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1 afford
[ə'fo:d]1) ((usually with can, could) to be able to spend money, time etc on or for something: I can't afford (to buy) a new car.) have råd til2) ((usually with can, could) to be able to do (something) without causing oneself trouble, difficulty etc: She can't afford to be rude to her employer no matter how rude he is to her.) tillade sig* * *[ə'fo:d]1) ((usually with can, could) to be able to spend money, time etc on or for something: I can't afford (to buy) a new car.) have råd til2) ((usually with can, could) to be able to do (something) without causing oneself trouble, difficulty etc: She can't afford to be rude to her employer no matter how rude he is to her.) tillade sig -
2 pity
['piti] 1. noun1) (a feeling of sorrow for the troubles and sufferings of others: He felt a great pity for her.) medlidenhed2) (a cause of sorrow or regret: What a pity (that) she can't come.) skam2. verb(to feel pity for (someone): She pitied him; She is to be pitied.) have medlidenhed med- piteous- piteously
- piteousness
- pitiable
- pitiably
- pitiful
- pitifully
- pitifulness
- pitiless
- pitilessly
- pitilessness
- pityingly
- have pity on
- take pity on* * *['piti] 1. noun1) (a feeling of sorrow for the troubles and sufferings of others: He felt a great pity for her.) medlidenhed2) (a cause of sorrow or regret: What a pity (that) she can't come.) skam2. verb(to feel pity for (someone): She pitied him; She is to be pitied.) have medlidenhed med- piteous- piteously
- piteousness
- pitiable
- pitiably
- pitiful
- pitifully
- pitifulness
- pitiless
- pitilessly
- pitilessness
- pityingly
- have pity on
- take pity on -
3 for certain
(definitely: She may come but she can't say for certain.) bestemt; med sikkerhed* * *(definitely: She may come but she can't say for certain.) bestemt; med sikkerhed -
4 swim
[swim] 1. present participle - swimming; verb1) (to move through water using arms and legs or fins, tails etc: The children aren't allowed to go sailing until they've learnt to swim; I'm going / I've been swimming; She swam to the shore; They watched the fish swimming about in the aquarium.) svømme2) (to cross (a river etc), compete in (a race), cover (a distance etc) by swimming: He swam three lengths of the swimming-pool; She can't swim a stroke (= at all).) svømme3) (to seem to be moving round and round, as a result of dizziness etc: His head was swimming; Everything began to swim before his eyes.) køre rundt2. noun(an act of swimming: We went for a swim in the lake.) svømmetur- swimmer- swimming
- swimming-bath
- swimming-pool
- swimming-trunks
- swimsuit
- swimming-costume* * *[swim] 1. present participle - swimming; verb1) (to move through water using arms and legs or fins, tails etc: The children aren't allowed to go sailing until they've learnt to swim; I'm going / I've been swimming; She swam to the shore; They watched the fish swimming about in the aquarium.) svømme2) (to cross (a river etc), compete in (a race), cover (a distance etc) by swimming: He swam three lengths of the swimming-pool; She can't swim a stroke (= at all).) svømme3) (to seem to be moving round and round, as a result of dizziness etc: His head was swimming; Everything began to swim before his eyes.) køre rundt2. noun(an act of swimming: We went for a swim in the lake.) svømmetur- swimmer- swimming
- swimming-bath
- swimming-pool
- swimming-trunks
- swimsuit
- swimming-costume -
5 unpractical
((of a person) not good at practical tasks: She's so unpractical that she can't even change an electric plug.) upraktisk* * *((of a person) not good at practical tasks: She's so unpractical that she can't even change an electric plug.) upraktisk -
6 get round
1) (to persuade (a person etc) to do something to one's own advantage: She can always get round her grandfather by giving him a big smile.) overtale; snøre2) (to solve (a problem etc): We can easily get round these few difficulties.) løse* * *1) (to persuade (a person etc) to do something to one's own advantage: She can always get round her grandfather by giving him a big smile.) overtale; snøre2) (to solve (a problem etc): We can easily get round these few difficulties.) løse -
7 a good job
(a lucky or satisfactory state of affairs: It's a good job that she can't hear what you're saying; He has lost his trumpet, and a good job too!) heldig; heldigvis* * *(a lucky or satisfactory state of affairs: It's a good job that she can't hear what you're saying; He has lost his trumpet, and a good job too!) heldig; heldigvis -
