Boken Headway - Övre mellannivå - Enhet 11

Här hittar du ordförrådet från Enhet 11 i Headway Upper Intermediate kursboken, såsom "groggy", "inkonsekvens", "tråkig", etc.

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to sink or swim [Fras]

to be left in a situation where one either succeeds or fails

Ex: He had to sink or swim in the new job , with no training provided .

to wait and see [Fras]

to be patient in order to find out about the outcome, answer, or future happenings

Ex: We ’ll just have to wait and see if the weather improves for our picnic tomorrow .

far and wide [adverb]

långt och brett

Ex: They searched far and wide for the missing dog but could n't find it .

De lette överallt efter den försvunna hunden men kunde inte hitta den.

to [give] and [take] [Fras]

(of two or more parties) to agree with each other's terms or opinions in order to reach an agreement

Ex: The couple had to give and take in order to make their marriage work .

ifs, ands, or buts [Fras]

the various objections or reasons why something might not be possible, or the conditions that need to be met for something to happen

Ex: I want to go on vacation, but there are too many ifs and buts to consider first.

once and for all [Fras]

in a way that finalizes and completes the matter at hand

Ex: I promise to finish this project once and for all by the end of the week .

hit-and-miss [adjektiv]

inkonsekvent

Ex: The quality of his work is hit-and-miss , so I ’m not sure whether to hire him again .

Kvaliteten på hans arbete är ojämn, så jag är inte säker på om jag ska anställa honom igen.

short and sweet [Fras]

used to describe something that is brief and to the point, yet pleasant or enjoyable

Ex: The speaker 's presentation was short and sweet , delivering the key points in a concise and engaging manner .

the ins and outs of {sth} [Fras]

a complete set of facts or details about how something is done or how it works

Ex: As a lawyer , she knows the ins and outs of the legal system .

by and large [adverb]

i stort sett

Ex: By and large , people in this town are friendly and welcoming .

I stort sett är människorna i den här staden vänliga och välkomnande.

to tense [Verb]

spänna

groggy [adjektiv]

omtöcknad

Ex: After staying up late , he felt groggy in the morning and struggled to wake up .

Efter att ha stått uppe sent kände han sig omtöcknad på morgonen och kämpade för att vakna.

inconsistency [Substantiv]

inkonsekvens

Ex: His inconsistency in meeting deadlines led to frustration among his colleagues .

Hans inkonsekvens i att möta deadlines ledde till frustration bland hans kollegor.

to slip [Verb]

smyga

Ex: The spy managed to slip through the heavily guarded compound , evading security cameras and patrols .

Spionen lyckades smyga igenom det tungt bevakade komplexet och undvika säkerhetskameror och patruller.

to do up [Verb]

fästa

Ex: She asked for help to do up the zipper on the back of her dress.

Hon bad om hjälp att stänga dragkedjan på baksidan av hennes klänning.

mind-boggling [adjektiv]

häpnadsväckande

Ex: The complexity of the theory was mind-boggling , even for the experts .

Teorins komplexitet var häpnadsväckande, även för experterna.

to munch [Verb]

tugga

Ex: During the movie , we sat on the couch and munch on popcorn .

Under filmen satt vi på soffan och tuggade popcorn.

random [adjektiv]

slumpmässig

Ex: He found a random book on the shelf that turned out to be quite interesting .

Han hittade en slumpmässig bok på hyllan som visade sig vara ganska intressant.

worst-case scenario [Substantiv]

värsta fall

Ex: The worst-case scenario would be having to cancel the event at the last minute .

Det värsta scenariot vore att behöva avbryta evenemanget i sista minuten.

recurring [adjektiv]

återkommande

Ex: She experienced recurring headaches every few days.

Hon upplevde återkommande huvudvärk varje få dagar.

painstakingly [adverb]

noggrant

Ex: She painstakingly painted each petal of the flower by hand .

Hon målade omständligt varje blomblad för hand.

tedious [adjektiv]

tråkig

Ex: The tedious task of filing paperwork made the afternoon drag on .

Den tråkiga uppgiften att arkivera papper fick eftermiddagen att dra ut på tiden.

stroke [Substantiv]

a gentle, intentional touch, often with the hand, used to comfort, show affection, or provide reassurance

Ex: She gave the cat a comforting stroke .

bizarre [adjektiv]

bisarr

Ex: The bizarre sculpture in the park , with its surreal combination of animal and human features , intrigued passersby .

Den bisarra skulpturen i parken, med sin surrealistiska kombination av djuriska och mänskliga drag, fascinerade förbipasserande.

vividly [adverb]

levande

Ex: She vividly remembers the first time they met , as if it were yesterday .

Hon minns levande första gången de träffades, som om det var igår.

to struggle [Verb]

kämpa

Ex: He struggled to lift the heavy box onto the shelf , but with determination , he eventually succeeded .

Han kämpade för att lyfta den tunga lådan på hyllan, men med beslutsamhet lyckades han till slut.

contest [Substantiv]

tävling

Ex: The contest for the championship title was intense and thrilling .

Tävlingen om mästartiteln var intensiv och spännande.

vision [Substantiv]

vision

monstrous [adjektiv]

monstruös

Ex: The monstrous creature in the horror movie terrified the audience .

Det monstrosa väsendet i skräckfilmen skrämde publiken.

melody [Substantiv]

melodi

Ex: The melody of the song was catchy and easily recognizable , making it a favorite among listeners .

Melodin i låten var catchy och lätt att känna igen, vilket gjorde den till en favorit bland lyssnarna.

ready-made [adjektiv]

färdig

Ex: They bought a ready-made cake from the bakery to save time for the party .

De köpte en färdig tårta från bageriet för att spara tid till festen.

round [Substantiv]

omgång

ups and downs [Fras]

a combination of both good things and bad things that can happen to one

Ex: In the world of business , you have to be prepared for the ups and downs of the market , which can be unpredictable .

sooner or later [Fras]

eventually, particularly after a long delay or dispute

Ex: Sooner or later , everyone faces challenges and adversity in their lives ; it 's a part of the human experience .

pros and cons [Fras]

the positive and negative elements, arguments, outcomes, etc. of something

Ex: Before making a decision on whether to accept the job offer , she carefully weighed the pros and cons , considering factors such as salary , work-life balance , and career growth .

(every|) now and then [Fras]

on irregular but not rare occasions

Ex: She enjoys a dessert now and then .

sick and tired [Fras]

annoyed or disgusted by someone or something one has been dealing with for a long time

Ex: After months of dealing with bureaucratic red tape , he 's finally sick and tired of trying to get his paperwork processed correctly .

more or less [Fras]

used to indicate a rough estimate without precise measurements or exact figures

Ex: The trip will take more or less five hours , depending on traffic .

touch and go [Fras]

involving risk and uncertainty

Ex: It 's touch and go whether he 'll pull through at the end of this month .

peace and quiet [Fras]

a state or situation that is free from disturbance, noise, or any kind of interruption or disruption, typically characterized by calmness, serenity, and tranquility

Ex: After a busy week , all I want is some peace and quiet to relax .

safe and sound [Fras]

not damaged or injured in any way

Ex: After a long journey , Sarah arrived at her destination safe and sound , much to the relief of her family .

slowly but surely [Fras]

with gradual progress, steadily, and consistently over time

Ex: Slowly but surely , she improved her fitness by sticking to her workout routine .

come rain or come shine [Mening]

no matter what happens

Ex: I 'll be there for you , come rain or come shine , supporting you through thick and thin .

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