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B1 · Places, travel & transport

B1 · Orte, Reisen & Verkehr

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    location(noun)

    /ləʊˈkeɪʃn/

    der Ort, der Veranstaltungsort

    a place where something happens or exists; the position of something

    The location of the meeting was changed from the Red Room to the Green Room

    Der Ort der Besprechung wurde vom Roten Raum in den Grünen Raum verlegt.

    Disney World was the perfect location for the annual meeting since many members could bring their families

    Synonymeplacesitespotpositionareavenuelocale
    Antonymedisplacementremovalrelocationmobility
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    explore(verb)

    /ɪkˈsplɔːr/

    erkunden, durchstöbern

    to travel to or around an area or a country in order to learn about it

    The collector likes to explore antique shops looking for bargains

    Der Sammler durchstöbert gern Antiquitätenläden auf der Suche nach Schnäppchen.

    While his mother shopped for clothes, Michael wandered off to explore the toy section

    Synonymeinvestigateexamineresearchsurveyprobediscoverscout
    Antonymeignoreneglectoverlookdisregard
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    remote(adjective)

    /rɪˈməʊt/

    abgelegen, entlegen

    far away from places where other people live

    We took the train out of the city and found a remote hotel in the country for the weekend

    Wir fuhren mit dem Zug aus der Stadt und fanden für das Wochenende ein abgelegenes Hotel auf dem Land.

    I was surprised to find train service to such a remote location

    Synonymeisolateddistantsecludedfarawayoutlying
    Antonymenearcloseaccessiblecentralpopulated
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    reservation(noun)

    /ˌrezərˈveɪʃn/

    die Reservierung, die Buchung

    an arrangement to keep a hotel room, table or service for a guest at a future time

    I have a reservation for three nights under the name Nguyen.

    Ich habe eine Reservierung für drei Nächte auf den Namen Nguyen.

    The reservations team confirms every booking by email.

    Synonymebookingappointmentarrangementengagementprearrangement
    Antonymecancellationwalk-inunreserved
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    border(noun)

    /ˈbɔːrdər/

    die Grenze, die Landesgrenze

    the line that divides two countries or areas; the land near this line

    We crossed the border into France early in the morning.

    Wir überquerten früh am Morgen die Grenze nach Frankreich.

    Synonymeboundaryedgemarginfrontiervergerimperimeter
    Antonymecentermiddleinterior
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    eastern(adjective)

    /ˈiːstərn/

    östlich, Ost-

    located in the east or facing east

    the eastern slopes of the mountain

    die östlichen Hänge des Berges

    Eastern Europe

    Synonymeeastorientalsunrise
    Antonymewesternwestoccidental
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    neighbourhood(noun)

    /ˈneɪbərhʊd/

    die Nachbarschaft, das Viertel

    a district or an area of a town; the people who live there

    He shouted so loudly that the whole neighbourhood could hear him.

    Er schrie so laut, dass die ganze Nachbarschaft ihn hören konnte.

    We grew up in the same neighbourhood.

    Synonymevicinitycommunitylocalitydistrictarea
    Antonymeafardistanceremoteness
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    entrance(noun)

    /ˈentrəns/

    der Eingang

    a door, gate, passage, etc. used for entering a room, building or place

    The entrance to the theatre is full of people.

    Der Eingang zum Theater ist voller Menschen.

    A lighthouse marks the entrance to the harbour.

    Synonymeentryaccessgatewayportalingress
    Antonymeexitegressdepartureway out
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    western(adjective)

    /ˈwestərn/

    westlich

    located in the west or facing west

    Western Europe

    Westeuropa

    the western slopes of the mountain

    Synonymewestwardwesterlyoccidental
    Antonymeeasternoriental
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    northern(adjective)

    /ˈnɔːrðərn/

    nördlich, Nord-

    located in the north or facing north; connected with or typical of the north part of the world or a region

    northern Scotland

    das nördliche Schottland

    a northern accent

    Synonymenorthnortherlypolarborealarctic
    Antonymesouthernsouthaustral
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    arrival(noun)

    /əˈraɪvl/

    die Ankunft

    an act of coming or being brought to a place

    We apologize for the late arrival of the train.

    Wir entschuldigen uns für die verspätete Ankunft des Zuges.

    the arrival of the mail in the morning

    Synonymecomingappearanceentranceadventaccession
    Antonymedepartureleavingexitabsencegoing
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    global(adjective)

    /ˈɡləʊbl/

    global, weltweit

    covering or affecting the whole world

    At present, global warming became a serious issue.

    Derzeit ist die globale Erwärmung zu einem ernsten Problem geworden.

    the company's domestic and global markets

    Synonymeworldwideinternationaluniversalcomprehensive
    Antonymelocalregionalnationaldomestic
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    path(noun)

    /pæθ/

    der Weg, der Pfad

    a way or track that is built or is made by the action of people walking

    The path led up a steep hill.

