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1 most
[məust] 1. superlative of many, much (often with the) - adjective1) ((the) greatest number or quantity of: Which of the students has read the most books?; Reading is what gives me most enjoyment.) flest; mest2) (the majority or greater part of: Most children like playing games; Most modern music is difficult to understand.) mest2. adverb1) (used to form the superlative of many adjectives and adverbs, especially those of more than two syllables: Of all the women I know, she's the most beautiful; the most delicious cake I've ever tasted; We see her mother or father sometimes, but we see her grandmother most frequently.) mest2) (to the greatest degree or extent: They like sweets and biscuits but they like ice-cream most of all.) allermest3) (very or extremely: I'm most grateful to you for everything you've done; a most annoying child.) yderst; særdeles4) ((American) almost: Most everyone I know has read that book.) næsten3. pronoun1) (the greatest number or quantity: I ate two cakes, but Mary ate more, and John ate (the) most.) mest; flest2) (the greatest part; the majority: He'll be at home for most of the day; Most of these students speak English; Everyone is leaving - most have gone already.) det meste; de fleste•- mostly- at the most
- at most
- for the most part
- make the most of something
- make the most of* * *[məust] 1. superlative of many, much (often with the) - adjective1) ((the) greatest number or quantity of: Which of the students has read the most books?; Reading is what gives me most enjoyment.) flest; mest2) (the majority or greater part of: Most children like playing games; Most modern music is difficult to understand.) mest2. adverb1) (used to form the superlative of many adjectives and adverbs, especially those of more than two syllables: Of all the women I know, she's the most beautiful; the most delicious cake I've ever tasted; We see her mother or father sometimes, but we see her grandmother most frequently.) mest2) (to the greatest degree or extent: They like sweets and biscuits but they like ice-cream most of all.) allermest3) (very or extremely: I'm most grateful to you for everything you've done; a most annoying child.) yderst; særdeles4) ((American) almost: Most everyone I know has read that book.) næsten3. pronoun1) (the greatest number or quantity: I ate two cakes, but Mary ate more, and John ate (the) most.) mest; flest2) (the greatest part; the majority: He'll be at home for most of the day; Most of these students speak English; Everyone is leaving - most have gone already.) det meste; de fleste•- mostly- at the most
- at most
- for the most part
- make the most of something
- make the most of -
2 strain
I 1. [strein] verb1) (to exert oneself or a part of the body to the greatest possible extent: They strained at the door, trying to pull it open; He strained to reach the rope.) presse; strække (sig)2) (to injure (a muscle etc) through too much use, exertion etc: He has strained a muscle in his leg; You'll strain your eyes by reading in such a poor light.) forstrække; anstrenge3) (to force or stretch (too far): The constant interruptions were straining his patience.) strække; stille krav til4) (to put (eg a mixture) through a sieve etc in order to separate solid matter from liquid: She strained the coffee.) filtrere2. noun1) (force exerted; Can nylon ropes take more strain than the old kind of rope?) belastning2) ((something, eg too much work etc, that causes) a state of anxiety and fatigue: The strain of nursing her dying husband was too much for her; to suffer from strain.) belastning; pres3) ((an) injury especially to a muscle caused by too much exertion: muscular strain.) forstrækning4) (too great a demand: These constant delays are a strain on our patience.) belastning•- strained- strainer
- strain off II [strein] noun1) (a kind or breed (of animals, plants etc): a new strain of cattle.) type; race2) (a tendency in a person's character: I'm sure there's a strain of madness in her.) islæt3) ((often in plural) (the sound of) a tune: I heard the strains of a hymn coming from the church.) toner* * *I 1. [strein] verb1) (to exert oneself or a part of the body to the greatest possible extent: They strained at the door, trying to pull it open; He strained to reach the rope.) presse; strække (sig)2) (to injure (a muscle etc) through too much use, exertion etc: He has strained a muscle in his leg; You'll strain your eyes by reading in such a poor light.) forstrække; anstrenge3) (to force or stretch (too far): The constant interruptions were straining his patience.) strække; stille krav til4) (to put (eg a mixture) through a sieve etc in order to separate solid matter from liquid: She strained the coffee.) filtrere2. noun1) (force exerted; Can nylon ropes take more strain than the old kind of rope?) belastning2) ((something, eg too much work etc, that causes) a state of anxiety and fatigue: The strain of nursing her dying husband was too much for her; to suffer from strain.) belastning; pres3) ((an) injury especially to a muscle caused by too much exertion: muscular strain.) forstrækning4) (too great a demand: These constant delays are a strain on our patience.) belastning•- strained- strainer
