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1 the slums
(the area(s) of a town etc where there are slums: As a social worker, she does a lot of work in the slums.) slumkvarter* * *(the area(s) of a town etc where there are slums: As a social worker, she does a lot of work in the slums.) slumkvarter -
2 the
[ðə, ði](The form [ðə] is used before words beginning with a consonant eg the house or consonant sound eg the union [ðə'ju:njən]; the form [ði] is used before words beginning with a vowel eg the apple or vowel sound eg the honour [ði 'onə]) den; det; -en; -et1) (used to refer to a person, thing etc mentioned previously, described in a following phrase, or already known: Where is the book I put on the table?; Who was the man you were talking to?; My mug is the tall blue one; Switch the light off!)2) (used with a singular noun or an adjective to refer to all members of a group etc or to a general type of object, group of objects etc: The horse is running fast.; I spoke to him on the telephone; He plays the piano/violin very well.)3) (used to refer to unique objects etc, especially in titles and names: the Duke of Edinburgh; the Atlantic (Ocean).)4) (used after a preposition with words referring to a unit of quantity, time etc: In this job we are paid by the hour.)5) (used with superlative adjectives and adverbs to denote a person, thing etc which is or shows more of something than any other: He is the kindest man I know; We like him (the) best of all.)6) ((often with all) used with comparative adjectives to show that a person, thing etc is better, worse etc: He has had a week's holiday and looks (all) the better for it.)•- the...- the...* * *[ðə, ði](The form [ðə] is used before words beginning with a consonant eg the house or consonant sound eg the union [ðə'ju:njən]; the form [ði] is used before words beginning with a vowel eg the apple or vowel sound eg the honour [ði 'onə]) den; det; -en; -et1) (used to refer to a person, thing etc mentioned previously, described in a following phrase, or already known: Where is the book I put on the table?; Who was the man you were talking to?; My mug is the tall blue one; Switch the light off!)2) (used with a singular noun or an adjective to refer to all members of a group etc or to a general type of object, group of objects etc: The horse is running fast.; I spoke to him on the telephone; He plays the piano/violin very well.)3) (used to refer to unique objects etc, especially in titles and names: the Duke of Edinburgh; the Atlantic (Ocean).)4) (used after a preposition with words referring to a unit of quantity, time etc: In this job we are paid by the hour.)5) (used with superlative adjectives and adverbs to denote a person, thing etc which is or shows more of something than any other: He is the kindest man I know; We like him (the) best of all.)6) ((often with all) used with comparative adjectives to show that a person, thing etc is better, worse etc: He has had a week's holiday and looks (all) the better for it.)•- the...- the... -
3 on the spot
1) (at once: She liked it so much that she bought it on the spot; ( also adjective) an on-the-spot decision.) på stedet; her-og-nu-2) (in the exact place referred to; in the place where one is needed: It was a good thing you were on the spot when he had his heart attack; ( also adjective) tour on-the-spot reporter.) på stedet; lokal-3) ((especially with put) in a dangerous, difficult or embarrassing position: The interviewer's questions really put the Prime Minister on the spot.) i en vanskelig situation* * *1) (at once: She liked it so much that she bought it on the spot; ( also adjective) an on-the-spot decision.) på stedet; her-og-nu-2) (in the exact place referred to; in the place where one is needed: It was a good thing you were on the spot when he had his heart attack; ( also adjective) tour on-the-spot reporter.) på stedet; lokal-3) ((especially with put) in a dangerous, difficult or embarrassing position: The interviewer's questions really put the Prime Minister on the spot.) i en vanskelig situation -
4 on the alert
(on the watch (for): We were on the alert for any sound that might tell us where he was.) på vagt* * *(on the watch (for): We were on the alert for any sound that might tell us where he was.) på vagt -
5 out of the/someone's way
