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1 make a meal of (something)
(to take more than the necessary amount of time or trouble over (something) or make (it) seem more complicated than it really is: He really made a meal of that job - it took him four hours!) -
2 make a meal of (something)
(to take more than the necessary amount of time or trouble over (something) or make (it) seem more complicated than it really is: He really made a meal of that job - it took him four hours!) -
3 rate
[reit] 1. noun1) (the number of occasions within a given period of time when something happens or is done: a high (monthly) accident rate in a factory.) rată, procent(aj)2) (the number or amount of something (in relation to something else); a ratio: There was a failure rate of one pupil in ten in the exam.) procentaj3) (the speed with which something happens or is done: He works at a tremendous rate; the rate of increase/expansion.) ritm; viteză4) (the level (of pay), cost etc (of or for something): What is the rate of pay for this job?) tarif5) ((usually in plural) a tax, especially, in United Kingdom, paid by house-owners etc to help with the running of their town etc.) impozit2. verb(to estimate or be estimated, with regard to worth, merit, value etc: I don't rate this book very highly; He doesn't rate very highly as a dramatist in my estimation.) a aprecia; a fi apreciat; a evalua- rating- at this
- at that rate
- rate of exchange -
4 content
I 1. [kən'tent] adjective(satisfied; quietly happy: He doesn't want more money - he's content with what he has.) satisfăcut2. noun(the state of being satisfied or quietly happy: You're on holiday - you can lie in the sun to your heart's content.) mulţumire3. verb(to satisfy: As the TV's broken, you'll have to content yourself with listening to the radio.) a se mulţumi (cu)- contentedly
- contentment II ['kontent] noun1) (the subject matter (of a book, speech etc): the content of his speech.) conţinut2) (the amount of something contained: Oranges have a high vitamin C content.) conţinut•- contents -
5 dash
[dæʃ] 1. verb1) (to move with speed and violence: A man dashed into a shop.) a se năpusti2) (to knock, throw etc violently, especially so as to break: He dashed the bottle to pieces against the wall.) a izbi3) (to bring down suddenly and violently or to make very depressed: Our hopes were dashed.) a spulbera, a distruge2. noun1) (a sudden rush or movement: The child made a dash for the door.) săritură2) (a small amount of something, especially liquid: whisky with a dash of soda.) pic3) ((in writing) a short line (-) to show a break in a sentence etc.) linie de pauză4) (energy and enthusiasm: All his activities showed the same dash and spirit.) zel•- dashing- dash off -
6 gallons (of)
((loosely) a large amount (of something liquid): The children drank gallons of orange juice.) cantităţi industriale -
7 gallons (of)
((loosely) a large amount (of something liquid): The children drank gallons of orange juice.) cantităţi industriale -
8 measure
['meʒə] 1. noun1) (an instrument for finding the size, amount etc of something: a glass measure for liquids; a tape-measure.) (instrument de) măsură2) (a unit: The metre is a measure of length.) unitate de măsură3) (a system of measuring: dry/liquid/square measure.) sistem de măsurare4) (a plan of action or something done: We must take (= use, or put into action) certain measures to stop the increase in crime.) măsură (preventivă)5) (a certain amount: a measure of sympathy.) oarecare6) ((in music) the musical notes contained between two bar lines.)2. verb1) (to find the size, amount etc of (something): He measured the table.) a măsura2) (to show the size, amount etc of: A thermometer measures temperature.) a indica3) ((with against, besides etc) to judge in comparison with: She measured her skill in cooking against her friend's.) a măsura/a compara (cu)4) (to be a certain size: This table measures two metres by one metre.) a măsura•- beyond measure
- for good measure
- full measure
- made to measure
- measure out
- measure up -
9 excess
