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61 time
adj. tids---------n. tid; tidsperiod; klockslag; takt--------v. välja tiden för* * *1. noun1) (the hour of the day: What time is it?; Can your child tell the time yet?) tid, [] klockan []2) (the passage of days, years, events etc: time and space; Time will tell.) tid3) (a point at which, or period during which, something happens: at the time of his wedding; breakfast-time.) tid, tidpunkt, -dags4) (the quantity of minutes, hours, days etc, eg spent in, or available for, a particular activity etc: This won't take much time to do; I enjoyed the time I spent in Paris; At the end of the exam, the supervisor called `Your time is up!') tid5) (a suitable moment or period: Now is the time to ask him.) tidpunkt6) (one of a number occasions: He's been to France four times.) gång7) (a period characterized by a particular quality in a person's life, experience etc: He went through an unhappy time when she died; We had some good times together.) tid, stunder8) (the speed at which a piece of music should be played; tempo: in slow time.) takt, tempo2. verb1) (to measure the time taken by (a happening, event etc) or by (a person, in doing something): He timed the journey.) ta tid på2) (to choose a particular time for: You timed your arrival beautifully!) välja tidpunkten för, tajma•- timeless- timelessly
- timelessness
- timely
- timeliness
- timer
- times
- timing
- time bomb
- time-consuming
- time limit
- time off
- time out
- timetable
- all in good time
- all the time
- at times
- be behind time
- for the time being
- from time to time
- in good time
- in time
- no time at all
- no time
- one
- two at a time
- on time
- save
- waste time
- take one's time
- time and time again
- time and again -
62 use
n. användning, bruk; nytta; ändamål--------v. använda, bruka; utnyttja* * *I [ju:z] verb1) (to employ (something) for a purpose: What did you use to open the can?; Use your common sense!) använda2) (to consume: We're using far too much electricity.) förbruka•- usable- used
- user
- user-friendly
- user guide
- be used to something
- be used to
- used to II [ju:s]1) (the act of using or state of being used: The use of force to persuade workers to join a strike cannot be justified; This telephone number is for use in emergencies.) användande, användning, begagnande, bruk2) (the/a purpose for which something may be used: This little knife has plenty of uses; I have no further use for these clothes.) användning, funktion3) ((often in questions or with negatives) value or advantage: Is this coat (of) any use to you?; It's no use offering to help when it's too late.) användning, idé, nytta4) (the power of using: She lost the use of her right arm as a result of the accident.) förmåga5) (permission, or the right, to use: They let us have the use of their car while they were away.) användning, begagnande, bruk•- useful- usefulness
- usefully
- useless
- be in use
- out of use
- come in useful
- have no use for
- it's no use
- make good use of
- make use of
- put to good use
- put to use -
63 be up to
ha något i kikaren; ha något [fuffens, rackartyg, hyss] för sig, busa; känna [sig upplagd] för, ha lust; vara i form för; vara i stånd (kapabel) till* * *1) (to be busy or occupied with (an activity etc): What is he up to now?) ha för sig2) (to be capable of: He isn't quite up to the job.) duga3) (to reach the standard of: This work isn't up to your best.) vara i nivå med4) (to be the duty or privilege of: It's up to you to decide; The final choice is up to him.) vara ngns sak (skyldighet), ankomma på ngn -
64 intend
v. avse; tänka, mena; ämna (för)* * *[in'tend] 1. verb1) (to mean or plan (to do something or that someone else should do something): Do you still intend to go?; Do you intend them to go?; Do you intend that they should go too?) ämna, ha för avsikt, tänka2) (to mean (something) to be understood in a particular way: His remarks were intended to be a compliment.) mena3) ((with for) to direct at: That letter/bullet was intended for me.) ämna, avse•- intent2. noun(purpose; what a person means to do: He broke into the house with intent to steal.) syfte, avsikt, uppsåt- intentional
- intentionally
- intently -
65 subject
