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1 character
['kærəktə] 1. noun1) (the set of qualities that make someone or something different from others; type: You can tell a man's character from his handwriting; Publicity of this character is not good for the firm.) egenskab; personlighed2) (a set of qualities that are considered admirable in some way: He showed great character in dealing with the danger.) karakterstyrke3) (reputation: They tried to damage his character.) rygte; ry; navn4) (a person in a play, novel etc: Rosencrantz is a minor character in Shakespeare's `Hamlet'.) figur; skikkelse; person; rolle5) (an odd or amusing person: This fellow's quite a character!) original6) (a letter used in typing etc: Some characters on this typewriter are broken.) type•2. noun(a typical quality: It is one of his characteristics to be obstinate.) karaktertræk- characterize
- characterise
- characterization
- characterisation* * *['kærəktə] 1. noun1) (the set of qualities that make someone or something different from others; type: You can tell a man's character from his handwriting; Publicity of this character is not good for the firm.) egenskab; personlighed2) (a set of qualities that are considered admirable in some way: He showed great character in dealing with the danger.) karakterstyrke3) (reputation: They tried to damage his character.) rygte; ry; navn4) (a person in a play, novel etc: Rosencrantz is a minor character in Shakespeare's `Hamlet'.) figur; skikkelse; person; rolle5) (an odd or amusing person: This fellow's quite a character!) original6) (a letter used in typing etc: Some characters on this typewriter are broken.) type•2. noun(a typical quality: It is one of his characteristics to be obstinate.) karaktertræk- characterize
- characterise
- characterization
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2 character
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3 determination
1) (firmness of character or stubbornness: She showed her determination by refusing to give way.) beslutsomhed; stædighed2) (the act of determining.) beslutning* * *1) (firmness of character or stubbornness: She showed her determination by refusing to give way.) beslutsomhed; stædighed2) (the act of determining.) beslutning -
4 fibre
1) (a fine thread or something like a thread: a nerve fibre.) tråd; fiber2) (a material made up of fibres: coconut fibre.) fiber3) (character: A girl of strong moral fibre.) karakter; støbning•- fibrous- fibreglass* * *1) (a fine thread or something like a thread: a nerve fibre.) tråd; fiber2) (a material made up of fibres: coconut fibre.) fiber3) (character: A girl of strong moral fibre.) karakter; støbning•- fibrous- fibreglass -
5 transformation
1) (the act of transforming or process of being transformed: the transformation of water into ice.) omdannelse2) (a change: The event caused a transformation in her character.) forvandling* * *1) (the act of transforming or process of being transformed: the transformation of water into ice.) omdannelse2) (a change: The event caused a transformation in her character.) forvandling -
6 weakness
1) (the state of being weak.) svaghed2) (something weak or faulty; a defect: weaknesses of character; Smoking is one of my weaknesses.) svaghed* * *1) (the state of being weak.) svaghed2) (something weak or faulty; a defect: weaknesses of character; Smoking is one of my weaknesses.) svaghed -
7 part
1. noun1) (something which, together with other things, makes a whole; a piece: We spent part of the time at home and part at the seaside.) del2) (an equal division: He divided the cake into three parts.) del3) (a character in a play etc: She played the part of the queen.) rolle4) (the words, actions etc of a character in a play etc: He learned his part quickly.) rolle5) (in music, the notes to be played or sung by a particular instrument or voice: the violin part.) stemme; -stemme6) (a person's share, responsibility etc in doing something: He played a great part in the government's decision.) rolle2. verb(to separate; to divide: They parted (from each other) at the gate.) skille; skilles- parting- partly
- part-time
- in part
- part company
- part of speech
- part with
- take in good part
- take someone's part
- take part in* * *1. noun1) (something which, together with other things, makes a whole; a piece: We spent part of the time at home and part at the seaside.) del2) (an equal division: He divided the cake into three parts.) del3) (a character in a play etc: She played the part of the queen.) rolle4) (the words, actions etc of a character in a play etc: He learned his part quickly.) rolle5) (in music, the notes to be played or sung by a particular instrument or voice: the violin part.) stemme; -stemme6) (a person's share, responsibility etc in doing something: He played a great part in the government's decision.) rolle2. verb(to separate; to divide: They parted (from each other) at the gate.) skille; skilles- parting- partly
- part-time
- in part
- part company
- part of speech
- part with
- take in good part
- take someone's part
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8 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.) presse; strække (sig)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.) forstrække; anstrenge3) (to force or stretch (too far): The constant interruptions were straining his patience.) strække; stille krav til4) (to put (eg a mixture) through a sieve etc in order to separate solid matter from liquid: She strained the coffee.) filtrere2. noun1) (force exerted; Can nylon ropes take more strain than the old kind of rope?) belastning2) ((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.) belastning; pres3) ((an) injury especially to a muscle caused by too much exertion: muscular strain.) forstrækning4) (too great a demand: These constant delays are a strain on our patience.) belastning•- strained- strainer
