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21 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.) i god stand; sund2) ((of sleep) deep: She's a very sound sleeper.) dyb3) (full; thorough: a sound basic training.) grundig4) (accurate; free from mistakes: a sound piece of work.) ordentlig; nøjagtig5) (having or showing good judgement or good sense: His advice is always very sound.) fornuftig•- 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.) lyd; lyd-2) (something that is, or can be, heard: The sounds were coming from the garage.) lyd3) (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!) indtryk; sådan, som det lyder2. verb1) (to (cause something to) make a sound: Sound the bell!; The bell sounded.) ring; ringe2) (to signal (something) by making a sound: Sound the alarm!) give signal; slå alarm3) ((of something heard or read) to make a particular impression; to seem; to appear: Your singing sounded very good; That sounds like a train.) lyde4) (to pronounce: In the word `pneumonia', the letter p is not sounded.) udtale5) (to examine by tapping and listening carefully: She sounded the patient's chest.) undersøge•- soundlessly
- sound effects
- soundproof 3. verb(to make (walls, a room etc) soundproof.) lydisolereIII verb(to measure the depth of (water etc).) lodde- sounding- sound out* * *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.) i god stand; sund2) ((of sleep) deep: She's a very sound sleeper.) dyb3) (full; thorough: a sound basic training.) grundig4) (accurate; free from mistakes: a sound piece of work.) ordentlig; nøjagtig5) (having or showing good judgement or good sense: His advice is always very sound.) fornuftig•- 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.) lyd; lyd-2) (something that is, or can be, heard: The sounds were coming from the garage.) lyd3) (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!) indtryk; sådan, som det lyder2. verb1) (to (cause something to) make a sound: Sound the bell!; The bell sounded.) ring; ringe2) (to signal (something) by making a sound: Sound the alarm!) give signal; slå alarm3) ((of something heard or read) to make a particular impression; to seem; to appear: Your singing sounded very good; That sounds like a train.) lyde4) (to pronounce: In the word `pneumonia', the letter p is not sounded.) udtale5) (to examine by tapping and listening carefully: She sounded the patient's chest.) undersøge•- soundlessly
- sound effects
- soundproof 3. verb(to make (walls, a room etc) soundproof.) lydisolereIII verb(to measure the depth of (water etc).) lodde- sounding- sound out -
22 stand
[stænd] 1. past tense, past participle - stood; verb1) (to be in an upright position, not sitting or lying: His leg was so painful that he could hardly stand; After the storm, few trees were left standing.) stå; stå op2) ((often with up) to rise to the feet: He pushed back his chair and stood up; Some people like to stand (up) when the National Anthem is played.) rejse sig (op); stå (op)3) (to remain motionless: The train stood for an hour outside Newcastle.) holde4) (to remain unchanged: This law still stands.) gælde5) (to be in or have a particular place: There is now a factory where our house once stood.) stå; ligge6) (to be in a particular state, condition or situation: As matters stand, we can do nothing to help; How do you stand financially?) stå7) (to accept or offer oneself for a particular position etc: He is standing as Parliamentary candidate for our district.) stille op8) (to put in a particular position, especially upright: He picked up the fallen chair and stood it beside the table.) stille9) (to undergo or endure: He will stand (his) trial for murder; I can't stand her rudeness any longer.) blive stillet for retten; klare10) (to pay for (a meal etc) for (a person): Let me stand you a drink!) byde på2. noun1) (a position or place in which to stand ready to fight etc, or an act of fighting etc: The guard took up his stand at the gate; I shall make a stand for what I believe is right.) plads; stå frem (med)2) (an object, especially a piece of furniture, for holding or supporting something: a coat-stand; The sculpture had been removed from its stand for cleaning.) stativ; -stativ; stand3) (a stall where goods are displayed for sale or advertisement.) stand4) (a large structure beside a football pitch, race course etc with rows of seats for spectators: The stand was crowded.) tilskuerplads5) ((American) a witness box in a law court.) vidneskranke•- standing 3. noun1) (time of lasting: an agreement of long standing.) gennem lang tid2) (rank or reputation: a diplomat of high standing.) rang; omdømme•- stand-by4. adjective((of an airline passenger or ticket) costing or paying less than the usual fare, as the passenger does not book a seat for a particular flight, but waits for the first available seat.) standby; standby-5. adverb(travelling in this way: It costs a lot less to travel stand-by.) standby- stand-in- standing-room
- make someone's hair stand on end
- stand aside
- stand back
- stand by
