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81 question
n. fråga; tvistefråga, svår fråga; problem; tvivel; dispyt; angelägenhet--------v. fråga; förhöra; ifrågasätta; betvivla; undra; ställa frågor* * *['kwes ən] 1. noun1) (something which is said, written etc which asks for an answer from someone: The question is, do we really need a computer?) fråga2) (a problem or matter for discussion: There is the question of how much to pay him.) spörsmål3) (a single problem in a test or examination: We had to answer four questions in three hours.) fråga, uppgift4) (criticism; doubt; discussion: He is, without question, the best man for the job.) tvivel, tvekan5) (a suggestion or possibility: There is no question of our dismissing him.) tal, fråga2. verb1) (to ask (a person) questions: I'll question him about what he was doing last night.) fråga2) (to regard as doubtful: He questioned her right to use the money.) ifrågasätta•- questionably
- questionableness
- question mark
- question-master
- questionnaire
- in question
- out of the question -
82 scan
n. avsökning, skanning; avsökare, scanner (datorstyrd avsökare); forskande blick--------v. granska; studera; ögna igenom, skumma; undersöka; analysera metriskt; vara metriskt riktig (om vers)* * *[skæn] 1. past tense, past participle - scanned; verb1) (to examine carefully: He scanned the horizon for any sign of a ship.) granska, studera2) (to look at quickly but not in detail: She scanned the newspaper for news of the murder.) ögna igenom, skumma3) (to pass radar beams etc over: The area was scanned for signs of enemy aircraft.) avsöka, svepa över4) (to pass an electronic or laser beam over a text or picture in order to store it in the memory of a computer.) skanna5) (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.) avsöka, skanna, röntga6) (to fit into a particular rhythm or metre: The second line of that verse doesn't scan properly.) vara metriskt riktig2. nounShe had an ultrasound scan to see whether the baby was a boy or a girl; a brain scan; a quick scan through the report.) avsökning, skanning, []undersökning, snabb genomläsning, ögnande- scanner -
83 strike oil
hitta olja; plötsligt bli rik* * *(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.) påträffa (hitta) olja -
84 supply
n. tillförsel, anskaffning; förråd; lager; leverans; tillgång; fyllande--------v. tillhandahålla; leverera; förse någon med något* * *1. verb(to give or provide: Who is supplying the rebels with guns and ammunition?; Extra paper will be supplied by the teacher if it is needed; The town is supplied with water from a reservoir in the hills; The shop was unable to supply what she wanted.) skaffa, tillhandahålla2. noun1) (the act or process of supplying.) anskaffning, tillhandahållande2) ((often in plural) an amount or quantity that is supplied; a stock or store: She left a supply of food for her husband when she went away for a few days; Who will be responsible for the expedition's supplies?; Fresh supplies will be arriving soon.) förråd, proviant• -
85 value
n. värde; betydelse; utdelning, valuta--------v. värdera, uppskatta* * *['vælju:] 1. noun1) (worth, importance or usefulness: His special knowledge was of great value during the war; She sets little value on wealth.) värde2) (price: What is the value of that stamp?) värde, valör3) (purchasing power: Are those coins of any value?) värde4) (fairness of exchange (for one's money etc): You get good value for money at this supermarket!) valuta, utdelning5) (the length of a musical note.) []värde2. verb1) (to suggest a suitable price for: This painting has been valued at $50,000.) värdera2) (to regard as good or important: He values your advice very highly.) sätta värde på•- valuable- valuables
- valued
- valueless
- values
- value-added tax -
86 age
n. ålder; tid, period; generation--------v. åldras; komma att åldras* * *[ei‹] 1. noun1) (the amount of time during which a person or thing has existed: He went to school at the age of six (years); What age is she?) ålder2) ((often with capital) a particular period of time: This machine was the wonder of the age; the Middle Ages.) tid, tidevarv, period3) (the quality of being old: This wine will improve with age; With the wisdom of age he regretted the mistakes he had made in his youth.) ålder, ålderdom[]4) ((usually in plural) a very long time: We've been waiting (for) ages for a bus.) i en evighet, i evigheter2. verb(to (cause to) grow old or look old: He has aged a lot since I last saw him; His troubles have aged him.) åldras- aged- ageless
- age-old
- the aged
- come of age
- of age -
87 agree
v. samtycka; vara överens; passa, stämma* * *[ə'ɡri:]past tense, past participle - agreed; verb1) ((often with with) to think or say the same (as): I agreed with them that we should try again; The newspaper report does not agree with what he told us.) komma överens, stämma2) (to say that one will do or allow something: He agreed to go; He agreed to our request.) gå med på, samtycka3) ((with with) to be good for (usually one's health): Cheese does not agree with me.) vara bra för4) (to be happy and friendly together: John and his wife don't agree.) komma överens, hålla sams•- agreeably
