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21 direction
[-ʃən]1) ((the) place or point to which one moves, looks etc: What direction did he go in?; They were heading in my direction (= towards me); I'll find my way all right - I've a good sense of direction.) retning2) (guidance: They are under your direction.) ledelse3) ((in plural) instructions (eg on how to get somewhere, use something etc): We asked the policeman for directions; I have lost the directions for this washing-machine.) om vej; instruktion; brugsanvisning4) (the act of aiming or turning (something or someone) towards a certain point.) dirigering; vejledning* * *[-ʃən]1) ((the) place or point to which one moves, looks etc: What direction did he go in?; They were heading in my direction (= towards me); I'll find my way all right - I've a good sense of direction.) retning2) (guidance: They are under your direction.) ledelse3) ((in plural) instructions (eg on how to get somewhere, use something etc): We asked the policeman for directions; I have lost the directions for this washing-machine.) om vej; instruktion; brugsanvisning4) (the act of aiming or turning (something or someone) towards a certain point.) dirigering; vejledning -
22 none
1. pronoun(not one; not any: `How many tickets have you got?' `None'; She asked me for some sugar but there was none in the house; None of us have/has seen him; None of your cheek! (= Don't be cheeky!).) ingen; intet2. adverb(not at all: He is none the worse for his accident.) overhovedet ikke- none but- nonetheless
- none the less* * *1. pronoun(not one; not any: `How many tickets have you got?' `None'; She asked me for some sugar but there was none in the house; None of us have/has seen him; None of your cheek! (= Don't be cheeky!).) ingen; intet2. adverb(not at all: He is none the worse for his accident.) overhovedet ikke- none but- nonetheless
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23 reader
1) (a person who reads books, magazines etc: He's a keen reader.) læser2) (a person who reads a particular newspaper, magazine etc: The editor asked readers to write to him with their opinions.) læser3) (a reading-book, especially for children or for learners of a foreign language: a Latin reader.) læsebog; lærebog* * *1) (a person who reads books, magazines etc: He's a keen reader.) læser2) (a person who reads a particular newspaper, magazine etc: The editor asked readers to write to him with their opinions.) læser3) (a reading-book, especially for children or for learners of a foreign language: a Latin reader.) læsebog; lærebog -
24 record
1. ['reko:d, -kəd, ]( American[) -kərd] noun1) (a written report of facts, events etc: historical records; I wish to keep a record of everything that is said at this meeting.) optegnelse2) (a round flat piece of (usually black) plastic on which music etc is recorded: a record of Beethoven's Sixth Symphony.) grammofonplade3) ((in races, games, or almost any activity) the best performance so far; something which has never yet been beaten: He holds the record for the 1,000 metres; The record for the high jump was broken/beaten this afternoon; He claimed to have eaten fifty sausages in a minute and asked if this was a record; ( also adjective) a record score.) rekord; rekord-4) (the collected facts from the past of a person, institution etc: This school has a very poor record of success in exams; He has a criminal record.) omdømme; fortid2. [rə'ko:d] verb1) (to write a description of (an event, facts etc) so that they can be read in the future: The decisions will be recorded in the minutes of the meeting.) notere; registrere2) (to put (the sound of music, speech etc) on a record or tape so that it can be listened to in the future: I've recorded the whole concert; Don't make any noise when I'm recording.) optage; indspille3) ((of a dial, instrument etc) to show (a figure etc) as a reading: The thermometer recorded 30°C yesterday.) registrere4) (to give or show, especially in writing: to record one's vote in an election.) registrere•- recorder- recording
- record-player
- in record time
- off the record
- on record* * *1. ['reko:d, -kəd, ]( American[) -kərd] noun1) (a written report of facts, events etc: historical records; I wish to keep a record of everything that is said at this meeting.) optegnelse2) (a round flat piece of (usually black) plastic on which music etc is recorded: a record of Beethoven's Sixth Symphony.) grammofonplade3) ((in races, games, or almost any activity) the best performance so far; something which has never yet been beaten: He holds the record for the 1,000 metres; The record for the high jump was broken/beaten this afternoon; He claimed to have eaten fifty sausages in a minute and asked if this was a record; ( also adjective) a record score.) rekord; rekord-4) (the collected facts from the past of a person, institution etc: This school has a very poor record of success in exams; He has a criminal record.) omdømme; fortid2. [rə'ko:d] verb1) (to write a description of (an event, facts etc) so that they can be read in the future: The decisions will be recorded in the minutes of the meeting.) notere; registrere2) (to put (the sound of music, speech etc) on a record or tape so that it can be listened to in the future: I've recorded the whole concert; Don't make any noise when I'm recording.) optage; indspille3) ((of a dial, instrument etc) to show (a figure etc) as a reading: The thermometer recorded 30°C yesterday.) registrere4) (to give or show, especially in writing: to record one's vote in an election.) registrere•- recorder- recording
