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1 weather
['weƟə] 1. noun(conditions in the atmosphere, especially as regards heat or cold, wind, rain, snow etc: The weather is too hot for me; stormy weather; ( also adjective) a weather chart/report, the weather forecast.) vejr; vejr-2. verb1) (to affect or be affected by exposure to the air, resulting in drying, change of colour, shape etc: The wind and sea have weathered the rocks quite smooth.) forvitre; tære2) (to survive safely: The ship weathered the storm although she was badly damaged.) klare sig igennem; ride stormen af•- weathercock
- weathervane
- weatherperson
- make heavy weather of
- under the weather* * *['weƟə] 1. noun(conditions in the atmosphere, especially as regards heat or cold, wind, rain, snow etc: The weather is too hot for me; stormy weather; ( also adjective) a weather chart/report, the weather forecast.) vejr; vejr-2. verb1) (to affect or be affected by exposure to the air, resulting in drying, change of colour, shape etc: The wind and sea have weathered the rocks quite smooth.) forvitre; tære2) (to survive safely: The ship weathered the storm although she was badly damaged.) klare sig igennem; ride stormen af•- weathercock
- weathervane
- weatherperson
- make heavy weather of
- under the weather -
2 weather
vejr {n} -
3 weather-resistant
vejrbestandig -
4 weather conditions
vejrforhold {pl} -
5 weather forecast
vejrudsigt {fk} -
6 make heavy weather of
(to find surprising difficulty in doing: He said he'd finish the job in half an hour, but he's making rather heavy weather of it.) gøre et stort nummer ud af* * *(to find surprising difficulty in doing: He said he'd finish the job in half an hour, but he's making rather heavy weather of it.) gøre et stort nummer ud af -
7 under the weather
(in poor health: I'm feeling under the weather this week.) sløj* * *(in poor health: I'm feeling under the weather this week.) sløj -
8 frosty weather
frostvejr {n} -
9 winter weather
vintervejr {n} -
10 freeze
[fri:z] 1. past tense - froze; verb1) (to make into or become ice: It's so cold that the river has frozen over.) fryse2) ((of weather) to be at or below freezing-point: If it freezes again tonight all my plants will die.) fryse3) (to make or be very cold: If you had stayed out all night in the snow you might have frozen to death (= died of exposure to cold).) fryse4) (to make (food) very cold in order to preserve it: You can freeze the rest of that food and eat it later.) fryse; nedfryse5) (to make or become stiff, still or unable to move (with fear etc): She froze when she heard the strange noise.) stivne6) (to fix prices, wages etc at a certain level: If the situation does not improve, wages will be frozen again.) fryse2. noun(a period of very cold weather when temperatures are below freezing-point: How long do you think the freeze will last?) frostvejr- freezer- freezing
- frozen
- freezing-point
- freeze up* * *[fri:z] 1. past tense - froze; verb1) (to make into or become ice: It's so cold that the river has frozen over.) fryse2) ((of weather) to be at or below freezing-point: If it freezes again tonight all my plants will die.) fryse3) (to make or be very cold: If you had stayed out all night in the snow you might have frozen to death (= died of exposure to cold).) fryse4) (to make (food) very cold in order to preserve it: You can freeze the rest of that food and eat it later.) fryse; nedfryse5) (to make or become stiff, still or unable to move (with fear etc): She froze when she heard the strange noise.) stivne6) (to fix prices, wages etc at a certain level: If the situation does not improve, wages will be frozen again.) fryse2. noun(a period of very cold weather when temperatures are below freezing-point: How long do you think the freeze will last?) frostvejr- freezer- freezing
- frozen
- freezing-point
- freeze up -
11 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.) holde2) (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.) holde3) (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.) holde4) (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?) holde5) (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.) holde6) (to (be able to) contain: This jug holds two pints; You can't hold water in a handkerchief; This drawer holds all my shirts.) indeholde7) (to cause to take place: The meeting will be held next week; We'll hold the meeting in the hall.) afholde8) (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.) holde9) (to have or be in (a job etc): He held the position of company secretary for five years.) have; være10) (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.) tro; holde11) (to continue to be valid or apply: Our offer will hold until next week; These rules hold under all circumstances.) gælde12) ((with to) to force (a person) to do something he has promised to do: I