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Das Buch Headway - Obere Mittelstufe - Einheit 11

Hier finden Sie den Wortschatz aus Unit 11 im Headway Upper Intermediate Lehrbuch, wie "benommen", "Inkonsistenz", "langweilig" usw.

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Headway - Upper Intermediate
to sink or swim

to be left in a situation where one either succeeds or fails

Ex: When she joined the team, the manager decided to sink or swim her on the first project.
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to wait and see

to be patient in order to find out about the outcome, answer, or future happenings

Ex: Don’t rush to conclusions; just wait and see how things unfold.
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far and wide
far and wide
[Adverb]

over a great distance or in many places, often used to describe the extent of someone's search, travels, or influence

weit und breit, überall

weit und breit, überall

Ex: They ’ve studied far and wide to gather information for the project .

Sie haben weit und breit studiert, um Informationen für das Projekt zu sammeln.

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to [give] and [take]

(of two or more parties) to agree with each other's terms or opinions in order to reach an agreement

Ex: The negotiation required a lot of give and take before both sides agreed on the terms.
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ifs, ands, or buts

the various objections or reasons why something might not be possible, or the conditions that need to be met for something to happen

Ex: You need to apologize to him, no ifs, ands, or buts!
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once and for all

in a way that finalizes and completes the matter at hand

Ex: They are determined to solve the issue once and for all during the next meeting.
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hit-and-miss
hit-and-miss
[Adjektiv]

an inconsistent and unpredictable approach or method with no clear pattern of success or failure

unbeständig, unvorhersehbar

unbeständig, unvorhersehbar

Ex: Their attempts to fix the problem have been hit-and-miss, with no clear solution yet .

Ihre Versuche, das Problem zu beheben, waren wechselhaft, und es gibt noch keine klare Lösung.

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short and sweet

used to describe something that is brief and to the point, yet pleasant or enjoyable

Ex: The note he left her was short and sweet, expressing his affection in just a few heartfelt words.
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the ins and outs of {sth}

a complete set of facts or details about how something is done or how it works

Ex: She's been working here for years, so she knows the ins and outs of company policies.
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by and large
by and large
[Adverb]

used to indicate that something is mostly the case or generally true

im Großen und Ganzen, allgemein

im Großen und Ganzen, allgemein

Ex: By and large, the event was well-organized and attended by a diverse group of participants .

Im Großen und Ganzen war die Veranstaltung gut organisiert und wurde von einer vielfältigen Gruppe von Teilnehmern besucht.

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to tense
to tense
[Verb]

to make someone feel nervous, anxious, or uneasy

anspannen, nervös machen

anspannen, nervös machen

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groggy
groggy
[Adjektiv]

feeling unsteady or dazed, often due to lack of sleep or recovery from anesthesia

benommen, groggy

benommen, groggy

Ex: The loud noise startled her out of a groggy sleep , leaving her momentarily confused .

Das laute Geräusch weckte sie aus einem benommenen Schlaf und ließ sie vorübergehend verwirrt zurück.

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inconsistency

the state or quality of being irregular or unpredictable

Inkonsistenz, Unbeständigkeit

Inkonsistenz, Unbeständigkeit

Ex: There was a noticeable inconsistency in the way the rules were applied during the competition .

Es gab eine bemerkbare Inkonsistenz in der Art und Weise, wie die Regeln während des Wettbewerbs angewendet wurden.

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to slip
to slip
[Verb]

to pass or escape unnoticed or undetected

schlüpfen, entkommen

schlüpfen, entkommen

Ex: The mischievous students attempted to slip out of the classroom without the teacher noticing .

Die frechen Schüler versuchten, aus dem Klassenzimmer zu schlüpfen, ohne dass der Lehrer es merkte.

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to do up
to do up
[Verb]

to fasten, button, zip, or otherwise secure something, often related to clothing or accessories

zumachen, befestigen

zumachen, befestigen

Ex: The actor quickly needed to do up the cufflinks on his shirt before going on stage .

Der Schauspieler musste schnell die Manschettenknöpfe an seinem Hemd schließen, bevor er auf die Bühne ging.

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mind-boggling
mind-boggling
[Adjektiv]

extremely surprising, confusing, or difficult to understand

verblüffend, umwerfend

verblüffend, umwerfend

Ex: She faced a mind-boggling array of options when choosing her career path .

Sie stand vor einer verblüffenden Vielzahl von Möglichkeiten bei der Wahl ihres Berufsweges.

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to munch
to munch
[Verb]

to chew steadily or vigorously, often making a crunching sound

kauen, mampfen

kauen, mampfen

Ex: During the meeting , he discreetly munched his way through a bag of almonds .

Während des Treffens kaute er diskret seinen Weg durch eine Tüte Mandeln.

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random
random
[Adjektiv]

chosen, done, or happening by chance and without any particular plan, method, or purpose

zufällig, willkürlich

zufällig, willkürlich

Ex: The winner of the contest was selected through a random drawing of names .

Der Gewinner des Wettbewerbs wurde durch eine zufällige Auslosung der Namen ausgewählt.

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worst-case scenario

the most severe or negative outcome that could happen in a given situation

schlimmster Fall, Worst-Case-Szenario

schlimmster Fall, Worst-Case-Szenario

Ex: If the storm hits harder than expected , the worst-case scenario would be widespread flooding .

Wenn der Sturm stärker als erwartet trifft, wäre das schlimmste Szenario weit verbreitete Überschwemmungen.

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recurring
recurring
[Adjektiv]

happening or appearing repeatedly

wiederkehrend, periodisch

wiederkehrend, periodisch

Ex: The team met for their recurring weekly check-in to discuss progress on the project.

