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govern |
The country is governed by elected representatives of the people. |
govern (something) to legally control a country or its people and be responsible for introducing new laws, organizing public services, etc. |
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involved |
It can be helpful to talk about your worries to someone who is not directly involved. Some people tried to stop the fight but I didn't want to get involved |
taking part in something; being part of something or connected with something |
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council |
She has served on the council for four years. He won a seat on the council in a by-election. |
شورا ، مجلس ، انجمن
a group of people who are elected to govern an area such as a city or county |
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hang up |
to end a phone conversation by putting down the phone receiver or pressing the ‘end call’ button
After I hung up I remembered what I'd wanted to say. |
قطع کن |
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lean |
1to bend or move from a straight position to a sloping position -He leaned over and kissed her. -2to rest on or against something for support -The man was leaning heavily on a stick. - A shovel was leaning against the wall. |
تکیه کردن ، خم شدن |
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Ireland |
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ایرلند |
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religion |
the belief in the existence of a god or gods, and the activities that are connected with the worship of them, or in the teachings of a spiritual leader -Is there always a conflict between science and religion? -They are Jewish by religion. |
مذهب دین |
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conflict |
a situation in which people, groups or countries disagree strongly or are involved in a serious argument -The violence was the result of political conflicts. -a conflict between two cultures -John often comes into conflict with his boss. |
تضاد ، ناسازگاری ، درگیری کشمکش |
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worship |
the practice of showing respect for God or a god, by saying prayers, singing with others, etc.; a ceremony for this -morning/evening worship |
عبادت ، پرستش |
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stylist |
a person whose job is cutting and shaping people’s hair -She was the salon’s top stylist. |
متخصص مد ، آرایشگر |
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governor |
a person who is the official head of a country or region that is governed by another country
-the former governor of the colony |
فرمندار ، حاکم |
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entertainment |
films, music, etc. used to entertain people; an example of this -radio, television and other forms of entertainment -It was typical family entertainment. |
سرگرمی |
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entertain |
to interest somebody or make somebody laugh in order to please them Afterwards live bands will entertain the crowd. -He entertained us for hours with his stories and jokes |
سرگرم کردن ، پذیرایی کردن |
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frustrate |
to make somebody feel annoyed or impatient because they cannot do or achieve what they want -What frustrates him is that there's too little money to spend on the project. |
ناامید کردن |
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adopt |
to take somebody else’s child into your family and become its legal parent(s) We would like to adopt a child. The child has now been legally adopted. |
قبول کردن، به فرزندی پذیرفتن |
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swan |
a large bird that is usually white and has a long, thin neck. Swans live on or near water. |
قو |
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float |
to stay on or near the surface of a liquid and not sink -A plastic bag was floating on the water. |
شناور |
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drift |
to move along smoothly and slowly in water or air
The empty boat drifted out to sea.
Clouds drifted across the sky. |
بی اراده حرکت کردن ، رانش |
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humiliate |
humiliate somebody/yourself/something to make somebody feel ashamed or stupid and lose the respect of other people
I didn't want to humiliate her in front of her colleagues.
I've never felt so humiliated.
How could I humiliate myself like that?
The party was humiliated in the recent elections. |
تحقیر کردن |
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witch |
a woman who is believed to have magic powers, especially to do evil things. In stories, she usually wears a black pointed hat and flies on a broomstick. Many people believed her to be a witch. |
جادوگر |
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critical |
extremely important because a future situation will be affected by it
The kidneys play a critical role in overall health.
Your decision is critical to our future. |
مهم ، حیاتی ، انتقاد کردن |
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tale |
a story created using the imagination, especially one that is full of action and adventure
The story is a classic tale of love and betrayal.
His latest book is a delightful children’s tale about talking animals. |
داستان قصه افسانه |
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fairy |
a creature like a small person, who has magic powers a good/wicked fairy |
پری ، جن ، ساحره |
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fairy tale |
a story about magic or fairies, usually for children
the prince in a fairy tale |
افسانه |
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pond |
a small area of still water, especially one that is artificial
There were some ducks swimming on the pond.
She swam across the pond. |
حوضچه ، دریاچه ، برکه |
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principal |
most important; main
New roads will link the principal cities of the area.
My principal concern is to get the job done fast. |
مهم، اصلی، مدیر |
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argue |
to speak angrily to somebody because you disagree with them My brothers are always arguing.
We're always arguing with each other about money.
I know it was a stupid thing to argue about.
2to give reasons why you think that something is right/wrong, true/not true, etc., especially to persuade people that you are right
a well-argued article
He argued that they needed more time to finish the project. |
بحث و جدل کردن ، استدلال کردن |
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nomadic |
belonging to a community that moves with its animals from place to place
nomadic tribes |
کوچ نشین ، عشایری ، چادر نشین |
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inflation |
a fall in the value of money and a general increase in prices; the rate at which this happens
a high/low rate of inflation
What can be done to bring down inflation? |
تورم |
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authority |
the power to give orders to people
She now has authority over the people who used to be her bosses.
She had challenged my authority once too often. |
قدرت ، اقتدار |
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authorities |
the people or an organization who have the power to make decisions or who have a particular area of responsibility in a country or region
I have to report this to the authorities.