adj. underlydande; som har benägenhet för--------n. ämne (läroämne, samtalsämne); anledning; tema, motiv--------v. underkuva; utsätta; låta undergå* * *1. adjective((of countries etc) not independent, but dominated by another power: subject nations.) underlydande2. noun1) (a person who is under the rule of a monarch or a member of a country that has a monarchy etc: We are loyal subjects of the Queen; He is a British subject.) undersåte, medborgare2) (someone or something that is talked about, written about etc: We discussed the price of food and similar subjects; What was the subject of the debate?; The teacher tried to think of a good subject for their essay; I've said all I can on that subject.) ämne3) (a branch of study or learning in school, university etc: He is taking exams in seven subjects; Mathematics is his best subject.) skolämne4) (a thing, person or circumstance suitable for, or requiring, a particular kind of treatment, reaction etc: I don't think her behaviour is a subject for laughter.) föremål5) (in English, the word(s) representing the person or thing that usually does the action shown by the verb, and with which the verb agrees: The cat sat on the mat; He hit her because she broke his toy; He was hit by the ball.) subjekt3. [səb'‹ekt] verb1) (to bring (a person, country etc) under control: They have subjected all the neighbouring states (to their rule).) underkuva, betvinga2) (to cause to suffer, or submit (to something): He was subjected to cruel treatment; These tyres are subjected to various tests before leaving the factory.) utsätta, låta undergå•- subjective
- subjectively
- subject matter
- change the subject
- subject to -
66 come
v. komma; anlända; härröra, uppkomma; komma, få orgasm* * *1. past tense - came; verb1) (to move etc towards the person speaking or writing, or towards the place being referred to by him: Come here!; Are you coming to the dance?; John has come to see me; Have any letters come for me?) komma2) (to become near or close to something in time or space: Christmas is coming soon.) nalkas, stunda, komma3) (to happen or be situated: The letter `d' comes between `c' and è' in the alphabet.) komma, stå, vara4) ((often with to) to happen (by accident): How did you come to break your leg?) komma sig5) (to arrive at (a certain state etc): What are things coming to? We have come to an agreement.) ta vägen, komma till, nå6) ((with to) (of numbers, prices etc) to amount (to): The total comes to 51.) uppgå till2. interjection(expressing disapproval, drawing attention etc: Come, come! That was very rude of you!) nej, hör här!, men tänk efter nu!- comer- coming
- comeback
- comedown
- come about
- come across
- come along
- come by
- come down
- come into one's own
- come off
- come on
- come out
- come round
- come to
- come to light
- come upon
- come up with
- come what may
- to come -
67 exact
adj. exakt, precis; noggrann--------v. indriva, utkräva; kräva, fordra* * *[iɡ'zækt] 1. adjective1) (absolutely accurate or correct in every detail; the same in every detail; precise: What are the exact measurements of the room?; For this recipe the quantities must be absolutely exact; an exact copy; What is the exact time?; He walked in at that exact moment.) exakt2) ((of a person, his mind etc) capable of being accurate over small details: Accountants have to be very exact.) exakt, noggrann2. verb(to force the payment of or giving of: We should exact fines from everyone who drops litter on the streets.) utkräva, indriva- exacting- exactly
- exactness -
68 start
n. början; ryck, sprittning; starta från startplats--------v. börja; starta; ge sig iväg; bryta upp, fara; låta starta; sätta igång* * *I 1. verb1) (to leave or begin a journey: We shall have to start at 5.30 a.m. in order to get to the boat in time.) starta2) (to begin: He starts working at six o'clock every morning; She started to cry; She starts her new job next week; Haven't you started (on) your meal yet?; What time does the play start?) börja3) (to (cause an engine etc to) begin to work: I can't start the car; The car won't start; The clock stopped but I started it again.) starta, sätta (få) i gång4) (to cause something to begin or begin happening etc: One of the students decided to start a college magazine.) starta, sätta i gång2. noun1) (the beginning of an activity, journey, race etc: I told him at the start that his idea would not succeed; The runners lined up at the start; He stayed in the lead after a good start; I shall have to make a start on that work.) början, start2) (in a race etc, the advantage of beginning before or further forward than others, or the amount of time, distance etc gained through this: The youngest child in the race got a start of five metres; The driver of the stolen car already had twenty minutes' start before the police began the pursuit.) försprång•- starter- starting-point
- for a start
- get off to a good
- bad start
- start off
- start out
- start up
- to start with II 1. verb(to jump or jerk suddenly because of fright, surprise etc: The sudden noise made me start.) hoppa (rycka) till2. noun1) (a sudden movement of the body: He gave a start of surprise.) ryck, ryckning2) (a shock: What a start the news gave me!) chock -
69 then
