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B1 · Society, law & politics (1)
B1 · Gesellschaft, Recht & Politik (1)
der Kandidat, der Bewerber
a person who is trying to be elected or is applying for a job
The recruiter will interview all candidates for the position
Der Personalvermittler wird alle Bewerber für die Stelle interviewen.
The president of our company is a candidate for the Outstanding Business Award
SynonymeapplicantcontendernomineeaspirantentrantAntonymeincumbentemployeerejectdas Gericht
the place where legal trials take place and where crimes, etc. are judged
Her lawyer made a statement outside the court.
Ihre Anwältin gab vor dem Gericht eine Erklärung ab.
the civil/criminal courts
Synonymetribunaljudiciarybarbenchsessionhearingjudgementlegal proceedingsAntonymenegotiationagreementcompromisesettlementfestnehmen, verhaften
to take a person into police custody because they are believed to have committed a crime
Police arrested the warehouse manager on suspicion of theft.
Die Polizei nahm den Lagerleiter wegen Diebstahlverdachts fest.
Two officials were arrested for taking bribes from contractors.
Synonymeapprehenddetaincaptureseizetake into custodybustAntonymereleasefreeliberatedischargeacquitder Wächter, die Wache
a person, such as a soldier, a police officer or a prison officer, who protects a place or people, or prevents prisoners from escaping
border guards
Grenzwächter
a security guard
SynonymeprotectordefenderwatchmansentinelcustodianwardensecurityAntonymethreatdangerneglectdisregardvulnerabilitydie Pflicht
something that you feel you have to do because it is your moral or legal responsibility
I'll have to go I'm afraid—duty calls.
Ich fürchte, ich muss gehen – die Pflicht ruft.
The company owes a duty of care to its customers.
SynonymeresponsibilityobligationtaskjobfunctionserviceroleAntonymeirresponsibilitynegligencederelictiondisregarddie Bombe
a weapon designed to explode at a particular time or when it is dropped or thrown
A bomb exploded in the city centre, but luckily nobody was hurt.
Im Stadtzentrum explodierte eine Bombe, aber zum Glück wurde niemand verletzt.
SynonymeexplosivegrenademissiledeviceshellAntonymecalmpeacetranquilitydie Kampagne, die Werbekampagne
a planned series of activities, such as adverts and events, carried out over a period to achieve a particular goal
The campaign will run on TV and social media for six weeks.
Die Kampagne läuft sechs Wochen lang im Fernsehen und in den sozialen Medien.
Our last campaign increased sales by 20% in just two months.
SynonymedriveeffortmovementcrusadepushoperationinitiativeAntonymeinactionapathycessationretreatdie Autorität, die Befugnis
the power to give orders to people
She now has authority over the people who used to be her bosses.
Sie hat jetzt Autorität über die Leute, die früher ihre Vorgesetzten waren.
in a position of authority
SynonymepowercontrolcommandinfluencedominionjurisdictionAntonymeweaknesssubordinationpowerlessnessinabilityinferiorityder Brauch, die Sitte
an accepted way of behaving or of doing things in a society or a community
In my country, it's the custom for women to get married at 20 years old.
In meinem Land ist es Brauch, dass Frauen mit 20 Jahren heiraten.
the custom of giving presents at Christmas
SynonymetraditionpracticehabitconventionusageritualmannerAntonymeunconventionalitydeparturedeviationabnormalityirregularitydie Wahl
the process of choosing a person or a group of people for a position, especially a political position, by voting
to win/lose an election
eine Wahl gewinnen/verlieren
How many candidates are standing for election?
SynonymevotereferendumballotpollselectionchoiceAntonymeappointmentdesignationmandatedictatorshipautocracydie Flagge, die Fahne
a piece of cloth with a special coloured design on it that may be the symbol of a particular country or organization, may be used to give a signal or may have a particular meaning. A flag can be attached to a pole (= a long thin straight piece of wood or metal) or held in the hand.
This is the Vietnamese flag.
Das ist die vietnamesische Flagge.
the flag of Italy
SynonymebannerstandardensignpennantcolorsAntonymedisregardneglecthidekulturell
connected with the culture of a particular society or group, its customs, beliefs, etc.
economic, social and cultural factors
wirtschaftliche, soziale und kulturelle Faktoren
cultural differences between the two communities
SynonymecivilizationalethnictraditionalartisticAntonymenaturalbiologicalphysicaldie Schlacht
a fight between armies, ships or planes, especially during a war; a violent fight between groups of people
Almost everyone has heard of the battle at Waterloo.
Fast jeder hat von der Schlacht bei Waterloo gehört.
a gun battle
SynonymefightcombatconflictengagementskirmishAntonymepeacetrucearmisticeagreementharmonydie Zeremonie, die Feier
a public or religious occasion that includes a series of formal or traditional actions
The graduation ceremony lasted 4 hours.
Die Abschlussfeier dauerte 4 Stunden.
SynonymeriteobservanceformalityservicefunctioncelebrationpageantsolemnityAntonymeinformalityspontaneitycasualnessdie Kämpfe, das Kämpfen
the activity of being involved in a battle against an enemy
Heavy fighting broke out near the border late last night.
Gestern spät in der Nacht brachen in der Nähe der Grenze schwere Kämpfe aus.
SynonymecombatstrugglebattlewarfareAntonymepeacesurrenderagreement
