Chapter24 A company prospers by saving poor people's lives
vocabulary(U23)
1.accordingly adv.
def:1.in a proper or appropriate way : in a way that suits the facts, needs, or requirements of a situation
2.as a result
ex:He knew his limitations and acted accordingly.
2.conventional adj.
def:1.always used before a noun
2.common and ordinary : not unusual
ex:The number sign is the conventional symbol for labeling something measured in pounds.
3.devoted adj.
def:having strong love or loyalty for something or someone
ex:The author's devoted [=loyal, faithful] readers have been eagerly waiting for the new book.
4.durable adj.
def:staying strong and in good condition over a long period of time
ex:She is one of Hollywood's most durable stars.
5.end user n.
def:the person who will eventually use a product
ex:Programmers should always keep the end user in mind when designing a new piece of software.
6.enterprising adj.
def:having or showing the ability or desire to do new and difficult things
ex:As an enterprising young reporter, she covered many important stories.
7.household name n.
def:to be very well known
ex:Microsoft has become a household name.
8.in debt phr.
def:owing a lot of money
ex:How did you manage to get so deep in debt?
9.install v.
def:1.to make (a machine, a service, etc.) ready to be used in a certain place
2.to put (someone) in an official or important job ex:New locks were installed on all the doors.
10.nutritious adj.
def:having substances that a person or animal needs to be healthy and grow properly : promoting good health and growth
ex:The food was both nutritious and delicious.
11.plug in phr.
def:to connect a piece of equipment to an electricity supply or to another piece of equipment
ex:Then I realized I hadn’t plugged the TV in.
12.roll up (their) sleeves phr.
def:to prepare for hard work
ex:They all can roll up their sleeves.
13.run by phr.
def: to tell someone your ideas so that they can give you their opinion
ex:Can I run a few ideas by you?
14.sole adj./n./v.
def:1.only or single
2.belonging only to the person or group specified
ex:She has the sole authority to hire new staff members.
15.strike a deal phr.
def:to make something such as a deal or an agreement by which both sides get an advantage or a benefit
ex:These questions must be answered before a deal can be struck.
vocabulary(U24)
1.backpacking n./v.
def:1.a bag for carrying things that has two shoulder straps and is carried on the back
2.to hike or travel with a backpack
ex:After college, she backpacked through/around Europe.
2.cave n./v.
def:1.a large hole that was formed by natural processes in the side of a cliff or hill or under the ground
2.to fall down or inward
ex:We need to keep the walls from caving in.
3.charitable adj.
def:1.done or designed to help people who are poor, sick, etc.
2.showing kindness in talking about or judging other people : not very critical
ex:She makes a charitable donation/contribution every year.
4.coup n.
def:an impressive victory or achievement that usually is difficult or unexpected
ex:It was a major coup when they got the Vice President to appear on their show for an interview.
5.daring adj./v.
def:1.willing to do dangerous or difficult things
2.showing a lack of fear
3.the quality of being willing to do dangerous or difficult things : courage or fearlessness
ex:Skydiving requires both skill and daring.
6.disclose v.
def:to make (something) known to the public
ex:He refused to disclose the source of his information.
7.entertain v.
def:to have people as guests in your home or in a public place (such as a restaurant)
ex:They like to entertain their friends at their summer home.
8.filter n./v.
def:1.a device that is used to remove something unwanted from a liquid or gas that passes through it
2.a device that prevents some kinds of light, sound, electronic noises, etc., from passing through
3.to pass (something, such as a gas or liquid) through a filter to remove something unwanted
ex:She smokes cigarettes with filters.
9.insecticide v.
def:a chemical substance that is used to kill insects
ex:A mosquito net 【soaked】 with insecticide.
10.refugee n.
def:someone who has been forced to leave a country because of war
or for religious or political reasons
ex:Thousands of refugees have fled the area.
11.soaked v.
def:made completely wet by water or another liquid
ex:My socks are soaked.
12.supplier n.
def:a person or company that supplies goods or services
ex:They are the biggest supplier of books in the area.
13.transmit v.
def:1.to send (information, sound, etc.) in the form of electrical signals to a radio, television, computer, etc.
2.to give or pass (information, values, etc.) from one person to another
ex:The technology allows data to be transmitted by cellular phones
14.version n.
def:1.a story or description that is different in some way from another person's story or description
2.a form of something (such as a product) that is different in some way from other forms
ex:A new version of the word processing program should be available soon.
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