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81 charge
1. verb1) (to ask as the price (for something): They charge 50 cents for a pint of milk, but they don't charge for delivery.) forlange; tage2) (to make a note of (a sum of money) as being owed: Charge the bill to my account.) skrive på; føre på3) ((with with) to accuse (of something illegal): He was charged with theft.) beskylde; anklage4) (to attack by moving quickly (towards): We charged (towards) the enemy on horseback.) storme; angribe5) (to rush: The children charged down the hill.) storme; løbe6) (to make or become filled with electricity: Please charge my car battery.) oplade7) (to make (a person) responsible for (a task etc): He was charged with seeing that everything went well.) gøre ansvarlig2. noun1) (a price or fee: What is the charge for a telephone call?) takst; gebyr2) (something with which a person is accused: He faces three charges of murder.) sigtelse; anklage3) (an attack made by moving quickly: the charge of the Light Brigade.) angreb4) (the electricity in something: a positive or negative charge.) opladning5) (someone one takes care of: These children are my charges.) protegé6) (a quantity of gunpowder: Put the charge in place and light the fuse.) ladning•- charger- in charge of
- in someone's charge
- take charge* * *1. verb1) (to ask as the price (for something): They charge 50 cents for a pint of milk, but they don't charge for delivery.) forlange; tage2) (to make a note of (a sum of money) as being owed: Charge the bill to my account.) skrive på; føre på3) ((with with) to accuse (of something illegal): He was charged with theft.) beskylde; anklage4) (to attack by moving quickly (towards): We charged (towards) the enemy on horseback.) storme; angribe5) (to rush: The children charged down the hill.) storme; løbe6) (to make or become filled with electricity: Please charge my car battery.) oplade7) (to make (a person) responsible for (a task etc): He was charged with seeing that everything went well.) gøre ansvarlig2. noun1) (a price or fee: What is the charge for a telephone call?) takst; gebyr2) (something with which a person is accused: He faces three charges of murder.) sigtelse; anklage3) (an attack made by moving quickly: the charge of the Light Brigade.) angreb4) (the electricity in something: a positive or negative charge.) opladning5) (someone one takes care of: These children are my charges.) protegé6) (a quantity of gunpowder: Put the charge in place and light the fuse.) ladning•- charger- in charge of
- in someone's charge
- take charge -
82 chop
I 1. [ op] past tense, past participle - chopped; verb((sometimes with up) to cut (into small pieces): He chopped up the vegetables.) hakke2. noun(a slice of mutton, pork etc containing a rib.) kotelet- chopper- choppy
- choppiness
- chop and change
- chop down II [ op] noun((in plural) the jaws or mouth, especially of an animal: the wolf's chops.) kæbe* * *I 1. [ op] past tense, past participle - chopped; verb((sometimes with up) to cut (into small pieces): He chopped up the vegetables.) hakke2. noun(a slice of mutton, pork etc containing a rib.) kotelet- chopper- choppy
- choppiness
- chop and change
- chop down II [ op] noun((in plural) the jaws or mouth, especially of an animal: the wolf's chops.) kæbe -
83 clamp
[klæmp] 1. noun(a piece of wood, iron etc used to fasten things together or to strengthen them.) klemme; klampe2. verb(to bind together with a clamp: They clamped the iron rods together.) fastspænde; klemme* * *[klæmp] 1. noun(a piece of wood, iron etc used to fasten things together or to strengthen them.) klemme; klampe2. verb(to bind together with a clamp: They clamped the iron rods together.) fastspænde; klemme -
84 close
I 1. [kləus] adverb1) (near in time, place etc: He stood close to his mother; Follow close behind.) tæt; nær2) (tightly; neatly: a close-fitting dress.) tæt2. adjective1) (near in relationship: a close friend.) nær2) (having a narrow difference between winner and loser: a close contest; The result was close.) tæt3) (thorough: a close examination of the facts; Keep a close watch on him.) nøje; omhyggelig4) (tight: a close fit.) trang; tæt5) (without fresh air: a close atmosphere; The weather was close and thundery.) indelukket; lummer6) (mean: He's very close (with his money).) fedtet; smålig7) (secretive: They're keeping very close about the business.) tæt•- closely- closeness