Das Team traf sich zu seinem wöchentlichen wiederkehrenden Check-in, um den Fortschritt des Projekts zu besprechen.

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painstakingly

in a way that shows or involves great care, effort, and attention to detail

sorgfältig, mit großer Sorgfalt

sorgfältig, mit großer Sorgfalt

Ex: The model was painstakingly assembled over several weeks .

Das Modell wurde sorgfältig über mehrere Wochen zusammengebaut.

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tedious
tedious
[Adjektiv]

boring and repetitive, often causing frustration or weariness due to a lack of variety or interest

langweilig, mühsam

langweilig, mühsam

Ex: Sorting through the clutter in the attic proved to be a tedious and time-consuming endeavor .

Das Sortieren des Durcheinanders auf dem Dachboden erwies sich als eine mühsame und zeitaufwendige Aufgabe.

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stroke
stroke
[Nomen]

a gentle, intentional touch, often with the hand, used to comfort, show affection, or provide reassurance

Streicheln, Streichelung

Streicheln, Streichelung

Ex: She felt a soothing stroke on her shoulder .

Sie spürte einen beruhigenden Streicheln auf ihrer Schulter.

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bizarre
bizarre
[Adjektiv]

strange or unexpected in appearance, style, or behavior

bizarr, seltsam

bizarr, seltsam

Ex: His bizarre collection of vintage medical equipment , displayed prominently in his living room , made guests uneasy .

Seine bizarre Sammlung von antiken medizinischen Geräten, die prominent in seinem Wohnzimmer ausgestellt war, machte die Gäste unruhig.

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vividly
vividly
[Adverb]

in a clear and detailed manner

lebhaft, in klarer und detaillierter Weise

lebhaft, in klarer und detaillierter Weise

Ex: She could vividly recall the sound of the waves crashing against the shore .

Sie konnte sich lebhaft an das Geräusch der Wellen erinnern, die gegen das Ufer schlugen.

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to struggle

to put a great deal of effort to overcome difficulties or achieve a goal

sich bemühen, kämpfen

sich bemühen, kämpfen

Ex: Right now , the climbers are struggling to reach the summit .

Im Moment kämpfen die Kletterer darum, den Gipfel zu erreichen.

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contest
contest
[Nomen]

a competition in which participants compete to defeat their opponents

Wettbewerb, Wettkampf

Wettbewerb, Wettkampf

Ex: The chess contest between the two grandmasters lasted for hours .

Der Wettbewerb im Schach zwischen den beiden Großmeistern dauerte Stunden.

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vision
vision
[Nomen]

a mental image of what one wants or hopes to achieve in the future

Vision, Perspektive

Vision, Perspektive

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monstrous
monstrous
[Adjektiv]

very ugly to an extent of being unnatural or frightening

monströs, furchterregend

monströs, furchterregend

Ex: The monstrous shadow cast by the towering mountain obscured the landscape below .

Der monströse Schatten, den der riesige Berg warf, verdunkelte die Landschaft darunter.

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melody
melody
[Nomen]

the arrangement or succession of single musical notes in a tune or piece of music

Melodie

Melodie

Ex: The jazz pianist improvised a new melody, showcasing his improvisational skills during the performance .

Der Jazzpianist improvisierte eine neue Melodie und zeigte während der Aufführung seine Improvisationskünste.

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ready-made
ready-made
[Adjektiv]

made in advance and available for immediate use or purchase, without the need for any additional preparation or assembly

fertig, gebrauchsfertig

fertig, gebrauchsfertig

Ex: She chose a ready-made outfit for the event , not wanting to spend too much time shopping .

Sie wählte ein fertiges Outfit für die Veranstaltung, um nicht zu viel Zeit mit Einkaufen zu verbringen.

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round
round
[Nomen]

a period of play in certain sports during which one team or competitor is on the offensive, attempting to score or defeat their opponent

Runde, Spielabschnitt

Runde, Spielabschnitt

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ups and downs

a combination of both good things and bad things that can happen to one

Ex: Friendships can also go through ups and downs, but true friends stick together through thick and thin.
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sooner or later

eventually, particularly after a long delay or dispute

Ex: When it comes to achieving your dreams, sooner or later, hard work and determination pay off.
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pros and cons

the positive and negative elements, arguments, outcomes, etc. of something

Ex: As part of the research process, the student outlined the pros and cons of various methodologies, helping to determine the most suitable approach for the study.
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(every|) now and then

on irregular but not rare occasions

Ex: Every now and then, I like to watch old movies from my childhood.
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sick and tired

annoyed or disgusted by someone or something one has been dealing with for a long time

Ex: We're all sick and tired of the never-ending construction noise outside our apartment; it's impossible to find a moment of peace.
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more or less
more or less
[Phrase]

used to indicate a rough estimate without precise measurements or exact figures

Ex: The event will cost more or less $500, depending on the final guest count.
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touch and go
touch and go
[Phrase]

involving risk and uncertainty

Ex: The success of the business venture was touch and go in its early stages, but it eventually thrived.
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peace and quiet

a state or situation that is free from disturbance, noise, or any kind of interruption or disruption, typically characterized by calmness, serenity, and tranquility

Ex: I love having peace and quiet in the mornings before the world wakes up.
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safe and sound

not damaged or injured in any way

Ex: After a long journey, the children arrived at their grandparents' house safe and sound.
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slowly but surely

with gradual progress, steadily, and consistently over time

Ex: The team is slowly but surely making progress in resolving the issue.
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come rain or come shine

no matter what happens

Ex: The postman faithfully delivers the mail, come rain or come shine, ensuring it reaches its recipients.
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