Karteikarten
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Karten in diesem Stapel (10)
- 1realm-n *Her interests are in the realm of practical politics. * My interests are in the realm of literature.an area of interest or activity
- 2sup'reme-adj *For me, dieting requires a supreme effort of will. *Love reigned supreme in her heart.very great, or the best
- 3'contemplate-v *I'm contemplating going abroad for a year. *It's too awful/horrific/dangerous to contemplate.to think about something seriously for a period of time
=consider - 4bias-n *There has always been a slight bias in favour of/towards employing liberal arts graduates in the company. *Unconscious bias can influence decisions in recruitment, promotion, and performance management.the action of supporting or opposing a particular person or thing in an unfair way, because of allowing personal opinions to influence your judgment
=discrimination - 5'stressor-n *Constant noise can be a stressorsomething that causes stress (= great worry or emotional difficulty)
- 6reap-v They didn’t reap any benefits from that deal.to obtain or receive something as a result of your own actions
- 7'cultivate-v *Try to cultivate a more relaxed and positive approach to life. *The new prime minister is cultivating relationships with East Asian countries.= to work hard to develop a particular skill, attitude, or quality
=to make an effort to develop a friendly relationship with someone, especially someone who can help you - 8'gratifying -adj *It must be very gratifying to see all your children grown up and happy. *It’s gratifying to note that already much has been achieved.pleasing and satisfying
- 9i'lluminate-v *This article illuminates the basic principles of economics.to make something much clearer and easier to understand
- 10ob'scure-v-n * Two new skyscrapers had sprung up, obscuring the view from her window.to prevent something from being seen or heard