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  • 1 was

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  • 2 light

    I 1. noun
    1) (the brightness given by the sun, a flame, lamps etc that makes things able to be seen: It was nearly dawn and the light was getting stronger; Sunlight streamed into the room.) lys
    2) (something which gives light (eg a lamp): Suddenly all the lights went out.) lys; belysning
    3) (something which can be used to set fire to something else; a flame: Have you got a light for my cigarette?) ild
    4) (a way of viewing or regarding: He regarded her action in a favourable light.) lys
    2. adjective
    1) (having light; not dark: The studio was a large, light room.) lys
    2) ((of a colour) pale; closer to white than black: light green.) lys; lyse-
    3. [lit] verb
    1) (to give light to: The room was lit only by candles.) oplyse
    2) (to (make something) catch fire: She lit the gas; I think this match is damp, because it won't light.) tænde
    •
    - lighting
    - lighthouse
    - light-year
    - bring to light
    - come to light
    - in the light of
    - light up
    - see the light
    - set light to     II
    1) (easy to lift or carry; of little weight: I bought a light suitcase for plane journeys.) let
    2) (easy to bear, suffer or do: Next time the punishment will not be so light.) let
    3) ((of food) easy to digest: a light meal.) let
    4) (of less weight than it should be: The load of grain was several kilos light.) lettere
    5) (of little weight: Aluminium is a light metal.) let
    6) (lively or agile: She was very light on her feet.) let
    7) (cheerful; not serious: light music.) underholdende; let
    8) (little in quantity; not intense, heavy, strong etc: light rain.) let
    9) ((of soil) containing a lot of sand.) rig på sand; let
    •
    - light-headed
    - light-hearted
    - lightweight
    - get off lightly
    - make light of
    - travel light     III = light on - past tense, past participle lit [lit] - verb
    (to find by chance: While wandering round the town, we lit on a very cheap restaurant.) falde over
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    I 1. noun
    1) (the brightness given by the sun, a flame, lamps etc that makes things able to be seen: It was nearly dawn and the light was getting stronger; Sunlight streamed into the room.) lys
    2) (something which gives light (eg a lamp): Suddenly all the lights went out.) lys; belysning
    3) (something which can be used to set fire to something else; a flame: Have you got a light for my cigarette?) ild
    4) (a way of viewing or regarding: He regarded her action in a favourable light.) lys
    2. adjective
    1) (having light; not dark: The studio was a large, light room.) lys
    2) ((of a colour) pale; closer to white than black: light green.) lys; lyse-
    3. [lit] verb
    1) (to give light to: The room was lit only by candles.) oplyse
    2) (to (make something) catch fire: She lit the gas; I think this match is damp, because it won't light.) tænde
    •
    - lighting
    - lighthouse
    - light-year
    - bring to light
    - come to light
    - in the light of
    - light up
    - see the light
    - set light to     II
    1) (easy to lift or carry; of little weight: I bought a light suitcase for plane journeys.) let
    2) (easy to bear, suffer or do: Next time the punishment will not be so light.) let
    3) ((of food) easy to digest: a light meal.) let
    4) (of less weight than it should be: The load of grain was several kilos light.) lettere
    5) (of little weight: Aluminium is a light metal.) let
    6) (lively or agile: She was very light on her feet.) let
    7) (cheerful; not serious: light music.) underholdende; let
    8) (little in quantity; not intense, heavy, strong etc: light rain.) let
    9) ((of soil) containing a lot of sand.) rig på sand; let
    •
    - light-headed
    - light-hearted
    - lightweight
    - get off lightly
    - make light of
    - travel light     III = light on - past tense, past participle lit [lit] - verb
    (to find by chance: While wandering round the town, we lit on a very cheap restaurant.) falde over

    English-Danish dictionary > light

  • 3 proud

    1) (feeling pleasure or satisfaction at one's achievements, possessions, connections etc: He was proud of his new house; She was proud of her son's achievements; He was proud to play football for the school.) stolt
    2) (having a (too) high opinion of oneself; arrogant: She was too proud to talk to us.) arrogant
    3) (wishing to be independent: She was too proud to accept help.) stolt
    4) (splendid or impressive: The assembled fleet was a proud sight.) stolt
    •
    - do someone proud
    - do proud
    * * *
    1) (feeling pleasure or satisfaction at one's achievements, possessions, connections etc: He was proud of his new house; She was proud of her son's achievements; He was proud to play football for the school.) stolt
    2) (having a (too) high opinion of oneself; arrogant: She was too proud to talk to us.) arrogant
    3) (wishing to be independent: She was too proud to accept help.) stolt
    4) (splendid or impressive: The assembled fleet was a proud sight.) stolt
    •
    - do someone proud
    - do proud

