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B1 · Describing things (1)
B1 · Dinge beschreiben (1)
vertraut, bekannt
well known to you; often seen or heard and therefore easy to recognize
It's nice to see some familiar items on the menu
Es ist schön, ein paar vertraute Gerichte auf der Speisekarte zu sehen.
The chef blends the familiar tastes with the unusual
Synonymewell-knownrecognizedcommonaccustomedacquaintedAntonymeunfamiliarstrangeforeignunknownnovelfortschrittlich, hochmodern
having the most modern and recently developed ideas, methods, etc.
Since the hotel installed an advanced computer system, all operations have been functioning more smoothly
Seit das Hotel ein hochmodernes Computersystem installiert hat, laufen alle Abläufe reibungsloser.
Pablo has been promoted to assistant manager and he is happy with his advanced position
Synonymesophisticatedcutting-edgestate-of-the-artinnovativemoderndevelopedAntonymebasicprimitiverudimentarysimpleoutdatedobsoletedas Element, der Bestandteil
a necessary or typical part of something; one of several parts that something contains
The audience is an essential element of live theater
Das Publikum ist ein wesentliches Element des Live-Theaters.
By putting togetther all the elements of theater into one play, he overwhelmed the critics
SynonymecomponentpartfactoringredientaspectAntonymewholeentityentiretydie Kategorie, die Gattung
a group of people or things with particular features in common
Jazz is one of many categories of music
Jazz ist eine von vielen Kategorien der Musik.
The works of Mozart are in a category by themselves
SynonymetypekindsortclassgroupclassificationvarietydivisionAntonymewholeentiretyunclassifieddie Auswirkung, die Wirkung
the powerful effect that something has on somebody/something
The story of the presidential scandal had a huge impact on the public
Die Geschichte über den Skandal des Präsidenten hatte eine enorme Wirkung auf die Öffentlichkeit.
The impact of the news coverage is yet to be known
SynonymeeffectinfluenceforceconsequencerepercussionresultAntonymenegligibilityfailureunimportancewirksam, effektiv
producing the result that is wanted or intended; producing a successful result
Howard was pleased to find that the diet recommended by his doctor was quite effective
Howard stellte erfreut fest, dass die von seinem Arzt empfohlene Diät recht wirksam war.
The new policies, effective the beginning of the fiscal year, change the amount charged to see the physician
SynonymesuccessfulproductiveoperativepowerfulpotentcapableAntonymeineffectiveuselessfutileinefficientweakpraktisch, günstig, bequem
useful, easy or quick to do; not causing problems
Is this a convenient location for you to pick up your prescription?
Ist dieser Ort für Sie günstig, um Ihr Rezept abzuholen?
It is convenient to have a pharmacy right across the street from my doctor's office
SynonymesuitableeasypracticalhandyadvantageousopportunefittingappropriateAntonymeinconvenientawkwarddifficultunsuitablecumbersomebedeckt, überzogen
having a layer or amount of something on it
The walls were covered with pictures.
Die Wände waren mit Bildern bedeckt.
His face was covered in blood.
SynonymeconcealedhiddenprotectedoverlaidcoatedveiledcloakedblanketedAntonymeuncoveredexposedrevealedbareopenhervorheben, betonen
to emphasize something, especially so that people give it more attention
Your résumé should highlight your skills and achievements.
Ihr Lebenslauf sollte Ihre Fähigkeiten und Erfolge hervorheben.
My dance class is the highlight of my week.
SynonymeemphasizestressunderlineaccentuatefeatureshowcaseAntonymeunderstatedownplayobscurehideminimizekomplex, kompliziert
made of many different things or parts that are connected; difficult to understand
a complex road system
ein komplexes Straßensystem
the complex structure of the human brain
SynonymecomplicatedintricatesophisticatedinvolvedelaborateAntonymesimpleeasystraightforwardbasicuncomplicatedgrundlegend, Grund-
forming the part of something that is most necessary and from which other things develop
You need some basic knowledge of computers for this job.
Für diese Stelle brauchen Sie grundlegende Computerkenntnisse.
SynonymefundamentalessentialelementaryprimarykeyunderlyingAntonymeadvancedcomplexsophisticatedunnecessaryoptionalunerlässlich, wesentlich
completely necessary; extremely important in a particular situation or for a particular activity
Experience is essential for this job.
Erfahrung ist für diese Stelle unerlässlich.
The charity will be taking food and essential supplies to six refugee camps.
SynonymenecessarycrucialvitalcriticalimportantfundamentalAntonymeunnecessaryoptionalinessentialtrivialinsignificantbeeindruckend, eindrucksvoll
making you admire them, because they are very large, good, skilful , etc.
an impressive building with a huge tower
ein beeindruckendes Gebäude mit einem riesigen Turm
She was very impressive in the interview.
SynonymeremarkablestrikingadmirableoutstandingremarkablememorablegrandstunningAntonymeunimpressiveordinarymediocrecommonplaceforgettablerun-of-the-milleffektiv, wirksam
in a way that produces the intended result or a successful result
Last month, I talked to some students about how to learn effectively.
Letzten Monat sprach ich mit einigen Schülern darüber, wie man effektiv lernt.
You dealt with the situation very effectively.
SynonymeefficientlysuccessfullyproductivelycompetentlyadeptlycapablywellAntonymeineffectivelyinefficientlyfruitlesslyunsuccessfullypoorlyallgemein, im Allgemeinen
by or to most people
The plan was generally welcomed.
Der Plan wurde allgemein begrüßt.
The new drug will be generally available from January.
Synonymeusuallytypicallynormallycommonlylargelymostlyin generalAntonymespecificallyparticularlyexceptionallyrarelyunusuallyabsolut, völlig
used to emphasize that something is completely true
It was absolutely pouring with rain.
Es goss absolut in Strömen.
He made it absolutely clear.
SynonymecompletelytotallyutterlydefinitelycertainlypositivelyunquestionablyundoubtedlyAntonymerelativelypartiallysomewhatpossiblyincompletelydie Schwierigkeit
a problem; a thing or situation that causes problems
the difficulties of English syntax
die Schwierigkeiten der englischen Syntax
children with severe learning difficulties
SynonymehardshiptroubleproblemchallengestruggleobstacleimpedimentAntonymeeasefacilitysimplicityadvantagebenefittriumphdie Bedeutung, die Wichtigkeit
the quality of being important
The relative importance of the two ideas
die relative Bedeutung der beiden Ideen
It's a matter of the greatest importance to me.
SynonymesignificancerelevanceweightvalueconsequencemomentAntonymeinsignificanceunimportancetrivialityirrelevancenegligibilityhöchst, äußerst, sehr
very
It is highly unlikely that she'll be late.
Es ist höchst unwahrscheinlich, dass sie zu spät kommt.
highly competitive/critical/sensitive
SynonymeextremelyveryexceedinglygreatlyintenselyremarkablysignificantlyAntonymeslightlysomewhata littleminimallynegligiblyschrecklich, furchtbar
very bad or unpleasant; used to describe something that you do not like
What's that horrible smell?
Was ist das für ein schrecklicher Geruch?
SynonymeawfulterribledreadfulatrociousfrightfulhideousghastlyAntonymepleasantdelightfulwonderfullovelyniceagreeable
