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41 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.) højre2) (correct: Put that book back in the right place; Is that the right answer to the question?) rigtig; ret3) (morally correct; good: It's not right to let thieves keep what they have stolen.) korrekt4) (suitable; appropriate: He's not the right man for this job; When would be the right time to ask him?) rigtig2. 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.) ret2) (that which is correct or good: Who's in the right in this argument?) (have) ret3) (the right side, part or direction: Turn to the right; Take the second road on the right.) højre4) (in politics, the people, group, party or parties holding the more traditional beliefs etc.) højre3. adverb1) (exactly: He was standing right here.) lige2) (immediately: I'll go right after lunch; I'll come right down.) lige3) (close: He was standing right beside me.) tæt4) (completely; all the way: The bullet went right through his arm.) helt5) (to the right: Turn right.) til højre6) (correctly: Have I done that right?; I don't think this sum is going to turn out right.) rigtigt4. verb1) (to bring back to the correct, usually upright, position: The boat tipped over, but righted itself again.) rette2) (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.) korrigere; rette5. 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.') ok!; ja!; selvfølgelig!- 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.) højreorienteret- 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* * *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.) højre2) (correct: Put that book back in the right place; Is that the right answer to the question?) rigtig; ret3) (morally correct; good: It's not right to let thieves keep what they have stolen.) korrekt4) (suitable; appropriate: He's not the right man for this job; When would be the right time to ask him?) rigtig2. 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.) ret2) (that which is correct or good: Who's in the right in this argument?) (have) ret3) (the right side, part or direction: Turn to the right; Take the second road on the right.) højre4) (in politics, the people, group, party or parties holding the more traditional beliefs etc.) højre3. adverb1) (exactly: He was standing right here.) lige2) (immediately: I'll go right after lunch; I'll come right down.) lige3) (close: He was standing right beside me.) tæt4) (completely; all the way: The bullet went right through his arm.) helt5) (to the right: Turn right.) til højre6) (correctly: Have I done that right?; I don't think this sum is going to turn out right.) rigtigt4. verb1) (to bring back to the correct, usually upright, position: The boat tipped over, but righted itself again.) rette2) (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.) korrigere; rette5. 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.') ok!; ja!; selvfølgelig!- 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.) højreorienteret- 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 -
42 root
I 1. [ru:t] noun1) (the part of a plant that grows under the ground and draws food and water from the soil: Trees often have deep roots; Carrots and turnips are edible roots.) rod2) (the base of something growing in the body: the roots of one's hair/teeth.) rod; -rod3) (cause; origin: Love of money is the root of all evil; We must get at the root of the trouble.) rod4) ((in plural) family origins: Our roots are in Scotland.) rod2. verb(to (make something) grow roots: These plants aren't rooting very well; He rooted the plants in compost.) slå rod; plante- root crop
- root out
- take root II [ru:t] verb1) (to poke about in the ground: The pigs were rooting about for food.) rode2) (to search by turning things over etc: She rooted about in the cupboard.) rode* * *I 1. [ru:t] noun1) (the part of a plant that grows under the ground and draws food and water from the soil: Trees often have deep roots; Carrots and turnips are edible roots.) rod2) (the base of something growing in the body: the roots of one's hair/teeth.) rod; -rod3) (cause; origin: Love of money is the root of all evil; We must get at the root of the trouble.) rod4) ((in plural) family origins: Our roots are in Scotland.) rod2. verb(to (make something) grow roots: These plants aren't rooting very well; He rooted the plants in compost.) slå rod; plante- root crop
