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Language English
Category English
Level University
Created / Updated 16.12.2019 / 17.12.2019
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the continued use, existence, or possession of something or someone:

(Aufbewahrung, Beibehaltung, Speicherung)

retention

Two influential senators have argued for the retention of the unpopular tax.

The retention of old technology has slowed the company's growth.

water/heat retention

to have or own something, or to have a particular quality:

(besitzen, etw. haben)

(to) possess

I don't possess a single DVD (= I don't have even one DVD).

In the past the root of this plant was thought to possess magical powers.

something that blocks you so that movement, going forward, or action is prevented or made more difficult:

(Hindernis, Hürde, Erschwernis)

obstacle

The biggest obstacle in our way was a tree trunk in the road.

This decision has removed the last obstacle to the hostages' release.

the land and buildings owned by someone, especially by a company or organization:

premises

The company is relocating to new premises.

There is no smoking allowed anywhere on school premises.

The ice cream is made on the premises (= in the building where it is sold).

The security guards escorted the protesters off (= away from) the premises.

the total amount of money that a government or person spends:

(Ausgaben. fin. Aufwand.., kosten)

expenditure

It's part of a drive to cut government expenditure.

The government's annual expenditure on arms has been reduced.

the state of being near in space or time:

(Nähe, Nachbarschaft, Lage, Näherung)

proximity

The best thing about the location of the house is its proximity to the town centre.

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