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1 sure
• totta kai• varma• vakuuttunut• välttämätön• tarkka• taattu• luottavainen• luotettava* * *ʃuə 1. adjective1) ((negative unsure) having no doubt; certain: I'm sure that I gave him the book; I'm not sure where she lives / what her address is; `There's a bus at two o'clock.' `Are you quite sure?'; I thought the idea was good, but now I'm not so sure; I'll help you - you can be sure of that!) varma2) (unlikely to fail (to do or get something): He's sure to win; You're sure of a good dinner if you stay at that hotel.) varma3) (reliable or trustworthy: a sure way to cure hiccups; a safe, sure method; a sure aim with a rifle.) varma2. adverb((especially American) certainly; of course: Sure I'll help you!; `Would you like to come?' `Sure!') varmasti- surely- sureness
- sure-footed
- as sure as
- be sure to
- be/feel sure of oneself
- for sure
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2 for sure
• varmasti• luonnollisesti* * *(definitely or certainly: We don't know for sure that he's dead.) varmasti -
3 make sure
• varmistua• varmistautua• varmistaa• vakuuttautua• hankkia varmuusbookkeeping• tarkastaa* * *(to act so that, or check that, something is certain or sure: Arrive early at the cinema to make sure of (getting) a seat!; I think he's coming today but I'll telephone to make sure (of that / that he is).) varmistaa -
4 at that rate
(if this or if that is the case; if this or if that continues: He says that he isn't sure whether we'll be allowed to finish, but at that rate we might as well not start.) tätä menoa -
5 as sure as
(used in various phrases that mean `without fail' or `without doubt': As sure as fate / anything / eggs are eggs, he'll be late again.) takuulla -
6 jump to conclusions / jump to the conclusion that
(to form an idea without making sure of the facts: He saw my case in the hall and jumped to the conclusion that I was leaving.) tehdä hätiköity johtopäätösEnglish-Finnish dictionary > jump to conclusions / jump to the conclusion that
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7 give (someone) the benefit of the doubt
(to assume that someone is telling the truth because one cannot be sure that he is not doing so.) vapauttaa mieluummin kuin tuomitaEnglish-Finnish dictionary > give (someone) the benefit of the doubt
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8 give (someone) the benefit of the doubt
(to assume that someone is telling the truth because one cannot be sure that he is not doing so.) vapauttaa mieluummin kuin tuomitaEnglish-Finnish dictionary > give (someone) the benefit of the doubt
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9 scoop
• jymyuutinen• tyhjentää• ammentaa• kauha(tekniikka)technology• kauha (tek.)• kauha (kippo)• kauha• kauhoa• kippo• liemikauha• lippo• kaapata• kaappaus• kahmaista• kaivertaa• äyskäri• kuuppa• lapio• lapioida• lappaa• korjata voitto* * *sku:p 1. noun1) (any of several types of spoon-like tool, used for lifting, serving etc: a grain scoop; an ice-cream scoop.) kauha2) ((also scoopful) the amount held in a scoop: a scoop of ice-cream; a scoopful of grain.)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.) jymyuutinen2. verb(to move with, or as if with, a scoop: He scooped the crumbs together with his fingers.) kauhoa -
10 screw
• panna• palkka• ruuvi• ruuvata• nussiatechnology• irrottaa• tötterötechnology• potkuri• kiertää• kierreheitto• kierrepallo• kierrelyöntitechnology• kierre• kitupiikkilaw• kiristää• kiinnittää ruuvilla• saituri• koni* * *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.) ruuvi2) (an action of twisting a screw etc: He tightened it by giving it another screw.) kiertäminen2. 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.) ruuvata, ruuvautua2) (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.) kiertää3) ((slang, vulgar) to fuck; to have sex (with).)4) ((slang) to cheat or take advantage of: They screwed you - these are not real diamonds.)•- be/get screwed
- have a screw loose
- put the screws on
- screw up
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11 vouch
• taata• luvata* * *1) (to say that one is sure that something is fact or truth: Will you vouch for the truth of the statement?) vahvistaa2) (to guarantee the honesty etc of (a person): My friends will vouch for me.) taata•- voucher -
12 filter
• estosuodatin• filtrata• filtteri• filtteröidä• siivilöityä• siivilöidäradio / television• maksu-tv-suodatinradio / television• maksutelevisiosuodatin• suodattaa• suodin• suodattua• suodatinsuppilo• suodatin* * *'filtə 1. noun1) (a strainer or other device through which liquid, gas, smoke etc can pass, but not solid material: A filter is used to make sure that the oil is clean and does not contain any dirt; ( also adjective) filter paper.) suodatin2) (a kind of screening plate used to change or correct certain colours: If you are taking photographs in sun and snow, you should use a blue filter.) suodatin2. verb1) ((of liquids) to (become) clean by passing through a filter: The rain-water filtered into a tank.) suodattaa, suodattua2) (to come bit by bit or gradually: The news filtered out.) tihkua• -
