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This set of flashcards helps university-level learners expand their English vocabulary. It covers a wide range of terms, from everyday expressions like "settle down" to more specialized concepts such as "untapped potential" and "preconception." The flashcard set includes words related to social dynamics, personal development, and global issues, making it useful for students and professionals aiming to enhance their language skills. The platform supports backward learning, allowing users to practice translating from English to their native language and vice versa. This feature is particularly beneficial for advanced learners seeking to refine their fluency and comprehension.
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Created / Updated
09.03.2015 / 09.03.2015
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symptomatic

symptomatisch

at the mercy of

jdm. (total) ausgeliefert
at this juncture

in diesem Augenblick

barbarism

Grausamkeit

behind the wheel

am Steuer

blow something out of proportion

etw. übertreiben
conserve energy

Energie sparen

criminal record

Vorstrafe(n)

degenerate

ausarten (in)

disorientated

orientierungslos
feasible

machbar, durchführbar

financial resources

Finanzmittel

find something laughable

etw. lächerlich finden

flawed

defekt
grab the headlines

Schlagzeilen machen

hand down

vererben

in broad terms

allgemein (gesagt)

labour-saving device

arbeitssparendes Gerät
meet regulations

den Vorschriften entsprechen

predator

Raubtier

relatively few and far between

relativ selten

rock steady

felsenfest
world view

Weltanschauung

as luck would have it

zufällig

be passionate about

etw. für sehr wichtig halten

be torn between

hin- und hergerissen sein zwischen

by contrast

demgegenüber

clued up

über etw. gut Bescheid wissen

culture shock

Kulturschock

fascination with

Hingerissenheit (von), Interesse (an)

from the word go

von Anfang an

glossy brochure

Hochglanzbroschüre

have a passion for

etw. leidenschaftlich gern tun

have someone’s best interests at heart

nur das Beste für jdn. Wollen

implement

umsetzen

in a quandary

sich nicht entscheiden können

in marked contrast to

in deutlichem Kontrast zu

make a (real) difference

einen Unterschied machen, verbessern

make something available

etw. verfügbar machen

pass on knowledge

Wissen weitergeben

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