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1 favour
['feivə] 1. noun1) (a kind action: Will you do me a favour and lend me your car?) tjeneste2) (kindness or approval: She looked on him with great favour.) sympati; billigelse3) (preference or too much kindness: By doing that he showed favour to the other side.) imødekommenhed4) (a state of being approved of: He was very much in favour with the Prime Minister.) gunst; velvilje2. verb(to support or show preference for: Which side do you favour?) støtte; foretrække- favourably
- favourite 3. noun(a person or thing that one likes best: Of all her paintings that is my favourite.) favorit- in favour of
- in one's favour* * *['feivə] 1. noun1) (a kind action: Will you do me a favour and lend me your car?) tjeneste2) (kindness or approval: She looked on him with great favour.) sympati; billigelse3) (preference or too much kindness: By doing that he showed favour to the other side.) imødekommenhed4) (a state of being approved of: He was very much in favour with the Prime Minister.) gunst; velvilje2. verb(to support or show preference for: Which side do you favour?) støtte; foretrække- favourably
- favourite 3. noun(a person or thing that one likes best: Of all her paintings that is my favourite.) favorit- in favour of
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2 favour [Br.]
gunst {fk} -
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4 odds
1) (chances; probability: The odds are that he will win.) chance; sandsynlighed2) (a difference in strength, in favour of one side: They are fighting against heavy odds.) ulighed; skævhed* * *1) (chances; probability: The odds are that he will win.) chance; sandsynlighed2) (a difference in strength, in favour of one side: They are fighting against heavy odds.) ulighed; skævhed -
5 mass
I 1. [mæs] noun1) (a large lump or quantity, gathered together: a mass of concrete/people.) masse; mængde2) (a large quantity: I've masses of work / things to do.) masse3) (the bulk, principal part or main body: The mass of people are in favour of peace.) størstedel4) ((a) measure of the quantity of matter in an object: The mass of the rock is 500 kilos.) masse2. verb(to bring or come together in large numbers or quantities: The troops massed for an attack.) samle sig3. adjective(of large quantities or numbers: mass murder; a mass meeting.) masse-- mass-produce
- mass-production
- the mass media II [mæs] noun1) ((a) celebration, especially in the Roman Catholic church, of Christ's last meal (Last Supper) with his disciples: What time do you go to Mass?) messe2) (a setting to music of some of the words used in this service.) messe* * *I 1. [mæs] noun1) (a large lump or quantity, gathered together: a mass of concrete/people.) masse; mængde2) (a large quantity: I've masses of work / things to do.) masse3) (the bulk, principal part or main body: The mass of people are in favour of peace.) størstedel4) ((a) measure of the quantity of matter in an object: The mass of the rock is 500 kilos.) masse2. verb(to bring or come together in large numbers or quantities: The troops massed for an attack.) samle sig3. adjective(of large quantities or numbers: mass murder; a mass meeting.) masse-- mass-produce
- mass-production
- the mass media II [mæs] noun1) ((a) celebration, especially in the Roman Catholic church, of Christ's last meal (Last Supper) with his disciples: What time do you go to Mass?) messe2) (a setting to music of some of the words used in this service.) messe -
6 resolution
[rezə'lu:ʃən] 1. noun1) (a firm decision (to do something): He made a resolution to get up early.) beslutning2) (an opinion or decision formally expressed by a group of people, eg at a public meeting: The meeting passed a resolution in favour of allowing women to join the society.) resolution3) (resoluteness.) beslutsomhed4) (the act of resolving (a problem etc).) løsning•- resolute- resolutely
- resoluteness
- resolve 2. noun1) (determination to do what one has decided to do: He showed great resolve.) viljestyrke2) (a firm decision: It is his resolve to become a director of this firm.) fast beslutning•- resolved* * *[rezə'lu:ʃən] 1. noun1) (a firm decision (to do something): He made a resolution to get up early.) beslutning2) (an opinion or decision formally expressed by a group of people, eg at a public meeting: The meeting passed a resolution in favour of allowing women to join the society.) resolution3) (resoluteness.) beslutsomhed4) (the act of resolving (a problem etc).) løsning•- resolute- resolutely
