-
121 desire
1. noun(a wish or longing: I have a sudden desire for a bar of chocolate; I have no desire ever to see him again.) ønske; længsel2. verb(to long for or feel desire for: After a day's work, all I desire is a hot bath.) ønske; længes efter- desirability* * *1. noun(a wish or longing: I have a sudden desire for a bar of chocolate; I have no desire ever to see him again.) ønske; længsel2. verb(to long for or feel desire for: After a day's work, all I desire is a hot bath.) ønske; længes efter- desirability -
122 dinner
['dinə]1) (the main meal of the day eaten usually in the evening: Is it time for dinner yet?) aftensmad2) (a formal party in the evening, when such a meal is eaten: They asked me to dinner; He was the guest of honour at the dinner; ( also adjective) a dinner party.) middag; middags-•* * *['dinə]1) (the main meal of the day eaten usually in the evening: Is it time for dinner yet?) aftensmad2) (a formal party in the evening, when such a meal is eaten: They asked me to dinner; He was the guest of honour at the dinner; ( also adjective) a dinner party.) middag; middags-• -
123 do out of
(to prevent from getting, especially by using dishonest methods: My boss tried to do me out of a day's holiday.) snyde for* * *(to prevent from getting, especially by using dishonest methods: My boss tried to do me out of a day's holiday.) snyde for -
124 dull
1) (slow to learn or to understand: The clever children help the dull ones.) sløv2) (not bright or clear: a dull day.) mørk; grå3) (not exciting or interesting: a very dull book.) kedelig•- dully- dullness* * *1) (slow to learn or to understand: The clever children help the dull ones.) sløv2) (not bright or clear: a dull day.) mørk; grå3) (not exciting or interesting: a very dull book.) kedelig•- dully- dullness -
125 easy
1) (not difficult: This is an easy job (to do).) let; simpel; ligetil2) (free from pain, trouble, anxiety etc: He had an easy day at the office.) afslappet; ustresset3) (friendly: an easy manner/smile.) venlig4) (relaxed; leisurely: The farmer walked with an easy stride.) afslappet* * *1) (not difficult: This is an easy job (to do).) let; simpel; ligetil2) (free from pain, trouble, anxiety etc: He had an easy day at the office.) afslappet; ustresset3) (friendly: an easy manner/smile.) venlig4) (relaxed; leisurely: The farmer walked with an easy stride.) afslappet -
126 eccentric
[ik'sentrik] 1. adjective((of a person, his behaviour etc) odd; unusual: He is growing more eccentric every day; He had an eccentric habit of collecting stray cats.) excentrisk; underlig2. noun(an eccentric person.) excentriker; original- eccentricity* * *[ik'sentrik] 1. adjective((of a person, his behaviour etc) odd; unusual: He is growing more eccentric every day; He had an eccentric habit of collecting stray cats.) excentrisk; underlig2. noun(an eccentric person.) excentriker; original- eccentricity -
127 elaborate
1. [i'læbəreit] verb1) (to work out or describe (a plan etc) in detail: He elaborated his theory.) udbygge; uddybe2) ((especially with on) to discuss details: She elaborated on the next day's menu.) gå i detaljer2. [-rət] adjective1) (very detailed or complicated: an elaborate design.) detaljeret; indviklet2) (carefully planned: elaborate plans for escape.) minutiøs; udførlig•- elaboration* * *1. [i'læbəreit] verb1) (to work out or describe (a plan etc) in detail: He elaborated his theory.) udbygge; uddybe2) ((especially with on) to discuss details: She elaborated on the next day's menu.) gå i detaljer2. [-rət] adjective1) (very detailed or complicated: an elaborate design.) detaljeret; indviklet2) (carefully planned: elaborate plans for escape.) minutiøs; udførlig•- elaboration -
128 enlist
