Das Buch Total English - Obere Mittelstufe - Einheit 5 – Referenz – Teil 1

to reduce something in degree, amount, quality, or strength

senken, verringern

an official agreement between two or more sides that states what each of them has to do

Vertrag, Kontrakt

to become something greater in quantity, importance, or size

ex­pan­die­ren

to enlarge or lengthen something

verlängern, erweitern

to make something smaller in amount, degree, price, etc.

reduzieren

(of clothes or fabric) to become smaller when washed with hot water

einlaufen, schrumpfen

to enlarge the area of effect of something or to make it affect more people

ausbreiten, verbreiten

to make something longer, looser, or wider, especially by pulling it

dehnen, strecken

to put someone or something important in a situation where they could be harmed, lost, or destroyed

riskieren, gefährden

an act that someone does while knowing that there is a risk but also possible success

Wette, Risiko

a situation or a chance where doing or achieving something particular becomes possible or easier

Gelegenheit, Möglichkeit

a possibility that something will happen

Chance, Möglichkeit

an amount of money invested in a business

Beteiligung, Investition

something that is greatly desired

Ambition, Bestreben

significant in amount or degree

substanziell, bedeutend

to tolerate something or someone unpleasant, often without complaining

tolerieren

to take the necessary action regarding someone or something specific

sich kümmern um, umgehen mit

to pay full attention to someone or something specific

sich konzentrieren, fokussieren

to allow the presence or actions of someone or something disliked without interference or complaint

ertragen, dulden

a difficult and new task that puts one's skill, ability, and determination to the test

Herausforderung

to overcome challenges, defend beliefs, or achieve a difficult thing

kämpfen, str kampen

an attempt to do something, particularly something demanding

Anstrengung, Versuch

a series of organized activities that are intended to achieve a particular goal

Kampagne

the part of water in a river that runs very fast and looks foamy

wildes Wasser, Schäumendes Wasser

the practice of using a raft to travel with the flow of a river as a sport or hobby

Rafting, Floßfahren

a type of sport in which a person climbs rock surfaces that are very steep

Klettern, Felsenklettern

a sport that involves riders performing specific tasks like jumping over obstacles or showcasing their skills on horseback

Reiten, Pferdesport

able to be driven or ridden on rough ground

Gelände-, offroad

the activity or sport of riding a mountain bike over rough ground

Mountainbiking, Berg-Radfahren

a game played by two teams of thirteen or fifteen players, who kick or carry an oval ball over the other team’s line to score points

Rugby

a martial art and sport that is practiced using arrows and bows

Bogenschießen

a hard hat worn by soldiers, bikers, etc. for protection

Helm

a supportive arrangement of straps or bands worn on the body to distribute weight or pressure evenly, provide stability for a body part or function, or secure an object in place

Gurtzeug, Sicherheitsgurt

a piece of clothing worn for swimming, especially by women and girls

Badeanzug

a tight-fitting piece of clothing made of rubber that is worn by underwater swimmers to remain warm

Neoprenanzug, Wetsuit

a special type of vest worn to help keep a person afloat in water, especially in case of an emergency

Rettungsweste, Schwimmweste

a sports shoe with a rubber sole that is worn casually or for doing exercise

Turnschuhe, Sportschuhe

a type of eyewear that are designed to protect the eyes from harm

Schutzbrille, Sicherheitsbrille