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maximize , UK usually maximise /ˈmæk.sɪ.maɪz/ verb
to make something as great in amount, size or importance as possible Some airlines have cancelled less popular routes in an effort to maximize profits . sturdy /ˈstɜː.di/ /ˈstɝː-/ adjective physically strong and solid or thick, and therefore unlikely to break or be hurt sturdy walking boots skyscraper /ˈskaɪˌskreɪ.pə r / /-pɚ/ noun a very tall modern building, usually in a city innovation /ˌɪn.ə ʊ ˈveɪ.ʃ ə n/ noun (the use of) a new idea or method the latest innovations in computer technology infrastructure /ˈɪn.frəˌstrʌk.tʃə r / /-tʃɚ/ noun the basic systems and services, such as transport and power supplies, that a country or organization uses in order to work effectively The war has badly damaged the country's infrastructure. unprecedented /ʌnˈpres.ɪ.den.tɪd/ /-t ̬ɪd/ adjective never having happened or existed in the past This century has witnessed environmental destruction on an unprecedented scale . battle /ˈbæt.l ̩/ /ˈbæt ̬-/ verb 1. to fight Twenty years ago this summer, police battled with residents in this inner city area for three days. minimize , UK usually minimise /ˈmɪn.ɪ.maɪz/ verb 1. to reduce something to the least possible level or amount We must minimize the risk of infection. gust /gʌst/ noun a sudden strong wind A sudden gust of wind blew his umbrella inside out. staggering /ˈstæg. ə r.ɪŋ/ /-ɚ-/ adjective very shocking and surprising It costs a staggering $50 000 per week to keep the museum open to the public. staggeringly /ˈstæg. ə r.ɪŋ.li/ /-ɚ-/ adverb staggeringly expensive endure /ɪnˈdjʊə r / /-ˈdʊr/ verb 1. [ T ] to suffer something difficult, unpleasant or painful We had to endure a nine-hour delay at the airport. Download 143.59 Kb. Do'stlaringiz bilan baham: |
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