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1 be bogged down
(to be hindered in movement; to be prevented from making progress: The tractor is bogged down in the mud.) sidde fast* * *(to be hindered in movement; to be prevented from making progress: The tractor is bogged down in the mud.) sidde fast -
2 bang
[bæŋ] 1. noun1) (a sudden loud noise: The door shut with a bang.) brag; knald2) (a blow or knock: a bang on the head from a falling branch.) slag2. verb1) (to close with a sudden loud noise: He banged the door.) smække; knalde i2) (to hit or strike violently, often making a loud noise: The child banged his drum; He banged the book down angrily on the table.) slå3) (to make a sudden loud noise: We could hear the fireworks banging in the distance.) brage•- banger* * *[bæŋ] 1. noun1) (a sudden loud noise: The door shut with a bang.) brag; knald2) (a blow or knock: a bang on the head from a falling branch.) slag2. verb1) (to close with a sudden loud noise: He banged the door.) smække; knalde i2) (to hit or strike violently, often making a loud noise: The child banged his drum; He banged the book down angrily on the table.) slå3) (to make a sudden loud noise: We could hear the fireworks banging in the distance.) brage•- banger -
3 career
[kə'riə] 1. noun1) (a way of making a living (usually professional): a career in publishing.) levevej; karriere2) (course; progress (through life): The present government is nearly at the end of its career.) løbebane2. verb(to move rapidly and dangerously: The brakes failed and the car careered down the hill.) suse; fræse* * *[kə'riə] 1. noun1) (a way of making a living (usually professional): a career in publishing.) levevej; karriere2) (course; progress (through life): The present government is nearly at the end of its career.) løbebane2. verb(to move rapidly and dangerously: The brakes failed and the car careered down the hill.) suse; fræse -
4 die
I present participle - dying; verb1) (to lose life; to stop living and become dead: Those flowers are dying; She died of old age.) dø; omkomme; gå ud2) (to fade; to disappear: The daylight was dying fast.) forsvinde3) (to have a strong desire (for something or to do something): I'm dying for a drink; I'm dying to see her.) længes efter•- diehard- die away
- die down
- die hard
- die off
- die out II noun(a stamp or punch for making raised designs on money, paper etc.) prægestempel; prægepladeIII see dice* * *I present participle - dying; verb1) (to lose life; to stop living and become dead: Those flowers are dying; She died of old age.) dø; omkomme; gå ud2) (to fade; to disappear: The daylight was dying fast.) forsvinde3) (to have a strong desire (for something or to do something): I'm dying for a drink; I'm dying to see her.) længes efter•- diehard- die away
- die down
- die hard
- die off
- die out II noun(a stamp or punch for making raised designs on money, paper etc.) prægestempel; prægepladeIII see dice -
5 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 -
6 low
I 1. [ləu] adjective1) (not at or reaching up to a great distance from the ground, sea-level etc: low hills; a low ceiling; This chair is too low for the child.) lav2) (making little sound; not loud: She spoke in a low voice.) lav; dæmpet3) (at the bottom of the range of musical sounds: That note is too low for a female voice.) dyb4) (small: a low price.) lav5) (not strong; weak or feeble: The fire was very low.) svag; ringe6) (near the bottom in grade, rank, class etc: low temperatures; the lower classes.) lav; lavere; nedre2. adverb(in or to a low position, manner or state: The ball flew low over the net.) lavt- lower- lowly
- lowliness
- low-down
- lowland
- lowlander
- lowlands
- low-lying
