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assert (v.) He asserted that nuclear power was a safe and non-polluting energy source. it was time to assert himself assertion (n) assertive(adj) assertively(adv) assertiveness(n) |
to state firmly that something is true ادعا کردن اثبات کردن ادعا (n) با اعتماد به نفس(adj) ادعا کننده(adv) جرات ورزی |
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astonishing(adj) syn. amazing It has been an astonishing transformation in opinions and attitudes, within the course of a few short weeks. astonish(v) astonished(adj) astonishingly(adv) astonishment(n) |
so surprising that it is difficult to believe عجیب متعجب ساختن(What astonishes me most is his complete lack of fear.) متعجب(I was astonished by the result.) اعجاب آور حیرت ، شگفتی |
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boost(v) The new resort area has boosted tourism. boost(n) booster(n) |
to increase or improve something and make it more successful بالا بردن، ترقی دادن ترقی(n) حامی ، تقویت کننده(Such fairs are a great morale booster for any nurse who feels unappreciated) |
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cheerful(adj) I’m making a real effort to be cheerful despite everything. cheerfully(Adv) cheerfulness(n) |
happy, or behaving in a way that shows you are happy. خوشحال خوش خوشی |
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deed(n) Something happens, a deed is done, and the consequences just go rolling on. One day he will pay for his evil deeds. |
something someone does, especially something that is very good or very bad عمل ،کار |
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devote(v) He devoted his energies to writing films. The meeting will be devoted to health and safety issues. syn. dedicate devoted(adj) devotedly(adv) devotee(n) |
to use all or most of your time, effort etc in order to do something or help someone. اختصاص دادن، فداکردن فدایی، فداکار،جاننثار(adj) مرید، طرفدار(n) |
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discipline(n) serious discipline problems in the police force Learning poetry is a good discipline for the memory. discipline(v) disciplined(adj) strict discipline military discipline keep discipline enforce discipline a discipline problem |
a way of training someone so that they learn to control their behaviour and obey rules. good/strong/firm discipline انضباط (n) منظم (adj) تادیب کردن (v) Different cultures have different ways of disciplining their children. They are a well-trained, disciplined and efficient fighting force. |
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esteem(v) The Church teaches people to esteem others more than themselves. esteem(n) In order to be elected, you've got to attract the support and esteem of the population. self-esteem(n) esteemed (adj) |
to respect and admire someone or something ارجمند شمردن (v),عزیز داشتن عزت (n) عزت نفس (n) We use the techniques to build up our self-esteem and self-image. خطیر (adj) |
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graft(n) Martha had to have several skin grafts. graft(v) graft off somebody (v) |
پیوند، اختلاس ،قلمه ،کار زیاد About 40 percent of her diseased liver was removed and replaced with a graft from a healthy liver. Horses are not stupid and will soon grasp how to avoid hard graft! پیوند زدن بهم پیوستن سوءاستفاده کردن |
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inherit(v) He inherited a fortune from his grandmother. inheritor (n) These writers are inheritors of his work. inheritance(n) our literary inheritance |
to receive money, property etc from someone after they have died. to have the same character or appearance as your parents to get something that someone else does not want anymore به میراث بردن - مالک شدن وارث وراثت |
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instinct(n) the human instinct to form relationships Birds build nests by instinct. Her instinct told her she should not be talking but she could not stop. instinctive(adj) He's considered a smart, instinctive politician. instinctively (adv) |
a natural tendency to behave in a particular way or a natural ability to know something, which is not learned غریزه غریزی به طور غریزی |
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intervention(n) Early intervention can save the lives of many women who get breast cancer. intervene(v)(ɪntəˈviːn) The police don’t usually like to intervene in disputes between husbands and wives. intervening(adj) the intervening years/months/period etc interventionist (adj) The UN adopted a more interventionist approach in the region. |
the act of becoming involved in an argument, fight, or other difficult situation in order to change what happens. مداخله مداخله کردن مداخله کن |
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longing(n) His heart was filled with longing for Cynthia longing(adj) her longing eyes long(v) she longed for a little more excitement |
a strong feeling of wanting something or someone اشتیاق مشتاق اشتیاق داشتن ، آرزوی چیزی را داشتن |
