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In time, they will either become a distant memory or a close reality. start learning
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something remembered that is far away in space or time Her honeymoon seemed like a distant memory.
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signs he's still in love with his ex-girlfriend start learning
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there are things that show that something is happening The signs are that the country is likely to recover soon.
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You have to be smart. The easy days are over. start learning
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the time when something could happen is in the past The days are over when you could buy a cinema ticket for sixpence.
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The future will soon be a thing of the past. start learning
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something that does not exist any more We hope that smoking will become a thing of the past.
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Books may well be the only true magic. start learning
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used to say that something is likely to happen or is likely to be true What you say may well be true.
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Relax! You're more likely to get killed by a COW than a shark! Oh... Okay... start learning
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something that is likely to do or be something will probably do it or be true Children who live in the country’s rural areas are very likely to be poor.
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People who use a lot of swear words tend to be more honest and trustworthy, human behavioral studies suggest. start learning
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to make someone think that a particular thing is true Opinion polls suggest that only 10% of the population trust the government.
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Everything points to something start learning
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to suggest that something is true Everything points to her having died from a drugs overdose.
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Be bound to is used to refer to future events which are certain or very likely to happen: Kevin is stuck in a traffic jam, so he is bound to be late. start learning
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to be very likely to do or feel a particular thing Don’t lie to her. She’s bound to find out.
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5 signs you’re destined to be together start learning
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to seem certain to happen at some time in the future She was destined to have a successful career
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How to stay on track: set goal, make plan, get to work, stick to it, reach goal! start learning
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to be likely to achieve a particular result We’re still on track for 10% growth.
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Can you drown in a river that is on average only 3 feet deep? (1 meter) start learning
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based on a calculation about how many times something usually happens, how much money someone usually gets, how often people usually do something etc On average, men still earn more than women.
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Trial software is a free trial version for evaluation (being tested for performance or suitability). start learning
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a short period during which you use or do something or employ someone to find out whether they are satisfactory for a particular purpose or job They let me have the computer on trial for thirty days.
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in a situation where you may be harmed Their children are also at high risk of developing the disease.
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The item you want is not available at present.
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a chance: take at least one start learning
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not less than a particular number or amount It will take you at least 20 minutes to get there.
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Giving a child an education is by far one of the most important investments we can make. start learning
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used to say that something is much better, worse etc than anything else Watching sport was by far the most popular activity on Saturday afternoons.
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If you say that something has a particular characteristic by its nature or by its very nature, you mean that things of that type always have that characteristic. start learning
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according to someone’s character Optimistic by nature. She was by nature a very affectionate person.
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No smoking by law. A regulation made by a local authority or corporation. start learning
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according to the whole system of rules that people in a particular country or area must obey By law, seat belts must be worn by all passengers.
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If something is in decline or on the decline, it is gradually decreasing in importance, quality, or power. Thankfully the smoking of cigarettes is on the decline. start learning
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decreasing in quality, quantity, or importance He disagrees with the widely held belief that educational standards are in decline.
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in a situation where something bad may happen The party is in danger of being defeated in the next election.
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In effect, people are digitizing themselves. start learning
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used when you are describing what you see as the real facts of a situation In effect, we’ll be earning less than we were last year.
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Also, out of hand. No longer under management, direction, or regulation; unmanageable or unruly. start learning
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not having the ability or power to make someone or something do what you want or make something happen in the way you want The economy is worsening and out of control.
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out of sight, out of mind start learning
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Voters suspected the real political agenda was being kept out of sight.
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because of necessity; due to need. because of conditions that cannot be changed: because it is necessary. He works two jobs out of necessity. start learning
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used when something happens in a particular way because that is the only possible way it can happen Many of the jobs are temporary out of necessity.
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Off course is used when a vehicle doesn't follow a planned, or intended, route. Off course: recalculating route ... No kiddin' start learning
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going in the wrong direction The ship was blown off course. disoriented, confused.
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Behind the leader or leading group in a race or contest. ‘Duncan was two seconds off the pace’ start learning
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I was off the pace and decided to retire from the race.
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Out of equilibrium, unsteady, as in When learning how to ride a two-wheeler, it's easy to get off balance and fall. start learning
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in an unsteady position and likely to fall The sudden movement of the ship knocked them both off balance.
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Caesar’s wife must be above suspicion. People associated with public figures must not be suspected of being a part of any wrongdoing. start learning
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if someone is above suspicion they are so honest that no one could think that they had done anything wrong The President is surely above suspicion.
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called from the requirement of keeping the hands above the table or board in order to discourage possible cheating at cards start learning
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His plans for opening a coffee shop are completely above board.
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A work of art is above all an adventure of the mind. start learning
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used to say that something is more important than anything else Max is hard-working, cheerful, and above all, honest.
