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1 the last word
1) (the final remark in an argument etc: She always must have the last word!) det sidste ord2) (the final decision: The last word rests with the chairman.) den endelige beslutning3) (something very fashionable or up-to-date: Her hat was the last word in elegance.) sidste skrig; toppen af* * *1) (the final remark in an argument etc: She always must have the last word!) det sidste ord2) (the final decision: The last word rests with the chairman.) den endelige beslutning3) (something very fashionable or up-to-date: Her hat was the last word in elegance.) sidste skrig; toppen af -
2 on the spot
1) (at once: She liked it so much that she bought it on the spot; ( also adjective) an on-the-spot decision.) på stedet; her-og-nu-2) (in the exact place referred to; in the place where one is needed: It was a good thing you were on the spot when he had his heart attack; ( also adjective) tour on-the-spot reporter.) på stedet; lokal-3) ((especially with put) in a dangerous, difficult or embarrassing position: The interviewer's questions really put the Prime Minister on the spot.) i en vanskelig situation* * *1) (at once: She liked it so much that she bought it on the spot; ( also adjective) an on-the-spot decision.) på stedet; her-og-nu-2) (in the exact place referred to; in the place where one is needed: It was a good thing you were on the spot when he had his heart attack; ( also adjective) tour on-the-spot reporter.) på stedet; lokal-3) ((especially with put) in a dangerous, difficult or embarrassing position: The interviewer's questions really put the Prime Minister on the spot.) i en vanskelig situation -
3 out of the way
(unusual: There was nothing out of the way about what she said.) nyt; usædvanligt* * *(unusual: There was nothing out of the way about what she said.) nyt; usædvanligt -
4 claim
[kleim] 1. verb1) (to say that something is a fact: He claims to be the best runner in the class.) påstå; hævde2) (to demand as a right: You must claim your money back if the goods are damaged.) kræve; forlange; gøre krav på3) (to state that one is the owner of: Does anyone claim this book?) gøre krav på2. noun1) (a statement (that something is a fact): Her claim that she was the millionaire's daughter was disproved.) påstand2) ((a demand for) a payment of compensation etc: a claim for damages against her employer.) krav3) (a demand for something which (one says) one owns or has a right to: a rightful claim to the money.) krav•- claimant* * *[kleim] 1. verb1) (to say that something is a fact: He claims to be the best runner in the class.) påstå; hævde2) (to demand as a right: You must claim your money back if the goods are damaged.) kræve; forlange; gøre krav på3) (to state that one is the owner of: Does anyone claim this book?) gøre krav på2. noun1) (a statement (that something is a fact): Her claim that she was the millionaire's daughter was disproved.) påstand2) ((a demand for) a payment of compensation etc: a claim for damages against her employer.) krav3) (a demand for something which (one says) one owns or has a right to: a rightful claim to the money.) krav•- claimant -
5 culpable
(deserving blame; guilty: She was the one who committed the crime but he was culpable also.) strafansvarlig; skyldig* * *(deserving blame; guilty: She was the one who committed the crime but he was culpable also.) strafansvarlig; skyldig -
6 focus
['foukəs] 1. plurals - focuses, foci; noun1) (the point at which rays of light meet after passing through a lens.) fokus; brændpunkt2) (a point to which light, a look, attention etc is directed: She was the focus of everyone's attention.) fokus; midtpunkt2. verb1) (to adjust (a camera, binoculars etc) in order to get a clear picture: Remember to focus the camera / the picture before taking the photograph.) fokusere2) (to direct (attention etc) to one point: The accident focussed public attention on the danger.) henlede; fokusere•- focal- in
- out of focus* * *['foukəs] 1. plurals - focuses, foci; noun1) (the point at which rays of light meet after passing through a lens.) fokus; brændpunkt2) (a point to which light, a look, attention etc is directed: She was the focus of everyone's attention.) fokus; midtpunkt2. verb1) (to adjust (a camera, binoculars etc) in order to get a clear picture: Remember to focus the camera / the picture before taking the photograph.) fokusere2) (to direct (attention etc) to one point: The accident focussed public attention on the danger.) henlede; fokusere•- focal- in
- out of focus -
7 coax
