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Lektion 155/202 · 19 Wörter · 0 gelernt

B1 · Communication & media (1)

B1 · Kommunikation & Medien (1)

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    announcement(noun)

    /əˈnaʊnsmənt/

    die Durchsage, die Ankündigung

    a spoken or written statement that informs people about something

    Did you hear an announcement about our new departure time?

    Hast du eine Durchsage zu unserer neuen Abflugzeit gehört?

    I expect an announcement any time now about a snow emergency at the airport

    Synonymenoticestatementdeclarationproclamationbulletin
    Antonymesuppressionconcealmentsecret
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    confirm(verb)

    /kənˈfɜːrm/

    bestätigen

    to make an arrangement, a reservation, etc. definite, often by phone or in writing; to show that something is true

    Please write to confirm your reservation

    Bitte schreiben Sie uns, um Ihre Reservierung zu bestätigen.

    Synonymeverifyvalidateaffirmcorroboratesubstantiatecertifyauthenticateassure
    Antonymedenyrejectrefutedisproveinvalidatecontradict
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    contact(noun)

    /ˈkɑːntækt/

    der Kontakt

    the act of communicating with somebody, especially regularly

    I have had no contact with my old classmates since I moved away.

    Ich hatte keinen Kontakt mehr zu meinen alten Klassenkameraden, seit ich weggezogen bin.

    Synonymereachget in touch withcommunicate withcallphonetouch base with
    Antonymeignoreavoiddisregardlose touch with
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    editor(noun)

    /ˈedɪtər/

    der Redakteur, der Lektor

    a person who is in charge of a newspaper, magazine, etc., or part of one, and who decides what should be included

    Our professional editors have contributed to the success of this program.

    Unsere professionellen Redakteure haben zum Erfolg dieses Programms beigetragen.

    the sports/financial/fashion, etc. editor

    Synonymeproofreadercopy editorreviewercompilerpublisher
    Antonymeauthorwritercontributor
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    apologize(verb)

    /əˈpɑːlədʒaɪz/

    sich entschuldigen

    to say that you are sorry for doing something wrong or causing a problem

    Go and apologize to her.

    Geh und entschuldige dich bei ihr.

    We apologize for the late departure of this flight.

    Synonymebeg pardonsay sorryexpress regretatonemake amends
    Antonymedefyrefusejustifycondoneexcuse
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    click(verb)

    /klɪk/

    klicken, anklicken

    to choose a particular function or item on a computer screen, etc., by pressing one of the buttons on a mouse or touchpad

    To run a window, just double-click on the icon.

    Um ein Fenster zu öffnen, doppelklicken Sie einfach auf das Symbol.

    Click here to add your opinion to the survey.

    Synonymetappressactivateselectchoose
    Antonymeignoredeselectbypass
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    complaint(noun)

    /kəmˈpleɪnt/

    die Beschwerde, die Reklamation

    a statement from a customer saying that they are unhappy with a product or service

    We received several complaints about late deliveries this month.

    Wir haben diesen Monat mehrere Beschwerden über verspätete Lieferungen erhalten.

    Every complaint must be answered within 24 hours.

    Synonymegrievanceobjectionprotestaccusationcharge
    Antonymepraisecommendationapprovalsatisfactionagreement
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    define(verb)

    /dɪˈfaɪn/

    definieren

    to say or explain what the meaning of a word or phrase is

    Life imprisonment is defined as 60 years under state law.

    Lebenslange Haft ist nach dem Landesrecht als 60 Jahre definiert.

    The term ‘mental illness’ is difficult to define.

    Synonymespecifyexplaindescribedetermineestablishset outidentifydelineate
    Antonymeconfuseobscureblurvague
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    definition(noun)

    /ˌdefɪˈnɪʃn/

    die Definition

    an explanation of the meaning of a word or phrase, especially in a dictionary

    clear simple definitions

    klare, einfache Definitionen

    Neighbours by definition live close by (= this is what being a neighbour means).

