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21 answer
1. noun1) (something said, written or done that is caused by a question etc from another person: She refused to give an answer to his questions.) atbilde2) (the solution to a problem: The answer to your transport difficulties is to buy a car.) atrisinājums2. verb1) (to make an answer to a question, problem, action etc: Answer my questions, please; Why don't you answer the letter?) atbildēt2) (to open (the door), pick up (the telephone) etc in reponse to a knock, ring etc: He answered the telephone as soon as it rang; Could you answer the door, please?) atbildēt; atsaukties; atvērt3) (to be suitable or all that is necessary (for): This will answer my requirements.) atbilst; apmierināt4) ((often with to) to be the same as or correspond to (a description etc): The police have found a man answering (to) that description.) atbilst•- answering machine
- answer for
- answerphone* * *atbilde; rupja atbilde; pašaizsargāšanās reakcija; atrisinājums; iebildums; atbildēt; atbilst -
22 regret
[rə'ɡret] 1. past tense, past participle - regretted; verb(to be sorry about: I regret my foolish behaviour; I regret that I missed the concert; I regret missing the concert; I regret to inform you that your application for the job was unsuccessful.) par nožēlu jāsaka2. noun(a feeling of sorrow, or of having done something wrong: I have no regrets / I feel no regret about what I did; It was with deep regret that I heard the news of his death.) nožēla- regretfully
- regrettable
- regrettably* * *nožēla; atvainošanās; nožēlot -
23 shadow
['ʃædəu] 1. noun1) ((a patch of) shade on the ground etc caused by an object blocking the light: We are in the shadow of that building.) ēna2) ((in plural with the) darkness or partial darkness caused by lack of (direct) light: The child was afraid that wild animals were lurking in the shadows at the corner of his bedroom.) krēsla; pustumsa3) (a dark patch or area: You look tired - there are shadows under your eyes.) ēna4) (a very slight amount: There's not a shadow of doubt that he stole the money.) mazumiņš2. verb1) (to hide or darken with shadow: A broad hat shadowed her face.) aizsegt; apēnot2) (to follow closely, especially as a detective, spy etc: We shadowed him for a week.) izsekot (kādu)•- shadowy- shadowiness
- worn to a shadow* * *ēna; pustumsa, krēsla; pastāvīgs pavadonis; parādība; mazumiņš; detektīvs, slepenpolicists; apēnot, mest ēnu; izsekot -
24 witness
['witnəs] 1. noun1) (a person who has seen or was present at an event etc and so has direct knowledge of it: Someone must have seen the accident but the police can find no witnesses.) [] liecinieks2) (a person who gives evidence, especially in a law court.) liecinieks3) (a person who adds his signature to a document to show that he considers another signature on the document to be genuine: You cannot sign your will without witnesses.) liecinieks2. verb1) (to see and be present at: This lady witnessed an accident at three o'clock this afternoon.) redzēt savām acīm; būt (kaut kā) lieciniekam2) (to sign one's name to show that one knows that (something) is genuine: He witnessed my signature on the new agreement.) apliecināt; apstiprināt•- bear witness* * *liecinieks; aculiecinieks; pierādījums, liecība; būt par liecinieku; būt par aculiecinieku; liecināt; noderēt par liecību, liecināt; apstiprināt -
25 certain
