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Boek Headway - Upper Intermediate - Eenheid 10

Hier vind je de woordenschat van Unit 10 in het Headway Upper Intermediate cursusboek, zoals "handleiding", "scherpe tong", "afpersen", enz.

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Headway - Upper Intermediate
metaphor
metaphor
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a figure of speech that compares two unrelated things to highlight their similarities and convey a deeper meaning

metafoor, stijlfiguur

metafoor, stijlfiguur

Ex: Her speech was filled with powerful metaphors that moved the audience .

Haar toespraak was gevuld met krachtige metaforen die het publiek ontroerden.

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idiom
idiom
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a manner of speaking or writing that is characteristic of a particular person, group, or era, and that involves the use of particular words, phrases, or expressions in a distinctive way

idioom, taal

idioom, taal

Ex: The comedian ’s idiom was so recognizable that fans could immediately tell which jokes were his own .

Het idioom van de komiek was zo herkenbaar dat fans meteen konden zeggen welke grappen van hem waren.

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intelligence
intelligence
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

the ability to correctly utilize thought and reason, learn from experience, or to successfully adapt to the environment

intelligentie

intelligentie

Ex: He admired her intelligence and creativity during the debate .

Hij bewonderde haar intelligentie en creativiteit tijdens het debat.

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emotion
emotion
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a strong feeling such as love, anger, etc.

emotie

emotie

Ex: The movie was so powerful that it evoked a range of emotions in the audience .

De film was zo krachtig dat het een reeks emoties opriep bij het publiek.

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manual
manual
[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

requiring or involving personal effort, especially physical effort, as opposed to being automatic or effortless

handmatig, met de hand

handmatig, met de hand

Ex: He prefers manual labor over desk jobs because he enjoys working with his hands.

Hij geeft de voorkeur aan handmatige arbeid boven kantoorbanen omdat hij graag met zijn handen werkt.

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skill
skill
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

an ability to do something well, especially after training

vaardigheid, bekwaamheid

vaardigheid, bekwaamheid

Ex: The athlete 's skill in dribbling and shooting made him a star player on the basketball team .

De vaardigheid van de atleet in dribbelen en schieten maakte hem een sterrenspeler in het basketbalteam.

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to [lend|give] {sb} a (helping|) hand

to give a person help or assistance in doing something

Ex: I always try to give a helping hand to my colleagues when they have heavy workloads or deadlines to meet.
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to head
to head
[werkwoord]

to move toward a particular direction

zich begeven, gaan

zich begeven, gaan

Ex: Right now , the students are actively heading to the library to study .

Op dit moment gaan de studenten actief naar de bibliotheek om te studeren.

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big-headed
big-headed
[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

having or displaying the belief that one is superior in intellect, importance, skills, etc.

verwaand, hoogmoedig

verwaand, hoogmoedig

Ex: The interviewee came across as big-headed, talking more about his past successes than his future goals .

De geĆÆnterviewde kwam over als verwaand, meer pratend over zijn vroegere successen dan over zijn toekomstige doelen.

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to [shake] hands
to shake hands
[Zinsdeel]

to take hold of someone else's hand with one's own and then move them up and down as a gesture of greeting, congratulations, or agreement

Ex: She hesitated, then decided to shake hands with the person she had been arguing with.
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to [have] a (good|) head for {sth}

to naturally excel at doing something

Ex: My sister has a good head for design and always creates beautiful interiors.
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to [have] {one's} hands full

to have a lot of work that needs to be dealt with

Ex: After the promotion, she had her hands full with more duties than ever before.
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heart of gold
heart of gold
[Zinsdeel]

a generous and kind personality

Ex: The nurse with a heart of gold cared for her patients as if they were family.
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heart-to-heart
heart-to-heart
[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

describing a conversation or discussion that is honest, open, and sincere, typically between close friends or family members

hart tot hart, oprecht

hart tot hart, oprecht

Ex: His heart-to-heart talk with his parents really helped him understand their concerns .

Zijn hart tot hart gesprek met zijn ouders hielp hem echt om hun zorgen te begrijpen.

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to [go] to {one's} [head]

(of praise, success, etc.) to make one feel too proud of oneself and degrade others

Ex: The praise and admiration from others went to his head, and he started believing he was infallible.
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on {one's} last legs

in a very poor condition or near the end of their lifespan or usefulness

Ex: They have been on their last legs financially for months and are struggling to make ends meet.
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sharp tongue
sharp tongue
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

one's tendency to speak to people in a very critical manner

scherpe tong, bijtende tong

scherpe tong, bijtende tong

Ex: She earned a reputation for her sharp tongue in the courtroom , where her cross-examinations were not only thorough but also marked by sharp-witted commentary .

Ze verwierf een reputatie voor haar scherpe tong in de rechtszaal, waar haar kruisverhoren niet alleen grondig waren maar ook gekenmerkt werden door scherpzinnig commentaar.

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to [get] used to
to get used to
[Zinsdeel]

to become accustomed or familiar with something, especially something that was previously unfamiliar or uncomfortable

Ex: She’s still getting used to the new software at her job.
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kind
kind
[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

nice and caring toward other people's feelings

aardig, vriendelijk

aardig, vriendelijk

Ex: The teacher was kind enough to give us an extension on the project .

