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  • 101 recuperate

    [rə'kju:pəreit]
    (to recover, eg after an illness.) komme sig
    * * *
    [rə'kju:pəreit]
    (to recover, eg after an illness.) komme sig

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  • 102 refrain

    I [rə'frein] noun
    (a line of words or music repeated regularly in a song, especially at the end of or after each verse; a chorus.) refræn; omkvæd
    II [rə'frein] verb
    ((with from) not to do; to avoid: You are asked to refrain from smoking / from (drinking) alcohol.) afholde sig fra; undlade
    * * *
    I [rə'frein] noun
    (a line of words or music repeated regularly in a song, especially at the end of or after each verse; a chorus.) refræn; omkvæd
    II [rə'frein] verb
    ((with from) not to do; to avoid: You are asked to refrain from smoking / from (drinking) alcohol.) afholde sig fra; undlade

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  • 103 refresh

    [rə'freʃ]
    (to give new strength and energy to; to make (a person etc) feel less hot, tired etc, eg after or during a period of hard work: This glass of cool lemonade will refresh you.) forfriske
    - refreshingly
    - refreshments
    - refresh someone's memory
    * * *
    [rə'freʃ]
    (to give new strength and energy to; to make (a person etc) feel less hot, tired etc, eg after or during a period of hard work: This glass of cool lemonade will refresh you.) forfriske
    - refreshingly
    - refreshments
    - refresh someone's memory

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  • 104 regurgitate

    [ri'ɡə:‹iteit]
    (to bring back (food) into the mouth after it has been swallowed.) gylpe op
    * * *
    [ri'ɡə:‹iteit]
    (to bring back (food) into the mouth after it has been swallowed.) gylpe op

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  • 105 release

    [rə'li:s] 1. verb
    1) (to set free; to allow to leave: He was released from prison yesterday; I am willing to release him from his promise to me.) løslade; frigive; frigøre
    2) (to stop holding etc; to allow to move, fall etc: He released (his hold on) the rope.) løsne
    3) (to move (a catch, brake etc) which prevents something else from moving, operating etc: He released the handbrake and drove off.) løsne
    4) (to allow (news etc) to be made known publicly: The list of winners has just been released.) offentliggøre
    5) (to offer (a film, record etc) to the general public: Their latest record will be released next week.) udsende
    2. noun
    1) (the act of releasing or being released: After his release, the prisoner returned to his home town; the release of a new film; ( also adjective) the release catch.) løsladelse; løsladelses-; frigivelse; frigivelses-
    2) (something that is released: This record is their latest release; The Government issued a press release (= a statement giving information about something, sent or given to newspapers, reporters etc).) meddelelse; -meddelelse
    * * *
    [rə'li:s] 1. verb
    1) (to set free; to allow to leave: He was released from prison yesterday; I am willing to release him from his promise to me.) løslade; frigive; frigøre
    2) (to stop holding etc; to allow to move, fall etc: He released (his hold on) the rope.) løsne
    3) (to move (a catch, brake etc) which prevents something else from moving, operating etc: He released the handbrake and drove off.) løsne
    4) (to allow (news etc) to be made known publicly: The list of winners has just been released.) offentliggøre
    5) (to offer (a film, record etc) to the general public: Their latest record will be released next week.) udsende
    2. noun
    1) (the act of releasing or being released: After his release, the prisoner returned to his home town; the release of a new film; ( also adjective) the release catch.) løsladelse; løsladelses-; frigivelse; frigivelses-
    2) (something that is released: This record is their latest release; The Government issued a press release (= a statement giving information about something, sent or given to newspapers, reporters etc).) meddelelse; -meddelelse

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  • 106 relent

    [rə'lent]
    (to become less severe or unkind; to agree after refusing at first: At first she wouldn't let them go to the cinema, but in the end she relented.) give efter
    - relentlessly
    - relentlessness
    * * *
    [rə'lent]
    (to become less severe or unkind; to agree after refusing at first: At first she wouldn't let them go to the cinema, but in the end she relented.) give efter
    - relentlessly
    - relentlessness

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  • 107 remain

    [rə'mein]
    1) (to be left: Only two tins of soup remain; Very little remained of the cinema after the fire; A great many things still remain to be done.) være tilbage
    2) (to stay; not to leave: I shall remain here.) forblive
    3) (to continue to be: The problem remains unsolved.) forblive
    - remains
    * * *
    [rə'mein]
    1) (to be left: Only two tins of soup remain; Very little remained of the cinema after the fire; A great many things still remain to be done.) være tilbage
    2) (to stay; not to leave: I shall remain here.) forblive
    3) (to continue to be: The problem remains unsolved.) forblive
    - remains

