-
1 hold
I 1. [həuld] past tense, past participle - held; verb1) (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.) holde2) (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.) holde3) (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.) holde4) (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?) holde5) (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.) holde6) (to (be able to) contain: This jug holds two pints; You can't hold water in a handkerchief; This drawer holds all my shirts.) indeholde7) (to cause to take place: The meeting will be held next week; We'll hold the meeting in the hall.) afholde8) (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.) holde9) (to have or be in (a job etc): He held the position of company secretary for five years.) have; være10) (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; holde11) (to continue to be valid or apply: Our offer will hold until next week; These rules hold under all circumstances.) gælde12) ((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 noget13) (to defend: They held the castle against the enemy.) holde; forsvare14) (not to be beaten by: The general realized that the soldiers could not hold the enemy for long.) forsvare sig imod15) (to keep (a person's attention): If you can't hold your pupils' attention, you can't be a good teacher.) holde; bevare16) (to keep someone in a certain state: Don't hold us in suspense, what was the final decision?) holde hen17) (to celebrate: The festival is held on 24 June.) fejre18) (to be the owner of: He holds shares in this company.) eje19) ((of good weather) to continue: I hope the weather holds until after the school sports.) holde20) ((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?) vente21) (to continue to sing: Please hold that note for four whole beats.) holde22) (to keep (something): They'll hold your luggage at the station until you collect it.) opbevare23) ((of the future) to be going to produce: I wonder what the future holds for me?) bringe2. noun1) (the act of holding: He caught/got/laid/took hold of the rope and pulled; Keep hold of that rope.) hold; greb2) (power; influence: He has a strange hold over that girl.) magt; indflydelse3) ((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; verb1) (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.) holde2) (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.) holde3) (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.) holde4) (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?) holde5) (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.) holde6) (to (be able to) contain: This jug holds two pints; You can't hold water in a handkerchief; This drawer holds all my shirts.) indeholde7) (to cause to take place: The meeting will be held next week; We'll hold the meeting in the hall.) afholde8) (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.) holde9) (to have or be in (a job etc): He held the position of company secretary for five years.) have; være10) (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; holde11) (to continue to be valid or apply: Our offer will hold until next week; These rules hold under all circumstances.) gælde12) ((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 noget13) (to defend: They held the castle against the enemy.) holde; forsvare14) (not to be beaten by: The general realized that the soldiers could not hold the enemy for long.) forsvare sig imod15) (to keep (a person's attention): If you can't hold your pupils' attention, you can't be a good teacher.) holde; bevare16) (to keep someone in a certain state: Don't hold us in suspense, what was the final decision?) holde hen17) (to celebrate: The festival is held on 24 June.) fejre18) (to be the owner of: He holds shares in this company.) eje19) ((of good weather) to continue: I hope the weather holds until after the school sports.) holde20) ((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?) vente21) (to continue to sing: Please hold that note for four whole beats.) holde22) (to keep (something): They'll hold your luggage at the station until you collect it.) opbevare23) ((of the future) to be going to produce: I wonder what the future holds for me?) bringe2. noun1) (the act of holding: He caught/got/laid/took hold of the rope and pulled; Keep hold of that rope.) hold; greb2) (power; influence: He has a strange hold over that girl.) magt; indflydelse3) ((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 -
2 water
