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  • 41 positive

    ['pozətiv] 1. adjective
    1) (meaning or saying `yes': a positive answer; They tested the water for the bacteria and the result was positive (= the bacteria were present).) pozitīvs; apstiprinošs
    2) (definite; leaving no doubt: positive proof.) noteikts; neapšaubāms
    3) (certain or sure: I'm positive he's right.) drošs; pārliecināts
    4) (complete or absolute: His work is a positive disgrace.) pilnīgs; galīgs
    5) (optimistic and prepared to make plans for the future: Take a more positive attitude to life.) pozitīvs; optimistisks; konstruktīvs
    6) (not showing any comparison; not comparative or superlative.) pamata-
    7) ((of a number etc) greater than zero.) pozitīvs (skaitlis)
    8) (having fewer electrons than normal: In an electrical circuit, electrons flow to the positive terminal.) pozitīvs
    2. noun
    1) (a photographic print, made from a negative, in which light and dark are as normal.) pozitīvs
    2) ((an adjective or adverb of) the positive (not comparative or superlative) degree.) pamatpakāpe
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    - positively
    * * *
    pamatpakāpe; pozitīvs lielums; pozitīvs; pārliecināts, drošs; kategorisks, noteikts, skaidrs; pašpārliecināts; galējs, pilnīgs; konstruktīvs

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  • 42 refer

    [rə'fə:] 1. past tense, past participle - referred; verb
    1) (to talk or write (about something); to mention: He doesn't like anyone referring to his wooden leg; I referred to your theories in my last book.) norādīt; atsaukties (uz autoru u.tml.)
    2) (to relate to, concern, or apply to: My remarks refer to your last letter.) attiekties
    3) (to send or pass on to someone else for discussion, information, a decision etc: The case was referred to a higher law-court; I'll refer you to the managing director.) nodot; pārsūtīt
    4) (to look for information (in something): If I'm not sure how to spell a word, I refer to a dictionary.) konsultēties; meklēt uzziņu
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    2. verb
    (to act as a referee for a match: I've been asked to referee (a football match) on Saturday.) tiesāt (sportā); būt par tiesnesi
    - reference book
    - reference library
    * * *
    nosūtīt; attiecināt; attiekties; griezties; atsaukties; meklēt; nodot

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  • 43 referee

    [refə'ri:]
    1) (a person who controls boxing, football etc matches, makes sure that the rules are not broken etc: The referee sent two of the players off the field.) tiesnesis (sportā)
    2) (a person who is willing to provide a note about one's character, ability etc, eg when one applies for new job.)
    * * *
    šķīrējtiesnesis; tiesnesis; būt par tiesnesi

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  • 44 road

    [rəud]
    1) (a strip of ground usually with a hard level surface for people, vehicles etc to travel on: This road takes you past the school; ( also adjective) road safety.) ceļš
    2) ((often abbreviated to Rd when written) used in the names of roads or streets: His address is 24 School Road.) ceļš; iela
    3) (a route; the correct road(s) to follow in order to arrive somewhere: We'd better look at the map because I'm not sure of the road.) ceļš; virziens
    4) (a way that leads to something: the road to peace; He's on the road to ruin.) ceļš
    •
    - road map
    - roadside
    - roadway
    - roadworks
    - roadworthy
    - roadworthiness
    - by road
    * * *
    ceļš, šoseja; iela; dzelzceļš; līdzeklis, veids; reids; štreks

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  • 45 scoop

    [sku:p] 1. noun
    1) (any of several types of spoon-like tool, used for lifting, serving etc: a grain scoop; an ice-cream scoop.) liekšķere; lāpstiņa; smeļamais kausiņš
    2) ((also scoopful) the amount held in a scoop: a scoop of ice-cream; a scoopful of grain.) ņēmiens; grābiens; sauja
    3) (a piece of news etc that one newspaper gets and prints before the others: The reporter was sure that he had a scoop for his paper.) sensacionāla ziņa
    2. verb
    (to move with, or as if with, a scoop: He scooped the crumbs together with his fingers.) saņemt; sasmelt; sagrābt
    * * *
    liekšķere; smeļamais kauss; kauss; smelšana; sensacionāls jaunums; apsteigt, gūt lielu peļņu, izdobt, izgrebt, izrakt, izsmelt, lielais laimests, rakt

