Unit 9 Flashcards
whilst
WHILE
council
a group of people that are chosen to make rules, laws, or decisions, or to give advice
شورا
short-sighted
نزدیک بین
relatively
something that is relatively small, easy etc is fairly small, easy etc compared to other things
The system is relatively easy to use.
E-commerce is a relatively recent phenomenon.
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پرستیج
Predictably
reconciled
if you reconcile two ideas, situations, or facts, you find a way in which they can both be true or acceptable
سازگار شدن
Convenience
the quality of being suitable or useful for a particular purpose, especially by making something easier or saving you time
راحتی ارامش
Controversial
causing a lot of disagreement, because many people have strong opinions about the subject being discussed
بحث برانگیز
combustion
the process of burning
احتراق
Emission
a gas or other substance that is sent into the air
انتشار
threatening
if someone’s behaviour is threatening, you believe they intend to harm you
تهدید کننده
congestion
the problem of too much traffic in a place
Councillors are looking at ways to reduce traffic congestion in the town centre.
تراکم، شلوغی
premature
happening before the natural or proper time
his premature death due to cancer
premature ageing of the skin
زودرس ، زودتر از موعد
proportion
a part of a number or an amount, considered in relation to the whole
proportion of
The proportion of women graduates has increased in recent years.
Every parent is asked to contribute a proportion of the total cost.
متناسب کردن, متقارن کردن
wildlife
animals and plants growing in natural conditions
measures to protect the area’s wildlife
the destruction of wildlife habitats
projections
a statement or calculation about what something will be in the future or was in the past, based on information available now
projection of
projections of declining natural gas production
projection for
population projections for the next 25 years
He declined to make projections about fourth quarter earnings.
Early projections show a three-point lead for the Socialists.
طرح, پروژه, تصویر
pressure
an attempt to persuade someone by using influence, arguments, or threats
They are putting pressure on people to vote yes.
be/come under pressure to do something
The minister was under pressure to resign.
فشار, زور, پرس
viable
a viable idea, plan, or method can work successfully
viable alternative/proposition/option etc
The committee came forward with one viable solution.
economically/commercially/financially viable
Will a hotel here be financially viable?
قابل دوام, مناسب رشد و ترقی
indispensable
SYN essential
someone or something that is indispensable is so important or useful that it is impossible to manage without them
indispensable to
This book is indispensable to anyone interested in space exploration.
indispensable for/in (doing) something
Meat is not indispensable for maintaining a healthy diet.
Mobile phones have become an indispensable part of our lives.
sustainable
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
پایدار
halves
the plural of half
نیمه ها
statement
something you say or write, especially publicly or officially, to let people know your intentions or opinions, or to record facts
In an official statement, she formally announced her resignation.
بیانیه, اعلامیه
awareness
knowledge or understanding of a particular subject or situation
environmental/political/social awareness
Health officials have tried to raise awareness (=improve people’s knowledge) about AIDS.
اطلاع, هشیاری, اگاهی
capital
an important city where the main government of a country, state etc is
Washington D.C., the capital of the United States
پایتخت
money or property, especially when it is used to start a business or to produce more wealth
The government is eager to attract foreign capital.
سرمایه
creation
the act of creating something
creation of
the creation of 2,000 new jobs
the creation of a single European currency
a job creation scheme
ایجاد, خلقت, خلق
eager
very keen and excited about something that is going to happen or about something you want to do
eager to do something
I was eager to get back to work as soon as possible.
He’s a bright kid and eager to learn.
She’s a very hard worker and very eager to please.
A crowd of eager young students were already waiting outside.
مشتاق, حریص
