Certificate of Advanced English [CAE] (HSLU)
Vocabulary of ISA module CAE at HSLU (class CAE.F1401)
Vocabulary of ISA module CAE at HSLU (class CAE.F1401)
Set of flashcards Details
| Flashcards | 273 |
|---|---|
| Language | English |
| Category | English |
| Level | University |
| Created / Updated | 20.02.2014 / 28.01.2019 |
| Weblink |
https://card2brain.ch/box/certificate_of_advanced_english_cae_hslu
|
| Embed |
<iframe src="https://card2brain.ch/box/certificate_of_advanced_english_cae_hslu/embed" width="780" height="150" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe>
|
unentschlossen, unschlüssig
indecisive
arbeitsam, fleissig
industrious
regelmässiges Einkommen
regular income
ausdauern, beharren
to persevere
die Gefühle ausdrücken
express their feelings
sich bemühen (grosse Mühe geben) etwas zu tun
take pains (to do something)
körperliche Zuwendung zeigen
show physical affection
Emotionen zeigen
show their emotions
in den Schlaf sinken
drift off to sleep = gradually fall asleep
sich von seiner Freundin getrennt
broken up with his girlfriend = ended the relationship with his girlfriend
Schale lockern und sich öffnen (Gefühle)
let down their defences = lower their (emotional) defences and open up
durch einige Karriere-Hochs und -Tiefs gehen
go through many career highs and lows = experience good and bad moments in their career
hinter die Maske blicken
see through the mask = understand the truth behind the appearance
gegen die Uhr rennen
race against the clock (in sports, if people race against the clock, they try to race faster than a particular time instead of racing against other people)
die grössten Vermögen/Kapital
the greatest assets
eine schnelllebige Welt
a fast-moving world
schlechtes Management
poor management
eine Hauptursache
a major cause
ein grosses Hindernis
a major obstacle
effektives Zeitmanagement
effective time management
Vorausplanung
forward planning
vergebliche Mühe
wasted effort
etwas erreichen durch den Tag
to achieve sth. during the day
Erwartungen erfüllt (nicht erfüllt)
(un)met expectations
genau/sorgfältig durchdenken
to think through carefully
Stress erzeugen
to create stress
jemanden unter Druck setzen
to put somebody under pressure
Ziele erreichen
to obtain goals
Fristen einhalten / Frist setzen
to meet the deadlines / to set a deadline
zurückstehen
to take second place to
sich krank melden
to phone in sick
Perfektion erreichen
to achieve perfection
Grundsätze gelten
principles apply
ein bisschen Selbstdisziplin
a dose of self-discipline
sich Zeit nehmen
to set aside time
Interessen verfolgen
to pursue interests
jemandem verfallen
fall for someone
reserviert/distanziert bleiben
keep oneself to oneself -> to remain aloof
jemanden erniedrigen, blossstellen
put someone down -> a remark or act intended to humiliate or embarrass someone.
grosse Belastung für eine Beziehung darstellen
put a great strain on a relationship -> to burden or overload someone or something.
