['protəstənt]

((a member) of any of the Christian churches that separated from the Roman Catholic church at or after the Reformation.) protestant

['præktikəbl]

(able to be used or done: a practicable plan.) practicabil, realizabil

['præktikəl]

1) (concerned with the doing of something: practical difficulties; His knowledge is practical rather than theoretical.) practic

2) ((of a thing, idea etc) useful; effective: You must try to find a practical answer to the problem.) concret

3) ((negative unpractical) (of a person) able to do or deal with things well or efficiently: He can look after himself - he's a very practical child.) cu simţ practic

['præktis]

1) (the actual doing of something, as opposed to the theory or idea: In theory the plan should work, but in practice there are a lot of difficulties.) practică

2) (the usual way(s) of doing things; (a) habit or custom: It was his usual practice to rise at 6.00 a.m.) obicei

3) (the repeated performance or exercise of something in order to learn to do it well: She has musical talent, but she needs a lot of practice; Have a quick practice before you start.) antre­nament, exerciţiu

4) (a doctor's or lawyer's business: He has a practice in Southampton.) cabinet; clientelă

[preiz]

1. verb

1) (to express admiration or approval of; to commend: He praised her singing.) a elogia

2) (to glorify (God) by singing hymns etc: Praise the Lord!) a preamări

2. noun

(the expression of approval or honour: He has received a lot of praise for his musical skill.) elogii, laude

[prei]

1) (to speak reverently to God or a god in order to express thanks, make a request etc: Let us pray; She prayed to God to help her.) a (se) ruga

2) (to hope earnestly: Everybody is praying for rain.) a se ruga să/pentru

[pri: ]

1) (to give a talk (called a sermon), usually during a religious service, about religious or moral matters: The vicar preached (a sermon) on/about pride.) a ţine o predică

2) (to speak to someone as though giving a sermon: Don't preach at me!) a ţine predici

3) (to advise: He preaches caution.) a reco­manda

[pri'keəriəs]

(insecure; risky or dangerous.) precar

[pri'ko:ʃən]

(care taken to avoid accidents, disease etc: They took every precaution to ensure that their journey would be safe and enjoyable.) precauţie

[pri'si:d]

(to go, happen etc before: She preceded him into the room.) a preceda

['pri:siŋkt]

1) ((often in plural) the space surrounding a building etc (originally within walls or boundaries): the cathedral precincts.) teren (îngrădit)

2) ((especially American) an administrative district: a police precinct.) circumscripţie

['presipis]

(a steep cliff.) pră­pas­tie; perete abrupt

1) (exact: Give me his precise words; precise instructions; a precise translation.) exact

2) (careful to be accurate and exact in manner, speech etc: He is always very precise.) expli­cit

['predətə]

(a bird, eg a hawk, or animal, eg a lion, that attacks and kills others for food.) animal de pradă

[pri'dikt]

(to say in advance; to foretell: He predicted a change in the weather.) a prezice

[pri'domineit]

(to be the stronger or greater in amount, size, number etc: In this part of the country industry predominates (over agriculture).) a predomina

[pri'fə:]

(to like better: Which do you prefer - tea or coffee?; I prefer reading to watching television; She would prefer to come with you rather than stay here.) a prefera

['preɡnənt]

(carrying unborn young in the womb.) însărcinată

['pre‹ədis]

1. noun

((an) opinion or feeling for or especially against something, formed unfairly or unreasonably ie without proper knowledge: The jury must listen to his statement without prejudice; Is racial prejudice (= dislike of people because of their race) increasing in this country?) preju­de­cată

2. verb

1) (to cause to feel prejudice for or against something.) a influenţa

2) (to harm or endanger (a person's position, prospects etc) in some way: Your terrible handwriting will prejudice your chances of passing the exam.) a prejudicia

[premə' uə, ](American[) pri:-]

(happening etc before the right or expected time: a premature birth; The baby was three weeks premature.) prematur

(to engage or occupy (a person's mind etc) or the attention of (someone) completely: His mind was preoccupied with plans for his holiday.) a preocupa

[pri'peə]

