leap-7 Flashcards
approach v-n
yaklaşmak
to come near or nearer to something or someone in space, time, quality, or amount:
We could just see the train approaching in the distance.
If you look out of the window on the left, you’ll see that we’re now approaching the Eiffel Tower.
I see it’s approaching lunchtime, so let’s take a break.
In my opinion, no other composers even begin to approach (= come near in quality to) Mozart.
expose v
exposure n
maruz kalmak
to remove what is covering something so that it can be seen:
The plaster on the walls has been removed to expose the original bricks underneath.
He damaged his leg so badly in the accident that the bone was exposed.
This photograph was under-/over-exposed (= too little/too much light was allowed to reach the film).
illustrate v
örneklemek
to show the meaning or truth of something more clearly, especially by giving examples:
The lecturer illustrated his point with a diagram on the blackboard.
This latest conflict further illustrates the weakness of the UN.
[ + question word ] The exhibition will illustrate how life evolved from water.
investigate v
investigation n
araştırmak
to examine a crime, problem, statement, etc. carefully, especially to discover the truth:
Police are investigating allegations of corruption involving senior executives.
[ + question word ] We are of course investigating how an error like this could have occurred.
track v
iz sürmek, takip etmek
to follow a person or animal by looking for proof that they have been somewhere, or by using electronic equipment:
It’s difficult to track an animal over stony ground.
The military use radar satellites to track targets through clouds and at night.
The terrorists were tracked to (= found in) Amsterdam.
appliance n
cihaz
a device, machine, or piece of equipment, especially an electrical one that is used in the house, such as a cooker or washing machine:
electric/domestic/household appliances
heaven n
cennet
humor n
mizah
object v
to feel or express opposition to or dislike of something or someone:
Would anyone object if we started the meeting now?
He objects to the label “magician”.
No one objected when the boss said it was time to go home.
cruel adj
zalim
extremely unkind and unpleasant and causing pain to people or animals intentionally:
Don’t tease him about his weight - it’s cruel.
Children can be very cruel to each other.
disturbing adj
rahatsız edici
making you feel worried or upset:
The article described the latest crime figures as “disturbing”.
The following programme contains scenes that may be disturbing to some viewers.
naked - bare
çıplak
not covered by clothes:
a naked man
naked bodies
willing adj
hevesli
to be happy to do something if it is needed:
If you’re willing to fly at night, you can get a much cheaper ticket.
You said you needed a volunteer - well, I’m willing.
Apparently John and Gabriel are willing for us to use their barbecue.
wise adj
bilge
having or showing the ability to make good judgments, based on a deep understanding and experience of life:
I think you made a wise choice.
“I never drink more than three glasses of wine.” “How wise.”
Looking at the weather, I think we made a wise decision not to go to the coast this weekend.
furthermore adv
üstelik
in addition; more importantly:
The house is beautiful. Furthermore, it’s in a great location.
