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  • 101 sign up

    1) (to join an organization or make an agreement to do something etc by writing one's name.) (εγ)γράφομαι
    2) (to engage for work by making a legal contract.) αναλαμβάνω υπηρεσία,πιάνω δουλειά

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  • 102 spell

    I [spel] past tense, past participle - spelt; verb
    1) (to name or give in order the letters of (a word): I asked him to spell his name for me.) συλλαβίζω
    2) ((of letters) to form (a word): C-a-t spells `cat'.) σχηματίζω(λέξη),διαβάζομαι
    3) (to (be able to) spell words correctly: I can't spell!) είμαι ορθογράφος
    4) (to mean or amount to: This spells disaster.) σημαίνω,ισοδυναμώ με
    - spelling II [spel] noun
    1) (a set or words which, when spoken, is supposed to have magical power: The witch recited a spell and turned herself into a swan.) ξόρκι,μαγικές λέξεις
    2) (a strong influence: He was completely under her spell.) ακατανίκητη έλξη,επιρροή
    III [spel] noun
    1) (a turn (at work): Shortly afterwards I did another spell at the machine.) βάρδια
    2) (a period of time during which something lasts: a spell of bad health.) χρονική περίοδος
    3) (a short time: We stayed in the country for a spell and then came home.) σύντομο χρονικό διάστημα

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  • 103 standard

    ['stændəd] 1. noun
    1) (something used as a basis of measurement: The kilogram is the international standard of weight.) μέτρο
    2) (a basis for judging quality, or a level of excellence aimed at, required or achieved: You can't judge an amateur artist's work by the same standards as you would judge that of a trained artist; high standards of behaviour; His performance did not reach the required standard.) μέτρο,κριτήριο,πρότυπο,βάση
    3) (a flag or carved figure etc fixed to a pole and carried eg at the front of an army going into battle.) λάβαρο
    2. adjective
    ((accepted as) normal or usual; The Post Office likes the public to use a standard size of envelope.) κανονικός,σταθερός,ενιαίος
    - standardise
    - standardization
    - standardisation
    - standard-bearer
    - be up to / below standard
    - standard of living

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  • 104 strain

    I 1. [strein] verb
    1) (to exert oneself or a part of the body to the greatest possible extent: They strained at the door, trying to pull it open; He strained to reach the rope.) τεντώνω/-ομαι,τσιτώνω
    2) (to injure (a muscle etc) through too much use, exertion etc: He has strained a muscle in his leg; You'll strain your eyes by reading in such a poor light.) ζορίζω,κουράζω
    3) (to force or stretch (too far): The constant interruptions were straining his patience.) ζορίζω,δοκιμάζω
    4) (to put (eg a mixture) through a sieve etc in order to separate solid matter from liquid: She strained the coffee.) σουρώνω, φιλτράρω
    2. noun
    1) (force exerted; Can nylon ropes take more strain than the old kind of rope?) ζόρισμα
    2) ((something, eg too much work etc, that causes) a state of anxiety and fatigue: The strain of nursing her dying husband was too much for her; to suffer from strain.) ένταση,τέντωμα,ζόρι
    3) ((an) injury especially to a muscle caused by too much exertion: muscular strain.) (υπερ)ένταση
    4) (too great a demand: These constant delays are a strain on our patience.) ζόρισμα,τράβηγμα/δοκιμασία
    - strainer
    - strain off
    II [strein] noun
    1) (a kind or breed (of animals, plants etc): a new strain of cattle.) διασταύρωση,ποικιλία,παραλλαγή
    2) (a tendency in a person's character: I'm sure there's a strain of madness in her.) τάση
    3) ((often in plural) (the sound of) a tune: I heard the strains of a hymn coming from the church.) μελωδία

