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1 water
['wo:tə] 1. noun(a colourless, transparent liquid compound of hydrogen and oxygen, having no taste or smell, which turns to steam when boiled and to ice when frozen: She drank two glasses of water; `Are you going swimming in the sea?' `No, the water's too cold'; Each bedroom in the hotel is supplied with hot and cold running water; ( also adjective) The plumber had to turn off the water supply in order to repair the pipe; transport by land and water.) vanduo2. verb1) (to supply with water: He watered the plants.) (pa)laistyti2) ((of the mouth) to produce saliva: His mouth watered at the sight of all the food.) prisirinkti seilių3) ((of the eyes) to fill with tears: The dense smoke made his eyes water.) ašaroti•- waters- watery
- wateriness
- waterborne
- water-closet
- water-colour
- watercress
- waterfall
- waterfowl
- waterfront
- waterhole
- watering-can
- water level
- waterlily
- waterlogged
- water main
- water-melon
- waterproof 3. noun(a coat made of waterproof material: She was wearing a waterproof.) impregnuotas lietpaltis4. verb(to make (material) waterproof.) impregnuoti- water-skiing
- water-ski
- watertight
- water vapour
- waterway
- waterwheel
- waterworks
- hold water
- into deep water
- in deep water
- water down -
2 draw
[dro:] 1. past tense - drew; verb1) (to make a picture or pictures (of), usually with a pencil, crayons etc: During his stay in hospital he drew a great deal; Shall I draw a cow?) piešti2) (to pull along, out or towards oneself: She drew the child towards her; He drew a gun suddenly and fired; All water had to be drawn from a well; The cart was drawn by a pony.) traukti3) (to move (towards or away from someone or something): The car drew away from the kerb; Christmas is drawing closer.) trauktis, artėti4) (to play (a game) in which neither side wins: The match was drawn / We drew at 1-1.) sužaisti lygiosiomis5) (to obtain (money) from a fund, bank etc: to draw a pension / an allowance.) gauti6) (to open or close (curtains).) atitraukti7) (to attract: She was trying to draw my attention to something.) pritraukti2. noun1) (a drawn game: The match ended in a draw.) lygiosios2) (an attraction: The acrobats' act should be a real draw.) atrakcionas3) (the selecting of winning tickets in a raffle, lottery etc: a prize draw.) loterijos lošimas, burtų traukimas4) (an act of drawing, especially a gun: He's quick on the draw.) traukimas•- drawing- drawn
- drawback
- drawbridge
- drawing-pin
- drawstring
- draw a blank
- draw a conclusion from
- draw in
- draw the line
- draw/cast lots
- draw off
- draw on1
- draw on2
- draw out
- draw up
- long drawn out -
3 drain
[drein] 1. verb1) (to clear (land) of water by the use of ditches and pipes: There are plans to drain the marsh.) (nu)sausinti, drenuoti2) ((of water) to run away: The water drained away/off into the ditch.) nutekėti3) (to pour off the water etc from or allow the water etc to run off from: Would you drain the vegetables?; He drained the petrol tank; The blood drained from her face.) nusunkti, išleisti (skystį), nutekėti4) (to drink everything contained in: He drained his glass.) išgerti iki dugno5) (to use up completely (the money, strength etc of): The effort drained all his energy.) iščiulpti, išsiurbti, išeikvoti2. noun1) (something (a ditch, trench, waterpipe etc) designed to carry away water: The heavy rain has caused several drains to overflow.) drenažas, vandens nuotakas2) (something which slowly exhausts a supply, especially of one's money or strength: His car is a constant drain on his money.) eikvotojas, alintojas•- drainage- draining-board
- drainpipe
- down the drain -
4 leak
[li:k] 1. noun1) (a crack or hole through which liquid or gas escapes: Water was escaping through a leak in the pipe.) plyšys, skylė2) (the passing of gas, water etc through a crack or hole: a gas-leak.) nutekėjimas, ištekėjimas3) (a giving away of secret information: a leak of Government plans.) (slaptos informacijos) išdavimas2. verb1) (to have a leak: This bucket leaks; The boiler leaked hot water all over the floor.) tekėti, (pra)leisti2) (to (cause something) to pass through a leak: Gas was leaking from the cracked pipe; He was accused of leaking secrets to the enemy.) sunktis, nutekėti, išduoti•- leakage- leaky -
