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1 the more ... the more/less
The more I see her, the more/less I like her.) jo vairāk... jo vairāk/mazāk -
2 Anglicize
(to make English or more like English: After living in England for ten years, he had become very anglicized.) angliskot* * *angliskot -
3 anglicise
(to make English or more like English: After living in England for ten years, he had become very anglicized.) angliskot -
4 most
[məust] 1. superlative of many, much (often with the) - adjective1) ((the) greatest number or quantity of: Which of the students has read the most books?; Reading is what gives me most enjoyment.) visvairāk2) (the majority or greater part of: Most children like playing games; Most modern music is difficult to understand.) vairums2. adverb1) (used to form the superlative of many adjectives and adverbs, especially those of more than two syllables: Of all the women I know, she's the most beautiful; the most delicious cake I've ever tasted; We see her mother or father sometimes, but we see her grandmother most frequently.)2) (to the greatest degree or extent: They like sweets and biscuits but they like ice-cream most of all.) vis-; visvairāk; vislabāk3) (very or extremely: I'm most grateful to you for everything you've done; a most annoying child.) ļoti4) ((American) almost: Most everyone I know has read that book.) gandrīz; turpat vai3. pronoun1) (the greatest number or quantity: I ate two cakes, but Mary ate more, and John ate (the) most.) visvairāk2) (the greatest part; the majority: He'll be at home for most of the day; Most of these students speak English; Everyone is leaving - most have gone already.) vairums; lielākā daļa•- mostly- at the most
- at most
- for the most part
- make the most of something
- make the most of* * *vairums, vislielākais skaits; visvairāk; pa lielākai daļai, visbiežāk, visvairāk; ļoti -
5 spiral
1. adjective1) (coiled round like a spring, with each coil the same size as the one below: a spiral staircase.) spirāles-; spirālveidīgs; vītņu-2) (winding round and round, usually tapering to a point: a spiral shell.) spirālveidīgs2. noun1) (an increase or decrease, or rise or fall, becoming more and more rapid (eg in prices).) (cenu u.tml.) svārstības2) (a spiral line or object: A spiral of smoke rose from the chimney.) spirāle; grīste3. verb(to go or move in a spiral, especially to increase more and more rapidly: Prices have spiralled in the last six months.) svārstīties; attīstīties spirālveidīgi- spirally* * *spirāle; svārstības; vīties spirālē; svārstīties; spirālveidīgs -
6 which
[wi ] 1. adjective, pronoun(used in questions etc when asking someone to point out, state etc one or more persons, things etc from a particular known group: Which (colour) do you like best?; Which route will you travel by?; At which station should I change trains?; Which of the two girls do you like better?; Tell me which books you would like; Let me know which train you'll be arriving on; I can't decide which to choose.) kurš2. relative pronoun((used to refer to a thing or things mentioned previously to distinguish it or them from others: able to be replaced by that except after a preposition: able to be omitted except after a preposition or when the subject of a clause) (the) one(s) that: This is the book which/that was on the table; This is the book (which/that) you wanted; A scalpel is a type of knife which/that is used by surgeons; The chair (which/that) you are sitting on is broken; The documents for which they were searching have been recovered.) (tas) kurš3. relative adjective, relative pronoun(used, after a comma, to introduce a further comment on something: My new car, which I paid several thousand pounds for, is not running well; He said he could speak Russian, which was untrue; My father may have to go into hospital, in which case he won't be going on holiday.) kas; kurš- which is which? - which is which* * *kāds, kurš; kas, kurš, kāds -
7 fluff