intend to hold him to his promises.) holde nogen fast til noget13) (to defend: They held the castle against the enemy.) holde; forsvare14) (not to be beaten by: The general realized that the soldiers could not hold the enemy for long.) forsvare sig imod15) (to keep (a person's attention): If you can't hold your pupils' attention, you can't be a good teacher.) holde; bevare16) (to keep someone in a certain state: Don't hold us in suspense, what was the final decision?) holde hen17) (to celebrate: The festival is held on 24 June.) fejre18) (to be the owner of: He holds shares in this company.) eje19) ((of good weather) to continue: I hope the weather holds until after the school sports.) holde20) ((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?) vente21) (to continue to sing: Please hold that note for four whole beats.) holde22) (to keep (something): They'll hold your luggage at the station until you collect it.) opbevare23) ((of the future) to be going to produce: I wonder what the future holds for me?) bringe2. noun1) (the act of holding: He caught/got/laid/took hold of the rope and pulled; Keep hold of that rope.) hold; greb2) (power; influence: He has a strange hold over that girl.) magt; indflydelse3) ((in wrestling etc) a manner of holding one's opponent: The wrestler invented a new hold.) greb; tag•- - 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.) last* * *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.) holde2) (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.) holde3) (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.) holde4) (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?) holde5) (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.) holde6) (to (be able to) contain: This jug holds two pints; You can't hold water in a handkerchief; This drawer holds all my shirts.) indeholde7) (to cause to take place: The meeting will be held next week; We'll hold the meeting in the hall.) afholde8) (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.) holde9) (to have or be in (a job etc): He held the position of company secretary for five years.) have; være10) (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.) tro; holde11) (to continue to be valid or apply: Our offer will hold until next week; These rules hold under all circumstances.) gælde12) ((with to) to force (a person) to do something he has promised to do: I intend to hold him to his promises.) holde nogen fast til noget13) (to defend: They held the castle against the enemy.) holde; forsvare14) (not to be beaten by: The general realized that the soldiers could not hold the enemy for long.) forsvare sig imod15) (to keep (a person's attention): If you can't hold your pupils' attention, you can't be a good teacher.) holde; bevare16) (to keep someone in a certain state: Don't hold us in suspense, what was the final decision?) holde hen17) (to celebrate: The festival is held on 24 June.) fejre18) (to be the owner of: He holds shares in this company.) eje19) ((of good weather) to continue: I hope the weather holds until after the school sports.) holde20) ((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?) vente21) (to continue to sing: Please hold that note for four whole beats.) holde22) (to keep (something): They'll hold your luggage at the station until you collect it.) opbevare23) ((of the future) to be going to produce: I wonder what the future holds for me?) bringe2. noun1) (the act of holding: He caught/got/laid/took hold of the rope and pulled; Keep hold of that rope.) hold; greb2) (power; influence: He has a strange hold over that girl.) magt; indflydelse3) ((in wrestling etc) a manner of holding one's opponent: The wrestler invented a new hold.) greb; tag•- - 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.) last -
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13 abominable
[ə'bominəbl](very bad; terrible: What abominable weather!) afskyelig* * *[ə'bominəbl](very bad; terrible: What abominable weather!) afskyelig -
14 abysmal
[ə'bizməl](very great (in a bad sense); very bad: abysmal ignorance; The weather is abysmal.) elendig; umådelig ringe* * *[ə'bizməl](very great (in a bad sense); very bad: abysmal ignorance; The weather is abysmal.) elendig; umådelig ringe -
15 airless
1) ((of weather) still and windless: It was a hot, airless night.) vindstille; trykkende2) ((of a room etc) stuffy and without fresh air.) indelukket; med dårlig luft* * *1) ((of weather) still and windless: It was a hot, airless night.) vindstille; trykkende2) ((of a room etc) stuffy and without fresh air.) indelukket; med dårlig luft -
16 all (the) year round
(throughout the whole year: The weather is so good here that we can swim all (the) year round.) året rundt* * *(throughout the whole year: The weather is so good here that we can swim all (the) year round.) året rundt -
17 all (the) year round