5 sink
[siŋk] 1. past tense - sank; verb1) (to (cause to) go down below the surface of water etc: The torpedo sank the battleship immediately; The ship sank in deep water.) paskandinti, paskęsti2) (to go down or become lower (slowly): The sun sank slowly behind the hills; Her voice sank to a whisper.) leistis, žemėti3) (to (cause to) go deeply (into something): The ink sank into the paper; He sank his teeth into an apple.) įsigerti, suleisti4) ((of one's spirits etc) to become depressed or less hopeful: My heart sinks when I think of the difficulties ahead.) pulti į neviltį, nuliūsti, palūžti5) (to invest (money): He sank all his savings in the business.) įdėti, investuoti2. noun(a kind of basin with a drain and a water supply connected to it: He washed the dishes in the sink.) kriauklė- sunken- be sunk
- sink in -
6 spout
1. verb1) (to throw out or be thrown out in a jet: Water spouted from the hole in the tank.) čiurkšti2) (to talk or say (something) loudly and dramatically: He started to spout poetry, of all things!) deklamuoti2. noun1) (the part of a kettle, teapot, jug, water-pipe etc through which the liquid it contains is poured out.) snapelis, kaklelis2) (a jet or strong flow (of water etc).) čiurkšlė, srovė -
7 hold
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.) laikyti2) (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.) laikyti3) (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.) laikyti4) (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?) išlaikyti5) (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.) laikyti6) (to (be able to) contain: This jug holds two pints; You can't hold water in a handkerchief; This drawer holds all my shirts.) (kur) tilpti, laikyti7) (to cause to take place: The meeting will be held next week; We'll hold the meeting in the hall.) surengti8) (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.) būti, laikytis9) (to have or be in (a job etc): He held the position of company secretary for five years.) eiti (pareigas), užimti (vietą)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.) laikyti, manyti (kad), turėti11) (to continue to be valid or apply: Our offer will hold until next week; These rules hold under all circumstances.) galioti12) ((with to) to force (a person) to do something he has promised to do: I intend to hold him to his promises.) priversti, išpildyti13) (to defend: They held the castle against the enemy.) ginti14) (not to be beaten by: The general realized that the soldiers could not hold the enemy for long.) sulaikyti15) (to keep (a person's attention): If you can't hold your pupils' attention, you can't be a good teacher.) patraukti, išlaikyti16) (to keep someone in a certain state: Don't hold us in suspense, what was the final decision?) laikyti17) (to celebrate: The festival is held on 24 June.) švęsti18) (to be the owner of: He holds shares in this company.) turėti19) ((of good weather) to continue: I hope the weather holds until after the school sports.) išsilaikyti20) ((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?) palaukti21) (to continue to sing: Please hold that note for four whole beats.) laikyti22) (to keep (something): They'll hold your luggage at the station until you collect it.) laikyti23) ((of the future) to be going to produce: I wonder what the future holds for me?) žadėti2. noun1) (the act of holding: He caught/got/laid/took hold of the rope and pulled; Keep hold of that rope.) laikymas, nusitvėrimas2) (power; influence: He has a strange hold over that girl.) galia3) ((in wrestling etc) a manner of holding one's opponent: The wrestler invented a new hold.) suėmimas•- - 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.) triumas -
8 channel
