Lektion 167/202 · 30 Wörter · 0 gelernt
B1 · Everyday actions
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to use something, especially fuel, energy or time
The printer consumes more toner than the downstairs printer
Der Drucker verbraucht mehr Toner als der Drucker unten.
The business plans consumed all of Fritz's attention this fall
SynonymeusedevourexpenddepleteexhaustutilizeabsorbAntonymeconservepreservesaveproducecreatehoardbrauchen, benötigen, erfordern
to need something; to depend on somebody/something
Most plants require plenty of light and water to grow well.
Die meisten Pflanzen brauchen viel Licht und Wasser, um gut zu wachsen.
SynonymedemandnecessitateneedentailcommandstipulatecompelobligateAntonymeforbidprohibitallowpermitwaiveexemptder Zugang, der Zugriff
the opportunity or right to use something or to see somebody/something
You can't gain access to the files unless you know the password
Sie können keinen Zugriff auf die Dateien erhalten, wenn Sie das Passwort nicht kennen.
We accessed the information on the company's web site
Synonymeentryadmissionentranceapproachway inright to useAntonymedenialexclusionrejectionblockagerestrictionfalten, zusammenfalten
to bend something, especially paper or cloth, so that one part lies on top of another part
Fold the letter into three parts before stuffing it into the envelope
Falten Sie den Brief in drei Teile, bevor Sie ihn in den Umschlag stecken.
Don't fold the document if it doesn't fit the envelope
SynonymecreasebenddoubleoverlappleatAntonymeunfoldstraightenflattenexpandmischen, vermengen
if two or more substances or things mix or you mix them, they combine, usually in a way that means they cannot easily be separated
Mix the flour and sugar together before adding the eggs.
Mische das Mehl und den Zucker, bevor du die Eier hinzufügst.
SynonymeblendcombinationamalgamationfusionmedleyassortmentAntonymeseparatesegregationdivisionunmixhelfen, unterstützen
to help somebody to do something
Bonnie hired a secretary to assist her with the many details of the event
Bonnie stellte eine Sekretärin ein, die ihr bei den vielen Einzelheiten der Veranstaltung helfen sollte.
The hotel manager was able to assist us with some last-minute advice
SynonymehelpaidsupportfacilitaterelieveserveAntonymehinderobstructimpederesistopposekombinieren, verbinden
to come together to form a single thing or group; to join two or more things or groups together to form a single one
The director combined two previously separate visual techniques
Der Regisseur kombinierte zwei zuvor getrennte visuelle Techniken.
The new production company combines the talents of three of Hollywood's best known teams
SynonymemergeunitejoinmixblendintegratefuseAntonymeseparatedividesplitdisconnectisolatefreilassen, entlassen
to let somebody come out of a place where they have been kept or stuck and unable to leave or move
The prisoner was released after spending ten years in jail.
Der Gefangene wurde nach zehn Jahren Haft freigelassen.
SynonymelaunchissuepublishunleashdischargeAntonymesuppresswithholdcontainholdcensorgeschehen, sich ereignen
to happen
The murder in the play occurs in the second act
Der Mord in dem Stück geschieht im zweiten Akt.
It never occurred to me that the wife whom the character referred to was imaginary
Synonymehappentake placetranspireariseresultmaterializeexistprevailAntonymeceaseendstopvanishdisappeardie Verbesserung
the act of making something better; the process of something becoming better
There is still room for improvement in your work.
Deine Arbeit lässt noch Raum für Verbesserungen.
Sales figures continue to show signs of improvement.
SynonymebettermentrefinementprogressadvancegrowthameliorationenhancementAntonymedeclinedeteriorationworseningregressionzumachen, zuknöpfen, schließen
to close or join together the two parts of something; to become closed or joined together
He fastened up his coat and hurried out.
Er knöpfte seinen Mantel zu und eilte hinaus.
Fasten your seatbelts, please.