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mystery(n) How life began on Earth is one of the great mysteries of science his introduction to the mysteries of the perfume business. Annie knew that there was some mystery surrounding her birth. mystery(adj) Who was the mystery woman spotted on board the yacht with the prince? mysterious(adj) I decided to find out more about my mysterious new neighbour. mysteriously(adv) Jackson had mysteriously disappeared. |
an event, situation etc that people do not understand or cannot explain because they do not know enough about it راز، سر، ، اسرار آمیز،مرموز به طور اسرار آمیزی |
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mystery collocation verb be a mystery remain a mystery solve/unravel a mystery the mystery surrounding something adjective an unsolved mystery a great mystery phrase something is one of life’s (little) mysteries a sense of mystery |
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سرعت تغییر، سرعت راه رفتن، قدم The pace of change in our lives is becoming faster and faster. He quickened his pace, longing to be home. He took a pace towards the door. Traffic was moving at a snail’s pace. |
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philosophy(n) the philosophy of Aristotle philosopher(n) the ancient Greek philosophers philosophical (adj) • Such philosophical arguments can go on endlessly as is the nature of philosophy. philosophise(v) |
فلسفه These men often have similar backgrounds and philosophies of life which lead to similar results and successes. فیلسوف فلسفس فلسفه بافی کردن |
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therapy(n) radiation therapy for cancer treatment Rob was in therapy for several years. therapist(n) • On Thursday I talk to my therapist. |
درمان رواندرمانی درمانگر |
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thrill(n) Winning first place must have been quite a thrill. I get such a thrill out of skydiving. thrill(v) His music continues to thrill audiences. thrilled(adj) He was thrilled about being asked to play. thriller(n) They discovered a mutual love of mysteries and thrillers. |
a sudden strong feeling of excitement and pleasure, or the thing that makes you feel this. هیجان ، لرزه به هیجان آوردن، لرزیدن هیجان زده فیلم هیجانی |
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frantic(adj) There was a frantic rush to escape from the building |
extremely hurried and using a lot of energy, but not very organized اشفته عصبی |
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indeed(adv) I didn’t mind at all. Indeed, I was pleased |
used to introduce an additional statement that emphasizes or supports what you have just said البته ، به علاوه |
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consumerism(n) the growth of consumerism consumerist (adj) consume(v) Only 27% of the paper we consume is recycled. • For example, how many calories a day do you consume? consumption(n) Vigorous exercise increases oxygen consumption. |
مصرف گرایی مصرف گرا |
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Absorb(v) Liquid+gas Water and salts are absorbed into our bloodstream Information Her capacity to absorb information is amazing. Absorbent(adj) Absorbent kitchen paper Absorption(n) Her absorption in the problems of the Third World. Absorbing(adj) An absorbing and informative book |
جذب کردن، فراگرفتن، تحلیل کردن جاذب جذب جالب، جذاب، دلربا |
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Amusement(n) Sheila was hardly able to conceal her amusement. amusement park Amuse(v) They amused themselves digging through an old encyclopedia. amusing(adj) Organisers said the display was amusing but warned that some people might consider itunsuitable for young children. |
تفریح، لذت سرگرم کردن، متحیر کردن مفرح |
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amusement collocation He laughed out loud with genuine amusement. The memory seemed to cause him great amusement. He got up and sang 'Yellow Submarine', much to everyone’s amusement. He examined her face with a wry gleam of amusement. |
genuine/real amusement cause somebody amusement show your amusement much to somebody’s amusement a source of amusement a gleam/glimmer/flicker of amusement (=a small amount in someone's eyes or on someone’s face) |
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confront(v) We try to help people confront their problems. • I was confronted with great adventure stuff, plus the adventure special. confrontation (n) an ideological confrontation between conservatives and liberals confrontational(adj) • Stanley is very confrontational with Blanche and slightly rude. |
deal with روبرو شدن با،مواجه شدن ،مقابله کردن ،مواجهه کردن مواجهه مقابله |
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distract(v) Coverage of the war was used to distract attention from other matters. distracting(adj) "she found his nearness distracting" distraction(n) distracted(adj) Amanda is very easily distracted, she takes forever to do anything. |
گیج کردن، حواس پرت کردن منحرف حواس پرتی پریشان |
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drift(v) Smoke drifted up from the jungle ahead of us. She was just drifting into sleep when the alarm went off. drift apart if people drift apart, their relationship gradually ends drift off drift(n) |
