lull

Flaute, Ruhepause

Kurze Zeit, in der Lärm, Aktivität oder Schwierigkeiten nachlassen.

In einfachem Englisch: A short period when there is less noise, activity, or trouble.

• There was a lull in the noise.
• We talked during a brief lull in business.
• The afternoon lulls gave the nurses time to rest.

So benutzt man es: a lull in something (We went outside during a lull in the rain.)

Synonyme: pause, break, respite

Häufige Wendungen: a brief lull, lull in conversation, a temporary lull

in Sicherheit wiegen, einlullen

Jemandem ein Gefühl von Sicherheit oder Entspannung geben, obwohl er vorsichtiger sein sollte.

In einfachem Englisch: To make someone feel safe or relaxed when they should be more careful.

• Their friendly smiles lulled us.
• The low prices lulled buyers into ignoring the risks.
• Don't let a few good results lull you into feeling safe.

So benutzt man es: lull someone into something (The quiet streets lulled us into a false sense of security.); lull someone into doing something (Early success lulled him into believing the job was easy.)

Synonyme: disarm

Gegenteile: alert

Häufige Wendungen: lull someone into complacency, lull someone into thinking

einlullen, beruhigen

Jemanden so beruhigen, dass er zur Ruhe kommt oder einschlafen kann.

In einfachem Englisch: To make someone feel calm and ready to rest or sleep.

• Her soft voice lulled the baby.
• The sound of rain lulled me to sleep.
• These gentle songs can lull even restless children.

So benutzt man es: lull someone to sleep (The gentle rocking lulled him to sleep.)

Synonyme: soothe, calm

Gegenteile: rouse

Häufige Wendungen: lull someone to sleep, lull the baby

abflauen, nachlassen

Allmählich leiser, schwächer oder ruhiger werden.

In einfachem Englisch: To gradually become quieter, weaker, or calmer.

• The wind lulled at sunset.
• We waited for the storm to lull.
• The noise lulled briefly before the crowd began shouting again.

Synonyme: subside, ease, abate

Gegenteile: intensify

Häufige Wendungen: let winds lull, begin to lull