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Boken English File - Avancerad - Lektion 2B

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to try to find something or someone

leta efter, söka

leta efter, söka

Ex: He has been looking for a lost family heirloom for years , but he has yet to find it .Han har **letat** efter en förlorad familjeklenod i åratal, men har ännu inte hittat den.
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to seek
[Verb]

to try to find a particular thing or person

söka, leta

söka, leta

Ex: Right now , the search and rescue team is actively seeking survivors in the disaster area .Just nu **söker** sök- och räddningsteamet aktivt efter överlevande i katastrofområdet.
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full
[adjektiv]

having no space left

full, fullbokad

full, fullbokad

Ex: The bus was full, so we had to stand in the aisle during the journey .Bussen var **full**, så vi var tvungna att stå i gången under resan.
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complete
[adjektiv]

having all the necessary parts

fullständig, komplett

fullständig, komplett

Ex: This is the complete collection of her poems .Det här är den **kompletta** samlingen av hennes dikter.
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fast
[adjektiv]

having a high speed when doing something, especially moving

snabb, kvick

snabb, kvick

Ex: The fast train arrived at the destination in no time .Det **snabba** tåget anlände till destinationen på nolltid.
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quick
[adjektiv]

taking a short time to move, happen, or be done

snabb, kvick

snabb, kvick

Ex: The quick fox darted across the field , disappearing into the forest .Den **snabba** räven pilade över fältet och försvann in i skogen.
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pair
[Substantiv]

a set of two matching items that are designed to be used together or regarded as one

par, duo

par, duo

Ex: The couple received a beautiful pair of candlesticks as a wedding gift .Paret fick ett vackert **par** ljusstakar som bröllopsgåva.
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couple
[Substantiv]

a pair of things or people

par, paret

par, paret

Ex: A couple of students stayed behind to ask questions .**Ett par** elever stannade kvar för att ställa frågor.
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distant
[adjektiv]

having a great space or extent between two points

avlägsen,  fjärran

avlägsen, fjärran

Ex: His distant hometown was far beyond the horizon .Hans **avlägsna** hemstad var långt bortom horisonten.
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far
[adverb]

to or at a great distance

långt, långt borta

långt, långt borta

Ex: She traveled far to visit her grandparents .Hon reste **långt** för att besöka sina mor- och farföräldrar.
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job
[Substantiv]

the work that we do regularly to earn money

jobb, arbete

jobb, arbete

Ex: She is looking for a part-time job to earn extra money .Hon letar efter ett deltids**jobb** för att tjäna extra pengar.
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career
[Substantiv]

a profession or a series of professions that one can do for a long period of one's life

karriär, yrke

karriär, yrke

Ex: He 's had a diverse career, including stints as a musician and a graphic designer .Han har haft en mångsidig **karriär**, inklusive perioder som musiker och grafisk formgivare.
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to hurt
[Verb]

to cause injury or physical pain to yourself or someone else

skada, orsaka smärta

skada, orsaka smärta

Ex: She was running and hurt her thigh muscle .Hon sprang och **skadade** sin lårbensmuskel.
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damaged
[adjektiv]

(of a person or thing) harmed or spoiled

skadad, trasig

skadad, trasig

Ex: The damaged reputation of the company led to decreased sales .Företagets **skadade** rykte ledde till minskade försäljningssiffror.
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approximate
[adjektiv]

close to a certain quality or quantity, but not exact or precise

ungefärlig, approximativ

ungefärlig, approximativ

Ex: The approximate temperature outside is seventy degrees Fahrenheit .Den **ungefärliga** temperaturen utanför är sjuttio grader Fahrenheit.
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rough
[adjektiv]

approximate or lacking in detail or refinement

ungefärlig, grov

ungefärlig, grov

Ex: He gave a rough estimate of the costs involved in the project .Han gav en **grov uppskattning** av de kostnader som är förknippade med projektet.
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strongly
[adverb]

to a large or significant degree

starkt, kraftigt

starkt, kraftigt

Ex: The industry is strongly dominated by a few major players .
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highly
[adverb]

in a favorable or approving manner

högt, ytterst

högt, ytterst

Ex: The new policy has been highly welcomed by environmental groups .Den nya politiken har **mycket** välkomnats av miljögrupper.
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under
[Preposition]

in or to a position lower than and directly beneath something

under, nedanför

under, nedanför

Ex: The treasure was buried under a big oak tree .Skatten var begravd **under** ett stort ekt.
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below
[adverb]

in a position or location situated beneath or lower than something else

nedanför, under

nedanför, under

Ex: A sound echoed from below the floorboards.Ett ljud ekade från **under** golvbrädorna.
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(of information or physical objects) to circulate or distribute something, often in a haphazard or informal manner

