consume /kənˈsuːm/
(verb) to use something, especially fuel, energy or time
Example: The printer consumes more toner than the downstairs printer
(verb) to use something, especially fuel, energy or time
Example: The printer consumes more toner than the downstairs printer
replace /rɪˈpleɪs/
(verb) to be used instead of somebody/something else; to do something instead of somebody/something else
Example: I've replaced the hard drive that was malfunctioning
(verb) to be used instead of somebody/something else; to do something instead of somebody/something else
Example: I've replaced the hard drive that was malfunctioning
source /sɔːrs/
(noun) a place, person or thing that you get something from
Example: I can't tell you the source of this information
(noun) a place, person or thing that you get something from
Example: I can't tell you the source of this information
resource /ˈriːsɔːrs/
(noun) a supply of something that a country, an organization or a person has and can use, especially to increase their wealth
Example: The company's most valuable resource was its staff
(noun) a supply of something that a country, an organization or a person has and can use, especially to increase their wealth
Example: The company's most valuable resource was its staff
waste /weɪst/
(noun) the act of using something in a careless or unnecessary way, causing it to be lost or destroyed
Example: Without a leader, the group members wasted time and energy trying to organize themselves
(noun) the act of using something in a careless or unnecessary way, causing it to be lost or destroyed
Example: Without a leader, the group members wasted time and energy trying to organize themselves
decade /ˈdekeɪd/
(noun) a period of ten years, especially a continuous period, such as 1910–1919 or 2000–2009
Example: Each decade seems to have its own fad products
(noun) a period of ten years, especially a continuous period, such as 1910–1919 or 2000–2009
Example: Each decade seems to have its own fad products
category /ˈkætəɡɔːri/
(noun) a group of people or things with particular features in common
Example: Jazz is one of many categories of music
(noun) a group of people or things with particular features in common
Example: Jazz is one of many categories of music
regularly /ˈreɡjələrli/
(adverb) at regular intervals or times
Example: She brushes regularly after every meal
(adverb) at regular intervals or times
Example: She brushes regularly after every meal
separate /ˈseprət/
(adjective) forming a unit by itself; not joined to something else
Example: I try to keep meat separate from other food in the fridge.
(adjective) forming a unit by itself; not joined to something else
Example: I try to keep meat separate from other food in the fridge.
scheme /skiːm/
(noun) a plan or system for doing or organizing something
Example: How is your learning scheme?
(noun) a plan or system for doing or organizing something
Example: How is your learning scheme?
ultimately /ˈʌltɪmətli/
(adverb) in the end; finally
Example: Ultimately, all the colonies will become independent.
(adverb) in the end; finally
Example: Ultimately, all the colonies will become independent.
panel /ˈpænl/
(noun) a square or rectangular piece of wood, glass or metal that forms part of a larger surface such as a door or wall
Example: Solar panels are installed on the roof of the house.
(noun) a square or rectangular piece of wood, glass or metal that forms part of a larger surface such as a door or wall
Example: Solar panels are installed on the roof of the house.
recent /ˈriːsnt/
(adjective) that happened or began only a short time ago
Example: Recent research has shown that the earth is seriously polluted.
(adjective) that happened or began only a short time ago
Example: Recent research has shown that the earth is seriously polluted.
model /ˈmɑːdl/
(noun) a copy of something, usually smaller than the original object
Example: We would like to have a look at model 321A.
(noun) a copy of something, usually smaller than the original object
Example: We would like to have a look at model 321A.
faucet /ˈfɔːsɪt/
(noun) a device that controls the flow of water from a pipe
Example: She always turns off the faucet after washing clothes.
(noun) a device that controls the flow of water from a pipe
Example: She always turns off the faucet after washing clothes.
pipe /paɪp/
(noun) a tube through which liquids and gases can flow
Example: The pipes in my house are broken, so water covers the floor.
(noun) a tube through which liquids and gases can flow
Example: The pipes in my house are broken, so water covers the floor.
quarter /ˈkwɔːrtər/
(noun) one of four equal parts of something
Example: It's a quarter past five.
(noun) one of four equal parts of something
Example: It's a quarter past five.
save /seɪv/
(verb) to keep somebody/something safe from death, harm, loss, etc.
