noun🔗SharePflichten, AufgabenThat which one is morally or legally obligated to do."As a student, one of my duties is to complete my homework assignments on time. "Als Student ist es eine meiner Pflichten, meine Hausaufgaben pünktlich zu erledigen.morallawgovernmentstatesocietyjoborganizationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗SharePflichten, AufgabenThe state of being at work and responsible for or doing a particular task."I’m on duty from 6 pm to 6 am."Ich habe von 18:00 bis 6:00 Uhr Dienst.jobworkbusinessorganizationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareZölle, AbgabenA tax placed on imports or exports; a tariff."The government collects duties on cars imported from other countries. "Die Regierung erhebt Zölle auf Autos, die aus anderen Ländern importiert werden.economygovernmentbusinessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗SharePflichten, ObliegenheitenOne's due, something one is owed; a debt or fee."The customs duties on imported clothes made them more expensive in our store. "Die Zollgebühren auf importierte Kleidung machten sie in unserem Geschäft teurer.economyfinancelawbusinessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareRespekt, Ehrerbietung, HochachtungRespect; reverence; regard; act of respect; homage."The son paid his duties to his deceased father by visiting his grave on the anniversary of his death. "Der Sohn erwies seinem verstorbenen Vater Respekt, indem er an seinem Todestag sein Grab besuchte.moralreligionphilosophyculturevaluetraditionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareWirkungsgradThe efficiency of an engine, especially a steam pumping engine, as measured by work done by a certain quantity of fuel; usually, the number of pounds of water lifted one foot by one bushel of coal (94 lbs. old standard), or by 1 cwt. (112 lbs., England, or 100 lbs., United States)."Due to advancements in engine design, the duties of the new steam pump, measured in pounds of water lifted per bushel of coal, were significantly higher than its predecessor. "Aufgrund von Fortschritten im Motorendesign war der Wirkungsgrad der neuen Dampfpumpe, gemessen in Pfund Wasser, die pro Scheffel Kohle gehoben wurden, deutlich höher als bei ihrem Vorgänger.energyphysicstechnologyunitmachineworkindustrytechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading