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ˈcol·our scheme, ˈcol·or scheme Am N

colour scheme: Farbzusammenstellung f

colour scheme: Farbgebung f

in the PONS Dictionary

colour scheme: Farb[en]zusammenstellung f

to pull together ⇆ sth fig colour scheme, outfit: etw dat den letzten Schliff geben

to pull together ⇆ sth fig colour scheme, outfit: etw dat ein harmonisches Aussehen verleihen

in the PONS Dictionary

I. scheme [ski:m] N

1. scheme pej (plot):

scheme: [finsterer] Plan

scheme LAW, POL: Verschwörung f <-, -en>

they've devised a scheme to defraud the government of millions of dollars: sie haben einen Plan geschmiedet, die Regierung um Millionen von Dollar zu betrügen

a hare-brained scheme: ein verrückter Plan

2. scheme esp Brit (official plan):

scheme: Projekt nt <-(e)s, -e>

a play scheme for 7- to 11-year olds: ein Spieleprogramm für die 7- bis 11-Jährigen

a play scheme for 7- to 11-year olds ECON: Plan m <-(e)s, Plä·ne>

a play scheme for 7- to 11-year olds ECON: Programm nt <-s, -e>

a play scheme for 7- to 11-year olds ECON: Vorhaben nt <-s, ->

a play scheme for 7- to 11-year olds ECON: Projekt nt <-(e)s, -e>

scheme of arrangement: Vergleichsvorschlag m <-(e)s, -schläge>

pension scheme: Altersversorgung f <-, -en>

3. scheme (overall pattern):

scheme: Gesamtbild nt <-(e)s, -er> fig

colour scheme: Farb[en]zusammenstellung f

it fits into his scheme of things: das passt in seine Betrachtungsweise

the great [or overall]scheme of things also hum: der große [Welten]plan, der hinter allem steht a. hum

Phrases:

the best-laid schemes of mice and men [gang aft agley]: die ausgeklügeltsten Pläne der Menschen [gehen oft schief]

II. scheme [ski:m] VB intr

1. scheme pej (plan deviously):

scheme: planen inf

scheme: einen Plan schmieden

to scheme for sb's downfall: Pläne für jds Sturz schmieden

he was scheming to get the top job from the moment he joined the firm: seit seinem ersten Tag in der Firma war es seine Absicht, den wichtigsten Posten zu ergattern

2. scheme SA inf (suppose):

to scheme that ...: annehmen, dass ...

III. scheme [ski:m] VB trans pej

to scheme sth: etw aushecken inf

what are you scheming now?: was heckst du nun schon wieder aus? inf

I. col·our, Am col·or [ˈkʌləʳ, Am -ɚ] N

1. colour (red, blue etc):

colour: Farbe f

what colour is her hair?: was hat sie für eine Haarfarbe?

colour photos: Farbfotos pl

favourite colour: Lieblingsfarbe f

rich jewel colours: satte, leuchtende Farben

primary colour: Grundfarbe f

primary colour: Primärfarbe f spec

to be ablaze with [or be a riot of]colour: in allen Farben erstrahlen

to add [a splash of] colour to the garden: dem Garten ein wenig Farbe verleihen

to come [or be available] in a colour: in einer Farbe erhältlich sein

to give [or lend]colour to sth: etw dat [mehr] Farbe verleihen

to give [or lend]colour to sth food: etw dat Würze verleihen

2. colour (vigour):

colour: Farbe f

to add some [or a little]colour to sth: etw ein wenig auflockern [o. lebendig machen]

to give [or lend]colour to a story: eine Geschichte glaubwürdig erscheinen lassen

3. colour (dye):

colour: Färbemittel nt

colour: Farbstoff m

4. colour (ruddiness of complexion):

colour: Gesichtsfarbe f

she hasn't much colour: sie sieht so blass aus

to have colour in one's cheeks: gerötete Wangen haben

to have a high [or Am a lot of]colour (look healthy): eine gesunde Gesichtsfarbe haben

to have a high [or Am a lot of]colour (look feverish): [ganz] rot im Gesicht sein

