Cambridge English: CAE (C1 Advanced) - Tillstånd och villkor

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chilly

[adjektiv]

cold in an unpleasant or uncomfortable way

kall, kylig

Ex: A chilly breeze swept through the empty streets .En **kylig** bris svepte genom de tomma gatorna.

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overcrowded

[adjektiv]

(of a space or area) filled with too many people or things, causing discomfort or lack of space

överfylld, överbefolkad

Ex: The train was overcrowded, and there was barely enough room to stand .Tåget var **överfullt**, och det fanns knappt tillräckligt med utrymme att stå.

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refreshed

[adjektiv]

(of a person) feeling less tired and more energized, typically after rest or a break

uppfriskad, pigg

Ex: The spa treatment left her feeling relaxed and refreshed.Spa-behandlingen lämnade henne avslappnad och **uppfriskad**.

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dysfunctional

[adjektiv]

not working normally in the body

dysfunktionell, defekt

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open-ended

[adjektiv]

designed to allow for later additions, changes, or adaptations

öppen för revidering, utvecklingsbar

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downward spiral

[Fras]

a continuous worsening of a situation, where one negative event causes another, leading to further decline

Ex: Ignoring the warning signs caused a downward spiral in his mental health.

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nasty

[adjektiv]

extremely unpleasant or disagreeable

äcklig, vidrig

Ex: The nasty stain on the carpet was difficult to remove .Den **äckliga** fläcken på mattan var svår att ta bort.

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drawn-out

[adjektiv]

prolonged or extended longer than expected or necessary

utdragen, ändlös

Ex: The movie ’s drawn-out ending left viewers feeling restless and unsatisfied .Filmens **utdragna** slut lämnade åskådarna känslomässigt ostadiga och missnöjda.

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immobile

[adjektiv]

unable to move

orörlig, immobil

Ex: The statue stood immobile in the town square , a symbol of permanence .

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a thing of the past

[Fras]

something that does not exist or happen anymore due to being replaced by something more modern or desirable

Ex: In the modern era, encyclopedias in printed form have become a thing of the past, as people turn to online sources for information.

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disposable

[adjektiv]

meant to be thrown away after being used

engångs-, bortkastbar

Ex: The disposable cup is made of paper and can be easily thrown away after use .Den **engångs**bägaren är tillverkad av papper och kan enkelt slängas efter användning.

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beyond recognition

[adverb]

so changed or damaged that it looks completely different or is no longer identifiable

bortom igenkänning, oigenkännlig

Ex: Social media has reshaped communication beyond recognition.Sociala medier har omformat kommunikationen **bortom igenkänning**.

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running

[adjektiv]

occurring repeatedly over a period of time

ihållande, kontinuerlig

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unprecedented

[adjektiv]

never having existed or happened before

utan motstycke, oöverträffad

Ex: The government implemented unprecedented measures to control the crisis .Regeringen genomförde **aldrig tidigare skådade** åtgärder för att kontrollera krisen.

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made-to-measure

[adjektiv]

made to fit the specific size and requirements of a person or thing

skräddarsydd, gjord på mått

Ex: Made-to-measure curtains perfectly fit the odd-shaped window.**Skräddarsydda** gardiner passar perfekt till fönstret med ovanlig form.

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arid

[adjektiv]

(of land or a climate) very dry because of not having enough or any rain

torr, ökenliknande

Ex: Arid regions are susceptible to desertification , a process where fertile land becomes increasingly dry and unable to support vegetation due to human activities or climate change .**Arida** regioner är mottagliga för ökenspridning, en process där bördig mark blir allt torrare och oförmögen att stödja vegetation på grund av mänskliga aktiviteter eller klimatförändringar.

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on track

[Fras]

following the right course in order to achieve a particular result or reach a particular goal

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tight

[adjektiv]

having little available money or time, making it difficult to manage or spend freely

snäv, begränsad

Ex: Their finances are tight, so they decided to postpone the vacation .

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airborne

[adjektiv]

related to something that is moving or transported through the air

luftburen, transporterad genom luften

Ex: Scientists studied the airborne pollutants in urban areas to assess their impact on air quality .Forskare studerade de **luftburna** föroreningarna i stadsområden för att bedöma deras inverkan på luftkvaliteten.

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impending

[adjektiv]

about to happen soon, often with a sense of threat or urgency

förestående, annalkande

Ex: The clock ticking down signaled the impending end of the game , leaving little time for a comeback .Klockans tickande signalerade spelets **förestående** slut och lämnade lite tid för en comeback.

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top-of-the-form

[adjektiv]

(of a person) achieving the highest marks or best results in a class, exam, or competition

bäst i klassen, i toppen av klassen

Ex: Only the top-of-the-form students go on to advanced classes.Endast de **bästa eleverna** går vidare till avancerade klasser.

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home from home

[Fras]

a place where one feels as comfortable and at ease as they do in their own home

Ex: The lodge was so warm and inviting that it became a home from home for the hikers.

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room to swing a cat

[Fras]

a small or confined room with very limited space for movement

Ex: In the crowded marketplace, there was barely any room to swing a cat as people jostled past each other.

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a stone's throw

[Fras]

a distance that is very short

Ex: The school is a stone's throw from our neighborhood, which is convenient for the kids.

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watertight

[adjektiv]

not letting water in or out

vattentät, vattenavvisande

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sluggish

[adjektiv]

moving, reacting, or functioning more slowly than usual

långsam, slö

Ex: Blood circulation can become sluggish when sitting too long .

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vicious circle

[Substantiv]

a situation where one problem brings about another and that only worsens the original problem

ond cirkel, negativ spiral

Ex: The vicious circle of poverty can be challenging to escape , as financial hardships can lead to limited opportunities and vice versa .Den **onda cirkeln** av fattigdom kan vara svår att fly från, eftersom ekonomiska svårigheter kan leda till begränsade möjligheter och vice versa.

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fleeting

[adjektiv]

continuing or existing for a very short amount of time

flyktig, förgänglig

Ex: The photographer captured the fleeting moment when the butterfly landed on the flower .Fotografen fångade det **flyktiga** ögonblicket när fjärilen landade på blomman.

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irreversible

[adjektiv]

unable to be undone, changed, or corrected once something has occurred

oåterkallelig, oföränderlig

Ex: The irreversible loss of data due to a computer crash could have been prevented with regular backups .Den **oåterkalleliga** förlusten av data på grund av en datorkrasch kunde ha förhindrats med regelbundna säkerhetskopior.

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to stand up to

[Verb]

to endure harsh conditions without being significantly damaged

stå emot, motstå

Ex: Quality hiking boots that can stand up to rough terrain.Kvalitativa vandringskängor som kan **stå emot** tuff terräng.

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innocence

[Substantiv]

the quality of being free from worldly experience