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Übersetzung & Definition
slightly: leicht
I'm slightly drunk right now, but I still think you're beautiful. Ich bin zwar leicht betrunken jetzt, denke aber immer noch, dass du schön bist.
(a) slight (difference): (ein) kleiner (Unterschied)
Pronunciation examples
UK: I still feel slightly angry towards the man who broke my heart.
US: We had a slight difference of opinion, but it was nothing serious.
Beispiel
- "Genteel manners, impeccable grooming, a slightly flamboyant dress sense, a love of theatre - all the hallmarks of an English gentleman - are frowned upon in a post-Brexit Europe."
- "actually I do have quite a slight preference for…"
- "The perplexed shark hesitated slightly before biting the victim in two."
- "Lift your arms, please... and spread your legs slightly."
- "Donna : Highs in the low 20s, slight chance of rain."
- "I feel slightly less lonely... like I have one or two friends."
- "No one was hurt during the revolution but the country did record its first ever act of violence when the former President's bodyguard was slightly pushed."
- "That's why we've decided to slightly increase the budgets of each department and continue to invest."
- "However, he's slightly too friendly and helpful."
- "Needless to say, she was slightly concerned when she saw that this "omelet" was frozen, and then defrosted in the microwave."
Übung 1
Let's have a look at some adverbs!
Fill in the blanks below with terms used in Bruno's speech.
This adverb means "to a small extent" or "somewhat" or "a little".
This adverb means "without caution, concern or prudence".
This adverb means "in a relative manner".
Fill in the blanks below with terms used in Bruno's speech.
This adverb means "to a small extent" or "somewhat" or "a little".
"My salary has only increased this year, I'm not happy".
This adverb means "without caution, concern or prudence".
"He left his car unlocked, and it was stolen soon after".
This adverb means "in a relative manner".
"It's a minor problem, compared to what's happening in Africa".
Let's have a look at some adverbs!
Fill in the blanks below with terms used in Bruno's speech.
This adverb means "to a small extent" or "somewhat" or "a little".
This adverb means "without caution, concern or prudence".
This adverb means "in a relative manner".
Fill in the blanks below with terms used in Bruno's speech.
This adverb means "to a small extent" or "somewhat" or "a little".
"My salary has only slightly 1 increased this year, I'm not happy".
This adverb means "without caution, concern or prudence".
"He carelessly 2 left his car unlocked, and it was stolen soon after".
This adverb means "in a relative manner".
"It's a relatively 3 minor problem, compared to what's happening in Africa".
1 slightly: "Slightly" means "to a small extent" or "somewhat", for example: I am slightly taller than my brother. Bruno says "That's why we've decided to slightly increase the budgets of each department and continue to invest." This means that the boards has decided to increase the budgets by a small amount.
2 carelessly: "Carelessly" means without caution or concern, for example: She carelessly spent all the money I gave her on expensive clothes. Bruno says "we do not spend money carelessly", this means that the Delavigne Corporation is careful with its money, and does not make "careless" purchases.
3 relatively: "Relatively" means in "a relative manner", for example: He's relatively intelligent, considering the stupidity of his father. Bruno says "I'm pleased that our overhead remains relatively low despite our progressive expansion", this means that the company's overhead (fixed costs) is comparatively low.
Übung 2
Complete the sentences below correctly.
"It looks like our phones are ringing off the hook" --> It looks like .
"There is a slight chance of rain" --> There is a chance of rain.
"We'll be back after the break to wrap things up" --> After the break, we'll .
"It looks like our phones are ringing off the hook" --> It looks like .
"There is a slight chance of rain" --> There is a chance of rain.
"We'll be back after the break to wrap things up" --> After the break, we'll .
Complete the sentences below correctly.
"It looks like our phones are ringing off the hook" --> It looks like we're getting a lot of phone calls 1.
"There is a slight chance of rain" --> There is a small 2 chance of rain.
