noun🔗ShareSchirm, SichtschutzA physical divider intended to block an area from view, or provide shelter from something dangerous."a fire screen"ein KaminschutzmaterialarchitecturebuildingessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareSieb, GitterA material woven from fine wires intended to block animals or large particles from passing while allowing gasses, liquids and finer particles to pass."The farmer used a wire screen to keep the chickens in the yard and prevent the stray dogs from entering. "Der Bauer benutzte ein Drahtgitter, um die Hühner im Hof zu halten und zu verhindern, dass die streunenden Hunde hereinkamen.materialutilityitemessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareSichtung, Auswahl(by analogy) Searching through a sample for a target; an act of screening"a drug screen, a genetic screen"Ein Drogentest, eine genetische AuswahltechnologymedicinecomputingscienceprocessessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareBildschirm, AnzeigeVarious forms or formats of information display"The doctor used a large screen to show the X-ray images to the patient's family. "Der Arzt benutzte einen großen Bildschirm, um die Röntgenbilder der Familie des Patienten zu zeigen.technologyelectronicscomputingmediadevicecommunicationessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareBlock, SperreDefinitions related to standing in the path of an opposing player"The goalie's screen prevented the attacker from getting a clear shot at the goal. "Der Block des Torwarts verhinderte, dass der Angreifer einen klaren Schuss auf das Tor bekam.sportessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareSichtschutz, LeinwandAn erection of white canvas or wood placed on the boundary opposite a batsman to make the ball more easily visible."The cricket umpire positioned the screen behind the batter so the players could clearly see the ball. "Der Cricket-Schiedsrichter positionierte den Sichtschutz hinter dem Schlagmann, damit die Spieler den Ball deutlich sehen konnten.sportessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareGeleitschutzA collection of less-valuable vessels that travel with a more valuable one for the latter's protection."The fragile antique vase was transported with a screen of sturdy cardboard boxes for protection. "Die zerbrechliche antike Vase wurde mit einem Geleitschutz aus stabilen Pappkartons zum Schutz transportiert.nauticalmilitaryessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareSchirm, TrennwandA dwarf wall or partition carried up to a certain height for separation and protection, as in a church, to separate the aisle from the choir, etc."The church's screen separated the main aisle from the choir area. "Der Schirm der Kirche trennte das Hauptschiff vom Chorraum.architecturereligionbuildingessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareSchal, TuchA large scarf."The grandmother wore a bright red screen as a shawl during the outdoor family picnic. "Die Großmutter trug während des Familienpicknicks im Freien einen leuchtend roten Schal als Schultertuch.wearstyleappearanceessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareSieben, filternTo filter by passing through a screen."Mary screened the beans to remove the clumps of gravel."Mary siebte die Bohnen, um die Kiesklumpen zu entfernen.technologycomputingmediaessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAbschirmen, schützenTo shelter or conceal."The tall trees screened the house from the noisy road. "Die hohen Bäume schirmten das Haus von der lauten Straße ab.appearancemediatechnologyessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareZensieren, filternTo remove information, or censor intellectual material from viewing."The news report was screened because it accused the politician of wrongdoing."Der Nachrichtenbericht wurde zensiert, weil er dem Politiker Fehlverhalten vorwarf.mediapoliticsgovernmentcommunicationtechnologyessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareVorführen, zeigenTo present publicly (on the screen)."The news report will be screened at 11:00 tonight."Der Nachrichtenbericht wird heute Abend um 23:00 Uhr gezeigt.mediaentertainmentessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAbschirmen, schützenTo fit with a screen."We need to screen this porch. These bugs are driving me crazy."Wir müssen diese Veranda abschirmen. Diese Käfer machen mich wahnsinnig.technologytechnicaldevicemachineessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareUntersuchen, durchmusternTo examine patients or treat a sample in order to detect a chemical or a disease, or to assess susceptibility to a disease."The doctor screened the children for lead poisoning. "Der Arzt untersuchte die Kinder auf Bleivergiftung.medicinediseasebiologybiochemistryessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareDurchsuchen, screenenTo search chemical libraries by means of a computational technique in order to identify chemical compounds which would potentially bind to a given biological target such as a protein."The researchers screened the chemical library to find compounds that might bind to the enzyme involved in the disease. "Die Forscher screenen die Chemikalienbibliothek, um Verbindungen zu finden, die an das an der Krankheit beteiligte Enzym binden könnten.biologychemistrybiochemistrymedicinetechnologycomputingscienceessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareBlocken, abschirmenTo stand so as to block a defender from reaching a teammate."To protect her little sister from the bully, Sarah screened her, standing in front to block him from reaching her. "Um ihre kleine Schwester vor dem Schläger zu schützen, blockte Sarah sie und stellte sich vor sie, um ihn daran zu hindern, sie zu erreichen."The basketball player screened the defender, allowing his teammate to get open for the shot. "Der Basketballspieler blockte den Verteidiger und ermöglichte es seinem Teamkollegen, sich für den Wurf freizumachen.sportessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareVorab prüfen, abklärenTo determine the source or subject matter of a call before deciding whether to answer the phone."Before answering the phone, I screened the caller to see if it was my boss. "Bevor ich ans Telefon ging, prüfte ich den Anrufer, um zu sehen, ob es mein Chef war.communicationtechnologyelectronicsinternetessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading