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  • 21 complain

    [kəm'plein]
    1) (to state one's displeasure, dissatisfaction etc: I'm going to complain to the police about the noise.) klage
    2) ((with of) to state that one has (pain, discomfort etc): He's complaining of difficulty in breathing.) klage over; beklage sig over
    •
    * * *
    [kəm'plein]
    1) (to state one's displeasure, dissatisfaction etc: I'm going to complain to the police about the noise.) klage
    2) ((with of) to state that one has (pain, discomfort etc): He's complaining of difficulty in breathing.) klage over; beklage sig over
    •

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  • 22 condition

    [kən'diʃən] 1. noun
    1) (state or circumstances in which a person or thing is: The house is not in good condition; He is in no condition to leave hospital; under ideal conditions; living conditions; variable conditions.) stand; forfatning; forhold
    2) (something that must happen or be done before some other thing happens or is done; a term or requirement in an agreement: It was a condition of his going that he should pay his own expenses; That is one of the conditions in the agreement.) betingelse
    2. verb
    1) (to affect or control: behaviour conditioned by circumstances.) påvirke; styre
    2) (to put into the required state: The footballers trained hard in order to condition themselves for the match.) komme i form
    •
    - conditionally
    - conditioner
    - on condition that
    * * *
    [kən'diʃən] 1. noun
    1) (state or circumstances in which a person or thing is: The house is not in good condition; He is in no condition to leave hospital; under ideal conditions; living conditions; variable conditions.) stand; forfatning; forhold
    2) (something that must happen or be done before some other thing happens or is done; a term or requirement in an agreement: It was a condition of his going that he should pay his own expenses; That is one of the conditions in the agreement.) betingelse
    2. verb
    1) (to affect or control: behaviour conditioned by circumstances.) påvirke; styre
    2) (to put into the required state: The footballers trained hard in order to condition themselves for the match.) komme i form
    •
    - conditionally
    - conditioner
    - on condition that

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  • 23 disgrace

    [dis'ɡreis] 1. noun
    1) (the state of being out of favour: He is in disgrace because of his behaviour.) unåde
    2) (a state of being without honour and regarded without respect: There seemed to be nothing ahead of him but disgrace and shame.) skændsel
    3) (something which causes or ought to cause shame: Your clothes are a disgrace!) skandale; skændsel
    2. verb
    1) (to bring shame upon: Did you have to disgrace me by appearing in those clothes?) bringe skam
    2) (to dismiss from a position of importance: He was publicly disgraced.) vanære
    •
    - disgracefully
    * * *
    [dis'ɡreis] 1. noun
    1) (the state of being out of favour: He is in disgrace because of his behaviour.) unåde
    2) (a state of being without honour and regarded without respect: There seemed to be nothing ahead of him but disgrace and shame.) skændsel
    3) (something which causes or ought to cause shame: Your clothes are a disgrace!) skandale; skændsel
    2. verb
    1) (to bring shame upon: Did you have to disgrace me by appearing in those clothes?) bringe skam
    2) (to dismiss from a position of importance: He was publicly disgraced.) vanære
    •
    - disgracefully

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  • 24 government

    1) (the people who rule a country or state: the British Government.) regering
    2) (the way in which a country or state is ruled: Democracy is one form of government.) styre
    3) (the act or process of governing.) styre; regere
    •
    - governor
    - governorship
    * * *
    1) (the people who rule a country or state: the British Government.) regering
    2) (the way in which a country or state is ruled: Democracy is one form of government.) styre
    3) (the act or process of governing.) styre; regere
    •
    - governor
    - governorship

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  • 25 health

    [helƟ]
    1) (the state of being well or ill: He is in good/poor health.) sundhed; helbred
    2) (the state of being well: I may be getting old, but so long as I keep my health, I'll be happy.) helbred
    •
    - healthiness
    - health maintenance organization
    - health service
    - drink to someone's health
    - drink someone's health
    * * *
    [helƟ]
    1) (the state of being well or ill: He is in good/poor health.) sundhed; helbred
    2) (the state of being well: I may be getting old, but so long as I keep my health, I'll be happy.) helbred
    •
    - healthiness
    - health maintenance organization
    - health service
    - drink to someone's health
    - drink someone's health

