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1 cut off
1) (to interrupt or break a telephone connection: I was cut off in the middle of the telephone call.) afbryde2) (to separate: They were cut off from the rest of the army.) afskære3) (to stop or prevent delivery of: They've cut off our supplies of coal.) stoppe; afbryde* * *1) (to interrupt or break a telephone connection: I was cut off in the middle of the telephone call.) afbryde2) (to separate: They were cut off from the rest of the army.) afskære3) (to stop or prevent delivery of: They've cut off our supplies of coal.) stoppe; afbryde -
2 cut corners
(to use less money, effort, time etc when doing something than was thought necessary, often giving a poorer result.) slippe nemt om ved* * *(to use less money, effort, time etc when doing something than was thought necessary, often giving a poorer result.) slippe nemt om ved -
3 reserve
[rə'zə:v] 1. verb1) (to ask for or order to be kept for the use of a particular person, often oneself: The restaurant is busy on Saturdays, so I'll phone up today and reserve a table.) reservere2) (to keep for the use of a particular person or group of people, or for a particular use: These seats are reserved for the committee members.) reservere2. noun1) (something which is kept for later use or for use when needed: The farmer kept a reserve of food in case he was cut off by floods.) reserve; forråd2) (a piece of land used for a special purpose eg for the protection of animals: a wild-life reserve; a nature reserve.) reservat; -reservat3) (the habit of not saying very much, not showing what one is feeling, thinking etc; shyness.) tilbageholdenhed; reservation4) ((often in plural) soldiers, sailors etc who do not belong to the regular full-time army, navy etc but who are called into action when needed eg during a war.) reserver•- reserved
- have
- keep in reserve* * *[rə'zə:v] 1. verb1) (to ask for or order to be kept for the use of a particular person, often oneself: The restaurant is busy on Saturdays, so I'll phone up today and reserve a table.) reservere2) (to keep for the use of a particular person or group of people, or for a particular use: These seats are reserved for the committee members.) reservere2. noun1) (something which is kept for later use or for use when needed: The farmer kept a reserve of food in case he was cut off by floods.) reserve; forråd2) (a piece of land used for a special purpose eg for the protection of animals: a wild-life reserve; a nature reserve.) reservat; -reservat3) (the habit of not saying very much, not showing what one is feeling, thinking etc; shyness.) tilbageholdenhed; reservation4) ((often in plural) soldiers, sailors etc who do not belong to the regular full-time army, navy etc but who are called into action when needed eg during a war.) reserver•- reserved
- have
- keep in reserve -
4 snip
[snip] 1. past tense, past participle - snipped; verb(to cut sharply, especially with a single quick action, with scissors etc: I snipped off two inches of thread.) klippe2. noun1) (a cut with scissors: With a snip of her scissors she cut a hole in the cloth.) klip2) (a small piece cut off: The floor was covered in snips of paper.) afklippet stykke3) (a bargain: It's a snip at $3!) et godt køb•- snippet* * *[snip] 1. past tense, past participle - snipped; verb(to cut sharply, especially with a single quick action, with scissors etc: I snipped off two inches of thread.) klippe2. noun1) (a cut with scissors: With a snip of her scissors she cut a hole in the cloth.) klip2) (a small piece cut off: The floor was covered in snips of paper.) afklippet stykke3) (a bargain: It's a snip at $3!) et godt køb•- snippet -
5 nick
[nik] 1. noun(a small cut: There was a nick in the doorpost.) hak2. verb(to make a small cut in something: He nicked his chin while he was shaving.) skære* * *[nik] 1. noun(a small cut: There was a nick in the doorpost.) hak2. verb(to make a small cut in something: He nicked his chin while he was shaving.) skære -
6 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.) vred; truende2) (red and sore-looking: He has an angry cut over his left eye.) betændt; ømt; smertende* * *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.) vred; truende2) (red and sore-looking: He has an angry cut over his left eye.) betændt; ømt; smertende -
7 eclipse
[i'klips] 1. noun(the disappearance of the whole or part of the sun when the moon comes between it and the earth, or of the moon when the earth's shadow falls across it: When was the last total eclipse of the sun?) eklipse; solformørkelse2. verb1) (to obscure or cut off the light or sight of (the sun or moon): The sun was partially eclipsed at 9 a.m.) formørke2) (to be much better than: His great success eclipsed his brother's achievements.) overskygge; stjæle billedet fra* * *[i'klips] 1. noun(the disappearance of the whole or part of the sun when the moon comes between it and the earth, or of the moon when the earth's shadow falls across it: When was the last total eclipse of the sun?) eklipse; solformørkelse2. verb1) (to obscure or cut off the light or sight of (the sun or moon): The sun was partially eclipsed at 9 a.m.) formørke2) (to be much better than: His great success eclipsed his brother's achievements.) overskygge; stjæle billedet fra -
