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B2 · Society, law & politics (1)
B2 · Gesellschaft, Recht & Politik (1)
der Verband, die Vereinigung
an official group of people who have joined together for a particular purpose
Local telephone companies formed an association to serve common goals, meet their common needs, and improve efficiency
Örtliche Telefongesellschaften gründeten einen Verband, um gemeinsame Ziele zu verfolgen, ihre gemeinsamen Bedürfnisse zu erfüllen und die Effizienz zu steigern.
Membership in a trade or professional association provides business contacts and mutual support
SynonymeorganizationgroupsocietycluballianceunionleaguefederationAntonymeindividualseparationdissociationisolationkonservativ
opposed to great or sudden social change; showing that you prefer traditional styles and values
Older voters often hold more conservative views on social issues.
Ältere Wähler vertreten oft konservativere Ansichten zu gesellschaftlichen Fragen.
Synonymetraditionalconventionalcautiousmoderateprudentorthodoxright-wingAntonymeliberalprogressiveradicalunconventionalinnovativemoderninländisch, Inlands-, binnenwirtschaftlich
of or inside a particular country; not foreign or international
The government is trying to boost domestic demand and support local businesses.
Die Regierung versucht, die Inlandsnachfrage anzukurbeln und die heimischen Unternehmen zu unterstützen.
SynonymeinternalhouseholdfamilynativeindigenousAntonymeforeigninternationalalienexternaldie Hilfe, die Hilfsgüter
money, food, etc. that is sent to help countries in difficult situations
The government sent food aid to the areas hit by the floods.
Die Regierung schickte Nahrungsmittelhilfe in die von den Überschwemmungen betroffenen Gebiete.
SynonymeassistancehelpsupportreliefcharitybenefitAntonymehindranceobstructionresistanceoppositiondamageharmder Konflikt
a situation in which people, groups or countries disagree strongly or are involved in a serious argument
When conflicts do happen, we work together to find the solutions.
Wenn Konflikte auftreten, suchen wir gemeinsam nach Lösungen.
conflicting emotions/interests/loyalties
SynonymedisputeclashstrugglediscordoppositionfrictionAntonymepeaceharmonyagreementaccordconcordbeschuldigen, anklagen, vorwerfen
to say that somebody has done something wrong or is guilty of something
The government was accused of incompetence.
Der Regierung wurde Unfähigkeit vorgeworfen.
They stand accused of crimes against humanity.
SynonymechargeimpeachindictblameallegeAntonymeexoneratevindicateabsolveacquitexcusedie Schuld geben, beschuldigen
to think or say that somebody/something is responsible for something bad
She doesn't blame anyone for her father's death.
Sie gibt niemandem die Schuld am Tod ihres Vaters.
A dropped cigarette is being blamed for the fire.
Synonymeaccusecensurereproachcondemnreprimandreprovehold responsiblefaultAntonymepraisecommendcreditexonerateabsolveexcusevindicateforgiveder Rat, der Gemeinderat
a group of people who are elected to govern an area such as a city or county
The town council is responsible for keeping the streets clean.
Der Stadtrat ist dafür verantwortlich, die Straßen sauber zu halten.
a city/county/borough/district council
SynonymeassemblyboardcommitteegroupbodylegislaturesenateAntonymeindividualone personverteidigen
to protect somebody/something from attack
How can we defend our homeland if we don't have an army?
Wie können wir unsere Heimat verteidigen, wenn wir keine Armee haben?
Troops have been sent to defend the borders.
SynonymeprotectguardshieldsecuresafeguardpreserveAntonymeattackassaultendangerthreatenabandonexposefangen, gefangen nehmen
to catch a person or an animal and keep them as a prisoner or shut them in a space that they cannot escape from
The hunters captured the rare bird and sold it to a zoo.
Die Jäger fingen den seltenen Vogel und verkauften ihn an einen Zoo.
SynonymeseizeapprehendarrestnabsnatchsecuretakecatchAntonymereleaseliberatefreeloseabandonfaildie Krise
a time of great danger, difficulty or doubt when problems must be solved or important decisions must be made
We provide help to families in crisis situations.
Wir bieten Familien in Krisensituationen Hilfe an.
The party was suffering a crisis of confidence among its supporters (= they did not trust it any longer).
Synonymeemergencypredicamentdifficultydilemmaturning pointcatastropheAntonymestabilityequilibriumpeaceharmonynormalityzivil, bürgerlich
connected with the people who live in a country
civil unrest (= that is caused by groups of people within a country)
zivile Unruhen (= die von Gruppen innerhalb eines Landes verursacht werden)
Turkish
Synonymepolitecourteousrefineddomesticinternalnon-militaryAntonymerudeimpoliteuncivilmilitarymartialdie Provision
money paid to an agent or salesperson for each sale, usually a percentage of the price
The hotel pays travel agents a ten percent commission on room sales.
Das Hotel zahlt Reisebüros zehn Prozent Provision auf Zimmerverkäufe.
Our sales staff receive a basic salary plus commission.
SynonymeauthorizedelegatechargeappointcontractorderAntonymerecalldismissfirerejectcancelbeherrschen, dominieren
to control or have a lot of influence over somebody/something, especially in an unpleasant way
One powerful family has dominated the politics of the region for decades.
Eine mächtige Familie beherrscht seit Jahrzehnten die Politik der Region.
SynonymecontrolrulecommandprevailmasteroverpowersubjugateAntonymesubmitobeyfollowyieldservesurrenderdie Verteidigung, der Schutz
the act of protecting somebody/something from attack, criticism, etc.
The towers were once an important part of the city's defences.
Die Türme waren einst ein wichtiger Teil der Verteidigungsanlagen der Stadt.
SynonymeprotectionsecuritysafeguardshieldresistanceguardAntonymeattackoffensevulnerabilityassaultder Bürger, die Bürgerin, der Staatsbürger
a person who has the legal right to belong to a particular country
He is a responsible citizen who always votes in elections.
Er ist ein verantwortungsbewusster Bürger, der immer wählen geht.
SynonymenationalinhabitantresidentsubjectmemberAntonymealienforeignerimmigrantnoncitizen