- low-tech 3. adjectivelow-tech industries/skills.) gammeldags; utidssvarende- be low on II [ləu] verb(to make the noise of cattle; to moo: The cows were lowing.) brøle* * *I 1. [ləu] adjective1) (not at or reaching up to a great distance from the ground, sea-level etc: low hills; a low ceiling; This chair is too low for the child.) lav2) (making little sound; not loud: She spoke in a low voice.) lav; dæmpet3) (at the bottom of the range of musical sounds: That note is too low for a female voice.) dyb4) (small: a low price.) lav5) (not strong; weak or feeble: The fire was very low.) svag; ringe6) (near the bottom in grade, rank, class etc: low temperatures; the lower classes.) lav; lavere; nedre2. adverb(in or to a low position, manner or state: The ball flew low over the net.) lavt- lower- lowly
- lowliness
- low-down
- lowland
- lowlander
- lowlands
- low-lying
- low-tech 3. adjectivelow-tech industries/skills.) gammeldags; utidssvarende- be low on II [ləu] verb(to make the noise of cattle; to moo: The cows were lowing.) brøle -
7 pin
[pin] 1. noun1) (a short, thin, pointed piece of metal used eg to hold pieces of fabric, paper etc together, especially when making clothes: The papers are fastened together by a pin.) knappenål2) (a similar but more ornamental object: a hat-pin.) nål; -nål2. verb1) (to fasten with a pin: She pinned the material together.) hæfte2) (to hold by pressing against something: The fallen tree pinned him to the ground.) mase; klemme•- pinhole
- pinpoint
- pin-up
- pin down
- pins and needles* * *[pin] 1. noun1) (a short, thin, pointed piece of metal used eg to hold pieces of fabric, paper etc together, especially when making clothes: The papers are fastened together by a pin.) knappenål2) (a similar but more ornamental object: a hat-pin.) nål; -nål2. verb1) (to fasten with a pin: She pinned the material together.) hæfte2) (to hold by pressing against something: The fallen tree pinned him to the ground.) mase; klemme•- pinhole
- pinpoint
- pin-up
- pin down
- pins and needles -
8 progress
1. ['prəuɡres, ]( American[) 'pro-] noun1) (movement forward; advance: the progress of civilization.) fremgang2) (improvement: The students are making (good) progress.) fremskridt2. [prə'ɡres] verb1) (to go forward: We had progressed only a few miles when the car broke down.) komme videre2) (to improve: Your French is progressing.) forbedre•3. noun(the progressive (tense) (also the continuous tense): The sentence `They were watching TV'. is in the progressive.) udvidet tid- progressiveness
- in progress* * *1. ['prəuɡres, ]( American[) 'pro-] noun1) (movement forward; advance: the progress of civilization.) fremgang2) (improvement: The students are making (good) progress.) fremskridt2. [prə'ɡres] verb1) (to go forward: We had progressed only a few miles when the car broke down.) komme videre2) (to improve: Your French is progressing.) forbedre•3. noun(the progressive (tense) (also the continuous tense): The sentence `They were watching TV'. is in the progressive.) udvidet tid- progressiveness
- in progress -
9 quiet
1. adjective1) (not making very much, or any, noise; without very much, or any, noise: Tell the children to be quiet; It's very quiet out in the country; a quiet person.) stille2) (free from worry, excitement etc: I live a very quiet life.) stille3) (without much movement or activity; not busy: We'll have a quiet afternoon watching television.) stille4) ((of colours) not bright.) dæmpet2. noun(a state, atmosphere, period of time etc which is quiet: In the quiet of the night; All I want is peace and quiet.) stilhed; ro3. verb((especially American: often with down) to quieten.) berolige; falde til ro- quieten- quietly
- quietness
- keep quiet about
- on the quiet* * *1. adjective1) (not making very much, or any, noise; without very much, or any, noise: Tell the children to be quiet; It's very quiet out in the country; a quiet person.) stille2) (free from worry, excitement etc: I live a very quiet life.) stille3) (without much movement or activity; not busy: We'll have a quiet afternoon watching television.) stille4) ((of colours) not bright.) dæmpet2. noun(a state, atmosphere, period of time etc which is quiet: In the quiet of the night; All I want is peace and quiet.) stilhed; ro3. verb((especially American: often with down) to quieten.) berolige; falde til ro- quieten- quietly
- quietness
- keep quiet about
- on the quiet
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