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1 afford
[ə'fo:d]1) ((usually with can, could) to be able to spend money, time etc on or for something: I can't afford (to buy) a new car.) have råd til2) ((usually with can, could) to be able to do (something) without causing oneself trouble, difficulty etc: She can't afford to be rude to her employer no matter how rude he is to her.) tillade sig* * *[ə'fo:d]1) ((usually with can, could) to be able to spend money, time etc on or for something: I can't afford (to buy) a new car.) have råd til2) ((usually with can, could) to be able to do (something) without causing oneself trouble, difficulty etc: She can't afford to be rude to her employer no matter how rude he is to her.) tillade sig -
2 deposit
[di'pozit] 1. verb1) (to put or set down: She deposited her shopping-basket in the kitchen.) anbringe; placere2) (to put in for safe keeping: He deposited the money in the bank.) deponere2. noun1) (an act of putting money in a bank etc: She made several large deposits at the bank during that month.) indskud2) (an act of paying money as a guarantee that money which is or will be owed will be paid: We have put down a deposit on a house in the country.) depositum3) (the money put into a bank or paid as a guarantee in this way: We decided we could not afford to go on holiday and managed to get back the deposit which we had paid.) indskud; indestående; depositum4) (a quantity of solid matter that has settled at the bottom of a liquid, or is left behind by a liquid: The flood-water left a yellow deposit over everything.) bundfald; aflejring5) (a layer (of coal, iron etc) occurring naturally in rock: rich deposits of iron ore.) aflejring* * *[di'pozit] 1. verb1) (to put or set down: She deposited her shopping-basket in the kitchen.) anbringe; placere2) (to put in for safe keeping: He deposited the money in the bank.) deponere2. noun1) (an act of putting money in a bank etc: She made several large deposits at the bank during that month.) indskud2) (an act of paying money as a guarantee that money which is or will be owed will be paid: We have put down a deposit on a house in the country.) depositum3) (the money put into a bank or paid as a guarantee in this way: We decided we could not afford to go on holiday and managed to get back the deposit which we had paid.) indskud; indestående; depositum4) (a quantity of solid matter that has settled at the bottom of a liquid, or is left behind by a liquid: The flood-water left a yellow deposit over everything.) bundfald; aflejring5) (a layer (of coal, iron etc) occurring naturally in rock: rich deposits of iron ore.) aflejring -
3 earn
[ə:n]1) (to gain (money, wages, one's living) by working: He earns $200 a week; He earns his living by cleaning shoes; You can afford a car now that you're earning.) tjene2) (to deserve: I've earned a rest.) fortjene•- earnings* * *[ə:n]1) (to gain (money, wages, one's living) by working: He earns $200 a week; He earns his living by cleaning shoes; You can afford a car now that you're earning.) tjene2) (to deserve: I've earned a rest.) fortjene•- earnings -
4 equipment
1) (the clothes, machines, tools etc necessary for a particular kind of work, activity etc: The mechanic could not repair the car because he did not have the right equipment; The boy could not afford the equipment necessary for mountaineering.) udstyr; grej; udrustning2) (the act of equipping.) ekvipering; udstyring; udrustning* * *1) (the clothes, machines, tools etc necessary for a particular kind of work, activity etc: The mechanic could not repair the car because he did not have the right equipment; The boy could not afford the equipment necessary for mountaineering.) udstyr; grej; udrustning2) (the act of equipping.) ekvipering; udstyring; udrustning -
5 first of all
(to begin with; the most important thing is: First of all, let's clear up the mess; First of all, the scheme is impossible - secondly, we can't afford it.) for det første; først og fremmest* * *(to begin with; the most important thing is: First of all, let's clear up the mess; First of all, the scheme is impossible - secondly, we can't afford it.) for det første; først og fremmest -
6 for a start
((used in argument etc) in the first place, or as the first point in an argument: You can't have a new bicycle because for a start we can't afford one.) til at begynde med* * *((used in argument etc) in the first place, or as the first point in an argument: You can't have a new bicycle because for a start we can't afford one.) til at begynde med -
7 go without
(to manage without: If you can't afford a new dress, you'll have to go without (one).) undvære* * *(to manage without: If you can't afford a new dress, you'll have to go without (one).) undvære -
8 hitch
