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1 connection
[-ʃən]1) (something that connects or is connected: a faulty electrical connection.) contact2) ((a) state of being connected or related: My connection with their family is very slight; I wish to talk to you in connection with my daughter's career.) legătură3) (a useful person whom one can contact, especially in business: his connections in the clothing trade.) relaţie4) (a train, bus etc to which one changes from another in the course of a journey: As the local train was late, I missed the connection to London.) legătură -
2 shadow
['ʃædəu] 1. noun1) ((a patch of) shade on the ground etc caused by an object blocking the light: We are in the shadow of that building.) umbră2) ((in plural with the) darkness or partial darkness caused by lack of (direct) light: The child was afraid that wild animals were lurking in the shadows at the corner of his bedroom.) obscuritate3) (a dark patch or area: You look tired - there are shadows under your eyes.) cearcăne4) (a very slight amount: There's not a shadow of doubt that he stole the money.) urmă (de)2. verb1) (to hide or darken with shadow: A broad hat shadowed her face.) a umbri2) (to follow closely, especially as a detective, spy etc: We shadowed him for a week.) a fila•- shadowy- shadowiness
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3 shade
[ʃeid] 1. noun1) (slight darkness caused by the blocking of some light: I prefer to sit in the shade rather than the sun.) umbră; umbrar2) (the dark parts of a picture: light and shade in a portrait.) umbră3) (something that screens or shelters from light or heat: a large sunshade; a shade for a light.) parasolar; abajur; jaluzea4) (a variety of a colour; a slight difference: a pretty shade of green; shades of meaning.) ton5) (a slight amount: The weather is a shade better today.) (un) pic, puţin2. verb1) ((sometimes with from) to shelter from light or heat: He put up his hand to shade his eyes.) a (se) adăposti2) (to make darker: You should shade the foreground of that drawing.) a umbri3) ((with into) to change very gradually eg from one colour to another.) a se decolora•- shaded- shades
- shading
- shady
- shadiness
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4 fine
I 1. adjective1) ((usually of art etc) very good; of excellent quality: fine paintings; a fine performance.) bun2) ((of weather) bright; not raining: a fine day.) frumos3) (well; healthy: I was ill yesterday but I am feeling fine today!) bine4) (thin or delicate: a fine material.) fin5) (careful; detailed: Fine workmanship is required for such delicate embroidery.) de fineţe6) (made of small pieces, grains etc: fine sand; fine rain.) fin7) (slight; delicate: a fine balance; a fine distinction.) subtil8) (perfectly satisfactory: There's nothing wrong with your work - it's fine.) foarte bine2. adverb(satisfactorily: This arrangement suits me fine.) de minune3. interjection(good; well done etc: You've finished already - fine!) bine!; bravo!- finely- finery
- fine art II 1. noun(money which must be paid as a punishment: I had to pay a fine.) amendă2. verb(to make (someone) pay a fine: She was fined $10.) a amenda -
5 hint
[hint] 1. noun1) (a statement that passes on information without giving it openly or directly: He didn't actually say he wanted more money, but he dropped a hint.) aluzie2) (a helpful suggestion: I can give you some useful gardening hints.) sugestie; indiciu3) (a very small amount; a slight impression: There was a hint of fear in his voice.) urmă2. verb(to (try to) pass on information without stating it openly or directly: He hinted that he would like more money; He hinted at possible changes.) a lăsa să se înţeleagă (că) -
6 remote
[rə'mout]1) (far away in time or place; far from any (other) village, town etc: a remote village in New South Wales; a farmhouse remote from civilization.) îndepărtat2) (distantly related: a remote cousin) îndepărtat3) (very small or slight: a remote chance of success; He hasn't the remotest idea what is going on.) vag•- remotely- remoteness
- remote control
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