    English-Danish dictionary > proud

  • 4 spot

    [spot] 1. noun
    1) (a small mark or stain (made by mud, paint etc): She was trying to remove a spot of grease from her skirt.) plet
    2) (a small, round mark of a different colour from its background: His tie was blue with white spots.) prik
    3) (a pimple or red mark on the skin caused by an illness etc: She had measles and was covered in spots.) udslæt; mærke
    4) (a place or small area, especially the exact place (where something happened etc): There was a large number of detectives gathered at the spot where the body had been found.) sted
    5) (a small amount: Can I borrow a spot of sugar?) smule
    2. verb
    1) (to catch sight of: She spotted him eventually at the very back of the crowd.) få øje på
    2) (to recognize or pick out: No-one watching the play was able to spot the murderer.) opdage
    •
    - spotlessly
    - spotlessness
    - spotted
    - spotty
    - spottiness
    - spot check
    - spotlight     3. verb
    1) (to light with a spotlight: The stage was spotlit.) belyse med en spotlight
    2) (to show up clearly or draw attention to: The incident spotlighted the difficulties with which we were faced.) fremhæve
    •
    - on the spot
    - spot on
    * * *
    [spot] 1. noun
    1) (a small mark or stain (made by mud, paint etc): She was trying to remove a spot of grease from her skirt.) plet
    2) (a small, round mark of a different colour from its background: His tie was blue with white spots.) prik
    3) (a pimple or red mark on the skin caused by an illness etc: She had measles and was covered in spots.) udslæt; mærke
    4) (a place or small area, especially the exact place (where something happened etc): There was a large number of detectives gathered at the spot where the body had been found.) sted
    5) (a small amount: Can I borrow a spot of sugar?) smule
    2. verb
    1) (to catch sight of: She spotted him eventually at the very back of the crowd.) få øje på
    2) (to recognize or pick out: No-one watching the play was able to spot the murderer.) opdage
    •
    - spotlessly
    - spotlessness
    - spotted
    - spotty
    - spottiness
    - spot check
    - spotlight     3. verb
    1) (to light with a spotlight: The stage was spotlit.) belyse med en spotlight
    2) (to show up clearly or draw attention to: The incident spotlighted the difficulties with which we were faced.) fremhæve
    •
    - on the spot
    - spot on

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  • 5 hold

    I 1. [həuld] past tense, past participle - held; verb
    1) (to have in one's hand(s) or between one's hands: He was holding a knife; Hold that dish with both hands; He held the little boy's hand; He held the mouse by its tail.) holde
    2) (to have in a part, or between parts, of the body, or between parts of a tool etc: He held the pencil in his teeth; She was holding a pile of books in her arms; Hold the stamp with tweezers.) holde
    3) (to support or keep from moving, running away, falling etc: What holds that shelf up?; He held the door closed by leaning against it; Hold your hands above your head; Hold his arms so that he can't struggle.) holde
    4) (to remain in position, fixed etc when under strain: I've tied the two pieces of string together, but I'm not sure the knot will hold; Will the anchor hold in a storm?) holde
    5) (to keep (a person) in some place or in one's power: The police are holding a man for questioning in connection with the murder; He was held captive.) holde
    6) (to (be able to) contain: This jug holds two pints; You can't hold water in a handkerchief; This drawer holds all my shirts.) indeholde
    7) (to cause to take place: The meeting will be held next week; We'll hold the meeting in the hall.) afholde
    8) (to keep (oneself), or to be, in a particular state or condition: We'll hold ourselves in readiness in case you send for us; She holds herself very erect.) holde
    9) (to have or be in (a job etc): He held the position of company secretary for five years.) have; være
    10) (to think strongly; to believe; to consider or regard: I hold that this was the right decision; He holds me (to be) responsible for everyone's mistakes; He is held in great respect; He holds certain very odd beliefs.) tro; holde
    11) (to continue to be valid or apply: Our offer will hold until next week; These rules hold under all circumstances.) gælde
    12) ((with to) to force (a person) to do something he has promised to do: I intend to hold him to his promises.) holde nogen fast til noget
    13) (to defend: They held the castle against the enemy.) holde; forsvare
    14) (not to be beaten by: The general realized that the soldiers could not hold the enemy for long.) forsvare sig imod
    15) (to keep (a person's attention): If you can't hold your pupils' attention, you can't be a good teacher.) holde; bevare
    16) (to keep someone in a certain state: Don't hold us in suspense, what was the final decision?) holde hen
    17) (to celebrate: The festival is held on 24 June.) fejre
    18) (to be the owner of: He holds shares in this company.) eje
    19) ((of good weather) to continue: I hope the weather holds until after the school sports.) holde
    20) ((also hold the line) (of a person who is making a telephone call) to wait: Mr Brown is busy at the moment - will you hold or would you like him to call you back?) vente
    21) (to continue to sing: Please hold that note for four whole beats.) holde
    22) (to keep (something): They'll hold your luggage at the station until you collect it.) opbevare
    23) ((of the future) to be going to produce: I wonder what the future holds for me?) bringe
    2. noun
    1) (the act of holding: He caught/got/laid/took hold of the rope and pulled; Keep hold of that rope.) hold; greb
    2) (power; influence: He has a strange hold over that girl.) magt; indflydelse
    3) ((in wrestling etc) a manner of holding one's opponent: The wrestler invented a new hold.) greb; tag
    •
    - - holder
    - hold-all
    - get hold of
    - hold back
    - hold down
    - hold forth
    - hold good
    - hold it
    - hold off
    - hold on
    - hold out
    - hold one's own
    - hold one's tongue
    - hold up
    - hold-up
    - hold with     II [həuld] noun
    ((in ships) the place, below the deck, where cargo is stored.) last
    * * *
    I 1. [həuld] past tense, past participle - held; verb
    1) (to have in one's hand(s) or between one's hands: He was holding a knife; Hold that dish with both hands; He held the little boy's hand; He held the mouse by its tail.) holde
    2) (to have in a part, or between parts, of the body, or between parts of a tool etc: He held the pencil in his teeth; She was holding a pile of books in her arms; Hold the stamp with tweezers.) holde
    3) (to support or keep from moving, running away, falling etc: What holds that shelf up?; He held the door closed by leaning against it; Hold your hands above your head; Hold his arms so that he can't struggle.) holde
    4) (to remain in position, fixed etc when under strain: I've tied the two pieces of string together, but I'm not sure the knot will hold; Will the anchor hold in a storm?) holde
    5) (to keep (a person) in some place or in one's power: The police are holding a man for questioning in connection with the murder; He was held captive.) holde
    6) (to (be able to) contain: This jug holds two pints; You can't hold water in a handkerchief; This drawer holds all my shirts.) indeholde
    7) (to cause to take place: The meeting will be held next week; We'll hold the meeting in the hall.) afholde
    8) (to keep (oneself), or to be, in a particular state or condition: We'll hold ourselves in readiness in case you send for us; She holds herself very erect.) holde
    9) (to have or be in (a job etc): He held the position of company secretary for five years.) have; være
    10) (to think strongly; to believe; to consider or regard: I hold that this was the right decision; He holds me (to be) responsible for everyone's mistakes; He is held in great respect; He holds certain very odd beliefs.) tro; holde
    11) (to continue to be valid or apply: Our offer will hold until next week; These rules hold under all circumstances.) gælde
    12) ((with to) to force (a person) to do something he has promised to do: I intend to hold him to his promises.) holde nogen fast til noget
    13) (to defend: They held the castle against the enemy.) holde; forsvare
    14) (not to be beaten by: The general realized that the soldiers could not hold the enemy for long.) forsvare sig imod
    15) (to keep (a person's attention): If you can't hold your pupils' attention, you can't be a good teacher.) holde; bevare
    16) (to keep someone in a certain state: Don't hold us in suspense, what was the final decision?) holde hen
    17) (to celebrate: The festival is held on 24 June.) fejre
    18) (to be the owner of: He holds shares in this company.) eje
    19) ((of good weather) to continue: I hope the weather holds until after the school sports.) holde
    20) ((also hold the line) (of a person who is making a telephone call) to wait: Mr Brown is busy at the moment - will you hold or would you like him to call you back?) vente
    21) (to continue to sing: Please hold that note for four whole beats.) holde
    22) (to keep (something): They'll hold your luggage at the station until you collect it.) opbevare
    23) ((of the future) to be going to produce: I wonder what the future holds for me?) bringe
    2. noun
    1) (the act of holding: He caught/got/laid/took hold of the rope and pulled; Keep hold of that rope.) hold; greb
    2) (power; influence: He has a strange hold over that girl.) magt; indflydelse
    3) ((in wrestling etc) a manner of holding one's opponent: The wrestler invented a new hold.) greb; tag
    •
    - - holder
    - hold-all
    - get hold of
    - hold back
    - hold down
    - hold forth
    - hold good
    - hold it
    - hold off
    - hold on
    - hold out
    - hold one's own
    - hold one's tongue
    - hold up
    - hold-up
    - hold with     II [həuld] noun
    ((in ships) the place, below the deck, where cargo is stored.) last

