03
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| Flashcards | 87 |
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| Language | Deutsch |
| Category | English |
| Level | Primary School |
| Created / Updated | 22.12.2014 / 18.11.2017 |
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Hilfe, Unterstüzung
aid (eid)
The foundation (Stiftung) receives financial aid from donors (Spender).
unentschieden; Es steht unentschieden.
draw
The game was a draw.
Canada drew against Russia.
The score is even.
Arbeit betreffend
work-related
The dinner with my business partner was exclusively work-related.
Pleite gehen
go bust, go broke
After a couple of risky investments, the company went bust.
an jmd. zweifeln
doubt so./sth. (daut)
I doubted whether it was the right decision.
Feigling
coward (au)
I accepted the challenge because I am not a coward.
Erbe; jmd. etw. vererben, überliefern, weitergeben
(My parents left me a large inheritance;
I inherited my grandfather's house)
heritage ('herititsch), hand sth. down
The country is proud of its cultural heritage.
They handed down the tradition to the next generation.
Belohnung
re'ward
The best employee of the month will get a reward.
Ansporn, Anreiz
in'centive (What gave him the incentive to/for...)
The gold medal was an incentive for him to improve his performance further.
My termination (Kündigung) was a good incentive to look for a better job.
Aufkommen, Einführung, Beginn (neuer Technologie)
'advent (of new technology)
The advent of the internet radically changed our world.
beinhalten, andeuten, mit sich bringen
imply
The company expansion implies additional costs.
My boss implied that I might be promoted soon.
A growing population implies an increased demand for school places.
wesentlich (=essential)
sig'nificant
The annual report shows significant improvements.
Der Angeklagte behauptet nicht schuldig zu sein.
The defendant claims not to be guilty.
(Stein)Kohlekraftwerk
coal power plant; coal power station
sich auf etw. beziehen, weiterleiten
refer to sth.
He had to refer my query (Anfrage) to his supervisor (Vorgesetzter).
tief berühren
touch deeply
The teacher has the gift to touch people deeply within their hearts (zutiefst in ihren Herzen betühren).
gefährden (endanger so./sth.)
jeopardise so/sth.
seufzen (sigh), stönen, ächzen
groan
tiefsitzend (z.B. Angst)
deep-rooted fear
langatmig, weitschweifend (z.B. Erklärung)
long-winded (i not ai) explanation
arbeissparend
labour-saving (device)
Projekt, Unternehmen
venture
etw./sich durchsetzen
I managed to assert myself in the discussion.
The miners asserted their right to fair wages.
drohend, bevorstehend
We will stay inside because of the impending snowstorm.
The student was worried about the impending exams.
Do you mind if I don't come back in the office after I've been to the dentist at lunchtime?
afternoon
Would you have any _____ off after my dental appointment?
objection to my taking the afternoon
Es ist allgemein bekannt, dass...
It is common knowledge that...
He knew nothing of his wife's impending promotion.
about
Little ______ to be promototed.
did he know (that) his wife was about
Brian was offended when the teacher accused him of being disruptive (=störend).
being
Brian took ______ disrupting the lesson.
offence at being accused of
unbescheiden
immodest
unedel, -würdig, -ehernhaft
ig'noble (ou)
insensitive
unsensitive
unsensibel
unempfindlich (e.g. unsensitive skin)
'eloquent
redegewandt
quick-witted
schlagfertig
sweet-natured (->animals)
herzensgut, niedlich, gutmütig (Tiere)
untreu (disloyal)
unfaithful
verlogen
untruthful
(nicht) vertrauenswürdig
(un)trustworthy
boastful
überheblich, prahlerisch
misstrauisch
mistrustful
mutig (brave)
cou'rageous (ei)
