Lektion 197/202 · 21 Wörter · 0 gelernt
B2 · Everyday actions (2)
B2 · Alltägliche Handlungen (2)
erhalten, bekommen
to get something, especially by making an effort
The employee obtained the report from her supervisor
Die Mitarbeiterin erhielt den Bericht von ihrer Vorgesetzten.
I've been trying to obtain a list of supplies from the administrator for three weeks now
SynonymeacquiregetreceivegainprocuresecureAntonymeloseforfeitrelinquishsurrendergive updie Vorbereitung, die Erstellung
the act or process of getting ready for something or making something ready
Income tax preparation can take a long time
Die Vorbereitung der Einkommensteuererklärung kann lange dauern.
It is important to do some preparation on your own before hiring an accountant to work on your tax form
Synonymereadinessarrangementplanninggroundworkprovisionpreparatory workAntonymeneglectignorancedisregardimpromptucarelessnessverkehren, fahren
to work in a particular way
The train only operates in this area at the height of the tourist season
Der Zug verkehrt in dieser Gegend nur auf dem Höhepunkt der Touristensaison.
The train operates on a punctual schedule
SynonymefunctionworkrunperformexecuteAntonymefailmalfunctionceasestopbehalten, bewahren
to keep something; to continue to have something
She retained her tennis title for the third year.
Sie behielt ihren Tennistitel im dritten Jahr in Folge.
The house retains much of its original charm.
SynonymekeepmaintainpreserveholdconserveAntonymelosereleaseabandonrelinquishyielddie Voraussetzung, die Anforderung
something that you need or want
A good degree is a minimum requirement for many jobs.
Ein guter Abschluss ist eine Mindestvoraussetzung für viele Jobs.
These goods are surplus to requirements(= more than we need).
SynonymenecessityprerequisiteconditionstipulationobligationdemandAntonymeoptionchoicedispensationwaiverluxurynonessentialwiderstehen
to stop yourself from having or doing something that you would like to have or do
He couldn't resist showing off his strength.
Er konnte nicht widerstehen, seine Stärke zur Schau zu stellen.
They are determined to resist pressure to change the law.
SynonymeopposewithstanddefyfightcombatendureabstainAntonymesubmityieldsuccumbgive insurrenderacceptverfolgen
to do something or try to achieve something over a period of time
We intend to pursue this policy with determination.
Wir beabsichtigen, diese Politik entschlossen zu verfolgen.
She wishes to pursue a medical career.
Synonymefollowchaseseekstrive forhunttrackAntonymeabandonquitevadeavoidfleeignoresich abmühen, sich quälen
to try very hard to do something when it is difficult or when there are a lot of problems
By this time he'd managed to struggle out of bed.
Bis dahin hatte er es geschafft, sich aus dem Bett zu quälen.
They struggled just to pay their bills.
SynonymeeffortcontendgrapplewrestlestrainlaborAntonymeeasepeacecomfortsurrenderacquiescebeobachten
to watch somebody/something carefully, especially to learn more about them
Our teacher will observe and score our performance.
Unser Lehrer wird unsere Leistung beobachten und bewerten.
He was observed to follow her closely.
SynonymewatchnoticeperceivemonitorscrutinizeinspectviewAntonymeignoreoverlookneglectdisregardzerreißen, einreißen
to damage something by pulling it apart or into pieces or by cutting it on something sharp; to become damaged in this way
Be careful not to tear the paper when you open the box.
Pass auf, dass du das Papier nicht zerreißt, wenn du den Karton öffnest.
SynonymecryingweepingsobbinglacrimationdistresssadnessAntonymejoylaughterhappinesscheerfulnessretten, befreien
to save somebody/something from a dangerous or harmful situation
Firefighters rescued two children from the burning house.
Feuerwehrleute retteten zwei Kinder aus dem brennenden Haus.
SynonymesavesalvageliberatefreedeliveranceredemptionAntonymeabandonendangercaptureimprisonjeopardizeharmeinpacken, einwickeln
to cover something completely in paper or other material, for example when you are giving it as a present
The book is carefully wrapped.
Das Buch ist sorgfältig eingepackt.
individually wrapped chocolates
SynonymecoverenclosepackageenfoldprotectAntonymeunwrapopenexposeuncoverreiben, abreiben
to move your hand, a cloth, etc., backwards and forwards over a surface while pressing it
Rub the surface with sandpaper before painting.
Reibe die Oberfläche vor dem Streichen mit Schmirgelpapier ab.
Animals had been rubbing against the trees.
SynonymescrapescrubpolishmassagestrokeAntonymetappatleave aloneignorevariieren, sich unterscheiden
to be different from each other in size, shape, etc.
The boxes vary in size from small to large.
Die Kartons variieren in der Größe von klein bis groß.
The quality of the students' work varies considerably.
SynonymedifferchangedivergefluctuatemodifydeviateAntonymestayremainstabilizeconformstandardizeposieren, Modell stehen
to sit or stand in a particular position in order to be painted, drawn or photographed
The players posed for a team photo before the match.
Die Spieler posierten vor dem Spiel für ein Mannschaftsfoto.
Synonymestanceattitudepositionbearingpostureaffectationput onAntonymenaturalnessgenuinenesssincerityumwandeln, verwandeln
to change the form of something; to change in form
The photochemical reactions transform the light into electrical impulses.
Die photochemischen Reaktionen wandeln das Licht in elektrische Impulse um.
To be honest with you, I don't remember what he said.
SynonymeconvertchangealtermodifyconvertmutateremodelmetamorphoseAntonymemaintainpreserveretainkeepconserveerhalten, bewahren, schützen
to keep something in its original state or in good condition
We must preserve these forests for future generations.
Wir müssen diese Wälder für künftige Generationen erhalten.
SynonymeconservemaintainprotectsafeguardkeepsaveupholdAntonymedestroydamageneglectabandondiscardsuchen, fahnden nach
to look for something/somebody
The police are seeking the missing man throughout the entire county.
Die Polizei sucht im gesamten Landkreis nach dem vermissten Mann.
Synonymesearchlook forpursuehuntexplorerequestattemptAntonymeavoidignoreneglectabandonshunfinddiscover
