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61 gamble
['ɡæmbl] 1. verb(to risk losing money on the result of a horse-race etc.) spille; satse2. noun((something which involves) a risk: The whole business was a bit of a gamble.) chance- gambler- gambling
- take a gamble* * *['ɡæmbl] 1. verb(to risk losing money on the result of a horse-race etc.) spille; satse2. noun((something which involves) a risk: The whole business was a bit of a gamble.) chance- gambler- gambling
- take a gamble -
62 generally
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63 global
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64 gloom
[ɡlu:m]1) (a state of not quite complete darkness: I could not tell the colour of the car in the gloom.) mørke2) (sadness: The king's death cast a gloom over the whole country.) forstemthed•- gloomy- gloominess* * *[ɡlu:m]1) (a state of not quite complete darkness: I could not tell the colour of the car in the gloom.) mørke2) (sadness: The king's death cast a gloom over the whole country.) forstemthed•- gloomy- gloominess -
65 go over
1) (to study or examine carefully: I want to go over the work you have done before you do any more.) gennemgå2) (to repeat (a story etc): I'll go over the whole lesson again.) gennemgå3) (to list: He went over all her faults.) gennemgå4) ((of plays, behaviour etc) to be received (well or badly): The play didn't go over at all well the first night.) blive modtaget* * *1) (to study or examine carefully: I want to go over the work you have done before you do any more.) gennemgå2) (to repeat (a story etc): I'll go over the whole lesson again.) gennemgå3) (to list: He went over all her faults.) gennemgå4) ((of plays, behaviour etc) to be received (well or badly): The play didn't go over at all well the first night.) blive modtaget -
66 go up in smoke
1) (to be completely destroyed by fire: The whole house went up in smoke.) gå op i røg2) (to vanish very quickly leaving nothing behind: All his plans have gone up in smoke.) gå op i røg* * *1) (to be completely destroyed by fire: The whole house went up in smoke.) gå op i røg2) (to vanish very quickly leaving nothing behind: All his plans have gone up in smoke.) gå op i røg -
67 hinge on
(to depend on: The result of the whole competition hinges on the last match.) afhænge af* * *(to depend on: The result of the whole competition hinges on the last match.) afhænge af -
68 hive
1) (a box etc where bees live and store up honey: He's building a hive so that he can keep bees.) bikube2) (the bees that live in such a place: The whole hive flew after the queen bee.) biflok* * *1) (a box etc where bees live and store up honey: He's building a hive so that he can keep bees.) bikube2) (the bees that live in such a place: The whole hive flew after the queen bee.) biflok -
69 hog
[hoɡ] 1. noun((especially American) a pig.) svin; gris2. verb1) (to gobble up greedily.) æde grådigt2) (to take or use more of than one ought to; to keep or use longer than one ought to: She's hogging the telephone and no-one else can use it.) beslaglægge•- hogwash- go the whole hog* * *[hoɡ] 1. noun((especially American) a pig.) svin; gris2. verb1) (to gobble up greedily.) æde grådigt2) (to take or use more of than one ought to; to keep or use longer than one ought to: She's hogging the telephone and no-one else can use it.) beslaglægge•- hogwash- go the whole hog -
70 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 -
71 hood
[hud]1) (a usually loose covering for the whole head, often attached to a coat, cloak etc: The monk pulled his hood over his head.) hætte2) (a folding cover on a car, pram etc: Put the hood of the pram up - the baby is getting wet.) kaleche3) ((American) the bonnet of a car: He raised the hood to look at the engine.) motorhjelm4) (a fold of cloth representing a hood, worn by university graduates over their gowns on ceremonial occasions: The professors and lecturers all wore their gowns and hoods for the graduation ceremony.) pyntehætte•- hooded* * *[hud]1) (a usually loose covering for the whole head, often attached to a coat, cloak etc: The monk pulled his hood over his head.) hætte2) (a folding cover on a car, pram etc: Put the hood of the pram up - the baby is getting wet.) kaleche3) ((American) the bonnet of a car: He raised the hood to look at the engine.) motorhjelm4) (a fold of cloth representing a hood, worn by university graduates over their gowns on ceremonial occasions: The professors and lecturers all wore their gowns and hoods for the graduation ceremony.) pyntehætte•- hooded -
72 hunt
1. verb1) (to chase (animals etc) for food or for sport: He spent the whole day hunting (deer).) jage2) (to pursue or drive out: The murderer was hunted from town to town.) jage2. noun1) (the act of hunting animals etc: a tiger hunt.) jagt; -jagt2) (a search: I'll have a hunt for that lost necklace.) lede efter•- hunter- hunting
- huntsman
- hunt down
- hunt for
- hunt high and low
- hunt out* * *1. verb1) (to chase (animals etc) for food or for sport: He spent the whole day hunting (deer).) jage2) (to pursue or drive out: The murderer was hunted from town to town.) jage2. noun1) (the act of hunting animals etc: a tiger hunt.) jagt; -jagt2) (a search: I'll have a hunt for that lost necklace.) lede efter•- hunter- hunting
- huntsman
- hunt down
- hunt for
- hunt high and low
- hunt out -
73 including
preposition The whole family has been ill, including the baby.) inklusive* * *preposition The whole family has been ill, including the baby.) inklusive -