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  • 26 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.) holde
    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.) holde
    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.) holde
    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?) holde
    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.) holde
    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.) indeholde
    7) (to cause to take place: The meeting will be held next week; We'll hold the meeting in the hall.) afholde
    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.) holde
    9) (to have or be in (a job etc): He held the position of company secretary for five years.) have; være
    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.) tro; holde
    11) (to continue to be valid or apply: Our offer will hold until next week; These rules hold under all circumstances.) gælde
    12) ((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 noget
    13) (to defend: They held the castle against the enemy.) holde; forsvare
    14) (not to be beaten by: The general realized that the soldiers could not hold the enemy for long.) forsvare sig imod
    15) (to keep (a person's attention): If you can't hold your pupils' attention, you can't be a good teacher.) holde; bevare
    16) (to keep someone in a certain state: Don't hold us in suspense, what was the final decision?) holde hen
    17) (to celebrate: The festival is held on 24 June.) fejre
    18) (to be the owner of: He holds shares in this company.) eje
    19) ((of good weather) to continue: I hope the weather holds until after the school sports.) holde
    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?) vente
    21) (to continue to sing: Please hold that note for four whole beats.) holde
    22) (to keep (something): They'll hold your luggage at the station until you collect it.) opbevare
    23) ((of the future) to be going to produce: I wonder what the future holds for me?) bringe
    2. noun
    1) (the act of holding: He caught/got/laid/took hold of the rope and pulled; Keep hold of that rope.) hold; greb
    2) (power; influence: He has a strange hold over that girl.) magt; indflydelse
    3) ((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; 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.) holde
    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.) holde
    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.) holde
    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?) holde
    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.) holde
    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.) indeholde
    7) (to cause to take place: The meeting will be held next week; We'll hold the meeting in the hall.) afholde
    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.) holde
    9) (to have or be in (a job etc): He held the position of company secretary for five years.) have; være
    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.) tro; holde
    11) (to continue to be valid or apply: Our offer will hold until next week; These rules hold under all circumstances.) gælde
    12) ((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 noget
    13) (to defend: They held the castle against the enemy.) holde; forsvare
    14) (not to be beaten by: The general realized that the soldiers could not hold the enemy for long.) forsvare sig imod
    15) (to keep (a person's attention): If you can't hold your pupils' attention, you can't be a good teacher.) holde; bevare
    16) (to keep someone in a certain state: Don't hold us in suspense, what was the final decision?) holde hen
    17) (to celebrate: The festival is held on 24 June.) fejre
    18) (to be the owner of: He holds shares in this company.) eje
    19) ((of good weather) to continue: I hope the weather holds until after the school sports.) holde
    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?) vente
    21) (to continue to sing: Please hold that note for four whole beats.) holde
    22) (to keep (something): They'll hold your luggage at the station until you collect it.) opbevare
    23) ((of the future) to be going to produce: I wonder what the future holds for me?) bringe
    2. noun
    1) (the act of holding: He caught/got/laid/took hold of the rope and pulled; Keep hold of that rope.) hold; greb
    2) (power; influence: He has a strange hold over that girl.) magt; indflydelse
    3) ((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

