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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to sink or swim [Phrase]

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

Ex: The challenge was clear : it was time to sink or swim in this new venture .

to wait and see [Phrase]

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

Ex: The doctors are hopeful , but we ’ll have to wait and see how the treatment works .

far and wide [Adverb]

weit und breit

Ex: The news of the event spread far and wide , reaching people all over the country .

Die Nachricht von der Veranstaltung verbreitete sich weit und breit und erreichte Menschen im ganzen Land.

to [give] and [take] [Phrase]

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

Ex:

ifs, ands, or buts [Phrase]

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

Ex:

once and for all [Phrase]

in a way that finalizes and completes the matter at hand

Ex: He always arrives late , so I 'm confronting him once and for all .

hit-and-miss [Adjektiv]

unbeständig

Ex: Her efforts at learning to play the piano are hit-and-miss , but she ’s improving .

Ihre Bemühungen, Klavier spielen zu lernen, sind wechselhaft, aber sie verbessert sich.

short and sweet [Phrase]

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

Ex: The goodbye was short and sweet , filled with heartfelt sentiments but without lingering or excessive emotion .

the ins and outs of {sth} [Phrase]

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

Ex: He 's the best mechanic in town ; he knows the ins and outs of every car engine .

by and large [Adverb]

im Großen und Ganzen

Ex: By and large , the team is satisfied with the progress we 've made on the project .

Im Großen und Ganzen ist das Team mit den Fortschritten, die wir im Projekt gemacht haben, zufrieden.

to tense [Verb]

anspannen

groggy [Adjektiv]

benommen

Ex: She was still groggy from her nap and needed a few minutes to fully wake up .

Sie war noch benommen von ihrem Nickerchen und brauchte ein paar Minuten, um vollständig aufzuwachen.

inconsistency [Nomen]

Inkonsistenz

Ex: Due to the inconsistency in his behavior , people found it difficult to understand his intentions .

Aufgrund der Inkonsistenz in seinem Verhalten fanden die Leute es schwer, seine Absichten zu verstehen.

to slip [Verb]

schlüpfen

Ex:

Da sie die Party früh verlassen wollte, versuchte sie, unbemerkt zu entschlüpfen.

to do up [Verb]

zumachen

Ex: Before heading out , he made sure to do up the buttons on his coat to stay warm .

Bevor er losging, stellte er sicher, die Knöpfe an seinem Mantel zuzuknöpfen, um warm zu bleiben.

mind-boggling [Adjektiv]

verblüffend

Ex: The idea of time travel is mind-boggling , yet fascinating to think about .

Die Idee der Zeitreise ist verblüffend, aber faszinierend zu denken.

to munch [Verb]

kauen

Ex: The cow leisurely munched on the grass in the meadow .

Die Kuh mampfte gemütlich das Gras auf der Wiese.

random [Adjektiv]

zufällig

Ex: She received a random email from an old friend she had n't heard from in years .

Sie erhielt eine zufällige E-Mail von einem alten Freund, von dem sie seit Jahren nichts mehr gehört hatte.

worst-case scenario [Nomen]

schlimmster Fall

Ex: We need a backup plan in case the worst-case scenario unfolds .

Wir brauchen einen Backup-Plan für den Fall, dass das Schlimmstfallszenario eintritt.

recurring [Adjektiv]

wiederkehrend

Ex:

Das wiederkehrende Thema in seinen Romanen drehte sich um Liebe und Verlust.

painstakingly [Adverb]

sorgfältig

Ex: The document was painstakingly edited for grammar and clarity .

Das Dokument wurde sorgfältig für Grammatik und Klarheit bearbeitet.

tedious [Adjektiv]

langweilig

Ex: The tedious process of data entry required hours of concentration and attention to detail .

Der mühsame Prozess der Dateneingabe erforderte Stunden der Konzentration und Aufmerksamkeit für Details.

stroke [Nomen]

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

Ex: He ran his fingers through her hair in a soft stroke .

bizarre [Adjektiv]

bizarr

Ex: The bizarre behavior of the man , who insisted on wearing a chicken costume to work , raised eyebrows among his coworkers .

Das bizarre Verhalten des Mannes, der darauf bestand, ein Hühnerkostüm zur Arbeit zu tragen, ließ seine Kollegen die Stirn runzeln.

vividly [Adverb]

lebhaft

Ex: He described the scene vividly , painting a picture of the bustling city street .

Er beschrieb die Szene lebhaft, malte ein Bild der belebten Stadtstraße.

to struggle [Verb]

sich bemühen

Ex: Employees often struggle to meet tight deadlines .

Mitarbeiter kämpfen oft darum, enge Fristen einzuhalten.

contest [Nomen]

Wettbewerb

Ex:

Sie trainierte monatelang, um den nationalen Buchstabierwettbewerb zu gewinnen.

vision [Nomen]

Vision

monstrous [Adjektiv]

monströs

Ex: The monstrous face of the villain in the story haunted the protagonist 's dreams .

Das monströse Gesicht des Schurken in der Geschichte verfolgte die Träume des Protagonisten.

melody [Nomen]

Melodie

Ex: She hummed the melody to herself as she walked down the street , lost in thought .

Sie summte die Melodie vor sich hin, als sie die Straße entlangging, in Gedanken verloren.

ready-made [Adjektiv]

fertig

Ex: The store offers a wide variety of ready-made meals for busy customers .

Der Laden bietet eine große Auswahl an fertigen Mahlzeiten für beschäftigte Kunden.

round [Nomen]

Runde

ups and downs [Phrase]

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

Ex: Their marriage had its fair share of ups and downs , but their commitment to each other saw them through the challenges .

sooner or later [Phrase]

eventually, particularly after a long delay or dispute

Ex: No matter how well you take care of your car , sooner or later , it will require maintenance and repairs .

pros and cons [Phrase]

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

Ex: The team held a meeting to discuss the pros and cons of implementing a new software system , taking into account potential efficiency gains and the learning curve for employees .

(every|) now and then [Phrase]

on irregular but not rare occasions

Ex: We meet for lunch every now and then .

sick and tired [Phrase]

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

Ex: He 's sick and tired of his boss constantly micromanaging every aspect of his work , leaving him feeling demotivated and undervalued .

more or less [Phrase]

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

Ex: The cost of the repairs will be more or less $ 200 , but I ’ll give you an exact figure later .

touch and go [Phrase]

involving risk and uncertainty

Ex: In the final minutes of the game , the outcome was touch and go , with both teams vying for victory .

peace and quiet [Phrase]

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: She enjoys the peace and quiet of the countryside , far from the noise of the city .

safe and sound [Phrase]

not damaged or injured in any way

Ex: The firefighters rescued the trapped hiker , bringing him back safe and sound to his worried friends .

slowly but surely [Phrase]

with gradual progress, steadily, and consistently over time

Ex: The project is coming along slowly but surely , and we ’re on track to finish by the deadline .

come rain or come shine [Satz]

no matter what happens

Ex: He 's a dependable friend who you can count on , come rain or come shine .

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