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UNIT 1-20 NEW
devastating
/ˈdev.ə.steɪ.tɪŋ/ /-t ̬ɪŋ/ adjective VERY HARMFUL 1. causing a lot of damage or destruction If the bomb had exploded in the main shopping area, it would have been devastating. The drought has had devastating consequences/effects . devastating /ˈdev.ə.steɪ.tɪŋ/ /-t ̬ɪŋ/ adjective STRONG EFFECT 2. making someone very shocked and upset devastating news 3. describes a personal quality that has a powerful effect She had a devastating beauty/charm/smile that few men could resist. doubtful /ˈdaʊt.f ə l/ adjective 1. If you are doubtful about something, you are uncertain about it The teacher is doubtful about hav ing parents working as classroom assistants. 2. If a situation is doubtful, it is unlikely to happen or to be successful It is doubtful whether/if they ever reached the summit before they died. It was doubtful that the money would ever be found again. environmental /ɪnˌvaɪ ə .rə n .ˈmen.t ə l/ /-ˌvaɪr.ə n ˈmen.t ̬ ə l/ adjective relating to the environment People are becoming far more aware of environmental issues . environmentally /ɪnˌvaɪ ə .rə n ˈmen.t ə l.i/ /-ˌvaɪr.ə n ˈmen.t ̬ ə l-/ adverb environmentally damaging chemicals industries which work in an environmentally responsible way environmentally sensitive areas environ mentally friendly adjective not harmful to the environment environmentally-friendly washing powder feasible /ˈfiː.zə.bl ̩/ adjective SLIGHTLY FORMAL 1. able to be made, done or achieved With the extra resources, the scheme now seems feasible. [ + to infinitive ] It may be feasible to clone human beings, but is it ethical? 2. possible or reasonable Download 0.8 Mb. Do'stlaringiz bilan baham: |
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