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  • 1 the other day

    (not long ago: I saw Mr Smith the other day.) forleden dag
    * * *
    (not long ago: I saw Mr Smith the other day.) forleden dag

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  • 2 short

    [ʃo:t] 1. adjective
    1) (not long: You look nice with your hair short; Do you think my dress is too short?) kort
    2) (not tall; smaller than usual: a short man.) lille
    3) (not lasting long; brief: a short film; in a very short time; I've a very short memory for details.) kort
    4) (not as much as it should be: When I checked my change, I found it was 20 cents short.) mangle
    5) ((with of) not having enough (money etc): Most of us are short of money these days.) mangle
    6) ((of pastry) made so that it is crisp and crumbles easily.) sprød
    2. adverb
    1) (suddenly; abruptly: He stopped short when he saw me.) brat
    2) (not as far as intended: The shot fell short.) mislykket
    •
    - shortage
    - shorten
    - shortening
    - shortly
    - shorts
    - shortbread
    - short-change
    - short circuit
    - shortcoming
    - shortcut
    - shorthand
    - short-handed
    - short-list     3. verb
    (to put on a short-list: We've short-listed three of the twenty applicants.) føre på slutliste; shortliste
    - short-range
    - short-sighted
    - short-sightedly
    - short-sightedness
    - short-tempered
    - short-term
    - by a short head
    - for short
    - go short
    - in short
    - in short supply
    - make short work of
    - run short
    - short and sweet
    - short for
    - short of
    * * *
    [ʃo:t] 1. adjective
    1) (not long: You look nice with your hair short; Do you think my dress is too short?) kort
    2) (not tall; smaller than usual: a short man.) lille
    3) (not lasting long; brief: a short film; in a very short time; I've a very short memory for details.) kort
    4) (not as much as it should be: When I checked my change, I found it was 20 cents short.) mangle
    5) ((with of) not having enough (money etc): Most of us are short of money these days.) mangle
    6) ((of pastry) made so that it is crisp and crumbles easily.) sprød
    2. adverb
    1) (suddenly; abruptly: He stopped short when he saw me.) brat
    2) (not as far as intended: The shot fell short.) mislykket
    •
    - shortage
    - shorten
    - shortening
    - shortly
    - shorts
    - shortbread
    - short-change
    - short circuit
    - shortcoming
    - shortcut
    - shorthand
    - short-handed
    - short-list     3. verb
    (to put on a short-list: We've short-listed three of the twenty applicants.) føre på slutliste; shortliste
    - short-range
    - short-sighted
    - short-sightedly
    - short-sightedness
    - short-tempered
    - short-term
    - by a short head
    - for short
    - go short
    - in short
    - in short supply
    - make short work of
    - run short
    - short and sweet
    - short for
    - short of

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  • 3 brief

    [bri:f] 1. adjective
    (not long; short: a brief visit; a brief account.) kort; kortvarig
    2. noun
    (a short statement of facts (especially in a lawsuit, of a client's case): a lawyer's brief.) sagsresumé
    3. verb
    (to give detailed instructions to (especially a barrister, group of soldiers etc): The astronauts were briefed before the space mission.) orientere; briefe
    - briefly
    - briefs
    - brevity
    - briefcase
    - in brief
    * * *
    [bri:f] 1. adjective
    (not long; short: a brief visit; a brief account.) kort; kortvarig
    2. noun
    (a short statement of facts (especially in a lawsuit, of a client's case): a lawyer's brief.) sagsresumé
    3. verb
    (to give detailed instructions to (especially a barrister, group of soldiers etc): The astronauts were briefed before the space mission.) orientere; briefe
    - briefly
    - briefs
    - brevity
    - briefcase
    - in brief

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  • 4 lately

    adverb (in the recent past or not long ago: Have you seen her lately?) for nyligt
    * * *
    adverb (in the recent past or not long ago: Have you seen her lately?) for nyligt

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  • 5 recent

    ['ri:snt]
    (happening, done etc not long ago: Things have changed in recent weeks; recent events.) sidste; seneste
    * * *
    ['ri:snt]
    (happening, done etc not long ago: Things have changed in recent weeks; recent events.) sidste; seneste

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  • 6 retirement

    1) (the act of retiring from work: It is not long till his retirement.) pensionering; fratrædelse
    2) (a person's life after retiring from work: He's enjoying his retirement.) pensionisttilværelse
    * * *
    1) (the act of retiring from work: It is not long till his retirement.) pensionering; fratrædelse
    2) (a person's life after retiring from work: He's enjoying his retirement.) pensionisttilværelse

