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1 in the light of
(taking into consideration (eg new information): The theory has been abandoned in the light of more recent discoveries.) luând în considerare -
2 see the light
1) (to be born, discovered, produced etc: After many problems his invention finally saw the light (of day).) a vedea lumina zilei2) (to be converted to someone else's point of view etc.) -
3 light
I 1. noun1) (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.) lumină2) (something which gives light (eg a lamp): Suddenly all the lights went out.) lumină3) (something which can be used to set fire to something else; a flame: Have you got a light for my cigarette?) foc4) (a way of viewing or regarding: He regarded her action in a favourable light.) lumină2. adjective1) (having light; not dark: The studio was a large, light room.) luminos2) ((of a colour) pale; closer to white than black: light green.) deschis3. [lit] verb1) (to give light to: The room was lit only by candles.) a lumina2) (to (make something) catch fire: She lit the gas; I think this match is damp, because it won't light.) a (se) aprinde•- lighten- lighter- lighting
- lighthouse
- light-year
- bring to light
- come to light
- in the light of
- light up
- see the light
- set light to II1) (easy to lift or carry; of little weight: I bought a light suitcase for plane journeys.) uşor2) (easy to bear, suffer or do: Next time the punishment will not be so light.) uşor3) ((of food) easy to digest: a light meal.) uşor4) (of less weight than it should be: The load of grain was several kilos light.) mai uşor cu5) (of little weight: Aluminium is a light metal.) uşor6) (lively or agile: She was very light on her feet.) suplu7) (cheerful; not serious: light music.) uşor8) (little in quantity; not intense, heavy, strong etc: light rain.) uşor9) ((of soil) containing a lot of sand.) moale, afânat•- lightly- lighten- 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.) -
4 light up
1) (to begin to give out light: Evening came and the streetlights lit up.) a se aprinde2) (to make, be or become full of light: The powerful searchlight lit up the building; She watched the house light up as everyone awoke.) a (se) lumina3) (to make or become happy: Her face lit up when she saw him; A sudden smile lit up her face.) a (se) lumina -
5 the green light
(permission to begin: We can't start until he gives us the green light.) aprobare -
6 light-year
noun (the distance light travels in a year (nearly 9.5 million million kilometres).) an-lumină -
7 candle-light
noun (the light from a candle: We had dinner by candle-light.) -
8 tail-light
noun (the (usually red) light on the back of a car, train etc: He followed the tail-lights of the bus.) -
9 pilot-light
noun (a small gas light eg on a gas cooker, which burns continuously and is used to light the main gas jets when they are turned on.) -
10 bring to light
(to reveal or cause to be noticed: The scandal was brought to light by the investigations of a journalist.) a scoate la lumină -
11 come to light
(to be discovered: The theft only came to light when the owners returned from holiday.) a fi descoperit -
12 set light to
(to cause to begin burning: He set light to the pile of rubbish in his garden.) a da foc (la) -
13 shed light on
(to make clearer: This letter sheds light on the reasons for his departure.) a clasifica -
14 throw light on
(to help to solve or give information on (a mystery, puzzle, problem etc): Can anyone throw any light on the problem?) a lămuri -
15 shine
1. past tense, past participle - shone; verb1) (to (cause to) give out light; to direct such light towards someone or something: The light shone from the window; The policeman shone his torch; He shone a torch on the body.)2) (to be bright: She polished the silver till it shone.)3) ((past tense, past participle shined) to polish: He tries to make a living by shining shoes.)4) ((often with at) to be very good (at something): He shines at games; You really shone in yesterday's match.)2. noun1) (brightness; the state of being well polished: He likes a good shine on his shoes; a ray of sunshine.) strălucire2) (an act of polishing: I'll just give my shoes a shine.) lustruire•- shining- shiny
- shininess -
16 on
