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81 keep off
1) (to stay away: There are notices round the bomb warning people to keep off; The rain kept off and we had sunshine for the wedding.) turēties atstatu2) (to prevent from getting to or on to (something): This umbrella isn't pretty, but it keeps off the rain.) turēt atstatu; atvairīt -
82 on show
(being displayed in an exhibition, showroom etc: There are over five hundred paintings on show here.) izlikts apskatei -
83 open to
1) (likely or willing to receive: open to charges of corruption; open to suggestions from any member of staff.) pieejams; pakļauts; pielaidīgs2) (possible: There are only two courses of action open to us.) iespējams -
84 shallows
noun plural (a place where the water is shallow: There are dangerous rocks and shallows near the island.) seklums; sēklis -
85 the off season
the period, at a hotel, holiday resort etc, when there are few visitors: It's very quiet here in the off season; (also adjective) (off-season rates.) klusā sezona -
86 the slums
(the area(s) of a town etc where there are slums: As a social worker, she does a lot of work in the slums.) graustu rajons -
87 such
1. adjective1) (of the same kind as that already mentioned or being mentioned: Animals that gnaw, such as mice, rats, rabbits and weasels are called rodents; He came from Bradford or some such place; She asked to see Mr Johnson but was told there was no such person there; I've seen several such buildings; I've never done such a thing before; doctors, dentists and such people.) tāds2) (of the great degree already mentioned or being mentioned: If you had telephoned her, she wouldn't have got into such a state of anxiety; She never used to get such bad headaches (as she does now).) tāds (kā)3) (of the great degree, or the kind, to have a particular result: He shut the window with such force that the glass broke; She's such a good teacher that the headmaster asked her not to leave; Their problems are such as to make it impossible for them to live together any more.) tāds4) (used for emphasis: This is such a shock! They have been such good friends to me!) tāds2. pronoun(such a person or thing, or such persons or things: I have only a few photographs, but can show you such as I have; This isn't a good book as such (= as a book) but it has interesting pictures.) [] tāds- suchlike- such-and-such
- such as it is* * *tāds -
88 here
[hiə] 1. adverb1) ((at, in or to) this place: He's here; Come here; He lives not far from here; Here they come; Here is / Here's your lost book.) šeit; šurp2) (at this time; at this point in an argument: Here she stopped speaking to wipe her eyes; Here is where I disagree with you.) šai brīdī; te (laika nozīmē)3) (beside one: My colleague here will deal with the matter.) šeit2. interjection1) (a shout of surprise, disapproval etc: Here! what do you think you're doing?) lūk! paklau!2) (a shout used to show that one is present: Shout `Here!' when I call your name.) šeit!•- hereabout
- hereafter
- the hereafter
- hereby
- herein
- herewith
- here and there
- here goes
- here's to
- here
- there and everywhere
- here you are
- neither here nor there* * *šeit; šurp; lūk; šai brīdī, te -
89 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.) kauties; karot2) (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.) cīnīties; aizstāvēt (cīņā)3) (to quarrel: His parents were always fighting.) strīdēties2. noun1) (an act of physical violence between people, countries etc: There was a fight going on in the street.) kautiņš2) (a struggle; action involving effort: the fight for freedom of speech; the fight against disease.) cīņa3) (the will or strength to resist: There was no fight left in him.) cīņas gars4) (a boxing-match.) boksa mačs•- fighter- fight back
- fight it out
- fight off
- fight one's way
- fight shy of
- put up a good fight* * *cīņa, kauja; kautiņš; cīņas gars; karot, kauties, cīnīties; izcīnīt; aizstāvēt, atbalstīt; uzrīdīt citu citam -
90 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'.) cerēt2. 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.) cerība2) (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.) cerība3) (something hoped for: My hope is that he will get married and settle down soon.) cerība•- hopeful- hopefulness
- hopefully
- hopeless
- hopelessly
- hopelessness
- hope against hope
- hope for the best
- not have a hope
- not a hope
- raise someone's hopes* * *cerība; cerēt -
