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1 could
[kud]negative short form - couldn't; verb1) (past tense of can: They asked if I could drive a car; I said I couldn't; She asked if she could go.) kunne2) (used to express a possibility: I could go but I'm not going to; I could do it next week if you helped me.) kunne•* * *[kud]negative short form - couldn't; verb1) (past tense of can: They asked if I could drive a car; I said I couldn't; She asked if she could go.) kunne2) (used to express a possibility: I could go but I'm not going to; I could do it next week if you helped me.) kunne• -
2 could have
(used to express a possibility in the past: We could have gone, but we didn't.)* * *(used to express a possibility in the past: We could have gone, but we didn't.) -
3 hold
I 1. [həuld] past tense, past participle - held; verb1) (to have in one's hand(s) or between one's hands: He was holding a knife; Hold that dish with both hands; He held the little boy's hand; He held the mouse by its tail.) holde2) (to have in a part, or between parts, of the body, or between parts of a tool etc: He held the pencil in his teeth; She was holding a pile of books in her arms; Hold the stamp with tweezers.) holde3) (to support or keep from moving, running away, falling etc: What holds that shelf up?; He held the door closed by leaning against it; Hold your hands above your head; Hold his arms so that he can't struggle.) holde4) (to remain in position, fixed etc when under strain: I've tied the two pieces of string together, but I'm not sure the knot will hold; Will the anchor hold in a storm?) holde5) (to keep (a person) in some place or in one's power: The police are holding a man for questioning in connection with the murder; He was held captive.) holde6) (to (be able to) contain: This jug holds two pints; You can't hold water in a handkerchief; This drawer holds all my shirts.) indeholde7) (to cause to take place: The meeting will be held next week; We'll hold the meeting in the hall.) afholde8) (to keep (oneself), or to be, in a particular state or condition: We'll hold ourselves in readiness in case you send for us; She holds herself very erect.) holde9) (to have or be in (a job etc): He held the position of company secretary for five years.) have; være10) (to think strongly; to believe; to consider or regard: I hold that this was the right decision; He holds me (to be) responsible for everyone's mistakes; He is held in great respect; He holds certain very odd beliefs.) tro; holde11) (to continue to be valid or apply: Our offer will hold until next week; These rules hold under all circumstances.) gælde12) ((with to) to force (a person) to do something he has promised to do: I intend to hold him to his promises.) holde nogen fast til noget13) (to defend: They held the castle against the enemy.) holde; forsvare14) (not to be beaten by: The general realized that the soldiers could not hold the enemy for long.) forsvare sig imod15) (to keep (a person's attention): If you can't hold your pupils' attention, you can't be a good teacher.) holde; bevare16) (to keep someone in a certain state: Don't hold us in suspense, what was the final decision?) holde hen17) (to celebrate: The festival is held on 24 June.) fejre18) (to be the owner of: He holds shares in this company.) eje19) ((of good weather) to continue: I hope the weather holds until after the school sports.) holde20) ((also hold the line) (of a person who is making a telephone call) to wait: Mr Brown is busy at the moment - will you hold or would you like him to call you back?) vente21) (to continue to sing: Please hold that note for four whole beats.) holde22) (to keep (something): They'll hold your luggage at the station until you collect it.) opbevare23) ((of the future) to be going to produce: I wonder what the future holds for me?) bringe2. noun1) (the act of holding: He caught/got/laid/took hold of the rope and pulled; Keep hold of that rope.) hold; greb2) (power; influence: He has a strange hold over that girl.) magt; indflydelse3) ((in wrestling etc) a manner of holding one's opponent: The wrestler invented a new hold.) greb; tag•- - holder- hold-all
- get hold of
- hold back
- hold down
- hold forth
- hold good
- hold it
- hold off
- hold on
- hold out
- hold one's own
- hold one's tongue
- hold up
- hold-up
