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A2 · Communication & media (2)
A2 · Kommunikation & Medien (2)
versprechen, zusichern
to tell somebody that you will definitely do or not do something, or that something will definitely happen
The sales associate promised that our new mattress would arrive by noon on Saturday
Der Verkaufsmitarbeiter versprach, dass unsere neue Matratze bis Samstagmittag ankommen würde.
A warranty is a promise the manufacturer makes to the consumer
SynonymeassurancepledgeguaranteevowcommitmentwordundertakingAntonymedenialbreachbreakviolationdas Netzwerk, das Rechnernetz
a system of computers and other devices that are linked together so they can share data and resources
All printers in the building are connected to the office network.
Alle Drucker im Gebäude sind mit dem Firmennetzwerk verbunden.
The network went down for an hour, so nobody could access shared files.
SynonymesystemwebgridinfrastructureorganizationgroupconnectionsAntonymeisolationseparationindividualsolitudeerwähnen
to write or speak about something/somebody, especially without giving much information
You should mention in the letter that we can arrange for mailing the brochures as well as printing them
Sie sollten in dem Brief erwähnen, dass wir den Versand der Broschüren ebenso übernehmen können wie den Druck.
Synonymestateindicaterefer topoint outnoteallude toAntonymeignoreoverlookomitdisregarddas Profil, das Anforderungsprofil
a description of somebody/something that gives useful information
The recruiter told him that, unfortunately, he did not fit the job profile
Der Personalvermittler sagte ihm, dass er leider nicht ins Anforderungsprofil passe.
As jobs change, so does the company's profile for the job candidate
SynonymeoutlinesketchshapefigurerepresentationsummarybackgroundimageAntonymeinsignificanceobscurityunimportancedie Aufzeichnung, das Protokoll
a written account of something that is kept so that it can be looked at and used in the future
You should keep a record of your expenses
Du solltest Aufzeichnungen über deine Ausgaben führen.
Ms. Han typed a written request for her medical records
SynonymelogdocumentaccountfileregisterarchiveAntonymeforgetignoreomitneglectder Witz, der Scherz
something that you say or do to make people laugh, for example a funny story that you tell
I enjoy telling jokes.
Ich erzähle gern Witze.
I wish he wouldn't tell dirty jokes(= about sex).
Synonymegagjestpunquipwitticismfunny storyAntonymeseriousnesstragedysadnesssolemnityder Journalist, die Journalistin
a person whose job is to collect and write news stories for newspapers, magazines, radio, television or online news sites
Journalists write stories for newspapers.
Journalisten schreiben Artikel für Zeitungen.
I wish he wouldn't tell dirty jokes(= about sex).
SynonymereportercorrespondentnewspapermannewswomancolumnistcommentatorAntonymenone (There isn't a direct antonym. Possible opposites relate to spreading misinformation or censorshipbut these aren't direct antonyms.)die Aufnahme
sound or pictures that have been recorded on computer files or on CD, DVD, video, etc.
a recording of English music for clarinet and orchestra
eine Aufnahme englischer Musik für Klarinette und Orchester
a video recording of the wedding
SynonymetapedisctrackcutrenditionperformancevideoaudioAntonymeliveunrecordedperformancedie Anleitung, die Anweisung
detailed information on how to do or use something
The plant comes with full instructions on how to care for it.
Die Pflanze wird mit einer ausführlichen Anleitung zur Pflege geliefert.
Follow the instructions on the packet carefully.
SynonymedirectionguidancecommandorderbriefingteachingeducationAntonymemisinformationambiguityconfusionmisdirectiondie Medien
the main ways that large numbers of people receive information and entertainment, that is television, radio, newspapers and the internet
He became a media star for his part in the protests.
Durch seine Rolle bei den Protesten wurde er zum Medienstar.
the news/broadcasting/national media
SynonymepressnewsjournalismcommunicationsbroadcastingAntonymesilenceprivacysecrecydrucken, ausdrucken
to produce letters, pictures, etc. on paper using a machine that puts ink (= coloured liquid) on the surface
Click on the icon when you want to print.
Klicke auf das Symbol, wenn du drucken möchtest.
Each card is printed with a different message.
SynonymecopyduplicatereproducepublishAntonymeerasedeleteremovedie Post
the official system used for sending and delivering letters, packages, etc.
I'll send the documents to you by mail tomorrow.
Ich schicke dir die Unterlagen morgen per Post.
Synonymepostletterscorrespondencee-mailAntonymenone (context dependentbut no direct antonym for mail itself)face-to-face communicationin-personmobil, Mobil-
connected with mobile phones, tablets, etc.
You can check your bank account using the mobile app on your phone.
Du kannst dein Bankkonto über die mobile App auf deinem Handy prüfen.
SynonymeportablemovabletravelingambulatorymotilerovingAntonymeimmobilestationaryfixedimmovablestaticder Drucker
a machine for printing text on paper, especially one connected to a computer
We use a printer to print documents.
Wir benutzen einen Drucker, um Dokumente zu drucken.
Nothing would prevent him/his speaking out against injustice.
Synonymeprinting deviceoutput devicehard copy deviceAntonymescannerveröffentlichen, herausgeben
to produce a book, magazine, CD-ROM , etc. and sell it to the public
Most of our titles are also published on CD-ROM.
Die meisten unserer Titel werden auch auf CD-ROM veröffentlicht.
The first edition was published in 2007.
Synonymereleaseissuecirculatedistributeprintbring outAntonymesuppresswithdrawcensorhidedie Einleitung, das Vorwort
the first part of a book or speech that gives a general idea of what is to follow
The introduction explains what the book is about and why it was written.
Die Einleitung erklärt, worum es in dem Buch geht und warum es geschrieben wurde.
SynonymeprefacepreludeopeningcommencementinitiationpresentationlaunchAntonymeconclusionendingepilogueterminationcompletionclosure