"We'll be back after the break to wrap things up" --> After the break, we'll bring things to an end 3.
"It looks like our phones are ringing off the hook" --> It looks like we're getting a lot of phone calls 1.
"There is a slight chance of rain" --> There is a small 2 chance of rain.
"We'll be back after the break to wrap things up" --> After the break, we'll bring things to an end 3.
1 we're getting a lot of phone calls: This is the correct choice. The expression "the phones are ringing off the hook" expresses that the phone is ringing frequently, and in this context that Donna is receiving many phone calls. A "hook" is a curved piece of metal, plastic or wood that used for holding things or hanging things up. Old fashioned phones had a hook used to hold the "handset" or "mouthpiece" of the telephone.
1 the phones aren't working properly: This is an incorrect choice. The expression "the phones are ringing off the hook" does not mean that the phones aren't working properly.
1 the phone lines are now open: This is an incorrect choice. The expression "the phones are ringing off the hook" does not mean that the phone lines are "open", or available for calls.
1 we're making a lot of calls: This is an incorrect choice. The expression "the phones are ringing off the hook" does not mean that a lot of calls are being made, but rather that they are being received!
2 small: This is the correct choice. "A slight chance (of rain)" refers to a "small" chance, or low probability (of rain)". On its own, the term "slight" describes something or someone that is fine and narrow, or a person of small build. In the broadcast, Donna tells Rupert that there is a 'slight chance of rain" in Scotland, meaning that there is a small chance that it will rain there.
2 thin: This is an incorrect choice. The term "thin" cannot be used to describe the probability of rain. The term "thin" is used to describe something that is very fine and narrow or a person of small build.
2 great: This is an incorrect choice. The expression "a slight chance of rain" does not refer to a "great" chance of rain, but rather to a small chance of rain.
2 decent: This is an incorrect choice. The expression "a slight chance of rain" does not refer to a "decent" or "reasonable" chance of rain.
3 bring things to an end: This is the correct choice. The expression "to wrap things up" refers to bringing something to an end, or concluding something, in this case a radio program. When Donna says, "We'll be back after the break to wrap things up", she means that after a commercial break, she will end her show.
3 continue as before: This is an incorrect choice. The expression "to wrap things up" does not mean to "continue as before". Donna wants to end the program, not continue it.
3 try something new: This is an incorrect choice. The expression "to wrap things up" does not mean to "try something new". Donna wants to end the program, not experiment or "try something new".
3 discuss this in detail: This is an incorrect choice. The expression "to wrap things up" does not mean to "discuss things further" or in more detail. Donna wants to end the program, not continue it.
Übung 3
Fill in the blanks with terms used in the dialogue.
This term means to show discontent or displeasure, or "to criticize". "I to the customer service department regarding the impolite clerks."
This term is synonymous with "absent" or "lacking". It can describe something that hasn't been received. "There is some essential information from your job application... like your name."
This term means "to a small extent" or "somewhat" or "a little". "We'd like you to come to the interview earlier: 13.45 instead of 14.00."
This term means to show discontent or displeasure, or "to criticize". "I to the customer service department regarding the impolite clerks."
This term is synonymous with "absent" or "lacking". It can describe something that hasn't been received. "There is some essential information from your job application... like your name."
This term means "to a small extent" or "somewhat" or "a little". "We'd like you to come to the interview earlier: 13.45 instead of 14.00."
Fill in the blanks with terms used in the dialogue.
This term means to show discontent or displeasure, or "to criticize". "I complained 1 to the customer service department regarding the impolite clerks."
This term is synonymous with "absent" or "lacking". It can describe something that hasn't been received. "There is some essential information missing 2 from your job application... like your name."
This term means "to a small extent" or "somewhat" or "a little". "We'd like you to come to the interview slightly 3 earlier: 13.45 instead of 14.00."
This term means to show discontent or displeasure, or "to criticize". "I complained 1 to the customer service department regarding the impolite clerks."