[ik'ses] 1. noun1) (the (act of) going beyond normal or suitable limits: He ate well, but not to excess.) exces2) (an abnormally large amount: He had consumed an excess of alcohol.) prea mult, în exces3) (an amount by which something is greater than something else: He found he had paid an excess of $5.00 over what was actually on the bill.) surplus2. adjective(extra; additional (to the amount needed, allowed or usual): He had to pay extra for his excess baggage on the aircraft.) în plus, peste limita admisă- excessively
- excessiveness
- in excess of -
10 make
[meik] 1. past tense, past participle - made; verb1) (to create, form or produce: God made the Earth; She makes all her own clothes; He made it out of paper; to make a muddle/mess of the job; to make lunch/coffee; We made an arrangement/agreement/deal/bargain.) a face2) (to compel, force or cause (a person or thing to do something): They made her do it; He made me laugh.) a face (să), a determina3) (to cause to be: I made it clear; You've made me very unhappy.) a face4) (to gain or earn: He makes $100 a week; to make a profit.) a câştiga5) ((of numbers etc) to add up to; to amount to: 2 and 2 make(s) 4.) a face6) (to become, turn into, or be: He'll make an excellent teacher.) a fi, a deveni7) (to estimate as: I make the total 483.) a estima8) (to appoint, or choose, as: He was made manager.) a numi9) (used with many nouns to give a similar meaning to that of the verb from which the noun is formed: He made several attempts (= attempted several times); They made a left turn (= turned left); He made (= offered) a suggestion/proposal; Have you any comments to make?) a face2. noun(a (usually manufacturer's) brand: What make is your new car?) marcă- maker- making
- make-believe
- make-over
- makeshift
- make-up
- have the makings of
- in the making
- make a/one's bed
- make believe
- make do
- make for
- make it
- make it up
- make something of something
- make of something
- make something of
- make of
- make out
- make over
- make up
- make up for
- make up one's mind
- make up to -
11 growth
[-Ɵ]1) (the act or process of growing, increasing, developing etc: the growth of trade unionism.) creştere2) (something that has grown: a week's growth of beard.) creştere3) (the amount by which something grows: to measure the growth of a plant.) creştere, dezvoltare4) (something unwanted which grows: a cancerous growth.) excrescenţă -
12 even
I 1. [i:vən] adjective1) (level; the same in height, amount etc: Are the table-legs even?; an even temperature.) egal; constant2) (smooth: Make the path more even.) neted3) (regular: He has a strong, even pulse.) regulat4) (divisible by 2 with no remainder: 2, 4, 6, 8, 10 etc are even numbers.) par5) (equal (in number, amount etc): The teams have scored one goal each and so they are even now.) egal6) ((of temperament etc) calm: She has a very even temper.) echilibrat2. verb1) (to make equal: Smith's goal evened the score.) a egala2) (to make smooth or level.) a nivela•- evenly- evenness
- be/get even with
- an even chance
- even out
- even up II [i:vən] adverb1) (used to point out something unexpected in what one is saying: `Have you finished yet?' `No, I haven't even started.'; Even the winner got no prize.) (nici) chiar; (nici) măcar2) (yet; still: My boots were dirty, but his were even dirtier.) chiar•- even if- even so
- even though -
13 least
[li:st] 1. adjective, pronoun((something) which is the smallest or the smallest amount that exists, is possible etc: I think the least you can do is apologize!; She wanted to know how to do it with the least amount of bother.) cel mai mic; ultimul2. adverb((somethimes with the) to the smallest or lowest degree: I like her (the) least of all the girls; That is the least important of our problems.) cel mai puţin- at least- not in the least -
14 volume
['voljum]1) (a book: This library contains over a million volumes.) volum2) (one of a series of connected books: Where is volume fifteen of the encyclopedia?) volum3) (the amount of space occupied by something, expressed in cubic measurement: What is the volume of the petrol tank?) volum4) (amount: A large volume of work remains to be done.) cantitate5) (level of sound eg on a radio, television etc: Turn up the volume on the radio.) volum -
15 estimate
