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B2 · Thinking & opinions (2)

B2 · Denken & Meinungen (2)

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    imply(verb)

    /ɪmˈplaɪ/

    andeuten, implizieren, nahelegen

    to suggest that something is true or that you feel or think something, without saying so directly

    The guarantee on the Walkman implied that all damages were covered under warranty for one year

    Die Garantie des Walkman legte nahe, dass alle Schäden ein Jahr lang durch die Gewährleistung abgedeckt waren.

    The travel agent implied that our hotel was not in the safest part of the city, but, when pressed for details, he said the location was fine

    Synonymesuggestindicatehintinsinuateintimatesignify
    Antonymestatedeclareexpressassertexplicit
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    demonstrate(verb)

    /ˈdemənstreɪt/

    zeigen, nachweisen, belegen

    to show something clearly by giving proof or evidence

    The professor demonstrated through a case study that a business plan can impress a lender

    Der Professor zeigte anhand einer Fallstudie, dass ein Businessplan einen Kreditgeber beeindrucken kann.

    Alban's business plan demonstrated that he had put a lot of thought into making his dream a reality

    Synonymeshowproveillustrateexhibitdisplayindicate
    Antonymehideconcealdisproverefute
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    evaluate(verb)

    /ɪˈvæljueɪt/

    bewerten, beurteilen, einschätzen

    to form an opinion of the amount, value or quality of something after thinking about it carefully

    It's important to evaluate your competition when making a business plan

    Es ist wichtig, die Konkurrenz zu bewerten, wenn man einen Geschäftsplan erstellt.

    The lenders evaluated our creditability and decided to loan us money

    Synonymeassessjudgeanalyzeappraiseestimategaugeweigh
    Antonymeignoreneglectdisregardoverlook
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    estimate(verb)

    /ˈestɪmeɪt/

    schätzen, den Aufwand schätzen

    to judge roughly how much time, effort or money a task or project will need

    The developers estimated that the migration would take three sprints.

    Die Entwickler schätzten, dass die Migration drei Sprints dauern würde.

    It is hard to estimate a task when the requirements are unclear.

    Synonymeapproximatecalculategaugejudgeassessevaluatepredictreckon
    Antonymemeasurecalculatedetermineascertainexact
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    logical(adjective)

    /ˈlɑːdʒɪkl/

    logisch

    seeming natural, reasonable or sensible

    In addition to logical thinkers, a good research and development team should include a few dreamers

    Neben logisch denkenden Menschen sollte ein gutes Forschungs- und Entwicklungsteam auch ein paar Träumer umfassen.

    It is only logical for a research and development team to concentrate on one or two new products at a time

    Synonymereasonablerationalsensiblevalidsoundcoherentconsistent
    Antonymeillogicalirrationalunreasonableinvalidabsurdincoherent
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    deliberately(adverb)

    /dɪˈlɪbərətli/

    absichtlich, bewusst

    done in a way that was planned, not by chance

    She's been deliberately ignoring him all day.

    Sie hat ihn den ganzen Tag absichtlich ignoriert.

    His face was covered in blood.

    Synonymeintentionallypurposelyknowinglyconsciouslyexpresslywillfully
    Antonymeaccidentallyunintentionallyinadvertentlyunconsciouslymistakenly
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    judgement(noun)

    /ˈdʒʌdʒmənt/

    das Urteilsvermögen

    the ability to make sensible decisions after carefully considering the best thing to do

    good/poor/sound judgement

    gutes/schlechtes/solides Urteilsvermögen

    He achieved his aim more by luck than judgement.

    Synonymeassessmentdiscernmentreasoningsenseunderstandingwisdomopinionestimation
    Antonymefollyignoranceirrationalitystupiditycarelessnessthoughtlessness
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    deliberate(adjective)

    /dɪˈlɪbərət/

    absichtlich, vorsätzlich

    done on purpose rather than by accident

    The fire was a deliberate attempt to destroy the forest.

    Das Feuer war ein vorsätzlicher Versuch, den Wald zu zerstören.

    Synonymeintentionalpurposefulcalculatedcarefulthoughtful
    Antonymeaccidentalunintentionalunplannedhaphazardcareless
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    existence(noun)

    /ɪɡˈzɪstəns/

    die Existenz, das Dasein

    the state or fact of being real or living or of being present

    I was unaware of his existence until today.

    Bis heute wusste ich nichts von seiner Existenz.

    This is the oldest Hebrew manuscript in existence.

