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12/13/2010

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hinge on
Definition
dayanmak, bağlı olmak - Many critical reasoning arguments hinge on key details
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paraphrase
Definition
başka kelimelerle açıklamak - I does not mean changing important words by paraphrasing them.
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elaborate
Definition
ayrıntılı - A diagram is a list, not an elaborate drawing.
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in particular
Definition
özellikle, özel olarak - In particular, be sure to underline "boundary words" which will be discussed later.
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assumption
Definition
farz, sanı , vasrsayım - It is only an assumption on my part that what he says is true.
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premise
Definition
öncül, önerme - His major premise for arguing there is life after death is that people have souls as well as bodies.
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conclusion
Definition
sonuç
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foundation
Definition
kuruluş, temel, tesis
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qualify
Definition
nitelendirmek, yeterli olmak, yeterli kılmak, hak kazandırmak - One assumption in this argument is that studying several times a week qualifies as studying regularly.
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precede
Definition
den önde yer almak, den önce gelmek - One way to recognize the conclusion of an argument is by looking out for certain "signal words" that often precede conclusion.
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deduction
Definition
sonuç, netice, indirgeme - I think we will find that your deduction is correct.
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institute
Definition
kurmak, başlatmak - A program instituted in a particular state allows parents to prepay their children's future college tuition at current rates.
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means of
Definition
vasıtası ile, yolu ile - Parents should participate in the program as a means of decreasing the cost of their children's college education.
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either way
Definition
her halükarda - The conclusion should be arguable either way.
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caseload
Definition
dosya yükü, dava yükü, iş yükü
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conviction
Definition
mahkumiyet, hüküm giydirme, sağlam ve samimi inanç - He received a murder conviction from the jury. - She has strong convictions about being honest and working hard.
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generate
Definition
meydana getirmek, üretmek - The local power station generates electricity. - The sales force has generated a big sales increase.
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kale
Definition
kara lahana
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spinach
Definition
ıspanak
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collard
Definition
kara lahana
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lettuce
Definition
marul - But since collard greens have more nutritional value than lettuce, it follows that kale has more nutritional value than lettuce.
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rid
Definition
gidermek, kurtarmak, temizlemek - She rid herself of bad habits, like smoking cigarettes
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excess
Definition
fazlalık, aşırılık
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compelling
Definition
ilgi uyandıran, zorlayıcı - The novel was so compelling that I couldn't put it down. - He made a compelling argument. - I would need a very compelling reason to leave my job.
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solely
Definition
sadece, yalnızca, sırf - based solely on passage of premises.
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wage
Definition
ücret, maaş
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term
Definition
olarak adlandırmak - The first conclusion is inside the passage itself - termed the internal conclusion.
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congestion
Definition
sıkışıklık, tıkanıklık, izdiham - The fee will alleviate the city's traffic congestion.
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alleviate
Definition
hafifletmek, azaltmak
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round trip
Definition
gidiş - dönüş
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flaw
Definition
hata,noksan, kusur - flawed: hatalı, eksik, kusurlu
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rather
Definition
den ziyade, mektense
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assess
Definition
değerlendirmek - I assessed how much it would cost to build a new house.
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shorthand
Definition
cümle ve sözcükleri temsil eden kısaltılmış veya özel işaretler kullanarak hızlı yazma yöntemi - The secretary wrote a letter in shorthand and word-processed it later
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retain
Definition
aklında tutmak, sürdürmek - Your short term memory will naturally retain most of the information.
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truncate
Definition
budamak, sondan kırpmak - This style of note taking is much more truncated than the style of note taking you probably developed over years in school.
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pro
Definition
lehte, destekleyen fikir
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con
Definition
aleyhte fikir, görüş
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notation
Definition
not etme, işaretleme, gösterme - Certain notations can make your diagramming more efficient and effective.
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decipher
Definition
anlamını çözmek, deşifre etmek, yorumlamak
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consistent
Definition
tutarlı, istikrarlı, sürekli - practice your techniques and keep them consistent
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visually-oriented
Definition
görsel amaçlı, görsel yönlü - some students may benefit from more visually-oriented diagramming approaches that are less text based and more graphic nature.
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extensively
Definition
kapsamlı bir şekilde - It is appropriate to use whatever approach works best for you, as long as you practice it extensively so that you are comfortable using that approach
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defer
Definition
sonraya bırakmak, ertelemek - We wish to defer our decision for a week.
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lucrative
Definition
kazançlı, karlı, yararlı - The business of selling luxury goods, such as furs and fancy cars, can be quite lucrative when the economy is strong.
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debt load
Definition
borç yükü - The author might be assuming that the switch from loans to grants will reduce or eliminate debt loads for students
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expose
Definition
ortaya çıkarmak , maruz bırakmak - A good diagram can often expose faulty reasoning in an argument
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burden
Definition
yük, mesuliyet, sorumluluk - tax burden
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rationale
Definition
mantıklı açıklama - Which of the following is an assumption that supports the indicated rationale for homeowners participating in the program.
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rebate
Definition
indirim, iade The car manufacturer gave me a rebate of $1,000 on the price of my new car.||They rebated that amount. Usage Note: Compare rebate and coupon. A rebate is money returned to a buyer (often by mail) after the sale: I sent in a form to get a $1.00 rebate on the shampoo I bought. A coupon reduces the price of the item at the time of the sale: I used a coupon to buy cereal for 75 cents less than the regular price. Some stores will double or triple the value of a coupon to increase their business.
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rebate
Definition
indirim, iade The car manufacturer gave me a rebate of $1,000 on the price of my new car.||They rebated that amount. Usage Note: Compare rebate and coupon. A rebate is money returned to a buyer (often by mail) after the sale: I sent in a form to get a $1.00 rebate on the shampoo I bought. A coupon reduces the price of the item at the time of the sale: I used a coupon to buy cereal for 75 cents less than the regular price. Some stores will double or triple the value of a coupon to increase their business.
