Unit 5 - english world

Simon Haines, Vocabulary for Advanced (CAE)
Unit 5 Risking it – extreme sports, risk-taking
English
definition
characteristic (n.; adj.)
the period during which a young person develops from a child into an adult
in the process of developing from a
child into an adult
relating to teenagers; short form for
'teenager'
the period between childhood and
adult age; a young man
a low, continuous humming or murmuring sound; to make that sound
(of) a feature or quality belonging typically to a person, place, or thing
(physical/mental) exertion (n.)
physical or mental effort
leisure (n.)
time when one is not working or occupied; free time
hazard (n.)
a danger or risk
adolescence (n.)
adolescent (n.; adj.)
teen (adj.)
youth (n.)
buzz (n.; v.)
outcome (n.)
extravagant or intensive publicity or
promotion
a position on a scale of amount, quantity, extent, or quality
a plan or course of action taken to
achieve a particular purpose
beginning, especially something unpleasant
the way a thing turns out; a consequence
participant (n.)
a person who takes part in something
representative (n.; adj.)
a person chosen or appointed to act or
speak for others; typical of a class,
group, or body of opinion
response to sth (n.)
a reaction; a verbal or written answer
hype (n.)
level (n.)
measure (n.)
onset (n.)
example
German
She spent her adolescence in France.
Adoleszenz
Adolescents frequently wonder about
the meaning of life.
adoleszent; Jugendlicher; Heranwachsender
Kurt Cobain is a typical teen idol.
Jugend-; Jugendlicher
He was attacked by a gang of youths.
Jugend; junger Mann (neg. Bedeutung!)
The room was filled with a buzz of conversation.
Palm trees are (a) characteristic of the
Mediterranean.
After the exertion of a marathon, a runner needs rest.
Everyone needs some leisure to be productive.
Up until the 20th century the hazards of
childbirth were considerable.
His long-awaited album was released
amid a storm of hype.
Southern Europe currently registers a
particularly high level of unemployment.
The Senate passed the measure by a 4830 vote.
The onset of Alzheimer’s disease is
marked by a persons poor judgement.
The outcome of the election was a great
surprise to everyone.
In our company staff are all active participants in the decision-making process.
He is a representative to the UN.
Her view is representative of a general
mood in the country.
An extended, jazzy piano solo drew the
biggest response from the crowd.
Gebrumm; Stimmengewirr
Eigenschaft; typisches Merkmal
physische od. geistige Anstrengung;
Strapaze
Freizeit; Musse
Gefahr; Risiko
Rummel; Tamtam;
Niveau; Höhe; Stand
Massnahme
Beginn; Ausbruch
Ergebnis; Resultat; Auswirkung
Teilnehmer/-in; Beteiligter/-e
Vertreter/-in; Repräsentant/-in; stellvertretend; charakteristisch
Reaktion; Antwort; Resonanz
a small quantity intended to show what
the whole is like;
to take a sample of sth for analysis
a sudden feeling of excitement and
pleasure
to examine sth methodically, typically
in order to explain and interpret it
to do sth before sb else; to think of
sth that might happen in the future
keep away from or stop oneself from
doing
to establish exactly by research or calculation; to firmly decide
to put sth in a prominent place in order that it may readily be seen
The investigation involved analysing
samples of handwriting.
I got to sample some of the best wine.
(Kost-)Probe; (Waren-)Muster; kosten; probieren
A thrill of excitement ran through her.
Nervenkitzel; Kick; Erregung
to be aware of beforehand; to predict
We did not foresee any difficulties.
The activists induced protesters to join in
the march.
She released his arm and pushed him
aside.
potentially (adv.)
to succeed in persuading or leading sb
to do sth; to bring about or give rise to
to allow or enable to escape from confinement; to set free
to say or estimate that (a specified
thing) will happen in the future
to slide unintentionally for a short distance; to move quietly or quickly
to trip or momentarily lose one’s balance; almost fall
to catch one’s foot on something and
stumble or fall
having or showing the capacity to develop into something in the future
associated with sth (adj.)
connected with sth
content (adj.)
in a state of peaceful happiness
He seemed more content, less bitter.
(in)competent (adj.)
