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1 swallow one's pride
(to behave humbly eg by making an apology.) a-şi lăsa mândria deoparte -
2 pride
1) (a feeling of pleasure and satisfaction at one's achievements, possessions, family etc: She looked with pride at her handsome sons.) mândrie2) (personal dignity: His pride was hurt by her criticism.) mândrie, orgoliu3) (a group (of lions or of peacocks): a pride of lions.) grup; cârd•- the pride of
- pride of place
- pride oneself on
- take pride in -
3 pride oneself on
(to take pride in, or feel satisfaction with (something one has done, achieved etc): He prides himself on his driving skill.) a se mândri cu -
4 pique
[pi:k](anger caused by one's pride being hurt: She walked out of the room in a fit of pique.) ciudă -
5 swallow
I 1. ['swoləu] verb1) (to allow to pass down the throat to the stomach: Try to swallow the pill; His throat was so painful that he could hardly swallow.) a înghiţi2) (to accept (eg a lie or insult) without question or protest: You'll never get her to swallow that story!) a înghiţi2. noun(an act of swallowing.) înghiţitură, deglutiţie- swallow up II ['swoləu] noun(a type of insect-eating bird with long wings and a divided tail.) rândunică -
6 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 -
7 nationalism
['næ-]1) (a sense of pride in the history, culture, achievements etc of one's nation.) naţionalism2) (the desire to bring the people of one's nation together under their own government.) naţionalism -
8 dignity
['diɡnəti]1) (stateliness or seriousness of manner: Holding her head high, she retreated with dignity.) demnitate2) (importance or seriousness: the dignity of the occasion.) solemnitate3) (a privilege etc indicating rank: He had risen to the dignity of an office of his own.) prestigiu4) (one's personal pride: He had wounded her dignity.) demnitate -
9 glory
['ɡlo:ri] 1. plural - glories; noun1) (fame or honour: glory on the field of battle; He took part in the competition for the glory of the school.) glorie2) (a source of pride, fame etc: This building is one of the many glories of Venice.) glorie3) (the quality of being magnificent: The sun rose in all its glory.) splendoare2. verb(to take great pleasure in: He glories in his work as an architect.) a savura, a se desfăta- glorify- glorification
- glorious
- gloriously -
10 vain
[vein]1) (having too much pride in one's appearance, achievements etc; conceited: She's very vain about her good looks.) vanitos2) (unsuccessful: He made a vain attempt to reach the drowning woman.) zadarnic, inutil3) (empty; meaningless: vain threats; vain promises.) fără rost•- vainly- vanity
- in vain
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