1. ['estimeit] verb1) (to judge size, amount, value etc, especially roughly or without measuring: He estimated that the journey would take two hours.) a estima2) (to form an idea or judgement of how good etc something is: I estimated my chances of escape as very good.) a aprecia (ca)2. [-mət] noun(a calculation (eg of the probable cost etc of something): He gave us an estimate of the cost of repairing the stonework; a rough estimate.) estimare -
16 extra
['ekstrə] 1. adjective(additional; more than usual or necessary: They demand an extra $10 a week; We need extra men for this job.) în plus2. adverb(unusually: an extra-large box of chocolates.) extrem de3. pronoun(an additional amount: The book costs $6.90 but we charge extra for postage.) supliment4. noun1) (something extra, or something for which an extra price is charged: The college fees cover teaching only - stationery and other equipment are extras.) în plus2) (in cinema or television, an actor employed in a small part, eg as a person in a crowd.) figurant3) (a special edition of a newspaper containing later or special news.) ediţie specială -
17 heat
[hi:t] 1. noun1) (the amount of hotness (of something), especially of things which are very hot: Test the heat of the water before you bath the baby.) temperatură2) (the warmth from something which is hot: The heat from the fire will dry your coat; the effect of heat on metal; the heat of the sun.) căldură3) (the hottest time: the heat of the day.) arşiţă4) (anger or excitement: He didn't mean to be rude - he just said that in the heat of the moment.) sub impulsul (momentului)5) (in a sports competition etc, one of two or more contests from which the winners go on to take part in later stages of the competition: Having won his heat he is going through to the final.) serie2. verb((sometimes with up) to make or become hot or warm: We'll heat (up) the soup; The day heats up quickly once the sun has risen.) a (se) încălzi- heated- heatedly
- heatedness
- heater
- heating
- heat wave
- in/on heat See also:- hot -
18 twice
1) (two times: I've been to London twice.) de două ori2) (two times the amount of: She has twice his courage.) de două ori (mai bun)3) (two times as good etc as: He is twice the man you are.) de două ori (mai bun)•- think twice about doing something- think twice about something -
19 bid
[bid] 1. verb1) (- past tense, past participle bid - to offer (an amount of money) at an auction: John bid ($1,000) for the painting.) a oferi (la o licitaţie)2) ((with for) - past tense, past participle bid - to state a price (for a contract): My firm is bidding for the contract for the new road.) a face o ofertă (pentru)3) (- past tense bade [bæd], past participle bidden - to tell (someone) to (do something): He bade me enter.) a spune4) (- past tense bade [bæd], past participle bidden - to express a greeting etc (to someone): He bade me farewell.) a spune2. noun1) (an offer of a price: a bid of $20.) ofertă2) (an attempt (to obtain): a bid for freedom.) încercare, tentativă•- bidder- bidding
- biddable -
20 catch
[kæ ] 1. past tense, past participle - caught; verb1) (to stop and hold (something which is moving); to capture: He caught the cricket ball; The cat caught a mouse; Did you catch any fish?; I tried to catch his attention.) a prinde2) (to be in time for, or get on (a train, bus etc): I'll have to catch the 9.45 (train) to London.) a ajunge la timp (pentru a prinde)3) (to surprise (someone) in the act of: I caught him stealing (my vegetables).) a (sur)prinde4) (to become infected with (a disease or illness): He caught flu.) a se îmbolnăvi (de)5) (to (cause to) become accidentally attached or held: The child caught her fingers in the car door.) a(-şi) prinde6) (to hit: The punch caught him on the chin.) a lovi7) (to manage to hear: Did you catch what she said?) a înţelege8) (to start burning: I dropped a match on the pile of wood and it caught (fire) immediately.) a lua (foc)2. noun1) (an act of catching: He took a fine catch behind the wicket.) prindere2) (a small device for holding (a door etc) in place: The catch on my suitcase is broken.) cârlig, zăvor, încuietoare3) (the total amount (of eg fish) caught: the largest catch of mackerel this year.) captură4) (a trick or problem: There's a catch in this question.) schepsis, capcană•- catching- catchy
- catch-phrase
- catch-word
- catch someone's eye
- catch on
- catch out
- catch up
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