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B1 · Thinking & opinions (2)
B1 · Denken & Meinungen (2)
das Risiko, die Gefahr
the possibility of something bad happening at some time in the future; a situation that could be dangerous or have a bad result
The primary risk for most start-up businesses is insufficient capital
Das größte Risiko für die meisten Start-up-Unternehmen ist unzureichendes Kapital.
Expanding into a new market is a big risk
SynonymehazarddangerperilthreatpossibilitychanceAntonymesafetysecuritycertaintyprotectionassuranceablehnen, zurückweisen
to refuse to accept or consider something
The committee rejected the proposal because it would cost too much money.
Der Ausschuss lehnte den Vorschlag ab, weil er zu viel Geld kosten würde.
SynonymediscarddeclinerefusedismissexcludescrapjettisonAntonymeacceptapprovewelcomeincludeembraceretainerinnern
to help somebody remember something, especially something important that they must do
I remind the client that we are meeting for dinner tomorrow
Ich erinnere den Kunden daran, dass wir uns morgen zum Abendessen treffen.
Ms. Smith was annoyed at having to remind the waitress to bring the check
Synonymepromptjog someone's memoryalertadvisenotifyAntonymeforgetignoreoverlookbeabsichtigen, vorhaben
to have a plan, result or purpose in your mind when you do something
Do you intend to return the car to this location or to another location?
Beabsichtigen Sie, das Auto an diesem Standort oder an einem anderen zurückzugeben?
I never intended to drive to Los Angeles until my brother suggested we do it together
SynonymeplanmeanpurposeaimdesignexpectcontemplateAntonymedoubthesitatewaverabandonunplannedder Einfluss
the effect that somebody/something has on the way a person thinks or behaves or on the way that something works or develops
Television has a strong influence on the way children think and behave.
Das Fernsehen hat einen starken Einfluss darauf, wie Kinder denken und sich verhalten.
SynonymeaffectimpactswaypersuadecontrolguidemanipulateAntonymeignoreneglectresistdeterdissuadedie Empfehlung
an official suggestion about the best thing to do
It is important to follow the doctor's recommendations if you want to improve your health
Es ist wichtig, die Empfehlungen des Arztes zu befolgen, wenn man seine Gesundheit verbessern will.
The professor gave her former student a recommendation when he applied for a job at the hospital
SynonymesuggestionadviceguidancecounselproposalendorsementAntonymerejectionrefusaldisapprovaloppositiondie Planung
the act or process of making plans for something
financial planning
die Finanzplanung
Pigs were grunting and squealing in the yard.
SynonymestrategypreparationarrangementdesignblueprintschemingplottingAntonymedisorganizationchaosimprovisationnegligencechancespontaneitysicherlich, doch wohl
used to show that you are almost certain of what you are saying and want other people to agree with you
Surely we should do something about it?
Wir sollten doch sicher etwas dagegen tun?
It's surely only a matter of time before he is found, isn't it?
Synonymecertainlydefinitelyundoubtedlyassuredlyabsolutelyof coursewithout a doubtAntonymeuncertainlydoubtfullypossiblymaybeperhapsgeistig, mental
connected with or happening in the mind; involving the process of thinking
He has a complete mental block when it comes to physics.
Er hat eine völlige geistige Blockade, wenn es um Physik geht.
the mental process of remembering
SynonymeintellectualcognitivepsychologicalcerebralAntonymephysicalbodilypersönlich
used to show that you are giving your own opinion about something
‘Is it worth the effort?’ ‘Speaking personally, yes.’
‚Ist es die Mühe wert?' ‚Persönlich gesagt, ja.'
Personally, I prefer the second option.
Synonymeindividuallyprivatelydirectlyfor myselfas for meAntonymeimpersonallyobjectivelygenerallypubliclydie Intelligenz
the ability to learn, understand and think in a logical way about things; the ability to do this well
He didn't even have the intelligence to call for an ambulance.
Er hatte nicht einmal die Intelligenz, einen Krankenwagen zu rufen.
a person of high/average/low intelligence
SynonymeintellectunderstandingwisdombrainpowerclevernessbrilliancewitAntonymestupidityfoolishnessignorancedullnessdensenessdie Wahrheit
the true facts about something, rather than the things that have been invented or guessed
I want to know the truth.
