Boek Four Corners 4 - Unit 12 les A

to randomly discover someone or something, particularly in a way that is surprising or unexpected

vinden

a way in which a problem can be solved or dealt with

oplossing

relating to the natural world and effects of human actions on it

milieu

a subject of significance or interest to someone or something

grootste zorg

to not let someone to do something

voorkomen dat iemand iets doet

a change in water, air, etc. that makes it harmful or dangerous

verontreiniging

toxic and harmful substances in the air that can cause illnesses

luchtverontreiniging

to join together in pursuit of a shared goal or advantage

combineren

to regularly travel to one's place of work and home by different means

regelmatig heen en weer reizen

to keep a vehicle, building, road, etc. in good condition by doing regular repairs, renovations, or examinations

handhaven

to not get involved with someone or something

iemand of iets vermijden

to keep something in a particular place for later use, typically in a systematic or organized manner

iets opslaan

to not let something increase in amount or number

to get rid of something that is no longer needed

afleggen

to keep something from change or harm

behouden

to get goods or services in exchange for money or other forms of payment

iets kopen

to make a waste product usable again

recycling

to be able to say who or what someone or something is

het herkennen van de identiteit van iemand

to get rid of waste material, particularly in an unorganized manner

weggooien

a piece of work for someone to do, especially as an assignment

taak

able to exist, happen, or be done

mogelijk

(of a system or machine) achieving maximum productivity without wasting much time, effort, or money

effectief

the poisoning of bodies of water caused by harmful materials

watervervuiling

a dispenser that holds a substance under pressure and that can release it as a fine spray (usually by means of a propellant gas)

spuitbus

concerning or used in the scientific field of chemistry

chemisch

any object that can be used to store something in, such as a bottle, box, etc.

houder

causing damage or negative effects to someone or something

schadelijk

an object that turns chemical energy to electricity to give power to a device or machine

batterij

in an appropriate manner according to established standards, rules, or expectations

op de juiste manier

the state of something at a particular time

staat

the total number or quantity of something

totaal

to have power over a person, company, country, etc. and to decide how things should be done

volledige controle hebben

to get rid of what is not needed or wanted anymore

weggooien

the process of putting a product in a container or covering in order to be sold

verpakking

a plastic or metal container with a lid, used for putting garbage in and usually kept outside the house

vuilnisbak

to discover the exact position or place of something or someone

het vinden van de locatie van iemand of iets

to move to a higher position or rank

promotie krijgen

including every part, member, etc.

geheel

a person who regularly travels to city for work

forens

a pathway typically made of concrete or asphalt at the side of a street for people to walk on

trottoir

a place where trains regularly stop for passengers to get on and off

treinstation

a vehicle that has two wheels and moves when we push its pedals with our feet

fiets

a city's railway system that is below the ground, usually in big cities

metro

a building, usually next or attached to a house, in which cars or other vehicles are kept

garage