Từ Vựng Bài Đọc Timekeeper - Invention Of Marine Chronometer
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background
/ˈbækˌgraʊnd/
(noun). the details of a person’s family, education, experience, etc
self-taught
/sɛlf-tɔt/
(adj). Someone who is self-taught has taught himself or herself a particular skill
inspire
/ɪnˈspaɪr/
(verb). Fill (someone) with the urge or ability to do or feel something
carpenter
/ˈkɑrpəntər/
(noun). A person who makes and repairs wooden objects and structures.
navigation
/ˈnævəˈgeɪʃən/
(noun). the process or activity of accurately ascertaining one's position and planning and following a route
shipwreck
/ˈʃɪprɛk/
(noun). The destruction of a ship at sea by sinking or breaking up
financial
/fəˈnænʃəl/
(adj). relating to finance
aid
/eɪd/
(noun). Help, typically of a practical nature.
analysis
/əˈnæləsəs/
(noun). Detailed examination of the elements or structure of something.
long-term
/ˈlɔŋˈtɜrm/
(adj). occurring over or relating to a long period of time
format
/ˈfɔrˌmæt/
(noun). the general arrangement, plan, design, etc. of something
system
/ˈsɪstəm/
(noun). a set of things working together as parts of a mechanism or an interconnecting network
marine
/məˈrin/
(adj). of, found in, or produced by the sea
chronometer
/krəˈnɒmɪtə/
(noun). an instrument for measuring time accurately
genuine
/ˈʤɛnjəwən/
(adj). real; exactly what it appears to be; not artificial
modem
/ˈmoʊdəm/
(noun). (Modem) a device that connects one computer system to another using a telephone line so that data can be sent
commercial
/kəˈmɜrʃəl/
(adj). Concerned with or engaged in commerce.
pragmatic
/prægˈmætɪk/
(adj). Dealing with things sensibly and realistically in a way that is based on practical rather than theoretical considerations
practical
/ˈpræktəkəl/
(adj). connected with real situations rather than with ideas or theories
usage
/ˈjusəʤ/
(noun). The action of using something or the fact of being used.
longitude
/ˈlɑnʤəˌtud/
(noun). the distance of a place east or west of the Greenwich meridian, measured in degrees
measure
/ˈmɛʒər/
(verb). Ascertain the size, amount, or degree of (something) by using an instrument
limitation
/ˌlɪmɪˈteɪʃən/
(noun). the act or process of limiting or controlling somebody/something
baseline
/ˈbeɪˌslaɪn/
(noun). a minimum or starting point used for comparisons
equator
/ɪˈkweɪtər/
(noun). A line notionally drawn on the earth equidistant from the poles,
sailor
/ˈseɪlər/
(noun). to work as a member of the crew of a commercial or naval ship
calculate
/ˈkælkjəˌleɪt/
(verb). to judge the number or amount of something by using the information that you already have, and adding, taking away, multiplying, or dividing numbers
angle
/ˈæŋgəl/
(noun). the space (usually measured in degrees) between two intersecting lines or surfaces at or close to the point where they meet
naval
/ˈneɪvəl/
(adj). connected with the navy of a country
sextant
/ˈsɛkstənt/
(noun). an instrument for measuring angles and distances, used to calculate the exact position of a ship or an aircraft.
specific
/spəˈsɪfɪk/
(adj). clearly defined or identified
lunar
/ˈlunər/
(adj). connected with the moon
nautical
/ˈnɔtəkəl/
(adj). Of or concerning sailors or navigation
almanac
/ˈɑlməˌnæk/
(noun). An annual calendar containing important dates and statistical information such as astronomical data and tide tables.
reliance
/rɪˈlaɪəns/
(noun). Dependence on or trust in someone or something.
crew
/kru/
(noun). A group of people who work closely together
navigator
/ˈnævəˌgeɪtər/
(noun). A person who navigates a ship, aircraft, etc.
measurement
/ˈmɛʒərmənt/
(noun). the act or the process of finding the size, quantity or degree of something
heavenly
/ˈhɛvənli/
(adj). Of the heavens or sky.
timekeeper
/ˈtaɪmˌkiːpə/
(noun). a person who measures or records the amount of time taken, especially in a sports competition.
propose
/prəˈpoʊz/
(verb). to suggest a plan, an idea, etc. for people to think about and decide on
error
/ˈɛrər/
(noun). A mistake
lubrication
/ˌlubrɪˈkeɪʃən/
(noun). The action of applying a substance such as oil or grease to an engine or component so as to minimize friction and allow smooth movement.
accurately
/ˈækjərətli/
(adv). in a way that is correct and true in every detail; exactly
turret
/ˈtɜrət/
(noun). A small tower on top of a larger tower or at the corner of a building or wall, typically of a castle.
stable
/ˈsteɪbəl/
(noun). a building set apart and adapted for keeping horses.
revolutionary
/ˌrɛvəˈluʃəˌnɛri/
(adj). connected with political revolution
competitor
/kəmˈpɛtətər/
(noun). a person who takes part in an athletic contest
principal
/ˈprɪnsəpəl/
(adj). First in order of importance; main. >< secondary, minor
contestant
/kənˈtɛstənt/
(noun). a person who takes part in a contest or competition
mathematician
/ˌmæθəməˈtɪʃən/
(noun). a person who is an expert in mathematics
instrument
/ˈɪnstrəmənt/
(noun). a tool or device used for a particular task, especially for delicate or scientific work
adopt
/əˈdɑpt/
(verb). Take on or assume (an attitude or position)
horizon
/həˈraɪzən/
(noun). The line at which the earth's surface and the sky appear to meet
modern
/ˈmɑdərn/
(adj). of the present time or recent times
figure
/ˈfɪgjər/
(noun). a person of a particular kind, especially one who is important or distinctive in some way
ultimate
/ˈʌltəmət/
(adj). happening at the end of a long process
escapement
/ɪˈskeɪpmənt/
(noun). A mechanism in a clock or watch
detent
/dɪˈtɛnt/
(noun). A catch in a machine which prevents motion until released
coordinate
/koʊˈɔrdənət/
(verb). to organize different parts of an activity and people involved in it so that it works well
inconvenience
/ˌɪnkənˈvinjəns/
(noun). Trouble or difficulty caused to one's personal requirements or comfort.
fluctuating
/ˈflʌkʧəˌweɪtɪŋ/
(adj). Rising and falling irregularly in number or amount.
attempt
/əˈtɛmpt/
(noun). an effort to achieve or complete a difficult task or action.
tremendous
/trəˈmɛndəs/
(adj). Very great in amount, scale, or intensity.
alternate
/ˈɔltɜrnət/
(verb). Occur in turn repeatedly.
adequately
/ˈædəkwətli/
(adv). in a way that is enough in quantity