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21 gain
[ɡein] 1. verb1) (to obtain: He quickly gained experience.) opnå; få2) ((often with by or from) to get (something good) by doing something: What have I to gain by staying here?) opnå; vinde3) (to have an increase in (something): He gained strength after his illness.) få; vinde4) ((of a clock or watch) to go too fast: This clock gains (four minutes a day).) vinde2. noun1) (an increase (in weight etc): a gain of one kilo.) forøgelse; forhøjelse2) (profits, advantage, wealth etc: His loss was my gain; He'd do anything for gain.) fortjeneste; rigdom•- gain on* * *[ɡein] 1. verb1) (to obtain: He quickly gained experience.) opnå; få2) ((often with by or from) to get (something good) by doing something: What have I to gain by staying here?) opnå; vinde3) (to have an increase in (something): He gained strength after his illness.) få; vinde4) ((of a clock or watch) to go too fast: This clock gains (four minutes a day).) vinde2. noun1) (an increase (in weight etc): a gain of one kilo.) forøgelse; forhøjelse2) (profits, advantage, wealth etc: His loss was my gain; He'd do anything for gain.) fortjeneste; rigdom•- gain on -
22 get
[ɡet]past tense - got; verb1) (to receive or obtain: I got a letter this morning.) få2) (to bring or buy: Please get me some food.) bringe; købe3) (to (manage to) move, go, take, put etc: He couldn't get across the river; I got the book down from the shelf.) bevæge sig; komme; tage; lægge4) (to cause to be in a certain condition etc: You'll get me into trouble.) bringe; få5) (to become: You're getting old.) blive6) (to persuade: I'll try to get him to go.) overtale7) (to arrive: When did they get home?) komme8) (to succeed (in doing) or to happen (to do) something: I'll soon get to know the neighbours; I got the book read last night.) komme til; få9) (to catch (a disease etc): She got measles last week.) få10) (to catch (someone): The police will soon get the thief.) få fat på11) (to understand: I didn't get the point of his story.) forstå•- getaway- get-together
- get-up
- be getting on for
- get about
- get across
- get after
- get ahead
- get along
- get around
- get around to
- get at
- get away
- get away with
- get back
- get by
- get down
- get down to
- get in
- get into
- get nowhere
- get off
- get on
- get on at
- get out
- get out of
- get over
- get round
- get around to
- get round to
- get there
- get through
- get together
- get up
- get up to* * *[ɡet]past tense - got; verb1) (to receive or obtain: I got a letter this morning.) få2) (to bring or buy: Please get me some food.) bringe; købe3) (to (manage to) move, go, take, put etc: He couldn't get across the river; I got the book down from the shelf.) bevæge sig; komme; tage; lægge4) (to cause to be in a certain condition etc: You'll get me into trouble.) bringe; få5) (to become: You're getting old.) blive6) (to persuade: I'll try to get him to go.) overtale7) (to arrive: When did they get home?) komme8) (to succeed (in doing) or to happen (to do) something: I'll soon get to know the neighbours; I got the book read last night.) komme til; få9) (to catch (a disease etc): She got measles last week.) få10) (to catch (someone): The police will soon get the thief.) få fat på11) (to understand: I didn't get the point of his story.) forstå•- getaway- get-together
- get-up
- be getting on for
- get about
- get across
- get after
- get ahead
- get along
- get around
- get around to
- get at
- get away
- get away with
- get back
- get by
- get down
- get down to
- get in
- get into
- get nowhere
- get off
- get on
- get on at
- get out
- get out of
- get over
- get round
- get around to
- get round to
- get there
- get through
- get together
- get up
- get up to -
23 here
[hiə] 1. adverb1) ((at, in or to) this place: He's here; Come here; He lives not far from here; Here they come; Here is / Here's your lost book.) her2) (at this time; at this point in an argument: Here she stopped speaking to wipe her eyes; Here is where I disagree with you.) her; det er her3) (beside one: My colleague here will deal with the matter.) her2. interjection1) (a shout of surprise, disapproval etc: Here! what do you think you're doing?) hør!2) (a shout used to show that one is present: Shout `Here!' when I call your name.) her•- hereabouts- hereabout
- hereafter
- the hereafter
- hereby
- herein
- herewith
- here and there
- here goes
- here's to
- here
- there and everywhere
- here you are
- neither here nor there* * *[hiə] 1. adverb1) ((at, in or to) this place: He's here; Come here; He lives not far from here; Here they come; Here is / Here's your lost book.) her2) (at this time; at this point in an argument: Here she stopped speaking to wipe her eyes; Here is where I disagree with you.) her; det er her3) (beside one: My colleague here will deal with the matter.) her2. interjection1) (a shout of surprise, disapproval etc: Here! what do you think you're doing?) hør!2) (a shout used to show that one is present: Shout `Here!' when I call your name.) her•- hereabouts- hereabout
