quinta-feira, 31 de maio de 2018

Vocabulary: affect


affect: make sth/sb change in a particular way, to influence sth/sb

Vocabulary: commit

commit: to do sth wrong or illegal /
To make a definite agreement or promise to do sth

Vocabulary: entity

entity: something that exists separately from something else and has its own identity

Vocabulary: feature

feature: an important or noticeable part of something

Vocabulary: framework

framework: a system of rules or ideas which help you decided what to do

Vocabulary: fall

fall:
to hang down
to become lower or less

Vocabulary: heater

heater: a machine used for making water or the air in a room, car, etc. hotter

Vocabulary: garment


garment: one piece of clothing

Vocabulary: canvas

canvas: a type of strong cloth that is used for making sails, bags, etc / a piece of strong cloth used by artists for painting a picture on

Vocabulary: inhibit

inhibit: to prevent sth or make sth happen more slowly

Vocabulary: infer


infer: to form a opinion or decide that sth is true from the information that you have

Vocabulary: induce

induce: to make or persuade sb to do sth

Vocabulary: imply

imply: to suggest sth in an indirect way or without actually saying it

Vocabulary: soar

soar: to fly high in the air / to rise very fast

Vocabulary: shrink



shrink: to become smaller or make sth smaller. 

Vocabulary: seek

seek: to try to find or get sth

Vocabulary: reverse


reverse: to exchange the positions or functions of two things or people

Vocabulary: retain


retain: to keep or continue to have sth; not to lose

Vocabulary: require

A situation that requires tact and diplomacy.

require: to need sth

terça-feira, 29 de maio de 2018

Vocabulary: dashboard

In a Sandero dashboard I have the digital pack.

dashboard: the part in a car in front of the driver where most of the switches, etc. are

Vocabulary: horn

When you drive isn't polite sound your horn around an hospital.

horn: the thing in a car, etc. that gives a warning sound.

Vocabulary: steering wheel

To control the direction of a car we use the steering wheel.

Vocabulary: handbrake

You need to use your handbrake when you’re going to be stopped for more than a few seconds. This is helpful for small things like not rolling back into a Porsche.
Your handbrake gives you some extra security - you can rest assured that with your handbrake on, your car won’t be going anywhere. It also gives your feet a little rest if you’re stopped in traffic.

Vocabulary: gear shift

a stick that is used for changing gear in a car, etc.

Vocabulary: clutch

As you drive your car faster, you need to put it in a higher gear. Same when you want to lose speed: to slow your car down, you need to move down gears too.
To change gear:
  1. Put your clutch down
  2. Move the gearstick into the right position
  3. Graaaaadually bring the clutch back up and accelerate a little
You can only change gears when your clutch is down (your car will make a horrid grinding sound if you try without) and you’ll need to use the clutch any time you’re bringing your car to a stop, too.
Other than that, you shouldn’t have your foot touching the clutch at all. Having your car in gear is what gives you control over your vehicle and if your clutch is down, it means your car isn’t in gear.

Vocabulary: brake

The middle of your 3 pedals is your foot brake. When you use it, two red lights will automatically come on at the back of your car to alert the drivers behind you.
You should use your right foot to operate your foot brake as well as the accelerator (which makes sense - if you’re trying to accelerate and brake at the same time, something’s wrong!).
Avoid stamping on the foot brake pedal - push it down gradually until the car comes to a stop. This will help you stop nice and smoothly, which gives you time to prepare for your next move and gives other road users a chance too.

Vocabulary: accelerator

There are 3 pedals on the floor of the driver’s side of your car, which you’ll use to control the power and speed of the car: the accelerator, the foot brake and the clutch.

Vocabulary: oath

They have to swear an oath of loyalty .

oath: a formal promise

Vocabulary: output

An output of 100 watts.

output: the power, energy, etc produced by a piece of equipment

Vocabulary: pose

To pose a risk
To pose a question

To create sth for or give sth to sb that they have to deal with.

