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1 amputate
['æmpjuteit](of a surgeon etc) to cut off (an arm or leg etc): They are going to have to amputate (his left leg). amputēt* * *amputēt -
2 angry
1) (feeling or showing anger: He was so angry that he was unable to speak; angry words; She is angry with him; The sky looks angry - it is going to rain.) dusmīgs; nikns; draudošs2) (red and sore-looking: He has an angry cut over his left eye.) iekaisis* * *dusmīgs, nikns; iekaisis; bangains; draudošs, nikns -
3 bat
I 1. [bæt] noun(a shaped piece of wood etc for striking the ball in cricket, baseball, table-tennis etc.) (kriketa u.tml.) nūja, rakete2. verb1) (to use a bat: He bats with his left hand.) sist ar nūju2) (to strike (the ball) with a bat: He batted the ball.) sist ar nūju•- batsman- off one's own bat II [bæt] noun(a mouse-like animal which flies, usually at night.) sikspārnis- batty* * *sikspārnis; uzdzīve; runga, nūja; nūja; sitējs; ass sitiens; temps, solis; sist ar nūju; uzdzīvot; mirkšķināt -
4 lens
[lenz]1) (a piece of glass etc curved on one or both sides and used in spectacles, microscopes, cameras etc: I need new lenses in my spectacles; The camera lens is dirty.) lēca; objektīvs2) (a similar part of the eye: The disease has affected the lens of his left eye.) (acs) lēca* * *lupa, objektīvs; lēca -
5 leave
I [li:v] past tense, past participle - left; verb1) (to go away or depart from, often without intending to return: He left the room for a moment; They left at about six o'clock; I have left that job.) aiziet; aizbraukt2) (to go without taking: She left her gloves in the car; He left his children behind when he went to France.) atstāt; pamest3) (to allow to remain in a particular state or condition: She left the job half-finished.) atstāt (kādā noteiktā stāvoklī)4) (to let (a person or a thing) do something without being helped or attended to: I'll leave the meat to cook for a while.) atstāt (paša ziņā)5) (to allow to remain for someone to do, make etc: Leave that job to the experts!) atstāt (kāda ziņā)6) (to make a gift of in one's will: She left all her property to her son.) novēlēt; atstāt mantojumā•- leave out
- left over II [li:v] noun1) (permission to do something, eg to be absent: Have I your leave to go?) atļauja2) ((especially of soldiers, sailors etc) a holiday: He is home on leave at the moment.) atvaļinājums•- take one's leave of- take one's leave* * *atļauja; atvaļinājums; īpašs atvaļinājums; aizbraukšana, aiziešana; atvadīšanās; pamest, atstāt; aizbraukt, aiziet, doties; atstāt kādā stāvoklī; novēlēt, atstāt mantojumā -
6 be stranded
1) ((of a ship) to go aground: The ship was stranded on the rocks.) izmests krastā; uzskrējis uz sēkļa2) ((also be left stranded) to be left helpless without eg money or friends: He was left stranded in Yugoslavia without his money or his passport.) atstāt bez palīdzības/likteņa varā -
7 turn
[tə:n] 1. verb1) (to (make something) move or go round; to revolve: The wheels turned; He turned the handle.) griezt; griezties2) (to face or go in another direction: He turned and walked away; She turned towards him.) pagriezties3) (to change direction: The road turned to the left.) pagriezties; iegriezties4) (to direct; to aim or point: He turned his attention to his work.) pavērst; pievērst; pievērsties5) (to go round: They turned the corner.) apiet6) (to (cause something to) become or change to: You can't turn lead into gold; At what temperature does water turn into ice?) pārvērst; pārveidot; pārvērsties7) (to (cause to) change colour to: Her hair turned white; The shock turned his hair white.) Viņas mati nosirmoja.2. noun1) (an act of turning: He gave the handle a turn.) apgrieziens2) (a winding or coil: There are eighty turns of wire on this aerial.) vijums; līkums3) ((also turning) a point where one can change direction, eg where one road joins another: Take the third turn(ing) on/to the left.) pagieziens4) (one's chance or duty (to do, have etc something shared by several people): It's your turn to choose a record; You'll have to wait your turn in the bathroom.) kārta; rinda5) (one of a series of short circus or variety acts, or the person or persons who perform it: The show opened with a comedy turn.) numurs; uzstāšanās•- turnover