1. noun(small pieces of soft, wool-like material from blankets etc: My coat is covered with fluff.) pūka2. verb1) ((often with out or up) to make full and soft like fluff: The bird fluffed out its feathers; Fluff up the pillows and make the invalid more comfortable.) uzbužināt; sabozt (spalvas)2) (to make a mistake in doing (something): The actress fluffed her lines; The golfer fluffed his stroke.) pieļaut kļūmi; (par aktieri) sajaukt tekstu•- fluffy* * *dūna, pūka; kļūme; slikti iestudēta loma; sabozt, uzbužināt; pieļaut kļūmi; slikti zināt lomu -
8 hint
[hint] 1. noun1) (a statement that passes on information without giving it openly or directly: He didn't actually say he wanted more money, but he dropped a hint.) mājiens2) (a helpful suggestion: I can give you some useful gardening hints.) norādījums; padoms3) (a very small amount; a slight impression: There was a hint of fear in his voice.) drusciņa; kripatiņa2. verb(to (try to) pass on information without stating it openly or directly: He hinted that he would like more money; He hinted at possible changes.) dot mājienu* * *mājiens; kripatiņa, šķipsna; dot mājienu -
9 right
1. adjective1) (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.) labais2) (correct: Put that book back in the right place; Is that the right answer to the question?) pareizs; īsts3) (morally correct; good: It's not right to let thieves keep what they have stolen.) pareizs; taisnīgs4) (suitable; appropriate: He's not the right man for this job; When would be the right time to ask him?) pareizs; īstais2. noun1) (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.) tiesības2) (that which is correct or good: Who's in the right in this argument?) taisnība3) (the right side, part or direction: Turn to the right; Take the second road on the right.) labā puse4) (in politics, the people, group, party or parties holding the more traditional beliefs etc.) labējais3. adverb1) (exactly: He was standing right here.) tieši; precīzi2) (immediately: I'll go right after lunch; I'll come right down.) tūlīt pat; nekavējoties3) (close: He was standing right beside me.) pavisam; gluži4) (completely; all the way: The bullet went right through his arm.) pilnīgi; galīgi5) (to the right: Turn right.) pa labi6) (correctly: Have I done that right?; I don't think this sum is going to turn out right.) pareizi4. verb1) (to bring back to the correct, usually upright, position: The boat tipped over, but righted itself again.) iztaisnot; atgūt līdzsvaru; izlabot2) (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.) izlīdzināt pāridarījumu; izlabot netaisnību5. 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.') labi!- 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.) labējs- 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* * *labā puse; taisnība; taisnīgums; labā roka; tiesības; patiesais stāvoklis, realitāte; kārtība; iztaisnot; aizstāvēt; savest kārtībā; labais; taisnīgs; pareizs; taisns; labā stāvoklī, vesels; labējais; pa labi; taisnīgi, pareizi; tieši; pavisam; augstu -
10 yet
[jet] 1. adverb1) (up till now: He hasn't telephoned yet; Have you finished yet?; We're not yet ready.) vēl ne2) (used for emphasis: He's made yet another mistake / yet more mistakes.) vēl3) ((with a comparative adjective) even: a yet more terrible experience.) vēl2. conjunction(but; however: He's pleasant enough, yet I don't like him.) tomēr; taču- as yet* * *vēl; jau; līdz šim; neskatoties uz to, tomēr -
11 alternative
[o:l'tə:nətiv] 1. adjective(offering a choice of a second possibility: An alternative arrangement can be made if my plans don't suit you.) alternatīvs; izvēles-2. noun(a choice between two (or sometimes more) things or possibilities: You leave me no alternative but to dismiss you; I don't like fish. Is there an alternative on the menu?) alternatīva; izvēle* * *alternatīva, izvēle; alternatīvs, izvēles; viens otru izslēdzošs -
12 clash