    Synonymebeingrealitysubsistenceoccurrencelife
    Antonymenonexistenceabsencenothingnessoblivion
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    intended(adjective)

    /ɪnˈtendɪd/

    beabsichtigt

    that you are trying to achieve or reach

    the intended purpose

    der beabsichtigte Zweck

    the intended audience

    Synonymedeliberateplanneddesignedmeantpurposedcalculated
    Antonymeaccidentalunintentionalunplannedinadvertentunforeseen
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    deserve(verb)

    /dɪˈzɜːrv/

    verdienen

    to do something or show qualities that mean a particular reaction, reward or punishment is appropriate

    Several other points deserve mentioning.

    Mehrere andere Punkte verdienen Erwähnung.

    They didn't deserve to win.

    Synonymemeritwarrantearnratejustifybe worthy of
    Antonymenot deservebe unworthy oflacknot merit
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    imagination(noun)

    /ɪˌmædʒɪˈneɪʃn/

    die Fantasie, die Vorstellungskraft

    the ability to create pictures in your mind; the part of your mind that does this

    Use your imagination to picture what life might be like on other planets.

    Benutze deine Fantasie, um dir vorzustellen, wie das Leben auf anderen Planeten sein könnte.

    Synonymecreativityfantasyvisioningenuityinventionoriginality
    Antonymerealityfactactualitytruthverifiability
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    instance(noun)

    /ˈɪnstəns/

    das Beispiel, der Fall

    a particular example or case of something

    The report highlights a number of instances of injustice.

    Der Bericht nennt eine Reihe von Fällen von Ungerechtigkeit.

    In most instances, there will be no need for further treatment.

    Synonymeexamplecaseoccurrenceoccasionillustrationsituationexample
    Antonymegeneralizationrulenormprinciple
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    dismiss(verb)

    /dɪsˈmɪs/

    abtun, zurückweisen

    to decide that somebody/something is not important and not worth thinking or talking about

    I think we can safely dismiss their objections.

    Ich denke, wir können ihre Einwände getrost abtun.

    He dismissed the opinion polls as worthless.

    Synonymerejectdisregardignorebrush asidediscountoverrulerepudiate
    Antonymeacceptconsiderheedacknowledgeentertainapproveembrace
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    oppose(verb)

    /əˈpəʊz/

    ablehnen, sich widersetzen

    to disagree strongly with somebody’s plan, policy, etc. and try to change it or prevent it from succeeding

    This party would bitterly oppose the re-introduction of the death penalty.

    Diese Partei würde die Wiedereinführung der Todesstrafe entschieden ablehnen.

    I would oppose changing the law.

    Synonymeresistobjectfightcounterdisagreechallenge
    Antonymesupportagreeapproveendorseadvocatepromote
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    insight(noun)

    /ˈɪnsaɪt/

    der Einblick, die Einsicht

    an understanding of what something is like

    The book gives us fascinating insights into life in Mexico.

    Das Buch gibt uns faszinierende Einblicke in das Leben in Mexiko.

    Synonymeunderstandingperceptionawarenessdiscernmentintuitioncomprehensionwisdom
    Antonymeignorancenaivetyobliviousnessmisunderstanding
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    notion(noun)

    /ˈnəʊʃn/

    die Vorstellung, die Idee

    an idea, a belief or an understanding of something

    Your head is full of silly notions.

    Dein Kopf ist voller alberner Vorstellungen.

    Synonymeideaconceptbeliefthoughtopinionimpressionperception
    Antonymefactrealityknowledgecertaintytruth
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    expectation(noun)

    /ˌekspekˈteɪʃn/

    die Erwartung

    a belief that something will happen because it is likely

    I have high expectations for you.

    Ich habe hohe Erwartungen an dich.

    Synonymeanticipationprospecthopebeliefassumption
    Antonymedoubtsurprisedisappointmentreality
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    faith(noun)

    /feɪθ/

    das Vertrauen, der Glaube

    trust in somebody’s ability or knowledge; trust that somebody/something will do what has been promised

    She has faith that things will get better.

    Sie hat das Vertrauen, dass alles besser wird.

    Synonymebelieftrustconfidencerelianceconviction
    Antonymedisbeliefdoubtskepticismdistrust
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    objective(adjective)

    /əbˈdʒektɪv/

    objektiv, sachlich

    not influenced by personal feelings or opinions; considering only facts

    It is hard to give an objective opinion about your own work.

    Es ist schwer, die eigene Arbeit objektiv zu beurteilen.