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detrimental
Definition
zararlı, zarar verici - Then the new plan would be detrimental to homeowners
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prevalent
Definition
yaygın - Certain genetic diseases are more prevalent among certain ethnic populations
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Askhenazi
Definition
Polonya ve Alman yahudisi
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assertion
Definition
iddia, sav - Which of the following assertions can most properly be drawn from the above information
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revolve around
Definition
etrafında dönmek, e odaklı olmak - Critical reasoning arguments revolve around logic much more than around detailed technical facts.
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bog down
Definition
bataklığa gömülmek, çıkmaza sokmak - Do not get bogged down in these details.
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mimic
Definition
taklidini yapmak, kopya etmek - Mimic the argument
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evident
Definition
belli, belirgin, aşikar - When the question stem makes the question type evident, you should be able to adopt the appropriate approach right away
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right away
Definition
hemen, derhal, anında
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proactively
Definition
beklenecek mevcut durumların beklemeden, daha önceden sonuçlanmasını sağlak, olası sorunlara oluşmadan önlem almak, önleyici tedbirler almak
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vast majority
Definition
büyük çoğunluk
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dwell on
Definition
üzerinde durmak, üzerinde kafa patlatmak - Do not dwell on the issue
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disguise
Definition
gizlemek kılık değiştirmek,kimliğini gizlemek- The secret agent disguised his identity (or) disguised himself to look like a farmer.
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literate
Definition
okur yazar, tahsilli - literate adults
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proportionally
Definition
orantılı olarak, nispeten - The word literate obviously restricts the category of adults that has proportionally increased
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controversial
Definition
tartışmalı, anlaşmazlığa neden olan - Controversial speech should be allowed, provided it does not incite major violence
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incite
Definition
teşvik etmek, tahrik etmek - The baseball fans' screams incited the team to play hard and win.
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nuance
Definition
nüans, ince ayrıntı
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single-handedly
Definition
ek başına- These nuances can single-handedly make some answer choices correct or incorrect
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farreaching
Definition
geniş, kapsamlı, uzaklara kadar ulaşan - They make the argument very broad or farreaching
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unreasonable
Definition
saçma, mantıksız
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susceptible
Definition
duyarlı, elverişli, şıpsevdi - using extreme words opens up an argument unreasonably, making it very susceptible to attack
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moderate
Definition
ılımlı, makul - a more moderate conclusion would argue that..
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inspection
Definition
tetkik, inceleme
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keep straight
Definition
To avoid confusing or mixing up something; to keep something clear or organized. - Their names all sounded the same to me at first, and I had trouble keeping straight who was who.
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rule out
Definition
göz ardı etmek, hariç bırakmak - which answer choices you have ruled out
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interpret
Definition
yorumlamak, değerlendirmek - as long as we interpret the words
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legitimately
Definition
mantıken, mantıklı bir şekilde
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mayflies
Definition
mayıs sineği
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mayflies
Definition
mayıs sineği
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span
Definition
süre, yayılım, müddet, seyrek, kıt - life spans
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assert
Definition
ileri sürmek, söylemek - The conclusion asserted that..
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disprove
Definition
yalanlamak, çürütmek
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explicitly
Definition
açıkça, belirgin
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subtle
Definition
gizli, hemen göze çarpmayan - The question stem may also be slightly more subtle
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discretionary
Definition
keyfi, isteğe bağlı - people tend to spend less money on discretionary purchases
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recession
Definition
düşüş, çekilme, ekonomik durgunluk
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publicize
Definition
reklamını yapmak, ilan etmek, halka duyurmak - the treat of recession has been increasingly publicized
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pervasive
Definition
yaygın - news periodicals have grown more pervasive
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curtail
Definition
azaltmak, kısıtlamak - After his heart attack, he curtailed all his activities and worked only a few hours a day.
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leap
Definition
atlama, sıçrama
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negate
Definition
aksini ispatlamak, olumsuz yapmak - negate the assumption
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nonsensical
Definition
saçma, anlamsız, mantıkdışı the argument becomes nonsensical
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project
Definition
yansıtmak, çkıntı yapmak, havaya fırlatmak, proje hazırlamak, öngörmek - 1 [I] to stretch out beyond a surface: The balcony projects out beyond the wall of the house. 2 [T] to estimate s.t. in the future, predict: The government projects that the defense budget will increase by 20%. 3 [T] to shine an image against a surface: A movie projector projects a film onto a screen. 4 frml. [T] to move outward: The rocket projected the space vehicle into orbit.
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underlying
Definition
altında yatan, temel teşkil eden, underlying economic forces
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sequence
Definition
birbiri ardına gelmek, sıra, düzen, seri - sequence of an argument
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feasibility
Definition
uygulanabilirlik, olabilirlik
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tenuous
Definition
temelleri sağlıksız, sağlam olmayan, incecik - the tenuous threads of a piece of lace - His arguments in support of the project are so tenuous that management decided not to do it.
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pesticide
Definition
böcek ilacı
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termite
Definition
beyaz karınca
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get-rich-quick
Definition
çabuk zengin olmak
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scheme
Definition
plan, proje, tasarı - We have a scheme for finishing the job by Friday.
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real estate developer
Definition
şehir planlamacısı
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bolster
Definition
desteklemek, güçlendirmek - By going to graduate school at night, the young manager bolstered her reputation.
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flimsy
Definition
ince, güçsüz, uydurmasyon - The jacket is made of flimsy cloth.- That house was constructed with flimsy materials. 3 fig. weak, (syn.) feeble: Erika gave a flimsy excuse for being late.
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fall apart
Definition
dağılmak, parçalara ayrılmak, hayatı kararmak - then the conclusion falls apart
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superlative
Definition
en üstün , en yüksek
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proclaim
Definition
bildirmek, duyurmak - a magazine published an article proclaiming that..
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correlation
Definition
bağıntı, korelasyon
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phenomena
Definition
olay, olağanüstülük - correlation between two phenomena
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causal
Definition
nedensel - causal relationships between them
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elevate
Definition
yükseltmek, kaldırmak, terfi ettirmek, aklı ruhu geliştirmek - The machine elevated the heavy load off the ground. - The company president elevated two employees to the position of vice president.
