PULLING STRINGS TO BUILD PYRAMIDS
1. reckon /ˈrek. ə n/(deb o’ylamoq)-to think or believe
I reckon it's going to rain.
2. conventional /kənˈven t .ʃ ə n. ə l/(odatiy)-traditional and ordinary
3. picture /ˈpɪk.tʃə r /(tushuncha)- (an idea of) a situation
After watching the news, I had a clearer picture of what was happening.
4. drag /dræg/(sudramoq)-to move something by pulling it along a surface, usually the ground
Pick the chair up instead of dragging it behind you!
5. sledge /sledʒ/(chana)-an object used for travelling over snow and ice which has long narrow strips of wood or metal under it instead of wheels, and which is either a low frame, or (also sleigh ) a vehicle like a carriage pulled by horses or dogs
6. consultant /kənˈsʌl.t ə nt/(maslahatchi)-someone who advises people on a particular subject
7. kite /kaɪt/(varrak)-an object consisting of a frame covered with plastic, paper or cloth that is flown in the air at the end of a long string, especially for pleasure
8. peruse /pəˈruːz/(o’qimoq)-to read through something, especially in order to find the part you are interested in
He opened a newspaper and began to peruse the personal ads.
9. monument /ˈmɒn.jʊ.mənt/(yodgorlik)-a statue or building that is built to honour a special person or event
In the square in front of the hotel stands a monument to all the people killed in the war.
10. notice /ˈnəʊ.tɪs/(payqamoq)-to see or become conscious of something or someone
I noticed a crack in the ceiling.
11. hieroglyph /ˌhaɪə.rəˈglɪf/ (iyeroglif)-a picture or symbol which represents a word, and which is used in some writing systems, such as that used in ancient Egypt
12. row /rəʊ/ (qator)-a line of things, people, animals, etc. arranged next to each other
13. odd /ɒd/ (g’alati, noodatiy)-strange or unexpected
Her father was an odd man.
14. posture /ˈpɒs.tʃə r /(gavdani tutish)-the way in which someone usually holds their shoulders, neck and back, or a particular position in which someone stands, sits, etc
She's got very good/bad posture.
15. hold /həʊld/(tutib turmoq)-to take and keep something in your hand or arms
Can you hold the bag while I open the door?
16. look like – o’xshamoq
17. rope /rəʊp/(arqon)- (a piece of) strong, thick string made of long twisted threads
A sailor threw a rope ashore and we tied the boat to a post.
18. lead /liːd/(olib bormoq)-to go in a particular direction or have a particular result, or to allow or cause this
There's a track that leads directly to the reservoir.
19. via /ˈviː.ə/(orqali) - through; using
The London-Addis flight goes via Rome.
20. giant /ˈdʒaɪ. ə nt/(juda katta)- extremely large
21. wonder /ˈwʌn.də r /(qiziqmoq)-to ask yourself questions or express a wish to know about something
Hadn't you better phone home? Your parents will be wondering where you are.
22. lift /lɪft/(ko’tarmoq) - to move something from a lower to a higher position
Could you help me lift this table, please?
23. intrigue /ɪnˈtriːg/(qiziqtirmoq)-to interest someone a lot, especially by being strange, unusual or mysterious
Throughout history, people have been intrigued by the question of whether there is intelligent life elsewhere in the universe.
24. aeronautics /ˌeə.rəˈnɔː.tɪks/ - the science of designing, building and operating aircraft
25. fascinated /ˈfæs.ɪ.neɪ.tɪd/ (qiziqqan) -extremely interested
We watched fascinated as he cleaned and repaired the watch.
26. keen /kiːn/(kuchli)-extreme or very strong
Many people are taking a keen interest (= a very great interest) in the result of the vote.
27. puzzle /ˈpʌz.l ̩/(o’ylantirmoq)-to cause someone to feel confused and slightly worried because they cannot understand something, or to think hard about something in order to understand it
The findings of the survey puzzle me - they're not at all what I would have expected.
