forecast /ˈfɔːrkæst/
(noun) a statement about what will happen in the future, based on information that is available now
Example: Analysts forecast a strong economic outlook
(noun) a statement about what will happen in the future, based on information that is available now
Example: Analysts forecast a strong economic outlook
expect /ɪkˈspekt/
(verb) to think or believe that something will happen or that somebody will do something
Example: You can expect a clean room when you check in at a hotel
(verb) to think or believe that something will happen or that somebody will do something
Example: You can expect a clean room when you check in at a hotel
border /ˈbɔːrdər/
(noun) the line that divides two countries or areas; the land near this line
Example: The states border the Black Sea.
(noun) the line that divides two countries or areas; the land near this line
Example: The states border the Black Sea.
shift /ʃɪft/
(noun) a period of time worked by a group of workers who start work as another group finishes
Example: He shifted a little in his chair.
(noun) a period of time worked by a group of workers who start work as another group finishes
Example: He shifted a little in his chair.
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.
damage /ˈdæmɪdʒ/
(noun) physical harm caused to something which makes it less attractive, useful or valuable
Example: The damage to his car was considerable.
(noun) physical harm caused to something which makes it less attractive, useful or valuable
Example: The damage to his car was considerable.
collapse /kəˈlæps/
(verb) to fall down or fall in suddenly, often after breaking apart
Example: My laptop collapsed yesterday when I was working.
(verb) to fall down or fall in suddenly, often after breaking apart
Example: My laptop collapsed yesterday when I was working.
extensive /ɪkˈstensɪv/
(adjective) covering a large area; great in amount
Example: It is an extensive collection of silver.
(adjective) covering a large area; great in amount
Example: It is an extensive collection of silver.
battery /ˈbætəri/
(noun) a device that is placed inside a car engine, clock, radio, etc. and that produces the electricity that makes it work
Example: Please charge the battery; it is very low now.
(noun) a device that is placed inside a car engine, clock, radio, etc. and that produces the electricity that makes it work
Example: Please charge the battery; it is very low now.
can /kən/
(modal verb) used to say that it is possible for somebody/something to do something, or for something to happen
Example: The food is carefully canned.
(modal verb) used to say that it is possible for somebody/something to do something, or for something to happen
Example: The food is carefully canned.
destroy /dɪˈstrɔɪ/
(verb) to damage something so badly that it no longer exists, works, etc.
Example: We can't destroy the forests anymore.
(verb) to damage something so badly that it no longer exists, works, etc.
Example: We can't destroy the forests anymore.
disaster /dɪˈzæstər/
(noun) an unexpected event, such as a very bad accident, a flood or a fire, that kills a lot of people or causes a lot of damage
Example: The film begins with a terrible disaster.
(noun) an unexpected event, such as a very bad accident, a flood or a fire, that kills a lot of people or causes a lot of damage
Example: The film begins with a terrible disaster.
lift /lɪft/
(verb) to raise somebody/something or be raised to a higher position or level
Example: He lifted his trophy over his head.
(verb) to raise somebody/something or be raised to a higher position or level
Example: He lifted his trophy over his head.
volcano /vɑːlˈkeɪnəʊ/
(noun) a mountain with a large opening at the top through which gases and lava (= hot liquid rock) are forced out into the air, or have been in the past
Example: This volcano hasn't erupted for years.
(noun) a mountain with a large opening at the top through which gases and lava (= hot liquid rock) are forced out into the air, or have been in the past
Example: This volcano hasn't erupted for years.
typhoon /taɪˈfuːn/
(noun) a violent tropical storm with very strong winds
Example: Such a terrible typhoon is spreading over the country.
(noun) a violent tropical storm with very strong winds
Example: Such a terrible typhoon is spreading over the country.
abrupt /əˈbrʌpt/
(adjective) sudden and unexpected, often in an unpleasant way
Example: I was surprised by the abrupt change of subject.
(adjective) sudden and unexpected, often in an unpleasant way
Example: I was surprised by the abrupt change of subject.
baby carriage /ˈbeɪbi kærɪdʒ/
(noun) a small vehicle on four wheels for a baby to go out in, pushed by a person on foot
Example: The baby was put into the baby carriage.
(noun) a small vehicle on four wheels for a baby to go out in, pushed by a person on foot
Example: The baby was put into the baby carriage.
behave /bɪˈheɪv/
(verb) to do things in a particular way
Example: Everyone should behave well at Tet.
(verb) to do things in a particular way
Example: Everyone should behave well at Tet.
bureau /ˈbjʊrəʊ/
(noun) a desk with drawers and usually a top that opens down to make a table to write on
Example: The Washington post has a bureau in London.
(noun) a desk with drawers and usually a top that opens down to make a table to write on
Example: The Washington post has a bureau in London.
carriage /ˈkærɪdʒ/
(noun) a separate section of a train for carrying passengers
Example: The king sat on a horse-drawn carriage.
(noun) a separate section of a train for carrying passengers
Example: The king sat on a horse-drawn carriage.
Celsius /ˈselsiəs/
(adjective) of or using a scale of temperature in which water freezes at 0° and boils at 100°
Example: Water boils at 100 degrees Celsius.
