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61 pick holes in
(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.) hibát keres vmiben -
62 positive
valós, igenlő, diapozitív, pozitív, tényleges* * *['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).) állító, pozitív2) (definite; leaving no doubt: positive proof.) feltétlen3) (certain or sure: I'm positive he's right.) biztos4) (complete or absolute: His work is a positive disgrace.) teljes5) (optimistic and prepared to make plans for the future: Take a more positive attitude to life.) optimista6) (not showing any comparison; not comparative or superlative.) alap- (fok)7) ((of a number etc) greater than zero.) pozitív8) (having fewer electrons than normal: In an electrical circuit, electrons flow to the positive terminal.) pozitív2. noun1) (a photographic print, made from a negative, in which light and dark are as normal.) pozitív (fény)kép2) ((an adjective or adverb of) the positive (not comparative or superlative) degree.) alapfok•- positively -
63 refer
vizsgahalasztást ad, említ, folyamodik, tulajdonít* * *[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.) utal vkire, vmire2) (to relate to, concern, or apply to: My remarks refer to your last letter.) vonatkozik vkire, vmire3) (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.) vkit, vmit vkihez küld4) (to look for information (in something): If I'm not sure how to spell a word, I refer to a dictionary.) utánanéz•- referee2. verb(to act as a referee for a match: I've been asked to referee (a football match) on Saturday.) vezet (mérkőzést)- reference book
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64 referee
játékvezető, bíró* * *[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.) játékvezető2) (a person who is willing to provide a note about one's character, ability etc, eg when one applies for new job.) ajánló -
65 road
alapvágat, országút, tárna, vágány, vasúti pálya* * *[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.) (köz)út2) ((often abbreviated to Rd when written) used in the names of roads or streets: His address is 24 School Road.) út3) (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.) útvonal4) (a way that leads to something: the road to peace; He's on the road to ruin.) út•- road map
- roadside
- roadway
- roadworks
- roadworthy
- roadworthiness
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66 scoop
kanál, teknő, hangsiklás, puttony, jó fogás, szapó to scoop: kilapátol, váj, kimer, kimereget, kimélyít, kotor* * *[sku:p] 1. noun1) (any of several types of spoon-like tool, used for lifting, serving etc: a grain scoop; an ice-cream scoop.) merítőkanál2) ((also scoopful) the amount held in a scoop: a scoop of ice-cream; a scoopful of grain.) kanál(nyi)3) (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.) (elsőnek leközölt) szenzáció; hír2. verb(to move with, or as if with, a scoop: He scooped the crumbs together with his fingers.) kimer -
67 screw
hajócsavar, kefélés, zsugori, uzsorás, smasszer to screw: csavarral összenyom, kikúr vkivel, besrófol, nyes* * *[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.) csavar2) (an action of twisting a screw etc: He tightened it by giving it another screw.) (be)csavarás2. 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.) (rá)csavar; csavarodik2) (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.) (be)csavar; lecsavar3) ((slang, vulgar) to fuck; to have sex (with).) megdug vkit4) ((slang) to cheat or take advantage of: They screwed you - these are not real diamonds.) átver vkit•- be/get screwed
- have a screw loose
- put the screws on
- screw up
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68 sorry
sajnos, sajnálom, vmi közbejött, siralmas* * *['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.) (nagyon) sajnálom!2) (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.) sajnálja; szomorú3) (unsatisfactory; poor; wretched: a sorry state of affairs.) siralmas2. interjection1) (used when apologizing: Did I tread on your toe? Sorry!) (pardon) bocsánat!2) ((used when asking a person to repeat what he has said) I beg your pardon?: Sorry (, what did you say)?) Tessék?• -
69 strain
rándulás, vonás, baktériumtörzs, megerőltetés to strain: erőlködik, magához szorít, magához ölel, feszít* * *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.) (meg)feszít2) (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.) megerőltet; megrándít, meghúz (végtagot)3) (to force or stretch (too far): The constant interruptions were straining his patience.) próbára tesz4) (to put (eg a mixture) through a sieve etc in order to separate solid matter from liquid: She strained the coffee.) átszűr2. noun1) (force exerted; Can nylon ropes take more strain than the old kind of rope?) igénybevétel2) ((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.) megerőltetés3) ((an) injury especially to a muscle caused by too much exertion: muscular strain.) rándulás4) (too great a demand: These constant delays are a strain on our patience.) próbatétel•- strained- strainer