((not) blocking someone's progress, or occupying space that is needed by someone: Don't leave your bicycle where it will get in the way of pedestrians; Will I be in the/your way if I work at this table?; `Get out of my way!' he said rudely.) være i vejen for; forsvind!* * *((not) blocking someone's progress, or occupying space that is needed by someone: Don't leave your bicycle where it will get in the way of pedestrians; Will I be in the/your way if I work at this table?; `Get out of my way!' he said rudely.) være i vejen for; forsvind! -
6 second sight
(the power of seeing into the future or into other mysteries: They asked a woman with second sight where the dead body was.) synskhed* * *(the power of seeing into the future or into other mysteries: They asked a woman with second sight where the dead body was.) synskhed -
7 Latin America
(the countries of Central and South America, where the official language is usually a form of either Spanish or Portuguese.) Latin-Amerika* * *(the countries of Central and South America, where the official language is usually a form of either Spanish or Portuguese.) Latin-Amerika -
8 dock
I 1. [dok] noun1) (a deepened part of a harbour etc where ships go for loading, unloading, repair etc: The ship was in dock for three weeks.) dok2) (the area surrounding this: He works down at the docks.) dokkerne3) (the box in a law court where the accused person sits or stands.) anklagebænk2. verb(to (cause to) enter a dock and tie up alongside a quay: The liner docked in Southampton this morning.) dokke- docker- dockyard II [dok] verb(to cut short or remove part from: The dog's tail had been docked; His wages were docked to pay for the broken window.) skære af; reducere* * *I 1. [dok] noun1) (a deepened part of a harbour etc where ships go for loading, unloading, repair etc: The ship was in dock for three weeks.) dok2) (the area surrounding this: He works down at the docks.) dokkerne3) (the box in a law court where the accused person sits or stands.) anklagebænk2. verb(to (cause to) enter a dock and tie up alongside a quay: The liner docked in Southampton this morning.) dokke- docker- dockyard II [dok] verb(to cut short or remove part from: The dog's tail had been docked; His wages were docked to pay for the broken window.) skære af; reducere -
9 join
[‹oin] 1. verb1) ((often with up, on etc) to put together or connect: The electrician joined the wires (up) wrongly; You must join this piece (on) to that piece; He joined the two stories together to make a play; The island is joined to the mainland by a sandbank at low tide.) forbinde2) (to connect (two points) eg by a line, as in geometry: Join point A to point B.) forbinde3) (to become a member of (a group): Join our club!) blive medlem af4) ((sometimes with up) to meet and come together (with): This lane joins the main road; Do you know where the two rivers join?; They joined up with us for the remainder of the holiday.) løbe sammen; støde sammen; mødes; støde til5) (to come into the company of: I'll join you later in the restaurant.) støde til2. noun(a place where two things are joined: You can hardly see the joins in the material.) sammenføjning- join hands
- join in
- join up* * *[‹oin] 1. verb1) ((often with up, on etc) to put together or connect: The electrician joined the wires (up) wrongly; You must join this piece (on) to that piece; He joined the two stories together to make a play; The island is joined to the mainland by a sandbank at low tide.) forbinde2) (to connect (two points) eg by a line, as in geometry: Join point A to point B.) forbinde3) (to become a member of (a group): Join our club!) blive medlem af4) ((sometimes with up) to meet and come together (with): This lane joins the main road; Do you know where the two rivers join?; They joined up with us for the remainder of the holiday.) løbe sammen; støde sammen; mødes; støde til5) (to come into the company of: I'll join you later in the restaurant.) støde til2. noun(a place where two things are joined: You can hardly see the joins in the material.) sammenføjning- join hands
- join in
- join up -
10 mark
