Das Buch Insight - Obere Mittelstufe - Wortschatz-Einblick 4

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to [clear] the decks [Phrase]

to get ready for action by removing physical and mental obstacles

Ex: Let 's clear the decks and then we can start cooking dinner .

saved by the bell [Phrase]

rescued from an unpleasant or difficult situation at the last moment by an unexpected event, action, or intervention

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addicted [Adjektiv]

süchtig

Ex: She felt addicted to social media , checking her accounts constantly throughout the day .

Sie fühlte sich süchtig nach sozialen Medien und überprüfte den ganzen Tag über ständig ihre Konten.

addiction [Nomen]

Sucht

Ex: She developed an addiction to social media , spending hours online every day .

Sie entwickelte eine Sucht nach sozialen Medien und verbrachte täglich Stunden online.

bald [Adjektiv]

kahl

Ex: By the time he was 40 , he had gone completely bald .

Als er 40 Jahre alt war, war er völlig kahl.

baldness [Nomen]

Glatze

Ex: Many men embrace baldness as a natural part of aging .

Viele Männer akzeptieren Glatze als einen natürlichen Teil des Alterns.

deaf [Adjektiv]

taub

Ex: He became deaf after a childhood illness damaged his hearing .

Er wurde taub, nachdem eine Kinderkrankheit sein Gehör geschädigt hatte.

deafness [Nomen]

Taubheit

Ex:

Viele Menschen mit Taubheit verwenden Gebärdensprache, um zu kommunizieren.

disabled [Adjektiv]

behindert

Ex: The disabled student receives accommodations such as extra time on exams .

Der behinderte Student erhält Anpassungen wie zusätzliche Zeit bei Prüfungen.

disability [Nomen]

Behinderung

Ex: The organization provides support for people with disabilities .

Die Organisation bietet Unterstützung für Menschen mit Behinderungen.

imperfect [Adjektiv]

unvollkommen

Ex: His speech was heartfelt but imperfect , with occasional stumbles over words .

Seine Rede war herzlich aber unvollkommen, mit gelegentlichen Stolpern über Wörter.

imperfection [Nomen]

Unvollkommenheit

obese [Adjektiv]

fettleibig

Ex: Obese patients often face discrimination in healthcare settings .

Adipöse Patienten sehen sich oft Diskriminierung im Gesundheitswesen ausgesetzt.

obesity [Nomen]

Fettleibigkeit

Ex: The prevalence of obesity is associated with various factors , including sedentary lifestyles , poor dietary habits , and genetic predisposition .

more than meets the eye [Phrase]

used for saying that a person or thing has more of a specific quality than it seems

Ex: The old house may appear rundown , but there is more than meets the eye ; it holds a rich history and unique architectural features .

{one's} heart [is] {not} in {sth} [Satz]

used to show one's lack of genuine interest or enthusiasm for something

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to [dig] {one's} heels in [Phrase]

to stubbornly refuse to change one's ideas, plans, etc.

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to [come] to {one's} senses [Phrase]

to start to think in a logical or correct way after admitting one's mistakes

Ex: She finally came to her senses and realized that public transport was faster than driving in the city .

dismally [Adverb]

trostlos

Ex: He stared dismally at the empty room , feeling a sense of loss .

Er starrte trübselig auf den leeren Raum und spürte ein Gefühl des Verlustes.

flowing [Adjektiv]

fließend

Ex:

Ingenieure bauten das Flugzeug mit fließenden Flügeln für Stabilität.

head and shoulders above {sb/sth} [Phrase]

used to describe someone or something that is far superior when compared to others of the same type

Ex: The new smartphone model is head and shoulders above its competitors in terms of camera quality and innovative features .

to [feel] {sth} in {one's} bones [Phrase]

to believe something strongly, even though one cannot explain why

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(at|in) the back of {one's} mind [Phrase]

in the part of the mind that holds thoughts and memories that are not often recalled or thought about

Ex: He had a feeling that something was bothering her , but he could n't quite put his finger on it — it was in the back of his mind .

two heads are better than one [Satz]

used to suggest that working together with others can often lead to better results than working alone, as combining different perspectives and ideas can create stronger solutions

Ex: The business partners brought different skills and expertise to the table , recognizing that two heads are better than one when it comes to launching a successful venture .

in vain [Adverb]

vergeblich

Ex: He tried to convince them to change their decision , but his efforts were in vain , and the plan proceeded as initially intended .