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  • 7 out of fashion

    (not fashionable: Long skirts are out of fashion at present.) umoderne; out
    * * *
    (not fashionable: Long skirts are out of fashion at present.) umoderne; out

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  • 8 short-range

    1) (not reaching a long distance: short-range missiles.) kortdistance-
    2) (not covering a long time: a short-range weather forecast.) korttids-
    * * *
    1) (not reaching a long distance: short-range missiles.) kortdistance-
    2) (not covering a long time: a short-range weather forecast.) korttids-

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  • 9 slow

    [sləu] 1. adjective
    1) (not fast; not moving quickly; taking a long time: a slow train; The service at that restaurant is very slow; He was very slow to offer help.) langsom
    2) ((of a clock etc) showing a time earlier than the actual time; behind in time: My watch is five minutes slow.) bagud
    3) (not clever; not quick at learning: He's particularly slow at arithmetic.) langsom
    2. verb
    (to make, or become slower: The car slowed to take the corner.) sætte farten ned
    - slowness
    - slow motion
    - slow down/up
    * * *
    [sləu] 1. adjective
    1) (not fast; not moving quickly; taking a long time: a slow train; The service at that restaurant is very slow; He was very slow to offer help.) langsom
    2) ((of a clock etc) showing a time earlier than the actual time; behind in time: My watch is five minutes slow.) bagud
    3) (not clever; not quick at learning: He's particularly slow at arithmetic.) langsom
    2. verb
    (to make, or become slower: The car slowed to take the corner.) sætte farten ned
    - slowness
    - slow motion
    - slow down/up