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  • 27 lead

    I 1. [li:d] past tense, past participle - led; verb
    1) (to guide or direct or cause to go in a certain direction: Follow my car and I'll lead you to the motorway; She took the child by the hand and led him across the road; He was leading the horse into the stable; The sound of hammering led us to the garage; You led us to believe that we would be paid!) lede; føre
    2) (to go or carry to a particular place or along a particular course: A small path leads through the woods.) føre
    3) ((with to) to cause or bring about a certain situation or state of affairs: The heavy rain led to serious floods.) medføre
    4) (to be first (in): An official car led the procession; He is still leading in the competition.) føre
    5) (to live (a certain kind of life): She leads a pleasant existence on a Greek island.) leve; føre
    2. noun
    1) (the front place or position: He has taken over the lead in the race.) føring
    2) (the state of being first: We have a lead over the rest of the world in this kind of research.) føring
    3) (the act of leading: We all followed his lead.) ledelse
    4) (the amount by which one is ahead of others: He has a lead of twenty metres (over the man in second place).) føring
    5) (a leather strap or chain for leading a dog etc: All dogs must be kept on a lead.) snor
    6) (a piece of information which will help to solve a mystery etc: The police have several leads concerning the identity of the thief.) spor; fingerpeg
    7) (a leading part in a play etc: Who plays the lead in that film?) hovedrolle
    •
    - leadership
    - lead on
    - lead up the garden path
    - lead up to
    - lead the way     II [led] noun
    1) (( also adjective) (of) an element, a soft, heavy, bluish-grey metal: lead pipes; Are these pipes made of lead or copper?) bly; bly-
    2) (the part of a pencil that leaves a mark: The lead of my pencil has broken.) stift
    •
    * * *
    I 1. [li:d] past tense, past participle - led; verb
    1) (to guide or direct or cause to go in a certain direction: Follow my car and I'll lead you to the motorway; She took the child by the hand and led him across the road; He was leading the horse into the stable; The sound of hammering led us to the garage; You led us to believe that we would be paid!) lede; føre
    2) (to go or carry to a particular place or along a particular course: A small path leads through the woods.) føre
    3) ((with to) to cause or bring about a certain situation or state of affairs: The heavy rain led to serious floods.) medføre
    4) (to be first (in): An official car led the procession; He is still leading in the competition.) føre
    5) (to live (a certain kind of life): She leads a pleasant existence on a Greek island.) leve; føre
    2. noun
    1) (the front place or position: He has taken over the lead in the race.) føring
    2) (the state of being first: We have a lead over the rest of the world in this kind of research.) føring
    3) (the act of leading: We all followed his lead.) ledelse
    4) (the amount by which one is ahead of others: He has a lead of twenty metres (over the man in second place).) føring
    5) (a leather strap or chain for leading a dog etc: All dogs must be kept on a lead.) snor
    6) (a piece of information which will help to solve a mystery etc: The police have several leads concerning the identity of the thief.) spor; fingerpeg
    7) (a leading part in a play etc: Who plays the lead in that film?) hovedrolle
    •
    - leadership
    - lead on
    - lead up the garden path
    - lead up to
    - lead the way     II [led] noun
    1) (( also adjective) (of) an element, a soft, heavy, bluish-grey metal: lead pipes; Are these pipes made of lead or copper?) bly; bly-
    2) (the part of a pencil that leaves a mark: The lead of my pencil has broken.) stift
    •

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  • 28 on

    [on] 1. preposition
    1) (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.) på
    2) (in or into (a vehicle, train etc): We were sitting on the bus; I got on the wrong bus.) i; på
    3) (at or during a certain day, time etc: on Monday; On his arrival, he went straight to bed.) på; ved
    4) (about: a book on the theatre.) om
    5) (in the state or process of: He's on holiday.) på
    6) (supported by: She was standing on one leg.) på
    7) (receiving, taking: on drugs; on a diet.) på
    8) (taking part in: He is on the committee; Which detective is working on this case?) i; på
    9) (towards: They marched on the town.) mod
    10) (near or beside: a shop on the main road.) på; ved
    11) (by means of: He played a tune on the violin; I spoke to him on the telephone.) på; i
    12) (being carried by: The thief had the stolen jewels on him.) på; med
    13) (when (something is, or has been, done): On investigation, there proved to be no need to panic.) ved; efter
    14) (followed by: disaster on disaster.) efter
    2. adverb
    1) ((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.) på
    2) (used to show a continuing state etc, onwards: She kept on asking questions; They moved on.) fortsætte
    3) (( also adjective) (of electric light, machines etc) working: The television is on; Turn/Switch the light on.) tændt; igang
    4) (( also adjective) (of films etc) able to be seen: There's a good film on at the cinema this week.) gå
    5) (( also adjective) in or into a vehicle, train etc: The bus stopped and we got on.) ind; på
    3. adjective
    1) (in progress: The game was on.) igang
    2) (not cancelled: Is the party on tonight?) blive til noget
    •
    - ongoing
    - onwards
    - onward
    - be on to someone
    - be on to
    - on and on
    - on time
    - on to / onto
    * * *
    [on] 1. preposition
    1) (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.) på
    2) (in or into (a vehicle, train etc): We were sitting on the bus; I got on the wrong bus.) i; på
    3) (at or during a certain day, time etc: on Monday; On his arrival, he went straight to bed.) på; ved
    4) (about: a book on the theatre.) om
    5) (in the state or process of: He's on holiday.) på
    6) (supported by: She was standing on one leg.) på
    7) (receiving, taking: on drugs; on a diet.) på
    8) (taking part in: He is on the committee; Which detective is working on this case?) i; på
    9) (towards: They marched on the town.) mod
    10) (near or beside: a shop on the main road.) på; ved
    11) (by means of: He played a tune on the violin; I spoke to him on the telephone.) på; i
    12) (being carried by: The thief had the stolen jewels on him.) på; med
    13) (when (something is, or has been, done): On investigation, there proved to be no need to panic.) ved; efter
    14) (followed by: disaster on disaster.) efter
    2. adverb
    1) ((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.) på
    2) (used to show a continuing state etc, onwards: She kept on asking questions; They moved on.) fortsætte
    3) (( also adjective) (of electric light, machines etc) working: The television is on; Turn/Switch the light on.) tændt; igang
    4) (( also adjective) (of films etc) able to be seen: There's a good film on at the cinema this week.) gå
    5) (( also adjective) in or into a vehicle, train etc: The bus stopped and we got on.) ind; på
    3. adjective
    1) (in progress: The game was on.) igang
    2) (not cancelled: Is the party on tonight?) blive til noget
    •
    - ongoing
    - onwards
    - onward
    - be on to someone
    - be on to
    - on and on
    - on time
    - on to / onto

