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Boken Headway - Avancerad - Enhet 4

Här hittar du ordförrådet från Enhet 4 i Headway Advanced läroboken, såsom "hoax", "lost cause", "sängliggande", etc.

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lost cause
[Substantiv]

a thing or person that is impossible to improve or succeed

förlorad sak, hopplöst fall

förlorad sak, hopplöst fall

Ex: The neglected garden was viewed as a lost cause by the new homeowners .Den försummade trädgården betraktades som en **förlorad sak** av de nya husägarna.
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the final and decisive event or action that pushes someone beyond their tolerance or patience, leading to a significant reaction or decision

Ex: The long hours and excessive workload had been taking a toll on her , and when she was passed over for a promotion , it the final straw that prompted her to quit her job .
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gray area
[Substantiv]

a situation that is hard to define or categorize and therefore unclear

gråzon, oklart område

gråzon, oklart område

Ex: The boundaries of privacy in the digital age often exist in a gray area, raising important questions about personal data and surveillance .Gränserna för integritet i den digitala tidsåldern existerar ofta i ett **grått område**, vilket väcker viktiga frågor om personuppgifter och övervakning.
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to create equal opportunities for all individuals or groups, regardless of their background or circumstances

Ex: The new rules aim level the playing field between small and large companies .
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slippery slope
[Substantiv]

a situation where a small initial action or decision leads to a chain of events that ultimately results in a more significant and often negative outcome

hal backe, hal sluttning

hal backe, hal sluttning

Ex: Agreeing to one unfair demand could set a slippery slope for more unreasonable requests .Att gå med på en orättvis begäran kan skapa en **hal sluttning** för mer orimliga förfrågningar.
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wake-up call
[Substantiv]

a phone call that is made at a particular time to wake someone up, at their request, for example in a hotel

väckningssamtal, väckningstjänst

väckningssamtal, väckningstjänst

Ex: They asked for a wake-up call to be well-prepared for their morning excursion .De bad om en **väckningssignal** för att vara väl förberedda för sin morgonutflykt.
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a delicate distinction between two things, particularly two apparently similar situations or concepts

Ex: The film explores the fine line between love and obsession, blurring the boundaries between the two emotions.
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itchy feet
[Substantiv]

a strong urge to travel or leave somewhere

klådande fötter, stark lust att resa

klådande fötter, stark lust att resa

Ex: Even though she had a comfortable home , her itchy feet drove her to go on a backpacking adventure across Europe .Trots att hon hade ett bekvämt hem, drev hennes **reslust** henne att ge sig ut på en backpackingäventyr över Europa.
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long shot
[Substantiv]

an attempt made without having any high hopes of achieving success

ett desperat försök, ett skott i mörkret

ett desperat försök, ett skott i mörkret

Ex: Asking the famous actor for an autograph in a crowded airport terminal was a long shot, but he agreed to it , much to the fan 's delight .Att be den berömda skådespelaren om en autograf på en trång flygplatsterminal var en **lång skott**, men han gick med på det, till fans stora glädje.
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raw deal
[Substantiv]

a treatment that is not fair or equal

orättvis behandling, dålig affär

orättvis behandling, dålig affär

Ex: The employees felt they had been given a raw deal when their benefits were suddenly cut .De anställda kände att de hade fått en **orättvis behandling** när deras förmåner plötsligt minskades.
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sore point
[Substantiv]

a sensitive or vulnerable topic or issue that causes discomfort, distress, or irritation when discussed or mentioned

öm punkt, känsligt ämne

öm punkt, känsligt ämne

Ex: The broken air conditioning was a sore point during their summer vacation .Den trasiga luftkonditioneringen var en **öm punkt** under deras sommarsemester.
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wishful thinking
[Substantiv]

the act of imagining or hoping for something to be true, despite there being little or no evidence or likelihood of it actually happening

önsketänkande, illusion

önsketänkande, illusion

Ex: Hoping to finish the project in one day was just wishful thinking.Att hoppas avsluta projektet på en dag var bara **önsketänkande**.
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something that is so certain to happen that it can be considered inevitable

given slutsats, oundvikligt resultat

given slutsats, oundvikligt resultat

Ex: Everyone knew the decision was a foregone conclusion, even before the meeting began .Alla visste att beslutet var en **given slutsats**, redan innan mötet började.
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last resort
[Substantiv]

an option or solution that is only chosen when every other alternative has failed

sista utväg, sista lösningen

sista utväg, sista lösningen

Ex: She considered moving back home as her last resort .Hon övervägde att flytta tillbaka hem som sin **sista utväg**.
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used to state that one has adopted a different opinion

Ex: I was going to order pizza , on second thought, I ’ll cook dinner instead .
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saving grace
[Substantiv]

a redeeming quality or factor that prevents a situation or outcome from being completely negative or disastrous

frälsande egenskap, räddande faktor

frälsande egenskap, räddande faktor

Ex: Despite its small size , the car 's fuel efficiency was its saving grace.Trots sin lilla storlek var bilens bränsleeffektivitet dess **frälsande nåd**.
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mixed blessing
[Substantiv]

something that has both advantages and disadvantages, making it both positive and negative

blandad välsignelse, tvåsidig gåva

blandad välsignelse, tvåsidig gåva

Ex: For some , social media is a mixed blessing, connecting people but spreading misinformation .För vissa är sociala medier en **blandad välsignelse**, som förbinder människor men sprider desinformation.
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cold feet
[Substantiv]

the state in which one loses all one's confidence and willingness to continue doing something

