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  • 41 respect

    [rə'spekt] 1. noun
    1) (admiration; good opinion: He is held in great respect by everyone; He has no respect for politicians.) agtelse; respekt
    2) (consideration; thoughtfulness; willingness to obey etc: He shows no respect for his parents.) respekt
    3) (a particular detail, feature etc: These two poems are similar in some respects.) henseende
    2. verb
    1) (to show or feel admiration for: I respect you for what you did.) respektere
    2) (to show consideration for, a willingness to obey etc: One should respect other people's feelings/property.) respektere
    •
    - respectably
    - respectability
    - respectful
    - respectfully
    - respectfulness
    - respecting
    - respective
    - respectively
    - respects
    - pay one's respects to someone
    - pay one's respects
    - with respect to
    * * *
    [rə'spekt] 1. noun
    1) (admiration; good opinion: He is held in great respect by everyone; He has no respect for politicians.) agtelse; respekt
    2) (consideration; thoughtfulness; willingness to obey etc: He shows no respect for his parents.) respekt
    3) (a particular detail, feature etc: These two poems are similar in some respects.) henseende
    2. verb
    1) (to show or feel admiration for: I respect you for what you did.) respektere
    2) (to show consideration for, a willingness to obey etc: One should respect other people's feelings/property.) respektere
    •
    - respectably
    - respectability
    - respectful
    - respectfully
    - respectfulness
    - respecting
    - respective
    - respectively
    - respects
    - pay one's respects to someone
    - pay one's respects
    - with respect to

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  • 42 use

    I [ju:z] verb
    1) (to employ (something) for a purpose: What did you use to open the can?; Use your common sense!) bruge
    2) (to consume: We're using far too much electricity.) bruge
    •
    - 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.) brug
    2) (the/a purpose for which something may be used: This little knife has plenty of uses; I have no further use for these clothes.) anvendelsesmulighed; brug
    3) ((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.) til gavn
    4) (the power of using: She lost the use of her right arm as a result of the accident.) brug
    5) (permission, or the right, to use: They let us have the use of their car while they were away.) brugsret; lov til at bruge
    •
    - 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
    * * *
    I [ju:z] verb
    1) (to employ (something) for a purpose: What did you use to open the can?; Use your common sense!) bruge
    2) (to consume: We're using far too much electricity.) bruge
    •
    - 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.) brug
    2) (the/a purpose for which something may be used: This little knife has plenty of uses; I have no further use for these clothes.) anvendelsesmulighed; brug
    3) ((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.) til gavn
    4) (the power of using: She lost the use of her right arm as a result of the accident.) brug
    5) (permission, or the right, to use: They let us have the use of their car while they were away.) brugsret; lov til at bruge
    •
    - 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

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  • 43 come

    1. past tense - came; verb
    1) (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?) komme
    2) (to become near or close to something in time or space: Christmas is coming soon.) nærme sig
    3) (to happen or be situated: The letter `d' comes between `c' and è' in the alphabet.) komme; forekomme
    4) ((often with to) to happen (by accident): How did you come to break your leg?) komme til
    5) (to arrive at (a certain state etc): What are things coming to? We have come to an agreement.) blive til; nå til
    6) ((with to) (of numbers, prices etc) to amount (to): The total comes to 51.) beløbe sig til; blive
    2. interjection
    (expressing disapproval, drawing attention etc: Come, come! That was very rude of you!) hov, hov!; næ, hør nu her!
    - 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
    * * *
    1. past tense - came; verb
    1) (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?) komme
    2) (to become near or close to something in time or space: Christmas is coming soon.) nærme sig
    3) (to happen or be situated: The letter `d' comes between `c' and è' in the alphabet.) komme; forekomme
    4) ((often with to) to happen (by accident): How did you come to break your leg?) komme til
    5) (to arrive at (a certain state etc): What are things coming to? We have come to an agreement.) blive til; nå til
    6) ((with to) (of numbers, prices etc) to amount (to): The total comes to 51.) beløbe sig til; blive
    2. interjection
    (expressing disapproval, drawing attention etc: Come, come! That was very rude of you!) hov, hov!; næ, hør nu her!
    - 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