1. noun1) ((also Deutsche Mark, Deutschmark) the standard unit of German currency before the euro.) D-mark2) (a point given as a reward for good work etc: She got good marks in the exam.) karakter3) (a stain: That spilt coffee has left a mark on the carpet.) plet; mærke4) (a sign used as a guide to position etc: There's a mark on the map showing where the church is.) tegn5) (a cross or other sign used instead of a signature: He couldn't sign his name, so he made his mark instead.) mærke6) (an indication or sign of a particular thing: a mark of respect.) tegn; bevis2. verb1) (to put a mark or stain on, or to become marked or stained: Every pupil's coat must be marked with his name; That coffee has marked the tablecloth; This white material marks easily.) mærke; plette2) (to give marks to (a piece of work): I have forty exam-papers to mark tonight.) rette3) (to show; to be a sign of: X marks the spot where the treasure is buried.) markere4) (to note: Mark it down in your notebook.) notere5) ((in football etc) to keep close to (an opponent) so as to prevent his getting the ball: Your job is to mark the centre-forward.) dække op•- marked- markedly
- marker
- marksman
- marksmanship
- leave/make one's mark
- mark out
- mark time* * *1. noun1) ((also Deutsche Mark, Deutschmark) the standard unit of German currency before the euro.) D-mark2) (a point given as a reward for good work etc: She got good marks in the exam.) karakter3) (a stain: That spilt coffee has left a mark on the carpet.) plet; mærke4) (a sign used as a guide to position etc: There's a mark on the map showing where the church is.) tegn5) (a cross or other sign used instead of a signature: He couldn't sign his name, so he made his mark instead.) mærke6) (an indication or sign of a particular thing: a mark of respect.) tegn; bevis2. verb1) (to put a mark or stain on, or to become marked or stained: Every pupil's coat must be marked with his name; That coffee has marked the tablecloth; This white material marks easily.) mærke; plette2) (to give marks to (a piece of work): I have forty exam-papers to mark tonight.) rette3) (to show; to be a sign of: X marks the spot where the treasure is buried.) markere4) (to note: Mark it down in your notebook.) notere5) ((in football etc) to keep close to (an opponent) so as to prevent his getting the ball: Your job is to mark the centre-forward.) dække op•- marked- markedly
- marker
- marksman
- marksmanship
- leave/make one's mark
- mark out
- mark time -
11 spot
[spot] 1. noun1) (a small mark or stain (made by mud, paint etc): She was trying to remove a spot of grease from her skirt.) plet2) (a small, round mark of a different colour from its background: His tie was blue with white spots.) prik3) (a pimple or red mark on the skin caused by an illness etc: She had measles and was covered in spots.) udslæt; mærke4) (a place or small area, especially the exact place (where something happened etc): There was a large number of detectives gathered at the spot where the body had been found.) sted5) (a small amount: Can I borrow a spot of sugar?) smule2. verb1) (to catch sight of: She spotted him eventually at the very back of the crowd.) få øje på2) (to recognize or pick out: No-one watching the play was able to spot the murderer.) opdage•- spotless- spotlessly
- spotlessness
- spotted
- spotty
- spottiness
- spot check
- spotlight 3. verb1) (to light with a spotlight: The stage was spotlit.) belyse med en spotlight2) (to show up clearly or draw attention to: The incident spotlighted the difficulties with which we were faced.) fremhæve•- on the spot
- spot on* * *[spot] 1. noun1) (a small mark or stain (made by mud, paint etc): She was trying to remove a spot of grease from her skirt.) plet2) (a small, round mark of a different colour from its background: His tie was blue with white spots.) prik3) (a pimple or red mark on the skin caused by an illness etc: She had measles and was covered in spots.) udslæt; mærke4) (a place or small area, especially the exact place (where something happened etc): There was a large number of detectives gathered at the spot where the body had been found.) sted5) (a small amount: Can I borrow a spot of sugar?) smule2. verb1) (to catch sight of: She spotted him eventually at the very back of the crowd.) få øje på2) (to recognize or pick out: No-one watching the play was able to spot the murderer.) opdage•- spotless- spotlessly
- spotlessness
- spotted
- spotty
- spottiness
- spot check