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  • 105 strike

    1. past tense - struck; verb
    1) (to hit, knock or give a blow to: He struck me in the face with his fist; Why did you strike him?; The stone struck me a blow on the side of the head; His head struck the table as he fell; The tower of the church was struck by lightning.) χτυπώ
    2) (to attack: The enemy troops struck at dawn; We must prevent the disease striking again.) επιτίθεμαι,πλήττω
    3) (to produce (sparks or a flame) by rubbing: He struck a match/light; He struck sparks from the stone with his knife.) χτυπώ κι ανάβω
    4) ((of workers) to stop work as a protest, or in order to force employers to give better pay: The men decided to strike for higher wages.) απεργώ
    5) (to discover or find: After months of prospecting they finally struck gold/oil; If we walk in this direction we may strike the right path.) ανακαλύπτω
    6) (to (make something) sound: He struck a note on the piano/violin; The clock struck twelve.) βγάζω ήχο,σημαίνω(την ώρα),χτυπώ
    7) (to impress, or give a particular impression to (a person): I was struck by the resemblance between the two men; How does the plan strike you?; It / The thought struck me that she had come to borrow money.) δίνω την εντύπωση,φαίνομαι
    8) (to mint or manufacture (a coin, medal etc).) κόβω(νόμισμα,μετάλλιο)
    9) (to go in a certain direction: He left the path and struck (off) across the fields.) κατευθύνομαι
    10) (to lower or take down (tents, flags etc).) κατεβάζω
    2. noun
    1) (an act of striking: a miners' strike.) απεργία
    2) (a discovery of oil, gold etc: He made a lucky strike.) ανακάλυψη
    - striking
    - strikingly
    - be out on strike
    - be on strike
    - call a strike
    - come out on strike
    - come
    - be within striking distance of
    - strike at
    - strike an attitude/pose
    - strike a balance
    - strike a bargain/agreement
    - strike a blow for
    - strike down
    - strike dumb
    - strike fear/terror into
    - strike home
    - strike it rich
    - strike lucky
    - strike out
    - strike up

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  • 106 stroke

    [strəuk] I noun
    1) (an act of hitting, or the blow given: He felled the tree with one stroke of the axe; the stroke of a whip.) χτύπημα
    2) (a sudden occurrence of something: a stroke of lightning; an unfortunate stroke of fate; What a stroke of luck to find that money!) χτύπημα,πλήγμα/εύνοια(της τύχης)
    3) (the sound made by a clock striking the hour: She arrived on the stroke of (= punctually at) ten.) χτύπος ρολογιού
    4) (a movement or mark made in one direction by a pen, pencil, paintbrush etc: short, even pencil strokes.) κονδυλιά,μολυβιά,πινελιά
    5) (a single pull of an oar in rowing, or a hit with the bat in playing cricket.) κίνηση,χτύπημα
    6) (a movement of the arms and legs in swimming, or a particular method of swimming: He swam with slow, strong strokes; Can you do breaststroke/backstroke?) κολυμβητική κίνηση
    7) (an effort or action: I haven't done a stroke (of work) all day.) στάλα(δουλειά)
    8) (a sudden attack of illness which damages the brain, causing paralysis, loss of feeling in the body etc.) εγκεφαλική συμφόρηση, εγκεφαλικό
    II 1. verb
    (to rub (eg a furry animal) gently and repeatedly in one direction, especially as a sign of affection: He stroked the cat / her hair; The dog loves being stroked.) χαϊδεύω
    2. noun
    (an act of stroking: He gave the dog a stroke.) χάδι

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  • 107 teaching

    1) (the work of teacher: Teaching is a satisfying job; ( also adjective) the teaching staff of a school.) διδασκαλία / διδακτικός
    2) (guidance or instruction: She followed her mother's teaching.) διδαχή, νουθεσίες
    3) (something that is taught: one of the teachings of Christ.) δίδαγμα, διδασκαλία

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  • 108 tell on

    1) (to have a bad effect on: Smoking began to tell on his health.) αφήνω τα σημάδια μου
    2) (to give information about (a person, usually if they are doing something wrong): I'm late for work - don't tell on me!) μαρτυρώ, καρφώνω

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  • 109 throw oneself into

    (to begin (doing something) with great energy: She threw herself into her work with enthusiasm.) ρίχνομαι με τα μούτρα

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  • 110 thus

    ((referring to something mentioned immediately before or after) in this or that way or manner: He spoke thus; Thus, he was able to finish the work quickly.) έτσι

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  • 111 trouble

    1. noun
    1) ((something which causes) worry, difficulty, work, anxiety etc: He never talks about his troubles; We've had a lot of trouble with our children; I had a lot of trouble finding the book you wanted.) φασαρία, μπελάς, κόπος, ταλαιπωρία, πρόβλημα
    2) (disturbances; rebellion, fighting etc: It occurred during the time of the troubles in Cyprus.) ταραχή, φασαρία
    3) (illness or weakness (in a particular part of the body): He has heart trouble.) ενόχληση, πάθηση
    2. verb
    1) (to cause worry, anger or sadness to: She was troubled by the news of her sister's illness.) ανησυχώ, στενοχωρώ
    2) (used as part of a very polite and formal request: May I trouble you to close the window?) ενοχλώ, βάζω στον κόπο
    3) (to make any effort: He didn't even trouble to tell me what had happened.) μπαίνω στον κόπο, σκοτίζομαι
    - troublesome
    - troublemaker