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  • 46 screw

    [skru:] 1. noun
    1) (a type of nail that is driven into something by a firm twisting action: I need four strong screws for fixing the cupboard to the wall.) skrūve
    2) (an action of twisting a screw etc: He tightened it by giving it another screw.) skrūves pagriešana/pievilkšana
    2. verb
    1) (to fix, or be fixed, with a screw or screws: He screwed the handle to the door; The handle screws on with these screws.) []skrūvēt; skrūvēties
    2) (to fix or remove, or be fixed or removed, with a twisting movement: Make sure that the hook is fully screwed in; He screwed off the lid.) pieskrūvēt; atskrūvēt; pieskrūvēties; atskrūvēties
    3) ((slang, vulgar) to fuck; to have sex (with).) drātēt; drātēties
    4) ((slang) to cheat or take advantage of: They screwed you - these are not real diamonds.) piešmaukt
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    - be/get screwed
    - have a screw loose
    - put the screws on
    - screw up
    - screw up one's courage
    * * *
    skrūve; gliemezis; propelleris; dzenskrūve; skrūves pagriešana; vīstoklis; cietumsargs; sīkstulis, skopulis; kleperis; alga; sīkumains eksaminētājs; pieskrūvēt, saskrūvēt; izspiest; griezt; griezties; skopoties; piešmaukt, piekrāpt; stingri pārbaudīt

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  • 47 sorry

    ['sori] 1. adjective
    1) (used when apologizing or expressing regret: I'm sorry (that) I forgot to return your book; Did I give you a fright? I'm sorry.) Atvainojiet!
    2) (apologetic or full of regret: I think he's really sorry for his bad behaviour; I'm sure you were sorry to hear about his death.) Šķiet, viņš tiešām nožēlo savu slikto uzvedību.
    3) (unsatisfactory; poor; wretched: a sorry state of affairs.) slikts; nožēlojams
    2. interjection
    1) (used when apologizing: Did I tread on your toe? Sorry!) atvainojiet!
    2) ((used when asking a person to repeat what he has said) I beg your pardon?: Sorry (, what did you say)?) kā, lūdzu?
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    * * *
    apbēdināts; nožēlojams

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  • 48 strain

    I 1. [strein] verb
    1) (to exert oneself or a part of the body to the greatest possible extent: They strained at the door, trying to pull it open; He strained to reach the rope.) sasprindzināt; piepūlēt; sasprindzināties; pūlēties
    2) (to injure (a muscle etc) through too much use, exertion etc: He has strained a muscle in his leg; You'll strain your eyes by reading in such a poor light.) sastiept; pārpūlēt
    3) (to force or stretch (too far): The constant interruptions were straining his patience.) pārbaudīt kāda pacietību
    4) (to put (eg a mixture) through a sieve etc in order to separate solid matter from liquid: She strained the coffee.) izkāst; filtrēt
    2. noun
    1) (force exerted; Can nylon ropes take more strain than the old kind of rope?) spriegojums; nostiepums; slodze
    2) ((something, eg too much work etc, that causes) a state of anxiety and fatigue: The strain of nursing her dying husband was too much for her; to suffer from strain.) sasprindzinājums; piepūle
    3) ((an) injury especially to a muscle caused by too much exertion: muscular strain.) pārpūle
    4) (too great a demand: These constant delays are a strain on our patience.) slodze
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    - strainer
    - strain off     II [strein] noun
    1) (a kind or breed (of animals, plants etc): a new strain of cattle.) cilts; suga
    2) (a tendency in a person's character: I'm sure there's a strain of madness in her.) tendence; tieksme; noslieksme
    3) ((often in plural) (the sound of) a tune: I heard the strains of a hymn coming from the church.) skaņas; melodija
    * * *
    dzimta, cilts; piepūle, sasprindzinājums; sastiepums; iedzimta īpašība; spriegums; rakstura īpašība; stils; deformācija; vārsmas, dzeja; melodija, motīvs; nostiept, izstiept; piepūlēt, sasprindzināt; nelietīgi izmantot; apskaut, apkampt

