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  • 1 even

    I 1. [i:vən] adjective
    1) (level; the same in height, amount etc: Are the table-legs even?; an even temperature.) lige; jævn
    2) (smooth: Make the path more even.) jævn
    3) (regular: He has a strong, even pulse.) jævn
    4) (divisible by 2 with no remainder: 2, 4, 6, 8, 10 etc are even numbers.) lige
    5) (equal (in number, amount etc): The teams have scored one goal each and so they are even now.) lige
    6) ((of temperament etc) calm: She has a very even temper.) jævn
    2. verb
    1) (to make equal: Smith's goal evened the score.) udligne
    2) (to make smooth or level.) udjævne
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    - evenness
    - be/get even with
    - an even chance
    - even out
    - even up     II [i:vən] adverb
    1) (used to point out something unexpected in what one is saying: `Have you finished yet?' `No, I haven't even started.'; Even the winner got no prize.) engang; selv
    2) (yet; still: My boots were dirty, but his were even dirtier.) endnu
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    - even so
    - even though
    * * *
    I 1. [i:vən] adjective
    1) (level; the same in height, amount etc: Are the table-legs even?; an even temperature.) lige; jævn
    2) (smooth: Make the path more even.) jævn
    3) (regular: He has a strong, even pulse.) jævn
    4) (divisible by 2 with no remainder: 2, 4, 6, 8, 10 etc are even numbers.) lige
    5) (equal (in number, amount etc): The teams have scored one goal each and so they are even now.) lige
    6) ((of temperament etc) calm: She has a very even temper.) jævn
    2. verb
    1) (to make equal: Smith's goal evened the score.) udligne
    2) (to make smooth or level.) udjævne
    •
    - evenness
    - be/get even with
    - an even chance
    - even out
    - even up     II [i:vən] adverb
    1) (used to point out something unexpected in what one is saying: `Have you finished yet?' `No, I haven't even started.'; Even the winner got no prize.) engang; selv
    2) (yet; still: My boots were dirty, but his were even dirtier.) endnu
    •
    - even so
    - even though

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  • 2 budge

    (to (cause to) move, even slightly: I can't budge it; It won't budge!) give sig; lad sig rokke
    * * *
    (to (cause to) move, even slightly: I can't budge it; It won't budge!) give sig; lad sig rokke

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  • 3 level

    ['levl] 1. noun
    1) (height, position, strength, rank etc: The level of the river rose; a high level of intelligence.) niveau; højde; styrke; rang
    2) (a horizontal division or floor: the third level of the multi-storey car park.) niveau; etage
    3) (a kind of instrument for showing whether a surface is level: a spirit level.) waterpas
    4) (a flat, smooth surface or piece of land: It was difficult running uphill but he could run fast on the level.) fladt land
    2. adjective
    1) (flat, even, smooth or horizontal: a level surface; a level spoonful (= an amount which just fills the spoon to the top of the sides).) jævn
    2) (of the same height, standard etc: The top of the kitchen sink is level with the window-sill; The scores of the two teams are level.) i samme højde; på højde med; lige
    3) (steady, even and not rising or falling much: a calm, level voice.) jævn
    3. verb
    1) (to make flat, smooth or horizontal: He levelled the soil.) jævne
    2) (to make equal: His goal levelled the scores of the two teams.) udligne
    3) ((usually with at) to aim (a gun etc): He levelled his pistol at the target.) rette
    4) (to pull down: The bulldozer levelled the block of flats.) jævne med jorden
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    - level crossing
    - level-headed
    - do one's level best
    - level off
    - level out
    - on a level with
    - on the level
    * * *
    ['levl] 1. noun
    1) (height, position, strength, rank etc: The level of the river rose; a high level of intelligence.) niveau; højde; styrke; rang
    2) (a horizontal division or floor: the third level of the multi-storey car park.) niveau; etage
    3) (a kind of instrument for showing whether a surface is level: a spirit level.) waterpas
    4) (a flat, smooth surface or piece of land: It was difficult running uphill but he could run fast on the level.) fladt land
    2. adjective
    1) (flat, even, smooth or horizontal: a level surface; a level spoonful (= an amount which just fills the spoon to the top of the sides).) jævn
    2) (of the same height, standard etc: The top of the kitchen sink is level with the window-sill; The scores of the two teams are level.) i samme højde; på højde med; lige
    3) (steady, even and not rising or falling much: a calm, level voice.) jævn
    3. verb
    1) (to make flat, smooth or horizontal: He levelled the soil.) jævne
    2) (to make equal: His goal levelled the scores of the two teams.) udligne
    3) ((usually with at) to aim (a gun etc): He levelled his pistol at the target.) rette
    4) (to pull down: The bulldozer levelled the block of flats.) jævne med jorden
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    - level crossing
    - level-headed
    - do one's level best
    - level off
    - level out
    - on a level with
    - on the level

