turkey

Putenfleisch, Truthahnfleisch

Fleisch vom Truthahn, das oft zu Weihnachten oder Thanksgiving gegessen wird.

In einfachem Englisch: Meat from a large farm bird, often eaten at Christmas or Thanksgiving.

• We had turkey for dinner.
• She made a turkey sandwich.
• Have you ever cooked a whole turkey?

Häufige Wendungen: roast turkey, turkey sandwich, turkey breast

Truthahn, Pute

Ein großer Vogel, der oft wegen seines Fleisches auf Bauernhöfen gehalten wird.

In einfachem Englisch: A large bird, often kept on farms for its meat.

• A turkey walked across the yard.
• Wild turkeys live in the woods nearby.
• The farmer raises turkeys for food.

Häufige Wendungen: wild turkey, male turkey, turkey feathers

Flop, Reinfall

Etwas, das völlig erfolglos ist, besonders ein Film oder eine Show.

In einfachem Englisch: Something, especially a film or show, that is very unsuccessful.

• That film was a turkey.
• The studio produced two expensive turkeys.
• Critics called the new show a complete turkey.

Synonyme: flop, failure

Gegenteile: success, hit

Häufige Wendungen: a complete turkey, a real turkey, box-office turkey