['sə:tn] 1. adjective1) (true or without doubt: It's certain that the world is round.) drošs; nešaubīgs2) (sure: I'm certain he'll come; He is certain to forget; Being late is a certain way of losing one's job.) drošs; noteikts3) (one or some, not definitely named: certain doctors; a certain Mrs Smith; (also pronoun) certain of his friends.) kāds; zināms4) (slight; some: a certain hostility in his manner; a certain amount.) zināms•2. interjection(of course: `May I borrow your typewriter?' `Certainly!'; `Certainly not!') protams!- for certain
- make certain* * *drošs, noteikts; nešaubīgs, pārliecināts; zināms, kāds -
26 expression
[-ʃən]1) (a look on one's face that shows one's feelings: He always has a bored expression on his face.) [] izteiksme2) (a word or phrase: `Dough' is a slang expression for `money`.) izteiciens; teiciens3) ((a) showing of thoughts or feelings by words, actions etc: This poem is an expression of his grief.) (domu, jūtu) izteikšana; izpausme4) (the showing of feeling when eg reciting, reading aloud or playing a musical instrument: Put more expression into your playing!) (jūtu) izpausme; izteiksme* * *izpausme, izteikšana; teiciens, izteiciens; izteiksme -
27 head
[hed] 1. noun1) (the top part of the human body, containing the eyes, mouth, brain etc; the same part of an animal's body: The stone hit him on the head; He scratched his head in amazement.) galva2) (a person's mind: An idea came into my head last night.) []prāts3) (the height or length of a head: The horse won by a head.) apsteigt par galvas tiesu (zirgu skriešanās sacīkstēs)4) (the chief or most important person (of an organization, country etc): Kings and presidents are heads of state; ( also adjective) a head waiter; the head office.) galva; vadītājs; priekšnieks; galvenais-; vecākais-5) (anything that is like a head in shape or position: the head of a pin; The boy knocked the heads off the flowers.) (kniepadatas u.tml.) galviņa6) (the place where a river, lake etc begins: the head of the Nile.) (upes) izteka7) (the top, or the top part, of anything: Write your address at the head of the paper; the head of the table.) augša; augšdaļa8) (the front part: He walked at the head of the procession.) galvgalis; priekšgals9) (a particular ability or tolerance: He has no head for heights; She has a good head for figures.) spējas; saprašana10) (a headmaster or headmistress: You'd better ask the Head.) (skolas) direktors; direktore11) ((for) one person: This dinner costs $10 a head.)12) (a headland: Beachy Head.) zemesrags13) (the foam on the top of a glass of beer etc.) (alus) putas (glāzē)2. verb1) (to go at the front of or at the top of (something): The procession was headed by the band; Whose name headed the list?) atrasties priekšgalā2) (to be in charge of; to be the leader of: He heads a team of scientists investigating cancer.) vadīt3) ((often with for) to (cause to) move in a certain direction: The explorers headed south; The boys headed for home; You're heading for disaster!) virzīties4) (to put or write something at the beginning of: His report was headed `Ways of Preventing Industrial Accidents'.) uzrakstīt virsrakstu; izdarīt uzrakstu/atzīmi (darba sākumā)5) ((in football) to hit the ball with the head: He headed the ball into the goal.) (futbolā) atsist bumbu ar galvu•- - headed- header
- heading
- heads
- headache
- headband
- head-dress
- headfirst
- headgear
- headlamp
- headland
- headlight
- headline
- headlines
- headlong
- head louse
- headmaster
- head-on
- headphones
- headquarters
- headrest
- headscarf
- headsquare
- headstone
- headstrong
- headwind
- above someone's head
- go to someone's head
- head off
- head over heels
- heads or tails?