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elastomer
Definition
esnek madde - elastomer in their blood
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defect
Definition
bozukluk, kusur, aksaklık - genetic defect
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causation
Definition
neden so nuç ilişkisi - correlation is not the same as causation
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tempting
Definition
cezbedici
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tangential
Definition
teğet - explore a tangential line of thinking that many test takers might incorrectly consider
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undermine
Definition
yavaş yavaş zarar vermek, kuyusunu kazmak - undermine the conclusion
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convoluted
Definition
karışık, karmakarışık - convoluted or confusing arguments
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rationale
Definition
mantıklı açıklama - provides a good rationale for the premise
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subsidize
Definition
mali destek sağlamak, para yardımı yapmak - comany x should not subsidize bus fares for its employees
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deputy
Definition
vekil, yardımcı, temsilci - deputy mayor
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align with
Definition
uyum sağlamak, aynı yöne yönelmek - more closely aligned with the interests of the overall audience
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diligent
Definition
çalışkan, gayretli - diligent student of the game..
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collegiate
Definition
üniversite ile ilgili - she was never a member of a collegiate soccer team
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halve
Definition
ikiye bölmek, yarıya indirmek - In order to halve the nation's asthma rate..
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epidemic
Definition
yaygın, salgın hastalık, salgın - Asthma has reached epidemic proportions
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dust mites
Definition
toz akarı
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dander
Definition
hayvan deri döküntüsü - dust mites and pet dander cause asthma
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substantial
Definition
önemli, varolan, sağlam, çok tatmin edici - In order to achieve a substantial reduction in the extremely high number of car accidents in our country..
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incentive
Definition
teşvik edici, güdü - Seat belts and air bags would be eliminated from the driver's side of all automobiles to provide the driver with the strongest possible incentive to drive safely.
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administer
Definition
yönetmek, uygulamak - An electroshock system would administer shocks to the driver if he or she exceeds the speed limit or engages in other unsafe driving practices.
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negligence
Definition
ihmal, dikkatsizlik, savsaklık - A significant number of accidents are the result of negligence or other unsafe driving practices on the part of the driver.
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on the part of
Definition
tarafından, in tarafında
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hereditary
Definition
kalıtsal, ırsi - Two genes, BRCA1 and BRCA2 are linked to hereditary breast cancer
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reallocate
Definition
yeniden tahsil etmek - The intercontinental Bank should reallocate the voting shares of its members in order to more effectively shape global economic policy
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voting shares
Definition
oy hakkı sağlayan hisseler
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comprise
Definition
den oluşmak, oluşturmak, kapsamak
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factor
Definition
etken olmak, faktör olmak, etki etmek - the specific allocation of voting shares factors into the Intercontinental Bank's effectiveness in shaping global economic policy
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cavity
Definition
çürük, oyuk - dental cavities
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course
Definition
rota, gidişat - one of our exchange students faced multiple arguments with her parents over the course of the past year
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truism
Definition
aksiyom, bilinen gerçek - which of the following is an assumption underlying the general truism claimed by the student advisor
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measure
Definition
önlem, tedbir - if proper measures are not taken, the decline in the student's academic performance may become irreversible.
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embark
Definition
girişmek, başlamak, işe koyulmak - Country B recently embarked on a program requiring all of its automobiles to run on ethanol in addition to gasoline.
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run on
Definition
automobiles to run on ethanol in addition to gasoline.
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by-products
Definition
yarı mamul - Country B produces enough ethanol from agricultural by-products to meet its current demand for energy
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occupancy
Definition
kullanım, doluluk oranı, işgal - occupancy rates - a measure of the percentage of housing occupied at a given time
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occupy
Definition
meşgul etmek, işgal etmek, ev, bina, oda oturmak
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hover around
Definition
etrafında dönmek - in crowded urban markets such as NY and SF hovered around 99.5% regarding occupancy rates.
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influx
Definition
akın, istila - increases in demand often reflect an influx of new buyers into the marketplace
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presumably
Definition
galiba, büyük ihtimal, muhtemelen - presumably so that the driver would be very likely to be injured if he or she is in an accident
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congest
Definition
sıkışık, tıklım tıklım - in certain congested urban areas, commuters who use public transportation options spend approximately 25 percent less time in transit
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urban
Definition
kentsel
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commuter
Definition
evden işe yolculuk eden
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subway
Definition
metro, geçit
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commute
Definition
seyahat - even individuals who drive their entire commute in carpool lanes still spend more time than commuters who use trains and subways
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carpool
Definition
aynı yada yakın işyerinde çalışan ve yakın evlerde oturan kişilerin dönüşümlü olarak birbirlerinin arabalarında işe gidip gelmeleri
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lane
Definition
trafik şeridi, şerit - carpool lanes
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transit
Definition
ulaşım, aktarma, toplu taşıma araçları -
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account for
Definition
sorumlu olmak, den oluşmak - waiting in traffic accounts for approximately 25 percent of the commuting time for individuals who drive to their destinations
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unequivocally
Definition
su götürmez bir şekilde, açık bir şekilde - unequivocally true according to those premises
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deficit
Definition
zarar, hesap açığı - limited government spending can also lead to a reduction in the national deficit
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plausible
Definition
makul, akla yatkın, inandırıcı - answer a maybe generally plausible
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surmise
Definition
tahmin etmek, kuşku, kanı - the answer may even contain what people would reasonably surmise to be true in an article or conversation about the general topic
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mutual funds
Definition
başka şirket hisselerine yatırım yapan şirket, ortak fon, yatırım fonu, yatırım ortaklığı
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underlying
Definition
altında yatan, temel
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incorporate
Definition
dahil etmek, kapsamak - underlying investments incorporating all information available to the public
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bid up
Definition
fiyatı arttırmak - mutual fund managers, in order to compete with each other, will bid up the prices of certain stocks beyond their true values
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insider
Definition
içerideki, içeriden birisi, üye - mutual fund managers use insider information an illegal practice to generate higher rates of return than the general stock market
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rental unit
Definition
kiralık ev - the supply of rental apartment units has decreased more in Tuam than Galway
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surpass
Definition
aşmak, üstün olmak, geçmek - soon advertising revenue from non-network t.v. commercials will surpass revenue from network t.v. commercials
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stem cell
Definition
kök hücre
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conduct
Definition
yürütmek, yönetmek, idare etmek - government restrictions have severely limited the amount of stem cell research American companies can conduct
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congress
Definition
kongre, meclis
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custom-made
Definition
sipariş üzerine yapılmış, ısmarlama - gift catalogue inc. sent seven custom-made gift packages last week.