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  • 4 become

    past tense - became; verb
    1) (to come or grow to be: Her coat has become badly torn; She has become even more beautiful.) blive
    2) (to qualify or take a job as: She became a doctor.) blive
    3) ((with of) to happen to: What became of her son?) blive af; ske med
    4) (to suit: That dress really becomes her.) passe; klæde
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    - becomingly
    * * *
    past tense - became; verb
    1) (to come or grow to be: Her coat has become badly torn; She has become even more beautiful.) blive
    2) (to qualify or take a job as: She became a doctor.) blive
    3) ((with of) to happen to: What became of her son?) blive af; ske med
    4) (to suit: That dress really becomes her.) passe; klæde
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    - becomingly

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  • 5 bet

    [bet] 1. past tense, past participles - bet, betted; verb
    ((often with on) to gamble (usually with money) eg on a racehorse: I'm betting on that horse.) spille; vædde
    2. noun
    1) (an act of betting: I won my bet.) væddemål
    2) (a sum of money betted: Place your bets.) indsats
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    - take a bet
    - you bet
    * * *
    [bet] 1. past tense, past participles - bet, betted; verb
    ((often with on) to gamble (usually with money) eg on a racehorse: I'm betting on that horse.) spille; vædde
    2. noun
    1) (an act of betting: I won my bet.) væddemål
    2) (a sum of money betted: Place your bets.) indsats
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    - take a bet
    - you bet

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  • 6 chance

    1. noun
    1) (luck or fortune: It was by chance that I found out the truth.) held; tilfælde; chance
    2) (an opportunity: Now you have a chance to do well.) chance; mulighed; lejlighed
    3) (a possibility: He has no chance of winning.) chance; mulighed
    4) ((a) risk: There's an element of chance in this business deal.) risiko
    2. verb
    1) (to risk: I may be too late but I'll just have to chance it.) tage chancen; risikere
    2) (to happen accidentally or unexpectedly: I chanced to see him last week.) ske tilfældigt; ske uventet
    3. adjective
    (happening unexpectedly: a chance meeting.) uventet; tilfældigt
    - chance on
    - upon
    - by any chance
    - by chance
    - an even chance
    - the chances are
    * * *
    1. noun
    1) (luck or fortune: It was by chance that I found out the truth.) held; tilfælde; chance
    2) (an opportunity: Now you have a chance to do well.) chance; mulighed; lejlighed
    3) (a possibility: He has no chance of winning.) chance; mulighed
    4) ((a) risk: There's an element of chance in this business deal.) risiko
    2. verb
    1) (to risk: I may be too late but I'll just have to chance it.) tage chancen; risikere
    2) (to happen accidentally or unexpectedly: I chanced to see him last week.) ske tilfældigt; ske uventet
    3. adjective
    (happening unexpectedly: a chance meeting.) uventet; tilfældigt
    - chance on
    - upon
    - by any chance
    - by chance
    - an even chance
    - the chances are

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  • 7 clean

    [kli:n] 1. adjective
    1) (free from dirt, smoke etc: a clean window; a clean dress.) ren
    2) (neat and tidy in one's habits: Cats are very clean animals.) renlig
    3) (unused: a clean sheet of paper.) ren; blank
    4) (free from evil or indecency: a clean life; keep your language clean!) fejlfri
    5) (neat and even: a clean cut.) ren; velformet
    2. adverb
    (completely: He got clean away.) helt; fuldstændigt
    3. verb
    (to (cause to) become free from dirt etc: Will you clean the windows?) rengøre

    ['klenli]

    (clean in personal habits.) renlig

    - clean up
    - a clean bill of health
    - a clean slate
    - come clean
    - make a clean sweep
    * * *
    [kli:n] 1. adjective
    1) (free from dirt, smoke etc: a clean window; a clean dress.) ren
    2) (neat and tidy in one's habits: Cats are very clean animals.) renlig
    3) (unused: a clean sheet of paper.) ren; blank
    4) (free from evil or indecency: a clean life; keep your language clean!) fejlfri
    5) (neat and even: a clean cut.) ren; velformet
    2. adverb
    (completely: He got clean away.) helt; fuldstændigt
    3. verb
    (to (cause to) become free from dirt etc: Will you clean the windows?) rengøre