- spotlight 3. verb1) (to light with a spotlight: The stage was spotlit.) belyse med en spotlight2) (to show up clearly or draw attention to: The incident spotlighted the difficulties with which we were faced.) fremhæve•- on the spot
- spot on -
12 flight deck
1) (the upper deck of an aircraft carrier where planes take off or land.) flyvedæk2) (the forward part of an aeroplane where the pilot and crew sit.) cockpit* * *1) (the upper deck of an aircraft carrier where planes take off or land.) flyvedæk2) (the forward part of an aeroplane where the pilot and crew sit.) cockpit -
13 groin
[ɡroin](the part of the front of the body where the inner part of the thigh joins the rest of the body.) lyske* * *[ɡroin](the part of the front of the body where the inner part of the thigh joins the rest of the body.) lyske -
14 underworld
(the part of the population that gets its living from crime etc: A member of the underworld told the police where the murderer was hiding.) underverden* * *(the part of the population that gets its living from crime etc: A member of the underworld told the police where the murderer was hiding.) underverden -
15 elbow
['elbəu] 1. noun(the joint where the arm bends: He leant forward on his elbows.) albue2. verb(to push with the elbow: He elbowed his way through the crowd.) albue; skubbe- at one's elbow* * *['elbəu] 1. noun(the joint where the arm bends: He leant forward on his elbows.) albue2. verb(to push with the elbow: He elbowed his way through the crowd.) albue; skubbe- at one's elbow -
16 examination
1) ((a) close inspection: Make a thorough examination of the area where the crime took place; On examination the patient was discovered to have appendicitis.) undersøgelse2) ((also exam) a test of knowledge or ability: school examinations; She is to take a French/dancing exam; ( also adjective) examination/exam papers; He failed/passed the English exam.) eksamen; eksamens-; -eksamen3) ((a) formal questioning (eg of a witness).) udspørgning* * *1) ((a) close inspection: Make a thorough examination of the area where the crime took place; On examination the patient was discovered to have appendicitis.) undersøgelse2) ((also exam) a test of knowledge or ability: school examinations; She is to take a French/dancing exam; ( also adjective) examination/exam papers; He failed/passed the English exam.) eksamen; eksamens-; -eksamen3) ((a) formal questioning (eg of a witness).) udspørgning -
17 hall
[ho:l]1) (a room or passage at the entrance to a house: We left our coats in the hall.) entré; hall2) ((a building with) a large public room, used for concerts, meetings etc: a community hall.) sal; forsamlingshus3) (a building with offices where the administration of a town etc is carried out: a town hall; (American) the city hall.) rådhus4) ((American) a passageway through a building; a corridor.) gang5) (a building of a university, college etc, especially one in which students etc live.) kollegium•- hallmark- hallway* * *[ho:l]1) (a room or passage at the entrance to a house: We left our coats in the hall.) entré; hall2) ((a building with) a large public room, used for concerts, meetings etc: a community hall.) sal; forsamlingshus3) (a building with offices where the administration of a town etc is carried out: a town hall; (American) the city hall.) rådhus4) ((American) a passageway through a building; a corridor.) gang5) (a building of a university, college etc, especially one in which students etc live.) kollegium•- hallmark- hallway -
18 scar
1. noun(the mark that is left by a wound or sore: a scar on the arm where the dog bit him.) ar2. verb(to mark with a scar: He recovered from the accident but his face was badly scarred.) arre* * *1. noun(the mark that is left by a wound or sore: a scar on the arm where the dog bit him.) ar2. verb(to mark with a scar: He recovered from the accident but his face was badly scarred.) arre -
19 cordon off
(to enclose with a cordon: The police cordoned off the area where the gunman was.) afspærre* * *(to enclose with a cordon: The police cordoned off the area where the gunman was.) afspærre -
20 crotch
[kro ](in humans, the place where the legs meet together and join the body.) skridt* * *[kro ](in humans, the place where the legs meet together and join the body.) skridt
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