28. spark /spɑːk/(sabab bo’lmoq, uyg’otmoq)-to cause the start of something, especially an argument or fighting
This proposal will almost certainly spark another countrywide debate about how to organize the school system.
29. possibility /ˌpɒs.əˈbɪl.ɪ.ti/(ehtimollik)-a chance that something may happen or be true
It's not likely to happen but I wouldn't rule out the possibility.
30. exist /ɪgˈzɪst/(mavjud bo’lmoq)- to be, or to be real
I don't think ghosts exist.
31. investigate /ɪnˈves.tɪ.geɪt/(aniqlamoq, o’rganmoq)-to examine a crime, problem, statement, etc. carefully, especially to discover the truth
Police are investigating allegations of corruption involving senior executives.
32. raise /reɪz/(ko’tarmoq)-to lift something to a higher position
Would all those in favour please raise their hands ?
33. except /ɪkˈsept/(dan tashqari)-not including; but not
The museum is open daily except Monday(s).
34. initial /ɪˈnɪʃ. ə l/(boshlang’ich)-of or at the beginning
My initial surprise was soon replaced by delight.
35. convince /kənˈvɪn t s/(ishontirmoq)-to persuade someone or make them certain
He managed to convince the jury of his innocence.
36. modest /ˈmɒd.ɪst/(katta bo’lmagan)-not large in size or amount, or not expensive
They live in a fairly modest house, considering their wealth.
37. sustain /səˈsteɪn/(davom etmoq)-to cause or allow something to continue for a period of time
He seems to find it difficult to sustain relationships with women.
38. pulley /ˈpʊl.i/ - a piece of equipment for moving heavy objects up or down, consisting of a small wheel over which a rope or chain fixed to the object can be easily pulled or released slowly
39. magnify /ˈmæg.nɪ.faɪ/(kattalashtirmoq, kuchaytirmoq)- to make something look larger than it is, especially by looking at it through a specially cut piece of glass
Although our skin looks smooth, when magnified it is full of bumps and holes.
40. rig /rɪg/(o’rnatmoq)-to fix a piece of equipment in place
We rigged up a tent between two trees.
41. tent /tent/(chodir)-a shelter made of cloth, which you can fold up and carry with you and which is supported by poles and ropes
42. scaffold /ˈskæf.əʊld/(havoza)-a structure made of scaffolding for workers to stand on when they want to reach high parts of a building
43. above /əˈbʌv/(dan baland)-in or to a higher position than something else
There's a mirror above the washbasin.
44. apex /ˈeɪ.peks/(uch, eng yuqori qism)-the highest point or top of a shape or object
the apex of a triangle/pyramid
45. rise /raɪz/(ko’tarilmoq)-to become higher
The ground rises over there.
46. base /beɪs/(asos)-the bottom part of an object, on which it rests, or the lowest part of something
47. roll /rəʊl/(aylanmoq)-to (cause to) move somewhere by turning over and over or from side to side
The vase rolled off the edge of the table and smashed.
48. trolley /ˈtrɒl.i/(aravacha)-a small vehicle with two or four wheels that you push or pull to transport large or heavy objects on
The hospital is so overcrowded that some patients are being treated on trolleys in the corridors.
49. rectangular /rekˈtæŋ.gjʊ.lə r /(to’rtburchaksimon)-shaped like a rectangle
50. nylon /ˈnaɪ.lɒn/ - an artificial substance used especially to make clothes, ropes and brushes
These covers are 100% nylon.
51. sail /seɪl/(yelkan)- a sheet of material fixed to a pole on a boat to catch the wind and make the boat move
52. clean /kliːn/(to’liq) - complete
53. absolutely /ˌæb.səˈluːt.li/(to’liq ravishda) - completely
I believed/trusted him absolutely.
54. stunned /stʌnd/(hayratda qolgan)-very shocked or surprised
They stood in stunned silence beside the bodies.
55. instant /ˈɪn.stənt/(lahza) - an extremely short period of time; a moment
Dostları ilə paylaş: |