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A2 · Communication & media (1)

A2 · Kommunikation & Medien (1)

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    express(verb)

    /ɪkˈspres/

    ausdrücken, äußern, zeigen

    to show or make known a feeling, an opinion, etc. by words, looks or actions

    She found it hard to express her feelings in English.

    Es fiel ihr schwer, ihre Gefühle auf Englisch auszudrücken.

    Synonymerapidfastquickswiftimmediateinstanturgent
    Antonymeslowdelayedleisurelyunhurried
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    expression(noun)

    /ɪkˈspreʃn/

    der Ausdruck, die Redewendung

    a word or phrase

    'Break a leg' is an expression that people use to wish actors good luck.

    „Hals- und Beinbruch“ ist ein Ausdruck, mit dem man Schauspielern viel Glück wünscht.

    Synonymemanifestationarticulationdemonstrationcommunicationutterancedeclarationindication
    Antonymerepressionsuppressionconcealmenthidingsilence
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    diary(noun)

    /ˈdaɪəri/

    das Tagebuch

    a book in which you can write down the experiences you have each day, your private thoughts, etc.

    I have a small diary.

    Ich habe ein kleines Tagebuch.

    I'll make a note of our next meeting in my diary.

    Synonymejournallognotebookrecordchronicle
    Antonymeforgetfulnessoblivion
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    discussion(noun)

    /dɪˈskʌʃn/

    die Diskussion, das Gespräch

    a conversation about somebody/something; the process of discussing somebody/something

    After considerable discussion, they decided to accept our offer.

    Nach längerer Diskussion beschlossen sie, unser Angebot anzunehmen.

    We had a discussion with them about the differences between Britain and the US.

    Synonymeconversationdebatedialogueexchangeargumentconsultationconference
    Antonymesilenceagreementconcordunisonquiet
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    explanation(noun)

    /ˌekspləˈneɪʃn/

    die Erklärung, der Grund

    a statement, fact, or situation that tells you why something happened; a reason given for something

    I can't think of any possible explanation for his absence.

    Mir fällt keine mögliche Erklärung für seine Abwesenheit ein.

    The most likely explanation is that his plane was delayed.

    Synonymereasonaccountjustificationinterpretationdescriptionclarification
    Antonymemysteryconfusionambiguityvagueness
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    device(noun)

    /dɪˈvaɪs/

    das Gerät

    an object or a piece of equipment that has been designed to do a particular job

    Our lives have been made easier thanks to modern devices.

    Dank moderner Geräte ist unser Leben einfacher geworden.

    electrical labour-saving devices around the home

    Synonymegadgetappliancemachinetoolmechanisminstrument
    Antonymemanual laborhandcraftold methods
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    advertisement(noun)

    /ˌædvərˈtaɪzmənt/

    die Anzeige, die Werbung

    a notice, picture or film telling people about a product, job or service

    I saw your advertisement in the Youth Newspaper yesterday.

    Ich habe gestern Ihre Anzeige in der Jugendzeitung gesehen.

    Synonymeadcommercialpromotionpublicitynoticeannouncement
    Antonymeconcealmenthidingsuppressionsecrecy
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    argue(verb)

    /ˈɑːrɡjuː/

    streiten, sich streiten

    to speak angrily to somebody because you disagree with them

    I don't want to argue with you—just do it!

    Ich will nicht mit dir streiten – mach es einfach!

    We're always arguing with each other about money.

    Synonymedisputedebatequarrelcontendbickerwranglealtercate
    Antonymeagreeconcurharmonizeacquiesce
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    chat(verb)

    /tʃæt/

    plaudern, quatschen

    to talk in a friendly, informal way to somebody

    She spends hours on the phone chatting to her friends.

    Sie verbringt Stunden am Telefon und plaudert mit ihren Freundinnen.

    My kids spend hours chatting on the phone to their friends.

    Synonymeconversetalkgossipdiscussvisit
    Antonymesilencelistenignorequiet
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    argument(noun)

    /ˈɑːrɡjumənt/

    der Streit, die Auseinandersetzung

    a conversation or discussion in which two or more people disagree, often angrily

    Jack and Jane are close friends, but they are always having a lot of arguments.

    Jack und Jane sind enge Freunde, aber sie haben ständig Streit.

