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61 mean
[mi:n] I adjective1) (not generous (with money etc): He's very mean (with his money / over pay).) nærig; fedtet2) (likely or intending to cause harm or annoyance: It is mean to tell lies.) ondskabsfuld3) ((especially American) bad-tempered, vicious or cruel: a mean mood.) uvenlig; ondskabsfuld; led4) ((of a house etc) of poor quality; humble: a mean dwelling.) tarvelig•- meanly- meanness
- meanie II 1. adjective1) ((of a statistic) having the middle position between two points, quantities etc: the mean value on a graph.) middel-2) (average: the mean annual rainfall.) gennemsnitlig2. noun(something that is midway between two opposite ends or extremes: Three is the mean of the series one to five.) gennemsnitIII 1. past tense, past participle - meant; verb1) (to (intend to) express, show or indicate: `Vacation' means `holiday'; What do you mean by (saying/doing) that?) betyde; mene2) (to intend: I meant to go to the exhibition but forgot; For whom was that letter meant?; He means (= is determined) to be a rich man some day.) have til hensigt; være beregnet til•- meaning2. adjective((of a look, glance etc) showing a certain feeling or giving a certain message: The teacher gave the boy a meaning look when he arrived late.) sigende- meaningless
- be meant to
- mean well* * *[mi:n] I adjective1) (not generous (with money etc): He's very mean (with his money / over pay).) nærig; fedtet2) (likely or intending to cause harm or annoyance: It is mean to tell lies.) ondskabsfuld3) ((especially American) bad-tempered, vicious or cruel: a mean mood.) uvenlig; ondskabsfuld; led4) ((of a house etc) of poor quality; humble: a mean dwelling.) tarvelig•- meanly- meanness
- meanie II 1. adjective1) ((of a statistic) having the middle position between two points, quantities etc: the mean value on a graph.) middel-2) (average: the mean annual rainfall.) gennemsnitlig2. noun(something that is midway between two opposite ends or extremes: Three is the mean of the series one to five.) gennemsnitIII 1. past tense, past participle - meant; verb1) (to (intend to) express, show or indicate: `Vacation' means `holiday'; What do you mean by (saying/doing) that?) betyde; mene2) (to intend: I meant to go to the exhibition but forgot; For whom was that letter meant?; He means (= is determined) to be a rich man some day.) have til hensigt; være beregnet til•- meaning2. adjective((of a look, glance etc) showing a certain feeling or giving a certain message: The teacher gave the boy a meaning look when he arrived late.) sigende- meaningless
- be meant to
- mean well -
62 measure
['meʒə] 1. noun1) (an instrument for finding the size, amount etc of something: a glass measure for liquids; a tape-measure.) mål; måle-2) (a unit: The metre is a measure of length.) mål; målestok3) (a system of measuring: dry/liquid/square measure.) målesystem4) (a plan of action or something done: We must take (= use, or put into action) certain measures to stop the increase in crime.) forholdsregel5) (a certain amount: a measure of sympathy.) grad6) ((in music) the musical notes contained between two bar lines.) takt2. verb1) (to find the size, amount etc of (something): He measured the table.) måle2) (to show the size, amount etc of: A thermometer measures temperature.) måle; vise3) ((with against, besides etc) to judge in comparison with: She measured her skill in cooking against her friend's.) måle4) (to be a certain size: This table measures two metres by one metre.) måle•- beyond measure
- for good measure
- full measure
- made to measure
- measure out
- measure up* * *['meʒə] 1. noun1) (an instrument for finding the size, amount etc of something: a glass measure for liquids; a tape-measure.) mål; måle-2) (a unit: The metre is a measure of length.) mål; målestok3) (a system of measuring: dry/liquid/square measure.) målesystem4) (a plan of action or something done: We must take (= use, or put into action) certain measures to stop the increase in crime.) forholdsregel5) (a certain amount: a measure of sympathy.) grad6) ((in music) the musical notes contained between two bar lines.) takt2. verb1) (to find the size, amount etc of (something): He measured the table.) måle2) (to show the size, amount etc of: A thermometer measures temperature.) måle; vise3) ((with against, besides etc) to judge in comparison with: She measured her skill in cooking against her friend's.) måle4) (to be a certain size: This table measures two metres by one metre.) måle•- beyond measure
- for good measure
- full measure
- made to measure
- measure out
- measure up -
63 minus