- hereafter
- the hereafter
- hereby
- herein
- herewith
- here and there
- here goes
- here's to
- here
- there and everywhere
- here you are
- neither here nor there -
24 idle
1. adjective1) (not working; not in use: ships lying idle in the harbour.) uvirksom; ude af drift2) (lazy: He has work to do, but he's idle and just sits around.) doven3) (having no effect or result: idle threats.) tom; indholdsløs4) (unnecessary; without good reason or foundation: idle fears; idle gossip.) grundløs2. verb1) (to be idle or do nothing: On holiday they just idled from morning till night.) dovne2) (of an engine etc, to run gently without doing any work: They kept the car engine idling while they checked their position with the map.) gå i tomgang•- idler- idleness
- idly
- idle away* * *1. adjective1) (not working; not in use: ships lying idle in the harbour.) uvirksom; ude af drift2) (lazy: He has work to do, but he's idle and just sits around.) doven3) (having no effect or result: idle threats.) tom; indholdsløs4) (unnecessary; without good reason or foundation: idle fears; idle gossip.) grundløs2. verb1) (to be idle or do nothing: On holiday they just idled from morning till night.) dovne2) (of an engine etc, to run gently without doing any work: They kept the car engine idling while they checked their position with the map.) gå i tomgang•- idler- idleness
- idly
- idle away -
25 middle
['midl] 1. noun1) (the central point or part: the middle of a circle.) midte2) (the central area of the body; the waist: You're getting rather fat round your middle.) talje2. adjective(equally distant from both ends: the middle seat in a row.) midterst; midter-- middling- middle age
- middle-aged
- Middle Ages
- Middle East
- middleman
- be in the middle of doing something
- be in the middle of something* * *['midl] 1. noun1) (the central point or part: the middle of a circle.) midte2) (the central area of the body; the waist: You're getting rather fat round your middle.) talje2. adjective(equally distant from both ends: the middle seat in a row.) midterst; midter-- middling- middle age
- middle-aged
- Middle Ages
- Middle East
- middleman
- be in the middle of doing something
- be in the middle of something -
26 night
1) (the period from sunset to sunrise: We sleep at night; They talked all night (long); He travelled by night and rested during the day; The days were warm and the nights were cool; ( also adjective) He is doing night work.) nat; nat-2) (the time of darkness: In the Arctic in winter, night lasts for twenty-four hours out of twenty-four.) nat•- nightly- night-club
- nightdress
- nightgown
- nightfall
- nightmare
- nightmarish
- night-school
- night shift
- night-time
- night-watchman* * *1) (the period from sunset to sunrise: We sleep at night; They talked all night (long); He travelled by night and rested during the day; The days were warm and the nights were cool; ( also adjective) He is doing night work.) nat; nat-2) (the time of darkness: In the Arctic in winter, night lasts for twenty-four hours out of twenty-four.) nat•- nightly- night-club
- nightdress
- nightgown
- nightfall
- nightmare
- nightmarish
- night-school
- night shift
- night-time
- night-watchman -
27 part
1. noun1) (something which, together with other things, makes a whole; a piece: We spent part of the time at home and part at the seaside.) del2) (an equal division: He divided the cake into three parts.) del3) (a character in a play etc: She played the part of the queen.) rolle4) (the words, actions etc of a character in a play etc: He learned his part quickly.) rolle5) (in music, the notes to be played or sung by a particular instrument or voice: the violin part.) stemme; -stemme6) (a person's share, responsibility etc in doing something: He played a great part in the government's decision.) rolle2. verb(to separate; to divide: They parted (from each other) at the gate.) skille; skilles- parting- partly
- part-time
- in part
- part company
- part of speech
- part with
- take in good part
- take someone's part
- take part in* * *1. noun1) (something which, together with other things, makes a whole; a piece: We spent part of the time at home and part at the seaside.) del2) (an equal division: He divided the cake into three parts.) del3) (a character in a play etc: She played the part of the queen.) rolle4) (the words, actions etc of a character in a play etc: He learned his part quickly.) rolle5) (in music, the notes to be played or sung by a particular instrument or voice: the violin part.) stemme; -stemme6) (a person's share, responsibility etc in doing something: He played a great part in the government's decision.) rolle2. verb(to separate; to divide: They parted (from each other) at the gate.) skille; skilles- parting- partly
- part-time
- in part
- part company
- part of speech
- part with
- take in good part
- take someone's part
- take part in -
28 plan