- turnstile
- turntable
- turn-up
- by turns
- do someone a good turn
- do a good turn
- in turn
- by turns
- out of turn
- speak out of turn
- take a turn for the better
- worse
- take turns
- turn a blind eye
- turn against
- turn away
- turn back
- turn down
- turn in
- turn loose
- turn off
- turn on
- turn out
- turn over
- turn up* * *apgrieziens; pagrieziens; pavērsiens, pārmaiņa; līkums; rinda, kārta; pakalpojums; uzstāšanās, numurs; pastaiga; dotības, spējas; maiņa; izbailes, uztraukums; laika sprīdis; veids; lēkme; teiciens; griezt; pagriezt; griezties; apiet; pievērst; apgriezt; kļūt; pārvērst; sakupt; sasniegt; izvirpot; uzart; sastiept; veidot -
8 bear
I [beə] past tense - bore; verb1) ((usually with cannot, could not etc) to put up with or endure: I couldn't bear it if he left.) izciest; paciest; panest2) (to be able to support: Will the table bear my weight?) izturēt3) ((past participle in passive born [bo:n]) to produce (children): She has borne (him) several children; She was born on July 7.) piedzimt4) (to carry: He was borne shoulder-high after his victory.) nest5) (to have: The cheque bore his signature.) būt; atrasties6) (to turn or fork: The road bears left here.) []griezties•- bearable- bearer
- bearing
- bearings
- bear down on
- bear fruit
- bear out
- bear up
- bear with
- find/get one's bearings
- lose one's bearings II [beə] noun(a large heavy animal with thick fur and hooked claws.) lācis- bearskin* * *lācis; lempis; spekulants; slota; pastatne, buks; nest; dot; izturēt; panest, paciest; dzemdēt -
9 behind
1. preposition1) (at or towards the back of: behind the door.) aiz2) (remaining after: The tourists left their litter behind them.) aizmugurē; aiz sevis3) (in support: We're right behind him on this point.) aiz2. adverb1) (at the back: following behind.) aiz2) ((also behindhand [-hænd]) not up to date: behind with his work.) nokavējies; atpalicis3) (remaining: He left his book behind; We stayed behind after the party.) [] aiz sevis; [] ilgāk3. noun(the buttocks: a smack on the behind.) dibens* * *aiz muguras, aizmugurē, dibens; aiz -
10 wing
[wiŋ]1) (one of the arm-like limbs of a bird or bat, which it usually uses in flying, or one of the similar limbs of an insect: The eagle spread his wings and flew away; The bird cannot fly as it has an injured wing; These butterflies have red and brown wings.) spārns2) (a similar structure jutting out from the side of an aeroplane: the wings of a jet.) spārns3) (a section built out to the side of a (usually large) house: the west wing of the hospital.) spārns; piebūve4) (any of the corner sections of a motor vehicle: The rear left wing of the car was damaged.) spārns5) (a section of a political party or of politics in general: the Left/Right wing.) spārns; nogrupējums6) (one side of a football etc field: He made a great run down the left wing.) puse; mala7) (in rugby and hockey, a player who plays mainly down one side of the field.) malējais spēlētājs8) (in the air force, a group of three squadrons of aircraft.) eskadriļa•- winged- - winged
- winger
- wingless
- wings
- wing commander
- wingspan
- on the wing
- take under one's wing* * *spārns; piebūve, spārns; malējais uzbrucējs; grupējums; nogrupējums; flangs; aviogrupa, eskadriļa; lidot; spārnot; ievainot rokā, ievainot spārnā -
11 mark
1. noun1) ((also Deutsche Mark, Deutschmark) the standard unit of German currency before the euro.)2) (a point given as a reward for good work etc: She got good marks in the exam.)3) (a stain: That spilt coffee has left a mark on the carpet.)4) (a sign used as a guide to position etc: There's a mark on the map showing where the church is.)5) (a cross or other sign used instead of a signature: He couldn't sign his name, so he made his mark instead.)6) (an indication or sign of a particular thing: a mark of respect.)2. verb1) (to put a mark or stain on, or to become marked or stained: Every pupil's coat must be marked with his name; That coffee has marked the tablecloth; This white material marks easily.)2) (to give marks to (a piece of work): I have forty exam-papers to mark tonight.)3) (to show; to be a sign of: X marks the spot where the treasure is buried.)4) (to note: Mark it down in your notebook.)5) ((in football etc) to keep close to (an opponent) so as to prevent his getting the ball: Your job is to mark the centre-forward.)•- marked- markedly