(to make or get ready: Have you prepared your speech for Thursday?; My mother prepared a meal; He prepared to go out; Prepare yourself for a shock.) a (se) pregăti

[pri:'pei]

(to pay in advance.) a plăti anticipat

[prepə'ziʃən]

(a word put before a noun or pronoun to show how it is related to another word: through the window; in the garden; written by me.) prepoziţie

[pri'postərəs]

(very foolish; ridiculous.) absurd; ridicol

(to advise or order (the use of): My doctor prescribed some pills for my cold; Here is a list of books prescribed by the examiners for the exam.) a prescrie; a recomanda

['prezns]

1) (the state, or fact, of being present: The committee requests your presence at Thursday's meeting.) prezenţă

2) (a striking, impressive manner or appearance: The headmistress certainly has presence.) prestanţă

I ['preznt]

1) (being here, or at the place, occasion etc mentioned: My father was present on that occasion; Who else was present at the wedding?; Now that the whole class is present, we can begin the lesson.) pre­zent

2) (existing now: the present moment; the present prime minister.) actual

3) ((of the tense of a verb) indicating action now: In the sentence `She wants a chocolate', the verb is in the present tense.) prezent

[pri'zə:v]

1. verb

1) (to keep safe from harm: (May) Heaven preserve us from danger!) a păstra; a apăra

2) (to keep in existence: They have managed to preserve many old documents.) a păstra

3) (to treat (food), eg by cooking it with sugar, so that it will not go bad: What is the best method of preserving raspberries?) a conserva

2. noun

1) (an activity, kind of work etc in which only certain people are allowed to take part.) activitate, tip de muncă etc. cu acces limitat

2) (a place where game animals, birds etc are protected: a game preserve.) rezervaţie

3) (jam: blackberry jam and other preserves.) dulceaţă

[pres]

1. verb

1) (to use a pushing motion (against): Press the bell twice!; The children pressed close to their mother.) a apăsa; a (se) strânge

2) (to squeeze; to flatten: The grapes are pressed to extract the juice.) a stoarce

3) (to urge or hurry: He pressed her to enter the competition.) a presa

4) (to insist on: The printers are pressing their claim for higher pay.) a insista pe/cu

5) (to iron: Your trousers need to be pressed.) a călca

2. noun

1) (an act of pressing: He gave her hand a press; You had better give your shirt a press.) strângere; călcat

2) ((also printing-press) a printing machine.) tipar

3) (newspapers in general: It was reported in the press; (also adjective) a press photographer.) (de) presă

4) (the people who work on newspapers and magazines; journalists: The press is/are always interested in the private lives of famous people.) presă

5) (a device or machine for pressing: a wine-press; a flower-press.) presă

['preʃə]

1) ((the amount of force exerted by) the action of pressing: to apply pressure to a cut to stop bleeding; A barometer measures atmospheric pressure.) presiune

2) ((a) strain or stress: The pressures of her work are sometimes too much for her.) stres

3) (strong persuasion; compulsion or force: He agreed under pressure.) (sub) presiune

[prə'zju:m]

1) (to believe that something is true without proof; to take for granted: When I found the room empty, I presumed that you had gone home; `Has he gone?' `I presume so.') a presupune, a bănui

2) (to be bold enough (to act without the right, knowledge etc to do so): I wouldn't presume to advise someone as clever as you.) a-şi per­mite (să)

[pri'tend]

1) (to make believe that something is true, in play: Let's pretend that this room is a cave!; Pretend to be a lion!; He wasn't really angry - he was only pretending.) a-şi în­chipui; a pretinde; a se preface

2) (to try to make it appear (that something is true), in order to deceive: He pretended that he had a headache; She was only pretending to be asleep; I pretended not to understand.) a pre­tinde; a se preface

['priti]

1. adjective

1) ((not usually of boys and men) pleasing or attractive: a pretty girl/tune/picture/dress.) drăguţ

2) (used jokingly: This is a pretty mess!) grozav

2. adverb

(rather: That's pretty good; He's pretty old now.) destul de

[pri'veil]

1) ((with over or against) to win or succeed: With God's help we shall prevail over sin and wickedness; Truth must prevail in the end.) a învinge