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  • 10 hold

    I 1. [həuld] past tense, past participle - held; verb
    1) (to have in one's hand(s) or between one's hands: He was holding a knife; Hold that dish with both hands; He held the little boy's hand; He held the mouse by its tail.) holde
    2) (to have in a part, or between parts, of the body, or between parts of a tool etc: He held the pencil in his teeth; She was holding a pile of books in her arms; Hold the stamp with tweezers.) holde
    3) (to support or keep from moving, running away, falling etc: What holds that shelf up?; He held the door closed by leaning against it; Hold your hands above your head; Hold his arms so that he can't struggle.) holde
    4) (to remain in position, fixed etc when under strain: I've tied the two pieces of string together, but I'm not sure the knot will hold; Will the anchor hold in a storm?) holde
    5) (to keep (a person) in some place or in one's power: The police are holding a man for questioning in connection with the murder; He was held captive.) holde
    6) (to (be able to) contain: This jug holds two pints; You can't hold water in a handkerchief; This drawer holds all my shirts.) indeholde
    7) (to cause to take place: The meeting will be held next week; We'll hold the meeting in the hall.) afholde
    8) (to keep (oneself), or to be, in a particular state or condition: We'll hold ourselves in readiness in case you send for us; She holds herself very erect.) holde
    9) (to have or be in (a job etc): He held the position of company secretary for five years.) have; være
    10) (to think strongly; to believe; to consider or regard: I hold that this was the right decision; He holds me (to be) responsible for everyone's mistakes; He is held in great respect; He holds certain very odd beliefs.) tro; holde
    11) (to continue to be valid or apply: Our offer will hold until next week; These rules hold under all circumstances.) gælde
    12) ((with to) to force (a person) to do something he has promised to do: I intend to hold him to his promises.) holde nogen fast til noget
    13) (to defend: They held the castle against the enemy.) holde; forsvare
    14) (not to be beaten by: The general realized that the soldiers could not hold the enemy for long.) forsvare sig imod
    15) (to keep (a person's attention): If you can't hold your pupils' attention, you can't be a good teacher.) holde; bevare
    16) (to keep someone in a certain state: Don't hold us in suspense, what was the final decision?) holde hen
    17) (to celebrate: The festival is held on 24 June.) fejre
    18) (to be the owner of: He holds shares in this company.) eje
    19) ((of good weather) to continue: I hope the weather holds until after the school sports.) holde
    20) ((also hold the line) (of a person who is making a telephone call) to wait: Mr Brown is busy at the moment - will you hold or would you like him to call you back?) vente
    21) (to continue to sing: Please hold that note for four whole beats.) holde
    22) (to keep (something): They'll hold your luggage at the station until you collect it.) opbevare
    23) ((of the future) to be going to produce: I wonder what the future holds for me?) bringe
    2. noun
    1) (the act of holding: He caught/got/laid/took hold of the rope and pulled; Keep hold of that rope.) hold; greb
    2) (power; influence: He has a strange hold over that girl.) magt; indflydelse
    3) ((in wrestling etc) a manner of holding one's opponent: The wrestler invented a new hold.) greb; tag
    •
    - - holder
    - hold-all
    - get hold of
    - hold back
    - hold down
    - hold forth
    - hold good
    - hold it
    - hold off
    - hold on
    - hold out
    - hold one's own
    - hold one's tongue
    - hold up
    - hold-up
    - hold with     II [həuld] noun
    ((in ships) the place, below the deck, where cargo is stored.) last
    * * *
    I 1. [həuld] past tense, past participle - held; verb
    1) (to have in one's hand(s) or between one's hands: He was holding a knife; Hold that dish with both hands; He held the little boy's hand; He held the mouse by its tail.) holde
    2) (to have in a part, or between parts, of the body, or between parts of a tool etc: He held the pencil in his teeth; She was holding a pile of books in her arms; Hold the stamp with tweezers.) holde
    3) (to support or keep from moving, running away, falling etc: What holds that shelf up?; He held the door closed by leaning against it; Hold your hands above your head; Hold his arms so that he can't struggle.) holde
    4) (to remain in position, fixed etc when under strain: I've tied the two pieces of string together, but I'm not sure the knot will hold; Will the anchor hold in a storm?) holde
    5) (to keep (a person) in some place or in one's power: The police are holding a man for questioning in connection with the murder; He was held captive.) holde
    6) (to (be able to) contain: This jug holds two pints; You can't hold water in a handkerchief; This drawer holds all my shirts.) indeholde
    7) (to cause to take place: The meeting will be held next week; We'll hold the meeting in the hall.) afholde
    8) (to keep (oneself), or to be, in a particular state or condition: We'll hold ourselves in readiness in case you send for us; She holds herself very erect.) holde
    9) (to have or be in (a job etc): He held the position of company secretary for five years.) have; være
    10) (to think strongly; to believe; to consider or regard: I hold that this was the right decision; He holds me (to be) responsible for everyone's mistakes; He is held in great respect; He holds certain very odd beliefs.) tro; holde
    11) (to continue to be valid or apply: Our offer will hold until next week; These rules hold under all circumstances.) gælde
    12) ((with to) to force (a person) to do something he has promised to do: I intend to hold him to his promises.) holde nogen fast til noget
    13) (to defend: They held the castle against the enemy.) holde; forsvare
    14) (not to be beaten by: The general realized that the soldiers could not hold the enemy for long.) forsvare sig imod
    15) (to keep (a person's attention): If you can't hold your pupils' attention, you can't be a good teacher.) holde; bevare
    16) (to keep someone in a certain state: Don't hold us in suspense, what was the final decision?) holde hen
    17) (to celebrate: The festival is held on 24 June.) fejre
    18) (to be the owner of: He holds shares in this company.) eje
    19) ((of good weather) to continue: I hope the weather holds until after the school sports.) holde
    20) ((also hold the line) (of a person who is making a telephone call) to wait: Mr Brown is busy at the moment - will you hold or would you like him to call you back?) vente
    21) (to continue to sing: Please hold that note for four whole beats.) holde
    22) (to keep (something): They'll hold your luggage at the station until you collect it.) opbevare
    23) ((of the future) to be going to produce: I wonder what the future holds for me?) bringe
    2. noun
    1) (the act of holding: He caught/got/laid/took hold of the rope and pulled; Keep hold of that rope.) hold; greb
    2) (power; influence: He has a strange hold over that girl.) magt; indflydelse
    3) ((in wrestling etc) a manner of holding one's opponent: The wrestler invented a new hold.) greb; tag
    •
    - - holder
    - hold-all
    - get hold of
    - hold back
    - hold down
    - hold forth
    - hold good
    - hold it
    - hold off
    - hold on
    - hold out
    - hold one's own
    - hold one's tongue
    - hold up
    - hold-up
    - hold with     II [həuld] noun
    ((in ships) the place, below the deck, where cargo is stored.) last