- marker
- marksman
- marksmanship
- leave/make one's mark
- mark out
- mark time* * *marka; zīme; plankums, traips; rēta; pēdas, zīmogs; pazīme; mērķis; standarts, līmenis; ievērība; atzīme; krusts; starta līnija, starts; apzīmēt, iezīmēt; atstāt pēdas; atzīmēt; iededzināt degzīmi, marķēt; ielikt atzīmi; iegaumēt; izrādīt, izteikt; izcelt, izvirzīt -
12 stand
[stænd] 1. past tense, past participle - stood; verb1) (to be in an upright position, not sitting or lying: His leg was so painful that he could hardly stand; After the storm, few trees were left standing.) stāvēt2) ((often with up) to rise to the feet: He pushed back his chair and stood up; Some people like to stand (up) when the National Anthem is played.) piecelties []3) (to remain motionless: The train stood for an hour outside Newcastle.) stāvēt4) (to remain unchanged: This law still stands.) pastāvēt; būt spēkā5) (to be in or have a particular place: There is now a factory where our house once stood.) atrasties; būt novietotam6) (to be in a particular state, condition or situation: As matters stand, we can do nothing to help; How do you stand financially?) Kāds ir jūsu finansiālais stāvoklis?7) (to accept or offer oneself for a particular position etc: He is standing as Parliamentary candidate for our district.) kandidēt; balotēties8) (to put in a particular position, especially upright: He picked up the fallen chair and stood it beside the table.) nolikt; nostādīt9) (to undergo or endure: He will stand (his) trial for murder; I can't stand her rudeness any longer.) izturēt; paciest10) (to pay for (a meal etc) for (a person): Let me stand you a drink!) izmaksāt2. noun1) (a position or place in which to stand ready to fight etc, or an act of fighting etc: The guard took up his stand at the gate; I shall make a stand for what I believe is right.) postenis; pozīcija; vieta2) (an object, especially a piece of furniture, for holding or supporting something: a coat-stand; The sculpture had been removed from its stand for cleaning.) statīvs; statnis; pjedestāls3) (a stall where goods are displayed for sale or advertisement.) stends4) (a large structure beside a football pitch, race course etc with rows of seats for spectators: The stand was crowded.) tribīne5) ((American) a witness box in a law court.) liecinieka vieta (tiesā)•- standing 3. noun1) (time of lasting: an agreement of long standing.) ilgums2) (rank or reputation: a diplomat of high standing.) rangs; stāvoklis•- stand-by4. adjective((of an airline passenger or ticket) costing or paying less than the usual fare, as the passenger does not book a seat for a particular flight, but waits for the first available seat.) bez biļetes rezervēšanas5. adverb(travelling in this way: It costs a lot less to travel stand-by.) nerezervējot biļeti- stand-in- standing-room
- make someone's hair stand on end
- stand aside
- stand back
- stand by
- stand down
- stand fast/firm
- stand for
- stand in
- stand on one's own two feet
- stand on one's own feet
- stand out
- stand over
- stand up for
- stand up to* * *apstāšanās; pozīcija, vieta; pretošanās; stāvvieta; stends, novietne; viedoklis; tribīne; liecinieka vieta; tribīne, platforma; statīvs, statnis; ierašanās uz viesizrādēm; labība; stāja; statne; stāvēt; nostāvēties; piecelties; apstāties; atrasties, būt; izturēt; panest, paciest; nostādīt, novietot; būt spēkā; ieturēt kursu; izmaksāt -
13 pledge
[ple‹] 1. noun1) (a promise: He gave me his pledge.) solījums2) (something given by a person who is borrowing money etc to the person he has borrowed it from, to be kept until the money etc is returned: He borrowed $20 and left his watch as a pledge.) ķīla3) (a sign or token: They exchanged rings as a pledge of their love.) zīme; apliecinājums2. verb1) (to promise: He pledged his support.) []solīt2) (to give to someone when borrowing money etc: to pledge one's watch.) ieķīlāt* * *galvojums, ķīla; apņemšanās, solījums; apliecinājums, zīme; tosts; partijas līdera solījums īstenot noteiktu politiku; iestājoties studentu korporācijā, zvērests; ieķīlāt; apņemties, solīt; uzsaukt tostu -