- close call/shave
- close-set
- close-up
- close at hand
- close on
- close to II 1. [kləuz] verb1) (to make or become shut, often by bringing together two parts so as to cover an opening: The baby closed his eyes; Close the door; The shops close on Sundays.) lukke2) (to finish; to come or bring to an end: The meeting closed with everyone in agreement.) slutte; afslutte3) (to complete or settle (a business deal).) afslutte2. noun(a stop, end or finish: the close of day; towards the close of the nineteenth century.) slutning- close up* * *I 1. [kləus] adverb1) (near in time, place etc: He stood close to his mother; Follow close behind.) tæt; nær2) (tightly; neatly: a close-fitting dress.) tæt2. adjective1) (near in relationship: a close friend.) nær2) (having a narrow difference between winner and loser: a close contest; The result was close.) tæt3) (thorough: a close examination of the facts; Keep a close watch on him.) nøje; omhyggelig4) (tight: a close fit.) trang; tæt5) (without fresh air: a close atmosphere; The weather was close and thundery.) indelukket; lummer6) (mean: He's very close (with his money).) fedtet; smålig7) (secretive: They're keeping very close about the business.) tæt•- closely- closeness
- close call/shave
- close-set
- close-up
- close at hand
- close on
- close to II 1. [kləuz] verb1) (to make or become shut, often by bringing together two parts so as to cover an opening: The baby closed his eyes; Close the door; The shops close on Sundays.) lukke2) (to finish; to come or bring to an end: The meeting closed with everyone in agreement.) slutte; afslutte3) (to complete or settle (a business deal).) afslutte2. noun(a stop, end or finish: the close of day; towards the close of the nineteenth century.) slutning- close up -
85 come
1. past tense - came; verb1) (to move etc towards the person speaking or writing, or towards the place being referred to by him: Come here!; Are you coming to the dance?; John has come to see me; Have any letters come for me?) komme2) (to become near or close to something in time or space: Christmas is coming soon.) nærme sig3) (to happen or be situated: The letter `d' comes between `c' and è' in the alphabet.) komme; forekomme4) ((often with to) to happen (by accident): How did you come to break your leg?) komme til5) (to arrive at (a certain state etc): What are things coming to? We have come to an agreement.) blive til; nå til6) ((with to) (of numbers, prices etc) to amount (to): The total comes to 51.) beløbe sig til; blive2. interjection(expressing disapproval, drawing attention etc: Come, come! That was very rude of you!) hov, hov!; næ, hør nu her!- comer- coming
- comeback
- comedown
- come about
- come across
- come along
- come by
- come down
- come into one's own
- come off
- come on
- come out
- come round
- come to
- come to light
- come upon
- come up with
- come what may
- to come* * *1. past tense - came; verb1) (to move etc towards the person speaking or writing, or towards the place being referred to by him: Come here!; Are you coming to the dance?; John has come to see me; Have any letters come for me?) komme2) (to become near or close to something in time or space: Christmas is coming soon.) nærme sig3) (to happen or be situated: The letter `d' comes between `c' and è' in the alphabet.) komme; forekomme4) ((often with to) to happen (by accident): How did you come to break your leg?) komme til5) (to arrive at (a certain state etc): What are things coming to? We have come to an agreement.) blive til; nå til6) ((with to) (of numbers, prices etc) to amount (to): The total comes to 51.) beløbe sig til; blive2. interjection(expressing disapproval, drawing attention etc: Come, come! That was very rude of you!) hov, hov!; næ, hør nu her!- comer- coming
- comeback
- comedown
- come about
- come across
- come along
- come by
- come down
- come into one's own
- come off
- come on
- come out
- come round
- come to
- come to light
- come upon
