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Boken Headway - Avancerad - Enhet 12

Här hittar du ordförrådet från Enhet 12 i Headway Advanced läroboken, såsom "staggering", "ordeal", "deranged", etc.

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Headway - Advanced
metaphorical
[adjektiv]

using a word, phrase, etc. not for its ordinary meaning, but for the idea or symbol that it represents or suggests

metaforisk, bildlig

metaforisk, bildlig

Ex: The playwright employed metaphorical imagery to explore themes of love and betrayal .Dramatikern använde **metaforiska** bilder för att utforska teman om kärlek och svek.
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language
[Substantiv]

the system of communication by spoken or written words, that the people of a particular country or region use

språk

språk

Ex: They use online resources to study grammar and vocabulary in the language.De använder online-resurser för att studera grammatik och ordförråd i **språket**.
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to fuel
[Verb]

to provide the energy or inspiration needed to drive or enhance a specific activity or process

bränsle, uppmuntra

bränsle, uppmuntra

Ex: The rising demand for electric cars fueled advancements in battery technology .Den ökande efterfrågan på elbilar **bränsle** framstegen inom batteriteknik.
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to fire
[Verb]

to arouse, provoke, or inspire strong emotion, enthusiasm, or imagination

antända, inspirera

antända, inspirera

Ex: The story of overcoming adversity fired the audience 's emotions .Berättelsen om att övervinna motgångar **tände** publikens känslor.
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shining
[adjektiv]

radiating light or brightness, whether natural or artificial

strålande, skinande

strålande, skinande

Ex: The shining headlights of the car cut through the fog.Bilens **glänsande** strålkastare skar genom dimman.
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to cause a person or thing to come across as less significant

överskugga, skugga

överskugga, skugga

Ex: The new skyscraper 's modern design overshadowed the historic buildings in the city skyline .Den moderna designen av den nya skyskrapan **överskuggade** de historiska byggnaderna i stadens siluett.
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to spark
[Verb]

to trigger or ignite a reaction, response, or action, often by provoking or inspiring someone or something to action

utlösa, väcka

utlösa, väcka

Ex: A single tweet from the celebrity sparked a social media frenzy and thousands of retweets .En enda tweet från kändisen **utlöste** en social media-frenesi och tusentals retweets.
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flash
[Substantiv]

a sudden, clear understanding or insight, often accompanied by a feeling of enlightenment

blixt, upplysning

blixt, upplysning

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to dawn
[Verb]

to become clear or understood

inse, bli klar

inse, bli klar

Ex: The reason for his strange behavior dawned on them after they read the letter.Anledningen till hans märkliga beteende **gick upp för dem** efter att de läst brevet.
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shady
[adjektiv]

having a suspicious or dishonest quality

tvivelaktig, misstänksam

tvivelaktig, misstänksam

Ex: The shady origins of the product led consumers to question its safety and efficacy .Produktens **tvivelaktiga** ursprung fick konsumenterna att ifrågasätta dess säkerhet och effektivitet.
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bright
[adjektiv]

capable of thinking and learning in a good and quick way

smart, ljus

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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to flood
[Verb]

to become covered or filled by water

översvämma, svämma över

översvämma, svämma över

Ex: Heavy rains caused the river to flood nearby villages .Kraftiga regn orsakade att floden **översvämmade** närliggande byar.
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bland
[adjektiv]

unremarkable and lacking in distinctive or interesting qualities

tråkig, smaklös

tråkig, smaklös

Ex: The bland wallpaper in the hotel room did nothing to make the space feel inviting or cozy .Den **tråkiga** tapeten i hotellrummet gjorde ingenting för att få utrymmet att kännas inbjudande eller mysigt.
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half-baked
[adjektiv]

(of people) lacking in intelligence or common sense, and as a result, one's ideas or actions seem foolish or absurd

halvkokt, otänkt

halvkokt, otänkt

Ex: His reputation as a half-baked thinker made people wary of his advice .Hans rykte som en **halvkokt** tänkare gjorde folk försiktiga med hans råd.
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something that is worth thinking about or considering deeply

Ex: The book is filled with profound insights and philosophical ideas , making it a rich source food for thought.
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to attempt to do something that is beyond one's capability

Ex: By taking on the job and planning a wedding simultaneously , she bit off more than she could chew.
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hot topic
[Substantiv]

a subject or issue that is currently trending or receiving a lot of attention and discussion

hett ämne, aktuellt ämne

hett ämne, aktuellt ämne

Ex: The movie 's unexpected ending became a hot topic in film forums .Filmens oväntade slut blev ett **hett ämne** i filmforum.
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a sense of gloom, worry, doubt, or uncertainty that follows or affects someone

