Boek Solutions - Gevorderd - Eenheid 4 - 4E

Hier vind je de woordenschat van Unit 4 - 4E in het Solutions Advanced cursusboek, zoals "rough and ready", "binomial", "pick and choose", etc.

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binomial pair [zelfstandig naamwoord]

binomiaal paar

Ex: The expression " more or less " is a binomial pair used for approximation .

De uitdrukking "meer of minder" is een binomiaal paar dat wordt gebruikt voor benadering.

dead and (buried|gone) [Zinsdeel]

(of a thing) cannot happen or exist again in the future, due to being completely finished in the past

Ex: After losing the election , his political career was considered dead and buried .

dos and don'ts [Zinsdeel]

rules that determine what one should or should not do in a particular situation

Ex: The employee should follow the dos and don'ts outlined in the company handbook .

short and sweet [Zinsdeel]

used to describe something that is brief and to the point, yet pleasant or enjoyable

Ex: The recipe 's instructions were short and sweet , providing clear steps to create a delicious dessert .

through and through [Zinsdeel]

in every single way

Ex: He 's a dedicated musician through and through , always composing or playing his instruments .

wear and tear [Zinsdeel]

the gradual damage or deterioration that occurs to an object or property as a result of normal use or aging

Ex: The wear and tear of machinery and fixed capital in general must be replaced in money .

high and dry [Zinsdeel]

(of a person) placed in a difficult situation with little or no resources or help

Ex: When her friends abandoned her during the hike , she was left high and dry in the wilderness .

live and learn [tussenwerpsel]

Leven en leren

Ex: You ’ll figure it out eventually ; after all , you live and learn .

Je komt er uiteindelijk wel uit; tenslotte, leven en leren.

to [pick] and [choose] [Zinsdeel]

‌to choose the most desirable alternative out of the ones available

Ex: As a book lover , she relished the opportunity to visit the library and pick and choose from a vast collection of novels .

rough and ready [Zinsdeel]

simple but good enough to fulfill a particular need or purpose

Ex: The team 's rough and ready approach to problem-solving often yields creative and efficient solutions .

safe and sound [Zinsdeel]

not damaged or injured in any way

Ex: After the storm passed , everyone in the neighborhood was relieved to be safe and sound .