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B2 · Places, travel & transport

B2 · Orte, Reisen & Verkehr

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    crash(noun)

    /kræʃ/

    der Unfall, der Zusammenstoß

    an accident in which a vehicle hits something, for example another vehicle, usually causing damage and often injuring or killing the passengers

    In the Netherlands, hundreds of vehicles were involved in crashes, but no fatalities were reported.

    In den Niederlanden waren Hunderte von Fahrzeugen in Unfälle verwickelt, aber es wurden keine Todesopfer gemeldet.

    We're going to crash, aren't we?

    Synonymecollisionimpactsmashwreckaccident
    Antonymeavoidancepreventiondodge
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    county(noun)

    /ˈkaʊnti/

    die Grafschaft, der Landkreis

    one of a number of areas that some countries are divided into, each with its own local government

    the southern counties

    die südlichen Grafschaften

    county boundaries

    Synonymeshiredistrictregionprovince
    Antonymecitymetropolisindependent city
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    tunnel(noun)

    /ˈtʌnl/

    der Tunnel

    a passage built underground, for example to allow a road or railway to go through a hill, under a river, etc.

    a railway/railroad tunnel

    ein Eisenbahntunnel

    the Channel Tunnel

    Synonymepassagewayunderpasssubwayboreexcavationshaft
    Antonymeopen spacesurface
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    motor(noun)

    /ˈməʊtər/

    der Motor

    a device that uses electricity, petrol, etc. to produce movement and makes a machine, a vehicle, a boat, etc. work

    an electric motor

    ein Elektromotor

    He started the motor.

    Synonymeenginemachinegenerator
    Antonymenone (usually relies on something else for motion)static component
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    resident(noun)

    /ˈrezɪdənt/

    der Bewohner, der Anwohner

    a person who lives in a particular place or who has their home there

    The local residents are happy with the punctuality of the post office.

    Die Anwohner sind mit der Pünktlichkeit der Post zufrieden.

    There were confrontations between local residents and the police.

    Synonymeinhabitantdwelleroccupantcitizenlocal
    Antonymeforeignervisitortransientimmigrantnonnative
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    zone(noun)

    /zəʊn/

    die Zone, das Gebiet

    an area or a region with a particular feature or use

    a war/security/demilitarized, etc. zone

    ein Kriegs-/Sicherheits-/entmilitarisiertes Gebiet usw.

    an earthquake/danger, etc. zone

    Synonymearearegiondistrictterritorysectorbeltsphere
    Antonymewholeentiretygeneraleverywhere
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    barrier(noun)

    /ˈbæriər/

    die Absperrung, die Leitplanke

    an object like a fence that prevents people from moving forward from one place to another

    The car crashed into the safety barrier and burst into flames.

    Das Auto krachte in die Leitplanke und ging in Flammen auf.

    Show your ticket at the barrier.

    Synonymeobstaclehurdleimpedimentblockadefencewall
    Antonymeopeningpathaccesspassage
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    estate(noun)

    /ɪˈsteɪt/

    die Siedlung, das Wohngebiet

    an area of land with a lot of houses or factories of the same type on it

    They live on a large housing estate on the edge of town.

    Sie wohnen in einer großen Wohnsiedlung am Stadtrand.

    Synonymepropertyholdingslandsreal estate
    Antonymepersonal propertyliability
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    resort(noun)

    /rɪˈzɔːrt/

    der Ferienort, das Ferienresort

    a place where a lot of people go on holiday

    They are going to build a resort here.

    Sie werden hier ein Ferienresort bauen.

    a popular holiday resort

    Synonymevacation spotholiday destinationretreattourist centerspa
    Antonymecityindustrial areaworkplace
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    regional(adjective)

    /ˈriːdʒənl/

    regional

    of or relating to a region

    regional variations in pronunciation

    regionale Unterschiede in der Aussprache

    regional councils/elections/newspapers

    Synonymelocalgeographicterritorialsectionalprovincial
    Antonymenationalinternationalglobaluniversal
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    aircraft(noun)

    /ˈerkræft/

    das Flugzeug, das Luftfahrzeug

    any vehicle that can fly and carry goods or passengers

    fighter/transport/military aircraft

    Kampfflugzeuge/Transportflugzeuge/Militärflugzeuge

    an expert on foreign affairs (= political events in other countries)

    Synonymeairplaneplaneflying machine
    Antonymeground vehicleshipboat
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    urban(adjective)

    /ˈɜːrbən/

    städtisch, urban

    connected with a town or city

    Mary lives in an urban area while her cousin lives in a rural area.

    Mary wohnt in einem städtischen Gebiet, während ihre Cousine in einer ländlichen Gegend wohnt.

    urban renewal/regeneration(= the process of improving the buildings, etc. in the poor parts of a town or city)

    Synonymecitymetropolitantownbuilt-upmunicipal
    Antonymeruralcountryagrarianbucolicpastoral
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    facility(noun)

    /fəˈsɪləti/

    die Einrichtung, die Anlage

    buildings, services, equipment, etc. that are provided for a particular purpose

    Schools and hospitals are necessary facilities.

    Schulen und Krankenhäuser sind notwendige Einrichtungen.

    Synonymeamenityresourceserviceutilityestablishmentbuildingplace
    Antonymehindranceobstacleinconveniencedisadvantage
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    district(noun)

    /ˈdɪstrɪkt/

    der Bezirk, der Stadtteil

    an area of a country or town, especially one that has particular features

    Athletes come from different districts.

    Die Sportler kommen aus verschiedenen Bezirken.

    The need for sleep varies considerably from person to person.

    Synonymearearegionzonesectionneighborhoodcommunityward
    Antonymewholeentiretyunseparated
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    Venue(noun)

    /ˈvenjuː/

    der Veranstaltungsort

    a place where people meet for an organized event, for example a concert, sporting event or conference

    I'm trying to seat all the winners near the front of the venue.

    Ich versuche, alle Gewinner vorne im Veranstaltungsort zu platzieren.

    SynonymeLocationPlaceSiteSettingSpotArenaHall
    AntonymeAbstractConceptIdea
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    exploration(noun)

    /ˌekspləˈreɪʃn/

    die Erforschung, die Erkundung

    the act of travelling through a place in order to find out about it or look for something in it

    The aim is to pay more attention to the human factor of space exploration.

    Ziel ist es, dem menschlichen Faktor bei der Erforschung des Weltraums mehr Aufmerksamkeit zu schenken.

    Synonymediscoveryinvestigationresearchsurveyquestprobereconnaissance
    Antonymeneglectignorancestagnationinactivity