(separated by a certain distance: The trees were planted three metres apart; with his feet apart; Their policies are far apart; She sat apart from the other people.) la distanţă (de); depărtat; diferit

['æpəƟi]

(a lack of interest or enthusiasm: his apathy towards his work.) apatie

[ə'posl]

((often with capital) a man sent out to preach the gospel in the early Christian church, especially one of the twelve disciples of Christ: Matthew and Mark were apostles.) apostol

[ə'po:l]

(to horrify or shock: We were appalled by the bomb damage.)

[ə:pi:l]

1. verb

1) ((often with to) to ask earnestly for something: She appealed (to him) for help.) a apela (la); a cere

2) (to take a case one has lost to a higher court etc; to ask (a referee, judge etc) for a new decision: He appealed against a three-year sentence.)

3) ((with to) to be pleasing: This place appeals to me.) a plăcea

2. noun

1) ((the act of making) a request (for help, a decision etc): The appeal raised $500 for charity; a last appeal for help; The judge rejected his appeal.) apel, chemare

2) (attraction: Music holds little appeal for me.) farmec

[ə'piə]

1) (to come into view: A man suddenly appeared round the corner.) a apă­rea

2) (to arrive (at a place etc): He appeared in time for dinner.) a ajunge

3) (to come before or present oneself/itself before the public or a judge etc: He is appearing on television today; He appeared before Judge Scott.) a apărea; a compărea

4) (to look or seem as if (something is the case): It appears that he is wrong; He appears to be wrong.) a (se) părea

[ə'pi:z]

(to calm or satisfy (a person, desire etc) usually by giving what was asked for or is needed: She appeased his curiosity by explaining the situation to him.) a domoli

(a desire for food: Exercise gives you a good appetite.) apetit, poftă de mâncare

[ə'plo:d]

(to praise or show approval, by clapping the hands: to applaud a speech / a singer.) a aplauda

(something attractive that causes envy and quarrels among people who think they deserve it: The right to host the Olympic Games is an apple of discord between the two countries.)

1) ((with to) to put (something) on or against something else: to apply ointment to a cut.) a pune, a aplica (pe)

2) ((with to) to use (something) for some purpose: He applied his wits to planning their escape.) a recurge la

3) ((with for) to ask for (something) formally: You could apply (to the manager) for a job.) a so­­licita; a aplica (pentru)

4) ((with to) to concern: This rule does not apply to him.) a se aplica (la)

5) (to be in force: The rule doesn't apply at weekends.) a fi valabil

[ə'point]

1) (to give (a person) a job or position: They appointed him manager; They have appointed a new manager.) a numi

2) (to fix or agree on (a time for something): to appoint a time for a meeting.) a stabili

[ə'pri:ʃieit]

1) (to be grateful for (something): I appreciate all your hard work.) a fi recunoscător (pentru)

2) (to value (someone or something) highly: Mothers are very often not appreciated.) a apre­­cia (la adevărata valoare)

3) (understand; to be aware of: I appreciate your difficulties but I cannot help.) a-şi da seama

4) (to increase in value: My house has appreciated (in value) considerably over the last ten years.) a creşte (ca valoare)

1) (to arrest: The police apprehended the thief.) a aresta

2) (to understand.) a înţelege

[ə'prentis]

1. noun

(a (usually young) person who is learning a trade.) ucenic

2. verb

(to make (someone) an apprentice: His father apprenticed him to an engineer.) a da în ucenicie

[ə'prəu ]

1. verb

(to come near (to): The car approached (the traffic lights) at top speed; Christmas is approaching.) a (se) apropia (de)

2. noun

1) (the act of coming near: The boys ran off at the approach of a policeman.) apro­piere

2) (a road, path etc leading to a place: All the approaches to the village were blocked by fallen rock.) cale de acces

3) (an attempt to obtain or attract a person's help, interest etc: They have made an approach to the government for help; That fellow makes approaches to (= he tries to become friendly with) every woman he meets.) demers; avans(uri)

[ə'prəupriət]

(suitable; proper: Her clothes were appropriate to the occasion; Complain to the appropriate authority.) adecvat, potrivit

[ə'pru:v]

1) ((often with of) to be pleased with or think well of (a person, thing etc): I approve of your decision.) a fi de acord (cu)

2) (to agree to (something): The committee approved the plan.) a aproba

[æpt]

1) ((with to) likely: He is apt to get angry if you ask a lot of questions.) în stare (să)

2) (suitable: an apt remark.) pertinent, potrivit

3) (clever; quick to learn: an apt student.) inte­ligent