    Synonymemeaningexplanationinterpretationdescriptionsenseelucidation
    Antonymeambiguityobscurityvaguenessmisunderstandingmisinterpretation
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    communication(noun)

    /kəˌmjuːnɪˈkeɪʃn/

    die Kommunikation, die Verständigung

    the activity or process of expressing ideas and feelings or of giving people information

    Face to face communication is very important in English teaching and learning.

    Kommunikation von Angesicht zu Angesicht ist beim Englischlehren und -lernen sehr wichtig.

    Doctors do not always have good communication skills.

    Synonymecorrespondenceexchangeintercoursedialogueliaisoncommunion
    Antonymesilencemiscommunicationwithholding
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    channel(noun)

    /ˈtʃænl/

    der Sender, der Kanal

    a television station

    This programme is so exciting. What channel is it on?

    Diese Sendung ist so spannend. Auf welchem Sender läuft sie?

    What's on Channel 4 tonight?

    Synonymestationoutletroutecourseavenueway
    Antonymeblockageobstructionstoppage
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    indicate(verb)

    /ˈɪndɪkeɪt/

    zeigen, hinweisen auf, anzeigen

    to show that something is true or exists

    Our results indicate how misleading it could be to rely on this method.

    Unsere Ergebnisse zeigen, wie irreführend es sein kann, sich auf diese Methode zu verlassen.

    Kingston-upon-Thames, as the name indicates, is situated on the banks of the Thames.

    Synonymeshowsuggestpoint todemonstraterevealsignifyimply
    Antonymeconcealhideobscuremaskcontradict
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    Journal(noun)

    /ˈdʒɜːrnl/

    die Fachzeitschrift

    a newspaper or magazine that deals with a particular subject or profession

    The doctor is reading the Journal of Medical Science.

    Der Arzt liest das Journal of Medical Science.

    SynonymeMagazinePeriodicalPublicationReviewRecordLog
    AntonymeNone (rarely has a direct antonym)Memorandum (in some contexts of daily records)Unpublished work
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    documentary(noun)

    /ˌdɑːkjuˈmentri/

    der Dokumentarfilm

    a film or a radio or television programme giving facts about something

    It is a documentary about real events including real crimes.

    Es ist ein Dokumentarfilm über wahre Begebenheiten, einschließlich echter Verbrechen.

    Synonymefilmmovienon-fiction filmfactual filmreportrecord
    Antonymefictionfeature filmdramastorynarrative
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    announce(verb)

    /əˈnaʊns/

    ankündigen, bekannt geben

    to tell people something officially, especially about a decision, plans, etc.

    The company will announce its new product next week.

    Das Unternehmen wird nächste Woche sein neues Produkt ankündigen.

    Synonymedeclareproclaimreportstatedisclosereveal
    Antonymeconcealhidesuppresswithholdkeep secret
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    clause(noun)

    /klɔːz/

    der Nebensatz, der Teilsatz, der Satz

    a group of words that includes a subject and a verb, and forms a sentence or part of a sentence

    In the sentence 'I left because I was tired', 'because I was tired' is a clause.

    Im Satz 'Ich ging, weil ich müde war' ist 'weil ich müde war' ein Nebensatz.

    Synonymeprovisionstipulationconditiontermarticle
    Antonymewholeentirety
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    episode(noun)

    /ˈepɪsəʊd/

    die Folge, die Episode

    one part of a story that is broadcast on television or radio in several parts

    I watched the latest episode of the show last night.

    Ich habe gestern Abend die neueste Folge der Serie gesehen.

    Synonymeinstallmentchaptersegmentpart
    Antonymeserieswhole
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    headline(noun)

    /ˈhedlaɪn/

    die Schlagzeile, die Überschrift, die Headline

    the title in large letters at the top of an advert, article or web page

    The headline must grab attention in less than three seconds.

    Die Headline muss in weniger als drei Sekunden Aufmerksamkeit erregen.

    We tested two headlines and the shorter one won.

    Synonymeheadingtitlecaption
    Antonymebodycontenttext
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    ad(noun)

    /æd/

    die Anzeige, die Werbung

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

    I saw an ad for a new car.

    Ich habe eine Anzeige für ein neues Auto gesehen.

    Synonymeadvertisementcommercialpromotionplug
    Antonymesuppressionconcealment