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http://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/inducement | Meaning of inducement in English Contents inducement noun C or U uk ɪnˈdʒuːs . m ə nt us ɪnˈduːs . m ə nt an act or thing that is intended to persuade someone or something : financial cash inducements Those tenants are not going to swap lifetime security for shorter - term leases without some inducement . + to infinitive They offered voters a massive inducement to oust the president by announcing that sanctions would be lifted if there was " democratic change " . Opposite disincentive Thesaurus : synonyms and related words Urging & persuading ambulance - chasing argumentation blag blagger brainwash charm chase sb up chivvy coax coercion force / ram sth down sb ' s throat idiom get sth out of sb inveigle jawbone jockey into pitch rush into ( doing ) spiel talk into twist sb ' s arm idiom See more results » ( Definition of “ inducement ” from the Cambridge Advanced Learner ' s Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press ) " inducement " in Business English noun C or U uk ɪnˈdjuːsmənt us an act or a thing that is intended to make something happen or to persuade someone to do something : inducement ( for sb ) to do sth They offered him a large pay increase as an inducement for him to stay It is illegal for American companies to offer inducements when tendering for contracts abroad Customers are coming to us without inducement . financial cash ( Definition of “ inducement ” from the Cambridge Business English Dictionary © Cambridge University Press ) Examples of “ inducement ” These examples are from the Cambridge English Corpus and from sources on the web . Any opinions in the examples do not represent the opinion of the Cambridge Dictionary editors or of Cambridge University Press or its licensors . As an to work , their daily intake of water was restricted to that earned as reward for successful completion of fixation trials . From Cambridge English Corpus How particular producers or unions are ' sold ' on the compromise may involve combinations of inducements , force or persuasion from the state or corporatist actors . From Cambridge English Corpus The financial is clearly intended to produce exits from employment in order to restructure the workforce . Additionally , the individual should not be subject to coercion or vulnerable to inducements so that they are unduly influenced . No financial or other inducements were offered to the women who agreed to blood sampling of their own volition . Many left because of the inducements , some because they had financial commitments , such as a mortgage or dependent children , that the package solved . Some wondered whether financial inducements had influenced the decision to move ahead with these studies with less caution than was appropriate . This was a powerful for good conduct . Such inducements may not be sufficient , however , if they are outweighed by the benefits of exile . This point distinguishes the current model from previous induced innovation models since it explicitly shows where the for new technologies and inventions comes from . Over the centuries , investors have plunged incorrigibly into exotic opportunities where distance and the lack of reliable information have appeared positive inducements . On the other hand , vertical coordination may result in inducements to adopt environmentally friendly processes in order to get premium prices . Here the local authority stepped in itself as real estate entrepreneur , and also had to offer larger inducements to the companies . The final outcome of expenditure rather than the initial to spend was of greater significance at this stage . It is argued that decisions about early retirement are not made in a vacuum , neither are they free from pressures or inducements . Translations of “ inducement ” in Chinese ( Traditional ) 引誘 , 引誘物 , 誘因 … Need a translator ? Translator tool Get a quick , free translation ! What is the pronunciation of inducement ? Browse - induced induced current induced investment induced radioactivity inducible inducing induct inductance Scroll up Scroll down | [
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http://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/intensity | Meaning of intensity in English Contents intensity noun uk ɪnˈten . sə . ti us ɪnˈten . sə . t̬i C2 U the quality of being felt strongly or having a very strong effect The explosion was of such intensity that it was heard five miles away . C or U the strength of something that can be measured such as light sound , etc . : measures of light intensity quality of being very serious and having strong emotions or opinions The intensity of their relationship was causing problems More examples She sang with febrile intensity . Scientists use the instrument to measure the intensity of the The firemen were forced to retreat by the intensity of the heat The intensity of the earthquake is measured on the Richter scale His sculptures are said to have a great emotional intensity . Thesaurus : synonyms and related words ( Definition of “ intensity ” from the Cambridge Advanced Learner ' s Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press ) " intensity " in American English noun us ɪnˈten · sɪ · ɪ̬i of being extreme in strength force Simone sings with emotional hit us with such intensity that we ducked art Intensity in a work of art describes the of the color sound , or feeling ( Definition of “ intensity ” from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © Cambridge University Press ) Examples of “ intensity ” These examples are from the Cambridge English Corpus and from sources on the web . Any opinions in the examples do not represent the opinion of the Cambridge Dictionary editors or of Cambridge University Press or its licensors . The intensities of male - male desire are shown to have marked great literature through the ages . From Cambridge English Corpus Large negative expression values occur when one or more mismatch primers in a probe set have much higher intensities than their corresponding perfect match primers . From Cambridge English Corpus The signal intensities of low expressors , indeed , are improved so that more genes turned out to be detectable . Cards showing animated emotion faces of different intensities were used to aid recall . The significance of industry mix will depend on the degree to which sectoral regulatory standards adjust for sectoral differences in emissions intensities and abatement costs . The scale effect entails that in a growing economy emissions tend to increase ( at given emission intensities and a given industrial structure ) . However , intensities are also affected by changing prices of ( or taxes on ) polluting inputs into the production process . The intensities of intermediate goods are in fixed proportion to output . Given different cultivation practices and intensities , it is possible that large farms do not have the same production function as their smaller counterparts . Declining average material and energy intensities in industrialized countries were thus taken as a sign of declining impacts on the environment . The input intensities in our empirical analyses are measured by man - days of labor input per acre and by fertilizer amount per acre . At intensities equivalent to or higher than the control wavelength , ultra - violet light was more attractive than blue - green . With a high degree of mutualism , the community of artefacts is achieving greater and greater intensities of replication of their members . The last column also provides estimates of the effects of early policies on the peak intensities of the emissions . The image is shown in pseudocolour , warmer colours representing greater intensities of fluorescence . See all examples of Collocations with “ intensity ” These are words often used in combination with . Click on a collocation to see more examples of it . These examples are from the Cambridge English Corpus and from sources on the web . Any opinions in the examples do not represent the opinion of the Cambridge Dictionary editors or of Cambridge University Press or its licensors . dramatic intensity They deserve no sympathy , either , for seeking now , once again with dramatic , to elevate prices and incomes policy to the centre of economic strategy . From the Hansard archive emotional intensity It was primarily designed to increase the of the drama as seen . energy intensity The model predicts a growth in carbon energy , albeit at a declining rate . See all collocations with Translations of “ intensity ” in Chinese ( Traditional ) 強烈 , 劇烈 , （ 光 、 聲音等的 ） 強度 … Need a translator ? Translator tool Get a quick , free translation ! What is the pronunciation of intensity ? Browse intensifier intensify intensifying intensional intensive intensive agriculture intensive care intensive distribution Scroll up Scroll down | [
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http://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/invention | Meaning of invention in English Contents invention noun C or U uk ɪnˈven . ʃ ə n us ɪnˈven . ʃ ə n noun C or U NEW DESIGN B1 something that has never been made before , or the process of creating something that has never been made before : The world changed rapidly after the invention of the phone a most amazing invention More examples The invention of the contraceptive pill brought about profound changes in the lives of women . If you do n ' t patent your invention , other people may make all the profit out of it . The invention of the silicon chip was a landmark in the history of the computer This invention made a major contribution to road safety The 20th century was remarkable for its inventions . Thesaurus : synonyms and related words NOT TRUE a story excuse that is not true , or the act of creating a story excuse that is not true All that gossip about Linda was just pure invention . Be careful what you believe - her powers of invention ( = ability to think excuses , etc . ) are well known Thesaurus : synonyms and related words ( Definition of “ invention ” from the Cambridge Advanced Learner ' s Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press ) " invention " in American English C / U us ɪnˈven · ʃən something newly designed created , or the activity designing new things : The mountain bike was a California invention . pressure cooker provided a method for cooking quickly His of being kidnapped and held prisoner was an invention ( = something represented as being which is not ( Definition of “ invention ” from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © Cambridge University Press ) " invention " in Business English uk ɪnˈvenʃ a product or a way of doing something which has never been made or never existed before : Turning an invention from an idea into a money - making product is a long job new inventions the process something that has never been made or never existed before : the invention of sth company claims that this is the most important development since the invention of the printing press Cambridge Business English Dictionary Examples of “ invention ” These examples are from the Cambridge English Corpus and from sources on the web . Any opinions in the examples do not represent the opinion of the Cambridge Dictionary editors or of Cambridge University Press or its licensors . They can explain the impact associated with their inventions now or in the past . From Cambridge English Corpus Little wonder that writing was reputed to be the greatest of human inventions in this era . From Cambridge English Corpus Many scholars have tried to find some common denominator to the inventions that made the industrial revolution . First , this was achieved by reviewing accounts of inventions and discoveries with the view of explaining them in terms of knowledge transformers . However , his patents state levels of per formance that he achieved with his inventions . Indeed , even the claim to continuity with earlier versions of ourselves is sustained by narrative fictions and inventions . However , likely locations for such inventions can be identified and automatically called up for subsequent manual analysis . Examples and comparisons of the reinvention of patented inventions are presented and discussed , and a new patentable general - purpose controller described . Thus , they disregard developments in foreign laws , new scientific inventions and discoveries , as well as research on the economic and social impact of their laws . The more sparse and terse the language became , the more space opened up for the visual and musical inventions . If religions are inventions , the pro - religious arguments of the religious are probably inventions as well . The second half of the eighteenth century witnessed a number of important inventions ; however , can their appearance explain the industrial revolution ? American inventions and idea ( l ) s were integrated along with their terminology into many cultures and languages . Not all new inventions are major advances ; many are simply alterations to older technologies . His " inquiry " is the observatory of inventions connected to the mechanization of work . See all examples of Collocations with “ invention ” These are words often used in combination with . Click on a collocation to see more examples of it . These examples are from the Cambridge English Corpus and from sources on the web . Any opinions in the examples do not represent the opinion of the Cambridge Dictionary editors or of Cambridge University Press or its licensors . greatest invention The petrol engine is the greatest since the wheel . From the Hansard archive independent invention When these social and economic forces dictated , cultural innovations might be adopted through diffusion or ( more rarely ) independent invention of photography of photography could facilitate a power over the criminal individual that was unimaginable before . See all collocations with Translations of “ invention ” in Chinese ( Traditional ) 創造 , 發明 ， 創造 , 虛構 … Need a translator ? 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http://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/isp | Meaning of ISP in English Contents ISP noun C uk ˌaɪ . esˈpiː us ˌaɪ . esˈpiː abbreviation for Internet Service Provider : a company that provides use of the internet allows you to use email , and gives you space on the internet to show documents Some ISPs are free and give you as many email addresses as you want Thesaurus : synonyms and related words Internet terminology all - you - can - eat API app BBS bitcoin cookie cybercafé electronic mailbox Java lurk lurker pingback pm podcasting poke poster spammer tab web address XML See more results » ( Definition of “ ISP ” from the Cambridge Advanced Learner ' s Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press ) " ISP " in Business English noun C uk ˌaɪesˈpiː us INTERNET abbreviation for internet service provider ( Definition of “ ISP ” from the Cambridge Business English Dictionary © Cambridge University Press ) Translations of “ ISP ” in Chinese ( Traditional ) 網際網路服務供應商 （ Internet Service Provider的縮寫 ） … Need a translator ? Translator tool Get a quick , free translation ! What is the pronunciation of ISP ? Browse isotonic solution isotope isotopically isotropy Israel Israeli Israelite issuance Scroll up Scroll down | [
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http://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/jewel | Meaning of jewel in English Contents jewel noun C uk ˈdʒuː . ə l us ˈdʒuː . ə l noun C VALUABLE STONE i B2 a precious stone that is used to decorate valuable objects She was wearing a large gold necklace set with jewels . a small precious stone or a piece of specially cut glass , used in the mechanism of a watch jewels plural i → jewellery mainly UK More examples The diamond thief double - crossed his partners and gave them only worthless fake jewels . The manuscript is bound in gold and silver and encrusted with jewels . He said the jewels were worthless fakes ring is set with one large jewel . India was known as the jewel in the crown of the British empire Thesaurus : synonyms and related words BEAUTIFUL / IMPORTANT THING something that is very beautiful or valuable Many visitors consider the Sistine Chapel to be the jewel of the Vatican Thesaurus : synonyms and related words PERSON old - fashioned a very kind or helpful person Idiom the jewel in the crown ( Definition of “ jewel ” from the Cambridge Advanced Learner ' s Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press ) " jewel " in American English us ˈdʒu · əl , such as a diamond ruby , or a decorative object with such a or several stones in it : a jewel necklace ( Definition of “ jewel ” from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © Cambridge University Press ) Examples of “ jewel ” Translations of “ jewel ” in Spanish piedra preciosa , joya , alhaja … Need a translator ? Translator tool Get a quick , free translation ! What is the pronunciation of jewel ? Browse jetty Jetway Jew Jew ' s harp jewel case jeweler jewelled jeweller Scroll up Scroll down | [
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http://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/lag | Meaning of lag in English Contents lag verb uk læɡ us læɡ - gg - verb MOVE / REACT SLOWLY I to move or make progress so slowly that you are behind other people or things : He ' s lagging behind - I think we ' d better wait for him to catch us up . Sales are lagging at the moment I If a computer or computer game lags , there is a delay between the user doing something and the or game reacting to it : If I try to access any of the folders files , the lags seriously Why are the games on my laptop suddenly lagging when they ran fine before ? Thesaurus : synonyms and related words Slow and moving slowly ( as ) slow as molasses idiom at a snail ' s pace idiom by and by by degrees claw your way ( somewhere ) drift float in ones and twos inch by inch infiltrate infiltration labour laggard mill sluggishly sluggishness snail steadily steady struggle See more results » You can also find related words , phrases , and synonyms in the topics : Delaying and wasting time COVER UK T to cover something with a thick layer of material in order to stop heat from escaping or to stop water from freezing to lag pipes Thesaurus : synonyms and related words PRISON T Australian English informal send someone to prison or to arrest someone noun uk us noun DELAY C a delay between two things happening You have to allow for a time lag between order and delivery C U a between a user performing an action on a , and the reacting Gamers know the slightest lag between a mouse ' s movements and the action on the PC screen can have serious consequences You can optimize your Internet connection so you can play online games with less lag . PRISONER UK old - fashioned informal prisoner or a person who has often been a prisoner in the past : an old lag ( Definition of “ lag ” from the Cambridge Advanced Learner ' s Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press ) " lag " in American English - gg - move advance so slowly that you are behind other people or things : John ’ s always lagging behind the others in the class C / U in the period of time in which events happen There is often a lag between becoming infected and the first signs of the illness ( Definition of “ lag ” from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © Cambridge University Press ) " lag " in Business English to not make as much progress as other lag behind sb / sth Business leaders in the UK still lag behind their European counterparts in foreign language skills lag well / far behind As usual we lag far behind the rest of the world in this matter They continue to lag their competitors in most areas business or make more than usual , or to change later than something else changes Business had improved considerably after lagging last year There has been an upturn business travel , but hotel prices are still lagging . between two things happening This can mean a lag during construction projects Sometimes there would be long lag times between responses See also time lag Cambridge Business English Dictionary Translations of “ lag ” in Spanish quedarse atrás , retraso , intervalo … Need a translator ? Translator tool Get a quick , free translation ! What is the pronunciation of lag ? Browse ladybird ladybug ladylike ladyship lagan lager lager lout lagered - up Scroll up Scroll down | [
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http://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/landscape | Meaning of landscape in English Contents landscape noun us uk ˈlænd . skeɪp B1 C a large area of countryside especially in relation to its appearance a rural barren landscape The landscape is dotted with the tents of campers and hikers The cathedral dominates the landscape for miles around . i C or U view or picture of the countryside , or the art of making such pictures watercolour landscape J.M.W. Turner is one of the best - known British landscape painters More examples The garden has been designed to harmonize with the natural landscape . Here and there the rusted hulk of an abandoned car dots the landscape . As we journeyed south , the landscape became drier and rockier The landscape was sheathed in ice art students were told to sketch the landscape . Thesaurus : synonyms and related words verb T us uk ˈlænd . skeɪp to change the appearance of an area land especially next to a building road so that it looks more like natural Thesaurus : synonyms and related words adjective A landscape document is to be printed longer side of the paper at the top bottom Compare portrait adjective ( Definition of “ landscape ” from the Cambridge Advanced Learner ' s Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press ) " landscape " in American English noun COUNTRYSIDE ˈlændˌskeɪp large , usually one without many buildings or other things that are not ˈlændˌskeɪp A landscape is also a view picture She collects early twentieth century landscapes . AREA FEATURES earth science the shape land related features in a particular desert verb T CHANGE APPEARANCE to change the esp . by planting trees flowers , and other plants park was beautifully landscaped . ( Definition of “ landscape ” from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © Cambridge University Press ) " landscape " in Business English ˈlændskeɪp IT used to describe a computer document that is to be printed longer side paper at the top bottom PC monitors display Web pages landscape format while printers are set by default print portrait Compare Cambridge Business English Dictionary Examples of “ landscape ” These examples are from the Cambridge English Corpus and from sources on the web . Any opinions in the examples do not represent the opinion of the Cambridge Dictionary editors or of Cambridge University Press or its licensors . Romances may embody the hopes of their young lovers in spring landscapes of blossom , sunlit greensward and birdsong among young leaves . From Cambridge English Corpus Again , sixteenth - century landscapes are not truly ' views ' but usually accumulations of generic features , ' conceptual rather than visual ' . From Cambridge English Corpus At the same time , he is a shrewd observer who writes compellingly about the people and the landscapes he encounters . Demolition firms and builders are busy changing the urban landscapes . The historical values of landscapes were quantified ( number of monuments and sites ) and such maps were employed in both local and regional planning . The historical environment is thereby transformed into isolated , fossilized landscapes in which time is brought to a stop . In spite of archaeology ' s pretended monopoly on the past , there are even in today ' s society a variety of ways to interpret prehistoric monuments and landscapes . There are more mythical elements in our landscapes left than many of us perhaps would realize . Different forms of activity - traces have been preserved in different landscapes ; some forms of evidence have been completely removed . Perhaps the tourist epitomizes the modern attitude towards landscapes . In conclusion , for over a decade now , and in a range of disciplines , researchers have been challenging our accepted notion of landscapes and spatiality . Front doors are set immediately on to the hard landscaped areas . The housing scheme is remarkable not just for the inimitability of its architecture but also for its generous planning , landscaping and low rents . The aim is to realize a multi - dimensional analysis of past cultural landscapes . The role of water mediated interactions in proteinprotein recognition landscapes . See all examples of Collocations with “ landscape ” These are words often used in combination with . Click on a collocation to see more examples of it . These examples are from the Cambridge English Corpus and from sources on the web . Any opinions in the examples do not represent the opinion of the Cambridge Dictionary editors or of Cambridge University Press or its licensors . abstract landscape Landfield is best known for his abstract paintings , and has held more than sixty - five solo exhibitions and nearly two hundred group exhibitions . Wikipedia agricultural landscape Does n ' t the massive growth of organics have to articulate with the pre - existing agricultural arid landscape It gathers momentum as it runs towards the coastal plain , accumulating water from the seasonal springs and streams , which sparkle in an otherwise arid See all collocations with Translations of “ landscape ” in Spanish paisaje , ajardinar … Need a translator ? Translator tool Get a quick , free translation ! What is the pronunciation of landscape ? Browse landmass landmine landowner landowning landscape architecture landscape gardener landscape gardening landscaped Scroll up Scroll down | [
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http://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/lettuce | Meaning of lettuce in English Contents lettuce noun C or U uk ˈlet . ɪs us ˈlet̬ . ɪs i B1 a plant with large green leaves eaten uncooked in salads Examples She tossed the lettuce in French dressing I ' d like a ham sandwich on rye hold the lettuce . Shred the lettuce and arrange it around the edge of the dish One sandwich and a lettuce leaf - I do n ' t call that a meal Shred the heart of a lettuce and put it in a large bowl Thesaurus : synonyms and related words ( Definition of “ lettuce ” from the Cambridge Advanced Learner ' s Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press ) " lettuce " in American English noun U us ˈlet̬ · əs a plant of green leaves eaten raw in salads ( Definition of “ lettuce ” from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © Cambridge University Press ) Examples of “ lettuce ” These examples are from the Cambridge English Corpus and from sources on the web . Any opinions in the examples do not represent the opinion of the Cambridge Dictionary editors or of Cambridge University Press or its licensors . The cytokinin or ethylene requirements for overcoming thermoinhibition of germination can also be eliminated or diminished by removing or weakening the endosperm . From Cambridge English Corpus The third was a still life with a green drape , and green , pepper and apples . From Cambridge English Corpus Stomatal conductance of grown under or exposed to different light qualities . For example , organic , tomatoes and carrots were said to have lot more flavor than their conventional counterparts . In imbibitionally damaged embryos , the swelling inner tissues led to a strain that caused the outer , dead cell layers to break up into patches . Environmental investigations of local clusters supported the hypothesis that prepared in fast food restaurants was the likely source of infection . This effect is caused by the generally lower chlorophyll concentrations in healthy leaves , as compared with healthy tomato and pepper plants . The neuro - fuzzy approach to modelling growth and greenhouse climate provides an interesting insight into time - dependent modelling . Solutions were renewed daily and snails fed on small amounts of as required . Data are pooled over beets and because there was no crop by seed meal interaction for either year . However , age was included in the multivariable analysis , which showed that , independent of age , consumption of prepared away from home was associated with illness . All snails were provided with an excess of clean boiled as food throughout the acclimatization and monitoring periods . Snails were fed on immersed in spring water for 5 days . Effect of nitrogen nutrition and global radiation on yield and nitrate content of grown under glass . In addition to , we found crowding to increase the risk of typhoid fever . Translations of “ lettuce ” in Spanish lechuga … Need a translator ? Translator tool Get a quick , free translation ! What is the pronunciation of lettuce ? Browse letters of administration letters patent lettershop letting letup leucine leucocratic leucocyte Scroll up Scroll down | [
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http://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/literature | Meaning of literature in English Contents literature noun U uk ˈlɪt . rə . tʃə r us ˈlɪt̬ . ɚ . ə . tʃɚ noun U WRITING B1 written artistic works especially those with a high and lasting artistic value classical modern literature " Wuthering Heights " is a classic of English literature . More examples He ' s very knowledgeable about German literature . I had a brilliant English teacher who fired me with enthusiasm for literature at an early age She ' s studying for an MA in French Classic literature never goes out of print The festival is to encompass everything from music theatre and ballet to literature , cinema and the visual arts Thesaurus : synonyms and related words SPECIALIST TEXTS all the information relating to a subject especially information written by experts It ' s important to keep up - to - date with the literature in your field There is very little literature on the disease INFORMATION printed material published by a company that is intended to encourage people buy that company ' s products or services material that an organization publishes in order persuade people agree with its opinions Could you send me your literature on / about car insurance policies please The Republicans were quick highlight the Democrats ' proposed tax increases in their campaign Thesaurus : synonyms and related words ( Definition of “ literature ” from the Cambridge Advanced Learner ' s Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press ) " literature " in American English us ˈlɪt̬ · ər · ə · tʃər - ˌtʃʊr WRITING writing that has lasting value as art The course literature covers Shakespeare ’ s plays INFORMATION all the written about a subject medical literature is full of examples accidental discoveries that led important advances science Literature is also printed published by a company that informs about its products or services They handed out literature at the meeting their new software ( Definition of “ literature ” from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © Cambridge University Press ) " literature " in Business English uk ˈlɪtrətʃə r relating to a written by specialists It ' s keep up - to - date with the literature in field Studies in technology management propose radical innovations increase performance and competitive advantage , etc . to encourage buy sales promotional literature literature on / about sth Could you send me literature on car insurance policies please Cambridge Business English Dictionary Examples of “ literature ” These examples are from the Cambridge English Corpus and from sources on the web . Any opinions in the examples do not represent the opinion of the Cambridge Dictionary editors or of Cambridge University Press or its licensors . The waning notion of literature ' s self - sufficiency is simultaneously threatened and salvaged . From Cambridge English Corpus A similar lack of grounding in interpretive evidence characterises the material constraints explanations in both the western and the developing world literatures . From Cambridge English Corpus The social network and social support literatures provide an excellent foundation from which to develop our knowledge of the caring capacity of the informal sector . Each of these literatures provides separate analyses of the general problem of whether research protections should be extended to bystanders . I employ an evolutionary approach to these disparate literatures to form a coherent picture of the signal function of the early infant cry . Both of these literatures neglect older people ' s health beliefs . Linking the literatures on reminiscence techniques and autobiographical memory also provides a catalyst for future theoretical and empirical work . In so doing , the article draws on two literatures that are usually separate : theories of deliberative democracy and work on participatory research . The research reported here contributes to the literatures on motivation , on adult learning and on language survival . To what extent have any of these literatures focused on social policy or the welfare state ? The extent to which social policy and the welfare state are theorised in their own right in any of these literatures is questionable though . There are voluminous literatures on mergers and vertical integration . The findings presented here also speak to other literatures on democratic consolidation , civil conflict and repression . Describing genres as " patterned expectancy , " she uses literary ideas on the " dialogic " to emphasize the similarities of written and oral literatures . Examples of energy optimal trajectory planning are provided in some literatures . See all examples of Collocations with “ literature ” These are words often used in combination with . Click on a collocation to see more examples of it . These examples are from the Cambridge English Corpus and from sources on the web . Any opinions in the examples do not represent the opinion of the Cambridge Dictionary editors or of Cambridge University Press or its licensors . anthropological literature The first question is inextricably bound up in a broader anthropological about pre - state , or ' primitive ' , war . body of literature To meet these requirements , an increasing body of also uses additional criteria , such as psychosocial impairment or need of psychiatric care . classic literature The pastoral discourse was enriched with country fishing folklore , songs and poems , recipes and anecdotes , moral meditations , and quotes from classic Wikipedia See all collocations with Translations of “ literature ” in Spanish literatura … Need a translator ? Translator tool Get a quick , free translation ! What is the pronunciation of literature ? Browse literary property literary theory literate literati lithe lithely lithic fragment lithification Scroll up Scroll down | [
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http://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/long-grain-rice | Meaning of “ long - grain rice ” in the English Dictionary English " long - grain rice " in English See all translations long - grain rice noun U uk ˌlɒŋ . ɡreɪn ˈraɪs us ˌlɑːŋ . ɡreɪn ˈraɪs a type of rice with long thin seeds Indian curries are normally served with bread or long - grain rice Thesaurus : synonyms and related words Cereals amaranth arborio barley basmati bran cornflakes durum wheat granola gruel hominy muesli oat oatmeal oats pearl barley short - grain rice sorghum teff wheat wheatgerm See more results » ( Definition of “ long - grain rice ” from the Cambridge Advanced Learner ' s Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press ) Translations of “ long - grain rice ” in Chinese ( Traditional ) 長粒米 … Need a translator ? Translator tool Get a quick , free translation ! What is the pronunciation of long - grain rice ? Browse long - dated gilts long - distance long - drawn - out long - form long - grain rice long - hours culture long - jumper long - lasting long - life Scroll up Scroll down | [