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  • 44 exact

    [iɡ'zækt] 1. adjective
    1) (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.) nøjagtig; præcis
    2) ((of a person, his mind etc) capable of being accurate over small details: Accountants have to be very exact.) nøjagtig
    2. verb
    (to force the payment of or giving of: We should exact fines from everyone who drops litter on the streets.) afkræve; forlange
    - exactly
    - exactness
    * * *
    [iɡ'zækt] 1. adjective
    1) (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.) nøjagtig; præcis
    2) ((of a person, his mind etc) capable of being accurate over small details: Accountants have to be very exact.) nøjagtig
    2. verb
    (to force the payment of or giving of: We should exact fines from everyone who drops litter on the streets.) afkræve; forlange
    - exactly
    - exactness

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  • 45 excess

    [ik'ses] 1. noun
    1) (the (act of) going beyond normal or suitable limits: He ate well, but not to excess.) til overmål; for meget
    2) (an abnormally large amount: He had consumed an excess of alcohol.) for meget
    3) (an amount by which something is greater than something else: He found he had paid an excess of $5.00 over what was actually on the bill.) for meget
    2. adjective
    (extra; additional (to the amount needed, allowed or usual): He had to pay extra for his excess baggage on the aircraft.) overskydende
    - excessively
    - excessiveness
    - in excess of
    * * *
    [ik'ses] 1. noun
    1) (the (act of) going beyond normal or suitable limits: He ate well, but not to excess.) til overmål; for meget
    2) (an abnormally large amount: He had consumed an excess of alcohol.) for meget
    3) (an amount by which something is greater than something else: He found he had paid an excess of $5.00 over what was actually on the bill.) for meget
    2. adjective
    (extra; additional (to the amount needed, allowed or usual): He had to pay extra for his excess baggage on the aircraft.) overskydende
    - excessively
    - excessiveness
    - in excess of

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  • 46 provide

    1) (to give or supply: He provided the wine for the meal; He provided them with a bed for the night.) give; forsyne med
    2) ((with for) to have enough money to supply what is necessary: He is unable to provide for his family.) forsørge
    •
    - providing
    * * *
    1) (to give or supply: He provided the wine for the meal; He provided them with a bed for the night.) give; forsyne med
    2) ((with for) to have enough money to supply what is necessary: He is unable to provide for his family.) forsørge
    •
    - providing

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  • 47 start

    I 1. verb
    1) (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.) starte
    2) (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?) begynde
    3) (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.) starte; få igang
    4) (to cause something to begin or begin happening etc: One of the students decided to start a college magazine.) starte
    2. noun
    1) (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.) begyndelse; start
    2) (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.) forspring
    •
    - 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.) fare sammen
    2. noun
    1) (a sudden movement of the body: He gave a start of surprise.) sæt
    2) (a shock: What a start the news gave me!) chok
    * * *
    I 1. verb
    1) (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.) starte
    2) (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?) begynde
    3) (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.) starte; få igang
    4) (to cause something to begin or begin happening etc: One of the students decided to start a college magazine.) starte
    2. noun
    1) (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.) begyndelse; start
    2) (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.) forspring
    •
    - 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.) fare sammen
    2. noun
    1) (a sudden movement of the body: He gave a start of surprise.) sæt
    2) (a shock: What a start the news gave me!) chok