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  • 6 as

    [æz] 1. conjunction
    1) (when; while: I met John as I was coming home; We'll be able to talk as we go.) da; når; mens
    2) (because: As I am leaving tomorrow, I've bought you a present.) da; idet; siden
    3) (in the same way that: If you are not sure how to behave, do as I do.) som
    4) (used to introduce a statement of what the speaker knows or believes to be the case: As you know, I'll be leaving tomorrow.) som
    5) (though: Old as I am, I can still fight; Much as I want to, I cannot go.) skønt; hvor... end
    6) (used to refer to something which has already been stated and apply it to another person: Tom is English, as are Dick and Harry.) ligesom; på samme måde som
    2. adverb
    (used in comparisons, eg the first as in the following example: The bread was as hard as a brick.) så... som
    3. preposition
    1) (used in comparisons, eg the second as in the following example: The bread was as hard as a brick.) (så...) som
    2) (like: He was dressed as a woman.) som
    3) (with certain verbs eg regard, treat, describe, accept: I am regarded by some people as a bit of a fool; He treats the children as adults.) som
    4) (in the position of: He is greatly respected both as a person and as a politician.) som
    •
    - as if / as though
    - as to
    * * *
    [æz] 1. conjunction
    1) (when; while: I met John as I was coming home; We'll be able to talk as we go.) da; når; mens
    2) (because: As I am leaving tomorrow, I've bought you a present.) da; idet; siden
    3) (in the same way that: If you are not sure how to behave, do as I do.) som
    4) (used to introduce a statement of what the speaker knows or believes to be the case: As you know, I'll be leaving tomorrow.) som
    5) (though: Old as I am, I can still fight; Much as I want to, I cannot go.) skønt; hvor... end
    6) (used to refer to something which has already been stated and apply it to another person: Tom is English, as are Dick and Harry.) ligesom; på samme måde som
    2. adverb
    (used in comparisons, eg the first as in the following example: The bread was as hard as a brick.) så... som
    3. preposition
    1) (used in comparisons, eg the second as in the following example: The bread was as hard as a brick.) (så...) som
    2) (like: He was dressed as a woman.) som
    3) (with certain verbs eg regard, treat, describe, accept: I am regarded by some people as a bit of a fool; He treats the children as adults.) som
    4) (in the position of: He is greatly respected both as a person and as a politician.) som
    •
    - as if / as though
    - as to