- strain off II [strein] noun1) (a kind or breed (of animals, plants etc): a new strain of cattle.) type; race2) (a tendency in a person's character: I'm sure there's a strain of madness in her.) islæt3) ((often in plural) (the sound of) a tune: I heard the strains of a hymn coming from the church.) toner -
3 memory
['meməri]plural - memories; noun1) (the power to remember things: a good memory for details.) hukommelse2) (the mind's store of remembered things: Her memory is full of interesting stories.) hukommelse3) (something remembered: memories of her childhood.) minde; erindring4) (the time as far back as can be remembered: the greatest fire in memory.) mands minde5) (a part of computer in which information is stored for immediate use; a computer with 8 megabytes of memory)•- memorize- memorise
- from memory
- in memory of / to the memory of* * *['meməri]plural - memories; noun1) (the power to remember things: a good memory for details.) hukommelse2) (the mind's store of remembered things: Her memory is full of interesting stories.) hukommelse3) (something remembered: memories of her childhood.) minde; erindring4) (the time as far back as can be remembered: the greatest fire in memory.) mands minde5) (a part of computer in which information is stored for immediate use; a computer with 8 megabytes of memory)•- memorize- memorise
- from memory
- in memory of / to the memory of -
4 since
1. conjunction1) ((often with ever) from a certain time onwards: I have been at home (ever) since I returned from Italy.) siden2) (at a time after: Since he agreed to come, he has become ill.) efter at3) (because: Since you are going, I will go too.) eftersom2. adverb1) ((usually with ever) from that time onwards: We fought and I have avoided him ever since.) lige siden2) (at a later time: We have since become friends.) sidenhen3. preposition1) (from the time of (something in the past) until the present time: She has been very unhappy ever since her quarrel with her boyfriend.) lige siden2) (at a time between (something in the past) and the present time: I've changed my address since last year.) siden3) (from the time of (the invention, discovery etc of): the greatest invention since the wheel.) siden* * *1. conjunction1) ((often with ever) from a certain time onwards: I have been at home (ever) since I returned from Italy.) siden2) (at a time after: Since he agreed to come, he has become ill.) efter at3) (because: Since you are going, I will go too.) eftersom2. adverb1) ((usually with ever) from that time onwards: We fought and I have avoided him ever since.) lige siden2) (at a later time: We have since become friends.) sidenhen3. preposition1) (from the time of (something in the past) until the present time: She has been very unhappy ever since her quarrel with her boyfriend.) lige siden2) (at a time between (something in the past) and the present time: I've changed my address since last year.) siden3) (from the time of (the invention, discovery etc of): the greatest invention since the wheel.) siden -
5 crucial
['kru:ʃəl](involving a big decision; of the greatest importance: He took the crucial step of asking her to marry him; The next game is crucial - if we lose it we lose the match.) afgørende; kritisk* * *['kru:ʃəl](involving a big decision; of the greatest importance: He took the crucial step of asking her to marry him; The next game is crucial - if we lose it we lose the match.) afgørende; kritisk -
6 do one's utmost
(to make the greatest possible effort: She has done her utmost to help him.) gøre sit bedste* * *(to make the greatest possible effort: She has done her utmost to help him.) gøre sit bedste -
7 fire