91 picket
['pikit] 1. noun1) ((any one of) a number of people employed at a factory etc who are on strike and who try to persuade workers not to go to work there, not to deliver goods there etc: The men set up a picket to stop lorries getting into the factory; ( also adjective) a picket line.) pikets2) (a soldier or a small group of soldiers on special duty, usually to guard against a sudden attack by the enemy: The commander placed pickets at various points round the camp; ( also adjective) picket duty.) sardze; postenis2. verb1) (to place a group of soldiers, strikers etc somewhere as a picket: The strikers' leaders decided to picket the factory; The commander picketed the camp.) piketēt; izlikt sardzi/posteņus2) (to act as a picket (at): In this country, strikers have the legal right to picket; The soldiers picketed the camp.)* * *miets; pikets; patruļa, postenis, sardze; iežogot ar mietiem; piesiet pie mieta; piketēt; izvietot sardzi, patrulēt -
92 bud
1. noun(a shoot of a tree or plant, containing undeveloped leaves or flower(s) or both: Are there buds on the trees yet?; a rosebud.) pumpurs2. verb(to begin to grow: The trees are budding.) pumpuroties; plaukt- budding- in bud* * *pumpurs; dīglis; pusaudze; pumpuroties, plaukt; attīstīties; acot -
93 life
plural - lives; noun1) (the quality belonging to plants and animals which distinguishes them from rocks, minerals etc and things which are dead: Doctors are fighting to save the child's life.) dzīvība2) (the period between birth and death: He had a long and happy life.) dzīve; mūžs3) (liveliness: She was full of life and energy.) dzīvīgums4) (a manner of living: She lived a life of ease and idleness.) dzīvesveids5) (the period during which any particular state exists: He had many different jobs during his working life.) dzīves posms6) (living things: It is now believed that there may be life on Mars; animal life.) dzīvība7) (the story of a life: He has written a life of Churchill.) biogrāfija; dzīves apraksts8) (life imprisonment: He was given life for murder.) mūža ieslodzījums•- lifeless- lifelike
- life-and-death
- lifebelt
- lifeboat
- lifebuoy
- life-cycle
- life expectancy
- lifeguard
- life-jacket
- lifeline
- lifelong
- life-saving
- life-sized
- life-size
- lifetime
- as large as life
- bring to life
- come to life
- for life
- the life and soul of the party
- not for the life of me
- not on your life!
- take life
- take one's life
- take one's life in one's hands
- to the life* * *dzīve; dzīvība; dabiskais lielums; dzīvīgums, enerģija; dzīves apraksts, biogrāfija; sabiedriskā dzīve, sabiedrība; dzīvesveids; kalpošanas laiks, mūžs -
94 rise
1. past tense - rose; verb1) (to become greater, larger, higher etc; to increase: Food prices are still rising; His temperature rose; If the river rises much more, there will be a flood; Her voice rose to a scream; Bread rises when it is baked; His spirits rose at the good news.) []celties2) (to move upwards: Smoke was rising from the chimney; The birds rose into the air; The curtain rose to reveal an empty stage.) []celties3) (to get up from bed: He rises every morning at six o'clock.) celties4) (to stand up: The children all rose when the headmaster came in.) piecelties5) ((of the sun etc) to appear above the horizon: The sun rises in the east and sets in the west.) []celties, aust; lēkt6) (to slope upwards: Hills rose in the distance; The ground rises at this point.) slieties; iet augšup7) (to rebel: The people rose (up) in revolt against the dictator.) sacelties8) (to move to a higher rank, a more important position etc: He rose to the rank of colonel.) izvirzīties; tikt paaugstinātam (dienestā)9) ((of a river) to begin or appear: The Rhône rises in the Alps.) iztecēt; sākties10) ((of wind) to begin; to become stronger: Don't go out in the boat - the wind has risen.) []celties11) (to be built: Office blocks are rising all over the town.) []celties, slieties12) (to come back to life: Jesus has risen.) augšāmcelties2. noun1) ((the) act of rising: He had a rapid rise to fame; a rise in prices.) kāpums; celšanās2) (an increase in salary or wages: She asked her boss for a rise.) paaugstinājums; (algas) pielikums3) (a slope or hill: The house is just beyond the next rise.) []kalns4) (the beginning and early development of something: the rise of the Roman Empire.) izcelšanās; pirmsākumi•- rising3. adjectivethe rising sun; rising prices; the rising generation; a rising young politician.) uzlecošs; kāpjošs; augošs; jauns- early- late riser
