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B1 · Science & technology
B1 · Wissenschaft & Technik
die Software
the programs and instructions that tell a computer what to do
The company bought new accounting software to replace its old spreadsheets.
Das Unternehmen kaufte eine neue Buchhaltungssoftware, um seine alten Tabellen zu ersetzen.
Our team develops software for hospitals and clinics.
SynonymeprogramsapplicationscodesystemfirmwareAntonymehardwaredie Stichprobe, die Probe
a small amount of something, or a number of people or things, taken from a larger whole and tested or examined to give information about it
A sample of the population taking the new medicine was surveyed to determine whether it caused side effects
Eine Stichprobe der Bevölkerung, die das neue Medikament einnahm, wurde befragt, um festzustellen, ob es Nebenwirkungen verursachte.
The pharmacist gave Myra a few free samples of the allergy medication
SynonymespecimenexampleinstancemodeltasterexcerptsegmentportionAntonymewholeentiretytotalcompletetechnisch
connected with the practical use of machines, methods, etc. in science and industry
technical drawing (= especially taught as a school subject)
technisches Zeichnen (= besonders als Schulfach unterrichtet)
We offer free technical support for those buying our software.
SynonymespecializedscientifictechnologicalmechanicalpreciseAntonymenontechnicalgeneralbasicunskilledartisticdie Technik, die Methode
a particular way of doing something, especially one in which you have to learn special skills
The artist combines different techniques in the same painting.
Der Künstler kombiniert verschiedene Techniken im selben Gemälde.
Teachers learn various techniques for dealing with problem students.
SynonymemethodapproachprocedureskillartcraftstylemannerAntonymeinabilityineptitudeclumsinessignorancelack of skilldie Chemikalie
a substance obtained by or used in a chemical process
Farmers are being urged to reduce their use of chemicals.
Landwirte werden dringend aufgefordert, den Einsatz von Chemikalien zu verringern.
The boat sank beneath the waves.
SynonymecompoundelementingredientsubstanceAntonymenaturalorganicfest, hart
hard; not in the form of a liquid or gas
It was so cold that the stream had frozen solid.
Es war so kalt, dass der Bach fest gefroren war.
The boat bumped against a solid object.
SynonymefirmharddensecompactsturdysubstantialreliableAntonymeliquidfluidsoftunstableweakhollowinsubstantialdie Theorie
a formal set of ideas that is intended to explain why something happens or exists
Can you explain Darwin's theory of evolution?
Kannst du Darwins Evolutionstheorie erklären?
The debate is centred around two conflicting theories.
SynonymehypothesisprincipleconceptideanotionspeculationpremiseAntonymefactcertaintytruthrealityspiegeln, widerspiegeln
to show the image of somebody/something on the surface of something such as a mirror, water or glass
His face was reflected in the mirror.
Sein Gesicht spiegelte sich im Spiegel.
She could see herself reflected in his eyes.
SynonymemirrorshowdisplayreproducerepresentindicatedemonstrateembodyAntonymeabsorbhideconcealdisregardignoredie Technik, das Ingenieurwesen
the activity of applying scientific knowledge to the design, building and control of machines, roads, bridges, electrical equipment, etc.
The bridge is a triumph of modern engineering.
Die Brücke ist ein Triumph der modernen Technik.
Let's go for a drive.
SynonymetechnologyapplicationdesignconstructioncraftscienceAntonymedestructionineptitudefailureignoranceexplodieren, sprengen
to burst (= break apart) or make something burst loudly and violently, causing damage
Bomb disposal experts exploded the device under controlled conditions.
Sprengstoffexperten sprengten den Sprengsatz unter kontrollierten Bedingungen.
The firework exploded in his hand.
Synonymedetonatebursteruptdischargeblow upAntonymeimplodedeflatecompressquellsuppressder Stoff, die Substanz
a type of solid, liquid or gas that has particular qualities
banned/illegal substances (= drugs)
verbotene/illegale Substanzen (= Drogen)
a chemical/radioactive, etc. substance
SynonymematerialmatterelementcomponentstuffessenceAntonymenothingnessvoidemptinessabsenceanalysieren, untersuchen
to examine the nature or structure of something, especially by separating it into its parts, in order to understand or explain it
He tried to analyse his feelings.
Er versuchte, seine Gefühle zu analysieren.
The job involves gathering and analysing data.
SynonymeexamineinvestigatestudyscrutinizeevaluateassessinterpretdeconstructAntonymesynthesizeunitecombinegeneralizeignoreoverlookdie Analyse, die Auswertung
the detailed study or examination of something in order to understand more about it; the result of the study
The analysis of the data revealed a surprising trend.
Die Analyse der Daten ergab einen überraschenden Trend.
SynonymebreakdownexaminationinvestigationstudyevaluationAntonymesynthesiscombinationwholeignorancedie Explosion
the sudden violent bursting and loud noise of something such as a bomb exploding; the act of deliberately causing something to explode
The explosion shattered all the windows.
Die Explosion zerschmetterte alle Fenster.
SynonymeblasteruptiondetonationoutburstAntonymeimplosioncontractionquietcalm