1. noun1) (an idea of how to do something; a method of doing something: If everyone follows this plan, we will succeed; I have worked out a plan for making a lot of money.) plan2) (an intention or arrangement: My plan is to rob a bank and leave the country quickly; What are your plans for tomorrow?) plan3) (a drawing, diagram etc showing a building, town etc as if seen from above: These are the plans of/for our new house; a street-plan.) tegning; -tegning2. verb1) ((sometimes with on) to intend (to do something): We are planning on going to Italy this year; We were planning to go last year but we hadn't enough money; They are planning a trip to Italy.) planlægge2) (to decide how something is to be done; to arrange (something): We are planning a party; We'll have to plan very carefully if we are to succeed.) arrangere; planlægge3) (to design (a building, town etc): This is the architect who planned the building.) designe; tegne•- planner- planning
- go according to plan
- plan ahead* * *1. noun1) (an idea of how to do something; a method of doing something: If everyone follows this plan, we will succeed; I have worked out a plan for making a lot of money.) plan2) (an intention or arrangement: My plan is to rob a bank and leave the country quickly; What are your plans for tomorrow?) plan3) (a drawing, diagram etc showing a building, town etc as if seen from above: These are the plans of/for our new house; a street-plan.) tegning; -tegning2. verb1) ((sometimes with on) to intend (to do something): We are planning on going to Italy this year; We were planning to go last year but we hadn't enough money; They are planning a trip to Italy.) planlægge2) (to decide how something is to be done; to arrange (something): We are planning a party; We'll have to plan very carefully if we are to succeed.) arrangere; planlægge3) (to design (a building, town etc): This is the architect who planned the building.) designe; tegne•- planner- planning
- go according to plan
- plan ahead -
29 prevent
[pri'vent](to stop (someone doing something or something happening): He prevented me from going.) forhindre- preventive* * *[pri'vent](to stop (someone doing something or something happening): He prevented me from going.) forhindre- preventive -
30 project
1. ['pro‹ekt] noun1) (a plan or scheme: a building project.) projekt; -projekt2) (a piece of study or research: I am doing a project on Italian art.) projekt; opgave2. [prə'‹ekt] verb1) (to throw outwards, forwards or upwards: The missile was projected into space.) skyde ud2) (to stick out: A sharp rock projected from the sea.) rage frem3) (to plan or propose.) planlægge; foreslå4) (to make a picture or a film appear on a screen.) projicere; fremvise•- projection
- projector* * *1. ['pro‹ekt] noun1) (a plan or scheme: a building project.) projekt; -projekt2) (a piece of study or research: I am doing a project on Italian art.) projekt; opgave2. [prə'‹ekt] verb1) (to throw outwards, forwards or upwards: The missile was projected into space.) skyde ud2) (to stick out: A sharp rock projected from the sea.) rage frem3) (to plan or propose.) planlægge; foreslå4) (to make a picture or a film appear on a screen.) projicere; fremvise•- projection
- projector -
31 question
['kwes ən] 1. noun1) (something which is said, written etc which asks for an answer from someone: The question is, do we really need a computer?) spørgsmål2) (a problem or matter for discussion: There is the question of how much to pay him.) spørgsmål3) (a single problem in a test or examination: We had to answer four questions in three hours.) spørgsmål4) (criticism; doubt; discussion: He is, without question, the best man for the job.) diskussion; tvivl5) (a suggestion or possibility: There is no question of our dismissing him.) mulighed; sandsynlighed2. verb1) (to ask (a person) questions: I'll question him about what he was doing last night.) spørge2) (to regard as doubtful: He questioned her right to use the money.) betvivle•- questionably
- questionableness
- question mark
- question-master
- questionnaire
- in question
- out of the question* * *['kwes ən] 1. noun1) (something which is said, written etc which asks for an answer from someone: The question is, do we really need a computer?) spørgsmål2) (a problem or matter for discussion: There is the question of how much to pay him.) spørgsmål3) (a single problem in a test or examination: We had to answer four questions in three hours.) spørgsmål4) (criticism; doubt; discussion: He is, without question, the best man for the job.) diskussion; tvivl5) (a suggestion or possibility: There is no question of our dismissing him.) mulighed; sandsynlighed2. verb1) (to ask (a person) questions: I'll question him about what he was doing last night.) spørge2) (to regard as doubtful: He questioned her right to use the money.) betvivle•- questionably
- questionableness
- question mark
- question-master
- questionnaire
- in question
- out of the question -
32 relentless