- resoluteness
- resolve 2. noun1) (determination to do what one has decided to do: He showed great resolve.) viljestyrke2) (a firm decision: It is his resolve to become a director of this firm.) fast beslutning•- resolved -
7 revolution
[revə'lu:ʃən] 1. noun1) ((the act of making) a successful, violent attempt to change or remove a government etc: the American Revolution.) revolution2) (a complete change in ideas, methods etc: There's been a complete revolution in the way things are done in this office.) gennemgribende forandring3) (a complete circle or turn round a central point, axis etc (eg as made by a record turning on a record-player, or the Earth moving on its axis or round the Sun).) omdrejning•2. noun(a person who takes part in, or is in favour of, (a) revolution.) revolutionær- revolutionise* * *[revə'lu:ʃən] 1. noun1) ((the act of making) a successful, violent attempt to change or remove a government etc: the American Revolution.) revolution2) (a complete change in ideas, methods etc: There's been a complete revolution in the way things are done in this office.) gennemgribende forandring3) (a complete circle or turn round a central point, axis etc (eg as made by a record turning on a record-player, or the Earth moving on its axis or round the Sun).) omdrejning•2. noun(a person who takes part in, or is in favour of, (a) revolution.) revolutionær- revolutionise -
8 advocate
1. ['ædvəkət] noun(a supporter, a person who is in favour (of): an advocate of reform.) fortaler; forkæmper2. [-keit] verb(to recommend: He advocated increasing the charges.) anbefale* * *1. ['ædvəkət] noun(a supporter, a person who is in favour (of): an advocate of reform.) fortaler; forkæmper2. [-keit] verb(to recommend: He advocated increasing the charges.) anbefale -
9 curry
I 1. American - curries; noun((an originally Indian dish of) meat, vegetables etc cooked with spices: chicken curry.) karryret2. verb(to cook in this way: Are you going to curry this meat?) koge med karry- curried- curry powder II verb(to rub down or comb and clean (a horse).) strigle* * *I 1. American - curries; noun((an originally Indian dish of) meat, vegetables etc cooked with spices: chicken curry.) karryret2. verb(to cook in this way: Are you going to curry this meat?) koge med karry- curried- curry powder II verb(to rub down or comb and clean (a horse).) strigle -
10 disfavour
[dis'feivə]1) (the state of being out of favour: He was in disfavour because he had stayed out late.) unåde2) (displeasure or disapproval.) misfornøjelse; utilfredshed* * *[dis'feivə]1) (the state of being out of favour: He was in disfavour because he had stayed out late.) unåde2) (displeasure or disapproval.) misfornøjelse; utilfredshed -
11 disgrace
[dis'ɡreis] 1. noun1) (the state of being out of favour: He is in disgrace because of his behaviour.) unåde2) (a state of being without honour and regarded without respect: There seemed to be nothing ahead of him but disgrace and shame.) skændsel3) (something which causes or ought to cause shame: Your clothes are a disgrace!) skandale; skændsel2. verb1) (to bring shame upon: Did you have to disgrace me by appearing in those clothes?) bringe skam2) (to dismiss from a position of importance: He was publicly disgraced.) vanære•- disgracefully* * *[dis'ɡreis] 1. noun1) (the state of being out of favour: He is in disgrace because of his behaviour.) unåde2) (a state of being without honour and regarded without respect: There seemed to be nothing ahead of him but disgrace and shame.) skændsel3) (something which causes or ought to cause shame: Your clothes are a disgrace!) skandale; skændsel2. verb1) (to bring shame upon: Did you have to disgrace me by appearing in those clothes?) bringe skam2) (to dismiss from a position of importance: He was publicly disgraced.) vanære•- disgracefully -
12 grace
[ɡreis] 1. noun1) (beauty of form or movement: The dancer's movements had very little grace.) ynde; elegance2) (a sense of what is right: At least he had the grace to leave after his dreadful behaviour.) være anstændig nok3) (a short prayer of thanks for a meal.) bordbøn4) (a delay allowed as a favour: You should have paid me today but I'll give you a day's grace.) henstand5) (the title of a duke, duchess or archbishop: Your/His Grace.) Deres Nåde; Hans Nåde6) (mercy: by the grace of God.) nåde•- graceful- gracefully
