Lektion 160/202 · 17 Wörter · 0 gelernt
B1 · Society, law & politics (3)
B1 · Gesellschaft, Recht & Politik (3)
vertreten
to be a member of a group of people and act or speak for them at an event, a meeting, etc.
She was chosen to represent the company at the international conference.
Sie wurde ausgewählt, das Unternehmen auf der internationalen Konferenz zu vertreten.
Synonymesymbolizeembodyconstitutedepictstand fortypifyportrayAntonymemisrepresentdistortfalsifybelieder Priester
a person who is qualified to perform religious duties and ceremonies in the Roman Catholic, Anglican and Orthodox Churches
a parish priest
ein Gemeindepriester
the ordination of women priests
SynonymeclergymanministerreverendfatherpastorchaplainAntonymelaymanatheistnonbelieverdie Waffe
an object such as a knife, gun, bomb, etc. that is used for fighting or attacking somebody
He was charged with carrying an offensive weapon.
Er wurde wegen des Tragens einer gefährlichen Waffe angeklagt.
nuclear weapons
SynonymearmfirearmgunordnancemissileammunitionAntonymetoolinstrumentimplementdie Stimme, die Wahl
a formal choice that you make in an election or at a meeting in order to choose somebody or decide something
The new law was passed by 250 votes to 100.
Das neue Gesetz wurde mit 250 zu 100 Stimmen verabschiedet.
Synonymeelectchoosecast a ballotpollsuffrageballotAntonymeabstaindeclinerejectvetodie Religion
the belief in the existence of a god or gods, and the activities that are connected with the worship of them, or in the teachings of a spiritual leader
Christianity, Islam and Judaism are known as Abrahamic religions.
Christentum, Islam und Judentum sind als abrahamitische Religionen bekannt.
He went very quiet(= did not say much) so I knew he was upset.
SynonymefaithbeliefcreeddoctrinedenominationsectworshipspiritualityAntonymeatheismirreligionsecularismagnosticismdisbeliefdie Strafe, die Bestrafung
an act or a way of punishing somebody
There is little evidence that harsher punishments deter any better than more lenient ones.
Es gibt kaum Belege dafür, dass härtere Strafen besser abschrecken als mildere.
to inflict/impose/mete out punishment
SynonymepenaltydisciplinecorrectionretributionsentenceAntonymerewardforgivenesspardonleniencyexonerationschießen, erschießen
to fire a gun or other weapon; to fire something from a weapon
They shot the lock off (= removed it by shooting).
Sie schossen das Schloss ab.
The police rarely shoot to kill(= try to kill the people they shoot at).
SynonymefiredischargelaunchblasthitfilmrecordAntonymeprotectdefendguardholdcatchbrutal, gewalttätig
involving or caused by physical force that is intended to hurt or kill somebody
This film is so violent because there are too many fights and bloody scenes.
Dieser Film ist so brutal, weil es zu viele Kämpfe und blutige Szenen gibt.
The crowd suddenly turned violent.
SynonymeaggressiveferociousbrutalsavageforcefulintenseAntonymepeacefulgentlecalmmildharmlessreligiös, Religions-
connected with religion or with a particular religion
The old temple is an important religious building for local people.
Der alte Tempel ist ein wichtiges religiöses Gebäude für die Einheimischen.
SynonymedevoutpiousgodlyspiritualbelievingAntonymeirreligioussecularatheisticagnosticunbelievingdie Sicherheit
the state of being safe and protected from danger or harm
Motorcyclists must wear helmets for their own safety.
Motorradfahrer müssen zu ihrer eigenen Sicherheit einen Helm tragen.
He was kept in custody for his own safety.
Synonymesecurityprotectionwell-beingsafeguardsecuritycaredefensepreservationAntonymedangerriskhazardperilinsecurityder Protest, die Demonstration
the expression of strong dislike of or opposition to something; a statement or an action that shows this
Thousands of people joined the protest against the new law.
Tausende von Menschen schlossen sich dem Protest gegen das neue Gesetz an.
SynonymeobjectionoppositionchallengedissentdemonstrationcomplaintAntonymeagreementacceptanceapprovalsupportendorsementbestrafen
to make somebody suffer because they have broken the law or done something wrong
My parents used to punish me by not letting me watch TV.
Meine Eltern haben mich früher bestraft, indem sie mich nicht fernsehen ließen.
He was punished for refusing to answer their questions.
SynonymedisciplinepenalizechastisecorrectdisciplinereprimandAntonymerewardpraiseforgiveexcusecondoneder Gefangene, der Häftling
a person who is kept in prison as a punishment, or while they are waiting for trial
They are demanding the release of all prisoners.
Sie fordern die Freilassung aller Gefangenen.
SynonymecaptiveinmatedetaineeconvictAntonymefree personfreemanliberatedreleaseddie Sicherheit, der Sicherheitsdienst
the activities involved in protecting a country, building or person against attack, danger, etc.
Security at the airport was increased after the bomb threat.
Die Sicherheit am Flughafen wurde nach der Bombendrohung verschärft.
SynonymesafetyprotectionassurancecertaintydefensesafeguardAntonymedangerriskuncertaintyvulnerabilitythreat