14 strike
1. past tense - struck; verb1) (to hit, knock or give a blow to: He struck me in the face with his fist; Why did you strike him?; The stone struck me a blow on the side of the head; His head struck the table as he fell; The tower of the church was struck by lightning.) []sist; uzsist2) (to attack: The enemy troops struck at dawn; We must prevent the disease striking again.) uzbrukt3) (to produce (sparks or a flame) by rubbing: He struck a match/light; He struck sparks from the stone with his knife.) aizdegt; uzšķilt dzirksti4) ((of workers) to stop work as a protest, or in order to force employers to give better pay: The men decided to strike for higher wages.) streikot5) (to discover or find: After months of prospecting they finally struck gold/oil; If we walk in this direction we may strike the right path.) uziet; atrast6) (to (make something) sound: He struck a note on the piano/violin; The clock struck twelve.) izvilināt skaņu; zvanīt7) (to impress, or give a particular impression to (a person): I was struck by the resemblance between the two men; How does the plan strike you?; It / The thought struck me that she had come to borrow money.) atstāt iespaidu; ienākt prātā8) (to mint or manufacture (a coin, medal etc).) kalt9) (to go in a certain direction: He left the path and struck (off) across the fields.) doties; nogriezties10) (to lower or take down (tents, flags etc).) nojaukt (telti); nolaist (karogu)2. noun1) (an act of striking: a miners' strike.) streiks2) (a discovery of oil, gold etc: He made a lucky strike.) atradums•- striker- striking
- strikingly
- be out on strike
- be on strike
- call a strike
- come out on strike
- come
- be within striking distance of
- strike at
- strike an attitude/pose
- strike a balance
- strike a bargain/agreement
- strike a blow for
- strike down
- strike dumb
- strike fear/terror into
- strike home
- strike it rich
- strike lucky
- strike out
- strike up* * *streiks; atradums; uzlidojums; streikot; sist; šķilt uguni; nejauši atrast, uzdurties; kalt; nojaukt; nolaist; ienākt prātā; atstāt iespaidu; iedvest; satriekt; panākt, sasniegt; ieņemt; ielauzties, iespiesties; laist; dēstīt, stādīt; virzīties; šantažēt, izspiest; meklēt protekciju -
15 work
[wə:k] 1. noun1) (effort made in order to achieve or make something: He has done a lot of work on this project) darbs2) (employment: I cannot find work in this town.) darbs3) (a task or tasks; the thing that one is working on: Please clear your work off the table.) darbs4) (a painting, book, piece of music etc: the works of Van Gogh / Shakespeare/Mozart; This work was composed in 1816.) sacerējums; ražojums; darbs5) (the product or result of a person's labours: His work has shown a great improvement lately.) darbs; darba rezultāts6) (one's place of employment: He left (his) work at 5.30 p.m.; I don't think I'll go to work tomorrow.) darbs; darbavieta2. verb1) (to (cause to) make efforts in order to achieve or make something: She works at the factory three days a week; He works his employees very hard; I've been working on/at a new project.) strādāt2) (to be employed: Are you working just now?) strādāt3) (to (cause to) operate (in the correct way): He has no idea how that machine works / how to work that machine; That machine doesn't/won't work, but this one's working.) strādāt; darboties; darbināt4) (to be practicable and/or successful: If my scheme works, we'll be rich!) īstenoties; tikt veiktam/realizētam5) (to make (one's way) slowly and carefully with effort or difficulty: She worked her way up the rock face.) ar pūlēm tikt uz priekšu6) (to get into, or put into, a stated condition or position, slowly and gradually: The wheel worked loose.) Ritenis atskrūvējās.7) (to make by craftsmanship: The ornaments had been worked in gold.) izstrādāt; darināt•- - work- workable
- worker
