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101 sneer
[sniə] 1. verb1) (to raise the top lip at one side in a kind of smile that expresses scorn: What are you sneering for?) a surâde dispreţuitor2) ((with at) to show contempt for (something) by such an expression or by scornful words etc: He sneered at our attempts to improve the situation.) a-şi arăta dispreţul (prin limbaj)3) (to say with contempt: `You haven't a chance of getting that job,' he sneered.) a vorbi pe un ton dispreţuitor2. noun(a scornful expression, words etc that express contempt.) sarcasm -
102 solid
['solid] 1. adjective1) (not easily changing shape; not in the form of liquid or gas: Water becomes solid when it freezes; solid substances.) solid2) (not hollow: The tyres of the earliest cars were solid.) umflat3) (firm and strongly made (and therefore sound and reliable): That's a solid piece of furniture; His argument is based on good solid facts/reasoning.) solid4) (completely made of one substance: This bracelet is made of solid gold; We dug till we reached solid rock.) masiv5) (without breaks, gaps or flaws: The policemen formed themselves into a solid line; They are solid in their determination to strike.) continuu; fără întrerupere6) (having height, breadth and width: A cube is a solid figure.) solid7) (consecutive; without a pause: I've been working for six solid hours.) fără întrerupere2. adverb(without interruption; continuously: She was working for six hours solid.) fără pauză, continuu3. noun1) (a substance that is solid: Butter is a solid but milk is a liquid.) (aliment) solid2) (a shape that has length, breadth and height.) solid•- solidify
- solidification
- solidity
- solidness
- solidly
- solid fuel -
103 sponsor
['sponsə] 1. verb1) (to take on the financial responsibility for (a person, project etc), often as a form of advertising or for charity: The firm sponsors several golf tournaments.) a patrona2) (to promise (a person) that one will pay a certain sum of money to a charity etc if that person completes a set task (eg a walk, swim etc).) a sponsoriza2. noun(a person, firm etc that acts in this way.) sponsor -
104 stay
[stei] 1. verb1) (to remain (in a place) for a time, eg while travelling, or as a guest etc: We stayed three nights at that hotel / with a friend / in Paris; Aunt Mary is coming to stay (for a fortnight); Would you like to stay for supper?; Stay and watch that television programme.)2) (to remain (in a particular position, place, state or condition): The doctor told her to stay in bed; He never stays long in any job; Stay away from the office till your cold is better; Why won't these socks stay up?; Stay where you are - don't move!; In 1900, people didn't realize that motor cars were here to stay.) a sta, a rămâne2. noun(a period of staying (in a place etc): We had an overnight stay / a two days' stay in London.) sejur- stay in
- stay out
- stay put
- stay up -
105 sure
[ʃuə] 1. adjective1) ((negative unsure) having no doubt; certain: I'm sure that I gave him the book; I'm not sure where she lives / what her address is; `There's a bus at two o'clock.' `Are you quite sure?'; I thought the idea was good, but now I'm not so sure; I'll help you - you can be sure of that!) sigur2) (unlikely to fail (to do or get something): He's sure to win; You're sure of a good dinner if you stay at that hotel.) sigur3) (reliable or trustworthy: a sure way to cure hiccups; a safe, sure method; a sure aim with a rifle.) sigur2. adverb((especially American) certainly; of course: Sure I'll help you!; `Would you like to come?' `Sure!') desigur, sigur, bineînţeles- surely- sureness
- sure-footed
- as sure as
- be sure to
- be/feel sure of oneself
- for sure
- make sure
- sure enough -
106 tail
[teil] 1. noun1) (the part of an animal, bird or fish that sticks out behind the rest of its body: The dog wagged its tail; A fish swims by moving its tail.) coadă2) (anything which has a similar function or position: the tail of an aeroplane/comet.) coadă2. verb(to follow closely: The detectives tailed the thief to the station.) a urmări îndeaproape- - tailed- tails 3. interjection(a call showing that a person has chosen that side of the coin when tossing a coin to make a decision etc.) pajură!- tail-end- tail-light
- tail wind
- tail off -
107 taste
[teist] 1. verb1) (to be aware of, or recognize, the flavour of something: I can taste ginger in this cake.) a simţi gustul2) (to test or find out the flavour or quality of (food etc) by eating or drinking a little of it: Please taste this and tell me if it is too sweet.) a gusta3) (to have a particular flavour or other quality that is noticed through the act of tasting: This milk tastes sour; The sauce tastes of garlic.) a avea gust (de)4) (to eat (food) especially with enjoyment: I haven't tasted such a beautiful curry for ages.) a degusta5) (to experience: He tasted the delights of country life.) a gusta2. noun1) (one of the five senses, the sense by which we are aware of flavour: one's sense of taste; bitter to the taste.) gust2) (the quality or flavour of anything that is known through this sense: This wine has an unusual taste.) gust3) (an act of tasting or a small quantity of food etc for tasting: Do have a taste of this cake!) înghiţitură4) (a liking or preference: a taste for music; a queer taste in books; expensive tastes.) preferinţă, gusturi5) (the ability to judge what is suitable in behaviour, dress etc or what is fine and beautiful: She shows good taste in clothes; a man of taste; That joke was in good/bad taste.) gust•- tasteful- tastefully
- tastefulness
- tasteless
- tastelessly
- tastelessness
- - tasting
- tasty
- tastiness -
108 true