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http://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/long-winded | Meaning of long - winded in English long - winded adjective uk ˌlɒŋˈwɪn . dɪd us ˌlɑːŋˈwɪn . dɪd A long - winded speech letter article , etc . is too long , or uses too many words . Synonyms verbose formal disapproving wordy disapproving Thesaurus : synonyms and related words Talking too much barrage blab edgeways have a lot to say for yourself idiom keep keep on nineteen / ten to the dozen idiom overplay overplay your hand overshare padding rambling say talk talk a blue streak talk sb ' s head off verbosely verbosity wordiness wordy See more results » ( Definition of “ long - winded ” from the Cambridge Advanced Learner ' s Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press ) Translations of “ long - winded ” in Chinese ( Traditional ) 冗長的 ， 長篇大論的 … Need a translator ? Translator tool Get a quick , free translation ! What is the pronunciation of long - winded ? Browse long - term loan long - term security long - term unemployment long - time longan longboat longe longeron Scroll up Scroll down | [
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http://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/malicious | Meaning of malicious in English Contents malicious adjective uk məˈlɪʃ . əs us məˈlɪʃ . əs C2 intended to harm or upset other people malicious gossip a malicious look in his eyes He complained that he ' d been receiving malicious phone calls He was charged with malicious wounding intended to cause damage to a computer system , or to steal private information from a computer system protection against malicious software code Thesaurus : synonyms and related words Unkind , cruel & unfeeling acerbic acerbity acidly backbite backhanded have a heart of stone idiom have a sharp tongue idiom heartless horrid inhuman ruthless ruthlessly ruthlessness sadism sadistic ungenerously unkind unsparing unsympathetic waspish See more results » maliciously adverb uk məˈlɪʃ . əs . li us məˈlɪʃ . əs . li ( Definition of “ malicious ” from the Cambridge Advanced Learner ' s Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press ) " malicious " in American English adjective məˈlɪʃ · əs intending cause harm esp . by hurting someone ’ s feelings or reputation He says she threatened him and spied on him , among other malicious activities ( Definition of “ malicious ” from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © Cambridge University Press ) " malicious " in Business English məˈlɪʃəs malicious behaviour is other people The court ruled that she had not acted with malicious intent accusations allegations gossip damage destruction INTERNET IT software programs are designed other people ' s computers and prevent them from working normally Recent incidents have demonstrated how easily hackers are able disrupt the operations of many large companies programs maliciously adverb The lawsuit accused the defendant of maliciously using the logo " to confusion " . Cambridge Business English Dictionary Examples of “ malicious ” These examples are from the Cambridge English Corpus and from sources on the web . Any opinions in the examples do not represent the opinion of the Cambridge Dictionary editors or of Cambridge University Press or its licensors . They should note the recent press reports that hackers are still active . From Cambridge English Corpus The latter also ensure that agents are properly authenticated and therefore present a first line of defence against agents in open multi - agent systems . From Cambridge English Corpus If there were no individuals in society , there would be no need for trust , and no need for security for that matter . The critical point is that the input operation could have been programmed to download a component from a remote , untrusted , host . Five separate statutes were included : larceny , damage to property , forgery , coinage , and offences against the person . He concluded that the intentions of his client ' s wife would make her request for divorce invalid . Their crimes were not driven by calculation , but sparked by the most mundane disagreements that escalated out of control . When faced with a serious injustice , controlled selfdiscipline requires righteous indignation , which could easily take the form of anger , but not of revenge . Furthermore , some will argue that the sort of ' pleasure ' described above does not really constitute pleasure or ( positive ) welfare . Guiding and regulating the behaviour of the agents in such systems to discourage behaviour , harmful interactions and enhance trust is a difficult problem . Thus , the law may rightly refuse to sanction gossip yet reser ve a cause of action for defamation . Alternatively , a manipulative adult may try to confuse and mislead the child to cover up improper , reckless , or conduct . At the same view it was ordained by the mayor and jurats that anyone addressing words to the mayor would be fined 3s 4d . The main existing approaches are based on the idea to advertise reputation information in order to penalize peers with behavior . A soft security approach fully anticipates and accepts , as does the society , the existence of participants . See all examples of Translations of “ malicious ” in Chinese ( Traditional ) 惡意的 ， 惡毒的 ， 意在傷人的 , （ 對電腦系統進行破壞或盜取個人資訊 ） 惡意的 … Need a translator ? Translator tool Get a quick , free translation ! What is the pronunciation of malicious ? Browse malfunctioning Mali Malian malice malign malignancy malignant maligned Scroll up Scroll down | [
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http://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/mentor | Meaning of mentor in English Contents mentor noun C uk ˈmen . tɔː r us ˈmen . tɔːr a person who gives a younger or less experienced person help and advice over a period of time especially at work or school Compare protégé Thesaurus : synonyms and related words Teachers academician associate professor board of education Confucius dean handler headship headteacher housemaster housemistress instructor professor professorial professorship rector residence scribe teaching assistant trainer tutor See more results » You can also find related words , phrases , and synonyms in the topics : Giving advice People who help or serve people professionally verb T uk ˈmen . tɔː r us ˈmen . tɔːr to help and give advice to a younger or less experienced especially in a job or at school Thesaurus : synonyms and related words ( Definition of “ mentor ” from the Cambridge Advanced Learner ' s Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press ) " mentor " in American English noun C ˈmen · tɔr - tər an and trusted who gives another esp related to work or , over a period of time mentoring U ˈmen · tər · ɪŋ The students chances can be improved with more studying , mentoring , and intensive review ( Definition of “ mentor ” from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © Cambridge University Press ) " mentor " in Business English ˈmentɔː ˈmentər HR WORKPLACE a with experience in a job who supports advises someone with less experience to them develop in their He acted as a business mentor to many young aspiring entrepreneurs See also mentee verb T ˈmentɔː ˈmentər to support advise someone with less them develop in their The programme was set up to train and mentor small - business entrepreneurs Cambridge Business English Dictionary Examples of “ mentor ” These examples are from the Cambridge English Corpus and from sources on the web . Any opinions in the examples do not represent the opinion of the Cambridge Dictionary editors or of Cambridge University Press or its licensors . The precise anatomy of the mentoring programmes under inspection is therefore defined operationally . From Cambridge English Corpus There are indeed a thousand ( and more ) evidential bricks to be assembled , thus making mentoring an ideal test bed of the potential of evidence - based policy . From Cambridge English Corpus The relation activity is to consult with peers and mentors . Take , for example , literature reviews of the effectiveness of mentoring in young people to reduce anti - social behaviour . The acquisition of this knowledge from mentors and peers was part of his professional formation . As an intervention strategy to address adolescent problems , there has been significant national interest in the supportive role of mentoring . There is little concrete exposition of the methodology employed , or mention of expertise in the fields of mentoring or reviewing . Most mentors are female , white and middle class , and report positive personal outcomes including increased self - esteem . The review includes literature from 1975 to 2000 and focuses on the role of mentoring in youth development . Other issues include the call for individualized training for different specialisms , and the growing shortage of medical mentors . In both types of portfolios , the mentors described their learning mostly at technical levels of reflection . Recent work has revealed the intricacies and complexities entailed in translating from one language ( teaching ) to another ( mentoring ) , often positioning mentors as ' lost in translation ' . Owing to an ageing populamade possible by the support of the other two tion and an annual increase in expected cancer mentors . Support with regard to everyday working pressures centred mainly on peer support and mentoring and / or mutual support within peer groups . One of the most odious consequences has been a decrease in the time available for teaching and mentoring students and residents . See all examples of Translations of “ mentor ” in Chinese ( Traditional ) 導師 ， 指導者 ， 顧問 , 以導師身分協助指導 （ 尤指在工作中為經驗較淺者提供幫助和建議 ） … Need a translator ? Translator tool Get a quick , free translation ! What is the pronunciation of mentor ? Browse mentholated mention mentioned mentioning mentored mentoring mentorship menu Scroll up Scroll down | [
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http://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/metaphorical | Meaning of metaphorical in English metaphorical adjective uk ˌmet . əˈfɒr . ɪ . k ə l us ˌmet̬ . əˈfɔːr . ɪ . k ə l also metaphoric Metaphorical language contains metaphors Her second novel is written in a very metaphorical style not having real existence but representing some truth about a situation or other subject A metaphorical ocean ( = extremely large area of disagreement lies between the two groups There is a danger that America ' s metaphoric " war on drugs " may turn into a bloody reality Thesaurus : synonyms and related words Figurative use of language allegory anthropomorphism as as it were idiom fig figurative figuratively idiom imagery ironic irony metaphor metaphorically metonym metonymic metonymy mix mix your metaphors speak symbol See more results » ( Definition of “ metaphorical ” from the Cambridge Advanced Learner ' s Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press ) Translations of “ metaphorical ” in Chinese ( Traditional ) 使用隱喻的 , 比喻性的 ， 比喻意義上的 … Need a translator ? Translator tool Get a quick , free translation ! What is the pronunciation of metaphorical ? Browse metamorphosing metamorphosis metaphase metaphor metaphorically metaphysical metaphysics metapopulation Scroll up Scroll down | [
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http://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/mooring | Meaning of mooring in English Contents mooring noun uk ˈmɔː . rɪŋ ˈmʊə . rɪŋ us ˈmʊr . ɪŋ C a place to tie a boat We rented a mooring . moorings plural the ropes or chains that keep a boat from moving away from a particular place Thesaurus : synonyms and related words Parts of watercourses artesian well basin branch confluence delta estuary firth geyser head lock lock - keeper meander midstream narrows reach spring towpath tributary water table weir See more results » ( Definition of “ mooring ” from the Cambridge Advanced Learner ' s Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press ) " mooring " in American English noun C usually pl us ˈmʊr · ɪŋ a to tie ship , or aircraft ( Definition of “ mooring ” from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © Cambridge University Press ) Translations of “ mooring ” in Chinese ( Traditional ) 停泊船隻的地方 … Need a translator ? Translator tool Get a quick , free translation ! What is the pronunciation of mooring ? Browse moor Moore ’ s law moored moorhen Moorish moorland moose moot Scroll up Scroll down | [
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http://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/nervous | Meaning of nervous in English Contents nervous adjective uk ˈnɜː . vəs us ˈnɝː . vəs adjective WORRIED B1 worried and anxious Do you feel / get nervous during exams I was too nervous to speak She ' s always been nervous around dogs I was very nervous about driving again after the accident He had / was of a nervous disposition More examples Try to act confidently even if you feel nervous . I thought I would remain calm , but when I was confronted with / by the TV camera , I became very nervous . There were a few nervous giggles from people in the audience The stock market ' s recent seesaw movements have made many investors nervous . I was nervous on my first day at college , but I was reassured to see some friendly faces Thesaurus : synonyms and related words BODY relating to the nerves He suffers from a nervous disorder Thesaurus : synonyms and related words ( Definition of “ nervous ” from the Cambridge Advanced Learner ' s Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press ) " nervous " in American English us ˈnɜr · vəs WORRIED worried or slightly frightened I was nervous during my driving test OF THE NERVES not gradable relating to or controlled by the nerves in the body ( Definition of “ nervous ” from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © Cambridge University Press ) Examples of “ nervous ” These examples are from the Cambridge English Corpus and from sources on the web . Any opinions in the examples do not represent the opinion of the Cambridge Dictionary editors or of Cambridge University Press or its licensors . In addition , two of these babies had midline posterior anomalies of the central system , and two had an omphalocele . From Cambridge English Corpus Parasympathetic and sympathetic system activity has been associated with two frequency bands . From Cambridge English Corpus Parasympathetic and sympathetic system activity have been associated with two frequency bands . Central administration of leptin inhibits food intake and activates the sympathetic system in rhesus macaques . Microglia are resident immune cells in the brain that become activated in response to diverse central system injuries . His continual agitation is portrayed by the constant repetitions , but also by the rhythm of this canon , which grates against the written metre . 62 ) - hence the conclusion that this lymph circulates in all parts of the system . Hormones can have activational influences on sensory processes , autonomic system activity , and enzyme systems and thus , cellular permeability to electrolytes , water , or nutrients ! . The suffering of grief , envy , and anxiety , for example , do not relate to the system . Astrocytes can dynamically and rapidly change their phenotype in a process known as ' activation ' , contributing to the maintenance of the central system homeostasis . Their correct interplay is of crucial importance during both the development of the system and for later function of the Both involve the administration of a beta - adrenergic antagonist , which eliminates sympathetic system influences on heart rate . Signals and signs in the system : the dynamic anatomy of electrical activity is probably information rich . Despite the established role of gcm genes during fly gliogenesis , the role of vertebrate orthologs in system is debated . The sensory neurones of the central system are left intact and functional . See all examples of Translations of “ nervous ” in Chinese ( Traditional ) 擔心的 , 緊張不安的 , 身體 … Need a translator ? Translator tool Get a quick , free translation ! What is the pronunciation of nervous ? Browse nerveless nervelessly nervi nervous breakdown nervous system nervously nervousness Scroll up Scroll down | [
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http://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/normal | Meaning of normal in English Contents normal adjective uk ˈnɔː . məl us ˈnɔːr . məl A2 ordinary or usual ; the same as would be expected a normal working day Lively behaviour is normal for a four - year - old child It ' s normal for couples to argue now and then . They were selling the goods at half the normal cost The temperature was above / below normal for the time of year Things are back to normal now that we ' ve paid off all our debts More examples It ' s normal to feel a little apprehension before starting a new job He was able to lead a normal life despite the illness The restrictions on water usage have been lifted now that the river levels are normal . prison service should try to rehabilitate prisoners so that they can lead normal lives when they leave prison Today ' s temperatures will be normal for the time of year Thesaurus : synonyms and related words ( Definition of “ normal ” from the Cambridge Advanced Learner ' s Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press ) " normal " in American English adjective us ˈnɔr · məl NOT UNUSUAL ordinary or usual ; as would be expected He seemed perfectly normal to me . temperature is above / below normal today . normalization noun U ˌnɔr · mə · ləˈzeɪ · ʃən - lɑɪ - noun C ˈnɔr · məl C LINE physics a line that is perpendicular ( = at an angle of 90 degrees to a surface ( Definition of “ normal ” from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © Cambridge University Press ) " normal " in Business English uk ˈnɔːm ə l , and what you would expect They were selling the good at half the normal price In normal circumstances , you should be able decide this sort of thing without consulting your manager It is normal practice to refer such questions to the Board . day after the incident , everyone was back at work as normal Cambridge Business English Dictionary Examples of “ normal ” These examples are from the Cambridge English Corpus and from sources on the web . Any opinions in the examples do not represent the opinion of the Cambridge Dictionary editors or of Cambridge University Press or its licensors . Readers are teachers or teachers in training , high school or school students , potential lawyers , businessmen , or " ordinary " people . From Cambridge English Corpus Indeed , the cases cover all possible purely negative 2 - programs without virtual constraints . From Cambridge English Corpus This comment about ' returning to ageing ' is very interesting . After haemofiltration , which probably eliminated the excessive amount of triiodothyronine , cardiovascular as well as renal functions returned to The dancers returned because they could use it as a tool to formulate body actions which were outside their performance routines . Therefore , by repeated application of the rules the input types are reduced to a form . We find s by reducing t to form . This was because of our discovery that in development , identical behaviour at two different ages could be sustained by very different underlying representations . In the model , word final stops and fricatives were given weaker representations in the case to reflect their lower salience . This case admits a specially simple form in which the low degree terms of the form can be replaced by coordinate functions . They were then requested to return to their daily activities and return at 5 pm when a urine sample was collected . In five out of six fish , sensitivity recovered to The author suggested that this animal might have recovered eye alignment . More recently the roles of specific genes in cardiogenesis been defined . In the study condition , participants were told to concentrate and remember as many words as possible . Translations of “ normal ” in Spanish normal … Need a translator ? Translator tool Get a quick , free translation ! What is the pronunciation of normal ? Browse norepinephrine Norfolk nori norm normal bundle normal distribution normal fault normal force Scroll up Scroll down | [
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http://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/open | Meaning of open in English Contents open adjective uk ˈəʊ . p ə n us ˈoʊ . p ə n adjective NOT CLOSED A2 not closed or fastened an open door window An open suitcase lay on her bed You left the container open . Someone had left the window wide ( = completely open . He had several nasty open wounds ( = those which had not begun to heal More examples His shirt was open to the waist revealing a very hairy chest We could hear him cursing and swearing as he tried to get the door My jaw dropped open when she told me how old she was . I keep bedroom open in case children call for me in the night The thieves broke safe open and stole diamonds Thesaurus : synonyms and related words READY A1 after verb ready to be used or ready to provide a service The supermarket is open till 8.00 p.m . road is open now , but it is often blocked by snow in the winter The new hospital was declared open by the mayor More examples Thesaurus : synonyms and related words NOT ENCLOSED B1 not closed in or covered It ' s not a good idea camp in the middle of an open field ( = one which is not covered with trees bushes , etc . ) Suddenly we had city behind and were out in open country survivors were adrift on the open sea ( = far from land COMPUTER If a computer document or program is open , it is to be read or used : Make sure you have both files open at the same time AVAILABLE C1 after verb available ; not limited There are still several possibilities open to you . competition is open to anyone over the age of 16 . Is the library general public Their whole attitude to these negotiations is open criticism ( = can be criticized I ' d like to think I ' m open willing consider any reasonable suggestion An accident would lay whole issue of safety cause it to be considered NOT SECRET C2 secret There has been open hostility between them ever since they had that argument last summer C2 honest and not trying keep things secret He ' s very open about his weaknesses . I wish you ' d be more open with me , and tell me what you ' re feeling She has an honest , open face NOT DECIDED decided certain We do n ' t have to make a firm decision yet . Let ' s leave it We can leave our offer open for another week , but we have to have your decision by then . want my options open , so I ' m not committing myself yet Grammar Open opened We use open as an adjective to mean ‘ not closed ’ : Idiom greet / welcome sb with open arms verb uk ˈəʊ . p us ˈoʊ . p verb BEGIN B2 I T to ( cause to ) begin I would like to open my talk by giving a brief background to the subject I ' m going to open an account with another bank Olympic Games tomorrow A new radio station is due to open ( up ) next month film opens ( = will be shown for the first time in New York and Los Angeles next week NOT CLOSED A1 I T to move something to a position that is not , or to make something change to a position that is not Could you open the please You can open your eyes now - here ' s present flowers ( out ) morning but close again in the afternoon From the kitchen there is a that opens ( out ) into garden That opens ( out ) onto patio informal " Open up ( = open the - it ' s the police ! " shouted police officer banging on the A2 to remove separate part of a container parcel so that you can see or use what it contains Do n ' t open a new bottle just for me . I could n ' t wait to open the letter READY If a shop office opens at a particular of day , it starts to do business at that coffee shop opens at ten o ' clock . He opens ( up ) his coffee at ten o ' clock . B2 If someone , usually someone important , opens a building event , etc . , they officially say that it is to be used or to start operating The new hospital will be officially opened by the mayor on Tuesday AVAILABLE to make something available This research opens ( up ) the possibility of being able find a cure for the disease country is planning to open ( up ) its economy foreign investment COMPUTER B1 If you open a computer document program , you make it read or use : To open a new click " File " and then click " New " . Click the desktop icon to open the Cambridge Advanced Learner ' s Dictionary . Grammar Open opened We use open as an adjective to mean ‘ not closed ’ : Idioms the earth / ground / floor opens open sb ' s eyes open heart to someone mouth open the door to sth Phrasal verbs sth out / up ( sth ) up up sb open up noun S noun S NOT ENCLOSED the open somewhere outside rather than in a building It ' s good to be ( out ) in the open after being cooped up in an office all day NOT SECRET bring out into the open tell people information that was It ' s this issue was brought out into the open . ( Definition of “ open ” from the Cambridge Advanced Learner ' s Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press ) " open " in American English adverb not gradable ˈoʊ · pən adverb not gradable POSITIONED FOR ACCESS being in a that allows things to pass through or that allows for immediate use ; not fastened wide trunk of his car had been pried Idioms in the open someone ’ s eyes open fire mouth open the floodgates ˈoʊ · pən READY FOR USE to be used or to provide service supermarket is open till 9 p.m . NOT DECIDED decided certain want my options open until I have all the facts Whether we ’ ll go is still an open question You should an open mind about new school ( = not form any opinions until you ’ ve been there . Open warfare had broken out in Yugoslavia . A person who is open is and not trying hide something : He is quite open about his weaknesses . NOT COVERED enclosed park is one of the city ’ s largest spaces ; not limited Are there any positions open in the marketing department This library is open to the general public Their behavior at these negotiations is open to criticism ( = can be criticized I ’ m open to willing consider reasonable suggestion openly ˈoʊ · pən · li She talked about her cancer quite openly . openness U ˈoʊ · pən · nəs agency released detailed plans for greater openness and stronger standards international marketplace I / T I / T BEGIN begin something or it to I would like to open the meeting by asking each of you to introduce yourself . M They ’ re opening up a new restaurant in about a month film ( = will be shown for the first next MAKE READY FOR USE become or make something cleaners opens ( up ) around seven . They opened the exhibit to the yesterday opening ˈoʊ · pə · nɪŋ He made some opening remarks , then introduced main speaker Phrasal verbs open up open up something open up something ( Definition of “ open ” from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © Cambridge University Press ) " open " in Business English ˈəʊp COMMERCE if a bank , etc . is open , its are unlocked and it is doing business Our offices are open from 9 to 5 . club has a liquor license allowing it to remain open until 2 a.m . airport terminal is now open for STOCK MARKET if a financial market is open , investors can trade shares bonds , etc . on it : For the purposes of this agreement , a is any that the New York Stock Exchange is open for something : open to sth A spokesman for the organization said they were open to a deal at the right price open to offers suggestions negotiation to be used , considered , etc . : open to sth Membership is open to all local businesses leave the door / option / possibility open appeals court open the possibility that the computing giant could be forced change practices hidden from members , the , etc . : open about sth After the economic crisis consumers expect banks to be more open and transparent about their lending policies allowing everyone to share their ideas and information open debate / dialogue / discussion These are complicated questions , and we welcome an open discussion about them . communication IT file , or is open , it is to be used : Make sure file you ' re copying to is open before you ' Paste ' . Compare keep your options open avoid doing or deciding something immediately in case there is a better opportunity later They are still keeping open but a merger is a strong open court LAW a court law where the details of a are law firm did n ' t hearings held in open because it feared press would influence opinion open question something which has not been How voters will view this latest crisis remains question have / keep an open mind wait until you know all the facts before forming an opinion or making a about something : judge urged jury mind until they had heard all the evidence ˈəʊp COMMERCE start doing dealing with customers We open daily from 11 to 6 . a new The Chicago - based chain has opened branches in every major city in the UK . STOCK MARKET if shares bonds , etc . open at a particular price rate , that is the amount they are worth when trading starts that Share prices on the London Stock Exchange opened lower today . open a conference / meeting / proceedings The Chief Executive opened the meeting with an announcement big redundancies throughout group open discussions / negotiations / talks union had not when to open management IT if you open a , or you make it for you to reading working on : You can open the from the menu or by double - clicking the icon Compare close ( sth ) down open an account BANKING enter into an agreement with a or other financial organization so that they look after money Open an internet savings account before the end of March and get a free mobile phone open your borders / markets allow foreign countries sell goods products in fair conditions The US threatened to put a 100 % tax on Japan ' s luxury cars unless it agreed to open markets to US cars parts open doors for sb also open the door for sb to make it possible for someone to do something : former Republican candidate key in opening the for more women to run in the US . open the floodgates ( to sb / sth ) to make a lot of people do something by removing rule stopped it being possible before , especially when you do not this to happen Banks feared legal action could open the floodgates customers sue over high fees Phrasal verb the when a stock market begins trading Bonds rose at the open after a cut German interest rates Stocks fell heavily at the open of today . 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http://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/pencil | Meaning of pencil in English Contents pencil noun C or U uk ˈpen . s ə l us ˈpen . s ə l i A1 a long thin object , usually made of wood , for writing or drawing , with a sharp black or coloured point at one end : a box of coloured pencils pens and pencils He sat with his pencil poised ready to take notes The pencil ' s blunt - you ' d better sharpen it ( = make its point sharp Write your comments in the margin in ( = using ) pencil . a pencil sharpener i the form of some types of make - up an eyebrow pencil lip pencil literary thin beam light A pencil of light showed as the door opened slightly More examples Please write in ink , not in pencil . It ' s in pencil , so you can rub it out if you need to . My pencil is blunt - I ' ll have to sharpen it . If you spot any mistakes in the article just mark them with a pencil . Are there enough pencils to go round ? Thesaurus : synonyms and related words Idiom put / set pencil to paper adjective before noun uk us used to describe something that has been drawn with a pencil : pencil sketches drawings Cut on or just inside the pencil line Thesaurus : synonyms and related words verb T - ll - US usually - l - to write something with a pencil ( Definition of “ pencil ” from the Cambridge Advanced Learner ' s Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press ) " pencil " in American English noun C / U ˈpen · səl , usually wooden , tube - shaped device for writing or drawing which has colored material center and a at one end : C colored pencils U Make your corrections in pencil ( = using a pencil ) ( Definition of “ pencil ” from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © Cambridge University Press ) Examples of “ pencil ” These examples are from the Cambridge English Corpus and from sources on the web . Any opinions in the examples do not represent the opinion of the Cambridge Dictionary editors or of Cambridge University Press or its licensors . When he gets home , he goes into his little office and takes out a lot of paper , a few pencils and a big eraser . From Cambridge English Corpus In all sessions , the same material was offered : sheets of paper , roll paper , oil pastels , water colors , lead pencils , charcoal , tape , scissors , and paintbrushes . From Cambridge English Corpus In that case , people would continue to use pencils in all the ways they have used them thus far , with little concern for their underlying nature . Computers and pencils have also been used primarily in the support of negative conclusions , for the same reason , but this does not make them inherently negative tools . Timber supplies are still barely sufficient to enable the manufacturers to meet the demand for ordinary pencils . From the Hansard archive The statisticians better get back to work and sharpen their pencils because their calculations are clearly inaccurate . From the Hansard archive Is it paid - for books , paid - for exercise books , paid - for pencils ? None of these erasers were attached to pens or pencils . I do not consider that they warrant a change in the type of pencils supplied . We had the usual facilities of pencils and a few bits of paper . We wrote our copy and headlines with very thick black pencils . In addition to that , utility production is now proceeding in pencils , mechanical lighters and household textiles , which will come in greater quantity soon . I am rather suspicious of the intentions of planners once they have their pencils working on a drawing board . Well , we should take two pencils , one in each hand . Europarl Parallel Corpus - English In the meantime supplies of solid graphite sticks which have proved an excellent substitute for carpenters ' pencils are available . See all examples of Collocations with “ pencil ” These are words often used in combination with . Click on a collocation to see more examples of it . These examples are from the Cambridge English Corpus and from sources on the web . Any opinions in the examples do not represent the opinion of the Cambridge Dictionary editors or of Cambridge University Press or its licensors . graphite pencil Writing is best done with a fairly soft black graphite grease pencil The game used a laminated board which could be written on with a grease Wikipedia pencil mark My mark , which has been much photocopied , is not easy to read . See all collocations with Translations of “ pencil ” in Spanish lápiz , escribir con lápiz … Need a translator ? Translator tool Get a quick , free translation ! What is the pronunciation of pencil ? Browse penalty - free penance pence penchant pencil case pencil pusher pencil sb / sth in pencil sharpener Scroll up Scroll down | [