2) (to be most usual or common: This mistaken belief still prevails in some parts of the country.) a fi răspândit

[pri'vent]

(to stop (someone doing something or something happening): He prevented me from going.) a împiedica

['pri:viəs]

(earlier in time or order: on a previous occasion; the previous owner of the house.) precedent

[prei]

(a bird or animal, birds or animals, that is/are hunted by other birds or animals for food: The lion tore at its prey.) pradă

1. noun

1) (the amount of money for which a thing is or can be bought or sold; the cost: The price of the book was $10.) preţ

2) (what one must give up or suffer in order to gain something: Loss of freedom is often the price of success.) preţ

2. verb

1) (to mark a price on: I haven't priced these articles yet.) a stabili preţul

2) (to find out the price of: He went into the furniture shop to price the beds.) a afla preţul

[prik]

1. verb

(to pierce slightly or stick a sharp point into: She pricked her finger on a pin; He pricked a hole in the paper.) a înţepa; a face (o gaură)

2. noun

1) ((a pain caused by) an act of pricking: You'll just feel a slight prick in your arm.) înţe­pătură

2) (a tiny hole made by a sharp point: a pin-prick.) gaură (de ac)

3) ((slang, vulgar) a penis.)

4) ((slang, vulgar) a nasty or contemptible person: He is such a prick!)

['prikl]

1) (a sharp point growing on a plant or animal: A hedgehog is covered with prickles.) ghimpe

2) (a feeling of being pricked: a prickle of fear.) furnicătură

1) (a feeling of pleasure and satisfaction at one's achievements, possessions, family etc: She looked with pride at her handsome sons.) mândrie

2) (personal dignity: His pride was hurt by her criticism.) mândrie, orgoliu

3) (a group (of lions or of peacocks): a pride of lions.) grup; cârd

[pri:st]

1) ((in the Christian Church, especially the Roman Catholic, Orthodox and Anglican churches) a clergyman.) preot

2) ((feminine priestess) (in non-Christian religions) an official who performs sacrifices etc to the god(s).) preoteasă

[priɡ]

(a person who is too satisfied with his/her own behaviour, beliefs etc.) per­soa­nă îngâmfată; încrezut

[prim]

((of a person, behaviour etc) too formal and correct: a prim manner; a prim old lady.) afectat, scorţos

1) (first or most important: the prime minister; a matter of prime importance.) prim

2) (best: in prime condition.) perfect

2. noun

(the best part (of a person's etc life, usually early middle age): He is in his prime; the prime of life.) floarea vârstei

[prins]

1) (a male member of a royal family, especially the son of a king or queen: Prince Charles.) prinţ

2) (the ruler of some states or countries: Prince Rainier of Monaco.) prinţ

['prinsəpəl]

1. adjective

(most important: Shipbuilding was one of Britain's principal industries.) principal

2. noun

1) (the head of a school, college or university.) director; rector; decan

2) (a leading actor, singer or dancer in a theatrical production.) rol principal

3) (the amount of money in a bank etc on which interest is paid.) capital

['prinsəpəl]

1) (a general truth, rule or law: the principle of gravity.) principiu

2) (the theory by which a machine etc works: the principle of the jet engine.) principiu

[print]

1. noun

1) (a mark made by pressure: a footprint; a fingerprint.) urmă; amprentă

2) (printed lettering: I can't read the print in this book.) caractere

3) (a photograph made from a negative: I entered three prints for the photographic competition.) fotografie (făcută după negativ)

4) (a printed reproduction of a painting or drawing.) gravură

2. verb

1) (to mark (letters etc) on paper (by using a printing press etc): The invitations will be printed on white paper.) a tipări

2) (to publish (a book, article etc) in printed form: His new novel will be printed next month.) a publica

3) (to produce (a photographic image) on paper: He develops and prints his own photographs.) a scoate o fotografie

4) (to mark designs on (cloth etc): When the cloth has been woven, it is dyed and printed.) a im­prima

5) (to write, using capital letters: Please print your name and address.) a scrie cu litere de tipar

1) (already arranged for the same time: a prior engagement.) anterior; prealabil

2) (more important: She gave up her job as she felt her family had a prior claim on her attention.) prioritar