1. preposition(used to show subtraction: Ten minus two equals eight (10 - 2 = 8).) minus2. noun((also minus sign) a sign (-) used to show subtraction or negative quality.) minustegn3. adjective(negative or less than zero: a minus number; Twelve from ten equals minus two (10 - 12 = -2).) minus-* * *1. preposition(used to show subtraction: Ten minus two equals eight (10 - 2 = 8).) minus2. noun((also minus sign) a sign (-) used to show subtraction or negative quality.) minustegn3. adjective(negative or less than zero: a minus number; Twelve from ten equals minus two (10 - 12 = -2).) minus- -
64 most
[məust] 1. superlative of many, much (often with the) - adjective1) ((the) greatest number or quantity of: Which of the students has read the most books?; Reading is what gives me most enjoyment.) flest; mest2) (the majority or greater part of: Most children like playing games; Most modern music is difficult to understand.) mest2. adverb1) (used to form the superlative of many adjectives and adverbs, especially those of more than two syllables: Of all the women I know, she's the most beautiful; the most delicious cake I've ever tasted; We see her mother or father sometimes, but we see her grandmother most frequently.) mest2) (to the greatest degree or extent: They like sweets and biscuits but they like ice-cream most of all.) allermest3) (very or extremely: I'm most grateful to you for everything you've done; a most annoying child.) yderst; særdeles4) ((American) almost: Most everyone I know has read that book.) næsten3. pronoun1) (the greatest number or quantity: I ate two cakes, but Mary ate more, and John ate (the) most.) mest; flest2) (the greatest part; the majority: He'll be at home for most of the day; Most of these students speak English; Everyone is leaving - most have gone already.) det meste; de fleste•- mostly- at the most
- at most
- for the most part
- make the most of something
- make the most of* * *[məust] 1. superlative of many, much (often with the) - adjective1) ((the) greatest number or quantity of: Which of the students has read the most books?; Reading is what gives me most enjoyment.) flest; mest2) (the majority or greater part of: Most children like playing games; Most modern music is difficult to understand.) mest2. adverb1) (used to form the superlative of many adjectives and adverbs, especially those of more than two syllables: Of all the women I know, she's the most beautiful; the most delicious cake I've ever tasted; We see her mother or father sometimes, but we see her grandmother most frequently.) mest2) (to the greatest degree or extent: They like sweets and biscuits but they like ice-cream most of all.) allermest3) (very or extremely: I'm most grateful to you for everything you've done; a most annoying child.) yderst; særdeles4) ((American) almost: Most everyone I know has read that book.) næsten3. pronoun1) (the greatest number or quantity: I ate two cakes, but Mary ate more, and John ate (the) most.) mest; flest2) (the greatest part; the majority: He'll be at home for most of the day; Most of these students speak English; Everyone is leaving - most have gone already.) det meste; de fleste•- mostly- at the most
- at most
- for the most part
- make the most of something
- make the most of -
65 mutual
['mju: uəl]1) (given etc by each of two or more to the other(s): mutual help; Their dislike was mutual.) gensidig2) (common to, or shared by, two or more: a mutual friend.) fælles•- mutually* * *['mju: uəl]1) (given etc by each of two or more to the other(s): mutual help; Their dislike was mutual.) gensidig2) (common to, or shared by, two or more: a mutual friend.) fælles•- mutually -
66 nil
[nil]((in scoring) nothing; zero: Leeds United won two-nil / by two goals to nil.) nul* * *[nil]((in scoring) nothing; zero: Leeds United won two-nil / by two goals to nil.) nul -
67 one
1. noun1) (the number or figure 1: One and one is two (1 + 1 = 2).) en; et2) (the age of 1: Babies start to talk at one.) étårsalder2. pronoun1) (a single person or thing: She's the one I like the best; I'll buy the red one.) den2) (anyone; any person: One can see the city from here.) man3. adjective1) (1 in number: one person; He took one book.) én2) (aged 1: The baby will be one tomorrow.) ét år3) (of the same opinion etc: We are one in our love of freedom.) enige•- one-- oneself
- one-night stand
- one-off
- one-parent family
- one-sided
- one-way
- one-year-old 4. adjective((of a person, animal or thing) that is one year old.) etårig- all one- be one up on a person
- be one up on
- not be oneself
- one and all
- one another
- one by one
