LVII

Question 1

trait /treɪ, treɪt/

Answer 1

a particular quality in someone’s character
personality/character traits
“a mental illness associated with particular personality traits”
genetic/inherited traits

1. ویژگی
2. خصیصه
3. خاصیت
4. جنبه

Question 2

put somebody/something off

Answer 2

1) put something ↔ off to delay doing something or to arrange to do something at a later time or date, especially because there is a problem or you do not want to do it now SYN delay, procrastinate
“The match has been put off until tomorrow because of bad weather.”
put off doing something
“I put off going to the doctor but I wish I hadn’t.”
2) put somebody ↔ off British English to make you dislike something or not want to do something
“Don’t let the restaurant’s decor put you off – the food is really good.”
put somebody off (doing) something
“Don’t let your failures put you off trying harder.”
3) put somebody off to make someone wait because you do not want to meet them, pay them etc until later SYN stall
“When he calls, put him off as long as you can.”
4) put somebody off (something) British English to make it difficult for someone to pay attention to what they are doing by talking, making a noise, moving etc
“It puts me off when you watch me all the time.”
5) put somebody off (something) British English to let someone leave a vehicle at a particular place
“I’ll put you off at the supermarket.”

Question 3

deflect /dɪˈflekt/

Answer 3

1) if someone or something deflects something that is moving, or if it deflects, it turns in a different direction
 "He deflected the blow with his forearm."
2) to do something to stop people paying attention to you, criticizing you etc
deflect something (away) from something
 "his attempts to deflect attention away from his private life"
 "The committee is seeking to deflect criticism by blaming me."
3) to take someone’s attention away from something
deflect somebody from (doing) something
 "Nothing can deflect me from reaching my goal."

1. منحرف کردن
2. شکستن
3. منکسر کردن
4. کج کردن

Question 4

polemic /pəˈlemɪk/

Answer 4

1) a written or spoken statement that strongly criticizes or defends a particular idea, opinion, or person
“Before long, the dispute degenerated into fierce polemics.”
2) the practice or skill of making written or spoken statements that strongly criticize or defend a particular idea, opinion, or person

adjective
1. جدلی
noun
1. اهل جدل

Question 5

degenerate /dɪˈdʒenəreɪt/

Answer 5

1) to become worse
degenerate into
“The conference degenerated into a complete fiasco.”
2) morally unacceptable
“The painting was condemned as ‘degenerate’.”
3) someone whose behaviour is considered to be morally unacceptable

adjective
1. منحط
verb
1. فاسد شدن
2. رو به انحطاط گذاردن

Question 6

edify /ˈedɪfaɪ/

Answer 6

to improve someone’s mind or character by teaching them something SYN enlighten

2. تهذیب کردن
3. اخلاق اموختن
4. روشن کردن
5. تعلیم دادن

edifying /ˈedəfaɪ-ɪŋ/ adjective formal

an edifying speech, book etc improves your mind or moral character by teaching you something – sometimes used humorously
“a morally edifying film”

Question 7

cue /kjuː/

Answer 7

1) an action or event that is a signal for something else to happen
cue for
“Our success was the cue for other companies to press ahead with new investment.”
somebody’s cue to do something
“I think that’s my cue to explain why I’m here.”
2) a word, phrase, or action in a play that is a signal for the next person to speak or act
“She stood nervously in the wings waiting for her cue.”
3) long straight wooden stick used for hitting the ball in games such as billiards and pool
4) to give someone a sign that it is the right moment for them to speak or do something, especially during a performance
“The studio manager will cue you when it’s your turn to come on.”

Question 8

implement /ˈɪmpləment/

Answer 8

1) to take action or make changes that you have officially decided should happen
implement a policy/plan/decision etc
“We have decided to implement the committee’s recommendations in full.”
2) a tool, especially one used for outdoor physical work

Question 9

crippling /ˈkrɪplɪŋ/

Answer 9

1) causing so much damage or harm that something no longer works or is no longer effective
“the crippling effects of war on the economy”
2) a crippling disease or condition causes severe pain and makes it difficult or impossible for someone to walk → disabling

فلج کننده

Question 10

sustainable /səˈsteɪnəbəl/

Answer 10

1) able to continue without causing damage to the environment
“The government should do more to promote sustainable agriculture.”
“the sustainable use of rainforest resources”
“Cycling is a totally sustainable form of transport.”
“environmentally sustainable development”

2) able to continue for a long time
“The party is promising low inflation and sustainable economic growth.”