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the fact that there are many different ideas or opinions about something: |
There is a wide diversity of opinion on the question of unilateral disarmament |
She teaches the students to have respect for different races and appreciate the diversity of other cultures |
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to have or keep something that you love and that is extremely valuable to you |
Thank you for the watch. I will really treasure it. |
This ring is my most treasured possession. |
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a short argument or, especially between political opponents |
a skirmish between the two party leaders |
There was a short skirmish between the two of them over who would pay for the meal. |
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a large social gathering: |
a Boy Scout jamboree |
A country music jamboree |
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to give or allow someone to have something, usually in an official way |
He was granted a visa. |
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in a simple way that is not complicated or in a clear and obvious way |
She was plainly dressed |
This is plainly wrong. |
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the fact of belonging to a group or an organization |
I’ve applied for membership of the union |
a membership card |
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a person whose job is to take care of passengers on a ship, an aircraft or a train and who brings them meals, etc. |
a ship’s steward |
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a small amount of a substance taken from a larger amount and tested in order to obtain information about the substance |
A small sample of blood must be tested by a doctor. |
a blood/urine/tissue/DNA sample |
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to try hard to do something well |
They take a lot of trouble to find the right person for the right job. |
She didn't even take the trouble to find out how to spell my name. |
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to interest someone a lot, especially by being strange, unusual, or mysterious |
I was intrigued by his slow, deliberate way of talking and the serious look in his eyes. |
Throughout history, people have been intrigued by the question of whether there is intelligent life elsewhere in the universe. |
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very difficult or impossible to travel to or reach: |
one of the most inaccessible places in the world |
Some of the houses on the hillside are inaccessible to cars. |
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to make something or someone stay in one position by fastening him, her, or it firmly: |
We anchored ourselves to the rocks with a rope. |
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very serious and not friendly or funnyمُتَجَهِّم |
a stern face |
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the curved path through which objects in space move around a planet or star that has gravity (= a pulling force) |
The satellite is now in a stable orbit. |
Once in space, the spacecraft will go into orbit around Earth. |
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a device sent up into space to travel around the earth, used for collecting information or communicating by radio, television, etc.: قمر صناعي |
The World Cup was transmitted around the world by satellite 🛰 |
satellite television/TV |
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to have a conversation with somebody |
She conversed with the Romanians in French. |
The two men were conversing on music and opera |
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having a useful and helpful effect rather than being negative or with no purpose |
His work involved helping hyperactive children to use their energy in a constructive way. |
You should always welcome constructive criticism of your work. |
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] a company or business |
He is in charge of an enterprise with a turnover of $26 billion. |
The grant is available to small and medium-sized enterprises |
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to develop in a successful way; to be successful, especially in making money 💰 🤑 💸 ✨️ |
She seems to be prospering since she moved out of the city. |
The economy prospered under his administration. |
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process or result of something becoming or being made larger |
the enlargement of the company’s overseas business activities |
If you like the picture I can send you an enlargement of it. |