    ['klenli]

    (clean in personal habits.) renlig

    - clean up
    - a clean bill of health
    - a clean slate
    - come clean
    - make a clean sweep

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  • 8 differentiate

    [-'renʃieit]
    1) (to see or be able to tell a difference (between): I cannot even differentiate a blackbird and a starling.) se forskel; differentiere mellem
    2) ((with between) to treat differently: She does not differentiate between her two children although one is adopted.) gøre forskel
    * * *
    [-'renʃieit]
    1) (to see or be able to tell a difference (between): I cannot even differentiate a blackbird and a starling.) se forskel; differentiere mellem
    2) ((with between) to treat differently: She does not differentiate between her two children although one is adopted.) gøre forskel

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  • 9 encounter

    1. verb
    1) (to meet especially unexpectedly: She encountered the manager in the hall.) træffe; støde på
    2) (to meet with (difficulties etc): I expect to encounter many difficulties in the course of this job.) komme ud for; støde på
    2. noun
    1) (a meeting: I feel that I know him quite well, even after a brief encounter.) møde
    2) (a fight: The encounter between the armies was fierce.) sammenstød
    * * *
    1. verb
    1) (to meet especially unexpectedly: She encountered the manager in the hall.) træffe; støde på
    2) (to meet with (difficulties etc): I expect to encounter many difficulties in the course of this job.) komme ud for; støde på
    2. noun
    1) (a meeting: I feel that I know him quite well, even after a brief encounter.) møde
    2) (a fight: The encounter between the armies was fierce.) sammenstød

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  • 10 grudge

    1. verb
    1) (to be unwilling to do, give etc; to do, give etc unwillingly: I grudge wasting time on this, but I suppose I'll have to do it; She grudges the dog even the little food she gives it.) være uvillig; være imod
    2) (to feel resentment against (someone) for: I grudge him his success.) misunde
    2. noun
    (a feeling of anger etc: He has a grudge against me.) nag; uvilje
    - grudgingly
    * * *
    1. verb
    1) (to be unwilling to do, give etc; to do, give etc unwillingly: I grudge wasting time on this, but I suppose I'll have to do it; She grudges the dog even the little food she gives it.) være uvillig; være imod
    2) (to feel resentment against (someone) for: I grudge him his success.) misunde
    2. noun
    (a feeling of anger etc: He has a grudge against me.) nag; uvilje
    - grudgingly

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  • 11 help

    [help] 1. verb
    1) (to do something with or for someone that he cannot do alone, or that he will find useful: Will you help me with this translation?; Will you please help me (to) translate this poem?; Can I help?; He fell down and I helped him up.) hjælpe
    2) (to play a part in something; to improve or advance: Bright posters will help to attract the public to the exhibition; Good exam results will help his chances of a job.) hjælpe; gavne
    3) (to make less bad: An aspirin will help your headache.) hjælpe
    4) (to serve (a person) in a shop: Can I help you, sir?) hjælpe
    5) ((with can(not), could (not)) to be able not to do something or to prevent something: He looked so funny that I couldn't help laughing; Can I help it if it rains?) ikke kunne lade være med; ikke kunne gøre for
    2. noun
    1) (the act of helping, or the result of this: Can you give me some help?; Your digging the garden was a big help; Can I be of help to you?) hjælp
    2) (someone or something that is useful: You're a great help to me.) hjælp
    3) (a servant, farmworker etc: She has hired a new help.) hjælper; medhjælper
    4) ((usually with no) a way of preventing something: Even if you don't want to do it, the decision has been made - there's no help for it now.) hjælp
    •
    - helpful
    - helpfully
    - helpfulness
    - helping
    - helpless
    - helplessly
    - helplessness
    - help oneself
    - help out
    * * *
    [help] 1. verb
    1) (to do something with or for someone that he cannot do alone, or that he will find useful: Will you help me with this translation?; Will you please help me (to) translate this poem?; Can I help?; He fell down and I helped him up.) hjælpe
    2) (to play a part in something; to improve or advance: Bright posters will help to attract the public to the exhibition; Good exam results will help his chances of a job.) hjælpe; gavne
    3) (to make less bad: An aspirin will help your headache.) hjælpe
    4) (to serve (a person) in a shop: Can I help you, sir?) hjælpe
    5) ((with can(not), could (not)) to be able not to do something or to prevent something: He looked so funny that I couldn't help laughing; Can I help it if it rains?) ikke kunne lade være med; ikke kunne gøre for
    2. noun
    1) (the act of helping, or the result of this: Can you give me some help?; Your digging the garden was a big help; Can I be of help to you?) hjælp
    2) (someone or something that is useful: You're a great help to me.) hjælp
    3) (a servant, farmworker etc: She has hired a new help.) hjælper; medhjælper
    4) ((usually with no) a way of preventing something: Even if you don't want to do it, the decision has been made - there's no help for it now.) hjælp
    •
    - helpful
    - helpfully
    - helpfulness
    - helping
    - helpless
    - helplessly
    - helplessness
    - help oneself
    - help out