- keep one's head
- lose one's head
- make head or tail of
- make headway
- off one's head* * *galva; prāts; saprāts; priekšnieks, spējas, vadītājs, galva; augšdaļa, augša; galvgalis; priekšgals; zemesrags; izteka; lapotne; galviņa; virspuse; cirtējdaļa, griezējdaļa; putas; izaugums; narkomāns; fanātiķis, ķertais; ateja; kopskaits; hidrostatisks spiediens; atrasties priekšgalā, vadīt; virzīties; atsist bumbu ar galvu; vecākais, galvenais -
28 opinion
[ə'pinjən]1) (what a person thinks or believes: My opinions about education have changed.) uzskats; domas2) (a (professional) judgement, usually of a doctor, lawyer etc: He wanted a second opinion on his illness.) viedoklis3) (what one thinks of the worth or value of someone or something: I have a very high opinion of his work.) domas; vērtējums•- be of the opinion that- be of the opinion
- in my
- your opinion
- a matter of opinion* * *domas, uzskats, viedoklis -
29 possessive
[-siv]1) (showing that someone or something possesses an object etc: `Yours', `mine', `his', `hers', `theirs' are possessive pronouns; `your', `my', `his', `their' are possessive adjectives.) piederības-2) (acting as though things and people are one's personal possessions: a possessive mother.) valdonīgs* * *piederības vietniekvārds; piederības locījums, ģenitīvs; īpašuma; piederības -
30 scrape
[skreip] 1. verb1) (to rub against something sharp or rough, usually causing damage: He drove too close to the wall and scraped his car.) nobrāzt; noskrāpēt2) (to clean, clear or remove by rubbing with something sharp: He scraped his boots clean; He scraped the paint off the door.) notīrīt; noberzt; nokasīt3) (to make a harsh noise by rubbing: Stop scraping your feet!) švīkāt4) (to move along something while just touching it: The boat scraped against the landing-stage.) nobrāzties5) (to make by scraping: The dog scraped a hole in the sand.) izrakt; izkašņāt2. noun1) (an act or sound of scraping.) nokasīšana; švīkāšana; beršana2) (a mark or slight wound made by scraping: a scrape on the knee.) nobrāzums3) (a situation that may lead to punishment: The child is always getting into scrapes.) ķeza; ķibele; liksta•- scraper- scrape the bottom of the barrel
- scrape through
- scrape together/up* * *kasīšana, skrāpēšana; nokasīšana, noskrāpēšana; skramba; čirkstoņa, švīkoņa; liksta, ķeza; skūšanās; kasīt, skrāpēt; nokasīt, noskrāpēt; nobrāzt; pievilkt kāju; čīgāt; skopoties; tikt cauri, izspraukties; izkasīt, izrakt; notēst, nodrāzt -
31 scratch
[skræ ] 1. verb1) (to mark or hurt by drawing a sharp point across: The cat scratched my hand; How did you scratch your leg?; I scratched myself on a rose bush.) []skrāpēt; ieskrāpēt2) (to rub to relieve itching: You should try not to scratch insect bites.) kasīt3) (to make by scratching: He scratched his name on the rock with a sharp stone.) iekasīt; iegriezt4) (to remove by scratching: She threatened to scratch his eyes out.) izskrāpēt5) (to withdraw from a game, race etc: That horse has been scratched.) izsvītrot no (dalībnieku) saraksta2. noun1) (a mark, injury or sound made by scratching: covered in scratches; a scratch at the door.) skramba; ieskrāpējums2) (a slight wound: I hurt myself, but it's only a scratch.) skramba3) (in certain races or competitions, the starting point for people with no handicap or advantage.) kopējs/vienlaicīgs starts•- scratchy- scratchiness
- scratch the surface
- start from scratch
- up to scratch* * *skramba; švīkāšana; čirkstēšana; kasīšanās; starta līnija; sacīkšu dalībnieks bez handikapa; spreijas; nauda; ieskrambāt; kasīt; kasīties; čirkstēt; izsvītrot no dalībnieku saraksta; uzšvīkāt; atteikties; steigā savākts -
32 straight