Example: We need to save power.
(verb) to keep somebody/something safe from death, harm, loss, etc.
Example: We need to save power.
install /ɪnˈstɔːl/
(verb) to fix equipment or furniture into position so that it can be used
Example: A fire extinguisher is being installed in this house.
(verb) to fix equipment or furniture into position so that it can be used
Example: A fire extinguisher is being installed in this house.
household /ˈhaʊshəʊld/
(noun) all the people living together in a house or flat
Example: My household bill comes to twenty dollars.
(noun) all the people living together in a house or flat
Example: My household bill comes to twenty dollars.
effectively /ɪˈfektɪvli/
(adverb) in a way that produces the intended result or a successful result
Example: Last month, I talked to some students about how to learn effectively.
(adverb) in a way that produces the intended result or a successful result
Example: Last month, I talked to some students about how to learn effectively.
receive /rɪˈsiːv/
(verb) to get or accept something that is sent or given to you
Example: She received her prize from the manager
(verb) to get or accept something that is sent or given to you
Example: She received her prize from the manager
ordinary /ˈɔːrdneri/
(adjective) not unusual or different in any way
Example: They are ordinary people like you and me.
(adjective) not unusual or different in any way
Example: They are ordinary people like you and me.
label /ˈleɪbl/
(noun) a piece of paper, etc. that is attached to something and that gives information about it
Example: He'll only wear clothes with a designer label.
(noun) a piece of paper, etc. that is attached to something and that gives information about it
Example: He'll only wear clothes with a designer label.
crack /kræk/
(verb) to break without dividing into separate parts; to break something in this way
Example: There is a crack in his car after the accident.
(verb) to break without dividing into separate parts; to break something in this way
Example: There is a crack in his car after the accident.
suggest /səˈdʒest/
(verb) to put forward an idea or a plan for other people to think about
Example: I suggest being on time.
(verb) to put forward an idea or a plan for other people to think about
Example: I suggest being on time.
nuclear /ˈnuːkliər/
(adjective) using, producing or resulting from nuclear energy
Example: People are against the nuclear test in this area.
(adjective) using, producing or resulting from nuclear energy
Example: People are against the nuclear test in this area.
bill /bɪl/
(noun) a document that shows how much you owe somebody for goods or services
Example: The bill for their meal came to £17.
(noun) a document that shows how much you owe somebody for goods or services
Example: The bill for their meal came to £17.
innovation /ˌɪnəˈveɪʃn/
(noun) the introduction of new things, ideas or ways of doing something
Example: Great innovations have been made by those famous composers.
(noun) the introduction of new things, ideas or ways of doing something
Example: Great innovations have been made by those famous composers.
infrastructure /ˈɪnfrəstrʌktʃər/
(noun) the basic systems and services that are necessary for a country or an organization to run smoothly, for example buildings, transport and water and power supplies
Example: It is necessary to improve the infrastructure for better traffic systems.
(noun) the basic systems and services that are necessary for a country or an organization to run smoothly, for example buildings, transport and water and power supplies
Example: It is necessary to improve the infrastructure for better traffic systems.
conserve /kənˈsɜːrv/
(verb) to protect something and prevent it from being changed or destroyed
Example: People in this city are trying to conserve the historic buildings.
(verb) to protect something and prevent it from being changed or destroyed
Example: People in this city are trying to conserve the historic buildings.
refrigerator /rɪˈfrɪdʒəreɪtər/
(noun) a piece of electrical equipment in which food is kept cold so that it stays fresh
Example: Put the vegetables in the refrigerator.
(noun) a piece of electrical equipment in which food is kept cold so that it stays fresh
Example: Put the vegetables in the refrigerator.
appliance /əˈplaɪəns/
(noun) a machine that is designed to do a particular thing in the home, such as preparing food, heating or cleaning
Example: He just bought a new set of domestic appliances.
(noun) a machine that is designed to do a particular thing in the home, such as preparing food, heating or cleaning
Example: He just bought a new set of domestic appliances.
chopstick /ˈtʃɑːpstɪk/
(noun) either of a pair of thin sticks that are used for eating with, especially in East Asian countries
Example: Vietnamese people usually use chopsticks in daily meals.