- stand down
- stand fast/firm
- stand for
- stand in
- stand on one's own two feet
- stand on one's own feet
- stand out
- stand over
- stand up for
- stand up to* * *[stænd] 1. past tense, past participle - stood; verb1) (to be in an upright position, not sitting or lying: His leg was so painful that he could hardly stand; After the storm, few trees were left standing.) stå; stå op2) ((often with up) to rise to the feet: He pushed back his chair and stood up; Some people like to stand (up) when the National Anthem is played.) rejse sig (op); stå (op)3) (to remain motionless: The train stood for an hour outside Newcastle.) holde4) (to remain unchanged: This law still stands.) gælde5) (to be in or have a particular place: There is now a factory where our house once stood.) stå; ligge6) (to be in a particular state, condition or situation: As matters stand, we can do nothing to help; How do you stand financially?) stå7) (to accept or offer oneself for a particular position etc: He is standing as Parliamentary candidate for our district.) stille op8) (to put in a particular position, especially upright: He picked up the fallen chair and stood it beside the table.) stille9) (to undergo or endure: He will stand (his) trial for murder; I can't stand her rudeness any longer.) blive stillet for retten; klare10) (to pay for (a meal etc) for (a person): Let me stand you a drink!) byde på2. noun1) (a position or place in which to stand ready to fight etc, or an act of fighting etc: The guard took up his stand at the gate; I shall make a stand for what I believe is right.) plads; stå frem (med)2) (an object, especially a piece of furniture, for holding or supporting something: a coat-stand; The sculpture had been removed from its stand for cleaning.) stativ; -stativ; stand3) (a stall where goods are displayed for sale or advertisement.) stand4) (a large structure beside a football pitch, race course etc with rows of seats for spectators: The stand was crowded.) tilskuerplads5) ((American) a witness box in a law court.) vidneskranke•- standing 3. noun1) (time of lasting: an agreement of long standing.) gennem lang tid2) (rank or reputation: a diplomat of high standing.) rang; omdømme•- stand-by4. adjective((of an airline passenger or ticket) costing or paying less than the usual fare, as the passenger does not book a seat for a particular flight, but waits for the first available seat.) standby; standby-5. adverb(travelling in this way: It costs a lot less to travel stand-by.) standby- stand-in- standing-room
- make someone's hair stand on end
- stand aside
- stand back
- stand by
- stand down
- stand fast/firm
- stand for
- stand in
- stand on one's own two feet
- stand on one's own feet
- stand out
- stand over
- stand up for
- stand up to -
23 brief
[bri:f] 1. adjective(not long; short: a brief visit; a brief account.) kort; kortvarig2. noun(a short statement of facts (especially in a lawsuit, of a client's case): a lawyer's brief.) sagsresumé3. verb(to give detailed instructions to (especially a barrister, group of soldiers etc): The astronauts were briefed before the space mission.) orientere; briefe- briefing- briefly
- briefs
- brevity
- briefcase
- in brief* * *[bri:f] 1. adjective(not long; short: a brief visit; a brief account.) kort; kortvarig2. noun(a short statement of facts (especially in a lawsuit, of a client's case): a lawyer's brief.) sagsresumé3. verb(to give detailed instructions to (especially a barrister, group of soldiers etc): The astronauts were briefed before the space mission.) orientere; briefe- briefing- briefly
- briefs
- brevity
- briefcase
- in brief -
24 conscious
['konʃəs]1) (aware of oneself and one's surroundings; not asleep or in a coma or anaesthetized etc: The patient was conscious.) bevidst; ved bevidsthed2) ((sometimes with of) aware or having knowledge (of): They were conscious of his disapproval.) bevidst (om)•- consciousness* * *['konʃəs]1) (aware of oneself and one's surroundings; not asleep or in a coma or anaesthetized etc: The patient was conscious.) bevidst; ved bevidsthed2) ((sometimes with of) aware or having knowledge (of): They were conscious of his disapproval.) bevidst (om)•- consciousness -
25 count
I noun(nobleman in certain countries, equal in rank to a British earl.) greve- countessII 1. verb1) (to name the numbers up to: Count (up to) ten.) tælle2) (to calculate using numbers: Count (up) the number of pages; Count how many people there are; There were six people present, not counting the chairman.) tælle3) (to be important or have an effect or value: What he says doesn't count; All these essays count towards my final mark.) tælle4) (to consider: Count yourself lucky to be here.) regne; anse2. noun1) (an act of numbering: They took a count of how many people attended.) optælling; tælling2) (a charge brought against a prisoner etc: She faces three counts of theft.) anklagepunkt3. adjective(see countable.)- counter- countdown
- count on