Vocabulary: proceed

The budget construction was proceeding according to schedule.

proceed: to continue doing sth; to continue being done

Vocabulary: pursue

The robber ran off pursued by two policemen .

pursue: to follow sth/sb in order to catch it or them.

Vocabulary: presume

The house looks empty so I presume they are away on holiday .

presume: to think that sth is true even if you don’t know for sure; to suppose .

segunda-feira, 28 de maio de 2018

Vocabulary: impose

I don't like when the things are imposed to me.

impose: to make a law, a rule, opinion, etc.  be accepted by using your power or authority.

Vocabulary: ensure

Please ensure that the door is looked before you leave.

ensure: to make sure that sth happens or is definite.

Vocabulary: equat

You can't always equate money with happiness.

equate: to consider one thing as being the same as sth else.

Vocabulary: exploit

Some employers exploit foreign workers, making them work long hours for low pay.

Vocabulary: assemble

I've assembled all the information I need for this essay.

assemble: to come together or bring sb/sth together in a group.

Vocabulary: arrange

The book were arranged in alphabetical order.
We're arranging a surprise party for Maria.

arrange: to put sth in order or in a particular pattern | to make plans and preparations so that sth can happen in the future .

Vocabulary: hectic

Life is very hectic nowadays.

hectic: very busy with a lot of things that you you have to do quickly.

Vocabulary: describe

Can you describe your study method?

describe: to say what sb/sth is like, or what happened

Vocabulary: apply

I've applied to that company for a job.

To apply for another position .

apply: to ask for something in writing

Vocabulary: approximate

The total cost will approximate  $15 billion.

approximate: almost correct but not completely accurate.

Vocabulary: approach

The day of exam approached.

Approach: to come near or nearer to something/somebody.

Vocabulary: append

Footnotes have been appended to the document.

Append: to add something to the end of a piece of writing

Vocabulary: accumulate

Over the years, I've accumulated hundreds of books .

accumulate: to collect a number or quantity of something over a period of time.

Vocabulary: outcome

Obesity is an outcome of eat a lot of food.

Outcome: the result or effect of an action or an event.

Vocabulary: lawn

In my mother's house there isn't a lawn in her garden .

Vocabulary: levy

To put a levy on oil imports .

Levy: an extra amount of money that has to be paid, especially as a tax to the government.

Vocabulary: likeness

Lord Henry came over and examined the picture . It was certainly a wonderful work of art, and a wonderful likeness as well.

Likeness: the fact of being similar in appearance

Vocabulary: welfare

I'm increasing my welfare studying English and doing diet and exercises .

welfare: the general health and happiness of a person , an animal or a group .

Vocabulary: behalf

I would like to thank you all on behalf of my colleagues and myself .


Behalf: for somebody  as the representative of somebody

Vocabulary: customs

When I went to Chile I passed in the customs .

customs: the place at an airport where government officials check your luggage to make sure you are not bringing goods into the country illegally .

Vocabulary: challenge

TOEIC test is like facing another challenge in your life . You need to train for it, and your training should be systematic.

challenge: something new and difficult that forces you to make a lot of effort .

Vocabulary: area

The restaurant has a non-smoking area.


area: a part of a town , a country or the world.

Vocabulary: label

I use a label in my pasta jar.

Label: a piece of paper, etc. that is fixed to something and wich gives information about it.

Vocabulary: interval

There was a long interval between sending the letter and getting a reply.

Interval: a period of time between two events.

Vocabulary: panel

a panel control

Panel: a flat surface that contains the equipment for controlling a vehicle, machine, etc.

Vocabulary: practitioner

Einstein was one of the greatest practitioner of science fiction.

Practitioner: a person who regularly does a particular activity, especially one that requires skill.

Vocabulary: purchase

To take out a loan for the purchase of a car.

Purchase: the act of buying something.