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Unit5
Business English
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English
Graduate
12/25/2013

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set down
Definition
To cause to sit; seat: Set the baby down here. To put in writing; record: We set down the facts.
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allowances
Definition
The act of allowing. An amount that is allowed or granted: consumed my weekly allowance of two eggs. (Aufwandsentschädigung)
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conveyor belt
Definition
A mechanical apparatus consisting of a continuous moving belt that transports materials or packages from one place to another. (Förderband)
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pursue
Definition
To follow in an effort to overtake or capture; chase: a fox that was pursued by hounds. (verfolgen)
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dispensable
Definition
Not essential; unimportant: dispensable items of personal property. (überflüssig)
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compel
Definition
To force, drive, or constrain: Duty compelled the soldiers to volunteer for the mission.(zwingen, nötigen, zusagen)
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elicit
Definition
To bring or draw out (something latent); educe.To arrive at (a truth, for example) by logic. (entlocken)
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trait
Definition
A distinguishing feature, as of a person's character. See Synonyms at quality. A genetically determined characteristic or condition: a recessive trait. (Charaktereigenschafft)
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one-off projects
Definition
A project which is done only once.
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assorted
Definition
Consisting of a number of different kinds: assorted sizes. 2. Separated according to kind or class.(gemischt, sortiert, schlecht sortiert)
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bleak
Definition
Providing no encouragement; depressing: a bleak prospect.
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dignity (indignity)
Definition
The quality or state of being worthy of esteem or respect. (Würde)
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keep up
Definition
To maintain in good condition: kept up the property. o continue at the same level or pace: The snow kept up all day.
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fainthearted
Definition
lacking courage; cowardly; timorous. (mutlos)
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it's swings and roundabouts
Definition
(British & Australian) also whatyou lose on the swings, you gain on the roundabouts (British & Australian)
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roundabout
Definition
Karussell
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drop in
Definition
mention something casually in conversation
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juggling
Definition
trying to fit two or more jobs or activities into your life, expecially with difficulty
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bid
Definition
an attempt to achieve or obtain something
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setting up
Definition
starting your own business
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gig
Definition
a job, especially one that does not last a long time
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coin
Definition
invent a new word or expression
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grafting
Definition
working very hard (informal)
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commitment
Definition
something you have promised you will do, or have to do
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