- out for the count* * *I noun(nobleman in certain countries, equal in rank to a British earl.) greve- countessII 1. verb1) (to name the numbers up to: Count (up to) ten.) tælle2) (to calculate using numbers: Count (up) the number of pages; Count how many people there are; There were six people present, not counting the chairman.) tælle3) (to be important or have an effect or value: What he says doesn't count; All these essays count towards my final mark.) tælle4) (to consider: Count yourself lucky to be here.) regne; anse2. noun1) (an act of numbering: They took a count of how many people attended.) optælling; tælling2) (a charge brought against a prisoner etc: She faces three counts of theft.) anklagepunkt3. adjective(see countable.)- counter- countdown
- count on
- out for the count -
26 couple
1. noun1) (two; a few: Can I borrow a couple of chairs?; I knew a couple of people at the party, but not many.) par; nogle2) (a man and wife, or a boyfriend and girlfriend: a married couple; The young couple have a child.) ægtepar; par2. verb(to join together: The coaches were coupled (together), and the train set off.) forbinde; koble sammen- couplet- coupling* * *1. noun1) (two; a few: Can I borrow a couple of chairs?; I knew a couple of people at the party, but not many.) par; nogle2) (a man and wife, or a boyfriend and girlfriend: a married couple; The young couple have a child.) ægtepar; par2. verb(to join together: The coaches were coupled (together), and the train set off.) forbinde; koble sammen- couplet- coupling -
27 eject
[i'‹ekt]1) (to throw out with force; to force to leave: They were ejected from their house for not paying the rent.) smide ud; bortvise2) (to leave an aircraft in an emergency by causing one's seat to be ejected: The pilot had to eject when his plane caught fire.) skyde sig ud med katapult•- ejection* * *[i'‹ekt]1) (to throw out with force; to force to leave: They were ejected from their house for not paying the rent.) smide ud; bortvise2) (to leave an aircraft in an emergency by causing one's seat to be ejected: The pilot had to eject when his plane caught fire.) skyde sig ud med katapult•- ejection -
28 excite
1) (to cause or rouse strong feelings of expectation, happiness etc in: The children were excited at the thought of the party.) begejstre2) (to cause or rouse (feelings, emotions etc): The book did not excite my interest.) ophidse; pirre; fange•- excitability
- excited
- excitedly
- excitement
- exciting* * *1) (to cause or rouse strong feelings of expectation, happiness etc in: The children were excited at the thought of the party.) begejstre2) (to cause or rouse (feelings, emotions etc): The book did not excite my interest.) ophidse; pirre; fange•- excitability
- excited
- excitedly
- excitement
- exciting -
29 fall into the hands (of someone)
(to be caught, found, captured etc by someone: He fell into the hands of bandits; The documents fell into the wrong hands (= were found, captured etc by someone who was not supposed to see them).) falde i hænderne på* * *(to be caught, found, captured etc by someone: He fell into the hands of bandits; The documents fell into the wrong hands (= were found, captured etc by someone who was not supposed to see them).) falde i hænderne påEnglish-Danish dictionary > fall into the hands (of someone)
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30 fall into the hands (of someone)
(to be caught, found, captured etc by someone: He fell into the hands of bandits; The documents fell into the wrong hands (= were found, captured etc by someone who was not supposed to see them).) falde i hænderne på* * *(to be caught, found, captured etc by someone: He fell into the hands of bandits; The documents fell into the wrong hands (= were found, captured etc by someone who was not supposed to see them).) falde i hænderne påEnglish-Danish dictionary > fall into the hands (of someone)
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31 family
['fæməli]plural - families; noun1) ((singular or plural) a man, his wife and their children: These houses were built for families; The (members of the) Smith family are all very athletic; ( also adjective) a family holiday.) familie; familie-2) (a group of people related to each other, including cousins, grandchildren etc: He comes from a wealthy family; ( also adjective) the family home.) familie; familie-3) (the children of a man and his wife: When I get married I should like a large family.) familie4) (a group of plants, animals, languages etc that are connected in some way: In spite of its name, a koala bear is not a member of the bear family.) familie; -familie•- family tree* * *['fæməli]plural - families; noun1) ((singular or plural) a man, his wife and their children: These houses were built for families; The (members of the) Smith family are all very athletic; ( also adjective) a family holiday.) familie; familie-2) (a group of people related to each other, including cousins, grandchildren etc: He comes from a wealthy family; ( also adjective) the family home.) familie; familie-3) (the children of a man and his wife: When I get married I should like a large family.) familie4) (a group of plants, animals, languages etc that are connected in some way: In spite of its name, a koala bear is not a member of the bear family.) familie; -familie•- family tree -