- agreement -
88 aim
RB70, robot som används för att stoppa fiendens inkommande flygmaskinerAIM (Air Intercept Missile)* * *[eim] 1. verb1) ((usually with at, for) to point or direct something at; to try to hit or reach etc: He picked up the rifle and aimed it at the target.) sikta, rikta2) ((with to, at) to plan, intend or to have as one's purpose: He aims at finishing tomorrow; We aim to please our customers.) sikta på, sträva efter2. noun1) (the act of or skill at aiming: His aim is excellent.) sikte, träffsäkerhet2) (what a person intends to do: My aim is to become prime minister.) målsättning•- aimless- aimlessly
- aimlessness
- take aim -
89 appreciation
n. uppskattning; värdestegring* * *1) (gratefulness: I wish to show my appreciation for what you have done.) uppskattning2) (the state of valuing or understanding something: a deep appreciation of poetry.) uppskattning, tycke (smak) för3) (the state of being aware of something: He has no appreciation of our difficulties.) förståelse4) (an increase in value.) värdestegring, ökning5) (a written article etc which describes the qualities of something: an appreciation of the new book.) omdöme, recension -
90 can
n. kanna, burk; konservburk; kåk, fängelse--------v. kan; är kapabel; orkar; får--------v. lägga in, konservera* * *[kæn] I negative - can't; verb1) (to be able to: You can do it if you try hard.) kan2) (to know how to: Can you drive a car?) kan3) ((usually may) to have permission to: You can go if you behave yourself.) kan få, får4) (used in questions to indicate surprise, disbelief etc: What can he be doing all this time?) kanII 1. noun(a metal container for liquids and many types of food: oil-can; beer-can; six cans of beer.) burk, kanna2. verb(to put (especially food) into cans, usually to preserve it: a factory for canning raspberries.) konservera, lägga in- canned- cannery -
91 catch
n. fångst; kap, byte; lås, hake; spydighet; knep, fälla, något skumt; hinder--------v. fånga; snärja, lura; begripa; smittas; komma i kläm, bli inblandad* * *[kæ ] 1. past tense, past participle - caught; verb1) (to stop and hold (something which is moving); to capture: He caught the cricket ball; The cat caught a mouse; Did you catch any fish?; I tried to catch his attention.) fånga2) (to be in time for, or get on (a train, bus etc): I'll have to catch the 9.45 (train) to London.) ta3) (to surprise (someone) in the act of: I caught him stealing (my vegetables).) ertappa4) (to become infected with (a disease or illness): He caught flu.) bli smittad, få5) (to (cause to) become accidentally attached or held: The child caught her fingers in the car door.) fastna med, klämma6) (to hit: The punch caught him on the chin.) träffa7) (to manage to hear: Did you catch what she said?) uppfatta8) (to start burning: I dropped a match on the pile of wood and it caught (fire) immediately.) fatta (ta) eld2. noun1) (an act of catching: He took a fine catch behind the wicket.) lyra2) (a small device for holding (a door etc) in place: The catch on my suitcase is broken.) knäppe, lås, klinka3) (the total amount (of eg fish) caught: the largest catch of mackerel this year.) fångst4) (a trick or problem: There's a catch in this question.) hake•- catching- catchy
- catch-phrase
- catch-word
- catch someone's eye
- catch on
- catch out
- catch up -
92 concern
n. bekymmer; angelägenhet; firma, koncern--------v. intressera sig för; bekymra* * *[kən'sə:n] 1. verb1) (to have to do with: This order doesn't concern us; So far as I'm concerned, you can do what you like.) angå2) ((with for or about) to make (usually oneself) uneasy: Don't concern yourself about her.) bekymra, oroa3) ((with with or in) to interest (oneself) in: He doesn't concern himself with unimportant details.) bry sig om, befatta sig med2. noun1) (something that concerns or belongs to one: His problems are not my concern.) angelägenhet, sak2) (anxiety: The condition of the patient is giving rise to concern.) oro3) (a business: a shoe-manufacturing concern.) företag, koncern• -
93 crew
n. besättning, manskap* * *I 1. [kru:] noun1) (the group of people who work or operate a ship, aeroplane, bus etc.) besättning2) (used jokingly, a group of people: What an odd crew!) gäng2. verb(usually with for) to act as a crew member (for someone). jobba i ngns lag (gäng, manskap)- crewcutII see crow -
94 direction