13 inspect
• tutkia• valvoa• testata• katsastaa• syynätä• tarkastella• tarkastaa(tietotekn)• tarkistaaautomatic data processing• tarkastaa (ATK)• tarkastaa• kontrolloida* * *in'spekt1) (to look at, or examine, carefully or formally: He inspected the bloodstains.) tutkia, tarkastaa2) (to visit (eg a restaurant or school) officially, to make sure that it is properly run: Cafés must be regularly inspected to find out if they are kept clean.) suorittaa tarkastus3) (to look at (troops etc) ceremonially: The Queen will inspect the regiment.) tarkastaa•- inspector -
14 overbearing
• omavaltainen• itsetietoinen• dogmaattinen• rehentelevä• määräilevä• mahtava• käskevä• kopea• komenteleva• koppava* * *ouvə'beəriŋ(too sure that one is right: I disliked her overbearing manner.) dominoiva -
15 referee
• tuomari• tuomari(urheilu)• tuomari (urh.)law• tuomita• erotuomari• välimies• riidanratkaisija• kehätuomari• pelituomari• suosittajalaw• ylituomari* * *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.) tuomari2) (a person who is willing to provide a note about one's character, ability etc, eg when one applies for new job.) suosittelija -
16 tight
• tiukassa• tiukasti• tiuha• tiukka• nuuka• jännittynyt• jännitetty• ahdas• ahdistava• puristava• päissään• päihtynyt• raoton• tiivis• tiiviisti• kapea• kitsas• kiinteä• kireä• liian tiivis• liian pieni• myötäinen• saita• suppea• piukka• pingotettu• pitävä• kova• luja• lujasti• lujalla* * *1. adjective1) (fitting very or too closely: I couldn't open the box because the lid was too tight; My trousers are too tight.) tiukka2) (stretched to a great extent; not loose: He made sure that the ropes were tight.) kireällä3) ((of control etc) strict and very careful: She keeps (a) tight control over her emotions.) tiukka4) (not allowing much time: We hope to finish this next week but the schedule's a bit tight.) kireä2. adverb((also tightly) closely; with no extra room or space: The bags were packed tight / tightly packed.) tiiviisti- - tight- tighten
- tightness
- tights
- tight-fisted
- tightrope
- a tight corner/spot
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17 umpire
• olla erotuomarinalaw• tuomita• tuomari• erotuomari• riidanratkaisija• pelituomari• sovintotuomari• ylivälitystuomari* * *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.) erotuomari2. verb(to act as umpire: Have you umpired a tennis match before?) tuomita -
18 under the sun
(in the whole world: I'm sure that he must have visited every country under the sun.) auringon alla -
19 whip
• ommella yliluoden• ruoska• ruoskia• vatkata• vitsa• vispata• siepata• antaa selkään• voittaa• rientää• raippa• ratsupiiska• tempaista• kiitää• livahtaa• peistä• pieksää• suomia• yliluotella• kurittaa• piiskurin määräys• piestä• piiskata• piiskuri• piiska• piiskanisku* * *wip 1. noun1) (a long cord or strip of leather attached to a handle, used for punishing people, driving horses etc: He carries a whip but he would never use it on the horse.) ruoska2) (in parliament, a member chosen by his party to make sure that no one fails to vote on important questions.) puoluepiiskuri2. verb1) (to strike with a whip: He whipped the horse to make it go faster; The criminals were whipped.) ruoskia2) (to beat (eggs etc).) vatkata3) (to move fast especially with a twisting motion like a whip: Suddenly he whipped round and saw me; He whipped out a revolver and shot her.) sännätä, tempaista•- whiplash- whipped cream
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20 hold
• omistaa• olla voimassa• olla käypä• omata• olla mieltä• painiote• otemarine• ruumafinance, business, economy• toimittaa• toimeenpanna• hoitaa• vetää• estää• sitoa• sisältää• vaikutus• pysyä• päättää• kestää• kiinnekohta• kiinnike• kiinnityskohta• levähdysmerkki• kannatella• hallita• pidellä• pidättää• pidäke• pidätin• mahtua• soveltua• tarttua• käsitellätransport• lastiruuma• pitää kiinni• pitää paikkansa• pitää kädessä• pitää hallussaan• pitää* * *I 1. həuld past tense, past participle - held; verb1) (to have in one's hand(s) or between one's hands: He was holding a knife; Hold that dish with both hands; He held the little boy's hand; He held the mouse by its tail.) pitää2) (to have in a part, or between parts, of the body, or between parts of a tool etc: He held the pencil in his teeth; She was holding a pile of books in her arms; Hold the stamp with tweezers.) pitää3) (to support or keep from moving, running away, falling etc: What holds that shelf up?; He held the door closed by leaning against it; Hold your hands above your head; Hold his arms so that he can't struggle.) pitää4) (to remain in position, fixed etc when under strain: I've tied the two pieces of string together, but I'm not sure the knot will hold; Will the anchor hold in a storm?) pitää5) (to keep (a person) in some place or in one's power: The police are holding a man for questioning in connection with the murder; He was held captive.) pitää vangittuna6) (to (be able to) contain: This jug holds two pints; You can't hold water in a handkerchief; This drawer holds all my shirts.) sisältää7) (to