Từ Vựng Bài Đọc Reducing Electricity Consumption On The Isle Of Eigg

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Từ Vựng Bài Đọc Reducing Electricity Consumption On The Isle Of Eigg

Approximately
/əˈprɑksəmətli/
(adv). almost, but not completely
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resident
/ˈrɛzɪdənt/
(noun). a person who lives in a particular place or who has their home there
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proportion
/prəˈpɔrʃən/
(noun). A part, share, or number considered in comparative relation to a whole.
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household
/ˈhaʊsˌhoʊld/
(noun). A house and its occupants regarded as a unit.
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consumption
/kənˈsʌmpʃən/
(noun). the action of using up a resource.
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consume
/kənˈsum/
(verb). Eat, drink, or ingest (food or drink)
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modem
/ˈmoʊdəm/
(noun). a device that connects one computer system to another using a telephone line so that data can be sent
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generate
/ˈʤɛnəˌreɪt/
(verb). cause emotion to arise or come about.
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renewable
/riˈnuəbəl/
(adj). of a natural resource or source of energy not depleted when used.
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solar
/ˈsoʊlər/
(adj). related to the sun
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monitor
/ˈmɑnətər/
(verb). Observe and check the progress or quality of (something) over a period of time
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cumulative
/ˈkjumjələtɪv/
(adj). increasing or increased in quantity, degree, or force by successive additions
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usage
/ˈjusəʤ/
(noun). The action of using something or the fact of being used.
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diesel
/ˈdisəl/
(noun). an internal combustion engine in which heat produced by the compression of air in the cylinder is used to ignite the fuel
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generator
/ˈʤɛnəˌreɪtər/
(noun). a machine or device that produces something
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insufficient
/ɪnsəˈfɪʃənt/
(adj). not large, strong or important enough for a particular purpose
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demand
/dɪˈmænd/
(noun). an insistent and peremptory request, made as if by right
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insulation
/ˌɪnsəˈleɪʃən/
(noun). the act of protecting something with a material that prevents heat, sound, electricity, etc. from passing through; the materials used for this
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free of charge
/fri ʌv ʧɑrʤ/
(phrase). without having to pay
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Heritage
/ˈhɛrətəʤ/
(noun). property that is or may be inherited; an inheritance.
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property
/ˈprɑpərti/
(noun). A thing or things belonging to someone; possessions collectively.
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greenhouse
/ˈgrinˌhaʊs/
(noun). a glass building protecting plants from cold weather
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aid
/eɪd/
(noun). Help, typically of a practical nature.
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grant
/grænt/
(noun). a sum of money given by a government or other organization for a particular purpose
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inhabitant
/ɪnˈhæbətənt/
(noun). A person or animal that lives in or occupies a place
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scheme
/skim/
(noun). A large-scale systematic plan or arrangement for attaining some particular object
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emission
/ɪˈmɪʃən/
(noun). The production and discharge of something,
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secondary
/ˈsɛkənˌdɛri/
(adj). Coming after, less important than, or resulting from someone or something else
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locally
/ˈloʊkəli/
(adv). With reference to a particular area or one's neighbourhood.
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import
/ˈɪmpɔrt/
(verb). bring (goods or services) into a country from abroad for sale
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grid
/grɪd/
(noun). A framework of spaced bars that are parallel to or cross each other; a grating.
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installation
/ˌɪnstəˈleɪʃən/
(noun). the action or process of installing someone or something, or of being installed.
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significant
/səgˈnɪfɪkənt/
(adj). large or important enough to have an effect or to be noticed
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harvest
/ˈhɑrvəst/
(verb). The process or period of gathering in crops.
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forestry
/ˈfɔrəstri/
(noun). the science or practice of planting and taking care of trees and forests
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elimination
/ɪˌlɪməˈneɪʃən/
(noun). the process of removing or getting rid of something/somebody completely
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constant
/ˈkɑnstənt/
(adj). unchanged with time
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reliable
/rɪˈlaɪəbəl/
(adj). Consistently good in quality or performance; able to be trusted.
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Well-off
/wɛl-ɔf/
(adj). rich
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incentive
/ɪnˈsɛntɪv/
(noun). something that encourages you to do something
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equitable
/ˈɛkwətəbəl/
(adj). fair and reasonable; treating everyone in an equal way
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access
/ˈækˌsɛs/
(noun). the means or opportunity to approach or enter a place
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employment
/ɛmˈplɔɪmənt/
(noun). the state of being employed
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maintenance
/ˈmeɪntənəns/
(noun). The process of preserving a condition
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Likewise
/ˈlaɪˌkwaɪz/
(adv). In the same way; also.
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Isle
/aɪl/
(noun). used especially in poetry and names to mean ‘island’
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mainland
/ˈmeɪnˌlænd/
(noun). A large continuous extent of land that includes the greater part of a country or territory à island, boundary, peninsula
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labour
/ˈleɪˌbaʊr/
(noun). work, especially hard physical work.
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sufficiency
/səˈfɪʃənsi/
(noun). The condition or quality of being adequate or sufficient.
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apparent
/əˈpɛrənt/
(adj). Clearly visible or understood; obvious.
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instantaneous
/ˌɪnstənˈtæniəs/
(adj). Occurring or done instantly.
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have a keen sense
/hæv ə kin sɛns/
(phrase). have a good ability to understand something or how to use something.
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appliance
/əˈplaɪəns/
(noun). a device, machine, or piece of equipment, especially an electrical one that is used in the house
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minimise
/ˈmɪnɪmaɪz/
(verb). reduce to the smallest possible amount
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postpone
/poʊstˈpoʊn/
(verb). to delay an event and plan or decide that it should happen at a later date or time
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measure
/ˈmɛʒər/
(noun). a way of achieving something, or a method for dealing with a situation
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insulate
/ˈɪnsəˌleɪt/
(verb). Protect (something) by interposing material that prevents the loss of heat
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affordable
/əˈfɔrdəbəl/
(adj). Inexpensive; reasonably priced.
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economic
/ˌɛkəˈnɑmɪk/
(adj). connected with the trade, industry
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accommodation
/əˌkɑməˈdeɪʃən/
(noun). A room, group of rooms, or building in which someone may live or stay.
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