C1 verb Neutral

arsenal

/ˈɑːrsənəl/

A collection of weapons and military equipment stored by a country, person, or group. In a figurative sense, it refers to an extensive array of resources, skills, or tools available to someone for a specific task or purpose.

Beispiele

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1

The chef keeps a vast arsenal of high-quality knives in his professional kitchen.

The chef keeps a vast arsenal of high-quality knives in his professional kitchen.

2

The government has agreed to dismantle its aging nuclear arsenal as part of the peace treaty.

The government has agreed to dismantle its aging nuclear arsenal as part of the peace treaty.

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You should add these slang words to your arsenal if you want to sound like a local.

You should add these slang words to your arsenal if you want to sound like a local.

Wortfamilie

Nomen
arsenal
Adjektiv
arsenical
Verwandt
armory
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Merkhilfe

Think of the famous football club 'Arsenal'; they need a strong 'arsenal' of talented players and strategies to win games.

Schnelles Quiz

The lawyer went into the courtroom with a formidable _______ of evidence to support her client.

Richtig!

Die richtige Antwort ist: arsenal

Beispiele

1

The chef keeps a vast arsenal of high-quality knives in his professional kitchen.

everyday

The chef keeps a vast arsenal of high-quality knives in his professional kitchen.

2

The government has agreed to dismantle its aging nuclear arsenal as part of the peace treaty.

formal

The government has agreed to dismantle its aging nuclear arsenal as part of the peace treaty.

3

You should add these slang words to your arsenal if you want to sound like a local.

informal

You should add these slang words to your arsenal if you want to sound like a local.

4

The researchers employed a diverse arsenal of analytical techniques to interpret the complex data sets.

academic

The researchers employed a diverse arsenal of analytical techniques to interpret the complex data sets.

5

To remain competitive, the firm must expand its digital marketing arsenal to include AI-driven analytics.

business

To remain competitive, the firm must expand its digital marketing arsenal to include AI-driven analytics.

Wortfamilie

Nomen
arsenal
Adjektiv
arsenical
Verwandt
armory

Häufige Kollokationen

nuclear arsenal nuclear arsenal
diplomatic arsenal diplomatic arsenal
vast arsenal vast arsenal
expand one's arsenal expand one's arsenal
creative arsenal creative arsenal

Häufige Phrasen

in one's arsenal

available for someone to use

an arsenal of tools

a wide range of tools

add to the arsenal

to gain a new skill or resource

Wird oft verwechselt mit

arsenal vs armory

An armory is specifically a building where weapons are kept; an arsenal can refer to the collection of weapons itself or a factory where they are made.

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Nutzungshinweise

While it originates in military contexts, it is very common at the C1 level to use 'arsenal' metaphorically to describe a professional's set of skills or a company's range of strategies.

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Häufige Fehler

Learners often think it only applies to literal weapons. Do not forget to use it for abstract collections like 'an arsenal of arguments'.

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Merkhilfe

Think of the famous football club 'Arsenal'; they need a strong 'arsenal' of talented players and strategies to win games.

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Wortherkunft

From the Arabic 'dār as-sinā‘a', meaning 'house of manufacturing' or 'factory'.

Grammatikmuster

countable noun usually followed by the preposition 'of' regular plural form: arsenals
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Kultureller Kontext

In the UK, 'Arsenal' is also the name of a major Premier League football team based in London, which was originally formed by workers at the Royal Arsenal.

Schnelles Quiz

The lawyer went into the courtroom with a formidable _______ of evidence to support her client.

Richtig!

Die richtige Antwort ist: arsenal

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overall

B2

Describing the total or general nature of something when all parts or factors are considered together. It refers to the whole of a situation rather than specific details or individual components.

overlap

B2

To cover part of the same area of space or time as something else, or to have some common qualities or features. It describes situations where two things occupy the same physical space partially or where two events happen simultaneously for a period.

overseas

B2

Relating to, coming from, or situated in a country across the sea or ocean. It is used to describe international contexts, particularly travel, trade, or living arrangements in a foreign land.

panel

B2

A panel is a small group of people brought together to discuss a specific topic, provide expert advice, or make decisions. It can also refer to a distinct, flat, and often rectangular section of a larger surface, such as a wall, door, or control board.

parameter

B2

A parameter is a limit or boundary that defines the scope of a particular process, system, or activity. In technical or mathematical contexts, it refers to a measurable factor that sets the conditions of an operation.

passive

B2

Describing someone who allows things to happen or accepts what others do without resistance or participation. It is also used in grammar to describe a sentence structure where the subject is the recipient of the action rather than the performer.

persist

B2

To continue firmly in an opinion or a course of action despite difficulty, opposition, or failure. It also refers to a state or condition that continues to exist or endure over a prolonged period.

philosophy

B2

Philosophy is the study of the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality, and existence, especially when considered as an academic discipline. It also refers to a specific set of beliefs, values, or principles that guide the behavior and outlook of an individual or an organization.

portion

B2

A portion is a part of a whole that has been divided or allocated to a specific person or purpose. It is most commonly used to describe a serving of food or a specific share of a larger amount, such as money or time.

pose

B2

To present or constitute a problem, danger, or challenge that needs to be addressed. It also refers to the physical act of assuming a specific position for a photograph, painting, or artistic work.

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