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1 all round
(surrounding: There were people all round him.) -
2 question
['kwes ən] 1. noun1) (something which is said, written etc which asks for an answer from someone: The question is, do we really need a computer?) întrebare2) (a problem or matter for discussion: There is the question of how much to pay him.) problemă3) (a single problem in a test or examination: We had to answer four questions in three hours.) problemă4) (criticism; doubt; discussion: He is, without question, the best man for the job.) (fără nici o) îndoială5) (a suggestion or possibility: There is no question of our dismissing him.) posibilitate2. verb1) (to ask (a person) questions: I'll question him about what he was doing last night.) a interoga, a pune întrebări2) (to regard as doubtful: He questioned her right to use the money.) a se îndoi de•- questionably
- questionableness
- question mark
- question-master
- questionnaire
- in question
- out of the question -
3 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.) pe2) (in or into (a vehicle, train etc): We were sitting on the bus; I got on the wrong bus.) în3) (at or during a certain day, time etc: on Monday; On his arrival, he went straight to bed.) la4) (about: a book on the theatre.) despre5) (in the state or process of: He's on holiday.) în6) (supported by: She was standing on one leg.) în7) (receiving, taking: on drugs; on a diet.) la8) (taking part in: He is on the committee; Which detective is working on this case?) la9) (towards: They marched on the town.) (în) spre10) (near or beside: a shop on the main road.) lângă11) (by means of: He played a tune on the violin; I spoke to him on the telephone.) la12) (being carried by: The thief had the stolen jewels on him.) la13) (when (something is, or has been, done): On investigation, there proved to be no need to panic.) la14) (followed by: disaster on disaster.) după2. 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.)2) (used to show a continuing state etc, onwards: She kept on asking questions; They moved on.) fără a se opri3) (( also adjective) (of electric light, machines etc) working: The television is on; Turn/Switch the light on.) deschis, aprins4) (( also adjective) (of films etc) able to be seen: There's a good film on at the cinema this week.) în program5) (( also adjective) in or into a vehicle, train etc: The bus stopped and we got on.) în; la bordul3. adjective1) (in progress: The game was on.) în curs (de desfăşurare)2) (not cancelled: Is the party on tonight?) (încă) valabil•- oncoming- ongoing
- onwards
- onward
- be on to someone
- be on to
- on and on
- on time
- on to / onto -
4 humour
['hju:mə] 1. noun1) (the ability to amuse people; quickness to spot a joke: He has a great sense of humour.) umor2) (the quality of being amusing: the humour of the situation.) comic2. verb(to please (someone) by agreeing with him or doing as he wishes: There is no point in telling him he is wrong - just humour him instead.) a face pe plac- humorist- humorous
- humorously
- humorousness
- - humoured -
5 catch
[kæ ] 1. past tense, past participle - caught; verb1) (to stop and hold (something which is moving); to capture: He caught the cricket ball; The cat caught a mouse; Did you catch any fish?; I tried to catch his attention.) a prinde2) (to be in time for, or get on (a train, bus etc): I'll have to catch the 9.45 (train) to London.) a ajunge la timp (pentru a prinde)3) (to surprise (someone) in the act of: I caught him stealing (my vegetables).) a (sur)prinde4) (to become infected with (a disease or illness): He caught flu.) a se îmbolnăvi (de)5) (to (cause to) become accidentally attached or held: The child caught her fingers in the car door.) a(-şi) prinde6) (to hit: The punch caught him on the chin.) a lovi7) (to manage to hear: Did you catch what she said?) a înţelege8) (to start burning: I dropped a match on the pile of wood and it caught (fire) immediately.) a lua (foc)2. noun1) (an act of catching: He took a fine catch behind the wicket.) prindere2) (a small device for holding (a door etc) in place: The catch on my suitcase is broken.) cârlig, zăvor, încuietoare3) (the total amount (of eg fish) caught: the largest catch of mackerel this year.) captură4) (a trick or problem: There's a catch in this question.) schepsis, capcană•- catching- catchy
- catch-phrase
- catch-word
- catch someone's eye
- catch on
- catch out
- catch up -
6 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!) atât de2) ((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.) aşa3) ((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!) aceasta4) (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.) la fel5) ((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.') într-adevăr2. 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.)- so-so
