Boken English File - Avancerad - Lektion 1A

Här hittar du ordförrådet från Lektion 1A i English File Advanced kursboken, såsom "påstridig", "samvetsgrann", "resursfull", etc.

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personality

[Substantiv]

all the qualities that shape a person's character and make them different from others

personlighet, karaktär

Ex: People have different personalities, yet we all share the same basic needs and desires .Människor har olika **personligheter**, men vi delar alla samma grundläggande behov och önskningar.

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affectionate

[adjektiv]

expressing love and care

kärleksfull, öm

Ex: They exchanged affectionate glances across the room , their love for each other evident in their eyes .De utbytte **kärleksfulla** blickar över rummet, deras kärlek till varandra uppenbar i deras ögon.

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ambitious

[adjektiv]

trying or wishing to gain great success, power, or wealth

ambitiös, strävande

Ex: His ambitious nature led him to take on challenging projects that others deemed impossible , proving his capabilities time and again .Hans **ambitiösa** natur ledde honom till att ta sig an utmanande projekt som andra ansåg omöjliga, och bevisade därmed sina förmågor gång på gång.

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assertive

[adjektiv]

confident in expressing one's opinions, ideas, or needs in a clear, direct, and respectful manner

bestämd, självsäker

Ex: Assertive leaders inspire trust and motivate their teams to achieve goals .**Självsäkra** ledare inspirerar förtroende och motiverar sina team att uppnå mål.

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bossy

[adjektiv]

constantly telling others what they should do

bossig, dominerande

Ex: Being bossy can strain relationships , so it 's important to communicate suggestions without being overbearing .Att vara **bossig** kan sätta press på relationer, så det är viktigt att kommunicera förslag utan att vara överväldigande.

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honest

[adjektiv]

telling the truth and having no intention of cheating or stealing

ärlig

Ex: Even in difficult situations , she remained honest and transparent , refusing to compromise her principles .Även i svåra situationer förblev hon **ärlig** och transparent och vägrade att kompromissa med sina principer.

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loyal

[adjektiv]

showing firm and constant support to a person, organization, cause, or belief

lojal, trogen

Ex: The loyal companion never wavered in their devotion to their owner , offering unconditional love and companionship .Den **lojala** följeslagaren vacklade aldrig i sin hängivenhet till sin ägare och erbjöd ovillkorlig kärlek och sällskap.

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mature

[adjektiv]

(of a young person or child) able to behave reasonably and responsibly, like an adult

mogen, ansvarsfull

Ex: Even as a teenager , she demonstrated mature empathy , offering support to those in need .Även som tonåring visade hon **mogen** empati, erbjöd stöd till dem som behövde.

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moody

[adjektiv]

experiencing frequent changes in mood, often without apparent reason or explanation

nyckfull, humörsvängningar

Ex: The moody artist channeled their emotions into their work, creating pieces that reflected their inner turmoil.Den **nyckfulla** konstnären kanaliserade sina känslor in i sitt arbete och skapade verk som speglade deras inre oro.

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open-minded

[adjektiv]

ready to accept or listen to different views and opinions

öppensinnad, tolerant

Ex: The manager fostered an open-minded work environment where employees felt comfortable sharing innovative ideas .Chefen främjade en **öppen** arbetsmiljö där anställda kände sig bekväma med att dela innovativa idéer.

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outgoing

[adjektiv]

enjoying other people's company and social interactions

sällskaplig, extrovert

Ex: Her outgoing nature made her the life of the party , always bringing energy and laughter to social events .Hennes **utåtriktade** natur gjorde henne till partylevande, tog alltid med energi och skratt till sociala evenemang.

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patient

[adjektiv]

able to remain calm, especially in challenging or difficult situations, without becoming annoyed or anxious

tålmodig

Ex: He showed patience in learning a new language, practicing regularly until he became fluent.Han visade **tålamod** när han lärde sig ett nytt språk, övade regelbundet tills han blev flytande.

