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short
01
kort, kortare
having a below-average distance between two points
Example
She wore a shirt with short sleeves to stay cool in the summer heat.
Hon hade på sig en skjorta med korta ärmar för att hålla sig sval i sommarhettan.
He preferred to wear short pants while exercising to allow for greater freedom of movement.
Han föredrog att ha på sig korta byxor när han tränade för att möjliggöra större rörlighet.
Example
I had a short chat with my neighbor this morning.
Jag hade en kort pratstund med min granne i morse.
She gave me a short introduction to the project.
Hon gav mig en kort introduktion till projektet.
03
kort, låg
(of a person) having a height that is less than what is thought to be the average height
Example
At just five feet tall, she was considered short compared to her classmates.
Vid bara fem fot höjd ansågs hon vara kort jämfört med sina klasskamrater.
The short man had to stand on his tiptoes to reach the top shelf at the grocery store.
Den korta mannen var tvungen att stå på tå för att nå den övre hyllan i mataffären.
04
bristfällig, kort
lacking a sufficient amount of something in general
Example
The report was short on facts and figures.
We ’re running short on time to complete the project.
05
kort, bristande
lacking an exact amount or number needed to meet a specific requirement or total
Example
We are two apples short for the recipe.
The team is three players short for the match.
06
smulig, mördeg
(of pastry) easily broken apart due to a high amount of fat
Example
The pie crust was wonderfully short, crumbling at the touch of a fork.
Pajdegen var underbart smulig, den bröts sönder vid beröring av en gaffel.
Her shortbread cookies were perfectly short, melting in the mouth with each bite.
Hennes smörgåskakor var perfekt smuliga, smälte i munnen med varje tugga.
07
kort, kortvarig
(of decision-making and planning) focusing only on immediate outcomes without considering long-term effects
Example
His short decision-making often led to long-term problems.
Hans kortvariga beslutsfattande ledde ofta till långsiktiga problem.
The company ’s short strategy ignored future market trends.
Företagets kortvariga strategi ignorerade framtida marknadstrender.
08
kort, kortvarig
(of syllables and vowels) having a brief duration, specifically when referring to speech sounds or syllables
Example
The linguist emphasized the importance of recognizing short syllables in phonetics.
Lingvisten betonade vikten av att känna igen korta stavelser i fonetik.
In the word “ cat, ” the vowel sound is short.
I ordet 'katt' är vokalljudet kort.
09
kort, säljare (i kort position)
selling a financial instrument that one does not own, hoping to buy it back at a lower price
Example
Investors who were short on oil futures profited when prices plummeted.
Investerare som var kortsäljare (i kort position) på oljefutures tjänade när priserna rasade.
Being short on the company ’s shares, she hoped to buy them back at a lower price.
Genom att vara kortsäljare i företagets aktier hoppades hon kunna återköpa dem till ett lägre pris.
Short
What is a "short"?
A short is a type of alcoholic drink made from a spirit, a mixer, and a garnish. It is usually served in a short glass, such as a rocks glass or a highball glass. A short typically consists of a spirit, such as vodka, gin, rum, or whiskey, a mixer, such as soda water, tonic water, or juice, and a garnish, such as a lime wedge or an orange slice. A short is usually served chilled or over ice, and is popular in many countries around the world. It can also be used to make a variety of cocktails, such as the Moscow Mule, the Gin and Tonic, and the Whiskey Sour.
Example
After a long day at work, he ordered a short of whiskey to unwind.
Efter en lång arbetsdag beställde han en snaps för att koppla av.
She raised her short of tequila in a toast to celebrate their success.
Hon höjde sin snaps av tequila i en skål för att fira deras framgång.
02
shortstop, kortstopper
the spot on a baseball field where the shortstop stands, usually between second and third base
Example
The player at short made an incredible diving catch.
Spelaren på kortstopper gjorde en otrolig dykande fångst.
During the game, the ball was hit directly to short.
Under spelet träffades bollen direkt till kortstopper.
