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Challenges of modern society 1

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Silvan Meyer
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Silvan Meyer
This flashcard set helps learn English at the secondary school level, focusing on vocabulary related to modern societal challenges. The cards cover terms like "euphoria," "side effect," and "habit forming," which are essential for discussing health, law, and social issues. The platform supports backward learning, allowing users to practice from English to their native language or vice versa. Ideal for students and anyone looking to improve their English fluency, these vocabulary flashcards are particularly useful for intermediate learners aiming to expand their lexicon and engage in meaningful discussions about contemporary topics.
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189
Utilisateurs
5
Langue
Allemand
Catégorie
Anglais
Niveau
Collège
Créé / Mis à jour
23.10.2012 / 17.03.2023
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gun ownership

Waffenbesitz

controversial

kontrovers, umstritten

issue

Thema

rifle

Gewehr

lobby

Interessengruppe, Lobby

Congress

der Kongress

to campaign against s.th.

sich gegen etw. einsetzen / gegen etw. kämpfen

to support s.th./to advocate s.th.

etw. befürworten

to prevent s.th. / to stop s.th.

etw. verhindern

essential

wesentlich, grundlegend

heritage

Erbe

advocate

Befürworter

legislation

Gesetzgebung

enforcement

Durchsetzung

to enforce a law

ein Gesetz durchsetzen

firearm

Schusswaffe

accessible

zügänglich

addiction

Sucht

to be addicted to drugs

drogensüchtig sein

addict

Süchtiger

to refine s.th.

etw. raffinieren/veredeln

cocaine

Kokain

harmful

schädlich

habit forming

süchtig machend

to affect s.th. / to influence s.th.

etw. beeinflussen

mood

Stimmung

legal

legal

side effect

Nebenwirkung

euphoria

Euphorie, Hochstimmung

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