[' ænl] 1. noun1) (the bed of a stream or other way through which liquid can flow: a sewage channel.) kanalas2) (a passage of deeper water in a river, through which ships can sail.) kanalas3) (a narrow stretch of water joining two seas: the English Channel.) sąsiauris4) (a means of sending or receiving information etc: We got the information through the usual channels.) kanalas5) ((in television, radio etc) a band of frequencies for sending or receiving signals: BBC Television now has two channels.) kanalas2. verb1) (to make a channel in.) iškasti kanalą2) (to direct into a particular course: He channelled all his energies into the project.) nukreipti -
9 fountain
1) (an often ornamental structure which produces a spring of water that rises into the air: Rome is famous for its beautifully carved stone fountains.) fontanas2) (the water coming from such a structure: It was so hot that he stood under the fountain to get cool.) fontanas3) (a source: God is the fountain of all goodness.) šaltinis• -
10 splash
[splæʃ] 1. verb1) (to make wet with drops of liquid, mud etc, especially suddenly and accidentally: A passing car splashed my coat (with water).) (ap)taškyti2) (to (cause to) fly about in drops: Water splashed everywhere.) tikšti, taškyti3) (to fall or move with splashes: The children were splashing in the sea.) pliuškentis4) (to display etc in a place, manner etc that will be noticed: Posters advertising the concert were splashed all over the wall.) nukabinėti, nusagstyti2. noun1) (a scattering of drops of liquid or the noise made by this: He fell in with a loud splash.) pūkštelėjimas2) (a mark made by splashing: There was a splash of mud on her dress.) dėmė3) (a bright patch: a splash of colour.) (spalvota) dėmė, lopas -
11 spray
[sprei] 1. noun1) (a fine mist of small flying drops (of water etc) such as that given out by a waterfall: The perfume came out of the bottle in a fine spray.) purslai2) (a device with many small holes, or other instrument, for producing a fine mist of liquid: She used a spray to rinse her hair.) purkštuvas3) (a liquid for spraying: He bought a can of fly-spray.) purškiamas skystis2. verb1) (to (cause liquid to) come out in a mist or in fine jets: The water sprayed all over everyone.) aptaškyti, apipurkšti2) (to cover with a mist or with fine jets of liquid: He sprayed the roses to kill pests.) nupurkšti -
12 through
[Ɵru:] 1. preposition1) (into from one direction and out of in the other: The water flows through a pipe.) per2) (from side to side or end to end of: He walked (right) through the town.) per3) (from the beginning to the end of: She read through the magazine.) nuo pradžios iki galo4) (because of: He lost his job through his own stupidity.) per5) (by way of: He got the job through a friend.) dėka6) ((American) from... to (inclusive): I work Monday through Friday.) nuo... iki (imtinai)...2. adverb(into and out of; from one side or end to the other; from beginning to end: He went straight/right through.) kiaurai, į kitą pusę, iki galo3. adjective1) ((of a bus or train) that goes all the way to one's destination, so that one doesn't have to change (buses or trains): There isn't a through train - you'll have to change.) tiesioginis2) (finished: Are you through yet?) baigęs•4. adverb(in every part: The house was furnished throughout.) visiškai- soaked
- wet through
- through and through
- through with -
13 carry
['kæri]1) (to take from one place etc to another: She carried the child over the river; Flies carry disease.) (per)nešti, gabenti2) (to go from one place to another: Sound carries better over water.) sklisti3) (to support: These stone columns carry the weight of the whole building.) (iš)laikyti4) (to have or hold: This job carries great responsibility.) būti susijusiam5) (to approve (a bill etc) by a majority of votes: The parliamentary bill was carried by forty-two votes.) priimti6) (to hold (oneself) in a certain way: He carries himself like a soldier.) laikytis•((slang) a fuss; excited behaviour.)
nervingas elgesys, nereikalingas triukšmas- carry-cot((of bags or cases) that passengers can carry with them on board a plane.)