2.1
shortstop, kortstopper
the role or position of the player who is placed between second and third base on a baseball field
Example
The short was quick to react and threw the runner out at first base.
Kortstopperen var snabb att reagera och kastade ut löparen vid första bas.
Our team ’s short has the best fielding percentage in the league.
Vårt lags kortstopper har den bästa fältprocenten i ligan.
03
kortslutning, kortslutning som orsakade en elektrisk olycka
an accident caused by two wires touching by mistake, making electricity flow the wrong way
Example
The short in the circuit blew a fuse.
Kortslutningen i kretsen blåste en säkring.
A short in the wiring caused a small fire.
En kortslutning i ledningarna orsakade en liten brand.
04
kortfilm, novellfilm
a movie with a short duration, sometimes shown before the feature movie in a movie theater
Example
The film festival featured several shorts from emerging directors around the world.
Filmfestivalen visade flera kortfilmer från framväxande regissörer världen över.
After the main feature, they screened a delightful animated short about a lost puppy.
Efter huvudfilmen visades en härlig animerad kortfilm om en förlorad valp.
short
01
plötsligt, bråttom
in a sudden and unexpected manner, often catching others by surprise
Example
He stopped short in a panic when he heard the loud crash.
Han stannade plötsligt i en panik när han hörde det höga smällen.
She answered the question short and bluntly, startling everyone in the room.
Hon svarade på frågan plötsligt och kort, vilket överraskade alla i rummet.
02
kort, snabbt
in a manner that results in a clean, straight cut across something
Example
The knife sliced the apple short, dividing it neatly into two halves.
Kniven skar äpplet kort, snabbt och delade det fint i två halvor.
He chopped the carrot short, creating perfectly even pieces for the stew.
Han hackade moroten kort, snabbt, vilket skapade perfekt jämna bitar för grytan.
03
kort, försälja kort
used to describe selling something without possessing it at the time of sale
Example
The investor decided to sell the stock short, anticipating a decline in its value.
Investeraren beslutade att sälja aktien kort, i förväntan om ett fall i dess värde.
Traders often go short on commodities to hedge against price drops.
Handlare går ofta kort på råvaror för att hedga mot prisfall.
Example
She replied short when asked about her plans for the weekend, not wanting to engage in small talk.
Hon svarade kort, koncist när hon blev tillfrågad om sina planer för helgen, eftersom hon inte ville delta i småprat.
He dismissed the proposal short, without giving any reasons for his decision.
Han avfärdade förslaget kort, koncist, utan att ge några skäl för sitt beslut.
05
kort, plötsligt
in an unexpected or unprepared manner, often leading to a sudden challenge
Example
Despite studying all night, she fell short in the final exam.
Trots att hon studerade hela natten, misslyckades hon kort, plötsligt på slutprovet.
They had high hopes for the project, but it came up short of their expectations.
De hade höga förväntningar på projektet, men det kom upp kort, plötsligt i förhållande till deras förväntningar.
06
kort, plötsligt
in a manner that abruptly interrupts or stops something
Example
The ringing phone brought the meeting short, leaving many topics undiscussed.
Det ringande telefonsamtalet avslutade mötet kort, plötsligt, vilket lämnade många ämnen outredda.
The power outage cut the show short, disappointing the audience.
Strömavbrottet gjorde att föreställningen blev kort, plötsligt, vilket besvikna publiken.
to short
01
kortsluta, sluta kort
to cause a short circuit in an electrical device, leading to malfunction
Example
The technician accidentally shorted the circuit while repairing the wiring.
Water leakage shorted the electrical panel, causing a power outage.
02
att korta, att betala mindre
to give someone less money than they are owed, often intentionally
Transitive
Example
She realized the vendor had shorted her after counting her change.
Hon insåg att säljaren hade kortat henne efter att ha räknat hennes växel.
He felt frustrated when the clerk shorted him at the register.
Han kände sig frustrerad när expediten kortade honom vid kassan.
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