scheme
A systematic plan or arrangement for attaining a particular object or putting an idea into effect. It can also refer to a secretive or devious plot to achieve a goal, often used to describe government programs or organizational systems.
Beispiele
3 von 5The local council has introduced a new recycling scheme for garden waste.
The local council has introduced a new recycling plan for garden waste.
The proposed scheme for urban redevelopment will require significant private investment.
The proposed plan for urban redevelopment will require significant private investment.
I wonder what kind of scheme he's cooked up this time to get out of work.
I wonder what kind of plan he has created this time to avoid working.
Gegenteile
Wortfamilie
Merkhilfe
Think of a 'schematic' diagram. Just as a schematic shows how parts of a machine fit together, a 'scheme' is the structural plan of how a system works.
Schnelles Quiz
The interior designer suggested a blue and silver _____ for the master bedroom.
Richtig!
Die richtige Antwort ist: scheme
Beispiele
The local council has introduced a new recycling scheme for garden waste.
everydayThe local council has introduced a new recycling plan for garden waste.
The proposed scheme for urban redevelopment will require significant private investment.
formalThe proposed plan for urban redevelopment will require significant private investment.
I wonder what kind of scheme he's cooked up this time to get out of work.
informalI wonder what kind of plan he has created this time to avoid working.
The classification scheme used in this study is based on recent genetic findings.
academicThe classification system used in this study is based on recent genetic findings.
Employees are encouraged to join the company's contributory pension scheme.
businessEmployees are encouraged to join the company's contributory pension plan.
Gegenteile
Wortfamilie
Häufige Kollokationen
Häufige Phrasen
in the grand scheme of things
considering everything in a broad context
pyramid scheme
a fraudulent investment scam
rhyme scheme
the ordered pattern of rhymes at the ends of lines of a poem
Wird oft verwechselt mit
A plan is a general neutral term, whereas 'scheme' can imply a large-scale official system (UK) or a dishonest plot (US).
A sketch is a rough drawing or outline, while a scheme is a detailed system or organized method.
Nutzungshinweise
In British English, 'scheme' is a very common and neutral word for a government or organizational program. In American English, it more frequently carries a negative connotation, suggesting a crafty or underhanded plot.
Häufige Fehler
Learners often assume 'scheme' is always negative (like a scam). However, in many professional contexts, it simply means a formal system or program.
Merkhilfe
Think of a 'schematic' diagram. Just as a schematic shows how parts of a machine fit together, a 'scheme' is the structural plan of how a system works.
Wortherkunft
Derived from the Greek 'skhema', meaning 'form, figure, or appearance'.
Grammatikmuster
Kultureller Kontext
In the United Kingdom, government initiatives like the 'Cycle to Work Scheme' make the word appear frequently in public life without any negative meaning.
Schnelles Quiz
The interior designer suggested a blue and silver _____ for the master bedroom.
Richtig!
Die richtige Antwort ist: scheme
Verwandte Redewendungen
Verwandtes Vokabular
A design is a plan or drawing produced to show the look and...
structureThe way in which the parts of a system or object are arrange...
frameworkTo provide a basic structure or a set of rules for a project...
blueprintTo design or outline a detailed plan for something, often us...
designA detailed plan or scheme that outlines the functional and a...
Ähnliche Wörter
example
A1An example is a specific thing or person that shows what a group or a rule is like. It is used to help explain something more clearly so that others can understand it easily.
box
B2Describing something that has the shape of a box or is contained within a specific square or rectangular boundary. In academic and technical contexts, it often refers to structured data representations or specific container-based models used for analysis.
result
A1A result is something that happens or exists because of something else that happened before. It is often used to describe the final score of a game, the grade on a test, or the outcome of a specific action.
reason
A1A reason is a cause or explanation for why something happens or why someone does something. It is the information that answers the question 'Why?'.
research
A1A detailed study of a subject, especially in order to discover (new) information or reach a (new) understanding. It involves gathering facts and data to test a theory or solve a problem.
girl
A1A female child or a young female person from birth until she reaches adulthood. It is also commonly used to refer to a daughter or, in informal settings, to a young woman.
moment
A1A very short period of time or a specific point in time. It is often used to ask someone to wait briefly or to describe a significant event occurring right now.
force
A1Force is the physical strength or energy that is used to push or pull an object. It can also refer to an organized group of people, such as the police or a military group.
education
A1Education is the process of learning and teaching, usually in schools, colleges, or universities. it involves gaining knowledge, skills, and values to help a person grow and succeed in life.
music
A1Music consists of sounds that are arranged in a way that is pleasant or exciting to listen to. It is an uncountable noun used to describe songs, melodies, or instrumental pieces performed by voices or instruments.
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