Lektion 130/202 · 22 Wörter · 0 gelernt
A2 · Size, amount & shape (2)
A2 · Größe, Menge & Form (2)
die Vielfalt, die Auswahl, die Reihe
several different sorts of the same thing
There's a variety of standard terms that you'll find in warranties
Es gibt eine Reihe von Standardbegriffen, die man in Garantiebedingungen findet.
A variety of unexpected problems appeared after the product had been on the market for about six months
SynonymeassortmentdiversityrangeselectionmixturemultiplicityarrayAntonymeuniformitysimilaritysamenessmonotonydas Niveau, die Stufe
a particular standard, quality or amount of something
We have never had an accountant work at such a sophisticated level before
Wir hatten noch nie einen Buchhalter, der auf einem so anspruchsvollen Niveau arbeitet.
The meeting was only open to staff at the assistant director level or higher
SynonymestagestandarddegreepositiongraderankAntonymedecreasedeclineinferioritybottomschmal, eng
measuring a short distance from one side to the other, especially in relation to length
The street is too narrow for two cars to pass each other.
Die Straße ist zu schmal, als dass zwei Autos aneinander vorbeikommen könnten.
SynonymeslimconstrictedtightconfinedlimitedrestrictedAntonymewidebroadexpansiveunlimitedgeneraldie Rate, die Quote
a measurement of the number of times something happens or exists during a particular period, or of its speed
The literacy rate in the region has risen quickly over the last ten years.
Die Alphabetisierungsrate in der Region ist in den letzten zehn Jahren schnell gestiegen.
SynonymepricecostchargefeetariffvalueratiopercentageAntonymediscountreductiondecreasedie Form, die Gestalt
the form of the outer edges or surfaces of something; an example of something that has a particular form
She liked the shape of his nose.
Ihr gefiel die Form seiner Nase.
a rectangular shape
SynonymeformfigureoutlinestructurecontourappearanceAntonymeformlessnessamorphousnessziemlich, recht
used to mean ‘fairly’ or ‘to some degree’, often when you are disappointed, surprised or expressing slight criticism
She fell and hurt her leg rather badly.
Sie stürzte und verletzte sich ziemlich schwer am Bein.
I didn't fail the exam; in fact I did rather well!
SynonymesomewhatquitefairlyprettymoderatelyslightlyrelativelyAntonymecompletelytotallyentirelyabsolutelyfullynot at alldünn
having a smaller distance between opposite sides or surfaces than other similar objects or than normal
She cut the bread into thin slices for the sandwiches.
Sie schnitt das Brot für die Sandwiches in dünne Scheiben.
SynonymeslenderslimleanskinnygauntunderweightAntonymefatthickstoutheavyplumpoverweightdas Gewicht
how heavy somebody/something is, which can be measured in, for example, kilograms or pounds
His weight is about 46 kilos.
Sein Gewicht beträgt etwa 46 Kilo.
Sam has a weight problem (= is too fat).
SynonymeheftmassloadburdenimportanceinfluenceAntonymelightnessweightlessnessinsignificanceunimportancedie Einheit, die Maßeinheit
a fixed quantity that is used as a standard way of measuring something
A metre is a unit of length, and a kilogram is a unit of weight.
Ein Meter ist eine Längeneinheit und ein Kilogramm ist eine Gewichtseinheit.
SynonymecomponentelementpartmoduleitemsegmentpieceAntonymewholeentiretyaggregatecollectionsenken, verringern
to make something less or smaller in size, quantity, price, etc.; to become less or smaller in size, quantity, etc.
Doctors will always try to reduce the temperature of patients with fever.
Ärzte versuchen immer, die Temperatur von Patienten mit Fieber zu senken.
Giving up smoking reduces the risk of heart disease.
SynonymedecreaselessenlowerdiminishcutcurtailAntonymeincreaseraiseexpandenlargeaugmentdie Größe
how large or small a person or thing is
The facilities are excellent for a town that size.
Für eine Stadt dieser Größe sind die Einrichtungen ausgezeichnet.
It's similar in size to a tomato.
SynonymedimensionmagnitudeextentvolumeareascaleAntonymesmallnessminutenessinsignificancedick
having a larger distance between opposite sides or surfaces than other similar objects or than normal
That's a thick book.
Das ist ein dickes Buch.
a thick book (= one that has a lot of pages)
SynonymedensewidebulkysolidcompactheavystockyAntonymethinfinenarrowslendersparselightdie Menge, die Quantität
an amount or a number of something
enormous/vast/huge quantities of food
enorme/riesige/gewaltige Mengen an Lebensmitteln
Is it available in sufficient quantity?
SynonymeamountvolumenumberportionmeasureextentbulkAntonymelackabsencescarcitydeficiencyinadequacymehrere, einige
more than two but not very many
Several of the paintings were destroyed in the fire.
Mehrere der Gemälde wurden bei dem Brand zerstört.
If you're looking for a photo of Alice you'll find several in here.
Synonymesomea fewmanyvariousmultipleAntonymenonefewsingleone