- root out
- take root II [ru:t] verb1) (to poke about in the ground: The pigs were rooting about for food.) rode2) (to search by turning things over etc: She rooted about in the cupboard.) rode -
43 watch
[wo ] 1. noun1) (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.) ur; -ur; armbåndsur2) (a period of standing guard during the night: I'll take the watch from two o'clock till six.) vagt3) (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.) -hold2. verb1) (to look at (someone or something): He was watching her carefully; He is watching television.) se2) (to keep a lookout (for): They've gone to watch for the ship coming in; Could you watch for the postman?) holde udkig efter; holde øje med3) (to be careful of (someone or something): Watch (that) you don't fall off!; Watch him! He's dangerous.) passe på4) (to guard or take care of: Watch the prisoner and make sure he doesn't escape; Please watch the baby while I go shopping.) holde øje med5) (to wait for (a chance, opportunity etc): Watch your chance, and then run.) vente på•- watcher- watchful
- watchfully
- watchfulness
- watchdog
- watchmaker
- watchman
- watchtower
- watchword
- keep watch
- watch one's step
- watch out
- watch over* * *[wo ] 1. noun1) (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.) ur; -ur; armbåndsur2) (a period of standing guard during the night: I'll take the watch from two o'clock till six.) vagt3) (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.) -hold2. verb1) (to look at (someone or something): He was watching her carefully; He is watching television.) se2) (to keep a lookout (for): They've gone to watch for the ship coming in; Could you watch for the postman?) holde udkig efter; holde øje med3) (to be careful of (someone or something): Watch (that) you don't fall off!; Watch him! He's dangerous.) passe på4) (to guard or take care of: Watch the prisoner and make sure he doesn't escape; Please watch the baby while I go shopping.) holde øje med5) (to wait for (a chance, opportunity etc): Watch your chance, and then run.) vente på•- watcher- watchful
- watchfully
- watchfulness
- watchdog
- watchmaker
- watchman
- watchtower
- watchword
- keep watch
- watch one's step
- watch out
- watch over -
44 wrap
[ræp] 1. past tense, past participle - wrapped; verb1) (to roll or fold (round something or someone): He wrapped his handkerchief round his bleeding finger.) vikle2) (to cover by folding or winding something round: She wrapped the book (up) in brown paper; She wrapped the baby up in a warm shawl.) pakke ind2. noun(a warm covering to put over one's shoulders.) sjal- wrapper- wrapping
- wrapped up in
- wrap up* * *[ræp] 1. past tense, past participle - wrapped; verb1) (to roll or fold (round something or someone): He wrapped his handkerchief round his bleeding finger.) vikle2) (to cover by folding or winding something round: She wrapped the book (up) in brown paper; She wrapped the baby up in a warm shawl.) pakke ind2. noun(a warm covering to put over one's shoulders.) sjal- wrapper- wrapping
- wrapped up in
- wrap up -
45 call
[ko:l] 1. verb1) (to give a name to: My name is Alexander but I'm called Sandy by my friends) kalde2) (to regard (something) as: I saw you turn that card over - I call that cheating.) kalde3) (to speak loudly (to someone) to attract attention etc: Call everyone over here; She called louder so as to get his attention.) råbe4) (to summon; to ask (someone) to come (by letter, telephone etc): They called him for an interview for the job; He called a doctor.) tilkalde5) (to make a visit: I shall call at your house this evening; You were out when I called.) besøge6) (to telephone: I'll call you at 6 p.m.) ringe7) ((in card games) to bid.) melde2. noun1) (an exclamation or shout: a call for help.) råb; skrig2) (the song of a bird: the call of a blackbird.) (fugle-)sang3) (a (usually short) visit: The teacher made a call on the boy's parents.) besøg; visit4) (the act of calling on the telephone: I've just had a call from the police.) telefonopringning5) ((usually with the) attraction: the call of the sea.) tiltrækning6) (a demand: There's less call for coachmen nowadays.) efterspørgsel; behov7) (a need or reason: You've no call to say such things!) grund•- caller- calling
- call-box
- call for
- call off
- call on
- call up
- give someone a call
- give a call