32 fancy
['fænsi] 1. plural - fancies; noun1) (a sudden (often unexpected) liking or desire: The child had many peculiar fancies.) grille; indfald2) (the power of the mind to imagine things: She had a tendency to indulge in flights of fancy.) fantasi; indbildning3) (something imagined: He had a sudden fancy that he could see Spring approaching.) forestilling; indbildning2. adjective(decorated; not plain: fancy cakes.) dekoreret; kunstfærdig3. verb1) (to like the idea of having or doing something: I fancy a cup of tea.) kunne tænke sig; have lyst til2) (to think or have a certain feeling or impression (that): I fancied (that) you were angry.) forestille sig3) (to have strong sexual interest in (a person): He fancies her a lot.) være varm på•- fanciful- fancifully
- fancy dress
- take a fancy to
- take one's fancy* * *['fænsi] 1. plural - fancies; noun1) (a sudden (often unexpected) liking or desire: The child had many peculiar fancies.) grille; indfald2) (the power of the mind to imagine things: She had a tendency to indulge in flights of fancy.) fantasi; indbildning3) (something imagined: He had a sudden fancy that he could see Spring approaching.) forestilling; indbildning2. adjective(decorated; not plain: fancy cakes.) dekoreret; kunstfærdig3. verb1) (to like the idea of having or doing something: I fancy a cup of tea.) kunne tænke sig; have lyst til2) (to think or have a certain feeling or impression (that): I fancied (that) you were angry.) forestille sig3) (to have strong sexual interest in (a person): He fancies her a lot.) være varm på•- fanciful- fancifully
- fancy dress
- take a fancy to
- take one's fancy -
33 get into / out of the way of (doing) something
(to become accustomed to (not) doing; to get into / out of the habit of doing: They got into the way of waking up late when they were on holiday.) få til vane* * *(to become accustomed to (not) doing; to get into / out of the habit of doing: They got into the way of waking up late when they were on holiday.) få til vaneEnglish-Danish dictionary > get into / out of the way of (doing) something
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34 get into / out of the way of (doing) something
(to become accustomed to (not) doing; to get into / out of the habit of doing: They got into the way of waking up late when they were on holiday.) få til vane* * *(to become accustomed to (not) doing; to get into / out of the habit of doing: They got into the way of waking up late when they were on holiday.) få til vaneEnglish-Danish dictionary > get into / out of the way of (doing) something
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35 if
[if]1) (in the event that; on condition that: He will have to go into hospital if his illness gets any worse; I'll only stay if you can stay too.) hvis2) (supposing that: If he were to come along now, we would be in trouble.) hvis3) (whenever: If I sneeze, my nose bleeds.) hvis4) (although: They are happy, if poor.) men5) (whether: I don't know if I can come or not.) om•- if only* * *[if]1) (in the event that; on condition that: He will have to go into hospital if his illness gets any worse; I'll only stay if you can stay too.) hvis2) (supposing that: If he were to come along now, we would be in trouble.) hvis3) (whenever: If I sneeze, my nose bleeds.) hvis4) (although: They are happy, if poor.) men5) (whether: I don't know if I can come or not.) om•- if only -
36 imprecise
(not clear; vague: Her directions were so imprecise that we lost our way.) upræcis* * *(not clear; vague: Her directions were so imprecise that we lost our way.) upræcis -
37 impurity
1) (something which is mixed into another substance, but which should not be: There are too many impurities in this steel.) urenhed2) (the state of being impure: Complaints were made about the impurity of the milk.) uren; urenhed* * *1) (something which is mixed into another substance, but which should not be: There are too many impurities in this steel.) urenhed2) (the state of being impure: Complaints were made about the impurity of the milk.) uren; urenhed -
38 issue
['iʃu:] 1. verb1) (to give or send out, or to distribute, especially officially: The police issued a description of the criminal; Rifles were issued to the troops.) udsende; uddele2) (to flow or come out (from something): A strange noise issued from the room.) komme fra2. noun1) (the act of issuing or process of being issued: Stamp collectors like to buy new stamps on the day of issue.) udstedelse2) (one number in the series of a newspaper, magazine etc: Have you seen the latest issue of that magazine?) nummer; udgave3) (a subject for discussion and argument: The question of pay is not an important issue at the moment.) emne* * *['iʃu:] 1. verb1) (to give or send out, or to distribute, especially officially: The police issued a description of the criminal; Rifles were issued to the troops.) udsende; uddele2) (to flow or come out (from something): A strange noise issued from the room.) komme fra2. noun1) (the act of issuing or process of being issued: Stamp collectors like to buy new stamps on the day of issue.) udstedelse2) (one number in the series of a newspaper, magazine etc: Have you seen the latest issue of that magazine?) nummer; udgave3) (a subject for discussion and argument: The question of pay is not an important issue at the moment.) emne -