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  • 108 remember

    [ri'membə]
    1) (to keep in the mind, or to bring back into the mind after forgetting for a time: I remember you - we met three years ago; I remember watching the first men landing on the moon; Remember to telephone me tonight; I don't remember where I hid it.) huske
    2) (to reward or make a present to: He remembered her in his will.) huske
    3) (to pass (a person's) good wishes (to someone): Remember me to your parents.) hilse
    * * *
    [ri'membə]
    1) (to keep in the mind, or to bring back into the mind after forgetting for a time: I remember you - we met three years ago; I remember watching the first men landing on the moon; Remember to telephone me tonight; I don't remember where I hid it.) huske
    2) (to reward or make a present to: He remembered her in his will.) huske
    3) (to pass (a person's) good wishes (to someone): Remember me to your parents.) hilse

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  • 109 request

    [ri'kwest] 1. noun
    1) (the act of asking for something: I did that at his request; After frequent requests, he eventually agreed to sing.) anmodning; opfordring
    2) (something asked for: The next record I will play is a request.) ønske
    2. verb
    (to ask (for) something; People using this library are requested not to talk; Many people have requested this next song.) anmode om; ønske
    - on request
    * * *
    [ri'kwest] 1. noun
    1) (the act of asking for something: I did that at his request; After frequent requests, he eventually agreed to sing.) anmodning; opfordring
    2) (something asked for: The next record I will play is a request.) ønske
    2. verb
    (to ask (for) something; People using this library are requested not to talk; Many people have requested this next song.) anmode om; ønske
    - on request

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  • 110 rescue

    ['reskju:] 1. verb
    (to get or take out of a dangerous situation, captivity etc: The lifeboat was sent out to rescue the sailors from the sinking ship.) redde
    2. noun
    ((an) act of rescuing or state of being rescued: The lifeboat crew performed four rescues last week; After his rescue, the climber was taken to hospital; They came quickly to our rescue.) redningsaktion; redning; undsætning
    * * *
    ['reskju:] 1. verb
    (to get or take out of a dangerous situation, captivity etc: The lifeboat was sent out to rescue the sailors from the sinking ship.) redde
    2. noun
    ((an) act of rescuing or state of being rescued: The lifeboat crew performed four rescues last week; After his rescue, the climber was taken to hospital; They came quickly to our rescue.) redningsaktion; redning; undsætning

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  • 111 rest

    I 1. [rest] noun
    1) (a (usually short) period of not working etc after, or between periods of, effort; (a period of) freedom from worries etc: Digging the garden is hard work - let's stop for a rest; Let's have/take a rest; I need a rest from all these problems - I'm going to take a week's holiday.) hvil; pause
    2) (sleep: He needs a good night's rest.) søvn
    3) (something which holds or supports: a book-rest; a headrest on a car seat.) støtte; -støtte
    4) (a state of not moving: The machine is at rest.) stoppet
    2. verb
    1) (to (allow to) stop working etc in order to get new strength or energy: We've been walking for four hours - let's stop and rest; Stop reading for a minute and rest your eyes; Let's rest our legs.) hvile
    2) (to sleep; to lie or sit quietly in order to get new strength or energy, or because one is tired: Mother is resting at the moment.) hvile sig
    3) (to (make or allow to) lean, lie, sit, remain etc on or against something: Her head rested on his shoulder; He rested his hand on her arm; Her gaze rested on the jewels.) hvile
    4) (to relax, be calm etc: I will never rest until I know the murderer has been caught.) få ro; være rolig
    5) (to (allow to) depend on: Our hopes now rest on him, since all else has failed.) hvile
    6) ((with with) (of a duty etc) to belong to: The choice rests with you.) afhænge af
    - restfully
    - restfulness
    - restless
    - restlessly
    - restlessness
    - rest-room
    - at rest
    - come to rest
    - lay to rest
    - let the matter rest
    - rest assured
    - set someone's mind at rest
    II [rest]
    * * *
    I 1. [rest] noun
    1) (a (usually short) period of not working etc after, or between periods of, effort; (a period of) freedom from worries etc: Digging the garden is hard work - let's stop for a rest; Let's have/take a rest; I need a rest from all these problems - I'm going to take a week's holiday.) hvil; pause
    2) (sleep: He needs a good night's rest.) søvn
    3) (something which holds or supports: a book-rest; a headrest on a car seat.) støtte; -støtte
    4) (a state of not moving: The machine is at rest.) stoppet
    2. verb
    1) (to (allow to) stop working etc in order to get new strength or energy: We've been walking for four hours - let's stop and rest; Stop reading for a minute and rest your eyes; Let's rest our legs.) hvile
    2) (to sleep; to lie or sit quietly in order to get new strength or energy, or because one is tired: Mother is resting at the moment.) hvile sig
    3) (to (make or allow to) lean, lie, sit, remain etc on or against something: Her head rested on his shoulder; He rested his hand on her arm; Her gaze rested on the jewels.) hvile
    4) (to relax, be calm etc: I will never rest until I know the murderer has been caught.) få ro; være rolig
    5) (to (allow to) depend on: Our hopes now rest on him, since all else has failed.) hvile
    6) ((with with) (of a duty etc) to belong to: The choice rests with you.) afhænge af
    - restfully
    - restfulness
    - restless
    - restlessly
    - restlessness
    - rest-room
    - at rest
    - come to rest
    - lay to rest
    - let the matter rest
    - rest assured
    - set someone's mind at rest
    II [rest]