8 with
[wið]1) (in the company of; beside; among; including: I was walking with my father; Do they enjoy playing with each other?; He used to play football with the Arsenal team; Put this book with the others.) med; sammen med2) (by means of; using: Mend it with this glue; Cut it with a knife.) med3) (used in expressing the idea of filling, covering etc: Fill this jug with milk; He was covered with mud.) med4) (used in describing conflict: They quarrelled with each other; He fought with my brother.) med5) (used in descriptions of things: a man with a limp; a girl with long hair; a stick with a handle; Treat this book with care.) med6) (as the result of: He is shaking with fear.) af7) (in the care of: Leave your case with the porter.) hos8) (in relation to; in the case of; concerning: Be careful with that!; What's wrong with you?; What shall I do with these books?) med9) (used in expressing a wish: Down with fascism!; Up with Manchester United!) med* * *[wið]1) (in the company of; beside; among; including: I was walking with my father; Do they enjoy playing with each other?; He used to play football with the Arsenal team; Put this book with the others.) med; sammen med2) (by means of; using: Mend it with this glue; Cut it with a knife.) med3) (used in expressing the idea of filling, covering etc: Fill this jug with milk; He was covered with mud.) med4) (used in describing conflict: They quarrelled with each other; He fought with my brother.) med5) (used in descriptions of things: a man with a limp; a girl with long hair; a stick with a handle; Treat this book with care.) med6) (as the result of: He is shaking with fear.) af7) (in the care of: Leave your case with the porter.) hos8) (in relation to; in the case of; concerning: Be careful with that!; What's wrong with you?; What shall I do with these books?) med9) (used in expressing a wish: Down with fascism!; Up with Manchester United!) med -
9 chip
[ ip] 1. past tense, past participle - chipped; verb(to knock or strike small pieces off: This glass (was) chipped when I knocked it over.) slå en flis af; slå skår i; gå i stykker2. noun1) (a place from which a small piece is broken: There's a chip in the edge of this saucer.) skår2) ((American french fries) (usually in plural) a cut piece of potato (fried): steak and chips.) fransk kartoffel; chips; pommes frites3) (a counter representing a certain value, used in gambling.) jeton4) (a very small printed circuit, as used in computers, TV sets etc.) chip•- chip in* * *[ ip] 1. past tense, past participle - chipped; verb(to knock or strike small pieces off: This glass (was) chipped when I knocked it over.) slå en flis af; slå skår i; gå i stykker2. noun1) (a place from which a small piece is broken: There's a chip in the edge of this saucer.) skår2) ((American french fries) (usually in plural) a cut piece of potato (fried): steak and chips.) fransk kartoffel; chips; pommes frites3) (a counter representing a certain value, used in gambling.) jeton4) (a very small printed circuit, as used in computers, TV sets etc.) chip•- chip in -
10 clear
[kliə] 1. adjective1) (easy to see through; transparent: clear glass.) klar; gennemsigtig2) (free from mist or cloud: Isn't the sky clear!) klar3) (easy to see, hear or understand: a clear explanation; The details on that photograph are very clear.) klar; tydelig4) (free from difficulty or obstacles: a clear road ahead.) klar; åben5) (free from guilt etc: a clear conscience.) ren6) (free from doubt etc: Are you quite clear about what I mean?) klar over7) ((often with of) without (risk of) being touched, caught etc: Is the ship clear of the rocks? clear of danger.) fri8) ((often with of) free: clear of debt; clear of all infection.) fri for2. verb1) (to make or become free from obstacles etc: He cleared the table; I cleared my throat; He cleared the path of debris.) rydde; rømme2) ((often with of) to prove the innocence of; to declare to be innocent: He was cleared of all charges.) renvaske; frikende3) ((of the sky etc) to become bright, free from cloud etc.) klare op4) (to get over or past something without touching it: He cleared the jump easily.) klare; komme over; hoppe over•- clearing
- clearly
- clearness
- clear-cut
- clearway
- clear off
- clear out
- clear up