['prizm]

1) (a solid figure whose sides are parallel and whose two ends are the same in shape and size.) prismă

2) (a glass object of this shape, usually with triangular ends, which breaks up a beam of white light into the colours of the rainbow.) prismă

['prizn]

(a building in which criminals are kept; a jail: He was sent to prison; He is in prison.) închisoare

1. adjective

1) (of, for, or belonging to, one person or group, not to the general public: The headmaster lives in a private apartment in the school; in my private (=personal) opinion; This information is to be kept strictly private; You shouldn't listen to private conversations.) privat, personal; secret; intim

2) (having no public or official position or rank: It is your duty as a private citizen to report this matter to the police.) simplu (cetăţean)

2. noun

(in the army, an ordinary soldier, not an officer.) (simplu) soldat

['privəli‹]

((a) favour or right available, or granted, to only one person, or to a small number of people: Senior students are usually allowed certain privileges.) privilegiu

['privi]

1) (a reward for good work etc: He was awarded a lot of prizes at school.) premiu

2) (something won in a competition etc: I've won first prize!; (also adjective) a prize (= having won, or worthy of, a prize) bull.) premiu; tro­feu

2. verb

(to value highly: He prized my friendship above everything else.) a preţui

['probəbl]

(that may be expected to happen or be true; likely: the probable result; Such an event is possible but not probable.) probabil

[prə'beiʃən, ](American[) prou-]

1) (the system allowing people who have broken the law to go free on condition that they commit no more crimes and report regularly to a social worker.) (punere în stare de) libertate condiţionată

2) ((in certain jobs) a period of time during which a person is carefully watched to see that he is capable of the job.) stagiu, perioadă de probă

['probləm]

1) (a difficulty; a matter about which it is difficult to decide what to do: Life is full of problems; (also adjective) a problem child.) problemă

2) (a question to be answered or solved: mathematical problems.) problemă

[prə'si:‹ə]

(the order or method of doing something: They followed the usual procedure(s).) procedură

['prəuses, ](American[) 'pro-]

1. noun

1) (a method or way of manufacturing things: We are using a new process to make glass.) procedeu

2) (a series of events that produce change or development: The process of growing up can be difficult for a child; the digestive processes.) proces

3) (a course of action undertaken: Carrying him down the mountain was a slow process.) ope­raţie

2. verb

(to deal with (something) by the appropriate process: Have your photographs been processed?; The information is being processed by computer.) a developa; a prelucra

[prə'kleim, ](American[) prou-]

(to announce or state publicly: He was proclaimed the winner.) a proclama

1. [prə'dju:s]

1) (to bring out: She produced a letter from her pocket.) a scoate (din)

2) (to give birth to: A cow produces one or two calves a year.) a da naştere la

3) (to cause: His joke produced a shriek of laughter from the children.) a provoca

4) (to make or manufacture: The factory produces furniture.) a produce

5) (to give or yield: The country produces enough food for the population.) a produce

6) (to arrange and prepare (a theatre performance, film, television programme etc): The play was produced by Henry Dobson.) a regiza; a pro­duce; a realiza

2. ['prodju:s]

(something that is produced, especially crops, eggs, milk etc from farms: agricultural/farm produce.) produse (ali­men­tare/agricole)

[prə'fes]

1. verb

1) (to state or declare openly.) a declara deschis

2) (to claim or pretend: He professed to be an expert.) a pretinde

[prə'fesə]

(often abbreviated to Prof. when written)

1) (a university teacher who is the head of a department: He is a professor of English at Leeds; Professor Jones.) profesor; decan

2) ((American) a university teacher.) profesor

[prə'fiʃənt]

(skilled; expert.) expert (în)

['profit]

1. noun

1) (money which is gained in business etc, eg from selling something for more than one paid for it: I made a profit of $8,000 on my house; He sold it at a huge profit.) profit, beneficiu

2) (advantage; benefit: A great deal of profit can be had from travelling abroad.) profit, avantaj

2. verb

((with from or by) to gain profit(s) from: The business profited from its exports; He profited by his opponent's mistakes.) a câştiga de pe urma

1) (deep: profound sleep.) profund

2) (showing great knowledge or understanding: a profound remark.) profund

[prə'fju:s]

((too) plentiful; excessive: profuse thanks.) exagerat

['prəuɡræm]

1) ((a booklet or paper giving the details of) the planned events in an entertainment etc: According to the programme, the show begins at 8.00.)