(not) having the ability, knowledge, or
skill to do sth successfully
(trying to be) as good as or better
than others of a comparable nature
enlarged or altered beyond normal
proportions
She is glad to be operated on by a highly competent surgeon.
Our products are successful in a highly
competitive market.
Picasso’s faces are characterised by exaggerated features.
sample (n.; v.)
thrill (n.)
to analyse
to anticipate
to avoid (+ gerund)
to determine sth
to display sth
to foresee sth
to induce sth
to release sth
to predict sth
to slip
to stumble
to trip
(non-)competitive (adj.)
exaggerated (adj.)
He tried to analyse exactly what was going on.
They failed to anticipate a full-scale invasion.
At the beach avoid staying in the sun for
more than an hour.
First we have to determine what the best
day will be for the experiment.
Some of the artist’s best works are displayed in the exhibition.
analysieren
vorwegnehmen; vorgreifen; vorhersehen
vermeiden
bestimmen; ermitteln; determinieren
anzeigen; auslegen; zur Schau stellen
vorhersehen
dazu bringen; verleiten; herbeiführen
befreien; lösen; freisetzen
It is too early to predict a result.
voraussagen; vorhersagen; prognostizieren
The front wheels began to slip.
rutschen; ausgleiten; schlüpfen;
Her foot caught in the rug and she stumbled.
stolpern
In the dark he tripped over his cat.
stolpern
This error could potentially have dire
consequences.
The risks associated with this development are considerable.
eventuell; unter Umständen; potentiell
verbunden; in Verbindung stehend
zufrieden
(in)kompetent; fachkundig
(nicht) konkurrenzfähig; wetteifernd
übertrieben
frustrated (adj.)
harmful (adj.)
causing or likely to cause harm
The ozone layer blocks the harmful rays
from the sun.
schädlich; nachteilig
hazardous (adj.)
risky; dangerous
Miners work in hazardous conditions.
gefährlich; riskant
recreational (adj.)
relating to activity done for enjoyment
when one is not working
reasonable (adj.)
fair and sensible; based on good sense
Our recreational facilities include a pool,
a sauna and a tennis court.
This seems a reasonable enough request.
I’m responsible for the Marketing Department. Junk food is partly responsible
for heart disease.
responsible (adj.)
risky (adj.)
serious (adj.)
having an obligation to do sth; being
in charge of sth; being the primary
cause of sth
full of the possibility of danger, failure,
or loss
demanding careful consideration or
application; significant or worrying
satisfied (adj.)
contented; pleased
tentative (adj.)
not certain or fixed; provisional
control measure
a plan or course of action taken to
achieve control over sth
dangerous driving
marketing hype
recreational activity
safety expert
extravagant or intensive marketing and
promotion
an activity typically pursued during
one’s free time
an expert specialising in the protection
against risk and accidents
tentative link
a
to do further research
to engage in a more (detailed) scientific investigation
to engage in sth
to participate in sth
to evaluate outcomes
to assess results
to live forever
Freizeit-;
zumutbar; angemessen; vernünftig
verantwortlich; verantwortungsbewusst
This strategy seems far to risky to us.
riskant
I was having serious doubts about the
whole plan.
Satisfied customers are the basis for
commercial success.
They took a few tentative steps towards
finding a solution.
Clear regulations act as control measures
in the banking business.
The new measures are designed to combat dangerous driving.
News of a fabulous anti-ageing pill, accompanied by the usual marketing hype,
created a spike in sales.
ernsthaft; schwerwiegend; gravierend
zufrieden
provisorisch; vorläufig; unverbindlich
Kontroll-, Schutzmassnahme
gefährliches Fahrverhalten
„Vermarktungs-Strohfeuer“, Vermarktungsrummel; Marketinghype
Freizeitbeschäftigung
Work at the reactor was carried out under the supervision of safety experts.
The team has established a tentative link
between lack of sleep and heart disease.
But to substantiate their claims, the team
has to do further research.
As long as you don’t engage in criminal
activity, you’ll be safe in this part of town.
Whatever happens, we will carefully
evaluate the outcomes.
What’s the point of living forever if you
are too old to do anything fun?
