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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
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 politician's speech was filled with metaphorical references to the journey of the nation. 
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language
language
[Substantiv]

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

språk

språk

Ex: He wants to become bilingual and speak multiple languages fluently. 
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to fuel
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 coach's speech fueled the team's determination to win. 
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to fire
to fire
[Verb]

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

antända, inspirera

antända, inspirera

Ex: The documentary about climate change fired her passion for environmental activism. 
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shining
shining
[adjektiv]

radiating light or brightness, whether natural or artificial

strålande, skinande

strålande, skinande

Ex: The shining sun illuminated the entire landscape. 
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to overshadow

to cause a person or thing to come across as less significant

överskugga, skugga

överskugga, skugga

Ex: His older brother's achievements in sports overshadowed his own academic success in the family. 
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to spark
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: The passionate speech by the leader sparked a wave of enthusiasm among the crowd. 
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flash
flash
[Substantiv]

a sudden moment of clear understanding

blixt, upplysning

blixt, upplysning

Ex: She felt a flash of insight during the lecture. 
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to dawn
to dawn
[Verb]

to become clear to the mind

bli klar, uppdagas

bli klar, uppdagas

Ex: The truth dawned gradually as she read the letter. 
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shady
shady
[adjektiv]

having a suspicious or dishonest quality

tvivelaktig, misstänksam

tvivelaktig, misstänksam

Ex: The shady deal offered by the contractor made everyone skeptical about its legitimacy. 
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bright
bright
[adjektiv]

capable of thinking and learning in a good and quick way

smart, ljus

smart, ljus

Ex: The teacher recognized him as a bright student with a natural curiosity for learning. 
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to flood
to flood
[Verb]

to become covered or filled by water

översvämma, svämma över

översvämma, svämma över

Ex: Emergency services were on high alert as the storm threatened to flood the coastal towns. 
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bland
bland
[adjektiv]

unremarkable and lacking in distinctive or interesting qualities

tråkig, smaklös

tråkig, smaklös

Ex: His speech was bland, failing to offer any memorable or engaging points. 
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half-baked
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: Only a half-baked individual would attempt to build a house without a blueprint. 
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food for thought

something that is worth thinking about or considering deeply

något att fundera på, tankeställare

något att fundera på, tankeställare

Ex: The thought-provoking article provided plenty of food for thought, prompting readers to reconsider their perspectives. 
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to [bite] off more than {sb} (can|could) chew

to attempt to do something that is beyond one's capability

ta sig vatten över huvudet, ta på sig för mycket

ta sig vatten över huvudet, ta på sig för mycket

Ex: He bit off more than he could chew when he agreed to manage three projects at once. 
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hot topic
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: Climate change has become a hot topic in political debates. 
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cloud [hang] over {sb}

a sense of gloom, worry, doubt, or uncertainty that follows or affects someone

Ex: The threat of losing his job hung over him like a dark cloud. 
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peak
peak
[adjektiv]

indicating the highest or maximum point or level of something

maximal, topp-

maximal, topp-

Ex: During rush hour, traffic congestion reaches its peak level. 
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obsessed
obsessed
[adjektiv]

having or showing excessive or uncontrollable worry or interest in something

besatt, passionerad

besatt, passionerad

Ex: She was obsessed with cleanliness, constantly cleaning and disinfecting every surface in her home. 
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staggering
staggering
[adjektiv]

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

häpnadsväckande, överväldigande

häpnadsväckande, överväldigande

Ex: The amount of work required for the project was staggering, but they managed it. 
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to collapse

(of a person) to fall and become unconscious

kollapsa, svimma

kollapsa, svimma

Ex: Exhausted from the intense heat, he collapsed on the sidewalk and lost consciousness. 
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to pull through

to recover from an illness, a serious operation, or other difficult situations

tillfriskna, klara sig igenom

tillfriskna, klara sig igenom

Ex: Despite the odds, the patient pulled through after a complex surgery and is now in stable condition. 
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to discharge

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 doctor discharged the patient from the hospital after a successful surgery and confirmed recovery. 
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priority
priority
[Substantiv]

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

prioritet, preferens

prioritet, preferens

Ex: Safety is always a top priority in our workplace. 
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to shudder

to tremble or shake involuntarily, often as a result of fear, cold, or excitement

skälva, darr

skälva, darr

Ex: The eerie sound in the haunted house made her shudder with fear. 
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free fall
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 rock fell in free fall, picking up speed as it dropped. 
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to stall
to stall
[Verb]

to cease to make progress or move forward

stanna, fastna

stanna, fastna

Ex: The project stalled when the team ran out of resources. 
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deranged
deranged
[adjektiv]

incapable of behaving normally or thinking clearly due to mental illness

sinnessjuk, vansinnig

sinnessjuk, vansinnig

Ex: His deranged behavior alarmed everyone at the party. 
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restraint kit
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 nurse kept the restraint kit nearby in case of an emergency. 
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subdued
subdued
[adjektiv]

restrained or toned down in style, quality, or intensity

dämpad, återhållsam

dämpad, återhållsam

Ex: The room had a subdued atmosphere, with soft lighting and quiet music. 
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to reel
to reel
[Verb]

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

vackla, svaja

vackla, svaja

Ex: After spinning around rapidly, the dancer began to reel, struggling to regain their balance. 
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ordeal
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: Climbing the mountain was an ordeal that tested their physical and mental limits. 
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closure
closure
[Substantiv]

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

avslutning, lösning

avslutning, lösning

Ex: She needed closure to stop thinking about the past. 
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to [end] on a sour note

to end something in an unpleasant or negative way

Ex: The party ended on a sour note when the guests started arguing. 
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to [have] the foggiest idea

to have some understanding or knowledge of something

Ex: I have the foggiest idea where I left my keys. 
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breeze
breeze
[Substantiv]

something that is easy to do or accomplish

lätt som en plätt, ett barnlek

lätt som en plätt, ett barnlek

Ex: The exam was a breeze; I finished it in half the time. 
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whirlwind romance
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: He thought their whirlwind romance was exciting, but it eventually faded. 
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to [run|walk] through treacle

to move slowly and with great effort, as if walking through deep mud

Ex: She felt like she was walking through treacle, unable to keep up with the others. 
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emotional wreck
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: After the breakup, she was an emotional wreck, unable to stop crying. 
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