De leraar was aardig genoeg om ons een verlenging voor het project te geven.

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generous
generous
[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

having a willingness to freely give or share something with others, without expecting anything in return

vrijgevig,  gul

vrijgevig, gul

Ex: They thanked her for the generous offer to pay for the repairs .

Ze bedankten haar voor het vrijgevige aanbod om de reparaties te betalen.

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to accept
to accept
[werkwoord]

to say yes to what is asked of you or offered to you

accepteren, aanvaarden

accepteren, aanvaarden

Ex: They accepted the offer to stay at the beach house for the weekend .

Ze accepteerden het aanbod om in het strandhuis te blijven voor het weekend.

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to joke
to joke
[werkwoord]

to say something funny or behave in a way that makes people laugh

grappen maken, grollen

grappen maken, grollen

Ex: The teacher joked that the homework would be graded by the class pet .

De leraar grapte dat het huiswerk door het klasdier zou worden nagekeken.

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to [face] the fact

to acknowledge and accept the reality of a situation, even if it is difficult or unpleasant

Ex: We can’t avoid this issue any longer; we need to face the facts about our finances.
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to [pull] {one's} leg

to joke with someone in a friendly manner by trying to make them believe something that is not true

Ex: Don't take everything he says seriously; he enjoys pulling people's legs.
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to [find] {one's} feet

to gain the confidence, familiarity, and skills needed to perform well in a situation that is new to one

Ex: It took me a few weeks to find my feet in the new job, but now I'm much more confident.
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to [put] on a brave (face|front)

to behave in a way that hides one's unhappiness, worries, or problems

Ex: The actor put on a brave face despite the negative reviews, focusing on the next project with determination.
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to trade
to trade
[werkwoord]

to exchange one thing for another through a mutual agreement

ruilen, uitwisselen

ruilen, uitwisselen

Ex: He traded his large SUV for a more fuel-efficient hybrid car .

Hij heeft zijn grote SUV geruild voor een zuinigere hybride auto.

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to carve
to carve
[werkwoord]

to create or produce something by cutting or shaping a material, such as a sculpture or design

snijden, houwen

snijden, houwen

Ex: The sculptor carved a marble statue that showcased the human form .

De beeldhouwer hakte een marmeren beeld dat de menselijke vorm toonde.

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to tend
to tend
[werkwoord]

to be likely to develop or occur in a certain way because that is the usual pattern

neigen, de neiging hebben

neigen, de neiging hebben

Ex: In colder climates , temperatures tend to drop significantly during the winter months .

In koudere klimaten hebben temperaturen de neiging om aanzienlijk te dalen tijdens de wintermaanden.

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to raid
to raid
[werkwoord]

to enter a place and remove or take away a large number of things quickly and illegally, often as part of a criminal enterprise or activity

plunderen, overvallen

plunderen, overvallen

Ex: He was arrested after trying to raid the vault at the casino .

Hij werd gearresteerd na een poging om de kluis van het casino te overvallen.

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to worship
to worship
[werkwoord]

to respect and honor God or a deity, especially by performing rituals

aanbidden, vereren

aanbidden, vereren

Ex: The followers worship their god through daily prayers and ceremonies .

De volgelingen aanbidden hun god door dagelijkse gebeden en ceremonies.

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to extort
to extort
[werkwoord]

to twist or manipulate someone's words or actions in a dishonest or unfair way

verdraaien, manipuleren

verdraaien, manipuleren

Ex: By cherry-picking facts, some conspiracy theorists extort information to fit outrageous claims not supported by evidence.

Door feiten selectief te kiezen, verdraaien sommige samenzweringstheoretici informatie om te passen bij schokkende beweringen die niet door bewijs worden ondersteund.

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to settle
to settle
[werkwoord]

to come to rest or take a comfortable position, often by sitting

zich vestigen, gaan zitten

zich vestigen, gaan zitten

Ex: If you were tired, you would settle on the couch for a nap.

Als je moe was, zou je je op de bank nestelen voor een dutje.

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to mount
to mount
[werkwoord]

to get onto and assume control of an animal, such as a horse

bestijgen, opstijgen

bestijgen, opstijgen

Ex: The police officer swiftly mounted the patrol horse , patrolling the city streets during a local event .

De politieagent klom snel op het patrouillepaard en patrouilleerde door de straten van de stad tijdens een lokaal evenement.

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to explore
to explore
[werkwoord]

to visit places one has never seen before

verkennen, ontdekken

verkennen, ontdekken

Ex: Last summer , they explored the historic landmarks of the European cities .

Afgelopen zomer hebben ze de historische bezienswaardigheden van de Europese steden verkend.

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Viking
Viking
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a member of a seafaring group from the late eighth to early eleventh century who originated in the Scandinavian regions of Europe, and who conducted raids, trades, and colonized wide areas of Europe

Viking, Normandiƫr

Viking, Normandiƫr

Ex: The Vikings are famous for their influence on European history, including the founding of several cities.

De Vikingen zijn beroemd om hun invloed op de Europese geschiedenis, waaronder de stichting van verschillende steden.

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

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

Ex: His heart isn’t in the team anymore; he doesn’t seem to care about the games.
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