    We had an argument with the waiter about the bill.

    Synonymedisputequarreldebatecontentionaltercationdisagreement
    Antonymeagreementharmonypeaceconcordaccord
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    communicate(verb)

    /kəˈmjuːnɪkeɪt/

    kommunizieren, sich verständigen

    to share or exchange information, news, ideas, feelings, etc.

    Thanks to the invention of the telephone, we can communicate with others all over the world.

    Dank der Erfindung des Telefons können wir mit Menschen auf der ganzen Welt kommunizieren.

    We only communicate by email.

    Synonymeconnectconveyimpartexpressinteractcorrespondrelate
    Antonymeconcealhidesuppresswithholdmisunderstand
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    column(noun)

    /ˈkɑːləm/

    die Spalte

    one of the straight sections from top to bottom into which text on a page or screen is divided

    The newspaper article was printed in two columns on the front page.

    Der Zeitungsartikel war auf der Titelseite in zwei Spalten gedruckt.

    Synonymepillarpostsupportshaftobelisk
    Antonymearchbeamlintel
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    document(noun)

    /ˈdɑːkjumənt/

    das Dokument, das Schriftstück

    an official paper, book or electronic file that gives information about something, or that can be used as evidence or proof of something

    This is the document for the new project.

    Das ist das Dokument für das neue Projekt.

    Copies of the relevant documents must be filed at court.

    Synonymerecordfilepaperreportcertificateinstrument
    Antonymeoralverbalunwritten
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    comment(noun)

    /ˈkɑːment/

    der Kommentar, die Bemerkung

    something that you say or write that gives an opinion on or explains somebody/something

    His critical comments have contributed to my success.

    Seine kritischen Kommentare haben zu meinem Erfolg beigetragen.

    ‘Not his best performance,’ she commented to the woman sitting next to her.

    Synonymeremarkobservationnoteannotationcriticismopinionfeedback
    Antonymesilenceabsence of commentreticence
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    advertise(verb)

    /ˈædvərtaɪz/

    werben für, bewerben

    to tell the public about a product or a service in order to encourage people to buy or to use it

    The cruise was advertised as the ‘journey of a lifetime’.

    Die Kreuzfahrt wurde als ‚Reise des Lebens‘ beworben.

    If you want to attract more customers, try advertising in the local paper.

    Synonymepromotepublicizeannouncemarketpromotetoutplug
    Antonymehideconcealsuppresswithdraw
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    context(noun)

    /ˈkɑːntekst/

    der Kontext, der Zusammenhang

    the situation in which something happens and that helps you to understand it

    His decision can only be understood in context.

    Seine Entscheidung lässt sich nur im Kontext verstehen.

    This speech needs to be set in the context of Britain in the 1960s.

    Synonymesettingcircumstancessituationbackgroundframework
    Antonymeisolationvacuumabstractiongeneralization
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    complain(verb)

    /kəmˈpleɪn/

    sich beschweren, klagen

    to say that you are annoyed, unhappy or not satisfied about somebody/something

    He is always complaining about everything.

    Er beschwert sich ständig über alles.

    Synonymegrumblewhineprotestgripegrouse
    Antonymepraisecommendapproverejoicecompliment
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    greet(verb)

    /ɡriːt/

    begrüßen, grüßen

    to say hello to somebody or to welcome them

    I greet my neighbor every morning.

    Ich grüße jeden Morgen meinen Nachbarn.

    Synonymewelcomehailaddresssalute
    Antonymeignoreavoidsnub
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    app(noun)

    /æp/

    die App, die Anwendung

    a program designed for a particular task, especially one used on a phone, tablet or in a browser

    Customers can now track their orders through our mobile app.

    Kunden können ihre Bestellungen jetzt über unsere mobile App verfolgen.

    The new expense app saves the finance team hours every week.

    Synonymeapplicationprogramsoftware
    Antonymehardware
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    download(verb)

    /ˌdaʊnˈləʊd/

    herunterladen, downloaden

    to copy files or data from the internet or a server onto your computer or device

    Download the latest installer from the support portal.

    Laden Sie das neueste Installationsprogramm im Support-Portal herunter.

    Customers can download their invoices as PDF files.

    Synonymeretrievecopytransfer
    Antonymeuploadsend