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  • 29 poised

    1) (staying in a state of balance and stillness: The car was poised on the edge of the cliff.) i ligevægt
    2) (having the body in a state of tension and readiness to act: The animal was poised ready to leap.) klar til handling
    * * *
    1) (staying in a state of balance and stillness: The car was poised on the edge of the cliff.) i ligevægt
    2) (having the body in a state of tension and readiness to act: The animal was poised ready to leap.) klar til handling

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  • 30 relapse

    [rə'læps] 1. verb
    (to return to a former bad or undesirable state (eg ill health, bad habits).) falde tilbage
    2. noun
    (a return to a former bad or undesirable state, especially ill health.) falden tilbage
    * * *
    [rə'læps] 1. verb
    (to return to a former bad or undesirable state (eg ill health, bad habits).) falde tilbage
    2. noun
    (a return to a former bad or undesirable state, especially ill health.) falden tilbage

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  • 31 repair

    [ri'peə] 1. verb
    1) (to mend; to make (something) that is damaged or has broken down work again; to restore to good condition: to repair a broken lock / torn jacket.) reparere
    2) (to put right or make up for: Nothing can repair the harm done by your foolish remarks.) gøre god igen
    2. noun
    1) ((often in plural) the act of repairing something damaged or broken down: I put my car into the garage for repairs; The bridge is under repair.) reparation; istandsættelse
    2) (a condition or state: The road is in bad repair; The house is in a good state of repair.) stand; forfatning
    •
    - reparable
    - reparation
    - repairman
    * * *
    [ri'peə] 1. verb
    1) (to mend; to make (something) that is damaged or has broken down work again; to restore to good condition: to repair a broken lock / torn jacket.) reparere
    2) (to put right or make up for: Nothing can repair the harm done by your foolish remarks.) gøre god igen
    2. noun
    1) ((often in plural) the act of repairing something damaged or broken down: I put my car into the garage for repairs; The bridge is under repair.) reparation; istandsættelse
    2) (a condition or state: The road is in bad repair; The house is in a good state of repair.) stand; forfatning
    •
    - reparable
    - reparation
    - repairman

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  • 32 responsibility

    [-sə-]
    1) (something which a person has to look after, do etc: He takes his responsibilities very seriously.) ansvar
    2) (the state of having important duties: a position of responsibility.) ansvar
    3) (the state of being responsible: his responsibility for the accident.) ansvarlig
    * * *
    [-sə-]
    1) (something which a person has to look after, do etc: He takes his responsibilities very seriously.) ansvar
    2) (the state of having important duties: a position of responsibility.) ansvar
    3) (the state of being responsible: his responsibility for the accident.) ansvarlig

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  • 33 say

    [sei] 1. 3rd person singular present tense - says; verb
    1) (to speak or utter: What did you say?; She said `Yes'.) sige
    2) (to tell, state or declare: She said how she had enjoyed meeting me; She is said to be very beautiful.) sige; siges
    3) (to repeat: The child says her prayers every night.) sige
    4) (to guess or estimate: I can't say when he'll return.) sige
    2. noun
    (the right or opportunity to state one's opinion: I haven't had my say yet; We have no say in the decision.) have noget at sige
    - have
    - I wouldn't say no to
    - let's say
    - say
    - say the word
    - that is to say
    * * *
    [sei] 1. 3rd person singular present tense - says; verb
    1) (to speak or utter: What did you say?; She said `Yes'.) sige
    2) (to tell, state or declare: She said how she had enjoyed meeting me; She is said to be very beautiful.) sige; siges
    3) (to repeat: The child says her prayers every night.) sige
    4) (to guess or estimate: I can't say when he'll return.) sige
    2. noun
    (the right or opportunity to state one's opinion: I haven't had my say yet; We have no say in the decision.) have noget at sige
    - have
    - I wouldn't say no to
    - let's say
    - say
    - say the word
    - that is to say

