What Is History? Flashcards
gladiator n. /ˈɡlædieɪtər/
(in ancient Rome) a man trained to fight other men or animals in order to entertain the public n.
(in ancient Rome) a man trained to fight other men or animals in order to entertain the public n.
gladiator n. /ˈɡlædieɪtər/
coliseum n. /ˌkɑːləˈsiːəm/
(also colosseum)
a large building used for sports events, entertainment, exhibitions, etc. n.
Ex.: With a seasonal schedule, the State Fair uses the coliseum all year round.
Ex.2: The Hornets attracted an average of 23 000 fans at Charlotte Coliseum.
a large building used for sports events, entertainment, exhibitions, etc. n.
coliseum n. /ˌkɑːləˈsiːəm/
(also colosseum)
Ex.: With a seasonal schedule, the State Fair uses the coliseum all year round.
Ex.2: The Hornets attracted an average of 23 000 fans at Charlotte Coliseum.
invade v. /ɪnˈveɪd/
[int, trans]to enter a country, town, etc. using military force in order to take control of it v.
Ex.: Troops invaded on August 9th that year.
Ex.2:When did the Romans invade Britain?
[int, trans]to enter a country, town, etc. using military force in order to take control of it v.
invade v. /ɪnˈveɪd/
Ex.: Troops invaded on August 9th that year.
Ex.2:When did the Romans invade Britain?
(esp. Br.) enquiry n.
(Am., Br. alsoinquiry)
/ɪnˈkwaɪəri/
[count]an official process to find out the cause of st or to find out information about st / investigação n.
Ex.: a murder enquiry
Ex.2:apublic enquiryinto the environmental effects of the proposed new road
Ex.3: tohold/conduct/launch an enquiryinto the affair
Ex.4: I’ll have tomakea fewenquiries(= try to find out about it)and get back to you.
Ex.5: Forfurther enquiries, please call…
[count]an official process to find out the cause of st or to find out information about st / investigação n.
(esp. Br.) enquiry n.
(Am., Br. alsoinquiry)
/ɪnˈkwaɪəri/
Ex.: a murder enquiry
Ex.2:apublic enquiryinto the environmental effects of the proposed new road
Ex.3: tohold/conduct/launch an enquiryinto the affair
Ex.4: I’ll have tomakea fewenquiries(= try to find out about it)and get back to you.
Ex.5: Forfurther enquiries, please call…
distinct a. /dɪˈstɪŋkt/
clearly different or of a different kind a.
Ex.: The results of the survey fell into two distinct groups.
Ex.2: Jamaican reggae music is quite distinct from North American jazz or blues.
Ex.3: We are talking about rural areas, as distinct from major cities.
clearly different or of a different kind a.
distinct a. /dɪˈstɪŋkt/
Ex.: The results of the survey fell into two distinct groups.
Ex.2: Jamaican reggae music is quite distinct from North American jazz or blues.
Ex.3: We are talking about rural areas, as distinct from major cities.
consequence n. /ˈkɑːnsɪkwens/
[count, usually pl] a result of st that has happened, esp an unpleasant result n.
Ex.: Remember that actions have consequences.
Ex.2: to suffer/face the consequences of something
Ex.3: dire/disastrous/negative/adverse consequences
Ex.4: Have you considered the possible consequences?
Ex.5: Reform often produces unintended consequences.
Ex.6: They must be prepared to accept the consequences of their actions.
Ex.7: A White House spokesman said that civilian casualties were an inevitable consequence of war.
Ex.8: This decision could have serious consequences for the industry.
Ex.9: Two hundred people lost their jobs as a direct consequence of the merger.
Ex.10: He drove too fast, with tragic consequences.
[count, usually pl] a result of st that has happened, esp an unpleasant result n.
consequence n. /ˈkɑːnsɪkwens/
Ex.: Remember that actions have consequences.
Ex.2: to suffer/face the consequences of something
Ex.3: dire/disastrous/negative/adverse consequences
Ex.4: Have you considered the possible consequences?
Ex.5: Reform often produces unintended consequences.
Ex.6: They must be prepared to accept the consequences of their actions.
Ex.7: A White House spokesman said that civilian casualties were an inevitable consequence of war.
Ex.8: This decision could have serious consequences for the industry.
Ex.9: Two hundred people lost their jobs as a direct consequence of the merger.
Ex.10: He drove too fast, with tragic consequences.
concern yourself with/about st ph.
to take an interest in st ph.
Ex.: He didn’t concern himself with the details.
to take an interest in st ph.
concern yourself with/about st ph.
Ex.: He didn’t concern himself with the details.
chronological pron.
/ˌkrɑːnəˈlɑːdʒɪkl/
aim v.
[int, trans] to try or plan to achieve st v.
Ex.: He has always aimed high (= tried to achieve a lot).
Ex.2: We should aim for a bigger share of the market.
Ex.3: The team is aiming for the top this season.
Ex.4: Don’t try to aim for perfection.
Ex.5: The government is aiming at a 50% reduction in unemployment.
Ex.6: They are aiming to reduce unemployment by 50%.
Ex.7: The project aims to provide employment for people with learning difficulties.
Ex.8: We aim to be there around six.
Ex.9: The training programme aims at raising employees’ awareness about human rights
[int, trans] to try or plan to achieve st v.
aim v.
Ex.: He has always aimed high (= tried to achieve a lot).
Ex.2: We should aim for a bigger share of the market.
Ex.3: The team is aiming for the top this season.
Ex.4: Don’t try to aim for perfection.
Ex.5: The government is aiming at a 50% reduction in unemployment.
Ex.6: They are aiming to reduce unemployment by 50%.
Ex.7: The project aims to provide employment for people with learning difficulties.
Ex.8: We aim to be there around six.
Ex.9: The training programme aims at raising employees’ awareness about human rights
(formal) indigenous pron.
/ɪnˈdɪdʒənəs/
Weave v.
[trans] to put facts, events, details, etc. together to make a story or a closely connected whole v.
Ex.: to weave a narrative
Ex.2: The biography weaves together the various strands of Einstein’s life.
[trans] to put facts, events, details, etc. together to make a story or a closely connected whole v.
Weave v.
Ex.: to weave a narrative
Ex.2: The biography weaves together the various strands of Einstein’s life.
mythological pron.
/ˌmɪθəˈlɑːdʒɪkl/
happening n. /ˈhæpənɪŋ/
[usually pl] an event; st that happens, often st unusual n.
Ex.: There have been strange happenings here lately.
Ex.2: The momentous happenings of the past few weeks had left her feeling exhausted.
[usually pl] an event; st that happens, often st unusual n.
happening n. /ˈhæpənɪŋ/
Ex.: There have been strange happenings here lately.
Ex.2: The momentous happenings of the past few weeks had left her feeling exhausted.
pass down v.
[often passive]to give or teach st to your children or people younger than you, who will then give or teach it to those who live after them, and so on v.
Ex.: A familytrade,passeddown fromgenerationtogeneration.