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http://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/pending | Meaning of pending in English Contents pending adjective uk ˈpen . dɪŋ us ˈpen . dɪŋ about to happen or waiting to happen There were whispers that a deal was pending . The pending releases of the prisoners are meant to create a climate for negotiation Thesaurus : synonyms and related words About to happen ( just ) around the corner idiom about at hand idiom be on the point of ( doing ) sth be ready to roll beckon corner horizon impending in the air in the pipeline in - store loom ready stare stare sth in the face store teeter teeter on the brink / edge of sth wait in the wings See more results » preposition uk us formal used to say that one thing must wait until another thing happens The identity of the four people was not made public , pending ( the ) notification of relatives Flights were suspended pending ( an ) investigation of the crash Thesaurus : synonyms and related words ( Definition of “ pending ” from the Cambridge Advanced Learner ' s Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press ) " pending " in American English adjective not gradable ˈpen · dɪŋ about to or waiting His application for citizenship was still pending . preposition ˈpen · dɪŋ until after : Flights were suspended pending an investigation crash ( Definition of “ pending ” from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © Cambridge University Press ) " pending " in Business English ˈpendɪŋ formal to be decided approved The appeal is still pending . pending case / deal / lawsuit His representative was not free comment on the pending case See also patent noun ˈpendɪŋ while for something to or be decided Shares in the internet group were at 0.14p , pending an announcement about the proposed merger Cambridge Business English Dictionary Examples of “ pending ” These examples are from the Cambridge English Corpus and from sources on the web . Any opinions in the examples do not represent the opinion of the Cambridge Dictionary editors or of Cambridge University Press or its licensors . The whole case does not rest there , because our pendings have continued , and , consequently , further interest obligations have arisen . From the Hansard archive When this happens , both the old process and any outputs are lost . From Cambridge English Corpus At the point in time when suspension was instructed , 3 tasks were being under taken and 1 was From Cambridge English Corpus Pending connect requests on the same channel end are granted on a first - come - first - serve basis . How did he learn about the conversation ? Thus , when callers produce a second summons , the question of recognition remains in a state . Thus , we can only provisionally interpret the constraint subhierarchy in ( 6 ) as universal , detailed study of the relevant grammars . When examining a call , the function is not inlined if an inlining of that same function is already in progress , or " " . Both decrees were originally designed as stop gap measures constitutional amendments and secondary legislation to regulate the various services . As in the case of process creation , this copy can take place only if there is no dependency on communications . In the natural transition semantics , this is accomplished " automatically " by jumping to the judgement of the partial derivation tree . In relation to noti ® cation , this process was frequently reversed , with public health authorities creating an ' early warning system of epidemics ' . However , we refrain from addressing this question here , analysis of an even more fundamental question : how does the viscous term interact with ill - posedness itself ? Further , the model coefficients that are not addressed in the two analyses are left unmodified at their standard constant values further investigations . In addition , the count ' s burial had been delayed the arrival of all of the relatives . See all examples of Translations of “ pending ” in Chinese ( Traditional ) 即將發生的 , 待定的 ， 待決的 , 等到 … 之後 … Need a translator ? Translator tool Get a quick , free translation ! What is the pronunciation of pending ? Browse pencilling pendant pendent pendentive pending file pending folder pending tray pendulous Scroll up Scroll down | [
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http://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/persistent | Meaning of persistent in English Contents persistent adjective uk pəˈsɪs . t ə nt us pɚˈsɪs . t ə nt lasting for a long time or difficult to get rid of : a persistent smell skin rash Symptoms of the illness include a high temperature and a persistent dry cough There have been persistent rumours that the principal might take early retirement C2 Someone who is persistent continues doing something or tries to do something in a determined but often unreasonable way : Be persistent - do n ' t give up . He has been a persistent critic of the president She is a persistent offender and has been arrested five times this year for shoplifting Thesaurus : synonyms and related words Continuous & permanent abiding ad infinitum around - the - clock be ceaseless fluidity imperishable incessant indelible indissoluble ineradicable inextinguishable nagging round - the - clock seamless seamlessly smoothly stay trot wall - to - wall See more results » You can also find related words , phrases , and synonyms in the topics : Strong - willed ( Definition of “ persistent ” from the Cambridge Advanced Learner ' s Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press ) " persistent " in American English adjective us pərˈsɪs · tənt - ˈzɪs - continuing to exist past the usual time , or continuing to do something in a determined way even when facing difficulties or opposition a persistent cough persistent rumors persistently adverb pərˈsɪs · tənt · li - ˈzɪs - The rains persistently fell ( Definition of “ persistent ” from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © Cambridge University Press ) Translations of “ persistent ” in Chinese ( Traditional ) 持續的 , 存留的 , 頑強存在的 … Need a translator ? Translator tool Get a quick , free translation ! What is the pronunciation of persistent ? Browse persimmon persist persisted persistence persistent vegetative state persistently persisting persnickety Scroll up Scroll down | [
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http://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/philosophy | Meaning of philosophy in English Contents philosophy noun uk fɪˈlɒs . ə . fi us fɪˈlɑː . sə . fi B2 U the use of reason in understanding such things as the nature of the real world and existence , the use and limits of knowledge , and the principles of moral judgment René Descartes is regarded as the founder modern philosophy . See also PhD the philosophy of sth a group theories and ideas related to the understanding of a particular subject the philosophy of education religion science C a particular system beliefs values , and principles the Ancient Greek philosophy of Stoicism C1 C usually singular informal the way that someone thinks about life deals with it : Live now , pay later - that ' s my philosophy of life More examples degree in philosophy Marxist philosophy His tutor encouraged him to read widely in philosophy . She majored in philosophy at Harvard . peddler of New Age philosophies Thesaurus : synonyms and related words ( Definition of “ philosophy ” from the Cambridge Advanced Learner ' s Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press ) " philosophy " in American English noun C / U us fɪˈlɑs · ə · fi the study of the nature reality existence , of what it is possible to know , and of right wrong behavior , or a set of beliefs of this type the philosophy of Kant U I ’ d like to take a course in philosophy next semester The philosophy of a subject is a group theories ideas related to the of that language science A philosophy is also the you have about how you should behave in situations It was always my philosophy to pay my debts promptly philosopher fɪˈlɑs · ə · fər Plato , Aristotle , and the other Greek philosophers philosophize verb I fɪˈlɑs · əˌfɑɪz That ’ s when she ’ ll start philosophizing about the notion time ( Definition of “ philosophy ” from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © Cambridge University Press ) Translations of “ philosophy ” in Spanish filosofía … Need a translator ? Translator tool Get a quick , free translation ! What is the pronunciation of philosophy ? Browse philosophically philosophize philosophized philosophizing phisher phishing phlebotomist phlebotomy Scroll up Scroll down | [
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http://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/pliant | Meaning of pliant in English Contents pliant adjective uk ˈplaɪ . ə nt us ˈplaɪ . ə nt adjective PERSON Pliant people are easily influenced or controlled by other people I do n ' t think it ' s a good thing for children to be too pliant . being able and willing to accept change or new ideas The management has adopted a more pliant position , and has agreed to listen to the staff ' s requests Thesaurus : synonyms and related words Weakness and vulnerability Achilles heel at a low ebb idiom be ( only ) flesh and blood idiom be sb ' s poodle chink chink in sb ' s armour chinless faintness frailty helpless helplessness house of cards impotence impotent submissively submissiveness suggestible supine supinely watery See more results » You can also find related words , phrases , and synonyms in the topics : Adapting and modifying SUBSTANCE able bend easily without breaking These toys are made of pliant rubber , so they wo n ' t break Thesaurus : synonyms and related words pliancy noun U uk n . si us n . si pliantly adverb nt . li nt . li ( Definition of “ pliant ” from the Cambridge Advanced Learner ' s Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press ) Examples of “ pliant ” These examples are from the Cambridge English Corpus and from sources on the web . Any opinions in the examples do not represent the opinion of the Cambridge Dictionary editors or of Cambridge University Press or its licensors . Backing their faction in the country a government was soon in place . From Wikipedia The , sunny melodies and beautiful part - sung choirs link up seamlessly with the texts . From Wikipedia historian and courtier could be counted on to provide refined touches to official correspondence . The flesh is thin but , grayish or pallid , cartilaginous , and lacks any distinctive odor and taste . The nest walls are and soft but strong . The elm ' s wood bends well and distorts easily making it quite When putting out force it must pass through , penetrate , pierce , connect , be , ferocious , round , firm , have a shaking - cutting strength , and deliver explosive force . They are aided in climbing with their black , footpads with numerous ridges . They have specialist teeth that can macerate leaves and break up tough but unripe fruit and the seeds embedded in the flesh . Though his refined , intelligent , atonal songs require advanced musicianship , the natural declamation and , expressive vocal lines make them gratifying to sing . Wu uses young elm trees , which he says are and do not break easily . Administration retaliated by focusing on agitators within the heretofore self - selective service clubs , suspending the clubs and then reorganizing them later with a more membership . House - elves are generally obedient , , and obsequious ; and when enslaved , wear discarded items like pillowcases and tea - towels . A leaf of a book is a semi - mechanism . The flesh is pale brownish ochraceous to nearly white , thin and , with an odor and taste varying from very slightly to strongly like flour ( farinaceous ) . See all examples of Translations of “ pliant ” in Chinese ( Traditional ) 人 , （ 人 ） 易受影響的 ， 順從的 , 善於變通的 ， 能合乎時宜的 ， 順勢應變的 … Need a translator ? Translator tool Get a quick , free translation ! What is the pronunciation of pliant ? Browse Plexiglas plexus pliability pliable plica plicae plicate plied Scroll up Scroll down | [
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http://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/plot | Meaning of plot in English Contents plot noun C uk plɒt us plɑːt noun C STORY B2 the story of a book film play , etc . : The movie has a very simple plot . The plots of his books are basically all the same . More examples The movie ' s plot hinges on a case of mistaken identity It takes a fair amount of concentration to follow the movie ' s labyrinthine plot . There are so many different strands to the plot that it ' s quite hard to follow There ' s an unexpected twist in / to the plot towards the end of the movie I enjoyed the , but I could n ' t all the intricacies of the plot . PLAN a secret plan made by several people to do something that is wrong harmful , or not legal especially to do damage to a person or a government The plot was discovered before it was carried out . + to infinitive The police have foiled a plot to assassinate the president More examples Thesaurus : synonyms and related words GROUND C2 a small piece land that has been marked or measured for a particular purpose vegetable plot There are several plots of land for sale Thesaurus : synonyms and related words DIAGRAM US diagram or chart Idiom the plot thickens verb uk plɒt us plɑːt - tt - verb MARK T to mark draw something on a piece paper or a map T to make marks to show the position movement , or development of something , usually in the form lines curves between a series points on a map paper Radar operators plotted the course of the incoming missile We ' ve plotted our projected costs for the coming year , and they show a big increase PLAN I to make a secret plan to do something wrong harmful , or illegal army is plotting the overthrow of the government I ca n ' t believe that he ' s plotting against his own father + to infinitive They ' re plotting ( together ) to take over the company humorous to make a to do something funny enjoyable to or for someone : They ' re plotting play a trick on their brother He ' s plotting a surprise party for his wife ' s birthday STORY to write the plot for something : So far I ' ve only plotted ( out ) story in a rough form ( Definition of “ plot ” from the Cambridge Advanced Learner ' s Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press ) " plot " in American English plɑt SECRET PLAN to do something that is illegal police discovered a plot to rob bank literature the main of a book film , etc . : novel has a complicated plot that is sometimes difficult to GROUND small that has been marked measured for a particular purpose garden plot plɑt - tt - MARK mathematics to mark or use a computer to show the position number represent solution to an equation ( = mathematical statement and create graph ( = drawing To plot something is also to draw lines showing route , or to put numbers to show how amounts are related He plotted a course between Hawaii and Tahiti . We and plotted the amounts chemicals that were released in the countryside ( Definition of “ plot ” from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © Cambridge University Press ) " plot " in Business English PROPERTY that is intended building plot was valued at £ 160,000 . We are planning develop a plot of adjacent to the park something on a software system makes it possible to plot the exact location sales vehicles GRAPHS & CHARTS to make marks movement development of something , usually in the curves between a series points We provide two - dimensional graph where you can plot the current location your organization and then identify desired point to which you would like the organization move to do something : French building materials giant is plotting a £ 3bn bid for the troubled UK cement maker Cambridge Business English Dictionary Translations of “ plot ” in Chinese ( Traditional ) 故事 , 情節 , 秘密計劃 … Need a translator ? Translator tool Get a quick , free translation ! What is the pronunciation of plot ? Browse plop plopped plopping plosive plot line plot plan plotted plotter Scroll up Scroll down | [
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http://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/posh | Meaning of posh in English Contents posh adjective uk pɒʃ us pɑːʃ B2 informal ( of places and things ) expensive and of high quality He takes her to some really posh restaurants C2 UK informal ( of people and their voices ) from a high social class A woman with a very posh accent phoned for him earlier too posh to push UK humorous used for describing a woman from a high social class who chooses to have a caesarean section ( = a medical operation to have her baby More examples It ' s a posh bit of London . She ' s got a very posh car The shops looked so posh I did n ' t dare go in . She ' s from a very posh family His girlfriend is really posh . Thesaurus : synonyms and related words adverb uk pɒʃ us pɑːʃ not standard as though from a high She talks dead posh . Thesaurus : synonyms and related words ( Definition of “ posh ” from the Cambridge Advanced Learner ' s Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press ) " posh " in American English adjective pɑʃ expensive comfortable , and of high quality a posh hotel restaurant ( Definition of “ posh ” from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © Cambridge University Press ) Translations of “ posh ” in Spanish de lujo , pijo , de clase alta … Need a translator ? Translator tool Get a quick , free translation ! What is the pronunciation of posh ? Browse Poseidon poser poseur posey poshness posho posier posiest Scroll up Scroll down | [
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http://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/prefigure | Meaning of prefigure in English prefigure verb T uk priːˈfɪɡ . ə r us priːˈfɪɡ . jɚ formal to show or suggest that something will happen in the future His paintings prefigure the development of perspective in Renaissance art Synonyms bode formal foreshadow portend presage Thesaurus : synonyms and related words Predicting things and intuition augur augury bellwether betcha bode far - sighted intuition intuitive intuitively nasty omen prophesy prophetic psychic read sb ' s mind idiom read sb ' s palm idiom read the runes scent second - guess visionary See more results » ( Definition of “ prefigure ” from the Cambridge Advanced Learner ' s Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press ) Examples of “ prefigure ” These examples are from the Cambridge English Corpus and from sources on the web . Any opinions in the examples do not represent the opinion of the Cambridge Dictionary editors or of Cambridge University Press or its licensors . However , customary agrarian forms of social distribution clearly prefigured urban forms . From Cambridge English Corpus The text offers a neutral catalogue of ancient archetypal structures , prefiguring modern methods of classification by type used by scientific archaeology . From Cambridge English Corpus Both these emphases those of twentiethcentury liberation theologies with their focus on disenfranchised groups and on social justice . In fact , this aspect of his thinking on dream formation may have prefigured some later thinking in cognitive psychology . It is a rare moment , but one which prefigures the end of the work . Apart from composing a lexicon , all a learner must do is select between syntactic alternatives that are fully prefigured innately . This clearly prefigures the social function that jazz was to develop in the 1920s , the decade known as ' jazz age ' . This opening seems to , and in some sense does , what follows . In the course of the rehearsals , a particular system of signification is thus put together , prefiguring the spectators ' response . This account contains two elements that the work ' s reputation among scholars today . The transformation of charter law in the late nineteenth century prefigured a loss of state power , as more rights were granted to business corporations . In no respect did his career the double lives of the 1930s nor did his activities advance any personal material interests . Such developments prefigured contemporary issues in a number of ways . The failure of their dramaturgical project could only that of the larger political undertaking - as is glaringly evident today . Third , they sometimes unilateral moves into troubles - telling by the oh - prefacing , would - be troubles - teller . Translations of “ prefigure ” in Chinese ( Traditional ) 預示 , 預想 ， 預見 … Need a translator ? Translator tool Get a quick , free translation ! What is the pronunciation of prefigure ? Browse preferred vendor preferred - provider organization preferring prefetch prefigured prefiguring prefix prefixed Scroll up Scroll down | [
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http://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/provision | Meaning of provision in English Contents provision noun uk prəˈvɪʒ . ə n us prəˈvɪʒ . ə n noun SUPPLY C1 C or U the act of providing something : The provision of good public transport will be essential for developing the area Of course there ' s provision in the plan for population increase When designing buildings in this area , you have to make provision against earthquakes provisions plural supplies of food and other necessary things : provisions for the journey More examples The council ' s provision for the elderly is barely adequate Very few companies make childcare provision for working mothers Thesaurus : synonyms and related words LAW C a statement within an agreement or a law that a particular thing must happen or be done , especially before another can happen or be done : We have inserted certain provisions into the treaty to safeguard foreign workers + that She accepted the job with the provision that she would be paid expenses for relocating Thesaurus : synonyms and related words FINANCE in a company ' s accounts ( = financial records , an amount money that is kept in case of a possible future loss The insurance company made a provision against claims over alleged pension fraud make provision for sth to make arrangements to deal with something , often financial arrangements He has n ' t made any provision for his retirement yet verb T uk us formal to supply someone or something with food and other necessary things Synonyms furnish sb with sth formal purvey supply ( Definition of “ provision ” from the Cambridge Advanced Learner ' s Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press ) " provision " in American English prəˈvɪʒ · ən SOMETHING NEEDED C / U something that is needed or wanted , or the act considering the need for something and arranging for it : U When designing buildings in California , you have to make some provision for earthquakes Ample provisions for aircraft stability have been made . C / U Provisions are also supplies items pl Provisions had to be flown in by helicopter AGREEMENT a statement in an agreement or a law that a particular thing must or be done : Her contract contains a provision covering additional expenses ( Definition of “ provision ” from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © Cambridge University Press ) " provision " in Business English prəˈvɪʒ ACCOUNTING FINANCE in a company ' s accounts , an amount money that is kept in case of a possible future loss debt The insurance company made a provision against claims over alleged pension fraud a provision for sth finance director revealed a $ 47m provision for finding and compensating victims bad pensions advice LAW part legal document that states that something must Employees may be asked to go to a new and different place work under the provisions of a mobility clause include / contain a provision Many contracts currently include prohibiting supervisors from doing work done by union workers anti - fraud / registration provisions statutory legal provisions the selling goods services or making them available to be used : The Group remains fully committed to the provision of mortgage finance individuals service retirement provision make provision ( s ) ( for sth ) to make plans dealing with something that will or may in the If companies are to succeed in the long term , they must make provisions for coping with a diverse international marketplace See also bad debt provision call provision restructuring provision sunset provision tax provision verb I T prəˈvɪʒ ACCOUNTING to keep an available to be used in debt has revealed that it has provisioned £ 235m for asbestos - related Cambridge Business English Dictionary Examples of “ provision ” These examples are from the Cambridge English Corpus and from sources on the web . Any opinions in the examples do not represent the opinion of the Cambridge Dictionary editors or of Cambridge University Press or its licensors . The local press company may offer publications that cross - subsidize the of political information that supports the state . From Cambridge English Corpus The net result is reduced diversity in From Cambridge English Corpus Whether changing the nature of that to a more personal and less business - like consultation will be what women users want remains to be seen . Thus , informed speculation concerning the outcome of the equal antecedent - risk insurance mechanism would serve as the guideline for evaluating the justice of communal medical Its generous pension programme contrasts with a virtual absence of state interest in health or care for elders . This intermediate set of outputs are highly uncertain and remote from the final outcome of efficiency of healthcare It will be valuable for staff working in the planning and of services to an ageing population of adults with a learning disability . In societies characterised by extreme inequality , the effects of unequal citizen involvement may actually exacerbate the inequitable of public security . The discrepancy between apparent need and service is currently covered by family and spousal support and by voluntary services . It is a problem that most electroacoustic educators seek to address in combination with the of extensive practical composition skills . Most studies of financial development have placed primary emphasis on the of external finance . The book takes a strong ideological stance in favour of the state ' s primary role in social services All participating pharmacists received training in the of pharmaceutical care . Analyses are required of other dimensions of the social structure and of support by non - kin . It follows that care by children , the financial support of children , poor housing conditions , and relatively low income are all predictors of co - residence . Collocations with “ provision ” These are words often used in combination with . Click on a collocation to see more examples of it . These examples are from the Cambridge English Corpus and from sources on the web . Any opinions in the examples do not represent the opinion of the Cambridge Dictionary editors or of Cambridge University Press or its licensors . amnesty provision amnesty will apply to both those groups until the end of next year . From the Hansard archive appropriate provision I strongly believe that the appropriate of child care makes an important contribution to the achievement of economic prosperity at national and regional level . From the Hansard archive budget provision Even libraries , schools and old people ' s homes are suffering because of the tightness of the budget See all collocations with Translations of “ provision ” in Spanish provisión , suministro , abastecimiento … Need a translator ? Translator tool Get a quick , free translation ! What is the pronunciation of provision ? Browse provincial provincially proving proving ground provisional provisional licence provisioned provisioning Scroll up Scroll down | [
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http://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/quarter | Meaning of quarter in English Contents quarter noun uk ˈkwɔː . tə r us ˈkwɔːr . t̬ɚ noun FOURTH PART A2 C one of four equal or almost equal parts of something ; ¼ : He cut the orange into quarters . Under a quarter of people questioned said that they were happily married My house is situated a mile and three - quarters from here . a quarter of an hour 15 minutes I waited a quarter of an hour and then went home I was there three - quarters of an hour an and three - quarters a quarter to two , three , etc . A1 also US a quarter of two , three , etc . 15 minutes before two , three , etc . : It was a quarter to six when I left a quarter past two , three , etc . A1 also US a quarter after two , three , etc . after two , three , etc . : I ' ll meet you at a quarter past five . C one of four periods of time into which a year is divided for financial calculations , such as for profits or taxes There was a fall in unemployment in the second quarter of the year I get an electricity bill every quarter . periods in a game of American football and other ball sports More examples The fall in the value of the yen might result in a fractional increase in interest rates of perhaps a quarter of one percent Road accident victims make up almost a quarter of the hospital ' s patients He inherited a quarter of a million pounds on his mother ' s death A quarter of the contents of an average family ' s dustbin organic matter A quart is so called because it is a quarter of a gallon Thesaurus : synonyms and related words COIN B2 in the US and Canada , a coin worth 25 cents Thesaurus : synonyms and related words AREA C2 an area of a town where a particular group people live work or where a particular activity happens This is the bustling commercial quarter of the city PEOPLE one or more who provide help information , or a reaction to something but who are not usually named Help came from an unexpected quarter . There is a feeling in certain / some quarters ( = some consider that a change needed PLACE TO LIVE quarters plural a room house that has been provided especially for servants soldiers and their families , to live in : The army ' s married quarters are just outside the town Indian English a or other place to that has been provided by a company for an employee FORGIVENESS U literary the fact of being kind towards or forgiving an enemy opponent We can expect no quarter from our enemies He gave no quarter to anyone that disappointed him . verb uk ˈkwɔː . tə r us ˈkwɔːr . t̬ɚ verb CUT INTO FOUR T often passive to cut something into four parts SOLDIER T usually passive + adv / prep to send someone , especially soldiers , to place The were quartered with ( = they lived with ) local during the war ( Definition of “ quarter ” from the Cambridge Advanced Learner ' s Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press ) " quarter " in American English ˈkwɔr · t̬ər FOURTH PART of something : My is one and three - quarter miles / a mile and three - quarters from here . A quarter of / to the means 15 before the stated It ’ s a quarter to three . A quarter past / after the means 15 after the stated I ’ ll meet you at a quarter past five . A quarter is one of four nearly time into which an activity divided Many universities divide school into quarters rather than two semesters MONEY in the US and Canada , a coin worth 25 cents AREA area of a city having a special history character We stayed in the French Quarter in New Orleans . ˈkwɔr · t̬ər DIVIDE INTO FOUR divide something into four pieces approximately the same size Peel and quarter the tomatoes and put them in the stew ( Definition of “ quarter ” from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © Cambridge University Press ) " quarter " in Business English ˈkwɔːtə abbreviation Q abbreviation qtr FINANCE ACCOUNTING period of three months in a company ' s financial Sales have climbed significantly each quarter . Unquoted companies accounted for 23 % of assets at the end of the last quarter . first / second / third quarter was 8 % in the first quarter and only 2 % in the second . Cambridge Business English Dictionary Examples of “ quarter ” These examples are from the Cambridge English Corpus and from sources on the web . Any opinions in the examples do not represent the opinion of the Cambridge Dictionary editors or of Cambridge University Press or its licensors . The horizons are = 1 , 4 , 8 , and 12 quarters . From Cambridge English Corpus The lower one was the altar of the chapel , and the upper one , supported by four columns , was visible from the inmates ' quarters . From Cambridge English Corpus The formation of urban quarters allowed land speculators to undertake the densest possible exploitation of the lots . Table 1 lists the number of subclinical and clinical infections in lactating quarters per compartment of origin for each herd . However , the view that democracy fosters economic liberalization has met with considerable scepticism in certain quarters . The guides divided the city up into quarters , and documented every church and building of significance within each area . Six infections were detected in quarters from heifers , and no infections were detected in quarters from multiparous animals . Antiimperialism was justified in some radical quarters by sound racialist theory . The dramatic quarters of narrative are where we ' re lingering now in this , in our , modernity . In many quarters the idea that large numbers of adults might learn to communicate in just one foreign language was already too ambitious by half . Resistance to this project has been widespread , as critics from all quarters deny the availability of space between the two views . During the study , the farmers were informed of the infection status of all quarters every 3 weeks . R 271 samples were taken at calving , and 8 samples were taken from quarters that entered the population after purchase of animals . Farmers may be aware that recovered quarters are at higher risk of infection . At least one national parliamentary election occurred in each of these quarters , but only one election was held in most of them . See all examples of Collocations with “ quarter ” These are words often used in combination with . Click on a collocation to see more examples of it . These examples are from the Cambridge English Corpus and from sources on the web . Any opinions in the examples do not represent the opinion of the Cambridge Dictionary editors or of Cambridge University Press or its licensors . bottom quarter They are in the bottom of the pile . From the Hansard archive consecutive quarter It may be more helpful , therefore , to look at non - oil output , which fell in the third quarter for the fifth consecutive From the Hansard archive cramped quarters Similarly , the often spacious potting shed provided workers who may have lived in cramped quarters with their own spaces in which to work and reflect . See all collocations with Translations of “ quarter ” in Chinese ( Traditional ) 四分之一 , 季度 , （ 橄欖球賽或其他球賽的 ） 一節 ， 一局 … Need a translator ? Translator tool Get a quick , free translation ! What is the pronunciation of quarter ? Browse quarried quarry quarrying quart quarter day quarter note quarter plate quarter - final Scroll up Scroll down | [
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http://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/reverence | Meaning of reverence in English reverence noun U uk ˈrev . ə r . ə ns us ˈrev . ɚ . ns a feeling of respect or admiration for someone or something : She has / shows feels great reverence for her professors Thesaurus : synonyms and related words Showing respect and admiration admiration admire admiring admiringly approving awe fulsomely fulsomeness glorify hallow hero worship homage pay your respects idiom respectfully revere reverent reverential reverentially think of sth / sb worshipful See more results » ( Definition of “ reverence ” from the Cambridge Advanced Learner ' s Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press ) Examples of “ reverence ” These examples are from the Cambridge English Corpus and from sources on the web . Any opinions in the examples do not represent the opinion of the Cambridge Dictionary editors or of Cambridge University Press or its licensors . Natural philosophy was supposed to lead to moral virtue , to modesty and religious From Cambridge English Corpus He fears that the result will be a language that will reduce ' truth , , deliberation , and honest feeling ' to secondary functions . From Cambridge English Corpus At the same time , officers and their uniforms attracted among those who could only aspire to this exalted position . Nor therefore does it feel the sentiment of respect or for the moral law . This biography approaches its subject with and absolute loyalty . With due for philosophy , they rightly argue that an entire dimension of data has been ignored , namely , individual differences . The people held this idol in such and awe that no one but his keepers dared approach or touch him . One could equally argue that the exhortation is for respect and not for religious This may in fact be taken as the simultaneous expression of to a higher power and hope for good seasonal weather to come . Until the late eighteenth century spatial relationships between theatre performers and spectators provoked interaction rather than Even in the case of a private dispute , it seems , once the dispute was brought to official notice , habitual for the written word prevailed . The common law was as much a part of the ancient constitution as the nation ' s political institutions and should be treated with comparable The committee concluded that the ground in which one ' s forefathers rested should be treated with by the living generation . Heart - and - soul devotion to a cause , heart - and - soul loyalty to associates , fidelity to the death , are virtues which command our involuntary It does not always show any due to authorship . Translations of “ reverence ” in Chinese ( Traditional ) 尊敬 , 崇敬 … Need a translator ? Translator tool Get a quick , free translation ! What is the pronunciation of reverence ? Browse reverberating reverberation revere revered Reverend reverent reverential reverentially Scroll up Scroll down | [
