Brood
01
kull, avkomma
all the young of a bird hatched at the same time, or the young of an animal cared for together
Exempel
During the spring, the farmer observed a new brood of ducklings paddling behind their mother in the farm's pond.
Under våren observerade bonden en ny kull av ankungar som paddlade efter sin moder i gårdens damm.
to brood
01
grubbla, fundera dystert
to dwell on one’s troubles or worries in a depressed way
Intransitive
Exempel
She had a tendency to brood over the smallest setbacks, letting them affect her mood for days.
Hon hade en tendens att grubbla över de minsta motgångar och lät dem påverka hennes humör i dagar.
02
ruva, kläcka
to sit on an egg until it hatches
Transitive: to brood bird eggs
Exempel
She watched as the duck brooded its clutch near the pond.
Hon såg ankan ruva på sina ägg nära dammen.
03
sväva, hotfullt hänga
to stay close or hang over something in a heavy or threatening way
Intransitive
Exempel
The mountains brooded in the distance, heavy with mist.
Bergen svävade i fjärran, tunga av dimma.
04
grubbla, sura
to stay quiet and upset, showing anger or annoyance without saying much
Intransitive
Exempel
She brooded all afternoon, glaring at anyone who came near.
Hon grubblade hela eftermiddagen, stirrade på alla som kom nära.
Lexikalt Träd
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