This term is synonymous with "absent" or "lacking". It can describe something that hasn't been received. "There is some essential information missing 2 from your job application... like your name."
This term means "to a small extent" or "somewhat" or "a little". "We'd like you to come to the interview slightly 3 earlier: 13.45 instead of 14.00."
1 complained: To "complain (about a situation)" is to express dissatisfaction or resentment about it. Example: Don't complain about my driving, I saw the other car! Icarus tells Philip, "Clients usually never complain about missing invoices".
2 missing: If something is "missing" it is "absent", "lacking" or "not present". Example: Your order is missing, it was sent 3 weeks ago, and we can't find it. Icarus refers to the "missing invoices", these refer to Epikure Kosmetiks' invoices that haven't been received yet.
3 slightly: "Slightly" means "a little bit". Example: "I am slightly concerned by this red mark on my face. I don't think it's serious but it is a little worrying". Icarus thinks that the invoice may be "slightly" (= rather, somewhat, a bit) late.
Übung 4
Barbara Bluff talks about many perfume retailers "slashing the prices" of their products, and about perfume distributors which "approve" of this move. Another way to say this would be:
Barbara informs Philip that many perfume stores have of their products.
Barbara suspects the distributors have this decision.
Barbara informs Philip that many perfume stores have of their products.
Barbara suspects the distributors have this decision.
Barbara Bluff talks about many perfume retailers "slashing the prices" of their products, and about perfume distributors which "approve" of this move. Another way to say this would be:
Barbara informs Philip that many perfume stores have greatly reduced the cost 1 of their products.
Barbara suspects the distributors have authorized 2 this decision.
Barbara informs Philip that many perfume stores have greatly reduced the cost 1 of their products.
Barbara suspects the distributors have authorized 2 this decision.
1 greatly reduced the cost: This is correct. The expression "to slash prices" expresses a dramatic reduction in cost. Barbara says that her competitors are lowering the prices of their perfumes, probably because they have been asked to do so by perfume distributors Kalvin Krime and Grevelon.
1 slightly reduced the cost: The idiom "to slash prices" suggests a significant reduction in price, not one which is "slight" which means "small", or "minor".
1 greatly increased the cost: The idiom "to slash prices" expresses a decrease or reduction in price, not an increase (a "rise").
1 slightly increased the cost: The idiom "to slash prices" expresses a decrease or reduction in price, not an increase (a "rise").
2 authorized: This is the best choice here. Barbara says that she "assumes that there's been approval from the distributors". This suggests that Barbara believes that the distributors (Kalvin Krime and Grevelon) have authorized this decision.
2 rejected: Barbara gives no indication that the distributors have "rejected" this decision. Barbara believes the opposite, in fact.
2 criticized: Barbara gives no indication that the distributors have "criticized" this decision.
2 financed: Barbara gives no indication that the distributors have "financed" this decision.
Übung 5
"I've read your resumé and I must say I was rather impressed".
Which of the following sentences is a valid alternative to "I was rather impressed"?
Which of the following sentences is a valid alternative to "I was rather impressed"?
"I've read your resumé and I must say I was rather impressed".
Which of the following sentences is a valid alternative to "I was rather impressed"?
Which of the following sentences is a valid alternative to "I was rather impressed"?
This is incorrect. "Slightly" expresses that Luna was "just a little bit impressed". Luna's statement that she was "rather impressed" expresses a stronger sense.
This is incorrect. "I had better be impressed" suggests that Luna is demanding that someone or something impresses her.
This is the best choice here. "Quite" and "rather" are interchangeable adverbs and generally share the same meaning (less than "very" but more than "a little"). When Luna says "I was rather impressed", she is saying that the resumé was impressive.
This is incorrect. "Extremely impressed" expresses a stronger sense of "being impressed" than "rather impressed". "Rather" and "extremely" are not interchangeable in this context.
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