8 after a fashion
(in a way, but not very well: She can speak French after a fashion.) sådan da; sådan nogenlunde* * *(in a way, but not very well: She can speak French after a fashion.) sådan da; sådan nogenlunde -
9 anyway
adverb (nevertheless; in spite of what has been or might be said, done etc: My mother says I mustn't go but I'm going anyway; Anyway, she can't stop you.) alligevel; uanset* * *adverb (nevertheless; in spite of what has been or might be said, done etc: My mother says I mustn't go but I'm going anyway; Anyway, she can't stop you.) alligevel; uanset -
10 belongings
noun plural (personal possessions: She can't have gone away - all her belongings are still here.) ejendele* * *noun plural (personal possessions: She can't have gone away - all her belongings are still here.) ejendele -
11 medium
['mi:diəm] 1. plurals - media; noun1) (something by or through which an effect is produced: Air is the medium through which sound is carried.) materiale2) ((especially in plural) a means (especially radio, television and newspapers) by which news etc is made known: the news media.) medie3) (a person through whom spirits of dead people are said to speak: I know a medium who says she can communicate with Napoleon.) medie4) (a substance in which specimens are preserved, bacteria grown etc.) medium; materiale2. adjective(middle or average in size, quality etc: Would you like the small, medium or large packet?) medium; medium-; middel; middel-* * *['mi:diəm] 1. plurals - media; noun1) (something by or through which an effect is produced: Air is the medium through which sound is carried.) materiale2) ((especially in plural) a means (especially radio, television and newspapers) by which news etc is made known: the news media.) medie3) (a person through whom spirits of dead people are said to speak: I know a medium who says she can communicate with Napoleon.) medie4) (a substance in which specimens are preserved, bacteria grown etc.) medium; materiale2. adjective(middle or average in size, quality etc: Would you like the small, medium or large packet?) medium; medium-; middel; middel- -
12 points
1) (a movable section of rails which allow a train to cross over other lines or pass from one line to another: The points had to be changed before the train could continue.) skiftespor2) (the solid tips in the toes of ballet shoes: She can dance on her points.) tåspids* * *1) (a movable section of rails which allow a train to cross over other lines or pass from one line to another: The points had to be changed before the train could continue.) skiftespor2) (the solid tips in the toes of ballet shoes: She can dance on her points.) tåspids -
13 properly
1) (correctly or rightly: She can't pronounce his name properly.) korrekt; rigtigt2) (completely or thoroughly: I didn't have time to read the book properly.) ordentligt* * *1) (correctly or rightly: She can't pronounce his name properly.) korrekt; rigtigt2) (completely or thoroughly: I didn't have time to read the book properly.) ordentligt -
14 straight
[streit] 1. adjective1) (not bent or curved: a straight line; straight (= not curly) hair; That line is not straight.) lige; glat2) ((of a person, his behaviour etc) honest, frank and direct: Give me a straight answer!) oprigtig3) (properly or levelly positioned: Your tie isn't straight.) lige4) (correct and tidy: I'll never get this house straight!; Now let's get the facts straight!) i orden; korrekt5) ((of drinks) not mixed: a straight gin.) ren6) ((of a face, expression etc) not smiling or laughing: You should keep a straight face while you tell a joke.) udtryksløs; uden at fortrække en mine7) ((of an actor) playing normal characters, or (of a play) of the ordinary type - not a musical or variety show.) almindelig2. adverb1) (in a straight, not curved, line; directly: His route went straight across the desert; She can't steer straight; Keep straight on.) lige2) (immediately, without any delay: He went straight home after the meeting.) lige3) (honestly or fairly: You're not playing (= behaving) straight.) ærligt3. noun(the straight part of something, eg of a racecourse: He's in the final straight.) langside; opløb- straightness
- straightforward
- straightforwardly
- straightforwardness
- straight talking
- go straight
- straight away
- straighten out/up
- a straight fight
