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21 short and sweet
His reply was short and sweet: `Get out!' he shouted.) scurt şi cuprinzător -
22 shame
[ʃeim] 1. noun1) ((often with at) an unpleasant feeling caused by awareness of guilt, fault, foolishness or failure: I was full of shame at my rudeness; He felt no shame at his behaviour.) ruşine2) (dishonour or disgrace: The news that he had accepted bribes brought shame on his whole family.) ruşine3) ((with a) a cause of disgrace or a matter for blame: It's a shame to treat a child so cruelly.) păcat4) ((with a) a pity: What a shame that he didn't get the job!) păcat2. verb1) ((often with into) to force or persuade to do something by making ashamed: He was shamed into paying his share.) a umili (pe cineva)2) (to cause to have a feeling of shame: His cowardice shamed his parents.) a ruşina•- shameful- shamefully
- shamefulness
- shameless
- shamelessly
- shamelessness
- shamefaced
- put to shame
- to my
- his shame -
23 fire
1. noun1) (anything that is burning, whether accidentally or not: a warm fire in the kitchen; Several houses were destroyed in a fire.) foc2) (an apparatus for heating: a gas fire; an electric fire.) radiator3) (the heat and light produced by burning: Fire is one of man's greatest benefits.) foc4) (enthusiasm: with fire in his heart.) înflăcărare5) (attack by gunfire: The soldiers were under fire.) foc de armă2. verb1) ((of china, pottery etc) to heat in an oven, or kiln, in order to harden and strengthen: The ceramic pots must be fired.) a arde2) (to make (someone) enthusiastic; to inspire: The story fired his imagination.) a înflăcăra3) (to operate (a gun etc) by discharging a bullet etc from it: He fired his revolver three times.) a trage (cu o armă de foc)4) (to send out or discharge (a bullet etc) from a gun etc: He fired three bullets at the target.) a trage5) ((often with at or on) to aim and operate a gun at; to shoot at: They suddenly fired on us; She fired at the target.) a trage (în)6) (to send away someone from his/her job; to dismiss: He was fired from his last job for being late.) a concedia•- firearm
- fire-brigade
- fire-cracker
- fire-engine
- fire-escape
- fire-extinguisher
- fire-guard
- fireman
- fireplace
- fireproof
- fireside
- fire-station
- firewood
- firework
- firing-squad
- catch fire
- on fire
- open fire
- play with fire
- set fire to something / set something on fire
- set fire to / set something on fire
- set fire to something / set on fire
- set fire to / set on fire
- under fire -
24 honour
['onə] 1. noun1) (respect for truth, honesty etc: a man of honour.) onoare2) ((the keeping or increasing of) a person's, country's etc good reputation: We must fight for the honour of our country.) onoare3) (fame; glory: He won honour on the field of battle.) glorie4) (respect: This ceremony is being held in honour of those who died in the war.) în cinstea5) (something which a person feels to be a reason for pride etc: It is a great honour to be asked to address this meeting.) cinste6) (a title, degree etc given to a person as a mark of respect for his services, work, ability etc: He has received many honours for his research into cancer.) distincţie7) ((with capital: with His, Your etc) a title of respect used when talking to or about judges, mayors etc: My client wishes to plead guilty, Your Honour.) domnul(e) judecător2. verb1) (to show great respect to (a person, thing etc): We should honour the Queen.) a respecta2) (to do, say etc something which is a reason for pride, satisfaction etc to: Will you honour us with your presence at the meeting?) a onora (cu)3) (to give (someone) a title, degree etc as a mark of respect for his ability etc: He was honoured for his work with the mentally handicapped.) a conferi o distincţie4) (to fulfil (a promise etc): We'll honour our agreement.) a onora•- honorary- honourable
- honours
- in honour bound
- honour bound
- on one's honour
- word of honour -
25 regard
1. verb1) ((with as) to consider to be: I regard his conduct as totally unacceptable.) a considera2) (to think of as being very good, important etc; to respect: He is very highly regarded by his friends.) a stima3) (to think of (with a particular emotion or feeling): I regard him with horror; He regards his wife's behaviour with amusement.) a privi4) (to look at: He regarded me over the top of his glasses.) a privi la5) (to pay attention to (advice etc).) a ţine cont de2. noun1) (thought; attention: He ran into the burning house without regard for his safety.) grijă2) (sympathy; care; consideration: He shows no regard for other people.) consideraţie3) (good opinion; respect: I hold him in high regard.) stimă•- regardless
- regards
- as regards
- with regard to -
26 shoulder