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http://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/room | Meaning of room in English Contents room noun uk ruːm rʊm us ruːm rʊm noun PLACE A1 C a part of the inside of a building that is separated from other parts by walls floor , and ceiling I like this room - it has plenty of light I could hear people talking in the next room . She ' s waiting for you in the conference room upstairs figurative The whole room ( = all the people in the room ) turned and looked at her . a bedroom She ' s upstairs in her room . Go tidy your room , or you ca n ' t watch TV tonight single double ( = a bedroom for one person / two C used as a combining form in the names of particular rooms : bathroom dining room living room rooms plural UK old - fashioned a set of rented rooms , especially in a college or university More examples Leave the windows open to let the room air a bit The room was dimly lit I think this room has got a lot of potential Hotel guests are requested to vacate their rooms by twelve noon We asked for adjoining rooms . Thesaurus : synonyms and related words SPACE B1 U the amount of space that someone or something needs That sofa would take up too much room in the flat James took the books off the little table make for the television He ' s fainted ! Do n ' t crowd him - give him room . Is there ( enough / any ) room for me in the car + to infinitive There ' s hardly to move in here . Synonym space ( EMPTY PLACE ) U opportunity for doing something : I feel company has little room for / to manoeuvre More examples Thesaurus : synonyms and related words Idioms no room for sth room for doubt room for improvement no / not enough room to swing a cat verb I usually + adv / prep uk us US to rent a room from someone , or share a rented room with someone : At college he rooms with this guy from Nebraska . Synonym board ( Definition of “ room ” from the Cambridge Advanced Learner ' s Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press ) " room " in American English rum PLACE an area within a building that has its own walls floor ceiling , and door The house has a laundry room . SPACE available for something : Is there any room for me in the car fig . She writes better , but there is still room for improvement verb I always + adv / prep rum always to share a room with someone , esp . a room : I roomed with Anita in ( Definition of “ room ” from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © Cambridge University Press ) " room " in Business English part of the inside of a that is separated from other parts by a meeting conference dining opportunity for doing something : room for sth feel company has little room for manoeuvre rooms plural PROPERTY rooms that you rent in a He lived in rooms above a shop room for improvement used to say that something is not good enough and could be made better business is doing well , but there is definitely room for improvement See also post room PROPERTY a room from someone , or room with someone : He rooms with one of his colleagues Cambridge Business English Dictionary Examples of “ room ” These examples are from the Cambridge English Corpus and from sources on the web . Any opinions in the examples do not represent the opinion of the Cambridge Dictionary editors or of Cambridge University Press or its licensors . In a period when population growth came up against regulatory limits on new building , the partition of existing houses into smaller rooms was commonplace . From Cambridge English Corpus The hiring rooms were not only more comfortable they also helped to affirm the reshaping of female farm service into a form of domestic service . From Cambridge English Corpus At the top is a line of similarly sized rooms divided by loadbearing partitions , and with the possibility of inserting non - loadbearing partitions to define circulation . Presently schools are places where children ® nd empty classrooms , absentee teachers , or teachers sitting in the staff rooms , waiting for their pay . Robotization of finishing operations is impossible without developing compact and mobile designs of special - purpose robots permitting the movement of the equipment between rooms . American infants tended to sleep in their own rooms apart from their parents at 1 month and more at 3 months of age . Spacecrafts and the ultra clean rooms they are assembled in , are routinely monitored for microbial contamination . The use of churches as public prayer rooms , not sacramental fora , began at once . The rooms in these houses had thick plaster floors placed over a well - prepared base composed of small cobblestones . A building is composed of surfaces ( walls , ceilings , floors ) designed to enclose spaces ( rooms ) and give them particular form . The average household had 4n0 members , living in a house with 4n4 rooms , which generally included at least one bedroom and one bathroom . The approach denies privacy to residents who have to share bedrooms , can not lock their rooms or who have to submit to assistance with bathing . Within each zone , rooms and offices are designated with a number . They are an amalgam of dreams and personalities , rooms and theories , paper clips and organisational structure , clients and activities , budgets and photocopies , and great intentions . The architectural layout design problem is one where rooms are required to satisfy adjacency and cardinal direction constraints to fulfill their functions . See all examples of Collocations with “ room ” These are words often used in combination with . Click on a collocation to see more examples of it . These examples are from the Cambridge English Corpus and from sources on the web . Any opinions in the examples do not represent the opinion of the Cambridge Dictionary editors or of Cambridge University Press or its licensors . adjacent room It was common to hear the footsteps of the deceased or hear the deceased shout the spouses ' name from an adjacent adjoining room Two video cameras ( remotely controlled from an adjoining ) were sited in opposite corners of the playroom and recorded mother and infant behaviours . ample room In the hegemonic ideology ' s stereotypes of dominated groups lies ample for manoeuvring , manipulation and the eventual formation of rival or occasionally even counter - hegemonic discourses . See all collocations with Translations of “ room ” in Spanish habitación , sitio , espacio … Need a translator ? Translator tool Get a quick , free translation ! What is the pronunciation of room ? Browse rookery rookie rookie mistake rooking room and board room for doubt idiom idiom room for manoeuvre Scroll up Scroll down | [
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http://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/round-trip | Meaning of round trip in English Contents round trip noun C uk ˌraʊnd ˈtrɪp us ˌraʊnd ˈtrɪp If you make a round trip , you go on a journey and return to where you started from . Thesaurus : synonyms and related words Journeys adventure break - journey carpool carpooling commuting expedition field trip foray grand tour layover move odyssey outward - bound ride sail short - haul stopover touring trip whistle - stop tour See more results » ( Definition of “ round trip ” from the Cambridge Advanced Learner ' s Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press ) " round trip " in American English noun C us ˈrɑʊnd ˈtrɪp a trip from one place to another and back to where you started I drive 45 miles round trip every day for work round - trip adjective not gradable I ’ d like a round - trip ticket to Baltimore , please ( Definition of “ round trip ” from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © Cambridge University Press ) " round trip " in Business English or U uk TRANSPORT a journey to a place and back again : A round from Rome to London will cost you € 450 . a round ticket fare Cambridge Business English Dictionary Examples of “ round trip ” These examples are from the Cambridge English Corpus and from sources on the web . Any opinions in the examples do not represent the opinion of the Cambridge Dictionary editors or of Cambridge University Press or its licensors . A rate equation model and a round model are used to describe the longitudinal mode dynamics . From Cambridge English Corpus This data will be the starting condition for the next round From Cambridge English Corpus On this basis a dive of 1000 m would take about 15 minutes for the The simplest circuit was the : the journey out , the journey back . The goal is to determine the overall time for the where communication is the dominating cost . Therefore , for each , new longitudinal modes are generated that are coupled to the original modes . To generate this understanding two complementary models have been considered , a multimode rate equation model and a model . The operating cost is estimated based on the speed of the ship , the operating route characteristics such as distance , terminal capacity , fuel oil price , and so on . A parent who takes a child to and from secondary school four times a day has a of almost 12 miles . From the Hansard archive Even when the road is passable , the involves a journey of about four miles , with the consequent waste of time , labour and petrol . From the Hansard archive It takes them six hours to make a For some pupils this means a 30 - miles - a - day to get to and from school . Some employees will face a of 160 miles a day . The children have to he bussed for an eight - mile day in , day out , and a school has been reopened to accommodate them . I know of one farmer who has a of 102 miles to buy a pint of milk and a loaf of bread . See all examples of Translations of “ round trip ” in Chinese ( Traditional ) 往返旅程 … Need a translator ? Translator tool Get a quick , free translation ! What is the pronunciation of round trip ? Browse round sth up sth / sb up round the corner idiom round to round up something / someone round window round - eyed round - shouldered Scroll up Scroll down | [
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http://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/sap | Meaning of sap in English Contents sap verb T uk sæp us sæp - pp - to make someone weaker or take away strength or an important quality from someone , especially over a long period of time Constant criticism saps you of your confidence Taking care of her dying mother had sapped all her energy Thesaurus : synonyms and related words Becoming and making less strong abate abatement adulterate adulterated adulteration decline dim fade away failing falter faltering falteringly jelly pine sink watered - down waver wavering weaken wilt See more results » noun uk us noun LIQUID U the liquid that carries food to all parts of a plant Maple syrup is obtained from the sap of the sugar maple tree Thesaurus : synonyms and related words PERSON C mainly US informal a stupid person who can easily be tricked or persuaded to do something : He ' ll lie around and let some other poor sap do all the work Idiom the sap is rising ( Definition of “ sap ” from the Cambridge Advanced Learner ' s Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press ) " sap " in American English verb T - pp - WEAKEN to gradually weaken someone ’ s strength Depression can sap the energy and self - esteem from an individual LIQUID U the liquid within a plant that carries food to all parts of it PERSON C dated a foolish person ( Definition of “ sap ” from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © Cambridge University Press ) Translations of “ sap ” in Chinese ( Traditional ) （ 尤指經過一段很長的時間 ） 使傷元氣 , 削弱 , 使耗盡 … Need a translator ? Translator tool Get a quick , free translation ! What is the pronunciation of sap ? Browse Santa Claus Santa ' s grotto São Tomé and Príncipe São Tomean saphenous sapient sapiosexual sapling Scroll up Scroll down | [
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http://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/shear | Meaning of shear in English Contents shear verb uk ʃɪə r us ʃɪr sheared sheared or shorn verb CUT T to cut the wool off a sheep The farmer taught her how to shear sheep T to cut the hair on a person ' s head close to the skin especially without care He recalled humiliation of having his hair shorn and exchanging his clothes for the prison uniform be shorn of sth to have something taken away from you : The ex - president , although shorn of his official powers , still has influence Thesaurus : synonyms and related words Cutting and stabbing abrasion bayonet carve carving chisel chop lacerate laceration lance mow nick saw sth down scratch slash slice spike transect transfix whittle woodcarving See more results » You can also find related words , phrases , and synonyms in the topics : Animal farming - general words Hair care Taking things away from someone or somewhere BREAK I specialized engineering If part of something , especially something made of metal , shears , it breaks into two pieces , usually because of a sideways force The old screws holding engine casing had sheared ( off ) Thesaurus : synonyms and related words noun U uk ʃɪə r us ʃɪr movement in the plates in the surface of the earth that causes them to change shape or break ( Definition of “ shear ” from the Cambridge Advanced Learner ' s Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press ) " shear " in American English past tense past participle shorn ʃɔrn ʃoʊrn CUT off the of an animal or a person barber sheared Jim ’ s , just like you ’ d shear a noun U MOVEMENT earth science movement plates surface of the earth that causes them to change shape break ( Definition of “ shear ” from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © Cambridge University Press ) Examples of “ shear ” Translations of “ shear ” in Spanish esquilar , cortar , partir ( se ) … Need a translator ? Translator tool Get a quick , free translation ! What is the pronunciation of shear ? Browse she ' s she - devil shea butter sheaf shear strength shear stress shear zone shearer Scroll up Scroll down | [
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http://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/skim | Meaning of skim in English Contents skim verb uk skɪm us skɪm - mm - verb MOVE ABOVE I or T to move quickly just above a surface without touching it : The birds skimmed across / along / over ) the tops of the waves T UK US skip to throw a flat stone horizontally over water so that it touches and rises off the surface several times We watched a child skimming stones across the lake Thesaurus : synonyms and related words Movement through the air airborne buzz flight flit float flown fly glide hover levitate levitation lift mid - air soaring somersault swish swishy track waft wing See more results » CONSIDER QUICKLY I or read consider something quickly in order to understand main points , without studying it in detail I ' ve only skimmed ( through / over ) his letter ; I have n ' t read it carefully yet We ' ve only skimmed the of ( = considered small part of ) problem Thesaurus : synonyms and related words REMOVE remove something solid from the of a liquid Strain the cooking liquid and skim off fat STEAL secretly use a piece of equipment that records someone ' s credit card details in order to use their credit card account illegally Phrasal verb skim sb / sth off ( Definition of “ skim ” from the Cambridge Advanced Learner ' s Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press ) " skim " in American English us - mm - MOVE ABOVE I / T move just above or on a , or to cause something to above or on a Skaters skim over the ice I skimmed a pebble lake READ QUICKLY I / T look at something to understand main points , without studying it in detail You ca n ’ t just skim the tax forms Skim through this report REMOVE remove solid from the of a Stew the chicken , then skim the fat ( Definition of “ skim ” from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © Cambridge University Press ) " skim " in Business English uk also skim off FINANCE TAX steal money from an account budget , etc . over a period of time amounts that can not be easily noticed skim sth from sth The defendants were accused of skimming money from a multimillion - dollar construction project During the lifetime their company defendants skimmed off more than € 5.5 million . IT steal someone ' s details using electronic equipment , in to use illegally More than $ 98m of total bank fraud was taken by criminals using bank cards that had been skimmed . skim the market MARKETING charge a high price for a new product to make as much profit as possible before other similar products become available and prices fall Marketers might choose to skim the market position brand as a luxury good . Cambridge Business English Dictionary Translations of “ skim ” in Spanish pasar casi rozando ( sobre ) , mirar de pasada , desnatar … Need a translator ? Translator tool Get a quick , free translation ! What is the pronunciation of skim ? Browse skilled skillet skillful skillfully skim milk skim sb / sth off skimmed skimmed milk Scroll up Scroll down | [
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http://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/snare | Meaning of snare in English Contents snare noun C uk sneə r us sner i a device for catching small animals and birds , usually with a rope or wire that tightens around the animal a trick or situation that deceives you or involves you in some problem that you do not know about : The legal system is full of snares for those who are not wary Thesaurus : synonyms and related words Hunting & fishing angler angling bait beater big game gamekeeper gun dog hare coursing harpoon hunt pointer reel shooter sinker smoke smoke sb / sth out spoor tally - ho trap troll See more results » You can also find related words , phrases , and synonyms in the topics : Plotting & trapping verb T uk sneə r us sner to catch an animal using a snare : We used to snare small birds such as sparrows and robins figurative She grew up in the days when a woman ' s main aim was to snare a rich husband Thesaurus : synonyms and related words ( Definition of “ snare ” from the Cambridge Advanced Learner ' s Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press ) " snare " in American English noun C sneər device for catching animals , usually with a rope wire tightens around the A snare is also a trick situation deceives you or involves you unexpectedly in a problem The legal system is full of snares for the unwary verb T snær to get or achieve something that is difficult to get : Arriving in Nashville , she had hopes of snaring a country - music record contract ( Definition of “ snare ” from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © Cambridge University Press ) Examples of “ snare ” These examples are from the Cambridge English Corpus and from sources on the web . Any opinions in the examples do not represent the opinion of the Cambridge Dictionary editors or of Cambridge University Press or its licensors . The strength of these snares is , therefore , markedly increased . From Cambridge English Corpus On the way home he checked his traps for rabbits and quickly repaired a couple of torn snares . From Cambridge English Corpus The pulmonary arteries were circled and snared down after institution of cardiopulmonary by - pass , to promote prograde blood flow into the anomalous right coronary artery . The handover operation starts when the three snaring cables inside the end effector cylinder catch the grapple fixture probe . Nevertheless , time has exposed both flaws and snares in the analysis . One might object that this definition allows too much as pain , and thus falls foul of one of the snares awaiting behaviourism . Such snares can compromise the ability to make a successful transition to adulthood , impair health , and lead to social disadvantage . Clearly , these elements belong to different orders of explanation and each has peculiar snares . Just like humans , they go hunting erect snares and traps in the jungle . Other techniques used include the atlatl , snares , slingstones , and nets . He was such an accomplished illusionist that no less than a rather attentive reading of the work is necessary if we wish to avoid the seductive snares of his prose . Consumables included , for example , bowel preparation , gloves , paper mats , polypectomy snares , biopsies ( required for around 27 % of examinations ) and administrative requisites , such as stationery , postage , and telephone charges . He asserts that society tends to bond itself to vast , counterproductive assumptions about how the world operates ; it is through the escape of these mental snares that humans move forward . He had chewed off his own paw to free himself from one of the snares you are now trying to abolish . From the Hansard archive I know that it is said that there are humane snares . From the Hansard archive See all examples of Translations of “ snare ” in Spanish trampa , atrapar … Need a translator ? Translator tool Get a quick , free translation ! What is the pronunciation of snare ? Browse snappish snappishly snappy snapshot snare drum snared snarf snarfed Scroll up Scroll down | [
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http://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/stuffy | Meaning of stuffy in English Contents stuffy adjective uk ˈstʌf . i us ˈstʌf . i disapproving adjective WITHOUT AIR A stuffy room or building is unpleasant because it has no fresh air a stuffy office It ' s really hot and stuffy in here - let ' s open the window The bedroom gets a little stuffy in the summer Thesaurus : synonyms and related words Hot & heat airless beat boil boiling burn burning fuggy geothermal heat heating heatwave overheat roasting sizzler sizzling steaming stifling stiflingly stuffiness torrid See more results » FORMAL old - fashioned formal , and boring Sir William had the ability to conduct proceedings in a dignified manner without ever becoming stuffy . She is trying to promote a less stuffy image of librarians Thesaurus : synonyms and related words US If your nose is stuffy or you have a stuffy nose your is blocked with mucus , usually because you have a cold ( Definition of “ stuffy ” from the Cambridge Advanced Learner ' s Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press ) " stuffy " in American English us ˈstʌf · i FORMAL formal boring , and not modern a stuffy , arrogant man LACKING AIR lacking fresh air The office gets so stuffy in the afternoon ( Definition of “ stuffy ” from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © Cambridge University Press ) Examples of “ stuffy ” These examples are from the Cambridge English Corpus and from sources on the web . Any opinions in the examples do not represent the opinion of the Cambridge Dictionary editors or of Cambridge University Press or its licensors . In my view we in this country are too about religion ; we are not innovative enough . From the Hansard archive Tradition is misunderstood everywhere and , therefore , misrepresented as something , sterile and primitive , a useless relic from a bygone era . From the Hansard archive He suggested that this country , since the war , had suffered from the continuation of too many attitudes . We are not as " " as all that . They were a breath of fresh air and brought democratic reality into that somewhat institution . He simply dominated the nation ' s political landscape , and he personified the new era , not or hidebound but classless , forward - looking , modern . Poultry covered the floor ; the shed was dark , and overcrowded . The air in the tubes is — ask any of those engaged there . Is this not rather a silly and attitude to take ? No one can accuse it of being You find them in a office with 40,000 , 50,000 , or 100,000 words before them . If management are , rule - book based , old - fashioned , inflexible and uncommunicative , it is little surprise that the work force mirror those attitudes ? I must say that my noble friend is being terribly again . Such would be less likely to induce drunkenness than the present bars where men have to stand , and where all they can do is to drink . To use the language of 100 years ago , he sought to adopt as his guiding principle that superior persons should not impose their will on inferior persons . See all examples of Translations of “ stuffy ” in Spanish cargado , mal ventilado , estirado … Need a translator ? Translator tool Get a quick , free translation ! What is the pronunciation of stuffy ? Browse stuffed up stuffily stuffiness stuffing stultifying stultifyingly stumble stumble across / on something / someone Scroll up Scroll down | [
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http://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/subvert | Meaning of subvert in English subvert verb T uk səbˈvɜːt us səbˈvɝːt formal to try to destroy or damage something , especially an established political system The rebel army is attempting to subvert the government Our best intentions are sometimes subverted by our natural tendency to selfishness Thesaurus : synonyms and related words Deteriorating and making worse a step backwards idiom a turn of the screw idiom add aggravate backslide compound degrade devaluation devalue disintegrate dog downgrade downhill one step forward , two steps back regress regression relapse retrograde retrogress run ( sth ) down See more results » ( Definition of “ subvert ” from the Cambridge Advanced Learner ' s Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press ) Examples of “ subvert ” These examples are from the Cambridge English Corpus and from sources on the web . Any opinions in the examples do not represent the opinion of the Cambridge Dictionary editors or of Cambridge University Press or its licensors . The enthusiastic accumulation by fans of an unending suite of related images both echoes and subverts the mass mechanical reproduction of the modern celebrity image . From Cambridge English Corpus In this manner , the use of an alien aesthetic functions analogously to a camp aesthetic that subverts claim to artistic privilege or autonomy . From Cambridge English Corpus However , during other episodes or parts thereof the performers intentionally subverted the ' seriousness and compulsion for precision ' , as though to ridicule or laugh at themselves . Each had been ' subverted ' by the corrosive spread of irreligious philosophies within its elites . The veil of ignorance is a useful theoretical tool because bias toward oneself can potentially understanding of social justice . Covert channels such as power consumption the assumptions on which high level abstractions are based . What should finally be stressed though is that our historically reflexive awareness of psychoanalysis is a major factor in subverting its totalizing aspirations . Thus , the lack of control associated with religious virtue fails to it as does lack of control in the case of moral virtue . Institutions and individuals can , ignore , or flout the best - intended laws . It is not new for an artist to the meaning of familiar objects or to challenge our interpretations of imagery . Those which strategies of essentialism can be understood in the interstices of ' ' historical , social and material realities . However , according to one view , this basic configuration can be subverted in order to accommodate neutralisation . The negative , apophatic approach can be seen either as subverting itself , or as being restricted to certain properties , or as resting on a self - excluding principle . These cultural differences are problematic for principlist theories of global or international bioethics because they claims of convergence - " all " do not agree . But this would his bourgeois standpoint in general , and especially his position as the defender of absolutism . Translations of “ subvert ” in Spanish subvertir , minar , socavar las bases de … Need a translator ? Translator tool Get a quick , free translation ! What is the pronunciation of subvert ? Browse subversion subversive subversively subversiveness subverted subverting subway subway station Scroll up Scroll down | [
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http://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/tailor | Meaning of tailor in English Contents tailor noun C uk ˈteɪ . lə r us ˈteɪ . lɚ someone whose job is to repair , make , and adjust ( = make changes to ) clothes especially someone who makes jackets trousers coats , etc . for men Thesaurus : synonyms and related words Clothing - general words all - in - one apparel argyle attire bespoke tailor coloured fitter flare garb garment get up glad rags haberdasher mourning raiment rig - out sensible separates suit tog See more results » verb T uk ˈteɪ . lə r us ˈteɪ . lɚ to make or prepare something following particular instructions We tailor any of our products to your company ' s specific needs Thesaurus : synonyms and related words ( Definition of “ tailor ” from the Cambridge Advanced Learner ' s Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press ) " tailor " in American English noun C ˈteɪ · lər CLOTHES MAKER someone whose job is to make , repair , and adjust clothes verb T ˈteɪ · lər ADJUST to something to suit a particular need or situation Their services are tailored to clients needs ( Definition of “ tailor ” from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © Cambridge University Press ) " tailor " in Business English ˈteɪlə COMMERCE to make something specially so that it is right for a person organization , or purpose tailor sth for sb / sth You have to tailor application letters for each you apply for . tailor sth to sb / sth The company is tailoring its services to specific industrial sectors tailor sth to sb ' s needs Some of the best growth prospects lie in tailoring products to customers tailor sth to do sth A financial advisor can tailor a product fit each person ' s circumstances tailored adjective They prefer a tailored approach Tax havens increasingly aim provide tailored benefits for users Cambridge Business English Dictionary Examples of “ tailor ” These examples are from the Cambridge English Corpus and from sources on the web . Any opinions in the examples do not represent the opinion of the Cambridge Dictionary editors or of Cambridge University Press or its licensors . The analysis was tailored especially to take care of prepositional usage with relativizers . From Cambridge English Corpus Conjugate can be tailored further using cleavable linker , tethers , solubilisers and other functional groups . From Cambridge English Corpus The tailors objected and invoked lack of precedent as the ground for their protest against this new demand . Judgements of worth and social sanctions are individuated and tailored to past commitments . Any activities agreed in the intervention were tailored to the individual and were additional to the usual group - based diversionary activities provided in the home . Numerous groups are tailored to the perceived needs of older people , such as luncheon clubs and day centres . They also suggest that language anxiety is multifaceted , and therefore imply that instructional interventions need to be tailored to the specific concerns of each learner . A clearly encapsulated distribution policy can easily be tailored to different network restrictions . In addition , the computation of qualitative states and transitions between qualitative states has been tailored to the loop - structured systems under study . However , this criterion is tailored to the assumption of a sharply peaked landscape and need not give meaningful answers in other cases . Checklists tailored according to respondents were used to guide the interviews . The link between psychological profiles and social context suggests the potential utility of developing distinct intervention strategies tailored to different risk groups . The focus was on tailoring the treatment to best meet the individual needs and preferences of the patient . Speakers demonstrate skill by tailoring their messages specifically enough , whereas listeners act on their awareness of ambiguous messages by requesting clarifying information . In the extrinsic ad hoc task , the focus was on indicative summaries which were tailored to a particular topic . See all examples of Translations of “ tailor ” in Chinese ( Traditional ) 裁縫 , 專門製作 ， 使適應特定需要 … Need a translator ? Translator tool Get a quick , free translation ! What is the pronunciation of tailor ? Browse tailgate tailgated tailgating tailing tailor - made tailored tailoring tailpipe Scroll up Scroll down | [
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http://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/tendentious | Meaning of tendentious in English tendentious adjective uk tenˈden . ʃəs us tenˈden . ʃəs formal ( of speech or writing ) expressing or supporting a particular opinion that many other people disagree with Thesaurus : synonyms and related words Debate & discussion arbitration arena catch cloture compare conciliate confer contentiousness controversially debate free collective bargaining interchange sit speak sticking point thrash sth out toss sth around trialogue wash up well argued See more results » ( Definition of “ tendentious ” from the Cambridge Advanced Learner ' s Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press ) Examples of “ tendentious ” These examples are from the Cambridge English Corpus and from sources on the web . Any opinions in the examples do not represent the opinion of the Cambridge Dictionary editors or of Cambridge University Press or its licensors . The relationship between the narrative and the actual scientific work is like that between a documentary film and the actual historical event it depicts . From Cambridge English Corpus Even where less autobiographies are involved , a lifetime ' s reading is a heterogeneous business that must often defy the powers of an autobiographer ' s memory . From Cambridge English Corpus Further , none of the four claims seem particularly The treatment of ideologies in part 1 is partial and This book has little to say of these questions , but it does not ignore them . The book is also marred by a tendency that makes it partly a political document in its own right . This contention has been shown to be Tendentious distinctions are made with no attempt to defend them against obvious objections . The prominent orthodox argument , that quantum physics gives up causality in principle while classical physics gave it up only in practice , itself crystallized in this construction of the past . Goethe ' s ' withdrawal from appearance ' was an archetype of the dialectic of subject and object in late art , an archetype that evolved into more forms . The strongly emotive language of this discourse is more suited to individual ethics than large - scale systemic practices , is often , and probably hampers detached analysis and comparison . It was meant to dismiss males from the reader ' s picture of nineteenth - century ballet without probing any more deeply than a few hundred words ' worth of observations could . For all its rich detail and sweeping range , however , this is a disappointing effort that erects a highly argument about policy on a supposedly neutral basis of scientific fact . I think " fool ' s paradise " is a rather description . From the Hansard archive We should find out their feelings without these distractions of rumour or forecast which inevitably accompany the early and preliminary discussions . From the Hansard archive Translations of “ tendentious ” in Chinese ( Traditional ) （ 演講或文章 ） 有強烈傾向的 , 有偏見的 … Need a translator ? Translator tool Get a quick , free translation ! What is the pronunciation of tendentious ? Browse tend tend to sb / sth tended tendency tendentiously tendentiousness tender tender offer Scroll up Scroll down | [
