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Lektion 200/202 · 16 Wörter · 0 gelernt

B2 · Describing things (3)

B2 · Dinge beschreiben (3)

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    significant(adjective)

    /sɪɡˈnɪfɪkənt/

    bedeutend, erheblich, wesentlich

    large or important enough to have an effect or to be noticed

    There are no significant differences between the two groups of students.

    Es gibt keine bedeutenden Unterschiede zwischen den beiden Studentengruppen.

    The use of lambs to symbolize innocence is significant in Western art

    Synonymeimportantnotableconsiderablesubstantialmeaningfulmomentous
    Antonymeinsignificantminortrivialunimportantnegligible
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    unknown(adjective)

    /ˌʌnˈnəʊn/

    unbekannt

    not known or identified

    The man's identity remains unknown.

    Die Identität des Mannes bleibt unbekannt.

    a species of insect previously unknown to science

    Synonymeunidentifiedunrecognizedobscuremysteriousunspecifiedundisclosed
    Antonymeknownidentifiedfamiliarrecognisableobviouscertain
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    stable(adjective)

    /ˈsteɪbl/

    stabil, beständig

    fixed or steady; not likely to move, change or fail

    The country has had a stable government and a growing economy for many years.

    Das Land hat seit vielen Jahren eine stabile Regierung und eine wachsende Wirtschaft.

    Synonymesteadyfirmsecurefixedconstantreliabledependable
    Antonymeunstableshakyinsecureunreliablevolatileerratic
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    significantly(adverb)

    /sɪɡˈnɪfɪkəntli/

    erheblich, deutlich

    in a way that is large or important enough to have an effect on something or to be noticed

    Your decision will significantly affect your future.

    Deine Entscheidung wird deine Zukunft erheblich beeinflussen.

    Profits have increased significantly over the past few years.

    Synonymeconsiderablysubstantiallymarkedlynotablygreatlyremarkablyimportantly
    Antonymeslightlyinsignificantlyminimallynegligiblytrivially
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    tough(adjective)

    /tʌf/

    schwierig, hart

    having or causing problems or difficulties

    It was a tough decision to make.

    Es war eine schwierige Entscheidung.

    He faces the toughest test of his leadership so far.

    Synonymedifficultchallengingharddemandingstrenuousrigorousstrongresilient
    Antonymeeasysimplegentleweakdelicate
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    widely(adverb)

    /ˈwaɪdli/

    weithin, allgemein

    by a lot of people; in or to many places

    The idea is now widely accepted.

    Die Idee ist heute weithin akzeptiert.

    The idea is now widely accepted.

    Synonymegenerallycommonlyextensivelybroadlylargelyprevalentlyuniversally
    Antonymenarrowlylimitedlyrarelyuncommonlysparsely
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    steady(adjective)

    /ˈstedi/

    stetig, gleichmäßig

    developing, growing, etc. gradually and in an even and regular way

    a steady decline in numbers

    ein stetiger Rückgang der Zahlen

    We are making slow but steady progress.

    Synonymestableconstantconsistentregularevenuniformfirmsolid
    Antonymeunsteadyerraticfluctuatingirregularvariableinconsistent
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    stiff(adjective)

    /stɪf/

    steif, schwergängig

    difficult to bend or move

    The windows were stiff and she couldn't get them open.

    Die Fenster waren schwergängig und sie bekam sie nicht auf.

    a stiff brush

    Synonymerigidinflexiblefirmhardtauttenseunyielding
    Antonymeflexiblelimbersuppleyieldingrelaxedloose
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    unique(adjective)

    /juˈniːk/

    einzigartig

    being the only one of its kind

    That duck is very unique.

    Diese Ente ist ganz einzigartig.

    There's no need to take that tone with me—it's not my fault we're late.

    Synonymedistinctivespecialrareuncommonone-of-a-kindexceptionalsingularindividual
    Antonymecommonordinarytypicalusualgeneralstandard
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    unexpected(adjective)

    /ˌʌnɪkˈspektɪd/

    unerwartet

    if something is unexpected , it surprises you because you were not expecting it

    an unexpected visitor

    ein unerwarteter Besucher

    an unexpected result

    Synonymesurprisingunforeseenunanticipatedsuddenunpredicted
    Antonymeexpectedpredictedforeseeableanticipatedusual
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    relevant(adjective)

    /ˈreləvənt/

    relevant, einschlägig

    closely connected with the subject you are discussing or the situation you are in

    Do you have the relevant experience?

    Haben Sie die einschlägige Erfahrung?

    These comments are not directly relevant to this inquiry.

    Synonymeapplicablepertinentappropriategermanerelatedconnectedmaterial
    Antonymeirrelevantunrelatedinapplicableimmaterialinappropriate
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    severe(adjective)

    /sɪˈvɪr/

    schwer, gravierend

    extremely bad or serious

    a severe handicap

    eine schwere Behinderung

    severe learning difficulties

    Synonymeseriousacutecriticalharshstrictextremeintense
    Antonymemildslightminorgentletrivial
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    sticky(adjective)

    /ˈstɪki/

    klebrig

    made of or covered in a substance that sticks to things that touch it

    He used his finger to take the rice, so it is very sticky now.

    Er hat den Reis mit den Fingern genommen, deshalb ist er jetzt ganz klebrig.

    sticky fingers covered in jam

    Synonymeadhesivegummytackyviscousgluey
    Antonymeslipperydrysmoothloose
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    vital(adjective)

    /ˈvaɪtl/

    entscheidend, unerlässlich

    necessary or essential in order for something to succeed or exist

    The presence of oceans is vital for optimal climate stability and habitability.

    Das Vorhandensein von Ozeanen ist entscheidend für optimale Klimastabilität und Bewohnbarkeit.

    Synonymeessentialcrucialcriticalimportantnecessaryfundamentalindispensable
    Antonymeunnecessaryinsignificanttrivialunimportantnegligible
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    secure(adjective)

    /sɪˈkjʊr/

    sicher, geschützt

    protected against danger, harm or loss; safe

    Keep your passport in a secure place when you travel abroad.

    Bewahre deinen Reisepass auf Auslandsreisen an einem sicheren Ort auf.

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    representative(adjective)

    /ˌreprɪˈzentətɪv/

    repräsentativ, typisch

    typical of a particular group of people or things

    The students we interviewed were a representative sample of the whole school.

    Die von uns befragten Schüler waren eine repräsentative Stichprobe der gesamten Schule.