The health authorities are investigating the problem. |
مقامات، مسٌولین |
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rate |
a measurement of the speed at which something happens
Figures published today show another fall in the rate of inflation.
The number of reported crimes is increasing at an alarming rate.
Most people walk at an average rate of five kilometres an hour.
2 a measurement of the number of times something happens or something does something during a particular period
the youth unemployment rate
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سرعت ؛ نرخ |
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groceries |
food and other goods sold by a grocer or at a supermarket grocery :a shop that sells food and other things used in the home. In American English ‘grocery store’ is often used to mean ‘supermarket’. He walked in and set the bag of groceries down on the floor. Mom wanted me to get the groceries. |
خواربار ، موارد غذایی |
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insurance |
an arrangement with a company in which you pay them regular amounts of money and they agree to pay the costs, for example, if you die or are ill, or if you lose or damage something
car/travel/unemployment insurance
Can you claim for the loss on your insurance? an insurance policy
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kidney |
either of the two organs in the body that remove waste products from the blood and produce urine a kidney infection |
کیه |
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commute |
to travel regularly by bus, train, car, etc. between your place of work and your home
He spent that year commuting between New York and Chicago.
She commutes from Oxford to London every day. |
رفت و آمد |
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confirm |
to state or show that something is definitely true or correct, especially by providing evidence
Rumours of job losses were later confirmed.
The authorities refused to confirm any details.
Can you confirm what happened? |
تایید کردن |
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mice |
PLURAL OF mouse |
موش ، موشها |
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statistic |
(also informal stats) [plural] a collection of information shown in numbers
Analysis of crime statistics showed high levels of violent crime within the area.
According to official statistics, the disease killed over 500 people |
آمار، اماری |
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fraud |
the crime of cheating somebody in order to get money or goods illegally
He helped prevent a $100 million fraud.
She was charged with credit card fraud.
a person who pretends to have qualities, abilities, etc. that they do not really have in order to cheat other people
He's nothing but a liar and a fraud.
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تقلب ، فریب ، کلاهبرای ، شیاد |
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bankrupt |
without enough money to pay what you owe
They went bankrupt in 2009.
The company was declared bankrupt in the High Court.
She lost the house after she was made bankrupt. |
ورشکسته ، ورشکسته کردن و شدن |
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approve |
to think that somebody/something is good, acceptable or suitable I told my mother I wanted to leave school but she didn't approve. approve something to officially agree to a plan, request, etc. to approve a bill/application He didn't say anything, but I could tell from the look on his face that he didn't approve. |
تایید ، تصویب ، موافقت کردن |
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spare |
available to do what you want with rather than work
He's studying music in his spare time.
I haven't had a spare moment this morning.
that is not being used or is not needed at the present time
We've got a spare bedroom, if you'd like to stay.
kept in case you need to replace the one you usually use; extra
Take some spare clothes in case you get wet.
a spare key/tyre |
یدکی ، اضافه |
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poetry |
poems in general; poems as a genre of literature
At school we had to learn a lot of poetry by heart.
He began his speech with a few lines of poetry. |
شعر ، اشعار |
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agriculture |
the science or practice of farming The number of people employed in agriculture has fallen in the last decade. 50% of the country’s population depends on agriculture. |
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fluent |
able to speak, read or write a language, especially a foreign language, easily and well
She's fluent in Polish.
‘Can he speak German?’ ‘Yes, he’s fluent.’
(of a language, especially a foreign language) expressed easily and well
He speaks fluent Italian.
(of an action) done in a way that is smooth and shows skill
fluent movements |
روان، سلیس |
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lad |
a boy or young man Things have changed since I was a lad. Hurry up, lad. |
پسر، پسربچه |
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burglar |
a person who enters a building illegally in order to steal
The burglar had broken in through a window.
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سارق، دزد |
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failure |
lack of success in doing or achieving something The success or failure of the plan depends on you. the problems of economic failure and increasing unemployment She wanted someone to blame for the failure of their relationship |
شکست |
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labour |
work, especially physical work The price will include the labour and materials. The miners are threatening to withdraw their labour.(= to stop work as a means of protest). |
کار ، کارفیزیکی |
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approval |
the feeling that somebody/something is good or acceptable; a positive opinion of somebody/something She wanted to win her father's approval. She gave him a nod of approval. Several people nodded in approval. agreement to, or permission for something, especially a plan or request I can't agree to anything without my partner's approval. He won approval for his project She expects to gain final approval from the council. |
تصویب، تایید |
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infection |
the act or process of causing or getting a disease The rate of infection is highest in the north-west of the country. an illness that is caused by bacteria or a virus and that affects one part of the body They want to prevent the infection spreading to other parts of the body. Normally, white blood cells fight off and kill infections. |
عفونت ، سرایت |
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investigate |
to carefully examine (بازررسی کردن) the facts of a situation, an event, a crime, etc. to find out the truth about it or how it happened ‘What was that noise?’ ‘I'll go and investigate.’ The case will be investigated in detail to determine whether the claims are true. |
تحقیق کردن، بررسی کردن |
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criticism |
the act of expressing disapproval of somebody/something and opinions about their faults or bad qualities; a statement showing this disapproval The former minister is facing growing criticism over his remark. My only criticism of the house is that it is on a main road. The government came under heavy criticism over its policies. |
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