- one or two* * *1. noun1) (the number or figure 1: One and one is two (1 + 1 = 2).) en; et2) (the age of 1: Babies start to talk at one.) étårsalder2. pronoun1) (a single person or thing: She's the one I like the best; I'll buy the red one.) den2) (anyone; any person: One can see the city from here.) man3. adjective1) (1 in number: one person; He took one book.) én2) (aged 1: The baby will be one tomorrow.) ét år3) (of the same opinion etc: We are one in our love of freedom.) enige•- one-- oneself
- one-night stand
- one-off
- one-parent family
- one-sided
- one-way
- one-year-old 4. adjective((of a person, animal or thing) that is one year old.) etårig- all one- be one up on a person
- be one up on
- not be oneself
- one and all
- one another
- one by one
- one or two -
68 over
['əuvə] 1. preposition1) (higher than; above in position, number, authority etc: Hang that picture over the fireplace; He's over 90 years old.) over2) (from one side to another, on or above the top of; on the other side of: He jumped over the gate; She fell over the cat; My friend lives over the street.) over; på den anden side af3) (covering: He put his handkerchief over his face.) over4) (across: You find people like him all over the world.) over5) (about: a quarrel over money.) over6) (by means of: He spoke to her over the telephone.) over7) (during: Over the years, she grew to hate her husband.) over; i løbet af8) (while having etc: He fell asleep over his dinner.) under2. adverb1) (higher, moving etc above: The plane flew over about an hour ago.) over2) (used to show movement, change of position: He rolled over on his back; He turned over the page.) om3) (across: He went over and spoke to them.) over4) (downwards: He fell over.) omkuld5) (higher in number etc: for people aged twenty and over.) derover6) (remaining: There are two cakes for each of us, and two over.) i overskud7) (through from beginning to end, carefully: Read it over; Talk it over between you.) igennem3. adjective(finished: The affair is over now.) forbi4. noun((in cricket) a certain number of balls bowled from one end of the wicket: He bowled thirty overs in the match.) over5. as part of a word1) (too (much), as in overdo.)2) (in a higher position, as in overhead.)3) (covering, as in overcoat.)4) (down from an upright position, as in overturn.)5) (completely, as in overcome.)•- over all
- over and done with* * *['əuvə] 1. preposition1) (higher than; above in position, number, authority etc: Hang that picture over the fireplace; He's over 90 years old.) over2) (from one side to another, on or above the top of; on the other side of: He jumped over the gate; She fell over the cat; My friend lives over the street.) over; på den anden side af3) (covering: He put his handkerchief over his face.) over4) (across: You find people like him all over the world.) over5) (about: a quarrel over money.) over6) (by means of: He spoke to her over the telephone.) over7) (during: Over the years, she grew to hate her husband.) over; i løbet af8) (while having etc: He fell asleep over his dinner.) under2. adverb1) (higher, moving etc above: The plane flew over about an hour ago.) over2) (used to show movement, change of position: He rolled over on his back; He turned over the page.) om3) (across: He went over and spoke to them.) over4) (downwards: He fell over.) omkuld5) (higher in number etc: for people aged twenty and over.) derover6) (remaining: There are two cakes for each of us, and two over.) i overskud7) (through from beginning to end, carefully: Read it over; Talk it over between you.) igennem3. adjective(finished: The affair is over now.) forbi4. noun((in cricket) a certain number of balls bowled from one end of the wicket: He bowled thirty overs in the match.) over5. as part of a word1) (too (much), as in overdo.)2) (in a higher position, as in overhead.)3) (covering, as in overcoat.)4) (down from an upright position, as in overturn.)5) (completely, as in overcome.)•- over all
- over and done with -
69 peg
[peɡ] 1. noun1) (a usually short, not very thick, piece of wood, metal etc used to fasten or mark something: There were four pegs stuck in the ground.) pløk2) (a hook on a wall or door for hanging clothes etc on: Hang your clothes on the pegs in the cupboard.) knage3) ((also clothes-peg) a wooden or plastic clip for holding clothes etc to a rope while drying.) tøjklemme2. verb(to fasten with a peg: She pegged the clothes on the washing-line.) hænge op med (tøj-)klemmer- take someone down a peg or two- take down a peg or two
- take someone down a peg