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pulverize
Definition
un ufak etmek, ezmek, öğütmek, toz haline getirmek - pulverized vase
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vase
Definition
vazo, saksı, çiçeklik
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henceforth
Definition
bundan böyle - Museum A will henceforth display only undamaged objects of proven authenticity
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supposedly
Definition
görünüşe bakılırsa, iddialara göre
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spectroscopic analysis
Definition
ışınların tahlili metodu
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rare
Definition
nadir, seyrek, az pişmiş (et)
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beset
Definition
rahat vermemek, üzerine varmak - Museum A has been beset with questions..
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provenance
Definition
kaynak, köken, menşe - provenance of many of the items in its antiquities wing (filo)
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forgery
Definition
sahtecilik, sahte, taklit - spectroscopic analysis has revolutionized the forensic investigation of art forgery
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revolutionize
Definition
ayaklandırmak
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forensic
Definition
adli, mahkemeye ait - forensic investigations
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record-setting
Definition
record-set: Bir veri tabanından gelen toplu veritabanı kayıtları, kayıt ..record-setting profits
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enrollment
Definition
kayıt, kaydetme - both enrollment and total tuition revenue at Bronsville university have increased
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steadily
Definition
durmadan, düzenli - enrollment at Canterbury university has steadily decreased
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substantial
Definition
var olan, önemli, sağlam, çok doyurucu, tatmin edici - the meteorite represents a substantial step forward in human knowledge of the development of life in the solar system
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meteorite
Definition
meteor, göktaşı
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take on
Definition
üstlenmek, işi kabul etmek, üzerine almak - The process of elimination in strengthen the conclusion questions takes on a very specific form
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marginally
Definition
değeri düşük, marjinal - the answer choice may only marginally strengthen the conclusion
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refine
Definition
düzeltmek, belirginleştirmek - determine whether you need to refine your categorization of that answer choice
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compensation
Definition
tazminat, telafi, sistemlerde bir bölümün çalışması bozulduğunda diğer bölümün fazla çalışarak onun işini üzerine alması - compensation has not been the reason for the recent rash of employee departures
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departure
Definition
ayrılma - employee departures
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advancement
Definition
ilerleme,gelişme, maaş zammı - poor working conditions and the absence of advancement opportunities
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prospective
Definition
beklenen, olası, müstakbel - many prospective hires at Questcorp have expressed that their compensation is negotiable
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negotiable
Definition
tartışılabilir, görüşülebilir -
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profitability
Definition
karlılık, kazanç
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recoup
Definition
parasını çıkarmak, karşılamak, zarar veya masrafı telafi etmek - ... recouped by the new business generated through the promotion
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redeem
Definition
ödeme bedelini verip geri almak, itfa etmek - most of the copies of the coupon in the local newspaper will not be redeemed for free donuts
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hipster
Definition
modern insan, yenilikçi, kalçada dökük pantalon - the gold standard will be favored by urban hipsters willing to pay exceptionally high prices in order to stand out
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stand out
Definition
göze çarpmak, dikkat çekmek
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canvas
Definition
çadır bezi
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trustee
Definition
vasi, güvenilir kişi, vekil, güvenilen - n. 1 a person who oversees (gözetmek, denetlemek) a university, church, or other institution: George is a member of the board of trustees of Williams College. 2 a person, bank, brokerage firm, etc., that manages trusts: The US Bank is trustee for his father's estate.
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contend
Definition
iddia etmek, ileri sürmek, yarışmak, çekişmek - v. 1 [T] to state formally that s.t. is true, (syn.) to assert: The lawyer contends that the criminal is guilty. 2 [I;T] to fight, (syn.) to struggle: The two armies contended for possession of the fort.||Young doctors have to contend with long hours and hard work. -n. contender.
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contender
Definition
yarışmacı, rakip
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revitalization
Definition
yeniden canlandırma, güçlendirme
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contention
Definition
iddia, görüş - which of the following if true, most strongly supports the chairman's contention.
Term
theater company
Definition
tiyatro grubu
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suburbanite
Definition
kenar mahallede oturan kimse, banliyöde oturan kimse, dış mahallede oturan kimse, varoş sakin
Term
stipulate
Definition
şart koşmak, taahhüt etmek, koşul olarak koymak, öngörmek, anlaşmak, garanti etmek - v. [I;T] -lated, -lating, -lates to require by a legal paper, (syn.) to specify: The lease stipulates that the rent must be paid on the first of each month.||Her will stipulates that her children will receive her house after she dies.
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stand-alone
Definition
tek başına, bağımsız -
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tram
Definition
tramvay
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executive
Definition
yönetici, idareci, yürütme, yönetim
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household
Definition
evcil, eve ait, ev halkı, hergün kullanılan - more than 10 million American households now on digital video recorders
Term
product placement
Definition
bir ürünün veya hizmetin reklamını t.v. ye koyma, sanal reklam, ürün yerleştirme - product placement within t.v. programs is a viable alternative to traditional t.v. commercials.
Term
viable
Definition
uygulanabilir, geçerli, tutarlı
Term
advent
Definition
geliş, varış, vuku, belirme - prior to the advent of digital video recorders, very few t.v. viewers switched channels or left the room when commercials began
Term
appropriateness
Definition
uygunluk - appropriateness of the demographic
Term
demographic
Definition
nüfus bilimi, nüfusla ilgili, toplumsal istatistikler
Term
redemption
Definition
paraya çevrilme, telafi etme, kurtarma, rehinden kurtarma - the redemption rate for e-mailed coupons is far lower than that for traditionally distributed paper coupons.