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  • 11 ill

    [il] 1. comparative - worse; adjective
    1) (not in good health; not well: She was ill for a long time.) syg
    2) (bad: ill health; These pills have no ill effects.) dårlig
    3) (evil or unlucky: ill luck.) uheldig
    2. adverb
    (not easily: We could ill afford to lose that money.) dårligt
    3. noun
    1) (evil: I would never wish anyone ill.) ondt
    2) (trouble: all the ills of this world.) besværlighed
    •
    - illness
    - ill-at-ease
    - ill-fated
    - ill-feeling
    - ill-mannered / ill-bred
    - ill-tempered / ill-natured
    - ill-treat
    - ill-treatment
    - ill-use
    - ill-will
    - be taken ill
    * * *
    [il] 1. comparative - worse; adjective
    1) (not in good health; not well: She was ill for a long time.) syg
    2) (bad: ill health; These pills have no ill effects.) dårlig
    3) (evil or unlucky: ill luck.) uheldig
    2. adverb
    (not easily: We could ill afford to lose that money.) dårligt
    3. noun
    1) (evil: I would never wish anyone ill.) ondt
    2) (trouble: all the ills of this world.) besværlighed
    •
    - illness
    - ill-at-ease
    - ill-fated
    - ill-feeling
    - ill-mannered / ill-bred
    - ill-tempered / ill-natured
    - ill-treat
    - ill-treatment
    - ill-use
    - ill-will
    - be taken ill

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  • 12 life

    plural - lives; noun
    1) (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.) liv
    2) (the period between birth and death: He had a long and happy life.) liv
    3) (liveliness: She was full of life and energy.) liv
    4) (a manner of living: She lived a life of ease and idleness.) tilværelse
    5) (the period during which any particular state exists: He had many different jobs during his working life.) liv; -liv
    6) (living things: It is now believed that there may be life on Mars; animal life.) liv; -liv
    7) (the story of a life: He has written a life of Churchill.) livshistorie; biografi
    8) (life imprisonment: He was given life for murder.) livsvarigt fængsel; livstid
    •
    - 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; noun
    1) (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.) liv
    2) (the period between birth and death: He had a long and happy life.) liv
    3) (liveliness: She was full of life and energy.) liv
    4) (a manner of living: She lived a life of ease and idleness.) tilværelse
    5) (the period during which any particular state exists: He had many different jobs during his working life.) liv; -liv
    6) (living things: It is now believed that there may be life on Mars; animal life.) liv; -liv
    7) (the story of a life: He has written a life of Churchill.) livshistorie; biografi
    8) (life imprisonment: He was given life for murder.) livsvarigt fængsel; livstid
    •
    - 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

