demonstrate /ˈdemənstreɪt/
(verb) to show something clearly by giving proof or evidence
Example: The professor demonstrated through a case study that a business plan can impress a lender
(verb) to show something clearly by giving proof or evidence
Example: The professor demonstrated through a case study that a business plan can impress a lender
conduct /kənˈdʌkt/
(verb) to organize and/or do a particular activity
Example: Interviews were conducted over a period of three weeks.
(verb) to organize and/or do a particular activity
Example: Interviews were conducted over a period of three weeks.
stationery /ˈsteɪʃəneri/
(noun) materials for writing and for using in an office, for example paper, pens and envelopes
Example: We do not have enough stationery, so please order some more
(noun) materials for writing and for using in an office, for example paper, pens and envelopes
Example: We do not have enough stationery, so please order some more
customer /ˈkʌstəmər/
(noun) a person or an organization that buys goods or services from a shop or business
Example: Let's make sure all invoices sent to customers are kept in alphabetical order
(noun) a person or an organization that buys goods or services from a shop or business
Example: Let's make sure all invoices sent to customers are kept in alphabetical order
experiment /ɪkˈsperɪmənt/
(noun) a scientific test that is done in order to study what happens and to gain new knowledge
Example: Product developers must conduct hundreds of experiments in their research
(noun) a scientific test that is done in order to study what happens and to gain new knowledge
Example: Product developers must conduct hundreds of experiments in their research
delivery /dɪˈlɪvəri/
(noun) the act of taking goods, letters, etc. to the people they have been sent to
Example: The caterer hired a courier to make the delivery
(noun) the act of taking goods, letters, etc. to the people they have been sent to
Example: The caterer hired a courier to make the delivery
directory /dəˈrektəri/
(noun) a book or electronic resource containing lists of information, usually in alphabetical order, for example people’s phone numbers or the names and addresses of businesses in a particular area
Example: We consulted the directory to see where the train station was located
(noun) a book or electronic resource containing lists of information, usually in alphabetical order, for example people’s phone numbers or the names and addresses of businesses in a particular area
Example: We consulted the directory to see where the train station was located
service /ˈsɜːrvɪs/
(noun) a system that provides something that the public needs, organized by the government or a private company
Example: The food was good but the service was very slow.
(noun) a system that provides something that the public needs, organized by the government or a private company
Example: The food was good but the service was very slow.
appointment /əˈpɔɪntmənt/
(noun) a formal arrangement to meet or visit somebody at a particular time, especially for a reason connected with their work
Example: I've got a dentist appointment at 3 o'clock.
(noun) a formal arrangement to meet or visit somebody at a particular time, especially for a reason connected with their work
Example: I've got a dentist appointment at 3 o'clock.
downstairs /ˌdaʊnˈsterz/
(adverb) down the stairs; on or to a floor of a house or building lower than the one you are on, especially the one at ground level
Example: She rushed downstairs and burst into the kitchen.
(adverb) down the stairs; on or to a floor of a house or building lower than the one you are on, especially the one at ground level
Example: She rushed downstairs and burst into the kitchen.
patient /ˈpeɪʃnt/
(noun) a person who is receiving medical treatment, especially in a hospital
Example: I am a patient of Dr. Stephens; could I make an appointment to see her?
(noun) a person who is receiving medical treatment, especially in a hospital
Example: I am a patient of Dr. Stephens; could I make an appointment to see her?
invention /ɪnˈvenʃn/
(noun) a thing or an idea that has been invented
Example: He was given a Nobel prize for his invention.
(noun) a thing or an idea that has been invented
Example: He was given a Nobel prize for his invention.
furniture /ˈfɜːrnɪtʃər/
(noun) objects that can be moved, such as tables, chairs and beds, that are put into a house or an office to make it suitable for living or working in
Example: Williams is buying some furniture for his new apartment.
(noun) objects that can be moved, such as tables, chairs and beds, that are put into a house or an office to make it suitable for living or working in
Example: Williams is buying some furniture for his new apartment.
agree /əˈɡriː/
(verb) to have the same opinion as somebody; to say that you have the same opinion
Example: He agreed to let me go early.
(verb) to have the same opinion as somebody; to say that you have the same opinion
Example: He agreed to let me go early.
outside /ˌaʊtˈsaɪd/
(adverb) not in a room, building or container but on or to the outside of it
Example: He was waiting outside for two hours.
(adverb) not in a room, building or container but on or to the outside of it
Example: He was waiting outside for two hours.
concert /ˈkɑːnsərt/
(noun) a public performance of music
Example: Will you go to see the Super Junior concert this weekend?
(noun) a public performance of music
Example: Will you go to see the Super Junior concert this weekend?
device /dɪˈvaɪs/
(noun) an object or a piece of equipment that has been designed to do a particular job
Example: Our lives have been made easier thanks to modern devices.
(noun) an object or a piece of equipment that has been designed to do a particular job
Example: Our lives have been made easier thanks to modern devices.
arrange /əˈreɪndʒ/
(verb) to plan or organize something in advance
Example: Have you arranged to meet him?
