Das Buch Insight - Obere Mittelstufe - Einheit 2 - 2C

ignored or not given enough attention or care

vernachlässigt

tired, exhausted or in a weakened state due to overwork or illness

erschöpft

deserving of time, effort, or attention due to inherent value or benefits

lohnenswert

(of a building, car, etc.) left and not needed or used anymore

verlassen

(of a person or thing) using more resources, time, or money than is necessary or appropriate

verschwendungssüchtig

characterized by growth and success

blühend

having features or characteristics that are pleasing

attraktiv

to provide treatment for or help a person or an animal that is sick or injured

pflegen

(of a place) having people living in it

bewohnt

(of a person) capable of performing tasks or completing work with the least amount of wasted time, effort, or resources

effizient

to give a boost to one's energy or mood

erneuern

a continuous reduction in something's amount, value, intensity, etc.

Rückgang

having features or qualities that are not aesthetically pleasing or attractive

unattraktiv

lacking any purpose, aim, or goal

sinnlos

related to or characteristic of a city or town

städtisch

a beautiful scene in the countryside that can be seen in one particular view

Landschaft

a small structure, often found at bus stops, that provides cover and shelter for passengers waiting for a bus, typically consisting of walls and a roof

Bushaltestelle

a way or track that is built or made by people walking over the same ground

Pfad

a very tall building with many floors

Hochhaus

a sign that shows warnings or information to drivers

Verkehrszeichen

related to the manufacturing or production of goods on a large scale

industriell

a vast area that is the property of an individual, usually with a large house built on it

Siedlung

a device found on a street or in a parking lot that requires payment to allow a vehicle to be parked for a certain amount of time

Parkuhren

a designated area on a road where pedestrians have the right of way to cross the street safely

Fußgängerüberweg

a raised portion of a road surface designed to slow down vehicles in order to increase safety for pedestrians or other drivers

Bremsschwelle

to cover or close off a window, door, or other opening with wooden boards

mit Brettern abdecken

(of a building) to fall apart

einstürzen

having a poor condition, often because of being abandoned or neglected for a long time

verlassen

to grow or develop in a healthy and successful way

gedeihen

rich and financially successful

wohlhabend

to make a room or building look more attractive by repairing, redecorating, or cleaning it

renovieren

physically strong and healthy

robust

(of a person) dressed in worn and old clothes

shabby