939. verhindern Flashcards

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verhindern: to prevent sth

The seat belt prevents serious injuries in accidents

Regular maintenance will prevent downtime

The police must prevent rampant violence

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Der Sicherheitsgurt verhindert schwere Verletzungen bei Unfällen

Regelmäßige Wartung verhindert einen Ausfall

Die Polizei muss hemmungslose Gewalt verhindern

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verhindern: to impede sth

Heavy rain is impeding the construction of the house

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Starker Regen verhindert den Bau des Hauses

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verhindern: to inhibit

The coat of paint inhibits the corrosion of the metal fence

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Der Anstrich verhindert die Korrosion des Metallzauns

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verhindern: to forestall sth

The government’s precautions forestalled a financial crisis

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Die Vorsorgemaßnahmen der Regierung verhinderten eine Finanzkrise

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verhindern: to avert sth

The pilot landed the plane safely and averted a catastrophe

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Der Pilot landete das Flugzeug sicher und verhinderte eine Katastrophe

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