adj. därför--------adv. då, därpå--------n. vid det laget, då* * *[ðen] 1. adverb1) (at that time in the past or future: I was at school then; If you're coming next week, I'll see you then.) då2) (used with prepositions to mean that time in the past or future: John should be here by then; I'll need you before then; I have been ill since then; Until then; Goodbye till then!) [] dess, [] så länge3) (after that: I had a drink, (and) then I went home.) sedan4) (in that case: He might not give us the money and then what would we do?) då5) (often used especially at the end of sentences in which an explanation, opinion etc is asked for, or which show surprise etc: What do you think of that, then?) då6) (also; in addition: I have two brothers, and then I have a cousin in America.) så, sedan2. conjunction(in that case; as a result: If you're tired, then you must rest.) så, då3. adjective(at that time (in the past): the then Prime Minister.) dåvarande -
70 with
prep. med; med hjälp av, genom; från; hos; för; av; mot; trots* * *[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, tillsammans 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.) med, av4) (used in describing conflict: They quarrelled with each other; He fought with my brother.) med, mot5) (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.) av7) (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 -
71 blind
adj. blind; utan öppning--------n. rullgardin; täckmantel; bedrägeri--------v. göra blind; förblinda; blända* * *1. adjective1) (not able to see: a blind man.) blind2) ((with to) unable to notice: She is blind to his faults.) blind för3) (hiding what is beyond: a blind corner.) med skymd sikt4) (of or for blind people: a blind school.) blindskola2. noun1) ((often in plural) a screen to prevent light coming through a window etc: The sunlight is too bright - pull down the blinds!) rullgardin2) (something intended to mislead or deceive: He did that as a blind.) täckmantel, förevändning3. verb(to make blind: He was blinded in the war.) bli blind, förlora synen- blinding- blindly
- blindness
- blind alley
- blindfold 4. verb(to put a blindfold on (some person or animal).) binda för ögonen5. adjective, adverb(with the eyes covered by a cloth etc: She came blindfold into the room.) med förbundna ögon- the blind leading the blind -
72 car
n. bil; tågvagn; hiss* * *1) ((American automobile) a (usually privately-owned) motor vehicle on wheels for carrying people: What kind of car do you have?; `Did you go by car?') bil2) (a section for passengers in a train etc: a dining-car.) vagn3) ((American) a railway carriage for goods or people: a freight car.) []vagn, godsfinka•- car park- car phone -
73 cater
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74 cause
n. orsak, faktor; ändamål, princip; skäl för åtal (rättslig)--------v. orsaka, medföra* * *[ko:z] 1. noun1) (something or someone that produces an effect or result: Having no money is the cause of all my misery.) orsak, grund2) (a reason for an action; a motive: You had no cause to treat your wife so badly.) anledning, skäl3) (an aim or concern for which an individual or group works: cancer research and other deserving causes; in the cause of peace.) sak2. verb(to make (something) happen; to bring about; to be the means of: What caused the accident?; He caused me to drop my suitcase.) orsaka, föranleda, vålla -
75 ever
adv. alls, någonsin* * *['evə] 1. adverb1) (at any time: Nobody ever visits us; She hardly ever writes; Have you ever ridden on an elephant?; If I ever / If ever I see him again I shall get my revenge; better than ever; the brightest star they had ever seen.) någonsin, någon gång2) (always; continually: They lived happily ever after; I've known her ever since she was a baby.) för evigt, i alla sina dagar, alltsedan3) (used for emphasis: The new doctor is ever so gentle; What ever shall I do?) himla, jätte-, i all världen•- ever-- evergreen 2. noun(an evergreen tree: Firs and pines are evergreens.) vintergrön[] växt (buske, träd)- everlastingly
- evermore
- for ever / forever -
76 might
n. kraft, styrka; mod--------v. kan; får; kan tänkas; må, måtte* * *I(-)1) (past tense of may: I thought I might find you here; He might come if you offered him a meal.) skulle, skulle kanske2) (used instead of `may', eg to make a possibility seem less likely, or a request for permission more polite: He might win if he tries hard; Might I speak to you for a few minutes, please?) skulle kanske, skulle kunna3) (used in suggesting that a person is not doing what he should: You might help me clean the car!) skulle gott kunna•- might have
- I might have known II(power or strength: The might of the opposing army was too great for us.) kraft, förmåga, makt- mighty- mightily
- mightiness -
77 most