n. riktning; vägledning; styrning; dirigerande; chefskap; instruktion* * *[-ʃən]1) ((the) place or point to which one moves, looks etc: What direction did he go in?; They were heading in my direction (= towards me); I'll find my way all right - I've a good sense of direction.) riktning, håll2) (guidance: They are under your direction.) []ledning, överinseende3) ((in plural) instructions (eg on how to get somewhere, use something etc): We asked the policeman for directions; I have lost the directions for this washing-machine.) anvisning[], bruksanvisning4) (the act of aiming or turning (something or someone) towards a certain point.) riktande, ledande -
95 fill in
n. fylla i (blankett); ersättare* * *1) (to add or put in (whatever is needed to make something complete): to fill in the details.) komplettera2) (to complete (forms, application etc) by putting in the information required: Have you filled in your tax form yet?) fylla i3) (to give (someone) all the necessary information: I've been away - can you fill me in on what has happened?) sätta ngn in i ngt4) (to occupy (time): She had several cups of coffee at the cafeteria to fill in the time until the train left.) fylla ut5) (to do another person's job temporarily: I'm filling in for her secretary.) vikariera för -
96 gain
n. vinst; fördel; bedrift; tillägg--------v. erhålla; vinna; öka; förvärva* * *[ɡein] 1. verb1) (to obtain: He quickly gained experience.) vinna, få2) ((often with by or from) to get (something good) by doing something: What have I to gain by staying here?) vinna, uppnå3) (to have an increase in (something): He gained strength after his illness.) förbättras, återfå4) ((of a clock or watch) to go too fast: This clock gains (four minutes a day).) gå för fort2. noun1) (an increase (in weight etc): a gain of one kilo.) ökning2) (profits, advantage, wealth etc: His loss was my gain; He'd do anything for gain.) vinst, fördel•- gain on -
97 indulge
v. ge efter för; hänge sig åt, bli beroende av; unna sig, vara efterlåten mot; klema; ge upp; tillfredsställa sitt begär* * *1) (to allow (a person) to do or have what he wishes: You shouldn't indulge that child.) vara efterlåten mot, skämma bort2) (to follow (a wish, interest etc): He indulges his love of food by dining at expensive restaurants.) ge efter för, unna sig3) (to allow (oneself) a luxury etc: Life would be very dull if we never indulged (ourselves).) hänge (unna) sig•- indulgent
- indulge in -
98 joke
n. skämt; rolig historia--------v. skämta, skoja* * *[‹əuk] 1. noun1) (anything said or done to cause laughter: He told/made the old joke about the elephant in the refrigerator; He dressed up as a ghost for a joke; He played a joke on us and dressed up as a ghost.) skämt, vits, skoj2) (something that causes laughter or amusement: The children thought it a huge joke when the cat stole the fish.) lustighet, spratt2. verb1) (to make a joke or jokes: They joked about my mistake for a long time afterwards.) skämta, skoja2) (to talk playfully and not seriously: Don't be upset by what he said - he was only joking.) skämtare•- joker- jokingly
- it's no joke
- joking apart/aside
- take a joke -
99 jury
n. juryledamot; tävlingsjury* * *['‹uəri]plural - juries; noun1) (a group of people legally selected to hear a case and to decide what are the facts, eg whether or not a prisoner accused of a crime is guilty: The verdict of the jury was that the prisoner was guilty of the crime.) jury2) (a group of judges for a competition, contest etc: The jury recorded their votes for the song contest.) jury•- juror- juryman -
100 make
n. produkt, sort--------v. göra; skapa; orsaka* * *[meik] 1. past tense, past participle - made; verb1) (to create, form or produce: God made the Earth; She makes all her own clothes; He made it out of paper; to make a muddle/mess of the job; to make lunch/coffee; We made an arrangement/agreement/deal/bargain.) göra, tillverka, skapa2) (to compel, force or cause (a person or thing to do something): They made her do it; He made me laugh.) få (förmå) att, tvinga att3) (to cause to be: I made it clear; You've made me very unhappy.) göra4) (to gain or earn: He makes $100 a week; to make a profit.) tjäna, göra []5) ((of numbers etc) to add up to; to amount to: 2 and 2 make(s) 4.) bli6) (to become, turn into, or be: He'll make an excellent teacher.) bli7) (to estimate as: I make the total 483.) få till, uppskatta till8) (to appoint, or choose, as: He was made manager.) utnämna (utse) till9) (used with many nouns to give a similar meaning to that of the verb from which the noun is formed: He made several attempts (= attempted several times); They made a left turn (= turned left); He made (= offered) a suggestion/proposal; Have you any comments to make?) göra [], komma [], lägga []2. noun(a (usually manufacturer's) brand: What make is your new car?) märke- maker- making
- make-believe
- make-over
- makeshift
- make-up
- have the makings of
- in the making
- make a/one's bed
- make believe
- make do
- make for
- make it
- make it up
- make something of something
- make of something
- make something of
- make of
- make out
- make over
- make up
- make up for
- make up one's mind
- make up to
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