[Unit 7][Vocabulary] Misinformation Flashcards
“Do you think social media platforms should filter out all unverified claims to prevent the spread of misinformation?”
- Who’s in favour? Who’s against? Who’s _ _ f_? (= not able to decide)
“Do you think social media platforms should filter out all unverified claims to prevent the spread of misinformation?”
- Who’s in favour? Who’s against? Who’s on the fence?
They’ve got the tools to f_ _ (= отсеивать) dubious claims. Without those checks, it’s like giving a green light to disseminate falsehoods.
They’ve got the tools to filter out dubious claims. Without those checks, it’s like giving a green light to disseminate falsehoods.
It’s a double-edged sword, isn’t it? On one hand, c_ misinformation is crucial, but we also need to tread carefully to avoid censorship.
= обуздывать (to c_ one’s temper, to c_ harmful emissions from factories)
It’s a double-edged sword, isn’t it? On one hand, curbing misinformation is crucial, but we also need to tread carefully to avoid censorship.
/kɜːb/
For sure, b_ _ claims _ solid sources should be the norm.
(= corroborate = provide the evidence)
For sure, backing up claims with solid sources should be the norm.
Social media giants have a responsibility to n_ misinformation _ _ b_.
= остановить в зародыше
Social media giants have a responsibility to nip misinformation in the bud.
It’s a double-edged sword, isn’t it? On one hand, curbing misinformation is crucial, but we also n_ _ t_ c_ (= нам необходимо действовать осторожно) to avoid censorship.
It’s a double-edged sword, isn’t it? On one hand, curbing misinformation is crucial, but we also need to tread carefully to avoid censorship.
For sure, backing up claims with solid sources sh_ _ _ n_. (= should happen by default)
For sure, backing up claims with solid sources should be the norm.
It’s a d_-_ s_ (= has advantages and disadvantages), isn’t it? On one hand, curbing misinformation is crucial, but we also need to tread carefully to avoid censorship.
It’s a double-edged sword, isn’t it? On one hand, curbing misinformation is crucial, but we also need to tread carefully to avoid censorship.
/ˌdʌbl ˈedʒd/
Where do we d_ _ l_ (=остановимся, проведем черту) before we start stifling free speech?
(= put a limit on what you will do or allow to happen, esp. because you feel something is wrong)
Where do we draw the line before we start stifling free speech?”
No way, who decides what’s true or not? It’s a s_ s_. (= once you start, you can’t stop; cкользская дорожка)
No way, who decides what’s true or not? It’s a slippery slope.
For sure, backing up claims with s_ sources (= good, trustworthy) should be the norm.
For sure, backing up claims with solid sources should be the norm.
N_ th_ _ k_, they’re filtering out everything they don’t agree with. People need to do their own fact-checking instead of being spoon-fed.
(= Не успеешь и глазом моргнуть, как …)
Next thing you know, they’re filtering out everything they don’t agree with. People need to do their own fact-checking instead of being spoon-fed.
Nah, it’s overkill. We can’t p_ (= monitor and punish) every little thing people say.
Nah, it’s overkill. We can’t police every little thing people say.
/pəˈliːs/
Next thing you know, they’re filtering out everything they don’t agree with. People need to _ their own f_-ch_ instead of being spoon-fed. (= должны сами проверять достоверность информации)
People need to do their own fact-checking instead of being spoon-fed.
It’s too easy to disseminate nonsense online; we need to h_ people a_ f_ (= заставить отвечать за…) what they’re sharing there.
It’s too easy to disseminate nonsense online; we need to hold people accountable for what they’re sharing there.
People need to do their own fact-checking instead of being s_-f_.
(disapproving) = to teach people in a way that gives them too much help and does not make them think for themselves
People need to do their own fact-checking instead of being spoon-fed.
People should have the sense not to j_ _ сonclusions (= make conclusions too quickly) based on every claim they read online.
People should have the sense not to jump to conclusions based on every claim they read online.