Term
misinform
Definition
yanlış bilgilendirmek
Term
immeasurably
Definition
sınırsız, sonsuz
Term
scrap
Definition
kavga etmek, bir yana atmak, pert olmak, hurdaya çıkarmak, iptal etmek - n. 1 [C] a small piece (of paper): Write your phone number on this scrap of paper. 2 [C] uneaten, leftover food: We gave the dog the scraps from our plates. 3 [U] n.adj. unwanted objects or parts that might be useful elsewhere: a car sold as scrap|| scrap metal
v. [T] scrapped, scrapping, scraps 1 to get rid of, (syn.) to abandon: With the bad weather, we scrapped our plans for a vacation. 2 to sell or get rid of an unwanted object: Our truck is so old that we scrapped it in a junkyard.
Term
reassign
Definition
yeniden atamak - reassign employees to another project
Term
stimulation
Definition
dürtü, tahrik, uyarım
Term
implant
Definition
vücudun içine tedavi amaçlı madde koymak - electrodes were implanted into the brains of six patients
Term
promising
Definition
gelecek vaad eden, umut veren - promising potential usage of DBS
Term
sustain
Definition
devam ettirmek - continuous stimulation of the electrodes produced sustained remission from depression in the four patients for six months.
Term
remission
Definition
azalma, hafifleme
Term
deterioration
Definition
kötüye gitme, bozulma, yıpranma - deterioration of archaeological treasures along the Inca Trail
Term
trail
Definition
iz, yol, patika, yığın, koku, izini sürmek
Term
ruin
Definition
harabe, kalıntı
Term
disintegrate
Definition
bozunmak, dağılmak, paramparça olmak
Term
initiative
Definition
girişim, teşebbüs - xys corporation's new marketing initiative
Term
merely
Definition
sadece, yalnız
Term
less likely
Definition
daha az olası, ihtimali az olan
Term
tenuous
Definition
sağlam olmayan, temelleri sağlıksız, ince - expose faulty or tenuous assumption
Term
reversal
Definition
tersine çevirme, an, değişiklik
Term
counterargument
Definition
karşı iddia
Term
resentment
Definition
kızgınlık, küskünlük - merging the divisions would lead to resentment among employees
Term
redundant
Definition
gereksiz, gereğinden fazla, ihtiyaç fazlası - merging the divisions would lead to redundant personnel and processes
Term
robust
Definition
sağlam, güçlü - adj. having physical vigor, energetic good health: At age 60, he is robust and plays golf everyday.
Term
intricacy
Definition
karmaşıklık, anlaşılmazlık - better prepared to handle the intricacies of argument / counterargument questions
Term
associate with
Definition
ilintili, bağlantılı olmak - the besy way to keep various claims straight is to associate them with their advocates
Term
column
Definition
sütun, kolon
Term
upward
Definition
yükselen, artan, yukarıya doğru - extend the central column upward, splitting the area for the conclusion into two sides
Term
infrastructure
Definition
altyapı, altyapı tesisleri, savunma sistemi - the national infrastructure for airport runways and air traffic control requires immediate expansion to accommodate the proliferation of new private, smaller aircraft
Term
runway
Definition
geçit, uçak pisti, koşu pisti
Term
accommodate
Definition
kalacak yer sağlamak, uygun hale getirmek
Term
proliferation
Definition
çoğalma, yaygınlaşma
Term
aviation
Definition
havacılık, uçuş - the federal aviation authority (the FAA)
Term
impose
Definition
yürürlüğe koymak, zorlamak, kabul ettirmek - this fee would be unfair, as it would impose costs on all travellers to benefit only the few utilize the new private planes
Term
utilize
Definition
istifade etmek, faydalı hale getirmek
Term
counter
Definition
karşı gelmek, karşı çıkmak - to counter the objection
Term
negligible
Definition
önemsiz, ihmal edilebilir - the fee will have a negligible effect on the overall volume volume of air travel
Term
uniformly
Definition
düzgün, düzgün olarak, düzenlice - travellers who use small private planes are almost uniformly wealthy or traveling on business
Term
initiative
Definition
girişim, teşebbüs, ilk adım
Term
assert
Definition
iddia etmek, ileri sürmek
Term
instance
Definition
durum, örnek - In many instances, military research has resulted in technologies that
Term
fuel
Definition
körüklemek - military research has resulted in technologies that have fueled corporate development and growth
Term
corporate development
Definition
şirket gelişmesi, şirket gelişimi
Term
restrictive
Definition
tanımlayıcı, sınırlayıcı, kısıtlı
Term
stance
Definition
tutum, duruş, bakış açışı, görüş, tavır - adopt an increasingly restrictive stance regarding the use of intellectual property
Term
ordinarily
Definition
genelde, normal olarak
Term
subsidy
Definition
yardım, devlet desteği, ödenti, ödenek - tax subsidies for various businesses
Term
cost-prohibitive
Definition
engelleyici, koruyucu, yasaklayıcı - Builders are still saying that it is cost prohibitive to build in Kingman because of development fees, if that gets tested (by the reduction of fees) and builders come through that could have a nice effect on the economy.