adjective (without pity; not allowing anything to keep one from what one is doing or trying to do: The police fight a relentless battle against crime.) ubarmhjertig* * *adjective (without pity; not allowing anything to keep one from what one is doing or trying to do: The police fight a relentless battle against crime.) ubarmhjertig -
33 surprise
1. noun((the feeling caused by) something sudden or unexpected: His statement caused some surprise; Your letter was a pleasant surprise; There were some nasty surprises waiting for her when she returned; He stared at her in surprise; To my surprise the door was unlocked; ( also adjective) He paid them a surprise visit.) overraskelse; overraskelses-2. verb1) (to cause to feel surprise: The news surprised me.) overraske2) (to lead, by means of surprise, into doing something: Her sudden question surprised him into betraying himself.) overrumple3) (to find, come upon, or attack, without warning: They surprised the enemy from the rear.) overraske•- surprising
- surprisingly
- take by surprise* * *1. noun((the feeling caused by) something sudden or unexpected: His statement caused some surprise; Your letter was a pleasant surprise; There were some nasty surprises waiting for her when she returned; He stared at her in surprise; To my surprise the door was unlocked; ( also adjective) He paid them a surprise visit.) overraskelse; overraskelses-2. verb1) (to cause to feel surprise: The news surprised me.) overraske2) (to lead, by means of surprise, into doing something: Her sudden question surprised him into betraying himself.) overrumple3) (to find, come upon, or attack, without warning: They surprised the enemy from the rear.) overraske•- surprising
- surprisingly
- take by surprise -
34 time
1. noun1) (the hour of the day: What time is it?; Can your child tell the time yet?) klokken2) (the passage of days, years, events etc: time and space; Time will tell.) tid3) (a point at which, or period during which, something happens: at the time of his wedding; breakfast-time.) tidspunkt; tid; -tid4) (the quantity of minutes, hours, days etc, eg spent in, or available for, a particular activity etc: This won't take much time to do; I enjoyed the time I spent in Paris; At the end of the exam, the supervisor called `Your time is up!') tid5) (a suitable moment or period: Now is the time to ask him.) tidspunkt; tid6) (one of a number occasions: He's been to France four times.) gang7) (a period characterized by a particular quality in a person's life, experience etc: He went through an unhappy time when she died; We had some good times together.) tid; periode8) (the speed at which a piece of music should be played; tempo: in slow time.) tempo2. verb1) (to measure the time taken by (a happening, event etc) or by (a person, in doing something): He timed the journey.) tage tid2) (to choose a particular time for: You timed your arrival beautifully!) vælge tidspunkt; time•- timeless- timelessly
- timelessness
- timely
- timeliness
- timer
- times
- timing
- time bomb
- time-consuming
- time limit
- time off
- time out
- timetable
- all in good time
- all the time
- at times
- be behind time
- for the time being
- from time to time
- in good time
- in time
- no time at all
- no time
- one
- two at a time
- on time
- save
- waste time
- take one's time
- time and time again
- time and again* * *1. noun1) (the hour of the day: What time is it?; Can your child tell the time yet?) klokken2) (the passage of days, years, events etc: time and space; Time will tell.) tid3) (a point at which, or period during which, something happens: at the time of his wedding; breakfast-time.) tidspunkt; tid; -tid4) (the quantity of minutes, hours, days etc, eg spent in, or available for, a particular activity etc: This won't take much time to do; I enjoyed the time I spent in Paris; At the end of the exam, the supervisor called `Your time is up!') tid5) (a suitable moment or period: Now is the time to ask him.) tidspunkt; tid6) (one of a number occasions: He's been to France four times.) gang7) (a period characterized by a particular quality in a person's life, experience etc: He went through an unhappy time when she died; We had some good times together.) tid; periode8) (the speed at which a piece of music should be played; tempo: in slow time.) tempo2. verb1) (to measure the time taken by (a happening, event etc) or by (a person, in doing something): He timed the journey.) tage tid2) (to choose a particular time for: You timed your arrival beautifully!) vælge tidspunkt; time•- timeless- timelessly
- timelessness
- timely
- timeliness
- timer
- times
- timing
- time bomb
- time-consuming
- time limit
- time off
- time out
- timetable
- all in good time
- all the time
- at times
- be behind time
- for the time being
- from time to time
- in good time
- in time
- no time at all
- no time
- one
- two at a time
- on time
- save
- waste time
- take one's time
- time and time again
- time and again
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