Stoop
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British pronunciation/stˈuːp/
American pronunciation/ˈstup/

Definition & Bedeutung von "stoop"

to stoop
01

sich bücken, sich vorbeugen

to bend the upper side of one's body forward
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She had to stoop to pick up the fallen papers from the floor.
Sie musste sich bücken, um die heruntergefallenen Papiere vom Boden aufzuheben.
The elderly man stooped to tie his shoelaces, struggling with the task due to his stiff joints.
Der alte Mann bückte sich, um seine Schnürsenkel zu binden, und hatte wegen seiner steifen Gelenke Mühe mit dieser Aufgabe.
02

vornbeugen, gebückt gehen

to habitually have the head and shoulders bent forward
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After years of working at the computer desk, she developed a tendency to stoop.
Nach Jahren am Computer entwickelte sie die Tendenz, sich vornzubiegen.
Despite her relatively young age, the office worker stooped over her desk.
Trotz ihres relativ jungen Alters beugte die Bürokraft sich über ihren Schreibtisch.
03

stürzen, tauchen

(of a bird of prey) to descend or dive towards a target or quarry during an attack
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The hawk stooped suddenly, its wings folding as it dove towards the unsuspecting rabbit.
Der Falke stürzte plötzlich, seine Flügel falteten sich, während er auf den ahnungslosen Hasen tauchte.
With incredible speed and precision, the eagle stooped down from the sky to catch a fish.
Mit unglaublicher Geschwindigkeit und Präzision stürzte der Adler vom Himmel hinab, um einen Fisch zu fangen.
04

beugen, neigen

to cause something to bend or incline downward
Transitive: to stoop sth
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The heavy snow on the branches stooped the trees, making them bow under the weight.
Der schwere Schnee auf den Zweigen ließ die Bäume beugen, sodass sie unter dem Gewicht sich neigten.
The parent stooped the baby carriage to lift the child out with ease.
Der Elternteil beugte den Kinderwagen, um das Kind mühelos herauszuheben.
05

sich herabwürdigen, sich erniedrigen

to compromise one's moral principles or integrity by engaging in actions, behaviors, or decisions that are considered morally inferior
Transitive: to stoop to an immoral action or behavior
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In order to gain favor, she was willing to stoop to flattery and insincere compliments.
He refused to stoop to dishonest tactics, even when faced with intense competition in the business world.
01

Vorgebeugtheit, Körperhaltung

an inclination of the top half of the body forward and downward
02

Vortreppe, Stufenbank

a raised area that has steps and is located just outside the door of a house
03

Taufbecken, Taufbecken für heiliges Wasser

basin for holy water
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