American English File 3-1 Flashcards
seize every opportunity
seize the moment
get/take revenge
= get back at someone
grab breakfast
- Let’s grab some breakfast at my favorite cafe before we go shopping.
bun
: a small bread roll, often sweetened or spiced
really thick
خیلی غلیظ
really rich
خیلی غنی
super sweet
خیلی شیرین
soon
any second now
- The train is expected to arrive any second now, so please stand clear of the platform edge.
- I’ve been waiting for her response, and I believe she’ll message me any second now.
elasticity
کش آمدن
cut down on something
I’m trying to cut down on coffee right now. I’m only having one cup at breakfast.
cut out
- Lucy cut fried foods out of her diet.
- Sam started exercising and she cut out snacks.
to encourage sb to do sth
We encourage the victims to talk freely about their experiences.
prefer a daily diet of sth
Young people prefer a daily diet of hamburgers.
non-fattening
Choosing a salad for lunch is a great option if you’re looking for a delicious and non-fattening meal.
Offensive
توهین آمیز
- His comments during the meeting were surprisingly offensive and upset several colleagues.
- The comedian’s jokes were meant to be humorous, but some found them offensive and inappropriate.
appetiser / appetizer
پیش غذا
- I always enjoy starting my meal with a light appetiser like a salad.
- For the party, we prepared a plate of assorted appetisers for everyone to enjoy.
assorted: متنوع
high-maintenance
describes someone who requires a lot of attention, effort, or resources to meet their needs or expectations. It can refer to emotional, financial, or time-related demands.
- Dealing with a high-maintenance friend can be challenging, as they often have specific preferences and require constant attention and support.
half sister
same mom with different dad
step-sister
is a sibling that you get when your parent marries someone else with children
adopted child
is your child but you didn’t give birth to her/him. They’re not your biological child.
only child
a child with no sisters/brothers
sibling
brother or sister
immediate family
includes parents, siblings, spouses, children
extended family
includes grandparents/children, cousins, uncles, aunts, …
niece
brother/sister’s daughter
nephew
brother/sister’s son
circumstances
conditions or factors that affect a situation
- Despite challenging circumstances she preserved and achieved her goals.
- The success of the project depended on the circumstances surrounding the market trends.
- Understanding the circumstances is crucial before making any decisions in a complex situation.
- changing social and political circumstances
crucial : essential مهم و حیاتی
raise a child
- For some people the cost of raising a child is really expensive.
have a lot on one’s plate/ have enough on one’s plate
: have a lot of work to do or a lot of things to deal with
- She couldn’t join the new project; she already has a lot on her plate with existing assignments.
- Despite having a lot on his plate, John always manages to prioritize his tasks effectively.
prioritize: اولویتبندی کردن
spoiled
لوس
Children are rude and behave badly because they are given everything they want.
mature
بالغ
People behave like adults
selfish
خودخواه
People think about themselves and not about other people
sociable
اجتماعی
People are friendly and enjoy being with other people
anxious
مضطرب
People are often worried or stressed
imaginative
دارای قوه تصور زیاد
a person who has a good imagination
≠ unimaginative
independent
مستقل
a person who likes doing things on her/his own, without help
sensible
: باشعور
: a person who is level-headed and calm, and makes wise decisions.
sympathetic
همدل و همدرد
a person who is kind to someone who was hurt or sad.
- We were all sympathetic to Suzanne over her recent misfortune.
misfortune: بدشانسی
- Everyone was very sympathetic when I was sick.
اینجا دلسوز معنی میده
charming
جذاب
a person who has an attractive personality and people like him/her
affectionate
: مهربان و پرمهر و محبت
- He is very affectionate towards his children.
**an affectionate kiss
bossy
زورگو
rebellious
سرکش
insecure
: unconfident
stubborn
لجباز
- She’s sick, but she’s too stubborn to see a doctor.
ambitious
جاه طلب
reliable
قابل اعتماد
self-confident
با اعتماد به نفس
competitive
رقابت جو
agreeable
: a pleasant person
a take-charge leader
: is a person who likes to be in charge of doing things. That person has a bossy character.
follows along
: a person who follows along is a person who is obedient.
obedient
مطیع، حرف شنو
≠ disobedient, rebellious
- an obedient dog
- Students are expected to be quiet and obedient in the classroom.
a bonding factor
فاکتور صمیمیت
extrovert
: an energetic person who enjoys being with other people.
: برون گرا، اجتماعی
- Most sales people are extroverts.
cheap
خسیس
≠ generous
rule the roost
(idom)
: to be the person who makes all the decisions in a group/ to be in complete control
- In that family, it is the grandma who rules the roost.
advantage
≠ disadvantage
be/get lost in the shuffle
(idiom)
: If something or someone gets lost in the shuffle, that thing or person does not get the attention they deserve.
- With six older kids, the baby sometimes is/gets lost in the shuffle.
might be cuddled
: might be spoiled
outgoing
: someone who is friendly and likes being with and talking to other people
- a very outgoing person
- His outgoing personality made him very popular in school.
a strong influence on something
to be good at dealing with arguments
deal with sth: to take action in order to achieve sth or to solve a problem
depend too much on others
singleton
1: a man/woman who does not have a romantic or sexual partner
2: one baby or baby animal that is born and is not a twin, etc. : فکر کنم همون only child
au pair
: a foreign person usually a young woman who lives with a family in order to learn their language and who takes care of the children or cleans the house in return for meals, a room and a small payment
housework
: کارهای خونه
childcare
pocket money
: پول توجیبی
Peruvian
: اهل پرو
forgetful
: often forgetting things
: فراموشکار، بیحواس
- She’s getting very forgetful in her old age.
= absent-minded
incontinent
: بی اختیار در دفع ادرار
excretion of urine
: دفع ادرار
get along
1: If two or more people get along, they like each other and are friendly to each other.
2: to deal with a situation, usually successfully
- I wonder how Michael is getting along in his new job.
- I don’t really get along with my sister’s husband.
**get along with
**get along well with people
show the ropes
(idiom)
: to show someone how to do a job or activity
- Lynn spent an afternoon showing the new girl the ropes.
be/run in someone’s blood
(idiom)
: If an ability or tendency is in, or runs in someone’s blood, it is natural to them and others in their family
put somebody down
(informal)
: to make someone feel silly or not important by criticizing them
- Why did you have to put me down in front of everybody like that?
**criticizing : انتقاد کردن
lose your temper
(idiom)
: to suddenly become very angry so that you cannot control yourself
- Why did he always choose to lose his temper over issues in which he was in the wrong?
couch potato
(idiom)
: a very lazy person