- hold with II [həuld] noun((in ships) the place, below the deck, where cargo is stored.) last* * *I 1. [həuld] past tense, past participle - held; verb1) (to have in one's hand(s) or between one's hands: He was holding a knife; Hold that dish with both hands; He held the little boy's hand; He held the mouse by its tail.) holde2) (to have in a part, or between parts, of the body, or between parts of a tool etc: He held the pencil in his teeth; She was holding a pile of books in her arms; Hold the stamp with tweezers.) holde3) (to support or keep from moving, running away, falling etc: What holds that shelf up?; He held the door closed by leaning against it; Hold your hands above your head; Hold his arms so that he can't struggle.) holde4) (to remain in position, fixed etc when under strain: I've tied the two pieces of string together, but I'm not sure the knot will hold; Will the anchor hold in a storm?) holde5) (to keep (a person) in some place or in one's power: The police are holding a man for questioning in connection with the murder; He was held captive.) holde6) (to (be able to) contain: This jug holds two pints; You can't hold water in a handkerchief; This drawer holds all my shirts.) indeholde7) (to cause to take place: The meeting will be held next week; We'll hold the meeting in the hall.) afholde8) (to keep (oneself), or to be, in a particular state or condition: We'll hold ourselves in readiness in case you send for us; She holds herself very erect.) holde9) (to have or be in (a job etc): He held the position of company secretary for five years.) have; være10) (to think strongly; to believe; to consider or regard: I hold that this was the right decision; He holds me (to be) responsible for everyone's mistakes; He is held in great respect; He holds certain very odd beliefs.) tro; holde11) (to continue to be valid or apply: Our offer will hold until next week; These rules hold under all circumstances.) gælde12) ((with to) to force (a person) to do something he has promised to do: I intend to hold him to his promises.) holde nogen fast til noget13) (to defend: They held the castle against the enemy.) holde; forsvare14) (not to be beaten by: The general realized that the soldiers could not hold the enemy for long.) forsvare sig imod15) (to keep (a person's attention): If you can't hold your pupils' attention, you can't be a good teacher.) holde; bevare16) (to keep someone in a certain state: Don't hold us in suspense, what was the final decision?) holde hen17) (to celebrate: The festival is held on 24 June.) fejre18) (to be the owner of: He holds shares in this company.) eje19) ((of good weather) to continue: I hope the weather holds until after the school sports.) holde20) ((also hold the line) (of a person who is making a telephone call) to wait: Mr Brown is busy at the moment - will you hold or would you like him to call you back?) vente21) (to continue to sing: Please hold that note for four whole beats.) holde22) (to keep (something): They'll hold your luggage at the station until you collect it.) opbevare23) ((of the future) to be going to produce: I wonder what the future holds for me?) bringe2. noun1) (the act of holding: He caught/got/laid/took hold of the rope and pulled; Keep hold of that rope.) hold; greb2) (power; influence: He has a strange hold over that girl.) magt; indflydelse3) ((in wrestling etc) a manner of holding one's opponent: The wrestler invented a new hold.) greb; tag•- - holder- hold-all
- get hold of
- hold back
- hold down
- hold forth
- hold good
- hold it
- hold off
- hold on
- hold out
- hold one's own
- hold one's tongue
- hold up
- hold-up
- hold with II [həuld] noun((in ships) the place, below the deck, where cargo is stored.) last -
4 ought
[o:t]negative short form - oughtn't; verb1) (used to indicate duty; should: You ought to help them; He oughtn't to have done that.) burde2) (used to indicate something that one could reasonably expect; should: He ought to have been able to do it.) burde have; skulle have* * *[o:t]negative short form - oughtn't; verb1) (used to indicate duty; should: You ought to help them; He oughtn't to have done that.) burde2) (used to indicate something that one could reasonably expect; should: He ought to have been able to do it.) burde have; skulle have -
5 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 -
6 fancy
