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  • 1 wonder

    1. noun
    1) (the state of mind produced by something unexpected or extraordinary: He was full of wonder at the amazing sight.) απορία, κατάπληξη, θαυμασμός
    2) (something strange, unexpected or extraordinary: the Seven Wonders of the World; You work late so often that it's a wonder you don't take a bed to the office!) θαύμα
    3) (the quality of being strange or unexpected: The wonder of the discovery is that it was only made ten years ago.) (το) καταπληκτικό, (το) αξιοπερίεργο
    2. verb
    1) (to be surprised: Caroline is very fond of John - I shouldn't wonder if she married him.) εκπλήσσομαι
    2) (to feel curiosity or doubt: Have you ever wondered about his reasons for wanting this money?) απορώ
    3) (to feel a desire to know: I wonder what the news is.) αναρωτιέμαι, διερωτώμαι
    •
    - wonderfully
    - wonderingly
    - wonderland
    - wondrous
    - no wonder

    English-Greek dictionary > wonder

  • 2 Wonder

    subs.
    P. and V. θαῦμα, τό, ἔκπληξις, ἡ, θάμβος, τό (Thuc. and Plat. but rare P.).
    That which causes wonder: P. and V. θαῦμα, τό.
    Portent: P. and V. τέρας, τό.
    ——————
    v. intrans.
    P. and V. θαυμάζειν, ἀποθαυμάζειν, V. θαμβεῖν; see Marvel.
    Wonder at: P. and V. θαυμάζειν (acc.), ἀποθαυμάζειν (acc.), V. θαμβεῖν (acc.); see marvel at.

    Woodhouse English-Greek dictionary. A vocabulary of the Attic language > Wonder

  • 3 hold

    I 1. [həuld] past tense, past participle - held; verb
    1) (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.) κρατώ
    2) (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.) κρατώ
    3) (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.) κρατώ
    4) (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?) αντέχω,βαστώ
    5) (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.) κρατώ
    6) (to (be able to) contain: This jug holds two pints; You can't hold water in a handkerchief; This drawer holds all my shirts.) περιέχω,χωρώ
    7) (to cause to take place: The meeting will be held next week; We'll hold the meeting in the hall.) οργανώνω,διενεργώ
    8) (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.) κρατώ
    9) (to have or be in (a job etc): He held the position of company secretary for five years.) διατηρώ
    10) (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.) θεωρώ,υποστηρίζω
    11) (to continue to be valid or apply: Our offer will hold until next week; These rules hold under all circumstances.) ισχύω
    12) ((with to) to force (a person) to do something he has promised to do: I intend to hold him to his promises.) δεσμεύω
    13) (to defend: They held the castle against the enemy.) υπερασπίζομαι
    14) (not to be beaten by: The general realized that the soldiers could not hold the enemy for long.) συγκρατώ
    15) (to keep (a person's attention): If you can't hold your pupils' attention, you can't be a good teacher.) κρατώ
    16) (to keep someone in a certain state: Don't hold us in suspense, what was the final decision?) κρατώ
    17) (to celebrate: The festival is held on 24 June.) γιορτάζω
    18) (to be the owner of: He holds shares in this company.) κατέχω
    19) ((of good weather) to continue: I hope the weather holds until after the school sports.) βαστώ,διατηρούμαι
    20) ((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?) περιμένω(στο τηλέφωνο)
    21) (to continue to sing: Please hold that note for four whole beats.) κρατώ(νότα)
    22) (to keep (something): They'll hold your luggage at the station until you collect it.) φυλάγω
    23) ((of the future) to be going to produce: I wonder what the future holds for me?) επιφυλάσσω
    2. noun
    1) (the act of holding: He caught/got/laid/took hold of the rope and pulled; Keep hold of that rope.) πιάσιμο,κράτημα
    2) (power; influence: He has a strange hold over that girl.) εξουσία,επιρροή
    3) ((in wrestling etc) a manner of holding one's opponent: The wrestler invented a new hold.) λαβή
    •
    - - 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.) αμπάρι

    English-Greek dictionary > hold

См. также в других словарях:

  • (it's) little wonder (that) — (it’s) little/no/small/wonder (that) phrase used for showing that you are not surprised by a particular situation or event It’s little wonder the children are bored. Thesaurus: ways of saying that you are not surprisedsynonym …   Useful english dictionary

  • (it's) no wonder (that) — (it’s) little/no/small/wonder (that) phrase used for showing that you are not surprised by a particular situation or event It’s little wonder the children are bored. Thesaurus: ways of saying that you are not surprisedsynonym …   Useful english dictionary

  • (it's) small wonder (that) — (it’s) little/no/small/wonder (that) phrase used for showing that you are not surprised by a particular situation or event It’s little wonder the children are bored. Thesaurus: ways of saying that you are not surprisedsynonym …   Useful english dictionary

  • I don't wonder (that) — I don’t wonder (that) british spoken phrase used for saying that you are not surprised by something I don’t wonder you were scared – his driving is terrible! Thesaurus: ways of saying that you are not surprisedsynonym Main entry: wonder …   Useful english dictionary

  • is it any wonder (that)? — phrase used for emphasizing that a particular situation or result is not surprising With such talented players, is it any wonder they won? Thesaurus: ways of saying that you are not surprisedsynonym Main entry: wonder …   Useful english dictionary

  • (it's) no wonder (that) … — (it s) no/little/small ˈwonder (that)… idiom it is not surprising • It is little wonder (that) she was so upset. • (informal) No wonder you re tired, you ve been walking for hours …   Useful english dictionary

  • (it's) little wonder (that) … — (it s) no/little/small ˈwonder (that)… idiom it is not surprising • It is little wonder (that) she was so upset. • (informal) No wonder you re tired, you ve been walking for hours …   Useful english dictionary

  • (it's) small wonder (that) … — (it s) no/little/small ˈwonder (that)… idiom it is not surprising • It is little wonder (that) she was so upset. • (informal) No wonder you re tired, you ve been walking for hours …   Useful english dictionary

  • it's a wonder (that) … — it s a ˈwonder (that)… idiom (informal) it is surprising or strange • It s a wonder (that) more people weren t hurt. Main entry: ↑wonderidiom …   Useful english dictionary

  • The Wonder That was India — is book on Indian history written by A.L. Basham published in 1954. The second edition of the book was published in 1963. Currently, the third version is in print, which was first published in 1966. There is a second volume of the book, written… …   Wikipedia

  • Wonder — Won der, n. [OE. wonder, wunder, AS. wundor; akin to D. wonder, OS. wundar, OHG. wuntar, G. wunder, Icel. undr, Sw. & Dan. under, and perhaps to Gr. ? to gaze at.] [1913 Webster] 1. That emotion which is excited by novelty, or the presentation to …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

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