- come up with
- come what may
- to come -
86 conduct
1. verb1) (to lead or guide: We were conducted down a narrow path by the guide; He conducted the tour.) føre; lede2) (to carry or allow to flow: Most metals conduct electricity.) lede3) (to direct (an orchestra, choir etc).) dirigere4) (to behave (oneself): He conducted himself well at the reception.) opføre sig5) (to manage or carry on (a business).) lede; drive2. noun1) (behaviour: His conduct at school was disgraceful.) opførsel2) (the way in which something is managed, done etc: the conduct of the affair.) udførelse; drift•- conduction
- conductor* * *1. verb1) (to lead or guide: We were conducted down a narrow path by the guide; He conducted the tour.) føre; lede2) (to carry or allow to flow: Most metals conduct electricity.) lede3) (to direct (an orchestra, choir etc).) dirigere4) (to behave (oneself): He conducted himself well at the reception.) opføre sig5) (to manage or carry on (a business).) lede; drive2. noun1) (behaviour: His conduct at school was disgraceful.) opførsel2) (the way in which something is managed, done etc: the conduct of the affair.) udførelse; drift•- conduction
- conductor -
87 cool
[ku:l] 1. adjective1) (slightly cold: cool weather.) kølig2) (calm or not excitable: He's very cool in a crisis.) kold; fattet3) (not very friendly: He was very cool towards me.) kold; kølig4) ((slang) great; terrific; fantastic: Wow, that's really cool!; You look cool in those jeans!) smart; lækker; checket; cool2. verb1) (to make or become less warm: The jelly will cool better in the refrigerator; She cooled her hands in the stream.) blive kold; køle; afkøle2) (to become less strong: His affection for her has cooled; Her anger cooled.) køle af3. noun(cool air or atmosphere: the cool of the evening.) kulde; kølighed- coolly- coolness
- cool-headed
- cool down
- keep one's cool
- lose one's cool* * *[ku:l] 1. adjective1) (slightly cold: cool weather.) kølig2) (calm or not excitable: He's very cool in a crisis.) kold; fattet3) (not very friendly: He was very cool towards me.) kold; kølig4) ((slang) great; terrific; fantastic: Wow, that's really cool!; You look cool in those jeans!) smart; lækker; checket; cool2. verb1) (to make or become less warm: The jelly will cool better in the refrigerator; She cooled her hands in the stream.) blive kold; køle; afkøle2) (to become less strong: His affection for her has cooled; Her anger cooled.) køle af3. noun(cool air or atmosphere: the cool of the evening.) kulde; kølighed- coolly- coolness
- cool-headed
- cool down
- keep one's cool
- lose one's cool -
88 cross
[kros] I adjective(angry: I get very cross when I lose something.) sur; gnaven- crosslyII 1. plural - crosses; noun1) (a symbol formed by two lines placed across each other, eg + or x.) kryds; plustegn2) (two wooden beams placed thus (+), on which Christ was nailed.) kors3) (the symbol of the Christian religion.) kors; krucifiks4) (a lasting cause of suffering etc: Your rheumatism is a cross you will have to bear.) kors; åg; byrde5) (the result of breeding two varieties of animal or plant: This dog is a cross between an alsatian and a labrador.) krydsning; blanding6) (a monument in the shape of a cross.) kors7) (any of several types of medal given for bravery etc: the Victoria Cross.) kors; medalje2. verb1) (to go from one side to the other: Let's cross (the street); This road crosses the swamp.) krydse2) ((negative uncross) to place (two things) across each other: He sat down and crossed his legs.) krydse; lægge over kors3) (to go or be placed across (each other): The roads cross in the centre of town.) krydse4) (to meet and pass: Our letters must have crossed in the post.) krydse5) (to put a line across: Cross your `t's'.) lave en tværstreg6) (to make (a cheque or postal order) payable only through a bank by drawing two parallel lines across it.) crosse7) (to breed (something) from two different varieties: I've crossed two varieties of rose.) krydse8) (to go against the wishes of: If you cross me, you'll regret it!) gå imod; komme på tværs•- cross-- crossing
- crossbow
- cross-breed
- cross-bred
- crosscheck 3. noun(the act of crosschecking.) krydscheckning; dobbeltcheckning- cross-country skiing