['wo:tə] 1. noun(a colourless, transparent liquid compound of hydrogen and oxygen, having no taste or smell, which turns to steam when boiled and to ice when frozen: She drank two glasses of water; `Are you going swimming in the sea?' `No, the water's too cold'; Each bedroom in the hotel is supplied with hot and cold running water; ( also adjective) The plumber had to turn off the water supply in order to repair the pipe; transport by land and water.) vand; vand-2. verb1) (to supply with water: He watered the plants.) vande2) ((of the mouth) to produce saliva: His mouth watered at the sight of all the food.) løbe i vand3) ((of the eyes) to fill with tears: The dense smoke made his eyes water.) løbe i vand•- waters- watery
- wateriness
- waterborne
- water-closet
- water-colour
- watercress
- waterfall
- waterfowl
- waterfront
- waterhole
- watering-can
- water level
- waterlily
- waterlogged
- water main
- water-melon
- waterproof 3. noun(a coat made of waterproof material: She was wearing a waterproof.) regntøj4. verb(to make (material) waterproof.) imprægnere- water-skiing
- water-ski
- watertight
- water vapour
- waterway
- waterwheel
- waterworks
- hold water
- into deep water
- in deep water
- water down* * *['wo:tə] 1. noun(a colourless, transparent liquid compound of hydrogen and oxygen, having no taste or smell, which turns to steam when boiled and to ice when frozen: She drank two glasses of water; `Are you going swimming in the sea?' `No, the water's too cold'; Each bedroom in the hotel is supplied with hot and cold running water; ( also adjective) The plumber had to turn off the water supply in order to repair the pipe; transport by land and water.) vand; vand-2. verb1) (to supply with water: He watered the plants.) vande2) ((of the mouth) to produce saliva: His mouth watered at the sight of all the food.) løbe i vand3) ((of the eyes) to fill with tears: The dense smoke made his eyes water.) løbe i vand•- waters- watery
- wateriness
- waterborne
- water-closet
- water-colour
- watercress
- waterfall
- waterfowl
- waterfront
- waterhole
- watering-can
- water level
- waterlily
- waterlogged
- water main
- water-melon
- waterproof 3. noun(a coat made of waterproof material: She was wearing a waterproof.) regntøj4. verb(to make (material) waterproof.) imprægnere- water-skiing
- water-ski
- watertight
- water vapour
- waterway
- waterwheel
- waterworks
- hold water
- into deep water
- in deep water
- water down -
3 dam
[dæm] 1. noun1) (a bank or wall of earth, concrete etc to keep back water: A new dam was being built at the mouth of the valley.) dæmning; dige2) (the water kept back.) opdæmmet vand2. verb(to hold back by means of a dam: The river has been dammed up.) opdæmme* * *[dæm] 1. noun1) (a bank or wall of earth, concrete etc to keep back water: A new dam was being built at the mouth of the valley.) dæmning; dige2) (the water kept back.) opdæmmet vand2. verb(to hold back by means of a dam: The river has been dammed up.) opdæmme -
4 retain
[rə'tein]1) (to continue to have, use, remember etc; to keep in one's possession, memory etc: He finds it difficult to retain information; These dishes don't retain heat very well.) bibeholde2) (to hold (something) back or keep (something) in its place: This wall was built to retain the water from the river in order to prevent flooding.) modstå* * *[rə'tein]1) (to continue to have, use, remember etc; to keep in one's possession, memory etc: He finds it difficult to retain information; These dishes don't retain heat very well.) bibeholde2) (to hold (something) back or keep (something) in its place: This wall was built to retain the water from the river in order to prevent flooding.) modstå -
5 carry
['kæri]1) (to take from one place etc to another: She carried the child over the river; Flies carry disease.) bære2) (to go from one place to another: Sound carries better over water.) lede3) (to support: These stone columns carry the weight of the whole building.) bære4) (to have or hold: This job carries great responsibility.) indebære5) (to approve (a bill etc) by a majority of votes: The parliamentary bill was carried by forty-two votes.) vedtage6) (to hold (oneself) in a certain way: He carries himself like a soldier.) føre sig•((slang) a fuss; excited behaviour.)
skabekrukke- carry-cot((of bags or cases) that passengers can carry with them on board a plane.)
hånd(-baggage)
- be/get carried away
- carry forward
- carry off
- carry on
- carry out
- carry weight* * *['kæri]1) (to take from one place etc to another: She carried the child over the river; Flies carry disease.) bære2) (to go from one place to another: Sound carries better over water.) lede3) (to support: These stone columns carry the weight of the whole building.) bære4) (to have or hold: This job carries great responsibility.) indebære5) (to approve (a bill etc) by a majority of votes: The parliamentary bill was carried by forty-two votes.) vedtage6) (to hold (oneself) in a certain way: He carries himself like a soldier.) føre sig•((slang) a fuss; excited behaviour.)