2) (a plan or scheme: a programme of reforms.)

3) ((British and American usually program) a set of data, instructions etc put into a computer.)

1. ['prəuɡres, ](American[) 'pro-]

1) (movement forward; advance: the progress of civilization.) progres

2) (improvement: The students are making (good) progress.) progres

2. [prə'ɡres]

1) (to go forward: We had progressed only a few miles when the car broke down.) a înainta

2) (to improve: Your French is progressing.) a face progrese, a îmbunătăţi

[prə'hibit]

(to forbid: Smoking is prohibited.) a interzice

1. ['pro‹ekt]

1) (a plan or scheme: a building project.) proiect

2) (a piece of study or research: I am doing a project on Italian art.) studiu (asupra)

2. [prə'‹ekt]

1) (to throw outwards, forwards or upwards: The missile was projected into space.) a lansa

2) (to stick out: A sharp rock projected from the sea.) a ieşi (în afară)

3) (to plan or propose.) a plănui

4) (to make a picture or a film appear on a screen.)

[prə'loŋ]

(to make longer: Please do not prolong the discussion unnecessarily.) a pre­lungi

[prom]

['prominənt]

1) (standing out; projecting: prominent front teeth.) pro­eminent; ieşit în afară

2) (easily seen: The tower is a prominent landmark.) remarcabil

3) (famous: a prominent politician.) important, celebru

['promis]

1. verb

1) (to say, or give one's word (that one will, or will not, do something etc): I promise (that) I won't be late; I promise not to be late; I won't be late, I promise (you)!) a promite

2) (to say or give one's assurance that one will give: He promised me a new dress.) a promite

3) (to show signs of future events or developments: This situation promises well for the future.) a fi promiţător

2. noun

1) (something promised: He made a promise; I'll go with you - that's a promise!) pro­misiune

2) (a sign of future success: She shows great promise in her work.) speranţă, promisiune

[prə'məut]

1) (to raise (to a higher rank or position): He was promoted to head teacher.) a promova

2) (to encourage, organize, or help the progress of: He worked hard to promote peace / this scheme.) a susţine; a contribui la

3) (to encourage the buying of; to advertise: We are promoting a new brand of soap-powder.) a promova; a face reclamă la; a lansa

I [prompt]

(acting, or happening, without delay or punctually: a prompt reply; I'm surprised that she's late. She's usually so prompt.) prompt, punctual

[proŋ]

(a spike of a fork.) dinte

1) (to speak (words or sounds, especially in a certain way): He pronounced my name wrongly; The `b' in `lamb' and the `k' in `knob' are not pronounced.) a pro­nunţa

2) (to announce officially or formally: He pronounced judgement on the prisoner.) a pro­nunţa

[pru:f]

1) ((a piece of) evidence, information etc that shows definitely that something is true: We still have no proof that he is innocent.) dovadă

2) (a first copy of a printed sheet, that can be corrected before the final printing: She was correcting the proofs of her novel.) corectură

3) (in photography, the first print from a negative.) copie; print

1. [prop]

(a support: The ceiling was held up with wooden props.) suport; stâlp de susţinere; proptea

2. verb

(to lean (something) against something else: He propped his bicycle against the wall.) a spri­jini

['propəɡeit]

1) (to spread (news etc).) a (se) răspândi; a (se) propaga

2) (to (make plants) produce seeds.) a (se) în­mulţi

[prə'pel]

(to drive forward, especially mechanically: The boat is propelled by a diesel engine.) a propulsa

['propə]

1) (right, correct, or suitable: That isn't the proper way to clean the windows; You should have done your schoolwork at the proper time - it's too late to start now.) potrivit

2) (complete or thorough: Have you made a proper search?) complet

3) (respectable or well-mannered: Such behaviour isn't quite proper.) decent

[prə'po:ʃən]