- works 3. noun plural1) (the mechanism (of a watch, clock etc): The works are all rusted.) mehānisms2) (deeds, actions etc: She's devoted her life to good works.) darbi•- work-box
- workbook
- workforce
- working class
- working day
- work-day
- working hours
- working-party
- work-party
- working week
- workman
- workmanlike
- workmanship
- workmate
- workout
- workshop
- at work
- get/set to work
- go to work on
- have one's work cut out
- in working order
- out of work
- work of art
- work off
- work out
- work up
- work up to
- work wonders* * *darbs; nodarbošanās, darbs; darbība, rīcība; sacerējums, ražojums, darbs; izšuvums, rokdarbs; putas; apstrāde; nocietinājumi; strādāt; darboties; strādināt; nostrādināt; izmantot; darbināt; iedarbināt; izrakstīt, izšūt -
16 legacy
['leɡəsi]plural - legacies; noun(something left in a will by someone who has died: He was left a legacy by his great-aunt.) novēlējums; mantojums* * *mantojums, novēlējums; sekas -
17 slice
1. noun1) (a thin broad piece (of something): How many slices of meat would you like?) šķēle; rieciens2) (a part or share: Who got the largest slice of the profits?) daļa2. verb1) (to cut into slices: He sliced the sausage/cucumber.) sagriezt šķēlēs/riecienos2) (to cut (as) with a sharp blade or knife: The blade slipped and sliced off the tip of his forefinger.) nošņāpt; iešņāpt3) (in golf etc, to hit (a ball) in such a way that it curves away to the right (or in the case of a left-handed player, to the left).) sagriezt bumbu (sitienā)•- sliced- slicer* * *rieciens, šķēle; daļa; plats nazis; griezt šķēlēs; šķelt; apkrāpt -
18 smart
1. adjective1) (neat and well-dressed; fashionable: You're looking very smart today; a smart suit.) elegants; smalks2) (clever and quick in thought and action: We need a smart boy to help in the shop; I don't trust some of those smart salesmen.) attapīgs; apķērīgs3) (brisk; sharp: She gave him a smart slap on the cheek.) ātrs; spēcīgs; ass2. verb1) ((of part of the body) to be affected by a sharp stinging feeling: The thick smoke made his eyes smart.) smelgt; grauzt (acis)2) (to feel annoyed, resentful etc after being insulted etc: He is still smarting from your remarks.) just aizvainojumu3. noun(the stinging feeling left by a blow or the resentful feeling left by an insult: He could still feel the smart of her slap/insult.) smeldze; smeldzošas sāpes- smarten- smartly
- smartness
- smart bomb
- smart card* * *dedzinošas sāpes; smeldze; atjautība, prāts; smelgt; izraisīt; spēcīgs, ass; dedzinošs, smeldzošs; ātrs, veikls; asprātīgs, atjautīgs; blēdīgs, viltīgs; elegants, smalks -
19 note
[nəut] 1. noun1) (a piece of writing to call attention to something: He left me a note about the meeting.) zīmīte2) ((in plural) ideas for a speech, details from a lecture etc written down in short form: The students took notes on the professor's lecture.) pieraksts; konspekts3) (a written or mental record: Have you kept a note of his name?) piezīme; pieraksts4) (a short explanation: There is a note at the bottom of the page about that difficult word.) paskaidrojums5) (a short letter: She wrote a note to her friend.) vēstulīte6) ((American bill) a piece of paper used as money; a bank-note: a five-dollar note.) banknote, naudaszīme7) (a musical sound: The song ended on a high note.) nots, skaņa, tonis8) (a written or printed symbol representing a musical note.) nots9) (an impression or feeling: The conference ended on a note of hope.) noskaņa; pieskaņa2. verb1) ((often with down) to write down: He noted (down) her telephone number in his diary.) pierakstīt2) (to notice; to be aware of: He noted a change in her behaviour.) ievērot, pamanīt•- notable- notability
- notably
- noted
- notelet
- notebook
- notecase
- notepaper
- noteworthy
- noteworthiness
- take note of* * *nots; pieskaņa; simbols, zīme; raksturīga pazīme; piezīme; zīmīte, vēstule; kvitējums, paraksts; nota; naudaszīme, banknote; reputācija, slava; ievērība, uzmanība; melodija; ievērot, pamanīt; pierakstīt, atzīmēt; pieminēt, atzīmēt; protestēt -
20 ring
