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A2 · Thinking & opinions (1)
A2 · Denken & Meinungen (1)
erwägen, abwägen, in Betracht ziehen
to think about something carefully, especially in order to make a decision
After considering all the options, Della decided to buy a used car
Nachdem sie alle Optionen abgewogen hatte, beschloss Della, einen Gebrauchtwagen zu kaufen.
The customer considered buying the VCR until he learned that the warranty coverage was very limited
Synonymethink aboutcontemplatereflect onponderregarddeemevaluateAntonymedisregardignoreneglectoverlookder Nutzen, der Kundennutzen, der Vorteil
an advantage or useful result that a customer gets from a product or service
The real benefit for the client is saving two hours of work every day.
Der eigentliche Nutzen für den Kunden besteht darin, jeden Tag zwei Stunden Arbeit zu sparen.
Remember that customers buy benefits, not technical specifications.
SynonymeadvantageperkprivilegeboonplusassetgainAntonymedisadvantagedrawbackdetrimentliabilitylosserwarten
to think or believe that something will happen or that somebody will do something
You can expect a clean room when you check in at a hotel
Sie können ein sauberes Zimmer erwarten, wenn Sie in einem Hotel einchecken.
Mr. Kim expected that the bed linens would be changed daily
SynonymeanticipateawaitforeseepredictassumepresumeAntonymedoubtdisbelievequestionmisunderstanduncertaindie Erfahrung, die Berufserfahrung
the knowledge and skill that you have gained through doing something for a period of time; the process of gaining this
She has five years of experience in teaching English to children.
Sie hat fünf Jahre Erfahrung im Englischunterricht für Kinder.
SynonymeencounterknowledgepracticefeelingsensationbackgroundinvolvementAntonymeinexperienceignoranceunfamiliaritydie Entscheidung
a choice or judgement that you make after thinking and talking about what is the best thing to do
Newspaper editors often have to make quick decisions about which stories to publish
Zeitungsredakteure müssen oft schnelle Entscheidungen darüber treffen, welche Geschichten sie veröffentlichen.
The court made the decision to allow the newspaper to print the controversial story
SynonymechoiceresolutionjudgmentverdictdeterminationAntonymeindecisionhesitationdoubtvacillationdie Alternative, die Möglichkeit
a thing that you can choose to do or have out of two or more possibilities
If the shirt is too small, the only alternative is to buy a bigger one.
Wenn das Hemd zu klein ist, bleibt nur die Alternative, ein größeres zu kaufen.
SynonymereplacementsubstituteoptionchoicedifferentotheranotherAntonymesameoriginalstandardconventionalusualidentifizieren, erkennen
to recognize somebody/something and be able to say who or what they are
The tiny bracelets identified each baby in the nursery
Die winzigen Armbändchen identifizierten jedes Baby im Säuglingszimmer.
Your medical records are all marked with your patient number to identify them in case of a mix-up
Synonymerecognizedeterminedistinguishnamesingle outpoint outAntonymeconfuseobscuremisidentifyoverlookder Faktor
one of several things that cause or influence something
Could my cat be a factor contributing to my asthma?
Könnte meine Katze ein Faktor sein, der zu meinem Asthma beiträgt?
Taking medications as directed is an important factor in getting well
SynonymeelementcomponentinfluencecausepartaspectitemAntonymeresultconsequenceoutcomeeffectwahrscheinlich
having a good chance of happening or being something; probable or expected
It's more than likely that the thieves don't know how much it is worth.
Es ist mehr als wahrscheinlich, dass die Diebe nicht wissen, wie viel es wert ist.
Tickets are likely to be expensive.
SynonymeprobablepossibleexpectedpresumedliableaptproneAntonymeunlikelyimprobabledoubtfulimpossibleanderer Meinung sein, widersprechen
if two people disagree or one person disagrees with another about something, they have a different opinion about it
He disagreed with his parents on most things.
Er war in den meisten Dingen anderer Meinung als seine Eltern.
Even friends disagree sometimes.
SynonymedifferdissentobjectcontradictopposeclashAntonymeagreeconcurassentapproveaccordconsentdie Aufmerksamkeit
the act of listening to, looking at or thinking about something/somebody carefully; interest that people show in somebody/something
Small children have a very short attention span.
Kleine Kinder haben eine sehr kurze Aufmerksamkeitsspanne.
He turned his attention back to the road again.
SynonymeheedfocusconcentrationobservationawarenessregardAntonymeinattentiondisregardnegligencedistractionapathyoblivionder Traum
a series of images, events and feelings that happen in your mind while you are asleep
I had a strange dream about flying over the sea last night.
Letzte Nacht hatte ich einen seltsamen Traum, in dem ich über das Meer flog.
SynonymefantasyvisiondaydreamhopeambitionAntonymerealityactualityfactauf jeden Fall, bestimmt
a way of emphasizing that something is true and that there is no doubt about it
I will definitely come to your wedding party.
Ich komme auf jeden Fall zu deiner Hochzeitsfeier.
‘Do you plan to have children?’ ‘Definitely not!’
SynonymecertainlyabsolutelysurelyassuredlypositivelyundoubtedlyunquestionablyAntonymemaybepossiblyperhapsuncertainlydoubtfullydie Chance, die Wahrscheinlichkeit
a possibility of something happening, especially something that you want
The chances are a million to one against being struck by lightning.
Die Chancen stehen eine Million zu eins, dass man vom Blitz getroffen wird.
an outside chance(= a very small one)
SynonymeopportunitypossibilitylikelihoodprobabilityprospectAntonymecertaintyimpossibilitysuretyder Vorteil
a thing that helps you to be better or more successful than other people
companies seeking competitive advantage over their trading rivals
Unternehmen, die einen Wettbewerbsvorteil gegenüber ihren Konkurrenten suchen
She had the advantage of a good education.
SynonymebenefitedgesuperiorityassetboonAntonymedisadvantagehandicapdrawbackliabilityweaknessdie Wirkung, die Auswirkung
a change that somebody/something causes in somebody/something else; a result
I can certainly feel the effects of too many late nights.
Ich spüre deutlich die Auswirkungen von zu vielen durchgemachten Nächten.
the effect of heat on metal
SynonymeresultconsequenceimpactoutcomeinfluencerepercussionAntonymecauseoriginsourcedie Wahl
an act of choosing between two or more possibilities; something that you can choose
A yellow bag is my last choice.
Eine gelbe Tasche ist meine letzte Wahl.
women forced to make a choice between family and career
SynonymeoptionselectionalternativepreferencepickdecisionAntonymenecessityrequirementobligationcompulsionconstraintentdecken, herausfinden
to find or learn something that you did not know about before
The programme helps us discover strange facts about the animal life.
Die Sendung hilft uns, seltsame Fakten über die Tierwelt zu entdecken.
Cook is credited with discovering Hawaii.
SynonymefinduncoverdetectreveallearnascertaindetermineAntonymehideconcealcoverlosemissoverlooksicherlich, bestimmt
without doubt
She was certainly attractive but you couldn't call her beautiful.
Sie war sicherlich attraktiv, aber schön konnte man sie nicht nennen.
I'm certainly never going there again.
SynonymedefinitelyassuredlyundoubtedlyabsolutelypositivelysurelyAntonymeuncertainlydoubtfullypossiblymaybeperhapsdie Ursache, der Grund
the person or thing that makes something happen
The police are still trying to find the cause of the fire.
Die Polizei versucht immer noch, die Ursache des Feuers zu finden.
SynonymeproducegeneratecreateeffectinducepromptoccasionAntonymepreventstopdeterhaltendcurbsuppress