rankinis bagažas
- be/get carried away
- carry forward
- carry off
- carry on
- carry out
- carry weight -
14 colour
1. noun1) (a quality which objects have, and which can be seen, only when light falls on them: What colour is her dress?; Red, blue and yellow are colours.) spalva2) (paint(s): That artist uses water-colours.) dažai3) ((a) skin-colour varying with race: people of all colours.) (odos) spalva4) (vividness; interest: There's plenty of colour in his stories.) koloritas2. adjective((of photographs etc) in colour, not black and white: colour film; colour television.) spalvotas3. verb(to put colour on; to paint: They coloured the walls yellow.) (nu)dažyti, spalvinti- coloured4. noun((sometimes used impolitely) a dark-skinned person especially of Negro origin.) spalvotasis- colouring
- colourless
- colours
- colour-blind
- colour scheme
- off-colour
- colour in
- show oneself in one's true colours
- with flying colours -
15 constituent
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16 dry up
1) (to lose water; to cease running etc completely: All the rivers dried up in the heat.) išdžiūti2) (to become used up: Supplies of bandages have dried up.) baigtis, išsekti3) (to make dry: The sun dried up the puddles in the road.) išdžiovinti4) ((of a speaker) to forget what he is going to say: He dried up in the middle of his speech.) nutilti -
17 point
[point] 1. noun1) (the sharp end of anything: the point of a pin; a sword point; at gunpoint (= threatened by a gun).) smaigalys2) (a piece of land that projects into the sea etc: The ship came round Lizard Point.) iškyšulys, ragas3) (a small round dot or mark (.): a decimal point; five point three six (= 5.36); In punctuation, a point is another name for a full stop.) taškas4) (an exact place or spot: When we reached this point of the journey we stopped to rest.) punktas5) (an exact moment: Her husband walked in at that point.) momentas6) (a place on a scale especially of temperature: the boiling-point of water.) taškas, laipsnis, temperatūra7) (a division on a compass eg north, south-west etc.) rumbas, kryptis8) (a mark in scoring a competition, game, test etc: He has won by five points to two.) taškas, balas9) (a particular matter for consideration or action: The first point we must decide is, where to meet; That's a good point; You've missed the point; That's the whole point; We're wandering away from the point.) dalykas, klausimas, esmė10) ((a) purpose or advantage: There's no point (in) asking me - I don't know.) prasmė, tikslas11) (a personal characteristic or quality: We all have our good points and our bad ones.) bruožas, ypatybė12) (an electrical socket in a wall etc into which a plug can be put: Is there only one electrical point in this room?) kištukinis lizdas2. verb1) (to aim in a particular direction: He pointed the gun at her.) (nu)taikyti, (nu)kreipti2) (to call attention to something especially by stretching the index finger in its direction: He pointed (his finger) at the door; He pointed to a sign.) (pa)rodyti, nurodyti3) (to fill worn places in (a stone or brick wall etc) with mortar.) užglaistyti skiediniu•- pointed- pointer
- pointless
- pointlessly
- points
- be on the point of
- come to the point
- make a point of
- make one's point
- point out
- point one's toes -
18 pool
[pu:l] I noun1) (a small area of still water: The rain left pools in the road.) bala2) (a similar area of any liquid: a pool of blood/oil.) klanas3) (a deep part of a stream or river: He was fishing (in) a pool near the river-bank.) duburys4) (a swimming-pool: They spent the day at the pool.) baseinasII 1. noun(a stock or supply: We put our money into a general pool.) (bendrasis) fondas2. verb(to put together for general use: We pooled our money and bought a caravan that we could all use.) sudėti- football pools- pools -
19 root
I 1. [ru:t] noun1) (the part of a plant that grows under the ground and draws food and water from the soil: Trees often have deep roots; Carrots and turnips are edible roots.) šaknis2) (the base of something growing in the body: the roots of one's hair/teeth.) šaknis3) (cause; origin: Love of money is the root of all evil; We must get at the root of the trouble.) priežastis4) ((in plural) family origins: Our roots are in Scotland.) šaknys2. verb(to (make something) grow roots: These plants aren't rooting very well; He rooted the plants in compost.) šaknyti, pasodinti- root crop
- root out
- take root II [ru:t] verb1) (to poke about in the ground: The pigs were rooting about for food.) kastis, knistis2) (to search by turning things over etc: She rooted about in the cupboard.) raustis -
20 ship
[ʃip] 1. noun1) (a large boat: The ship sank and all the passengers and crew were drowned.) laivas2) (any of certain types of transport that fly: a spaceship.) laivas2. verb(to send or transport by ship: The books were shipped to Australia.) (iš)siųsti, (iš)gabenti- shipment- shipper
- shipping
- ship-broker
- shipbuilder
- shipbuilding
- shipowner
- shipshape
- shipwreck 3. verbWe were shipwrecked off the coast of Africa.) patirti laivo katastrofą- shipyard- ship water
- 1
- 2
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