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UNIT 1-20 NEW
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to raise a flag to the top of a pole using a rope invent /ɪnˈvent/ verb [ T ] NEW DESIGN 1. to design and/or create something which has never been made before The first safety razor was invented by company founder King C. Gillette in 1903. maintain /meɪnˈteɪn/ verb [ T ] KEEP IN GOOD CONDITION 2. to keep a road, machine, building, etc. in good condition A large house costs a lot to maintain. The roads around the town have been very poorly maintained. maintain /meɪnˈteɪn/ verb [ T ] CONTINUE TO HAVE 1. to continue to have; to keep in existence, or not allow to become less The army has been brought in to maintain order in the region. We have standards to maintain. Despite living in different countries, the two families have maintained close links . 64 V ocabulary for IELTS The film has maintained its position as the critics' favourite for another year. occupy /ˈɒk.jʊ.paɪ/ /ˈɑː.kjʊ-/ verb [ T ] FILL 1. to fill, exist in, or use a place or period of time The bathroom's occupied - I think John's in there. The rest of the time was occupied with writing a report. The house hasn't been occupied (= lived in) by anyone for a few months. FORMAL A large picture of the battle of Waterloo occupied the space above the fireplace. 2. to keep someone busy or interested [ R ] On long car journeys I occupy my self with solving maths puzzles. All the new toys kept the kids occupied for hours. reconstruct /ˌriː.k ə nˈstrʌkt/ verb [ T ] 1. to build or create again something that has been damaged or destroyed The post-war government had the enormous task of reconstructing the city. 2. to change a system or organization completely, so that it works more effectively They were given the task of reconstructing the city's public transport system. 3. If you reconstruct something that has happened in the past, you combine a lot of information in order to get a complete description of what happened The police tried to reconstruct the crime using the statements of witnesses. renovate /ˈren.ə.veɪt/ verb [ T ] to repair and improve something, especially a building He renovates old houses and sells them at a profit. Download 0.8 Mb. Do'stlaringiz bilan baham: |
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