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Lernkarten
a particular example or case of sth
Instance (Fallbeispiel)
In most instances, there will be no need for further treatment.
If, for instance, such a change is produced by one or a few insulin comas or electroshocks, previously inhibited conditioned reactions reappear.
to act on or in close relation with each other
Interact
He should interact more with his colleagues
to prove or see to be just or valid; vindicate (rechtfertigen)
Justify
He was certainly justified in taking the money, particularly as the company had refused to compensate him till now.
single thickness of usually some homogeneous substance
Layer
There was a layer of ice on the streets last night due to the rain followed by frosty weather.
bond, connection
Link
Excellent road and rail links make access easy from all parts of the country.
to find
Locate
If it is not possible to locate immediately the source of the electrical fault, then it is safer to shut the whole system down
noun: location
to do/get the largest possible
Maximise
The County Council, having been presented with the Channel Tunnel as a fait accompli, is concerned to maximise its potential benefits by directing associated commercial development to those areas which will benefit most.
someone who is too young to have the legal responsibilities of an adult.
Minor / minors (noun, pl.)
Minors can not buy alcoholic beverages.
unimportant; having little importance, influence or effect, especially when compared with other things of the same type
Minor
She suffered only minor injuries
expressing 'no'
Negative
We received a negative answer to our request. They answered negatively to our request.
a result or effect of an action, situation, etc
Outcome
It's too early to predict the outcome of the meeting.
an ally or companion, a member of a partnership
partner
The Labour Party is still a partner in the national unity government.
The study of nature and meaning of the universe and of human life or a set of beliefs or an attitude to life that guides sb’s behaviour
Philosophy
Her philosophy of life is to take every opportunity that presents itself.
Of or relating to the body, as distinguished from the mind or spirit of, relating to, or resembling material things or nature
physical
There were location notes for a film and sheets about the physical appearance of the characters and the sort of actors who might play them
the number or amount of a group or part of something when compared to the whole.
the size, shape or level of something
Proportion
Children make up a large proportion of the world's population.
I'm not very good at drawing people - I can never get the proportions right.
to make information available to people, especially in a book, magazine or newspaper, or to produce and sell a book, magazine or newspaper
Publish
She's just had an article published in their weekend supplement.
