Week 2 Flashcards
(20 cards)
ein Flop sein
bomb –> completely fail
faszinierend
intriguing –> interesting and arousing curiosity
versagen
flop –> failure
Die Anpassung
adaptation –> something that has been changed to suit a differemnt use (often of a novel or play)
fehlerhaft, beschädigte
flawed –> having imperfections
weit hergeholt
far-fetched –> almost impossible to believe
Die Selbstdarstellung
potrayal –> descripton or representation of a person or character
Der Konformist
conformist –> fittig in with expected behaviour or customs
auffrischend
refreshing –> something new or different that is invigorating and positiv
auffrischend
refreshing –> something new or different that is invigorating and positiv
Unterschied Zwischen:
- the bomb
- a bomb
- to bomb
the bomb –> awesome
a bomb –> a failure
to bomb –> to fail
Das Meisterwerk
Das Meisterstück
masterpiece –> a work of exceptional quality, usually used to describe a piece of art
hypnotisierend
mesmerizing –> so impressive that it hypnotizes you - you literally can’t take your eyes away
zum Nachdenken anregend
thought-provoking –> somebody or something that inspires ideas and analysis
atemberaubend
stunning –> of great beauty, leaves you speechless
unterbewertet
underrated –> not given the praise deserved
inspiriert
inspirational –> so impressive it might cause you to change your course of action in life
nicht ganz salonfähig
schlüpfrig
risqué –> showing or including images or scenes considered to be of an inhappropriate sexual nature
erstaunlich
überwältigend
mind-blowing –> surprising and impressive to the point where it fills your mind with whirling thoughts
von etwas schwärmen
rave –> strong praise for a new book, play, etc.