[kəuks](to persuade by flattery, by patient and gentle treatment etc: He coaxed her into going to the dance by saying she was the best dancer he knew; He coaxed some money out of his mother.) lokke; liste* * *[kəuks](to persuade by flattery, by patient and gentle treatment etc: He coaxed her into going to the dance by saying she was the best dancer he knew; He coaxed some money out of his mother.) lokke; liste -
8 blinding
1) (tending to make blind: a blinding light.) blændende2) (sudden: He realized, in a blinding flash, that she was the murderer.) med ét* * *1) (tending to make blind: a blinding light.) blændende2) (sudden: He realized, in a blinding flash, that she was the murderer.) med ét -
9 on
[on] 1. preposition1) (touching, fixed to, covering etc the upper or outer side of: The book was lying on the table; He was standing on the floor; She wore a hat on her head.) på2) (in or into (a vehicle, train etc): We were sitting on the bus; I got on the wrong bus.) i; på3) (at or during a certain day, time etc: on Monday; On his arrival, he went straight to bed.) på; ved4) (about: a book on the theatre.) om5) (in the state or process of: He's on holiday.) på6) (supported by: She was standing on one leg.) på7) (receiving, taking: on drugs; on a diet.) på8) (taking part in: He is on the committee; Which detective is working on this case?) i; på9) (towards: They marched on the town.) mod10) (near or beside: a shop on the main road.) på; ved11) (by means of: He played a tune on the violin; I spoke to him on the telephone.) på; i12) (being carried by: The thief had the stolen jewels on him.) på; med13) (when (something is, or has been, done): On investigation, there proved to be no need to panic.) ved; efter14) (followed by: disaster on disaster.) efter2. adverb1) ((especially of something being worn) so as to be touching, fixed to, covering etc the upper or outer side of: She put her hat on.) på2) (used to show a continuing state etc, onwards: She kept on asking questions; They moved on.) fortsætte3) (( also adjective) (of electric light, machines etc) working: The television is on; Turn/Switch the light on.) tændt; igang4) (( also adjective) (of films etc) able to be seen: There's a good film on at the cinema this week.) gå5) (( also adjective) in or into a vehicle, train etc: The bus stopped and we got on.) ind; på3. adjective1) (in progress: The game was on.) igang2) (not cancelled: Is the party on tonight?) blive til noget•- oncoming- ongoing
- onwards
- onward
- be on to someone
- be on to
- on and on
- on time
- on to / onto* * *[on] 1. preposition1) (touching, fixed to, covering etc the upper or outer side of: The book was lying on the table; He was standing on the floor; She wore a hat on her head.) på2) (in or into (a vehicle, train etc): We were sitting on the bus; I got on the wrong bus.) i; på3) (at or during a certain day, time etc: on Monday; On his arrival, he went straight to bed.) på; ved4) (about: a book on the theatre.) om5) (in the state or process of: He's on holiday.) på6) (supported by: She was standing on one leg.) på7) (receiving, taking: on drugs; on a diet.) på8) (taking part in: He is on the committee; Which detective is working on this case?) i; på9) (towards: They marched on the town.) mod10) (near or beside: a shop on the main road.) på; ved11) (by means of: He played a tune on the violin; I spoke to him on the telephone.) på; i12) (being carried by: The thief had the stolen jewels on him.) på; med13) (when (something is, or has been, done): On investigation, there proved to be no need to panic.) ved; efter14) (followed by: disaster on disaster.) efter2. adverb1) ((especially of something being worn) so as to be touching, fixed to, covering etc the upper or outer side of: She put her hat on.) på2) (used to show a continuing state etc, onwards: She kept on asking questions; They moved on.) fortsætte3) (( also adjective) (of electric light, machines etc) working: The television is on; Turn/Switch the light on.) tændt; igang4) (( also adjective) (of films etc) able to be seen: There's a good film on at the cinema this week.) gå5) (( also adjective) in or into a vehicle, train etc: The bus stopped and we got on.) ind; på3. adjective1) (in progress: The game was on.) igang2) (not cancelled: Is the party on tonight?) blive til noget•- oncoming- ongoing
- onwards
- onward
- be on to someone
- be on to
- on and on
- on time
- on to / onto -
10 so