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  • 13 stand

    [stænd] 1. past tense, past participle - stood; verb
    1) (to be in an upright position, not sitting or lying: His leg was so painful that he could hardly stand; After the storm, few trees were left standing.) stå; stå op
    2) ((often with up) to rise to the feet: He pushed back his chair and stood up; Some people like to stand (up) when the National Anthem is played.) rejse sig (op); stå (op)
    3) (to remain motionless: The train stood for an hour outside Newcastle.) holde
    4) (to remain unchanged: This law still stands.) gælde
    5) (to be in or have a particular place: There is now a factory where our house once stood.) stå; ligge
    6) (to be in a particular state, condition or situation: As matters stand, we can do nothing to help; How do you stand financially?) stå
    7) (to accept or offer oneself for a particular position etc: He is standing as Parliamentary candidate for our district.) stille op
    8) (to put in a particular position, especially upright: He picked up the fallen chair and stood it beside the table.) stille
    9) (to undergo or endure: He will stand (his) trial for murder; I can't stand her rudeness any longer.) blive stillet for retten; klare
    10) (to pay for (a meal etc) for (a person): Let me stand you a drink!) byde på
    2. noun
    1) (a position or place in which to stand ready to fight etc, or an act of fighting etc: The guard took up his stand at the gate; I shall make a stand for what I believe is right.) plads; stå frem (med)
    2) (an object, especially a piece of furniture, for holding or supporting something: a coat-stand; The sculpture had been removed from its stand for cleaning.) stativ; -stativ; stand
    3) (a stall where goods are displayed for sale or advertisement.) stand
    4) (a large structure beside a football pitch, race course etc with rows of seats for spectators: The stand was crowded.) tilskuerplads
    5) ((American) a witness box in a law court.) vidneskranke
    •
    - standing 3. noun
    1) (time of lasting: an agreement of long standing.) gennem lang tid
    2) (rank or reputation: a diplomat of high standing.) rang; omdømme
    •
    4. adjective
    ((of an airline passenger or ticket) costing or paying less than the usual fare, as the passenger does not book a seat for a particular flight, but waits for the first available seat.) standby; standby-
    5. adverb
    (travelling in this way: It costs a lot less to travel stand-by.) standby
    - standing-room
    - make someone's hair stand on end
    - stand aside
    - stand back
    - stand by
    - stand down
    - stand fast/firm
    - stand for
    - stand in
    - stand on one's own two feet
    - stand on one's own feet
    - stand out
    - stand over
    - stand up for
    - stand up to
    * * *
    [stænd] 1. past tense, past participle - stood; verb
    1) (to be in an upright position, not sitting or lying: His leg was so painful that he could hardly stand; After the storm, few trees were left standing.) stå; stå op
    2) ((often with up) to rise to the feet: He pushed back his chair and stood up; Some people like to stand (up) when the National Anthem is played.) rejse sig (op); stå (op)
    3) (to remain motionless: The train stood for an hour outside Newcastle.) holde
    4) (to remain unchanged: This law still stands.) gælde
    5) (to be in or have a particular place: There is now a factory where our house once stood.) stå; ligge
    6) (to be in a particular state, condition or situation: As matters stand, we can do nothing to help; How do you stand financially?) stå
    7) (to accept or offer oneself for a particular position etc: He is standing as Parliamentary candidate for our district.) stille op
    8) (to put in a particular position, especially upright: He picked up the fallen chair and stood it beside the table.) stille
    9) (to undergo or endure: He will stand (his) trial for murder; I can't stand her rudeness any longer.) blive stillet for retten; klare
    10) (to pay for (a meal etc) for (a person): Let me stand you a drink!) byde på
    2. noun
    1) (a position or place in which to stand ready to fight etc, or an act of fighting etc: The guard took up his stand at the gate; I shall make a stand for what I believe is right.) plads; stå frem (med)
    2) (an object, especially a piece of furniture, for holding or supporting something: a coat-stand; The sculpture had been removed from its stand for cleaning.) stativ; -stativ; stand
    3) (a stall where goods are displayed for sale or advertisement.) stand
    4) (a large structure beside a football pitch, race course etc with rows of seats for spectators: The stand was crowded.) tilskuerplads
    5) ((American) a witness box in a law court.) vidneskranke
    •
    - standing 3. noun
    1) (time of lasting: an agreement of long standing.) gennem lang tid
    2) (rank or reputation: a diplomat of high standing.) rang; omdømme
    •
    4. adjective
    ((of an airline passenger or ticket) costing or paying less than the usual fare, as the passenger does not book a seat for a particular flight, but waits for the first available seat.) standby; standby-
    5. adverb
    (travelling in this way: It costs a lot less to travel stand-by.) standby
    - standing-room
    - make someone's hair stand on end
    - stand aside
    - stand back
    - stand by
    - stand down
    - stand fast/firm
    - stand for
    - stand in
    - stand on one's own two feet
    - stand on one's own feet
    - stand out
    - stand over
    - stand up for
    - stand up to

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  • 14 acute

    [ə'kju:t]
    1) ((of a disease etc) severe but not lasting very long: They think his illness is acute rather than chronic.) akut
    2) (very great: There is an acute shortage of teachers.) akut
    3) (quick-witted: As a businessman, he's very acute.) skarpsindig
    4) ((of the senses) keen: acute hearing.) fin; skarp
    5) (high, shrill s high sound.) skarp
    •
    - acutely
    - acuteness
    * * *
    [ə'kju:t]
    1) ((of a disease etc) severe but not lasting very long: They think his illness is acute rather than chronic.) akut
    2) (very great: There is an acute shortage of teachers.) akut
    3) (quick-witted: As a businessman, he's very acute.) skarpsindig
    4) ((of the senses) keen: acute hearing.) fin; skarp
    5) (high, shrill s high sound.) skarp
    •
    - acutely
    - acuteness

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  • 15 alley

    ['æli]
    1) ((often alleyway) a narrow street in a city etc (usually not wide enough for vehicles).) smøge; baggade
    2) (a long narrow area used for the games of bowling or skittles: a bowling alley.) bane
    * * *
    ['æli]
    1) ((often alleyway) a narrow street in a city etc (usually not wide enough for vehicles).) smøge; baggade
    2) (a long narrow area used for the games of bowling or skittles: a bowling alley.) bane

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  • 16 be in use

    (to be used or not used: How long has the gymnasium been in use / out of use?) være i brug
    * * *
    (to be used or not used: How long has the gymnasium been in use / out of use?) være i brug