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  • 48 then

    [ðen] 1. adverb
    1) (at that time in the past or future: I was at school then; If you're coming next week, I'll see you then.) dengang; så
    2) (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!) på det tidspunkt; da
    3) (after that: I had a drink, (and) then I went home.) dernæst
    4) (in that case: He might not give us the money and then what would we do?) i så fald
    5) (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?) så
    6) (also; in addition: I have two brothers, and then I have a cousin in America.) derudover
    2. conjunction
    (in that case; as a result: If you're tired, then you must rest.) så; i så fald
    3. adjective
    (at that time (in the past): the then Prime Minister.) dengang; daværende
    * * *
    [ðen] 1. adverb
    1) (at that time in the past or future: I was at school then; If you're coming next week, I'll see you then.) dengang; så
    2) (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!) på det tidspunkt; da
    3) (after that: I had a drink, (and) then I went home.) dernæst
    4) (in that case: He might not give us the money and then what would we do?) i så fald
    5) (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?) så
    6) (also; in addition: I have two brothers, and then I have a cousin in America.) derudover
    2. conjunction
    (in that case; as a result: If you're tired, then you must rest.) så; i så fald
    3. adjective
    (at that time (in the past): the then Prime Minister.) dengang; daværende

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  • 49 blind

    1. adjective
    1) (not able to see: a blind man.) blind
    2) ((with to) unable to notice: She is blind to his faults.) blind
    3) (hiding what is beyond: a blind corner.) blind; uoverskuelig
    4) (of or for blind people: a blind school.) blinde-
    2. noun
    1) ((often in plural) a screen to prevent light coming through a window etc: The sunlight is too bright - pull down the blinds!) persienne; rullegardin
    2) (something intended to mislead or deceive: He did that as a blind.) vildspor; lokkedue
    3. verb
    (to make blind: He was blinded in the war.) gøre blind
    - blindly
    - blindness
    - blind alley
    - blindfold     4. verb
    (to put a blindfold on (some person or animal).) give bind for øjnene
    5. adjective, adverb
    (with the eyes covered by a cloth etc: She came blindfold into the room.) med bind for øjnene
    - the blind leading the blind
    * * *
    1. adjective
    1) (not able to see: a blind man.) blind
    2) ((with to) unable to notice: She is blind to his faults.) blind
    3) (hiding what is beyond: a blind corner.) blind; uoverskuelig
    4) (of or for blind people: a blind school.) blinde-
    2. noun
    1) ((often in plural) a screen to prevent light coming through a window etc: The sunlight is too bright - pull down the blinds!) persienne; rullegardin
    2) (something intended to mislead or deceive: He did that as a blind.) vildspor; lokkedue
    3. verb
    (to make blind: He was blinded in the war.) gøre blind
    - blindly
    - blindness
    - blind alley
    - blindfold     4. verb
    (to put a blindfold on (some person or animal).) give bind for øjnene
    5. adjective, adverb
    (with the eyes covered by a cloth etc: She came blindfold into the room.) med bind for øjnene
    - the blind leading the blind

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  • 50 car

    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?') bil
    2) (a section for passengers in a train etc: a dining-car.) vogn
    3) ((American) a railway carriage for goods or people: a freight car.) (jernbane-)vogn
    •
    - car phone
    * * *
    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?') bil
    2) (a section for passengers in a train etc: a dining-car.) vogn
    3) ((American) a railway carriage for goods or people: a freight car.) (jernbane-)vogn
    •
    - car phone

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  • 51 guarantee

    1. noun
    1) (a statement by the maker that something will work for a certain period of time: This guarantee is valid for one year.) garanti
    2) (a thing that makes something likely or certain: It is no guarantee against failure.) garanti; sikkerhed
    2. verb
    1) (to act as, or give, a guarantee: This watch is guaranteed for six months.) garantere; være dækket af garanti
    2) (to state that something is true, definite etc: I can't guarantee that what he told me is correct.) garantere; love; forsikre
    * * *
    1. noun
    1) (a statement by the maker that something will work for a certain period of time: This guarantee is valid for one year.) garanti
    2) (a thing that makes something likely or certain: It is no guarantee against failure.) garanti; sikkerhed
    2. verb
    1) (to act as, or give, a guarantee: This watch is guaranteed for six months.) garantere; være dækket af garanti
    2) (to state that something is true, definite etc: I can't guarantee that what he told me is correct.) garantere; love; forsikre

