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41 respect
[rə'spekt] 1. noun1) (admiration; good opinion: He is held in great respect by everyone; He has no respect for politicians.) agtelse; respekt2) (consideration; thoughtfulness; willingness to obey etc: He shows no respect for his parents.) respekt3) (a particular detail, feature etc: These two poems are similar in some respects.) henseende2. verb1) (to show or feel admiration for: I respect you for what you did.) respektere2) (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. noun1) (admiration; good opinion: He is held in great respect by everyone; He has no respect for politicians.) agtelse; respekt2) (consideration; thoughtfulness; willingness to obey etc: He shows no respect for his parents.) respekt3) (a particular detail, feature etc: These two poems are similar in some respects.) henseende2. verb1) (to show or feel admiration for: I respect you for what you did.) respektere2) (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 -
42 use
I [ju:z] verb1) (to employ (something) for a purpose: What did you use to open the can?; Use your common sense!) bruge2) (to consume: We're using far too much electricity.) bruge•- 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.) brug2) (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; brug3) ((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 gavn4) (the power of using: She lost the use of her right arm as a result of the accident.) brug5) (permission, or the right, to use: They let us have the use of their car while they were away.) brugsret; lov til at bruge•- 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* * *I [ju:z] verb1) (to employ (something) for a purpose: What did you use to open the can?; Use your common sense!) bruge2) (to consume: We're using far too much electricity.) bruge•- 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.) brug2) (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; brug3) ((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 gavn4) (the power of using: She lost the use of her right arm as a result of the accident.) brug5) (permission, or the right, to use: They let us have the use of their car while they were away.) brugsret; lov til at bruge•- 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 -
43 come
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?) komme2) (to become near or close to something in time or space: Christmas is coming soon.) nærme sig3) (to happen or be situated: The letter `d' comes between `c' and è' in the alphabet.) komme; forekomme4) ((often with to) to happen (by accident): How did you come to break your leg?) komme til5) (to arrive at (a certain state etc): What are things coming to? We have come to an agreement.) blive til; nå til6) ((with to) (of numbers, prices etc) to amount (to): The total comes to 51.) beløbe sig til; blive2. interjection(expressing disapproval, drawing attention etc: Come, come! That was very rude of you!) hov, hov!; næ, hør nu her!- 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* * *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?) komme2) (to become near or close to something in time or space: Christmas is coming soon.) nærme sig3) (to happen or be situated: The letter `d' comes between `c' and è' in the alphabet.) komme; forekomme4) ((often with to) to happen (by accident): How did you come to break your leg?) komme til5) (to arrive at (a certain state etc): What are things coming to? We have come to an agreement.) blive til; nå til6) ((with to) (of numbers, prices etc) to amount (to): The total comes to 51.) beløbe sig til; blive2. interjection(expressing disapproval, drawing attention etc: Come, come! That was very rude of you!) hov, hov!; næ, hør nu her!- 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 -
44 exact
[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.) nøjagtig; præcis2) ((of a person, his mind etc) capable of being accurate over small details: Accountants have to be very exact.) nøjagtig2. verb(to force the payment of or giving of: We should exact fines from everyone who drops litter on the streets.) afkræve; forlange- exacting- exactly
- exactness* * *[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.) nøjagtig; præcis2) ((of a person, his mind etc) capable of being accurate over small details: Accountants have to be very exact.) nøjagtig2. verb(to force the payment of or giving of: We should exact fines from everyone who drops litter on the streets.) afkræve; forlange- exacting- exactly
- exactness -
45 excess
[ik'ses] 1. noun1) (the (act of) going beyond normal or suitable limits: He ate well, but not to excess.) til overmål; for meget2) (an abnormally large amount: He had consumed an excess of alcohol.) for meget3) (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 meget2. 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. noun1) (the (act of) going beyond normal or suitable limits: He ate well, but not to excess.) til overmål; for meget2) (an abnormally large amount: He had consumed an excess of alcohol.) for meget3) (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 meget2. 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 -
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 med2) ((with for) to have enough money to supply what is necessary: He is unable to provide for his family.) forsørge•- provided- providing* * *1) (to give or supply: He provided the wine for the meal; He provided them with a bed for the night.) give; forsyne med2) ((with for) to have enough money to supply what is necessary: He is unable to provide for his family.) forsørge•- provided- providing -
47 start
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.) starte2) (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?) begynde3) (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 igang4) (to cause something to begin or begin happening etc: One of the students decided to start a college magazine.) starte2. 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.) begyndelse; 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.) forspring•- 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.) fare sammen2. noun1) (a sudden movement of the body: He gave a start of surprise.) sæt2) (a shock: What a start the news gave me!) chok* * *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.) starte2) (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?) begynde3) (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 igang4) (to cause something to begin or begin happening etc: One of the students decided to start a college magazine.) starte2. 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.) begyndelse; 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.) forspring•- 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.) fare sammen2. noun1) (a sudden movement of the body: He gave a start of surprise.) sæt2) (a shock: What a start the news gave me!) chok -