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http://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/trample | Meaning of trample in English Contents trample verb I or T usually + prep uk ˈtræm . p ə l us ˈtræm . p ə l verb I or T usually + prep STEP HEAVILY ON to step heavily on something or someone , causing damage injury Somebody trampled all over my flowerbeds ! Eight people were trampled to death ( = killed when the stadium collapsed and the crowd rushed out onto the football pitch Thesaurus : synonyms and related words Destroying and demolishing annihilate apocalypse be sacrificed on the altar of sth idiom blast blast / blow sb / sth to kingdom come idiom extirpate fall in kill sth off kill the goose that lays the golden egg knock sacrifice sink smash smash up stave stave in take sb / sth out tear 1 tear apart wipe See more results » You can also find related words , phrases , and synonyms in the topics : Injuring and injuries TREAT WITHOUT RESPECT act without any respect for someone or something : She accused the government of trampling on the needs and rights of the ordinary citizen He argues that Congress trampled the constitutional rights of legal immigrants in the new welfare reform law Thesaurus : synonyms and related words ( Definition of “ trample ” from the Cambridge Advanced Learner ' s Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press ) " trample " in American English I / T us ˈtræm · pəl step heavily on or crush someone or something : The commuter in a hurry tramples anyone who gets in the way . fig . An employer can not trample on the of employees ( = damage destroy them ) ( Definition of “ trample ” from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © Cambridge University Press ) Examples of “ trample ” These examples are from the Cambridge English Corpus and from sources on the web . Any opinions in the examples do not represent the opinion of the Cambridge Dictionary editors or of Cambridge University Press or its licensors . We created 300 1 - m2 plots randomly assigned to controls and four treatments : clumped food supplementation , diffuse food supplementation , removal of leaf litter , and trampled leaf litter . From Cambridge English Corpus Still , we could say that his act is impermissible because it would actually require these things being done to people if the munitions are to be trampled . From Cambridge English Corpus If they fall down , they stay down , trampled by their companions . From the Hansard archive Already , this sodden field has been trampled into a quagmire . From the Hansard archive He is himself engaged in destroying everything that the revolution stood for and trampling underfoot its undoubted successes . Europarl Parallel Corpus - English Human rights are trampled over on a daily basis , while poverty and misery in both the third world and the developed countries grow worse . Europarl Parallel Corpus - English Women are still one of the most vulnerable sections of society , whose rights are rudely trampled underfoot by the current social and economic system . Political and social rights are being hit and individual rights and democratic freedoms are being trampled underfoot . Human rights are trampled on , with unexplained disappearances of opposition figures . Invariably calves lie down in transit and there are frequent cases , it is stated , in which they are trampled on by larger cattle . Our farms are not theme parks to be trampled over at will by outsiders . Villages are being trampled under foot to - day where we slept safe last year . However , aborigines have rights and those rights have been trampled on for a long time . We shall not allow this section of the industry to be trampled on in this way if we can do anything to prevent it . To portray me as some kind of brute or monster , trampling on the freedom of the islands , would be wrong . See all examples of Translations of “ trample ” in Spanish pisotear , dar pisotones , hollar … Need a translator ? Translator tool Get a quick , free translation ! What is the pronunciation of trample ? Browse tramlines tramp tramped tramping trampled trampling trampoline trampolining Scroll up Scroll down | [
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http://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/translate | Meaning of translate in English Contents translate verb I or T uk trænzˈleɪt trænsˈleɪt us trænsˈleɪt trænzˈleɪt B1 to change words into a different language We were asked to translate a list of sentences She works for the UN , translating from English into French Compare interpret ( BETWEEN LANGUAGES ) C2 to change something into a new form especially to turn a plan into something real So how does this theory translate into practical policy The ways of working that he had learned at college did not translate well ( = were not suitable to the world business translate sth as sth decide that words , behaviour , or actions mean a particular thing : He mumbled something which I translated as agreement More examples You ' ll lose marks if you translate too literally It is a difficult passage , but just translate it as best you can . Her novels have been translated into sixteen languages It can be very difficult to translate idioms Thesaurus : synonyms and related words ( Definition of “ translate ” from the Cambridge Advanced Learner ' s Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press ) " translate " in American English verb I / T us ˈtræns · leɪt writing or speech from one language into another : I Poetry does not translate easily If you translate an activity , you it into a new form or condition The ability to talk clearly does not automatically translate into the ability to write clearly translation noun C / U trænsˈleɪ · ʃən C I do translations at international meetings translator noun C trænsˈleɪ · t̬ər ˈtræns · leɪ · t̬ər He is a translator at the UN . ( Definition of “ translate ” from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © Cambridge University Press ) " translate " in Business English uk T something into a different , or to be changed in this way : be translated into sth An organization ' s " mission statement " is typically translated into a set of goals and measures which are then passed down to individual departments translate into sth Higher R&D spending does not always translate into competitive advantage translate sth into sth The Purchase Funnel Assessment assesses how effectively brand translates awareness into purchases and retention the words of one into the words in another that have the same meaning Finding interpreters who can translate directly from Estonian to Portuguese is almost impossible translate sth into sth You ca n ' t just translate an English website into Spanish assume it will still be effective be translated into sth book has been translated into more than twenty languages FINANCE ACCOUNTING if an amount in one currency is translated into another currency its value is given in the other Foreign income is translated into U.S . dollars at the average exchange rate for the tax year in which the transactions are conducted Cambridge Business English Dictionary Examples of “ translate ” These examples are from the Cambridge English Corpus and from sources on the web . Any opinions in the examples do not represent the opinion of the Cambridge Dictionary editors or of Cambridge University Press or its licensors . In addition , there were other papers on designing economic plans , capital accumulation , and foreign examples of economic development plans , translated by the bank . From Cambridge English Corpus These obvious gender differences in societal roles may potentially into gender differences in the sources of social support . From Cambridge English Corpus Thus , every well - typed program can be translated to an equivalent stream - processing program . Psychologists typically do not rely on a similarly unified theoretical framework that can be easily translated into experimental design . Their seminal contributions have been of enormous consequence for understanding the relationships between development , environment , and poverty and have translated into significant policy advances . Note that concept names are translated to unary free predicates , whereas n - ary role names are translated to n - ary free predicates . How might this into the differences in onset of word recognition that we have identified ? It is really a question of how these can meaningfully be translated into contemporary culture . This is the point at which the programme experienced difficulties in being translated into practice . At test , participants translated words in both translation directions . However , these laudable aims have proven difficult to into practice . First , the project is one of a wide scope , involving the collecting , translating and organizing of hundreds of remedies from various sources . The mechanical design and implementation of chain robots are generally simpler than in the other categories , which also translates into lower cost . In this sense , much of the material would be easily translated into a classroom context . There must also be a party for which they can vote that promises to their fears into remedial government policy if elected to office . Translations of “ translate ” in Spanish traducir … Need a translator ? Translator tool Get a quick , free translation ! What is the pronunciation of translate ? Browse transitive transitively transitivity transitory translated translating translation translational Scroll up Scroll down | [
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http://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/triad | Meaning of triad in English Contents triad noun uk ˈtraɪ . æd us ˈtraɪ . æd noun CHINESE ORGANIZATION C a secret Chinese organization involved in illegal activities such as selling drugs Thesaurus : synonyms and related words Gangsters , thugs & criminal organizations boot boy bully boy gangster godfather goon henchman hoodlum hooligan mob mobster moll organized crime thug tong underworld vice ring Yardie THREE THINGS S literary three related things that form a group the classic triad of the visual arts architecture painting and sculpture Thesaurus : synonyms and related words ( Definition of “ triad ” from the Cambridge Advanced Learner ' s Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press ) " triad " in American English C us ˈtrɑɪ · æd music a chord that consists of three notes that are separated by three or four half steps ( Definition of “ triad ” from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © Cambridge University Press ) Translations of “ triad ” in Chinese ( Traditional ) 中國組織 , 三合會 （ 從事販毒等非法活動的中國秘密組織 ） , 三件物件 … Need a translator ? Translator tool Get a quick , free translation ! What is the pronunciation of triad ? Browse trestle table trews tri - triable triage trial trial and error trial balance Scroll up Scroll down | [
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http://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/trifling | Meaning of trifling in English trifling adjective uk ˈtraɪ . flɪŋ us ˈtraɪ . flɪŋ formal A trifling matter or amount of money is small or not important It was such a trifling sum of money to argue about ! Synonyms negligible paltry Thesaurus : synonyms and related words Of little or less importance be in / under sb ' s shadow idiom be neither here nor there idiom be no big deal biggie derisory fringe inferior meaningless meaninglessly meaninglessness mere merely peripheral petty piffling play second fiddle poxy rinky - dink sideshow subordinate See more results » You can also find related words , phrases , and synonyms in the topics : Small amounts of money ( Definition of “ trifling ” from the Cambridge Advanced Learner ' s Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press ) Translations of “ trifling ” in Chinese ( Traditional ) （ 問題或錢款 ） 微不足道的 ， 不重要的 … Need a translator ? Translator tool Get a quick , free translation ! What is the pronunciation of trifling ? Browse trifecta trifid trifle trifle with sb / sth trifoliolate trig trig point trigeminal Scroll up Scroll down | [
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http://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/vacate | Meaning of vacate in English Contents vacate verb T uk vəˈkeɪt veɪˈkeɪt us vəˈkeɪt veɪˈkeɪt formal to leave a room building chair , etc . so that it is available for other people Hotel guests are requested to vacate their rooms by noon Denis vacates his job at the end of the week Thesaurus : synonyms and related words Departing abandon abandonment absquatulate backward be ready to roll idiom desertion drive go down hit piss pull push along push off ready run run away track walk off ( somewhere ) walk out without ( so much as ) a backward glance idiom See more results » You can also find related words , phrases , and synonyms in the topics : Emptying ( Definition of “ vacate ” from the Cambridge Advanced Learner ' s Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press ) " vacate " in American English verb T us ˈveɪ · keɪt to leave a place or position When he left the university , he had to vacate his university - provided housing ( Definition of “ vacate ” from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © Cambridge University Press ) " vacate " in Business English uk ˈveɪkeɪt HR WORKPLACE job so that someone else must be found to do it : be vacated by sb No candidates have been named to fill the position vacated by the Chairman . vacate a post seat building room seat , etc . so that it is available for other people to use : After the sale was agreed , the company was given 12 weeks to vacate the US LAW if a court ' s decision is vacated , it is changed so that it does not have to be obeyed A $ 10 million lawsuit verdict has been vacated by a New Jersey state appeals court Cambridge Business English Dictionary Examples of “ vacate ” These examples are from the Cambridge English Corpus and from sources on the web . Any opinions in the examples do not represent the opinion of the Cambridge Dictionary editors or of Cambridge University Press or its licensors . They allowed retired and elderly couples or single people to cottages needed for working families , without obliging them to leave the village altogether . From Cambridge English Corpus Conversely , other species would stations which had become unsuitable . From Cambridge English Corpus This represents the surviving bubble expanding to fill the space vacated by its smaller neighbor . To facilitate land rehabilitation , the community vacated the land . Rhinos are nominees for stepping into the vacated ground sloth niche . Or they sleep in churches and schools , which they during the day . More specifically , we examine not only how justices vacated their posts , but also what forces and considerations prompted their decisions to do so . Riots were one means of vacating the slum lands . We may also simply an important critical space and leave the stage open for yet another rehearsal of naïve , mystical , elitist or hyper - individualistic explanations . Each experiment was checked in turn before the room was again vacated . These people could be asked to any time by the owner . Among active nests , 59 % contained eggs , and 41 % either contained chicks or evidence that they had been recently vacated . So they vacated their own houses ! Until the early medieval period , neither the position of the household head nor that of the ie wife was vacated before the deaths of the holders . For example , vacation , which alternates , is composed of + - ion . Translations of “ vacate ” in Chinese ( Traditional ) 空出 ， 騰出 … Need a translator ? Translator tool Get a quick , free translation ! What is the pronunciation of vacate ? Browse vacant land vacant lot vacant possession vacantly vacated vacating vacation vacationer Scroll up Scroll down | [
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http://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/view | Meaning of view in English Contents view noun uk vjuː us vjuː noun OPINION B1 C an opinion belief , or idea , or a way of thinking about something : Do you have any views about / on what we should do now ? In my view , her criticisms were completely justified + that It ' s my view that the price is much too high . Many people have / hold share / take the view that children should not be physically punished Everyone will have a chance to make their views known at the meeting We had a friendly exchange of views ( = discussion I take a very dim poor view of this kind of behaviour ( = think that this type of behaviour is unacceptable world view a way of thinking about the world Our world view is quite different from that of writers in the fourth century BC . More examples The government ' s view is that raising taxes now would not be in the national interest His view of the situation is diametrically opposed to mine . My personal view is that the students should be doing more work outside the classroom The party leader is an extreme left - winger , but her deputy is more moderate in her views . We asked our readers to write in and give us their views . Thesaurus : synonyms and related words SIGHT A2 C or U what you can see from a particular place , or the ability to see from a particular place The view from top of the mountain breathtaking magnificent spectacular The rooftop restaurant affords a panoramic view allows you to a wide area across bay Do n ' t stand in front of me - you ' re blocking obstructing my view of stage cloud lifted , and the tops of the mountains suddenly came into ( = could be seen She turned corner , and disappeared from view / out of view . a picture of a He paints rural pictures countryside in view UK close enough to be seen I always make sure I keep children in view whenever we ' re in a public on view If something is on view , it is arranged so that it can be by the public plans for the new road will soon be on view to in the library More examples Thesaurus : synonyms and related words Grammar View View as a noun View as a noun means a belief , opinion or idea about something : as a verb We also use view as a verb to mean ‘ hold an opinion ’ : Idioms in view of sth with a view to doing sth verb uk us verb HAVE OPINION C2 T to have a opinion or way of about someone or something : A reporter asked minister how he viewed recent events She is viewed as strong candidate for the job We view these latest developments with concern suspicion satisfaction If we view the problem a different angle , a solution may become more obvious How do you view your prospects chances ( = what do you consider your chances to be ) in tomorrow ' s race SEE C2 I or T to watch something : There ' s a special area at the airport where you can view aircraft taking off and landing Viewing figures ( = the number people watching ( = ) for the show were very low I to look at something in a complete careful way : We have two coming to view the house this afternoon extent flooding can only be fully appreciated when viewed from the air Grammar as a noun View as a noun means a belief , opinion or idea about something : as a verb We also use view as a verb to mean ‘ hold an opinion ’ : ( Definition of “ view ” from the Cambridge Advanced Learner ' s Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press ) " view " in American English vju SIGHT C / U what you can , or the ability U She turned corner and disappeared from view . Our room had spectacular views of the mountains OPINION a way of looking at something ; an It ’ s our view that it ’ s time we did something and stopped just talking He takes pessimistic view of success meeting was an opportunity for the two leaders exchange views . Idioms on view in view of something vju look at or consider something : How do you view of getting that job ( Definition of “ view ” from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © Cambridge University Press ) Translations of “ view ” in Spanish vista , opinión , panorámica … Need a translator ? Translator tool Get a quick , free translation ! What is the pronunciation of view ? Browse Vienna Viennese whirl Vietnam Vietnamese viewed viewer viewership viewfinder Scroll up Scroll down | [
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http://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/vowel | Meaning of vowel in English Contents vowel noun C uk vaʊəl us vaʊəl B1 a speech sound produced by humans when the breath flows out through the mouth without being blocked by the teeth tongue , or lips A short vowel is a short sound as in the word " cup " . A long vowel is a long as in the word " shoe " . Compare consonant B1 a letter that represents a produced in this way : The vowels in English are a , e , i , o , and u . Thesaurus : synonyms and related words Linguistics : phonology & phonetics alveolar approximant articulatory assimilation clear l consonant inflection onomatopoeic orthoepy palatal palato - alveolar pharyngeal phonetics schwa the International Phonetic Alphabet triphthong twang unstressed unvoiced uvular See more results » You can also find related words , phrases , and synonyms in the topics : Lettering & alphabets ( Definition of “ vowel ” from the Cambridge Advanced Learner ' s Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press ) " vowel " in American English noun C us ˈvɑʊ · əl writing speech by human beings when the breath flows out through the mouth without being blocked by the teeth tongue , or lips writing A vowel is also a letter that represents a in this way : The vowels in English are a , e , i , o , u , and sometimes y . ( Definition of “ vowel ” from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © Cambridge University Press ) Examples of “ vowel ” These examples are from the Cambridge English Corpus and from sources on the web . Any opinions in the examples do not represent the opinion of the Cambridge Dictionary editors or of Cambridge University Press or its licensors . The asymmetrical pattern , where high vowels follow nonhigh vowels , is worth additional discussion . From Cambridge English Corpus His spellings give clear evidence of the variation in his own speech , with raised , unraised and even lowered equivalents of the short front vowels . From Cambridge English Corpus To adopt such an idea would simplify the teaching of the vowels to learners , since you could absorb these so - called diphthongs into the simple system . They are words that have partial or complete reduplication of consonants and \ or vowels and do not contain any consonant clusters . Target syllables with short vowels represented 42 % of the total number of closed target syllables . If there was no identifiable release burst , the low amplitude cyclic pattern occurring between the stop ' s preceding and following vowels was measured . There were no differences in high - front , high - back , and mid - back vowels . Superfluous vowels were ignored in this scoring system . Production of full vowels represents feature number ( 1 ) but neither ( 2 ) nor ( 3 ) . Very frequently , these little words are attached as clitics to the preceding or following word , which makes them phonetically indistinguishable from epenthetic vowels . Hence , we decided to categorize all instances of extra vowels at the end of a noun as ambiguous . We refer mainly to vowels in monosyllabic words but extend the discussion to disyllabic words later on . We , thus , leave open whether long and short vowels are represented differently at this earliest stage . Target words containing short vowels and / l / codas were produced as open syllables with diphthongs . The younger talkers tended to produce vowels that showed the length contrast less clearly than the older talkers . See all examples of Translations of “ vowel ” 母音 , 母音字母 … 母音 … voyelle … vocal … حَرْف مُتَحَرِّك … samohláska … vokal , vokallyd … huruf hidup , suara hidup … vocal … เสียงสระ , อักษรแทนเสียงสระ … nguyên âm , âm nguyên âm … samogłoska … vokal … ünlü / sesli harf … vokal , vokal ( lyd ) … der Vokal , der Selbstlaut , Vokal - … … 모음 … vogal … vocale … гласный звук … 元音 , 元音字母 … Need a translator ? Translator tool Get a quick , free translation ! What is the pronunciation of vowel ? Browse vouchsafing voussoir vow vowed vowing vox pop voxels voyage | [
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http://dictionary.cambridge.org/topics/food/kinds-of-meat/ | Kinds of meat SMART Thesaurus The SMART Thesaurus shows synonyms , related words and phrases that make up this topic . bacon beef biltong broiler burnt ends bushmeat capon chicken dark meat duck filet mignon fryer gammon guinea fowl ham lamb meat mutton pancetta Parma ham partridge pastrami pheasant pork prosciutto quail squab trotter turkey veal venison My Dictionary Create and share your own word lists and quizzes for free ! Sign up now Log in Browse topics in this category Food Additives in food & drinks Beans & pulses Biscuits Bread Cakes Cereals Cheese Cuts of meat Dairy products & eggs Edible & inedible Fats & oils in food & cooking Fish & seafood Flavours - spicy Flavours - sweet Flavours & tastes Flour & yeast Food - general words Forms of potatoes as food Herbs & spices Jams & spreads Meat - general words Organs eaten as meat Pancakes & batter Pasta Pastry & pies Pleasant to eat or drink Not pleasant to eat or drink Prepared salads Puddings , desserts & ices Sandwiches & snacks Sauces , dressings , dips & pickles Sausages , burgers & stuffings Savoury dishes Soups Sugar & sugar substitutes Sweets Types of edible nut Types of fruit Types of vegetable Various qualities of food Vitamins & minerals Scroll up Scroll down Word of the Day ceilidh a special event at which people dance to traditional music , especially in Scotland and Ireland About this Blog Do n ’ t hold your breath ! The language of planning , part 2 March 13 , 2019 Read More New Words blokebuster noun March 11 , 2019 More new words | [
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http://dictionary.cambridge.org/us/dictionary/english/argument | Meaning of argument in English Contents argument noun C us ˈɑr · ɡjə · mənt noun C IDEAS literature the subject matter of a written work and the development of the ideas in it An argument is also a brief summary of a written work REASONS the reasons for your opinion about the truth of something or an explanation of why you believe something should be done : A good argument can be made for providing health insurance for all children law An argument is a lawyer ’ s representation of a case in a court of law DISAGREEMENT a strong and sometimes angry disagreement in talking or discussing something : I had an argument with my boss ( Definition of “ argument ” from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © Cambridge University Press ) " argument " in English or U uk ˈɑːɡ . jə . mənt us ˈɑːrɡ . jə . mənt U DISAGREEMENT B1 a disagreement , or the process of disagreeing The children had an argument about / over what game to play He got into an argument with Jeff in the pub last night A decision was finally made after some heated argument . More examples Do n ' t drag me into your argument ! It ' s nothing to do with me . We were having a friendly argument about Green politics It was a really nice day spoilt only by a little argument in the car on the way home We had a dreadful argument in the restaurant , but he phoned me the next day to apologize We had an argument with our neighbours , and now they wo n ' t even talk to us . Thesaurus : synonyms and related words REASON B2 reason reasons why you support oppose an idea suggestion , or the process explaining these Now that we ' ve heard all the arguments for and against the proposal , let ' s vote on it . + that Her husband was not convinced by her argument that they needed a bigger house I do n ' t think that ' s a very strong convincing powerful argument . The central argument ( = main point of the book is that some of the plays were not written by Shakespeare . More examples ( Definition of “ argument ” from the Cambridge Advanced Learner ' s Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press ) Examples of “ argument ” These examples are from the Cambridge English Corpus and from sources on the web . Any opinions in the examples do not represent the opinion of the Cambridge Dictionary editors or of Cambridge University Press or its licensors . To this end , they examine both the central empirical arguments and the rhetoric and argumentation of the dispute . From Cambridge English Corpus If there is any inconsistency , it is found in the kinds of arguments which the authors make . From Cambridge English Corpus Direct internal arguments are the only overt arguments which can ' measure out the event ' . iii . In section 5 , we provide arguments supporting the assumption that the deficit presented in the case study is authentically phonological in nature . She takes modality rather than implicit arguments to be an essential characteristic of middles . I did feel it was a shame not to have more on the linguistic arguments . The throwtype verbs , on the other hand , are taken to basically select two arguments : an agent and a theme . How to set parameters : arguments from language change . Inductive arguments are therefore kinds of ampliative arguments , in which something beyond the content of the premises is inferred . As we will see , defenders of the restitutionar y account of necessity frame their arguments in terms of unjust enrichment . Although such a view is of course not entailed by the arguments in my last few paragraphs , it can per fectly well square with them . He may be right about that , but his arguments do not demonstrate that he is . Instead , in the absence of conclusive arguments , the rational thing to do is to look at the evidence for both sides . Plausible arguments for deploying the criminal law against such behavior can be made from grievance morality . The chapters are carefully researched , and provide an engaging combination of substantial empirical detail with insightful larger arguments . See all examples of Collocations with “ argument ” These are words often used in combination with . Click on a collocation to see more examples of it . These examples are from the Cambridge English Corpus and from sources on the web . Any opinions in the examples do not represent the opinion of the Cambridge Dictionary editors or of Cambridge University Press or its licensors . abstract argument Generalizations of the verb - centered instances emerge gradually as the verb - centered categories themselves are analyzed into more abstract - structure constructions . basic argument At each step , we report parallel regression results , verifying that our basic is substantiated regardless of how we cut the data . bitter argument During the past twenty years , this movement has become a major industry , welcomed by many and lampooned by others , and often the cause of bitter See all collocations with Translations of “ argument ” in Chinese ( Traditional ) 爭執 , 爭論 , 爭吵 … Need a translator ? Translator tool Get a quick , free translation ! What is the pronunciation of argument ? Browse argue argue the toss idiom argued arguing argumentation argumentative argy - bargy argyle Scroll up Scroll down | [
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http://dictionary.cambridge.org/us/dictionary/english/blind-date | Definition of “ blind date ” - English Dictionary American English Examples “ blind date ” in American English See all translations blind date noun C us ˈblɑɪnd ˈdeɪt a social meeting arranged between two people who have never met before , or one of the people involved in this ( Definition of “ blind date ” from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © Cambridge University Press ) American English Examples “ blind date ” in English See all translations blind date noun C uk ˌblaɪnd ˈdeɪt us ˌblaɪnd ˈdeɪt a romantic social meeting between two who have never met each other : Elaine arranged for me to go on a blind date with a guy from her office either of the who meet for a blind date Thesaurus : synonyms and related words Meeting people assignation bump into sb cross cross sb ' s path / cross paths with sb idiom deal encounter hello hook up how are things ( with you ) ? idiom how do you do ? it ' s a date make yourself known massed meet - and - greet meeting point night remember to the red carpet tryst See more results » ( Definition of “ blind date ” from the Cambridge Advanced Learner ' s Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press ) Examples of “ blind date ” These examples are from the Cambridge English Corpus and from sources on the web . Any opinions in the examples do not represent the opinion of the Cambridge Dictionary editors or of Cambridge University Press or its licensors . Suppose one of your friends sets up a for you with a handsome and funny guy . From Cambridge English Corpus The couple then went on what was essentially a , their first ( and often only ) face - to - face encounter . From Wikipedia Most of them try sogaeting , going out on a , for the first time to get into a relationship . Wikipedia Each is set up by the participant ' s friend , who usually gives a back - story about the participant , along with three things that they hate . Elaine meets up with her and makes good on her promise , after the man says that she has a bump on her nose . Elaine meets her who gets coffee thrown in his face from another ex - girlfriend . Brian has made a call before without his speech affecting the call , when he rang a restaurant to ask about his Laurie set them up on a and after some hi - jinx , they developed a strong attraction . Paterson also wrote highly of the lonely hearts scene and the scene . Kate is left at the table , once again in the same position as when she was on her Elaine is on a , now called a set - up . Ernest is set up on a series of blind dates with various hard and damaged women . Now suppose that you are having a discussion with your friend - perhaps about whether she should have sent you on that Cambridge English Corpus Let me pick up what you said about a , which was a fine phrase to choose . Europarl Parallel Corpus - English If we were to depend upon the reliability of past predictions , we should be looking at another example of an economic From the Hansard archive See all examples of Translations of “ blind date ” in Chinese ( Traditional ) （ 由他人安排的 ） 男女初次約會 , 相親 , （ 由他人安排初次約會的 ） 男方或女方 … Need a translator ? Translator tool Get a quick , free translation ! What is the pronunciation of blind date ? Browse blimpish blind alley blind call blind drunk blind man ' s buff blind pool blind with science Scroll up Scroll down | [
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http://dictionary.cambridge.org/us/dictionary/english/burrow | Meaning of burrow in English Contents burrow noun C us ˈbɜr · oʊ ˈbʌr · oʊ a hole dug in the ground that an animal , such as a rabbit lives in verb I always + adv / prep us ˈbɜr · oʊ ˈbʌ · roʊ Moles burrowed under our lawn ( Definition of “ burrow ” from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © Cambridge University Press ) " burrow " in English noun C uk ˈbʌr . əʊ ˈbɝː . oʊ i a hole in the ground dug by an animal such as a rabbit especially to live in Thesaurus : synonyms and related words Animal dwellings - natural anthill arboreal biome byre cobweb den earth eyrie holt house lair litter molehill nest niche rookery roost spider ' s web warren See more results » verb uk ˈbʌr . əʊ ˈbɝː . oʊ I usually + adv / prep to dig a especially to live in : Rats had burrowed into the bank of the river T to move yourself into a position where you can feel warm comfortable , or safe Suddenly shy our young daughter burrowed her head into my shoulder search for something , as if by digging I burrowed through the clothes drawer looking for a clean pair of socks Thesaurus : synonyms and related words ( Definition of “ burrow ” from the Cambridge Advanced Learner ' s Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press ) Examples of “ burrow ” These examples are from the Cambridge English Corpus and from sources on the web . Any opinions in the examples do not represent the opinion of the Cambridge Dictionary editors or of Cambridge University Press or its licensors . Collection involved scooping out loose soil from the burrows and sieving it as described above . From Cambridge English Corpus The number of crab burrows per quadrat was variable with densities ranging from 6 to 32 burrows per 25 m2 . From Cambridge English Corpus Unretrieved seeds were considered lost , as we could not assess if they were hidden or consumed further away than 5 m or taken to burrows . Information such as this should aid the identification of plant characteristics for banana genotypes that are more resistant and / or tolerant to burrowing nematodes . The intervening finegrained sand layers are laminated and rippled , and exhibit brownish clay lenses and escape burrows ( sections 2 , 4 , 9 ) . Bioturbation is common in both mudstones and sandstones , including vertical and horizontal sand - filled burrows , and bioturbation is evident in some granulestones . All the burrows were checked and cleared of puparia nine and 18 days after the start of the trial . Another four burrows , similarly arranged , were deployed on a more open site c . 20 m away , exposed to direct sunlight for almost the whole day . The burrows were then checked for puparia at five - day intervals . Artificial burrows , made from 200 - l steel drums , were used to sample these flies and to collect their puparia . They burrowed into the fruit within 24 h and reached the fifth instar in 16 - 21 days . Sandfilled plastic trays in the burrows served as a substrate for larval deposition . While the use of burrows for larviposition is highly seasonal , it is not as strictly dependent on temperature as the use of artificial refuges . In 2005 there were only 0.1 burrows per m2 and the tussock grassland had disappeared . She pleads with all her blandishments for forgiveness , while he , burrowing into his soul , can hardly find a reason to embrace her again . See all examples of Translations of “ burrow ” in Spanish madriguera , cavar … Need a translator ? Translator tool Get a quick , free translation ! What is the pronunciation of burrow ? Browse burping burqa burr burrito burrowed burrowing bursa bursae Scroll up Scroll down | [