- on call* * *[ko:l] 1. verb1) (to give a name to: My name is Alexander but I'm called Sandy by my friends) kalde2) (to regard (something) as: I saw you turn that card over - I call that cheating.) kalde3) (to speak loudly (to someone) to attract attention etc: Call everyone over here; She called louder so as to get his attention.) råbe4) (to summon; to ask (someone) to come (by letter, telephone etc): They called him for an interview for the job; He called a doctor.) tilkalde5) (to make a visit: I shall call at your house this evening; You were out when I called.) besøge6) (to telephone: I'll call you at 6 p.m.) ringe7) ((in card games) to bid.) melde2. noun1) (an exclamation or shout: a call for help.) råb; skrig2) (the song of a bird: the call of a blackbird.) (fugle-)sang3) (a (usually short) visit: The teacher made a call on the boy's parents.) besøg; visit4) (the act of calling on the telephone: I've just had a call from the police.) telefonopringning5) ((usually with the) attraction: the call of the sea.) tiltrækning6) (a demand: There's less call for coachmen nowadays.) efterspørgsel; behov7) (a need or reason: You've no call to say such things!) grund•- caller- calling
- call-box
- call for
- call off
- call on
- call up
- give someone a call
- give a call
- on call -
46 cloud
1.1) (a mass of tiny drops of water floating in the sky: white clouds in a blue sky; The hills were hidden in cloud.) sky2) (a great number or quantity of anything small moving together: a cloud of flies.) sky; sværm3) (something causing fear, depression etc: a cloud of sadness.) mørk sky2. verb1) ((often with over) to become cloudy: The sky clouded over and it began to rain.) blive overskyet2) (to (cause to) become blurred or not clear: Her eyes were clouded with tears.) blive sløret3) (to (cause to) become gloomy or troubled: His face clouded at the unhappy news.) formørke•- cloudy
- cloudburst
- under a cloud* * *1.1) (a mass of tiny drops of water floating in the sky: white clouds in a blue sky; The hills were hidden in cloud.) sky2) (a great number or quantity of anything small moving together: a cloud of flies.) sky; sværm3) (something causing fear, depression etc: a cloud of sadness.) mørk sky2. verb1) ((often with over) to become cloudy: The sky clouded over and it began to rain.) blive overskyet2) (to (cause to) become blurred or not clear: Her eyes were clouded with tears.) blive sløret3) (to (cause to) become gloomy or troubled: His face clouded at the unhappy news.) formørke•- cloudy
- cloudburst
- under a cloud -
47 delight
1. verb1) (to please greatly: I was delighted by/at the news; They were delighted to accept the invitation.) glæde2) (to have or take great pleasure (from): He delights in teasing me.) fryde sig over; glæde sig over2. noun((something which causes) great pleasure: Peacefulness is one of the delights of country life.) glæde; fornøjelse- delightfully* * *1. verb1) (to please greatly: I was delighted by/at the news; They were delighted to accept the invitation.) glæde2) (to have or take great pleasure (from): He delights in teasing me.) fryde sig over; glæde sig over2. noun((something which causes) great pleasure: Peacefulness is one of the delights of country life.) glæde; fornøjelse- delightfully -
48 fall
[fo:l] 1. past tense - fell; verb1) (to go down from a higher level usually unintentionally: The apple fell from the tree; Her eye fell on an old book.) falde2) ((often with over) to go down to the ground etc from an upright position, usually by accident: She fell (over).) falde omkuld; vælte3) (to become lower or less: The temperature is falling.) falde4) (to happen or occur: Easter falls early this year.) falde5) (to enter a certain state or condition: She fell asleep; They fell in love.) falde; blive forelsket6) ((formal: only with it as subject) to come as one's duty etc: It falls to me to take care of the children.) tilfalde2. noun1) (the act of falling: He had a fall.) fald; styrt2) ((a quantity of) something that has fallen: a fall of snow.) -fald3) (capture or (political) defeat: the fall of Rome.) fald; endeligt4) ((American) the autumn: Leaves change colour in the fall.) efterår•- falls- fallout
- his
- her face fell
- fall away
- fall back
- fall back on
- fall behind
- fall down
- fall flat
- fall for
- fall in with
- fall off
- fall on/upon
- fall out
- fall short