5. colour (skin colour):

colour: Hautfarbe f

6. colour SCHOOL, UNIV:

colours pl: Sportabzeichen nt

to be awarded one's colours for a sport , to gain , [or get] one's colours for a sport: sein Sportabzeichen bekommen

7. colour (flag):

colours pl: Fahne f

colours pl: Flagge f

regimental colours: Regimentsfahne f

to display one's colours: Farbe bekennen

to salute the colours: die Fahne grüßen

Phrases:

to pass with flying colours: glänzend abschneiden

to see sb in their true colours: jdn näher kennenlernen

to show one's true colours: sein wahres Gesicht zeigen

II. col·our, Am col·or [ˈkʌləʳ, Am -ɚ] VB trans

1. colour (change colour of):

to colour sth: etw färben

to colour one's hair: sich dat die Haare färben

to colour a room blue: ein Zimmer blau streichen

2. colour:

to colour sth (distort): etw beeinflussen

to colour sth (misrepresent): etw beschönigen

to colour an attitude/a judgment: eine Haltung/ein Urteil beeinträchtigen

colour ed report: gefärbter Bericht

III. col·our, Am col·or [ˈkʌləʳ, Am -ɚ] VB intr

colour face: rot werden form

colour face: erröten

colour leaves: sich acc verfärben

to colour with embarrassment: vor Verlegenheit rot werden

OpenDict entry

colour N

a person of colour: jd, der keine weiße Hautfarbe hat

Present
I	scheme
you	scheme
he/she/it	schemes
we	scheme
you	scheme
they	scheme

Past
I	schemed
you	schemed
he/she/it	schemed
we	schemed
you	schemed
they	schemed

Present Perfect
I	have	schemed
you	have	schemed
he/she/it	has	schemed
we	have	schemed
you	have	schemed
they	have	schemed

Past Perfect
I	had	schemed
you	had	schemed
he/she/it	had	schemed
we	had	schemed
you	had	schemed
they	had	schemed

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Monolingual examples (not verified by PONS Editors)

The forewing ground colour is highly variable, as are the number of black scales.

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He published numerous scientific papers on various subjects, notably epicanthus, colour vision and albinism.

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Selenium compounds can be used both as decolourising agents and to add a red colour to glass.

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To print these magazines, a new four colour press was bought in 1924.

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Related to their frequently nocturnal lifestyle, prosimians lack the colour vision of higher primates.

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Examples from the Internet (not verified by PONS Editors)

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High degree of optics, pleasing colour scheme and individual design

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Hochwertige Optik, ansprechende Farbgebung und individuelle Gestaltung

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The unusual form of the picture mark coupled with the modern colour scheme make it highly recognisable and help to communicate the company’s innovative capability.

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Die ungewöhnliche Form der Bildmarke gepaart mit der modernen Farbgebung sorgt für eine hohe Wiedererkennung und kommuniziert die Innovation der Firma.

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The unusual form of the picture mark coupled with the modern colour scheme make it highly recognisable and help to communicate the company’s innovative capability.

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Die ungewöhnliche Form der Bildmarke gepaart mit der modernen Farbgebung sorgt für eine hohe Wiedererkennung und kommuniziert die Innovation der Firma.

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Whether you prefer a unique colour scheme, exclusive materials or bespoke equipment – BMW Individual Manufaktur is all about employing peerless craftsmanship to help our customers turn even the most extravagant wishes into reality, thus creating a BMW that reflects your own individual personality.

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Ganz gleich, ob Ihnen der Wunsch nach einer besonderen Farbgebung, exklusiven Materialien oder technischen Finessen ist – die BMW Individual Manufaktur hat nur eines zum Ziel: in Akribie und Präzision jeden noch so ausgefallenen Kundenwunsch wahr werden zu lassen und so einen BMW zu schaffen, der das Abbild der eigenen Persönlichkeit ist, Ihrer Persönlichkeit.

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The warm colour scheme and furniture selected for the communication area ensure a cosy environment.

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Im Kommunikationsbereich wird es dank der warmen Farbgebung und des ausgewählten Mobiliars behaglich.

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