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Just remember, when you're over the hill, you begin to pick up speed. start learning
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no longer young, and therefore no longer attractive or good at doing things Kathleen thinks she’s over the hill, but she’s only 32.
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Very happy. I passed my test. I'm over the moon! start learning
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I was over the moon when I won the championship.
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“Over the top” means “extreme, too much”. He has always had an independent style, but don’t you think purple spiky hair is a bit over the top? start learning
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remarks, behaviour etc that are over the top are so extreme or unreasonable that they seem stupid or offensive He was a bit over the top with his drinking last night.
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to feel slightly ill or suffering from a hangover. This expression presumably alludes to the influence of the weather on one's health. start learning
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You look a bit under the weather.
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I was under the impression that the sex we were having was recreational start learning
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believing that something is true when it is not I’m sorry, I was under the impression that you were the manager.
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on oath, upon oath, on one's word, upon the Book, on one's word of honor start learning
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obliged by the law to tell the truth in court The evidence was given under oath.
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Have a good command of English? Fully operational command of the language: appropriate, accurate and fluent with complete understanding. start learning
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knowledge of something, especially a language, or ability to use something He’s studied in the US and has a good command of English.
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You are what you speak, so mind your language! start learning
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to be careful so that you do not offend anyone She gave him a frown and told him to mind his language.
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Dead languages are languages that, though once spoken by certain peoples, is no longer a native language to anyone. start learning
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a dead language, for example Latin or Ancient Greek, is no longer used by ordinary people He is an expert in dead languages.
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Offensive language including discrimination, profanity, racist, sexist, politically incorrect and obscene language start learning
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very rude or insulting and likely to upset people I found her language deeply offensive.
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is the most used variety of a language, which is usually employed in conversation or other communication in informal situations. start learning
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ordinary, usual, or happening every day Describe it in ordinary everyday language.
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A world language is a language that is spoken internationally and is learned and spoken by a large number of people as a second language. start learning
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affecting, used by or including the whole world Why did English become a global language?
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A language barrier is a figurative phrase used primarily to refer to linguistic barriers to communication, i.e. the difficulties in communication experienced by people or groups speaking different languages, or even dialects in some cases start learning
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the problem of understanding people who do not speak the same language Living in China was hard for me at first because of the language barrier.
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An official language is a language that is given a special legal status in a particular country, state, or other jurisdiction. start learning
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a language used by people in authority, especially the government of a country Hindi is one of the official languages of India.
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To find it impossible to take part in a conversation because the other person is talking continously. start learning
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to get a chance to say something Once George starts talking it’s difficult to get a word in edgeways.
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"Let me get straight to the point, in a roundabout way." start learning
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to talk about the most important thing I wish you’d get to the point.
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Computer tech support? Allright ... I've removed all of my cookies ... Now what? start learning
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if two people talk at cross purposes, they do not understand each other because they are talking about different things but fail to realise this I think we’re talking at cross purposes.
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What did you say? - I didn't quite catch that... start learning
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to hear or understand what someone says I’m afraid I didn’t catch what you said, because of the noise.
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A child seldom needs a good talking to as a good listening to. start learning
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to need to be talked to in an angry way, especially of a child or someone who is below you in rank I can see that young man needs a good talking to.
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Talk shop: talk business Even at a party Peter has to talk shop! start learning
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to talk about things that are related to your work, especially in a way that other people find boring I’m fed up with you two talking shop.
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run something by somebody Can I run a couple of ideas by you? – to get someone’s opinion or to make sure they approve or understand Could you run that by me again? – (spoken) to ask someone to repeat what they’ve just said start learning
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to tell someone something so that they can give you their opinion I just wanted to run it by you and see what you thought.
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"to be unable to understand something". start learning
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to be completely unable to understand something I couldn’t make head or tail of the instructions.
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It is used when we want to indicate that a certain word isn’t strong enough to describe a situation. start learning
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used to show that something is worse or more serious than you are actually saying His teaching methods were strange, to say the least.
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get the wrong end of the stick Getting the wrong end of the stick is a phrase to explain when someone misunderstands, misinterprets, or misconstrues a situation. start learning
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to understand a situation in completely the wrong way Geoff had got the wrong end of the stick, and thought I was angry with him.
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increase fast in success/popularity start learning
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to suddenly start being successful Mimi became jealous when Jack’s career started taking off.
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It's the latest thing. It's called the veterinarian diet. start learning
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the most recent or the newest or most popular thing These handbags are the latest thing in accessories, darling!
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Ugly fashion isn't just a passing trend... start learning
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a fashion, activity, type of music etc that suddenly becomes very popular, but only remains popular for a short time I’m sure it’s just a passing trend.
