18

'equable (ekuabl)

I like working with Edward because he's so calm and equable.

owe so. sth

My friend still owes me some money.

We currently have to cope with a heavy workload.

hope of / for

I gave up hope of going to college when I failed my examinations.

Hope for the best, but prepare for the worst.

The soldiers successfully defended the fortress. (Festung verteidigen)

I have to say in her defence that she knew nothing about it beforehand.

She is a strong defender of human rights.

The defendant pleaded (pliid) (plädieren) not guilty.

The village is defenceless against attack. (-ness)

The weaker team played very defensively.

The strategy is more defensive than proactive.

'accuracy (adj.: accurate)

We tested the accuracy of these claims.

To write this article, I need accurate data.

The brochure tries to give a fair and accurate description of each hotel.

Barbara's parents were not in any doubt (daut) that she would be a great tennis player.

life-threatening (thrätning)

His heart condition is not life-threatening.

The girl, facing life-threatening illness, chose to save one.

shopping cart

I loaded my shopping cart with onions and potatoes.

doze off

The film was so boring that I dozed off in the middle of it.

I closed my eyes for a minute and must have dozed off.

gravel ('gräwl)

The gravel on the drive crunched (knirschen) under the car's wheels.

The gravel crunched underfoot as we walked up to the house.

Put a layer of fine gravel into the bottom of the plant pot for drainage (Entwässerung).

'genuine (tschenuin)

The belt is made of genuine leather. (echt)

The customer has a genuine interest in the product. (ernsthaft)

Only genuine refugees can apply for asylum. (a'sailum)

Her love for him was genuine.

Is the painting a genuine Picasso?

Don't forget to take your umbrella with you in case it rains tomorrow. (Nach in case IMMER präsens!!!)

Do it yourself; don't lean on others for support.

In times of need, I can lean on my friends.

By the end of the meeting, an agreement had been reached about what to do next.

inconsiderable

We have spent a not inconsiderable amount of money on the project already.

His contribution was not inconsiderable.

spreading (n), spread (v)

Doctors are trying to stop the spreading of the disease.

We tried to stop the flames from spreading, but we knew it was hopeless.

The secret was spread among the crowd.

burst out laughing (burst-burst-burst)

We looked at one another and burst out laughing.

I nearly burst out laughing when I saw him in that cheesy top hat (billiger, geschmackloser Zylinderhut).

en'hance sth.

People believe that computer skills will enhance their job opportunities or promotion opportunities.

Those clothes do nothing to enhance her appearance.

retain sth.

We need to retain existing club members.

The house retains most of its original features.

catch sight of

We caught sight of a beautiful village.

I do not mean to trouble you, but I have a question.

To have trouble with (the staff)

We had trouble finding the hotel after we lost the map.

The teacher has some troublesome children in her class.

We ensure that you have a trouble-free and enjoyable holiday.

He is a 'competent teacher and knows how to deal with troublemakers.

The children's safety is my sole concern.

set up

We will set up a stand to sell our fruits.

The technician set up the website within one week.

The hospital has set up a special fund to buy new equipment.

un'wind sth. (ai) (unwind a ball of yarn)

The fireman unwound the fire hose (ou). (Löschschlauch)

apprehensive, apprehensiveness (n)

She calmed the apprehensive students before the exam.

evolve (v), evolvement

In the past decades, China's economy has been evolving rapidly.

'authorise sth./so. (o)

The law court can authorise the police to...

I authorised my representative (Vertreter) to sign on my behalf. (in meinem Auftrag unterschreiben)

It came as no/a surprise!