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  • 7 discharge

    1. verb
    1) (to allow to leave; to dismiss: The soldier was discharged from the army; She was discharged from hospital.) udskrive; hjemsende
    2) (to fire (a gun): He discharged his gun at the policeman.) affyre
    3) (to perform (a task etc): He discharges his duties well.) udføre
    4) (to pay (a debt).) betale; indfri
    5) (to (cause to) let or send out: The chimney was discharging clouds of smoke; The drain discharged into the street.) udsende; udlede; lede ud
    2. noun
    1) ((an) act of discharging: He was given his discharge from the army; the discharge of one's duties.) hjemsendelse
    2) (pus etc coming from eg a wound.) pus; udflåd
    * * *
    1. verb
    1) (to allow to leave; to dismiss: The soldier was discharged from the army; She was discharged from hospital.) udskrive; hjemsende
    2) (to fire (a gun): He discharged his gun at the policeman.) affyre
    3) (to perform (a task etc): He discharges his duties well.) udføre
    4) (to pay (a debt).) betale; indfri
    5) (to (cause to) let or send out: The chimney was discharging clouds of smoke; The drain discharged into the street.) udsende; udlede; lede ud
    2. noun
    1) ((an) act of discharging: He was given his discharge from the army; the discharge of one's duties.) hjemsendelse
    2) (pus etc coming from eg a wound.) pus; udflåd

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  • 8 on

    [on] 1. preposition
    1) (touching, fixed to, covering etc the upper or outer side of: The book was lying on the table; He was standing on the floor; She wore a hat on her head.) på
    2) (in or into (a vehicle, train etc): We were sitting on the bus; I got on the wrong bus.) i; på
    3) (at or during a certain day, time etc: on Monday; On his arrival, he went straight to bed.) på; ved
    4) (about: a book on the theatre.) om
    5) (in the state or process of: He's on holiday.) på
    6) (supported by: She was standing on one leg.) på
    7) (receiving, taking: on drugs; on a diet.) på
    8) (taking part in: He is on the committee; Which detective is working on this case?) i; på
    9) (towards: They marched on the town.) mod
    10) (near or beside: a shop on the main road.) på; ved
    11) (by means of: He played a tune on the violin; I spoke to him on the telephone.) på; i
    12) (being carried by: The thief had the stolen jewels on him.) på; med
    13) (when (something is, or has been, done): On investigation, there proved to be no need to panic.) ved; efter
    14) (followed by: disaster on disaster.) efter
    2. adverb
    1) ((especially of something being worn) so as to be touching, fixed to, covering etc the upper or outer side of: She put her hat on.) på
    2) (used to show a continuing state etc, onwards: She kept on asking questions; They moved on.) fortsætte
    3) (( also adjective) (of electric light, machines etc) working: The television is on; Turn/Switch the light on.) tændt; igang
    4) (( also adjective) (of films etc) able to be seen: There's a good film on at the cinema this week.) gå
    5) (( also adjective) in or into a vehicle, train etc: The bus stopped and we got on.) ind; på
    3. adjective
    1) (in progress: The game was on.) igang
    2) (not cancelled: Is the party on tonight?) blive til noget
    •
    - ongoing
    - onwards
    - onward
    - be on to someone
    - be on to
    - on and on
    - on time
    - on to / onto
    * * *
    [on] 1. preposition
    1) (touching, fixed to, covering etc the upper or outer side of: The book was lying on the table; He was standing on the floor; She wore a hat on her head.) på
    2) (in or into (a vehicle, train etc): We were sitting on the bus; I got on the wrong bus.) i; på
    3) (at or during a certain day, time etc: on Monday; On his arrival, he went straight to bed.) på; ved
    4) (about: a book on the theatre.) om
    5) (in the state or process of: He's on holiday.) på
    6) (supported by: She was standing on one leg.) på
    7) (receiving, taking: on drugs; on a diet.) på
    8) (taking part in: He is on the committee; Which detective is working on this case?) i; på
    9) (towards: They marched on the town.) mod
    10) (near or beside: a shop on the main road.) på; ved
    11) (by means of: He played a tune on the violin; I spoke to him on the telephone.) på; i
    12) (being carried by: The thief had the stolen jewels on him.) på; med
    13) (when (something is, or has been, done): On investigation, there proved to be no need to panic.) ved; efter
    14) (followed by: disaster on disaster.) efter
    2. adverb
    1) ((especially of something being worn) so as to be touching, fixed to, covering etc the upper or outer side of: She put her hat on.) på
    2) (used to show a continuing state etc, onwards: She kept on asking questions; They moved on.) fortsætte
    3) (( also adjective) (of electric light, machines etc) working: The television is on; Turn/Switch the light on.) tændt; igang
    4) (( also adjective) (of films etc) able to be seen: There's a good film on at the cinema this week.) gå
    5) (( also adjective) in or into a vehicle, train etc: The bus stopped and we got on.) ind; på
    3. adjective
    1) (in progress: The game was on.) igang
    2) (not cancelled: Is the party on tonight?) blive til noget
    •
    - ongoing
    - onwards
    - onward
    - be on to someone
    - be on to
    - on and on
    - on time
    - on to / onto