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  • 112 volume

    ['voljum]
    1) (a book: This library contains over a million volumes.)
    2) (one of a series of connected books: Where is volume fifteen of the encyclopedia?)
    3) (the amount of space occupied by something, expressed in cubic measurement: What is the volume of the petrol tank?)
    4) (amount: A large volume of work remains to be done.)
    5) (level of sound eg on a radio, television etc: Turn up the volume on the radio.)

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  • 113 volunteer

    [volən'tiə] 1. verb
    1) (to offer oneself for a particular task, of one's own free will (often without being paid for such work): He volunteered to act as messenger; She volunteered for the dangerous job.)
    2) (to offer (eg an opinion, information etc): Two or three people volunteered suggestions.)
    2. noun
    (a person who offers to do, or does, something (especially who joins the army) of his own free will: If we can get enough volunteers we shall not force people to join the Army.)

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  • 114 warm

    [wo:m] 1. adjective
    1) (moderately, or comfortably, hot: Are you warm enough, or shall I close the window?; a warm summer's day.) (ευχάριστα) ζεστός
    2) ((of clothes) protecting the wearer from the cold: a warm jumper.) ζεστός
    3) (welcoming, friendly, enthusiastic etc: a warm welcome; a warm smile.) θερμός, εγκάρδιος, ενθουσιώδης
    4) (tending to make one hot: This is warm work!) ζόρικος, που σε κάνει να ιδρώσεις
    5) ((of colours) enriched by a certain quantity of red or pink, or (of red etc) rich and bright: a warm red; I don't want white walls - I want something warmer.) `ζεστός` (π.χ. για χρώμα)
    2. verb
    1) (to make moderately hot: He warmed his hands in front of the fire.) ζεσταίνω
    2) (to become friendly (towards) or enthusiastic (about): She warmed to his charm.) ζεσταίνομαι, αρχίζω να συμπαθώ
    3. noun
    (an act of warming: Give your hands a warm in front of the fire.) ζέσταμα
    - warmness
    - warmth
    - warm-blooded
    - warmed-over
    - warmhearted
    - warmheartedness
    - warm up

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  • 115 warning

    1) (an event, or something said or done, that warns: He gave her a warning against driving too fast; His heart attack will be a warning to him not to work so hard.) προειδοποίηση
    2) (advance notice or advance signs: The earthquake came without warning.) προειδοποίηση

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  • 116 Hire

    v. trans.
    Ar. and P. μισθοῦσθαι.
    Let out for hire: Ar. and P. μισθοῦν, P. ἐκμισθοῦν, ἀπομισθοῦν.
    Hire in addition: P. προσμισθοῦσθαι.
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    subs.
    P. and V. μισθός, ὁ.
    Letting out for hire: P. μίσθωσις, ἡ.
    Receipt of hire: P. μισθαρνία, ἡ, Ar. and P. μισθοφορά, ἡ.
    Do something for hire: P. πράσσειν τι μισθοῦ (Dem. 242).
    Work for hire, v.: P. and V. μισθαρνεῖν, Ar. and P. μισθοφορεῖν.