['fænsi] 1. plural - fancies; noun1) (a sudden (often unexpected) liking or desire: The child had many peculiar fancies.) grille; indfald2) (the power of the mind to imagine things: She had a tendency to indulge in flights of fancy.) fantasi; indbildning3) (something imagined: He had a sudden fancy that he could see Spring approaching.) forestilling; indbildning2. adjective(decorated; not plain: fancy cakes.) dekoreret; kunstfærdig3. verb1) (to like the idea of having or doing something: I fancy a cup of tea.) kunne tænke sig; have lyst til2) (to think or have a certain feeling or impression (that): I fancied (that) you were angry.) forestille sig3) (to have strong sexual interest in (a person): He fancies her a lot.) være varm på•- fanciful- fancifully
- fancy dress
- take a fancy to
- take one's fancy* * *['fænsi] 1. plural - fancies; noun1) (a sudden (often unexpected) liking or desire: The child had many peculiar fancies.) grille; indfald2) (the power of the mind to imagine things: She had a tendency to indulge in flights of fancy.) fantasi; indbildning3) (something imagined: He had a sudden fancy that he could see Spring approaching.) forestilling; indbildning2. adjective(decorated; not plain: fancy cakes.) dekoreret; kunstfærdig3. verb1) (to like the idea of having or doing something: I fancy a cup of tea.) kunne tænke sig; have lyst til2) (to think or have a certain feeling or impression (that): I fancied (that) you were angry.) forestille sig3) (to have strong sexual interest in (a person): He fancies her a lot.) være varm på•- fanciful- fancifully
- fancy dress
- take a fancy to
- take one's fancy -
7 itch
[i ] 1. noun(an irritating feeling in the skin that makes one want to scratch: He had an itch in the middle of his back and could not scratch it easily.) kløe2. verb1) (to have an itch: Some plants can cause the skin to itch.) klø2) (to have a strong desire (for something, or to be something): I was itching to slap the child.) have kløe i fingrene; brænde efter•- itchy- itchiness* * *[i ] 1. noun(an irritating feeling in the skin that makes one want to scratch: He had an itch in the middle of his back and could not scratch it easily.) kløe2. verb1) (to have an itch: Some plants can cause the skin to itch.) klø2) (to have a strong desire (for something, or to be something): I was itching to slap the child.) have kløe i fingrene; brænde efter•- itchy- itchiness -
8 no
[nəu] 1. adjective1) (not any: We have no food; No other person could have done it.) ingen2) (not allowed: No smoking.) forbudt3) (not a: He is no friend of mine; This will be no easy task.) ingen; ikke nogen2. adverb(not (any): He is no better at golf than swimming; He went as far as the shop and no further.) ikke3. interjection(a word used for denying, disagreeing, refusing etc: `Do you like travelling?' `No, (I don't).'; No, I don't agree; `Will you help me?' `No, I won't.') nej4. noun plural( noes)1) (a refusal: She answered with a definite no.) nej2) (a vote against something: The noes have won.) nejstemme•- nobody5. noun(a very unimportant person: She's just a nobody.) nul- no-one- there's no saying
- knowing* * *[nəu] 1. adjective1) (not any: We have no food; No other person could have done it.) ingen2) (not allowed: No smoking.) forbudt3) (not a: He is no friend of mine; This will be no easy task.) ingen; ikke nogen2. adverb(not (any): He is no better at golf than swimming; He went as far as the shop and no further.) ikke3. interjection(a word used for denying, disagreeing, refusing etc: `Do you like travelling?' `No, (I don't).'; No, I don't agree; `Will you help me?' `No, I won't.') nej4. noun plural( noes)1) (a refusal: She answered with a definite no.) nej2) (a vote against something: The noes have won.) nejstemme•- nobody5. noun(a very unimportant person: She's just a nobody.) nul- no-one- there's no saying
- knowing -
9 afford
[ə'fo:d]1) ((usually with can, could) to be able to spend money, time etc on or for something: I can't afford (to buy) a new car.) have råd til2) ((usually with can, could) to be able to do (something) without causing oneself trouble, difficulty etc: She can't afford to be rude to her employer no matter how rude he is to her.) tillade sig* * *[ə'fo:d]1) ((usually with can, could) to be able to spend money, time etc on or for something: I can't afford (to buy) a new car.) have råd til2) ((usually with can, could) to be able to do (something) without causing oneself trouble, difficulty etc: She can't afford to be rude to her employer no matter how rude he is to her.) tillade sig -
10 do