- record-player
- in record time
- off the record
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25 spell
I [spel] past tense, past participle - spelt; verb1) (to name or give in order the letters of (a word): I asked him to spell his name for me.) stave2) ((of letters) to form (a word): C-a-t spells `cat'.) sige3) (to (be able to) spell words correctly: I can't spell!) stave4) (to mean or amount to: This spells disaster.) betyde•- speller- spelling II [spel] noun1) (a set or words which, when spoken, is supposed to have magical power: The witch recited a spell and turned herself into a swan.) trolddom2) (a strong influence: He was completely under her spell.) i nogens magtIII [spel] noun1) (a turn (at work): Shortly afterwards I did another spell at the machine.) omgang2) (a period of time during which something lasts: a spell of bad health.) tid3) (a short time: We stayed in the country for a spell and then came home.) en kort tid* * *I [spel] past tense, past participle - spelt; verb1) (to name or give in order the letters of (a word): I asked him to spell his name for me.) stave2) ((of letters) to form (a word): C-a-t spells `cat'.) sige3) (to (be able to) spell words correctly: I can't spell!) stave4) (to mean or amount to: This spells disaster.) betyde•- speller- spelling II [spel] noun1) (a set or words which, when spoken, is supposed to have magical power: The witch recited a spell and turned herself into a swan.) trolddom2) (a strong influence: He was completely under her spell.) i nogens magtIII [spel] noun1) (a turn (at work): Shortly afterwards I did another spell at the machine.) omgang2) (a period of time during which something lasts: a spell of bad health.) tid3) (a short time: We stayed in the country for a spell and then came home.) en kort tid -
26 steep
I [sti:p] adjective1) ((of eg a hill, stairs etc) rising with a sudden rather than a gradual slope: The hill was too steep for me to cycle up; a steep path; a steep climb.) stejl2) ((of a price asked or demand made) unreasonable or too great: He wants rather a steep price for his house, doesn't he?; That's a bit steep!) voldsom•- steeply II [sti:p](to soak thoroughly.) lægge i blød* * *I [sti:p] adjective1) ((of eg a hill, stairs etc) rising with a sudden rather than a gradual slope: The hill was too steep for me to cycle up; a steep path; a steep climb.) stejl2) ((of a price asked or demand made) unreasonable or too great: He wants rather a steep price for his house, doesn't he?; That's a bit steep!) voldsom•- steeply II [sti:p](to soak thoroughly.) lægge i blød -
27 couch
I noun(a type of sofa for sitting or lying on: The doctor asked him to lie on the couch.) briksII verb(to express (in words): He couched his reply in vague terms.) udtrykke* * *I noun(a type of sofa for sitting or lying on: The doctor asked him to lie on the couch.) briksII verb(to express (in words): He couched his reply in vague terms.) udtrykke -
28 desperation
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29 dinner
['dinə]1) (the main meal of the day eaten usually in the evening: Is it time for dinner yet?) aftensmad2) (a formal party in the evening, when such a meal is eaten: They asked me to dinner; He was the guest of honour at the dinner; ( also adjective) a dinner party.) middag; middags-•* * *['dinə]1) (the main meal of the day eaten usually in the evening: Is it time for dinner yet?) aftensmad2) (a formal party in the evening, when such a meal is eaten: They asked me to dinner; He was the guest of honour at the dinner; ( also adjective) a dinner party.) middag; middags-• -
30 fare
[feə]1) (the price of a journey on a train, bus, ship etc: He hadn't enough money for his bus fare.) billetpris; takst2) (a paying passenger in a hired vehicle, especially in a taxi: The taxi-driver was asked by the police where her last fare got out.) tur* * *[feə]1) (the price of a journey on a train, bus, ship etc: He hadn't enough money for his bus fare.) billetpris; takst2) (a paying passenger in a hired vehicle, especially in a taxi: The taxi-driver was asked by the police where her last fare got out.) tur -
31 repeatedly
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32 rinse