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  • 12 smooth

    [smu:ð] 1. adjective
    1) (having an even surface; not rough: Her skin is as smooth as satin.) glat; jævn
    2) (without lumps: Mix the ingredients to a smooth paste.) klumpfri
    3) ((of movement) without breaks, stops or jolts: Did you have a smooth flight from New York?) rolig
    4) (without problems or difficulties: a smooth journey; His progress towards promotion was smooth and rapid.) let
    5) ((too) agreeable and pleasant in manner etc: I don't trust those smooth salesmen.) glat; slikket
    2. verb
    1) ((often with down, out etc) to make (something) smooth or flat: She tried to smooth the creases out.) glatte ud
    2) ((with into or over): to rub (a liquid substance etc) gently over (a surface): Smooth the moisturizing cream into/over your face and neck.) gnide
    •
    - smoothly
    - smoothness
    * * *
    [smu:ð] 1. adjective
    1) (having an even surface; not rough: Her skin is as smooth as satin.) glat; jævn
    2) (without lumps: Mix the ingredients to a smooth paste.) klumpfri
    3) ((of movement) without breaks, stops or jolts: Did you have a smooth flight from New York?) rolig
    4) (without problems or difficulties: a smooth journey; His progress towards promotion was smooth and rapid.) let
    5) ((too) agreeable and pleasant in manner etc: I don't trust those smooth salesmen.) glat; slikket
    2. verb
    1) ((often with down, out etc) to make (something) smooth or flat: She tried to smooth the creases out.) glatte ud
    2) ((with into or over): to rub (a liquid substance etc) gently over (a surface): Smooth the moisturizing cream into/over your face and neck.) gnide
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    - smoothly
    - smoothness

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  • 13 square

    [skweə] 1. noun
    1) (a four-sided two-dimensional figure with all sides equal in length and all angles right angles.) kvadrat
    2) (something in the shape of this.) firkant
    3) (an open place in a town, with the buildings round it.) plads; torv
    4) (the resulting number when a number is multiplied by itself: 3 × 3, or 32 = 9, so 9 is the square of 3.) kvadrattal
    2. adjective
    1) (having the shape of a square or right angle: I need a square piece of paper; He has a short, square body / a square chin.) firkantet
    2) ((of business dealings, scores in games etc) level, even, fairly balanced etc: If I pay you an extra $5 shall we be (all) square?; Their scores are (all) square (= equal).) lige
    3) (measuring a particular amount on all four sides: This piece of wood is two metres square.) på hver led
    4) (old-fashioned: square ideas about clothes.) gammeldags
    3. adverb
    1) (at right angles, or in a square shape: The carpet is not cut square with the corner.) vinkelret
    2) (firmly and directly: She hit him square on the point of the chin.) direkte
    4. verb
    1) (to give a square shape to or make square.) gøre firkantet
    2) (to settle, pay etc (an account, debt etc): I must square my account with you.) afregne
    3) (to (cause to) fit or agree: His story doesn't square with the facts.) stemme
    4) (to multiply a number by itself: Two squared is four.) opløfte til anden potens
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    - squarely
    - square centimetre
    - metre
    - square root
    - fair and square
    - go back to square one
    - a square deal
    * * *
    [skweə] 1. noun
    1) (a four-sided two-dimensional figure with all sides equal in length and all angles right angles.) kvadrat
    2) (something in the shape of this.) firkant
    3) (an open place in a town, with the buildings round it.) plads; torv
    4) (the resulting number when a number is multiplied by itself: 3 × 3, or 32 = 9, so 9 is the square of 3.) kvadrattal
    2. adjective
    1) (having the shape of a square or right angle: I need a square piece of paper; He has a short, square body / a square chin.) firkantet
    2) ((of business dealings, scores in games etc) level, even, fairly balanced etc: If I pay you an extra $5 shall we be (all) square?; Their scores are (all) square (= equal).) lige
    3) (measuring a particular amount on all four sides: This piece of wood is two metres square.) på hver led
    4) (old-fashioned: square ideas about clothes.) gammeldags
    3. adverb
    1) (at right angles, or in a square shape: The carpet is not cut square with the corner.) vinkelret
    2) (firmly and directly: She hit him square on the point of the chin.) direkte
    4. verb
    1) (to give a square shape to or make square.) gøre firkantet
    2) (to settle, pay etc (an account, debt etc): I must square my account with you.) afregne
    3) (to (cause to) fit or agree: His story doesn't square with the facts.) stemme
    4) (to multiply a number by itself: Two squared is four.) opløfte til anden potens
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    - squarely
    - square centimetre
    - metre
    - square root
    - fair and square
    - go back to square one
    - a square deal