- take down a peg* * *[peɡ] 1. noun1) (a usually short, not very thick, piece of wood, metal etc used to fasten or mark something: There were four pegs stuck in the ground.) pløk2) (a hook on a wall or door for hanging clothes etc on: Hang your clothes on the pegs in the cupboard.) knage3) ((also clothes-peg) a wooden or plastic clip for holding clothes etc to a rope while drying.) tøjklemme2. verb(to fasten with a peg: She pegged the clothes on the washing-line.) hænge op med (tøj-)klemmer- take someone down a peg or two- take down a peg or two
- take someone down a peg
- take down a peg -
70 reconcile
1) (to cause (people) to become friendly again, eg after they have quarrelled: Why won't you be reconciled (with him)?) forsone2) (to bring (two or more different aims, points of view etc) into agreement: The unions want high wages and the bosses want high profits - it's almost impossible to reconcile these two aims.) forene; forlige3) (to (make someone) accept (a situation, fact etc) patiently: Her mother didn't want the marriage to take place but she is reconciled to it now.) forlige•* * *1) (to cause (people) to become friendly again, eg after they have quarrelled: Why won't you be reconciled (with him)?) forsone2) (to bring (two or more different aims, points of view etc) into agreement: The unions want high wages and the bosses want high profits - it's almost impossible to reconcile these two aims.) forene; forlige3) (to (make someone) accept (a situation, fact etc) patiently: Her mother didn't want the marriage to take place but she is reconciled to it now.) forlige• -
71 same-sex marriage
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72 sandwich
['sænwi‹, ]( American[) -wi ] 1. noun(slices of bread etc with food between: cheese sandwiches.) sandwich2. verb(to place or press between two objects etc: His car was sandwiched between two lorries.) klemme ind* * *['sænwi‹, ]( American[) -wi ] 1. noun(slices of bread etc with food between: cheese sandwiches.) sandwich2. verb(to place or press between two objects etc: His car was sandwiched between two lorries.) klemme ind -
73 seam
[si:m] 1. noun1) (the line formed by the sewing together of two pieces of cloth etc.) søm2) (the line where two things meet or join: Water was coming in through the seams of the boat.) sammenføjning3) (a thin line or layer of coal etc in the earth: a coal seam.) lag; -lag2. verb(to sew a seam in: I've pinned the skirt together but I haven't seamed it yet.) sømme- the seamy side of life
- the seamy side* * *[si:m] 1. noun1) (the line formed by the sewing together of two pieces of cloth etc.) søm2) (the line where two things meet or join: Water was coming in through the seams of the boat.) sammenføjning3) (a thin line or layer of coal etc in the earth: a coal seam.) lag; -lag2. verb(to sew a seam in: I've pinned the skirt together but I haven't seamed it yet.) sømme- the seamy side of life
- the seamy side -
74 senior
['si:njə] 1. noun1) (( also adjective) (a person who is) older in years or higher in rank or authority: John is senior to me by two years; He is two years my senior; senior army officers.) ældre end; senior-2) ((American) a student in his/her last year in college or high school.) sidsteårsstuderende2. adjective((often abbreviated to Snr, Sr or Sen. when written) used to indicate the father of a person who is alive and who has the same name: John Jones Senior.) den ældre; d.æ.- senior citizen* * *['si:njə] 1. noun1) (( also adjective) (a person who is) older in years or higher in rank or authority: John is senior to me by two years; He is two years my senior; senior army officers.) ældre end; senior-2) ((American) a student in his/her last year in college or high school.) sidsteårsstuderende2. adjective((often abbreviated to Snr, Sr or Sen. when written) used to indicate the father of a person who is alive and who has the same name: John Jones Senior.) den ældre; d.æ.- senior citizen -
75 separate
1. ['sepəreit] verb1) ((sometimes with into or from) to place, take, keep or force apart: He separated the money into two piles; A policeman tried to separate the men who were fighting.) dele op; adskille2) (to go in different directions: We all walked along together and separated at the cross-roads.) skilles ad3) ((of a husband and wife) to start living apart from each other by choice.) separere2. [-rət] adjective1) (divided; not joined: He sawed the wood into four separate pieces; The garage is separate from the house.) dele; adskille2) (different or distinct: This happened on two separate occasions; I like to keep my job and my home life separate.) forskellig; adskilt•- separable
- separately
- separates
- separation
- separatist
- separatism
- separate off
- separate out