Term
deprive
Definition
yoksun bırakmak, kaybettirmek - the research initiative is shown to hurt business by depriving them of tax subsidies
Term
untangle
Definition
karışık bir şeyi açmak, çözmek - untangle the knot
Term
knot
Definition
düğüm
Term
consequence
Definition
sonuç, önem - this answer choice reveals another consequence of the fee
Term
likelihood
Definition
olasılık, olası olma,benzerlik - its likelihood in real life
Term
form
Definition
oluşturmak
Term
compound
Definition
bileşik, bileşim
Term
compensate
Definition
bedelini ödemek, tazmin etmek, telafi etmek
Term
reward
Definition
ödül, ödüllendirmek, karşılık, karşılığını vermek, ücret, ikramiye
Term
lackadaisical
Definition
ilgisiz, bezgin, uyuşuk, tembel - lackadaisical teaching
Term
retain
Definition
korumak, sürdürmek, devam ettirmek, aklında tutmak
Term
integral
Definition
tamamlayıcı, tümleyici, eksiksiz - integral component
Term
default rate
Definition
temerrüt oranı, the rate a loan rolls/moves to automatically at the end of any fixed period
Term
loan
Definition
borç, kredi, ödünç para
Term
outstanding balance
Definition
ödenmemiş bakiye, kalan bakiye, ekstre borcu
Term
spur
Definition
teşvik etmek, kışkırtıcı birşey - n. 1 a piece of metal worn on boot heels and pressed into the side of a horse to make it run faster 2 on the spur of the moment: quickly and without much thought, (syn.) on impulse: The boss called his workers together on the spur of the moment.
v. [T] spurred, spurring, spurs 1 to make a horse run faster 2 to cause action: The dark clouds spurred us to work faster before the rain started.
Term
balance
Definition
bakiye, kalan
Term
elaborate
Definition
özenle hazırlanmış, ayrıntılı - elaborate staging
Term
stage
Definition
aşama, evre, etap, derece, hazırlamak, düzenlemek, sahnelemek
Term
anthology
Definition
derleme, seçmeler, seçki, antoloji
Term
lucrative
Definition
kazançlı, karlı, yararlı
Term
piracy
Definition
korsanlık
Term
prohibitively
Definition
engelleyici şekilde, yasaklayıcı
Term
consumption
Definition
tüketim
Term
sustainable
Definition
sürdürülebilir, uzun soluklu - sustainable fuel
Term
conventional
Definition
geleneksel, bilinen, klasik
Term
unleaded
Definition
kurşunsuz - unleaded gasoline
Term
combust
Definition
yanmak, yakmak - combusts with oxygen
Term
advocate
Definition
savunmak, taraftar - advocate the increased usage of ethanol as a primary fuel
Term
in conjunction with
Definition
ile beraber, birlikte - in conjunction with or in place of gasoline
Term
ultimately
Definition
sonunda, sonuçta - adv. in the end: Ultimately, the war had to end; it cost too much in both lives and dollars.
Term
prolific
Definition
bereketli, verimli, üretken - prolific use of pesticidies
Term
patron
Definition
devamlı müşteri, sürekli müşteri - current patrons of the theater live in Smithtown
Term
multiplex
Definition
çoklu, kat kat, çok katlı - multiplex location in Smithtown
Term
concession
Definition
ruhsat, yetki belgesi, bayilik, imtiyaz, ayrıcalık kabul - n. 1 [C;U] (a surrender to) a special demand by s.o.: To sell our house, we made a concession to the buyer by agreeing to put on a new roof. 2 [C] a right to do business, esp. on government land or other area (sea): She owns the restaurant concession that sells food in the public park.
Term
solicit
Definition
rica etmek, rica ederek istemek, ısrarla rica etmek - regularly solicits input from residents of the town
Term
respective
Definition
ilgili
Term
combine
Definition
birleştirmek
Term
glance
Definition
göz atmak - find themselves glancing at the book titles for sale
Term
impulse
Definition
dürtü, ani istek
Term
forethought
Definition
ihtiyat, sağduyu, önsezi, tedbir - they are purchased by customers without forethought
Term
frequent
Definition
sık sık gitmek, çok uğramak - the coffee shop primarily frequented by local high school students
Term
mingle with
Definition
haşır neşir olmak - the teenagers use the coffee shop as a place to mingle with their friends without family involvement
Term
anticipate
Definition
tahmin etmek, beklemek, ummak, kestirmek - Band 1's highly anticipated first concert tour was the highest grossing concert in the industry in 2006
Term
salmon
Definition
somon balığı
Term
circumvent
Definition
atlatmak, den kaçmak, önlemek, engellemek - circumvent it by selling the extra salmon in Europe
Term
severly
Definition
ağır, şiddetli, keskin, sert
Term
account for
Definition
sorumlu olmak, den oluşmak, açıklamak
Term
halt
Definition
durdurmak, durmak, aksamak, mola, mola yeri - v. [I;T] to stop: The marching soldiers halted when their sergeant shouted, "Halt!"||The car halted at the traffic light.
n.sing. 1 an end 2 to bring to a halt: to stop: The cowboy brought his horse to a halt. 3 to put a halt to: to stop s.t. by using authority: The police put a halt to robberies in the town.

Thesaurus: halt v. to come to a stop, come to a standstill | wait. Ants. to start, proceed.
n. 1 a stop, cessation.
Term
substantial
Definition
önemli, sağlam, çok tatmin edici maaş
Term
delicacy
Definition
nefis yiyecek, leziz lokma, hassiyet, incelik - salmon is considered a delicacy in all of the european nations
Term
upsurge
Definition
hızlı artış, dalga, yükselme - there has been an upsurge in emergency room visits by children
Term
plea
Definition
rica, savunma, müdafaa, mazeret, dava - n. 1 an urgent request, appeal: The hungry man's pleas for food were answered. 2 (in law) a defendant's answer to a plaintiff's accusation: The man's lawyer entered a plea of not guilty before the court. See: plead.
Term
in custody
Definition
göz altında , nezarette , polisin elinde, göz altında bulunmak,
Term
frontline
Definition
Bir konuda, alanda, işte en önemli, en ileri yer, cephe, ön çizgi
Term
overhaul
Definition
revizyon, bakım, tamir etmek, gözdn geçirmek - v. [T] to examine s.t. thoroughly, in order to evaluate its condition and to repair if necessary: A mechanic overhauled the car's motor with new parts. -n. overhaul /ovrhl/.