rädsla, panik

rädsla, panik

Ex: The athlete experienced cold feet before the championship race , feeling overwhelmed by the pressure and expectations .Atleten upplevde **kalla fötter** innan mästerskapsloppet, kände sig överväldigad av pressen och förväntningarna.
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hooked
[adjektiv]

addicted or extremely enthusiastic about something

beroende, entusiastisk

beroende, entusiastisk

Ex: Once she started jogging every morning, she got hooked on the routine.När hon började jogga varje morgon blev hon **beroende** av rutinen.
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outcry
[Substantiv]

a loud, sustained noise or shout of disapproval, protest, or outrage

rop, protestera

rop, protestera

Ex: Social media amplified the outcry against the unfair treatment of workers .Sociala medier förstärkte **upproret** mot den orättvisa behandlingen av arbetare.
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spiritualism
[Substantiv]

the belief that the human spirit or soul can survive after death and communicate with the living

spiritism, spiritualism

spiritism, spiritualism

Ex: Spiritualism gained popularity in the 19th century as people sought to contact the dead .**Spiritualismen** blev populär under 1800-talet när människor försökte kontakta de döda.
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hoax
[Substantiv]

a deceptive act or scheme intended to trick people

bedrägeri, bluff

bedrägeri, bluff

Ex: The museum displayed a supposed ancient artifact that was later exposed as a hoax.Museet visade en förmodad antik artefakt som senare avslöjades som en **bluff**.
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bedridden
[adjektiv]

having to stay in bed, usually for a long time, due to illness or injury

sängliggande, bunden till sängen

sängliggande, bunden till sängen

Ex: The elderly man became bedridden due to severe arthritis .Den äldre mannen blev **sängliggande** på grund av svår artrit.
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to clutch
[Verb]

to seize or grab suddenly and firmly

gripa, hålla hårt

gripa, hålla hårt

Ex: The detective instinctively clutched the flashlight when they heard an unexpected sound .Detektiven **grep** instinktiv efter ficklampan när de hörde ett oväntat ljud.
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handcuff
[Substantiv]

a pair of rings made of metal with a chain attached to them, used for putting on the wrists of prisoners

handbojor, bojor

handbojor, bojor

Ex: She heard the distinct sound of handcuffs clicking shut as the police secured the suspect .Hon hörde det tydliga ljudet av **handbojor** som klickade igen när polisen säkrade den misstänkte.
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to disregard something as unimportant or unworthy of consideration

ignorera, avfärda

ignorera, avfärda

Ex: Last week , the manager dismissed a proposal that did not align with the company 's goals .Förra veckan avslog chefen ett förslag som inte stämde överens med företagets mål.
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to resist or endure the force, pressure, or challenges imposed upon oneself

motstå, uthärda

motstå, uthärda

Ex: The fabric used in outdoor furniture is designed to withstand exposure to harsh weather .Tyget som används i utemöbler är designat för att **motstå** exponering för hård väderlek.
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acute
[adjektiv]

(of an illness) suddenly becoming severe but for a short time

akut, allvarlig

akut, allvarlig

Ex: Emily was diagnosed with acute bronchitis after experiencing sudden onset of coughing , chest pain , and difficulty breathing .Emily diagnosticerades med **akut** bronkit efter att ha upplevt plötslig hosta, bröstsmärta och andningssvårigheter.
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(of a person) to fall and become unconscious

kollapsa, svimma

kollapsa, svimma

Ex: The flu weakened her to the point that she had to be hospitalized after collapsing at home .Influensan försvagade henne till den grad att hon behövde bli inlagd på sjukhus efter att ha **kollapsat** hemma.
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inauspicious
[adjektiv]

putting someone or something at a disadvantage

ogynnsam, ofördelaktig

ogynnsam, ofördelaktig

Ex: The team ’s inauspicious loss in the first game set a negative tone for the tournament .Lagets **olycksbådande** förlust i den första matchen satte en negativ ton för turneringen.
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thoughtful
[adjektiv]

caring and attentive to the needs, feelings, or well-being of others

omtänksam, uppmärksam

omtänksam, uppmärksam

Ex: The thoughtful coworker offers words of encouragement and support during challenging times .Den **omtänksamma** kollegan erbjuder uppmuntrande ord och stöd under utmanande tider.
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eccentric
[adjektiv]

slightly strange in behavior, appearance, or ideas

excentrisk, originell

excentrisk, originell

Ex: The eccentric professor often held class in the park .Den **excentriske** professorn höll ofta lektioner i parken.
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uncanny
[adjektiv]

beyond what is ordinary and indicating the inference of supernatural powers

kuslig, övernaturlig

kuslig, övernaturlig

Ex: He had an uncanny way of knowing exactly what others were thinking .Han hade ett **kusligt** sätt att veta exakt vad andra tänkte.
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deduction
[Substantiv]

the process of using general rules or ideas to make a specific conclusion

deduktion, deduktivt resonemang

deduktion, deduktivt resonemang

Ex: From the general rule , she made a clear deduction about what to do next .Från den allmänna regeln gjorde hon en tydlig **deduktion** om vad hon skulle göra härnäst.
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skeptical
[adjektiv]

having doubts about something's truth, validity, or reliability

skeptisk, tveksam

skeptisk, tveksam

Ex: The journalist maintained a skeptical perspective , critically examining the sources before publishing the controversial story .Journalisten upprätthöll en **skeptisk** synvinkel, kritiskt granskande källorna innan den kontroversiella historien publicerades.
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