39 mutiny
['mju:tini] 1. plural - mutinies; noun((a) refusal to obey one's senior officers in the navy or other armed services: There has been a mutiny on HMS Tigress; The sailors were found guilty of mutiny.) mytteri2. verb((of sailors etc) to refuse to obey commands from those in authority: The sailors mutinied because they did not have enough food.) gøre mytteri- mutineer- mutinous* * *['mju:tini] 1. plural - mutinies; noun((a) refusal to obey one's senior officers in the navy or other armed services: There has been a mutiny on HMS Tigress; The sailors were found guilty of mutiny.) mytteri2. verb((of sailors etc) to refuse to obey commands from those in authority: The sailors mutinied because they did not have enough food.) gøre mytteri- mutineer- mutinous -
40 on
[on] 1. preposition1) (touching, fixed to, covering etc the upper or outer side of: The book was lying on the table; He was standing on the floor; She wore a hat on her head.) på2) (in or into (a vehicle, train etc): We were sitting on the bus; I got on the wrong bus.) i; på3) (at or during a certain day, time etc: on Monday; On his arrival, he went straight to bed.) på; ved4) (about: a book on the theatre.) om5) (in the state or process of: He's on holiday.) på6) (supported by: She was standing on one leg.) på7) (receiving, taking: on drugs; on a diet.) på8) (taking part in: He is on the committee; Which detective is working on this case?) i; på9) (towards: They marched on the town.) mod10) (near or beside: a shop on the main road.) på; ved11) (by means of: He played a tune on the violin; I spoke to him on the telephone.) på; i12) (being carried by: The thief had the stolen jewels on him.) på; med13) (when (something is, or has been, done): On investigation, there proved to be no need to panic.) ved; efter14) (followed by: disaster on disaster.) efter2. adverb1) ((especially of something being worn) so as to be touching, fixed to, covering etc the upper or outer side of: She put her hat on.) på2) (used to show a continuing state etc, onwards: She kept on asking questions; They moved on.) fortsætte3) (( also adjective) (of electric light, machines etc) working: The television is on; Turn/Switch the light on.) tændt; igang4) (( also adjective) (of films etc) able to be seen: There's a good film on at the cinema this week.) gå5) (( also adjective) in or into a vehicle, train etc: The bus stopped and we got on.) ind; på3. adjective1) (in progress: The game was on.) igang2) (not cancelled: Is the party on tonight?) blive til noget•- oncoming- ongoing
- onwards
- onward
- be on to someone
- be on to
- on and on
- on time
- on to / onto* * *[on] 1. preposition1) (touching, fixed to, covering etc the upper or outer side of: The book was lying on the table; He was standing on the floor; She wore a hat on her head.) på2) (in or into (a vehicle, train etc): We were sitting on the bus; I got on the wrong bus.) i; på3) (at or during a certain day, time etc: on Monday; On his arrival, he went straight to bed.) på; ved4) (about: a book on the theatre.) om5) (in the state or process of: He's on holiday.) på6) (supported by: She was standing on one leg.) på7) (receiving, taking: on drugs; on a diet.) på8) (taking part in: He is on the committee; Which detective is working on this case?) i; på9) (towards: They marched on the town.) mod10) (near or beside: a shop on the main road.) på; ved11) (by means of: He played a tune on the violin; I spoke to him on the telephone.) på; i12) (being carried by: The thief had the stolen jewels on him.) på; med13) (when (something is, or has been, done): On investigation, there proved to be no need to panic.) ved; efter14) (followed by: disaster on disaster.) efter2. adverb1) ((especially of something being worn) so as to be touching, fixed to, covering etc the upper or outer side of: She put her hat on.) på2) (used to show a continuing state etc, onwards: She kept on asking questions; They moved on.) fortsætte3) (( also adjective) (of electric light, machines etc) working: The television is on; Turn/Switch the light on.) tændt; igang4) (( also adjective) (of films etc) able to be seen: There's a good film on at the cinema this week.) gå5) (( also adjective) in or into a vehicle, train etc: The bus stopped and we got on.) ind; på3. adjective1) (in progress: The game was on.) igang2) (not cancelled: Is the party on tonight?) blive til noget•- oncoming- ongoing
- onwards
- onward
- be on to someone
- be on to
- on and on
- on time
- on to / onto
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