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41 hold
n. hållhake, grepp; inflytande--------v. hålla; innehålla; upprätthålla; tycka, tro; sköta; äga* * *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.) hålla []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.) hålla3) (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.) hålla4) (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?) hålla5) (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.) hålla []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.) rymma, ha, förvara, innehålla7) (to cause to take place: The meeting will be held next week; We'll hold the meeting in the hall.) hålla, ha8) (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.) hålla, ha [] hållning9) (to have or be in (a job etc): He held the position of company secretary for five years.) []ha, sköta10) (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.) anse, hålla, hysa11) (to continue to be valid or apply: Our offer will hold until next week; These rules hold under all circumstances.) stå kvar, gälla12) ((with to) to force (a person) to do something he has promised to do: I intend to hold him to his promises.) tvinga13) (to defend: They held the castle against the enemy.) hålla, försvara14) (not to be beaten by: The general realized that the soldiers could not hold the enemy for long.) hålla stånd mot15) (to keep (a person's attention): If you can't hold your pupils' attention, you can't be a good teacher.) behålla16) (to keep someone in a certain state: Don't hold us in suspense, what was the final decision?) hålla17) (to celebrate: The festival is held on 24 June.) hålla18) (to be the owner of: He holds shares in this company.) []ha, äga19) ((of good weather) to continue: I hope the weather holds until after the school sports.) hålla i sig20) ((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?) hänga kvar i luren, vänta21) (to continue to sing: Please hold that note for four whole beats.) hålla []22) (to keep (something): They'll hold your luggage at the station until you collect it.) behålla23) ((of the future) to be going to produce: I wonder what the future holds for me?) föra med sig2. noun1) (the act of holding: He caught/got/laid/took hold of the rope and pulled; Keep hold of that rope.) tag, grepp2) (power; influence: He has a strange hold over that girl.) makt, inflytande3) ((in wrestling etc) a manner of holding one's opponent: The wrestler invented a new hold.) grepp•- - 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.) lastrum -
42 inspect
v. syna, granska, undersöka; inspektera; besiktiga; övervaka, ha tillsyn över* * *[in'spekt]1) (to look at, or examine, carefully or formally: He inspected the bloodstains.) syna, granska2) (to visit (eg a restaurant or school) officially, to make sure that it is properly run: Cafés must be regularly inspected to find out if they are kept clean.) inspektera, besiktiga3) (to look at (troops etc) ceremonially: The Queen will inspect the regiment.) inspektera•- inspector -
43 jump to conclusions / jump to the conclusion that
(to form an idea without making sure of the facts: He saw my case in the hall and jumped to the conclusion that I was leaving.)English-Swedish dictionary > jump to conclusions / jump to the conclusion that
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44 make certain
försäkra sig om* * *(to act so that, or check that, something is sure: Make certain you arrive early; I think he's dead but you'd better make certain.) förvissa sig om -
45 may have
(used to express a possibility in the past: He may have been here, but we cannot be sure.) kan ha -
46 overbearing
adj. dominerande; arrogant* * *[ouvə'beəriŋ](too sure that one is right: I disliked her overbearing manner.) övermodig, överlägsen -
47 pick holes in
gnaga hål på; leta efter fel* * *(to criticize or find faults in (an argument, theory etc): He sounded very convincing, but I'm sure one could pick holes in what he said.) slå hål på, hitta fel hos -
48 positive
