Das Buch Four Corners 4 - Einheit 12, Lektion A

to randomly discover someone or something, particularly in a way that is surprising or unexpected

finden, entdecken

a way in which a problem can be solved or dealt with

Lösung

relating to the natural world and effects of human actions on it

Umwelt-

a subject of significance or interest to someone or something

Anliegen, Besorgnis

to not let someone do something

verhindern, abhalten

a change in water, air, etc. that makes it harmful or dangerous

Verschmutzung

toxic and harmful substances in the air that can cause illnesses

Luftverschmutzung, Luftkontamination

to join together in pursuit of a shared goal or advantage

kombinieren, vereinigen

to regularly travel to one's place of work and home by different means

pendeln

to keep a vehicle, building, road, etc. in good condition by doing regular repairs, renovations, or examinations

pflegen, instand halten

to intentionally stay away from or refuse contact with someone

vermeiden, aus dem Weg gehen

to keep something in a particular place for later use, typically in a systematic or organized manner

lagern, aufbewahren

to not let something increase in amount or number

begrenzen, einschränken

to get rid of something that is no longer needed

entsorgen, wegwerfen

to keep something from change or harm

bewahren, konservieren

to get goods or services in exchange for money or other forms of payment

kaufen

to make a waste product usable again

recyceln, wiederverwenden

to be able to say who or what someone or something is

identifizieren, erkennen

to get rid of waste material, particularly in an unorganized manner

kippen, entsorgen

a piece of work for someone to do, especially as an assignment

Aufgabe, Arbeit

able to exist, happen, or be done

möglich

(of a system or machine) achieving maximum productivity without wasting much time, effort, or money

effizient, produktiver

the poisoning of bodies of water caused by harmful materials

Wasserverschmutzung, Wasserbelastung

a dispenser that holds a substance under pressure and that can release it as a fine spray (usually by means of a propellant gas)

Sprühdose, Aerosoldose

concerning or used in the scientific field of chemistry

chemisch

any object that can be used to store something in, such as a bottle, box, etc.

Behälter, Container

causing damage or negative effects to someone or something

schädlich, verderblich

an object that turns chemical energy to electricity to give power to a device or machine

Batterie

in an appropriate manner according to established standards, rules, or expectations

ordentlich, angemessen

the state of something at a particular time

Zustand

the total number or quantity of something

Menge

to have power over a person, company, country, etc. and to decide how things should be done

kontrollieren

to get rid of what is not needed or wanted anymore

wegwerfen, loswerden

the process of putting a product in a container or covering in order to be sold

Verpackung

a plastic or metal container with a lid, used for putting garbage in and usually kept outside the house

Abfalleimer

to discover the exact position or place of something or someone

lokalisieren, auffinden

to move to a higher position or rank

befördern, aufsteigen

including every part, member, etc.

ganz, vollständig

a person who regularly travels to city for work

Pendler(in)

a pathway typically made of concrete or asphalt at the side of a street for people to walk on

Bürgersteig

a place where trains regularly stop for passengers to get on and off

Bahnhof

a vehicle that has two wheels and moves when we push its pedals with our feet

Fahrrad, Rad

a city's railway system that is below the ground, usually in big cities

U-Bahn, Untergrundbahn

a building, usually next or attached to a house, in which cars or other vehicles are kept

Garage