1. noun1) (anything that is burning, whether accidentally or not: a warm fire in the kitchen; Several houses were destroyed in a fire.) ild; brand; bål; flammer2) (an apparatus for heating: a gas fire; an electric fire.) varmeovn; -varmeovn3) (the heat and light produced by burning: Fire is one of man's greatest benefits.) ild4) (enthusiasm: with fire in his heart.) glød; ildhu5) (attack by gunfire: The soldiers were under fire.) ild; beskydning2. verb1) ((of china, pottery etc) to heat in an oven, or kiln, in order to harden and strengthen: The ceramic pots must be fired.) brænde2) (to make (someone) enthusiastic; to inspire: The story fired his imagination.) opildne; sætte skub i3) (to operate (a gun etc) by discharging a bullet etc from it: He fired his revolver three times.) affyre; skyde4) (to send out or discharge (a bullet etc) from a gun etc: He fired three bullets at the target.) affyre; skyde5) ((often with at or on) to aim and operate a gun at; to shoot at: They suddenly fired on us; She fired at the target.) skyde på6) (to send away someone from his/her job; to dismiss: He was fired from his last job for being late.) fyre•- firearm
- fire-brigade
- fire-cracker
- fire-engine
- fire-escape
- fire-extinguisher
- fire-guard
- fireman
- fireplace
- fireproof
- fireside
- fire-station
- firewood
- firework
- firing-squad
- catch fire
- on fire
- open fire
- play with fire
- set fire to something / set something on fire
- set fire to / set something on fire
- set fire to something / set on fire
- set fire to / set on fire
- under fire* * *1. noun1) (anything that is burning, whether accidentally or not: a warm fire in the kitchen; Several houses were destroyed in a fire.) ild; brand; bål; flammer2) (an apparatus for heating: a gas fire; an electric fire.) varmeovn; -varmeovn3) (the heat and light produced by burning: Fire is one of man's greatest benefits.) ild4) (enthusiasm: with fire in his heart.) glød; ildhu5) (attack by gunfire: The soldiers were under fire.) ild; beskydning2. verb1) ((of china, pottery etc) to heat in an oven, or kiln, in order to harden and strengthen: The ceramic pots must be fired.) brænde2) (to make (someone) enthusiastic; to inspire: The story fired his imagination.) opildne; sætte skub i3) (to operate (a gun etc) by discharging a bullet etc from it: He fired his revolver three times.) affyre; skyde4) (to send out or discharge (a bullet etc) from a gun etc: He fired three bullets at the target.) affyre; skyde5) ((often with at or on) to aim and operate a gun at; to shoot at: They suddenly fired on us; She fired at the target.) skyde på6) (to send away someone from his/her job; to dismiss: He was fired from his last job for being late.) fyre•- firearm
- fire-brigade
- fire-cracker
- fire-engine
- fire-escape
- fire-extinguisher
- fire-guard
- fireman
- fireplace
- fireproof
- fireside
- fire-station
- firewood
- firework
- firing-squad
- catch fire
- on fire
- open fire
- play with fire
- set fire to something / set something on fire
- set fire to / set something on fire
- set fire to something / set on fire
- set fire to / set on fire
- under fire -
8 pet
[pet] 1. noun1) (a tame animal etc, usually kept in the home: She keeps a rabbit as a pet; ( also adjective) a pet rabbit/goldfish.) kæledyr2) ((especially of children) a delightful or lovely person (used also as a term of affection): Isn't that baby a pet?; Would you like some ice-cream, pet?) skat; min skat2. adjective(favourite; greatest: What is your pet ambition/hate?) favorit-; yndlings-3. verbpast tense, past participle petted)1) (to stroke or caress (an animal) in a loving way: The old lady sat by the fire petting her dog.) stryge2) ((slang) to kiss, hug and caress: They were petting (each other) in the back seat.) kærtegne; kæle med•- pet name* * *[pet] 1. noun1) (a tame animal etc, usually kept in the home: She keeps a rabbit as a pet; ( also adjective) a pet rabbit/goldfish.) kæledyr2) ((especially of children) a delightful or lovely person (used also as a term of affection): Isn't that baby a pet?; Would you like some ice-cream, pet?) skat; min skat2. adjective(favourite; greatest: What is your pet ambition/hate?) favorit-; yndlings-3. verbpast tense, past participle petted)1) (to stroke or caress (an animal) in a loving way: The old lady sat by the fire petting her dog.) stryge2) ((slang) to kiss, hug and caress: They were petting (each other) in the back seat.) kærtegne; kæle med•- pet name -
9 supremacy
[su'preməsi]noun (the state of being the greatest or most powerful: How did Rome maintain her supremacy over the rest of the world for so long?) overherredømme* * *[su'preməsi]noun (the state of being the greatest or most powerful: How did Rome maintain her supremacy over the rest of the world for so long?) overherredømme
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