Lead-in p. 99 Flashcards
1
Q
To talk so sb, converse with sb
A
Hold a conversation.
It is impossible to hold a conversation with all this noise going on.
2
Q
With people on board
A
Manned.
NASA hopes to send a manned spacecraft to mars in the next 10 years.
3
Q
A substance that is injected to protect somebody from a disease.
A
Vaccine.
This vaccine will protect your children against tuberculosis.
4
Q
Protected from hurricanes (= extremely violent winds or storms).
A
Hurricane-proof.
Buildings in the pacific have to be hurricane-proof.
5
Q
Care, planning to avoid a mistake.
A
Prudence (благоразумие).
He showed remarkable prudence in his investment strategy.
6
Q
Problem or difficulty.
A
Inconvenience.
The reduced bus service has caused great inconvenience to many commuters.