Er versuchte, sie davon zu überzeugen, ihre Entscheidung zu ändern, aber seine Bemühungen waren vergeblich, und der Plan verlief wie ursprünglich beabsichtigt.

body and soul [Phrase]

with all that one has

Ex: She dedicated herself to the cause , body and soul , working tirelessly to make a difference .

to [keep] {sth} in mind [Phrase]

to remember or consider a particular piece of information or advice

Ex: It 's essential to keep safety in mind when working with chemicals .

weight off {one's} shoulders [Phrase]

a sense of relief gained as a result of no longer being in a difficult or worrisome situation

Ex: Talking over my problem with my close friend was a weight off my shoulders .

faint heart never won fair (lady|maiden) [Satz]

used to suggest that one must be bold and take risks to achieve one's goals

Ex: The timid athlete was afraid to attempt the difficult jump, fearing injury. Her coach reminded her that faint heart never won fair lady, and encouraged her to push her limits.

to [pull] the wool over {one's} eyes [Phrase]

to hide the truth from someone and make them believe something that is not true

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feather in {one's} cap [Phrase]

a thing that someone takes pride in, such as an accomplishment, honor, etc.

Ex: The promotion was another feather in his cap after years of hard work .

to [let] the cat out of the bag [Phrase]

to reveal information that were supposed to be kept secret, often by accident

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lifeless [Adjektiv]

leblos

Ex: Mary 's grandmother sat in her chair , her eyes closed and her breathing shallow , looking almost lifeless .

Marys Großmutter saß in ihrem Stuhl, die Augen geschlossen und der Atem flach, und sah fast leblos aus.

pearly [Adjektiv]

perlmuttern

shrivelled [Adjektiv]

geschrumpft

watery [Adjektiv]

wässrig

Ex: He complained that the pasta sauce was too watery , with not enough thickness and depth of flavor .

Er beschwerte sich, dass die Pastasauce zu wässrig war, ohne genügend Dicke und Geschmackstiefe.

to head out [Verb]

aufbrechen

Ex: They often head out for a walk in the park after dinner .

Sie machen sich oft nach dem Abendessen zu einem Spaziergang im Park auf.

to [get] the (sack|boot|axe) [Phrase]

to be fired from one's position or job

Ex: He 's not doing his work properly , so he might get the boot soon .

to [take] {sth} on the chin [Phrase]

to experience a lot of problems, setbacks, damages, etc., as a result of something

Ex: Stockholders took it on the chin yesterday as markets fell sharply .

[show|teach] {sb} the ropes [Phrase]

to show or teach someone how a particular job or task is done

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to [keep|play|hold] {one's} cards close to {one's} (chest|vest) [Phrase]

to refrain from revealing one's true intentions or plans

Ex: She played her cards close to her vest when discussing her career plans , not disclosing her intentions until she had a solid plan in place .

to [put|lay] {one's} cards on the table [Phrase]

to honestly share one's thoughts, feelings, or plans

Ex: The CEO laid his cards on the table during the meeting , revealing the company 's financial challenges and outlining a plan for recovery .

hard to (swallow|take) [Phrase]

(of a particular idea, statement, or situation) challenging to accept as true

Ex: I found her story rather hard to swallow .

Das Buch Insight - Obere Mittelstufe
Einheit 1 - 1A	Einheit 1 - 1C	Einheit 1 - 1D	Einheit 1 - 1E
Wortschatz-Einblick 1	Einheit 2 - 2A	Einheit 2 - 2C	Einheit 2 - 2D
Einheit 2 - 2E	Wortschatz-Einblick 2	Einheit 3 - 3A	Einheit 3 - 3C
Einheit 3 - 3D	Wortschatz-Einblick 3	Einheit 4 - 4A	Einheit 4 - 4C
Einheit 4 - 4D	Einheit 4 - 4E	Wortschatz-Einblick 4	Einheit 5 - 5A
Einheit 5 - 5C	Einheit 5 - 5D	Einheit 5 - 5E	Wortschatz-Einblick 5
Einheit 6 - 6A	Einheit 6 - 6C	Einheit 6 - 6D	Einheit 6 - 6E
Wortschatz-Einblick 6	Einheit 7 - 7A	Einheit 7 - 7C	Wortschatz-Einblick 7
Einheit 8 - 8A	Einheit 8 - 8C	Einheit 8 - 8D	Wortschatz-Einblick 8
Einheit 9 - 9A	Einheit 9 - 9C	Einheit 9 - 9D	Einheit 9 - 9E
Wortschatz-Einblick 9	Einheit 10 - 10A	Einheit 10 - 10C	Einheit 10 - 10D
Einheit 10 - 10E	Wortschatz-Einblick 10