cirkulera, sprida sig

cirkulera, sprida sig

Ex: There was a rumor about Jane going around in the office .Det gick ett rykte om Jane som **cirkulerade** på kontoret.
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to postpone an appointment or arrangement

skjuta upp, senarelägga

skjuta upp, senarelägga

Ex: They’ve already put off the wedding date twice.De har redan **skjutit upp** bröllopsdatumet två gånger.
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to recover from an unpleasant or unhappy experience, particularly an illness

tillfriskna, övervinna

tillfriskna, övervinna

Ex: She finally got over her fear of public speaking .Hon **övervann** äntligen sin rädsla för att tala inför publik.
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to create something, usually an idea, a solution, or a plan, through one's own efforts or thinking

föreslå, utveckla

föreslå, utveckla

Ex: We came up with a creative solution to the problem .Vi **kom på** en kreativ lösning på problemet.
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to choose to continue an ongoing activity

fortsätta, gå vidare

fortsätta, gå vidare

Ex: The teacher asked the students to carry on with the experiment during the next class .Läraren bad eleverna att **fortsätta** med experimentet under nästa lektion.
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to create a false or fictional story or information

hitta på, fabricera

hitta på, fabricera

Ex: The child made up a story about their imaginary friend .Barnet **hittade på** en historia om sin imaginära vän.
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to wear formal clothes for a special occasion or event

klä upp sig, sätta på sig fina kläder

klä upp sig, sätta på sig fina kläder

Ex: Attending the wedding , guests were expected to dress up in semi-formal attire .Vid närvaron vid bröllopet förväntades gästerna **klä** sig i semiformal klädsel.
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to emerge as a particular outcome

visa sig, sluta

visa sig, sluta

Ex: Despite their initial concerns, the project turned out to be completed on time and under budget.Trots sina initiala farhågor **visade sig** projektet slutföras i tid och under budget.
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to dismiss employees due to financial difficulties or reduced workload

uppsäga, minska personalstyrkan

uppsäga, minska personalstyrkan

Ex: The restaurant is laying off 20 waiters and waitresses due to the slow summer season .Restaurangen **säger upp** 20 servitörer och servitriser på grund av den långsamma sommarsäsongen.
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to complete or conduct a task, job, etc.

genomföra, utföra

genomföra, utföra

Ex: Before making a decision , it 's crucial to carry out a cost-benefit analysis of the proposed changes .Innan ett beslut fattas är det avgörande att **genomföra** en kostnads-nyttoanalys av de föreslagna förändringarna.
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ill-fated
[adjektiv]

bringing bad fortune or ending in failure

olycklig, ödesdiger

olycklig, ödesdiger

Ex: The ill-fated romance between the star-crossed lovers ended in heartbreak and despair .Den **olycksaliga** romansen mellan de olyckliga älskarna slutade i hjärtekross och förtvivlan.
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brother
[Substantiv]

a man who shares a mother and father with us

bror, brorsa

bror, brorsa

Ex: She does n't have any brothers , but she has a close friend who 's like a brother to her .Hon har inga **bröder**, men hon har en nära vän som är som en bror för henne.
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sister
[Substantiv]

a lady who shares a mother and father with us

syster, syrran

syster, syrran

Ex: You should talk to your sister and see if she can help you with your problem .Du borde prata med din **syster** och se om hon kan hjälpa dig med ditt problem.
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conversation
[Substantiv]

a talk that is between two or more people and they tell each other about different things like feelings, ideas, and thoughts

konversation,  samtal

konversation, samtal

Ex: They had a long conversation about their future plans .De hade en lång **konversation** om sina framtidsplaner.
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task
[Substantiv]

a piece of work for someone to do, especially as an assignment

uppgift, arbete

uppgift, arbete

Ex: The manager delegated the task to her most trusted employee .Chefen delegerade **uppgiften** till sin mest betrodda anställda.
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perk
[Substantiv]

an extra benefit that one receives in addition to one's salary due to one's job

förmån, privilegium

förmån, privilegium

Ex: The perks of the internship include free access to professional development courses and networking events .**Förmånerna** med praktiken inkluderar gratis tillgång till professionella utvecklingskurser och nätverksevenemang.
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against
[Preposition]

in opposition to someone or something

mot

mot

Ex: We must protect the environment against pollution .Vi måste skydda miljön **mot** föroreningar.
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to quit
[Verb]

to stop engaging in an activity permanently

sluta, överge

sluta, överge

Ex: After ten years in the company , she chose to quit and start her own business .Efter tio år i företaget valde hon att **sluta** och starta sitt eget företag.
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man
[Substantiv]

a person who is a male adult

man, manlig

man, manlig

Ex: My uncle and dad are strong men who can fix things .Min farbror och pappa är starka **män** som kan fixa saker.
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to have a similar appearance or characteristic to someone or something else

likna

likna

Ex: The actor strongly resembles the historical figure he portrays in the movie .Skådespelaren **liknar** starkt den historiska figuren han porträtterar i filmen.
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to need
[Verb]

to want something or someone that we must have if we want to do or be something

behöva, kräva

behöva, kräva

Ex: The house needs cleaning before the guests arrive .Huset **behöver** städas innan gästerna anländer.
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benefit
[Substantiv]

a financial aid provided by the government for people who are sick, unemployed, etc.

