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This flashcard set helps university-level students learn English, focusing on technical and professional vocabulary. The cards cover a wide range of terms related to engineering, electricity, and job applications, such as "pylon," "thread," "nut," and "job interview." The platform supports backward learning, allowing users to practice from English to their native language or vice versa. Ideal for advanced learners, this set is particularly useful for students preparing for technical exams or improving their professional English skills.

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Created / Updated

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to make up for

compensate

give up the use or enjoyment of?

forgo

starting, stopping and starting again

intermittent

angle with 90ø

right angle

angle with <90ø

acute angle

angle with >90ø

obtuse angle

long piece of wood, used in house construction to support loads

beam

one half of a sphere

hemisphere

long, round, hollow object / sth having this form

tube

sth having a long, round, hollow form

tubular

special kind of metal pin to hold metal plates together

rivet

the act or process of propelling, pushing sth forward.

propulsion

a projecting pipe or spout from which fluid is discharged

nozzle

small block with a central threaded hole that fit around and secure a bolt or screw

nut

have as parts or members, include

comprise

plan of subjects (= Fächer)at school or university

curriculum

to make or become tight or tighter

tighten

To make looser or less tight.

loosen

A helical or spiral ridge on a screw, nut, or bolt

thread

A narrow opening; a groove or slit.

slot

period of practical work to learn a job

Keyboard commands:

= turn,

= for-/backward,

= scroll

apprenticeship

go to (school, university)

Keyboard commands:

= turn,

= for-/backward,

= scroll

attend

formal talk given to many people for instruction (for example at a university)

Keyboard commands:

= turn,

= for-/backward,

= scroll

lecture

period of practical training/work

Keyboard commands:

= turn,

= for-/backward,

= scroll

traineeship, internship

system of instruction/training

Keyboard commands:

= turn,

= for-/backward,

= scroll

education

a person whose job is to install and operate electrical equipment.

Keyboard commands:

= turn,

= for-/backward,

= scroll

electrician

person skilled in repairing and working with electronic devices

Keyboard commands:

= turn,

= for-/backward,

= scroll

electronics technician

person skilled in automation solutions and working with electronic devices

Keyboard commands:

= turn,

= for-/backward,

= scroll

automation technician

(finish) a school by receiving an academic degree

Keyboard commands:

= turn,

= for-/backward,

= scroll

graduate

A student who has a Bachelor degree

Tastatur-Befehle:

= drehen,

= vor-/rückwärts,

= scrollen

graduate

diploma which provides access to a Fachhochschule or college

professional baccalaureate

person skilled in working in a laboratory

lab assistant

school which prepares you for your studies at a university

grammar school

sth that is necessary for sth else

requirement

a very strong interest for sth

passion

mandatory; obligatory

compulsory

ask for information

enquire

have as parts or members, include

comprise

a steel tower used as a support

pylon

to face and deal with problems, or difficulties

cope with

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have as parts or members, include

comprise

plan of subjects (= Fächer)at school or university

curriculum

to make or become tight or tighter

tighten

To make looser or less tight.

loosen

A helical or spiral ridge on a screw, nut, or bolt

thread

A narrow opening; a groove or slit.

slot

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