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  • 9 so

    [səu] 1. adverb
    1) ((used in several types of sentence to express degree) to this extent, or to such an extent: `The snake was about so long,' he said, holding his hands about a metre apart; Don't get so worried!; She was so pleased with his progress in school that she bought him a new bicycle; They couldn't all get into the room, there were so many of them; He departed without so much as (= without even) a goodbye; You've been so (= very) kind to me!; Thank you so much!) så
    2) ((used to express manner) in this/that way: As you hope to be treated by others, so you must treat them; He likes everything to be (arranged) just so (= in one particular and precise way); It so happens that I have to go to an important meeting tonight.) sådan; således
    3) ((used in place of a word, phrase etc previously used, or something previously stated) as already indicated: `Are you really leaving your job?' `Yes, I've already told you / said so'; `Is she arriving tomorrow?' `Yes, I hope so'; If you haven't read the notice, please do so now; `Is that so (= true)?' `Yes, it's really so'; `Was your father angry?' `Yes, even more so than I was expecting - in fact, so much so that he refused to speak to me all day!) det; sådan; så at
    4) (in the same way; also: `I hope we'll meet again.' `So do I.'; She has a lot of money and so has her husband.) det samme; også
    5) ((used to express agreement or confirmation) indeed: `You said you were going shopping today.' `So I did, but I've changed my mind.'; `You'll need this book tomorrow, won't you?' `So I will.') det
    2. conjunction
    ((and) therefore: John had a bad cold, so I took him to the doctor; `So you think you'd like this job, then?' `Yes.'; And so they got married and lived happily ever after.) derfor; så
    - so-so
    - and so on/forth
    - or so
    - so as to
    - so far
    - so good
    - so that
    - so to say/speak
    * * *
    [səu] 1. adverb
    1) ((used in several types of sentence to express degree) to this extent, or to such an extent: `The snake was about so long,' he said, holding his hands about a metre apart; Don't get so worried!; She was so pleased with his progress in school that she bought him a new bicycle; They couldn't all get into the room, there were so many of them; He departed without so much as (= without even) a goodbye; You've been so (= very) kind to me!; Thank you so much!) så
    2) ((used to express manner) in this/that way: As you hope to be treated by others, so you must treat them; He likes everything to be (arranged) just so (= in one particular and precise way); It so happens that I have to go to an important meeting tonight.) sådan; således
    3) ((used in place of a word, phrase etc previously used, or something previously stated) as already indicated: `Are you really leaving your job?' `Yes, I've already told you / said so'; `Is she arriving tomorrow?' `Yes, I hope so'; If you haven't read the notice, please do so now; `Is that so (= true)?' `Yes, it's really so'; `Was your father angry?' `Yes, even more so than I was expecting - in fact, so much so that he refused to speak to me all day!) det; sådan; så at
    4) (in the same way; also: `I hope we'll meet again.' `So do I.'; She has a lot of money and so has her husband.) det samme; også
    5) ((used to express agreement or confirmation) indeed: `You said you were going shopping today.' `So I did, but I've changed my mind.'; `You'll need this book tomorrow, won't you?' `So I will.') det
    2. conjunction
    ((and) therefore: John had a bad cold, so I took him to the doctor; `So you think you'd like this job, then?' `Yes.'; And so they got married and lived happily ever after.) derfor; så
    - so-so
    - and so on/forth
    - or so
    - so as to
    - so far
    - so good
    - so that
    - so to say/speak

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  • 10 doom

    [du:m] 1. noun
    (fate, especially something terrible and final which is about to happen (to one): The whole place had an atmosphere of doom; His doom was inevitable.) dommedag
    2. verb
    (to condemn; to make certain to come to harm, fail etc: His crippled leg doomed him to long periods of unemployment; The project was doomed to failure; He was doomed from the moment he first took drugs.) dømme
    * * *
    [du:m] 1. noun
    (fate, especially something terrible and final which is about to happen (to one): The whole place had an atmosphere of doom; His doom was inevitable.) dommedag
    2. verb
    (to condemn; to make certain to come to harm, fail etc: His crippled leg doomed him to long periods of unemployment; The project was doomed to failure; He was doomed from the moment he first took drugs.) dømme

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  • 11 drag

    [dræɡ] 1. past tense, past participle - dragged; verb
    1) (to pull, especially by force or roughly: She was dragged screaming from her car.) trække; slæbe
    2) (to pull (something) slowly (usually because heavy): He dragged the heavy table across the floor.) slæbe
    3) (to (cause to) move along the ground: His coat was so long it dragged on the ground at the back.) slæbe
    4) (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 vod
    5) (to be slow-moving and boring: The evening dragged a bit.) slæbe sig afsted
    2. noun
    1) (something which slows something down: He felt that his lack of education was a drag on his progress.) hæmsko
    2) (an act of drawing in smoke from a cigarette etc: He took a long drag at his cigarette.) hiv; sug
    3) (something or someone that is dull and boring: Washing-up is a drag.) kedsommelig oplevelse
    4) (a slang word for women's clothes when worn by men.) drag
    * * *
    [dræɡ] 1. past tense, past participle - dragged; verb
    1) (to pull, especially by force or roughly: She was dragged screaming from her car.) trække; slæbe
    2) (to pull (something) slowly (usually because heavy): He dragged the heavy table across the floor.) slæbe
    3) (to (cause to) move along the ground: His coat was so long it dragged on the ground at the back.) slæbe
    4) (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 vod
    5) (to be slow-moving and boring: The evening dragged a bit.) slæbe sig afsted
    2. noun
    1) (something which slows something down: He felt that his lack of education was a drag on his progress.) hæmsko
    2) (an act of drawing in smoke from a cigarette etc: He took a long drag at his cigarette.) hiv; sug
    3) (something or someone that is dull and boring: Washing-up is a drag.) kedsommelig oplevelse
    4) (a slang word for women's clothes when worn by men.) drag