- fall through* * *[fo:l] 1. past tense - fell; verb1) (to go down from a higher level usually unintentionally: The apple fell from the tree; Her eye fell on an old book.) falde2) ((often with over) to go down to the ground etc from an upright position, usually by accident: She fell (over).) falde omkuld; vælte3) (to become lower or less: The temperature is falling.) falde4) (to happen or occur: Easter falls early this year.) falde5) (to enter a certain state or condition: She fell asleep; They fell in love.) falde; blive forelsket6) ((formal: only with it as subject) to come as one's duty etc: It falls to me to take care of the children.) tilfalde2. noun1) (the act of falling: He had a fall.) fald; styrt2) ((a quantity of) something that has fallen: a fall of snow.) -fald3) (capture or (political) defeat: the fall of Rome.) fald; endeligt4) ((American) the autumn: Leaves change colour in the fall.) efterår•- falls- fallout
- his
- her face fell
- fall away
- fall back
- fall back on
- fall behind
- fall down
- fall flat
- fall for
- fall in with
- fall off
- fall on/upon
- fall out
- fall short
- fall through -
49 go
[ɡəu] 1. 3rd person singular present tense - goes; verb1) (to walk, travel, move etc: He is going across the field; Go straight ahead; When did he go out?) gå2) (to be sent, passed on etc: Complaints have to go through the proper channels.) gå3) (to be given, sold etc: The prize goes to John Smith; The table went for $100.) gå4) (to lead to: Where does this road go?) lede hen5) (to visit, to attend: He goes to school every day; I decided not to go to the movie.) gå6) (to be destroyed etc: This wall will have to go.) fjerne7) (to proceed, be done: The meeting went very well.) gå; forløbe8) (to move away: I think it is time you were going.) gå9) (to disappear: My purse has gone!) blive væk; forsvinde10) (to do (some action or activity): I'm going for a walk; I'm going hiking next week-end.) skulle11) (to fail etc: I think the clutch on this car has gone.) gå; gå i stykker12) (to be working etc: I don't think that clock is going.) gå13) (to become: These apples have gone bad.) blive14) (to be: Many people in the world regularly go hungry.) være15) (to be put: Spoons go in that drawer.) lægges16) (to pass: Time goes quickly when you are enjoying yourself.) gå17) (to be used: All her pocket-money goes on sweets.) blive brugt på18) (to be acceptable etc: Anything goes in this office.) gå; acceptere19) (to make a particular noise: Dogs go woof, not miaow.) sige20) (to have a particular tune etc: How does that song go?) gå; lyde21) (to become successful etc: She always makes a party go.) være en succes; gå godt2. noun1) (an attempt: I'm not sure how to do it, but I'll have a go.) forsøg2) (energy: She's full of go.) energi; go•- going3. adjective1) (successful: That shop is still a going concern.) vellykket2) (in existence at present: the going rate for typing manuscripts.) gældende•- go-ahead4. noun(permission: We'll start as soon as we get the go-ahead.) tilladelse- going-over
- goings-on
- no-go
- all go
- be going on for
- be going on
- be going strong
- from the word go
- get going
- give the go-by
- go about
- go after
- go against
- go along
- go along with
- go around
- go around with
- go at
- go back
- go back on
- go by
- go down
- go far
- go for
- go in
- go in for
- go into
- go off
- go on
- go on at
- go out
- go over
- go round
- go slow
- go steady
- go through
- go through with
- go too far
- go towards
- go up
- go up in smoke/flames
- go with
- go without
- keep going
- make a go of something
- make a go
- on the go* * *[ɡəu] 1. 3rd person singular present tense - goes; verb1) (to walk, travel, move etc: He is going across the field; Go straight ahead; When did he go out?) gå2) (to be sent, passed on etc: Complaints have to go through the proper channels.) gå3) (to be given, sold etc: The prize goes to John Smith; The table went for $100.) gå4) (to lead to: Where does this road go?) lede hen5) (to visit, to attend: He goes to school every day; I decided not to go to the movie.) gå6) (to be destroyed etc: This wall will have to go.) fjerne7) (to proceed, be done: The meeting went very well.) gå; forløbe8) (to move away: I think it is time you were going.) gå9) (to disappear: My purse has gone!) blive væk; forsvinde10) (to do (some action or activity): I'm going for a walk; I'm going hiking next week-end.) skulle11) (to fail etc: I think