Adolescence /ˌæd
stutter /ˈstʌt.ə r / /ˈstʌ.ɚ/ verb [ I ] SPEAK
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UNIT 1-20 NEW
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stutter
/ˈstʌt.ə r / /ˈstʌ.ɚ/ verb [ I ] SPEAK 1. to speak or say something, especially the first part of a word, with difficulty, for example pausing before it or repeating it several times She stutters a bit, so let her finish what she's saying. [ + speech ] "C-c-can we g-go now?" stuttered Jenkins. Compare stammer stutter /ˈstʌt.ə r / /ˈstʌ.ɚ/ verb [ I ] NOT SMOOTH 2. to work or happen in a way that is not smooth or regular Suddenly the engine stuttered and then it stopped completely. suggest /səˈdʒest/ verb [ T ] MENTION 1. to mention an idea, possible plan or action for other people to consider They were wondering where to hold the office party and I suggested the Italian restaurant near the station. FORMAL Might I suggest a white wine with your salmon, sir? [ + ( that ) ] I suggest (that) we wait a while before we make any firm decisions. Liz suggested (that) I try the shop on Mill Road. [ + -ing verb ] I suggested putt ing the matter to the committee. [ + question word ] Can you suggest wh ere I might find a chemist's? suggest /səˈdʒest/ verb [ T ] SHOW/EXPRESS 2. to communicate or show an idea or feeling without stating it directly or giving proof [ + ( that ) ] There's no absolute proof, but all the evidence suggests (that) he's guilty. Are you suggesting (that) I look fat in these trousers? Something about his manner suggested a lack of interest in what we were doing. suggest /səˈdʒest/ verb [ T ] PRODUCE AN IDEA 3. SLIGHTLY FORMAL to produce an idea in the mind Does anything suggest itself (= Have you got any ideas about what we should do) ? translate /trænsˈleɪt/ , /trænz-/ verb [ I or T ] 1. to change words into a different language We were asked to translate a list of sentences. She works for the EU, translating from English into French. Compare interpret 2. to change something into a new form, especially to turn a plan into reality 38 |
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