- cross-examine
- cross-examination
- cross-eyed
- cross-fire
- at cross-purposes
- cross-refer
- cross-reference
- crossroads
- cross-section
- crossword puzzle
- crossword
- cross one's fingers
- cross out* * *[kros] I adjective(angry: I get very cross when I lose something.) sur; gnaven- crosslyII 1. plural - crosses; noun1) (a symbol formed by two lines placed across each other, eg + or x.) kryds; plustegn2) (two wooden beams placed thus (+), on which Christ was nailed.) kors3) (the symbol of the Christian religion.) kors; krucifiks4) (a lasting cause of suffering etc: Your rheumatism is a cross you will have to bear.) kors; åg; byrde5) (the result of breeding two varieties of animal or plant: This dog is a cross between an alsatian and a labrador.) krydsning; blanding6) (a monument in the shape of a cross.) kors7) (any of several types of medal given for bravery etc: the Victoria Cross.) kors; medalje2. verb1) (to go from one side to the other: Let's cross (the street); This road crosses the swamp.) krydse2) ((negative uncross) to place (two things) across each other: He sat down and crossed his legs.) krydse; lægge over kors3) (to go or be placed across (each other): The roads cross in the centre of town.) krydse4) (to meet and pass: Our letters must have crossed in the post.) krydse5) (to put a line across: Cross your `t's'.) lave en tværstreg6) (to make (a cheque or postal order) payable only through a bank by drawing two parallel lines across it.) crosse7) (to breed (something) from two different varieties: I've crossed two varieties of rose.) krydse8) (to go against the wishes of: If you cross me, you'll regret it!) gå imod; komme på tværs•- cross-- crossing
- crossbow
- cross-breed
- cross-bred
- crosscheck 3. noun(the act of crosschecking.) krydscheckning; dobbeltcheckning- cross-country skiing
- cross-examine
- cross-examination
- cross-eyed
- cross-fire
- at cross-purposes
- cross-refer
- cross-reference
- crossroads
- cross-section
- crossword puzzle
- crossword
- cross one's fingers
- cross out -
89 cut
1. present participle - cutting; verb1) (to make an opening in, usually with something with a sharp edge: He cut the paper with a pair of scissors.) skære; beskære; klippe; fælde; hugge2) (to separate or divide by cutting: She cut a slice of bread; The child cut out the pictures; She cut up the meat into small pieces.) klippe; skære3) (to make by cutting: She cut a hole in the cloth.) klippe; skære4) (to shorten by cutting; to trim: to cut hair; I'll cut the grass.) klippe; studse5) (to reduce: They cut my wages by ten per cent.) reducere6) (to remove: They cut several passages from the film.) skære7) (to wound or hurt by breaking the skin (of): I cut my hand on a piece of glass.) skære8) (to divide (a pack of cards).) tage af9) (to stop: When the actress said the wrong words, the director ordered `Cut!') klippe; stoppe; cutte10) (to take a short route or way: He cut through/across the park on his way to the office; A van cut in in front of me on the motorway.) skyde genvej11) (to meet and cross (a line or geometrical figure): An axis cuts a circle in two places.) skære12) (to stay away from (a class, lecture etc): He cut school and went to the cinema.) pjække fra13) ((also cut dead) to ignore completely: She cut me dead in the High Street.) ignorere; se lige forbi2. noun1) (the result of an act of cutting: a cut on the head; a power-cut (= stoppage of electrical power); a haircut; a cut in prices.) sår; afbrydelse; klipning; nedskæring; reduktion; nedsættelse2) (the way in which something is tailored, fashioned etc: the cut of the jacket.) tilskæring; snit3) (a piece of meat cut from an animal: a cut of beef.) kødstykke•- cutter- cutting 3. adjective(insulting or offending: a cutting remark.) skarp; bidende; sårende- cut-price
- cut-throat 4. adjective(fierce; ruthless: cut-throat business competition.) hensynsløs; skånselsløs- cut and dried
- cut back
- cut both ways
- cut a dash
- cut down
- cut in
- cut it fine
- cut no ice
- cut off
- cut one's losses
- cut one's teeth
- cut out