- in the clear* * *[kliə] 1. adjective1) (easy to see through; transparent: clear glass.) klar; gennemsigtig2) (free from mist or cloud: Isn't the sky clear!) klar3) (easy to see, hear or understand: a clear explanation; The details on that photograph are very clear.) klar; tydelig4) (free from difficulty or obstacles: a clear road ahead.) klar; åben5) (free from guilt etc: a clear conscience.) ren6) (free from doubt etc: Are you quite clear about what I mean?) klar over7) ((often with of) without (risk of) being touched, caught etc: Is the ship clear of the rocks? clear of danger.) fri8) ((often with of) free: clear of debt; clear of all infection.) fri for2. verb1) (to make or become free from obstacles etc: He cleared the table; I cleared my throat; He cleared the path of debris.) rydde; rømme2) ((often with of) to prove the innocence of; to declare to be innocent: He was cleared of all charges.) renvaske; frikende3) ((of the sky etc) to become bright, free from cloud etc.) klare op4) (to get over or past something without touching it: He cleared the jump easily.) klare; komme over; hoppe over•- clearing
- clearly
- clearness
- clear-cut
- clearway
- clear off
- clear out
- clear up
- in the clear -
11 clip
I 1. [klip] past tense, past participle - clipped; verb1) (to cut (foliage, an animal's hair etc) with scissors or shears: The shepherd clipped the sheep; The hedge was clipped.) klippe2) (to strike sharply: She clipped him over the ear.) ramme2. noun1) (an act of clipping.) klipning; rammen2) (a sharp blow: a clip on the ear.) lussing3) (a short piece of film: a video clip.) klip•- clipper- clipping II 1. [klip] past tense, past participle - clipped; verb(to fasten with a clip: Clip these papers together.) klipse; hæfte2. noun(something for holding things together or in position: a paper-clip; a hair-clip; bicycle-clips (= round pieces of metal etc for holding the bottom of trouser legs close to the leg).) clip; spænde* * *I 1. [klip] past tense, past participle - clipped; verb1) (to cut (foliage, an animal's hair etc) with scissors or shears: The shepherd clipped the sheep; The hedge was clipped.) klippe2) (to strike sharply: She clipped him over the ear.) ramme2. noun1) (an act of clipping.) klipning; rammen2) (a sharp blow: a clip on the ear.) lussing3) (a short piece of film: a video clip.) klip•- clipper- clipping II 1. [klip] past tense, past participle - clipped; verb(to fasten with a clip: Clip these papers together.) klipse; hæfte2. noun(something for holding things together or in position: a paper-clip; a hair-clip; bicycle-clips (= round pieces of metal etc for holding the bottom of trouser legs close to the leg).) clip; spænde -
12 corner
['ko:nə] 1. noun1) (a point where two lines, walls, roads etc meet: the corners of a cube; the corner of the street.) hjørne2) (a place, usually a small quiet place: a secluded corner.) afkrog3) (in football, a free kick from the corner of the field: We've been awarded a corner.) hjørnespark; hjørne2. verb1) (to force (a person or animal) into a place from which it is difficult to escape: The thief was cornered in an alley.) trænge op i en krog2) (to turn a corner: He cornered on only three wheels; This car corners very well.) tage hjørner; tage sving•- cornered- cut corners
- turn the corner* * *['ko:nə] 1. noun1) (a point where two lines, walls, roads etc meet: the corners of a cube; the corner of the street.) hjørne2) (a place, usually a small quiet place: a secluded corner.) afkrog3) (in football, a free kick from the corner of the field: We've been awarded a corner.) hjørnespark; hjørne2. verb1) (to force (a person or animal) into a place from which it is difficult to escape: The thief was cornered in an alley.) trænge op i en krog2) (to turn a corner: He cornered on only three wheels; This car corners very well.) tage hjørner; tage sving•- cornered- cut corners
- turn the corner -
13 decapitate
[di'kæpiteit](to cut the head from (especially a person): He was decapitated in the accident.) halshugge* * *[di'kæpiteit](to cut the head from (especially a person): He was decapitated in the accident.) halshugge -
14 dock
I 1. [dok] noun1) (a deepened part of a harbour etc where ships go for loading, unloading, repair etc: The ship was in dock for three weeks.) dok2) (the area surrounding this: He works down at the docks.) dokkerne3) (the box in a law court where the accused person sits or stands.) anklagebænk2. verb(to (cause to) enter a dock and tie up alongside a quay: The liner docked in Southampton this morning.) dokke- docker- dockyard II [dok] verb(to cut short or remove part from: The dog's tail had been docked; His wages were docked to pay for the broken window.) skære af; reducere* * *I 1. [dok] noun1) (a deepened part of a harbour etc where ships go for loading, unloading, repair etc: The ship was in dock for three weeks.) dok2) (the area surrounding this: He works down at the docks.) dokkerne3) (the box in a law court where the accused person sits or stands.) anklagebænk2. verb(to (cause to) enter a dock and tie up alongside a quay: The liner docked in Southampton this morning.) dokke- docker- dockyard II [dok] verb(to cut short or remove part from: The dog's tail had been docked; His wages were docked to pay for the broken window.) skære af; reducere -