['ʃəuldə] 1. noun1) (the part of the body between the neck and the upper arm: He was carrying the child on his shoulders.) umăr2) (anything that resembles a shoulder: the shoulder of the hill.) culme3) (the part of a garment that covers the shoulder: the shoulder of a coat.) umăr4) (the upper part of the foreleg of an animal.) umăr2. verb1) (to lift on to the shoulder: He shouldered his pack and set off on his walk.) a pune pe umăr2) (to bear the full weight of: He must shoulder his responsibilities.) a-şi asuma3) (to make (one's way) by pushing with the shoulder: He shouldered his way through the crowd.) a-şi croi drum•- put one's shoulder to the wheel
- shoulder to shoulder -
27 support
[sə'po:t] 1. verb1) (to bear the weight of, or hold upright, in place etc: That chair won't support him / his weight; He limped home, supported by a friend on either side of him.) a susţine, a sprijini2) (to give help, or approval to: He has always supported our cause; His family supported him in his decision.) a susţine3) (to provide evidence for the truth of: New discoveries have been made that support his theory; The second witness supported the statement of the first one.) a corobora, a confirma4) (to supply with the means of living: He has a wife and four children to support.) a creşte2. noun1) (the act of supporting or state of being supported: That type of shoe doesn't give the foot much support; The plan was cancelled because of lack of support; Her job is the family's only means of support; I would like to say a word or two in support of his proposal.) sprijin, susţinere2) (something that supports: One of the supports of the bridge collapsed.) suport•- supporting -
28 account
1) (an arrangement by which a person keeps his money in a bank: I have (opened) an account with the local bank.) acont2) (a statement of money owing: Send me an account.) facturi; carnet de cecuri3) (a description or explanation (of something that has happened): a full account of his holiday.) cont4) (an arrangement by which a person makes a regular (eg monthly) payment instead of paying at the time of buying: I have an account at Smiths.) cont5) ((usually in plural) a record of money received and spent: You must keep your accounts in order; ( also adjective) an account book.) relatare•- accountant
- account for
- on account of
- on my/his etc account
- on my/his account
- on no account
- take something into account
- take into account
- take account of something
- take account of -
29 drag
[dræɡ] 1. past tense, past participle - dragged; verb1) (to pull, especially by force or roughly: She was dragged screaming from her car.) a trage, a târî2) (to pull (something) slowly (usually because heavy): He dragged the heavy table across the floor.) a târî3) (to (cause to) move along the ground: His coat was so long it dragged on the ground at the back.) a târî4) (to search (the bed of a lake etc) by using a net or hook: Police are dragging the canal to try to find the body.) a draga5) (to be slow-moving and boring: The evening dragged a bit.) a se scurge încet2. noun1) (something which slows something down: He felt that his lack of education was a drag on his progress.) piedică, frână2) (an act of drawing in smoke from a cigarette etc: He took a long drag at his cigarette.) fum (de ţigară)3) (something or someone that is dull and boring: Washing-up is a drag.) corvoadă4) (a slang word for women's clothes when worn by men.) travesti -
30 drain
[drein] 1. verb1) (to clear (land) of water by the use of ditches and pipes: There are plans to drain the marsh.) a drena, a seca2) ((of water) to run away: The water drained away/off into the ditch.) a se scurge3) (to pour off the water etc from or allow the water etc to run off from: Would you drain the vegetables?; He drained the petrol tank; The blood drained from her face.) a drena; a (se) scurge; a (se) zvânta4) (to drink everything contained in: He drained his glass.) a goli5) (to use up completely (the money, strength etc of): The effort drained all his energy.) a epuiza2. noun1) (something (a ditch, trench, waterpipe etc) designed to carry away water: The heavy rain has caused several drains to overflow.) canal/ţeavă de scurgere2) (something which slowly exhausts a supply, especially of one's money or strength: His car is a constant drain on his money.) risipă, cheltuială•- drainage- draining-board
- drainpipe
- down the drain -
31 flourish
1. verb1) (to be healthy; to grow well; to thrive: My plants are flourishing.) a înflori2) (to be successful or active: His business is flourishing.) a prospera3) (to hold or wave something as a show, threat etc: He flourished his sword.) a flutura2. noun1) (an ornamental stroke of the pen in writing: His writing was full of flourishes.) înfloritură2) (an impressive, sweeping movement (with the hand or something held in it): He bowed and made a flourish with his hat.) gest teatral3) (an ornamental passage of music: There was a flourish on the trumpets.) preludiu; acord final• -
32 grip