[səu] 1. adverb1) ((used in several types of sentence to express degree) to this extent, or to such an extent: `The snake was about so long,' he said, holding his hands about a metre apart; Don't get so worried!; She was so pleased with his progress in school that she bought him a new bicycle; They couldn't all get into the room, there were so many of them; He departed without so much as (= without even) a goodbye; You've been so (= very) kind to me!; Thank you so much!) så2) ((used to express manner) in this/that way: As you hope to be treated by others, so you must treat them; He likes everything to be (arranged) just so (= in one particular and precise way); It so happens that I have to go to an important meeting tonight.) sådan; således3) ((used in place of a word, phrase etc previously used, or something previously stated) as already indicated: `Are you really leaving your job?' `Yes, I've already told you / said so'; `Is she arriving tomorrow?' `Yes, I hope so'; If you haven't read the notice, please do so now; `Is that so (= true)?' `Yes, it's really so'; `Was your father angry?' `Yes, even more so than I was expecting - in fact, so much so that he refused to speak to me all day!) det; sådan; så at4) (in the same way; also: `I hope we'll meet again.' `So do I.'; She has a lot of money and so has her husband.) det samme; også5) ((used to express agreement or confirmation) indeed: `You said you were going shopping today.' `So I did, but I've changed my mind.'; `You'll need this book tomorrow, won't you?' `So I will.') det2. conjunction((and) therefore: John had a bad cold, so I took him to the doctor; `So you think you'd like this job, then?' `Yes.'; And so they got married and lived happily ever after.) derfor; så- so-so
- and so on/forth
- or so
- so as to
- so far
- so good
- so that
- so to say/speak* * *[səu] 1. adverb1) ((used in several types of sentence to express degree) to this extent, or to such an extent: `The snake was about so long,' he said, holding his hands about a metre apart; Don't get so worried!; She was so pleased with his progress in school that she bought him a new bicycle; They couldn't all get into the room, there were so many of them; He departed without so much as (= without even) a goodbye; You've been so (= very) kind to me!; Thank you so much!) så2) ((used to express manner) in this/that way: As you hope to be treated by others, so you must treat them; He likes everything to be (arranged) just so (= in one particular and precise way); It so happens that I have to go to an important meeting tonight.) sådan; således3) ((used in place of a word, phrase etc previously used, or something previously stated) as already indicated: `Are you really leaving your job?' `Yes, I've already told you / said so'; `Is she arriving tomorrow?' `Yes, I hope so'; If you haven't read the notice, please do so now; `Is that so (= true)?' `Yes, it's really so'; `Was your father angry?' `Yes, even more so than I was expecting - in fact, so much so that he refused to speak to me all day!) det; sådan; så at4) (in the same way; also: `I hope we'll meet again.' `So do I.'; She has a lot of money and so has her husband.) det samme; også5) ((used to express agreement or confirmation) indeed: `You said you were going shopping today.' `So I did, but I've changed my mind.'; `You'll need this book tomorrow, won't you?' `So I will.') det2. conjunction((and) therefore: John had a bad cold, so I took him to the doctor; `So you think you'd like this job, then?' `Yes.'; And so they got married and lived happily ever after.) derfor; så- so-so
- and so on/forth
- or so
- so as to
- so far
- so good
- so that
- so to say/speak -
11 spot
[spot] 1. noun1) (a small mark or stain (made by mud, paint etc): She was trying to remove a spot of grease from her skirt.) plet2) (a small, round mark of a different colour from its background: His tie was blue with white spots.) prik3) (a pimple or red mark on the skin caused by an illness etc: She had measles and was covered in spots.) udslæt; mærke4) (a place or small area, especially the exact place (where something happened etc): There was a large number of detectives gathered at the spot where the body had been found.) sted5) (a small amount: Can I borrow a spot of sugar?) smule2. verb1) (to catch sight of: She spotted him eventually at the very back of the crowd.) få øje på2) (to recognize or pick out: No-one watching the play was able to spot the murderer.) opdage•- spotless- spotlessly
- spotlessness
- spotted
- spotty
- spottiness
- spot check
- spotlight 3. verb1) (to light with a spotlight: The stage was spotlit.) belyse med en spotlight2) (to show up clearly or draw attention to: The incident spotlighted the difficulties with which we were faced.) fremhæve•- on the spot
- spot on* * *[spot] 1. noun1) (a small mark or stain (made by mud, paint etc): She was trying to remove a spot of grease from her skirt.) plet2) (a small, round mark of a different colour from its background: His tie was blue with white spots.) prik3) (a pimple or red mark on the skin caused by an illness etc: She had measles and was covered in spots.) udslæt; mærke4) (a place or small area, especially the exact place (where something happened etc): There was a large number of detectives gathered at the spot where the body had been found.) sted5) (a small amount: Can I borrow a spot of sugar?) smule2. verb1) (to catch sight of: She spotted him eventually at the very back of the crowd.) få øje på2) (to recognize or pick out: No-one watching the play was able to spot the murderer.) opdage•- spotless- spotlessly