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  • 49 swear

    [sweə]
    past tense - swore; verb
    1) (to state, declare, or promise solemnly with an oath, or very definitely and positively: The witness must swear to tell the truth; He swore an oath of loyalty; Swear never to reveal the secret; I could have sworn (= I'm sure) she was here a minute ago.) zvērēt
    2) (to use the name of God and other sacred words, or obscene words, for emphasis or abuse; to curse: Don't swear in front of the children!) lādēties; lamāties
    •
    - swear-word
    - swear by
    - swear in
    - swear to
    * * *
    dievošanās; zvērēt; nozvērināt; apzvērēt, apgalvot; lādēties

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  • 50 tight

    1. adjective
    1) (fitting very or too closely: I couldn't open the box because the lid was too tight; My trousers are too tight.) ciešs; pieguļošs
    2) (stretched to a great extent; not loose: He made sure that the ropes were tight.) savilkts; nostiepts
    3) ((of control etc) strict and very careful: She keeps (a) tight control over her emotions.) stingrs; ciešs
    4) (not allowing much time: We hope to finish this next week but the schedule's a bit tight.) noslogots; blīvi plānots (laika ziņā)
    2. adverb
    ((also tightly) closely; with no extra room or space: The bags were packed tight / tightly packed.) cieši; blīvi
    - - tight
    - tighten
    - tightness
    - tights
    - tight-fisted
    - tightrope
    - a tight corner/spot
    - tighten one's belt
    * * *
    savilkts, ciešs; pieguļošs, šaurs; kompakts, blīvs; necaurlaidīgs; grūts, smags; grūti pelnīts; nepietiekams; draudzīgs; skops; grūti dabūjams; akurāts, kārtīgs, tīrs; iedzēris, iereibis; cieši, stingri

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  • 51 try

    1. verb
    1) (to attempt or make an effort (to do, get etc): He tried to answer the questions; Let's try and climb that tree!) mēģināt
    2) (to test; to make an experiment (with) in order to find out whether something will be successful, satisfactory etc: She tried washing her hair with a new shampoo; Try one of these sweets.) mēģināt; nobaudīt
    3) (to judge (someone or their case) in a court of law: The prisoners were tried for murder.) tiesāt
    4) (to test the limits of; to strain: You are trying my patience.) pārbaudīt
    2. noun
    1) (an attempt or effort: Have a try (at the exam). I'm sure you will pass.) mēģinājums
    2) (in rugby football, an act of putting the ball on the ground behind the opponents' goal-line: Our team scored three tries.)
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    - trying
    - try on
    - try out
    * * *
    mēģinājums; mēģināt; pamēģināt; izmēģināt, censties; nogurdināt; tiesāt; nomocīt, satraukt; attīrīt; kausēt

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  • 52 umpire

    1. noun
    (in cricket, tennis etc, a person who supervises a game, makes sure that it is played according to the rules, and decides doubtful points: Tennis players usually have to accept the umpire's decision.) (sportā) tiesnesis
    2. verb
    (to act as umpire: Have you umpired a tennis match before?) tiesāt (spēli)
    * * *
    šķīrējtiesnesis, starpnieks; tiesnesis; būt par šķīrējtiesnesi; būt par tiesnesi

