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Boken Headway - Övre mellannivå - Enhet 2

Här hittar du ordförrådet från Enhet 2 i Headway Upper Intermediate läroboken, såsom "arrangement", "make off", "litter", etc.

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Headway - Upper Intermediate

to try to do something as well as one is capable of

Ex: I know youdo your best on the exam , and that ’s all that matters .
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to stop using or having something

avskaffa, göra sig av med

avskaffa, göra sig av med

Ex: As part of the cost-cutting measures , the company chose to do away with certain non-essential services .Som en del av kostnadsbesparingsåtgärderna valde företaget att **avskaffa** vissa icke-nödvändiga tjänster.
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to create a memorable or lasting effect on someone or something

Ex: In social situations, making impressions on others can help in building relationships and connections.
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arrangement
[Substantiv]

a mutual understanding or agreement established between people

arrangemang, överenskommelse

arrangemang, överenskommelse

Ex: The arrangement for the wedding ceremony was very detailed .**Arrangemanget** för bröllopsceremonin var mycket detaljerat.
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profit
[Substantiv]

the sum of money that is gained after all expenses and taxes are paid

vinst,  profit

vinst, profit

Ex: Without careful budgeting , it ’s difficult to achieve consistent profit.Utan noggrann budgetering är det svårt att uppnå konsekvent **vinst**.
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loss
[Substantiv]

the state or process of losing a person or thing

förlust, bortgång

förlust, bortgång

Ex: Loss of biodiversity in the region has had detrimental effects on the ecosystem .**Förlusten** av biologisk mångfald i regionen har haft skadliga effekter på ekosystemet.
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research
[Substantiv]

a careful and systematic study of a subject to discover new facts or information about it

forskning

forskning

Ex: The team 's research on consumer behavior guided their marketing strategy for the new product .Lagets **forskning** om konsumentbeteendet styrde deras marknadsföringsstrategi för den nya produkten.
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doing something that someone has planned to, often when they find the right time

Ex: The company is waiting for the right time to make its move into the international market.
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to perform a helpful or kind act for someone, typically without expecting something in return

Ex: He did his elderly neighbor a favor by shoveling snow from her driveway.
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to try to do or accomplish something, particularly something difficult

Ex: We need make an effort to reduce our carbon footprint .
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business
[Substantiv]

the activity of providing services or products in exchange for money

företag, affärsverksamhet

företag, affärsverksamhet

Ex: He started a landscaping business after graduating from college .Han startade en landskapsarkitektur-**verksamhet** efter att ha tagit examen från college.
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to have a very strong and noticeable effect on someone or something

Ex: Understanding cultural nuances can make a difference between successful international business negotiations and misunderstandings.
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decision
[Substantiv]

a choice or judgment that is made after adequate consideration or thought

beslut, val

beslut, val

Ex: The decision to invest in renewable energy sources reflects the company 's commitment to sustainability .**Beslutet** att investera i förnybara energikällor återspeglar företagets engagemang för hållbarhet.
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suggestion
[Substantiv]

the act of putting an idea or plan forward for someone to think about

förslag,  idé

förslag, idé

Ex: I appreciate your suggestion to try meditation as a stress-relief technique .Jag uppskattar ditt **förslag** att prova meditation som en teknik för stresslindring.
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degree
[Substantiv]

the certificate that is given to university or college students upon successful completion of their course

examen

examen

Ex: To enter the medical field , you must first obtain a medical degree.För att komma in i det medicinska området måste du först få en medicinsk **examen**.
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clear
[adjektiv]

easy to understand

tydlig, förståelig

tydlig, förståelig

Ex: The rules of the game were clear, making it easy for newcomers to join .Spelreglerna var **tydliga**, vilket gjorde det enkelt för nykomlingar att delta.
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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 do something in order to replace something lost or fix something damaged

gottgöra, kompensera

gottgöra, kompensera

Ex: Giving a heartfelt apology can help make up for the hurtful words that were spoken during the argument .Att ge en hjärtlig ursäkt kan hjälpa till att **gottgöra** de sårande ord som sades under argumentet.
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to leave quickly, often in order to escape or avoid someone or something

sticka, fly

sticka, fly

Ex: He tried to make off with the documents but was caught at the door .Han försökte **smita** med dokumenten men blev fast vid dörren.
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used to mean that one can go on or manage without someone or something

Ex: The party could do without any more unexpected guests; we're already at full capacity.
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used to mean that one benefits from having someone or something present or available to one

Ex: The garden could do with a bit of rain; the plants are looking a bit dry.
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to do up
[Verb]

to fasten, button, zip, or otherwise secure something, often related to clothing or accessories

fästa, stänga

fästa, stänga

Ex: The actor quickly needed to do up the cufflinks on his shirt before going on stage .Skådespelaren behövde snabbt **knäppa** manschetten på sin skjorta innan han gick på scen.
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rubbish
[Substantiv]

unwanted, worthless, and unneeded things that people throw away

sopor, avfall

sopor, avfall

Ex: The council has implemented new bins for rubbish to encourage proper waste disposal in the community .Rådet har infört nya sopkärl för **sopor** för att uppmuntra korrekt avfallshantering i samhället.
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litter
[Substantiv]

waste such as bottles, papers, etc. that people throw on a sidewalk, park, or other public place

skräp, avfall

skräp, avfall

Ex: The city fined him for throwing litter out of his car window .Staden bötfällde honom för att ha kastat **skräp** ut genom bilfönstret.
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to clog
[Verb]

