VFI 16 Flashcards
offset (v)
to balance one influence against an opposing influence, so that there is no great difference as a result (جبران)
make up (v)
offset
emission (n)
an amount of something, especially a gas that harms the environment, that is sent out into the air (انتشار)
clutter (n)
(a lot of objects in) a state of being untidy
zap (v)
to cook something in a microwave
contribution (n)
something that you contribute or do to help produce or achieve something together with other people, or to help make something successful (سهم موثر)
e.g The team’s contribution to the company’s success was significant.
tumble dryer (n)
خشک کن
critical (adj)
انتقادی
proportion (n)
amount (نسبت)
magnitude (n)
the large size or importance of something
hazard (n)
dangerous
yield of s.th.
بازده چیزی
emit (v)
to send out a beam, noise, smell, or gas (انتشار)
fume (n)
دود
curb (v)
to control or limit something that is not wanted (limit)
retain (v)
to keep or continue to have something (حفظ کند)
disposable (adj)
A disposable product is intended to be thrown away after use
diminish (v)
to reduce or be reduced in size or importance (کاهش میهد)
dwindle (v)
to become smaller in size or amount, or fewer in number (کم شدن)
deplete (v)
to reduce something in size or amount, especially supplies of energy, money, etc. (مستهلک کردن)
drastic (adj)
having very noticeable effects (شدید)
devastating (adj)
causing a lot of damage or destruction
biofuel
fuel made of plants
coal tar
قیر
biomass
fuel made of human and animal waste
keep the water running
آب گذاشتی باز
peak time
the time that people use the most energy in a day
rush hour
A time during the day when many people are traveling on roads, trains, or other transportation to get to work or to get home from work
State-of-the-art
means something is the most advanced or up-to-date version of its kind. It’s using the latest technology or techniques available.