the clutch on this car has gone.) gå; gå i stykker12) (to be working etc: I don't think that clock is going.) gå13) (to become: These apples have gone bad.) blive14) (to be: Many people in the world regularly go hungry.) være15) (to be put: Spoons go in that drawer.) lægges16) (to pass: Time goes quickly when you are enjoying yourself.) gå17) (to be used: All her pocket-money goes on sweets.) blive brugt på18) (to be acceptable etc: Anything goes in this office.) gå; acceptere19) (to make a particular noise: Dogs go woof, not miaow.) sige20) (to have a particular tune etc: How does that song go?) gå; lyde21) (to become successful etc: She always makes a party go.) være en succes; gå godt2. noun1) (an attempt: I'm not sure how to do it, but I'll have a go.) forsøg2) (energy: She's full of go.) energi; go•- going3. adjective1) (successful: That shop is still a going concern.) vellykket2) (in existence at present: the going rate for typing manuscripts.) gældende•- go-ahead4. noun(permission: We'll start as soon as we get the go-ahead.) tilladelse- going-over
- goings-on
- no-go
- all go
- be going on for
- be going on
- be going strong
- from the word go
- get going
- give the go-by
- go about
- go after
- go against
- go along
- go along with
- go around
- go around with
- go at
- go back
- go back on
- go by
- go down
- go far
- go for
- go in
- go in for
- go into
- go off
- go on
- go on at
- go out
- go over
- go round
- go slow
- go steady
- go through
- go through with
- go too far
- go towards
- go up
- go up in smoke/flames
- go with
- go without
- keep going
- make a go of something
- make a go
- on the go -
50 mania
['meiniə]1) (a form of mental illness in which the sufferer is over-active, over-excited, and unreasonably happy.) mani2) (an unreasonable enthusiasm for something: He has a mania for fast cars.) mani•- maniac- manic* * *['meiniə]1) (a form of mental illness in which the sufferer is over-active, over-excited, and unreasonably happy.) mani2) (an unreasonable enthusiasm for something: He has a mania for fast cars.) mani•- maniac- manic -
51 play
[plei] 1. verb1) (to amuse oneself: The child is playing in the garden; He is playing with his toys; The little girl wants to play with her friends.) lege2) (to take part in (games etc): He plays football; He is playing in goal; Here's a pack of cards - who wants to play (with me)?; I'm playing golf with him this evening.) spille3) (to act in a play etc; to act (a character): She's playing Lady Macbeth; The company is playing in London this week.) spille; optræde4) ((of a play etc) to be performed: `Oklahoma' is playing at the local theatre.) gå; opføres5) (to (be able to) perform on (a musical instrument): She plays the piano; Who was playing the piano this morning?; He plays (the oboe) in an orchestra.) spille6) ((usually with on) to carry out or do (a trick): He played a trick on me.) lave sjov7) ((usually with at) to compete against (someone) in a game etc: I'll play you at tennis.) spille mod8) ((of light) to pass with a flickering movement: The firelight played across the ceiling.) reflektere9) (to direct (over or towards something): The firemen played their hoses over the burning house.) rette mod10) (to put down or produce (a playing-card) as part of a card game: He played the seven of hearts.) spille ud2. noun1) (recreation; amusement: A person must have time for both work and play.) leg2) (an acted story; a drama: Shakespeare wrote many great plays.) skuespil3) (the playing of a game: At the start of today's play, England was leading India by fifteen runs.) kamp4) (freedom of movement (eg in part of a machine).) spillerum•- player- playable
- playful
- playfully
- playfulness
- playboy
- playground
- playing-card
- playing-field
- playmate
- playpen
- playschool
- plaything
- playtime
- playwright
- at play
- bring/come into play
- child's play
- in play
- out of play
- play at
- play back
- play down
- play fair
- play for time
- play havoc with
- play into someone's hands
- play off
- play off against
- play on
- play a
- no part in
- play safe
- play the game