- spotlessness
- spotted
- spotty
- spottiness
- spot check
- spotlight 3. verb1) (to light with a spotlight: The stage was spotlit.) belyse med en spotlight2) (to show up clearly or draw attention to: The incident spotlighted the difficulties with which we were faced.) fremhæve•- on the spot
- spot on -
12 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 -
13 light
I 1. noun1) (the brightness given by the sun, a flame, lamps etc that makes things able to be seen: It was nearly dawn and the light was getting stronger; Sunlight streamed into the room.) lys2) (something which gives light (eg a lamp): Suddenly all the lights went out.) lys; belysning3) (something which can be used to set fire to something else; a flame: Have you got a light for my cigarette?) ild4) (a way of viewing or regarding: He regarded her action in a favourable light.) lys2. adjective1) (having light; not dark: The studio was a large, light room.) lys2) ((of a colour) pale; closer to white than black: light green.) lys; lyse-3. [lit] verb1) (to give light to: The room was lit only by candles.) oplyse2) (to (make something) catch fire: She lit the gas; I think this match is damp, because it won't light.) tænde•- lighten- lighter- lighting
- lighthouse
- light-year
- bring to light
- come to light
- in the light of
- light up
- see the light
- set light to II1) (easy to lift or carry; of little weight: I bought a light suitcase for plane journeys.) let2) (easy to bear, suffer or do: Next time the punishment will not be so light.) let3) ((of food) easy to digest: a light meal.) let4) (of less weight than it should be: The load of grain was several kilos light.) lettere5) (of little weight: Aluminium is a light metal.) let6) (lively or agile: She was very light on her feet.) let7) (cheerful; not serious: light music.) underholdende; let8) (little in quantity; not intense, heavy, strong etc: light rain.) let9) ((of soil) containing a lot of sand.) rig på sand; let•- lightly- lighten- light-headed
- light-hearted
- lightweight
- get off lightly
- make light of
- travel light III = light on - past tense, past participle lit [lit] - verb(to find by chance: While wandering round the town, we lit on a very cheap restaurant.) falde over* * *I 1. noun1) (the brightness given by the sun, a flame, lamps etc that makes things able to be seen: It was nearly dawn and the light was getting stronger; Sunlight streamed into the room.) lys2) (something which gives light (eg a lamp): Suddenly all the lights went out.) lys; belysning3) (something which can be used to set fire to something else; a flame: Have you got a light for my cigarette?) ild4) (a way of viewing or regarding: He regarded her action in a favourable light.) lys2. adjective1) (having light; not dark: The studio was a large, light room.) lys2) ((of a colour) pale; closer to white than black: light green.) lys; lyse-3. [lit] verb1) (to give light to: The room was lit only by candles.) oplyse2) (to (make something) catch fire: She lit the gas; I think this match is damp, because it won't light.) tænde•- lighten- lighter- lighting
- lighthouse
- light-year
- bring to light
- come to light
- in the light of
- light up
- see the light
- set light to II1) (easy to lift or carry; of little weight: I bought a light suitcase for plane journeys.) let2) (easy to bear, suffer or do: Next time the punishment will not be so light.) let3) ((of food) easy to digest: a light meal.) let4) (of less weight than it should be: The load of grain was several kilos light.) lettere5) (of little weight: Aluminium is a light metal.) let6) (lively or agile: She was very light on her feet.) let7) (cheerful; not serious: light music.) underholdende; let8) (little in quantity; not intense, heavy, strong etc: light rain.) let9) ((of soil) containing a lot of sand.) rig på sand; let•- lightly- lighten- light-headed
- light-hearted
- lightweight
- get off lightly
- make light of
- travel light III = light on - past tense, past participle lit [lit] - verb(to find by chance: While wandering round the town, we lit on a very cheap restaurant.) falde over -
14 live
