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1 like\ water\ off\ a\ duck's\ back
English-Hungarian dictionary > like\ water\ off\ a\ duck's\ back
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2 feel like a fish out of water
(to feel uncomfortable or out of place in a situation.) úgy érzi magát, mint a hal szárazonEnglish-Hungarian dictionary > feel like a fish out of water
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3 be\ like\ a\ fish\ out\ of\ water
mint a hal szárazon, mint a szárazra vetett halEnglish-Hungarian dictionary > be\ like\ a\ fish\ out\ of\ water
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4 flow\ like\ water
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5 spend\ money\ like\ water
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6 spongy
átázott, likacsos, szivacsos* * *adjective (soft and springy or holding water like a sponge: spongy ground.) szivacsos -
7 flood
árvíz, dagály to flood: kiárad, kiönt* * *1. noun1) (a great overflow of water: If it continues to rain like this, we shall have floods.) ár(víz)2) (any great quantity: a flood of fan mail.) özön2. verb(to (cause something to) overflow with water: She left the water running and flooded the kitchen.) eláraszt3. [-lit] verb(to light with floodlights.) kivilágít- floodlit
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8 hot
híres, friss, felkapott, pipa, szexis, szexi, ász to hot: forróvá válik, felhevít* * *[hot]1) (having or causing a great deal of heat: a hot oven; That water is hot.) forró2) (very warm: a hot day; Running makes me feel hot.) nagyon meleg3) ((of food) having a sharp, burning taste: a hot curry.) csípős4) (easily made angry: a hot temper.) indulatos5) (recent; fresh: hot news.) friss•- hotly- hot air
- hot-blooded
- hot dog
- hotfoot
- hothead
- hotheaded
- hothouse
- hot-plate
- be in
- get into hot water
- hot up
- in hot pursuit
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9 tonic
tonika, üdítő ital, tonik, alaphang, felfrissítő* * *['tonik]1) ((a) medicine that gives strength or energy: The doctor prescribed a (bottle of) tonic.) erősítő(szer)2) ((also tonic-water) water containing quinine, often drunk with gin etc: I'd like a gin and tonic.) tonik -
10 high
magas, előkelő, csúcsteljesítmény, magasan, fent* * *1. adjective1) (at, from, or reaching up to, a great distance from ground-level, sea-level etc: a high mountain; a high dive; a dive from the high diving-board.) magas2) (having a particular height: This building is about 20 metres high; My horse is fifteen hands high.) magas3) (great; large; considerable: The car was travelling at high speed; He has a high opinion of her work; They charge high prices; high hopes; The child has a high fever/temperature.) nagy4) (most important; very important: the high altar in a church; Important criminal trials are held at the High Court; a high official.) fő-5) (noble; good: high ideals.) előkelő6) ((of a wind) strong: The wind is high tonight.) erős7) ((of sounds) at or towards the top of a (musical) range: a high note.) magas8) ((of voices) like a child's voice (rather than like a man's): He still speaks in a high voice.) magas9) ((of food, especially meat) beginning to go bad.) romlásnak induló10) (having great value: Aces and kings are high cards.) értékes2. adverb(at, or to, a great distance from ground-level, sea-level etc: The plane was flying high in the sky; He'll rise high in his profession.) magasan- highly- highness
- high-chair
- high-class
- higher education
- high fidelity
- high-handed
- high-handedly
- high-handedness
- high jump
- highlands
- high-level
- highlight 3. verb(to draw particular attention to (a person, thing etc).) (ki)hangsúlyoz- high-minded
- high-mindedness
- high-pitched
- high-powered
- high-rise
- highroad
- high school
- high-spirited
- high spirits
- high street
- high-tech 4. adjective((also hi-tech): high-tech industries.) csúcstechnológiát alkalmazó- high treason
- high water
- highway
- Highway Code
- highwayman
- high wire
- high and dry
- high and low
- high and mighty
- the high seas
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11 rain
zápor, eső, özön to rain: záporoz, elhalmoz* * *[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.) eső2) (a great number of things falling like rain: a rain of arrows.) özön2. verb1) ((only with it as subject) to cause rain to fall: I think it will rain today.) esik (az eső)2) (to (cause to) fall like rain: Arrows rained down on the soldiers.) záporoz•- 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
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12 sound
úszóhólyag, hang, igaz, zaj, mélyen (alszik), ép to sound: vmilyennek hangzik, hangzik vmilyennek, kihirdet* * *I adjective1) (strong or in good condition: The foundations of the house are not very sound; He's 87, but he's still sound in mind and body.) ép2) ((of sleep) deep: She's a very sound sleeper.) mély (álom)3) (full; thorough: a sound basic training.) alapos4) (accurate; free from mistakes: a sound piece of work.) hibátlan5) (having or showing good judgement or good sense: His advice is always very sound.) józan•- soundly- soundness
- sound asleep II 1. noun1) (the impressions transmitted to the brain by the sense of hearing: a barrage of sound; ( also adjective) sound waves.) hang2) (something that is, or can be, heard: The sounds were coming from the garage.) zaj3) (the impression created in the mind by a piece of news, a description etc: I didn't like the sound of her hairstyle at all!) vminek a visszhangja2. verb1) (to (cause something to) make a sound: Sound the bell!; The bell sounded.) megszólaltat; hangzik2) (to signal (something) by making a sound: Sound the alarm!) hangjelzést ad3) ((of something heard or read) to make a particular impression; to seem; to appear: Your singing sounded very good; That sounds like a train.) hangzik4) (to pronounce: In the word `pneumonia', the letter p is not sounded.) kiejt5) (to examine by tapping and listening carefully: She sounded the patient's chest.) meghallgat•- soundlessly
- sound effects
- soundproof 3. verb(to make (walls, a room etc) soundproof.) hangszigetelIII verb(to measure the depth of (water etc).) (mélységet) mér- sounding- sound out -
13 arrowhead
nyílfű, nyíl alakú jel, nyílhegy* * *1) (a water plant with leaves shaped like an arrowhead.) nyílhegy2) (the tip of an arrow, shaped to a point.) nyílhegy -
14 boat
mártásos csésze, csónak, csésze, kis testű hajó to boat: hajózik, csónakázik* * *[bəut] 1. noun1) (a small vessel for travelling over water: We'll cross the stream by boat.) csónak2) (a larger vessel for the same purpose; a ship: to cross the Atlantic in a passenger boat.) hajó3) (a serving-dish shaped like a boat: a gravy-boat.) (mártásos) csésze2. verb(to sail about in a small boat for pleasure: They are boating on the river.) csónakázik- boatman- in the same boat
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15 carry
röppálya, röptávolság, röptáv, hordtávolság to carry: hord, cipel, elvisz, beszállít, elfoglal, megnyer* * *['kæri]1) (to take from one place etc to another: She carried the child over the river; Flies carry disease.) (el)visz2) (to go from one place to another: Sound carries better over water.) visz3) (to support: These stone columns carry the weight of the whole building.) (meg)tart4) (to have or hold: This job carries great responsibility.) visel5) (to approve (a bill etc) by a majority of votes: The parliamentary bill was carried by forty-two votes.) megszavaz6) (to hold (oneself) in a certain way: He carries himself like a soldier.) viselkedik•((slang) a fuss; excited behaviour.)