[in'list]1) (to join an army etc: My father enlisted on the day after war was declared.) melde sig; blive rekrutteret2) (to obtain the support and help of: He has enlisted George to help him organize the party.) sikre sig; hverve3) (to obtain (support and help) from someone: They enlisted the support of five hundred people for their campaign.) sikre sig; hverve* * *[in'list]1) (to join an army etc: My father enlisted on the day after war was declared.) melde sig; blive rekrutteret2) (to obtain the support and help of: He has enlisted George to help him organize the party.) sikre sig; hverve3) (to obtain (support and help) from someone: They enlisted the support of five hundred people for their campaign.) sikre sig; hverve
См. также в других словарях:
day — /day/, n. 1. the interval of light between two successive nights; the time between sunrise and sunset: Since there was no artificial illumination, all activities had to be carried on during the day. 2. the light of day; daylight: The owl sleeps… … Universalium
day — W1S1 [deı] n ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ 1¦(24 hours)¦ 2¦(not night)¦ 3¦(when you are awake)¦ 4¦(time at work)¦ 5¦(past)¦ 6¦(now)¦ 7¦(future)¦ 8 somebody s/something s day 9 Independence/election/Christmas etc day 10 five/three/ni … Dictionary of contemporary English
day — [ deı ] noun *** 1. ) count one of the periods of time that a week is divided into, equal to 24 hours: We re going away for five days. The animals are kept inside for 14 hours a day. 24 hours a day (=during the whole of the day and night): The… … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
DAY OF ATONEMENT — (Heb. יוֹם הכִּפּוּרִים, Yom ha Kippurim), one of the appointed seasons of the Lord, holy convocations, a day of fasting and atonement, occurring on the Tenth of Tishri. It is the climax of the ten days of penitence and the most important day in… … Encyclopedia of Judaism
Day — (d[=a]), n. [OE. day, dai, dei, AS. d[ae]g; akin to OS., D., Dan., & Sw. dag, G. tag, Icel. dagr, Goth. dags; cf. Skr. dah (for dhagh ?) to burn. [root]69. Cf. {Dawn}.] 1. The time of light, or interval between one night and the next; the time… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Day after day — Day Day (d[=a]), n. [OE. day, dai, dei, AS. d[ae]g; akin to OS., D., Dan., & Sw. dag, G. tag, Icel. dagr, Goth. dags; cf. Skr. dah (for dhagh ?) to burn. [root]69. Cf. {Dawn}.] 1. The time of light, or interval between one night and the next; the … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Day blindness — Day Day (d[=a]), n. [OE. day, dai, dei, AS. d[ae]g; akin to OS., D., Dan., & Sw. dag, G. tag, Icel. dagr, Goth. dags; cf. Skr. dah (for dhagh ?) to burn. [root]69. Cf. {Dawn}.] 1. The time of light, or interval between one night and the next; the … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Day by day — Day Day (d[=a]), n. [OE. day, dai, dei, AS. d[ae]g; akin to OS., D., Dan., & Sw. dag, G. tag, Icel. dagr, Goth. dags; cf. Skr. dah (for dhagh ?) to burn. [root]69. Cf. {Dawn}.] 1. The time of light, or interval between one night and the next; the … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Day in court — Day Day (d[=a]), n. [OE. day, dai, dei, AS. d[ae]g; akin to OS., D., Dan., & Sw. dag, G. tag, Icel. dagr, Goth. dags; cf. Skr. dah (for dhagh ?) to burn. [root]69. Cf. {Dawn}.] 1. The time of light, or interval between one night and the next; the … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Day owl — Day Day (d[=a]), n. [OE. day, dai, dei, AS. d[ae]g; akin to OS., D., Dan., & Sw. dag, G. tag, Icel. dagr, Goth. dags; cf. Skr. dah (for dhagh ?) to burn. [root]69. Cf. {Dawn}.] 1. The time of light, or interval between one night and the next; the … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Day rule — Day Day (d[=a]), n. [OE. day, dai, dei, AS. d[ae]g; akin to OS., D., Dan., & Sw. dag, G. tag, Icel. dagr, Goth. dags; cf. Skr. dah (for dhagh ?) to burn. [root]69. Cf. {Dawn}.] 1. The time of light, or interval between one night and the next; the … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English