Lektion 193/202 · 20 Wörter · 0 gelernt
B2 · Thinking & opinions (1)
B2 · Denken & Meinungen (1)
annehmen, vermuten
to think or accept that something is true but without having proof of it
I assume you have already heard the news about the merger.
Ich nehme an, du hast die Neuigkeiten über die Fusion bereits gehört.
Synonymepresumesupposetake for grantedundertakeshoulderacceptbelieveimagineAntonymerejectrefusedenydisprovedisclaimignoreder Umstand, die Umstände
the conditions and facts that are connected with and affect a situation, an event or an action
Under the current economic circumstances, they will not be able to purchase the property
Unter den derzeitigen wirtschaftlichen Umständen werden sie die Immobilie nicht kaufen können.
If the circumstances change in the near future and we have new properties, we will be sure to call you
SynonymesituationconditionstatecontexteventfactoccurrenceAntonymecauseoriginsourceder Ansatz, die Herangehensweise
a way of dealing with somebody/something; a way of doing or thinking about something such as a problem or a task
We need a completely new approach to solving this problem.
Wir brauchen einen völlig neuen Ansatz, um dieses Problem zu lösen.
Synonymenearadvancecome closeapproximateaccessmethodwayAntonymeretreatrecedeavoiddepartdistancedie Kritik
the act of expressing disapproval of somebody/something and opinions about their faults or bad qualities; a statement showing this disapproval
The government has faced strong criticism for its decision to close the hospital.
Die Regierung ist wegen ihrer Entscheidung, das Krankenhaus zu schließen, scharf kritisiert worden.
SynonymecritiqueassessmentevaluationjudgmentcommentaryanalysisAntonymepraiseapprovalcommendationcomplimentendorsementbeurteilen, bewerten
to make a judgement about the nature or quality of somebody/something
Teachers assess each student's progress at the end of every term.
Die Lehrer beurteilen die Fortschritte jedes Schülers am Ende jedes Halbjahres.
SynonymeevaluatejudgeappraiseestimatedeterminecalculatevalueAntonymeignoreneglectdisregardder Aspekt, die Seite
a particular part or feature of a situation, an idea, a problem, etc.; a way in which it may be considered
She felt she had looked at the problem from every aspect.
Sie hatte das Gefühl, das Problem von jeder Seite betrachtet zu haben.
SynonymefacetangledimensionviewpointsidefeatureelementcharacteristicAntonymewholeentiretytotalitydas Konzept, der Begriff
an idea or a principle that is connected with something abstract
the concept that everyone should have equality of opportunity
das Konzept, dass jeder Chancengleichheit haben sollte
concepts such as ‘civilization’ and ‘government’
SynonymeideanotionthoughtbeliefprincipletheoryunderstandingperceptionAntonymefactrealityactualitytangibilitykritisieren
to say that you think somebody/something is bad; to say what you do not like or think is wrong about somebody/something
All you ever do is criticize!
Du kritisierst doch immer nur!
The decision was criticized by environmental groups.
Synonymecondemndenouncedisapprovefind fault withreproachcensureAntonymepraisecommendapprovecomplimentendorsebilligen, gutheißen
to think that somebody/something is good, acceptable or suitable
My parents don't approve of my staying out late at night.
Meine Eltern billigen es nicht, dass ich nachts lange wegbleibe.
SynonymeauthorizeratifyendorsesanctionvalidateconfirmAntonymerejectdenydisapproverefusevetoverbinden, assoziieren
to make a connection between people or things in your mind
You wouldn't normally associate these two writers—their styles are completely different.
Normalerweise würde man diese beiden Autoren nicht miteinander verbinden – ihre Stile sind völlig verschieden.
I always associate the smell of baking with my childhood.
SynonymeconnectlinkrelatecombineuniteaffiliateallyAntonymeseparatedisconnectdissociatedividedetachdie Konzentration
the ability to direct all your effort and attention on one thing, without thinking of other things
This book requires a great deal of concentration.
Dieses Buch erfordert sehr viel Konzentration.
Tiredness affects your powers of concentration.
SynonymefocusattentionabsorptiondeliberationthoughtintentnessAntonymedistractioninattentiondisinterestapathynegligencedie Verpflichtung, das Engagement
a promise to do something or to behave in a particular way; a promise to support somebody/something; the fact of committing yourself
The company's commitment to providing quality at a reasonable price has been vital to its success.
Die Verpflichtung des Unternehmens, Qualität zu einem vernünftigen Preis zu bieten, war entscheidend für seinen Erfolg.
She doesn't want to make a big emotional commitment to Steve at the moment.
SynonymededicationdevotionpledgepromiseassuranceobligationresponsibilityloyaltyAntonymeindifferenceapathydisinterestnegligencebreachabandonmentdie Zustimmung, die Anerkennung
the feeling that somebody/something is good or acceptable; a positive opinion of somebody/something
She always worked hard to win her father's approval.
Sie bemühte sich immer sehr, die Anerkennung ihres Vaters zu gewinnen.
SynonymeendorsementpermissionagreementconsentratificationsanctionauthorizationAntonymerejectiondenialdisapprovaloppositionvetorefusalkritisch, tadelnd
saying what you think is bad about somebody/something
The supervisor is always very critical.
Der Vorgesetzte ist immer sehr kritisch.
a critical comment/report
Synonymefault-findingcensoriousjudgmentalhypercriticalnitpickinganalyticalcrucialimportantAntonymecomplimentarylaudatorypraisinguncriticalsuperficialtrivialinsignificantdas Kriterium
a standard or principle by which something is judged, or with the help of which a decision is made
What criteria are used for assessing a student's ability?
Welche Kriterien werden verwendet, um die Fähigkeiten eines Schülers zu beurteilen?
The main criterion is value for money.
SynonymestandardbenchmarkmeasureyardstickprinciplegaugeAntonymeguesschancerandomnesssubjectivitybewusst
aware of something; noticing something
I became conscious of someone watching me.
Mir wurde bewusst, dass mich jemand beobachtete.
I was vaguely conscious that I was being watched.
SynonymeawareknowingcognizantmindfulsentientawakealertAntonymeunconsciousunawareobliviousinsensibleasleepdie Erwägung, die Überlegung
the act of thinking carefully about something
a consideration of the legal issues involved
eine Erwägung der damit verbundenen rechtlichen Fragen
The proposals are currently under consideration(= being discussed).
SynonymedeliberationthoughtreflectionattentionregardconcernreviewexaminationAntonymedisregardneglectignorancethoughtlessnessdie Beurteilung, die Einschätzung
an opinion or a judgement about somebody/something that has been thought about very carefully
The teacher's assessment of my essay was fair and very helpful.
Die Beurteilung meines Aufsatzes durch den Lehrer war fair und sehr hilfreich.
SynonymeevaluationappraisalreviewtestanalysisAntonymedisregardneglectignorance