- cut short* * *1. present participle - cutting; verb1) (to make an opening in, usually with something with a sharp edge: He cut the paper with a pair of scissors.) skære; beskære; klippe; fælde; hugge2) (to separate or divide by cutting: She cut a slice of bread; The child cut out the pictures; She cut up the meat into small pieces.) klippe; skære3) (to make by cutting: She cut a hole in the cloth.) klippe; skære4) (to shorten by cutting; to trim: to cut hair; I'll cut the grass.) klippe; studse5) (to reduce: They cut my wages by ten per cent.) reducere6) (to remove: They cut several passages from the film.) skære7) (to wound or hurt by breaking the skin (of): I cut my hand on a piece of glass.) skære8) (to divide (a pack of cards).) tage af9) (to stop: When the actress said the wrong words, the director ordered `Cut!') klippe; stoppe; cutte10) (to take a short route or way: He cut through/across the park on his way to the office; A van cut in in front of me on the motorway.) skyde genvej11) (to meet and cross (a line or geometrical figure): An axis cuts a circle in two places.) skære12) (to stay away from (a class, lecture etc): He cut school and went to the cinema.) pjække fra13) ((also cut dead) to ignore completely: She cut me dead in the High Street.) ignorere; se lige forbi2. noun1) (the result of an act of cutting: a cut on the head; a power-cut (= stoppage of electrical power); a haircut; a cut in prices.) sår; afbrydelse; klipning; nedskæring; reduktion; nedsættelse2) (the way in which something is tailored, fashioned etc: the cut of the jacket.) tilskæring; snit3) (a piece of meat cut from an animal: a cut of beef.) kødstykke•- cutter- cutting 3. adjective(insulting or offending: a cutting remark.) skarp; bidende; sårende- cut-price
- cut-throat 4. adjective(fierce; ruthless: cut-throat business competition.) hensynsløs; skånselsløs- cut and dried
- cut back
- cut both ways
- cut a dash
- cut down
- cut in
- cut it fine
- cut no ice
- cut off
- cut one's losses
- cut one's teeth
- cut out
- cut short -
90 dance
1. verb1) (to move in time to music by ma-king a series of rhythmic steps: She began to dance; Can you dance the waltz?) danse2) (to move quickly up and down: The father was dancing the baby on his knee.) gynge2. noun1) (a series of fixed steps made in time to music: Have you done this dance before?; ( also adjective) dance music.) dans; danse-2) (a social gathering at which people dance: We're going to a dance next Saturday.) bal•- dancer- dancing* * *1. verb1) (to move in time to music by ma-king a series of rhythmic steps: She began to dance; Can you dance the waltz?) danse2) (to move quickly up and down: The father was dancing the baby on his knee.) gynge2. noun1) (a series of fixed steps made in time to music: Have you done this dance before?; ( also adjective) dance music.) dans; danse-2) (a social gathering at which people dance: We're going to a dance next Saturday.) bal•- dancer- dancing -
91 dash
[dæʃ] 1. verb1) (to move with speed and violence: A man dashed into a shop.) fare; styrte; storme2) (to knock, throw etc violently, especially so as to break: He dashed the bottle to pieces against the wall.) slå; kyle3) (to bring down suddenly and violently or to make very depressed: Our hopes were dashed.) tilintetgøre; knuse2. noun1) (a sudden rush or movement: The child made a dash for the door.) styrte hen til; løbe hen til2) (a small amount of something, especially liquid: whisky with a dash of soda.) smule; stænk3) ((in writing) a short line (-) to show a break in a sentence etc.) tankestreg4) (energy and enthusiasm: All his activities showed the same dash and spirit.) fut; pep; go•- dashing- dash off* * *[dæʃ] 1. verb1) (to move with speed and violence: A man dashed into a shop.) fare; styrte; storme2) (to knock, throw etc violently, especially so as to break: He dashed the bottle to pieces against the wall.) slå; kyle3) (to bring down suddenly and violently or to make very depressed: Our hopes were dashed.) tilintetgøre; knuse2. noun1) (a sudden rush or movement: The child made a dash for the door.) styrte hen til; løbe hen til2) (a small amount of something, especially liquid: whisky with a dash of soda.) smule; stænk3) ((in writing) a short line (-) to show a break in a sentence etc.) tankestreg4) (energy and enthusiasm: All his activities showed the same dash and spirit.) fut; pep; go•- dashing- dash off -