    Der Weg führte einen steilen Hügel hinauf.

    the garden path

    Synonymewayroutetrailcoursetrackdirectionroad
    Antonymedeviationdetourimpassedead end
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    departure(noun)

    /dɪˈpɑːrtʃər/

    die Abreise, die Abfahrt

    an act of leaving a place

    Our departure was delayed because of bad weather.

    Unsere Abreise verzögerte sich wegen des schlechten Wetters.

    They had received no news of him since his departure from the island.

    Synonymeleavinggoingexitexitsetting offtakeoffgoing away
    Antonymearrivalcomingstaying
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    captain(noun)

    /ˈkæptɪn/

    der Kapitän, der Flugkapitän, der Kommandant

    the pilot in command of a commercial aircraft, or the person in charge of a ship, with final responsibility for safety

    The captain decided to divert because a passenger needed urgent medical care.

    Der Kapitän entschied sich für eine Ausweichlandung, weil ein Passagier dringend medizinische Hilfe brauchte.

    After ten years as a first officer, he was promoted to captain.

    Synonymecommanderleaderchiefhead
    Antonymecrewfollowersubordinate
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    port(noun)

    /pɔːrt/

    der Hafen, die Hafenstadt

    a town or city with a harbour , especially one where ships load and unload goods

    There are all kinds of commercial ships in the port.

    Im Hafen liegen alle möglichen Handelsschiffe.

    Synonymeharbordockquaypierwaterfrontanchorageroadstead
    Antonymeopen sealandinterior
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    tent(noun)

    /tent/

    das Zelt

    a shelter made of a large sheet of canvas , nylon , etc. that is supported by poles and ropes fixed to the ground, and is used especially for camping

    Let’s first put up our tent before making lunch.

    Lass uns zuerst unser Zelt aufbauen, bevor wir das Mittagessen machen.

    Food will be served in the hospitality tent(= for example at an outdoor show).

    Synonymepavilionmarqueesheltercanvastabernacle
    Antonymehousebuildingpermanent structure
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    attraction(noun)

    /əˈtrækʃn/

    die Sehenswürdigkeit, die Attraktion

    an interesting or lively place to go or thing to do

    The Imperial City is Hue’s greatest attraction.

    Die Kaiserstadt ist Hues größte Sehenswürdigkeit.

    Sexual attraction is a large part of falling in love.

    Synonymeappealcharmmagnetisminterestlure
    Antonymerepulsiondeterrentdislikeantipathy
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    southern(adjective)

    /ˈsʌðərn/

    südlich

    located in the south or facing south; connected with or typical of the south part of the world or a region

    the southern slopes of the mountains

    die südlichen Hänge der Berge

    southern Spain

    Synonymesouthsouthwarddown southaustral
    Antonymenorthernnorth
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    worldwide(adjective, adverb)

    /ˌwɜːrldˈwaɪd/

    weltweit

    affecting all parts of the world

    Viet Nam has been known worldwide because of many beautiful landscapes.

    Vietnam ist wegen seiner vielen schönen Landschaften weltweit bekannt geworden.

    Synonymegloballyinternationallyuniversallywidelyextensively
    Antonymelocallynationallyregionallydomestically
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    expedition(noun)

    /ˌekspəˈdɪʃn/

    die Expedition, die Forschungsreise

    an organized journey with a particular purpose, especially to find out about a place that is not well known

    He went on an expedition to the North Pole.

    Er ging auf eine Expedition zum Nordpol.

    Synonymejourneyvoyagequestexplorationadventureexcursionouting
    Antonymestayretreatinactionstasis
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    helicopter(noun)

    /ˈhelɪkɑːptər/

    der Hubschrauber

    an aircraft without wings that has large blades (= long flat parts) on top that go round. It can fly straight up from the ground and can also stay in one position in the air.

    He knows how to fly a helicopter.

    Er weiß, wie man einen Hubschrauber fliegt.

    Synonymechopperwhirlybirdcopter
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    queue(noun)

    /kjuː/

    die Schlange, die Warteschlange

    a line of people, cars, etc. waiting for something or to do something

    We stood in a long queue for tickets.

    Wir standen in einer langen Schlange für Tickets.

    Synonymelinesequenceprocessionfile
    Antonymedisorderchaos
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    setting(noun)

    /ˈsetɪŋ/

    der Schauplatz, der Handlungsort

    an environment where something is located; the place at which something happens

    The movie's setting is a small town in the 1950s.

    Der Schauplatz des Films ist eine Kleinstadt in den 1950er Jahren.

    Synonymeenvironmentlocationcontextscenebackground
    Antonymedisplacementuprooting