48 then
[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.) dengang; så2) (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; da3) (after that: I had a drink, (and) then I went home.) dernæst4) (in that case: He might not give us the money and then what would we do?) i så fald5) (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?) så6) (also; in addition: I have two brothers, and then I have a cousin in America.) derudover2. conjunction(in that case; as a result: If you're tired, then you must rest.) så; i så fald3. adjective(at that time (in the past): the then Prime Minister.) dengang; daværende* * *[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.) dengang; så2) (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; da3) (after that: I had a drink, (and) then I went home.) dernæst4) (in that case: He might not give us the money and then what would we do?) i så fald5) (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?) så6) (also; in addition: I have two brothers, and then I have a cousin in America.) derudover2. conjunction(in that case; as a result: If you're tired, then you must rest.) så; i så fald3. adjective(at that time (in the past): the then Prime Minister.) dengang; daværende -
49 blind
1. adjective1) (not able to see: a blind man.) blind2) ((with to) unable to notice: She is blind to his faults.) blind3) (hiding what is beyond: a blind corner.) blind; uoverskuelig4) (of or for blind people: a blind school.) blinde-2. noun1) ((often in plural) a screen to prevent light coming through a window etc: The sunlight is too bright - pull down the blinds!) persienne; rullegardin2) (something intended to mislead or deceive: He did that as a blind.) vildspor; lokkedue3. verb(to make blind: He was blinded in the war.) gøre blind- blinding- blindly
- blindness
- blind alley
- blindfold 4. verb(to put a blindfold on (some person or animal).) give bind for øjnene5. 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. adjective1) (not able to see: a blind man.) blind2) ((with to) unable to notice: She is blind to his faults.) blind3) (hiding what is beyond: a blind corner.) blind; uoverskuelig4) (of or for blind people: a blind school.) blinde-2. noun1) ((often in plural) a screen to prevent light coming through a window etc: The sunlight is too bright - pull down the blinds!) persienne; rullegardin2) (something intended to mislead or deceive: He did that as a blind.) vildspor; lokkedue3. verb(to make blind: He was blinded in the war.) gøre blind- blinding- blindly
- blindness
- blind alley
- blindfold 4. verb(to put a blindfold on (some person or animal).) give bind for øjnene5. 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 -
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?') bil2) (a section for passengers in a train etc: a dining-car.) vogn3) ((American) a railway carriage for goods or people: a freight car.) (jernbane-)vogn•- car park- 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?') bil2) (a section for passengers in a train etc: a dining-car.) vogn3) ((American) a railway carriage for goods or people: a freight car.) (jernbane-)vogn•- car park- car phone -
51 guarantee
1. noun1) (a statement by the maker that something will work for a certain period of time: This guarantee is valid for one year.) garanti2) (a thing that makes something likely or certain: It is no guarantee against failure.) garanti; sikkerhed2. verb1) (to act as, or give, a guarantee: This watch is guaranteed for six months.) garantere; være dækket af garanti2) (to state that something is true, definite etc: I can't guarantee that what he told me is correct.) garantere; love; forsikre* * *1. noun1) (a statement by the maker that something will work for a certain period of time: This guarantee is valid for one year.) garanti2) (a thing that makes something likely or certain: It is no guarantee against failure.) garanti; sikkerhed2. verb1) (to act as, or give, a guarantee: This watch is guaranteed for six months.) garantere; være dækket af garanti2) (to state that something is true, definite etc: I can't guarantee that what he told me is correct.) garantere; love; forsikre -
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 måske2) (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 måske3) (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- mighty- 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 måske2) (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 måske3) (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- mighty- mightily
- mightiness -
53 most
[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.) flest; mest2) (the majority or greater part of: Most children like playing games; Most modern music is difficult to understand.) mest2. 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.) allermest3) (very or extremely: I'm most grateful to you for everything you've done; a most annoying child.) yderst; særdeles4) ((American) almost: Most everyone I know has read that book.) næsten3. 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.) det meste; de fleste•- mostly- 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) - adjective1) ((the) greatest number or quantity of: Which of the students has read the most books?; Reading is what gives me most enjoyment.) flest; mest2) (the majority or greater part of: Most children like playing games; Most modern music is difficult to understand.) mest2. 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.) allermest3) (very or extremely: I'm most grateful to you for everything you've done; a most annoying child.) yderst; særdeles4) ((American) almost: Most everyone I know has read that book.) næsten3. 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.) det meste; de fleste•- mostly- at the most
- at most
- for the most part
- make the most of something
- make the most of -
54 pity
['piti] 1. noun1) (a feeling of sorrow for the troubles and sufferings of others: He felt a great pity for her.) medlidenhed2) (a cause of sorrow or regret: What a pity (that) she can't come.) skam2. verb(to feel pity for (someone): She pitied him; She is to be pitied.) have medlidenhed med- piteous- piteously
- piteousness
- pitiable
- pitiably
- pitiful
- pitifully
