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1 survey
1. [sə'vei] verb1) (to look at, or view, in a general way: He surveyed his neat garden with satisfaction.) skoða, virða fyrir sér2) (to examine carefully or in detail.) kanna3) (to measure, and estimate the position, shape etc of (a piece of land etc): They have started to survey the piece of land that the new motorway will pass through.) mæla út4) (to make a formal or official inspection of (a house etc that is being offered for sale).) meta2. ['sə:vei] noun1) (a look or examination; a report: After a brief survey of the damage he telephoned the police; He has written a survey of crime in big cities.) (skrifleg) könnun/rannsókn2) (a careful measurement of land etc.) landmæling•- surveyor -
2 honour
['onə] 1. noun1) (respect for truth, honesty etc: a man of honour.) heiður, sómi2) ((the keeping or increasing of) a person's, country's etc good reputation: We must fight for the honour of our country.) heiður, sómi3) (fame; glory: He won honour on the field of battle.) orðstír, sæmd4) (respect: This ceremony is being held in honour of those who died in the war.) virðingarvottur, heiður5) (something which a person feels to be a reason for pride etc: It is a great honour to be asked to address this meeting.) heiður, sæmd6) (a title, degree etc given to a person as a mark of respect for his services, work, ability etc: He has received many honours for his research into cancer.) virðingarvottur, heiðursveiting7) ((with capital: with His, Your etc) a title of respect used when talking to or about judges, mayors etc: My client wishes to plead guilty, Your Honour.) yðar náð2. verb1) (to show great respect to (a person, thing etc): We should honour the Queen.) heiðra, virða2) (to do, say etc something which is a reason for pride, satisfaction etc to: Will you honour us with your presence at the meeting?) heiðra, sÿna virðingu3) (to give (someone) a title, degree etc as a mark of respect for his ability etc: He was honoured for his work with the mentally handicapped.) veita virðingargráðu/-vott, heiðra4) (to fulfil (a promise etc): We'll honour our agreement.) standa við•- honorary- honourable
- honours
- in honour bound
- honour bound
- on one's honour
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3 complacent
[kəm'pleisnt](showing satisfaction with one's own situation: a complacent attitude.) sjálfsánægður- complacency
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4 please
[pli:z] 1. verb1) (to do what is wanted by (a person); to give pleasure or satisfaction to: You can't please everyone all the time; It pleases me to read poetry.)2) (to choose, want, like: He does as he pleases.)2. adverb(a word added to an order or request in order to be polite: Please open the window; Close the door, please; Will you please come with me?) gera svo vel- pleased- pleasing
- pleasingly
- if you please
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5 pride
1) (a feeling of pleasure and satisfaction at one's achievements, possessions, family etc: She looked with pride at her handsome sons.) stolt2) (personal dignity: His pride was hurt by her criticism.) stolt3) (a group (of lions or of peacocks): a pride of lions.) -hjörð, -hópur•- the pride of
- pride of place
- pride oneself on
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6 pride oneself on
(to take pride in, or feel satisfaction with (something one has done, achieved etc): He prides himself on his driving skill.) hrósa sér af, vera stoltur af -
7 self-satisfied
(too easily pleased with oneself and one's achievements: `Our house is the cleanest in the row,' she said in her self-satisfied way.) sjálfsánægður, sjálfumglaður
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