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reliable

[adjektiv]

able to be trusted to perform consistently well and meet expectations

pålitlig, tillförlitlig

Ex: The reliable product has a reputation for durability and performance .Den **pålitliga** produkten har ett rykte för hållbarhet och prestanda.

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sensitive

[adjektiv]

capable of understanding other people's emotions and caring for them

känslig, empatisk

Ex: The nurse ’s sensitive care helped put the patient at ease .Sjuksköterskans **känsliga** vård hjälpte patienten att känna sig avslappnad.

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stubborn

[adjektiv]

unwilling to change one's attitude or opinion despite good reasons to do so

envis, obstinat

Ex: Despite multiple attempts to convince him otherwise , he remained stubborn in his decision to quit his job .Trots flera försök att övertala honom om något annat, förblev han **envis** i sitt beslut att säga upp sig från jobbet.

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bright

[adjektiv]

capable of thinking and learning in a good and quick way

smart, ljus

Ex: She was a bright learner , always eager to dive into new subjects .Hon var en **ljus** elev, alltid ivrig att dyka in i nya ämnen.

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conscientious

[adjektiv]

acting in accordance with one's conscience and sense of duty

samvetsgrann, noggrann

Ex: In any profession , a conscientious attitude leads to greater trust and respect from peers and clients alike .I vilket yrke som helst leder en **samvetsgrann** attityd till större förtroende och respekt från kollegor och kunder.

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determined

[adjektiv]

having or displaying a strong will to achieve a goal despite the challenges or obstacles

fast besluten

Ex: Her determined spirit inspired everyone around her to work harder .Hennes **bestämda** anda inspirerade alla runt henne att arbeta hårdare.

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gentle

[adjektiv]

showing kindness and empathy toward others

mild, vänlig

Ex: The gentle nature of the horse made it easy to ride .Hästens **milda** natur gjorde den lätt att rida.

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resourceful

[adjektiv]

capable of finding different, clever, and efficient ways to solve problems, often using the resources available to them in innovative ways

påhittig, slug

Ex: The resourceful engineer developed a cost-effective solution to improve the efficiency of the manufacturing process .Den **påhittiga** ingenjören utvecklade en kostnadseffektiv lösning för att förbättra effektiviteten i tillverkningsprocessen.

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sarcastic

[adjektiv]

stating the opposite of what one means to criticize, insult, mock, or make a joke

sarkastisk, ironisk

Ex: He could n't resist making a sarcastic remark about her outfit , despite knowing it would hurt her feelings .Han kunde inte motstå att göra en **sarkastisk** kommentar om hennes klädsel, trots att han visste att det skulle såra hennes känslor.

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self-sufficient

[adjektiv]

capable of providing everything that one needs, particularly food, without any help from others

självförsörjande, oberoende

Ex: The program encourages students to become self-sufficient by developing practical skills for independent living .Programmet uppmuntrar studenter att bli **självförsörjande** genom att utveckla praktiska färdigheter för ett självständigt liv.

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spontaneous

[adjektiv]

tending to act on impulse or in the moment

spontan, impulsiv

Ex: Despite her careful nature , she occasionally had spontaneous bursts of creativity , leading to unexpected projects .Trots sin försiktiga natur hade hon ibland **spontana** utbrott av kreativitet, vilket ledde till oväntade projekt.

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steady

[adjektiv]

regular and constant for a long period of time

stabil, konstant

Ex: He maintained a steady pace throughout the marathon , ensuring he did n’t tire too quickly .Han upprätthöll en **stadig** takt under hela maratonloppet och säkerställde att han inte tröttnade för snabbt.

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straightforward

[adjektiv]

(of a person or their behavior) direct and honest

rak, ärlig

Ex: Despite the sensitive nature of the issue , he remained straightforward in his explanation , clarifying any misunderstandings .Trots den känsliga naturen av frågan förblev han **rak** i sin förklaring och klargjorde eventuella missförstånd.