I 1. [liv] verb1) (to have life; to be alive: This poison is dangerous to everything that lives.) leve2) (to survive: The doctors say he is very ill, but they think he will live; It was difficult to believe that she had lived through such an experience.) overleve3) (to have one's home or dwelling (in a particular place): She lives next to the church; They went to live in Bristol / in a huge house.) bo4) (to pass (one's life): He lived a life of luxury; She lives in fear of being attacked.) leve5) ((with by) to make enough money etc to feed and house oneself: He lives by fishing.) leve af•- - lived- living 2. noun(the money etc needed to feed and house oneself and keep oneself alive: He earns his living driving a taxi; She makes a good living as an author.) indtægt- live-in
- live and let live
- live down
- live in
- out
- live on
- live up to
- within living memory
- in living memory II 1. adjective1) (having life; not dead: a live mouse.) levende2) ((of a radio or television broadcast etc) heard or seen as the event takes place; not recorded: I watched a live performance of my favourite opera on television; Was the performance live or recorded?) direkte; live3) (full of energy, and capable of becoming active: a live bomb) levende; ueksploderet4) (burning: a live coal.) brændende2. adverb((of a radio or television broadcast etc) as the event takes place: The competition will be broadcast live.) direkte; live- lively- liveliness
- livestock
- live wire* * *I 1. [liv] verb1) (to have life; to be alive: This poison is dangerous to everything that lives.) leve2) (to survive: The doctors say he is very ill, but they think he will live; It was difficult to believe that she had lived through such an experience.) overleve3) (to have one's home or dwelling (in a particular place): She lives next to the church; They went to live in Bristol / in a huge house.) bo4) (to pass (one's life): He lived a life of luxury; She lives in fear of being attacked.) leve5) ((with by) to make enough money etc to feed and house oneself: He lives by fishing.) leve af•- - lived- living 2. noun(the money etc needed to feed and house oneself and keep oneself alive: He earns his living driving a taxi; She makes a good living as an author.) indtægt- live-in
- live and let live
- live down
- live in
- out
- live on
- live up to
- within living memory
- in living memory II 1. adjective1) (having life; not dead: a live mouse.) levende2) ((of a radio or television broadcast etc) heard or seen as the event takes place; not recorded: I watched a live performance of my favourite opera on television; Was the performance live or recorded?) direkte; live3) (full of energy, and capable of becoming active: a live bomb) levende; ueksploderet4) (burning: a live coal.) brændende2. adverb((of a radio or television broadcast etc) as the event takes place: The competition will be broadcast live.) direkte; live- lively- liveliness
- livestock
- live wire -
15 proud
1) (feeling pleasure or satisfaction at one's achievements, possessions, connections etc: He was proud of his new house; She was proud of her son's achievements; He was proud to play football for the school.) stolt2) (having a (too) high opinion of oneself; arrogant: She was too proud to talk to us.) arrogant3) (wishing to be independent: She was too proud to accept help.) stolt4) (splendid or impressive: The assembled fleet was a proud sight.) stolt•- proudly- do someone proud
- do proud* * *1) (feeling pleasure or satisfaction at one's achievements, possessions, connections etc: He was proud of his new house; She was proud of her son's achievements; He was proud to play football for the school.) stolt2) (having a (too) high opinion of oneself; arrogant: She was too proud to talk to us.) arrogant3) (wishing to be independent: She was too proud to accept help.) stolt4) (splendid or impressive: The assembled fleet was a proud sight.) stolt•- proudly- do someone proud
- do proud -
16 some
1. pronoun, adjective1) (an indefinite amount or number (of): I can see some people walking across the field; You'll need some money if you're going shopping; Some of the ink was spilt on the desk.) nogle; nogen; noget2) ((said with emphasis) a certain, or small, amount or number (of): `Has she any experience of the work?' `Yes, she has some.'; Some people like the idea and some don't.) nogen; nogle3) ((said with emphasis) at least one / a few / a bit (of): Surely there are some people who agree with me?; I don't need much rest from work, but I must have some.) visse; en smule4) (certain: He's quite kind in some ways.) på mange måder2. adjective1) (a large, considerable or impressive (amount or number of): I spent some time trying to convince her; I'll have some problem sorting out these papers!) en del; noget af et2) (an unidentified or unnamed (thing, person etc): She was hunting for some book that she's lost.) en eller anden3) ((used with numbers) about; at a rough estimate: There were some thirty people at the reception.) omkring3. adverb((American) somewhat; to a certain extent: I think we've progressed some.) noget- somebody- someday
- somehow
- someone
- something
- sometime