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  • 112 right

    1. adjective
    1) (on or related to the side of the body which in most people has the more skilful hand, or to the side of a person or thing which is toward the east when that person or thing is facing north (opposite to left): When I'm writing, I hold my pen in my right hand.) højre
    2) (correct: Put that book back in the right place; Is that the right answer to the question?) rigtig; ret
    3) (morally correct; good: It's not right to let thieves keep what they have stolen.) korrekt
    4) (suitable; appropriate: He's not the right man for this job; When would be the right time to ask him?) rigtig
    2. noun
    1) (something a person is, or ought to be, allowed to have, do etc: Everyone has the right to a fair trial; You must fight for your rights; You have no right to say that.) ret
    2) (that which is correct or good: Who's in the right in this argument?) (have) ret
    3) (the right side, part or direction: Turn to the right; Take the second road on the right.) højre
    4) (in politics, the people, group, party or parties holding the more traditional beliefs etc.) højre
    3. adverb
    1) (exactly: He was standing right here.) lige
    2) (immediately: I'll go right after lunch; I'll come right down.) lige
    3) (close: He was standing right beside me.) tæt
    4) (completely; all the way: The bullet went right through his arm.) helt
    5) (to the right: Turn right.) til højre
    6) (correctly: Have I done that right?; I don't think this sum is going to turn out right.) rigtigt
    4. verb
    1) (to bring back to the correct, usually upright, position: The boat tipped over, but righted itself again.) rette
    2) (to put an end to and make up for something wrong that has been done: He's like a medieval knight, going about the country looking for wrongs to right.) korrigere; rette
    5. interjection
    (I understand; I'll do what you say etc: `I want you to type some letters for me.' `Right, I'll do them now.') ok!; ja!; selvfølgelig!
    - righteously
    - righteousness
    - rightful
    - rightfully
    - rightly
    - rightness
    - righto
    - right-oh
    - rights
    - right angle
    - right-angled
    - right-hand
    - right-handed
    - right wing
    6. adjective
    ((right-wing) (having opinions which are) of this sort.) højreorienteret
    - by rights
    - by right
    - get
    - keep on the right side of
    - get right
    - go right
    - not in one's right mind
    - not quite right in the head
    - not right in the head
    - put right
    - put/set to rights
    - right away
    - right-hand man
    - right now
    - right of way
    - serve right
    * * *
    1. adjective
    1) (on or related to the side of the body which in most people has the more skilful hand, or to the side of a person or thing which is toward the east when that person or thing is facing north (opposite to left): When I'm writing, I hold my pen in my right hand.) højre
    2) (correct: Put that book back in the right place; Is that the right answer to the question?) rigtig; ret
    3) (morally correct; good: It's not right to let thieves keep what they have stolen.) korrekt
    4) (suitable; appropriate: He's not the right man for this job; When would be the right time to ask him?) rigtig
    2. noun
    1) (something a person is, or ought to be, allowed to have, do etc: Everyone has the right to a fair trial; You must fight for your rights; You have no right to say that.) ret
    2) (that which is correct or good: Who's in the right in this argument?) (have) ret
    3) (the right side, part or direction: Turn to the right; Take the second road on the right.) højre
    4) (in politics, the people, group, party or parties holding the more traditional beliefs etc.) højre
    3. adverb
    1) (exactly: He was standing right here.) lige
    2) (immediately: I'll go right after lunch; I'll come right down.) lige
    3) (close: He was standing right beside me.) tæt
    4) (completely; all the way: The bullet went right through his arm.) helt
    5) (to the right: Turn right.) til højre
    6) (correctly: Have I done that right?; I don't think this sum is going to turn out right.) rigtigt
    4. verb
    1) (to bring back to the correct, usually upright, position: The boat tipped over, but righted itself again.) rette
    2) (to put an end to and make up for something wrong that has been done: He's like a medieval knight, going about the country looking for wrongs to right.) korrigere; rette
    5. interjection
    (I understand; I'll do what you say etc: `I want you to type some letters for me.' `Right, I'll do them now.') ok!; ja!; selvfølgelig!
    - righteously
    - righteousness
    - rightful
    - rightfully
    - rightly
    - rightness
    - righto
    - right-oh
    - rights
    - right angle
    - right-angled
    - right-hand
    - right-handed
    - right wing
    6. adjective
    ((right-wing) (having opinions which are) of this sort.) højreorienteret
    - by rights
    - by right
    - get
    - keep on the right side of
    - get right
    - go right
    - not in one's right mind
    - not quite right in the head
    - not right in the head
    - put right
    - put/set to rights
    - right away
    - right-hand man
    - right now
    - right of way
    - serve right