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http://dictionary.cambridge.org/us/dictionary/english/catchment-area | Meaning of catchment area in English Contents catchment area noun C uk ˈkætʃ . mənt ˌeə . ri . ə us ˈkætʃ . mənt ˌer . i . ə also catchment specialized geography the area of land from which water flows into a river lake , or reservoir There has been a lot of recent rainfall in the catchment area of the river Deforestation in the lake ' s catchment areas is endangering the lake the large of native forest in the Georges River catchment mainly UK served by a school They want their son to go to St Mary ' s , but they ' re not in the catchment The school has a very small catchment of only about a mile radius Catchments for local primary schools are fairly small served by a hospital or medical centre If there ' s a treatment centre you ' d rather go to , do n ' t be put off if you ' re told you ' re not in the With some hospitals having a catchment of more than one million patients this will be an expensive system Patients were randomly selected from a hospital population of 250,000 persons More examples The Dart Valley is the catchment of the from Dartmoor down to the sea They could run a pipeline from the upper areas This beautiful reservoir and its heather moorland and conifer forest are managed by the Trust . Being in the catchment for a good could add value to your house The authorities were trying to find out if people lied about what catchment they lived in . I wanted move the children out of this catchment is not within the catchment of the doctor ’ s present practice Thesaurus : synonyms and related words ( Definition of “ catchment area ” from the Cambridge Advanced Learner ' s Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press ) " catchment area " in Business English noun C uk us also catchment around a business , etc . that its customers students , etc . come from : Some hospitals have a catchment of more than one million patients catchment area for sth solution for many families is to move to the catchment for a good state primary ( Definition of “ catchment area ” from the Cambridge Business English Dictionary © Cambridge University Press ) Examples of “ catchment area ” These examples are from the Cambridge English Corpus and from sources on the web . Any opinions in the examples do not represent the opinion of the Cambridge Dictionary editors or of Cambridge University Press or its licensors . Most , if not all , of the centers provide outreach clinic services at smaller cities in distant parts of their , for assessment and follow - up . From Cambridge English Corpus This programme is part of the only acute care teaching general hospital facility for this with no competing private or public facility . From Cambridge English Corpus They know the school ' s and hence can make benchmark comparisons with outcomes from similar areas . An irregular , based on actual travel times , could only be reconstructed by actively walking away from a site in different directions . The hospital maintains an annual census of all households in its The rest of the hospital is less well - defined and overlaps a little with areas served by other hospitals . was wide , based on religious denomination rather than solely geographical considerations . We identified all known cases of psychotic disorder within a defined based on an exhaustive survey of available medical records . must be clearly defined , with minimal movement of the population into and out of the region under study . Therefore , continuous weeding is required both in the and in the infiltration pit . The county loosely defines the hospitals ' role according to the it serves . The hospital serves a large municipal and suburban with a non - selective admission policy . Hospitals have a societal duty to provide emergency care to patients in their This may have over - stated the extent of growth in the hospital ' s Unrelated healthy controls were sampled from the general population , using a mailing procedure to randomly selected households in the local See all examples of Translations of “ catchment area ” in Chinese ( Traditional ) （ 學校的 ） 招生地區 , （ 醫院的 ） 服務地區 … Need a translator ? Translator tool Get a quick , free translation ! What is the pronunciation of catchment area ? Browse catch - up TV catch / cop / get some z ' s idiom catcher catching catchphrase catchword catchy catechism Scroll up Scroll down | [
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http://dictionary.cambridge.org/us/dictionary/english/conceited | Meaning of conceited in English Contents conceited adjective uk kənˈsiː . tɪd us kənˈsiː . t̬ɪd disapproving C2 too proud of yourself and your actions and abilities Without wishing to sound conceited , I am the best salesperson in the company Synonyms egotistic vain Thesaurus : synonyms and related words Showing arrogance and conceit ( as ) proud as Lucifer idiom a cut above idiom airs and graces arrogant as if you owned the place egotistic get on your high horse haughty hifalutin high and mighty portentously proud proudly put on the dog revolve toffee - nosed too big for boots unapologetic uppity vain See more results » conceitedly adverb uk kənˈsiː . tɪd . li us kənˈsiː . t̬ɪd . li ( Definition of “ conceited ” from the Cambridge Advanced Learner ' s Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press ) Examples of “ conceited ” These examples are from the Cambridge English Corpus and from sources on the web . Any opinions in the examples do not represent the opinion of the Cambridge Dictionary editors or of Cambridge University Press or its licensors . A vocal delivery that might seem haughty or , too mellifluous or elegant , excessively ' musical ' , or calculated to please others must be avoided . From Cambridge English Corpus Hypocritical politicians and moralists had belittled national values and in the counter - narrative belonged to the stigmatised enemies . From Cambridge English Corpus But if faith is completely abolished , the whole sphere is dropped , and then reason becomes and perhaps concludes that , ergo , the paradox is nonsense . It will not make us , but it does rather warm our hearts . From the Hansard archive I had better not admit how many because that might be rather of me . From the Hansard archive He may be so to believe that he is competent when he is not . It sounds to say that , but it is true . Why should we be so as to believe that what we have is the best in the world ? It would be very to say that one knew what would be the position in seven or eight years from now . They can not be treated in such an arrogant and way . Coming to my expectations for the future , it would be unduly of me to have any expectations at all . Perhaps we should not be too at our skill in dealing with these consolidation measures . I am very far indeed from being enough to suggest that it can not be improved in matters of detail or of drafting . But it is rather to suppose that in political matters we give the same service . It is my contention that pressing ahead in the face of significant opposition based on the failures of similar moves elsewhere is Translations of “ conceited ” in Chinese ( Traditional ) 自負的 ， 自大的 ， 自以為是的 … Need a translator ? Translator tool Get a quick , free translation ! What is the pronunciation of conceited ? Browse concede conceded conceding conceit conceivable conceive conceived conceiving Scroll up Scroll down | [
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http://dictionary.cambridge.org/us/dictionary/english/confound | Meaning of confound in English Contents confound verb T us kənˈfɑʊnd kɑn - to confuse someone by being difficult to explain or deal with : She likes to confound others expectations about her . ( Definition of “ confound ” from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © Cambridge University Press ) " confound " in English verb T uk kənˈfaʊnd us kənˈfaʊnd to confuse and very much surprise someone , so that they are unable to explain or deal with a situation An elderly man from Hull has confounded doctors by recovering after he was officially declared dead The singer confounded her critics with a remarkable follow - up album Thesaurus : synonyms and related words Surprising and shocking a blinding flash idiom a bolt from / out of the blue idiom amaze amazing astonish blinding expectation eye - opener eye - opening eyewatering faze overtake spring sth on sb stagger staggering staggeringly startle startling stun world - shattering See more results » You can also find related words , phrases , and synonyms in the topics : Puzzle and confuse ( Definition of “ confound ” from the Cambridge Advanced Learner ' s Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press ) Examples of “ confound ” These examples are from the Cambridge English Corpus and from sources on the web . Any opinions in the examples do not represent the opinion of the Cambridge Dictionary editors or of Cambridge University Press or its licensors . However , these studies have not been of sufficient size to account adequately for the role of confounding factors . From Cambridge English Corpus These controls address the potential of verbal intelligence , which is plausibly related to measures of linguistic awareness and to reading . From Cambridge English Corpus So again the issue of perception is confounded with the issue of recognition response . Post - operatively , one has to deal with differing anaesthetic , surgical and analgesic techniques and post - operative courses , all of which would the data . Moreover , collection of soil samples during a time when seeds are dormant eliminates confounding effects of germination flushes following collection and exposure of soil . However , it is unlikely that these differences confounded our results since they were adjusted for throughout in the analyses . Failure to consider confounding variables such as age . Samples from animals 5 months old were not used , to avoid confounding with maternal antibodies . A final potential confounding factor in the present study was overall severity of illness in manic versus depressed patients . Patients were also required to have at least 3 months remaining on the waiting list for therapy so that outcomes were not confounded . Furthermore , comparison of participants and the eligible population show that sample attrition is an unlikely source of confounding in this investigation . However , despite detailed assessment , older people and their multiple illnesses are destined to continue to display a remarkable capacity to expectations and conformity . Although the demographic transformation is the most conspicuous phenomenon , other important socio - demographic changes the problems . This confounds a static view of design : evolution in the language of design is the inevitable result of creative expression . To control for confounding a multivariate analysis was performed by the use of logistic regression . Translations of “ confound ” in Spanish desconcertar … Need a translator ? Translator tool Get a quick , free translation ! What is the pronunciation of confound ? Browse conformed conforming conformist conformity confounded confounding confront confront sb with sth Scroll up Scroll down | [
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http://dictionary.cambridge.org/us/dictionary/english/cordial | Meaning of cordial in English Contents cordial adjective us ˈkɔr · dʒəl friendly or pleasant a cordial greeting smile cordial relations ( Definition of “ cordial ” from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © Cambridge University Press ) " cordial " in English adjective uk ˈkɔː . di . əl us ˈkɔːr . dʒəl formal FRIENDLY friendly , but formal and polite a cordial smile greeting welcome reception Relations between the two leaders are said to be cordial . Thesaurus : synonyms and related words Friendly affable amiable amicable amity approachable closeness familiarity family - friendly first name forthcoming fraternal Freemasonry intimately jovial joviality jovially likeable tête - à - tête well disposed well in ( with ) idiom See more results » STRONG ( of a feeling especially dislike strong The two statesmen are known to have a cordial dislike for each other . Thesaurus : synonyms and related words noun U uk ˈkɔː . di . əl ˈkɔːr . dʒəl UK a sweet drink made from fruit , to which water is usually added lime cordial US → liqueur ( Definition of “ cordial ” from the Cambridge Advanced Learner ' s Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press ) Examples of “ cordial ” These examples are from the Cambridge English Corpus and from sources on the web . Any opinions in the examples do not represent the opinion of the Cambridge Dictionary editors or of Cambridge University Press or its licensors . Cordials and beer of good quality are available at substantially lower prices . From the Hansard archive His businesses included coal imports , banking , chesnut farms , and general stores , for which he produced wine and various cordials . From Wikipedia He remained in this condition until some cordials could be administered by a neighbouring apothecary . From Wikipedia By the 18th century cordials were being imbided for their intoxicating effects and medicinal virtues , and were fast becoming recreational drinks , eventually evolving into liqueurs . Small gifts of money ' to buy salt ' ended most conversations and contributed to the atmosphere . Cambridge English Corpus Many cordials were also considered aphrodisiacs , a view which encouraged their consumption in a social as opposed to a medical context . Double - strength squash and traditional cordials , which are thicker , are made with two parts concentrate . Squashes and cordials are an alternative to carbonated beverages . The company began to produce amaretto in the 1950s , as they expanded into fruit cordials and brandies . The cordials and aerated waters required for the hotel were manufactured on the premises . By then the company had ceased brewing to concentrate on production of malt , aerated beverages and cordials . The fruit can also be a substitute for coffee beans , and have many uses in alcoholic beverages : to flavour liqueurs and cordials , to produce country wine , and to flavour ale . The cold mixing process involves the simple blending of flavouring essences and artificial colouring in commercial alcohol , in similar fashion to most flavoured vodkas and inexpensive liqueurs and cordials . Such perceptions were common in the region but meant that attitudes towards immigrants from less favoured nationalities arriving in the region were often far from Cambridge English Corpus The conversations were and helped towards a better understanding of our mutual problems . From the Hansard archive See all examples of Translations of “ cordial ” in Spanish cordial , refresco , licor … Need a translator ? Translator tool Get a quick , free translation ! What is the pronunciation of cordial ? Browse Corbynomics cord cord lock cordate cordiality cordially cordierite cordite Scroll up Scroll down | [
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http://dictionary.cambridge.org/us/dictionary/english/direct-report | Meaning of direct report in English direct report noun C uk us WORKPLACE MANAGEMENT an employee whose position at work is directly below that of another person , and who is managed by that person She has a dozen direct reports , but manages many more people Compare line manager ( Definition of “ direct report ” from the Cambridge Business English Dictionary © Cambridge University Press ) What is the pronunciation of direct report ? Browse direct overhead direct participation direct participation program direct predecessor direct response ad direct response advertising direct sale direct selling Scroll up Scroll down | [
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http://dictionary.cambridge.org/us/dictionary/english/ensure | Meaning of ensure in English Contents ensure verb T us ɪnˈʃʊər insure ( Definition of “ ensure ” from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © Cambridge University Press ) " ensure " in English verb T US also insure uk ɪnˈʃɔː r us ɪnˈʃʊr B2 to make something certain to happen The airline is taking steps to ensure safety on its aircraft + ( that ) The role of the police is to ensure ( that ) the law is obeyed + two objects Their 2 – 0 victory today has ensured the Italian team a place in the Cup Final / ensured a place in the Cup Final for the Italian team More examples The company ' s sole concern is to ensure the safety of its employees Officials will ensure that the election is carried out fairly We must ensure that tourism develops in harmony with the environment Our head office will liaise with the suppliers to ensure delivery You have a legal obligation your child receives a proper education Thesaurus : synonyms and related words ( Definition of “ ensure ” from the Cambridge Advanced Learner ' s Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press ) Examples of “ ensure ” These examples are from the Cambridge English Corpus and from sources on the web . Any opinions in the examples do not represent the opinion of the Cambridge Dictionary editors or of Cambridge University Press or its licensors . The regulations that stem from the consensus a peer - review scientific process so that the science is as good as any system can guarantee . From Cambridge English Corpus Random assignment would that all unmeasured confounding factors were equally distributed between comparison groups . From Cambridge English Corpus The desired client profiles had been established a priori to that a broad range of clients would be recruited . The remaining funds of ( 1xb ) must be invested in the riskless asset to that the total position is riskless . Through this envelop , it is ensured that object is first surrounded by the robots before making the form closure grasp . It will also patients are considered for current lymphoma studies , which are aimed to improve the management of these patients . Coherence can be partially ensured if different semantic identities are based on similar structural characteristics . They are assumed to save during working periods to they have sufficient income when not working . It was also necessary to that for each picture there were sufficient words selected to describe the events . Ultimately , this victory was not ensured by the persuasive nature of the new dimensions of the bloc ' s political discourse . They favored the creation of strong central bureaucratic authorities to that the new agglomerations of private power operated ultimately in the public interest . This ensures local stakeholder buy - in and that we do not invest in technology that is unlikely to be adopted . This all conspires to that the larger farmers are unlikely to re - stock the common . A measure of non - verbal reasoning was then entered into the regression to that common predictors were not simply due to a general ability factor . The search method is exhaustive , so it is ensured that all the necessary parameters will be visited and checked for violations . Translations of “ ensure ” in Spanish asegurar , asegurar ( que ) … Need a translator ? Translator tool Get a quick , free translation ! What is the pronunciation of ensure ? Browse ensnaring ensue ensued ensuing ensured ensuring ENT entail Scroll up Scroll down | [
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http://dictionary.cambridge.org/us/dictionary/english/facade | Meaning of façade in English Contents façade noun C also facade us fəˈsɑd the front of a building The façade is made of limestone A person ’ s façade is the image that person presents to others Behind her façade of gentleness was a tough competitor ( Definition of “ façade ” from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © Cambridge University Press ) " façade " in English noun uk fəˈsɑːd us fəˈsɑːd BUILDING C the front of a building especially a large or attractive the gallery ' s elegant 18th - century façade Thesaurus : synonyms and related words Parts of buildings in general addition annex annexe downstairs elevation extension foundation frontage Juliet balcony man cave superstructure wing FALSE APPEARANCE S a false appearance that makes someone or something seem more pleasant or better than they really are : He kept his hostility hidden behind a friendly façade . We are fed up with this façade of democracy Thesaurus : synonyms and related words ( Definition of “ façade ” from the Cambridge Advanced Learner ' s Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press ) Translations of “ façade ” in Chinese ( Traditional ) 建築物 , （ 尤指大型建築物或外型美觀的建築物的 ） 正面 , 虛假的外表 … Need a translator ? Translator tool Get a quick , free translation ! What is the pronunciation of façade ? Browse fabrication fabricator fabulous fabulously face face amount face card face cream Scroll up Scroll down | [
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http://dictionary.cambridge.org/us/dictionary/english/finite | Meaning of finite in English Contents finite adjective us ˈfɑɪ · nɑɪt having a limit or end : We have only a finite amount of time to complete this project ( Definition of “ finite ” from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © Cambridge University Press ) " finite " in English adjective uk ˈfaɪ . naɪt us ˈfaɪ . naɪt LIMITED C2 having a limit or end : The funds available for the health service are finite and we can not afford to waste money We only have a finite amount of time complete this task - we ca n ' t continue indefinitely Thesaurus : synonyms and related words Range and limits all the way to idiom ambit band bound boundary condition glass ceiling limited meta - narrow restricted scope specialized spectrum spread stretch string strings attached idiom the gamut See more results » GRAMMAR specialized language in a form that shows the tense and subject of a verb rather than the infinitive form or a participle In the following sentence " go " is finite : " I often go to the cinema . " Thesaurus : synonyms and related words Grammar Finite and non - finite verbs Finite verb forms show tense , person and number ( I go , she goes , we went , etc . ) : ( Definition of “ finite ” from the Cambridge Advanced Learner ' s Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press ) Examples of “ finite ” These examples are from the Cambridge English Corpus and from sources on the web . Any opinions in the examples do not represent the opinion of the Cambridge Dictionary editors or of Cambridge University Press or its licensors . They are generally based on - state techniques that only partially exploit syntactic information . From Cambridge English Corpus The resource - rich country will always emerge in time as the richest country . From Cambridge English Corpus The stationary theory , which predated the - horizon one , can be obtained as a limiting case of the above , with some care though . Thus , w ( ) is now a sequence , and thus a dimensional variable , which we still write as w when no confusion is possible . Furthermore , it formulates a ' bisimulation principle ' for proving the equivalence of - terms . Moreover , for notational convenience , we limit ourselves to restrictions and sums . In all cases we have a number of - classes . Now , we can show that the hardening relation is image - Section 2 introduces the fragment of the calculus , its syntax and reduction semantics . An alphabet is a and non - empty set of symbols . However , the assignment of a semantic label ( such as a case ) from a set is a useful abstraction . We consider how an automaton toolkit , containing a number of different types of automata , would be implemented with the two techniques . However , the relation to - state techniques is only implied . The bracketing is clearly rather odd in this , an artifact of the - state grammar . The - state dependency parser , and the matcher based on dependency structures are an attempt to strike the right balance . See all examples of Translations of “ finite ” in Spanish finito , limitado , conjugado … Need a translator ? Translator tool Get a quick , free translation ! What is the pronunciation of finite ? Browse finisher finishing finishing line finishing school Finite Capacity Scheduling finite element method finite type finitely Scroll up Scroll down | [
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http://dictionary.cambridge.org/us/dictionary/english/genre | Meaning of genre in English Contents genre noun C us ˈʒɑn · rə ˈʒɑ̃ · rə art literature music a particular subject or style of literature art , or music the genre of landscape painting ( Definition of “ genre ” from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © Cambridge University Press ) " genre " in English noun C uk ˈʒɑ̃ː . rə ˈʒɒn . rə us ˈʒɑːn . rə formal a style especially in the arts , that involves a particular set of characteristics What genre does the book fall into - comedy or tragedy literary musical film genre Thesaurus : synonyms and related words Categories and varieties animal brand category classification food group form ilk incarnation kind matter model mould order stratification substance take typology variety version See more results » adjective uk ˈʒɑ̃ː . rə ˈʒɒn . rə ˈʒɑːn . rə produced according to a model a genre movie genre fiction Thesaurus : synonyms and related words ( Definition of “ genre ” from the Cambridge Advanced Learner ' s Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press ) Examples of “ genre ” These examples are from the Cambridge English Corpus and from sources on the web . Any opinions in the examples do not represent the opinion of the Cambridge Dictionary editors or of Cambridge University Press or its licensors . Both are large - scale genres , often - though not necessarily - showcasing either the orchestra as a whole or individual players or sections within it . From Cambridge English Corpus Ultimately the survives in the twenty - first century primarily in our university choruses and local choral societies . From Cambridge English Corpus He provides a staged analysis of the bribery event and shows which stages are constitutive , thereby demonstrating that certain so - called bribery episodes were not . These master actors teach their students the repertoire of their particular genres by having them copy what they do . Music listening activities were conducted using tonal music of different and styles . This interest is reflected in her electroacoustic music as most of her pieces in this utilise vocal performance . Any teacher who wants to explore this fascinating and endlessly exciting should keep a copy very near at hand . These three works are perhaps the three oldest instances of the of roman d ' antiquité . As such , it would tend to be first attested in writing in the more oral and less formal genres . Hence , we have an intersection within these texts of , second or third hand experience , alongside a dynamic of imperialism that needs recognition and analysis . Speakers and writers can , and do , modify their usage in different directions according to level of formality , , and mode of language . Finally , practical discussion on the teaching of specific spoken genres is reviewed and probable future directions are discussed . For this question , the respondents were given a chance to name several genres , because of vague and often personal definitions of particular genres . However , a recent flurry of work demonstrates that the processes may be similar in popular and high culture genres . Furthermore , it demonstrates that affects not only the rate of subject expression , but also the way in which priming manifests itself . Collocations with “ genre ” These are words often used in combination with . Click on a collocation to see more examples of it . These examples are from the Cambridge English Corpus and from sources on the web . Any opinions in the examples do not represent the opinion of the Cambridge Dictionary editors or of Cambridge University Press or its licensors . artistic genre Someone at a recent conference suggested that this could mean a whole new artistic of ' theoretical performance ' , or something . different genre Music listening activities were conducted using tonal music of different and styles . distinct genre Some levels simply change the camera perspective , while others offer up their own distinct Wikipedia See all collocations with Translations of “ genre ” in Spanish género … Need a translator ? Translator tool Get a quick , free translation ! What is the pronunciation of genre ? Browse genome genomic genomics genotype gent gentamicin genteel genteelly Scroll up Scroll down | [
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http://dictionary.cambridge.org/us/dictionary/english/have-your-back-to-against-the-wall | Definition of “ have your back to / against the wall ” - English Dictionary English “ have your back to / against the wall ” in English See all translations have your back to / against the wall to have very serious problems that limit the ways in which you can act He owes money to everyone - he really has his back to the wall now . Thesaurus : synonyms and related words Experiencing difficulties be be ( caught ) between a rock and a hard place idiom be climbing the walls idiom be for the high jump be / come up against a brick wall creek doo - doo embattled fall into sth flounder frying pan jungle leg out of the frying pan into the fire patch pickle pressed prob pushed thin See more results » ( Definition of “ have your back to / against the wall ” from the Cambridge Advanced Learner ' s Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press ) Translations of “ have your back to / against the wall ” in Chinese ( Traditional ) 處於絕境 … Need a translator ? Translator tool Get a quick , free translation ! Browse have to do with something have two left feet have what it takes ( to do something have your ( fair ) share of sth back to / against the wall business , sensible , etc . head on cake and eat it ( too ) day in court differences Scroll up Scroll down | [
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http://dictionary.cambridge.org/us/dictionary/english/homeostasis | Meaning of homeostasis in English Contents homeostasis noun U us ˌhoʊ · mi · oʊˈsteɪ · səs biology the process by which a living thing or a cell keeps the conditions inside it the same despite any changes in the conditions around it ( Definition of “ homeostasis ” from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © Cambridge University Press ) " homeostasis " in English noun U uk ˌhəʊ . mi . əʊˈsteɪ . sɪs us ˌhoʊ . mi . oʊˈsteɪ . sɪs specialized the ability or tendency of a living organism cell , or group to keep the inside it the same despite any changes in the around it , or this state of internal balance Warm - blooded animals are able to achieve temperature homeostasis . Thesaurus : synonyms and related words The circulatory system & blood Abo accessory pathway atrioventricular auricular blood cell blood donor capillary erectile homeothermic intravenous jugular vein LV mediastinal microvascular myocardial oxyhaemoglobin Rh factor ventricular venule WBC See more results » ( Definition of “ homeostasis ” from the Cambridge Advanced Learner ' s Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press ) Examples of “ homeostasis ” These examples are from the Cambridge English Corpus and from sources on the web . Any opinions in the examples do not represent the opinion of the Cambridge Dictionary editors or of Cambridge University Press or its licensors . Unlike hypothermia , the breakdown in causes ongoing damage in every organ28 so the single most important treatment is rapid cooling . From Cambridge English Corpus These agents have been directed towards glutamate , apoptosis , oxidative stress and neuroprotection . From Cambridge English Corpus Taken together , these results may indicate that was progressively lost between days 3 and 5 , even though viability was around 100 % . In conjunction , these observations reveal novel mechanisms by which neuroinflammation can alter glutamate and trigger oligodendrocyte death . Even if glucocorticoids act primarily at a peripheral level to maintain , the brain represents one of the principal targets for these steroid hormones . There are changes in other body systems which may affect and reduce safety margins . Astrocytes can dynamically and rapidly change their phenotype in a process known as ' activation ' , contributing to the maintenance of the central nervous system These results suggest that heat shock proteins initially try to maintain , but on failing , may be involved in cell death . Under normal situations there is a balance between these two systems placing the body in a state of These functional changes lead to a progressive loss of the organism ' s ability to withstand both internal and environmental stresses , causing the failure of cellular In older patients with disturbed fluid balance , this can be problematic as , often , intravascular volume is low . This work describes novel roles for mast cells in nerve and pathology . Transplantation of pancreatic islets is arguably the most logical approach to restoring metabolic in people with diabetes . But the process in the plasma makes the total energy loss almost unchanged . The model ' s stress on the complex interplay between individual ( or host ) factors and environmental influences is particularly useful . Translations of “ homeostasis ” in Chinese ( Traditional ) 內環境穩定 ， 體內動態平衡 （ 生物 、 活細胞 、 組織等 ， 在其外部環境變化的情況下 ， 保持內部不變或平衡狀態的能力或趨向 ） … Need a translator ? Translator tool Get a quick , free translation ! What is the pronunciation of homeostasis ? Browse homeomorphic homeomorphism homeopath homeopathy homeothermic homeowner homeowner ' s insurance homer Scroll up Scroll down | [
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http://dictionary.cambridge.org/us/dictionary/english/intuition | Meaning of intuition in English Contents intuition noun C / U us ˌɪn · tuˈɪʃ · ən an ability to understand or know something without needing to think about it or use reason discover it , or a feeling that shows this ability U You should trust your intuition in making your decision C Hank ’ s intuitions were right intuitive adjective us ɪnˈtu · ə · t̬ɪv Most people have an intuitive sense of right and wrong intuitively adverb ɪnˈtu · ə · t̬ɪv · li People all over the world respond intuitively to the movie ( = understood it without using reason ( Definition of “ intuition ” from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © Cambridge University Press ) " intuition " in English noun C or U uk ˌɪn . tʃuːˈɪʃ . ə n ˌɪn . tuːˈɪʃ . ə n C2 knowledge from ) an understand know something immediately based on feelings rather than facts Often there ' s no clear evidence one way or the other and you just have to base judgment on intuition . + ( that ) I ca n ' t explain how I knew - I just had an intuition that you ' d been involved in an accident Thesaurus : synonyms and related words Predicting things and intuition augur augury bellwether betcha bode far - sighted intuitive intuitively nasty omen ominous prophesy prophetic psychic read sb ' s mind idiom read sb ' s palm idiom read the runes scent second - guess visionary See more results » ( Definition of “ intuition ” from the Cambridge Advanced Learner ' s Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press ) Examples of “ intuition ” These examples are from the Cambridge English Corpus and from sources on the web . Any opinions in the examples do not represent the opinion of the Cambridge Dictionary editors or of Cambridge University Press or its licensors . But , in fact , we do not place any weight on ordinary intuitions about color . From Cambridge English Corpus He does , however , note the existence of ' our ordinary intuitions about corrective justice ' ( p . 21 ) . From Cambridge English Corpus As reported in all these studies , however , there is a fair amount of variability in speakers ' intuitions of syllabification , even when dialect is controlled for . The behind the symbolic counterpart of a natural level mapping is that natural level mappings are instances of it . This has sometimes been stated in previous studies . Thus , it might partially accommodate the strong intuitions that some have , that certain objects ' demand ' our love and attention . It has been a useful device for importing the techniques and intuitions of transition systems into the equational paradigm . Traditionally , there are three dimensions , but this rests on rather vague introspective intuitions . We should remember that all these things have been discovered by way of rigorous analysis and exhaustive experience , not by Much of the work in this area is limited , however , in that it relies on researchers ' intuitions concerning speakers ' pragmatic and semantic intent . If we define the standards according to the intuitions of a majority of experts , then we can never argue against the majority . For present purposes , however , no harm is done if we set this aside . 16 . As these points suggest , the person - based marks badly needed common ground between at least some forms of consequentialism and various non - consequentialist approaches . Evidently , negative evidence , but not positive input , allows the child to develop intuitions which more closely resemble those of an adult . The is that a program is , in essence , a non - empty finite or infinite sequence of primitive instructions . Translations of “ intuition ” in Spanish intuición … Need a translator ? Translator tool Get a quick , free translation ! What is the pronunciation of intuition ? Browse intubation intuit intuited intuiting intuitionistic Inuit Scroll up Scroll down | [