[streit] 1. adjective1) (not bent or curved: a straight line; straight (= not curly) hair; That line is not straight.) taisns2) ((of a person, his behaviour etc) honest, frank and direct: Give me a straight answer!) godīgs; tiešs; atklāts3) (properly or levelly positioned: Your tie isn't straight.) pareizs; taisns4) (correct and tidy: I'll never get this house straight!; Now let's get the facts straight!) tīrs; sakārtots; precīzs5) ((of drinks) not mixed: a straight gin.) tīrs; neatšķaidīts6) ((of a face, expression etc) not smiling or laughing: You should keep a straight face while you tell a joke.) nopietns7) ((of an actor) playing normal characters, or (of a play) of the ordinary type - not a musical or variety show.) (par aktieri, lugu) parasts; klasisks2. adverb1) (in a straight, not curved, line; directly: His route went straight across the desert; She can't steer straight; Keep straight on.) taisni2) (immediately, without any delay: He went straight home after the meeting.) taisni; tieši; nekavējoties3) (honestly or fairly: You're not playing (= behaving) straight.) godīgi; atklāti3. noun(the straight part of something, eg of a racecourse: He's in the final straight.) taisne- straightness
- straightforward
- straightforwardly
- straightforwardness
- straight talking
- go straight
- straight away
- straighten out/up
- a straight fight
- straight off* * *taisns stāvoklis; taisna līnija; finiša taisne; taisns; kārtīgs; godīgs; normāls, pareizs; ticams, drošs; neatšķaidīts; gabal; nopietns; uzticīgs; noteikta žanra; taisni; tieši; godīgi -
33 strain
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.) sasprindzināt; piepūlēt; sasprindzināties; pūlēties2) (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.) sastiept; pārpūlēt3) (to force or stretch (too far): The constant interruptions were straining his patience.) pārbaudīt kāda pacietību4) (to put (eg a mixture) through a sieve etc in order to separate solid matter from liquid: She strained the coffee.) izkāst; filtrēt2. noun1) (force exerted; Can nylon ropes take more strain than the old kind of rope?) spriegojums; nostiepums; slodze2) ((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.) sasprindzinājums; piepūle3) ((an) injury especially to a muscle caused by too much exertion: muscular strain.) pārpūle4) (too great a demand: These constant delays are a strain on our patience.) slodze•- strained- strainer
- strain off II [strein] noun1) (a kind or breed (of animals, plants etc): a new strain of cattle.) cilts; suga2) (a tendency in a person's character: I'm sure there's a strain of madness in her.) tendence; tieksme; noslieksme3) ((often in plural) (the sound of) a tune: I heard the strains of a hymn coming from the church.) skaņas; melodija* * *dzimta, cilts; piepūle, sasprindzinājums; sastiepums; iedzimta īpašība; spriegums; rakstura īpašība; stils; deformācija; vārsmas, dzeja; melodija, motīvs; nostiept, izstiept; piepūlēt, sasprindzināt; nelietīgi izmantot; apskaut, apkampt -
34 call
[ko:l] 1. verb1) (to give a name to: My name is Alexander but I'm called Sandy by my friends) saukt2) (to regard (something) as: I saw you turn that card over - I call that cheating.) uzskatīt3) (to speak loudly (to someone) to attract attention etc: Call everyone over here; She called louder so as to get his attention.) []saukt; kliegt4) (to summon; to ask (someone) to come (by letter, telephone etc): They called him for an interview for the job; He called a doctor.) izsaukt; ataicināt5) (to make a visit: I shall call at your house this evening; You were out when I called.) apciemot6) (to telephone: I'll call you at 6 p.m.) []zvanīt (pa telefonu)7) ((in card games) to bid.) nosaukt likmi2. noun1) (an exclamation or shout: a call for help.) sauciens2) (the song of a bird: the call of a blackbird.) svilpošana3) (a (usually short) visit: The teacher made a call on the boy's parents.) (īss) apciemojums4) (the act of calling on the telephone: I've just had a call from the police.) telefona saruna5) ((usually with the) attraction: the call of the sea.) aicinājums; vilinājums6) (a demand: There's less call for coachmen nowadays.) pieprasījums7) (a need or reason: You've no call to say such things!) vajadzība•- caller- calling