Term
onset
Definition
saldırı, başlangıç, hücum - shortly before the onset of the symptoms
Term
physician
Definition
hekim, doktor, tıp adamı - emergency room physicians concluded that it is unsafe for children to eat products containing coconut
Term
saturated fat
Definition
doymuş yağ
Term
pathogen
Definition
hastalığa neden olan mikrop veya virüs
Term
stage
Definition
sahne, sahnelemek
Term
bothersome
Definition
can sıkıcı, üzücü - minor accidents can be bothersome to patrons without causing injury
Term
halographic
Definition
halografik
Term
aisle
Definition
koridor, ara yol - n. a long open path between rows of seats: We walked down the aisle to our seats in the theater.
Term
intrusive
Definition
kullanışsız, araya giren, davetsiz, izinsiz giren - customer advocates feel that the displays will be intrusive to supermarket patrons
Term
display
Definition
segilemek, sergi, göstermek, açığa çıkarmak, ekran, görüntü
Term
shopping cart
Definition
alışveriş arabası
Term
that said
Definition
however, even so, öyle olsa, buna rağmen , ancak, bunun tersine - Christmas is exploited by capitalism. That said, it is still a religious festival.
Term
caught off guard
Definition
hazırlıksız yakalanmak, birini gafil avlamak - so that you are not caught off guard
Term
disrepancy
Definition
çelişki, tutarsızlık, uyuşmazlık
Term
reconcile
Definition
bağdaştırmak, uzlaştırmak - v. [I;T] -ciled, -ciling, -ciles 1 to bring together people or ideas that were separated, (syn.) to harmonize: The husband and wife separated, then reconciled, and now live happily together. 2 to get used to, adjust to s.t. difficult: He has reconciled himself to the idea that he is getting old. -adj. reconcilable.
Term
paradoxically
Definition
mantığa aykırı olarak, çelişkili -
Term
after all
Definition
sonunda, yine de, buna karşı - discrepancy is not a discrepancy after all
Term
resolve
Definition
çözmek, çözümlemek, karar vermek - resolve the given discrepancy
Term
anticipate
Definition
beklemek, ummak, tahmin etmek, kestirmek - you might not have anticipated this information ahead of time
Term
ahead of time
Definition
erken, zamanı gelmeden, vaktinden önce
Term
poll
Definition
anket, oylama
Term
respondent
Definition
cevap veren, sanık
Term
cast vote
Definition
oy atmak - they cast votes in the most recent national election
Term
entirely
Definition
tümüyle
Term
factual
Definition
gerçeklere dayalı, fiili - the argument consists entirely of factual premises
Term
margin of error
Definition
yanılma payı, hata payı
Term
eligible
Definition
nitelikli, uygun, seçilebilir - eligible voters
Term
substantially
Definition
büyük ölçüde, ciddi anlamda
Term
boldface
Definition
kalın, koyu, siyah harfler - boldface statements
Term
make headlines
Definition
manşet olmak - zubin gosh made headlines when he was recognized to have solved the hilbert conjecture
Term
conjecture
Definition
tahmin,sanı
Term
rather than
Definition
den ziyade, olmaktansa
Term
established journals
Definition
resmileşmiş, yerleşik gazeteler
Term
let alone
Definition
ilaveten, ek olarak, şöyle dursun - he can't support himself, let alone two relatives - he has no job, let alone a university position
Term
acclaim
Definition
alkış, övme
Term
in reporting on
Definition
bir sırrı paylaşan, bilen, de payı olan, e sırdaş olan
Term
reinforce
Definition
güçlendirmek - reinforeced the popular view that
Term
loner
Definition
yalnızlığı seven, kimseyle bağdaşmayan, yalnız yaşayan kimse
Term
tightly knit
Definition
sıkı bağlarla, sıkıca örülmüş - form a tightly knit community
Term
finding
Definition
hüküm, bulgu
Term
contradict
Definition
aksini iddia etmek, yalanlamak, çelişmek -
Term
reiteration
Definition
tekrarlama, yineleme - reiteration of that generalization
Term
circumstance
Definition
durum, koşul, olay, şart
Term
yield
Definition
sağlamak, getirmek, vermek - yield information that.
Term
discourage
Definition
cesaretini kırmak, vazgeçirmek, önüne geçmek - your purpose is to discourage that counterfeiting
Term
exemplify
Definition
örneklerle göstermek, örneklemek - exemplify the main point
Term
rare
Definition
seyrek, nadir, olağanüstü, az pişmiş
Term
interaction
Definition
etkileşim - logical interactions
Term
moral
Definition
manevi, ahlaki, alınacak ders - moral of the story
Term
affiliated
Definition
bağlı - in order to combat the affiliated health risks
Term
private equity
Definition
özel sermaye - private equity investors
Term
syndicate
Definition
sendika, ortak girişim - n. 1 a group of individuals or companies combined to carry out projects requiring large resources or cooperative agreements: Many Japanese compa-nies form syndicates to reduce costs and improve efficiency. 2 a business that sells the work of artists and writers to publishers
v. [T] /sndket/ -cated, -cating, -cates to sell and distribute the work of artists and writers to publishers: The company syndicates cartoons to newspapers across the country. -n. [U] syndication.