[hi ] 1. verb1) (to fasten to something: He hitched his horse to the fence-post; He hitched his car to his caravan.) binde; forbinde2) (to hitch-hike: I can't afford the train-fare to London - I'll have to hitch.) blaffe; tomle2. noun1) (an unexpected problem or delay: The job was completed without a hitch.) hindring2) (a kind of knot.) stik3) (a sudden, short pull upwards: She gave her skirt a hitch.) hiv•- hitch-hiker
- hitch a lift/ride
- hitch up* * *[hi ] 1. verb1) (to fasten to something: He hitched his horse to the fence-post; He hitched his car to his caravan.) binde; forbinde2) (to hitch-hike: I can't afford the train-fare to London - I'll have to hitch.) blaffe; tomle2. noun1) (an unexpected problem or delay: The job was completed without a hitch.) hindring2) (a kind of knot.) stik3) (a sudden, short pull upwards: She gave her skirt a hitch.) hiv•- hitch-hiker
- hitch a lift/ride
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9 ill
[il] 1. comparative - worse; adjective1) (not in good health; not well: She was ill for a long time.) syg2) (bad: ill health; These pills have no ill effects.) dårlig3) (evil or unlucky: ill luck.) uheldig2. adverb(not easily: We could ill afford to lose that money.) dårligt3. noun1) (evil: I would never wish anyone ill.) ondt2) (trouble: all the ills of this world.) besværlighed•- ill-- 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; adjective1) (not in good health; not well: She was ill for a long time.) syg2) (bad: ill health; These pills have no ill effects.) dårlig3) (evil or unlucky: ill luck.) uheldig2. adverb(not easily: We could ill afford to lose that money.) dårligt3. noun1) (evil: I would never wish anyone ill.) ondt2) (trouble: all the ills of this world.) besværlighed•- ill-- 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 -
10 spare
[speə] 1. verb1) (to manage without: No-one can be spared from this office.) undvære2) (to afford or set aside for a purpose: I can't spare the time for a holiday.) afse; afsætte3) (to treat with mercy; to avoid injuring etc: `Spare us!' they begged.) spar4) (to avoid causing grief, trouble etc to (a person): Break the news gently in order to spare her as much as possible.) skåne5) (to avoid using, spending etc: He spared no expense in his desire to help us.) spare6) (to avoid troubling (a person with something); to save (a person trouble etc): I answered the letter myself in order to spare you the bother.) spare for2. adjective1) (extra; not actually being used: We haven't a spare (bed) room for guests in our house.) ekstra2) ((of time etc) free for leisure etc: What do you do in your spare time?) fri-3. noun1) (a spare part (for a car etc): They sell spares at that garage.) reservedel2) (an extra wheel etc, kept for emergencies.) reservehjul•- sparing- sparingly
- spare part
- spare rib
- and to spare
- to spare* * *[speə] 1. verb1) (to manage without: No-one can be spared from this office.) undvære2) (to afford or set aside for a purpose: I can't spare the time for a holiday.) afse; afsætte3) (to treat with mercy; to avoid injuring etc: `Spare us!' they begged.) spar4) (to avoid causing grief, trouble etc to (a person): Break the news gently in order to spare her as much as possible.) skåne5) (to avoid using, spending etc: He spared no expense in his desire to help us.) spare6) (to avoid troubling (a person with something); to save (a person trouble etc): I answered the letter myself in order to spare you the bother.) spare for2. adjective1) (extra; not actually being used: We haven't a spare (bed) room for guests in our house.) ekstra2) ((of time etc) free for leisure etc: What do you do in your spare time?) fri-3. noun1) (a spare part (for a car etc): They sell spares at that garage.) reservedel2) (an extra wheel etc, kept for emergencies.) reservehjul•- sparing- sparingly
- spare part
- spare rib
- and to spare
- to spare -
11 stock
[stok] 1. noun1) ((often in plural) a store of goods in a shop, warehouse etc: Buy while stocks last!; The tools you require are in / out of stock (= available / not available).) lager2) (a supply of something: We bought a large stock of food for the camping trip.) forsyning; forråd3) (farm animals: He would like to purchase more (live) stock.) besætning4) ((often in plural) money lent to the government or to a business company at a fixed interest: government stock; He has $20,000 in stocks and shares.) obligation5) (liquid obtained by boiling meat, bones etc and used for making soup etc.) suppesky6) (the handle of a whip, rifle etc.) skaft2. adjective(common; usual: stock sizes of shoes.) standard-3. verb1) (to keep a supply of for sale: Does this shop stock writing-paper?) føre2) (to supply (a shop, farm etc) with goods, animals etc: He cannot afford to stock his farm.) forsyne•- stockist- stocks
