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B1 · Describing things (3)
B1 · Dinge beschreiben (3)
scharf, spitz
having a fine edge or point, especially of something that can cut or make a hole in something
Be careful with that knife because the blade is very sharp.
Sei vorsichtig mit dem Messer, die Klinge ist sehr scharf.
Synonymeintelligentcleveracutekeenastutewittyquick-wittedAntonymedullbluntslowstupidobtusedenseglatt, eben, weich
completely flat and even, without any rough areas or holes
The baby's skin felt soft and smooth after her warm bath.
Die Haut des Babys fühlte sich nach dem warmen Bad weich und glatt an.
SynonymeevenflatlevelglossypolishedslickgentlecalmAntonymeroughunevenbumpycoarseharshdifficultawkwardtypischerweise, normalerweise
used to say that something usually happens in the way that you are stating
Office expenses typically include such things as salaries, rent, and office supplies
Zu den Bürokosten zählen typischerweise Dinge wie Gehälter, Miete und Büromaterial.
The director typically dominates the staff meetings
SynonymeusuallynormallygenerallycommonlyregularlyordinarilyAntonymerarelyunusuallyinfrequentlyoccasionallyexceptionallyunfair, ungerecht
not right or fair according to a set of rules or principles; not treating people equally
unfair criticism
unfaire Kritik
Life seems so unfair sometimes.
Synonymeunjustbiasedinequitablepartialone-sidedunequalwrongfulAntonymefairjustequitableimpartialunbiasedeven-handeddie Version
a form of something, especially software, that is slightly different from earlier forms, often shown by a number
Make sure everyone is using the latest version of the app.
Stellen Sie sicher, dass alle die neueste Version der App verwenden.
Version 3.1 fixes several bugs that users reported.
SynonymeeditionformtypevariationrenderingadaptationcopyAntonymeoriginalprototypesourceunnötig, überflüssig
not needed; more than is needed
All this fuss is totally unnecessary.
Dieses ganze Theater ist völlig unnötig.
They were found guilty of causing unnecessary suffering to animals.
SynonymeneedlessunrequiredsuperfluousgratuitousunessentialdispensableAntonymenecessaryrequiredessentialvitalindispensableStandard-, üblich, normal
average or normal rather than special or unusual
Seat belts are now standard equipment in all new cars.
Sicherheitsgurte sind heute bei allen neuen Autos serienmäßig.
SynonymetypicalusualnormalaveragecommonconventionalregularstockAntonymeunusualatypicalabnormalirregularnonstandardexceptionalähnlich, in ähnlicher Weise
in almost the same way
Husband and wife were similarly successful in their chosen careers.
Mann und Frau waren in ihren gewählten Berufen ähnlich erfolgreich.
He was attacked for having put his signature to the deal.
SynonymelikewisesimilarlyequallyidenticallycomparablycorrespondinglyAntonymedifferentlydissimilarlyunlikelyoppositelydistinctlystill, schweigend
where there is little or no sound; making little or no sound
As the curtain rose, the audience fell silent.
Als sich der Vorhang hob, verstummte das Publikum.
to remain/stay/keep silent
SynonymequiethushedmutenoiselessspeechlesssoundlessAntonymenoisyloudvociferousclamorousdeafeningunangenehm
not pleasant or comfortable
The minerals in the water made it unpleasant to drink.
Die Mineralien im Wasser machten es unangenehm zu trinken.
an unpleasant experience
SynonymedisagreeablenastyoffensiveobnoxiousawfuldistastefulrepulsiveAntonymepleasantagreeableniceenjoyabledelightfulunfähig, außerstande
not having the skill, strength, time, knowledge, etc. to do something
She was unable to hide her excitement.
Sie konnte ihre Aufregung nicht verbergen.
I tried to contact him but was unable to.
SynonymeincapablepowerlesshelplessincompetentunfitAntonymeablecapablecompetentfitqualifiedeinfach, bloß
used to emphasize how easy or basic something is
Simply add hot water and stir.
Einfach heißes Wasser hinzufügen und umrühren.
Fame is often simply a matter of being in the right place at the right time.
SynonymemerelyjustonlyeasilyplainlyAntonymedifficultlycomplexlylaboriouslyhardlyfest, straff
held or fixed in position securely; difficult to move, open or separate
Make sure the bandage is tight, but not so tight that it hurts.
Achte darauf, dass der Verband fest sitzt, aber nicht so fest, dass es wehtut.
SynonymeclosefirmsecuresnugtauttenseconstrictedrigidAntonymelooseslackrelaxedeasywidegeeignet, passend
right or appropriate for a particular purpose or occasion
The film is suitable for children.
Der Film ist für Kinder geeignet.
a suitable place for a picnic
SynonymeappropriatefittingaptproperqualifiedacceptableAntonymeunsuitableinappropriateunfitimproperunqualifiedspeziell, eigens
connected with or intended for one particular thing only
This magazine is aimed specifically at teenage girls.
Diese Zeitschrift richtet sich speziell an Mädchen im Teenageralter.
SynonymepreciselyexplicitlyexpresslyparticularlydefinitelyexactlyAntonymegenerallyvaguelyimpreciselybroadlyapproximatelydie Ähnlichkeit
the state of being similar to somebody/something but not exactly the same
There is a strong similarity between the two paintings.
Es besteht eine große Ähnlichkeit zwischen den beiden Gemälden.
SynonymeresemblancelikenessaffinitycorrespondenceanalogyAntonymedifferencedisparitydissimilaritycontrast
