anchor

US /ˈæŋ.kɚ/
UK /ˈæŋ.kɚ/
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1.

Anker

a heavy object attached to a rope or chain and used to moor a vessel to the seabed

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The ship dropped anchor in the bay.
Das Schiff warf den Anker in der Bucht.
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The boat dragged its anchor during the storm.
Das Boot schleifte seinen Anker während des Sturms.
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2.

Anker, Stütze

a person or thing that provides stability or confidence

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Her family was her anchor during difficult times.
Ihre Familie war ihr Anker in schwierigen Zeiten.
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The veteran player served as the team's anchor.
Der erfahrene Spieler diente als Anker des Teams.
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3.

Moderator, Nachrichtensprecher

a person who presents a television or radio program, especially the main presenter of a news program

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The news anchor reported live from the scene.
Der Nachrichtenmoderator berichtete live vom Ort des Geschehens.
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She dreams of becoming a famous sports anchor.
Sie träumt davon, eine berühmte Sportmoderatorin zu werden.
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presenterbroadcasterhostnewscaster
1.

ankern, festmachen

moor (a vessel) to the seabed by means of an anchor

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We decided to anchor the boat near the shore.
Wir beschlossen, das Boot nahe am Ufer zu ankern.
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The captain ordered the crew to anchor the vessel immediately.
Der Kapitän befahl der Besatzung, das Schiff sofort zu ankern.
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2.

verankern, begründen

provide (something) with a firm basis or foundation

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The new policy is anchored in strong economic principles.
Die neue Politik ist in starken Wirtschaftsprinzipien verankert.
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His beliefs are deeply anchored in his cultural heritage.
Seine Überzeugungen sind tief in seinem kulturellen Erbe verankert.
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establishrootgroundbase
3.

moderieren, präsentieren

act as a presenter for (a television or radio program)

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She will anchor the evening news tonight.
Sie wird heute Abend die Abendnachrichten moderieren.
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He has been anchoring the morning show for five years.
Er moderiert die Morgensendung seit fünf Jahren.
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