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1 constant
['konstənt]1) (never stopping: a constant noise.) συνεχής2) (unchanging: It must be kept at a constant temperature.) σταθερός3) (faithful: He remained constant.) πιστός•- constancy -
2 Constant
adj.Faithful: P. and V. πιστός.Unchanging: P. μόνιμος, ἀμετάπτωτος.Continuous: P. συνεχής, ἐνδελεχής.Incessant: V. διατελής, P. ἄπαυστος.Woodhouse English-Greek dictionary. A vocabulary of the Attic language > Constant
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3 constant
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4 strain
I 1. [strein] verb1) (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.) τεντώνω/-ομαι,τσιτώνω2) (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.) ζορίζω,κουράζω3) (to force or stretch (too far): The constant interruptions were straining his patience.) ζορίζω,δοκιμάζω4) (to put (eg a mixture) through a sieve etc in order to separate solid matter from liquid: She strained the coffee.) σουρώνω, φιλτράρω2. noun1) (force exerted; Can nylon ropes take more strain than the old kind of rope?) ζόρισμα2) ((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.) ένταση,τέντωμα,ζόρι3) ((an) injury especially to a muscle caused by too much exertion: muscular strain.) (υπερ)ένταση4) (too great a demand: These constant delays are a strain on our patience.) ζόρισμα,τράβηγμα/δοκιμασία•- strained- strainer
- strain off II [strein] noun1) (a kind or breed (of animals, plants etc): a new strain of cattle.) διασταύρωση,ποικιλία,παραλλαγή2) (a tendency in a person's character: I'm sure there's a strain of madness in her.) τάση3) ((often in plural) (the sound of) a tune: I heard the strains of a hymn coming from the church.) μελωδία -
5 aggravate
['æɡrəveit]1) (to make worse: His bad temper aggravated the situation.) επιδεινώνω2) (to make (someone) angry or impatient: She was aggravated by the constant questions.) εκνευρίζω• -
6 backbiting
noun Constant backbiting by her colleagues led to her resignation.) γλωσσοφάγωμα -
7 companion
[kəm'pænjən]1) (a person etc who accompanies another person as a friend etc: She was his constant companion in his childhood.) σύντροφος2) (a helpful handbook on a particular subject: The Gardening Companion.) βοήθημα•- companionship -
8 drain
[drein] 1. verb1) (to clear (land) of water by the use of ditches and pipes: There are plans to drain the marsh.) αποστραγγίζω2) ((of water) to run away: The water drained away/off into the ditch.) χύνομαι3) (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.) στραγγίζω,σουρώνω4) (to drink everything contained in: He drained his glass.) στραγγίζω5) (to use up completely (the money, strength etc of): The effort drained all his energy.) εξαντλώ2. noun1) (something (a ditch, trench, waterpipe etc) designed to carry away water: The heavy rain has caused several drains to overflow.)2) (something which slowly exhausts a supply, especially of one's money or strength: His car is a constant drain on his money.)•- drainage- draining-board
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9 fatigued
adjective (made very tired: She was fatigued by the constant questioning.) εξαντλημένος -
10 interruption
[-ʃən]1) (the act of interrupting or state of being interrupted: His failure to complete the job was due to constant interruption.) διακοπή2) (something that interrupts: I get too many interruptions in my work.) διακοπή -
11 march
1. verb1) (to (cause to) walk at a constant rhythm, and often in step with others: Soldiers were marching along the street.) παρελαύνω,προελαύνω,βηματίζω2) (to go on steadily: Time marches on.) προχωρώ σταθερά2. noun1) ((the) act of marching: a long march; the march of time.)2) (a piece of music for marching to: The band played a march.) -
12 steady
['stedi] 1. adjective1) ((negative unsteady) firmly fixed, balanced or controlled: The table isn't steady; You need a steady hand to be a surgeon.) σταθερός2) (regular or even: a steady temperature; He was walking at a steady pace.) σταθερός,αμετάβλητος3) (unchanging or constant: steady faith.) σταθερός,ακλόνητος4) ((of a person) sensible and hardworking in habits etc: a steady young man.) προκομμένος2. verb(to make or become steady: He stumbled but managed to steady himself; His heart-beat gradually steadied.) σταθεροποιώ/-ούμαι- steadily- steadiness
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13 stir
[stə:] 1. past tense, past participle - stirred; verb1) (to cause (a liquid etc) to be mixed especially by the constant circular movement of a spoon etc, in order to mix it: He put sugar and milk into his tea and stirred it; She stirred the sugar into the mixture.) ανακατεύω2) (to move, either slightly or vigorously: The breeze stirred her hair; He stirred in his sleep; Come on - stir yourselves!) ανακατώνω/κουνώ,κουνιέμαι,σαλεύω3) (to arouse or touch (a person or his feelings): He was stirred by her story.) ξεσηκώνω2. noun(a fuss or disturbance: The news caused a stir.) ταραχή,σάλος- stirring- stir-fry
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14 undermine
1) (to make (eg a building) insecure by digging away or destroying the base or foundations: The road was being undermined by a stream.) υποσκάπτω2) (to weaken (eg a person's health or authority): Constant hard work had undermined his health.) υποσκάπτω, υπονομεύω -
15 unfailing
(constant: Her unfailing courage inspired us all.) αμείωτος, ανεξάντλητος, αδιάκοπος -
16 worry
1. verb1) (to (cause to) feel anxious: His dangerous driving worries me; His mother is worried about his education; There's no need to worry just because he's late.) ανησυχώ2) (to annoy; to distract: Don't worry me just now - I'm busy!) ενοχλώ3) (to shake or tear with the teeth etc as a dog does its prey etc.) ξεσκίζω2. noun((a cause of) anxiety: That boy is a constant (source of) worry to his mother!; Try to forget your worries.) ανησυχία, σκοτούρα- worried -
17 Ceaseless
Woodhouse English-Greek dictionary. A vocabulary of the Attic language > Ceaseless
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18 Ebb
v. intrans.Flow back: use P. and V. πάλιν ῥεῖν.met., fall away: P. and V. ἀπορρεῖν, διαρρεῖν.When the blood has ebbed in painless death: V. αἱμάτων εὐθνησίμων ἀπορρυέντων (Æsch., Ag. 1293).——————subs.V. παλίρροια, ἡ, or παλιρροία, ἡ (Soph., frag.).Tossed by the constant ebb and flow of the tide: V. πολλοῖς διαύλοις κυμάτων φορούμενος (Eur., Hec. 29).In Peparethus too there was a strong ebb tide, but no inundation occurred: P. ἐγένετο δὲ καὶ ἐν Πεπαρήθῳ κύματος ἐπαναχώρησίς τις οὐ μέντοι ἐπέκλυσέ γε (Thuc. 3, 89).Be at a low ebb, v.: met., use P. μοχθηρῶς διακεῖσθαι.Woodhouse English-Greek dictionary. A vocabulary of the Attic language > Ebb
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19 Incessant
adj.V. διατελής.Ceaseless: P. ἄπαυστος.Continuous: P. ἐνδελεχής, συνεχής.Constant: P. and V. πυκνός.Woodhouse English-Greek dictionary. A vocabulary of the Attic language > Incessant
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20 Inexhaustible
Woodhouse English-Greek dictionary. A vocabulary of the Attic language > Inexhaustible
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