[ɡrip] 1. past tense, past participle - gripped; verb(to take a firm hold of: He gripped his stick; The speaker gripped (the attention of) his audience.) a înhăţa; a capta (atenţia)2. noun1) (a firm hold: He had a firm grip on his stick; He has a very strong grip; in the grip of the storm.) strângere2) (a bag used by travellers: He carried his sports equipment in a large grip.) geamantan3) (understanding: He has a good grip of the subject.) înţelegere•- gripping- come to grips with
- lose one's grip -
33 mark
1. noun1) ((also Deutsche Mark, Deutschmark) the standard unit of German currency before the euro.)2) (a point given as a reward for good work etc: She got good marks in the exam.)3) (a stain: That spilt coffee has left a mark on the carpet.)4) (a sign used as a guide to position etc: There's a mark on the map showing where the church is.)5) (a cross or other sign used instead of a signature: He couldn't sign his name, so he made his mark instead.)6) (an indication or sign of a particular thing: a mark of respect.)2. verb1) (to put a mark or stain on, or to become marked or stained: Every pupil's coat must be marked with his name; That coffee has marked the tablecloth; This white material marks easily.)2) (to give marks to (a piece of work): I have forty exam-papers to mark tonight.)3) (to show; to be a sign of: X marks the spot where the treasure is buried.)4) (to note: Mark it down in your notebook.)5) ((in football etc) to keep close to (an opponent) so as to prevent his getting the ball: Your job is to mark the centre-forward.)•- marked- markedly
- marker
- marksman
- marksmanship
- leave/make one's mark
- mark out
- mark time -
34 over
['əuvə] 1. preposition1) (higher than; above in position, number, authority etc: Hang that picture over the fireplace; He's over 90 years old.) peste; deasupra2) (from one side to another, on or above the top of; on the other side of: He jumped over the gate; She fell over the cat; My friend lives over the street.) peste, pe3) (covering: He put his handkerchief over his face.) acoperind4) (across: You find people like him all over the world.) peste tot5) (about: a quarrel over money.) despre, asupra6) (by means of: He spoke to her over the telephone.) la7) (during: Over the years, she grew to hate her husband.) în cursul8) (while having etc: He fell asleep over his dinner.) în timpul2. adverb1) (higher, moving etc above: The plane flew over about an hour ago.)2) (used to show movement, change of position: He rolled over on his back; He turned over the page.)3) (across: He went over and spoke to them.)4) (downwards: He fell over.)5) (higher in number etc: for people aged twenty and over.)6) (remaining: There are two cakes for each of us, and two over.)7) (through from beginning to end, carefully: Read it over; Talk it over between you.)3. adjective(finished: The affair is over now.) deasupra4. noun((in cricket) a certain number of balls bowled from one end of the wicket: He bowled thirty overs in the match.) serie de... mingi5. as part of a word1) (too (much), as in overdo.)2) (in a higher position, as in overhead.)3) (covering, as in overcoat.)4) (down from an upright position, as in overturn.)5) (completely, as in overcome.)•- over all
- over and done with -
35 release
[rə'li:s] 1. verb1) (to set free; to allow to leave: He was released from prison yesterday; I am willing to release him from his promise to me.) a elibera2) (to stop holding etc; to allow to move, fall etc: He released (his hold on) the rope.) a da drumul3) (to move (a catch, brake etc) which prevents something else from moving, operating etc: He released the handbrake and drove off.) a decupla4) (to allow (news etc) to be made known publicly: The list of winners has just been released.) a da spre publicare/difuzare5) (to offer (a film, record etc) to the general public: Their latest record will be released next week.) a difuza2. noun1) (the act of releasing or being released: After his release, the prisoner returned to his home town; the release of a new film; ( also adjective) the release catch.) eliberare; difuzare; (de) decuplare2) (something that is released: This record is their latest release; The Government issued a press release (= a statement giving information about something, sent or given to newspapers, reporters etc).) noutate; comunicat -
36 risk
[risk] 1. noun((a person, thing etc which causes or could cause) danger or possible loss or injury: He thinks we shouldn't go ahead with the plan because of the risks involved / because of the risk of failure.) risc2. verb1) (to expose to danger; to lay open to the possibility of loss: He would risk his life for his friend; He risked all his money on betting on that horse.) a risca2) (to take the chance of (something bad happening): He was willing to risk death to save his friend; I'd better leave early as I don't want to risk being late for the play.) a risca (să)•- risky- at a person's own risk
- at own risk
- at risk
- at the risk of
