GERMAN · C1WORD NOTES
MEANING & PRONUNCIATION

abschrecken

deter; put off

Die komplizierte Anmeldung schreckt gerade diejenigen ab, die Unterstützung brauchen, aber wenig Erfahrung mit digitalen Formularen haben.

The complicated registration process puts off precisely those who need support but have little experience with digital forms.

quench; cool rapidly in cold water

Die Köchin schreckte das Gemüse kurz ab, damit es nicht weitergarte, während die übrigen Bestandteile des Gerichts vorbereitet wurden.

The cook briefly plunged the vegetables into cold water to stop them cooking while the other components of the dish were being prepared.

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