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1 while
1. conjunction( also whilst)1) (during the time that: I saw him while I was out walking.) mens2) (although: While I sympathize, I can't really do very much to help.) selvom2. noun(a space of time: It took me quite a while; It's a long while since we saw her.) stykke tid- worth one's while* * *1. conjunction( also whilst)1) (during the time that: I saw him while I was out walking.) mens2) (although: While I sympathize, I can't really do very much to help.) selvom2. noun(a space of time: It took me quite a while; It's a long while since we saw her.) stykke tid- worth one's while -
2 while away
(to pass (time) without boredom: He whiled away the time by reading.) fordrive* * *(to pass (time) without boredom: He whiled away the time by reading.) fordrive -
3 once in a while
(occasionally: I meet him once in a while at the club.) en gang imellem* * *(occasionally: I meet him once in a while at the club.) en gang imellem -
4 strike while the iron is hot
(to act etc while the situation is favourable.) smede mens jernet er varmt* * *(to act etc while the situation is favourable.) smede mens jernet er varmt -
5 worth one's while
(worth one's time and trouble: It's not worth your while reading this book, because it isn't accurate.) være umagen værd* * *(worth one's time and trouble: It's not worth your while reading this book, because it isn't accurate.) være umagen værd -
6 in cold blood
(while free from excitement or passion: He killed his son in cold blood.) med koldt blod* * *(while free from excitement or passion: He killed his son in cold blood.) med koldt blod -
7 in passing
(while doing or talking about something else; without explaining fully what one means: He told her the story, and said in passing that he did not completely believe it.) i forbifarten* * *(while doing or talking about something else; without explaining fully what one means: He told her the story, and said in passing that he did not completely believe it.) i forbifarten -
8 in the presence of
(while (someone) is present: This document must be signed in the presence of a witness; Don't talk about it in my mother's presence.) i nærværelse af; nærværelse* * *(while (someone) is present: This document must be signed in the presence of a witness; Don't talk about it in my mother's presence.) i nærværelse af; nærværelse -
9 interrupt
1) (to stop a person while he is saying or doing something, especially by saying etc something oneself: He interrupted her while she was speaking; He interrupted her speech; Listen to me and don't interrupt!) afbryde2) (to stop or make a break in (an activity etc): He interrupted his work to eat his lunch; You interrupted my thoughts.) afbryde3) (to cut off (a view etc): A block of flats interrupted their view of the sea.) afskære•* * *1) (to stop a person while he is saying or doing something, especially by saying etc something oneself: He interrupted her while she was speaking; He interrupted her speech; Listen to me and don't interrupt!) afbryde2) (to stop or make a break in (an activity etc): He interrupted his work to eat his lunch; You interrupted my thoughts.) afbryde3) (to cut off (a view etc): A block of flats interrupted their view of the sea.) afskære• -
10 accompaniment
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11 armour
1) (formerly, a metal suit worn by knights etc as a protection while fighting: a suit of armour.) rustning2) (a metal covering to protect ships, tanks etc against damage from weapons.) panser•- armoured- armoury
- army* * *1) (formerly, a metal suit worn by knights etc as a protection while fighting: a suit of armour.) rustning2) (a metal covering to protect ships, tanks etc against damage from weapons.) panser•- armoured- armoury
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12 as
[æz] 1. conjunction1) (when; while: I met John as I was coming home; We'll be able to talk as we go.) da; når; mens2) (because: As I am leaving tomorrow, I've bought you a present.) da; idet; siden3) (in the same way that: If you are not sure how to behave, do as I do.) som4) (used to introduce a statement of what the speaker knows or believes to be the case: As you know, I'll be leaving tomorrow.) som5) (though: Old as I am, I can still fight; Much as I want to, I cannot go.) skønt; hvor... end6) (used to refer to something which has already been stated and apply it to another person: Tom is English, as are Dick and Harry.) ligesom; på samme måde som2. adverb(used in comparisons, eg the first as in the following example: The bread was as hard as a brick.) så... som3. preposition1) (used in comparisons, eg the second as in the following example: The bread was as hard as a brick.) (så...) som2) (like: He was dressed as a woman.) som3) (with certain verbs eg regard, treat, describe, accept: I am regarded by some people as a bit of a fool; He treats the children as adults.) som4) (in the position of: He is greatly respected both as a person and as a politician.) som•- as for- as if / as though