- run/take the risk of
- run/take the risk
- take risks / take a risk -
37 run
1. present participle - running; verb1) ((of a person or animal) to move quickly, faster than walking: He ran down the road.) a alerga2) (to move smoothly: Trains run on rails.) a merge3) ((of water etc) to flow: Rivers run to the sea; The tap is running.) a curge4) ((of a machine etc) to work or operate: The engine is running; He ran the motor to see if it was working.) a porni; a funcţiona5) (to organize or manage: He runs the business very efficiently.) a conduce6) (to race: Is your horse running this afternoon?) a alerga, a participa la o cursă7) ((of buses, trains etc) to travel regularly: The buses run every half hour; The train is running late.) a merge; a veni8) (to last or continue; to go on: The play ran for six weeks.) a (se) juca9) (to own and use, especially of cars: He runs a Rolls Royce.) a administra, a conduce; a merge10) ((of colour) to spread: When I washed my new dress the colour ran.) a ieşi11) (to drive (someone); to give (someone) a lift: He ran me to the station.) a(-şi) trece12) (to move (something): She ran her fingers through his hair; He ran his eyes over the letter.) a deveni13) ((in certain phrases) to be or become: The river ran dry; My blood ran cold (= I was afraid).)2. noun1) (the act of running: He went for a run before breakfast.) alergare2) (a trip or drive: We went for a run in the country.) plimbare3) (a length of time (for which something continues): He's had a run of bad luck.) perioadă4) (a ladder (in a stocking etc): I've got a run in my tights.) gaură5) (the free use (of a place): He gave me the run of his house.) drept de folosire6) (in cricket, a batsman's act of running from one end of the wicket to the other, representing a single score: He scored/made 50 runs for his team.) coteţ7) (an enclosure or pen: a chicken-run.)•- runner- running 3. adverb(one after another; continuously: We travelled for four days running.) la rând- runny- runaway
- rundown
- runner-up
- runway
- in
- out of the running
- on the run
- run across
- run after
- run aground
- run along
- run away
- run down
- run for
- run for it
- run in
- run into
- run its course
- run off
- run out
- run over
- run a temperature
- run through
- run to
- run up
- run wild -
38 send
[send]past tense, past participle - sent; verb1) (to cause or order to go or be taken: The teacher sent the disobedient boy to the headmaster; She sent me this book.) a trimite2) (to move rapidly or with force: He sent the ball right into the goal.) a trimite3) (to cause to go into a certain, usually bad, state: The news sent them into a panic.) a arunca•- sender- send away for
- send down
- send for
- send in
- send off
- send off for
- send out
- send someone packing / send someone about his business
- send packing / send someone about his business
- send someone packing / send about his business
- send packing / send about his business -
39 tailor
['teilə] 1. noun(a person who cuts and makes suits, overcoats etc: He has his clothes made by a London tailor.) croitor2. verb1) (to make and fit (suits, coats etc): He has his suits tailored in London.) a ajusta2) (to make (something) fit the circumstances; to adapt: He tailored his way of living to his income.) a adapta• -
40 to
1. [tə,tu] preposition1) (towards; in the direction of: I cycled to the station; The book fell to the floor; I went to the concert/lecture/play.) la, pe, spre2) (as far as: His story is a lie from beginning to end.) până la3) (until: Did you stay to the end of the concert?) până la4) (sometimes used to introduce the indirect object of a verb: He sent it to us; You're the only person I can talk to.) la; cu5) (used in expressing various relations: Listen to me!; Did you reply to his letter?; Where's the key to this door?; He sang to (the accompaniment of) his guitar.) (de) la6) (into a particular state or condition: She tore the letter to pieces.) în7) (used in expressing comparison or proportion: He's junior to me; Your skill is superior to mine; We won the match by 5 goals to 2.) decât; la8) (showing the purpose or result of an action etc: He came quickly to my assistance; To my horror, he took a gun out of his pocket.) spre9) ([tə] used before an infinitive eg after various verbs and adjectives, or in other constructions: I want to go!; He asked me to come; He worked hard to (= in order to) earn a lot of money; These buildings were designed to (= so as to) resist earthquakes; She opened her eyes to find him standing beside her; I arrived too late to see him.) (pentru) a/(ca) să10) (used instead of a complete infinitive: He asked her to stay but she didn't want to.) să2. [tu:] adverb1) (into a closed or almost closed position: He pulled/pushed the door to.) închis2) (used in phrasal verbs and compounds: He came to (= regained consciousness).)•
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