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sympathetic

[adjektiv]

showing care and understanding toward other people, especially when they are not feeling good

medkännande, sympatisk

Ex: The therapist provided a sympathetic environment for her clients to share their emotions .Terapeuten skapade en **sympatisk** miljö för sina klienter att dela sina känslor.

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thorough

[adjektiv]

extremely careful and attentive to detail

grundlig, noggrann

Ex: She approached her research with a thorough mindset , verifying every fact before writing her report .Hon närmade sig sin forskning med en **grundlig** inställning och verifierade varje faktum innan hon skrev sin rapport.

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to come across

[Verb]

to discover, meet, or find someone or something by accident

råka på, hitta av en slump

Ex: I did n't expect to come across an old friend from high school at the conference , but it was a pleasant surprise .Jag förväntade mig inte att **stöta på** en gammal vän från gymnasiet på konferensen, men det var en trevlig överraskning.

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deep down

[Fras]

used to refer to a person's true feelings or beliefs that they may not openly show

Ex: Deep down, they both knew their friendship had changed , but they avoided acknowledging it .

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on the whole

[adverb]

used to provide a general assessment of a situation

på det hela taget, övergripande

Ex: On the whole, the feedback from customers has been positive , with only a few minor complaints .**I stort sett** har feedbacken från kunderna varit positiv, med bara några få mindre klagomål.

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to tend

[Verb]

to be likely to develop or occur in a certain way because that is the usual pattern

benägen, tenderar

Ex: In colder climates , temperatures tend to drop significantly during the winter months .I kallare klimat **har** temperaturerna en tendens att sjunka avsevärt under vintermånaderna.

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idiom

[Substantiv]

a group of words or a phrase that has a meaning different from the literal interpretation of its individual words, often specific to a particular language or culture

idiom, idiomatiskt uttryck

Ex: The idiom ' piece of cake ' refers to something that is very easy to do , which has nothing to do with an actual piece of dessert .**Idiomet** 'piece of cake' hänvisar till något som är väldigt lätt att göra, vilket inte har något att göra med en faktisk bit dessert.

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down to earth

[Fras]

(of a person) not showing pretentious behavior

Ex: The politician's down-to-earth demeanor resonates with voters, as they feel he genuinely understands their concerns.

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cold fish

[Substantiv]

someone who does not express emotions and is considered unfriendly

kall fisk, kall person

Ex: He rarely smiles , making him seem like a cold fish.Han ler sällan, vilket får honom att verka som en **kall fisk**.

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soft touch

[Substantiv]

someone who can be easily taken advantage of

lätt att utnyttja, mjukis

Ex: Scammers often target those they perceive as a soft touch, knowing they are more likely to give in to pressure .Bedragare riktar ofta in sig på dem de uppfattar som **lätta offer**, med vetskap om att de är mer benägna att ge efter för tryck.

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quick temper

[Substantiv]

a tendency to quickly lose one's temper

snabb ilska, hetlevrad natur

Ex: If she does n't work on managing her quick temper, it may negatively impact her relationships .Om hon inte arbetar på att hantera sitt **lättretliga humör**, kan det negativt påverka hennes relationer.

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to not hurt a fly

[Fras]

to refrain from doing anything that would harm or threaten the life of any person or animal

Ex: The children were playing peacefully in the garden.

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to lift a finger

[Fras]

to make a minimal effort to do something, particularly in order to help someone

Ex: You did n't raise a finger to help her .

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heart of gold

[Fras]

a generous and kind personality

Ex: The nurse with a heart of gold cared for her patients as if they were family.

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a pain in the neck

[Fras]

a person or thing that causes one great annoyance or a lot of difficulty

Ex: Running into traffic on my way to an important meeting was a major pain in the neck; I ended up being late.

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to be full of oneself

[Fras]

to be extremely proud and believe that one is superior in intellect, importance, etc.

Ex: She's always talking about her accomplishments and how great she is; she's really full of herself.

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the life and soul of the party

[Fras]

an energetic and sociable person who makes a place livelier

Ex: With his humor and ability to work a crowd, the stand-up comedian was the life and soul of every corporate event they hired him for.

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