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.
[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.
pass down v.
Ex.: A familytrade,passeddown fromgenerationtogeneration.
Body n.
[count] a large amount or collection of st n.
Ex.: a vast body of evidence/information/research
Ex.2: large bodies of water (= lakes or seas)
Ex.3: There is a powerful body of opinion against the ruling.
[count] a large amount or collection of st n.
Body n.
Ex.: a vast body of evidence/information/research
Ex.2: large bodies of water (= lakes or seas)
Ex.3: There is a powerful body of opinion against the ruling.
ritual pron.
/ˈrɪtʃuəl/
puzzle n.
a game, etc. that you have to think about carefully in order to answer it or do it / quebra-cabeça, enigma n.
Ex.: a crossword puzzle
Ex.2: a book of puzzles for children
a game, etc. that you have to think about carefully in order to answer it or do it / quebra-cabeça, enigma n.
puzzle n.
Ex.: a crossword puzzle
Ex.2: a book of puzzles for children
make up v.
to form st, to put st together from several different things; constitute v.
Ex.: Women make up 56 per cent of the student numbers.
Ex.2: The course is made up of 12 two-hour sessions.