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  • 14 steady

    ['stedi] 1. adjective
    1) ((negative unsteady) firmly fixed, balanced or controlled: The table isn't steady; You need a steady hand to be a surgeon.) stabil; rolig
    2) (regular or even: a steady temperature; He was walking at a steady pace.) konstant
    3) (unchanging or constant: steady faith.) fast
    4) ((of a person) sensible and hardworking in habits etc: a steady young man.) stabil; solid
    2. verb
    (to make or become steady: He stumbled but managed to steady himself; His heart-beat gradually steadied.) stabilisere sig
    - steadiness
    - steady on! - steady !
    * * *
    ['stedi] 1. adjective
    1) ((negative unsteady) firmly fixed, balanced or controlled: The table isn't steady; You need a steady hand to be a surgeon.) stabil; rolig
    2) (regular or even: a steady temperature; He was walking at a steady pace.) konstant
    3) (unchanging or constant: steady faith.) fast
    4) ((of a person) sensible and hardworking in habits etc: a steady young man.) stabil; solid
    2. verb
    (to make or become steady: He stumbled but managed to steady himself; His heart-beat gradually steadied.) stabilisere sig
    - steadiness
    - steady on! - steady !

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  • 15 stroke

    [strəuk] I noun
    1) (an act of hitting, or the blow given: He felled the tree with one stroke of the axe; the stroke of a whip.) slag
    2) (a sudden occurrence of something: a stroke of lightning; an unfortunate stroke of fate; What a stroke of luck to find that money!) lynnedslag; skæbnetilfælde; lykketræf
    3) (the sound made by a clock striking the hour: She arrived on the stroke of (= punctually at) ten.) slag
    4) (a movement or mark made in one direction by a pen, pencil, paintbrush etc: short, even pencil strokes.) strøg
    5) (a single pull of an oar in rowing, or a hit with the bat in playing cricket.) slag
    6) (a movement of the arms and legs in swimming, or a particular method of swimming: He swam with slow, strong strokes; Can you do breaststroke/backstroke?) tag; svømning; -svømning
    7) (an effort or action: I haven't done a stroke (of work) all day.) pind
    8) (a sudden attack of illness which damages the brain, causing paralysis, loss of feeling in the body etc.) hjerneblødning; slagtilfælde
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    II 1. verb
    (to rub (eg a furry animal) gently and repeatedly in one direction, especially as a sign of affection: He stroked the cat / her hair; The dog loves being stroked.) stryge
    2. noun
    (an act of stroking: He gave the dog a stroke.) kærtegn; aen
    * * *
    [strəuk] I noun
    1) (an act of hitting, or the blow given: He felled the tree with one stroke of the axe; the stroke of a whip.) slag
    2) (a sudden occurrence of something: a stroke of lightning; an unfortunate stroke of fate; What a stroke of luck to find that money!) lynnedslag; skæbnetilfælde; lykketræf
    3) (the sound made by a clock striking the hour: She arrived on the stroke of (= punctually at) ten.) slag
    4) (a movement or mark made in one direction by a pen, pencil, paintbrush etc: short, even pencil strokes.) strøg
    5) (a single pull of an oar in rowing, or a hit with the bat in playing cricket.) slag
    6) (a movement of the arms and legs in swimming, or a particular method of swimming: He swam with slow, strong strokes; Can you do breaststroke/backstroke?) tag; svømning; -svømning
    7) (an effort or action: I haven't done a stroke (of work) all day.) pind
    8) (a sudden attack of illness which damages the brain, causing paralysis, loss of feeling in the body etc.) hjerneblødning; slagtilfælde
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    II 1. verb
    (to rub (eg a furry animal) gently and repeatedly in one direction, especially as a sign of affection: He stroked the cat / her hair; The dog loves being stroked.) stryge
    2. noun
    (an act of stroking: He gave the dog a stroke.) kærtegn; aen

