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1 blacklist
noun (a list of people who are out of favour etc.) svartur listi -
2 revolution
[revə'lu:ʃən] 1. noun1) ((the act of making) a successful, violent attempt to change or remove a government etc: the American Revolution.) bylting2) (a complete change in ideas, methods etc: There's been a complete revolution in the way things are done in this office.) umbylting3) (a complete circle or turn round a central point, axis etc (eg as made by a record turning on a record-player, or the Earth moving on its axis or round the Sun).) snúningur•2. noun(a person who takes part in, or is in favour of, (a) revolution.) byltingarmaður- revolutionise -
3 swing
[swiŋ] 1. past tense, past participle - swung; verb1) (to (cause to) move or sway in a curve (from side to side or forwards and backwards) from a fixed point: You swing your arms when you walk; The children were swinging on a rope hanging from a tree; The door swung open; He swung the load on to his shoulder.) sveifla(st)2) (to walk with a stride: He swung along the road.) ganga léttur í spori3) (to turn suddenly: He swung round and stared at them; He is hoping to swing the voters in his favour.) snúast á hæli; snúa2. noun1) (an act, period, or manner, of swinging: He was having a swing on the rope; Most golfers would like to improve their swing.) sveifla2) (a swinging movement: the swing of the dancers' skirts.) sveifla3) (a strong dancing rhythm: The music should be played with a swing.) sveifla, sving4) (a change in public opinion etc: a swing away from the government.) sveifla5) (a seat for swinging, hung on ropes or chains from a supporting frame etc.) róla•- swinging- swing bridge
- swing door
- be in full swing
- get into the swing of things
- get into the swing
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4 abdicate
['æbdikeit]1) (to leave or give up the position and authority of a king or queen: The king abdicated (the throne) in favour of his son.) afsala sér (völdum)2) (to leave or give up (responsibility, power etc): He abdicated all responsibility for the work to his elder son.) segja af sér• -
5 curry
I 1. American - curries; noun((an originally Indian dish of) meat, vegetables etc cooked with spices: chicken curry.) karríréttur2. verb(to cook in this way: Are you going to curry this meat?) krydda með karrí- curried- curry powder II verb(to rub down or comb and clean (a horse).) kemba -
6 for
[fo:] 1. preposition1) (to be given or sent to: This letter is for you.) fyrir; handa; til2) (towards; in the direction of: We set off for London.) til3) (through a certain time or distance: for three hours; for three miles.) í4) (in order to have, get, be etc: He asked me for some money; Go for a walk.) um, í5) (in return; as payment: He paid $2 for his ticket.) fyrir6) (in order to be prepared: He's getting ready for the journey.) fyrir7) (representing: He is the member of parliament for Hull.) fyrir8) (on behalf of: Will you do it for me?) fyrir (hönd e-s)9) (in favour of: Are you for or against the plan?) með, til stuðnings10) (because of: for this reason.) vegna, fyrir11) (having a particular purpose: She gave me money for the bus fare.) fyrir12) (indicating an ability or an attitude to: a talent for baking; an ear for music.) fyrir13) (as being: They mistook him for someone else.) fyrir14) (considering what is used in the case of: It is quite warm for January (= considering that it is January when it is usually cold).) miðað við15) (in spite of: For all his money, he didn't seem happy.) þrátt fyrir2. conjunction(because: It must be late, for I have been here a long time.) vegna -
7 make up to
(to try to gain the favour or love of by flattery etc: She's always making up to the teacher by bringing him presents.) smjaðra fyrir (e-m) -
8 resolution
[rezə'lu:ʃən] 1. noun1) (a firm decision (to do something): He made a resolution to get up early.) ákvörðun; ásetningur2) (an opinion or decision formally expressed by a group of people, eg at a public meeting: The meeting passed a resolution in favour of allowing women to join the society.) ályktun3) (resoluteness.) ákveðni; ákvörðun4) (the act of resolving (a problem etc).) ráðning, (úr)lausn•- resolute- resolutely
- resoluteness
- resolve 2. noun1) (determination to do what one has decided to do: He showed great resolve.) ákveðni2) (a firm decision: It is his resolve to become a director of this firm.) ákvörðun, ásetningur•- resolved -
9 thank
[Ɵæŋk] 1. verb(to express appreciation or gratitude to (someone) for a favour, service, gift etc: He thanked me for the present; She thanked him for inviting her.) þakka- thankful- thankfully
- thankfulness
- thankless
- thanklessly
- thanklessness
- thanks 2. interjection(thank you: Thanks (very much) for your present; Thanks a lot!; No, thanks; Yes, thanks.) takk, þakkir- Thanksgiving
- thanks to
- thank you
См. также в других словарях:
favour — 1 BrE, favor AmE noun 1 HELP (C) something that you do for someone in order to help them or be kind to them : ask a favour (of sb): Can I ask a favor of you? | do sb a favour: Could you do me a favour and turn off that light? | do sth as a favour … Longman dictionary of contemporary English
favour — /ˈfeɪvə / (say fayvuh) noun 1. a kind act; something done or granted out of goodwill, rather than from justice or for remuneration: ask a favour. 2. kindness; kind approval. 3. a state of being approved, or held in regard: in favour; out of… …
favour — n. & v. (US favor) n. 1 an act of kindness beyond what is due or usual (did it as a favour). 2 esteem, liking, approval, goodwill; friendly regard (gained their favour; look with favour on). 3 partiality; too lenient or generous treatment. 4 aid … Useful english dictionary
in favour of — 1) supporting a person or an idea, proposal etc that you believe is right Those in favour of the motion, please raise your hands now. Councillor Stone then outlined the arguments in favour of the proposed changes. be all in favour of… … English dictionary
grace and favour — UK US adjective only before noun british a grace and favour house, flat etc has been given to someone to live in without payment by a king, queen, or government Thesaurus: types of homehyponym * * * ˌgrace and ˈfavour 7 [grace and favour] … Useful english dictionary
in someone's favour — 1) helping you, or giving you an advantage be/work/count/go etc in someone s favour: The delay might actually work in our favour. 2) showing who an amount of money written on a cheque should be paid to He had tricked her into writing a cheque in… … English dictionary
grace and favour — UK / US adjective [only before noun] British a grace and favour house, flat etc has been given to someone to live in without payment by a king, queen, or government … English dictionary
show — [c]/ʃoʊ / (say shoh) verb (showed, shown or showed, showing) –verb (t) 1. to cause or allow to be seen; exhibit; display; present. 2. to point out: to show the way. 3. to guide; escort: he showed me to my room. 4. to make clear; make known;… …
wangle — v. & n. colloq. v.tr. 1 (often refl.) to obtain (a favour etc.) by scheming etc. (wangled himself a free trip). 2 alter or fake (a report etc.) to appear more favourable. n. the act or an instance of wangling. Derivatives: wangler n. Etymology:… … Useful english dictionary
acid — n. & adj. n. 1 Chem. a any of a class of substances that liberate hydrogen ions in water, are usu. sour and corrosive, turn litmus red, and have a pH of less than 7. b any compound or atom donating protons. 2 (in general use) any sour substance.… … Useful english dictionary
you can't win — (informal) Nothing you do will be satisfactory, find favour, etc • • • Main Entry: ↑win * * * you can’t win spoken phrase used for saying that no matter what you do, you will not succeed Whatever I do, she isn’t happy – you just can’t win.… … Useful english dictionary