[rins] 1. verb1) (to wash (clothes etc) in clean water to remove soap etc: After washing the towels, rinse them (out).) skylle2) (to clean (a cup, one's mouth etc) by filling with clean water etc and then emptying the water out: The dentist asked me to rinse my mouth out.) skylle2. noun1) (the act of rinsing: Give the cup a rinse.) skyl2) (a liquid used for changing the colour of hair: a blue rinse.) hårtoningsmiddel* * *[rins] 1. verb1) (to wash (clothes etc) in clean water to remove soap etc: After washing the towels, rinse them (out).) skylle2) (to clean (a cup, one's mouth etc) by filling with clean water etc and then emptying the water out: The dentist asked me to rinse my mouth out.) skylle2. noun1) (the act of rinsing: Give the cup a rinse.) skyl2) (a liquid used for changing the colour of hair: a blue rinse.) hårtoningsmiddel -
33 rise
1. past tense - rose; verb1) (to become greater, larger, higher etc; to increase: Food prices are still rising; His temperature rose; If the river rises much more, there will be a flood; Her voice rose to a scream; Bread rises when it is baked; His spirits rose at the good news.) stige; hæve2) (to move upwards: Smoke was rising from the chimney; The birds rose into the air; The curtain rose to reveal an empty stage.) stige op; gå op; hæve sig3) (to get up from bed: He rises every morning at six o'clock.) stå op4) (to stand up: The children all rose when the headmaster came in.) rejse sig5) ((of the sun etc) to appear above the horizon: The sun rises in the east and sets in the west.) stige op6) (to slope upwards: Hills rose in the distance; The ground rises at this point.) hæve sig7) (to rebel: The people rose (up) in revolt against the dictator.) gøre oprør8) (to move to a higher rank, a more important position etc: He rose to the rank of colonel.) blive forfremmet9) ((of a river) to begin or appear: The Rhône rises in the Alps.) have sit udspring10) ((of wind) to begin; to become stronger: Don't go out in the boat - the wind has risen.) blive stærkere11) (to be built: Office blocks are rising all over the town.) rejse sig; skyde op12) (to come back to life: Jesus has risen.) genopstå2. noun1) ((the) act of rising: He had a rapid rise to fame; a rise in prices.) stigning2) (an increase in salary or wages: She asked her boss for a rise.) lønforhøjelse3) (a slope or hill: The house is just beyond the next rise.) stigning4) (the beginning and early development of something: the rise of the Roman Empire.) opståen•- rising3. adjectivethe rising sun; rising prices; the rising generation; a rising young politician.) stigende; opstigende; opvoksende; lovende- early- late riser
- give rise to
- rise to the occasion* * *1. past tense - rose; verb1) (to become greater, larger, higher etc; to increase: Food prices are still rising; His temperature rose; If the river rises much more, there will be a flood; Her voice rose to a scream; Bread rises when it is baked; His spirits rose at the good news.) stige; hæve2) (to move upwards: Smoke was rising from the chimney; The birds rose into the air; The curtain rose to reveal an empty stage.) stige op; gå op; hæve sig3) (to get up from bed: He rises every morning at six o'clock.) stå op4) (to stand up: The children all rose when the headmaster came in.) rejse sig5) ((of the sun etc) to appear above the horizon: The sun rises in the east and sets in the west.) stige op6) (to slope upwards: Hills rose in the distance; The ground rises at this point.) hæve sig7) (to rebel: The people rose (up) in revolt against the dictator.) gøre oprør8) (to move to a higher rank, a more important position etc: He rose to the rank of colonel.) blive forfremmet9) ((of a river) to begin or appear: The Rhône rises in the Alps.) have sit udspring10) ((of wind) to begin; to become stronger: Don't go out in the boat - the wind has risen.) blive stærkere11) (to be built: Office blocks are rising all over the town.) rejse sig; skyde op12) (to come back to life: Jesus has risen.) genopstå2. noun1) ((the) act of rising: He had a rapid rise to fame; a rise in prices.) stigning2) (an increase in salary or wages: She asked her boss for a rise.) lønforhøjelse3) (a slope or hill: The house is just beyond the next rise.) stigning4) (the beginning and early development of something: the rise of the Roman Empire.) opståen•- rising3. adjectivethe rising sun; rising prices; the rising generation; a rising young politician.) stigende; opstigende; opvoksende; lovende- early- late riser
- give rise to
- rise to the occasion -
34 settle up
(to pay (a bill): He asked the waiter for the bill, and settled up.) afregne* * *(to pay (a bill): He asked the waiter for the bill, and settled up.) afregne -
35 voluntary
['voləntəri, ]( American[) volən'teri]1) (done, given etc by choice, not by accident or because of being forced (often without pay): Their action was completely voluntary - nobody asked them to do that.) frivillig2) (run, financed etc by such actions, contributions etc: He does a lot of work for a voluntary organization.) frivillig hjælpe-•* * *['voləntəri, ]( American[) volən'teri]1) (done, given etc by choice, not by accident or because of being forced (often without pay): Their action was completely voluntary - nobody asked them to do that.) frivillig2) (run, financed etc by such actions, contributions etc: He does a lot of work for a voluntary organization.) frivillig hjælpe-•
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