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apologize (v) |
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The manager apologized for the delay and thanked them for their patience. p.76 |
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applied (v)
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p.75 I asked the engineer how he applied paint to the products. He explained they sprayed the paint in a ventilated, closed room. TTelem 3 Crime and Society The rules were considered unfair because they were applied inconsistently. |
to put on |
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capture (v)
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p.78 The city is self-sufficient in fresh water, which is recycled. Devices capture rain water from buildings and channel it into canals and water features. |
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إسْتَوْلَى على . قَبَدَعلى |
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carry out (pv)
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p.77 In a typical day I review proposals for new works, for example building an airport in the Far East, designing a solid waste management plant, or carrying out an environmental assessment proposal for a resort development in the Caribbean. TTelem 2 Science and Technology At the moment, the computer is carrying out sequential data processing. |
to undertake and then finish, to do, to perform |
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confirm (v)
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p.76 I've spoken to Lila. She confirmed that the pipe from the reservoir had become partially blocked and agreed to have it cleaned quickly. |
to make sure, to corroborate, to establish |
to deny, to not be able to make sure, to not be able to confirm |
اكَّدَ |
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consultant (n)
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مستشار تجاري business consultant (n) مستشار طبي consulting physician (n) |
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p.76 (Reporting verbs) “The consultant recommended/advised/proposed/suggested keeping building to a minimum. TTelem 1 Business and Commerce We called in a team of management consultants to advise on the best way to run our operation.
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contamination (n) |
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I'm responsible for environmental assessments, strategic assessments, contamination assessments, and waste management. p.77 |
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تلوث . تدنيس . تنجيس |
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convert (v)
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p.77 The article said that the Japanese could convert waste plastic film into biodiesel. TTelem 10 Education How do you convert pounds into kilos? TTelem 10 Education What is the formula for converting miles to kilometres? |
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حَوَّلَ |
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desire (n)
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To desire (v) رَغِبَ . إبْتَغَى . تمَنَّى TT 10 Education The thematic structure of the book is good but the writing leaves a lot to be desired. |
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p.77 It's great to work with people who all share a desire to see sustainable development. |
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disposed of (col.)
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p.75 'How do you dispose of the waste paint?' The Inspector asked how we disposed of the waste paint. TT 5 Environment Please dispose of your litter in the bins provided. |
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تَخَلَّص من |
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ecology (n)
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p.77 ecology (n) the relation of plants and living creatures to each other and to their environment |
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دراسة اثر التيئة على الكائن . علم البيئة (او المعيشة فيها)
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environmental impact (n) |
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I have to look at the environmental impacts, the scale and design of a project, and the pricing. p.77 |
effect on the environment |
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excess (n)
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p.75 He explained that the excess was removed in the air stream and paint particles were absorbed in a water curtain.
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surplus (n), the result of too much increase نتيجة بزيادة كبيرة و اكثر من اللازم |
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fertile (adj)
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p.78 The surrounding area is fertile agricultural land where food for the city is grown. |
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خَصِب . خَصيب |
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filtration (n) |
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Filtration is the process of passing a liquid through a filter (=a device that removes any materials that are not wanted). p.132
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تشريح . تصفية |
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flue gas treatment |
fluency(n) طلاقة اللسان fluent (adj) طلق fluid (adj) سايل |
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Environmental technology tries to reduce and overcome the effects of pollution. Picture E shows flue gas coming out of a smoke stack, which needs flue gas treatment. P.74
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مُعالجة غلز المدخَنة . معالجة غاز الممرَق (للهواء او لدخان) |
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habitat (n)
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p.77 The effects a project will have on habitats and the ecology of the area are really important, and we also have to think about sustainability. |
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impurities (n)
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impure(adj) غير صافٍ |
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p.398 Oxford Word Power People are being advised to boil their water because certain impurities have been found in it.
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حالة عدم الصَفاء . تَلَوُّث . قذى |
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to be interested in (pv)
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p.77 While studying Civil engineering at university, I became increasingly interested in water, in particular water supply. I like my job because I'm very interested in the subject. TTelem 10 Education If you’re interested in philosophical ideas, there’s a great new periodical out.
