Lesson 1-3 ( Plant Life In Taklimakan Desert) Flashcards
Occupy
To be in a place, exist in
This desert occupies a great part of the north western China.
Sparse
The meaning of sparse is small in numbers or amount, often spread over a large area12. For example, a sparse population means that there are few people living in a large region. A sparse beard means that there are few hairs growing on the face. A sparse vocabulary means that there are few words that one knows or uses.
The stars are sparse tonight
Temperature swing
The temperature swing in the desert can be very extreme, ranging from scorching hot during the day to freezing cold at night.
Violent
Strong, sudden and destructive
The storm was violent and caused a lot of damage to the houses and cars
Extreme
Very severe or difficult
The weather forecast predicted extreme temperatures for the weekend.
Utmost, uttermost, حداکثر
Temperatures in the Taklimakan desert reach an extreme during hot summer days
Dune
تل ماسه
Transitional
Relating to change from one type to another
The transitional government was appointed to oversee the country’s democratic transition after the revolution.
She bought a transitional coat that could be worn in both autumn and winter.
He is in a transitional phase of his life, trying to figure out his career and future plans.
The transitional fossils show how one species evolved into another over millions of years.
Oasis (singular)
Oases (plural)
The meaning of oases is plural of oasis, which means a fertile or green area in a desert or semi-desert environment that sustains plant life and provides habitat for animals12. Oases can be natural or artificial, and they are often created by underground water sources or human-made wells or channels.
Fringe
The edge of sth
The front part of a persons haircut over the forehead
The fringe of the forest was full of wildflowers and butterflies.
The forest was fringed with wildflowers and butterflies.
Diverse
Varied, of many kinds
Adapt
To change 2 fit a situation or environment
Thrive
To grow well
Resilient
Tough, able to endure difficult conditions
Scorching
Very hot
Scorching summer
Frigid
Very cold in temperature
منجمد
دارای میل جنسی اندک
Frigid winters
Drought
خشکسالی
Stressor
Sth that causes great difficulties
She practiced meditation and yoga to reduce the effects of stressors on her mind and body
Principal defense
دفاع اصلی
Minimize
To reduce to the least possible amount
Moisture
Wetness or water
رطوبت
Mechanism
Method
مکانیزم
Prolific
Producing a lot of sth
She is a prolific author who has published over 50 books in various genres.
Evaporation
The change from liquid to gas, loss of water to the air
Stomata
روزنه های گیاهان
Conduct
هدایت کردن
انجام دادن
trees conduct photosynthesis.
Dilute
To make weaker by mixing with water
رقیق کردن
Concentration
تمرکز
غلظت
Regulate
تنظیم کردن
Determine
To decide
Accumulate
To gradually increase overtime
انباشتن
اندوختن
Spiny shrub
درختچه خاردار
Barrier
مانع
Conserving
حفظ کردن، نگهداری کردن
Conserve your energy for later
Adaptable
Most plant species are not adaptable to a dessert environment.
Diversification
تنوع بخشی
Changes in climate can result in species diversification.
Diversify
Make, or become more diverse or varied
As the climate changes, plant species in an area may diversify if conditions improve
Swing n.
- A sudden or big change
After rain storm in the desert, there is a noticeable swing back to life
- Back-and-forth movement
The swing of the branches in the breeze made the creaking noise
- A hanging seat that moves back and forth
The children played on the swing all afternoon
Hold on to sth
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