travel, car Flashcards

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Volkswagen

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(trademark) a type of car made by German company Volkswagen.

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My car is not running well.

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ماشینم درست کار نمیکند

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rubber

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(n) [uncountable] a substance used to make tyres, boots etc, which is made from the juice of a tropical tree or artificially
1. a rubber ball
2. rubber tyre

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subway

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/ˈsʌbweɪ/ ●●○ noun [countable]
*(American English) a railway system that runs under the ground below a big city SYN (underground) British English
1. the New York City subway
2. a crowded subway station
3. Boston has the oldest subway system in the US.

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harbor

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British English, harbor American English /ˈhɑːbə $ ˈhɑːrbər/ ●●○ noun [countable]
*an area of water next to the land where the water is calm, so that ships are safe when they are inside it → bay (بندر، لنگرگاه)
1. as they sailed into Portsmouth Harbor

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ایستگاه قطار

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railway station

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leisure

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ˈleʒə $ ˈliːʒər/ [uncountable]
*time when you are not working or studying and can relax and do things you enjoy
1.Most people now enjoy shorter working hours and more leisure time.
2.Watching television is now the nation’s most popular leisure activity.

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8
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safety rules

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قوانین حفظ جان و امنیت بخصوص در ورزش

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lock

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noun
(FASTENING) [countable] a thing that keeps a door, drawer etc fastened and is usually opened with a key or by moving a small metal bar
1. I’m sorry, there isn’t a lock on the bathroom door.
2. The key turned stiffly in the lock.
3. a bike lock

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crowded

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(adj)
/ˈkraʊdɪd/
=populated
*having a lot of people or too many people
1.We made our way through the crowded streets.
2.a crowded bar
3.The main beach can get really crowded in summer.
4.London was very crowded.

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populated

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1.a heavily/densely/sparsely/thinly populated country
2.The island is populated largely by sheep.
3.(figurative) the amazing characters that populate her novels

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12
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overpopulated

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adjective
/ˌəʊvərˈpɑːpjuleɪtɪd/
​*(of a country or city) with too many people living in it

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13
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underpopulated

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(ʌndəʳpɒpjʊleɪtɪd)
adjective
*You describe a country or region as underpopulated when it could support a much larger population than it has.
1.Many of the islands are mainly wild and underpopulated.

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UFO

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/ˌjuː ef ˈəʊ/
(plural UFOs, ufos)
​*a strange object that some people claim to have seen in the sky and believe is a spacecraft from another planet (the abbreviation for ‘unidentified flying object’)

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element

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(n)
/ˈelɪmənt/
*[countable] a necessary or typical part of something; one of several parts that something contains
1.There are three important elements to consider.
2.an essential/a crucial/a critical element

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charter

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/ˈtʃɑɹtɝ/
Noun
the renting of a plane, ship, etc.

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suite

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/ˈswit/
Noun
a series of rooms, particularly in a hotel

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safari

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/səˈfɑɹi/
Noun
*a journey, typically for observing and photographing wild animals in their natural habitat, especially in African countries
1.From thrilling game drives to guided walking safaris, there are various ways to experience the wonders of the wilderness on a safari.

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excursion

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/ɪkˈskɝʒən/
Noun
a short trip taken for pleasure, particularly one arranged for a group of people

20
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campground

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/ˈkæmpˌɡɹaʊnd/
Noun
*an outdoor space with facilities for camping, such as tent or RV sites, and amenities like toilets and fire pits
1.Children roamed freely through the campground, engaging in games and making new friends with fellow campers.
2.Camping enthusiasts appreciated the well-maintained campground, complete with clean restrooms and convenient water sources.

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monument

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/ˈmɑnjəmənt/, /ˈmɑnjumənt/
Noun
a place or building that is historically important
1.The tower stands as a monument to the invasion of the island.

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expedition

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/ˌɛkspəˈdɪʃən/
Noun
a trip that has been organized for a particular purpose such as a scientific or military one or for exploration

23
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voyage

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/ˈvɔɪədʒ/, /ˈvɔɪɪdʒ/
Noun
a long journey taken on a ship or spacecraft

24
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itinerary

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/aɪˈtɪnɝˌɛɹi/
Noun
a plan of the route and the places that one will visit on a journey
1.The tour company sent us a detailed itinerary, breaking down our day-to-day activities and highlighting the main attractions.

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courier

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/ˈkɝiɝ/
Noun
a person employed by a travel agency to help and look after the tourists

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rucksack

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/ˈɹəkˌsæk/
Noun
a bag designed for carrying on the back, usually used by those who go hiking or climbing

27
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inn

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/ˈɪn/
Noun
a small hotel, especially located in the countryside

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vacationer

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/veɪˈkeɪʃənɝ/
Noun
a person who is on vacation or holiday, typically traveling away from home for leisure or relaxation

29
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to explore

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/ɪksˈpɫɔɹ/
Verb
to visit places one has never seen before
1.The astronauts are exploring the surface of Mars in a groundbreaking mission.
2.Last summer, they explored the historic landmarks of the European cities.
3.He has explored various cultures during his years of travel.

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to navigate

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/ˈnævəˌɡeɪt/
Verb
to travel across or on an area of water by a ship or boat
1.The cruise ship successfully navigated through the narrow channels of the fjord.
2.The maritime pilot skillfully navigated into the harbor.

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to depart

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/dɪˈpɑɹt/
Verb
to leave a location, particularly to go on a trip or journey
1.The train is scheduled to depart from the station at 3:00 PM.
2.Passengers are kindly requested to be at the airport two hours before their flights are set to depart.

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to cruise

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/ˈkɹuz/
Verb
to go on vacation by a ship or boat
1.Instead of the usual road trip, the family opted to cruise along the European coastline.
2.For their anniversary, the couple decided to cruise around the Caribbean.

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to sail

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/ˈseɪɫ/
Verb
to travel on water using the power of wind or an engine
1.The sailboat gracefully sailed across the open sea, propelled by the ocean breeze.

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tourism

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n (u)
/ˈtʊr.ɪ.zəm/
*the business of providing services such as transport, places to stay, or entertainment for people who are on holiday:
1.Tourism is Venice’s main industry.
2.These beautiful old towns have remained relatively untouched by tourism.