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propel
/prəˈpel/ verb [ T ] -ll- 1. to push or move something somewhere, often with a lot of force a rocket propelled through space The Kon-Tiki sailed across the Pacific Ocean propelled by wind power. 2. propel sb into/to/towards sth to cause someone to do an activity or be in a situation The film propelled him to international stardom. rotate /rə ʊ ˈteɪt/ /ˈroʊ.teɪt/ verb 1. [ I or T ] to (cause to) turn in a circle, especially around a fixed point Rotate the handle by 180° to open the door. The wheel rotates around an axle. The satellite slowly rotates as it circles the Earth. 2. [ I or T ] If a job rotates or if a group of people rotate their jobs, the jobs are done at different times by different people. 3. [ T ] When farmers rotate crops, they regularly change which crops they grow in a particular field. sustain /səˈsteɪn/ verb [ T ] CONTINUE 1. to cause or allow something to continue for a period of time The economy looks set to sustain its growth into next year. He seems to find it difficult to sustain relationships with women. US The judge sustained (= accepted) the lawyer's objection. 2. to keep alive The soil in this part of the world is not rich enough to sustain a large population. sustain /səˈsteɪn/ verb [ T ] SUFFER 3. FORMAL to suffer or experience, especially damage or loss She sustained multiple injuries in the accident. Most buildings sustained only minimal damage in the earthquake. The company has sustained heavy losses this year. simulate /ˈsɪm.jʊ.leɪt/ verb [ T ] to do or make something which looks real but is not real In cheap furniture, plastic is often used to simulate wood. FORMAL Ruth simulated pleasure at seeing Simon, but really she wished he hadn't come. Some driving teachers use computers to simulate (= represent) different road conditions for learners to practise on. Download 0.8 Mb. Do'stlaringiz bilan baham: |
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