(noun) either of a pair of thin sticks that are used for eating with, especially in East Asian countries
Example: Vietnamese people usually use chopsticks in daily meals.
bulb /bʌlb/
(noun) the glass part that fits into an electric lamp, etc. to give light when it is switched on
Example: The bulb in the kitchen needs to be changed.
(noun) the glass part that fits into an electric lamp, etc. to give light when it is switched on
Example: The bulb in the kitchen needs to be changed.
chore /tʃɔːr/
(noun) a task that you do regularly
Example: You should help elderly people with their chores.
(noun) a task that you do regularly
Example: You should help elderly people with their chores.
account for /əˈkaʊnt fɔː/
(phrasal verb) to be the explanation or cause of something
Example: Clothes account for one third of her expenses.
(phrasal verb) to be the explanation or cause of something
Example: Clothes account for one third of her expenses.
car pool /ˈkɑːr puːl/
(noun) a group of cars owned by a company or an organization, that its staff can use
Example: You should organize a car pool to reduce traffic jams.
(noun) a group of cars owned by a company or an organization, that its staff can use
Example: You should organize a car pool to reduce traffic jams.
conservation /ˌkɑːnsərˈveɪʃn/
(noun) the protection of the natural environment
Example: This kind of bird is protected by conservation plans.
(noun) the protection of the natural environment
Example: This kind of bird is protected by conservation plans.
consumption /kənˈsʌmpʃn/
(noun) the act of using energy, food or materials; the amount used
Example: Industrialized countries should reduce their energy consumption.
(noun) the act of using energy, food or materials; the amount used
Example: Industrialized countries should reduce their energy consumption.
consumer /kənˈsuːmər/
(noun) a person who buys goods or uses services
Example: It is necessary to raise consumers' awareness.
(noun) a person who buys goods or uses services
Example: It is necessary to raise consumers' awareness.
drip /drɪp/
(verb) to fall in small drops
Example: My house was full of water because the faucet had been dripping for a long time.
(verb) to fall in small drops
Example: My house was full of water because the faucet had been dripping for a long time.
efficiency /ɪˈfɪʃnsi/
(noun) the quality of doing something well with no waste of time or money
Example: The reforms will lead to cost efficiency and savings.
(noun) the quality of doing something well with no waste of time or money
Example: The reforms will lead to cost efficiency and savings.
energy-saving /ˈenədʒi ˈseɪvɪŋ/
(adjective)
Example: We should use energy-saving household appliances.
(adjective)
Example: We should use energy-saving household appliances.
hobby /ˈhɑːbi/
(noun) an activity that you do for pleasure when you are not working
Example: What are your hobbies?
(noun) an activity that you do for pleasure when you are not working
Example: What are your hobbies?
luxury /ˈlʌkʃəri/
(noun) the fact of enjoying special and expensive things, particularly food and drink, clothes and places
Example: We can't afford many luxuries.
(noun) the fact of enjoying special and expensive things, particularly food and drink, clothes and places
Example: We can't afford many luxuries.
plumber /ˈplʌmər/
(noun) a person whose job is to fit and repair things such as water pipes, toilets, etc.
Example: We had to call a plumber to repair the pipes.
(noun) a person whose job is to fit and repair things such as water pipes, toilets, etc.
Example: We had to call a plumber to repair the pipes.
profitable /ˈprɑːfɪtəbl/
(adjective) that makes or is likely to make money
Example: Using solar energy in manufacturing is profitable for all of us.
(adjective) that makes or is likely to make money
Example: Using solar energy in manufacturing is profitable for all of us.
shortage /ˈʃɔːrtɪdʒ/
(noun) a situation when there is not enough of the people or things that are needed
Example: There is a shortage of water in this area.
(noun) a situation when there is not enough of the people or things that are needed
Example: There is a shortage of water in this area.
solar energy /ˌsəʊlər ˈenərdʒi/
(noun) energy given out by the sun in the form of heat and light
Example: Many buildings in some countries are heated by solar energy.
(noun) energy given out by the sun in the form of heat and light
Example: Many buildings in some countries are heated by solar energy.