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  • 52 might

    I
    (-)
    1) (past tense of may: I thought I might find you here; He might come if you offered him a meal.) kunne; ville måske
    2) (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?) kunne; kunne måske
    3) (used in suggesting that a person is not doing what he should: You might help me clean the car!) kunne godt; burde
    •
    - might have
    - I might have known     II
    (power or strength: The might of the opposing army was too great for us.) magt; styrke
    - mightily
    - mightiness
    * * *
    I
    (-)
    1) (past tense of may: I thought I might find you here; He might come if you offered him a meal.) kunne; ville måske
    2) (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?) kunne; kunne måske
    3) (used in suggesting that a person is not doing what he should: You might help me clean the car!) kunne godt; burde
    •
    - might have
    - I might have known     II
    (power or strength: The might of the opposing army was too great for us.) magt; styrke
    - mightily
    - mightiness

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  • 53 most

    [məust] 1. superlative of many, much (often with the) - adjective
    1) ((the) greatest number or quantity of: Which of the students has read the most books?; Reading is what gives me most enjoyment.) flest; mest
    2) (the majority or greater part of: Most children like playing games; Most modern music is difficult to understand.) mest
    2. adverb
    1) (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.) mest
    2) (to the greatest degree or extent: They like sweets and biscuits but they like ice-cream most of all.) allermest
    3) (very or extremely: I'm most grateful to you for everything you've done; a most annoying child.) yderst; særdeles
    4) ((American) almost: Most everyone I know has read that book.) næsten
    3. pronoun
    1) (the greatest number or quantity: I ate two cakes, but Mary ate more, and John ate (the) most.) mest; flest
    2) (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.) det meste; de fleste
    •
    - at the most
    - at most
    - for the most part
    - make the most of something
    - make the most of
    * * *
    [məust] 1. superlative of many, much (often with the) - adjective
    1) ((the) greatest number or quantity of: Which of the students has read the most books?; Reading is what gives me most enjoyment.) flest; mest
    2) (the majority or greater part of: Most children like playing games; Most modern music is difficult to understand.) mest
    2. adverb
    1) (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.) mest
    2) (to the greatest degree or extent: They like sweets and biscuits but they like ice-cream most of all.) allermest
    3) (very or extremely: I'm most grateful to you for everything you've done; a most annoying child.) yderst; særdeles
    4) ((American) almost: Most everyone I know has read that book.) næsten
    3. pronoun
    1) (the greatest number or quantity: I ate two cakes, but Mary ate more, and John ate (the) most.) mest; flest
    2) (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.) det meste; de fleste
    •
    - at the most
    - at most
    - for the most part
    - make the most of something
    - make the most of

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  • 54 pity

    ['piti] 1. noun
    1) (a feeling of sorrow for the troubles and sufferings of others: He felt a great pity for her.) medlidenhed
    2) (a cause of sorrow or regret: What a pity (that) she can't come.) skam
    2. verb
    (to feel pity for (someone): She pitied him; She is to be pitied.) have medlidenhed med
    - piteously
    - piteousness
    - pitiable
    - pitiably
    - pitiful
    - pitifully
    - pitifulness
    - pitiless
    - pitilessly
    - pitilessness
    - pityingly
    - have pity on
    - take pity on
    * * *
    ['piti] 1. noun
    1) (a feeling of sorrow for the troubles and sufferings of others: He felt a great pity for her.) medlidenhed
    2) (a cause of sorrow or regret: What a pity (that) she can't come.) skam
    2. verb
    (to feel pity for (someone): She pitied him; She is to be pitied.) have medlidenhed med
    - piteously
    - piteousness
    - pitiable
    - pitiably
    - pitiful
    - pitifully
    - pitifulness
    - pitiless
    - pitilessly
    - pitilessness
    - pityingly
    - have pity on
    - take pity on