- call-box
- call for
- call off
- call on
- call up
- give someone a call
- give a call
- on call* * *sauciens, kliedziens; signāls, svilpiens; izsaukums, pieprasījums; apciemojums; īss apciemojums; telefona saruna; prasība; vajadzība; aicinājums; saukt; pasaukt; nosaukt; izsaukt; izziņot, kliegt; apciemot; iegriezties; piezvanīt; modināt; uzskatīt -
35 leave
I [li:v] past tense, past participle - left; verb1) (to go away or depart from, often without intending to return: He left the room for a moment; They left at about six o'clock; I have left that job.) aiziet; aizbraukt2) (to go without taking: She left her gloves in the car; He left his children behind when he went to France.) atstāt; pamest3) (to allow to remain in a particular state or condition: She left the job half-finished.) atstāt (kādā noteiktā stāvoklī)4) (to let (a person or a thing) do something without being helped or attended to: I'll leave the meat to cook for a while.) atstāt (paša ziņā)5) (to allow to remain for someone to do, make etc: Leave that job to the experts!) atstāt (kāda ziņā)6) (to make a gift of in one's will: She left all her property to her son.) novēlēt; atstāt mantojumā•- leave out
- left over II [li:v] noun1) (permission to do something, eg to be absent: Have I your leave to go?) atļauja2) ((especially of soldiers, sailors etc) a holiday: He is home on leave at the moment.) atvaļinājums•- take one's leave of- take one's leave* * *atļauja; atvaļinājums; īpašs atvaļinājums; aizbraukšana, aiziešana; atvadīšanās; pamest, atstāt; aizbraukt, aiziet, doties; atstāt kādā stāvoklī; novēlēt, atstāt mantojumā -
36 maintain
[mein'tein]1) (to continue: How long can you maintain this silence?) paturēt; saglabāt2) (to keep in good condition: He maintains his car very well.) ekspluatēt; apkopt3) (to pay the expenses of: How can you maintain a wife and three children on your small salary?) uzturēt4) (to continue to argue or believe (that): I maintain that the theory is true.) apgalvot•* * *saglabāt, paturēt; uzturēt; apgalvot; aizstāvēt; ekspluatēt, apkalpot -
37 pardon
1. verb1) (to forgive: Pardon my asking, but can you help me?) piedot, atvainot2) (to free (from prison, punishment etc): The king pardoned the prisoners.) apžēlot2. noun1) (forgiveness: He prayed for pardon for his wickedness.) apžēlošana, piedošana2) (a (document) freeing from prison or punishment: He was granted a pardon.) amnestija, apžēlošana3. interjection(used to indicate that one has not heard properly what was said: Pardon? Could you repeat that last sentence?) kā, lūdzu?- I beg your pardon
- pardon me* * *piedošana; apžēlošana; indulgence, grēkatlaide; atvainot, piedot; apžēlot -
38 sound
I adjective1) (strong or in good condition: The foundations of the house are not very sound; He's 87, but he's still sound in mind and body.) drošs; stabils; vesels; labā stāvoklī2) ((of sleep) deep: She's a very sound sleeper.) ciešs/dziļš (miegs)3) (full; thorough: a sound basic training.) pamatīgs; vispusīgs4) (accurate; free from mistakes: a sound piece of work.) labs; dziļš; pilnīgs; pamatīgs5) (having or showing good judgement or good sense: His advice is always very sound.) []prātīgs; pārliecinošs•- soundly- soundness
- sound asleep II 1. noun1) (the impressions transmitted to the brain by the sense of hearing: a barrage of sound; ( also adjective) sound waves.) skaņa2) (something that is, or can be, heard: The sounds were coming from the garage.) skaņa; troksnis3) (the impression created in the mind by a piece of news, a description etc: I didn't like the sound of her hairstyle at all!) stils; pieskaņa; zemteksts2. verb1) (to (cause something to) make a sound: Sound the bell!; The bell sounded.) skanēt; skandināt2) (to signal (something) by making a sound: Sound the alarm!) dot (skaņu) signālu3) ((of something heard or read) to make a particular impression; to seem; to appear: Your singing sounded very good; That sounds like a train.) izklausīties4) (to pronounce: In the word `pneumonia', the letter p is not sounded.) izrunāt5) (to examine by tapping and listening carefully: She sounded the patient's chest.) izklausīt•- soundlessly