- sometimes
- somewhat
- somewhere
- mean something
- or something
- something like
- something tells me* * *1. pronoun, adjective1) (an indefinite amount or number (of): I can see some people walking across the field; You'll need some money if you're going shopping; Some of the ink was spilt on the desk.) nogle; nogen; noget2) ((said with emphasis) a certain, or small, amount or number (of): `Has she any experience of the work?' `Yes, she has some.'; Some people like the idea and some don't.) nogen; nogle3) ((said with emphasis) at least one / a few / a bit (of): Surely there are some people who agree with me?; I don't need much rest from work, but I must have some.) visse; en smule4) (certain: He's quite kind in some ways.) på mange måder2. adjective1) (a large, considerable or impressive (amount or number of): I spent some time trying to convince her; I'll have some problem sorting out these papers!) en del; noget af et2) (an unidentified or unnamed (thing, person etc): She was hunting for some book that she's lost.) en eller anden3) ((used with numbers) about; at a rough estimate: There were some thirty people at the reception.) omkring3. adverb((American) somewhat; to a certain extent: I think we've progressed some.) noget- somebody- someday
- somehow
- someone
- something
- sometime
- sometimes
- somewhat
- somewhere
- mean something
- or something
- something like
- something tells me -
17 draw
[dro:] 1. past tense - drew; verb1) (to make a picture or pictures (of), usually with a pencil, crayons etc: During his stay in hospital he drew a great deal; Shall I draw a cow?) tegne2) (to pull along, out or towards oneself: She drew the child towards her; He drew a gun suddenly and fired; All water had to be drawn from a well; The cart was drawn by a pony.) trække3) (to move (towards or away from someone or something): The car drew away from the kerb; Christmas is drawing closer.) fjerne sig; nærme sig4) (to play (a game) in which neither side wins: The match was drawn / We drew at 1-1.) spille uafgjort5) (to obtain (money) from a fund, bank etc: to draw a pension / an allowance.) trække; hæve6) (to open or close (curtains).) trække fra; trække for7) (to attract: She was trying to draw my attention to something.) tiltrække2. noun1) (a drawn game: The match ended in a draw.) uafgjort kamp2) (an attraction: The acrobats' act should be a real draw.) attraktion; trækplaster3) (the selecting of winning tickets in a raffle, lottery etc: a prize draw.) trækning; lodtrækning; -trækning4) (an act of drawing, especially a gun: He's quick on the draw.) det at trække en pistol•- drawing- drawn
- drawback
- drawbridge
- drawing-pin
- drawstring
- draw a blank
- draw a conclusion from
- draw in
- draw the line
- draw/cast lots
- draw off
- draw on1
- draw on2
- draw out
- draw up
- long drawn out* * *[dro:] 1. past tense - drew; verb1) (to make a picture or pictures (of), usually with a pencil, crayons etc: During his stay in hospital he drew a great deal; Shall I draw a cow?) tegne2) (to pull along, out or towards oneself: She drew the child towards her; He drew a gun suddenly and fired; All water had to be drawn from a well; The cart was drawn by a pony.) trække3) (to move (towards or away from someone or something): The car drew away from the kerb; Christmas is drawing closer.) fjerne sig; nærme sig4) (to play (a game) in which neither side wins: The match was drawn / We drew at 1-1.) spille uafgjort5) (to obtain (money) from a fund, bank etc: to draw a pension / an allowance.) trække; hæve6) (to open or close (curtains).) trække fra; trække for7) (to attract: She was trying to draw my attention to something.) tiltrække2. noun1) (a drawn game: The match ended in a draw.) uafgjort kamp2) (an attraction: The acrobats' act should be a real draw.) attraktion; trækplaster3) (the selecting of winning tickets in a raffle, lottery etc: a prize draw.) trækning; lodtrækning; -trækning4) (an act of drawing, especially a gun: He's quick on the draw.) det at trække en pistol•- drawing- drawn
- drawback
- drawbridge
- drawing-pin
- drawstring
- draw a blank
- draw a conclusion from
- draw in
- draw the line
- draw/cast lots
- draw off
- draw on1
- draw on2
- draw out
- draw up
- long drawn out -
18 lift