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  • 113 rinse

    [rins] 1. verb
    1) (to wash (clothes etc) in clean water to remove soap etc: After washing the towels, rinse them (out).) skylle
    2) (to clean (a cup, one's mouth etc) by filling with clean water etc and then emptying the water out: The dentist asked me to rinse my mouth out.) skylle
    2. noun
    1) (the act of rinsing: Give the cup a rinse.) skyl
    2) (a liquid used for changing the colour of hair: a blue rinse.) hårtoningsmiddel
    * * *
    [rins] 1. verb
    1) (to wash (clothes etc) in clean water to remove soap etc: After washing the towels, rinse them (out).) skylle
    2) (to clean (a cup, one's mouth etc) by filling with clean water etc and then emptying the water out: The dentist asked me to rinse my mouth out.) skylle
    2. noun
    1) (the act of rinsing: Give the cup a rinse.) skyl
    2) (a liquid used for changing the colour of hair: a blue rinse.) hårtoningsmiddel

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  • 114 seat

    [si:t] 1. noun
    1) (something for sitting on: Are there enough seats for everyone?) siddeplads
    2) (the part of a chair etc on which the body sits: This chair-seat is broken.) sæde
    3) ((the part of a garment covering) the buttocks: I've got a sore seat after all that horse riding; a hole in the seat of his trousers.) bag; buksebag
    4) (a place in which a person has a right to sit: two seats for the play; a seat in Parliament; a seat on the board of the company.) plads; sæde
    5) (a place that is the centre of some activity etc: Universities are seats of learning.) sæde
    2. verb
    1) (to cause to sit down: I seated him in the armchair.) sætte
    2) (to have seats for: Our table seats eight.) have plads til
    - - seater
    - seating
    - seat belt
    - take a seat
    * * *
    [si:t] 1. noun
    1) (something for sitting on: Are there enough seats for everyone?) siddeplads
    2) (the part of a chair etc on which the body sits: This chair-seat is broken.) sæde
    3) ((the part of a garment covering) the buttocks: I've got a sore seat after all that horse riding; a hole in the seat of his trousers.) bag; buksebag
    4) (a place in which a person has a right to sit: two seats for the play; a seat in Parliament; a seat on the board of the company.) plads; sæde
    5) (a place that is the centre of some activity etc: Universities are seats of learning.) sæde
    2. verb
    1) (to cause to sit down: I seated him in the armchair.) sætte
    2) (to have seats for: Our table seats eight.) have plads til
    - - seater
    - seating
    - seat belt
    - take a seat

