Francis 18.2.14

Question 1

Ausschuss (Untersuchungs-)

Answer 1

commission (of inquiry)

Question 2

diff. betw. “inquiry” and “enquiry”

Answer 2

“inquiry” investigation (mostly legal) and “enquiry” = “Anfrage”

In British English people sometimes distinguish between enquiry and inquiry, using enquiry for the general meaning of ‘a request for information’ and inquiry for the more particular meaning of ‘official investigation’ enquiries from prospective students a murder inquiry. However, you can use either spelling in either meaning. In American English inquiry is usually used in both meanings.

Question 3

what is a home page?

Answer 3

the starting page of a web site

Question 4

Verordnungen erlassen

Answer 4

issue regulations

Question 5

halbstaatlich

Answer 5

parastatal

Question 6

im Ausmass von (w. “tune”)

Answer 6

to the tune of

Question 7

verb coll. with “commission”

Answer 7

to set up

Question 8

heisse Luft (blah, blah)

Answer 8

hot air

Question 9

used to introduce some new information that adds to or supports what you have said previously

Answer 9

moreover / furthermore / in addition / additionally

Question 10

diff. betw. “comprise” & “consist”

Answer 10

“comprise” = is used without a prp. (formal) & “consist” is ALWAYS “consist + of”

Question 11

degree of formality (r….)

Answer 11

register

Question 12

Kaution (prison)

Answer 12

bale

Question 13

verb coll. w. “complaint”

Answer 13

to lodge (also to file)

Question 14

ablegen

Answer 14

to file

Question 15

Bettwäsche

Answer 15

linen

Question 16

Schmutzwäsche (fin. & legal)

Answer 16

dirty linen

Question 17

diff. betw. “the last…” ´& “the latest…”

Answer 17

“the last…” = opp. “the first…” & “the latest…” = the newest

Question 18

Unschuldvermutung

Answer 18

presumption of innocence