Ich will die Wahrheit wissen.
We are determined to get at (= discover) the truth.
SynonymefactrealityveracitysincerityhonestyauthenticityAntonymeliefalsehooddeceptionfictionuntruthüberreden, überzeugen
to make somebody do something by giving them good reasons for doing it
You should talk to your teacher. I think she can persuade your parents.
Du solltest mit deiner Lehrerin sprechen. Ich glaube, sie kann deine Eltern überzeugen.
She's always easily persuaded.
Synonymeconvinceinfluenceinducewin overswaycoerceenticeAntonymedissuadediscouragedeterpreventdas Rätsel, das Geheimnis
something that is difficult to understand or to explain
He's a bit of a mystery.
Er ist ein bisschen ein Rätsel.
It's a complete mystery to me why they chose him.
Synonymeenigmapuzzlesecretconundrumriddleunsolved problemAntonymeobviousnesscertaintyclaritysolutionfacttruthbeweisen, nachweisen
to use facts, evidence, etc. to show that something is true
The concept is difficult to prove.
Das Konzept ist schwer zu beweisen.
They hope this new evidence will prove her innocence.
SynonymeverifyvalidateconfirmdemonstrateestablishsubstantiateAntonymedisproverefuteinvalidatecontradictdenyunwahrscheinlich
not likely to happen; not probable
The project seemed unlikely to succeed.
Es schien unwahrscheinlich, dass das Projekt Erfolg haben würde.
In the unlikely event of a problem arising, please contact the hotel manager.
SynonymeimprobabledoubtfulquestionableremoteslimfaintunpromisingAntonymelikelyprobablepromisingexpectedcertainsureeingebildet, imaginär
existing only in your mind or imagination
imaginary fears
eingebildete Ängste
The equator is an imaginary line around the middle of the earth.
SynonymefancifulunrealinventedfabricatedvisionaryillusoryAntonymerealactualgenuineauthentictangibleconcreteder Eindruck
an idea, a feeling or an opinion that you get about somebody/something, or that somebody/something gives you
She gives the impression of being very busy.
Sie erweckt den Eindruck, sehr beschäftigt zu sein.
Try and smile. You don't want to give people the wrong impression(= that you are not friendly).
SynonymefeelingsenseperceptioneffectimpactideanotionAntonymerealityfacttruthactualitydie Realität, die Wirklichkeit
the true situation and the problems that actually exist in life, in contrast to how you would like life to be
She refuses to face reality.
Sie weigert sich, der Realität ins Auge zu sehen.
You're out of touch with reality.
Synonymeactualitytruthverityfactexistencethe real worldAntonymefantasyillusiondelusionfictiondreamdie Absicht
what you intend or plan to do; your aim
I have no intention of going to the wedding.
Ich habe nicht die Absicht, zur Hochzeit zu gehen.
I did it with the best (of) intentions(= meaning to help), but I only succeeded in annoying them.
SynonymepurposeaimgoalplandesignobjectiveAntonymeaccidentchanceimpulsespontaneitymöglicherweise, vielleicht
used to say that something might exist, happen or be true, but you are not certain
She found it difficult to get on with her, possibly because of the difference in their ages.
Sie kam nur schwer mit ihr aus, möglicherweise wegen des Altersunterschieds.
It was possibly their worst performance ever.
SynonymeperhapsmaybepotentiallyconceivablypresumablylikelyAntonymecertainlydefinitelysurelyundoubtedlyabsolutelydie Vorhersage, die Prognose
a statement that says what you think will happen; the act of making such a statement
A prediction that economic growth would resume has been made.
Es wurde die Vorhersage gemacht, dass das Wirtschaftswachstum wieder einsetzen werde.
SynonymeforecastprognosisprojectionguessestimateanticipationexpectationAntonymefactcertaintyknowledgerecollectionhindsightin Beziehung setzen, verknüpfen, in Zusammenhang bringen
show or make a connection between two or more things
It is hard to relate these new results to our earlier findings.
Es ist schwer, diese neuen Ergebnisse mit unseren früheren Erkenntnissen in Zusammenhang zu bringen.
SynonymeconnectassociatelinkcorrespondunderstandempathizeAntonymedisconnectdissociateseparatediffer
