Adolescence /ˌæd
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UNIT 1-20 NEW
the turn of the century
the time when one century ends and another begins Queen Victoria died at the turn of the century. decade /ˈdek.eɪd/ , /-ˈ-/ noun [ C ] a period of ten years, especially a period such as 1860 to 1869, or 1990 to 1999 era /ˈɪə.rə/ /ˈɪr.ə/ noun [ C ] a period of time of which particular events or stages of development are typical the Clinton era a bygone (= past) era the post-war era They had worked for peace during the long era of conflict. The fall of the Berlin wall marked the end of an era. evidence /ˈev.ɪ.d ə n t s/ noun [ U ] one or more reasons for believing that something is or is not true The police have found no evidence of a terrorist link with the murder. [ + to infinitive ] There is no scientific evidence to suggest that underwater births are dangerous. [ + that ] Is there any scientific evidence that a person's character is reflected in their handwriting? Several experts are to give evidence on the subject. There is only circumstantial evidence against her, so she is unlikely to be convicted. Campaigners now have compelling documentary evidence of the human rights abuses that they had been alleging for several years. Fresh evidence suggests that the statement had been fabricated. The traces of petrol found on his clothing provided the forensic evidence proving that he had started the fire deliberately. All the evidence points to a substantial rise in traffic over the next few years. There is growing/mounting/increasing evidence that people whose diets are rich in vitamins are less likely to develop some types of cancer. excavate /ˈek.skə.veɪt/ verb [ I or T ] 1. to remove earth that is covering very old objects buried in the ground in order to discover things about the past Tintagel Castle is being excavated. 2. to dig a hole or channel in the ground, especially with a machine In tin mining today, workers excavate tunnels horizontally from a vertical shaft. excavation /ˌeks.kəˈveɪ.ʃ ə n/ noun [ C or U ] Excavation on the site is likely to continue for several years. She has taken part in several excavations of Roman settlements across Europe. Download 0.8 Mb. Do'stlaringiz bilan baham: |
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