adj. positiv; tydlig, bestämd; säker på; praktisk--------n. positiv bild; positiv pol (el); positiv (grammatik)* * *['pozətiv] 1. adjective1) (meaning or saying `yes': a positive answer; They tested the water for the bacteria and the result was positive (= the bacteria were present).) positiv2) (definite; leaving no doubt: positive proof.) säker3) (certain or sure: I'm positive he's right.) säker4) (complete or absolute: His work is a positive disgrace.) riktig, ren5) (optimistic and prepared to make plans for the future: Take a more positive attitude to life.) positiv6) (not showing any comparison; not comparative or superlative.) absolut, utan jämförelse7) ((of a number etc) greater than zero.) positiv8) (having fewer electrons than normal: In an electrical circuit, electrons flow to the positive terminal.) positiv2. noun1) (a photographic print, made from a negative, in which light and dark are as normal.) positiv2) ((an adjective or adverb of) the positive (not comparative or superlative) degree.) positiv•- positively -
49 refer
v. hänvisa till, referera till; syfta på; vända sig till; mena* * *[rə'fə:] 1. past tense, past participle - referred; verb( with to)1) (to talk or write (about something); to mention: He doesn't like anyone referring to his wooden leg; I referred to your theories in my last book.) nämna, hänvisa till2) (to relate to, concern, or apply to: My remarks refer to your last letter.) avse, åsyfta3) (to send or pass on to someone else for discussion, information, a decision etc: The case was referred to a higher law-court; I'll refer you to the managing director.) hänskjuta, remittera, överlämna4) (to look for information (in something): If I'm not sure how to spell a word, I refer to a dictionary.) rådfråga, slå upp i•- referee2. verb(to act as a referee for a match: I've been asked to referee (a football match) on Saturday.) döma- reference book
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50 referee
n. domare (i sport)--------v. fungera som domare* * *[refə'ri:]1) (a person who controls boxing, football etc matches, makes sure that the rules are not broken etc: The referee sent two of the players off the field.) domare2) (a person who is willing to provide a note about one's character, ability etc, eg when one applies for new job.) referensperson -
51 road
n. väg; redd; järnväg* * *[rəud]1) (a strip of ground usually with a hard level surface for people, vehicles etc to travel on: This road takes you past the school; ( also adjective) road safety.) gata, väg2) ((often abbreviated to Rd when written) used in the names of roads or streets: His address is 24 School Road.) väg[], gata[]3) (a route; the correct road(s) to follow in order to arrive somewhere: We'd better look at the map because I'm not sure of the road.) väg4) (a way that leads to something: the road to peace; He's on the road to ruin.) väg•- road map
- roadside
- roadway
- roadworks
- roadworthy
- roadworthiness
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52 scoop
n. skovel; skyffel; urholkning; skopa; vinst, kap (slang); upplysning--------v. ösa, skopa; skilja ut; ta upp med en sked; göra ett scoop, komma först med en stor nyhet; göra hål* * *[sku:p] 1. noun1) (any of several types of spoon-like tool, used for lifting, serving etc: a grain scoop; an ice-cream scoop.) skopa, slev, skovel2) ((also scoopful) the amount held in a scoop: a scoop of ice-cream; a scoopful of grain.) skopa, slev, skovel3) (a piece of news etc that one newspaper gets and prints before the others: The reporter was sure that he had a scoop for his paper.) scoop2. verb(to move with, or as if with, a scoop: He scooped the crumbs together with his fingers.) ösa, skyffla, skrapa -
53 screw
n. skruv; mutter; åtskruvning; propeller; press; samlag, "knull" (slang); gammal (utsliten) häst; lön; fångvaktare--------v. skruva; skruva fast; skruva av; pressa; bedriva utpressning; knulla (slang)* * *[skru:] 1. noun1) (a type of nail that is driven into something by a firm twisting action: I need four strong screws for fixing the cupboard to the wall.) skruv2) (an action of twisting a screw etc: He tightened it by giving it another screw.) åtskruvning2. verb1) (to fix, or be fixed, with a screw or screws: He screwed the handle to the door; The handle screws on with these screws.) skruva[] fast2) (to fix or remove, or be fixed or removed, with a twisting movement: Make sure that the hook is fully screwed in; He screwed off the lid.) skruva[] fast (i, på), skruva[] ur (av, loss)3) ((slang, vulgar) to fuck; to have sex (with).) knulla4) ((slang) to cheat or take advantage of: They screwed you - these are not real diamonds.) lura•- be/get screwed