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  • 16 trouble

    1. noun
    1) ((something which causes) worry, difficulty, work, anxiety etc: He never talks about his troubles; We've had a lot of trouble with our children; I had a lot of trouble finding the book you wanted.) problem; besvær
    2) (disturbances; rebellion, fighting etc: It occurred during the time of the troubles in Cyprus.) problem
    3) (illness or weakness (in a particular part of the body): He has heart trouble.) problem; -problem; besvær; -besvær
    2. verb
    1) (to cause worry, anger or sadness to: She was troubled by the news of her sister's illness.) bekymre
    2) (used as part of a very polite and formal request: May I trouble you to close the window?) ulejlige
    3) (to make any effort: He didn't even trouble to tell me what had happened.) ulejlige
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    - troublesome
    - troublemaker
    * * *
    1. noun
    1) ((something which causes) worry, difficulty, work, anxiety etc: He never talks about his troubles; We've had a lot of trouble with our children; I had a lot of trouble finding the book you wanted.) problem; besvær
    2) (disturbances; rebellion, fighting etc: It occurred during the time of the troubles in Cyprus.) problem
    3) (illness or weakness (in a particular part of the body): He has heart trouble.) problem; -problem; besvær; -besvær
    2. verb
    1) (to cause worry, anger or sadness to: She was troubled by the news of her sister's illness.) bekymre
    2) (used as part of a very polite and formal request: May I trouble you to close the window?) ulejlige
    3) (to make any effort: He didn't even trouble to tell me what had happened.) ulejlige
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    - troublesome
    - troublemaker

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  • even out — verb 1. adjust for engineers will work to correct the effects or air resistance • Syn: ↑compensate, ↑counterbalance, ↑correct, ↑make up, ↑even off, ↑even up • Derivationally related forms: ↑ …   Useful english dictionary

  • even — is normally placed immediately before the word or phrase that it qualifies: Doctors must pursue costly and even dangerous investigations / She is talking even more loudly / He even enrolled in a business studies course. In some cases even… …   Modern English usage

  • even up — verb 1. adjust for engineers will work to correct the effects or air resistance • Syn: ↑compensate, ↑counterbalance, ↑correct, ↑make up, ↑even out, ↑even off • Derivationally related forms: ↑ …   Useful english dictionary

  • even — Ⅰ. even [1] ► ADJECTIVE 1) flat and smooth; level. 2) equal in number, amount, or value. 3) having little variation in quality; regular. 4) equally balanced: the match was even. 5) (of a person s temper or disposition) placid; calm. 6) …   English terms dictionary

  • even off — verb adjust for engineers will work to correct the effects or air resistance • Syn: ↑compensate, ↑counterbalance, ↑correct, ↑make up, ↑even out, ↑even up • Derivationally related forms: ↑ …   Useful english dictionary

  • even up — verb To make even; to make level. I told him, smiling, that I would get even with him for his mistake, and he laughed heartily, and asked me to call once in a while. I did so, hoping for a chance to even up accounts, but he gave me none, and I… …   Wiktionary

  • even out — verb a) to become more even b) to make more even …   Wiktionary

  • even — e|ven1 [ ivn ] adverb *** Even is used for emphasis mainly before a word, a phrase, or a clause beginning with as, if, or though. When emphasizing verbs, even comes before an ordinary verb: They even served champagne at breakfast. But even comes… …   Usage of the words and phrases in modern English

  • even — I UK [ˈiːv(ə)n] / US [ˈɪv(ə)n] adverb *** Summary: Even is used for emphasis mainly before a word, a phrase, or a clause beginning with as , if , or though . When emphasizing verbs, even comes before an ordinary verb: They even served champagne… …   English dictionary

  • even*/*/*/ — [ˈiːv(ə)n] adv I 1) used when you are saying something that is surprising It always feels cold in this room, even in summer.[/ex] Even the dog refused to eat it.[/ex] They did n t even offer me a cup of tea.[/ex] Even now, after all these years,… …   Dictionary for writing and speaking English

  • even — 1 / i:vFn/ adverb 1 used to emphasize something that is unexpected or surprising in what you are saying: Even the younger children enjoyed the concert. | We ve all been naughty sometimes even Mummy! | not even: Henry s a strict vegetarian he… …   Longman dictionary of contemporary English

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