[du:] 1. 3rd person singular present tense - does; verb1) (used with a more important verb in questions and negative statements: Do you smoke?)2) (used with a more important verb for emphasis; ; [ðo sit down])3) (used to avoid repeating a verb which comes immediately before: I thought she wouldn't come, but she did.)4) (used with a more important verb after seldom, rarely and little: Little did he know what was in store for him.)5) (to carry out or perform: What shall I do?; That was a terrible thing to do.) gøre6) (to manage to finish or complete: When you've done that, you can start on this; We did a hundred kilometres in an hour.) gøre; fuldføre7) (to perform an activity concerning something: to do the washing; to do the garden / the windows.) vaske; rydde; pudse8) (to be enough or suitable for a purpose: Will this piece of fish do two of us?; That'll do nicely; Do you want me to look for a blue one or will a pink one do?; Will next Saturday do for our next meeting?) være nok; gøre det; passe9) (to work at or study: She's doing sums; He's at university doing science.) arbejde med; studere10) (to manage or prosper: How's your wife doing?; My son is doing well at school.) have det; klare sig11) (to put in order or arrange: She's doing her hair.) ordne; sætte i stand12) (to act or behave: Why don't you do as we do?) gøre; handle; opføre sig13) (to give or show: The whole town gathered to do him honour.) vise14) (to cause: What damage did the storm do?; It won't do him any harm.) forårsage15) (to see everything and visit everything in: They tried to do London in four days.) se; gøre2. noun(an affair or a festivity, especially a party: The school is having a do for Christmas.) arrangement; fest- doer- doings
- done
- do-it-yourself
- to-do
- I
- he could be doing with / could do with
- do away with
- do for
- done for
- done in
- do out
- do out of
- do's and don'ts
- do without
- to do with
- what are you doing with* * *[du:] 1. 3rd person singular present tense - does; verb1) (used with a more important verb in questions and negative statements: Do you smoke?)2) (used with a more important verb for emphasis; ; [ðo sit down])3) (used to avoid repeating a verb which comes immediately before: I thought she wouldn't come, but she did.)4) (used with a more important verb after seldom, rarely and little: Little did he know what was in store for him.)5) (to carry out or perform: What shall I do?; That was a terrible thing to do.) gøre6) (to manage to finish or complete: When you've done that, you can start on this; We did a hundred kilometres in an hour.) gøre; fuldføre7) (to perform an activity concerning something: to do the washing; to do the garden / the windows.) vaske; rydde; pudse8) (to be enough or suitable for a purpose: Will this piece of fish do two of us?; That'll do nicely; Do you want me to look for a blue one or will a pink one do?; Will next Saturday do for our next meeting?) være nok; gøre det; passe9) (to work at or study: She's doing sums; He's at university doing science.) arbejde med; studere10) (to manage or prosper: How's your wife doing?; My son is doing well at school.) have det; klare sig11) (to put in order or arrange: She's doing her hair.) ordne; sætte i stand12) (to act or behave: Why don't you do as we do?) gøre; handle; opføre sig13) (to give or show: The whole town gathered to do him honour.) vise14) (to cause: What damage did the storm do?; It won't do him any harm.) forårsage15) (to see everything and visit everything in: They tried to do London in four days.) se; gøre2. noun(an affair or a festivity, especially a party: The school is having a do for Christmas.) arrangement; fest- doer- doings
- done
- do-it-yourself
- to-do
- I
- he could be doing with / could do with
- do away with
- do for
- done for
- done in
- do out
- do out of
- do's and don'ts
- do without
- to do with
- what are you doing with -
11 equipment
1) (the clothes, machines, tools etc necessary for a particular kind of work, activity etc: The mechanic could not repair the car because he did not have the right equipment; The boy could not afford the equipment necessary for mountaineering.) udstyr; grej; udrustning2) (the act of equipping.) ekvipering; udstyring; udrustning* * *1) (the clothes, machines, tools etc necessary for a particular kind of work, activity etc: The mechanic could not repair the car because he did not have the right equipment; The boy could not afford the equipment necessary for mountaineering.) udstyr; grej; udrustning2) (the act of equipping.) ekvipering; udstyring; udrustning -
12 any