[klæʃ] 1. noun1) (a loud noise, like eg swords striking together: the clash of metal on metal.) žvadzoņa; dārdoņa2) (a serious disagreement or difference: a clash of personalities.) konflikts; nesaskaņa3) (a battle: a clash between opposing armies.) sadursme4) ((of two or more things) an act of interfering with each other because of happening at the same time: a clash between classes.) konflikts2. verb1) (to strike together noisily: The cymbals clashed.) žvadzēt; dārdēt2) (to fight (in battle): The two armies clashed at the mouth of the valley.) nonākt sadursmē3) (to disagree violently: They clashed over wages.) nonākt konfliktā4) (to interfere (with something or each other) because of happening at the same time: The two lectures clash.) sakrist vienā laikā5) ((of colours) to appear unpleasant when placed together: The (colour of the) jacket clashes with the (colour of the) skirt.) nesaskanēt (par krāsām)* * *žvadzoņa; konflikts, sadursme; žvadzēt; nonākt konfliktā; nesaskanēt; sakrist vienā laikā -
13 demand
1. verb1) (to ask or ask for firmly and sharply: I demanded an explanation.) []prasīt2) (to require or need: This demands careful thought.) prasīt2. noun1) (a request made so that it sounds like a command: They refused to meet the workers' demands for more money.) prasība2) (an urgent claim: The children make demands on my time.) prasība3) (willingness or desire to buy or obtain (certain goods etc); a need for (certain goods etc): There's no demand for books of this kind.) pieprasījums•- on demand* * *prasība; pieprasījums -
14 honk
[hoŋk] 1. noun((a sound like) the cry of a goose or the sound of a motor-car horn.) (meža zoss) kliedziens; (automašīnas) taurēšana2. verb(to make such a noise: Don't honk that horn any more - you'll disturb the neighbours.) (par meža zosīm) kliegt; (par automašīnu) taurēt* * *kliedziens; taurēšana; kliegt; taurēt -
15 less
[les] 1. adjective((often with than) not as much (as): Think of a number less than forty; He drank his tea and wished he had put less sugar in it; The salary for that job will be not less than $30,000.) mazāks2. adverb(not as much or to a smaller extent: I like her less every time I see her; You should smoke less if you want to remain healthy.) mazāk3. pronoun(a smaller part or amount: He has less than I have.) mazāk4. preposition(minus: He earns $280 a week less $90 income tax.) bez; atskaitot- lessen- lesser 5. adverb(less: the lesser-known streets of London.) mazāk- no less a person than* * *mazākais daudzums; mazāks; mazāk; bez -
16 moreover
adverb (also; what is more important: I don't like the idea, and moreover, I think it's illegal.) turklāt* * *bez tam, turklāt -
17 only
['əunli] 1. adjective(without any others of the same type: He has no brothers or sisters - he's an only child; the only book of its kind.) vienīgais2. adverb1) (not more than: We have only two cups left; He lives only a mile away.) tikai2) (alone: Only you can do it.) vienīgi3) (showing the one action done, in contrast to other possibilities: I only scolded the child - I did not smack him.) tikai4) (not longer ago than: I saw him only yesterday.) vēl5) (showing the one possible result of an action: If you do that, you'll only make him angry.) vienīgi; tikai3. conjunction(except that, but: I'd like to go, only I have to work.) bet, tikai- only too* * *vienīgais; tikai, vienīgi; bet, tikai -
18 reaction
[-ʃən]1) (the act of reacting: What was his reaction to your remarks?; I get a bad reaction from penicillin; I'd like to ask you for your reactions to these suggestions.) reakcija; atbilde2) (a change of opinions, feelings etc (usually against someone or something): The new government was popular at first, but then a reaction began.) reakcija; pretdarbība3) (a process of change which occurs when two or more substances are put together: (a) nuclear reaction; a chemical reaction between iron and acid.) reakcija* * *reakcija -
19 realistic
1) (showing things as they really are: a realistic painting.) reālistisks2) (taking a sensible, practical view of life: I'd like to think we'd sell five of these a day, but it would be more realistic to say two.) reālistisks; reāls* * *reālistisks -
20 restful
1) (bringing rest: a restful holiday.) mierpilns2) ((of colours, music etc) causing a person to feel calm and relaxed: Some people find blue a restful colour; After a hard day's work, I like to listen to some restful music.) nomierinošs3) (relaxed: at rest: The patient seems more restful now.) mierīgs* * *nomierinošs; mierīgs
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