skabekrukke- carry-cot((of bags or cases) that passengers can carry with them on board a plane.)
hånd(-baggage)
- be/get carried away
- carry forward
- carry off
- carry on
- carry out
- carry weight -
6 still
I 1. [stil] adjective1) (without movement or noise: The city seems very still in the early morning; Please stand/sit/keep/hold still while I brush your hair!; still (= calm) water/weather.) stille2) ((of drinks) not fizzy: still orange juice.) ikke-mousserende2. noun(a photograph selected from a cinema film: The magazine contained some stills from the new film.) stillfoto; billede- stillborn II [stil] adverb1) (up to and including the present time, or the time mentioned previously: Are you still working for the same firm?; By Saturday he had still not / still hadn't replied to my letter.) stadigvæk; stadig; endnu2) (nevertheless; in spite of that: Although the doctor told him to rest, he still went on working; This picture is not valuable - still, I like it.) alligevel3) (even: He seemed very ill in the afternoon and in the evening looked still worse.) endnu* * *I 1. [stil] adjective1) (without movement or noise: The city seems very still in the early morning; Please stand/sit/keep/hold still while I brush your hair!; still (= calm) water/weather.) stille2) ((of drinks) not fizzy: still orange juice.) ikke-mousserende2. noun(a photograph selected from a cinema film: The magazine contained some stills from the new film.) stillfoto; billede- stillborn II [stil] adverb1) (up to and including the present time, or the time mentioned previously: Are you still working for the same firm?; By Saturday he had still not / still hadn't replied to my letter.) stadigvæk; stadig; endnu2) (nevertheless; in spite of that: Although the doctor told him to rest, he still went on working; This picture is not valuable - still, I like it.) alligevel3) (even: He seemed very ill in the afternoon and in the evening looked still worse.) endnu -
7 check
[ ek] 1. verb1) (to see if something (eg a sum) is correct or accurate: Will you check my addition?) kontrollere; checke2) (to see if something (eg a machine) is in good condition or working properly: Have you checked the engine (over)?) efterse; kontrollere; checke3) (to hold back; to stop: We've checked the flow of water from the burst pipe.) standse; holde tilbage2. noun1) (an act of testing or checking.) eftersyn; kontrol; check2) (something which prevents or holds back: a check on imports.) bremse; hindring3) (in chess, a position in which the king is attacked: He put his opponent's king in check.) skak4) (a pattern of squares: I like the red check on that material.) tern5) (a ticket received in return for handing in baggage etc.) kontrolmærke6) ((especially American) a bill: The check please, waiter!) regning7) ((American) a cheque.) check•- checked- checkbook
- check-in
- checkmate 3. verb(to put (an opponent's king) in this position.) gøre skak- checkout- checkpoint
- check-up
- check in
- check out
- check up on
- check up* * *[ ek] 1. verb1) (to see if something (eg a sum) is correct or accurate: Will you check my addition?) kontrollere; checke2) (to see if something (eg a machine) is in good condition or working properly: Have you checked the engine (over)?) efterse; kontrollere; checke3) (to hold back; to stop: We've checked the flow of water from the burst pipe.) standse; holde tilbage2. noun1) (an act of testing or checking.) eftersyn; kontrol; check2) (something which prevents or holds back: a check on imports.) bremse; hindring3) (in chess, a position in which the king is attacked: He put his opponent's king in check.) skak4) (a pattern of squares: I like the red check on that material.) tern5) (a ticket received in return for handing in baggage etc.) kontrolmærke6) ((especially American) a bill: The check please, waiter!) regning7) ((American) a cheque.) check•- checked- checkbook
- check-in
- checkmate 3. verb(to put (an opponent's king) in this position.) gøre skak- checkout- checkpoint
- check-up
- check in
- check out
- check up on
- check up -