- play up* * *[plei] 1. verb1) (to amuse oneself: The child is playing in the garden; He is playing with his toys; The little girl wants to play with her friends.) lege2) (to take part in (games etc): He plays football; He is playing in goal; Here's a pack of cards - who wants to play (with me)?; I'm playing golf with him this evening.) spille3) (to act in a play etc; to act (a character): She's playing Lady Macbeth; The company is playing in London this week.) spille; optræde4) ((of a play etc) to be performed: `Oklahoma' is playing at the local theatre.) gå; opføres5) (to (be able to) perform on (a musical instrument): She plays the piano; Who was playing the piano this morning?; He plays (the oboe) in an orchestra.) spille6) ((usually with on) to carry out or do (a trick): He played a trick on me.) lave sjov7) ((usually with at) to compete against (someone) in a game etc: I'll play you at tennis.) spille mod8) ((of light) to pass with a flickering movement: The firelight played across the ceiling.) reflektere9) (to direct (over or towards something): The firemen played their hoses over the burning house.) rette mod10) (to put down or produce (a playing-card) as part of a card game: He played the seven of hearts.) spille ud2. noun1) (recreation; amusement: A person must have time for both work and play.) leg2) (an acted story; a drama: Shakespeare wrote many great plays.) skuespil3) (the playing of a game: At the start of today's play, England was leading India by fifteen runs.) kamp4) (freedom of movement (eg in part of a machine).) spillerum•- player- playable
- playful
- playfully
- playfulness
- playboy
- playground
- playing-card
- playing-field
- playmate
- playpen
- playschool
- plaything
- playtime
- playwright
- at play
- bring/come into play
- child's play
- in play
- out of play
- play at
- play back
- play down
- play fair
- play for time
- play havoc with
- play into someone's hands
- play off
- play off against
- play on
- play a
- no part in
- play safe
- play the game
- play up -
52 skim
[skim]past tense, past participle - skimmed; verb1) (to remove (floating matter, eg cream) from the surface of (a liquid): Skim the fat off the gravy.) skumme2) (to move lightly and quickly over (a surface): The skier skimmed across the snow.) stryge hen over3) (to read (something) quickly, missing out parts: She skimmed (through) the book.) skimme•- skimmed milk* * *[skim]past tense, past participle - skimmed; verb1) (to remove (floating matter, eg cream) from the surface of (a liquid): Skim the fat off the gravy.) skumme2) (to move lightly and quickly over (a surface): The skier skimmed across the snow.) stryge hen over3) (to read (something) quickly, missing out parts: She skimmed (through) the book.) skimme•- skimmed milk -
53 vote
[vəut] 1. noun((the right to show) one's wish or opinion, eg in a ballot or by raising a hand etc, especially at an election or in a debate: In Britain, the vote was given to women over twenty-one in 1928; Nowadays everyone over eighteen has a vote; A vote was taken to decide the matter.) stemmeret; afstemning2. verb1) (to cast or record one's vote: She voted for the Conservative candidate; I always vote Labour; I shall vote against the restoration of capital punishment.) stemme2) (to allow, by a vote, the provision of (something) eg to someone, for a purpose etc: They were voted $5,000 to help them in their research.) bevilge•- voter- vote of confidence
- vote of thanks* * *[vəut] 1. noun((the right to show) one's wish or opinion, eg in a ballot or by raising a hand etc, especially at an election or in a debate: In Britain, the vote was given to women over twenty-one in 1928; Nowadays everyone over eighteen has a vote; A vote was taken to decide the matter.) stemmeret; afstemning2. verb1) (to cast or record one's vote: She voted for the Conservative candidate; I always vote Labour; I shall vote against the restoration of capital punishment.) stemme2) (to allow, by a vote, the provision of (something) eg to someone, for a purpose etc: They were voted $5,000 to help them in their research.) bevilge•- voter- vote of confidence
- vote of thanks -
54 yoke
[jəuk] 1. noun1) (a wooden frame placed over the necks of oxen to hold them together when they are pulling a cart etc.) åg2) (a frame placed across a person's shoulders, for carrying buckets etc.) åg3) (something that weighs people down, or prevents them being free: the yoke of slavery.) åg; byrde4) (the part of a garment that fits over the shoulders and round the neck: a black dress with a white yoke.) skulderstykke2. verb(to join with a yoke: He yoked the oxen to the plough.) binde* * *[jəuk] 1. noun1) (a wooden frame placed over the necks of oxen to hold them together when they are pulling a cart etc.) åg2) (a frame placed across a person's shoulders, for carrying buckets etc.) åg3) (something that weighs people down, or prevents them being free: the yoke of slavery.) åg; byrde4) (the part of a garment that fits over the shoulders and round the neck: a black dress with a white yoke.) skulderstykke2. verb(to join with a yoke: He yoked the oxen to the plough.) binde -