92 decelerate
[di:'seləreit](to slow down, especially in a car etc: You must decelerate before a crossroads.) sætte hastigheden ned; mindske farten* * *[di:'seləreit](to slow down, especially in a car etc: You must decelerate before a crossroads.) sætte hastigheden ned; mindske farten -
93 demolish
[di'moliʃ](to pull or tear down: They're demolishing the old buildings in the centre of town.) nedrive* * *[di'moliʃ](to pull or tear down: They're demolishing the old buildings in the centre of town.) nedrive -
94 descend
[di'send]1) (to go or climb down from a higher place or position: He descended the staircase.) gå ned ad2) (to slope downwards: The hills descend to the sea.) skrå ned mod3) ((with on) to make a sudden attack on: The soldiers descended on the helpless villagers.) vælte ind over•- descent
- be descended from* * *[di'send]1) (to go or climb down from a higher place or position: He descended the staircase.) gå ned ad2) (to slope downwards: The hills descend to the sea.) skrå ned mod3) ((with on) to make a sudden attack on: The soldiers descended on the helpless villagers.) vælte ind over•- descent
- be descended from -
95 dictate
[dik'teit, ]( American[) 'dikteit]1) (to say or read out (something) for someone else to write down: He always dictates his letters (to his secretary).) diktere2) (to state officially or with authority: He dictated the terms of our offer.) diktere3) (to give orders to; to command: I certainly won't be dictated to by you (= I won't do as you say).) diktere•- dictator
- dictatorship* * *[dik'teit, ]( American[) 'dikteit]1) (to say or read out (something) for someone else to write down: He always dictates his letters (to his secretary).) diktere2) (to state officially or with authority: He dictated the terms of our offer.) diktere3) (to give orders to; to command: I certainly won't be dictated to by you (= I won't do as you say).) diktere•- dictator
- dictatorship -
96 die
I present participle - dying; verb1) (to lose life; to stop living and become dead: Those flowers are dying; She died of old age.) dø; omkomme; gå ud2) (to fade; to disappear: The daylight was dying fast.) forsvinde3) (to have a strong desire (for something or to do something): I'm dying for a drink; I'm dying to see her.) længes efter•- diehard- die away
- die down
- die hard
- die off
- die out II noun(a stamp or punch for making raised designs on money, paper etc.) prægestempel; prægepladeIII see dice* * *I present participle - dying; verb1) (to lose life; to stop living and become dead: Those flowers are dying; She died of old age.) dø; omkomme; gå ud2) (to fade; to disappear: The daylight was dying fast.) forsvinde3) (to have a strong desire (for something or to do something): I'm dying for a drink; I'm dying to see her.) længes efter•- diehard- die away
- die down
- die hard
- die off
- die out II noun(a stamp or punch for making raised designs on money, paper etc.) prægestempel; prægepladeIII see dice -
97 disdain
[dis'dein] 1. noun(scorn or pride: a look of disdain.) foragt2. verb1) (to be too proud (to do something).) finde under sin værdighed2) (to look down on (something): She disdains our company.) ringeagte•- disdainfully* * *[dis'dein] 1. noun(scorn or pride: a look of disdain.) foragt2. verb1) (to be too proud (to do something).) finde under sin værdighed2) (to look down on (something): She disdains our company.) ringeagte•- disdainfully -
98 drag
[dræɡ] 1. past tense, past participle - dragged; verb1) (to pull, especially by force or roughly: She was dragged screaming from her car.) trække; slæbe2) (to pull (something) slowly (usually because heavy): He dragged the heavy table across the floor.) slæbe3) (to (cause to) move along the ground: His coat was so long it dragged on the ground at the back.) slæbe4) (to search (the bed of a lake etc) by using a net or hook: Police are dragging the canal to try to find the body.) trække vod5) (to be slow-moving and boring: The evening dragged a bit.) slæbe sig afsted2. noun1) (something which slows something down: He felt that his lack of education was a