- give rise to
- rise to the occasion* * *paaugstinājums, pacēlums; pacelšanās; izvirzīšanās; paaugstinājums; lēkts; sākotne, sākums; izteka; uzpeldēšana; celties, kāpt; piecelties; uzlēkt; sacelties; tikt slēgtam, beigties; sākties, izcelties; izvirzīties; pieņemties; uzpeldēt; uzrūgt -
95 safe
I 1. [seif] adjective1) ((negative unsafe) protected, or free (from danger etc): The children are safe from danger in the garden.) drošs; pasargāts2) (providing good protection: You should keep your money in a safe place.) drošs; pasargājošs3) (unharmed: The missing child has been found safe and well.) sveiks; neskarts4) (not likely to cause harm: These pills are safe for children.) nekaitīgs5) ((of a person) reliable: a safe driver; He's a very fast driver but he's safe enough.) drošs; uzticams•- safeness- safely
- safety
- safeguard 2. verb(to protect: Put a good lock on your door to safeguard your property.) aizsargāt; pasargāt- safety lamp
- safety measures
- safety-pin
- safety valve
- be on the safe side
- safe and sound II [seif] noun(a heavy metal chest or box in which money etc can be locked away safely: There is a small safe hidden behind that picture on the wall.) seifs* * *seifs; ledusskapis; sveiks, neskarts; drošs -
96 seat
[si:t] 1. noun1) (something for sitting on: Are there enough seats for everyone?) sēdvieta2) (the part of a chair etc on which the body sits: This chair-seat is broken.) sēdeklis3) ((the part of a garment covering) the buttocks: I've got a sore seat after all that horse riding; a hole in the seat of his trousers.) sēžamvieta; dibens4) (a place in which a person has a right to sit: two seats for the play; a seat in Parliament; a seat on the board of the company.) vieta5) (a place that is the centre of some activity etc: Universities are seats of learning.) centrs; vieta; sēdeklis2. verb1) (to cause to sit down: I seated him in the armchair.) apsēdināt2) (to have seats for: Our table seats eight.) ietilpināt; sasēdināt•- - seater- seating
- seat belt
- take a seat* * *sēdeklis; dibens, sēžamvieta; sēdvieta; amats, vieta; rezidence, sēdeklis; lauku muiža; perēklis; uzsēde; vārsta ligzda; nosēdināt; iecelt; ietilpināt; lāpīt sēdekli, ielikt jaunu sēdekli; ievietot -
97 side
1. noun1) ((the ground beside) an edge, border or boundary line: He walked round the side of the field; He lives on the same side of the street as me.) mala; puse2) (a surface of something: A cube has six sides.) sāns; skaldne3) (one of the two of such surfaces which are not the top, bottom, front, or back: There is a label on the side of the box.) sāns4) (either surface of a piece of paper, cloth etc: Don't waste paper - write on both sides!) puse5) (the right or left part of the body: I've got a pain in my side.) sāns6) (a part or division of a town etc: He lives on the north side of the town.) puse; daļa7) (a slope (of a hill): a mountain-side.) nogāze8) (a point of view; an aspect: We must look at all sides of the problem.) puse9) (a party, team etc which is opposing another: Whose side are you on?; Which side is winning?) puse2. adjective(additional, but less important: a side issue.) blakus-- - side- - sided
- sidelong
- sideways
- sideburns
- side effect
- sidelight
- sideline
- sidelines
- side road
- sidestep
- side-street
- sidetrack
- sidewalk
- from all sides
- on all sides
- side by side
- side with
- take sides* * *mala; puse; sāni; nogāze; lielība, uzpūtība; borts; komanda; nostāties kāda pusē, pieslieties; blakus -
98 go from bad to worse
(to get into an even worse condition etc than before: Things are going from bad to worse for the firm - not only are we losing money but there's going to be a strike as well.) aizvien ļaunāk -
99 alien
['eiliən] 1. adjective(foreign: alien customs.) svešs; ārzemju-2. noun1) (a foreigner: Aliens are not welcome there.) ārzemnieks2) (a creature from another planet: aliens from outer space; He claims that he was abducted by aliens.) citplanētietis•- alienate- alienation* * *ārzemnieks; nenaturalizēts ārzemnieks; ārzemju; svešs, tāls -
100 arise
past tense - arose; verb1) (to come into being: These problems have arisen as a result of your carelessness; Are there any matters arising from our earlier discussion?) rasties; izcelties2) (to get up or stand up.) celties; piecelties; uzcelties* * *rasties, izcelties; uzcelties, piecelties, celties, parādīties
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