rained down on the soldiers.) regne•- rainy- raininess
- rainbow
- rain check: take a rain check
- raincoat
- raindrop
- rainfall
- rain forest
- rain-gauge
- keep
- save for a rainy day
- rain cats and dogs
- the rains
- as right as rain
- right as rain* * *[rein] 1. noun1) (water falling from the clouds in liquid drops: We've had a lot of rain today; walking in the rain; We had flooding because of last week's heavy rains.) regn2) (a great number of things falling like rain: a rain of arrows.) regn2. verb1) ((only with it as subject) to cause rain to fall: I think it will rain today.) regne2) (to (cause to) fall like rain: Arrows rained down on the soldiers.) regne•- rainy- raininess
- rainbow
- rain check: take a rain check
- raincoat
- raindrop
- rainfall
- rain forest
- rain-gauge
- keep
- save for a rainy day
- rain cats and dogs
- the rains
- as right as rain
- right as rain -
15 root
I 1. [ru:t] noun1) (the part of a plant that grows under the ground and draws food and water from the soil: Trees often have deep roots; Carrots and turnips are edible roots.) rod2) (the base of something growing in the body: the roots of one's hair/teeth.) rod; -rod3) (cause; origin: Love of money is the root of all evil; We must get at the root of the trouble.) rod4) ((in plural) family origins: Our roots are in Scotland.) rod2. verb(to (make something) grow roots: These plants aren't rooting very well; He rooted the plants in compost.) slå rod; plante- root crop
- root out
- take root II [ru:t] verb1) (to poke about in the ground: The pigs were rooting about for food.) rode2) (to search by turning things over etc: She rooted about in the cupboard.) rode* * *I 1. [ru:t] noun1) (the part of a plant that grows under the ground and draws food and water from the soil: Trees often have deep roots; Carrots and turnips are edible roots.) rod2) (the base of something growing in the body: the roots of one's hair/teeth.) rod; -rod3) (cause; origin: Love of money is the root of all evil; We must get at the root of the trouble.) rod4) ((in plural) family origins: Our roots are in Scotland.) rod2. verb(to (make something) grow roots: These plants aren't rooting very well; He rooted the plants in compost.) slå rod; plante- root crop
- root out
- take root II [ru:t] verb1) (to poke about in the ground: The pigs were rooting about for food.) rode2) (to search by turning things over etc: She rooted about in the cupboard.) rode
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