[on] 1. preposition1) (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.) pe2) (in or into (a vehicle, train etc): We were sitting on the bus; I got on the wrong bus.) în3) (at or during a certain day, time etc: on Monday; On his arrival, he went straight to bed.) la4) (about: a book on the theatre.) despre5) (in the state or process of: He's on holiday.) în6) (supported by: She was standing on one leg.) în7) (receiving, taking: on drugs; on a diet.) la8) (taking part in: He is on the committee; Which detective is working on this case?) la9) (towards: They marched on the town.) (în) spre10) (near or beside: a shop on the main road.) lângă11) (by means of: He played a tune on the violin; I spoke to him on the telephone.) la12) (being carried by: The thief had the stolen jewels on him.) la13) (when (something is, or has been, done): On investigation, there proved to be no need to panic.) la14) (followed by: disaster on disaster.) după2. adverb1) ((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.)2) (used to show a continuing state etc, onwards: She kept on asking questions; They moved on.) fără a se opri3) (( also adjective) (of electric light, machines etc) working: The television is on; Turn/Switch the light on.) deschis, aprins4) (( also adjective) (of films etc) able to be seen: There's a good film on at the cinema this week.) în program5) (( also adjective) in or into a vehicle, train etc: The bus stopped and we got on.) în; la bordul3. adjective1) (in progress: The game was on.) în curs (de desfăşurare)2) (not cancelled: Is the party on tonight?) (încă) valabil•- oncoming- ongoing
- onwards
- onward
- be on to someone
- be on to
- on and on
- on time
- on to / onto -
17 charge
1. verb1) (to ask as the price (for something): They charge 50 cents for a pint of milk, but they don't charge for delivery.) a cere (un preţ pentru)2) (to make a note of (a sum of money) as being owed: Charge the bill to my account.) a pune în contul cuiva3) ((with with) to accuse (of something illegal): He was charged with theft.) a învinui4) (to attack by moving quickly (towards): We charged (towards) the enemy on horseback.) a ataca5) (to rush: The children charged down the hill.) a se repezi6) (to make or become filled with electricity: Please charge my car battery.) a încărca7) (to make (a person) responsible for (a task etc): He was charged with seeing that everything went well.) a încărca2. noun1) (a price or fee: What is the charge for a telephone call?) cost, preţ2) (something with which a person is accused: He faces three charges of murder.) acuzaţie3) (an attack made by moving quickly: the charge of the Light Brigade.) atac4) (the electricity in something: a positive or negative charge.) sarcină (electrică)5) (someone one takes care of: These children are my charges.) (în) grijă6) (a quantity of gunpowder: Put the charge in place and light the fuse.) încărcătură•- charger- in charge of
- in someone's charge
- take charge -
18 shadow
['ʃædəu] 1. noun1) ((a patch of) shade on the ground etc caused by an object blocking the light: We are in the shadow of that building.) umbră2) ((in plural with the) darkness or partial darkness caused by lack of (direct) light: The child was afraid that wild animals were lurking in the shadows at the corner of his bedroom.) obscuritate3) (a dark patch or area: You look tired - there are shadows under your eyes.) cearcăne4) (a very slight amount: There's not a shadow of doubt that he stole the money.) urmă (de)2. verb1) (to hide or darken with shadow: A broad hat shadowed her face.) a umbri2) (to follow closely, especially as a detective, spy etc: We shadowed him for a week.) a fila•- shadowy- shadowiness
- worn to a shadow -
19 put off
1) (to switch off (a light etc): Please put the light off!) a amâna2) (to delay; to postpone: He put off leaving / his departure till Thursday.) a contramanda3) (to cancel an arranged meeting etc with (a person): I had to put the Browns off because I had 'flu.) a-i tăia pofta (de)4) (to cause (a person) to feel disgust or dislike (for): The cheese looked nice but the smell put me off; The conversation about illness put me off my dinner.) -
20 put on
1) (to switch on (a light etc): Put the light on!) a aprinde2) (to dress oneself in: Which shoes are you going to put on?) a pune3) (to add or increase: The car put on speed; I've put on weight.) a lua4) (to present or produce (a play etc): They're putting on `Hamlet' next week.) a juca5) (to provide (eg transport): They always put on extra buses between 8.00 and 9.00 a.m.) a pune în circulaţie6) (to make a false show of; to pretend: She said she felt ill, but she was just putting it on.) a simula, a se preface7) (to bet (money) on: I've put a pound on that horse to win.) a paria pe
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