Das Buch Headway - Fortgeschritten - Einheit 12

using a word, phrase, etc. not for its ordinary meaning, but for the idea or symbol that it represents or suggests

metaphorisch

the system of communication by spoken or written words, that the people of a particular country or region use

Sprache

to provide the energy or motivation needed to drive or inspire a particular activity or process

befeuern

to arouse, provoke, or inspire strong emotion, enthusiasm, or reaction

feuern

radiating light or brightness, whether natural or artificial

leuchtenden

to cause a person or thing to come across as less significant

jemanden weniger wichtig erscheinen lassen

to trigger or ignite a reaction, response, or action, often by provoking or inspiring someone or something to action

wecken

a sudden, clear understanding or insight, often accompanied by a feeling of enlightenment

Blitz

to become clear or understood

dämmern

appearing to be questionable or dishonest, often creating a feeling of suspicion or unease

schattig

capable of thinking and learning in a good and quick way

intelligent

to become covered or filled by water

überschwemmt werden

unremarkable and lacking in distinctive or interesting qualities

fade

(of people) lacking in intelligence or common sense, and as a result, one's ideas or actions seem foolish or absurd

halbgebacken

something that is worth thinking about or considering deeply

zum Nachdenken anregende Angelegenheit

to attempt to do something that is beyond one's capability

etwas tun, das über die eigenen Fähigkeiten hinausgeht

a subject or issue that is currently trending or receiving a lot of attention and discussion

angesagtes Thema

a sense of gloom, worry, doubt, or uncertainty that follows or affects someone

Eine Wolke hängt über jemandem

indicating the highest or maximum point or level of something

Gipfel

having or showing excessive or uncontrollable worry or interest in something

besessen

so large or impressive that it is difficult to comprehend or believe

Staffelung

(of a person) to fall and usually become unconscious due to illness

in Ohnmacht fallen

to recover from an illness, a serious operation, or other difficult situations

sich von einer Krankheit erholen

to allow a patient to leave the hospital because they have recovered and no longer need to receive inpatient care

entlassen

the fact or condition of being regarded or treated as more important than others

Priorität

to tremble or shake involuntarily, often as a result of fear, cold, or excitement

schaudern

the motion of an object or person falling solely under the influence of gravity

freier Fall

to cease to make progress or move forward

incapable of behaving normally or thinking clearly due to mental illness

geistesgestört

a collection of devices and tools used to physically restrain and control a person's movement, typically for medical or safety reasons

Rückhalteset

restrained or toned down in style, quality, or intensity

gedämpft

to have trouble keeping one's balance and be at the risk of falling

taumeln

a difficult or painful experience, often one that lasts long and requires great effort and endurance to overcome

Tortur

the final resolution of a situation or the reaching of a definitive conclusion or agreement

Schließung

to end something in an unpleasant or negative way

endet mit einer sauren Note

to have some understanding or knowledge of something

habe die vage Ahnung

something that is easy to do or accomplish

Brise

a romantic relationship that develops quickly and intensely, often with a sense of spontaneity and excitement

stürmische Romanze

to move slowly and with great effort, as if walking through deep mud

durch Sirup laufen

a person who is experiencing intense feelings of sadness, anger, anxiety, or any other strong emotion that causes them to feel overwhelmed and unable to function normally

emotionales Wrack