- stockbroker
- stock exchange
- stock market
- stockpile 4. verb(to accumulate (a supply of this sort).) oplagre- stock-taking
- stock up
- take stock* * *[stok] 1. noun1) ((often in plural) a store of goods in a shop, warehouse etc: Buy while stocks last!; The tools you require are in / out of stock (= available / not available).) lager2) (a supply of something: We bought a large stock of food for the camping trip.) forsyning; forråd3) (farm animals: He would like to purchase more (live) stock.) besætning4) ((often in plural) money lent to the government or to a business company at a fixed interest: government stock; He has $20,000 in stocks and shares.) obligation5) (liquid obtained by boiling meat, bones etc and used for making soup etc.) suppesky6) (the handle of a whip, rifle etc.) skaft2. adjective(common; usual: stock sizes of shoes.) standard-3. verb1) (to keep a supply of for sale: Does this shop stock writing-paper?) føre2) (to supply (a shop, farm etc) with goods, animals etc: He cannot afford to stock his farm.) forsyne•- stockist- stocks
- stockbroker
- stock exchange
- stock market
- stockpile 4. verb(to accumulate (a supply of this sort).) oplagre- stock-taking
- stock up
- take stock -
12 upkeep
((the cost of) the process of keeping eg a house, car etc in a good condition: She can no longer afford the upkeep of this house.) vedligeholdelse* * *((the cost of) the process of keeping eg a house, car etc in a good condition: She can no longer afford the upkeep of this house.) vedligeholdelse -
13 upper class
((of) the highest rank of society; (of) the aristocracy: The upper classes can no longer afford to have many servants; He speaks with an upper-class accent.) overklasse; overklasse-* * *((of) the highest rank of society; (of) the aristocracy: The upper classes can no longer afford to have many servants; He speaks with an upper-class accent.) overklasse; overklasse-
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Afford — Af*ford ([a^]f*f[=o]rd ), v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Afforded}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Affording}.] [OE. aforthen, AS. gefor[eth]ian, for[eth]ian, to further, accomplish, afford, fr. for[eth] forth, forward. The prefix ge has no well defined sense. See… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
afford — [ə fôrd′] vt. [ME aforthen < OE geforthian, to advance < forthian, to further] 1. to have enough or the means for; bear the cost of without serious inconvenience: used with can or be able [I m not able to afford a car; can you afford the… … English World dictionary
afford — UK US /əˈfɔːd/ verb [T] ● can afford Cf. can afford … Financial and business terms
afford — (v.) O.E. geforðian to put forth, contribute; further, advance; carry out, accomplish, from ge completive prefix (see A (Cf. a ) (1)) + forðian to further, from forð forward, onward (see FORTH (Cf. forth)). Change of th to d took place late 16c.… … Etymology dictionary
afford — [v1] able to have or do; within financial means allow, be able to, bear, be disposed to, have enough for, have the means for, incur, manage, spare, stand, support, sustain; concepts 335,713 afford [v2] give, produce bestow, furnish, grant, impart … New thesaurus
afford — ► VERB 1) (can/could afford) have sufficient money, time, or means for. 2) provide (an opportunity or facility). DERIVATIVES affordability noun affordable adjective. ORIGIN Old English, «promote, perform»; related to FORTH(Cf. ↑ … English terms dictionary
afford — index administer (tender), allow (endure), bear (yieid), bequeath, bestow, contribute (supply) … Law dictionary
afford — *give, confer, bestow, present, donate Analogous words: *offer, proffer: *furnish: *grant, accord Antonyms: deny (something one wants, asks, hopes for) pm4]Contrasted words: withhold, hold, hold back (see KEEP): refuse, * … New Dictionary of Synonyms
afford */*/*/ — UK [əˈfɔː(r)d] / US [əˈfɔrd] verb [transitive] Word forms afford : present tense I/you/we/they afford he/she/it affords present participle affording past tense afforded past participle afforded Get it right: afford: Afford is never followed by a… … English dictionary
afford — v. 1) to well afford 2) (formal) (A) it afforded great pleasure to him; or: it afforded him great pleasure 3)(E; preceded by the forms: can cannot can t could) we cannot afford to buy a new house; we can ill afford to lose this contract 4)… … Combinatory dictionary
afford — af|ford W3S1 [əˈfo:d US o:rd] v [T] [: Old English; Origin: geforthian to carry out , from forth] 1.) can/could afford [usually negative] a) to have enough money to buy or pay for something afford [to do] sth ▪ We can t afford to go on vacation… … Dictionary of contemporary English