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on-going (adj)
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p.77 This includes looking at the effects a project will have on the people who live locally, both during construction and after the project is completed. I regularly review on-going projects with the Project Managers. |
continuing at the present time
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particles (n)
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p.75 He explained that the excess was removed in the air stream and paint particles were absorbed in a water curtain. |
molecule= جُزيء ج جزائيات |
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جُزَيئة . ذَرَّة |
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pollute (v)
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p.75 'You will be fined if you pollute the river,' warned the Inspector.
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لَوَّثّ |
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pressure (n)
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p.76 His boss reminded him to check the water pressure.
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projected (adj)
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p.78 With a projected population of 50,000 in 2010, Dongtan is the first sustainable eco-city. TTelem 11 Language and Communication The band are planning an amazing light and sound show for their projected world tour. |
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المُخَطَّط له |
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properly (adv)
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p.76 The maintenance of this equipment has not been done properly.
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correctly |
improperly |
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purification (n)
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p.79 Key words: water purification
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تطهير . تَصْفِية
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recommend (v) |
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letter of recommendation (n) كتاب توصية (او) عناية |
The Consultant recommended keeping building to a minimum. p.76 |
give thumbs up to (v) |
counsel against, advise against (v) |
ينسح . يقترح |
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remediation (n) |
remedy (n) علاج . إصلاح |
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Environmental technology tries to reduce and overcome the effects of pollution. 4. remediation=Picture B of a man restoring something. |
fixing up (n) cure (n) the finding of a remedy for |
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remind (v) |
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His boss reminded him to check the water pressure. p.76 |
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يذَكّر . يجعل حتي شخسٌ يتذكر |
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research into (pv)
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research (n) TTelem 1 Business and Commerce The selectively quoted research gave a misleading impression. |
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p.77 The politician told us that the government would provide more money for research into sustainable technology. |
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reservoir (n)
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p.652 Oxford Word Power “A reservoir is a large lake where water to be used in a town or city is stored.”
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خَزَّان مياه |
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resulting (adj)
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p. 75 He said this settled in a tank and the resulting sludge had to be disposed of. |
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مُؤدي . ناتِج |
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satisfaction (n)
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p.77 It gives me a great sense of satisfaction to feel I can make a difference. TTelem 11 Language and Communication I derive great satisfaction from my work. |
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رِضىً . إرضاء . إرتِياح |
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sewage (n) |
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Environmental technology tries to reduce and overcome the effects of pollution. Picture D shows sewage treatment. p.74 |
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مياء و اوساخ المجاري |
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sludge (n)
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p.75 He said this settled in a tank and the resulting sludge had to be disposed of. |
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أوْحال وقاذورات (في قاع البئر مثلاً) |
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spray (v)
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p.75 He explained they sprayed the paint in a ventilated, closed room. |
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suggest (v) |
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The Consultant suggested keeping building to a minimum. p.76
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يقترح |
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sustainable (adj)
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p.77 sustainable (adj) involving the use of natural products and energy in a way that does not harm the environment: sustainable development
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unsustainable (adj) TTelem 1 Business and Commerce The amount the council spends on its wages bill is unsustainable. Redundancies are inevitable. |
مُسْتَدام = يُسطاع القيام به مدة طويلة |
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tank (n)
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p.75 He said this settled in a tank and the resulting sludge had to be disposed of. TTelem 2 Science and Technology The tank has a capacity of 1000 litres. |
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خزَّان . صَهْريج |
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valve (n)
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p.76 Yana asked Frey to close off the valve. |
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ventilated (adj)
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p.75 He explained they sprayed the paint in a ventilated, closed room. |
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مُتَهَوِي . متجدد بالهى |
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waste (n) |
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cotton waste (n) نٌفايات القطن |
Environmental technology tries to reduce and overcome the effects of pollution. Picture G shows a solid waste management plant. p.74 |
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نفاية ج نُفايات |
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water purification (n) |
pure (adj) صافٍ . خالس purify (v) يصفي . ينقي |
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Environmental technology tries to reduce and overcome the effects of pollution. Picture A of the two men standing around a pool of water shows water purification. p.74 |
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تصفية الماء |