55 apron
['eiprən]1) (a piece of cloth, plastic etc worn over the front of the clothes for protection against dirt etc: She tied on her apron before preparing the dinner.) forklæde2) (something like an apron in shape, eg a hard surface for aircraft on an airfield.) forplads3) ((also apron-stage) the part of the stage in a theatre which is in front of the curtain.) forscene* * *['eiprən]1) (a piece of cloth, plastic etc worn over the front of the clothes for protection against dirt etc: She tied on her apron before preparing the dinner.) forklæde2) (something like an apron in shape, eg a hard surface for aircraft on an airfield.) forplads3) ((also apron-stage) the part of the stage in a theatre which is in front of the curtain.) forscene -
56 beyond
[bi'jond]1) (on the farther side of: My house is just beyond those trees.) på den anden side2) (farther on than (something) in time or place: I cannot plan beyond tomorrow.) udover; længere3) (out of the range, power etc of: beyond help.) udenfor4) (other than: What is there to say beyond what's already been said?) ud over•- beyond expectation
- beyond one's means* * *[bi'jond]1) (on the farther side of: My house is just beyond those trees.) på den anden side2) (farther on than (something) in time or place: I cannot plan beyond tomorrow.) udover; længere3) (out of the range, power etc of: beyond help.) udenfor4) (other than: What is there to say beyond what's already been said?) ud over•- beyond expectation
- beyond one's means -
57 blow
I [bləu] noun1) (a stroke or knock: a blow on the head.) slag2) (a sudden misfortune: Her husband's death was a real blow.) slagII [bləu] past tense - blew; verb1) ((of a current of air) to be moving: The wind blew more strongly.) blæse2) ((of eg wind) to cause (something) to move in a given way: The explosion blew off the lid.) blæse; sprænge3) (to be moved by the wind etc: The door must have blown shut.) blæse4) (to drive air (upon or into): Please blow into this tube!) blæse; puste5) (to make a sound by means of (a musical instrument etc): He blew the horn loudly.) blæse•- blowhole- blow-lamp
- blow-torch
- blowout
- blowpipe
- blow one's top
- blow out
- blow over
- blow up* * *I [bləu] noun1) (a stroke or knock: a blow on the head.) slag2) (a sudden misfortune: Her husband's death was a real blow.) slagII [bləu] past tense - blew; verb1) ((of a current of air) to be moving: The wind blew more strongly.) blæse2) ((of eg wind) to cause (something) to move in a given way: The explosion blew off the lid.) blæse; sprænge3) (to be moved by the wind etc: The door must have blown shut.) blæse4) (to drive air (upon or into): Please blow into this tube!) blæse; puste5) (to make a sound by means of (a musical instrument etc): He blew the horn loudly.) blæse•- blowhole- blow-lamp
- blow-torch
- blowout
- blowpipe
- blow one's top
- blow out
- blow over
- blow up -
58 butt
I verb(to strike (someone or something) with the head: He fell over when the goat butted him.) stange- butt inII 1. noun(someone whom others criticize or tell jokes about: She's the butt of all his jokes.) genstand; skydeskive2. noun1) (the thick and heavy end (especially of a rifle).) den tykke ende; kolbe2) (the end of a finished cigar, cigarette etc: His cigarette butt was the cause of the fire.) skod3) ((slang) a person's bottom: Come on, get off your butt - we have work to do.) let numsen* * *I verb(to strike (someone or something) with the head: He fell over when the goat butted him.) stange- butt inII 1. noun(someone whom others criticize or tell jokes about: She's the butt of all his jokes.) genstand; skydeskive2. noun1) (the thick and heavy end (especially of a rifle).) den tykke ende; kolbe2) (the end of a finished cigar, cigarette etc: His cigarette butt was the cause of the fire.) skod3) ((slang) a person's bottom: Come on, get off your butt - we have work to do.) let numsen -
59 change