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  • 117 Point

    subs.
    Sharp end of anything: Ar. and V. ἀκμή, ἡ (Eur., Supp. 318).
    Point of a spear: P. and V. λογχή, ἡ (Plat., Lach. 183D).
    Point of an arrow: V. γλωχς, ἡ.
    Goad: P. and V. κέντρον, τό.
    Sharp point of rock: V. στόνυξ, ὁ (Eur., Cycl.).
    Since the land about Cynossema has a conformation coming to a sharp point: P. τοῦ χωρίου τοῦ περὶ τὸ Κυνὸς σῆμα ὀξεῖαν καὶ γωνιώδη τὴν περιβολὴν ἔχοντος (Thuc. 8, 104).
    Cape: P. and V. ἄκρα, ἡ, P. ἀκρωτήριον, τό, V. ἀκτή, ἡ, προβλής, ὁ, Ar. and V. ἄκρον, τό, πρών, ὁ.
    Meaning: P. διάνοια, ἡ; see Meaning.
    Lead from the point: P. ἀπάγειν ἀπὸ τῆς ὑποθεσέως (Dem. 416), or simply P. and V. πλανᾶν.
    Miss the point: P. and V. πλανᾶσθαι.
    Beside the point: P. ἔξω τοῦ πράγματος (Dem. 1318), Ar. and P. ἔξω τοῦ λόγου.
    To the point: P. πρὸς λόγον.
    There is no point in: P. οὐδὲν προὔργου ἐστί (with infin.).
    A case in point: P. and V. παρδειγμα, τό.
    Question in discussion: P. and V. λόγος, ὁ.
    Disputed points: P. τὰ διαφέροντα, τὰ ἀμφίλογα.
    It is a disputed point: P. ἀμφισβητεῖται.
    The chief point: P. τὸ κεφάλαιον.
    A fresh point: P. and V. καινόν τι.
    I hear this is his chief point of defence: P. ἀκούω... τοῦτο μέγιστον ἀγώνισμα εἶναι (Lys. 137, 8).
    Highest point, zenith: P. and V. ἀκμή, ἡ.
    Be at its highest point, v.: P. also V. ἀκμάζειν.
    Carry one's point: P. and V. νικᾶν, κρατεῖν τῇ γνώμῃ.
    Make a point, score a point ( in an argument): P. and V. λέγειν τι.
    Herein you give us a point ( advantage) as in draughts: V. ἓν μεν τοδʼ ἡμῖν ὥσπερ ἐν πεσσοῖς δίδως κρεῖσσον (Eur., Supp. 409).
    Turning point in a race-course: P. and V. καμπή, ἡ.
    met., crisis: P. and V. ἀκμή, ἡ, γών, ὁ, ῥοπή, ἡ; see Crisis.
    To make known the country's weak points: P. διδάσκειν ἃ πονηρῶς ἔχει τῶν πραγμάτων (Lys. 143, 7).
    Strong points: P. τὰ ἰσχυρότατα (Thuc. 5, 111).
    Weak points: P. τὰ σαθρά (Dem. 52).
    The weak point in the walls: V. τὸ νόσουν τειχέων (Eur., Phoen. 1097).
    Point of view: P. and V. γνώμη, ἡ, δόξα, ἡ.
    Point of conscience: P. and V. ἐνθμιον, τό.
    At this point: P. and V. ἐνθδε.
    From that point: P. and V. ἐντεῦθεν, ἐνθένδε.
    Up to this point: P. μέχρι τούτου.
    I wish to return to the point from which I digressed into these subjects: P. ἐπανελθεῖν ὁπόθεν εἰς ταῦτα ἐξέβην βούλομαι (Dem. 298).
    I return to the point: P. ἐκεῖσε ἐπανέρχομαι (Dem. 246).
    In one point perplexity has assailed me: V. ἔστιν γὰρ ᾗ ταραγμὸς ἐμπέπτωκέ μοι (Eur., Hec. 857).
    Be on the point of be about to: P. and V. μέλλειν (infin.).
    Whom I am on the point of seeing killed: V. ὃν... ἐπʼ ἀκμῆς εἰμὶ κατθανεῖν ἰδεῖν (Eur., Hel. 896). Make a point of, see to it that: P. ἐπιμέλεσθαι ὅπως (fut. indic. or aor. subj.).
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    v. trans.
    Sharpen: Ar. and P. κονᾶν (Xen.), Ar. and V. θήγειν.
    Sharpen at the end: V. ἐξαποξνειν (Eur., Cycl.).
    Direct: P. and V. τείνειν.
    Point out or point to: P. and V. δεικνύναι, ἐπιδεικνναι, ποδεικνύναι, V. ἐκδεικνύναι. Ar. and P. φράζειν; see Show.
    Make known: P. and V. διδάσκειν.
    V. intrans. Be directed, tend: P. and V. τείνειν, φέρειν, νεύειν; see Tend.
    It is impossible that the oracle points to this, but to something else more important: Ar. οὐκ ἔσθʼ ὅπως ὁ χρησμὸς εἰς τοῦτο ῥέπει ἀλλʼ εἰς ἕτερόν τι μεῖζον (Pl. 51).
    The cruel violence to his eyes was the work of heaven to point the moral to Greece: V. αἱ θʼ αἱματουργοὶ δεργμάτων διαφθοραί θεῶν σόφισμα κἀπίδειξις Ἑλλάδι (Eur., Phoen. 870).

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