cause to take place: The meeting will be held next week; We'll hold the meeting in the hall.) pitää8) (to keep (oneself), or to be, in a particular state or condition: We'll hold ourselves in readiness in case you send for us; She holds herself very erect.) pitää9) (to have or be in (a job etc): He held the position of company secretary for five years.) hoitaa10) (to think strongly; to believe; to consider or regard: I hold that this was the right decision; He holds me (to be) responsible for everyone's mistakes; He is held in great respect; He holds certain very odd beliefs.) uskoa, pitää11) (to continue to be valid or apply: Our offer will hold until next week; These rules hold under all circumstances.) olla voimassa12) ((with to) to force (a person) to do something he has promised to do: I intend to hold him to his promises.) vaatia pitämään kiinni13) (to defend: They held the castle against the enemy.) puolustaa14) (not to be beaten by: The general realized that the soldiers could not hold the enemy for long.) pidätellä15) (to keep (a person's attention): If you can't hold your pupils' attention, you can't be a good teacher.) pitää yllä16) (to keep someone in a certain state: Don't hold us in suspense, what was the final decision?)17) (to celebrate: The festival is held on 24 June.) pitää18) (to be the owner of: He holds shares in this company.) omistaa19) ((of good weather) to continue: I hope the weather holds until after the school sports.) jatkua20) ((also hold the line) (of a person who is making a telephone call) to wait: Mr Brown is busy at the moment - will you hold or would you like him to call you back?) odottaa21) (to continue to sing: Please hold that note for four whole beats.) jatkaa22) (to keep (something): They'll hold your luggage at the station until you collect it.) säilyttää23) ((of the future) to be going to produce: I wonder what the future holds for me?) olla jonkun varalle2. noun1) (the act of holding: He caught/got/laid/took hold of the rope and pulled; Keep hold of that rope.)2) (power; influence: He has a strange hold over that girl.)3) ((in wrestling etc) a manner of holding one's opponent: The wrestler invented a new hold.)•- - holder- hold-all
- get hold of
- hold back
- hold down
- hold forth
- hold good
- hold it
- hold off
- hold on
- hold out
- hold one's own
- hold one's tongue
- hold up
- hold-up
- hold with II həuld noun((in ships) the place, below the deck, where cargo is stored.) lastiruuma
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См. также в других словарях:
sure, that's for — That is certain … A concise dictionary of English slang
I am sure that — I am certain that , I have no doubt that … English contemporary dictionary
Sure — Sure, a. [Compar. {Surer}; superl. {Surest}.] [OE. sur, OF. se[ u]r, F. s[^u]r, L. securus; se aside, without + cura care. See {Secure}, and cf. {Assure}, {Insure}, {Sicker} sure.] 1. Certainly knowing and believing; confident beyond doubt;… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
feel sure that — be convinced that, be certain that … English contemporary dictionary
sure — sure1 W1S1 [ʃo: US ʃur] adj ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ 1¦(certain you know something)¦ 2 make sure 3¦(certain about your feelings)¦ 4¦(certain to be true)¦ 5¦(certain to happen/succeed)¦ 6 be sure of (doing) something 7 sure of yourself 8 be sure to do something 9… … Dictionary of contemporary English
sure — sure1 [ ʃur ] adjective *** 1. ) certain that something is real, true, or correct: I think she s called Monica, but I m not sure. sure (that): Are you sure these figures are right? I was sure that I had left my keys on the counter. sure about: If … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
sure — [[t]ʃʊ͟ə(r)[/t]] ♦ surer, surest 1) ADJ GRADED: v link ADJ, ADJ that, ADJ wh, ADJ about/of n If you are sure that something is true, you are certain that it is true. If you are not sure about something, you do not know for certain what the true… … English dictionary
sure — 1 adjective 1 CERTAIN YOU KNOW STH (not before noun) confident that you know something or that something is true or correct: “What time does the show start?” “I m not sure.” | sure (that): I m sure there s a logical explanation for all this. |… … Longman dictionary of contemporary English
sure */*/*/ — I UK [ʃɔː(r)] / UK [ʃʊə(r)] / US [ʃʊr] adjective Word forms sure : adjective sure comparative surer superlative surest Ways of indicating that you feel sure about something: I m sure → the most usual way of saying that you are sure about… … English dictionary
sure — sureness, n. /shoor, sherr/, adj., surer, surest, adv. adj. 1. free from doubt as to the reliability, character, action, etc., of something: to be sure of one s data. 2. confident, as of something expected: sure of success. 3. convinced, fully… … Universalium
sure — adj. 1) sure about (are you sure about this?) 2) sure of (sure of success) 3) sure to + inf. (she is sure to pass the exam) 4) sure that + clause (I am sure that they will come; please make sure that there will be enough light and heat) * * *… … Combinatory dictionary