- straight off* * *[streit] 1. adjective1) (not bent or curved: a straight line; straight (= not curly) hair; That line is not straight.) lige; glat2) ((of a person, his behaviour etc) honest, frank and direct: Give me a straight answer!) oprigtig3) (properly or levelly positioned: Your tie isn't straight.) lige4) (correct and tidy: I'll never get this house straight!; Now let's get the facts straight!) i orden; korrekt5) ((of drinks) not mixed: a straight gin.) ren6) ((of a face, expression etc) not smiling or laughing: You should keep a straight face while you tell a joke.) udtryksløs; uden at fortrække en mine7) ((of an actor) playing normal characters, or (of a play) of the ordinary type - not a musical or variety show.) almindelig2. adverb1) (in a straight, not curved, line; directly: His route went straight across the desert; She can't steer straight; Keep straight on.) lige2) (immediately, without any delay: He went straight home after the meeting.) lige3) (honestly or fairly: You're not playing (= behaving) straight.) ærligt3. noun(the straight part of something, eg of a racecourse: He's in the final straight.) langside; opløb- straightness
- straightforward
- straightforwardly
- straightforwardness
- straight talking
- go straight
- straight away
- straighten out/up
- a straight fight
- straight off -
15 to extremes
(very far, especially further than is thought to be reasonable: She can never express an opinion without going to extremes.) til yderligheder* * *(very far, especially further than is thought to be reasonable: She can never express an opinion without going to extremes.) til yderligheder -
16 upkeep
((the cost of) the process of keeping eg a house, car etc in a good condition: She can no longer afford the upkeep of this house.) vedligeholdelse* * *((the cost of) the process of keeping eg a house, car etc in a good condition: She can no longer afford the upkeep of this house.) vedligeholdelse -
17 model
['modl] 1. noun1) (a copy or representation of something usually on a much smaller scale: a model of the Taj Mahal; ( also adjective) a model aeroplane.) model; -model; model-2) (a particular type or design of something, eg a car, that is manufactured in large numbers: Our car is a 1999 model.) model; -model3) (a person who wears clothes etc so that possible buyers can see them being worn: He has a job as a male fashion model.) model4) (a person who is painted, sculpted, photographed etc by an artist, photographer etc: I work as an artist's model.) model5) (something that can be used to copy from.) model6) (a person or thing which is an excellent example: She is a model of politeness; ( also adjective) model behaviour.) forbillede; forbilledlig2. verb1) (to wear (clothes etc) to show them to possible buyers: They model (underwear) for a living.) være model2) (to work or pose as a model for an artist, photographer etc: She models at the local art school.) stå model3) (to make models (of things or people): to model (the heads of famous people) in clay.) modellere; forme4) (to form (something) into a (particular) shape: She modelled the clay into the shape of a penguin; She models herself on her older sister.) forme; efterligne•* * *['modl] 1. noun1) (a copy or representation of something usually on a much smaller scale: a model of the Taj Mahal; ( also adjective) a model aeroplane.) model; -model; model-2) (a particular type or design of something, eg a car, that is manufactured in large numbers: Our car is a 1999 model.) model; -model3) (a person who wears clothes etc so that possible buyers can see them being worn: He has a job as a male fashion model.) model4) (a person who is painted, sculpted, photographed etc by an artist, photographer etc: I work as an artist's model.) model5) (something that can be used to copy from.) model6) (a person or thing which is an excellent example: She is a model of politeness; ( also adjective) model behaviour.) forbillede; forbilledlig2. verb1) (to wear (clothes etc) to show them to possible buyers: They model (underwear) for a living.) være model2) (to work or pose as a model for an artist, photographer etc: She models at the local art school.) stå model3) (to make models (of things or people): to model (the heads of famous people) in clay.) modellere; forme4) (to form (something) into a (particular) shape: She modelled the clay into the shape of a penguin; She models herself on her older sister.) forme; efterligne• -
18 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 -
19 keep
