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1 leaves something to be desired
det lämnar en del att önska -
2 by degrees
gradvis, stegvis, efter hand, så småningom* * *(gradually: We reached the desired standard of efficiency by degrees.) gradvis -
3 effective
adj. effektiv, verksam* * *[-tiv]1) (having power to produce, or producing, a desired result: These new teaching methods have proved very effective.) effektiv, verkningsfull2) (striking or pleasing: an effective display of flowers.) effektfull3) (in operation; working; active: The new law becomes effective next week.) gällande, i kraft -
4 effectual
adj. effektiv, verksam, som gör avsedd verkan; gällande (jur.)* * *[- uəl]adjective (successful in producing the desired results: He was not very effectual as an organiser.) effektiv, framgångsrik -
5 in the bag
som i en liten ask, säker* * *(as good as done or complete (in the desired way): Your appointment is in the bag.) klar, som i en liten ask -
6 ineffective
adj. ineffektiv, otillräcklig; resultatlös* * *[ini'fektiv](useless; not producing any result or the result desired: ineffective methods.) ineffektiv, verkningslös -
7 ineffectual
adj. utan effekt, verkningslös; ineffektiv; utmattad, slut* * *[ini'fek uəl]1) (not producing any result or the desired result: His attempts to keep order in the classroom were quite ineffectual.) fruktlös, resultatlös2) ((of a person) not confident or able to lead people; not able to get things done: an ineffectual teacher.) misslyckad, otillräcklig• -
8 prayer
n. bön; bedjande* * *noun (an) act of praying: a book of prayer; The child said his prayers; My prayers have been answered (=I've got what I desired). bön -
9 want
n. önskningar; brist, avsaknad; penningbrist, armod; vara i behov av--------v. vilja, önska; behöva; vara utan, sakna; fattas; vara i nöd; vara fattig* * *[wont] 1. verb1) (to be interested in having or doing, or to wish to have or do (something); to desire: Do you want a cigarette?; She wants to know where he is; She wants to go home.) vilja2) (to need: This wall wants a coat of paint.) behöva3) (to lack: This house wants none of the usual modern features but I do not like it; The people will want (= be poor) no longer.) sakna, lida brist2. noun1) (something desired: The child has a long list of wants.) vilja ha, önska2) (poverty: They have lived in want for many years.) nöd, armod3) (a lack: There's no want of opportunities these days.) avsaknad•- wanted- want ad
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10 wish
n. vilja; önskan; ambition; önskemål; önskeuppfyllelse; hälsning, välsignelse--------v. vilja, önska, vilja ha; ha lust; hoppas; sträva efter; tillönska, lyckönska; tvinga* * *[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.) önska []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.) önska, vilja3) (to say that one hopes for (something for someone): I wish you the very best of luck.) önska2. noun1) (a desire or longing, or the thing desired: It's always been my wish to go to South America some day.) önskan, längtan2) (an expression of desire: The fairy granted him three wishes; Did you make a wish?) önskning, önskemål3) ((usually in plural) an expression of hope for success etc for someone: He sends you his best wishes.) hälsning•- wishing-well
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