- and so on/forth
- or so
- so as to
- so far
- so good
- so that
- so to say/speak -
7 wish
[wiʃ] 1. verb1) (to have and/or express a desire: There's no point in wishing for a miracle; Touch the magic stone and wish; He wished that she would go away; I wish that I had never met him.) a dori (ceva)2) (to require (to do or have something): Do you wish to sit down, sir?; We wish to book some seats for the theatre; I'll cancel the arrangement if you wish.) a vrea3) (to say that one hopes for (something for someone): I wish you the very best of luck.) a dori (cuiva ceva)2. noun1) (a desire or longing, or the thing desired: It's always been my wish to go to South America some day.) dorinţă2) (an expression of desire: The fairy granted him three wishes; Did you make a wish?) dorinţă3) ((usually in plural) an expression of hope for success etc for someone: He sends you his best wishes.) urare•- wishing-well -
8 fight
1. past tense, past participle - fought; verb1) (to act against (someone or something) with physical violence: The two boys are fighting over (= because of) some money they found.) a (se) lupta2) (to resist strongly; to take strong action to prevent: to fight a fire; We must fight against any attempt to deprive us of our freedom.) a lupta (împotriva)3) (to quarrel: His parents were always fighting.) a se certa2. noun1) (an act of physical violence between people, countries etc: There was a fight going on in the street.) bătaie; bătălie2) (a struggle; action involving effort: the fight for freedom of speech; the fight against disease.) luptă3) (the will or strength to resist: There was no fight left in him.) dârzenie4) (a boxing-match.) meci (de box)•- fighter- fight back
- fight it out
- fight off
- fight one's way
- fight shy of
- put up a good fight -
9 hope
[həup] 1. verb(to want something to happen and have some reason to believe that it will or might happen: He's very late, but we are still hoping he will come; I hope to be in London next month; We're hoping for some help from other people; It's unlikely that he'll come now, but we keep on hoping; `Do you think it will rain?' `I hope so/not'.) a spera2. noun1) ((any reason or encouragement for) the state of feeling that what one wants will or might happen: He has lost all hope of becoming the president; He came to see me in the hope that I would help him; He has hopes of winning a scholarship; The rescuers said there was no hope of finding anyone alive in the mine.) speranţă2) (a person, thing etc that one is relying on for help etc: He's my last hope - there is no-one else I can ask.) speranţă3) (something hoped for: My hope is that he will get married and settle down soon.) speranţă•- hopeful- hopefulness
- hopefully
- hopeless
- hopelessly
- hopelessness
- hope against hope
- hope for the best
- not have a hope
- not a hope
- raise someone's hopes -
10 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.) umbră2) ((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.) obscuritate3) (a dark patch or area: You look tired - there are shadows under your eyes.) cearcăne4) (a very slight amount: There's not a shadow of doubt that he stole the money.) urmă (de)2. verb1) (to hide or darken with shadow: A broad hat shadowed her face.) a umbri2) (to follow closely, especially as a detective, spy etc: We shadowed him for a week.) a fila•- shadowy- shadowiness
- worn to a shadow -
11 trace
[treis] 1. noun1) (a mark or sign left by something: There were traces of egg on the plate; There's still no trace of the missing child.) urmă2) (a small amount: Traces of poison were found in the cup.) urmă2. verb1) (to follow or discover by means of clues, evidence etc: The police have traced him to London; The source of the infection has not yet been traced.) a găsi/a lua urma2) (to make a copy of (a picture etc) by putting transparent paper over it and drawing the outline etc: I traced the map.)•- tracing- trace elements
- tracing-paper -
12 about
1. preposition(on the subject of: We talked about our plans; What's the book about?) despre2. preposition, adverb1) ((sometimes round about) near (in place, time, size etc): about five miles away; (round) about six o'clock; just about big enough.) cam, aproximativ, în jur de2) (in different directions; here and there: The children ran about (the garden).) în toate părţile; încolo şi încoace3) (in or on some part (of a place etc): You'll find him somewhere about (the office).) aproape de, pe lângă4) (around or surrounding: She wore a coat about her shoulders; He lay with his clothes scattered about.) în jur(ul)3. adverb((in military commands etc) in the opposite direction: About turn!) stânga-împrejur -
13 bug