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http://dictionary.cambridge.org/us/dictionary/english/ironic | Definition of “ ironic ” - English Dictionary American English Examples “ ironic ” in American English See all translations ironic adjective us ɑɪˈrɑn · ɪk also ironical us ɑɪˈrɑn · ɪ · kəl ironic adjective USING OPPOSITE WORDS using words that suggest the opposite of what you intend , usually in order to be humorous The play was full of witty , ironic banter + that clause It ’ s really ironic that I would be asked to write about pets today because just yesterday our dog ran away . HAVING OPPOSITE EFFECT odd or humorous because something has a different or opposite result from what is expected + that clause It ’ s really ironic that I would be asked to write about pets today because just yesterday our dog ran away . ( Definition of “ ironic ” from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © Cambridge University Press ) American English Examples “ ironic ” in English See all translations uk aɪˈrɒn . ɪk aɪˈrɑː . nɪk also ironical uk aɪˈrɒn . ɪ . k ə l - ˈrɑː . nɪ . k ə l C2 interesting strange , or funny because of being very different from what you would usually expect + that It is ironic that although many items are now cheaper to make , fewer people can afford to buy them . showing that you really mean the of what you are saying : an ironic comment reply Thesaurus : synonyms and related words Outcomes and consequences - ment aftereffect aftermath bang be a monument to sth idiom bed bite effect first fruit fruit function impact knock - on effect monument more bang for your buck ( s ) idiom spillover spin - off the bitter fruits of sth the upshot trickle - down See more results » You can also find related words , phrases , and synonyms in the topics : Figurative use of language ironically adverb aɪˈrɒn . ɪ . k l.i aɪˈrɑː . nɪ . k l.i ( Definition of “ ironic ” from the Cambridge Advanced Learner ' s Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press ) Examples of “ ironic ” These examples are from the Cambridge English Corpus and from sources on the web . Any opinions in the examples do not represent the opinion of the Cambridge Dictionary editors or of Cambridge University Press or its licensors . For one , postmodernists exploited the possibilities of the colon . From Cambridge English Corpus The letter is unintentionally in that secular scholars of this time had already begun to construct scholarly editions of classics from antiquity . From Cambridge English Corpus So she politely goes along with the nave believer and becomes an believer in i the fictitious life she is supposed to have led . Accordingly , they develop a computational model of irony based on three types of situations , which they call intentional , serendipitous , and competence irony . It is that some of the most vocal critics of distributed representations first came to modelling through this software . That " ministers and markets " might have given rise to the modern research university is a compelling tale . The entire novel has to be understood as a masterpiece of stylization . But it is a rewriting that yields a nicely conclusion to the story told here , of the coincidences and conflicts between modernism and modernity . They also gave more or less renderings of classics from official mass culture . Indeed , this can be seen to be the basis for the sequence ' s powerfully juxtaposition of different cultures , landscapes and textual geographies . That this ground - this ample geography - is covered by temporary housing is an pointer toward the transitoriness of human settlement . Likewise , 77 % ( 2164 ) of simile types are disambiguated automatically . Only when familiar irony is used in a literally biasing context can its salient interpretation be suppressed and discarded . How , given his disdain for serialism and even atonality . It is , too , that recent incursions by ' lit - critters ' into historical writing reproduce the very stereotypes long ago demolished by decades of historical research . Translations of “ ironic ” in Chinese ( Traditional ) 具有諷刺意味的 , 出乎意料的 , 令人啼笑皆非的 … Need a translator ? Translator tool Get a quick , free translation ! What is the pronunciation of ironic ? Browse iron out ironbark ironclad ironed ironically ironing ironing board ironmonger Scroll up Scroll down My Dictionary Create and share your own word lists and quizzes for free ! Sign up now Log in Contents adjective ( 2 ) Word of the Day cinematography the art and methods of film photography About this Blog Divulging and disclosing ( The language of giving information ) January 23 , 2019 Read More New Words green screen noun January 21 , 2019 More new words | [
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http://dictionary.cambridge.org/us/dictionary/english/lag | Meaning of lag in English Contents lag verb I us læɡ - gg - to move or advance so slowly that you are behind other people or things : John ’ s always lagging behind the others in the class noun C / U us læɡ a delay in the period of time in which events happen C There is often a lag between becoming infected and the first signs of the illness ( Definition of “ lag ” from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © Cambridge University Press ) " lag " in English verb uk - gg - MOVE / REACT SLOWLY I to move or make progress so slowly that you are behind other people or things : He ' s lagging behind - I think we ' d better wait for him to catch us up . Sales are lagging at the moment If a computer or computer game lags , there is a delay between the user doing something and the game reacting to it : If I try to access any of the folders files , the lags seriously Why are the games on my laptop suddenly lagging when they ran fine before ? Thesaurus : synonyms and related words Slow and moving slowly ( as ) slow as molasses idiom at a snail ' s pace idiom by and by by degrees claw your way ( somewhere ) drift float in ones and twos inch by inch infiltrate infiltration labour laggard mill sluggishly sluggishness snail steadily steady struggle See more results » You can also find related words , phrases , and synonyms in the topics : Delaying and wasting time COVER UK T cover something with a thick layer of material in order to stop heat from escaping or to stop water from freezing to lag pipes Thesaurus : synonyms and related words PRISON T Australian English informal send someone to prison or to arrest someone noun uk DELAY C a between two things happening You have to allow for a time lag between order and delivery U between a user performing an action on a , and the reacting Gamers know the slightest lag between a mouse ' s movements and the action on the PC screen can have serious consequences You can optimize your Internet connection so you can play online games with less lag . PRISONER UK old - fashioned informal prisoner or a person who has often been a prisoner in the past : an old lag ( Definition of “ lag ” from the Cambridge Advanced Learner ' s Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press ) " lag " in Business English to not make as much progress as other lag behind sb / sth Business leaders in the UK still lag behind their European counterparts in foreign language skills lag well / far behind As usual we lag far behind the rest of the world in this matter They continue to lag their competitors in most areas business or make more than usual , or to change later than something else changes Business had improved considerably after lagging last year There has been an upturn business travel , but hotel prices are still lagging . between two things happening This can mean a lag during construction projects Sometimes there would be long lag times between responses See also time lag Cambridge Business English Dictionary Translations of “ lag ” in Spanish quedarse atrás , retraso , intervalo … Need a translator ? Translator tool Get a quick , free translation ! What is the pronunciation of lag ? Browse ladybird ladybug ladylike ladyship lagan lager lager lout lagered - up Scroll up Scroll down | [
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http://dictionary.cambridge.org/us/dictionary/english/micromanage | Meaning of micromanage in English Contents micromanage verb T uk ˈmaɪ . krəʊˌmæn . ɪdʒ us ˈmaɪ . kroʊˌmæn . ɪdʒ often disapproving to control every part of a situation even small details The head teacher should n ' t be trying to micromanage what happens in the classroom Thesaurus : synonyms and related words Controlling and being in charge aggrandize assume assumption authoritative balance of power divide dominant have sb in the palm of your hand idiom have sth in hand idiom high - handed hold sway hold the balance of power preside preside over sth pull pull rank pull the strings rein saddle whip See more results » ( Definition of “ micromanage ” from the Cambridge Advanced Learner ' s Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press ) " micromanage " in Business English verb I or T uk ˈmaɪkrəˌmænɪdʒ us often disapproving HR WORKPLACE MANAGEMENT to control every part of a situation project , etc . , even including the small details , in a way that may not be necessary and may not give enough responsibility to other employees She tends to micromanage , frustrating staff members with her unwillingness to delegate tasks It is not the CEO ' s job to micromanage the company micromanagement noun U There should be less micromanagement by marketing and more authority and accountability flowing to sales ( Definition of “ micromanage ” from the Cambridge Business English Dictionary © Cambridge University Press ) Examples of “ micromanage ” These examples are from the Cambridge English Corpus and from sources on the web . Any opinions in the examples do not represent the opinion of the Cambridge Dictionary editors or of Cambridge University Press or its licensors . Since the policy is decided by a legislature , there is no need to the local platforms of every single district . From Cambridge English Corpus Because of this , the superordinate controller need not things , or even be more than an open - loop controller . From Cambridge English Corpus You do n ' t the operation of the heater or air conditioner , you may have no idea how any of that works . Why does it have an amazing capacity to when local people can not do so ? From the Hansard archive It should not be to the process or examine individual projects as is , unfortunately , still the case . Europarl Parallel Corpus - English They acknowledge the issue and express their resolve to do better in the future by micromanaging less . From the Hansard archive He appears to think that he can business and run everything , but he can not . If something is not working , their solution is to regulate and We need genuinely independent trusts that are not micromanaged centrally with the objective of uniformity . Their heavy - handed approach to the issue — their control freakery of wanting to everything from the centre — overlooks the public service that individuals are prepared to contribute to their local communities , unpaid . The memory controller flaw could have been mitigated by a mature code - development environment , to unburden the programmer from having to small chunks of code . Wikipedia Many groups are demanding a more hands - off approach where government does not the family . Wikipedia She moves into a middle - class family ' s home , where she micromanages family members ' private lives . To win , players must develop and balanced and organized armies . These exercises tend to be the most far - removed from functional movement , due to their attempt to the variables acting on the individual muscles . Translations of “ micromanage ” in Chinese ( Traditional ) 細節管理 ， 微觀管理 … Need a translator ? Translator tool Get a quick , free translation ! What is the pronunciation of micromanage ? Browse microgram microgrid microlender microlight micromanaged micromanagement micromanager micromanaging Scroll up Scroll down | [
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http://dictionary.cambridge.org/us/dictionary/english/nonchalant | Meaning of nonchalant in English Contents nonchalant adjective not gradable us ˌnɑn · ʃəˈlɑnt behaving in a calm manner showing that you are not worried or frightened She waited her turn to audition trying to look nonchalant . nonchalance noun U us ˌnɑn · ʃəˈlɑns nonchalantly adverb not gradable ˌnɑn · ʃəˈlɑnt · li Once on a safari Charles found 14 female lions walking nonchalantly across an open field ( Definition of “ nonchalant ” from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © Cambridge University Press ) " nonchalant " in English adjective uk ˈnɒn . ʃ ə l . ə nt ˌnɑːn . ʃəˈlɑːnt behaving in a calm manner , often in a way that suggests you are not interested or do not care a nonchalant shrug Synonyms carefree careless ( NO WORRY ) literary casual happy - go - lucky Thesaurus : synonyms and related words Lacking interest and enthusiasm anaemic anemic apathetic apathy aridity blasé half - hearted incurious indifference indifferent jaded lukewarm politely spiritless stolid stolidly tepid unconcerned world - weary your heart is n ' t in it idiom See more results » ( Definition of “ nonchalant ” from the Cambridge Advanced Learner ' s Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press ) Examples of “ nonchalant ” These examples are from the Cambridge English Corpus and from sources on the web . Any opinions in the examples do not represent the opinion of the Cambridge Dictionary editors or of Cambridge University Press or its licensors . The government could not rush through unpopular policies in its familiar fashion , as it had ridden roughshod over civil society in the 1980s . From Cambridge English Corpus The piece concludes with an almost gesture , the music seemingly tossed away by the musicians . From Cambridge English Corpus Fencers often become about the risks they take . The movement culminated in a big climax featuring a double timpani solo , which was curtailed in favour of an unexpectedly ending . Hoops , as a colloquial name for basketball , adds to the stance in evaluating this man . He was bundled down below within 20 seconds of the sheriff making his decision . From the Hansard archive I do not think we shall solve this question by the surrender of our responsibility to the foreigners . From the Hansard archive I was impressed with the way in which she silenced it and was not thrown off her speech . We all know about his calm and manner . He was not sure whether it would go up or down or stay the same , and he seemed to adopt a attitude to questions . We are not about the tourist industry . Despite his formidable prowess in swordplay and " anqi " , he is reckless , , easily agitated , and bereft of social etiquette . Wikipedia Yet he has his own way of treating his subject - matter , with ordinary everyday scenes , peopled with , sometimes withdrawn , but always vibrant characters . Wikipedia Some of the prisoners hung their heads as if their hearts were full of doggedness , while others were Nonchalant , he often bears a mysterious smile that is hard to interpret , even for his master . Translations of “ nonchalant ” in Spanish despreocupado , indiferente … Need a translator ? Translator tool Get a quick , free translation ! What is the pronunciation of nonchalant ? Browse noncallable notes nonce nonce word nonchalance nonchalantly noncombatant noncommittal noncommittally Scroll up Scroll down | [
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http://dictionary.cambridge.org/us/dictionary/english/nuance | Meaning of nuance in English Contents nuance noun C us ˈnu · ɑns a quality of something that is not easy to notice but may be important Actors have to study the nuances of facial expression to show the whole range of emotions nuanced adjective us ˈnu · ɑnst He gives a beautifully nuanced performance in a tricky role ( Definition of “ nuance ” from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © Cambridge University Press ) " nuance " in English noun C uk ˈnjuː . ɑːns ˈnuː . ɑːns a very slight difference in appearance meaning sound , etc . : The painter has managed to capture every nuance of the woman ' s expression Linguists explore the nuances of language Synonyms nicety refinement shade subtlety approving Thesaurus : synonyms and related words Different and difference a breath of fresh air idiom a fine line idiom a whole new ballgame a world of difference alternative asymmetric chasm clash dissimilar dissimilitude distinct distinction distinctive otherwise permutation polyvalent refreshing several step variance See more results » ( Definition of “ nuance ” from the Cambridge Advanced Learner ' s Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press ) Examples of “ nuance ” These examples are from the Cambridge English Corpus and from sources on the web . Any opinions in the examples do not represent the opinion of the Cambridge Dictionary editors or of Cambridge University Press or its licensors . Many nuances in the deposition of these vessels remain invisible because of this methodology . From Cambridge English Corpus The behavioural details that dominated in the earlier production are now abandoned in favour of psychological states and their nuances . From Cambridge English Corpus Both essays bristle with ethnographic detail , and are notable for their analysis of the nuances of social formation in a protean frontier - zone . Probably unknown to the arrangers , adjustments in subtle nuances ( bowing , articulation , timbre ) appropriate for string writing were made by the veteran string musicians . Extreme vocal virtuosity , expression , and attention to nuances of vocal timbre , for example , are traits prized by both operatic and rock singers . Not every verbal reflects mood ( or aspect ) - we have n ' t even gotten to the voices yet . The distinguishing consists in the fact that the third element intentionally produces the conflict in order to gain a dominating position . The focus upon gendered cultural flows , rather than static socio - economic positions , gives nuances to the contributions that deal with political , economic and social issues . It is a view based , in the first place , on a misleading oversimplification of the nuances and complexities of different political ideologies of the time . Paradoxically , then , although the difference between invalidation and nonvalidation may seem but a , it matters greatly . There was no room in his production for the of postwar modernism . The writer argues that there is a need among learners for a heightened critical awareness of web - source nuances . The latter have usually been defined as merely ' political ' , but recent research has made it possible to that definition . She is alive to its nuances and is able to set it in a broad intellectual context . These categories were given to the interviewer to bring to answers that could otherwise have been missed by them . Translations of “ nuance ” in Chinese ( Traditional ) （ 外表 、 意義 、 聲音等的 ） 細微差別 … Need a translator ? Translator tool Get a quick , free translation ! What is the pronunciation of nuance ? Browse NTA NTB nth nu nuanced nub nubile nucellus Scroll up Scroll down | [
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http://dictionary.cambridge.org/us/dictionary/english/principle | Meaning of principle in English Contents principle noun us ˈprɪn · sə · pəl noun MORAL RULE C / U a moral rule or standard of good behavior or fair dealing C His guiding principle is that everyone should have equal access to high - quality health care C He refused to compromise his principles . on principle If you believe act on principle , you are following a personal standard of behavior On principle , I never eat meat BASIC TRUTH often pl a basic truth that explains controls how something happens works the principles of Newtonian physics in principle Someone who agrees to something in principle agrees with the idea , but may not agree with using the idea to bring about practical changes In principle I agree that mothers should spend as much time as possible with their young children , but it is n ’ t easy ( Definition of “ principle ” from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © Cambridge University Press ) " principle " in English uk ˈprɪn . sə . p ə l us ˈprɪn . sə . p ə l IDEA C1 basic rule explains controls how something happens works the principles of the criminal justice system The country is run on socialist principles . The machine according to the principle of electromagnetic conduction organization on the principle that all members have the same rights See also first principles in principle C2 If you with or believe something in principle , you with the in general although you might not support it in reality or in every situation In principle I , but in practice it ' s not always possible They have approved the changes in principle . More examples school is based on the fundamental principle that each child should develop its full potential government has promised uphold the principles of democracy In the 1870s and 1880s , doctors began follow the principles of antiseptic surgery The party ' s principles are basically egalitarian Johnson calls this phenomenon ' the principle of minimal effort ' . Thesaurus : synonyms and related words RULE C2 U approving moral of good behaviour She does n ' t have any principles . He was a man of principle . Anyway , I ca n ' t deceive him - it ' s against all my principles . I never gamble as a matter of principle ( = because I it is wrong She ' d never ask borrow money on principle . Thesaurus : synonyms and related words Grammar Principal Principal as an adjective means ‘ most important ’ : ( Definition of “ principle ” from the Cambridge Advanced Learner ' s Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press ) " principle " in Business English uk ˈprɪnsəpl a principle of sth Those who paid the most would be earning the most : it ' s a pretty principle of fair taxation basic / fundamental / general principle general principles of project management are much the same in the two cases on the principle that organization on the principle that all members have the same rights country run socialist principles U behaviour I never cheat a customer as a matter of principle She ' d never ask borrow money on principle if you with or something in principle , you in although you might not with all the details support it in every situation In principle , we the merger , but we think value insufficient The EU may also move implement ban on new investment previously agreed in principle . if something should happen in principle , it should happen theory it does not in fact always or has not yet happened In principle , bonuses ought to fall when conditions get tough . In practice , they do n ' t . See also ability to pay principle accounting principle benefit principle the Pareto principle statement of principles Cambridge Business English Dictionary Examples of “ principle ” These examples are from the Cambridge English Corpus and from sources on the web . Any opinions in the examples do not represent the opinion of the Cambridge Dictionary editors or of Cambridge University Press or its licensors . Alternatively , one can propose a general licensing that permits such violations at that level . From Cambridge English Corpus That , to recall , said that an agent should per form those actions demanded by plans it was optimal to adopt . From Cambridge English Corpus He thus sought to rehabilitate the doctrine of five principles for his project of philosophical chemistry by providing them with a corpuscular ontology . The philosophical concept of dependent moral status thus makes a crucial appeal to the ethical of beneficence . But was this exclusion based on philosophical or on the contingent state of science ? The other two principles , the historical and etymological ones , only supplement the phonetic , but do not replace it . Psychological inquiry into human prejudice processes also benefits from adaptationist principles . It reinforces a basic of historical research . Psychologists risk a similar confusion in formulating principles taken to govern mental representations . For example , the parties can , in , always settle out of court . The probabilistic model ranks documents according to their probability of being relevant to a query - the ordering In addition , both sets of principles agree upon how these pairs are ranked . Words stressing this yang are best avoided in an international community . As a matter of , it was the spouses who were supposed to bring forward the witnesses to their nuptials . The concept of the tachyon does not violate the principles of special relativity , and they are quite a simple theoretical construct . Collocations with “ principle ” These are words often used in combination with . Click on a collocation to see more examples of it . These examples are from the Cambridge English Corpus and from sources on the web . Any opinions in the examples do not represent the opinion of the Cambridge Dictionary editors or of Cambridge University Press or its licensors . absolute principle I repeat that there is no absolute involved . From the Hansard archive abstract principle Therefore , obligations to help parents do not exist as an abstract of firmly established norms , but are created concretely through interaction over time . accepted principle It is also becoming a more commonly accepted in international arenas . See all collocations with Translations of “ principle ” in Spanish principio … Need a translator ? 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http://dictionary.cambridge.org/us/dictionary/english/ramadan | Meaning of Ramadan in English Contents Ramadan noun C us ˈrɑ · məˌdɑn ˈræm · ə - the ninth month in the Islamic year , during which Muslims take no food or drink during the day from the time the sun appears in the morning until it can no longer be seen evening ( Definition of “ Ramadan ” from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © Cambridge University Press ) " Ramadan " in English noun U uk ˈræm . ə . dæn us ˌræm . əˈdɑːn the ninth month Islamic year , during which Muslims take no food or drink during the day from the time the light sun appears morning until the can no longer be seen evening Thesaurus : synonyms and related words Islam caliphate fatwa hadj hajj halal headscarf jihad jihadi Mecca minaret Muslim prayer mat purdah salaam sharia Shiism the Koran the Qur ' an yashmak See more results » You can also find related words , phrases , and synonyms in the topics : Religious festivals ( Definition of “ Ramadan ” from the Cambridge Advanced Learner ' s Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press ) Examples from literature When it is the month of Ramadan , Muslim people do not eat or drink in the day . Translations of “ Ramadan ” in Spanish Ramadán , Ramadan … Need a translator ? Translator tool Get a quick , free translation ! What is the pronunciation of Ramadan ? Browse ram sth into sb ram - raid ram - raider ram - raiding ramble rambled rambler rambling Scroll up Scroll down | [
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http://dictionary.cambridge.org/us/dictionary/english/restocking-fee | Meaning of restocking fee in English restocking fee noun C uk us COMMERCE an amount of money charged by a company or store for accepting returned goods and giving the customer their money back : Their return policy is that refunds are given within 14 days - but they charge a 10 % restocking fee ( Definition of “ restocking fee ” from the Cambridge Business English Dictionary © Cambridge University Press ) What is the pronunciation of restocking fee ? Browse restiveness restless restless legs syndrome restock restoration restorative restorative justice restore Scroll up Scroll down | [
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http://dictionary.cambridge.org/us/dictionary/english/self-development | Meaning of self - development in English self - development noun U uk us the act of deciding for yourself how to improve your skills and taking action to do this : The Management Institute is offering a weekend self - development workshop ( Definition of “ self - development ” from the Cambridge Business English Dictionary © Cambridge University Press ) What is the pronunciation of self - development ? Browse self - destructing self - destruction self - destructive self - determination self - directed self - discipline self - disciplined self - discovery Scroll up Scroll down | [
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http://dictionary.cambridge.org/us/dictionary/english/shock | Meaning of shock in English Contents shock noun us ʃɑk noun SURPRISE C / U a sudden unexpected , and often unpleasant or offensive event , or the emotional or physical reaction to such an event C It was kind of a shock to hear they wanted to throw it out . C / U Shock is also a medical condition caused by severe injury pain loss of blood , or fright that slows down the flow of blood around the body U She was going into shock – her flesh was becoming chilled and her muscles were contracting EFFECT FROM HITTING U the effect , often including damage slight movement , of one object hitting another forcefully Running shoes lose their ability to absorb shock . ELECTRIC CURRENT C a current electricity going through the body If that cord is pulled loose , you ’ ll get a shock from the plug shocking adjective us ˈʃɑk · ɪŋ The book was considered shocking when it was first published verb I / T ʃɑk verb I / T SURPRISE to make someone suddenly feel very upset surprised T Her painting might shock viewers I The ads were designed to shock . ( Definition of “ shock ” from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © Cambridge University Press ) " shock " in English uk ʃɒk ʃɑːk B1 ( the emotional physical reaction to ) a sudden unexpected , and usually unpleasant experience Her mother ' s death came as a great shock - it was so It was such a loud crash - it gave me / I got quite a shock . It was a shock to see her looking so ill I was in ( a state of ) shock for about two weeks after the accident UK Manchester City suffered a shock defeat ( = completely defeat at the weekend a shock to the system an feeling that you experience when something new or unusual happens It ' s really hard getting back to work after three months off - it ' s quite a shock to the system More examples Her resignation came as a shock . It was a shock for all concerned It took him years to get over the shock of his wife dying It was one hell of a shock to find out I ' d lost my job When I saw him after the accident he was still in shock and was heavily sedated Thesaurus : synonyms and related words ELECTRICITY C2 an electric shock Ow ! - I got a shock from that lamp Thesaurus : synonyms and related words ILLNESS medical condition caused by severe injury pain loss , or fear that slows down the flow around the Several passengers from the wrecked vehicle were taken to hospital suffering from shock . DAMAGING EFFECT C2 the effect of one object violently hitting another , causing damage or a slight movement For running on hard roads , you need shoes with extra cushioning absorb ( = reduce the shock . OFFENDED feeling of being offended upset by something you consider wrong unacceptable You should have seen the look of shock on her face when he started swearing HAIR S large and noticeable mass hair baby had a shock of bright red hair Idiom shock , horror ! I T uk ʃɒk ʃɑːk OFFEND B2 to offend someone by doing or saying something that they consider is immoral unacceptable advertisements designed to shock - that was the whole point of the campaign + obj + to infinitive I think it shocks him to hear women talking about sex More examples B2 to make someone feel surprised photographs starving children shocked people into giv ing money news of the shocked the family deeply shocked adjective ʃɒkt ʃɑːkt B1 After his announcement , there was a shocked silence + to infinitive We were shocked to see smoke pouring out of the roof ( Definition of “ shock ” from the Cambridge Advanced Learner ' s Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press ) Translations of “ shock ” in Chinese ( Traditional ) 驚訝 , 令人震驚的事件 （ 或經歷 ） , 驚愕 ， 震驚 … Need a translator ? Translator tool Get a quick , free translation ! What is the pronunciation of shock ? Browse shivery shivoo shizzle shoal shock absorber shock jock shock tactics shock therapy Scroll up Scroll down | [
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http://dictionary.cambridge.org/us/dictionary/english/vignette | Meaning of vignette in English vignette noun C uk vɪˈnjet us vɪˈnjet a short piece of writing , music acting , etc . that clearly expresses the typical characteristics of something or someone : She wrote several vignettes of small - town life Thesaurus : synonyms and related words Types of film , play , book etc . adaptation Aga saga anime autobiography burlesque Dickensian dramedy epistle film noir indie mystery potboiler prose saga satire spoof stream of consciousness the big screen 1 thriller tragicomedy See more results » ( Definition of “ vignette ” from the Cambridge Advanced Learner ' s Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press ) Examples of “ vignette ” These examples are from the Cambridge English Corpus and from sources on the web . Any opinions in the examples do not represent the opinion of the Cambridge Dictionary editors or of Cambridge University Press or its licensors . The alpha computed for each variable was based on the average score in response to a question across six varied vignettes . From Cambridge English Corpus Each is vividly contextualized , but a larger historical arc that would unify the profiles fails to emerge . From Cambridge English Corpus Twelve of their original vignettes were used to test the value orientations that constitute the middle level of the framework . Short briefing papers called vignettes are produced on each of these topics to help inform the panels ' discussions . In each the emotion was labeled for the child . Studies based on these models have often lacked external validity by using vignettes or hypothetical scenarios to assess attributions . At the end of the interview , the interviewer is asked to place the subject into one of six - based categories of medical severity . This approach allows him to exhibit his gallery of entertaining vignettes . They recorded the reactions of carers to six vignettes that describe contrasting examples of ' difficult moments ' . Moreover , including extra facilities such as a ( 11 ) within , for example , a focus group may provide a valuable insight into expressed beliefs . Throughout these chapters reference is made to vignettes and case studies of residents who died in the 12 case study homes . Some of these challenges are illustrated in the following case Again , subjects separately heard a story about a problem situation , and responded to questions from the research assistant about a randomly selected character . Buried away in them are some interesting vignettes . The authors illustrate these factors with a clinical Translations of “ vignette ” in Spanish historia , estampa … Need a translator ? Translator tool Get a quick , free translation ! What is the pronunciation of vignette ? Browse vigilant vigilante vigilantism vigilantly vigor vigorous vigorously vigour Scroll up Scroll down | [