- have a screw loose
- put the screws on
- screw up
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54 sorry
adj. ledsen; ångerfull; bedrövad; sorglig, eländig, ynklig; som väcker medlidande; ursäkta!, förlåt!* * *['sori] 1. adjective1) (used when apologizing or expressing regret: I'm sorry (that) I forgot to return your book; Did I give you a fright? I'm sorry.) ledsen2) (apologetic or full of regret: I think he's really sorry for his bad behaviour; I'm sure you were sorry to hear about his death.) ledsen3) (unsatisfactory; poor; wretched: a sorry state of affairs.) eländig, bedrövlig2. interjection1) (used when apologizing: Did I tread on your toe? Sorry!) förlåt!, ursäkta!2) ((used when asking a person to repeat what he has said) I beg your pardon?: Sorry (, what did you say)?) hursa?• -
55 strain
n. spänning; tryck; påfrestning; sträckning (inom medicin); melodi; ton; stil; släktdrag; härkomst--------v. spänna; anstränga sig; överskrida; sila* * *I 1. [strein] verb1) (to exert oneself or a part of the body to the greatest possible extent: They strained at the door, trying to pull it open; He strained to reach the rope.) anstränga [], pressa mot, spänna sina krafter2) (to injure (a muscle etc) through too much use, exertion etc: He has strained a muscle in his leg; You'll strain your eyes by reading in such a poor light.) sträcka, överanstränga3) (to force or stretch (too far): The constant interruptions were straining his patience.) fresta på4) (to put (eg a mixture) through a sieve etc in order to separate solid matter from liquid: She strained the coffee.) sila, filtrera2. noun1) (force exerted; Can nylon ropes take more strain than the old kind of rope?) belastning, påfrestning2) ((something, eg too much work etc, that causes) a state of anxiety and fatigue: The strain of nursing her dying husband was too much for her; to suffer from strain.) påfrestning, överansträngning3) ((an) injury especially to a muscle caused by too much exertion: muscular strain.) sträckning4) (too great a demand: These constant delays are a strain on our patience.) påfrestning•- strained- strainer
- strain off II [strein] noun1) (a kind or breed (of animals, plants etc): a new strain of cattle.) stam2) (a tendency in a person's character: I'm sure there's a strain of madness in her.) drag3) ((often in plural) (the sound of) a tune: I heard the strains of a hymn coming from the church.) toner, melodi -
56 swear
v. svära; avlägga ed; försäkra, lova; förbanna, svära* * *[sweə]past tense - swore; verb1) (to state, declare, or promise solemnly with an oath, or very definitely and positively: The witness must swear to tell the truth; He swore an oath of loyalty; Swear never to reveal the secret; I could have sworn (= I'm sure) she was here a minute ago.) svära []2) (to use the name of God and other sacred words, or obscene words, for emphasis or abuse; to curse: Don't swear in front of the children!) svära•- sworn- swear-word
- swear by
- swear in
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57 take pains
(to take great trouble and care (to do something): He took great pains to make sure we enjoyed ourselves.) göra sig [] besvär, vinnlägga sig om ngt -
58 take (something) upon oneself
(to take responsibility for: I took it upon myself to make sure she arrived safely.) åta sig ngt -
59 take (something) upon oneself
(to take responsibility for: I took it upon myself to make sure she arrived safely.) åta sig ngt -
60 tight
adj. tajt, åtsittande, trång; tät; hård; stram, knapp--------adv. tätt, hårt* * *1. adjective1) (fitting very or too closely: I couldn't open the box because the lid was too tight; My trousers are too tight.) hårt åtsittande, snäv, tajt2) (stretched to a great extent; not loose: He made sure that the ropes were tight.) spänd3) ((of control etc) strict and very careful: She keeps (a) tight control over her emotions.) hård, sträng4) (not allowing much time: We hope to finish this next week but the schedule's a bit tight.) pressad, tajt2. adverb((also tightly) closely; with no extra room or space: The bags were packed tight / tightly packed.) full[]- - tight- tighten
- tightness
- tights
- tight-fisted
- tightrope
- a tight corner/spot
- tighten one's belt
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