jelenet (mint viselkedés)- carry-cot((of bags or cases) that passengers can carry with them on board a plane.)
kézitáska, kézipoggyász
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- carry forward
- carry off
- carry on
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16 cascade
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17 check
irányítófej, felülvizsgálat, jelenléti érme, fék to check: visszafojt, felad (megőrzésre), megpipál, kipipál* * *[ ek] 1. verb1) (to see if something (eg a sum) is correct or accurate: Will you check my addition?) ellenőriz2) (to see if something (eg a machine) is in good condition or working properly: Have you checked the engine (over)?) átvizsgál3) (to hold back; to stop: We've checked the flow of water from the burst pipe.) megállít2. noun1) (an act of testing or checking.) ellenőrzés2) (something which prevents or holds back: a check on imports.) akadály3) (in chess, a position in which the king is attacked: He put his opponent's king in check.) sakk4) (a pattern of squares: I like the red check on that material.) kocka5) (a ticket received in return for handing in baggage etc.) elismervény6) ((especially American) a bill: The check please, waiter!) számla7) ((American) a cheque.) csekk•- checked- checkbook
- check-in
- checkmate 3. verb(to put (an opponent's king) in this position.) sakk-mattot ad- checkout- checkpoint
- check-up
- check in
- check out
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18 hold
odú, börtön, gyám, korona, hajótér, fermata, vár to hold: tartalmaz, befog, tartósnak bizonyul, leköt, fog* * *I 1. [həuld] past tense, past participle - held; verb1) (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.) tart2) (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.) (meg)fog3) (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.) (vissza)tart4) (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?) (ki)tart5) (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.) fogva tart6) (to (be able to) contain: This jug holds two pints; You can't hold water in a handkerchief; This drawer holds all my shirts.) tartalmaz (edény); fér (vmibe)7) (to cause to take place: The meeting will be held next week; We'll hold the meeting in the hall.) tart, rendez8) (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.) tart(ja magát)9) (to have or be in (a job etc): He held the position of company secretary for five years.) marad, betölt10) (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.) tart11) (to continue to be valid or apply: Our offer will hold until next week; These rules hold under all circumstances.) érvényes, hatályos12) ((with to) to force (a person) to do something he has promised to do: I intend to hold him to his promises.) kényszerít vkit vmi megtartására13) (to defend: They held the castle against the enemy.) megvéd14) (not to be beaten by: The general realized that the soldiers could not hold the enemy for long.) feltartóztat15) (to keep (a person's attention): If you can't hold your pupils' attention, you can't be a good teacher.) leköt (figyelmet)16) (to keep someone in a certain state: Don't hold us in suspense, what was the final decision?) tart17) (to celebrate: The festival is held on 24 June.) tart, megünnepel18) (to be the owner of: He holds shares in this company.) birtokol19) ((of good weather) to continue: I hope the weather holds until after the school sports.) folytatódik20) ((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?) vár21) (to continue to sing: Please hold that note for four whole beats.) (ki)tart22) (to keep (something): They'll hold your luggage at the station until you collect it.) (meg)őriz23) ((of the future) to be going to produce: I wonder what the future holds for me?) tartogat2. noun1) (the act of holding: He caught/got/laid/took hold of the rope and pulled; Keep hold of that rope.) fogás2) (power; influence: He has a strange hold over that girl.) befolyás3) ((in wrestling etc) a manner of holding one's opponent: The wrestler invented a new hold.) fogás (birkózásban)•- - 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.) hajóűr; raktér -
19 lay bare
(to show clearly; to expose to view: They dug up the road and laid bare the water-pipe; Shy people don't like to lay bare their feelings.) láthatóvá tesz; kimutat -
20 liquid
likvid, folyósítható, híg, változékony, folyadék* * *['likwid] 1. adjective(able to flow; not solid, but not a gas: liquid nitrogen; The ice-cream has become liquid.) folyékony2. noun(a substance which flows, like water: a clear liquid.) folyadék- liquefy- liquidate
- liquidation
- liquidator
- liquidize
- liquidise
- liquidizer
- liquidiser
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