Boken Insight - Övre mellannivå - Enhet 9 - 9A

to become apparent after a period of development, transformation, or investigation

dyka upp, framträda

the application of scientific knowledge for practical purposes, especially in industry

teknologi, metod

a business or company that has just begun operation

start-up, nyföretagande

a type of educational institution that provides training and education in practical skills and applied sciences

teknisk skola, yrkesskola

the part of the phone held to the ear through which one can listen and speak

handset, telefonlur

a flexible, insulated wire that carries electricity for household devices

kabel, sladd

a group of numbered buttons on a surface used for operating a TV, phone, computer, etc.

sifferknappsats, tangentbord

a device worn on the head that combines a headphone and microphone for listening and speaking

headset, hörlurar

a very small device that we put on the opening outside of our ear canals to listen to music or sounds without others listening

öronsnäckor, hörlurar

large and occupying a significant amount of space, often hard to handle

bulky, omfångsrik

having the latest and most advanced features or design

spetsmodern, avancerad

efficient and functional

praktisk, användbar

costing a lot of money

dyr, kostsam

having a smooth and shiny texture, typically describing hair, fur, or skin that appears healthy and well-maintained

slät, glänsande

(of prices) unreasonably or extremely high

orimlig, exorbitant

moderate in amount or quality

skälig

easily damaged or broken

ömtålig

having the ability to return to its original shape or position after being stretched or compressed

elastisk, resilient

challenging to manage or move due to size, weight, or awkward shape

klumpig, obekväm

(of a person) attractive, stylish, or beautiful

elegant, elegant

simple in design, without a specific pattern

enkel, slät

(of ideas, products, etc.) creative, original, and unlike anything else that exists

innovativ, kreativ

lacking purpose or function, and unable to help in any way

onödig, värdelös

favorable or well-suited for a specific purpose or situation

bekväm, lämplig

outdated and gone out of style, often replaced by more current trends or advancements

föråldrad, ute

(of a material or product) durable and able to withstand frequent use or wear without showing signs of damage

slitstark, hållbar

a person or group who is among the first to embrace and use a new product, technology, or innovation

tidig användare, pionjär