- pitifulness
- pitiless
- pitilessly
- pitilessness
- pityingly
- have pity on
- take pity on* * *['piti] 1. noun1) (a feeling of sorrow for the troubles and sufferings of others: He felt a great pity for her.) medlidenhed2) (a cause of sorrow or regret: What a pity (that) she can't come.) skam2. verb(to feel pity for (someone): She pitied him; She is to be pitied.) have medlidenhed med- piteous- piteously
- piteousness
- pitiable
- pitiably
- pitiful
- pitifully
- pitifulness
- pitiless
- pitilessly
- pitilessness
- pityingly
- have pity on
- take pity on -
55 plan
1. noun1) (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.) plan2) (an intention or arrangement: My plan is to rob a bank and leave the country quickly; What are your plans for tomorrow?) plan3) (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; -tegning2. verb1) ((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.) planlægge2) (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; planlægge3) (to design (a building, town etc): This is the architect who planned the building.) designe; tegne•- planner- planning
- go according to plan
- plan ahead* * *1. noun1) (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.) plan2) (an intention or arrangement: My plan is to rob a bank and leave the country quickly; What are your plans for tomorrow?) plan3) (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; -tegning2. verb1) ((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.) planlægge2) (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; planlægge3) (to design (a building, town etc): This is the architect who planned the building.) designe; tegne•- planner- planning
- go according to plan
- plan ahead -
56 prospect
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.) udsigt; mulighed2) (a view or scene: a fine prospect.) udsigt2. [prə'spekt, ]( American[) 'prospekt] verb(to make a search (for gold etc): He is prospecting for gold.) søge efter; grave efter- prospectus* * *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.) udsigt; mulighed2) (a view or scene: a fine prospect.) udsigt2. [prə'spekt, ]( American[) 'prospekt] verb(to make a search (for gold etc): He is prospecting for gold.) søge efter; grave efter- prospectus -
57 put
[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?) sætte; komme; lægge; sende; bringe; oversætte2) (to submit or present (a proposal, question etc): I put several questions to him; She put her ideas before the committee.) stille; præsentere; fremføre3) (to express in words: He put his refusal very politely; Children sometimes have such a funny way of putting things!) udtrykke4) (to write down: I'm trying to write a letter to her, but I don't know what to put.) skrive5) (to sail in a particular direction: We put out to sea; The ship put into harbour for repairs.) stikke til søs; sejle i havn•- 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* * *[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?) sætte; komme; lægge; sende; bringe; oversætte2) (to submit or present (a proposal, question etc): I put several questions to him; She put her ideas before the committee.) stille; præsentere; fremføre3) (to express in words: He put his refusal very politely; Children sometimes have such a funny way of putting things!) udtrykke4) (to write down: I'm trying to write a letter to her, but I don't know what to put.) skrive5) (to sail in a particular direction: We put out to sea; The ship put into harbour for repairs.) stikke til søs; sejle i havn•- 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 -
58 question
['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?) spørgsmål2) (a problem or matter for discussion: There is the question of how much to pay him.) spørgsmål3) (a single problem in a test or examination: We had to answer four questions in three hours.) spørgsmål4) (criticism; doubt; discussion: He is, without question, the best man for the job.) diskussion; tvivl5) (a suggestion or possibility: There is no question of our dismissing him.) mulighed; sandsynlighed2. verb1) (to ask (a person) questions: I'll question him about what he was doing last night.) spørge2) (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. noun1) (something which is said, written etc which asks for an answer from someone: The question is, do we really need a computer?) spørgsmål2) (a problem or matter for discussion: There is the question of how much to pay him.) spørgsmål3) (a single problem in a test or examination: We had to answer four questions in three hours.) spørgsmål4) (criticism; doubt; discussion: He is, without question, the best man for the job.) diskussion; tvivl5) (a suggestion or possibility: There is no question of our dismissing him.) mulighed; sandsynlighed2. verb1) (to ask (a person) questions: I'll question him about what he was doing last night.) spørge2) (to regard as doubtful: He questioned her right to use the money.) betvivle•- questionably
- questionableness
- question mark
- question-master
- questionnaire
- in question
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59 scan
[skæn] 1. past tense, past participle - scanned; verb1) (to examine carefully: He scanned the horizon for any sign of a ship.) studere nøje2) (to look at quickly but not in detail: She scanned the newspaper for news of the murder.) skimme3) (to pass radar beams etc over: The area was scanned for signs of enemy aircraft.) scanne4) (to pass an electronic or laser beam over a text or picture in order to store it in the memory of a computer.) scanne5) (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.) scanne6) (to fit into a particular rhythm or metre: The second line of that verse doesn't scan properly.) passe2. 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.) scanning- scanner* * *[skæn] 1. past tense, past participle - scanned; verb1) (to examine carefully: He scanned the horizon for any sign of a ship.) studere nøje2) (to look at quickly but not in detail: She scanned the newspaper for news of the murder.) skimme3) (to pass radar beams etc over: The area was scanned for signs of enemy aircraft.) scanne4) (to pass an electronic or laser beam over a text or picture in order to store it in the memory of a computer.) scanne5) (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.) scanne6) (to fit into a particular rhythm or metre: The second line of that verse doesn't scan properly.) passe2. 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.) scanning- scanner -
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
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