Lektion 134/202 · 25 Wörter · 0 gelernt
A2 · Everyday actions (1)
A2 · Alltägliche Handlungen (1)
abdecken, zudecken, bedecken
to place something over or in front of something in order to hide, protect or decorate it
Please cover the food with a cloth so the flies can't get on it.
Bitte deck das Essen mit einem Tuch ab, damit keine Fliegen darankommen.
Synonymeprotectshelterconcealincludedeal withtake care ofhidescreenAntonymerevealexposeuncoverignoreneglectleave outexcludevermeiden, verhindern
to prevent something bad from happening
To avoid going out of business, owners should prepare a proper business plan
Um eine Geschäftsaufgabe zu vermeiden, sollten Inhaber einen ordentlichen Businessplan erstellen.
Lloyd's errors in accounting could have been avoided by a business consultation with his banker
Synonymeevadepreventescapeshundodgeavertrefrain fromAntonymefaceconfrontencountermeetseekpursueembraceentwickeln, ausbauen
to gradually grow or become bigger, more advanced, stronger, etc.; to make something do this
Lily developed her ideas into a business plan by taking a class at the community college
Lily entwickelte ihre Ideen zu einem Businessplan weiter, indem sie einen Kurs am Community College besuchte.
The restaurant Wanda opened ten years ago has developed into a national chain
SynonymeevolveexpandimprovegrowadvancecultivateAntonymedeclinedeterioratestuntworsendie Vorkehrung, die Vorbereitung
a plan or preparation that you make so that something can happen
The travel arrangements were taken care of by Sara, Mr. Billing's capable assistant
Um die Reisevorbereitungen kümmerte sich Sara, die fähige Assistentin von Herrn Billing.
The arrangement of speakers was alphabetical to avoid any hurt feelings
SynonymeplanorganizationagreementdealpreparationsettlementlayoutAntonymedisorderchaosdisarrayconfusiondisorganizationteilnehmen an, besuchen
to be present at an event
We expect more than 100 members to attend the annual meeting
Wir erwarten, dass mehr als 100 Mitglieder an der Jahresversammlung teilnehmen.
The hotel manager attended to all our needs promptly
Synonymego tobe present atshow up atbe atsit in onparticipate inAntonymemissskipbe absent fromavoidneglectannehmen, akzeptieren
to take willingly something that is offered; to say ‘yes’ to an offer, invitation, etc.
The receptionist accepted the package from the courier
Die Empfangsdame nahm das Paket vom Kurier an.
Without hesitating, she accepted the job of teller
Synonymereceivetakeapproveagree toacknowledgeembraceadoptAntonymerejectrefusedeclinedenydiscardopposefortsetzen, weiterführen
to keep existing or happening without stopping
The film continues the story set out in an earlier film
Der Film setzt die Geschichte fort, die in einem früheren Film begonnen wurde.
The search for a star will continue until one is found
Synonymeproceedcarry onmaintainresumeextendpersevereAntonymestopceasehaltdiscontinueendinterrupterlauben, zulassen
to let somebody/something do something; to let something happen or be done
My insurance does not allow me to choose my own hospital
Meine Versicherung erlaubt es mir nicht, mein eigenes Krankenhaus zu wählen.
The health plan made an exception by allowing me to go directly to a dermatologist
SynonymepermitauthorizeenableletgrantapproveAntonymeforbidprohibitdenyrestrictpreventverbinden
to join together two or more things; to be joined together
The towns are connected by train and bus services.
Die Städte sind durch Zug- und Busverbindungen miteinander verbunden.
We're waiting for the telephone to be connected.
SynonymelinkjoinuniteattachassociaterelateAntonymedisconnectseparatedividedetachisolatevereinbaren, organisieren
to plan or organize something in advance
Have you arranged to meet him?
Hast du vereinbart, ihn zu treffen?
We've still got to arrange how to get to the airport.
SynonymeorganizeplanpreparecoordinatesettleorderfixAntonymedisarrangedisorganizederangeconfusescheitern, versagen
to not be successful in achieving something
I failed in my attempt to persuade her.
Ich scheiterte bei meinem Versuch, sie zu überzeugen.
The song can't fail to be a hit (= definitely will be a hit).
Synonymefall shortfloundermisscollapsebombfall throughAntonymesucceedachievewinaccomplishprevailbeeinflussen, beeinträchtigen
to produce a change in somebody/something
The divorce affected every aspect of her life.
Die Scheidung beeinflusste jeden Bereich ihres Lebens.
The south of the country was worst affected by the drought.
SynonymeinfluenceimpactalterchangemodifytouchconcernmoveAntonymeleave alonenot affecthave no effect onnot influenceunchangedfangen, auffangen
to stop and hold a moving object or person, especially in your hands
The dog caught the stick in its mouth.
Der Hund fing den Stock mit dem Maul.
‘Throw me over that towel, will you?’ ‘OK. Catch!’
SynonymecaptureseizegrabsnatchapprehendtrapAntonymereleasefreelosemissliberatehandeln
to do something for a particular purpose or in order to deal with a situation
The girl's life was saved because the doctors acted so promptly.
Das Leben des Mädchens wurde gerettet, weil die Ärzte so schnell handelten.
It is vital that we act to stop the destruction of the rainforests.
SynonymeperformdoexecuteoperatefunctionbehavereactmoveAntonymerefrainabstainhesitatestopceaseremain inactivedo nothingzerstören
to damage something so badly that it no longer exists, works, etc.
We can't destroy the forests anymore.
Wir dürfen die Wälder nicht länger zerstören.
They've destroyed all the evidence.
SynonymedemolishruinannihilateobliteratewreckdevastateeradicateAntonymecreatebuildconstructpreserveprotectrepairenthalten
if something contains something else, it has that thing inside it or as part of it
This drink doesn’t contain any alcohol.
Dieses Getränk enthält keinen Alkohol.
The bottle contains (= can hold) two litres.
Synonymeincludeholdcompriseincorporateconsist ofaccommodateAntonymeexcludelackomitreleaseemptyerreichen, erzielen
to succeed in reaching a particular goal, status or standard, especially by making an effort for a long time
He had finally achieved success.
Er hatte endlich Erfolg erreicht.
SynonymeaccomplishattainreachobtainacquiregainrealizecompleteAntonymefaillosemissforfeitkontrollieren, unter Kontrolle halten
to have power over somebody/something; to limit something or make it stay at a particular level
Please take your medication every day to control your high blood pressure
Bitte nehmen Sie Ihr Medikament jeden Tag ein, um Ihren hohen Blutdruck unter Kontrolle zu halten.