1. noun1) (an insect that lives in dirty houses and beds: a bedbug.) ploşniţă2) (an insect: There's a bug crawling up your arm.) insectă; gândac3) (a germ or infection: a stomach bug.) microb4) (a small hidden microphone.) microfon ascuns2. verb1) (to place small hidden microphones in (a room etc): The spy's bedroom was bugged.) a instala microfoane ascunse2) (to annoy: What's bugging him?) a deranja -
14 call
[ko:l] 1. verb1) (to give a name to: My name is Alexander but I'm called Sandy by my friends) a se chema, a se numi2) (to regard (something) as: I saw you turn that card over - I call that cheating.) a numi3) (to speak loudly (to someone) to attract attention etc: Call everyone over here; She called louder so as to get his attention.) a chema4) (to summon; to ask (someone) to come (by letter, telephone etc): They called him for an interview for the job; He called a doctor.) a chema, a convoca5) (to make a visit: I shall call at your house this evening; You were out when I called.) a face o vizită (scurtă)6) (to telephone: I'll call you at 6 p.m.) a telefona7) ((in card games) to bid.) a licita2. noun1) (an exclamation or shout: a call for help.) strigăt2) (the song of a bird: the call of a blackbird.) cântec; croncănit3) (a (usually short) visit: The teacher made a call on the boy's parents.) vizită (scurtă)4) (the act of calling on the telephone: I've just had a call from the police.) (convorbire la) telefon5) ((usually with the) attraction: the call of the sea.) chemare6) (a demand: There's less call for coachmen nowadays.) cerere7) (a need or reason: You've no call to say such things!) motiv•- caller- calling
- call-box
- call for
- call off
- call on
- call up
- give someone a call
- give a call
- on call -
15 case
I [keis] noun1) (an instance or example: another case of child-beating; a bad case of measles.) caz2) (a particular situation: It's different in my case.) caz3) (a legal trial: The judge in this case is very fair.) caz, proces4) (an argument or reason: There's a good case for thinking he's wrong.) motiv5) ((usually with the) a fact: I don't think that's really the case.) caz6) (a form of a pronoun (eg he or him), noun or adjective showing its relation to other words in the sentence.) caz•- in case- in case of
- in that case II [keis] noun1) (a container or outer covering: a case of medical instruments; a suitcase.) cutie; valiză; trusă; toc; carcasă2) (a crate or box: six cases of whisky.) ladă3) (a piece of furniture for displaying or containing things: a glass case full of china; a bookcase.) vitrină; bibliotecă -
16 chance
1. noun1) (luck or fortune: It was by chance that I found out the truth.) întâmplare2) (an opportunity: Now you have a chance to do well.) ocazie3) (a possibility: He has no chance of winning.) şansă4) ((a) risk: There's an element of chance in this business deal.) risc2. verb1) (to risk: I may be too late but I'll just have to chance it.) a risca2) (to happen accidentally or unexpectedly: I chanced to see him last week.) a (se) întâmpla (să)3. adjective(happening unexpectedly: a chance meeting.) neaşteptat- chancy- chance on
- upon
- by any chance
- by chance
- an even chance
- the chances are -
17 death
[deƟ]1) (the act of dying: There have been several deaths in the town recently; Most people fear death.) moarte, deces2) (something which causes one to die: Smoking too much was the death of him.) cauză a morţii3) (the state of being dead: eyes closed in death.) moarte•- deathly- death-bed
- death certificate
- at death's door
- catch one's death of cold
- catch one's death
- put to death
- to death -
18 disgrace
[dis'ɡreis] 1. noun1) (the state of being out of favour: He is in disgrace because of his behaviour.) dizgraţie2) (a state of being without honour and regarded without respect: There seemed to be nothing ahead of him but disgrace and shame.) dezonoare3) (something which causes or ought to cause shame: Your clothes are a disgrace!) ruşine2. verb1) (to bring shame upon: Did you have to disgrace me by appearing in those clothes?) a se face de ruşine2) (to dismiss from a position of importance: He was publicly disgraced.) a dizgraţia•- disgracefully -
19 dodge
[do‹] 1. verb(to avoid (something) by a sudden and/or clever movement: She dodged the blow; He dodged round the corner out of sight; Politicians are very good at dodging difficult questions.) a evita, a ocoli2. noun1) (an act of dodging.) ocolire, evitare2) (a trick: You'll never catch him - he knows every dodge there is.) truc•- dodgy -
20 double up
1) (to (cause to) bend or collapse suddenly at the waist: We (were) doubled up with laughter; He received a blow in the stomach which doubled him up.) a (se) îndoi, a (se) încovoia2) (to join up in pairs: There weren't enough desks, so some pupils had to double up.) a sta doi câte doi
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