(verb) to plan or organize something in advance
Example: Have you arranged to meet him?
upstairs /ˌʌpˈsterz/
(adverb) up the stairs; on or to a floor of a house or other building higher than the one that you are on
Example: There are two girls living upstairs.
(adverb) up the stairs; on or to a floor of a house or other building higher than the one that you are on
Example: There are two girls living upstairs.
inside /ˌɪnˈsaɪd/
(preposition) on or to the inner part of something/somebody; within something/somebody
Example: She opened the gift box and saw a nice watch inside.
(preposition) on or to the inner part of something/somebody; within something/somebody
Example: She opened the gift box and saw a nice watch inside.
commercial /kəˈmɜːrʃl/
(adjective) connected with the buying and selling of goods and services
Example: The commercial future of the company looks very promising.
(adjective) connected with the buying and selling of goods and services
Example: The commercial future of the company looks very promising.
exhibition /ˌeksɪˈbɪʃn/
(noun) a collection of things, for example works of art, that are shown to the public
Example: The Human and Nature art exhibition begins today at the city art gallery.
(noun) a collection of things, for example works of art, that are shown to the public
Example: The Human and Nature art exhibition begins today at the city art gallery.
band /bænd/
(noun) a small group of musicians who play popular music together, often with a singer or singers
Example: The Beatles were probably the most famous band in the world.
(noun) a small group of musicians who play popular music together, often with a singer or singers
Example: The Beatles were probably the most famous band in the world.
corner /ˈkɔːrnər/
(noun) a part of something where two or more sides, lines or edges join
Example: Click the icon in the bottom right-hand corner of the screen.
(noun) a part of something where two or more sides, lines or edges join
Example: Click the icon in the bottom right-hand corner of the screen.
message /ˈmesɪdʒ/
(noun) a written or spoken piece of information, etc. that you send to somebody or leave for somebody when you cannot speak to them yourself
Example: Jenny's not here at the moment. Can I take a message?
(noun) a written or spoken piece of information, etc. that you send to somebody or leave for somebody when you cannot speak to them yourself
Example: Jenny's not here at the moment. Can I take a message?
Assistant /əˈsɪstənt/
(noun) a person who helps or supports somebody, usually in their job
Example: The director decided that.
(noun) a person who helps or supports somebody, usually in their job
Example: The director decided that.
novel /ˈnɑːvl/
(noun) a story long enough to fill a complete book, in which the characters and events are usually imaginary
Example: His latest novel is selling really well.
(noun) a story long enough to fill a complete book, in which the characters and events are usually imaginary
Example: His latest novel is selling really well.
countless /ˈkaʊntləs/
(adjective) very many; too many to be counted or mentioned
Example: I've warned her countless times.
(adjective) very many; too many to be counted or mentioned
Example: I've warned her countless times.
deaf mute /ˌdef ˈmjuːt/
(noun) a person who is unable to hear or speak
Example: A deaf mute is a person who can neither speak nor hear.
(noun) a person who is unable to hear or speak
Example: A deaf mute is a person who can neither speak nor hear.
emigrate /ˈemɪɡreɪt/
(verb) to leave your own country to go and live permanently in another country
Example: The family left Hanoi in 1968 and emigrated to America.
(verb) to leave your own country to go and live permanently in another country
Example: The family left Hanoi in 1968 and emigrated to America.
fax machine /fæks məˈʃiːn/
(noun)
Example: We owe the development of the fax machine to Alexander Bain.
(noun)
Example: We owe the development of the fax machine to Alexander Bain.
fishing rod /ˈfɪʃɪŋ rɑːd/
(noun) a long wooden or plastic stick with a fishing line and hook attached, used for catching fish
Example: He usually goes out with a fishing rod every Sunday.
(noun) a long wooden or plastic stick with a fishing line and hook attached, used for catching fish
Example: He usually goes out with a fishing rod every Sunday.
public /ˈpʌblɪk/
(adjective) connected with ordinary people in society in general
Example: The public services here are quite good.
(adjective) connected with ordinary people in society in general
Example: The public services here are quite good.
questionnaire /ˌkwestʃəˈner/
(noun) a written list of questions that are answered by a number of people so that information can be collected from the answers
Example: Please complete this questionnaire and return it to us.
(noun) a written list of questions that are answered by a number of people so that information can be collected from the answers
Example: Please complete this questionnaire and return it to us.
racket /ˈrækɪt/
(noun) a loud unpleasant noise
Example: Can I borrow your badminton racket?
(noun) a loud unpleasant noise
Example: Can I borrow your badminton racket?
transmit /trænzˈmɪt/
(verb) to send an electronic signal, radio or television broadcast, etc.
Example: The ceremony was transmitted live by satellite to over fifty countries.
(verb) to send an electronic signal, radio or television broadcast, etc.
Example: The ceremony was transmitted live by satellite to over fifty countries.