(throughout the whole year: The weather is so good here that we can swim all (the) year round.) året rundt* * *(throughout the whole year: The weather is so good here that we can swim all (the) year round.) året rundt -
18 attribute
1. [ə'tribjut] verb1) (to think of as being written, made etc by: The play is attributed to Shakespeare.) tillægge; tilskrive2) (to think of as being caused by: He attributed his illness to the cold weather.) tilskrive; forklare med2. noun(a quality that is a particular part of a person or thing: Intelligence is not one of his attributes.) egenskab; karaktertræk; træk* * *1. [ə'tribjut] verb1) (to think of as being written, made etc by: The play is attributed to Shakespeare.) tillægge; tilskrive2) (to think of as being caused by: He attributed his illness to the cold weather.) tilskrive; forklare med2. noun(a quality that is a particular part of a person or thing: Intelligence is not one of his attributes.) egenskab; karaktertræk; træk -
19 barometer
[bə'romitə](an instrument which indicates changes of weather: The barometer is falling - it is going to rain.) barometer* * *[bə'romitə](an instrument which indicates changes of weather: The barometer is falling - it is going to rain.) barometer -
20 brave
[breiv] 1. adjective(without fear of danger, pain etc: a brave soldier; a brave deed; You're very brave; It was brave of him to fight such an enemy.) tapper; modig2. verb(to meet or face boldly: They braved the cold weather.) trodse3. noun(a Red Indian warrior.) indianerkriger- bravely- bravery* * *[breiv] 1. adjective(without fear of danger, pain etc: a brave soldier; a brave deed; You're very brave; It was brave of him to fight such an enemy.) tapper; modig2. verb(to meet or face boldly: They braved the cold weather.) trodse3. noun(a Red Indian warrior.) indianerkriger- bravely- bravery
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Weather — Weath er, n. [OE. weder, AS. weder; akin to OS. wedar, OFries. weder, D. weder, we[^e]r, G. wetter, OHG. wetar, Icel. ve[eth]r, Dan. veir, Sw. v[ a]der wind, air, weather, and perhaps to OSlav. vedro fair weather; or perhaps to Lith. vetra storm … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Weather — Weath er, a. (Naut.) Being toward the wind, or windward opposed to lee; as, weather bow, weather braces, weather gauge, weather lifts, weather quarter, weather shrouds, etc. [1913 Webster] {Weather gauge}. (a) (Naut.) The position of a ship to… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Weather — Weath er, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Weathered}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Weathering}.] [1913 Webster] 1. To expose to the air; to air; to season by exposure to air. [1913 Webster] [An eagle] soaring through his wide empire of the air To weather his broad… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
weather — [weth′ər] n. [ME weder < OE, akin to ON vethr, Ger wetter < IE base * we , * awe , to blow > WIND2, OSlav vedro, fair weather] 1. the general condition of the atmosphere at a particular time and place, with regard to the temperature,… … English World dictionary
weather — (n.) O.E. weder, from P.Gmc. *wedran (Cf. O.S. wedar, O.N. veðr, O.Fris., M.Du., Du. weder, O.H.G. wetar, Ger. Wetter storm, wind, weather ), from PIE *we dhro , weather, from root *we to blow (see WIND (Cf … Etymology dictionary
Weather or No — is a one act comic opera, styled a musical duologue , by Bertram Luard Selby with a libretto by Adrian Ross and William Beach. It was produced at the Savoy Theatre from 10 August 1896 to 17 February 1897 as a companion piece to The Mikado , and… … Wikipedia
weather — ► NOUN 1) the state of the atmosphere at a place and time as regards temperature, wind, rain, etc. 2) (before another noun ) denoting the side from which the wind is blowing; windward. Contrasted with LEE(Cf. ↑lee). ► VERB 1) wear away or change… … English terms dictionary
weather — weath‧er [ˈweDə ǁ ər] verb [transitive] if a company, business etc weathers a difficult situation, it manages to come through it safely: • Small businesses were less able to weather the recession. • The company has weathered the slump better than … Financial and business terms
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Weather — Weath er, v. i. To undergo or endure the action of the atmosphere; to suffer meteorological influences; sometimes, to wear away, or alter, under atmospheric influences; to suffer waste by weather. [1913 Webster] The organisms . . . seem… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
weather — [n] atmospheric conditions climate, clime, elements; concepts 522,524 weather [v] endure acclimate, bear the brunt of*, bear up against*, become toughened, brave, come through, expose, get through, grow hardened, grow strong, harden, make it,… … New thesaurus
