Scale
01
skala, omfattning
the size, amount, or degree of one thing compared with another
Exempel
The scale of the earthquake was so immense that it caused widespread damage across the region.
When choosing a new car, he considered the scale of fuel efficiency in relation to the vehicle's size.
02
fjäll, fjällen
each of the thin hard plates that cover the surface of the body of a fish or reptile
Exempel
The fish 's scales shimmered in the sunlight as it leaped out of the water.
Fiskens fjäll glittrade i solskenet när den hoppade upp ur vattnet.
The alligator 's scales provide protection from predators and help regulate body temperature.
Alligatorns fjäll ger skydd mot rovdjur och hjälper till att reglera kroppstemperaturen.
03
våg, badrumsvåg
a device used to weigh people or objects
Exempel
The bathroom scale indicated that she had lost a few pounds after her diet and exercise regimen.
Badrumsvågen visade att hon hade gått ner några kilo efter sin diet och träningsregim.
The warehouse manager used a large industrial scale to weigh the shipments of goods.
Lagerchefen använde en stor industriell våg för att väga godsleveranserna.
04
skala, musikalisk skala
an arrangement of a series of musical notes with specified intervals, in ascending or descending pitch order
Exempel
The C major scale consists of seven notes, starting with C and following a specific pattern of intervals.
C-dur skalan består av sju toner, börjar med C och följer ett specifikt intervallmönster.
The guitarist practiced various scales to improve their finger dexterity and knowledge of musical theory.
Gitarristen övade på olika skalor för att förbättra fingrarnas smidighet och kunskap om musikteori.
05
skala, gradering
a system of numerical values used to quantify and compare levels, degrees, or values
Exempel
The earthquake's intensity was measured on the Richter scale.
Jordbävningens intensitet mättes på Richters skala.
The temperature scale can be in Celsius, Fahrenheit, or Kelvin.
Temperaturskalan kan vara i Celsius, Fahrenheit eller Kelvin.
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
In architectural design, the scale of the building's facade elements should harmonize with the structure's overall size.
I arkitektonisk design bör skalan av byggnadens fasadens element harmoniera med strukturens totala storlek.
The artist carefully considered the scale of the objects in the painting to create a balanced and visually pleasing composition.
Konstnären övervägde noggrant skalan av objekten i målningen för att skapa en balanserad och visuellt tilltalande komposition.
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
The buds are enclosed by protective scales.
She examines the scale at the tip of the developing shoot.
08
an instrument or device with a series of graduated marks used to measure or indicate quantity
Exempel
The thermometer has a scale in degrees Celsius.
He checks the scale on the measuring cup.
09
a metal sheathing of uniform thickness, often used as a protective covering, such as on artillery or armor
Exempel
The tank is reinforced with a scale of metal plates.
Artillery crews work behind protective scale shielding.
10
a thin flake of dead skin or epidermis shed from the surface of the body
Exempel
The dermatologist examines scales on the patient's scalp.
He notices scales forming after a sunburn.
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
In the competition, participants aimed to scale the vertical wall as quickly as possible.
I tävlingen syftade deltagarna till att bestiga den vertikala väggen så snabbt som möjligt.
The burglar attempted to scale the fence to gain unauthorized access to the secured area.
Inbrottstjuven försökte klättra över staketet för att få obehörig tillträde till det säkrade området.
02
justera, skala
to adjust or modify something according to a specific rate, standard, or size
Transitive: to scale sth
Exempel
The architect carefully scaled the blueprint to ensure it would fit within the available space.
Arkitekten skalade noggrant ritningen för att säkerställa att den skulle passa inom det tillgängliga utrymmet.
The economist scaled the inflation rate against historical data to make predictions about the future.
Ekonomen skalade inflationstakten mot historiska data för att göra förutsägelser om framtiden.
03
väga, mäta
to measure or determine the weight of an object using a scale or balance
Transitive: to scale weight of something
Exempel
The chef asked the assistant to scale the ingredients carefully.
Kocken bad assistenten att noggrant väga ingredienserna.
Before shipping the goods, the warehouse workers need to scale each package.
Innan varorna skickas måste lagerarbetarna väga varje förpackning.
04
väga, registrera en vikt
to register or indicate a particular weight on a scale or balance
Transitive: to scale a particular weight
Exempel
The fishing tournament required participants to bring in catches that scaled a minimum weight of 2 pounds.
Fisketurneringen krävde att deltagarna tog med sig fångster som vägde minst 2 pund.
The nutritionist advised her clients to aim for a diet that allowed them to scale a healthy weight.
Nutritionisten rådde sina klienter att sträva efter en kost som tillät dem att uppnå en hälsosam vikt.
05
fjälla, ta bort fjällen
to take off or peel away scales, often from a fish or other similar surfaces
Transitive: to scale fish
Exempel
The chef skillfully scaled the fish.
Kocken skickligt fjällade fisken.
The culinary student practiced the technique of scaling fish under the guidance of the chef instructor.
Kulinarisk student praktiserade tekniken att fjälla fisk under ledning av kockinstruktören.
06
bestiga, klättra
to climb and reach the summit or the peak of a height
Transitive: to scale the peak of a height
Exempel
After a challenging ascent, the climbers finally scaled the summit of the mountain.
Efter en utmanande klättring har klättrarna äntligen bestigit bergstoppen.
To access the ancient ruins, archaeologists had to scale the steep hillside in the dense jungle.
För att nå de antika ruinerna var arkeologerna tvungna att bestiga den branta sluttningen i den täta djungeln.
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 army attempted to scale the castle walls during the siege.
Armén försökte skala slottets murar under belägringen.
The soldiers managed to scale the fortress walls and gain entry to the enemy stronghold.
Soldaterna lyckades klättra över fästningsmurarna och ta sig in i fiendens fäste.
Lexikalt Träd
scalable
scalage
scaleless
scale