- strain off II [strein] noun1) (a kind or breed (of animals, plants etc): a new strain of cattle.) type; race2) (a tendency in a person's character: I'm sure there's a strain of madness in her.) islæt3) ((often in plural) (the sound of) a tune: I heard the strains of a hymn coming from the church.) toner* * *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.) presse; strække (sig)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.) forstrække; anstrenge3) (to force or stretch (too far): The constant interruptions were straining his patience.) strække; stille krav til4) (to put (eg a mixture) through a sieve etc in order to separate solid matter from liquid: She strained the coffee.) filtrere2. noun1) (force exerted; Can nylon ropes take more strain than the old kind of rope?) belastning2) ((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.) belastning; pres3) ((an) injury especially to a muscle caused by too much exertion: muscular strain.) forstrækning4) (too great a demand: These constant delays are a strain on our patience.) belastning•- strained- strainer
- strain off II [strein] noun1) (a kind or breed (of animals, plants etc): a new strain of cattle.) type; race2) (a tendency in a person's character: I'm sure there's a strain of madness in her.) islæt3) ((often in plural) (the sound of) a tune: I heard the strains of a hymn coming from the church.) toner -
9 calibre
['kælibə]1) (the inner diameter of a gun barrel etc.) kaliber2) ((of a person) quality of character; ability: a salesman of extremely high calibre.) format* * *['kælibə]1) (the inner diameter of a gun barrel etc.) kaliber2) ((of a person) quality of character; ability: a salesman of extremely high calibre.) format -
10 defect
1. ['di:fekt] noun(a fault or flaw: It was a basic defect in her character; a defect in the china.) defekt; mangel; brist2. [di'fekt] verb(to leave a country, political party etc to go and join another; to desert: He defected to the West.) hoppe af; flygte- defective* * *1. ['di:fekt] noun(a fault or flaw: It was a basic defect in her character; a defect in the china.) defekt; mangel; brist2. [di'fekt] verb(to leave a country, political party etc to go and join another; to desert: He defected to the West.) hoppe af; flygte- defective -
11 fault
[fo:lt] 1. noun1) (a mistake; something for which one is to blame: The accident was your fault.) skyld; fejl2) (an imperfection; something wrong: There is a fault in this machine; a fault in his character.) fejl; brist3) (a crack in the rock surface of the earth: faults in the earth's crust.) forkastning2. verb(to find fault with: I couldn't fault him / his piano-playing.) rakke ned på; kritisere- faultlessly
- faulty
- at fault
- find fault with
- to a fault* * *[fo:lt] 1. noun1) (a mistake; something for which one is to blame: The accident was your fault.) skyld; fejl2) (an imperfection; something wrong: There is a fault in this machine; a fault in his character.) fejl; brist3) (a crack in the rock surface of the earth: faults in the earth's crust.) forkastning2. verb(to find fault with: I couldn't fault him / his piano-playing.) rakke ned på; kritisere- faultlessly
- faulty
- at fault
- find fault with
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12 judge
1. verb1) (to hear and try (cases) in a court of law: Who will be judging this murder case?) dømme2) (to decide which is the best in a competition etc: Is she going to judge the singing competition again?; Who will be judging the vegetables at the flower show?; Who is judging at the horse show?) afgøre; bedømme3) (to consider and form an idea of; to estimate: You can't judge a man by his appearance; Watch how a cat judges the distance before it jumps; She couldn't judge whether he was telling the truth.) bedømme; afgøre4) (to criticize for doing wrong: We have no right to judge him - we might have done the same thing ourselves.) dømme2. noun1) (a public officer who hears and decides cases in a law court: The judge asked if the jury had reached a verdict.) dommer2) (a person who decides which is the best in a competition etc: The judge's decision is final (= you cannot argue with the judge's decision); He was asked to be on the panel of judges at the beauty contest.) dommer3) (a person who is skilled at deciding how good etc something is: He says she's honest, and he's a good judge of character; He seems a very fine pianist to me, but I'm no judge.) dommer•- judgement- judgment
- judging from / to judge from
- pass judgement on
- pass judgement* * *1. verb1) (to hear and try (cases) in a court of law: Who will be judging this murder case?) dømme2) (to decide which is the best in a competition etc: Is she going to judge the singing competition again?; Who will be judging the vegetables at the flower show?; Who is judging at the horse show?) afgøre; bedømme3) (to consider and form an idea of; to estimate: You can't judge a man by his appearance; Watch how a cat judges the distance before it jumps; She couldn't judge whether he was telling the truth.) bedømme; afgøre4) (to criticize for doing wrong: We have no right to judge him - we might have done the same thing ourselves.) dømme2. noun1) (a public officer who hears and decides cases in a law court: The judge asked if the jury had reached a verdict.) dommer2) (a person who decides which is the best in a competition etc: The judge's decision is final (= you cannot argue with the judge's decision); He was asked to be on the panel of judges at the beauty contest.) dommer3) (a person who is skilled at deciding how good etc something is: He says she's honest, and he's a good judge of character; He seems a very fine pianist to me, but I'm no judge.) dommer•- judgement- judgment