- sound effects
- soundproof 3. verb(to make (walls, a room etc) soundproof.) padarīt skaņas necaurlaidīguIII verb(to measure the depth of (water etc).) mērīt (ūdens) dziļumu- sounding- sound out* * *jūras šaurums, zunds; peldpūslis; zonde; skaņa; pieskaņa; lotēt, mērīt dziļumu; skanēt; izklausīties; izprašņāt, iztaujāt; izpētīt; dot signālu; izrunāt; ienirt; zondēt; daudzināt, skandināt; izklaudzināt; izklausīt; veselīgs, vesels; nebojāts, vesels; ciešs, dziļš; pamatots, saprātīgs; dziļš, rūpīgs; spējīgs; pamatīgs; stabils, drošs; likumīgs; cieši -
39 start
I 1. verb1) (to leave or begin a journey: We shall have to start at 5.30 a.m. in order to get to the boat in time.) doties ceļā2) (to begin: He starts working at six o'clock every morning; She started to cry; She starts her new job next week; Haven't you started (on) your meal yet?; What time does the play start?) []sākt; sākties3) (to (cause an engine etc to) begin to work: I can't start the car; The car won't start; The clock stopped but I started it again.) iedarbināt; uzvilkt (pulksteni)4) (to cause something to begin or begin happening etc: One of the students decided to start a college magazine.) uzsākt; nodibināt; izveidot2. noun1) (the beginning of an activity, journey, race etc: I told him at the start that his idea would not succeed; The runners lined up at the start; He stayed in the lead after a good start; I shall have to make a start on that work.) starts; sākums2) (in a race etc, the advantage of beginning before or further forward than others, or the amount of time, distance etc gained through this: The youngest child in the race got a start of five metres; The driver of the stolen car already had twenty minutes' start before the police began the pursuit.) handikaps; priekšrocība•- starter- starting-point
- for a start
- get off to a good
- bad start
- start off
- start out
- start up
- to start with II 1. verb(to jump or jerk suddenly because of fright, surprise etc: The sudden noise made me start.) satrūkties; salēkties2. noun1) (a sudden movement of the body: He gave a start of surprise.) satrūkšanās2) (a shock: What a start the news gave me!) šoks; pārsteigums* * *sākums; satrūkšanās; starts; handikaps, priekšrocība; iedarbināšana; pacelšanās; doties ceļā; sākt; sākties; satrūkties; pietrūkties kājās; pietrūkties; iedarbināt; dibināt; iztramdīt; sarobīties, samesties; atirt; dot starta signālu; startēt; pacelties -
40 accord
[ə'ko:d] 1. verb1) ((with with) to agree with: His story accords with what I saw happen.) saskanēt2) (to grant or give to (a person): They accorded the president great respect.) izrādīt (cieņu u. tml.)2. noun(agreement: That is not in accord with your original statement.) saskaņa; vienprātība- accordingly
- according to
- of one's own accord
- with one accord* * *harmonija, vienprātība, saskaņa; vienošanās; akords; harmonēt, saskanēt; izrādīt
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that's her problem — that s ˈher/ˈhis/ˈtheir/ˈyour problem idiom (informal) used to show that you think a person should deal with their own difficulties • ‘My parents will be furious!’ ‘That s your problem.’ Main entry: ↑problemidiom … Useful english dictionary
that's their problem — that s ˈher/ˈhis/ˈtheir/ˈyour problem idiom (informal) used to show that you think a person should deal with their own difficulties • ‘My parents will be furious!’ ‘That s your problem.’ Main entry: ↑problemidiom … Useful english dictionary
that — 1 determiner plural those 1 used to talk about a person, thing, idea etc that has already been mentioned or that the person you are talking to knows about already: Who was that man I saw you with last night? | Those flowers that you gave me… … Longman dictionary of contemporary English