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  • 12 draw

    [dro:] 1. past tense - drew; verb
    1) (to make a picture or pictures (of), usually with a pencil, crayons etc: During his stay in hospital he drew a great deal; Shall I draw a cow?) tegne
    2) (to pull along, out or towards oneself: She drew the child towards her; He drew a gun suddenly and fired; All water had to be drawn from a well; The cart was drawn by a pony.) trække
    3) (to move (towards or away from someone or something): The car drew away from the kerb; Christmas is drawing closer.) fjerne sig; nærme sig
    4) (to play (a game) in which neither side wins: The match was drawn / We drew at 1-1.) spille uafgjort
    5) (to obtain (money) from a fund, bank etc: to draw a pension / an allowance.) trække; hæve
    6) (to open or close (curtains).) trække fra; trække for
    7) (to attract: She was trying to draw my attention to something.) tiltrække
    2. noun
    1) (a drawn game: The match ended in a draw.) uafgjort kamp
    2) (an attraction: The acrobats' act should be a real draw.) attraktion; trækplaster
    3) (the selecting of winning tickets in a raffle, lottery etc: a prize draw.) trækning; lodtrækning; -trækning
    4) (an act of drawing, especially a gun: He's quick on the draw.) det at trække en pistol
    •
    - drawn
    - drawback
    - drawbridge
    - drawing-pin
    - drawstring
    - draw a blank
    - draw a conclusion from
    - draw in
    - draw the line
    - draw/cast lots
    - draw off
    - draw on1
    - draw on2
    - draw out
    - draw up
    - long drawn out
    * * *
    [dro:] 1. past tense - drew; verb
    1) (to make a picture or pictures (of), usually with a pencil, crayons etc: During his stay in hospital he drew a great deal; Shall I draw a cow?) tegne
    2) (to pull along, out or towards oneself: She drew the child towards her; He drew a gun suddenly and fired; All water had to be drawn from a well; The cart was drawn by a pony.) trække
    3) (to move (towards or away from someone or something): The car drew away from the kerb; Christmas is drawing closer.) fjerne sig; nærme sig
    4) (to play (a game) in which neither side wins: The match was drawn / We drew at 1-1.) spille uafgjort
    5) (to obtain (money) from a fund, bank etc: to draw a pension / an allowance.) trække; hæve
    6) (to open or close (curtains).) trække fra; trække for
    7) (to attract: She was trying to draw my attention to something.) tiltrække
    2. noun
    1) (a drawn game: The match ended in a draw.) uafgjort kamp
    2) (an attraction: The acrobats' act should be a real draw.) attraktion; trækplaster
    3) (the selecting of winning tickets in a raffle, lottery etc: a prize draw.) trækning; lodtrækning; -trækning
    4) (an act of drawing, especially a gun: He's quick on the draw.) det at trække en pistol
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    - drawn
    - drawback
    - drawbridge
    - drawing-pin
    - drawstring
    - draw a blank
    - draw a conclusion from
    - draw in
    - draw the line
    - draw/cast lots
    - draw off
    - draw on1
    - draw on2
    - draw out
    - draw up
    - long drawn out

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  • 13 escape

    [i'skeip] 1. verb
    1) (to gain freedom: He escaped from prison.) flygte; undslippe
    2) (to manage to avoid (punishment, disease etc): She escaped the infection.) undgå
    3) (to avoid being noticed or remembered by; to avoid (the observation of): The fact escaped me / my notice; His name escapes me / my memory.) undslippe
    4) ((of a gas, liquid etc) to leak; to find a way out: Gas was escaping from a hole in the pipe.) strømme ud; slippe ud; løbe ud
    2. noun
    ((act of) escaping; state of having escaped: Make your escape while the guard is away; There have been several escapes from that prison; Escape was impossible; The explosion was caused by an escape of gas.) flugt; udslip
    - escapist
    * * *
    [i'skeip] 1. verb
    1) (to gain freedom: He escaped from prison.) flygte; undslippe
    2) (to manage to avoid (punishment, disease etc): She escaped the infection.) undgå
    3) (to avoid being noticed or remembered by; to avoid (the observation of): The fact escaped me / my notice; His name escapes me / my memory.) undslippe
    4) ((of a gas, liquid etc) to leak; to find a way out: Gas was escaping from a hole in the pipe.) strømme ud; slippe ud; løbe ud
    2. noun
    ((act of) escaping; state of having escaped: Make your escape while the guard is away; There have been several escapes from that prison; Escape was impossible; The explosion was caused by an escape of gas.) flugt; udslip
    - escapist

