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1 to sell sth. to the highest bidder
at sælge ngt. til (den) højestbydendeEnglish-Danish mini dictionary > to sell sth. to the highest bidder
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2 peak
[pi:k] 1. noun1) (the pointed top of a mountain or hill: snow-covered peaks.) bjergtop2) (the highest, greatest, busiest etc point, time etc: He was at the peak of his career.) top; højdepunkt3) (the front part of a cap which shades the eyes: The boy wore a cap with a peak.) skygge2. verb(to reach the highest, greatest, busiest etc point, time etc: Prices peaked in July and then began to fall.) toppe- peaked- peaky* * *[pi:k] 1. noun1) (the pointed top of a mountain or hill: snow-covered peaks.) bjergtop2) (the highest, greatest, busiest etc point, time etc: He was at the peak of his career.) top; højdepunkt3) (the front part of a cap which shades the eyes: The boy wore a cap with a peak.) skygge2. verb(to reach the highest, greatest, busiest etc point, time etc: Prices peaked in July and then began to fall.) toppe- peaked- peaky -
3 summit
1. noun(the highest point: They reached the summit of the mountain at midday; At the age of thirty he was at the summit of his powers as a composer.) top2. adjective((of a conference etc) at the highest level of international negotiation, at which heads of state meet for discussion.) topmøde* * *1. noun(the highest point: They reached the summit of the mountain at midday; At the age of thirty he was at the summit of his powers as a composer.) top2. adjective((of a conference etc) at the highest level of international negotiation, at which heads of state meet for discussion.) topmøde -
4 acme
['ækmi](the highest point: the acme of perfection.) højdepunkt* * *['ækmi](the highest point: the acme of perfection.) højdepunkt -
5 apex
['eipeks](the highest point or tip (of something): the apex of a triangle; the apex of a person's career.) spids; top; højdepunkt* * *['eipeks](the highest point or tip (of something): the apex of a triangle; the apex of a person's career.) spids; top; højdepunkt -
6 aristocracy
[ærə'stokrəsi](in some countries, the nobility and others of the highest social class, who usually own land.) aristokrati; overklasse- aristocratic
- aristocratically* * *[ærə'stokrəsi](in some countries, the nobility and others of the highest social class, who usually own land.) aristokrati; overklasse- aristocratic
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7 auction
['o:kʃən] 1. noun(a public sale in which each thing is sold to the person who offers the highest price: They held an auction; He sold the house by auction.) auktion2. verb(to sell something in this way: He auctioned all his furniture before emigrating.) auktionere; sælge på auktion* * *['o:kʃən] 1. noun(a public sale in which each thing is sold to the person who offers the highest price: They held an auction; He sold the house by auction.) auktion2. verb(to sell something in this way: He auctioned all his furniture before emigrating.) auktionere; sælge på auktion -
8 classic
1) (standard or best: the classic example.) klassisk2) ((of literature, art etc) of the highest quality.) klassisk;førsteklasses3) ((of dress etc) simple, elegant and traditional.) tidløs; enkel; klassisk* * *1) (standard or best: the classic example.) klassisk2) ((of literature, art etc) of the highest quality.) klassisk;førsteklasses3) ((of dress etc) simple, elegant and traditional.) tidløs; enkel; klassisk -
9 classical
['klæsikəl] 1. adjective1) ((especially of literature, art etc) of ancient Greece and Rome: classical studies.) klassisk2) ((of music) having the traditional, established harmony and/or form: He prefers classical music to popular music.) klassisk3) ((of literature) considered to be of the highest class.) klassisk•- classic2. noun1) (an established work of literature of high quality: I have read all the classics.) klassiker2) ((in plural) the language and literature of Greece and Rome: He is studying classics.) klassisk filologi; klassiske studier* * *['klæsikəl] 1. adjective1) ((especially of literature, art etc) of ancient Greece and Rome: classical studies.) klassisk2) ((of music) having the traditional, established harmony and/or form: He prefers classical music to popular music.) klassisk3) ((of literature) considered to be of the highest class.) klassisk•- classic2. noun1) (an established work of literature of high quality: I have read all the classics.) klassiker2) ((in plural) the language and literature of Greece and Rome: He is studying classics.) klassisk filologi; klassiske studier -
10 climax
plural - climaxes; noun(the highest point; the most dramatic moment: the climax of the novel.) højdepunkt; klimaks* * *plural - climaxes; noun(the highest point; the most dramatic moment: the climax of the novel.) højdepunkt; klimaks -
11 crest
[krest]1) (the comb or tuft on the head of a cock or other bird.) kam; fjerbusk2) (the summit or highest part: the crest of a wave; the crest of a mountain.) top3) (feathers on the top of a helmet.) fjerbusk4) (a badge or emblem: the family crest.) våbenmærke; våbenskjold•- crested* * *[krest]1) (the comb or tuft on the head of a cock or other bird.) kam; fjerbusk2) (the summit or highest part: the crest of a wave; the crest of a mountain.) top3) (feathers on the top of a helmet.) fjerbusk4) (a badge or emblem: the family crest.) våbenmærke; våbenskjold•- crested -