SynonymesecureattachconnectfixjoinAntonymeunfastendetachloosenreleaseseparatedie Mischung
a combination of different things
Their latest CD is a mixture of new and old songs.
Ihre neueste CD ist eine Mischung aus neuen und alten Liedern.
We listened to the news with a mixture of surprise and horror.
SynonymeblendcombinationamalgamationmedleyfusioncompositeAntonymeseparationdivisionsegregationpuredistinctder Schaden
physical harm caused to something which makes it less attractive, useful or valuable
The damage to his car was considerable.
Der Schaden an seinem Auto war beträchtlich.
Smoking seriously damages your health.
SynonymeharminjuryimpairmentdestructionlossAntonymerepairimprovementbenefitadvantagerestorationverlegen, wechseln
to change or make something change from one thing to another
The meeting has been switched to next week.
Die Besprechung wurde auf nächste Woche verlegt.
When did you switch jobs?
SynonymechangeshiftalterconvertexchangesubstitutetransferAntonymemaintainkeepretaincontinuepersistneigen zu, dazu tendieren
to be likely to do something or to happen in a particular way because this is what often or usually happens
People tend to think that the problem will never affect them.
Die Menschen neigen dazu zu denken, dass das Problem sie nie betreffen wird.
When I'm tired, I tend to make mistakes.
Synonymeinclinebe likelybe pronebe apthave a tendencyAntonymeresistavoiddisinclineder Gefallen
a thing that you do to help somebody
I'm going as a favour to Ann, not because I want to.
Ich gehe Ann zuliebe, nicht weil ich möchte.
Thanks for helping me out. I'll return the favour(= help you because you have helped me) some time.
Synonymekindnessgood turncourtesyserviceadvantagebenefitAntonymedisfavordisserviceharminjurybleiben
to continue to be something; to be still in the same state or condition
Train fares are likely to remain unchanged.
Die Fahrpreise werden wahrscheinlich unverändert bleiben.
He will remain (as) manager of the club until the end of his contract.
SynonymestaycontinuepersistendureabideAntonymeleavedepartchangegodisappearso tun als ob, vorgeben
to behave in a particular way, in order to make other people believe something that is not true
I pretended to be asleep.
Ich tat so, als ob ich schliefe.
Of course I was wrong; it would be hypocritical to pretend otherwise.
SynonymefeignsimulateaffectshamcounterfeitactAntonymebe honestbe truthfulbe genuinebe realbehandeln
to behave in a particular way towards somebody/something
They treated me like a member of their family.
Sie behandelten mich wie ein Mitglied ihrer Familie.
He was treated as a hero on his release from prison.
Synonymehandledeal withmanageaddresscare fornurseadministerregardAntonymeignoreneglectmistreatabusedie Mühe, die Anstrengung
an attempt to do something especially when it is difficult to do
You should put more effort into your work.
Du solltest mehr Mühe in deine Arbeit stecken.
A lot of effort has gone into making this event a success.
SynonymeexertionendeavorstrivingapplicationenergylaborAntonymeapathyidlenesslazinessnegligenceinactionbeteiligt, engagiert, verwickelt
taking part in something; being part of something or connected with something
to be/become/get involved in politics
in die Politik involviert sein/werden/geraten
We need to examine all the costs involved in the project first.
SynonymeimplicatedconcernedaffectedparticipatingengrossedentangledAntonymeuninvolveddetacheddisinterestedaloofseparateunconcernedteilnehmen, sich beteiligen
to take part in or become involved in an activity
She never participates in any of our discussions.
Sie nimmt nie an unseren Diskussionen teil.
Synonymejoinengagecontributepartakeget involvedtake partcollaborateAntonymeabstainrefrainwithdrawdeclineavoiddisengageignoresich die Mühe machen
to spend time and/or energy doing something
You could have phoned us but you just didn't bother.
Du hättest uns anrufen können, aber du hast dir einfach nicht die Mühe gemacht.
SynonymetroubleannoyinconveniencedisturbworrycareAntonymepleasehelpaidassistcomfort