[tru:]1) ((negative untrue) telling of something that really happened; not invented; agreeing with fact; not wrong: That is a true statement; Is it true that you did not steal the ring?) adevărat2) ((negative untrue) accurate: They don't have a true idea of its importance.) exact3) ((negative untrue) faithful; loyal: He has been a true friend.) credincios4) (properly so called: A spider is not a true insect.) propriu-zis•- trueness- truly -
109 wish
[wiʃ] 1. verb1) (to have and/or express a desire: There's no point in wishing for a miracle; Touch the magic stone and wish; He wished that she would go away; I wish that I had never met him.) a dori (ceva)2) (to require (to do or have something): Do you wish to sit down, sir?; We wish to book some seats for the theatre; I'll cancel the arrangement if you wish.) a vrea3) (to say that one hopes for (something for someone): I wish you the very best of luck.) a dori (cuiva ceva)2. noun1) (a desire or longing, or the thing desired: It's always been my wish to go to South America some day.) dorinţă2) (an expression of desire: The fairy granted him three wishes; Did you make a wish?) dorinţă3) ((usually in plural) an expression of hope for success etc for someone: He sends you his best wishes.) urare•- wishing-well -
110 witness
['witnəs] 1. noun1) (a person who has seen or was present at an event etc and so has direct knowledge of it: Someone must have seen the accident but the police can find no witnesses.) martor2) (a person who gives evidence, especially in a law court.) martor3) (a person who adds his signature to a document to show that he considers another signature on the document to be genuine: You cannot sign your will without witnesses.) martor2. verb1) (to see and be present at: This lady witnessed an accident at three o'clock this afternoon.) a fi martor la2) (to sign one's name to show that one knows that (something) is genuine: He witnessed my signature on the new agreement.) a atesta•- bear witness -
111 word
[wə:d] 1. noun1) (the smallest unit of language (whether written, spoken or read).) cuvânt2) (a (brief) conversation: I'd like a (quick) word with you in my office.) cuvânt3) (news: When you get there, send word that you've arrived safely.) vorbă4) (a solemn promise: He gave her his word that it would never happen again.) promisiune2. verb(to express in written or spoken language: How are you going to word the letter so that it doesn't seem rude?) a formula- wording- word processor
- word processing
- word-perfect
- by word of mouth
- get a word in edgeways
- in a word
- keep
- break one's word
- take someone at his word
- take at his word
- take someone's word for it
- word for word -
112 wrong
[roŋ] 1. adjective1) (having an error or mistake(s); incorrect: The child gave the wrong answer; We went in the wrong direction.) greşit2) (incorrect in one's answer(s), opinion(s) etc; mistaken: I thought Singapore was south of the Equator, but I was quite wrong.) incorect3) (not good, not morally correct etc: It is wrong to steal.) rău4) (not suitable: He's the wrong man for the job.) nepotrivit5) (not right; not normal: There's something wrong with this engine; What's wrong with that child - why is she crying?) în neregulă2. adverb(incorrectly: I think I may have spelt her name wrong.) incorect3. noun(that which is not morally correct: He does not know right from wrong.) rău4. verb(to insult or hurt unjustly: You wrong me by suggesting that I'm lying.) a jigni pe nedrept- wrongful- wrongfully
- wrongfulness
- wrongly
- wrongdoer
- wrongdoing
- do someone wrong
- do wrong
- do wrong
- go wrong
- in the wrong -
113 a foregone conclusion
(a result that is so obvious that it can be seen before it happens: It is a foregone conclusion who will win.) previzibil -
114 acknowledge
[ək'noli‹]1) (to admit as being fact: He acknowledged defeat; He acknowledged that I was right.) a recunoaşte2) (to say (usually in writing) that one has received (something): He acknowledged the letter.) a confirma (primirea)3) (to give thanks for: He acknowledged their help.) a mulţumi pentru4) (to greet someone: He acknowledged her by waving.) a saluta•- acknowledgement- acknowledgment -
115 admit
[əd'mit]past tense, past participle - admitted; verb1) (to allow to enter: This ticket admits one person.) a permite accesul2) (to say that one accepts as true: He admitted (that) he was wrong.) a recunoaşte•- admission
- admittance
- admittedly -
116 agree
[ə'ɡri:]past tense, past participle - agreed; verb1) ((often with with) to think or say the same (as): I agreed with them that we should try again; The newspaper report does not agree with what he told us.) a fi de acord2) (to say that one will do or allow something: He agreed to go; He agreed to our request.) a accepta3) ((with with) to be good for (usually one's health): Cheese does not agree with me.) a face bine4) (to be happy and friendly together: John and his wife don't agree.) a se înţelege•- agreeably
- agreement -
117 antiseptic
[ænti'septik]noun, adjective((of) a substance that destroys bacteria (eg in a wound): You ought to put some antiseptic on that cut; an antiseptic cream.) antiseptic -
118 apparently
adverb (it seems that; I hear that: Apparently he is not feeling well.) se pare (că) -
119 as long as / so long as
1) (provided only that: As/So long as you're happy, it doesn't matter what you do.) de vreme ce2) (while; during the time that: As long as he's here I'll have more work to do.) cât timp -
120 assure
[ə'ʃuə]1) (to tell positively: I assured him (that) the house was empty.) a asigura2) (to make (someone) sure: You may be assured that we shall do all we can to help.) a încredinţa•- assured
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