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  • 115 see

    I [si:] past tense - saw; verb
    1) (to have the power of sight: After six years of blindness, he found he could see.) se
    2) (to be aware of by means of the eye: I can see her in the garden.) se
    3) (to look at: Did you see that play on television?) se
    4) (to have a picture in the mind: I see many difficulties ahead.) se for sig
    5) (to understand: She didn't see the point of the joke.) forstå
    6) (to investigate: Leave this here and I'll see what I can do for you.) se
    7) (to meet: I'll see you at the usual time.) mødes med
    8) (to accompany: I'll see you home.) følge
    - seeing that
    - see off
    - see out
    - see through
    - see to
    - I
    - we will see
    II [si:] noun
    (the district over which a bishop or archbishop has authority.) bispedømme
    * * *
    I [si:] past tense - saw; verb
    1) (to have the power of sight: After six years of blindness, he found he could see.) se
    2) (to be aware of by means of the eye: I can see her in the garden.) se
    3) (to look at: Did you see that play on television?) se
    4) (to have a picture in the mind: I see many difficulties ahead.) se for sig
    5) (to understand: She didn't see the point of the joke.) forstå
    6) (to investigate: Leave this here and I'll see what I can do for you.) se
    7) (to meet: I'll see you at the usual time.) mødes med
    8) (to accompany: I'll see you home.) følge
    - seeing that
    - see off
    - see out
    - see through
    - see to
    - I
    - we will see
    II [si:] noun
    (the district over which a bishop or archbishop has authority.) bispedømme

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  • 116 seed

    [si:d] 1. noun
    1) (the (part of) the fruit of a tree, plant etc from which a new plant may be grown: sunflower seeds; grass seed.) frø; -frø
    2) (the beginning from which anything grows: There was already a seed of doubt in her mind.) spire; kerne
    3) ((in a sporting competition etc) a seeded player.) seedet deltager
    2. verb
    1) ((of a plant) to produce seed: A plant seeds after it has flowered.) gå i frø
    2) (in golf, tennis etc, to arrange (good players) in a competition so that they do not compete against each other till the later rounds.) seede
    - seedling
    - seedy
    - seediness
    - seedbed
    - go to seed
    * * *
    [si:d] 1. noun
    1) (the (part of) the fruit of a tree, plant etc from which a new plant may be grown: sunflower seeds; grass seed.) frø; -frø
    2) (the beginning from which anything grows: There was already a seed of doubt in her mind.) spire; kerne
    3) ((in a sporting competition etc) a seeded player.) seedet deltager
    2. verb
    1) ((of a plant) to produce seed: A plant seeds after it has flowered.) gå i frø
    2) (in golf, tennis etc, to arrange (good players) in a competition so that they do not compete against each other till the later rounds.) seede
    - seedling
    - seedy
    - seediness
    - seedbed
    - go to seed

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  • 117 seek

    [si:k]
    past tense, past participle - sought; verb
    1) ((sometimes with for) to try to find, get or achieve: He is seeking (for) an answer; You should seek your lawyer's advice; She's seeking fame in the world of television.) søge
    2) (to try: These men are seeking to destroy the government.) prøve
    * * *
    [si:k]
    past tense, past participle - sought; verb
    1) ((sometimes with for) to try to find, get or achieve: He is seeking (for) an answer; You should seek your lawyer's advice; She's seeking fame in the world of television.) søge
    2) (to try: These men are seeking to destroy the government.) prøve

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  • 118 shell

    [ʃel] 1. noun
    1) (the hard outer covering of a shellfish, egg, nut etc: an eggshell; A tortoise can pull its head and legs under its shell.) skal; -skal; skjold; -skjold
    2) (an outer covering or framework: After the fire, all that was left was the burned-out shell of the building.) ydermur
    3) (a metal case filled with explosives and fired from a gun etc: A shell exploded right beside him.) granat
    2. verb
    1) (to remove from its shell or pod: You have to shell peas before eating them.) skrælle
    2) (to fire explosive shells at: The army shelled the enemy mercilessly.) beskyde med granater
    - come out of one's shell
    - shell out
    * * *
    [ʃel] 1. noun
    1) (the hard outer covering of a shellfish, egg, nut etc: an eggshell; A tortoise can pull its head and legs under its shell.) skal; -skal; skjold; -skjold
    2) (an outer covering or framework: After the fire, all that was left was the burned-out shell of the building.) ydermur
    3) (a metal case filled with explosives and fired from a gun etc: A shell exploded right beside him.) granat
    2. verb
    1) (to remove from its shell or pod: You have to shell peas before eating them.) skrælle
    2) (to fire explosive shells at: The army shelled the enemy mercilessly.) beskyde med granater
    - come out of one's shell
    - shell out