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http://dictionary.com/browse/operation | operation [ op - uh rey - sh uh n ] EXAMPLES | WORD ORIGIN SEE MORE SYNONYMS FOR operation ON THESAURUS . COM noun an act or instance , process , or manner of functioning operating . the state of being operative ( usually preceded by in into ) : a rule no longer in operation . the power to act ; efficacy , influence , force . exertion force , power , influence ; agency : operation alcohol on mind . a process of a practical mechanical nature in some form work production : delicate operation watchmaking . course procedure productive industrial activity : building operations . SEE MORE RELATED CONTENT false flag Read more in this article about some frequently asked questions and fun facts related to our definitions . READ MORE WikiLeaks Uncovers CIA ’ s Secret Hacking Code Names Read more in this article about some frequently asked questions and fun facts related to our definitions . READ MORE RELATED WORDS affair use transaction force deal service process work enterprise agency application procedure activity action effort trip exercise movement surgery manipulation Nearby words operating microscope operating room operating system operating table operating theatre operation barbarossa operation desert storm operation overlord operation sealion operational Origin of 1350 – 1400 ; Middle English operacioun < Latin operātiōn - ( stem operātiō ) , equivalent to operāt ( us ( see operate ) + - iōn - - ion Related forms mis · op · er · a · tion noun pre · op · er · a · tion noun re · op · er · a · tion sub · op · er · a · tion Dictionary . com Unabridged Based on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary , © Random House , Inc . 2019 Examples from the Web for But they say its effect on regular daily organized crime has been negligible . Mexico ’ s Priests Are Marked for Murder | Jason McGahan January 7 , 2015 DAILY BEAST Their leader , Njie , still going by “ Dave ” during would stay a safe distance away until State House was secure . The Shadowy U.S. Veteran Who Tried to Overthrow a Country Jacob Siegel January 6 , 2015 DAILY BEAST The campaign was known palace insiders as “ Operation Mrs . PB . ” Pulled Documentary Says William Felt ‘ Used ’ by Charles ’ Push for Camilla Tom Sykes December 30 , 2014 If caused no physical damage , it would be in bounds . Cyberwar on North Korea Could Be Illegal Shane Harris December 23 , 2014 SEE MORE EXAMPLES British Dictionary definitions for noun act , process , manner operating state being effect , action , operative ( esp phrases in or into method , series acts , esp of a practical mechanical nature surgery any manipulation body one its organs parts repair damage , arrest progress disease , remove foreign matter , etc military naval action , such as a campaign , manoeuvre , etc capital and prenominal when part name Operation Crossbow maths any procedure , such as addition , multiplication , involution , differentiation , which one more numbers quantities are operated upon according specific rules function from a set onto itself commercial financial transaction Show More Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co . Ltd . 1979 , 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998 , 2000 , 2003 , 2005 , 2006 , 2007 , 2009 , 2012 Word Origin and History for n . late 14c . , " action , performance , work , " also " the performance some science art , " from Old French operacion " operation , working , proceedings , " Latin operationem ( nominative operatio ) " a working , operation , " past participle stem operari " to work , labor " ( in Late " to have effect , be active , cause " ) , opera " work , effort , " related opus ( genitive operis ) " a work " ( see opus ) . The surgical sense is first attested 1590s . Military sense " series movements and acts " is 1749 . Online Etymology Dictionary , © 2010 Douglas Harper Medicine definitions for [ ŏp ′ ə - rā shən ] n . A surgical procedure , usually using instruments , for remedying an injury , ailment , defect , dysfunction . act , manner , process functioning . The American Heritage ® Stedman ' s Medical Dictionary Copyright © 2002 , 2001 , 1995 by Houghton Mifflin Company . Published by Houghton Mifflin Company . Science definitions for [ ŏp ′ ə - rā shən ] Medicine A procedure for remedying an injury , ailment , defect , dysfunction . Mathematics as addition , substitution , transposition , differentiation , performed in a specified sequence accordance with specific rules . logical operation . Computer Science An action resulting single instruction . The American Heritage ® Science Dictionary Copyright © 2011 . Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company . All rights reserved . | [
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http://dictionary.findlaw.com/definition/beyond-a-reasonable-doubt.html | FindLaw FindLaw Legal Dictionary B Beyond A Reasonable Doubt FindLaw Legal Dictionary The FindLaw Legal Dictionary - - free access to over 8260 definitions of legal terms . Search for a definition or browse our legal glossaries . Beyond A Reasonable Doubt beyond a reasonable doubt The standard in a criminal case that must be met by the prosecution in order to convict the defendant . It means the evidence is fully satisfied , all the facts are proven and guilt is established . Source : FindLaw | [
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http://dictionary.findlaw.com/definition/reasonable-suspicion.html | FindLaw FindLaw Legal Dictionary R Reasonable Suspicion FindLaw Legal Dictionary The FindLaw Legal Dictionary - - free access to over 8260 definitions of legal terms . Search for a definition or browse our legal glossaries . Reasonable Suspicion reasonable suspicion n an objectively justifiable suspicion that is based on specific facts or circumstances and that justifies stopping and sometimes searching ( as by frisking ) a person thought to be involved in criminal activity at the time see also reasonable cause at cause compare probable cause at cause terry stop NOTE : A police officer stopping a person must be able to point to specific facts or circumstances even though the level of suspicion need not rise to that of the belief that is supported by probable cause . A reasonable suspicion is more than a hunch . Source : Merriam - Webster ' s Dictionary of Law © 1996 . Merriam - Webster , Incorporated . Published under license with Merriam - Webster , Incorporated . | [
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http://dictionary.law.com/Default.aspx?selected=1617 | Search Legal Terms and Definitions Browse : A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W Y Z privity n . contact , connection or mutual interest between parties . The term is particularly important in the law of contracts , which requires that there be " privity " if one party to a contract can enforce the contract by a lawsuit against the other party . Thus , a tenant of a buyer of real property can not sue the former owner ( seller ) of the property for failure to make repairs guaranteed by the land sales contract between seller and buyer since the tenant was not " in privity " with the seller . See also : contract The People ' s Law Dictionary by Gerald and Kathleen Hill Publisher Fine Communications Place this dictionary on your site | [
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http://dictionary.law.com/Default.aspx?selected=2045 | Search Legal Terms and Definitions Browse : A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W Y Z subrogee n . the person or entity that assumes the legal right to attempt to collect a claim of another ( subrogor ) in return for paying the other ' s expenses or debts which the other claims against a third party . A subrogee is usually the insurance company which has insured the party whose expenses were paid . Thus , the subrogee insurance company may file a lawsuit against a party which caused the damages to its insured which the subrogee paid . See also : subrogation subrogor The People ' s Law Dictionary by Gerald and Kathleen Hill Publisher Fine Communications Place this dictionary on your site | [
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http://dictionary.law.com/Default.aspx?selected=21 | Search Legal Terms and Definitions Browse : A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W Y Z bad faith 1 ) n . intentional dishonest act by not fulfilling legal or contractual obligations , misleading another , entering into an agreement without the intention or means to fulfill it , or violating basic standards of honesty in dealing with others . Most states recognize what is called " implied covenant of good faith and fair dealing " which is breached by acts of bad faith , for which a lawsuit may be brought ( filed ) for the breach ( just as one might sue for breach of contract ) . The question of bad faith may be raised See also : clean hands doctrine fraud good faith The People ' s Law Dictionary by Gerald and Kathleen Hill Publisher Fine Communications Place this dictionary on your site | [
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http://dictionary.law.com/Default.aspx?selected=2105 | Search Legal Terms and Definitions Browse : A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W Y Z tender 1 ) v . to present to another person an unconditional offer to enter into a contract . 2 ) v . to present payment to another . 3 ) n . delivery , except that the recipient has the choice not to accept the tender . However , the act of tender completes the responsibility of the person making the tender . See also : delivery offer The People ' s Law Dictionary by Gerald and Kathleen Hill Publisher Fine Communications Place this dictionary on your site | [
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http://dictionary.law.com/Default.aspx?selected=964 | Search Legal Terms and Definitions Browse : A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W Y Z injury n . any harm done to a person by the acts or omissions of another . Injury may include physical hurt as well as damage to reputation or dignity , loss of a legal right or breach of contract . If the party causing the injury was either willful ( intentionally causing harm ) or negligent then he / she is responsible ( liable ) for payment of damages for the harm caused . Theoretically , potential or continuing injury may be prevented by an order of the court upon a petition for an injunction . See also : damages injunction injunctive relief negligence The People ' s Law Dictionary by Gerald and Kathleen Hill Publisher Fine Communications Place this dictionary on your site | [
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http://dictionary.onmusic.org/appendix/topics/syllables-of-solmization | « Back to appendix Syllables of Solmization A system of attributing a distinct syllable to each note in a musical scale for the practice of sight - singing . There are two types of solmization : 1 . movable Do ( or Sol - fa ) : each syllable corresponds to a scale degree 2 . fixed Do each syllable corresponds to the name of a note In a fixed do system , do is always referring to C * Click a hand symbol to see a larger image Hand symbol Syllable Pitch class Fixed do note name Major scale degree 11 Lowered 1 Do 0 C 1 Di 1 C ♯ Raised 1 Ra D ♭ Lowered 2 Re 2 D 2 Ri 3 D ♯ Raised 2 Me 3 E ♭ Lowered 3 Mi 4 E 5 Raised 3 4 Lowered 4 Fa 5 F Fi 6 F ♯ Raised 4 Se 6 G ♭ Lowered 5 Sol 7 G Si 8 G ♯ Raised 5 Le 8 A ♭ Lowered 6 La 9 A Li 10 A ♯ Raised 6 Te 10 B ♭ Lowered 7 Ti 11 B 7 0 Raised 7 | [
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http://dictionary.reverso.net/dutch-english/vijf | vijf translation | Dutch - English dictionary Search Synonyms Conjugate Speak Suggest new translation / definition vijf five num . / num . Haal vijf vaatjes honingwijn uit de voorraadkamer . Nog , get down to the storeroom and bring up five kegs of Takarian mead . Computer , verhoog deuterium - toevoer naar reactievat 2 met procent . Computer , increase deuterium flow by percent to reaction chamber two . fifth Het veiligheidsdossier wordt iedere jaar hernieuwd . The safety dossier shall be renewed every fifth year . Z ' n vloot zit achter maan There are reports that his fleet is massing behind the moon . See more translations and examples in context for " vijf " or search for more phrases including " vijf " : vijf jaar " , " vijf minuten num . Additional comments : Collaborative Dictionary Dutch - English voor uur exp . Before five o ' clock Tijd Waar is hut nummer exp . Where is cabin number five ? Boot en veerboot Ik ben over maanden uitgerekend I ' m due in five months Dokter Ik wil graag dagen een auto huren I want to hire a car for five days Voertuigverhuur See also : vijfde vijftig vijfkamp | [
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http://dictionary.reverso.net/english-cobuild/accuracy | accuracy meaning , accuracy definition | English Cobuild dictionary English - French English Definition English Synonyms Search also in : Web News Encyclopedia Images Search Synonyms Conjugate Speak Suggest new translation / definition accuracy 1 n - uncount The accuracyof information or measurements is their quality of being true or correct , even in small details . oft N of n ( Antonym : inaccuracy ) We can not guarantee the accuracy of these figures . 2 n - uncount If someone or something performs a task , for example hitting a target , withaccuracy , they do it in an exact way without making a mistake . oft with N ( Antonym : inaccuracy ) . . .weapons that could fire with accuracy at targets 3,000 yards away . . . Translation English Cobuild Collins Dictionary accuracy accurateness , authenticity , carefulness , closeness , correctness , exactitude , exactness , faithfulness , faultlessness , fidelity , meticulousness , niceness , nicety , precision , strictness , truth , truthfulness , veracity , verity Antonyms carelessness , erroneousness , imprecision , inaccuracy , incorrectness , inexactitude , laxity , laxness English Collins Dictionary - English synonyms & Thesaurus See also : accurately accurate accusatory accountancy Add your entry in the Collaborative Dictionary . Suggest or Ask for translation / definition | [
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http://dictionary.reverso.net/english-cobuild/along%20the%20road | along the road meaning , along the road definition | English Cobuild dictionary English - French English Definition English Synonyms Search also in : Web News Encyclopedia Images Search Synonyms Conjugate Speak Suggest new translation / definition along In addition to the uses shown below , along is used in phrasal verbs such as go along with ' , play along ' , and string along ' . 1 prep If you move or look along something such as a road , you move or look towards one end of it . Newman walked along the street alone . . . , The young man led Mark Ryle along a corridor . . . , I looked along the length of the building . 2 prep If something is situated along a road , river , or corridor , it is situated in it or beside it . . . .enormous traffic jams all along the roads . , . . .houses built on piles along the river . . . 3 adv When someone or something moves along , they keep moving in a particular direction . ADV after v She skipped and danced along . . . , The wide road was blocked solid with traffic that moved along sluggishly . 4 adv If you say that something is going along in a particular way , you mean that it is progressing in that way . ADV after v . . .the negotiations which have been dragging along interminably . . . , My life is going along nicely . 5 If you take someone or something along when you go somewhere , you take them with you . This is open to women of all ages , so bring along your friends and colleagues . . . 6 If someone or something is coming along or is sent along , they are coming or being sent to a particular place . She invited everyone she knew to come along . . . 7 prep - phrase You use along with to mention someone or something else that is also involved in an action or situation . The baby ' s mother escaped from the fire along with two other children . . . 8 If something has been true or been present all along , it has been true or been present throughout a period of time . ♦ all along phrase PHR with cl , PHR after v I ' ve been fooling myself all along . . . 9 → along the way → way Translation English Cobuild Collins Dictionary See also : all along bring along come along get along Collaborative Dictionary English Cobuild whirlwind n . a column of air whirling around and towards a mo . . . go down that road exp . face a specific situation ; act in a certain way E.g. : John went out o . . . summer rush n . roads etc crowded with holidaymakers | [
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http://dictionary.reverso.net/english-cobuild/constructive | constructive meaning , constructive definition | English Cobuild dictionary English - French English Definition English Synonyms Search also in : Web News Encyclopedia Images Search Synonyms Conjugate Speak Suggest new translation / definition constructive A constructive discussion , comment , or approach is useful and helpful rather than negative and unhelpful . adj ( = positive ) ( Antonym : negative ) She welcomes constructive criticism . . . , After their meeting , both men described the talks as frank , friendly and constructive . . . constructive dismissal If an employee claims constructive dismissal , they begin a legal action against their employer in which they claim that they were forced to leave their job because of the behaviour of their employer . ( BUSINESS ) n - uncount The woman claims she was the victim of constructive dismissal after being demoted . Translation English Cobuild Collins Dictionary constructive helpful , positive , practical , productive , useful , valuable Antonyms destructive , futile , ineffective , limp - wristed , negative , unhelpful , unproductive , useless , vain , worthless English Collins Dictionary - English synonyms & Thesaurus See also : constructive dismissal construct construe construction Add your entry in the Collaborative Dictionary . Suggest or Ask for translation / definition | [
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http://dictionary.reverso.net/english-cobuild/plethora | plethora meaning , plethora definition | English Cobuild dictionary English - French English Definition English Synonyms Search also in : Web News Encyclopedia Images Search Synonyms Conjugate Speak Suggest new translation / definition plethora A plethora of something is a large amount of it , especially an amount of it that is greater than you need , want , or can cope with . FORMAL n - sing N of n A plethora of new operators will be allowed to enter the market . Translation English Cobuild Collins Dictionary plethora excess , glut , overabundance , profusion , superabundance , superfluity , surfeit , surplus Antonyms dearth , deficiency , lack , scarcity , shortage , want English Collins Dictionary - English synonyms & Thesaurus See also : plotter pectoral plutocrat pleat Add your entry in the Collaborative Dictionary . Suggest or Ask for translation / definition | [
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http://dictionary.reverso.net/english-definition/GEST | gest definition , gest meaning | English dictionary English - French English Synonyms English for learners Grammar Search also in : Web News Encyclopedia Images Search Synonyms Conjugate Speak Suggest new translation / definition gest , geste n Archaic 1 a notable deed or exploit 2 a tale of adventure or romance , esp . in verse See also → chanson de geste ( C14 : from Old French , from Latin gesta deeds , from gerere to carry out ) GEST n ( in Britain ) acronym for Grants for Education , Support and Training : money allocated to Local Education Authorities by the central government English Collins Dictionary - English Definition & Thesaurus GEST ( in Britain ) acronym for Grants for Education , Support and Training : money allocated to Local Education Authorities by the central government gest , geste Archaic 1 a notable deed or exploit 2 a tale of adventure or romance , esp . in verse See also → chanson de geste ( C14 : from Old French , from Latin gesta deeds , from gerere to carry out ) English Collins Dictionary - English Definition & Thesaurus See also : geste geest guest get Add your entry in the Collaborative Dictionary . Suggest or Ask for translation / definition | [
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http://dictionary.reverso.net/english-definition/adularia | adularia definition , adularia meaning | English dictionary English - French English Synonyms English for learners Grammar Search also in : Web News Encyclopedia Images Search Synonyms Conjugate Speak Suggest new translation / definition adularia n a white or colourless glassy variety of orthoclase in the form of prismatic crystals . It occurs in metamorphic rocks and is a minor gemstone . Formula : KAlSi3O8 ( C18 : via Italian from French adulaire , after Adula , a group of mountains in Switzerland ) English Collins Dictionary - English Definition & Thesaurus See also : adulator adulation adulatory Adua Add your entry in the Collaborative Dictionary . Suggest or Ask for translation / definition | [
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http://dictionary.reverso.net/english-definition/compulsory%20service | compulsory service definition , compulsory service meaning | English dictionary English - French English Synonyms English for learners Grammar Search also in : Web News Encyclopedia Images Search Synonyms Conjugate Speak Suggest new translation / definition compulsory adj 1 required by regulations or laws ; obligatory compulsory education 2 involving or employing compulsion ; compelling ; necessary ; essential ♦ compulsorily adv ♦ compulsoriness n compulsory purchase n purchase of a house or other property by a local authority or government department for public use or to make way for development , regardless of whether or not the owner wishes to sell English Collins Dictionary - English Definition & Thesaurus See also : compulsory purchase compulsorily compulsion composure Collaborative Dictionary English Definition prosumer n . economic player that both produces and consumes . . . portmanteau word : prod . . . comp set n . competitive set : a group of other brands offering a si no frills adj . ( about a product or service ) meant to meet t E.g : It ' s a no frills hotel , open source adj . refers to a product or service whose design , bl Examples of open sourc bustitution replacement of a rail transport ( tram , [ Neologism ] from " bus " ride - hailing app app designed to let a person get a transportatio Uber , Gettaxi , Taxi apps significant harm social services IHS Information Handling Services Inc . EMS Emergency Medical Services - Polysemic Ter Care Traduction ecommerce buying or selling of goods tangible or intangible and [ Tech . ] uberization adoption of a business model in which services a [ Bus . ] From the taxi co online user a person - including intelligent programs - that [ Tech . ] urban Amish someone who does not use high - technology items or [ Slang ] " Amish " is t cloud computing network - based services that makes information availab Electronic Money o . eMoney is electronic money exchangeable electronical [ Tech . ] eMoney is uberize ( or uberise ) v . to subject ( an industry ) to a business model in which s [ Bus . ] From the taxi co to be taken into care [ child ] to be sent to a care organization run by the so collaborative consumption a business model in which goods or services are sha Ex : Airbnb , the peer - to » View all results | [
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http://dictionary.reverso.net/english-definition/conquerable | conquerable definition , conquerable meaning | English dictionary English - French English Synonyms English for learners Grammar Search also in : Web News Encyclopedia Images Search Synonyms Conjugate Speak Suggest new translation / definition conquer vb 1 to overcome ( an enemy , army , etc . ) ; defeat 2 to overcome ( an obstacle , feeling , desire , etc . ) ; surmount 3 tr to gain possession or control of by or as if by force or war ; win 4 tr to gain the love , sympathy , etc . , of ( someone ) by seduction or force of personality ( C13 : from Old French conquerre , from Vulgar Latin conquerere ( unattested ) to obtain , from Latin conquirere to search for , collect , from quaerere to seek ) ♦ conquerable adj ♦ conquerableness n conquering adj conqueror n English Collins Dictionary - English Definition & Thesaurus See also : conquerableness conquer conferrable conservable Add your entry in the Collaborative Dictionary . Suggest or Ask for translation / definition | [
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http://dictionary.reverso.net/english-definition/countenance | countenance definition , countenance meaning | English dictionary English - French English Synonyms English for learners Grammar Search also in : Web News Encyclopedia Images Search Synonyms Conjugate Speak Suggest new translation / definition countenance n 1 the face , esp . when considered as expressing a person ' s character or mood a pleasant countenance 2 support or encouragement ; sanction 3 composure ; self - control ( esp . in the phrases keep or lose one ' s countenance ; out of countenance ) vb tr 4 to support or encourage ; sanction 5 to tolerate ; endure ( C13 : from Old French contenance mien , behaviour , from Latin continentia restraint , control ; see contain ) ♦ countenancer n English Collins Dictionary - English Definition & Thesaurus countenance 1 appearance , aspect , expression , face , features , look , mien , physiognomy , visage 2 aid , approval , assistance , backing , endorsement , favour , sanction , support vb 3 abet , aid , approve , back , champion , commend , condone , encourage , endorse , help , sanction , support 4 brook , endure , hack ( slang ) put up with ( informal ) stand for ( informal ) tolerate English Collins Dictionary - English synonyms & Thesaurus See also : countenancer convenance counterchange counteract Add your entry in the Collaborative Dictionary . Suggest or Ask for translation / definition | [
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http://dictionary.reverso.net/english-definition/entente | entente definition , entente meaning | English dictionary English - French English Synonyms English for learners Grammar Search also in : Web News Encyclopedia Images Search Synonyms Conjugate Speak Suggest new translation / definition entente ( French ) n 1 short for → entente cordiale 2 the parties to an entente cordiale collectively ( C19 : French : understanding ) entente cordiale ( French ) n 1 a friendly understanding between political powers : less formal than an alliance 2 often caps the understanding reached by France and Britain in April 1904 , which settled outstanding colonial disputes ( C19 : French : cordial understanding ) Triple Entente the understanding between Britain , France , and Russia that developed between 1894 and 1907 and counterbalanced the Triple Alliance of 1882 . The Entente became a formal alliance on the outbreak of World War I and was ended by the Russian Revolution in 1917 English Collins Dictionary - English Definition & Thesaurus entente agreement , arrangement , compact , deal , friendship , pact , treaty , understanding English Collins Dictionary - English synonyms & Thesaurus See also : Triple Entente enceinte entrée Add your entry in the Collaborative Dictionary . Suggest or Ask for translation / definition | [
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http://dictionary.reverso.net/english-definition/fermata | fermata definition , fermata meaning | English dictionary English - French English Synonyms English for learners Grammar Search also in : Web News Encyclopedia Images Search Synonyms Conjugate Speak Suggest new translation / definition fermata n pl , - tas , - te ( Music ) another word for → pause → 5 ( from Italian , from fermare to stop , from Latin firmare to establish ; see firm1 ) English Collins Dictionary - English Definition & Thesaurus pause vb intr 1 to cease an action temporarily ; stop 2 to hesitate ; delay she replied without pausing n 3 a temporary stop or rest , esp . in speech or action ; short break 4 ( Prosody ) another word for caesura 5 ( Also called ) fermata ( Music ) a continuation of a note or rest beyond its normal length . ( Usual symbol ) < pause > 6 ♦ give pause to to cause to hesitate ( C15 : from Latin pausa pause , from Greek pausis , from pauein to halt ) ♦ pausal adj pauser pausing n , adj pl , - tas , - te ( from Italian , from fermare to stop , from Latin firmare to establish ; see firm1 ) English Collins Dictionary - English Definition & Thesaurus See also : Fermat Fermanagh ferment feat Add your entry in the Collaborative Dictionary . Suggest or Ask for translation / definition | [
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http://dictionary.reverso.net/english-definition/forever | forever definition , forever meaning | English dictionary English - French English Synonyms English for learners Grammar Search also in : Web News Encyclopedia Images Search Synonyms Conjugate Speak Suggest new translation / definition forever adv 1 ( Also ) for ever without end ; everlastingly ; eternally 2 at all times ; incessantly 3 Informal for a very long time he went on speaking forever n 4 as object Informal a very long time it took him forever to reply 5 ♦ . . .forever ! an exclamation expressing support or loyalty Scotland forever ! Forever and for ever can both be used to say that something is without end . For all other meanings , forever is the preferred form English Collins Dictionary - English Definition & Thesaurus forever 1 always , evermore , for all time , for good and all ( informal ) for keeps , in perpetuity , till Doomsday , till the cows come home ( informal ) till the end of time , world without end 2 all the time , constantly , continually , endlessly , eternally , everlastingly , incessantly , interminably , perpetually , unremittingly English Collins Dictionary - English synonyms & Thesaurus See also : . . .forever ! for ever forevermore forebear Collaborative Dictionary English Definition BFF abbr . acron . Best Friends Forever | [
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http://dictionary.reverso.net/english-definition/friend | friend definition , friend meaning | English dictionary English - French English Synonyms English for learners Grammar Search also in : Web News Encyclopedia Images Search Synonyms Conjugate Speak Suggest new translation / definition friend n 1 a person known well to another and regarded with liking , affection , and loyalty ; an intimate 2 an acquaintance or associate 3 an ally in a fight or cause ; supporter 4 a fellow member of a party , society , etc . 5 a patron or supporter a friend of the opera 6 ♦ be friends ( with ) to be friendly ( with ) 7 ♦ make friends ( with ) to become friendly ( with ) vb 8 tr an archaic word for → befriend ( Old English freond ; related to Old Saxon friund , Old Norse frændi , Gothic frijonds , Old High German friunt ) friendless adj friendlessness n friendship Friend 1 a member of the Religious Society of Friends ; Quaker Friend 2 ( Mountaineering ) trademark a device consisting of a shaft with double - headed spring - loaded cams that can be wedged in a crack to provide an anchor point friend at court an influential acquaintance who can promote one ' s interests next friend ( Law ) a person acting on behalf of an infant or other person under legal disability pen friend another name for → pen pal English Collins Dictionary - English Definition & Thesaurus a member of the Religious Society of Friends ; Quaker English Collins Dictionary - English Definition & Thesaurus ( Mountaineering ) trademark a device consisting of a shaft with double - headed spring - loaded cams that can be wedged in a crack to provide an anchor point friend Achates , alter ego , boon companion , bosom friend , buddy ( informal ) china ( Brit . slang ) chum ( informal ) cock ( Brit . informal ) companion , comrade , confidant , crony , familiar , homeboy ( slang , chiefly U.S. ) intimate , mate pal , partner , playmate , soul mate adherent , advocate , ally , associate , backer , benefactor , partisan , patron , protagonist , supporter , well - wisher Antonyms adversary , antagonist , competitor , enemy , foe , opponent , rival English Collins Dictionary - English synonyms & Thesaurus See also : next friend pen friend friend at court Collaborative Dictionary English Definition unfriend v . remove someone from the friends list on a social net . . . unfriend v . remove / delete someone from a list of friends or co . . . [ informal ] Ex : Although h bestie n . best [ Neologism ] homeboy exp . close wingman n . 1 . [ Mil . ] a pilot who comes in support of the leading air 2 . this meaning h He ( She ) ' s a keeper exp . expression used for saying that someone is worth bei squad Refers to a teen ’ s group of friends . Usually employed storge n . 1 . friendly , affectionate love ; familial love 2 . ( astro A living being with storge woo - girl a woman , generally in her twenties , who shows she i [ Fam . ] couch surfing way of traveling in which you go from one apartment to ice bucket challenge activity involving dumping a bucket of ice water on yo also called " ice water | [
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http://dictionary.reverso.net/english-definition/lassi | lassi definition , lassi meaning | English dictionary English - French English Synonyms English for learners Grammar Search also in : Web News Encyclopedia Images Search Synonyms Conjugate Speak Suggest new translation / definition lassi n a cold drink made with yoghurt or buttermilk and flavoured with sugar , salt , or a mild spice English Collins Dictionary - English Definition & Thesaurus See also : lassie lass Lassa lasso Add your entry in the Collaborative Dictionary . Suggest or Ask for translation / definition | [
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http://dictionary.reverso.net/english-definition/microscope | microscope definition , microscope meaning | English dictionary English - French English Synonyms English for learners Grammar Search also in : Web News Encyclopedia Images Search Synonyms Conjugate Speak Suggest new translation / definition microscope n 1 an optical instrument that uses a lens or combination of lenses to produce a magnified image of a small , close object . Modern optical microscopes have magnifications of about 1500 to 2000 See also → simple microscope → compound microscope ultramicroscope 2 any instrument , such as the electron microscope , for producing a magnified visual image of a small object compound microscope n an instrument for magnifying small objects , consisting of a lens of short focal length for forming an image that is further magnified by a second lens of longer focal length Compare simple microscope confocal microscope a light microscope with an optical system designed to reject background from matter outside the focal plane and therefore allowing images of different sections of a specimen to be obtained dark - field microscope another name for an ultramicroscope electron microscope a powerful type of microscope that uses electrons , rather than light , and electron lenses to produce a magnified image phase - contrast microscope a microscope that makes visible details of colourless transparent objects . It employs a method of illumination such that small differences of refractive index of the materials in the object cause differences of luminous intensity by interference proton microscope a powerful type of microscope that uses a beam of protons , giving high resolution and sharp contrast scanning electron microscope a type of electron microscope that produces a three - dimensional image a microscope having a single lens ; magnifying glass Compare English Collins Dictionary - English Definition & Thesaurus See also : confocal microscope electron microscope proton microscope Add your entry in the Collaborative Dictionary . Suggest or Ask for translation / definition | [
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http://dictionary.reverso.net/english-definition/pallor | pallor definition , pallor meaning | English dictionary English - French English Synonyms English for learners Grammar Search also in : Web News Encyclopedia Images Search Synonyms Conjugate Speak Suggest new translation / definition pallor n a pale condition , esp . when unnatural fear gave his face a deathly pallor ( C17 : from Latin : whiteness ( of the skin ) , from pallere to be pale1 ) English Collins Dictionary - English Definition & Thesaurus pallor ashen hue , bloodlessness , lack of colour , paleness , pallidness , wanness , whiteness English Collins Dictionary - English synonyms & Thesaurus See also : pall palliator pollard Palomar Add your entry in the Collaborative Dictionary . Suggest or Ask for translation / definition | [
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