- gracefulness
- gracious 2. interjection(an exclamation of surprise.) du godeste!; milde himmel!- graciousness
- with a good/bad grace
- with good/bad grace* * *[ɡreis] 1. noun1) (beauty of form or movement: The dancer's movements had very little grace.) ynde; elegance2) (a sense of what is right: At least he had the grace to leave after his dreadful behaviour.) være anstændig nok3) (a short prayer of thanks for a meal.) bordbøn4) (a delay allowed as a favour: You should have paid me today but I'll give you a day's grace.) henstand5) (the title of a duke, duchess or archbishop: Your/His Grace.) Deres Nåde; Hans Nåde6) (mercy: by the grace of God.) nåde•- graceful- gracefully
- gracefulness
- gracious 2. interjection(an exclamation of surprise.) du godeste!; milde himmel!- graciousness
- with a good/bad grace
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13 grant
1. verb1) (to agree to, to give: Would you grant me one favour; He granted the man permission to leave.) bevilge; give2) (to agree or admit: I grant (you) that it was a stupid thing to do.) indrømme2. noun(money given for a particular purpose: He was awarded a grant for studying abroad.) legat; tilskud- granted- granting
- take for granted* * *1. verb1) (to agree to, to give: Would you grant me one favour; He granted the man permission to leave.) bevilge; give2) (to agree or admit: I grant (you) that it was a stupid thing to do.) indrømme2. noun(money given for a particular purpose: He was awarded a grant for studying abroad.) legat; tilskud- granted- granting
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14 privilege
['privəli‹]((a) favour or right available, or granted, to only one person, or to a small number of people: Senior students are usually allowed certain privileges.) privilegium* * *['privəli‹]((a) favour or right available, or granted, to only one person, or to a small number of people: Senior students are usually allowed certain privileges.) privilegium -
15 swing
[swiŋ] 1. past tense, past participle - swung; verb1) (to (cause to) move or sway in a curve (from side to side or forwards and backwards) from a fixed point: You swing your arms when you walk; The children were swinging on a rope hanging from a tree; The door swung open; He swung the load on to his shoulder.) svinge; gynge2) (to walk with a stride: He swung along the road.) gå med lange skridt3) (to turn suddenly: He swung round and stared at them; He is hoping to swing the voters in his favour.) vende2. noun1) (an act, period, or manner, of swinging: He was having a swing on the rope; Most golfers would like to improve their swing.) gyngetur; sving2) (a swinging movement: the swing of the dancers' skirts.) sving3) (a strong dancing rhythm: The music should be played with a swing.) swing4) (a change in public opinion etc: a swing away from the government.) omsving; bevægelse5) (a seat for swinging, hung on ropes or chains from a supporting frame etc.) gynge•- swinging- swing bridge
- swing door
- be in full swing
- get into the swing of things
- get into the swing
- go with a swing* * *[swiŋ] 1. past tense, past participle - swung; verb1) (to (cause to) move or sway in a curve (from side to side or forwards and backwards) from a fixed point: You swing your arms when you walk; The children were swinging on a rope hanging from a tree; The door swung open; He swung the load on to his shoulder.) svinge; gynge2) (to walk with a stride: He swung along the road.) gå med lange skridt3) (to turn suddenly: He swung round and stared at them; He is hoping to swing the voters in his favour.) vende2. noun1) (an act, period, or manner, of swinging: He was having a swing on the rope; Most golfers would like to improve their swing.) gyngetur; sving2) (a swinging movement: the swing of the dancers' skirts.) sving3) (a strong dancing rhythm: The music should be played with a swing.) swing4) (a change in public opinion etc: a swing away from the government.) omsving; bevægelse5) (a seat for swinging, hung on ropes or chains from a supporting frame etc.) gynge•- swinging- swing bridge
- swing door
- be in full swing
- get into the swing of things
- get into the swing
- go with a swing
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