[ ein‹] 1. verb1) (to make or become different: They have changed the time of the train; He has changed since I saw him last.) forandre sig; ændre2) (to give or leave (one thing etc for another): She changed my library books for me.) bytte3) ((sometimes with into) to remove (clothes etc) and replace them by clean or different ones: I'm just going to change (my shirt); I'll change into an old pair of trousers.) skifte4) ((with into) to make into or become (something different): The prince was changed into a frog.) forvandle5) (to give or receive (one kind of money for another): Could you change this bank-note for cash?) veksle; bytte2. noun1) (the process of becoming or making different: The town is undergoing change.) forandring2) (an instance of this: a change in the programme.) ændring3) (a substitution of one thing for another: a change of clothes.) erstatning; skifte-4) (coins rather than paper money: I'll have to give you a note - I have no change.) småpenge5) (money left over or given back from the amount given in payment: He paid with a dollar and got 20 cents change.) byttepenge6) (a holiday, rest etc: He has been ill - the change will do him good.) forandring•- change hands
- a change of heart
- the change of life
- change one's mind
- for a change* * *[ ein‹] 1. verb1) (to make or become different: They have changed the time of the train; He has changed since I saw him last.) forandre sig; ændre2) (to give or leave (one thing etc for another): She changed my library books for me.) bytte3) ((sometimes with into) to remove (clothes etc) and replace them by clean or different ones: I'm just going to change (my shirt); I'll change into an old pair of trousers.) skifte4) ((with into) to make into or become (something different): The prince was changed into a frog.) forvandle5) (to give or receive (one kind of money for another): Could you change this bank-note for cash?) veksle; bytte2. noun1) (the process of becoming or making different: The town is undergoing change.) forandring2) (an instance of this: a change in the programme.) ændring3) (a substitution of one thing for another: a change of clothes.) erstatning; skifte-4) (coins rather than paper money: I'll have to give you a note - I have no change.) småpenge5) (money left over or given back from the amount given in payment: He paid with a dollar and got 20 cents change.) byttepenge6) (a holiday, rest etc: He has been ill - the change will do him good.) forandring•- change hands
- a change of heart
- the change of life
- change one's mind
- for a change -
60 clash
[klæʃ] 1. noun1) (a loud noise, like eg swords striking together: the clash of metal on metal.) brag; klang; klirren2) (a serious disagreement or difference: a clash of personalities.) sammenstød3) (a battle: a clash between opposing armies.) sammenstød; konflikt4) ((of two or more things) an act of interfering with each other because of happening at the same time: a clash between classes.) sammenstød2. verb1) (to strike together noisily: The cymbals clashed.) støde sammen2) (to fight (in battle): The two armies clashed at the mouth of the valley.) støde sammen3) (to disagree violently: They clashed over wages.) tørne sammen4) (to interfere (with something or each other) because of happening at the same time: The two lectures clash.) falde oveni5) ((of colours) to appear unpleasant when placed together: The (colour of the) jacket clashes with the (colour of the) skirt.) støde sammen; stikke af mod* * *[klæʃ] 1. noun1) (a loud noise, like eg swords striking together: the clash of metal on metal.) brag; klang; klirren2) (a serious disagreement or difference: a clash of personalities.) sammenstød3) (a battle: a clash between opposing armies.) sammenstød; konflikt4) ((of two or more things) an act of interfering with each other because of happening at the same time: a clash between classes.) sammenstød2. verb1) (to strike together noisily: The cymbals clashed.) støde sammen2) (to fight (in battle): The two armies clashed at the mouth of the valley.) støde sammen3) (to disagree violently: They clashed over wages.) tørne sammen4) (to interfere (with something or each other) because of happening at the same time: The two lectures clash.) falde oveni5) ((of colours) to appear unpleasant when placed together: The (colour of the) jacket clashes with the (colour of the) skirt.) støde sammen; stikke af mod
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