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1 like a shot
(very quickly; eagerly: He accepted my invitation like a shot.) fără ezitare -
2 like clockwork
(very smoothly and without faults: Everything went like clockwork.) ceas; ca pe roate -
3 like hot cakes
(very quickly: These books are selling like hot cakes.) ca pâinea caldă -
4 like the wind
(very quickly: The horse galloped away like the wind.) ca vântul -
5 like a house on fire
1) (very well: The two children got on with each other like a house on fire.) grozav2) (very quickly: I'm getting through this job like a house on fire.) rapid, foarte repede -
6 like mad
(wildly, desperately, very quickly etc: struggling/trying/running like mad.) ca un nebun -
7 feel like
1) (to have the feelings that one would have if one were: I feel like a princess in this beautiful dress; He felt like an idiot (= He felt very foolish).) a se simţi ca2) (to feel that one would like to (have, do etc): I feel like a drink; Do you feel like going to the cinema?) a-şi dori -
8 sleep like a log/top
(to sleep very well and soundly.) a dormi buştean -
9 sound
I adjective1) (strong or in good condition: The foundations of the house are not very sound; He's 87, but he's still sound in mind and body.) solid, zdravăn2) ((of sleep) deep: She's a very sound sleeper.) somn (adânc)3) (full; thorough: a sound basic training.) solid4) (accurate; free from mistakes: a sound piece of work.) bun, solid5) (having or showing good judgement or good sense: His advice is always very sound.) judicios•- soundly- soundness
- sound asleep II 1. noun1) (the impressions transmitted to the brain by the sense of hearing: a barrage of sound; ( also adjective) sound waves.) sunet; sonor2) (something that is, or can be, heard: The sounds were coming from the garage.) zgomot3) (the impression created in the mind by a piece of news, a description etc: I didn't like the sound of her hairstyle at all!) aer, alură2. verb1) (to (cause something to) make a sound: Sound the bell!; The bell sounded.) a suna2) (to signal (something) by making a sound: Sound the alarm!) a suna3) ((of something heard or read) to make a particular impression; to seem; to appear: Your singing sounded very good; That sounds like a train.) a semăna cu ceva; a avea aerul4) (to pronounce: In the word `pneumonia', the letter p is not sounded.) a pronunţa5) (to examine by tapping and listening carefully: She sounded the patient's chest.) a asculta•- soundlessly
- sound effects
- soundproof 3. verb(to make (walls, a room etc) soundproof.) a izola acusticIII verb(to measure the depth of (water etc).) a sonda- sounding- sound out -
10 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.) cel mai mult2) (the majority or greater part of: Most children like playing games; Most modern music is difficult to understand.) cea mai mare parte din(tre)2. 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.) cel mai2) (to the greatest degree or extent: They like sweets and biscuits but they like ice-cream most of all.) cel mai mult3) (very or extremely: I'm most grateful to you for everything you've done; a most annoying child.) foarte4) ((American) almost: Most everyone I know has read that book.) aproape3. pronoun1) (the greatest number or quantity: I ate two cakes, but Mary ate more, and John ate (the) most.) cel mai mult2) (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.) cea mai mare parte (dintre), majoritatea•- mostly- at the most
- at most
- for the most part
- make the most of something
- make the most of -
11 dearly
adverb (very much or very strongly: I would dearly like to see you; She loved him dearly.) din tot sufletul -
12 green
[ɡri:n] 1. adjective1) (of the colour of growing grass or the leaves of most plants: a green hat.) verde2) (not ripe: green bananas.) verde, necopt3) (without experience: Only someone as green as you would believe a story like that.) fără experienţă4) (looking as if one is about to be sick; very pale: He was green with envy (= very jealous).) verde (la faţă)2. noun1) (the colour of grass or the leaves of plants: the green of the trees in summer.) verdeaţă2) (something (eg paint) green in colour: I've used up all my green.) (culoarea) verde3) (an area of grass: a village green.) pajişte4) (an area of grass on a golf course with a small hole in the centre.) teren de golf5) (concerned with the protection of the environment: green issues; a green political party.)•- greenish- greens
- greenfly
- greengage
- greengrocer
- greenhouse
- greenhouse effect
- the green light -
13 high
1. adjective1) (at, from, or reaching up to, a great distance from ground-level, sea-level etc: a high mountain; a high dive; a dive from the high diving-board.) înalt, de la înălţime2) (having a particular height: This building is about 20 metres high; My horse is fifteen hands high.) înalt (de)3) (great; large; considerable: The car was travelling at high speed; He has a high opinion of her work; They charge high prices; high hopes; The child has a high fever/temperature.) mare; bun4) (most important; very important: the high altar in a church; Important criminal trials are held at the High Court; a high official.) înalt5) (noble; good: high ideals.) nobil, înalt6) ((of a wind) strong: The wind is high tonight.) tare, puternic7) ((of sounds) at or towards the top of a (musical) range: a high note.) înalt8) ((of voices) like a child's voice (rather than like a man's): He still speaks in a high voice.) ascuţit, strident9) ((of food, especially meat) beginning to go bad.) fezandat10) (having great value: Aces and kings are high cards.) mare2. adverb(at, or to, a great distance from ground-level, sea-level etc: The plane was flying high in the sky; He'll rise high in his profession.) la înălţime- highly- highness