Ex: The unresolved conflict with her friend hung over her for weeks.
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peak
[adjektiv]

indicating the highest or maximum point or level of something

maximal, topp-

maximal, topp-

Ex: The athlete achieved peak physical condition after months of rigorous training.Atleten uppnådde **topp** fysisk kondition efter månader av rigorös träning.
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obsessed
[adjektiv]

having or showing excessive or uncontrollable worry or interest in something

besatt, passionerad

besatt, passionerad

Ex: The obsessed gambler could n't stop thinking about the next big win , even after losing everything he had .Den **besatte** spelaren kunde inte sluta tänka på nästa stora vinst, även efter att ha förlorat allt han ägde.
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staggering
[adjektiv]

so large or impressive that it is difficult to comprehend or believe

häpnadsväckande, överväldigande

häpnadsväckande, överväldigande

Ex: The staggering success of the startup company exceeded all expectations .Det **häpnadsväckande** framgången för startup-företaget överträffade alla förväntningar.
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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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to recover from an illness, a serious operation, or other difficult situations

tillfriskna, klara sig igenom

tillfriskna, klara sig igenom

Ex: The medical team is optimistic that the patient is going to pull through after the successful surgery.Det medicinska teamet är optimistiska att patienten kommer att **tillfriskna** efter den lyckade operationen.
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to allow a patient to leave the hospital because they have recovered and no longer need to receive inpatient care

skriva ut, entlediga

skriva ut, entlediga

Ex: The hospital 's goal is to ensure patients are discharged promptly to reduce the risk of hospital-acquired infections .Syftet med sjukhuset är att säkerställa att patienter **skrivs ut** snabbt för att minska risken för sjukhusförvärvade infektioner.
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priority
[Substantiv]

the fact or condition of being regarded or treated as more important than others

prioritet, preferens

prioritet, preferens

Ex: He was told to focus on his studies as a priority over extracurricular activities .Han blev tillsagd att fokusera på sina studier som **prioritet** framför extramurala aktiviteter.
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to tremble or shake involuntarily, often as a result of fear, cold, or excitement

skälva, darr

skälva, darr

Ex: The creepy sensation of spiders crawling made her shudder with disgust.Den kusliga känslan av spindlar som kräpade fick henne att **skälva** av avsky.
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free fall
[Substantiv]

the motion of an object or person falling solely under the influence of gravity

fritt fall, fall under gravitationens inverkan

fritt fall, fall under gravitationens inverkan

Ex: The free fall lasted only a few moments , but it felt much longer .Det **fria fallet** varade bara några ögonblick, men kändes mycket längre.
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to stall
[Verb]

to cease to make progress or move forward

stanna, fastna

stanna, fastna

Ex: The team ’s progress stalled due to a lack of communication .Lagets framsteg **stannade** på grund av bristande kommunikation.
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deranged
[adjektiv]

incapable of behaving normally or thinking clearly due to mental illness

sinnessjuk, vansinnig

sinnessjuk, vansinnig

Ex: After the accident , her mind was so deranged that she could n't recognize her own family .Efter olyckan var hennes sinne så **förvirrat** att hon inte kunde känna igen sin egen familj.
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restraint kit
[Substantiv]

a collection of devices and tools used to physically restrain and control a person's movement, typically for medical or safety reasons

begränsningskit, restraintkit

begränsningskit, restraintkit

Ex: The child was given a mild sedative before using the restraint kit for medical procedures .Barnet fick ett milt lugnande medel innan **bältesutrustning** användes för medicinska ingrepp.
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subdued
[adjektiv]

restrained or toned down in style, quality, or intensity

dämpad, återhållsam

dämpad, återhållsam

Ex: A subdued dress was her choice for the formal event , reflecting her minimalist style .En **dämpad** klänning var hennes val för den formella händelsen, vilket speglade hennes minimalistiska stil.
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to reel
[Verb]

to have trouble keeping one's balance and be at the risk of falling

vackla, svaja

vackla, svaja

Ex: In the aftermath of the earthquake , people stumbled out of buildings , reeling from the sudden tremors .Efter jordbävningen stapplade människor ut ur byggnader, **svindlande** från de plötsliga skakningarna.
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ordeal
[Substantiv]

a difficult or painful experience, often one that lasts long and requires great effort and endurance to overcome

prövning, plåga

prövning, plåga

Ex: The long wait at the hospital felt like an unbearable ordeal.Den långa väntan på sjukhuset kändes som en outhärdlig **prövning**.
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closure
[Substantiv]

the final resolution of a situation or the reaching of a definitive conclusion or agreement

avslutning, lösning

avslutning, lösning

Ex: They talked about the problem and finally got closure.De pratade om problemet och fick slutligen **avslut**.
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to end something in an unpleasant or negative way

Ex: The dinner starts off fine but ends on a sour note with an argument over money.
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to have some understanding or knowledge of something

Ex: He does n’t know what happened at the meeting — he doeshave the foggiest idea.
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breeze
[Substantiv]

something that is easy to do or accomplish

lätt som en plätt, ett barnlek

lätt som en plätt, ett barnlek

Ex: Fixing the car turned out to be a breeze once I understood the problem .Att fixa bilen visade sig vara **lätt som en plätt** när jag väl förstod problemet.
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whirlwind romance
[Substantiv]

a romantic relationship that develops quickly and intensely, often with a sense of spontaneity and excitement

en virvelvind romans

en virvelvind romans

Ex: Their whirlwind romance started during a summer trip and ended just as quickly .Deras **virvelvindromans** började under en sommartripp och slutade lika snabbt.
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to move slowly and with great effort, as if walking through deep mud

Ex: When the internet connection failed , it felt like trying run through treacle.
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emotional wreck
[Substantiv]

a person who is experiencing intense feelings of sadness, anger, anxiety, or any other strong emotion that causes them to feel overwhelmed and unable to function normally

känslomässigt vrak, känslomässig ruin

känslomässigt vrak, känslomässig ruin

Ex: Seeing her friends move away made her an emotional wreck, feeling abandoned .Att se sina vänner flytta gjorde henne till **en känslomässig ruin**, kände sig övergiven.
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