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  • 17 except

    [ik'sept] 1. preposition
    (leaving out; not including: They're all here except him; Your essay was good except that it was too long.) undtagen; bortset fra
    2. verb
    (to leave out or exclude.) undtage
    - excepting
    - exception
    - exceptional
    - exceptionally
    - except for
    - take exception to/at
    * * *
    [ik'sept] 1. preposition
    (leaving out; not including: They're all here except him; Your essay was good except that it was too long.) undtagen; bortset fra
    2. verb
    (to leave out or exclude.) undtage
    - excepting
    - exception
    - exceptional
    - exceptionally
    - except for
    - take exception to/at

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  • 18 existence

    1) (the state of existing: He does not believe in the existence of God; How long has this rule been in existence?) eksistens; beståen
    2) ((a way of) life: an uneventful existence.) levevis
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    1) (the state of existing: He does not believe in the existence of God; How long has this rule been in existence?) eksistens; beståen
    2) ((a way of) life: an uneventful existence.) levevis

    English-Danish dictionary > existence

  • 19 fair

    I [feə] adjective
    1) (light-coloured; with light-coloured hair and skin: fair hair; Scandinavian people are often fair.) lys
    2) (just; not favouring one side: a fair test.) fair; retfærdig
    3) ((of weather) fine; without rain: a fair afternoon.) god; fin
    4) (quite good; neither bad nor good: Her work is only fair.) rimelig; tilfredsstillende
    5) (quite big, long etc: a fair size.) hel; betydelig
    6) (beautiful: a fair maiden.) smuk
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    - fairly
    - fair play     II [feə] noun
    1) (a collection of entertainments that travels from town to town: She won a large doll at the fair.) tivoli
    2) (a large market held at fixed times: A fair is held here every spring.) marked; basar
    3) (an exhibition of goods from different countries, firms etc: a trade fair.) udstilling; -udstilling; messe; -messe
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    I [feə] adjective
    1) (light-coloured; with light-coloured hair and skin: fair hair; Scandinavian people are often fair.) lys
    2) (just; not favouring one side: a fair test.) fair; retfærdig
    3) ((of weather) fine; without rain: a fair afternoon.) god; fin
    4) (quite good; neither bad nor good: Her work is only fair.) rimelig; tilfredsstillende
    5) (quite big, long etc: a fair size.) hel; betydelig
    6) (beautiful: a fair maiden.) smuk
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    - fairly
    - fair play     II [feə] noun
    1) (a collection of entertainments that travels from town to town: She won a large doll at the fair.) tivoli
    2) (a large market held at fixed times: A fair is held here every spring.) marked; basar
    3) (an exhibition of goods from different countries, firms etc: a trade fair.) udstilling; -udstilling; messe; -messe

    English-Danish dictionary > fair

  • 20 freeze

    [fri:z] 1. past tense - froze; verb
    1) (to make into or become ice: It's so cold that the river has frozen over.) fryse
    2) ((of weather) to be at or below freezing-point: If it freezes again tonight all my plants will die.) fryse
    3) (to make or be very cold: If you had stayed out all night in the snow you might have frozen to death (= died of exposure to cold).) fryse
    4) (to make (food) very cold in order to preserve it: You can freeze the rest of that food and eat it later.) fryse; nedfryse
    5) (to make or become stiff, still or unable to move (with fear etc): She froze when she heard the strange noise.) stivne
    6) (to fix prices, wages etc at a certain level: If the situation does not improve, wages will be frozen again.) fryse
    2. noun
    (a period of very cold weather when temperatures are below freezing-point: How long do you think the freeze will last?) frostvejr
    - freezing
    - frozen
    - freezing-point
    - freeze up
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    [fri:z] 1. past tense - froze; verb
    1) (to make into or become ice: It's so cold that the river has frozen over.) fryse
    2) ((of weather) to be at or below freezing-point: If it freezes again tonight all my plants will die.) fryse
    3) (to make or be very cold: If you had stayed out all night in the snow you might have frozen to death (= died of exposure to cold).) fryse
    4) (to make (food) very cold in order to preserve it: You can freeze the rest of that food and eat it later.) fryse; nedfryse
    5) (to make or become stiff, still or unable to move (with fear etc): She froze when she heard the strange noise.) stivne
    6) (to fix prices, wages etc at a certain level: If the situation does not improve, wages will be frozen again.) fryse
    2. noun
    (a period of very cold weather when temperatures are below freezing-point: How long do you think the freeze will last?) frostvejr
    - freezing
    - frozen
    - freezing-point
    - freeze up

    English-Danish dictionary > freeze

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