74 incorporate
[in'ko:pəreit](to contain or include as part of the whole: The shopping centre incorporates a library and a bank.) omfatte* * *[in'ko:pəreit](to contain or include as part of the whole: The shopping centre incorporates a library and a bank.) omfatte -
75 intact
[in'tækt](undamaged or whole: The box was washed up on the beach with its contents still intact.) intakt; uskadt* * *[in'tækt](undamaged or whole: The box was washed up on the beach with its contents still intact.) intakt; uskadt -
76 joint
[‹oint] 1. noun1) (the place where two or more things join: The plumber tightened up all the joints in the pipes.) sammenføjning2) (a part of the body where two bones meet but are able to move in the manner of eg a hinge: The shoulders, elbows, wrists, hips, knees and ankles are joints.) led3) (a piece of meat for cooking containing a bone: A leg of mutton is a fairly large joint.) steg2. adjective1) (united; done together: the joint efforts of the whole team.) forenet2) (shared by, or belonging to, two or more: She and her husband have a joint bank account.) fælles3. verb(to divide (an animal etc for cooking) at the, or into, joints: Joint the chicken before cooking it.) skære op- jointed- jointly
- out of joint See also:- join* * *[‹oint] 1. noun1) (the place where two or more things join: The plumber tightened up all the joints in the pipes.) sammenføjning2) (a part of the body where two bones meet but are able to move in the manner of eg a hinge: The shoulders, elbows, wrists, hips, knees and ankles are joints.) led3) (a piece of meat for cooking containing a bone: A leg of mutton is a fairly large joint.) steg2. adjective1) (united; done together: the joint efforts of the whole team.) forenet2) (shared by, or belonging to, two or more: She and her husband have a joint bank account.) fælles3. verb(to divide (an animal etc for cooking) at the, or into, joints: Joint the chicken before cooking it.) skære op- jointed- jointly
- out of joint See also:- join -
77 key
[ki:] 1. noun1) (an instrument or tool by which something (eg a lock or a nut) is turned: Have you the key for this door?) nøgle2) (in musical instruments, one of the small parts pressed to sound the notes: piano keys.) tangent3) (in a typewriter, calculator etc, one of the parts which one presses to cause a letter etc to be printed, displayed etc.) tast4) (the scale in which a piece of music is set: What key are you singing in?; the key of F.) toneart5) (something that explains a mystery or gives an answer to a mystery, a code etc: the key to the whole problem.) nøgle6) (in a map etc, a table explaining the symbols etc used in it.) nøgle; symbolforklaring2. adjective(most important: key industries; He is a key man in the firm.) nøgle-- keyboard- keyhole
- keyhole surgery
- keynote
- keyed up* * *[ki:] 1. noun1) (an instrument or tool by which something (eg a lock or a nut) is turned: Have you the key for this door?) nøgle2) (in musical instruments, one of the small parts pressed to sound the notes: piano keys.) tangent3) (in a typewriter, calculator etc, one of the parts which one presses to cause a letter etc to be printed, displayed etc.) tast4) (the scale in which a piece of music is set: What key are you singing in?; the key of F.) toneart5) (something that explains a mystery or gives an answer to a mystery, a code etc: the key to the whole problem.) nøgle6) (in a map etc, a table explaining the symbols etc used in it.) nøgle; symbolforklaring2. adjective(most important: key industries; He is a key man in the firm.) nøgle-- keyboard- keyhole
- keyhole surgery
- keynote
- keyed up -
78 knowledge
['noli‹]1) (the fact of knowing: She was greatly encouraged by the knowledge that she had won first prize in the competition.) kendskab2) (information or what is known: He had a vast amount of knowledge about boats.) viden3) (the whole of what can be learned or found out: Science is a branch of knowledge about which I am rather ignorant.) viden; videnområde•- general knowledge* * *['noli‹]1) (the fact of knowing: She was greatly encouraged by the knowledge that she had won first prize in the competition.) kendskab2) (information or what is known: He had a vast amount of knowledge about boats.) viden3) (the whole of what can be learned or found out: Science is a branch of knowledge about which I am rather ignorant.) viden; videnområde•- general knowledge -
79 lifelong
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80 make up
1) (to invent: He made up the whole story.) opdigte; finde på2) (to compose or be part(s) of: The group was made up of doctors and lawyers.) bestå af3) (to complete: We need one more player - will you make up the number(s)?) udfylde4) (to apply cosmetics to (the face): I don't like to see women making up (their faces) in public.) sminke sig5) (to become friends again (after a quarrel etc): They've finally made up (their disagreement).) blive forsonet; gøre det godt igen* * *1) (to invent: He made up the whole story.) opdigte; finde på2) (to compose or be part(s) of: The group was made up of doctors and lawyers.) bestå af3) (to complete: We need one more player - will you make up the number(s)?) udfylde4) (to apply cosmetics to (the face): I don't like to see women making up (their faces) in public.) sminke sig5) (to become friends again (after a quarrel etc): They've finally made up (their disagreement).) blive forsonet; gøre det godt igen
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