Lektion 181/202 · 19 Wörter · 0 gelernt
B2 · Communication & media (1)
B2 · Kommunikation & Medien (1)
der Aufruf, der Appell
a deeply felt request for money, help or information that is needed immediately, especially one made by a charity or by the police
The charity launched an urgent appeal for food and clean water for refugees.
Die Hilfsorganisation startete einen dringenden Aufruf für Nahrungsmittel und sauberes Wasser für Flüchtlinge.
SynonymeattractioninterestcharmallureattractivenessfascinationAntonymerepulsiondeterrentdisgustrepugnancedie Nachfrage, der Bedarf, die Forderung
a very strong request for something; something that somebody needs
The demand for electricity rises sharply during the hot summer months.
Die Nachfrage nach Strom steigt in den heißen Sommermonaten stark an.
SynonymerequireneedinsistclaimexactrequestaskorderAntonymeoffergivesupplyprovideforgosuggestwaivebetonen, hervorheben
to give special importance to something
The nurse emphasized the importance of eating a balanced diet
Die Krankenschwester betonte, wie wichtig eine ausgewogene Ernährung ist.
The new insurance plan emphasizes wellness by providing reimbursement for health club memberships
Synonymestresshighlightunderlineunderscoreaccentuatepoint outAntonymedownplayunderstateminimizeignorede-emphasizeerklären, verkünden
to say something officially or publicly
The government has declared war on illiteracy.
Die Regierung hat dem Analphabetismus den Krieg erklärt.
The area has been declared a national park.
Synonymeannounceproclaimstateassertavowaffirmprofessmake knownAntonymeconcealdenyhidesuppresswithdrawrecantdie Ausrede
a reason, either true or invented, that you give to explain or defend your behaviour
He always makes excuses for being late to class.
Er hat immer Ausreden dafür, dass er zu spät zum Unterricht kommt.
SynonymeforgivepardonabsolvejustifycondoneAntonymecondemnaccuseblamepunishdie Debatte, die Diskussion
a formal discussion of an issue at a public meeting or in a parliament. In a debate two or more speakers express opposite views and then there is often a vote on the issue.
There was a lively debate about school uniforms on TV last night.
Gestern Abend gab es im Fernsehen eine lebhafte Debatte über Schuluniformen.
SynonymeargumentdiscussiondisputecontroversycontentioncontestpolemicAntonymeagreementaccordconcordharmonypeacesettlementdie Betonung, der Schwerpunkt
special importance that is given to something
Increased emphasis is now being placed on corporate image.
Dem Unternehmensimage wird jetzt größere Bedeutung beigemessen.
The examples we will look at have quite different emphases.
SynonymestressimportancehighlightaccentprominenceweightforceAntonymeunimportancetrivialitynegligencedownplayunderstatementdie Ausgabe, die Auflage
the form in which a book, newspaper, etc. is published
The dictionary's seventh edition is sold all over the world.
Die siebte Auflage des Wörterbuchs wird in der ganzen Welt verkauft.
a paperback/hardback edition
SynonymeversionissueimpressionprintingreleaseAntonymeoriginalprototypefirst editionder Entwurf
a rough written version of something that is not yet in its final form
I've made a rough draft of the letter.
Ich habe einen groben Entwurf des Briefes gemacht.
This is only the first draft of my speech.
Synonymeoutlinesketchblueprintplanversionpreliminary versionAntonymefinal versionfinished productperfectioncertaintyleugnen, bestreiten
to say that something is not true
He denies attempting to murder his wife.
Er bestreitet, versucht zu haben, seine Frau zu ermorden.
It can't be denied that we need to devote more resources to this problem.
SynonymecontradictdisputerejectrefutedisavowAntonymeadmitconfirmacknowledgeaffirmacceptsenden, ausstrahlen, übertragen
to send out programmes on television or radio
The concert will be broadcast live on national television.
Das Konzert wird live im nationalen Fernsehen übertragen.
SynonymetransmissionprogrammeshowtelecastairAntonymeprivateconfidentialunpublicizeddie Anfrage, die Erkundigung
a request for information about somebody or something; a question
The office received hundreds of enquiries about the new English course.
Das Büro erhielt Hunderte von Anfragen zum neuen Englischkurs.
SynonymeinvestigationprobeexaminationinquiryquestioningreviewAntonymeanswersolutionignoranceneglectinformieren, mitteilen, benachrichtigen
to tell somebody about something, especially in an official way
We regret to inform you that your account has been suspended.
Wir bedauern, Ihnen mitteilen zu müssen, dass Ihr Konto gesperrt wurde.
SynonymenotifyadvisetellappriseacquaintupdateannounceAntonymeconcealhidewithholdsuppressdie Anfrage, die Erkundigung
a request for information about somebody or something; a question
The secretary wrote a letter of inquiry to ABC company yesterday.
Die Sekretärin hat gestern ein Anfrageschreiben an die Firma ABC geschickt.
SynonymequestionqueryinvestigationprobeexaminationrequestscrutinyAntonymeanswerresponsereplystatementdeclarationdas Feedback, die Rückmeldung
advice, criticism or information about how good or useful something or somebody’s work is
The manager provided feedback on the employee's performance.
Der Vorgesetzte gab Feedback zur Leistung des Mitarbeiters.
SynonymeResponseInputCommentReviewAssessmentAntonymeSilenceCriticism