[lift] 1. verb1) (to raise or bring to a higher position: The box was so heavy I couldn't lift it.) hæve; løfte2) (to take and carry away: He lifted the table through into the kitchen.) bære væk3) ((of mist etc) to disappear: By noon, the fog was beginning to lift.) forsvinde4) (to rise: The aeroplane lifted into the air.) hæve2. noun1) (the act of lifting: a lift of the eyebrows.) hæven; løften2) ((American elevator) a small enclosed platform etc that moves up and down between floors carrying goods or people: Since she was too tired to climb the stairs, she went up in the lift.) elevator3) (a ride in someone's car etc: Can I give you a lift into town?) lift4) (a raising of the spirits: Her success in the exam gave her a great lift.) løft•- lift off* * *[lift] 1. verb1) (to raise or bring to a higher position: The box was so heavy I couldn't lift it.) hæve; løfte2) (to take and carry away: He lifted the table through into the kitchen.) bære væk3) ((of mist etc) to disappear: By noon, the fog was beginning to lift.) forsvinde4) (to rise: The aeroplane lifted into the air.) hæve2. noun1) (the act of lifting: a lift of the eyebrows.) hæven; løften2) ((American elevator) a small enclosed platform etc that moves up and down between floors carrying goods or people: Since she was too tired to climb the stairs, she went up in the lift.) elevator3) (a ride in someone's car etc: Can I give you a lift into town?) lift4) (a raising of the spirits: Her success in the exam gave her a great lift.) løft•- lift off -
19 scan
[skæn] 1. past tense, past participle - scanned; verb1) (to examine carefully: He scanned the horizon for any sign of a ship.) studere nøje2) (to look at quickly but not in detail: She scanned the newspaper for news of the murder.) skimme3) (to pass radar beams etc over: The area was scanned for signs of enemy aircraft.) scanne4) (to pass an electronic or laser beam over a text or picture in order to store it in the memory of a computer.) scanne5) (to examine and get an image of what is inside a person's body or an object by using ultra-sound and x-ray: They scanned his luggage at the airport to see if he was carrying drugs.) scanne6) (to fit into a particular rhythm or metre: The second line of that verse doesn't scan properly.) passe2. nounShe had an ultrasound scan to see whether the baby was a boy or a girl; a brain scan; a quick scan through the report.) scanning- scanner* * *[skæn] 1. past tense, past participle - scanned; verb1) (to examine carefully: He scanned the horizon for any sign of a ship.) studere nøje2) (to look at quickly but not in detail: She scanned the newspaper for news of the murder.) skimme3) (to pass radar beams etc over: The area was scanned for signs of enemy aircraft.) scanne4) (to pass an electronic or laser beam over a text or picture in order to store it in the memory of a computer.) scanne5) (to examine and get an image of what is inside a person's body or an object by using ultra-sound and x-ray: They scanned his luggage at the airport to see if he was carrying drugs.) scanne6) (to fit into a particular rhythm or metre: The second line of that verse doesn't scan properly.) passe2. nounShe had an ultrasound scan to see whether the baby was a boy or a girl; a brain scan; a quick scan through the report.) scanning- scanner -
20 knock
[nok] 1. verb1) (to make a sharp noise by hitting or tapping, especially on a door etc to attract attention: Just then, someone knocked at the door.) banke2) (to cause to move, especially to fall, by hitting (often accidentally): She knocked a vase on to the floor while she was dusting.) slå; vælte; rive ned3) (to put into a certain state or position by hitting: He knocked the other man senseless.) slå; banke4) ((often with against, on) to strike against or bump into: She knocked against the table and spilt his cup of coffee; I knocked my head on the car door.) støde2. noun1) (an act of knocking or striking: She gave two knocks on the door; He had a nasty bruise from a knock he had received playing football.) bank; stød; slag2) (the sound made by a knock, especially on a door etc: Suddenly they heard a loud knock.) banken•- knocker- knock-kneed
- knock about/around
- knock back
- knock down
- knock off
- knock out
- knock over
- knock up
- get knocked up* * *[nok] 1. verb1) (to make a sharp noise by hitting or tapping, especially on a door etc to attract attention: Just then, someone knocked at the door.) banke2) (to cause to move, especially to fall, by hitting (often accidentally): She knocked a vase on to the floor while she was dusting.) slå; vælte; rive ned3) (to put into a certain state or position by hitting: He knocked the other man senseless.) slå; banke4) ((often with against, on) to strike against or bump into: She knocked against the table and spilt his cup of coffee; I knocked my head on the car door.) støde2. noun1) (an act of knocking or striking: She gave two knocks on the door; He had a nasty bruise from a knock he had received playing football.) bank; stød; slag2) (the sound made by a knock, especially on a door etc: Suddenly they heard a loud knock.) banken•- knocker- knock-kneed
- knock about/around
- knock back
- knock down
- knock off
- knock out
- knock over
- knock up
- get knocked up
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