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1 let off steam
1) (to release steam into the air.) a se răcori2) (to release or get rid of excess energy, emotion etc: The children were letting off steam by running about in the playground.) a se defula -
2 spark
1. noun1) (a tiny red-hot piece thrown off by something burning, or when two very hard (eg metal) surfaces are struck together: Sparks were being thrown into the air from the burning building.) scânteie2) (an electric current jumping across a gap: a spark from a faulty light-socket.) scânteie3) (a trace (eg of life, humour): a spark of enthusiasm.) scânteie2. verb1) (to give off sparks.) a face scântei2) ((often with off) to start (a row, disagreement etc): Their action sparked off a major row.) a declanşa -
3 fly
I plural - fliesnou)1) (a type of small winged insect.)2) (a fish hook made to look like a fly so that a fish will take it in its mouth: Which fly should I use to catch a trout?)3) ((often in plural) a piece of material with buttons or a zip, especially at the front of trousers.)•II past tense - flew; verb1) (to (make something) go through the air on wings etc or in an aeroplane: The pilot flew (the plane) across the sea.) a zbura; a pilota2) (to run away (from): He flew (the country).) a fugi (din)3) ((of time) to pass quickly: The days flew past.) a trece repede•- flyer- flier
- flying saucer
- flying visit
- frequent flyer/flier
- flyleaf
- flyover
- fly in the face of
- fly into
- fly off the handle
- get off to a flying start
- let fly
- send someone/something flying
- send flying -
4 scent
[sent] 1. verb1) (to discover by the sense of smell: The dog scented a cat.) a adulmeca2) (to suspect: As soon as he came into the room I scented trouble.) a mirosi3) (to cause to smell pleasantly: The roses scented the air.) a parfuma2. noun1) (a (usually pleasant) smell: This rose has a delightful scent.) parfum, mireasmă2) (a trail consisting of the smell which has been left and may be followed: The dogs picked up the man's scent and then lost it again.) urmă3) (a liquid with a pleasant smell; perfume.) parfum•- scented- put/throw someone off the scent
- put/throw off the scent -
5 blow
I [bləu] noun1) (a stroke or knock: a blow on the head.) lovitură2) (a sudden misfortune: Her husband's death was a real blow.) lovitură (grea)II [bləu] past tense - blew; verb1) ((of a current of air) to be moving: The wind blew more strongly.) a sufla2) ((of eg wind) to cause (something) to move in a given way: The explosion blew off the lid.) a lua pe sus3) (to be moved by the wind etc: The door must have blown shut.) a fi împins de vânt4) (to drive air (upon or into): Please blow into this tube!) a sufla5) (to make a sound by means of (a musical instrument etc): He blew the horn loudly.) a sufla în•- blowhole- blow-lamp
- blow-torch
- blowout
- blowpipe
- blow one's top
- blow out
- blow over
- blow up -
6 throw
[Ɵrəu] 1. past tense - threw; verb1) (to send through the air with force; to hurl or fling: He threw the ball to her / threw her the ball.) a arunca, a lansa2) ((of a horse) to make its rider fall off: My horse threw me.) a arunca, a (a)zvârli3) (to puzzle or confuse: He was completely thrown by her question.) a zăpăci4) ((in wrestling, judo etc) to wrestle (one's opponent) to the ground.) a pune jos2. noun(an act of throwing: That was a good throw!) aruncare- throw doubt on
- throw in
- throw light on
- throw oneself into
- throw off
- throw open
- throw out
- throw a party
- throw up
- throw one's voice
- throwaway -
7 lift
[lift] 1. verb1) (to raise or bring to a higher position: The box was so heavy I couldn't lift it.) a ridica2) (to take and carry away: He lifted the table through into the kitchen.) a duce3) ((of mist etc) to disappear: By noon, the fog was beginning to lift.) a se ridica4) (to rise: The aeroplane lifted into the air.) a se ridica2. noun1) (the act of lifting: a lift of the eyebrows.) ridicare2) ((American elevator) a small enclosed platform etc that moves up and down between floors carrying goods or people: Since she was too tired to climb the stairs, she went up in the lift.) lift3) (a ride in someone's car etc: Can I give you a lift into town?) drum cu maşina4) (a raising of the spirits: Her success in the exam gave her a great lift.) bucurie•- lift off -
