Chapter22 The effect of multitasking
vocabulary(U21)
1.channel n.
def:1.a television or radio station
2.a system used for sending something (such as information or supplies)
from one place or person to another
ex:Change the channel, please.
2.distorted v.
def:to change the natural, normal, or original shape, appearance, or sound of (something) in a way that is usually not attractive or pleasing
ex:Her face was distorted by pain.
3.distracted adj.
def:unable to think about or pay attention to something : unable to concentrate
ex:If you're feeling distracted, take a break.
4.drawback n.
def:something that causes problems
ex:The only drawback [=downside] to the plan is that we don't have the time it requires.
5.exception n.
def:1.someone or something that is different from others : someone or something that is not included
2.a case where a rule does not apply
ex:I like all his books, with one exception.
6.impair v.
def:to make (something) weaker or worse
ex:Smoking can impair your health.
7.on the go phr.
def:very busy or active
ex:I’ve been on the go since six o’clock this morning.
8.readily adv.
def:1.uickly and easily
2.in a way that shows you are willing to do something : without hesitation or complaint
ex:He readily agreed to help us.
9.recollection n.def:1.the act of remembering something or the ability to remember something
2.something from the past that is remembered
ex:She has only a vague recollection of her seventh birthday party.
10.rural adj.
def:1.of or relating to the country and the people who live there instead of the city
ex:She lives in a rural area.
11.simultaneously adv.
def:1.happening at the same time
ex:The speech will be broadcast simultaneously on radio and TV.
12.switch n.
def:1.a small device that starts or stops the flow of electricity to something (such as a lamp or a machine) when it is pressed or moved up and down
ex:She flicked a switch and turned the lamp/lights on.
vocabulary(U22)
1.audibly adv.
def:heard or able to be heard
ex:He sighed audibly.
2.build up phr.
def:to talk about someone or something in a very positive way so that people are impressed with them
ex:These exercises are good for building up leg strength.
3.consistently adv.
def:1.always acting or behaving in the same way
2.of the same quality especially : good each timeex:The technique is now being used consistently.4.in favor of phr.
def:1.supporting a person or an idea, proposal etc that you believe is right
2.preferring to choose someone or something that you believe is better
ex:Those in favour of the motion, please raise your hands now.
5.inefficiency n.
def:1.the lack of ability to do something or produce something without wasting materials, time, or energy : the quality or state of being inefficient
ex:The candidate blamed her opponent for the local government's inefficiency.
6.long-term adj.
def:lasting for, relating to, or involving a long period of time
ex:The long-term effects of the medication are not known.
7.on a regular basis phr.
def: arranged so that there is the same amount of time between events or the same amount of space between objects
ex:They come here on a regular basis
8.operate v.
def:1.to function or behave in a proper or particular way
2.to use and control (something)
ex:They hope to have the windmill operating again tomorrow.
9.perception n.
def:1.the way you think about or understand someone or something
2.somewhat formal : the ability to understand or notice something easily
ex:She shows remarkable perception.
10.range n.
def:a group or collection of different things or people that are usually similar in some way
ex:The rugs are available in a range of colors.
11.rotate v.
def:1.to move or turn in a circle
2.to regularly change the person who does a particular job
so that all the members of a group do it at different times
ex:The staff rotates the weekend shift.
12.run risks phr.
def:to do something that may have a bad result
ex:You run the risk of upsetting her if you tell her the truth.
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