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Scale
01
skala, omfattning
the size, amount, or degree of one thing compared with another
Exempel
The artist had a remarkable ability to capture the scale of natural landscapes in his paintings.
02
fjÀll, fjÀllen
each of the thin hard plates that cover the surface of the body of a fish or reptile
Exempel
The dragon in the fairy tale had iridescent scales that glistened like jewels.
Draken i sagan hade irisande fjÀll som glittrade som smycken.
Exempel
The airline baggage check-in counter had a scale to ensure that luggage met weight restrictions.
Flygbolagets bagageincheckningsdisk hade en vÄg för att sÀkerstÀlla att bagaget uppfyllde viktbegrÀnsningarna.
04
skala, musikalisk skala
an arrangement of a series of musical notes with specified intervals, in ascending or descending pitch order
Exempel
The musician demonstrated their mastery of the pentatonic scale with a soulful guitar solo.
Musikern visade sin behÀrskning av den pentatoniska skalan med en kÀnslofull gitarrsolo.
05
skala, gradering
a system of numerical values used to quantify and compare levels, degrees, or values
Exempel
Bodybuilders often compete in different weight classes, each with its own scale of measurements.
Bodybuilders tÀvlar ofta i olika viktklasser, var och en med sin egen skala av mÀtningar.
06
skala, proportion
a principle of design that refers to the size of elements in a composition relative to one another or to the overall size of the composition itself
Exempel
The interior designer used various furniture pieces to establish a sense of scale in the spacious living room.
Inredningsarkitekten anvÀnde olika möbler för att skapa en kÀnsla av skala i det rymliga vardagsrummet.
07
a small leaf that covers and protects a bud or flower cluster, a modified leaf or bract that covers and protects a bud or catkin
Exempel
In early spring, the scales fall as the buds open.
08
an instrument or device with a series of graduated marks used to measure or indicate quantity
Exempel
The map uses a scale to indicate distance.
09
a metal sheathing of uniform thickness, often used as a protective covering, such as on artillery or armor
Exempel
Engineers attach a scale to protect machinery from impact.
10
a thin flake of dead skin or epidermis shed from the surface of the body
Exempel
She removes scales from her hands before moisturizing.
to scale
01
bestiga, övervinna
to ascend or overcome a height or obstacle, often using a ladder
Transitive: to scale a height or obstacle
Exempel
The firefighter used a ladder to scale the building and rescue a cat stuck on a ledge.
Brandmannen anvÀnde en stege för att klÀttra upp för byggnaden och rÀdda en katt som satt fast pÄ en avsats.
02
justera, skala
to adjust or modify something according to a specific rate, standard, or size
Transitive: to scale sth
Exempel
The chef scaled the recipe, reducing the number of servings for a smaller group.
Kocken skalade receptet, minskade antalet portioner för en mindre grupp.
03
vÀga, mÀta
to measure or determine the weight of an object using a scale or balance
Transitive: to scale weight of something
Exempel
Farmers often need to scale their produce before packaging and selling them in the market.
Bönder behöver ofta vÀga sina produkter innan de förpackar och sÀljer dem pÄ marknaden.
04
vÀga, registrera en vikt
to register or indicate a particular weight on a scale or balance
Transitive: to scale a particular weight
Exempel
As the truck loaded with cargo rolled onto the weighing platform, it scaled exactly 5 tons.
NÀr lastbilen lastad med gods rullade in pÄ vÄgplattformen, visade den exakt 5 ton.
05
fjÀlla, ta bort fjÀllen
to take off or peel away scales, often from a fish or other similar surfaces
Transitive: to scale fish
Exempel
During the outdoor barbecue, friends took turns scaling the freshly caught fish.
Under utomhusgrillningen tog vÀnner tur om att fjÀlla de nyligen fÄngade fiskarna.
06
bestiga, klÀttra
to climb and reach the summit or the peak of a height
Transitive: to scale the peak of a height
Exempel
The mountaineer trained for weeks to scale the challenging peak in the Himalayas.
Bergsbestigaren trÀnade i veckor för att bestiga den utmanande toppen i Himalaya.
07
bestiga, erövra
to use ladders or similar means to gain access to and conquer a fortified structure
Transitive: to scale a fortified structure
Exempel
The special forces planned to scale the perimeter walls of the enemy base under the cover of darkness.
Specialstyrkorna planerade att bestiga fiendens bas murar under skydd av mörkret.
Lexikalt TrÀd
scalable
scalage
scaleless
scale