to move slowly on water or in the air to move, change, or do something without any plan or purpose بی اراده کار کردن دستخوش پیشامد بودن جسم شناور |
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explode(v) syn burst,goes off,blow up Far sooner than anyone thought possible, the Russians exploded an atomic bomb. Florida’s population exploded after World War II. explosion(n) the population explosion in India After the rain, the desert bloomed in an explosion of color. exploded(adj) • He believed they may also have exploded blast bombs. |
منفجر شدن، منفجر کردن، زیادشدن ناگهانی انفجار، هیاهو، بیرون ریزی |
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A method is needed for the rationalization of the instruction, in terms of sequencing,presentation and feedback as to progress. |
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fiction(n) romantic fiction opp 1-non-fiction 2-fact fictional(adj) opp factual Holmes is a popular fictional character. fictionalise(v) The books fictionalize a fundamentalist reading of the New Testament's contentiousBook of Revelation. |
1-books and stories about imaginary people and events 2-something that people want you to believe is true but which is not true داستان،افسانه داستانی |
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fierce(adj) The government’s policies came under fierce attack. fierceness (n) fiercely (adv) strongly or severely/ angry The idea was fiercely opposed by nationalists. |
درنده خشمگین قوی تندخو |
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fulfill(v) It was then that the organization finally began to fulfill the hopes of its founders. A good police officer is not fulfilling his role if he neglects this vital aspect. fulfilment(n) syn . achievement The real joy of the priesthood is helping people find personal fulfilment. the fulfillment of a long-held dream fulfilled(adj) syn. satisfied It's not necessary to have a boyfriend to enjoy yourself and be fulfilled. |
if you fulfil a hope, wish, or aim, you achieve the thing that you hoped for, wished for to do or provide what is necessary or needed انجام دادن انجام، دستاورد راضی |
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grip(n) Don’t loosen your grip on the rope or you’ll fall. The recession could be avoided if business keeps a firm grip on its costs. grip(v) gripping(adj) syn . exciting, interesting The artwork is excellent and the story is quite gripping. |
the way you hold something tightly, or your ability to do this power and control over someone or something .ادراک و دریافتچنگ 1.چسبیدن به2.محکم گرفتن3.نیروی گرفتن |
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intellect(n) Schools should nurture a child's intellect intellectual(adj) a job that requires considerable intellectual effort. intellectualize(v) |
the ability to understand things and to think intelligently عقل، خرد، هوش فکری عقلانی، هوشی .عقلانی کردن،.بصورت فکری در اوردن |
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interval(n) The interval between arrest and trial can be up to six months. |
After a five-minute interval, if the baby is still crying, go back and check on her
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motivate(v) A good teacher has to be able to motivate her students. motivation(n) efforts to improve employees’ motivation motivational(adj) motivating(adj) |
تهییج کردن محرک، انگیزه، هیجان انگیزه |
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overcome(v) syn. get the better of, prevail over, control, get control of, get/bring under control,master, gain mastery over, deal with |
چیره شدنمغلوب ساختنغلبه یافتن.برتری یافتن.غالب امدن
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peer(n) American children did less well in math than their peers in Japan peer group(n) As children reach adolescence, peer groups become a more significant influence |
syn: equal, fellow, co-worker
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strive(v) We must continue to strive for greater efficiency striving(n) |
to make a great effort to achieve something کوشیدن، سعی کردن مجاهد |
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tense(v) Relax, and try not to tense up so much. tension(n) The tension was becoming unbearable, and I wanted to scream. tense(adj) tensely(adv) |
to make your muscles tight and stiff, or to become tight and stiff .تشدید یافتن وخیم ، سخت |
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tension collocation
racial tension political tension defuse tension (=make a situation more friendly) raise/increase the tension |
unbearable tension nervous tension dramatic tension verb reduce/ease/relieve tension phrase an atmosphere of tension |
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trivial(adj) We were punished for the most trivial offences. trivialise (v) The article trivializes the whole issue of equal rights. triviality (n) Don’t waste time on trivialities. |
not serious, important, or valuable کم اهمیت ناچیز شمردن بسیار کم اهمیت |
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worthwhile(adj) We decided to give the money to a worthwhile cause (=one that helps people). I thought it was worthwhile to clarify the matter. |
if something is worthwhile, it is important or useful, or you gain something from it |