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  • 34 sleep

    [sli:p] 1. past tense, past participle - slept; verb
    (to rest with the eyes closed and in a state of natural unconsciousness: Goodnight - sleep well!; I can't sleep - my mind is too active.) sove
    2. noun
    ((a) rest in a state of natural unconsciousness: It is bad for you to have too little sleep, since it makes you tired; I had only four hours' sleep last night.) søvn
    - sleepless
    - sleepy
    - sleepily
    - sleepiness
    - sleeping-bag
    - sleeping-pill / sleeping-tablet
    - sleepwalk
    - sleepwalker
    - put to sleep
    - sleep like a log/top
    - sleep off
    - sleep on
    * * *
    [sli:p] 1. past tense, past participle - slept; verb
    (to rest with the eyes closed and in a state of natural unconsciousness: Goodnight - sleep well!; I can't sleep - my mind is too active.) sove
    2. noun
    ((a) rest in a state of natural unconsciousness: It is bad for you to have too little sleep, since it makes you tired; I had only four hours' sleep last night.) søvn
    - sleepless
    - sleepy
    - sleepily
    - sleepiness
    - sleeping-bag
    - sleeping-pill / sleeping-tablet
    - sleepwalk
    - sleepwalker
    - put to sleep
    - sleep like a log/top
    - sleep off
    - sleep on

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  • 35 temper

    ['tempə] 1. noun
    1) (a state of mind; a mood or humour: He's in a bad temper.) humør
    2) (a tendency to become (unpleasant when) angry: He has a terrible temper.) temperament
    3) (a state of anger: She's in a temper.) vred
    2. verb
    1) (to bring metal to the right degree of hardness by heating and cooling: The steel must be carefully tempered.) hærde
    2) (to soften or make less severe: One must try to temper justice with mercy.) mildne
    •
    - keep one's temper
    - lose one's temper
    * * *
    ['tempə] 1. noun
    1) (a state of mind; a mood or humour: He's in a bad temper.) humør
    2) (a tendency to become (unpleasant when) angry: He has a terrible temper.) temperament
    3) (a state of anger: She's in a temper.) vred
    2. verb
    1) (to bring metal to the right degree of hardness by heating and cooling: The steel must be carefully tempered.) hærde
    2) (to soften or make less severe: One must try to temper justice with mercy.) mildne
    •
    - keep one's temper
    - lose one's temper

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  • 36 unity

    ['ju:nəti]
    plural - unities; noun
    1) (the state of being united or in agreement: When will men learn to live in unity with each other?) enighed; harmoni
    2) (singleness, or the state of being one complete whole: Unity of design in his pictures is this artist's main aim.) harmoni
    3) (something arranged to form a single complete whole: This play is not a unity, but a series of unconnected scenes.) enhed
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    ['ju:nəti]
    plural - unities; noun
    1) (the state of being united or in agreement: When will men learn to live in unity with each other?) enighed; harmoni
    2) (singleness, or the state of being one complete whole: Unity of design in his pictures is this artist's main aim.) harmoni
    3) (something arranged to form a single complete whole: This play is not a unity, but a series of unconnected scenes.) enhed

    English-Danish dictionary > unity

  • 37 -tempered

    (having a (certain) state of mind: good-tempered; mean-tempered; sweet-tempered.) behagelig; ubehagelig
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    (having a (certain) state of mind: good-tempered; mean-tempered; sweet-tempered.) behagelig; ubehagelig

    English-Danish dictionary > -tempered

  • 38 a cold sweat

    ((coldness and dampness of the skin when a person is in) a state of shock, fear etc.) koldsved
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    ((coldness and dampness of the skin when a person is in) a state of shock, fear etc.) koldsved

    English-Danish dictionary > a cold sweat

  • 39 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
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    (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

    English-Danish dictionary > a good job

  • 40 activity

    plural - activities; noun
    1) (the state of being active or lively: The streets are full of activity this morning.) aktivitet
    2) (something which one does as a pastime, as part of one's job etc: His activities include fishing and golf.) aktivitet; fritidsbeskæftigelse
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    plural - activities; noun
    1) (the state of being active or lively: The streets are full of activity this morning.) aktivitet
    2) (something which one does as a pastime, as part of one's job etc: His activities include fishing and golf.) aktivitet; fritidsbeskæftigelse

    English-Danish dictionary > activity

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