Sicherheitsbeauftragter
eine mögliche Verknüpfung
vertiefte Forschung betreiben
teilnehmen an einer Tätigkeit
Resultate bewerten; beurteilen; evaluieren
ewig leben
to have a lucky escape
an act of avoiding sth dangerous or
unpleasant by sheer luck
to make a choice
to choose
to make/take a decision
to decide
to make a difference
to have a significant effect (or no effect) on a person or situation
to make an effort
to try (hard) to do sth
to make (good) progress
to develop towards an improved or
more advanced condition
to make sure (that.../to...)
to ensure
make use of sth
to use something well
to take action
to act; to do something; to begin legal
activity against someone
The explosion happened just minutes
after we left – so it was a really lucky escape!
I was offered two interesting jobs at the
same time, so I had to make a choice.
Once you are 18, you are entitled to take
your own decisions about your life.
Thanks for being with us today – it really
makes a difference!
Make an effort to exercise every day –
it’ll pay off!
I started learning Arabic last year and I’m
making good progress.
Before leaving, make sure all the doors
are properly locked.
I am sure I can make good use of the gift
you gave me.
We shall take appropriate action as soon
as we have more information.
to take advice
to accept/follow advice
You should take advice from your doctor.
to take care to do sth
to be careful
to take a chance
to risk
to take effect
to start having an effect; to start working
to take exercise
to do sport
to take (reasonable/extensive) precautions
to take a measure in advance to prevent sth dangerous, unpleasant, or
inconvenient from happening
to take responsibility for sth/sb
to be responsible for
to take risks
to risk sth
to take steps to do sth
to make an active effort to do sth
a defining feature of sth
a typical characteristic
alleged (adj.)
said, without proof, to have taken
place or to have a specified illegal or Take care not to overdo it when going to
the gym.
Why should I take a chance and meet
him alone?
The pills will take effect an hour after
ingesting them.
It is best to take exercise several times a
week.
It is foolish not to take reasonable precautions before entering a chemical
plant.
Oldest children often have to take responsibility for their younger siblings.
If you are unwilling to take risks, don’t
get married.
We shall take steps to keep youngsters
from taking dangerous drugs.
One defining feature of the Swiss is their
punctuality.
The alleged spy was arrested and taken
to a military court.
mit Glück davonkommen
eine Wahl treffen
eine Entscheidung fällen
einen Unterschied ausmachen
sich bemühen
Fortschritte machen
sicherstellen; dazu schauen, dass...
(ausgiebigen) Gebrauch machen von
handeln; tätig werden; (rechtliche)
Massnahmen ergreifen
Rat befolgen
achten darauf, etw. zu tun
ein Risiko eingehen; riskieren
Wirkung erlangen; wirksam werden;
wirken
Sport treiben
(angemessene/detaillierte) Vorsichtsmassnahmen anwenden
Verantwortung übernehmen
Risiken eingehen
Schritte unternehmen; Massnahmen
ergreifen
ein bezeichnendes Merkmal von etwas
angeblich; vermeintlich
undesirable quality
capacity (n.)
the maximum amount that sth can contain
The stadium’s seating capacity is much
greater than before.
a recent study suggests (that)...
to assess a risk
to calculate or estimate a risk
to do an assessment
to carry out a calculation or estimate of
sth
to (over)complicate sth
to make sth (over)complicated
to apply (safety) measures
to make use of (…) measures; to put…
into practice
to harm (your back/eyes/...)
to do damage to sth
to avoid injury
to keep away from getting injured
to feel confident about sth
to feel sure about sth
an indication of sth
a sign of sth
Experts are assessing the risk of another
nuclear disaster.
A thorough assessment of the risks involved will have to be done.
Women are sometimes said to overcomplicate matters while men are easier.
Applying simple safety measures can go
a long way towards saving lives.
If you stare into a computer screen all
day, you may harm your eyes.
Wear some knee pads to avoid injury.
We feel confident that the event will be a
great success.
Chest pain may be an indication of heart
problems.
Leistungsvermögen; Fassungsvermögen; Rauminhalt
eine kürzlich gemachte Studie legt
nahe, dass.../deutet darauf hin, dass
ein Risiko einschätzen/abwägen
etwas einer Prüfung/Einschätzung
unterziehen
etwas (über-)komplizieren
(Sicherheits-)Massnahmen anwenden
(dem Rücken/den Augen/...) schaden
Verletzungen vermeiden
sich sicher/zuversichtlich fühlen
ein Anzeichen von