I 1. [riŋ] noun1) (a small circle eg of gold or silver, sometimes having a jewel set in it, worn on the finger: a wedding ring; She wears a diamond ring.) gredzens2) (a circle of metal, wood etc for any of various purposes: a scarf-ring; a key-ring; The trap-door had a ring attached for lifting it.) gredzens; riņķis3) (anything which is like a circle in shape: The children formed a ring round their teacher; The hot teapot left a ring on the polished table.) aplis4) (an enclosed space for boxing matches, circus performances etc: the circus-ring; The crowd cheered as the boxer entered the ring.) rings; arēna5) (a small group of people formed for business or criminal purposes: a drugs ring.) banda; kliķe2. verb( verb)1) (to form a ring round.) apņemt apkārt; ietvert aplī2) (to put, draw etc a ring round (something): He has ringed all your errors.) apvilkt (ar apli)3) (to put a ring on the leg of (a bird) as a means of identifying it.) gredzenot•- ringlet
- ring finger
- ringleader
- ringmaster
- run rings round II 1. [riŋ] past tense - rang; verb1) (to (cause to) sound: The doorbell rang; He rang the doorbell; The telephone rang.) zvanīt2) ((often with up) to telephone (someone): I'll ring you (up) tonight.) piezvanīt (pa telefonu)3) ((often with for) to ring a bell (eg in a hotel) to tell someone to come, to bring something etc: She rang for the maid.) izsaukt ar zvanu4) ((of certain objects) to make a high sound like a bell: The glass rang as she hit it with a metal spoon.) šķindēt5) (to be filled with sound: The hall rang with the sound of laughter.) skanēt; pildīties ar skaņām6) ((often with out) to make a loud, clear sound: His voice rang through the house; A shot rang out.) atskanēt; noskanēt2. noun1) (the act or sound of ringing: the ring of a telephone.) zvans; zvana skaņa2) (a telephone call: I'll give you a ring.) Es tev piezvanīšu.3) (a suggestion, impression or feeling: His story has a ring of truth about it.) iespaids; gaisotne; noskaņa•- ring back
- ring off
- ring true* * *gredzens; zvans, zvanīšana; skaņa; aplis; cirka arēna; iespaids; rings; banda, kliķe; gadskārta; apņemt; apņemt apkārt; zvanīt; atskanēt, skanēt; gredzenot; ievilkt gredzenu degunā; griezt ripiņās
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left´-hand´ed|ness — left hand|ed «LEHFT HAN dihd», adjective, adverb. –adj. 1. using the left hand more easily and readily than the right: »A left handed person who sews, often has trouble with regular scissors. 2. done with the left hand: »a left handed catch. 3.… … Useful english dictionary
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left-hand|ed — «LEHFT HAN dihd», adjective, adverb. –adj. 1. using the left hand more easily and readily than the right: »A left handed person who sews, often has trouble with regular scissors. 2. done with the left hand: »a left handed catch. 3. made to be… … Useful english dictionary
Left-wing nationalism — is a political movement geared to overcoming the losses and disadvantages experienced by a country due to economic pressure or deep integration with another country, often also referring to hostility towards supranational organizations such as… … Wikipedia
left-handed — left handedly, adv. left handedness, n. /left han did/, adj. 1. having the left hand more dominant or effective than the right; preferably using the left hand: a left handed pitcher. 2. adapted to or performed by the left hand: a left handed… … Universalium
left-handed — [left′han′did] adj. 1. using the left hand more skillfully than, and in preference to, the right 2. done with the left hand 3. clumsy; awkward 4. designating an insincere or ambiguous compliment; BACKHANDED (sense 2) 5. MORGANATIC: from the… … English World dictionary
Left-Hand Path and Right-Hand Path — The terms Left Hand Path and Right Hand Path refer to a dichotomy between two opposing belief systems, whose meanings have varied over time. Modern definitions of Right Hand Path elevate spirituality, the strict observance of moral codes, and the … Wikipedia
left — left1 [ left ] adjective *** on the side of your body that is to the west if you are facing north: He wore a wedding ring on his left hand. Your left eye looks sore. She had seriously damaged her left knee in the previous game. a. on the left… … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