15 furrow
1. noun1) (a line cut into the earth by a plough: The farmer planted potatoes in the furrows.) plovfure2) (a line in the skin of the face; a wrinkle: The furrows in her forehead made her look older.) rynke2. verb(to make furrows in: Her face was furrowed with worry.) rynke- furrowed* * *1. noun1) (a line cut into the earth by a plough: The farmer planted potatoes in the furrows.) plovfure2) (a line in the skin of the face; a wrinkle: The furrows in her forehead made her look older.) rynke2. verb(to make furrows in: Her face was furrowed with worry.) rynke- furrowed -
16 interrupt
1) (to stop a person while he is saying or doing something, especially by saying etc something oneself: He interrupted her while she was speaking; He interrupted her speech; Listen to me and don't interrupt!) afbryde2) (to stop or make a break in (an activity etc): He interrupted his work to eat his lunch; You interrupted my thoughts.) afbryde3) (to cut off (a view etc): A block of flats interrupted their view of the sea.) afskære•* * *1) (to stop a person while he is saying or doing something, especially by saying etc something oneself: He interrupted her while she was speaking; He interrupted her speech; Listen to me and don't interrupt!) afbryde2) (to stop or make a break in (an activity etc): He interrupted his work to eat his lunch; You interrupted my thoughts.) afbryde3) (to cut off (a view etc): A block of flats interrupted their view of the sea.) afskære• -
17 knee
[ni:]1) (the joint at the bend of the leg: He fell and cut his knee; The child sat on her father's knee; She was on her knees weeding the garden; He fell on his knees and begged for mercy.) knæ2) (the part of an article of clothing covering this joint: He has a hole in the knee of his trousers.) knæ•- kneecap- knee-deep* * *[ni:]1) (the joint at the bend of the leg: He fell and cut his knee; The child sat on her father's knee; She was on her knees weeding the garden; He fell on his knees and begged for mercy.) knæ2) (the part of an article of clothing covering this joint: He has a hole in the knee of his trousers.) knæ•- kneecap- knee-deep -
18 nasty
1) (unpleasant to the senses: a nasty smell.) ækel; modbydelig2) (unfriendly or unpleasant in manner: The man was very nasty to me.) gemen3) (wicked; evil: He has a nasty temper.) grim4) ((of weather) very poor, cold, rainy etc.) ubehagelig5) ((of a wound, cut etc) serious: That dog gave her a nasty bite.) alvorlig6) (awkward or very difficult: a nasty situation.) ubehagelig; vanskelig•- nastily- nastiness* * *1) (unpleasant to the senses: a nasty smell.) ækel; modbydelig2) (unfriendly or unpleasant in manner: The man was very nasty to me.) gemen3) (wicked; evil: He has a nasty temper.) grim4) ((of weather) very poor, cold, rainy etc.) ubehagelig5) ((of a wound, cut etc) serious: That dog gave her a nasty bite.) alvorlig6) (awkward or very difficult: a nasty situation.) ubehagelig; vanskelig•- nastily- nastiness -
19 sever
['sevə]1) (to put an end to: He severed relations with his family.) afbryde2) (to cut or break off: His arm was severed in the accident.) brække af•* * *['sevə]1) (to put an end to: He severed relations with his family.) afbryde2) (to cut or break off: His arm was severed in the accident.) brække af• -
20 small
[smo:l]1) (little in size, degree, importance etc; not large or great: She was accompanied by a small boy of about six; There's only a small amount of sugar left; She cut the meat up small for the baby.) lille; lille (stykke)2) (not doing something on a large scale: He's a small businessman.) lille3) (little; not much: You have small reason to be satisfied with yourself.) ikke megen4) ((of the letters of the alphabet) not capital: The teacher showed the children how to write a capital G and a small g.) lille•- small arms
- small change
- small hours
- smallpox
- small screen
- small-time
- feel/look small* * *[smo:l]1) (little in size, degree, importance etc; not large or great: She was accompanied by a small boy of about six; There's only a small amount of sugar left; She cut the meat up small for the baby.) lille; lille (stykke)2) (not doing something on a large scale: He's a small businessman.) lille3) (little; not much: You have small reason to be satisfied with yourself.) ikke megen4) ((of the letters of the alphabet) not capital: The teacher showed the children how to write a capital G and a small g.) lille•- small arms
- small change
- small hours
- smallpox
- small screen
- small-time
- feel/look small
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