- judging from / to judge from
- pass judgement on
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13 main
[mein] 1. adjective(chief, principal or most important: the main purpose; the main character in the story.) hoved-2. noun((also mains) the chief pipe or cable in a branching system of pipes or cables: The water's been turned off at the main(s); ( also adjective) the mains electricity supply.) hovedledning; hoved-- mainly- mainland
- mainspring
- mainstream* * *[mein] 1. adjective(chief, principal or most important: the main purpose; the main character in the story.) hoved-2. noun((also mains) the chief pipe or cable in a branching system of pipes or cables: The water's been turned off at the main(s); ( also adjective) the mains electricity supply.) hovedledning; hoved-- mainly- mainland
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14 metamorphosis
[metə'mo:fəsis]plural - metamorphoses; noun((a) marked change of form, appearance, character etc: a caterpillar's metamorphosis into a butterfly.) forvandling* * *[metə'mo:fəsis]plural - metamorphoses; noun((a) marked change of form, appearance, character etc: a caterpillar's metamorphosis into a butterfly.) forvandling -
15 moral
['morəl] 1. adjective(of, or relating to, character or behaviour especially right behaviour: high moral standards; He leads a very moral (= good) life.) moralsk2. noun(the lesson to be learned from something that happens, or from a story: The moral of this story is that crime doesn't pay.) morale- morally- morality
- morals* * *['morəl] 1. adjective(of, or relating to, character or behaviour especially right behaviour: high moral standards; He leads a very moral (= good) life.) moralsk2. noun(the lesson to be learned from something that happens, or from a story: The moral of this story is that crime doesn't pay.) morale- morally- morality
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16 personality
plural - personalities; noun1) (a person's characteristics (of the mind, the emotions etc) as a whole: a likeable / forceful (= strong) personality.) personlighed2) (strong, distinctive (usually attractive) character: She is not beautiful but she has a lot of personality.) personlighed; karakter3) (a well-known person: a television personality; ( also adjective) a personality cult (= very great, usually too great, admiration for a person, usually a political leader).) personlighed; personligheds-* * *plural - personalities; noun1) (a person's characteristics (of the mind, the emotions etc) as a whole: a likeable / forceful (= strong) personality.) personlighed2) (strong, distinctive (usually attractive) character: She is not beautiful but she has a lot of personality.) personlighed; karakter3) (a well-known person: a television personality; ( also adjective) a personality cult (= very great, usually too great, admiration for a person, usually a political leader).) personlighed; personligheds- -
17 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
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18 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.) dommer2) (a person who is willing to provide a note about one's character, ability etc, eg when one applies for new job.) reference* * *[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.) dommer2) (a person who is willing to provide a note about one's character, ability etc, eg when one applies for new job.) reference -
19 reference
['refərəns]1) ((an) act of referring (to something); a mention (of something): He made several references to her latest book; With reference to your request for information, I regret to inform you that I am unable to help you.) henvisning2) (a note about one's character, ability etc, eg when one applies for a new job: Our new secretary had excellent references from her previous employers.) anbefaling3) (an indication in a book, report etc, showing where one got one's information or where further information can be found.) henvisning* * *['refərəns]1) ((an) act of referring (to something); a mention (of something): He made several references to her latest book; With reference to your request for information, I regret to inform you that I am unable to help you.) henvisning2) (a note about one's character, ability etc, eg when one applies for a new job: Our new secretary had excellent references from her previous employers.) anbefaling3) (an indication in a book, report etc, showing where one got one's information or where further information can be found.) henvisning -
20 scout
1. noun1) (a person, aircraft etc sent out to bring in information, spy etc: The scouts reported that there were Indians nearby.) spejder2) ((with capital: formerly Boy Scout) a member of the Scout Movement, an organization of boys formed to develop alertness and strong character.) spejder2. verb(to act as a scout or spy: A party was sent ahead to scout.) udspejde* * *1. noun1) (a person, aircraft etc sent out to bring in information, spy etc: The scouts reported that there were Indians nearby.) spejder2) ((with capital: formerly Boy Scout) a member of the Scout Movement, an organization of boys formed to develop alertness and strong character.) spejder2. verb(to act as a scout or spy: A party was sent ahead to scout.) udspejde
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