12 culminate
((with in) to reach the highest or most important point: The celebrations culminated in a firework display in the local park.) kulminere; nå sit højdepunkt* * *((with in) to reach the highest or most important point: The celebrations culminated in a firework display in the local park.) kulminere; nå sit højdepunkt -
13 doctor
['doktə] 1. noun1) (a person who is trained to treat ill people: Doctor Davidson; You should call the doctor if you are ill; I'll have to go to the doctor.) læge; doktor2) (a person who has gained the highest university degree in any subject.) doktor2. verb1) (to interfere with; to add something to (usually alcohol or drugs): Someone had doctored her drink.) pille ved; putte noget i2) (to treat with medicine etc: I'm doctoring my cold with aspirin.) behandle•* * *['doktə] 1. noun1) (a person who is trained to treat ill people: Doctor Davidson; You should call the doctor if you are ill; I'll have to go to the doctor.) læge; doktor2) (a person who has gained the highest university degree in any subject.) doktor2. verb1) (to interfere with; to add something to (usually alcohol or drugs): Someone had doctored her drink.) pille ved; putte noget i2) (to treat with medicine etc: I'm doctoring my cold with aspirin.) behandle• -
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15 height
[hæit]1) (the distance from the bottom to the top of something: What is the height of this building?; He is 1.75 metres in height.) højde2) (the highest, greatest, strongest etc point: He is at the height of his career; The storm was at its height.) toppunkt; højde3) (the peak or extreme: dressed in the height of fashion; His actions were the height of folly.) topmålet af4) (a high place: We looked down from the heights at the valley beneath us.) højdedrag; toppunkt•- heighten* * *[hæit]1) (the distance from the bottom to the top of something: What is the height of this building?; He is 1.75 metres in height.) højde2) (the highest, greatest, strongest etc point: He is at the height of his career; The storm was at its height.) toppunkt; højde3) (the peak or extreme: dressed in the height of fashion; His actions were the height of folly.) topmålet af4) (a high place: We looked down from the heights at the valley beneath us.) højdedrag; toppunkt•- heighten -
16 high water
(the time at which the tide or other water (eg a river) is at its highest point.) flod; højvande* * *(the time at which the tide or other water (eg a river) is at its highest point.) flod; højvande -
17 maximum
1. ['mæksiməm] adjective(greatest: This requires maximum effort / the maximum amount of effort.) maksimal; maksimum-2. [-mə] noun(the greatest number or quantity or the highest point or degree: Two hundred an hour is the maximum we can produce.) det meste; det højeste* * *1. ['mæksiməm] adjective(greatest: This requires maximum effort / the maximum amount of effort.) maksimal; maksimum-2. [-mə] noun(the greatest number or quantity or the highest point or degree: Two hundred an hour is the maximum we can produce.) det meste; det højeste -
18 mountain
(a high hill: Mount Everest is the highest mountain in the world; ( also adjective) a mountain stream.) bjerg; bjerg-- mountain bike
- mountain plateau
- mountain range
- mountain ridge
- mountaineer
- mountaineering
- mountainous
- mountain-side
- mountain-top
- make a mountain out of a molehill* * *(a high hill: Mount Everest is the highest mountain in the world; ( also adjective) a mountain stream.) bjerg; bjerg-- mountain bike
- mountain plateau
- mountain range
- mountain ridge
- mountaineer
- mountaineering
- mountainous
- mountain-side
- mountain-top
- make a mountain out of a molehill -
19 parliament
(the highest law-making council of a nation - in Britain, the House of Commons and the House of Lords, considered together: an Act of Parliament.) parlament* * *(the highest law-making council of a nation - in Britain, the House of Commons and the House of Lords, considered together: an Act of Parliament.) parlament -
20 perch
[pə: ] 1. noun1) (a branch etc on which a bird sits or stands: The pigeon would not fly down from its perch.) gren2) (any high seat or position: He looked down from his perch on the roof.) høj placering2. verb1) ((of birds) to go to (a perch); to sit or stand on (a perch): The bird flew up and perched on the highest branch of the tree.) sætte sig2) (to put, or be, in a high seat or position: He perched the child on his shoulder; They perched on the fence.) sætte (sig) op på* * *[pə: ] 1. noun1) (a branch etc on which a bird sits or stands: The pigeon would not fly down from its perch.) gren2) (any high seat or position: He looked down from his perch on the roof.) høj placering2. verb1) ((of birds) to go to (a perch); to sit or stand on (a perch): The bird flew up and perched on the highest branch of the tree.) sætte sig2) (to put, or be, in a high seat or position: He perched the child on his shoulder; They perched on the fence.) sætte (sig) op på
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