[ki:p] 1. past tense, past participle - kept; verb1) (to have for a very long or indefinite period of time: He gave me the picture to keep.) beholde2) (not to give or throw away; to preserve: I kept the most interesting books; Can you keep a secret?) beholde; bevare; holde på3) (to (cause to) remain in a certain state or position: I keep this gun loaded; How do you keep cool in this heat?; Will you keep me informed of what happens?) holde4) (to go on (performing or repeating a certain action): He kept walking.) blive ved5) (to have in store: I always keep a tin of baked beans for emergencies.) have6) (to look after or care for: She keeps the garden beautifully; I think they keep hens.) holde7) (to remain in good condition: That meat won't keep in this heat unless you put it in the fridge.) holde sig8) (to make entries in (a diary, accounts etc): She keeps a diary to remind her of her appointments; He kept the accounts for the club.) føre9) (to hold back or delay: Sorry to keep you.) holde på; opholde10) (to provide food, clothes, housing for (someone): He has a wife and child to keep.) forsørge11) (to act in the way demanded by: She kept her promise.) holde12) (to celebrate: to keep Christmas.) holde2. noun(food and lodging: She gives her mother money every week for her keep; Our cat really earns her keep - she kills all the mice in the house.) kost; ophold- keeper- keeping
- keep-fit
- keepsake
- for keeps
- in keeping with
- keep away
- keep back
- keep one's distance
- keep down
- keep one's end up
- keep from
- keep going
- keep hold of
- keep house for
- keep house
- keep in
- keep in mind
- keep it up
- keep off
- keep on
- keep oneself to oneself
- keep out
- keep out of
- keep time
- keep to
- keep something to oneself
- keep to oneself
- keep up
- keep up with the Joneses
- keep watch* * *[ki:p] 1. past tense, past participle - kept; verb1) (to have for a very long or indefinite period of time: He gave me the picture to keep.) beholde2) (not to give or throw away; to preserve: I kept the most interesting books; Can you keep a secret?) beholde; bevare; holde på3) (to (cause to) remain in a certain state or position: I keep this gun loaded; How do you keep cool in this heat?; Will you keep me informed of what happens?) holde4) (to go on (performing or repeating a certain action): He kept walking.) blive ved5) (to have in store: I always keep a tin of baked beans for emergencies.) have6) (to look after or care for: She keeps the garden beautifully; I think they keep hens.) holde7) (to remain in good condition: That meat won't keep in this heat unless you put it in the fridge.) holde sig8) (to make entries in (a diary, accounts etc): She keeps a diary to remind her of her appointments; He kept the accounts for the club.) føre9) (to hold back or delay: Sorry to keep you.) holde på; opholde10) (to provide food, clothes, housing for (someone): He has a wife and child to keep.) forsørge11) (to act in the way demanded by: She kept her promise.) holde12) (to celebrate: to keep Christmas.) holde2. noun(food and lodging: She gives her mother money every week for her keep; Our cat really earns her keep - she kills all the mice in the house.) kost; ophold- keeper- keeping
- keep-fit
- keepsake
- for keeps
- in keeping with
- keep away
- keep back
- keep one's distance
- keep down
- keep one's end up
- keep from
- keep going
- keep hold of
- keep house for
- keep house
- keep in
- keep in mind
- keep it up
- keep off
- keep on
- keep oneself to oneself
- keep out
- keep out of
- keep time
- keep to
- keep something to oneself
- keep to oneself
- keep up
- keep up with the Joneses
- keep watch -
20 pick out
1) (to choose or select: She picked out one dress that she particularly liked.) udvælge2) (to see or recognize (a person, thing etc): He must be among those people getting off the train, but I can't pick him out.) genkende3) (to play (a piece of music), especially slowly and with difficulty, especially by ear, without music in front of one: I don't really play the piano, but I can pick out a tune on one with one finger.) klemte sig igennem* * *1) (to choose or select: She picked out one dress that she particularly liked.) udvælge2) (to see or recognize (a person, thing etc): He must be among those people getting off the train, but I can't pick him out.) genkende3) (to play (a piece of music), especially slowly and with difficulty, especially by ear, without music in front of one: I don't really play the piano, but I can pick out a tune on one with one finger.) klemte sig igennem
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