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61 in abeyance
(left undecided usually for a short time: The matter was left in abeyance.) stillet i bero* * *(left undecided usually for a short time: The matter was left in abeyance.) stillet i bero -
62 in hand
1) (not used etc; remaining: We still have $10 in hand.) på hånden2) (being dealt with: We have received your complaint and the matter is now in hand.) under behandling* * *1) (not used etc; remaining: We still have $10 in hand.) på hånden2) (being dealt with: We have received your complaint and the matter is now in hand.) under behandling -
63 in question
(being talked about: The matter in question can be left till next week.) pågældende* * *(being talked about: The matter in question can be left till next week.) pågældende -
64 in the hands of
(being dealt with by: This matter is now in the hands of my solicitor.) i hænderne på* * *(being dealt with by: This matter is now in the hands of my solicitor.) i hænderne på -
65 inform
[in'fo:m]1) (to tell; to give knowledge to: Please inform me of your intentions in this matter; I was informed that you were absent from the office.) informere; meddele; oplyse2) ((with against or on) to tell facts to eg the police about (a criminal etc): He informed against his fellow thieves.) angive•- information
- informative
- informer
- information superhighway
- information technology* * *[in'fo:m]1) (to tell; to give knowledge to: Please inform me of your intentions in this matter; I was informed that you were absent from the office.) informere; meddele; oplyse2) ((with against or on) to tell facts to eg the police about (a criminal etc): He informed against his fellow thieves.) angive•- information
- informative
- informer
- information superhighway
- information technology -
66 inquire
1) (to ask: He inquired the way to the art gallery; She inquired what time the bus left.) spørge2) ((with about) to ask for information about: They inquired about trains to London.) forhøre sig3) ((with after) to ask for information about the state of (eg a person's health): He enquired after her mother.) forhøre sig om4) ((with for) to ask to see or talk to (a person): Someone rang up inquiring for you, but you were out.) spørge efter5) ((with for) to ask for (goods in a shop etc): Several people have been inquiring for the new catalogue.) spørge efter6) ((with into) to try to discover the facts of: The police are inquiring into the matter.) undersøge; efterforske•- inquiry- make inquiries* * *1) (to ask: He inquired the way to the art gallery; She inquired what time the bus left.) spørge2) ((with about) to ask for information about: They inquired about trains to London.) forhøre sig3) ((with after) to ask for information about the state of (eg a person's health): He enquired after her mother.) forhøre sig om4) ((with for) to ask to see or talk to (a person): Someone rang up inquiring for you, but you were out.) spørge efter5) ((with for) to ask for (goods in a shop etc): Several people have been inquiring for the new catalogue.) spørge efter6) ((with into) to try to discover the facts of: The police are inquiring into the matter.) undersøge; efterforske•- inquiry- make inquiries -
67 interest
['intrəst, ]( American[) 'intərist] 1. noun1) (curiosity; attention: That newspaper story is bound to arouse interest.) interesse2) (a matter, activity etc that is of special concern to one: Gardening is one of my main interests.) interesse3) (money paid in return for borrowing a usually large sum of money: The (rate of) interest on this loan is eight per cent; ( also adjective) the interest rate.) rente; rente-4) ((a share in the ownership of) a business firm etc: He bought an interest in the night-club.) andel5) (a group of connected businesses which act together to their own advantage: I suspect that the scheme will be opposed by the banking interest (= all the banks acting together).) interessegruppe2. verb1) (to arouse the curiosity and attention of; to be of importance or concern to: Political arguments don't interest me at all.) interessere2) ((with in) to persuade to do, buy etc: Can I interest you in (buying) this dictionary?) gøre interesseret i•- interesting
- interestingly
- in one's own interest
- in one's interest
- in the interests of
- in the interest of
- lose interest