adj. mest, mesta; störst, största; flest, flesta; bäst, bästa; nästan (slang)--------adv. mest; högst, i högsta grad; nästan--------n. mest, den mesta; störst; flest, de flesta* * *[məust] 1. superlative of many, much (often with the) - adjective1) ((the) greatest number or quantity of: Which of the students has read the most books?; Reading is what gives me most enjoyment.) mest, flest, den (det) mesta, de flesta2) (the majority or greater part of: Most children like playing games; Most modern music is difficult to understand.) de flesta, större delen av2. adverb1) (used to form the superlative of many adjectives and adverbs, especially those of more than two syllables: Of all the women I know, she's the most beautiful; the most delicious cake I've ever tasted; We see her mother or father sometimes, but we see her grandmother most frequently.) mest2) (to the greatest degree or extent: They like sweets and biscuits but they like ice-cream most of all.) mest3) (very or extremely: I'm most grateful to you for everything you've done; a most annoying child.) högst, ytterst4) ((American) almost: Most everyone I know has read that book.) nästan3. pronoun1) (the greatest number or quantity: I ate two cakes, but Mary ate more, and John ate (the) most.) mest, flest2) (the greatest part; the majority: He'll be at home for most of the day; Most of these students speak English; Everyone is leaving - most have gone already.) större delen av, de flesta•- mostly- at the most
- at most
- for the most part
- make the most of something
- make the most of -
78 pity
n. medömkan; förbarmande--------v. ha medlidande med; tycka synd om* * *['piti] 1. noun1) (a feeling of sorrow for the troubles and sufferings of others: He felt a great pity for her.) medlidande, medömkan2) (a cause of sorrow or regret: What a pity (that) she can't come.) synd, skada2. verb(to feel pity for (someone): She pitied him; She is to be pitied.) tycka synd om, ha medlidande med- piteous- piteously
- piteousness
- pitiable
- pitiably
- pitiful
- pitifully
- pitifulness
- pitiless
- pitilessly
- pitilessness
- pityingly
- have pity on
- take pity on -
79 prospect
n. förhoppningar; möjligheter; utsikt; sceneri--------v. prospektera, leta (efter naturtillgångar, olja); utforska (region)* * *1. ['prospekt] noun1) (an outlook for the future; a view of what one may expect to happen: He didn't like the prospect of going abroad; a job with good prospects.) framtidsperspektiv, -utsikter, möjligheter2) (a view or scene: a fine prospect.) utsikt, vy2. [prə'spekt, ]( American[) 'prospekt] verb(to make a search (for gold etc): He is prospecting for gold.) prospektera, leta- prospectus -
80 put
n. stöt, kast (av en järnkula)--------v. sätta, ställa, lägga; ställa in; placera; markera, ange* * *[put]present participle - putting; verb1) (to place in a certain position or situation: He put the plate in the cupboard; Did you put any sugar in my coffee?; He put his arm round her; I'm putting a new lock on the door; You're putting too much strain on that rope; When did the Russians first put a man into space?; You've put me in a bad temper; Can you put (=translate) this sentence into French?) ställa, sätta, lägga, skicka, översätta2) (to submit or present (a proposal, question etc): I put several questions to him; She put her ideas before the committee.) ställa, lägga fram3) (to express in words: He put his refusal very politely; Children sometimes have such a funny way of putting things!) uttrycka, formulera4) (to write down: I'm trying to write a letter to her, but I don't know what to put.) skriva5) (to sail in a particular direction: We put out to sea; The ship put into harbour for repairs.) löpa, gå, styra•- put-on- a put-up job
- put about
- put across/over
- put aside
- put away
- put back
- put by
- put down
- put down for
- put one's feet up
- put forth
- put in
- put in for
- put off
- put on
- put out
- put through
- put together
- put up
- put up to
- put up with
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what\ for — I. interrog. For what reason; why? I told Mary what I was going to town for. What are you running for? Often used alone as a question. Billy s mother told him to wear his hat. What for? he asked. Compare: how come II. n. phr. informal A scolding … Словарь американских идиом
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what for(1) — {interrog.} For what reason; why? * /I told Mary what I was going to town for./ * /What are you running for?/ Often used alone as a question. * /Billy s mother told him to wear his hat. What for? he asked./ Compare: HOW COME … Dictionary of American idioms
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what for(2) — {n. phr.}, {informal} A scolding, or other punishment. Usually used with get or give . * /Tom got what for from his father for answering him rudely, and I heard him crying in the house./ * /The teacher gave me what for because I was late./ … Dictionary of American idioms
what for(2) — {n. phr.}, {informal} A scolding, or other punishment. Usually used with get or give . * /Tom got what for from his father for answering him rudely, and I heard him crying in the house./ * /The teacher gave me what for because I was late./ … Dictionary of American idioms
what for — fun idi a) why: What are you doing that for?[/ex] b) a punishment or scolding: My mother will give me what for if I come home late again[/ex] … From formal English to slang