8 sponge
1. noun1) (a type of sea animal, or its soft skeleton, which has many holes and is able to suck up and hold water.) svamp2) (a piece of such a skeleton or a substitute, used for washing the body etc.) svamp3) (a sponge pudding or cake: We had jam sponge for dessert.) sukkerbrødskage4) (an act of wiping etc with a sponge: Give the table a quick sponge over, will you?) vask2. verb1) (to wipe or clean with a sponge: She sponged the child's face.) vaske med svamp2) (to get a living, money etc (from someone else): He's been sponging off/on us for years.) nasse på•- sponger- spongy
- spongily
- sponginess
- sponge cake
- sponge pudding* * *1. noun1) (a type of sea animal, or its soft skeleton, which has many holes and is able to suck up and hold water.) svamp2) (a piece of such a skeleton or a substitute, used for washing the body etc.) svamp3) (a sponge pudding or cake: We had jam sponge for dessert.) sukkerbrødskage4) (an act of wiping etc with a sponge: Give the table a quick sponge over, will you?) vask2. verb1) (to wipe or clean with a sponge: She sponged the child's face.) vaske med svamp2) (to get a living, money etc (from someone else): He's been sponging off/on us for years.) nasse på•- sponger- spongy
- spongily
- sponginess
- sponge cake
- sponge pudding -
9 glassful
См. также в других словарях:
You Hold the Key — Infobox Album | Name = You Hold the Key Type = Album Artist = Beth Nielsen Chapman Released = 1993 Recorded = N/A Genre = Singer Songwriter Length = 49:23 Label = Reprise Records Producer = Jim Ed Norman Reviews = *Allmusic Rating|4|5 [http://www … Wikipedia
The Survivors of the Chancellor — infobox Book | name = The Survivors of the Chancellor title orig = Le Chancellor translator = author = Jules Verne illustrator = cover artist = country = France language = French series = The Extraordinary Voyages genre = Adventure novel… … Wikipedia
Water (molecule) — Chembox new Name = Water (H2O) ImageFileL1 = Water 2D labelled.png ImageSizeL1 = 120px ImageNameL1 = The water molecule has this basic geometric structure ImageFileR1 = Water molecule 3D.svg ImageSizeR1 = 100px ImageNameR1 = Space filling model… … Wikipedia
Water tower — A water tower, watershed, or elevated water tower is a large elevated water storage container. The term tower speaks to its elevation and is constructed for the purpose of holding a supply of water at a height sufficient to pressurize a water… … Wikipedia
Hold — Hold, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Held}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Holding}. {Holden}, p. p., is obs. in elegant writing, though still used in legal language.] [OE. haldan, D. houden, OHG. hoten, Icel. halda, Dan. holde, Sw. h[*a]lla, Goth. haldan to feed, tend… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
The Master Maid — is a Norwegian fairy tale collected by Peter Christen Asbjørnsen and Jørgen Moe in their Norske Folkeeventyr . Master indicates superior, skilled. Jørgen Moe wrote the tale down from the storyteller Anne Godlid in Seljord on a short visit in the… … Wikipedia
The Narrative of Arthur Gordon Pym of Nantucket — … Wikipedia
The Coca-Cola Company — The Goca Cola Company Type Public Traded as NYSE: KO Dow Jones Comp … Wikipedia
Water polo — is a team water sport. A team consists of six field players and one goalkeeper. The winner of the game is the team that scores more goals. Gameplay involves swimming, players passing the ball while being defended by opponents, and scoring by… … Wikipedia
Water skiing — is a sport where an individual (or more than one individual) is pulled behind a motor boat or a cable ski installation on a body of water wearing one or more skis. The surface area of the ski (or skis) keeps the person skimming on the surface of… … Wikipedia
Water cure — is a form of water torture in which the victim is forced to drink large quantities of water in a short time, resulting in gastric distension, water intoxication, and possibly death.cite book|title=Oxford English Dictionary|quote=In the… … Wikipedia