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  • 119 shepherd

    ['ʃepəd] 1. feminine - shepherdess; noun
    (a person who looks after sheep: The shepherd and his dog gathered in the sheep.) hyrde
    2. verb
    ((often with around, in, out etc) to guide or lead carefully: He shepherded me through a maze of corridors.) føre; lede
    * * *
    ['ʃepəd] 1. feminine - shepherdess; noun
    (a person who looks after sheep: The shepherd and his dog gathered in the sheep.) hyrde
    2. verb
    ((often with around, in, out etc) to guide or lead carefully: He shepherded me through a maze of corridors.) føre; lede

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  • 120 shock

    I 1. [ʃok] noun
    1) (a severe emotional disturbance: The news gave us all a shock.) chok
    2) ((often electric shock) the effect on the body of an electric current: He got a slight shock when he touched the live wire.) stød
    3) (a sudden blow coming with great force: the shock of an earthquake.) chok
    4) (a medical condition caused by a severe mental or physical shock: He was suffering from shock after the crash.) chok
    2. verb
    (to give a shock to; to upset or horrify: Everyone was shocked by his death; The amount of violence shown on television shocks me.) chokere
    - shocking
    - shockingly
    - shock-absorber
    II [ʃok] noun
    (a bushy mass (of hair) on a person's head.) manke
    * * *
    I 1. [ʃok] noun
    1) (a severe emotional disturbance: The news gave us all a shock.) chok
    2) ((often electric shock) the effect on the body of an electric current: He got a slight shock when he touched the live wire.) stød
    3) (a sudden blow coming with great force: the shock of an earthquake.) chok
    4) (a medical condition caused by a severe mental or physical shock: He was suffering from shock after the crash.) chok
    2. verb
    (to give a shock to; to upset or horrify: Everyone was shocked by his death; The amount of violence shown on television shocks me.) chokere
    - shocking
    - shockingly
    - shock-absorber
    II [ʃok] noun
    (a bushy mass (of hair) on a person's head.) manke

    English-Danish dictionary > shock

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  • after — /ˈaftə / (say ahftuh) preposition 1. behind in place; following behind: people placed in a line one after another. 2. in pursuit of; in search of; with or in desire for: run after her. 3. concerning: to inquire after a person. 4. later in time… …  

  • take after — verb 1. be similar to a relative She takes after her father! • Hypernyms: ↑resemble • Verb Frames: Somebody s somebody 2. imitate in behavior; take as a model Teenagers follow their friends in everything …   Useful english dictionary

  • come after — verb 1. come after in time, as a result (Freq. 2) A terrible tsunami followed the earthquake • Syn: ↑follow • Hypernyms: ↑result, ↑ensue • Verb Group: ↑po …   Useful english dictionary

  • go after — verb 1. go after with the intent to catch (Freq. 7) The policeman chased the mugger down the alley the dog chased the rabbit • Syn: ↑chase, ↑chase after, ↑trail, ↑tail, ↑tag, ↑ …   Useful english dictionary

  • look after — verb keep under careful scrutiny (Freq. 5) Keep an eye on this prisoner! • Hypernyms: ↑watch, ↑look out, ↑watch out • Verb Frames: Somebody s something Somebo …   Useful english dictionary

  • lech after — verb have a strong sexual desire for he is lusting after his secretary • Syn: ↑lust after • Hypernyms: ↑desire, ↑want • Verb Frames: Somebody s somebody * * * ˈ …   Useful english dictionary

  • chase after — verb 1. go after with the intent to catch The policeman chased the mugger down the alley the dog chased the rabbit • Syn: ↑chase, ↑trail, ↑tail, ↑tag, ↑give chase, ↑dog, ↑ …   Useful english dictionary

  • lust after — verb have a strong sexual desire for he is lusting after his secretary • Syn: ↑lech after • Hypernyms: ↑desire, ↑want • Verb Frames: Somebody s somebody …   Useful english dictionary

  • quest after — verb go in search of or hunt for pursue a hobby • Syn: ↑quest for, ↑go after, ↑pursue • Derivationally related forms: ↑pursuit (for: ↑pursue), ↑ …   Useful english dictionary

  • be after — verb have the will and intention to carry out some action (Freq. 3) He plans to be in graduate school next year The rebels had planned turmoil and confusion • Syn: ↑plan • Hypernyms: ↑intend, ↑mean, ↑ …   Useful english dictionary

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