unit-12 Flashcards
cooperate v
cooperation n
cooperative adj
cooperatively adv
işbirlği yapmak
to act or work together for a particular purpose, or to be helpful by doing what someone asks you to do:
A two-year old is likely to refuse to cooperate when you tell her to get dressed.
The two companies have cooperated in joint ventures for the past several years.
The Spanish authorities cooperated with the British police in finding the terrorists.
cope v
başa çıkmak
to deal successfully with a difficult situation:
It must be really hard to cope with three young children and a job.
It’s only been a year since he died - how’s she coping?
He had so much pressure on him in his job that eventually he just couldn’t cope.
distribute v
distribution n
dağıtmak
to give something out to several people, or to spread or supply something:
The books will be distributed free to local schools.
Several people were arrested for distributing racist leaflets/pamphlets (to the spectators).
The company aims eventually to distribute (= supply for sale) its products throughout China.
fund v
finanse etmek
restore v
restore etmek, önceki heline getirmek
to return something or someone to an earlier good condition or position:
The badly neglected paintings have all been carefully restored.
After a week in bed, she was fully restored to health (= she felt healthy again).
The former leader was today restored to power in the first free elections for 20 years.
state v-n
belirtmek
to say or write something, especially clearly and carefully:
Our warranty clearly states the limits of our liability.
[ + (that) ] Union members stated (that) they were unhappy with the proposal.
[ + question word ] Please state why you wish to apply for this grant.
Children in the stated (= named) areas were at risk from a lack of food, the report said.
state noun (CONDITION)
B2 [ C ]
a condition or way of being that exists at a particular time:
The building was in a state of disrepair.
She was found wandering in a confused state (of mind).
Give me the keys - you’re not in a state to drive.
After the accident I was in a state of shock.
I came home to an unhappy state of affairs (= situation).
The kitchen was in its original state, with a 1920s sink and stove.
threaten v
threat n
threatening (tehditkar)
tehdit etmek
to tell someone that you will kill or hurt them or cause problems if they do not do what you want:
They threatened the shopkeeper with a gun.
[ + to infinitive ] They threatened to kill him unless he did as they asked.
citizen n
vatandaşlık
a person who is a member of a particular country and who has rights because of being born there or because of being given rights, or a person who lives in a particular town or city:
The interests of British citizens living abroad are protected by the British Embassy.
He applied to become an American citizen.
The citizens of Moscow woke up this morning to find they had a new government.
temporary n
geçici
not lasting or needed for very long:
The ceasefire will only provide a temporary solution to the crisis.
temporary staff
fortunately adv
neyse ki
happening because of good luck:
Fortunately, we got home before it started to rain.
ultimately
nihayetinde
finally, after a series of things have happened:
Everything will ultimately depend on what is said at the meeting with the directors next week.
Ultimately, of course, he’d like to have his own business but that won’t be for some time.
novice adj
acemi
a person who is not experienced in a job or situation:
I’ve never driven a car before - I’m a complete novice.
This plant can be difficult for novice gardeners to grow.
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.
unintelligible adj
anlaşılmaz
not able to be understood:
He muttered something unintelligible.
boast v
övünmek
to speak too proudly or happily about what you have done or what you own:
He didn’t talk about his exam results in case people thought he was boasting.
Parents enjoy boasting about their children’s achievements.
[ + that ] They boasted that they had never lost a single game.