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  • 53 uncertain

    1) ((of a person) not sure; not definitely knowing: I'm uncertain of my future plans; The government is uncertain what is the best thing to do.) nedrošs; nepārliecināts
    2) (not definitely known or settled: My plans are still uncertain; The uncertain weather delayed our departure.) nenoteikts; mainīgs; nepastāvīgs
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    * * *
    apšaubāms, nenoteikts

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  • 54 under the sun

    (in the whole world: I'm sure that he must have visited every country under the sun.) [] pasaulē
    * * *
    šai saulē; zem saules; uz šīs zemes

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  • 55 vouch

    1) (to say that one is sure that something is fact or truth: Will you vouch for the truth of the statement?) apstiprināt; apliecināt
    2) (to guarantee the honesty etc of (a person): My friends will vouch for me.) galvot
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    * * *
    apstiprināt; galvot

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  • 56 watch

    [wo ] 1. noun
    1) (a small instrument for telling the time by, worn on the wrist or carried in the pocket of a waistcoat etc: He wears a gold watch; a wrist-watch.) (rokas, kabatas) pulkstenis
    2) (a period of standing guard during the night: I'll take the watch from two o'clock till six.) sardze
    3) (in the navy etc, a group of officers and men who are on duty at a given time: The night watch come(s) on duty soon.) sardze
    2. verb
    1) (to look at (someone or something): He was watching her carefully; He is watching television.) skatīties; vērot
    2) (to keep a lookout (for): They've gone to watch for the ship coming in; Could you watch for the postman?) uzmanīt
    3) (to be careful of (someone or something): Watch (that) you don't fall off!; Watch him! He's dangerous.) uzmanīties; piesargāties
    4) (to guard or take care of: Watch the prisoner and make sure he doesn't escape; Please watch the baby while I go shopping.) pieskatīt; apsargāt
    5) (to wait for (a chance, opportunity etc): Watch your chance, and then run.) būt nomodā; gaidīt
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    - watchful
    - watchfully
    - watchfulness
    - watchdog
    - watchmaker
    - watchman
    - watchtower
    - watchword
    - keep watch
    - watch one's step
    - watch out
    - watch over
    * * *
    sardze, sargs; vērošana, novērošana, uzraudzība; rokas pulkstenis; naktspatruļa; novērot, sargāt, sardze

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  • 57 whip

    [wip] 1. noun
    1) (a long cord or strip of leather attached to a handle, used for punishing people, driving horses etc: He carries a whip but he would never use it on the horse.) pātaga
    2) (in parliament, a member chosen by his party to make sure that no one fails to vote on important questions.) atbildīgais par partijas/frakcijas disciplīnu
    2. verb
    1) (to strike with a whip: He whipped the horse to make it go faster; The criminals were whipped.) pātagot; sist ar pātagu
    2) (to beat (eggs etc).) sakult (olas u.tml.)
    3) (to move fast especially with a twisting motion like a whip: Suddenly he whipped round and saw me; He whipped out a revolver and shot her.) cirsties (apkārt u.tml.); izķert; izraut
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    - whipped cream
    - whip up
    * * *
    pātaga, rīkste; braucējs, kučieris; piķieris; partijas organizators; uzaicinājums ierasties parlamentā vai kongresa sēdē; putukrējums, olu kultenis; trīsis, bloks; sist ar pātagu; sakaut, uzvarēt; sakult, saputot; aizmetināt

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  • 58 all/just the same

    (nevertheless: I'm sure I locked the door, but, all the same, I think I'll go and check.) vienalga; tomēr

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  • 59 at that rate

    (if this or if that is the case; if this or if that continues: He says that he isn't sure whether we'll be allowed to finish, but at that rate we might as well not start.) tādā gadījumā

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  • 60 at this

    (if this or if that is the case; if this or if that continues: He says that he isn't sure whether we'll be allowed to finish, but at that rate we might as well not start.) tādā gadījumā

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