['eni] 1. pronoun, adjective1) (one, some, no matter which: `Which dress shall I wear?' `Wear any (dress)'; `Which dresses shall I pack?' `Pack any (dresses)'.) hvad/hvilken/nogen som helst2) ((in questions and negative sentences etc) one, some: John has been to some interesting places but I've never been to any; Have you been to any interesting places?; We have hardly any coffee left.) nogen2. adjective(every: Any schoolboy could tell you the answer.) enhver/en hvilken som helst3. adverb(at all; (even) by a small amount: Is this book any better than the last one?; His writing hasn't improved any.) noget (som helst)- anybody- anyone
- anyhow
- anything
- anyway
- anywhere
- at any rate
- in any case* * *['eni] 1. pronoun, adjective1) (one, some, no matter which: `Which dress shall I wear?' `Wear any (dress)'; `Which dresses shall I pack?' `Pack any (dresses)'.) hvad/hvilken/nogen som helst2) ((in questions and negative sentences etc) one, some: John has been to some interesting places but I've never been to any; Have you been to any interesting places?; We have hardly any coffee left.) nogen2. adjective(every: Any schoolboy could tell you the answer.) enhver/en hvilken som helst3. adverb(at all; (even) by a small amount: Is this book any better than the last one?; His writing hasn't improved any.) noget (som helst)- anybody- anyone
- anyhow
- anything
- anyway
- anywhere
- at any rate
- in any case -
13 rather
1) (to a certain extent; slightly; a little: He's rather nice; That's a rather silly question / rather a silly question; I've eaten rather more than I should have.) ret; temmelig2) (more willingly; preferably: I'd rather do it now than later; Can we do it now rather than tomorrow?; I'd rather not do it at all; I would/had rather you didn't do that; Wouldn't you rather have this one?; I'd resign rather than do that.) hellere; i stedet for3) (more exactly; more correctly: He agreed, or rather he didn't disagree; One could say he was foolish rather than wicked.) snarere end* * *1) (to a certain extent; slightly; a little: He's rather nice; That's a rather silly question / rather a silly question; I've eaten rather more than I should have.) ret; temmelig2) (more willingly; preferably: I'd rather do it now than later; Can we do it now rather than tomorrow?; I'd rather not do it at all; I would/had rather you didn't do that; Wouldn't you rather have this one?; I'd resign rather than do that.) hellere; i stedet for3) (more exactly; more correctly: He agreed, or rather he didn't disagree; One could say he was foolish rather than wicked.) snarere end -
14 see
I [si:] past tense - saw; verb1) (to have the power of sight: After six years of blindness, he found he could see.) se2) (to be aware of by means of the eye: I can see her in the garden.) se3) (to look at: Did you see that play on television?) se4) (to have a picture in the mind: I see many difficulties ahead.) se for sig5) (to understand: She didn't see the point of the joke.) forstå6) (to investigate: Leave this here and I'll see what I can do for you.) se7) (to meet: I'll see you at the usual time.) mødes med8) (to accompany: I'll see you home.) følge•- seeing that
- see off
- see out
- see through
- see to
- I
- we will see II [si:] noun(the district over which a bishop or archbishop has authority.) bispedømme* * *I [si:] past tense - saw; verb1) (to have the power of sight: After six years of blindness, he found he could see.) se2) (to be aware of by means of the eye: I can see her in the garden.) se3) (to look at: Did you see that play on television?) se4) (to have a picture in the mind: I see many difficulties ahead.) se for sig5) (to understand: She didn't see the point of the joke.) forstå6) (to investigate: Leave this here and I'll see what I can do for you.) se7) (to meet: I'll see you at the usual time.) mødes med8) (to accompany: I'll see you home.) følge•- seeing that
- see off
- see out
- see through
- see to
- I
- we will see II [si:] noun(the district over which a bishop or archbishop has authority.) bispedømme -
15 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.) hvilken2. 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.) som; der3. 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.) som; hvilket- which is which? - which is 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.) hvilken2. 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.) som; der3. 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.) som; hvilket- which is which? - which is which -
16 accommodate
