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UNIT 1-20 NEW
identity
/aɪˈden.tɪ.ti/ /- t ̬ ə.t ̬i/ noun [ C or U ] who a person is, or the qualities of a person or group which make them different from others The man's identity was being kept secret while he was helping police with enquiries. I cannot reveal the identity of my source. The informant was given a new identity (= a different name and new official documents) for protection. The newspaper photo apparently showed him in Rome but it was a case of mistaken identity (= it was the wrong person) . In prison people often suffer from a loss of identity. I think my job gives me a sense of identity. improve /ɪmˈpruːv/ verb [ I or T ] to (cause something to) get better He did a lot to improve conditions for factory workers. I thought the best way to improve my French was to live in France. Her health has improved dramatically since she started on this new diet. include /ɪnˈkluːd/ verb [ T ] to contain something as a part of something else, or to make something part of something else The bill includes tax and service. Tax and service are included in the bill. [ + -ing verb ] Your responsibilities will include mak ing appointments on my behalf. Compare exclude linger /ˈlɪŋ.gə r / /-gɚ/ verb [ I ] to take a long time to leave or disappear After the play had finished, we lingered for a while in the bar hoping to catch sight of the actors. The smell from the fire still lingered days later. It's impossible to forget such horrific events - they linger (on) in the memory forever. modify /ˈmɒd.ɪ.faɪ/ /ˈmɑː.dɪ-/ verb [ T ] CHANGE 1. to change something such as a plan, opinion, law or way of behaviour slightly, usually to improve it or make it more acceptable Instead of simply punishing them, the system encourages offenders to modify their behaviour. The proposals were unpopular and were only accepted in a modified form. Download 0.8 Mb. Do'stlaringiz bilan baham: |
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