Skate
01
rocka, vanlig rocka
a large marine fish related to the ray family with a diamond shape and a tail
02
skridsko, rullskridsko
a type of shoe with two pairs of small wheels attached to the bottom, for moving on a hard, flat surface
Exempel
She laced up her skates and glided across the rink.
Hon knöt sina skridskor och gled över isbanan.
He bought a new pair of skates for the roller derby.
Han köpte ett nytt par skridskor för roller derby.
to skate
01
åka skridskor
to move on ice or other smooth surfaces using ice skates, roller skates, or a skateboard
Intransitive
Exempel
In winter, people often skate on frozen lakes or outdoor ice rinks.
På vintern åker folk ofta skridskor på frusna sjöar eller utomhusisbanor.
Roller derby players skillfully skate around the track during competitive matches.
Roller derby-spelare åker skridskor skickligt runt banan under tävlingsmatcher.
02
komma undan, slippa
to get away with something, or be acquitted of a crime despite being guilty
SlangExempel
He managed to skate even though everyone knew he did it.
Han lyckades komma undan trots att alla visste att han hade gjort det.
She always skates after minor offenses.
Hon slipper undan alltid efter mindre förseelser.
