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B2 · Science & technology

B2 · Wissenschaft & Technik

  1. 1

    generate(verb)

    /ˈdʒenəreɪt/

    erzeugen, hervorrufen, erwecken

    to produce or create something, such as energy, interest or ideas

    The new training program generated a lot of interest among employees

    Das neue Schulungsprogramm weckte bei den Mitarbeitern großes Interesse.

    The job fair at the college campus should generate interest in our company

    Synonymecreateproduceyieldcausedevelopform
    Antonymedestroyeliminatehaltpreventreducedecrease
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    detect(verb)

    /dɪˈtekt/

    entdecken, feststellen

    to discover or notice something, especially something that is not easy to see, hear, etc.

    The tests are designed to detect the disease early.

    Die Tests sollen die Krankheit früh erkennen.

    Synonymediscovernoticespotidentifyfindascertainuncover
    Antonymemissoverlookignoreneglect
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    wire(noun)

    /ˈwaɪər/

    der Draht

    metal in the form of thin thread ; a piece of this

    In front of my house is a wire fence.

    Vor meinem Haus steht ein Drahtzaun.

    The box was fastened with a rusty wire.

    Synonymecablestrandfilamentthread
    Antonymeropefibercord
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    cell(noun)

    /sel/

    die Zelle

    the smallest unit of living matter that can exist on its own. All plants and animals are made up of cells .

    All plants and animals are made up of cells that can only be seen under a microscope.

    Alle Pflanzen und Tiere bestehen aus Zellen, die man nur unter dem Mikroskop sehen kann.

    Synonymecompartmentcubicleprison celldetention cellholding cell
    Antonymefreedomopen spacerelease
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    melt(verb)

    /melt/

    schmelzen, tauen

    to become or make something become liquid as a result of heating

    The snow showed no sign of melting.

    Der Schnee zeigte keine Anzeichen, dass er schmelzen würde.

    First, melt two ounces of butter.

    Synonymedissolveliquefythawsoftenfuse
    Antonymefreezesolidifyhardencongeal
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    observation(noun)

    /ˌɑːbzərˈveɪʃn/

    die Beobachtung

    the act of watching somebody/something carefully for a period of time, especially to learn something

    Most information was collected by direct observation of the animals' behaviour.

    Die meisten Informationen wurden durch direkte Beobachtung des Verhaltens der Tiere gesammelt.

    The suspect is being kept under observation(= watched closely by the police).

    Synonymescrutinyviewinginspectionexaminationstudysurveillancemonitoringregard
    Antonymeneglectignorancedisregardinattention
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    cable(noun)

    /ˈkeɪbl/

    das Kabel, die Leitung

    one or more insulated conductors inside a protective outer cover, used to carry electricity

    We need to lay a 95 square millimetre cable from the transformer to the main board.

    Wir müssen ein Kabel mit 95 mm² Querschnitt vom Transformator zur Hauptverteilung verlegen.

    Check the cable for cuts before pulling it through the conduit.

    Synonymewirecordropestrandline
    Antonymewireless
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    bacteria(noun)

    /bækˈtɪriə/

    die Bakterien

    the simplest and smallest forms of life. Bacteria exist in large numbers in air, water and soil, and also in living and dead creatures and plants, and are often a cause of disease.

    an illness caused by bacteria in drinking water

    eine Krankheit, die durch Bakterien im Trinkwasser verursacht wird

    The house is built around a central courtyard.

    Synonymegermsmicrobesmicroorganisms
    Antonymecleanlinesssterilityhygiene
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    satellite(noun)

    /ˈsætəlaɪt/

    der Satellit

    an electronic device that is sent into space and moves around the earth or another planet. It is used for communicating by radio, television, etc. and for gathering information.

    a weather/communications satellite

    ein Wetter-/Kommunikationssatellit

    Synonymemoonorbiterspacecraft
    Antonymeplanetground station
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    solar(adjective)

    /ˈsəʊlər/

    solar, Sonnen-

    of or connected with the sun

    solar radiation

    die Sonnenstrahlung

    Synonymesunheliac
    Antonymelunarterrestrialearthly
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    psychology(noun)

    /saɪˈkɑːlədʒi/

    die Psychologie

    the scientific study of the mind and how it influences behaviour

    She studied psychology at Harvard.

    Sie studierte Psychologie in Harvard.

    Synonymebehavioral sciencescience of mindmental science
    Antonymephysical sciencephysicality
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    phenomenon(noun)

    /fəˈnɑːmɪnən/

    das Phänomen, die Erscheinung

    a fact or an event in nature or society, especially one that is not fully understood

    Global warming is a phenomenon that scientists are still trying to understand fully.

    Die globale Erwärmung ist ein Phänomen, das Wissenschaftler noch immer vollständig zu verstehen versuchen.

    Synonymeoccurrenceeventaspectwondermarvelspectaclesensation
    Antonymenormalityregularityordinarinessusualnesscommonplace
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    component(noun)

    /kəmˈpəʊnənt/

    das Bauteil, die Komponente

    one of several parts of which something is made

    The engine is an important component of the car.

    Der Motor ist ein wichtiges Bauteil des Autos.

    Synonymeelementpartpieceingredientunitfactor
    Antonymewholeentiretytotalsystem
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    finding(noun)

    /ˈfaɪndɪŋ/

    das Ergebnis, die Erkenntnis

    information that is discovered as the result of research into something

    The study's main finding was that regular exercise improves sleep quality.

    Das wichtigste Ergebnis der Studie war, dass regelmäßige Bewegung die Schlafqualität verbessert.

    Synonymediscoverydetectionlocation
    Antonymelosingmisplacinghiding
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    psychologist(noun)

    /saɪˈkɑːlədʒɪst/

    der Psychologe, die Psychologin

    a scientist who studies and is trained in psychology

    The psychologist helped me understand my anxiety.

    Der Psychologe half mir, meine Angst zu verstehen.

    Synonymetherapistcounseloranalystshrink
    Antonymepatientclient
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    universe(noun)

    /ˈjuːnɪvɜːrs/

    das Universum, das Weltall

    the whole of space and everything in it, including the earth, the planets and the stars

    The universe is vast and mysterious.

    Das Universum ist riesig und geheimnisvoll.

    Synonymecosmosworldmacrocosm
    Antonymemicrocosmearthplanet
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    virtual(adjective)

    /ˈvɜːrtʃuəl/

    virtuell

    made to appear to exist by the use of computer software, for example on the internet

    We attended a virtual meeting.

    Wir nahmen an einem virtuellen Meeting teil.

    Synonymesimulateddigitalonline
    Antonymerealactualphysical