- take an interest* * *['intrəst, ]( American[) 'intərist] 1. noun1) (curiosity; attention: That newspaper story is bound to arouse interest.) interesse2) (a matter, activity etc that is of special concern to one: Gardening is one of my main interests.) interesse3) (money paid in return for borrowing a usually large sum of money: The (rate of) interest on this loan is eight per cent; ( also adjective) the interest rate.) rente; rente-4) ((a share in the ownership of) a business firm etc: He bought an interest in the night-club.) andel5) (a group of connected businesses which act together to their own advantage: I suspect that the scheme will be opposed by the banking interest (= all the banks acting together).) interessegruppe2. verb1) (to arouse the curiosity and attention of; to be of importance or concern to: Political arguments don't interest me at all.) interessere2) ((with in) to persuade to do, buy etc: Can I interest you in (buying) this dictionary?) gøre interesseret i•- interesting
- interestingly
- in one's own interest
- in one's interest
- in the interests of
- in the interest of
- lose interest
- take an interest -
68 it's no joke
(it is a serious or worrying matter: It's no joke when water gets into the petrol tank.) ingen spøg* * *(it is a serious or worrying matter: It's no joke when water gets into the petrol tank.) ingen spøg -
69 kernel
['kə:nl]1) (the softer substance inside the shell of a nut, or the stone of a fruit such as a plum, peach etc.) kerne2) (the central, most important part of a matter.) kerne* * *['kə:nl]1) (the softer substance inside the shell of a nut, or the stone of a fruit such as a plum, peach etc.) kerne2) (the central, most important part of a matter.) kerne -
70 kidney
['kidni](one of a pair of organs in the body which remove waste matter from the blood and produce urine: The kidneys of some animals are used as food.) nyre* * *['kidni](one of a pair of organs in the body which remove waste matter from the blood and produce urine: The kidneys of some animals are used as food.) nyre -
71 lavatory
['lævətəri]plural - lavatories; noun((a room containing) a receptacle for waste matter from the body.) toilet* * *['lævətəri]plural - lavatories; noun((a room containing) a receptacle for waste matter from the body.) toilet -
72 laxative
['læksətiv]noun, adjective((a medicine) which makes it easier to pass waste matter from the bowels.) afføringsmiddel* * *['læksətiv]noun, adjective((a medicine) which makes it easier to pass waste matter from the bowels.) afføringsmiddel -
73 mass
I 1. [mæs] noun1) (a large lump or quantity, gathered together: a mass of concrete/people.) masse; mængde2) (a large quantity: I've masses of work / things to do.) masse3) (the bulk, principal part or main body: The mass of people are in favour of peace.) størstedel4) ((a) measure of the quantity of matter in an object: The mass of the rock is 500 kilos.) masse2. verb(to bring or come together in large numbers or quantities: The troops massed for an attack.) samle sig3. adjective(of large quantities or numbers: mass murder; a mass meeting.) masse-- mass-produce
- mass-production
- the mass media II [mæs] noun1) ((a) celebration, especially in the Roman Catholic church, of Christ's last meal (Last Supper) with his disciples: What time do you go to Mass?) messe2) (a setting to music of some of the words used in this service.) messe* * *I 1. [mæs] noun1) (a large lump or quantity, gathered together: a mass of concrete/people.) masse; mængde2) (a large quantity: I've masses of work / things to do.) masse3) (the bulk, principal part or main body: The mass of people are in favour of peace.) størstedel4) ((a) measure of the quantity of matter in an object: The mass of the rock is 500 kilos.) masse2. verb(to bring or come together in large numbers or quantities: The troops massed for an attack.) samle sig3. adjective(of large quantities or numbers: mass murder; a mass meeting.) masse-- mass-produce
- mass-production
- the mass media II [mæs] noun1) ((a) celebration, especially in the Roman Catholic church, of Christ's last meal (Last Supper) with his disciples: What time do you go to Mass?) messe2) (a setting to music of some of the words used in this service.) messe -
74 meantime
adverb, noun((in the) time or period between: I'll hear her account of the matter later - meantime, I'd like to hear yours.) i mellemtiden* * *adverb, noun((in the) time or period between: I'll hear her account of the matter later - meantime, I'd like to hear yours.) i mellemtiden -
75 memorandum