[ə'komədeit]1) (to find or be a place for: The house could accommodate two families.) huse; rumme; have plads til2) (to oblige: They did their best to accommodate him by carrying out his wishes.) imødekomme•- accommodation* * *[ə'komədeit]1) (to find or be a place for: The house could accommodate two families.) huse; rumme; have plads til2) (to oblige: They did their best to accommodate him by carrying out his wishes.) imødekomme•- accommodation -
17 answer
1. noun1) (something said, written or done that is caused by a question etc from another person: She refused to give an answer to his questions.) svar2) (the solution to a problem: The answer to your transport difficulties is to buy a car.) løsning2. verb1) (to make an answer to a question, problem, action etc: Answer my questions, please; Why don't you answer the letter?) svare2) (to open (the door), pick up (the telephone) etc in reponse to a knock, ring etc: He answered the telephone as soon as it rang; Could you answer the door, please?) tage telefonen; åbne døren3) (to be suitable or all that is necessary (for): This will answer my requirements.) svare til; tilfredsstille4) ((often with to) to be the same as or correspond to (a description etc): The police have found a man answering (to) that description.) svare til; passe til•- answering machine
- answer for
- answerphone* * *1. noun1) (something said, written or done that is caused by a question etc from another person: She refused to give an answer to his questions.) svar2) (the solution to a problem: The answer to your transport difficulties is to buy a car.) løsning2. verb1) (to make an answer to a question, problem, action etc: Answer my questions, please; Why don't you answer the letter?) svare2) (to open (the door), pick up (the telephone) etc in reponse to a knock, ring etc: He answered the telephone as soon as it rang; Could you answer the door, please?) tage telefonen; åbne døren3) (to be suitable or all that is necessary (for): This will answer my requirements.) svare til; tilfredsstille4) ((often with to) to be the same as or correspond to (a description etc): The police have found a man answering (to) that description.) svare til; passe til•- answering machine
- answer for
- answerphone -
18 as a last resort
(when all other methods etc have failed: If we can't get the money in any other way, I suppose we could, as a last resort, sell the car) som en sidste udvej* * *(when all other methods etc have failed: If we can't get the money in any other way, I suppose we could, as a last resort, sell the car) som en sidste udvej -
19 bear
I [beə] past tense - bore; verb1) ((usually with cannot, could not etc) to put up with or endure: I couldn't bear it if he left.) bære; tåle; udholde2) (to be able to support: Will the table bear my weight?) bære3) ((past participle in passive born [bo:n]) to produce (children): She has borne (him) several children; She was born on July 7.) føde4) (to carry: He was borne shoulder-high after his victory.) bære5) (to have: The cheque bore his signature.) bære6) (to turn or fork: The road bears left here.) svinge•- bearable- bearer
- bearing
- bearings
- bear down on
- bear fruit
- bear out
- bear up
- bear with
- find/get one's bearings
- lose one's bearings II [beə] noun(a large heavy animal with thick fur and hooked claws.) bjørn- bearskin* * *I [beə] past tense - bore; verb1) ((usually with cannot, could not etc) to put up with or endure: I couldn't bear it if he left.) bære; tåle; udholde2) (to be able to support: Will the table bear my weight?) bære3) ((past participle in passive born [bo:n]) to produce (children): She has borne (him) several children; She was born on July 7.) føde4) (to carry: He was borne shoulder-high after his victory.) bære5) (to have: The cheque bore his signature.) bære6) (to turn or fork: The road bears left here.) svinge•- bearable- bearer
- bearing
- bearings
- bear down on
- bear fruit
- bear out
- bear up
- bear with
- find/get one's bearings
- lose one's bearings II [beə] noun(a large heavy animal with thick fur and hooked claws.) bjørn- bearskin -
20 circumstance
['sə:kəmstæns](a condition (time, place etc) connected with an event: In the circumstances, I don't see what else I could have done.) forhold; omstændighed* * *['sə:kəmstæns](a condition (time, place etc) connected with an event: In the circumstances, I don't see what else I could have done.) forhold; omstændighed
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