Englisches Vokabelwörterbuch | Wortbedeutungen, Definitionen & Beispiele
a person who teaches, especially in a school
"Mr. Smith is the teacher of the math class."
the profession or practice of teaching
"Teaching is a noble profession."
a group of people working together towards a common goal
"Our team won the match after a great effort."
a member of the same team
"He congratulated his teammate after scoring the goal."
As a verb: to pull apart or rip something. As a noun: a drop of clear salty liquid produced by glands in your eyes.
"She accidentally tore her dress on a nail."
expressing or showing sadness and sorrow; inclined to weep
"She gave a tearful goodbye to her friends at the airport."
to make fun of someone in a playful or unkind way
"Children often tease their younger siblings playfully."
a small spoon used for stirring drinks or eating soft foods, or for measuring small amounts of ingredients.
"Add a teaspoon of sugar to the tea."
Powered or guided by technology; dependent on technological advancement for operation.
"The agricultural sector is becoming more tech-driven for higher efficiency."
A method, skill, or art in a particular field, especially in the arts or sciences.
"The artist’s technic in watercolor impressed the judges."
relating to a specific subject, art, or craft, or its techniques.
"He has a technical background in engineering."
A small detail of law, rule, or procedure; a minor point that affects an outcome.
"The case was dismissed on a technicality."
a person skilled in the practical aspects of a particular science, art, or job
"The technician repaired the computer within an hour."
A particular way of carrying out a task, especially with skill.
"She learned a new breathing technique in yoga class."
the descriptive study or writing about the practical arts, technologies, or technical methods of a society
"The anthropologist specialized in technography to understand indigenous tool-making traditions."
relating to or involving technology or technical processes
"The company is investing heavily in technological innovation."
Progress or improvement in technology that leads to better solutions or capabilities.
"Technological advancement is revolutionizing healthcare."
the application of scientific knowledge for practical purposes, especially in industry
"Modern technology has revolutionized communication."
Relating to the structure of the earth's crust and the large-scale processes that take place within it.
"Tectonic movements cause earthquakes and mountain formation."
too long, slow, or dull; tiresome or monotonous
"Filling out endless forms can be a tedious task."
the state of being tedious; monotony or boredom
"The tedium of long meetings often drains motivation."
to be full of or swarming with
"The forest teems with wildlife."
full of or swarming with things or people
"The market was teeming with shoppers."
a person aged between 13 and 19 years.
"He's a teenager who loves sports."
relating to or characteristic of people aged between 13 and 19 years old
"She spent her teenage years in a small town."
a person aged between 13 and 19 years.
"Teenagers often enjoy hanging out with friends."
to move or balance unsteadily; to wobble
"The glass began to teeter on the edge of the table."
the practice or principle of abstaining completely from alcoholic drinks
"He practiced teetotalism throughout his life."
The process of recording and transmitting the readings of an instrument.
"The spacecraft transmitted telemetry data back to Earth."
the explanation of phenomena by the purpose they serve rather than by cause
"Aristotle is often associated with the concept of teleology in philosophy."
the supposed communication of thoughts or ideas by means other than the known senses
"The twins claimed to share telepathy with each other."
a system for transmitting voices over a distance using wire or radio, typically for communication.
"I need to make a telephone call to my friend."
the technology and systems for transmitting voice over distances by telephone
"Modern telephony has evolved to include internet-based calls."
An optical instrument used to make distant objects appear closer and larger by collecting and focusing light.
"The astronomer used a telescope to observe the distant planets."
a device that receives television signals and displays them on a screen
"I like to watch the news on television."
to communicate information, give an account of something, or instruct someone to do something
"She asked him to tell the truth."
A person who counts and manages money at a bank; a person who tells or relates something
"The bank teller counted the cash carefully before handing it over."
Revealing something significant or giving important information.
"Her silence was more telling than words."
Revealing something that is usually hidden; giving away a secret or clue.
"The telltale signs of fatigue were visible on his face."
Reckless or rash; showing a lack of caution.
"It was a temerarious decision to cross the river during the storm."
Excessive confidence or boldness; audacity.
"He had the temerity to challenge the professor’s argument."
to moderate, soften, or tone down something; also to strengthen by heat treatment (as in metal).
"She tried to temper her criticism with kindness."
a person's characteristic mood, disposition, or nature.
"He has a calm temperament that makes him a good leader."
moderation in action, thought, or feeling; restraint, especially regarding alcohol.
"The monk practiced temperance in all aspects of his life."
showing moderation or self-restraint; also describing mild climate.
"He is known for his temperate behavior even in stressful situations."
the degree of heat or coldness measured by a thermometer
"The temperature outside is very high today."
having a specified temper or disposition; strengthened or moderated.
"She gave a tempered response to the criticism."
a violent storm with strong winds; a state of great disturbance or tumult
"The sailors struggled to navigate through the fierce tempest."
Characterized by strong and turbulent emotions or stormy conditions.
"Their tempestuous relationship often swung between love and anger."
a building used for the worship of a god or gods
"They visited an ancient temple during their trip to India."