[memə'rændəm]1) (a note to help one to remember: He wrote a memo; ( also adjective) a memo pad.) memorandum; notat; notes-2) (a written statement about a particular matter, often passed around between colleagues: a memorandum on Thursday's meeting.) memorandum; notat* * *[memə'rændəm]1) (a note to help one to remember: He wrote a memo; ( also adjective) a memo pad.) memorandum; notat; notes-2) (a written statement about a particular matter, often passed around between colleagues: a memorandum on Thursday's meeting.) memorandum; notat -
76 mention
['menʃən] 1. verb1) (to speak of or refer to: He mentioned the plan.) nævne; omtale2) (to remark or say usually briefly or indirectly: She mentioned (that) she might be leaving.) nævne; sige2. noun((often with of) a (usually brief) remark (about): No mention was made of this matter.) omtale* * *['menʃən] 1. verb1) (to speak of or refer to: He mentioned the plan.) nævne; omtale2) (to remark or say usually briefly or indirectly: She mentioned (that) she might be leaving.) nævne; sige2. noun((often with of) a (usually brief) remark (about): No mention was made of this matter.) omtale -
77 muse
[mju:z](to think about a matter usually without serious concentration.) fundere* * *[mju:z](to think about a matter usually without serious concentration.) fundere -
78 not at all
(it does not matter; it is not important etc: `Thank you for helping me.' `Not at all.') overhovedet ikke; det er ligemeget; tak selv* * *(it does not matter; it is not important etc: `Thank you for helping me.' `Not at all.') overhovedet ikke; det er ligemeget; tak selv -
79 open
['əupən] 1. adjective1) (not shut, allowing entry or exit: an open box; The gate is wide open.) åben2) (allowing the inside to be seen: an open book.) åben3) (ready for business etc: The shop is open on Sunday afternoons; After the fog had cleared, the airport was soon open again; The gardens are open to the public.) åben4) (not kept secret: an open show of affection.) åben5) (frank: He was very open with me about his work.) åben6) (still being considered etc: Leave the matter open.) åben7) (empty, with no trees, buildings etc: I like to be out in the open country; an open space.) bar; åben2. verb1) (to make or become open: He opened the door; The door opened; The new shop opened last week.) åbne2) (to begin: He opened the meeting with a speech of welcome.) åbne•- opener- opening
- openly
- open-air
- open-minded
- open-plan
- be an open secret
- bring something out into the open
- bring out into the open
- in the open
- in the open air
- keep/have an open mind
- open on to
- the open sea
- open to
- open up
- with open arms* * *['əupən] 1. adjective1) (not shut, allowing entry or exit: an open box; The gate is wide open.) åben2) (allowing the inside to be seen: an open book.) åben3) (ready for business etc: The shop is open on Sunday afternoons; After the fog had cleared, the airport was soon open again; The gardens are open to the public.) åben4) (not kept secret: an open show of affection.) åben5) (frank: He was very open with me about his work.) åben6) (still being considered etc: Leave the matter open.) åben7) (empty, with no trees, buildings etc: I like to be out in the open country; an open space.) bar; åben2. verb1) (to make or become open: He opened the door; The door opened; The new shop opened last week.) åbne2) (to begin: He opened the meeting with a speech of welcome.) åbne•- opener- opening
- openly
- open-air
- open-minded
- open-plan
- be an open secret
- bring something out into the open
- bring out into the open
- in the open
- in the open air
- keep/have an open mind
- open on to
- the open sea
- open to
- open up
- with open arms -
80 opinion
[ə'pinjən]1) (what a person thinks or believes: My opinions about education have changed.) mening; holdning2) (a (professional) judgement, usually of a doctor, lawyer etc: He wanted a second opinion on his illness.) vurdering3) (what one thinks of the worth or value of someone or something: I have a very high opinion of his work.) tanke; opfattelse•- be of the opinion that- be of the opinion
- in my
- your opinion
- a matter of opinion* * *[ə'pinjən]1) (what a person thinks or believes: My opinions about education have changed.) mening; holdning2) (a (professional) judgement, usually of a doctor, lawyer etc: He wanted a second opinion on his illness.) vurdering3) (what one thinks of the worth or value of someone or something: I have a very high opinion of his work.) tanke; opfattelse•- be of the opinion that- be of the opinion
- in my
- your opinion
- a matter of opinion
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