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B2 Ordlista - Preferens

Här kommer du att lära dig några engelska ord om preferenser, såsom "appeal", "favor", "pick out" etc., förberedda för B2-inlärare.

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CEFR B2 Vocabulary
to appeal
to appeal
[Verb]

to attract or gain interest, approval, or admiration

tilltala, locka

tilltala, locka

Ex: The vacation destination appealed to travelers with its picturesque scenery and cultural attractions. 
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to consult

to ask someone for information, advice, or an opinion before making a decision or taking action

konsultera,  rådgöra med

konsultera, rådgöra med

Ex: James has consulted several experts about the problem. 
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to contest

to formally challenge, dispute, or oppose a decision, claim, or statement

bestrida,  överklaga

bestrida, överklaga

Ex: His lawyers are contesting the validity of the agreement. 
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to disgust

to make someone feel upset, shocked, and sometimes offended about something

äckla, förolämpa

äckla, förolämpa

Ex: Seeing the litter strewn across the beautiful park disgusted the environmentalists. 

Att se skräpet utspridd över den vackra parken väckte avsky hos miljövännerna.

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to favor
to favor
[Verb]

to prefer someone or something to an alternative

föredra, gynna

föredra, gynna

Ex: She favors a simpler approach to the problem. 
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favorite
favorite
[Substantiv]

someone or something that one likes more among others of the same kind

favorit, gunstling

favorit, gunstling

Ex: Ice cream is my favorite dessert. 
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to go for
to go for
[Verb]

to choose something among other things

välja, bestämma sig för

välja, bestämma sig för

Ex: When shopping for a new phone, she decided to go for the latest model. 

När hon handlade efter en ny telefon bestämde hon sig för att välja den senaste modellen.

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to shy away from

to avoid an activity, person, etc. because one is scared, unwilling, or not confident

skygga för, undvika

skygga för, undvika

Ex: The politician shied away from addressing controversial topics during the debate. 

Politikern undvek att ta upp kontroversiella ämnen under debatten.

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to [make] up {one's} mind

to come to a final decision or conclusion after considering different options or possibilities

bestämma sig, fatta ett beslut

bestämma sig, fatta ett beslut

Ex: He couldn't make up his mind between staying home and going out. 

Han kunde inte bestämma sig för om han skulle stanna hemma eller gå ut.

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to pick out

to choose among a group of people or things

välja ut, plocka ut

välja ut, plocka ut

Ex: She took her time to pick out the perfect dress for the event. 

Hon tog sig tid att välja ut den perfekta klänningen för evenemanget.

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to put up with

to tolerate something or someone unpleasant, often without complaining

stå ut med, tåla

stå ut med, tåla

Ex: Residents put up with the noise of city life for the conveniences it offers. 

Invånarna tolererar stadslivets buller för de bekvämligheter det erbjuder.

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to think over

to consider a matter carefully before reaching a decision

tänka noga över något innan man fattar ett beslut, väga olika sidor av en fråga

tänka noga över något innan man fattar ett beslut, väga olika sidor av en fråga

Ex: We should think over the consequences of our actions. 

Vi borde noga överväga konsekvenserna av våra handlingar.

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to [take] account of {sth}

to consider all the known facts and details before making a final decision

Ex: They must take account of cultural differences when designing the program. 
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to turn to

to seek guidance, help, or advice from someone

vända sig till, söka hjälp hos

vända sig till, söka hjälp hos

Ex: During the health scare, individuals turned to healthcare professionals for guidance. 

Under hälsoskräcken vände sig individer till hälso- och sjukvårdspersonal för vägledning.

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would rather
would rather
[Mening]

used to express a preference for one option over another

Ex: I would rather wait for the next bus than take a crowded one. 
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decision maker
decision maker
[Substantiv]

a person or thing responsible for making important choices or judgments, especially within an organization

beslutsfattare, beslutsverkställare

beslutsfattare, beslutsverkställare

Ex: The board of directors serves as decision makers for approving major investments. 

Styrelsen fungerar som beslutsfattare för att godkänna stora investeringar.

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dislike
dislike
[Substantiv]

a feeling of not liking someone or something

motvilja,  antipati

motvilja, antipati

Ex: His dislike of flying has become stronger over the years. 
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preference
preference
[Substantiv]

a tendency or predisposition to favor something over other options

preferens, benägenhet

preferens, benägenhet

Ex: She has a preference for working in the morning. 
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resolution
resolution
[Substantiv]

a firm decision to do something or to behave in a certain way, often made after careful consideration

beslut, fast beslutsamhet

beslut, fast beslutsamhet

Ex: She made a resolution to exercise three times a week. 
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taste
taste
[Substantiv]

the ability to recognize something with good quality or high standard, especially in art, style, beauty, etc., based on personal preferences

smak

smak

Ex: Her taste in clothing reflects her preference for elegant styles. 
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criteria
criteria
[Substantiv]

the particular characteristics that are considered when evaluating something

kriterier, normer

kriterier, normer

Ex: The hiring criteria include relevant experience, education, and a positive attitude. 
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liking
liking
[Substantiv]

a positive feeling or preference toward someone or something, based on personal enjoyment, attraction, or approval

förkärlek,  smak

förkärlek, smak

Ex: The children showed a liking for the new teacher because she made learning fun. 
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tendency
tendency
[Substantiv]

a mental disposition or attitude that favors one option over others

tendens, benägenhet

tendens, benägenhet

Ex: He has a tendency to favor familiar solutions. 
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alternatively

as a second choice or another possibility

alternativt, som ett alternativ

alternativt, som ett alternativ

Ex: You can purchase the product online, or alternatively, visit the store in person. 
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to please
to please
[Verb]

to make someone satisfied or happy

tillfredsställa, glädja

tillfredsställa, glädja

Ex: The musician pleased the crowd by playing their favorite song. 
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instead
instead
[adverb]

as a replacement or equal in value, amount, etc.

istället, hellre

istället, hellre

Ex: She decided to take the bus instead. 

Hon bestämde sig för att ta bussen istället.

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to disrespect

to act toward someone or something in a way that shows lack of respect

visa brist på respekt, förolämpa

visa brist på respekt, förolämpa

Ex: The player disrespected the referee with rude gestures. 
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to die
to die
[Verb]

to have a strong longing or intense desire for something or someone

längta efter, dö för

längta efter, dö för

Ex: She's dying to try that new restaurant in town. 
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