drag on his progress.) hæmsko2) (an act of drawing in smoke from a cigarette etc: He took a long drag at his cigarette.) hiv; sug3) (something or someone that is dull and boring: Washing-up is a drag.) kedsommelig oplevelse4) (a slang word for women's clothes when worn by men.) drag* * *[dræɡ] 1. past tense, past participle - dragged; verb1) (to pull, especially by force or roughly: She was dragged screaming from her car.) trække; slæbe2) (to pull (something) slowly (usually because heavy): He dragged the heavy table across the floor.) slæbe3) (to (cause to) move along the ground: His coat was so long it dragged on the ground at the back.) slæbe4) (to search (the bed of a lake etc) by using a net or hook: Police are dragging the canal to try to find the body.) trække vod5) (to be slow-moving and boring: The evening dragged a bit.) slæbe sig afsted2. noun1) (something which slows something down: He felt that his lack of education was a drag on his progress.) hæmsko2) (an act of drawing in smoke from a cigarette etc: He took a long drag at his cigarette.) hiv; sug3) (something or someone that is dull and boring: Washing-up is a drag.) kedsommelig oplevelse4) (a slang word for women's clothes when worn by men.) drag -
99 drain
[drein] 1. verb1) (to clear (land) of water by the use of ditches and pipes: There are plans to drain the marsh.) dræne; tørlægge2) ((of water) to run away: The water drained away/off into the ditch.) løbe væk3) (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.) dryppe af; tømme; forsvinde4) (to drink everything contained in: He drained his glass.) tømme5) (to use up completely (the money, strength etc of): The effort drained all his energy.) tære på; dræne2. noun1) (something (a ditch, trench, waterpipe etc) designed to carry away water: The heavy rain has caused several drains to overflow.) afløb; kloakledning2) (something which slowly exhausts a supply, especially of one's money or strength: His car is a constant drain on his money.) dræn•- drainage- draining-board
- drainpipe
- down the drain* * *[drein] 1. verb1) (to clear (land) of water by the use of ditches and pipes: There are plans to drain the marsh.) dræne; tørlægge2) ((of water) to run away: The water drained away/off into the ditch.) løbe væk3) (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.) dryppe af; tømme; forsvinde4) (to drink everything contained in: He drained his glass.) tømme5) (to use up completely (the money, strength etc of): The effort drained all his energy.) tære på; dræne2. noun1) (something (a ditch, trench, waterpipe etc) designed to carry away water: The heavy rain has caused several drains to overflow.) afløb; kloakledning2) (something which slowly exhausts a supply, especially of one's money or strength: His car is a constant drain on his money.) dræn•- drainage- draining-board
- drainpipe
- down the drain -
100 dream
1. [dri:m] noun1) (thoughts and pictures in the mind that come mostly during sleep: I had a terrible dream last night.) drøm2) (a state of being completely occupied by one's own thoughts: Don't sit there in a dream!) drøm3) (something perfect or very beautiful: Your house is a dream!) drøm4) (an ambition or hope: It's my dream to win a Nobel Prize.) drøm; håb2. [dremt] verb((sometimes with of) to see visions and pictures in the mind, especially when asleep: For years I dreamed of being a great artist; I dreamt last night that the house had burnt down.) drømme- dreamer- dreamless
- dreamy
- dreamily
- dreaminess
- dream up* * *1. [dri:m] noun1) (thoughts and pictures in the mind that come mostly during sleep: I had a terrible dream last night.) drøm2) (a state of being completely occupied by one's own thoughts: Don't sit there in a dream!) drøm3) (something perfect or very beautiful: Your house is a dream!) drøm4) (an ambition or hope: It's my dream to win a Nobel Prize.) drøm; håb2. [dremt] verb((sometimes with of) to see visions and pictures in the mind, especially when asleep: For years I dreamed of being a great artist; I dreamt last night that the house had burnt down.) drømme- dreamer- dreamless
- dreamy
- dreamily
- dreaminess
- dream up
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