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  • 14 invalid

    I [in'vælid] adjective
    ((of a document or agreement etc) having no legal force; not valid: Your passport is out of date and therefore invalid.) ugyldig
    - invalidity II 1. ['invəlid] noun
    (a person who is ill or disabled: During his last few years, he was a permanent invalid.) invalid
    2. [-li:d] verb
    1) ((with out) to remove (especially a soldier) from service, because of illness: He was invalided out of the army.) hjemsende
    2) (to cause (especially a soldier) to be disabled: He was invalided in the last war.) invalidere
    * * *
    I [in'vælid] adjective
    ((of a document or agreement etc) having no legal force; not valid: Your passport is out of date and therefore invalid.) ugyldig
    - invalidity II 1. ['invəlid] noun
    (a person who is ill or disabled: During his last few years, he was a permanent invalid.) invalid
    2. [-li:d] verb
    1) ((with out) to remove (especially a soldier) from service, because of illness: He was invalided out of the army.) hjemsende
    2) (to cause (especially a soldier) to be disabled: He was invalided in the last war.) invalidere

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  • 15 it

    1) ((used as the subject of a verb or object of a verb or preposition) the thing spoken of, used especially of lifeless things and of situations, but also of animals and babies: If you find my pencil, please give it to me; The dog is in the garden, isn't it?; I picked up the baby because it was crying; He decided to run a mile every morning but he couldn't keep it up.) det; den
    2) (used as a subject in certain kinds of sentences eg in talking about the weather, distance or time: Is it raining very hard?; It's cold; It is five o'clock; Is it the fifth of March?; It's two miles to the village; Is it your turn to make the tea?; It is impossible for him to finish the work; It was nice of you to come; Is it likely that he would go without us?) det; den
    3) ((usually as the subject of the verb be) used to give emphasis to a certain word or phrase: It was you (that) I wanted to see, not Mary.) det
    4) (used with some verbs as a direct object with little meaning: The car broke down and we had to walk it; Oh, bother it!) []
    •
    - its
    - itself
    * * *
    1) ((used as the subject of a verb or object of a verb or preposition) the thing spoken of, used especially of lifeless things and of situations, but also of animals and babies: If you find my pencil, please give it to me; The dog is in the garden, isn't it?; I picked up the baby because it was crying; He decided to run a mile every morning but he couldn't keep it up.) det; den
    2) (used as a subject in certain kinds of sentences eg in talking about the weather, distance or time: Is it raining very hard?; It's cold; It is five o'clock; Is it the fifth of March?; It's two miles to the village; Is it your turn to make the tea?; It is impossible for him to finish the work; It was nice of you to come; Is it likely that he would go without us?) det; den
    3) ((usually as the subject of the verb be) used to give emphasis to a certain word or phrase: It was you (that) I wanted to see, not Mary.) det
    4) (used with some verbs as a direct object with little meaning: The car broke down and we had to walk it; Oh, bother it!) []
    •
    - its
    - itself

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  • 16 just

    I adjective
    1) (right and fair: not favouring one more than another: a fair and just decision.) retfærdig
    2) (reasonable; based on one's rights: He certainly has a just claim to the money.) retfærdig
    3) (deserved: He got his just reward when he crashed the stolen car and broke his leg.) velfortjent
    •
    - justness II adverb
    1) ((often with as) exactly or precisely: This penknife is just what I needed; He was behaving just as if nothing had happened; The house was just as I'd remembered it.) lige; netop
    2) ((with as) quite: This dress is just as nice as that one.) lige
    3) (very lately or recently: He has just gone out of the house.) lige; netop
    4) (on the point of; in the process of: She is just coming through the door.) netop
    5) (at the particular moment: The telephone rang just as I was leaving.) lige; netop
    6) ((often with only) barely: We have only just enough milk to last till Friday; I just managed to escape; You came just in time.) lige netop
    7) (only; merely: They waited for six hours just to get a glimpse of the Queen; `Where are you going?' `Just to the post office'; Could you wait just a minute?) kun; bare
    8) (used for emphasis, eg with commands: Just look at that mess!; That just isn't true!; I just don't know what to do.) bare
    9) (absolutely: The weather is just marvellous.) bare
    •
    - just now
    - just then
    * * *
    I adjective
    1) (right and fair: not favouring one more than another: a fair and just decision.) retfærdig
    2) (reasonable; based on one's rights: He certainly has a just claim to the money.) retfærdig
    3) (deserved: He got his just reward when he crashed the stolen car and broke his leg.) velfortjent
    •
    - justness II adverb
    1) ((often with as) exactly or precisely: This penknife is just what I needed; He was behaving just as if nothing had happened; The house was just as I'd remembered it.) lige; netop
    2) ((with as) quite: This dress is just as nice as that one.) lige
    3) (very lately or recently: He has just gone out of the house.) lige; netop
    4) (on the point of; in the process of: She is just coming through the door.) netop
    5) (at the particular moment: The telephone rang just as I was leaving.) lige; netop
    6) ((often with only) barely: We have only just enough milk to last till Friday; I just managed to escape; You came just in time.) lige netop
    7) (only; merely: They waited for six hours just to get a glimpse of the Queen; `Where are you going?' `Just to the post office'; Could you wait just a minute?) kun; bare
    8) (used for emphasis, eg with commands: Just look at that mess!; That just isn't true!; I just don't know what to do.) bare
    9) (absolutely: The weather is just marvellous.) bare
    •
    - just now
    - just then