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  • 55 plan

    1. noun
    1) (an idea of how to do something; a method of doing something: If everyone follows this plan, we will succeed; I have worked out a plan for making a lot of money.) plan
    2) (an intention or arrangement: My plan is to rob a bank and leave the country quickly; What are your plans for tomorrow?) plan
    3) (a drawing, diagram etc showing a building, town etc as if seen from above: These are the plans of/for our new house; a street-plan.) tegning; -tegning
    2. verb
    1) ((sometimes with on) to intend (to do something): We are planning on going to Italy this year; We were planning to go last year but we hadn't enough money; They are planning a trip to Italy.) planlægge
    2) (to decide how something is to be done; to arrange (something): We are planning a party; We'll have to plan very carefully if we are to succeed.) arrangere; planlægge
    3) (to design (a building, town etc): This is the architect who planned the building.) designe; tegne
    •
    - planning
    - go according to plan
    - plan ahead
    * * *
    1. noun
    1) (an idea of how to do something; a method of doing something: If everyone follows this plan, we will succeed; I have worked out a plan for making a lot of money.) plan
    2) (an intention or arrangement: My plan is to rob a bank and leave the country quickly; What are your plans for tomorrow?) plan
    3) (a drawing, diagram etc showing a building, town etc as if seen from above: These are the plans of/for our new house; a street-plan.) tegning; -tegning
    2. verb
    1) ((sometimes with on) to intend (to do something): We are planning on going to Italy this year; We were planning to go last year but we hadn't enough money; They are planning a trip to Italy.) planlægge
    2) (to decide how something is to be done; to arrange (something): We are planning a party; We'll have to plan very carefully if we are to succeed.) arrangere; planlægge
    3) (to design (a building, town etc): This is the architect who planned the building.) designe; tegne
    •
    - planning
    - go according to plan
    - plan ahead

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  • 56 prospect

    1. ['prospekt] noun
    1) (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.) udsigt; mulighed
    2) (a view or scene: a fine prospect.) udsigt
    2. [prə'spekt, ]( American[) 'prospekt] verb
    (to make a search (for gold etc): He is prospecting for gold.) søge efter; grave efter
    - prospectus
    * * *
    1. ['prospekt] noun
    1) (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.) udsigt; mulighed
    2) (a view or scene: a fine prospect.) udsigt
    2. [prə'spekt, ]( American[) 'prospekt] verb
    (to make a search (for gold etc): He is prospecting for gold.) søge efter; grave efter
    - prospectus

    English-Danish dictionary > prospect

  • 57 put

    [put]
    present participle - putting; verb
    1) (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?) sætte; komme; lægge; sende; bringe; oversætte
    2) (to submit or present (a proposal, question etc): I put several questions to him; She put her ideas before the committee.) stille; præsentere; fremføre
    3) (to express in words: He put his refusal very politely; Children sometimes have such a funny way of putting things!) udtrykke
    4) (to write down: I'm trying to write a letter to her, but I don't know what to put.) skrive
    5) (to sail in a particular direction: We put out to sea; The ship put into harbour for repairs.) stikke til søs; sejle i havn
    •
    - 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
    * * *
    [put]
    present participle - putting; verb
    1) (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?) sætte; komme; lægge; sende; bringe; oversætte
    2) (to submit or present (a proposal, question etc): I put several questions to him; She put her ideas before the committee.) stille; præsentere; fremføre
    3) (to express in words: He put his refusal very politely; Children sometimes have such a funny way of putting things!) udtrykke
    4) (to write down: I'm trying to write a letter to her, but I don't know what to put.) skrive
    5) (to sail in a particular direction: We put out to sea; The ship put into harbour for repairs.) stikke til søs; sejle i havn
    •
    - 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