- high-chair
- high-class
- higher education
- high fidelity
- high-handed
- high-handedly
- high-handedness
- high jump
- highlands
- high-level
- highlight 3. verb(to draw particular attention to (a person, thing etc).) a scoate în evidenţă- high-minded
- high-mindedness
- high-pitched
- high-powered
- high-rise
- highroad
- high school
- high-spirited
- high spirits
- high street
- high-tech 4. adjective((also hi-tech): high-tech industries.)- high treason
- high water
- highway
- Highway Code
- highwayman
- high wire
- high and dry
- high and low
- high and mighty
- the high seas
- it is high time -
14 hold
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.) a ţine2) (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.) a ţine3) (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.) a (sus)ţine4) (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?) a rezista5) (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.) a (re)ţine6) (to (be able to) contain: This jug holds two pints; You can't hold water in a handkerchief; This drawer holds all my shirts.) a conţine, a ţine7) (to cause to take place: The meeting will be held next week; We'll hold the meeting in the hall.) a (se) ţine, a rămâne8) (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.) a se menţine într-o stare9) (to have or be in (a job etc): He held the position of company secretary for five years.) a ocupa10) (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.) a crede, a socoti; a deţine11) (to continue to be valid or apply: Our offer will hold until next week; These rules hold under all circumstances.) a fi valabil12) ((with to) to force (a person) to do something he has promised to do: I intend to hold him to his promises.)13) (to defend: They held the castle against the enemy.) a apăra14) (not to be beaten by: The general realized that the soldiers could not hold the enemy for long.) a rezista15) (to keep (a person's attention): If you can't hold your pupils' attention, you can't be a good teacher.) a reţine16) (to keep someone in a certain state: Don't hold us in suspense, what was the final decision?) a se ţine17) (to celebrate: The festival is held on 24 June.) a deţine18) (to be the owner of: He holds shares in this company.) a (se) menţine19) ((of good weather) to continue: I hope the weather holds until after the school sports.) a aştepta20) ((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?) a ţine21) (to continue to sing: Please hold that note for four whole beats.) a păstra22) (to keep (something): They'll hold your luggage at the station until you collect it.) a rezerva23) ((of the future) to be going to produce: I wonder what the future holds for me?)2. noun1) (the act of holding: He caught/got/laid/took hold of the rope and pulled; Keep hold of that rope.) apucare2) (power; influence: He has a strange hold over that girl.) influenţă3) ((in wrestling etc) a manner of holding one's opponent: The wrestler invented a new hold.) priză•- - 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.) cală -
15 nose
[nəuz] 1. noun1) (the part of the face by which people and animals smell and usually breathe: She held the flower to her nose; He punched the man on the nose.) nas2) (the sense of smell: Police dogs have good noses and can follow criminals' trails.) miros3) (the part of anything which is like a nose in shape or position: the nose of an aeroplane.) bot2. verb1) (to make a way by pushing carefully forward: The ship nosed (its way) through the ice.) a-şi croi drum cu grijă2) (to look or search as if by smelling: He nosed about (in) the cupboard.) a adulmeca•- - nosed- nosey
- nosy
- nosily
- nosiness
- nose-bag
- nosedive
- nose job 3. verb(to make such a dive: Suddenly the plane nosedived.)- lead by the nose
- nose out
- pay through the nose
- turn up one's nose at
- under a person's very nose
- under very nose
- under a person's nose
- under nose -
16 still
I 1. [stil] adjective1) (without movement or noise: The city seems very still in the early morning; Please stand/sit/keep/hold still while I brush your hair!; still (= calm) water/weather.) imobil, liniştit2) ((of drinks) not fizzy: still orange juice.) neacidulat2. noun(a photograph selected from a cinema film: The magazine contained some stills from the new film.) fotografie- stillborn II [stil] adverb1) (up to and including the present time, or the time mentioned previously: Are you still working for the same firm?; By Saturday he had still not / still hadn't replied to my letter.) încă2) (nevertheless; in spite of that: Although the doctor told him to rest, he still went on working; This picture is not valuable - still, I like it.) cu toate acestea3) (even: He seemed very ill in the afternoon and in the evening looked still worse.) încă -
17 wild
1) ((of animals) not tamed: wolves and other wild animals.) sălbatic2) ((of land) not cultivated.) necultivat3) (uncivilized or lawless; savage: wild tribes.) sălbatic4) (very stormy; violent: a wild night at sea; a wild rage.) furtunos; violent5) (mad, crazy, insane etc: wild with hunger; wild with anxiety.) nebun; delirant6) (rash: a wild hope.) nebunesc, extravagant7) (not accurate or reliable: a wild guess.) la întâmplare8) (very angry.) (foarte) furios•- wildly- wildness
- wildfire: spread like wildfire
- wildfowl
- wild-goose chase
- wildlife
- in the wild
- the wilds
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18 adore
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19 alike
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20 anglicise
(to make English or more like English: After living in England for ten years, he had become very anglicized.) a angliciza
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