- strain off II [strein] noun1) (a kind or breed (of animals, plants etc): a new strain of cattle.) fajta2) (a tendency in a person's character: I'm sure there's a strain of madness in her.) hajlam3) ((often in plural) (the sound of) a tune: I heard the strains of a hymn coming from the church.) dallam -
70 swear
szitkozódás to swear: megeskedtet, esküt tétet, megesküszik, esküt tesz* * *[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.) (meg)esküszik2) (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!) káromkodik•- sworn- swear-word
- swear by
- swear in
- swear to -
71 take pains
(to take great trouble and care (to do something): He took great pains to make sure we enjoyed ourselves.) igyekszik, fáradozik -
72 take (something) upon oneself
(to take responsibility for: I took it upon myself to make sure she arrived safely.) magára vállalEnglish-Hungarian dictionary > take (something) upon oneself
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73 take (something) upon oneself
(to take responsibility for: I took it upon myself to make sure she arrived safely.) magára vállalEnglish-Hungarian dictionary > take (something) upon oneself
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74 tight
beácsolt, erősen meghúzott, tömör, hézagmentes* * *1. adjective1) (fitting very or too closely: I couldn't open the box because the lid was too tight; My trousers are too tight.) szoros2) (stretched to a great extent; not loose: He made sure that the ropes were tight.) feszes3) ((of control etc) strict and very careful: She keeps (a) tight control over her emotions.) szigorú4) (not allowing much time: We hope to finish this next week but the schedule's a bit tight.) szoros (határidő)2. adverb((also tightly) closely; with no extra room or space: The bags were packed tight / tightly packed.) szorosan- - tight- tighten
- tightness
- tights
- tight-fisted
- tightrope
- a tight corner/spot
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75 try
kísérlet, hárompontos gól (rögbiben) to try: próbálkozik, bíróság elé állít, próbára tesz* * *1. verb1) (to attempt or make an effort (to do, get etc): He tried to answer the questions; Let's try and climb that tree!) megpróbál2) (to test; to make an experiment (with) in order to find out whether something will be successful, satisfactory etc: She tried washing her hair with a new shampoo; Try one of these sweets.) kipróbál3) (to judge (someone or their case) in a court of law: The prisoners were tried for murder.) bíróság elé állít4) (to test the limits of; to strain: You are trying my patience.) próbára tesz2. noun1) (an attempt or effort: Have a try (at the exam). I'm sure you will pass.) kísérlet2) (in rugby football, an act of putting the ball on the ground behind the opponents' goal-line: Our team scored three tries.) hárompontos gól•- trier- trying
- try on
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76 umpire
bíró, játékvezető to umpire: mérkőzést vezet, bíráskodik* * *1. noun(in cricket, tennis etc, a person who supervises a game, makes sure that it is played according to the rules, and decides doubtful points: Tennis players usually have to accept the umpire's decision.) játékvezető2. verb(to act as umpire: Have you umpired a tennis match before?) vezet -
77 uncertain
vitás, habozó* * *1) ((of a person) not sure; not definitely knowing: I'm uncertain of my future plans; The government is uncertain what is the best thing to do.) bizonytalan, habozó2) (not definitely known or settled: My plans are still uncertain; The uncertain weather delayed our departure.) bizonytalan• -
78 under the sun
(in the whole world: I'm sure that he must have visited every country under the sun.) a világon -
79 vouch
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80 watch
őr, városi éjszakai rendőrség, toronyőr, ébrenlét to watch: néz* * *[wo ] 1. noun1) (a small instrument for telling the time by, worn on the wrist or carried in the pocket of a waistcoat etc: He wears a gold watch; a wrist-watch.) óra2) (a period of standing guard during the night: I'll take the watch from two o'clock till six.) őrség3) (in the navy etc, a group of officers and men who are on duty at a given time: The night watch come(s) on duty soon.) őrség (hajón)2. verb1) (to look at (someone or something): He was watching her carefully; He is watching television.) néz2) (to keep a lookout (for): They've gone to watch for the ship coming in; Could you watch for the postman?) figyel3) (to be careful of (someone or something): Watch (that) you don't fall off!; Watch him! He's dangerous.) vigyáz4) (to guard or take care of: Watch the prisoner and make sure he doesn't escape; Please watch the baby while I go shopping.) őriz5) (to wait for (a chance, opportunity etc): Watch your chance, and then run.) vár vmire•- watcher- watchful
- watchfully
- watchfulness
- watchdog
- watchmaker
- watchman
- watchtower
- watchword
- keep watch
- watch one's step
- watch out
- watch over
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