förmån, bidrag

förmån, bidrag

Ex: Many citizens rely on social benefits to cover basic living expenses during difficult times .Många medborgare förlitar sig på **sociala förmåner** för att täcka grundläggande levnadskostnader under svåra tider.
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to resign
[Verb]

to officially announce one's departure from a job, position, etc.

avgå, säga upp sig

avgå, säga upp sig

Ex: They resigned from the committee in protest of the decision .De **avgick** från kommittén i protest mot beslutet.
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sibling
[Substantiv]

one's brother or sister

bror eller syster, syskon

bror eller syster, syskon

Ex: The siblings reunited for their parents ' anniversary , reminiscing about their childhood .**Syskonen** återförenades för sina föräldrars jubileum och mindes sin barndom.
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guy
[Substantiv]

a person, typically a male

kille, man

kille, man

Ex: She met a nice guy at the coffee shop and they talked for hours .Hon träffade en trevlig **kille** på kaféet och de pratade i timmar.
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to resemble a thing or person in appearance

se ut som, likna

se ut som, likna

Ex: Does this house look like the one you stayed in before ?**Ser** det här huset **ut som** det du bodde i förut?
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unfortunate
[adjektiv]

experiencing something bad due to bad luck

olycklig,  beklaglig

olycklig, beklaglig

Ex: Unfortunate accidents can happen at any time , which is why it 's important to always prioritize safety .**Olyckliga** olyckor kan hända när som helst, varför det är viktigt att alltid prioritera säkerhet.
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to need or demand something as necessary for a particular purpose or situation

kräva, behöva

kräva, behöva

Ex: To bake the cake , the recipe will require eggs , flour , sugar , and butter .För att baka kakan kommer receptet att **kräva** ägg, mjöl, socker och smör.
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to chat
[Verb]

to send and receive messages on an online platform

chatta

chatta

Ex: The group decided to chat using the new messaging platform .Gruppen bestämde sig för att **chatta** med den nya meddelandeplattformen.
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opposed
[adjektiv]

trying to stop something because one strongly disagrees with it

motståndare,  emot

motståndare, emot

Ex: Animal rights activists were opposed to the use of animals in cosmetic testing, advocating for cruelty-free alternatives.Djurrättsaktivister **protesterade** mot användningen av djur i kosmetiktester och förespråkade grymhetsfria alternativ.
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idiom
[Substantiv]

a manner of speaking or writing that is characteristic of a particular person, group, or era, and that involves the use of particular words, phrases, or expressions in a distinctive way

idiom, språk

idiom, språk

Ex: The comedian ’s idiom was so recognizable that fans could immediately tell which jokes were his own .Komikerns **idiom** var så igenkännbart att fans genast kunde säga vilka skämt som var hans egna.
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white lie
[Substantiv]

a small lie that does not cause any harm, especially told to avoid making someone upset

vit lögn, oskyldig lögn

vit lögn, oskyldig lögn

Ex: She told her grandmother a white lie, pretending to enjoy the handmade sweater she received as a gift .Hon berättade för sin mormor en **vit lögn**, och låtsades att hon tyckte om den handgjorda tröjan som hon fått i present.
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to try to get a person's attention, particularly by attempting to make eye contact

Ex: The street performer was juggling and doing tricks to catch passersby's eyes.
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used to emphasize a question or statement, showing surprise or confusion

Ex: When on earth did you find the time to do all that?
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to the letter
[Preposition]

in a very precise and exact way and with great attention to detail

ordagrant, med stor uppmärksamhet på detaljer

ordagrant, med stor uppmärksamhet på detaljer

Ex: She thinks recipes must be followed to the letter.Hon tycker att recept måste följas **ordagrant**.
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the part of the night that is the most quiet and dark

Ex: We buried it in the garden dead of night.
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(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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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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the overall view or perspective of a situation, rather than focusing on small details

Ex: The CEO's vision for the company extended beyond short-term profits; she always emphasized the big picture of creating a positive societal impact.
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to continuously put a lot of effort into doing something

Ex: They would keep their noses to the grindstone if they were given the opportunity to prove themselves.
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a belief that is strong, yet without any explainable reason

Ex: The investor made a gut decision to invest in the start-up, even though it was a risky venture.
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