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advise (v)
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p.27 The shape is important. For a new skater, I'd advise something shallow -not too deep.
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aerodynamic (adj)
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p.22 The rider’s shorts are made from Kevlar and nylon because they are aerodynamic. |
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ديناميكي هوائي |
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alloy (n)
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p.22 The rims are made of aluminum alloy because it is light and strong. |
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bearings (n)
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ball bearings كرسي بيلي |
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p22. Steel is used for making the wheel bearings because it is hard. |
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فولاذ يستعمل لصنع محمل كريات الدواليب |
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bend (v)
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p.23 If you bend or stretch it, will it go back to its original shape?
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brittle (adj)
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p.25 Glass is very brittle. It breaks easily. |
stiff and therefore easily broken, fragile |
flexible and therefore not easily broken |
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cable (n)
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p.23 Braided steel is used for making the brake cables because is very strong. |
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composite (n)
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p.27 I'd go for a wooden deck - wood is more responsive than plastic or a composite.
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deck (n)
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p.27 A student of materials science is advising his friend how to choose the right skateboard deck.
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طابق في سفينة أو باص
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elastic (n)
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(adj) p.23 How elastic is it? If you bend or stretch it, will it go back to its original shape?
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American English: Do you have a rubber band to hold these papers together? British English and French: Do you have an elastic to hold these papers together? |
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flexible (adj)
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p. 23 Aluminum is light and strong but it's not flexible.
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bendable, able to be bent |
stiff, not flexible |
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frame (n)
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p.23 When I choose a material for a bike frame, I have to think about the properties of the material.
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grip (n)
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p.22 Rubber is used for the tyres and pedals because it provides a good grip. |
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identify (v)
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p.24 Identify the main material in items of sports equipment 1-10. Mugni p.552 He identified the bridge in the picture. |
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استعف الجسر Mugni p.552 He identified the bridge in the picture. |
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lightweight (adj)
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p.22 The helmet is made from polystyrene and polycarbonate because they are strong and lightweight. |
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من ا لوزن الخفيف |
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limit (v)
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p.23 So aluminium bike frames use large diameter tubes. That limits the amount of bending.
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original (adj)
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p. 23 It's got good elasticity so when it bends it tends to return to its original shape.
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pedal (n)
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p. 22 Rubber is used for the tyres and pedals because it provides a good grip.
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perform (v)
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p.26 These help the skateboarder perform tricks.
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property (n)
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p.23 When I choose a material for a bike frame. I have to think about the properties of the material.
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ratio (n)
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p.23 Titanium has a great strength-to-weight ratio.
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recommend (v)
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كتاب توصية (n)a letter of recommendation |
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p.27 If you're going to use it mainly on the street, I'd recommend a short board and not too wide so you'll have more control.
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responsive (adj)
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p.27 I'd go for a wooden deck - wood is more responsive than plastic or a composite.
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rim (n)
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p.22 The rims are made of aluminium alloy because it is light and strong. |
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screw (n)
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(v)p.26 The top part of the truck is called the baseplate. It's screwed to the deck.
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(n) You use a screwdriver to screw in a screw. You use a hammer to hammer in a nail. |
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مسمار محوي= برغي |
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shallow (adj)
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p.27 The shape is important. For a new skater, I'd advise something shallow -not too deep.
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smooth (adj)
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p.27 Do you want to skate in the street, skate parks, on smooth surfaces? I’d go for 97A. |
sleek, glossy |
rough خشن |
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stretch (v)
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p.23 If you bend or stretch it, will it go back to its original shape?
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support (v)
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(n) p.26 The trainer senses the surface you're running on and adjusts the amount of support provided.
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Oxford Word Power p.778 Large columns support the roof. Which political party do you support? |
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tough (adj)
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Oxford Word Power p. 815 The old American cars had tough steel bumpers. Today, they have flimsy bumpers made of cheap plastic. |
strong not easily broken |
flimsy, weak, easily broken |
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vary (v)
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p.26 The hardness of the wheels varies.
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water-resistant (adj)
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Oxford Word Power p. 653 This watch is water-resistant. |
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wear (n)
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menswear, underwear |
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Oxford Word Power p. 861 You’ll need jeans and jumpers for everyday wear. |
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ملابس
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wear-resistant (adj)
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(n)the French Resistance المقاومة ضد النازية |
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p.25 Kevlar doesn’t wear out easily. It’s wear-resistant. |
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