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1 there is much to be desired
varētu būt labāk -
2 by degrees
(gradually: We reached the desired standard of efficiency by degrees.) pakāpeniski* * *pakāpeniski -
3 effective
[-tiv]1) (having power to produce, or producing, a desired result: These new teaching methods have proved very effective.) efektīvs, iedarbīgs2) (striking or pleasing: an effective display of flowers.) efektīgs, iespaidīgs3) (in operation; working; active: The new law becomes effective next week.) stāties spēkā* * *kareivis; metāla nauda; efektīvs, iedarbīgs; efektīgs; spēkā esošs; derīgs karadienestam -
4 effectual
[- uəl]adjective (successful in producing the desired results: He was not very effectual as an organiser.) efektīvs* * *efektīvs; spēkā esošs -
5 ineffective
[ini'fektiv](useless; not producing any result or the result desired: ineffective methods.) neefektīvs; neiedarbīgs* * *neefektīvs, neiedarbīgs; nespējīgs, nemākulīgs -
6 ineffectual
[ini'fek uəl]1) (not producing any result or the desired result: His attempts to keep order in the classroom were quite ineffectual.) neauglīgs; velts2) ((of a person) not confident or able to lead people; not able to get things done: an ineffectual teacher.) (par cilvēku) neveiksmīgs; nespējīgs•* * *neauglīgs, veltīgs -
7 prayer
noun (an) act of praying: a book of prayer; The child said his prayers; My prayers have been answered (=I've got what I desired). lūgšana; lūgums* * *lūgšana; lūgums; lūdzējs; dievlūdzējs; iespējas, izredzes -
8 want
[wont] 1. verb1) (to be interested in having or doing, or to wish to have or do (something); to desire: Do you want a cigarette?; She wants to know where he is; She wants to go home.) gribēt; vēlēties2) (to need: This wall wants a coat of paint.) vajadzēt3) (to lack: This house wants none of the usual modern features but I do not like it; The people will want (= be poor) no longer.) trūkt; izjust trūkumu2. noun1) (something desired: The child has a long list of wants.) vēlēšanās; vajadzība2) (poverty: They have lived in want for many years.) trūkums; nabadzība3) (a lack: There's no want of opportunities these days.) trūkums•- wanted- want ad
- want for* * *vajadzība; nepietiekams daudzums, trūkums; nabadzība, trūkums; vēlēties, gribēt; vajadzēt; trūkt; pietrūkt; pieprasīt, meklēt -
9 wish
[wiʃ] 1. verb1) (to have and/or express a desire: There's no point in wishing for a miracle; Touch the magic stone and wish; He wished that she would go away; I wish that I had never met him.) vēlēties2) (to require (to do or have something): Do you wish to sit down, sir?; We wish to book some seats for the theatre; I'll cancel the arrangement if you wish.) vajadzēt; gribēt3) (to say that one hopes for (something for someone): I wish you the very best of luck.) vēlēt2. noun1) (a desire or longing, or the thing desired: It's always been my wish to go to South America some day.) vēlēšanās2) (an expression of desire: The fairy granted him three wishes; Did you make a wish?) vēlēšanās3) ((usually in plural) an expression of hope for success etc for someone: He sends you his best wishes.) vēlējums•- wishing-well* * *vēlējums, vēlēšanās; vēlēties; vēlēt -
10 in the bag
(as good as done or complete (in the desired way): Your appointment is in the bag.) tikpat kā izdarīts
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