1) (a part (of a total amount): Only a small proportion of the class passed the exam.) proporţie, procentaj

2) (the (correct) quantity, size, number etc (of one thing compared with that of another): For this dish, the butter and flour should be in the proportion of three to four (=eg 300 grammes of butter with every 400 grammes of flour).) pro­porţie

[prə'pəuz]

1) (to offer for consideration; to suggest: I proposed my friend for the job; Who proposed this scheme?) a propune

2) (to intend: He proposes to build a new house.) a intenţiona

3) (to make an offer of marriage: He proposed (to me) last night and I accepted him.) a cere în căsătorie

['prosikju:t]

(to bring a legal action against: He was prosecuted for theft.) a urmări în justiţie

1. ['prospekt]

1) (an outlook for the future; a view of what one may expect to happen: He didn't like the prospect of going abroad; a job with good prospects.) (de) perspectivă

2) (a view or scene: a fine prospect.) vedere, perspectivă

2. [prə'spekt, ](American[) 'prospekt]

(to make a search (for gold etc): He is prospecting for gold.) a căuta

['prospə]

(to do well; to succeed: His business is prospering.) a prospera

['prostitju:t]

(a person who has sexual intercourse for payment.) prostituată

1. ['prostreit]

1) (lying flat, especially face downwards.) întins la pământ, cul­cat pe burtă

2) (completely exhausted or overwhelmed: prostrate with grief.) copleşit (de)

2. [prə'streit]

1) (to throw (oneself) flat on the floor, especially in respect or reverence: They prostrated themselves before the emperor.) a se prosterna

2) (to exhaust or overwhelm: prostrated by the long journey.) a epuiza

[prə'tekt]

(to guard or defend from danger; to keep safe: She protected the children from every danger; Which type of helmet protects the head best?; He wore a fur jacket to protect himself against the cold.) a proteja (de)

1. [prə'test]

1) (to express a strong objection: They are protesting against the new law.) a protesta (împotriva)

2) (to state or declare definitely, especially in denying something: She protested that she was innocent.) a declara

2. ['proutest]

(a strong statement or demonstration of objection or disapproval: He made no protest; (also adjective) a protest march.) (de) protest

1) (feeling pleasure or satisfaction at one's achievements, possessions, connections etc: He was proud of his new house; She was proud of her son's achievements; He was proud to play football for the school.) mândru (de)

2) (having a (too) high opinion of oneself; arrogant: She was too proud to talk to us.) aro­gant

3) (wishing to be independent: She was too proud to accept help.) orgolios

4) (splendid or impressive: The assembled fleet was a proud sight.) impresionant

[pru:v]

1) (to show to be true or correct: This fact proves his guilt; He was proved guilty; Can you prove your theory?) a dovedi

2) (to turn out, or be found, to be: His suspicions proved (to be) correct; This tool proved very useful.) a se dovedi

['provə:b]

(a well-known saying that gives good advice or expresses a supposed truth: Two common proverbs are `Many hands make light work' and `Don't count your chickens before they're hatched!') proverb

1) (to give or supply: He provided the wine for the meal; He provided them with a bed for the night.) a furniza

2) ((with for) to have enough money to supply what is necessary: He is unable to provide for his family.) a întreţine

['provins]

(a division of a country, empire etc: Britain was once a Roman province.) provincie

[prə'viʒən]

1. noun

1) (the act of providing: The government are responsible for the provision of education for all children.) asi­gu­rare

2) (an agreed arrangement.) prevedere, clauză

3) (a rule or condition.) stipulare

2. verb

(to supply (especially an army) with food.) a aproviziona

[prə'vəuk]

1) (to make angry or irritated: Are you trying to provoke me?) a pro­­voca

2) (to cause: His words provoked laughter.) a provoca

3) (to cause (a person etc) to react in an angry way: He was provoked into hitting her.) a pro­voca

(to move about stealthily in order to steal, attack, catch etc: Tigers were prowling in the jungle.) a da târcoale, a um­bla după pradă

['pru:dənt]

(wise and careful: a prudent person/attitude.) prudent

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