English C1
Diverse Wörter für English C1
Diverse Wörter für English C1
Kartei Details
| Karten | 189 |
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| Sprache | English |
| Kategorie | Englisch |
| Stufe | Universität |
| Erstellt / Aktualisiert | 28.09.2024 / 24.05.2025 |
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lost my train of thought
to forget what you were thinking
on second thoughts
to indicate that you have changed your mind about something you were saying or doing
On second thoughts, let's leave the biscuits and rather buy a cake.
one school of thought
a way of thinking about a particular subject or idea that is shared by a group of people
a nose congested with mucus and other secretions (as well as swelling) causing difficulty breathing and smelling (often due to a cold or allergies)
blocked nose
bring misfortune upon yourself
to make something harmful or unpleasant happen to yourself
chipped bone
a bone that is damaged because a small piece has broken off its edge
chipped tooth
a tooth that is damaged because a small piece has broken off its edge
a bone such as a hip that is forced out of its normal position in its socket
dislocated hip
a bone such as a shoulder that is forced out of its normal position in its socket
dislocated shoulder
the system in your body that protects you against diseases
immune system
to have a life with many dangers and risks, especially because you like to behave in an extreme and unusual way
live life on the edge
a joint such as an ankle that is injured by suddenly stretching or turning it too much
sprained ankle
a joint such as a wrist that is injured by suddenly stretching or turning it too much
sprained wrist
feet that increase in size because of an injury or illness (or other factors such as pregnancy or standing/walking for a long time)
swollen feet
a piece of flesh that connects one bone to another (muscle) that is damaged through stretching until it pulls apart
torn muscle
upset stomach
the soft part at the front of your body between your chest and your legs (stomach) that is painful or uncomfortable because of indigestion, heartburn, nausea etc.
more money than the usual or expected amount
extra charge
money that was yours that you get again, especially because you have paid too much for something or have decided you do not want it
full refund
a large amount or quantity of something
great deal
in large part
mainly
The shelter remains open in large part because of help from volunteers.
modest fee
a fairly small amount of money you pay for something
There is a modest fee for the cleaning of your chalet during your stay.
downplay
to deliberately make a situation seem less serious or important than it is
The senator is downplaying the significance of the issue.
undergo
to experience something, especially something that is unpleasant but necessary
She had to undergo emergency surgery for suspected appendicitis.
uphold
to say something (such as a claim) is correct in a court of law or similar institution
The Home Secretary's decision was upheld by the House of Lords.
uproot
to leave the place where you live and go to live somewhere else, especially when you do not want to leave, or to make someone do this
Don was unwilling to uproot from his home in California.
arid desert
a large area of land that is very dry and without many plants because of a lack of rain
arid
trocken
flowers that are extremely beautiful and delicate
exquisite flower
the ability to see something from a particular place (view) which is extremely beautiful
exquisite view
gruelling climb
a gradual movement to a higher position by someone who is walking or climbing (climb) that is very difficult and involves a lot of continuous effort
The trip includes a gruelling climb up a dormant volcano.
gruelling
zermürbend
the perfect situation or environment in which something happens or exists
idyllic conditions
intrepid group
a small number of people who are not afraid to do dangerous things
The intrepid group of friends signed up for cageless shark diving.
intrepid
unerschrocken
ring out
to produce a loud clear sound
Rob's laughter rang out in the large canyon.
set out
to start doing or working on something in order to achieve an aim
When we set out, we knew this climb would be difficult.
swirling mist
a mass of small drops of water in the air close to the ground (mist) moving quickly in circles
become irate
to get very angry
The customer became irate when the manager would not give him a full refund.
cross with people
to be angry with a group of people
Sharyn gets cross with people who play their music too loudly after eight o'clock.
fly off the handle
to suddenly become extremely angry without a good reason
He flies off the handle every time the mail is late.
