Buck
01
hjort, hanne (av en hjort
a male deer, rabbit, or antelope
Exempel
The young buck cautiously approached the water to drink.
Den unga buck närmade sig försiktigt vattnet för att dricka.
Exempel
You can get a decent meal at that diner for under five bucks.
Du kan få en hyfsad måltid på den restaurangen för under fem dollar.
03
a vaulting apparatus resembling a pommel-less horse, with one end elongated, used for gymnastic exercises
Exempel
The gym installed a new buck for training purposes.
04
a frame or support used to hold wood or timber while it is being sawed
Exempel
Workers secured the wood on the buck to ensure straight cuts.
to buck
01
motstå, sätta sig emot
to strongly resist or oppose something
Transitive: to buck a decision or development
Exempel
The community is bucking the attempt to force them out of their homes.
Gemenskapen gör motstånd mot försöket att tvinga dem ur sina hem.
02
bocka, steppa
(of a horse) to leap or jump with its back arched, typically in an attempt to throw off a rider or in a show of resistance
Intransitive
Exempel
The horse bucked and kicked in the stable, eager to run free.
Hästen bockade och sparkade i stallet, ivrig att springa fritt.
03
kämpa, sträva
to push or work toward achieving success or advancement
Intransitive
Exempel
He was n’t afraid to buck when it came to securing a better position, no matter the cost.
Han var inte rädd för att kämpa när det gällde att säkra en bättre position, oavsett kostnaden.
04
rycka, hoppa
(of a vehicle) to move in an unsteady or jerky manner, often due to mechanical issues
Intransitive
Exempel
As the boat hit the waves, it bucked violently, throwing everyone off balance.
När båten träffade vågorna, ryckte den våldsamt och kastade alla ur balans.