(adjective) of or using a scale of temperature in which water freezes at 0° and boils at 100°
Example: Water boils at 100 degrees Celsius.
coast /kəʊst/
(noun) the land next to or near to the sea or ocean
Example: Do you want to explore the coast by boat?
(noun) the land next to or near to the sea or ocean
Example: Do you want to explore the coast by boat?
earthquake /ˈɜːrθkweɪk/
(noun) a sudden, violent shaking of the earth’s surface
Example: It is the most terrible earthquake I've ever seen.
(noun) a sudden, violent shaking of the earth’s surface
Example: It is the most terrible earthquake I've ever seen.
erupt /ɪˈrʌpt/
(verb) when a volcano erupts or burning rocks, smoke, etc. erupt or are erupted , the burning rocks, etc. are thrown out from the volcano
Example: Hot lava erupted from the crust.
(verb) when a volcano erupts or burning rocks, smoke, etc. erupt or are erupted , the burning rocks, etc. are thrown out from the volcano
Example: Hot lava erupted from the crust.
fixture /ˈfɪkstʃər/
(noun) a sports event that has been arranged to take place on a particular date and at a particular place
Example: The price of the house included many fixtures and fittings.
(noun) a sports event that has been arranged to take place on a particular date and at a particular place
Example: The price of the house included many fixtures and fittings.
flashlight /ˈflæʃlaɪt/
(noun) a small electric lamp that you can hold in your hand and carry with you
Example: The children used the flashlight to find a pen under their bed.
(noun) a small electric lamp that you can hold in your hand and carry with you
Example: The children used the flashlight to find a pen under their bed.
funnel /ˈfʌnl/
(noun) a device that is wide at the top and narrow at the bottom, used for pouring liquids or powders into a small opening
Example: He poured wine into a bottle through a funnel.
(noun) a device that is wide at the top and narrow at the bottom, used for pouring liquids or powders into a small opening
Example: He poured wine into a bottle through a funnel.
highland /ˈhaɪlənd/
(adjective) connected with an area of land that has hills or mountains
Example: She lives in a highland region of Vietnam.
(adjective) connected with an area of land that has hills or mountains
Example: She lives in a highland region of Vietnam.
ladder /ˈlædər/
(noun) a piece of equipment for climbing up and down a wall, the side of a building, etc., consisting of two lengths of wood or metal that are joined together by steps or rungs
Example: My father asked me to hold a ladder for him.
(noun) a piece of equipment for climbing up and down a wall, the side of a building, etc., consisting of two lengths of wood or metal that are joined together by steps or rungs
Example: My father asked me to hold a ladder for him.
latch /lætʃ/
(noun) a small metal bar that is used to fasten a door or a gate. You raise it to open the door and drop it to fasten it.
Example: The latch on this door was broken.
(noun) a small metal bar that is used to fasten a door or a gate. You raise it to open the door and drop it to fasten it.
Example: The latch on this door was broken.
rim /rɪm/
(noun) the edge of something in the shape of a circle
Example: The kid ate an egg cupcake with the gold rim.
(noun) the edge of something in the shape of a circle
Example: The kid ate an egg cupcake with the gold rim.
snowstorm /ˈsnəʊstɔːrm/
(noun) a very heavy fall of snow, usually with a strong wind
Example: The snowstorm last month caused a lot of damage for the residents here.
(noun) a very heavy fall of snow, usually with a strong wind
Example: The snowstorm last month caused a lot of damage for the residents here.
thunderstorm /ˈθʌndərstɔːrm/
(noun) a storm with thunder and lightning and usually very heavy rain
Example: We are used to suffering from the annual thunderstorms.
(noun) a storm with thunder and lightning and usually very heavy rain
Example: We are used to suffering from the annual thunderstorms.
tidal /ˈtaɪdl/
(adjective) connected with tides (= the regular rise and fall of the sea)
Example: The two people were watching the strong tidal waves.
(adjective) connected with tides (= the regular rise and fall of the sea)
Example: The two people were watching the strong tidal waves.
tide /taɪd/
(noun) a regular rise and fall in the level of the sea, caused by the pull of the moon and sun; the flow of water that happens as the sea rises and falls
Example: The rising tide covered the wharf.
(noun) a regular rise and fall in the level of the sea, caused by the pull of the moon and sun; the flow of water that happens as the sea rises and falls
Example: The rising tide covered the wharf.
tornado /tɔːrˈneɪdəʊ/
(noun) a violent storm with very strong winds that move in a circle. There is often also a long cloud that is narrower at the bottom than the top.
Example: A lot of people died in the tornado yesterday.
(noun) a violent storm with very strong winds that move in a circle. There is often also a long cloud that is narrower at the bottom than the top.
Example: A lot of people died in the tornado yesterday.
active volcano /ˈæktɪv vɒlˈkeɪnəʊ/
(noun)
Example: There are many active volcanoes in Japan.
(noun)
Example: There are many active volcanoes in Japan.
extinct volcano /ɪkˈstɪŋkt vɒlˈkeɪnəʊ/
(noun)
Example: That extinct volcano suddenly erupted yesterday.
(noun)
Example: That extinct volcano suddenly erupted yesterday.
volume /ˈvɑːljəm/
(noun) the amount of space that an object or a substance fills; the amount of space that a container has
Example: Please turn up the volume.
(noun) the amount of space that an object or a substance fills; the amount of space that a container has
Example: Please turn up the volume.