OXFORD B2... Flashcards
somewhat adv.
slightly
oldukça, az çok, az buçuk
We were somewhat disappointed with the food.
steep adj.
A steep slope, hill, etc goes up or down very quickly.
dik, sarp, yalçın
The hill was too steep to cycle up.
A steep increase or fall in something is very big and quick.
büyük, önemli, aşırı, haddinden fazla
a steep rise in prices
Hotel prices are steep at $300 for a room.
steel n.
a very strong metal made from iron
steady adj.
happening at a gradual, regular rate
devamlı, sürekli, düzenli
steady economic growth
He has had a steady flow/stream of visitors.
not changing
She drove at a steady speed.
stare v.
to look at someone or something for a long time and not move your eyes
Sean was staring at me.
spot v.
to see or notice something or someone
They were spotted together in London last week.
She soon spotted the mistake.
split v., n.
If something splits or if you split it, it tears so that there is a long, thin hole in it.
He split his trousers when he bent over.
Her shoes were splitting apart at the sides.
speed v.
to move somewhere or happen very fast
The three men jumped into a car and sped away.
specialist n., adj.
someone who has a lot of experience, knowledge, or skill in a particular subject
a cancer/software specialist
He’s a specialist in childhood illnesses.
soul n.
ruh, duygu, hissiyat
maintain v.
to make a situation or activity continue in the same way
The army has been brought in to maintain order in the region.
to keep a building or area in good condition
A large house is very expensive to maintain.
oppose v.
to disagree with a plan or activity and to try to change or stop it
The committee opposed a proposal to allow women to join the club.
opponent n.
someone who you compete against in a game or competition
He beat his opponent six games to two.
operate v.
If an organization or business operates, it is working, and if you operate it, you manage it and make it work.
Our company is operating under very difficult conditions at present.
If a machine operates, it does what it is designed to do, and if you operate it, you make it do what it is designed to do.
You have to be trained to operate the machinery.
to treat an illness or injury by cutting someone’s body and removing or repairing part of it
Did they have to operate on him?
opening n.
a hole or space that something or someone can pass through
We found an opening in the fence and climbed through.
a ceremony at the beginning of an event or activity
I’ve been invited to the opening of the new exhibition on Tuesday.
offend v.
to make someone upset or angry
kırmak, gücendirmek, darıltmak, küstürmek
I was deeply offended by her comments.
occasionally adv.
not happening often
He still plays the occasional game of football.
obtain v.
to get something
to obtain permission
He obtained a law degree from the University of California.
observe v.
observation n.
to watch someone or something carefully
Children learn by observing adults.
the act of watching someone or something carefully
The doctor wants to keep him under observation for a week.
obligation n.
something that you do because it is your duty or because you feel you have to
yükümlülük, mecburiyet, zorunluluk
a moral/legal obligation
to fulfil an obligation
He was under no obligation to answer any questions.
objective n., adj.
something that you are trying to achieve
His main objective was to increase profits.
object v.
to feel or say that you do not like or do not approve of something or someone
We objected to his unreasonable demands.
Would anyone object if I were to leave early?
numerous adj.
many
pek çok, çok fazla, sayısız
He is the author of numerous articles.
notion n.
an idea or belief
kavram, inanış, fikir, nosyon
The notion of sharing is unknown to most two-year-olds.
nightmare n.
a very unpleasant experience
The traffic can be a real nightmare after 4.30.
nevertheless adv.
despite that
yine de, bununla beraber, buna rağmen, mamafih
I knew a lot about the subject already, but her talk was interesting nevertheless.
nerve n.
sinir, asap
the optic nerve
nerve cells/endings
the quality of being brave
cesaret, yüreklilik
I haven’t got the nerve to tell him I’m leaving.
He lost his nerve and couldn’t go through with it.
neat adj.
tidy and clean
He always looks very neat and tidy.
mysterious adj.
strange or unknown, and not explained or understood
esrarengiz, tuhaf, acayip, esrarlı, anlaşılmaz
a mysterious stranger
the mysterious death of her son
mount v.
to increase in amount or level
Tension in the room was mounting.
to fix an object onto something
tutturmak, koymak, yerleştirmek, monte etmek
They’ve mounted a camera on the wall by the door.
modify v. moral adj.
to change something in order to improve it
değişiklik yapmak
The plans will have to be modified to reduce costs.
genetically modified food
minister n.
bakan; kabine üyesi
a finance/health minister
military adj., n.
relating to the army, navy, or air force
askerî
military action/service