- separate up* * *1. ['sepəreit] verb1) ((sometimes with into or from) to place, take, keep or force apart: He separated the money into two piles; A policeman tried to separate the men who were fighting.) dele op; adskille2) (to go in different directions: We all walked along together and separated at the cross-roads.) skilles ad3) ((of a husband and wife) to start living apart from each other by choice.) separere2. [-rət] adjective1) (divided; not joined: He sawed the wood into four separate pieces; The garage is separate from the house.) dele; adskille2) (different or distinct: This happened on two separate occasions; I like to keep my job and my home life separate.) forskellig; adskilt•- separable
- separately
- separates
- separation
- separatist
- separatism
- separate off
- separate out
- separate up -
76 sex
[seks]1) (either of the two classes (male and female) into which human beings and animals are divided according to the part they play in producing children or young: Jeans are worn by people of both sexes; What sex is the puppy?) køn2) (the fact of belonging to either of these two groups: discrimination on the grounds of sex; ( also adjective) sex discrimination.) køn; køns-•- sexist- sexless
- sexual
- sexually
- sexy
- sexual abuse
- sex appeal
- sexual harassment
- sexual intercourse* * *[seks]1) (either of the two classes (male and female) into which human beings and animals are divided according to the part they play in producing children or young: Jeans are worn by people of both sexes; What sex is the puppy?) køn2) (the fact of belonging to either of these two groups: discrimination on the grounds of sex; ( also adjective) sex discrimination.) køn; køns-•- sexist- sexless
- sexual
- sexually
- sexy
- sexual abuse
- sex appeal
- sexual harassment
- sexual intercourse -
77 thick
[Ɵik] 1. adjective1) (having a relatively large distance between opposite sides; not thin: a thick book; thick walls; thick glass.) tyk2) (having a certain distance between opposite sides: It's two inches thick; a two-inch-thick pane of glass.) tyk3) ((of liquids, mixtures etc) containing solid matter; not flowing (easily) when poured: thick soup.) tyk4) (made of many single units placed very close together; dense: a thick forest; thick hair.) tæt; tyk5) (difficult to see through: thick fog.) tæt6) (full of, covered with etc: The room was thick with dust; The air was thick with smoke.) fuld af; tyk af7) (stupid: Don't be so thick!) tykhovedet2. noun(the thickest, most crowded or active part: in the thick of the forest; in the thick of the fight.) tykning; hede- thickly- thickness
- thicken
- thick-skinned
- thick and fast
- through thick and thin* * *[Ɵik] 1. adjective1) (having a relatively large distance between opposite sides; not thin: a thick book; thick walls; thick glass.) tyk2) (having a certain distance between opposite sides: It's two inches thick; a two-inch-thick pane of glass.) tyk3) ((of liquids, mixtures etc) containing solid matter; not flowing (easily) when poured: thick soup.) tyk4) (made of many single units placed very close together; dense: a thick forest; thick hair.) tæt; tyk5) (difficult to see through: thick fog.) tæt6) (full of, covered with etc: The room was thick with dust; The air was thick with smoke.) fuld af; tyk af7) (stupid: Don't be so thick!) tykhovedet2. noun(the thickest, most crowded or active part: in the thick of the forest; in the thick of the fight.) tykning; hede- thickly- thickness
- thicken
- thick-skinned
- thick and fast
- through thick and thin -
78 twin
[twin]1) (one of two children or animals born of the same mother at the same time: She gave birth to twins; ( also adjective) They have twin daughters.) tvilling; tvillinge-2) (one of two similar or identical things: Her dress is the exact twin of mine.) magen til* * *[twin]1) (one of two children or animals born of the same mother at the same time: She gave birth to twins; ( also adjective) They have twin daughters.) tvilling; tvillinge-2) (one of two similar or identical things: Her dress is the exact twin of mine.) magen til -
79 wheelbarrow
noun (a small carrier with one wheel at the front, and two legs and two handles at the back: He used a wheelbarrow to move the manure to the back garden.) trillebør* * *noun (a small carrier with one wheel at the front, and two legs and two handles at the back: He used a wheelbarrow to move the manure to the back garden.) trillebør -
80 -headed
(having (a certain number or type of) head(s): a two-headed monster; a bald-headed man.) -hovedet* * *(having (a certain number or type of) head(s): a two-headed monster; a bald-headed man.) -hovedet
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