- as to* * *[æz] 1. conjunction1) (when; while: I met John as I was coming home; We'll be able to talk as we go.) da; når; mens2) (because: As I am leaving tomorrow, I've bought you a present.) da; idet; siden3) (in the same way that: If you are not sure how to behave, do as I do.) som4) (used to introduce a statement of what the speaker knows or believes to be the case: As you know, I'll be leaving tomorrow.) som5) (though: Old as I am, I can still fight; Much as I want to, I cannot go.) skønt; hvor... end6) (used to refer to something which has already been stated and apply it to another person: Tom is English, as are Dick and Harry.) ligesom; på samme måde som2. adverb(used in comparisons, eg the first as in the following example: The bread was as hard as a brick.) så... som3. preposition1) (used in comparisons, eg the second as in the following example: The bread was as hard as a brick.) (så...) som2) (like: He was dressed as a woman.) som3) (with certain verbs eg regard, treat, describe, accept: I am regarded by some people as a bit of a fool; He treats the children as adults.) som4) (in the position of: He is greatly respected both as a person and as a politician.) som•- as for- as if / as though
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13 as long as / so long as
1) (provided only that: As/So long as you're happy, it doesn't matter what you do.) så længe2) (while; during the time that: As long as he's here I'll have more work to do.) mens; så længe* * *1) (provided only that: As/So long as you're happy, it doesn't matter what you do.) så længe2) (while; during the time that: As long as he's here I'll have more work to do.) mens; så længe -
14 baby-sit
verb (to remain in a house to look after a child while its parents are out: She baby-sits for her friends every Saturday.) babysitte; være babysitter* * *verb (to remain in a house to look after a child while its parents are out: She baby-sits for her friends every Saturday.) babysitte; være babysitter -
15 bank
I 1. [bæŋk] noun1) (a mound or ridge (of earth etc): The child climbed the bank to pick flowers.) skrænt; jordvold2) (the ground at the edge of a river, lake etc: The river overflowed its banks.) bred3) (a raised area of sand under the sea: a sand-bank.) banke2. verb1) ((often with up) to form into a bank or banks: The earth was banked up against the wall of the house.) dynge op2) (to tilt (an aircraft etc) while turning: The plane banked steeply.) krængeII 1. [bæŋk] noun1) (a place where money is lent or exchanged, or put for safety and/or to acquire interest: He has plenty of money in the bank; I must go to the bank today.) bank2) (a place for storing other valuable material: A blood bank.) -bank2. verb(to put into a bank: He banks his wages every week.) sætte i banken- banker- bank book
- banker's card
- bank holiday
- bank-note
- bank on III [bæŋk] noun(a collection of rows (of instruments etc): The modern pilot has banks of instruments.) række* * *I 1. [bæŋk] noun1) (a mound or ridge (of earth etc): The child climbed the bank to pick flowers.) skrænt; jordvold2) (the ground at the edge of a river, lake etc: The river overflowed its banks.) bred3) (a raised area of sand under the sea: a sand-bank.) banke2. verb1) ((often with up) to form into a bank or banks: The earth was banked up against the wall of the house.) dynge op2) (to tilt (an aircraft etc) while turning: The plane banked steeply.) krængeII 1. [bæŋk] noun1) (a place where money is lent or exchanged, or put for safety and/or to acquire interest: He has plenty of money in the bank; I must go to the bank today.) bank2) (a place for storing other valuable material: A blood bank.) -bank2. verb(to put into a bank: He banks his wages every week.) sætte i banken- banker- bank book
- banker's card
- bank holiday
- bank-note
- bank on III [bæŋk] noun(a collection of rows (of instruments etc): The modern pilot has banks of instruments.) række -
16 butt in
(to interrupt or interfere: Don't butt in while I'm speaking!) afbryde; blande sig* * *(to interrupt or interfere: Don't butt in while I'm speaking!) afbryde; blande sig -
17 campaign
[kæm'pein] 1. noun1) (the operations of an army while fighting in one area or for one purpose: the Burma campaign in the Second World War.) kampagne; felttog2) (a series of organized actions in support of a cause: a campaign against smoking.) kampagne2. verb(to take part in a campaign: He has campaigned against smoking for years.) føre en kampagne* * *[kæm'pein] 1. noun1) (the operations of an army while fighting in one area or for one purpose: the Burma campaign in the Second World War.) kampagne; felttog2) (a series of organized actions in support of a cause: a campaign against smoking.) kampagne2. verb(to take part in a campaign: He has campaigned against smoking for years.) føre en kampagne -
18 candid camera
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19 clatter
['klætə] 1. noun(a loud noise like hard objects falling, striking against each other etc: the clatter of pots falling off the shelf.) skramlen2. verb(to (cause to) make such a noise: The dishes clattered while I was washing them in the sink.) skramle* * *['klætə] 1. noun(a loud noise like hard objects falling, striking against each other etc: the clatter of pots falling off the shelf.) skramlen2. verb(to (cause to) make such a noise: The dishes clattered while I was washing them in the sink.) skramle -
20 cocoon
[kə'ku:n](a silk covering spun by many insect larvae, and in which they live while turning into butterflies.) puppe; kokon* * *[kə'ku:n](a silk covering spun by many insect larvae, and in which they live while turning into butterflies.) puppe; kokon
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