8 nip
[nip] 1. past tense, past participle - nipped; verb1) (to press between the thumb and a finger, or between claws or teeth, causing pain; to pinch or bite: A crab nipped her toe; The dog nipped her ankle.) a ciupi; a muşca2) (to cut with such an action: He nipped the wire with the pliers; He nipped off the heads of the flowers.) a tăia3) (to sting: Iodine nips when it is put on a cut.) a înţepa4) (to move quickly; to make a quick, usually short, journey: I'll just nip into this shop for cigarettes; He nipped over to Paris for the week-end.) a da o fugă (până la)5) (to stop the growth of (plants etc): The frost has nipped the roses.) a distruge2. noun1) (the act of pinching or biting: His dog gave her a nip on the ankle.) ciupitură; muşcătură2) (a sharp stinging quality, or coldness in the weather: a nip in the air.) frig înţepător3) (a small drink, especially of spirits.) păhărel•- nippy- nip something in the bud
- nip in the bud -
9 dive
1. verb1) (to plunge headfirst into water or down through the air: He dived off a rock into the sea.) a plonja2) (to go quickly and suddenly out of sight: She dived down a back street and into a shop.) a dispărea (brusc)2. noun(an act of diving: She did a beautiful dive into the deep end of the pool.) săritură (în apă)- diver- diving-board
- great diving beetle -
10 rocket
['rokit] 1. noun1) (a tube containing materials which, when set on fire, give off a jet of gas which drives the tube forward, usually up into the air, used eg as a firework, for signalling, or for launching a spacecraft.) rachetă2) (a spacecraft launched in this way: The Americans have sent a rocket to Mars.) rachetă2. verb(to rise or increase very quickly: Bread prices have rocketed.) a creşte vertiginos -
11 seal
I 1. [si:l] noun1) (a piece of wax or other material bearing a design, attached to a document to show that it is genuine and legal.) sigiliu2) (a piece of wax etc used to seal a parcel etc.) ştampilă3) ((something that makes) a complete closure or covering: Paint and varnish act as protective seals for woodwork.) garnitură2. verb1) (to mark with a seal: The document was signed and sealed.)2) ((negative unseal) to close completely: He licked and sealed the envelope; All the air is removed from a can of food before it is sealed.)3) (to settle or decide: This mistake sealed his fate.)•- seal of approval
- seal off
- set one's seal to II [si:l] noun(any of several types of sea animal, some furry, living partly on land.) focă- sealskin -
12 whir(r)
[wə:] 1. past tense, past participle - whirred; verb(to make, or move with, a buzzing sound, especially as of something turning through the air: The propellers whirred and we took off.) a bâzâi2. noun(such a sound.) bâzâit -
13 whir(r)
[wə:] 1. past tense, past participle - whirred; verb(to make, or move with, a buzzing sound, especially as of something turning through the air: The propellers whirred and we took off.) a bâzâi2. noun(such a sound.) bâzâit -
14 ski jump
1) (a competition between skiers to see who will jump furthest off a steep slope.)2) (a steep snow-covered slope before a sharp drop, to help skiers leap into the air.) -
15 blast
1. noun1) (a strong, sudden stream (of air): a blast of cold air.) rafală, suflu2) (a loud sound: a blast on the horn.) sunet (puternic)3) (an explosion: the blast from a bomb.) explozie2. verb1) (to tear (apart etc) by an explosion: The door was blasted off its hinges.) a smulge2) ((often with out) to come or be sent out, very loudly: Music (was being) blasted out from the radio.) a răsuna•- blasting- blast furnace
- at full blast
- blast off
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