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Today, word of mouth marketing has become a healthy alternative to celebrity endorsement. start learning
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information you get by someone telling you Word of mouth is one of the best ways of getting business.
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Lawers never lose their appeal. Losing a case upon review by a higher court of the decision made by a lower court The convicted killer lost on appeal of his death sentence before the state Supreme Court. start learning
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to no longer have the quality that makes people like something or someone This kind of music has lost its appeal for the under-20s.
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Camera's don't capture imagination start learning
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to make (someone) feel very interested in something His stories of foreign adventure captured my imagination.
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evoke a reaction, response, or emotion; "this writer strikes a chord with young women". start learning
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to say or do something that other people agree with or have sympathy with Their story is bound to strike a chord with all parents.
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From 1996 to 1998, the population increased dramatically. From 1996 to 1998 there was a dramatic increase in the population. start learning
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to increase greatly and suddenly Output has risen dramatically since last month.
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a great success, following relatively mediocre or disappointing performances She is hoping for a breakout with this latest movie. start learning
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having a sudden unexpected success This new smartphone will be the next breakout mobile device.
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spend more money than you normally do, especially for a celebration start learning
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to spend more money than you usually do, on something special Push the boat out and get tickets to the theatre or ballet.
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What's your take on the tatoos and piercings? start learning
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someone’s opinion about a situation or idea What’s your take on this issue?
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in, into, or towards a prominent position. start learning
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to or in a position of importance or influence Environmental issues came to the fore in the 1980s.
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A smartwatch is a wearable computer in the form of a wristwatch. start learning
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a smart watch is controlled by computers and is designed to provide information in a suitable way depending on the situation Have you seen the company’s latest smart watch?
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Interactive TV is an approach to television advertising and programming that creates the opportunity for viewers to communicate with advertisers and programming executives by responding to a call to action. start learning
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an interactive television allows you to communicate directly with it, and does things in reaction to your actions We don’t have an interactive television – you have to get up and press buttons to change the channel!
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A smart thermostat keeps your home at an ideal temperature at all times, saving energy and saving you money. start learning
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a smart thermostat is an instrument used for keeping a room or a machine at a particular temperature, and is controlled by computers and designed to react in a suitable way depending on the situation Our new smart thermostat changes the room temperature whenever it senses changes in the weather.
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Driverless cars: Don't ignore the human factor start learning
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a driverless car is controlled by equipment in the vehicle, rather than by a human driver I’m not sure I would feel safe on the motorway in a driverless car.
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an unmanned aircraft or ship guided by remote control or onboard computers start learning
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an aircraft that does not have a pilot, but is operated by radio Drones have been used to take images of countries thousands of miles away from where they are controlled.
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Brain imaging methods allow neuroscientists to see inside the living brain. start learning
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a technical process in which pictures of the inside of someone’s brain are produced, especially for medical reasons New brain imaging technologies mean that doctors are better able to screen for defects.
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'genetic data' means personal data relating to the inherited or acquired genetic characteristics of a natural person start learning
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information relating to genes or genetics (the study of how the qualities of living things are passed on) This new breakthrough gave scientists immense amounts of genetic data.
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donation, reward, equity, peer 2 peer lending start learning
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a method of getting money for something, for example a new film or album, by asking many people to give part of the money needed, often on the Internet He was able to start his new business with the help of crowdfunding.
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If English is a "Lingua Franca" why isn't "Lingua Franca" in English? start learning
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The term lingua franca was first coined in the beginning of the 17th century by the Italians. At that time, it represented a conglomeration of mostly Italian, with a smattering of French, Portuguese, Spanish, Turkish, Greek, and Arabic, and was used primarily as the language of commerce.
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Is it necessary to learn English? -the richest language start learning
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Of all the 2700 world languages English is one of the richest. English has a vocabulary of about 500000 words.
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Is it necessary to learn English? -global language start learning
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It has became the language of the planet, the first truly global language.
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Is it necessary to learn English? - internet language start learning
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The quarters of the worlds mail, telexes and telegram's are in English.
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Is it necessary to learn English? -computer language The English language is sometimes described as the lingua franca of computing. In comparison to other sciences, where Latin and Greek are the principal sources of vocabulary, computer science borrows more extensively from English. start learning
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It is the world's computer language.
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Is it necessary to learn English? -language of business start learning
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English is the main language of business.
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Is it necessary to learn English? -language of sports English Language Olympics start learning
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It is the language of sports: the official language of the Olympics.
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I don't follow trends, I create them. start learning
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The hotel is closed during the off season, i.e., from October to March. start learning
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abbreviation for id est (Latin for "that is") Used esp. in writing after a general statement to introduce specific information or examples.
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