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  • 17 last

    I 1. adjective
    1) (coming at the end: We set out on the last day of November; He was last in the race; He caught the last bus home.) sidst; sidste
    2) (most recent; next before the present: Our last house was much smaller than this; last year/month/week.) sidste; forrige
    3) (coming or remaining after all the others: He was the last guest to leave.) sidste
    2. adverb
    (at the end of or after all the others: He took his turn last.) til sidst; til slut
    - at long last
    - at last
    - hear
    - see the last of
    - the last person
    - the last straw
    - the last thing
    - the last word
    - on one's last legs
    - to the last     II verb
    1) (to continue to exist: This situation lasted until she got married; I hope this fine weather lasts.) vare; holde
    2) (to remain in good condition or supply: This carpet has lasted well; The bread won't last another two days - we'll need more; This coat will last me until I die.) holde
    •
    - last out
    * * *
    I 1. adjective
    1) (coming at the end: We set out on the last day of November; He was last in the race; He caught the last bus home.) sidst; sidste
    2) (most recent; next before the present: Our last house was much smaller than this; last year/month/week.) sidste; forrige
    3) (coming or remaining after all the others: He was the last guest to leave.) sidste
    2. adverb
    (at the end of or after all the others: He took his turn last.) til sidst; til slut
    - at long last
    - at last
    - hear
    - see the last of
    - the last person
    - the last straw
    - the last thing
    - the last word
    - on one's last legs
    - to the last     II verb
    1) (to continue to exist: This situation lasted until she got married; I hope this fine weather lasts.) vare; holde
    2) (to remain in good condition or supply: This carpet has lasted well; The bread won't last another two days - we'll need more; This coat will last me until I die.) holde
    •
    - last out

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  • 18 leak

    [li:k] 1. noun
    1) (a crack or hole through which liquid or gas escapes: Water was escaping through a leak in the pipe.) læk
    2) (the passing of gas, water etc through a crack or hole: a gas-leak.) læk; -læk
    3) (a giving away of secret information: a leak of Government plans.) læk
    2. verb
    1) (to have a leak: This bucket leaks; The boiler leaked hot water all over the floor.) lække
    2) (to (cause something) to pass through a leak: Gas was leaking from the cracked pipe; He was accused of leaking secrets to the enemy.) lække
    •
    - leaky
    * * *
    [li:k] 1. noun
    1) (a crack or hole through which liquid or gas escapes: Water was escaping through a leak in the pipe.) læk
    2) (the passing of gas, water etc through a crack or hole: a gas-leak.) læk; -læk
    3) (a giving away of secret information: a leak of Government plans.) læk
    2. verb
    1) (to have a leak: This bucket leaks; The boiler leaked hot water all over the floor.) lække
    2) (to (cause something) to pass through a leak: Gas was leaking from the cracked pipe; He was accused of leaking secrets to the enemy.) lække
    •
    - leaky

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  • 19 lift

    [lift] 1. verb
    1) (to raise or bring to a higher position: The box was so heavy I couldn't lift it.) hæve; løfte
    2) (to take and carry away: He lifted the table through into the kitchen.) bære væk
    3) ((of mist etc) to disappear: By noon, the fog was beginning to lift.) forsvinde
    4) (to rise: The aeroplane lifted into the air.) hæve
    2. noun
    1) (the act of lifting: a lift of the eyebrows.) hæven; løften
    2) ((American elevator) a small enclosed platform etc that moves up and down between floors carrying goods or people: Since she was too tired to climb the stairs, she went up in the lift.) elevator
    3) (a ride in someone's car etc: Can I give you a lift into town?) lift
    4) (a raising of the spirits: Her success in the exam gave her a great lift.) løft
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    * * *
    [lift] 1. verb
    1) (to raise or bring to a higher position: The box was so heavy I couldn't lift it.) hæve; løfte
    2) (to take and carry away: He lifted the table through into the kitchen.) bære væk
    3) ((of mist etc) to disappear: By noon, the fog was beginning to lift.) forsvinde
    4) (to rise: The aeroplane lifted into the air.) hæve
    2. noun
    1) (the act of lifting: a lift of the eyebrows.) hæven; løften
    2) ((American elevator) a small enclosed platform etc that moves up and down between floors carrying goods or people: Since she was too tired to climb the stairs, she went up in the lift.) elevator
    3) (a ride in someone's car etc: Can I give you a lift into town?) lift
    4) (a raising of the spirits: Her success in the exam gave her a great lift.) løft
    •

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  • 20 loss

    [los]
    1) (the act or fact of losing: suffering from loss of memory; the loss (= death) of our friend.) tab
    2) (something which is lost: It was only after he was dead that we realized what a loss he was.) tab
    3) (the amount (especially of money) which is lost: a loss of 500 pounds.) tab; underskud
    * * *
    [los]
    1) (the act or fact of losing: suffering from loss of memory; the loss (= death) of our friend.) tab
    2) (something which is lost: It was only after he was dead that we realized what a loss he was.) tab
    3) (the amount (especially of money) which is lost: a loss of 500 pounds.) tab; underskud

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