to make it so that nothing can move through something

blockera, täppa till

blockera, täppa till

Ex: A swarm of insects clogged the air filter of the HVAC system , affecting air quality in the building .Ett svärm av insekter **täppte till** luftfiltret i HVAC-systemet, vilket påverkade luftkvaliteten i byggnaden.
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to swamp
[Verb]

to flood or cover something with water, making it hard to use or move through

översvämma, dränka

översvämma, dränka

Ex: The river has swamped several villages this week .Floden har **översvämmat** flera byar denna vecka.
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garbage
[Substantiv]

things such as household materials that have no use anymore

sopor, avfall

sopor, avfall

Ex: The children were told not to leave their garbage on the beach .Barnen blev tillsagda att inte lämna sitt **skräp** på stranden.
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debris
[Substantiv]

the scattered pieces of waste, remains, or broken objects, often left after destruction or an accident

skräp, rester

skräp, rester

Ex: The firefighters carefully moved the debris to prevent further collapse .Brandmännen flyttade försiktigt **skräpet** för att förhindra ytterligare kollaps.
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to swirl
[Verb]

to move in a twisting or whirling motion, creating a pattern of circular or spiral motion

virvla, slingra

virvla, slingra

Ex: The sand has been swirling in intricate patterns under the influence of the desert winds .Sandet har **virvlat** i invecklade mönster under påverkan av ökenvindarna.
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to gobble
[Verb]

to eat something quickly and greedily, often making loud and rapid swallowing sounds

sluka, glufsa

sluka, glufsa

Ex: In a rush , she had to gobble her lunch before the meeting .I brådska var hon tvungen att **sluka** sin lunch före mötet.
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food chain
[Substantiv]

the sequence of organisms in an ecosystem where each organism serves as a source of food for the next organism in the chain

näringskedja, trofiskt nätverk

näringskedja, trofiskt nätverk

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grain
[Substantiv]

a small, hard particle or granule, often referring to seeds, sand, or similar substances

korn, partikel

korn, partikel

Ex: The sculpture was carved with such detail that every grain of wood stood out .Skulpturen var snidad med sådan detaljrikedom att varje **korn** av trä stod ut.
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to impose
[Verb]

to force someone to do what they do not want

påtvinga, tvinga

påtvinga, tvinga

Ex: Parents should guide and support rather than impose their career choices on their children .Föräldrar bör vägleda och stödja snarare än att **påtvinga** sina karriärval på sina barn.
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infinite
[adjektiv]

without end or limits in extent, amount, or space

oändlig, gränslös

oändlig, gränslös

Ex: His infinite kindness towards everyone he met made him beloved by all .Hans **oändliga** vänlighet mot alla han mötte gjorde honom älskad av alla.
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single-use
[adjektiv]

made to be used once and then thrown away

engångs-, engångsbruk

engångs-, engångsbruk

Ex: They banned single-use bags to reduce plastic waste .De förbjöd **engångs**-påsar för att minska plastavfallet.
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throwaway
[adjektiv]

discarded or is intended to be thrown away after use

engångs-, bortkastningsbar

engångs-, bortkastningsbar

Ex: He collected throwaway cans to recycle them for cash .Han samlade **engångs**-burkar för att återvinna dem för pengar.
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well
[interjektion]

said to express agreement to something, usually reluctantly

ja väl, nåväl

ja väl, nåväl

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you know
[interjektion]

used as a filler phrase to pause or fill gaps in speech

du vet, vet du

du vet, vet du

Ex: He’s not the easiest person to work with, you know.Han är inte den enklaste personen att arbeta med, **du vet**.
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like
[interjektion]

used as a filler word or hesitation marker

liksom

liksom

Ex: I could n’t believe it — she just , like, walked away without saying anything !Jag kunde inte tro det—hon bara, **liksom**, gick iväg utan att säga något!
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I mean
[interjektion]

used in speech to provide emphasis, or to signal a pause in speech while the speaker gathers their thoughts

Jag menar, Alltså

Jag menar, Alltså

Ex: I mean , how could anyone resist an offer like that ?**Jag menar**, hur kan någon motstå ett sådant erbjudande?
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you see
[interjektion]

used to draw attention to a point or to emphasize a statement or explanation

ser du, förstår du

ser du, förstår du

Ex: You see , the reason we ’re moving is to be closer to family .**Du förstår**, anledningen till att vi flyttar är för att vara närmare familjen.
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kind of
[Fras]

in some ways or to some degree

Ex: Ikind of tired , so I might skip the evening workout today .
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sort of
[adverb]

to a degree or extent that is unclear

lite, på sätt och vis

lite, på sätt och vis

Ex: The team's performance was sort of impressive, considering the challenging circumstances.Lagets prestation var **ganska** imponerande, med tanke på de utmanande omständigheterna.
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anyway
[adverb]

used when ending a conversation, or changing, or returning to a subject

Hur som helst, I alla fall

Hur som helst, I alla fall

Ex: Anyway, I ’ll call you later with more updates .**Hur som helst**, jag ringer dig senare med fler uppdateringar.
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so
[Konjunktion]

used to introduce a consequence or result of the preceding clause

så, därför

så, därför

Ex: I forgot her birthday , so she was upset with me .Jag glömde hennes födelsedag, **så** hon var arg på mig.
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turquoise
[Substantiv]

a bright bluish-green color

turkos, blågrön

turkos, blågrön

Ex: His shirt was a vibrant turquoise, perfect for the summer party .Hans skjorta var en livfull **turkos**, perfekt för sommarens fest.
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