    English-Danish dictionary > put

  • 58 question

    ['kwes ən] 1. noun
    1) (something which is said, written etc which asks for an answer from someone: The question is, do we really need a computer?) spørgsmål
    2) (a problem or matter for discussion: There is the question of how much to pay him.) spørgsmål
    3) (a single problem in a test or examination: We had to answer four questions in three hours.) spørgsmål
    4) (criticism; doubt; discussion: He is, without question, the best man for the job.) diskussion; tvivl
    5) (a suggestion or possibility: There is no question of our dismissing him.) mulighed; sandsynlighed
    2. verb
    1) (to ask (a person) questions: I'll question him about what he was doing last night.) spørge
    2) (to regard as doubtful: He questioned her right to use the money.) betvivle
    •
    - questionably
    - questionableness
    - question mark
    - question-master
    - questionnaire
    - in question
    - out of the question
    * * *
    ['kwes ən] 1. noun
    1) (something which is said, written etc which asks for an answer from someone: The question is, do we really need a computer?) spørgsmål
    2) (a problem or matter for discussion: There is the question of how much to pay him.) spørgsmål
    3) (a single problem in a test or examination: We had to answer four questions in three hours.) spørgsmål
    4) (criticism; doubt; discussion: He is, without question, the best man for the job.) diskussion; tvivl
    5) (a suggestion or possibility: There is no question of our dismissing him.) mulighed; sandsynlighed
    2. verb
    1) (to ask (a person) questions: I'll question him about what he was doing last night.) spørge
    2) (to regard as doubtful: He questioned her right to use the money.) betvivle
    •
    - questionably
    - questionableness
    - question mark
    - question-master
    - questionnaire
    - in question
    - out of the question

    English-Danish dictionary > question

  • 59 scan

    [skæn] 1. past tense, past participle - scanned; verb
    1) (to examine carefully: He scanned the horizon for any sign of a ship.) studere nøje
    2) (to look at quickly but not in detail: She scanned the newspaper for news of the murder.) skimme
    3) (to pass radar beams etc over: The area was scanned for signs of enemy aircraft.) scanne
    4) (to pass an electronic or laser beam over a text or picture in order to store it in the memory of a computer.) scanne
    5) (to examine and get an image of what is inside a person's body or an object by using ultra-sound and x-ray: They scanned his luggage at the airport to see if he was carrying drugs.) scanne
    6) (to fit into a particular rhythm or metre: The second line of that verse doesn't scan properly.) passe
    2. noun
    She had an ultrasound scan to see whether the baby was a boy or a girl; a brain scan; a quick scan through the report.) scanning
    * * *
    [skæn] 1. past tense, past participle - scanned; verb
    1) (to examine carefully: He scanned the horizon for any sign of a ship.) studere nøje
    2) (to look at quickly but not in detail: She scanned the newspaper for news of the murder.) skimme
    3) (to pass radar beams etc over: The area was scanned for signs of enemy aircraft.) scanne
    4) (to pass an electronic or laser beam over a text or picture in order to store it in the memory of a computer.) scanne
    5) (to examine and get an image of what is inside a person's body or an object by using ultra-sound and x-ray: They scanned his luggage at the airport to see if he was carrying drugs.) scanne
    6) (to fit into a particular rhythm or metre: The second line of that verse doesn't scan properly.) passe
    2. noun
    She had an ultrasound scan to see whether the baby was a boy or a girl; a brain scan; a quick scan through the report.) scanning

    English-Danish dictionary > scan

  • 60 strike oil

    (to find oil under the ground: After drilling for several months, they finally struck oil; We've struck oil (= found what we have been looking for) in our search for a suitable house.) finde olie
    * * *
    (to find oil under the ground: After drilling for several months, they finally struck oil; We've struck oil (= found what we have been looking for) in our search for a suitable house.) finde olie

    English-Danish dictionary > strike oil

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