Term
beat
Definition
vurmak, yenmek - we would rather beat our competition by working with them
Term
competition
Definition
rekabet, yarışma
Term
executive
Definition
yürütme, yönetim
Term
debate
Definition
tartışma, düşünüp taşınma, müzakere - executive debate
Term
allege
Definition
iddia etmek, ileri sürmek, kanıt olarak göstermek, itham etmek
Term
in turn
Definition
sırasıyla, sıra ile, dönüşte
Term
dearth
Definition
eksiklik, kıtlık, yokluk - the development, in turn, will lead to a dearth of programming for the very devices which cannibalized t.v. audience
Term
cannibalize
Definition
Bir veya daha çok birliğin personelinden bir başka birliğin kuvvesini tamamlamak için faydalanmak, parça almak, kullanılmış parça takmak
Term
point
Definition
göstermek, işaret etmek
Term
lure
Definition
cezbetmek, aklını çelmek - larger audiences lured to t.v. through other media
Term
challenge
Definition
meydan okumak
Term
finding
Definition
bulgu, hüküm, keşif, karar, sonuç
Term
contested
Definition
itiraz edilen - contested assumption
Term
reintroduce
Definition
yeniden dahil etmek - governor reintroduced a longer deer hunting season
Term
swerv
Definition
sapma, yoldan çıkma - cars swerving to avoid deer
Term
illustrate
Definition
izah etmek, örnekle açıklamak
Term
widget
Definition
küçük ve hünerli alet, ıvır zıvır
Term
influenza
Definition
grip
Term
pandemic-level
Definition
salgın yaygın düzeyde - pandemic leve flu
Term
severe
Definition
şiddetli, ağır
Term
closely-packed
Definition
sıkıca paketlenmiş
Term
weed out
Definition
çıkarmak, ayıklamak, ıskartaya ayırmak - weed out passengers with flu symptoms
Term
infectious
Definition
bulaşıcı - deadly infectious disease
Term
attribute
Definition
dayandırmak, bir nedene bağlamak
Term
malady
Definition
hastalık - european settlers in hong kong attributed the malady to poisonous gases
Term
settler
Definition
göçmen, yeni yere yerleşen kimse, yerleşimci
Term
low-lying
Definition
yatık, alçak
Term
swampland
Definition
bataklık arazi
Term
protozoan
Definition
tek hücreli
Term
pass on
Definition
aktarmak, geçirmek, devretmek
Term
unsuspecting
Definition
masum, kuşkusuz, suçsuz, şüpelenmeyen
Term
feast
Definition
ziyafet yapmak
Term
lay out
Definition
düzenlemek, sergilemek, tasarlamak,yerleştirmek, hazırlamak - use the strategies laid out in this chapter
Term
ammonia
Definition
amonyak
Term
iodine
Definition
iyod
Term
iodine
Definition
iyod
Term
conventional
Definition
geleneksel, klasik - conventional chemical explosives
Term
move toward
Definition
e doğru ilerlemek,
Term
add on
Definition
ekleme bilgi, eklenen, eklenti - add on features
Term
feature
Definition
özellik, vasıf
Term
retailer
Definition
perakendeci, satıcı, bayi
Term
editorial
Definition
başyazı, editoryal
Term
warehouse
Definition
toplantı, satış yeri, ambar, depo
Term
bankruptcy rate
Definition
iflas oranı
Term
reconcile
Definition
bağdaştırmak, uzlaştırmak
Term
detonate
Definition
patlamak, patlatmak, inflak etmek - v. [I;T] -nated, -nating, -nates to explode or cause to explode: The bomb detonated.||They detonated a bomb.
Term
deconstruction
Definition
yapısal çözümleme, yapısal analiz
Term
concisely
Definition
kısaca, az ve öz olarak - does this answer the stem concisely?
Term
in essence
Definition
işin özü, gerçekte - was in essence an honest person
Term
straightforward
Definition
basit, açık sözlü - adj. 1 clear, direct, without complications: Your directions for changing a tire were straightforward; it was easy! 2 direct, honest: A straightforward person is easy to do business with.
Term
mild
Definition
hafif, ılımlı, yumuşak - mild tone
Term
climatic
Definition
iklimsel
Term
pollen
Definition
polen
Term
trap in
Definition
kapana kısılmak
Term
glacial
Definition
buzul, buz devrine ait
Term
spore
Definition
köken, çiçeklerde üreme cisimciği
Term
spore
Definition
köken, çiçeklerde üreme cisimciği
Term
vegetation
Definition
bitki örtüsü, yeşillik
Term
deposition
Definition
tortu bırakma, kireçlenme
Term
prevalent
Definition
yaygın, hüküm süren - adj. common, observed frequently: Pine trees (small cars, etc.) are prevalent in this part of the country. -n. [U] prevalence.
Term
manner
Definition
tarz, tutum, davranış, tavır ve hareket
Term
causality
Definition
nedensellik
Term
call into question
Definition
akla soru getirmek, sorgulamak - which of the following call into question the validity of the argument
Term
cast doubt on
Definition
şüphe uyandırmak - cast doubt on the scientist's conclusuion
Term
take something for granted
Definition
birşeyi sorgulamadan kabul etmek, çantada keklik, olmuş farzetmek
Term
so to speak
Definition
sözde, sözün gelişi, sanki, tabiri caizse, deyim yerindeyse
Term
thin air
Definition
belirsizlik
Term
tangential
Definition
yüzeysel - tangential answers
Term
oversimplyfy
Definition
fazla basite indirgemek
Term
get food poisoning
Definition
gıda zehirlenmesi geçirmek
Term
enumerate
Definition
numaralandırmak, belirtmek
Term
rule out
Definition
göz ardı etmek, saf dışı bırakmak - heavy rain ruled out the picnic
Term
unfounded
Definition
temelsiz, asılsız, mesnetsiz, yersiz - strong statement is unfounded
Term
reconcile
Definition
uzlaştırmak, bağdaştırmak
Term
address
Definition
üzerinde düşünmek, ele almak, hitap etmek - address the facts
Term
disparity
Definition
eşitsizlik, uyumsuzluk -disparity in the similarity
Term
argumentative
Definition
tartışılır, tartışmaya açık
Term
prudent
Definition
akıllı, sağduyulu, ihtiyatlı, - it is prudent to eliminate answer choices
Term
adult-onset diabetes
Definition
ikinci tip diyabet - metabolik bozukluk
Term
predispose
Definition
e yatkınlaştırmak, uygun hale getirmek - overweight can predispose a person to adult-onset diabetes
Term
lawn
Definition
çimenlik, çimen - n. an area of cut grass: The lawn in the front yard is kept very neat.
Term
aka
Definition
also known as - nam-ı diğer
Term
fertilizer
Definition
gübre, gübreleme -
Term
mileage
Definition
mesafe
Term
inferior
Definition
alt, aşağı, uzağa - adj. lower in quality: Most wine from Switzerland is inferior to wine from France.
n. a person of lower rank or ability: The general is unkind to his inferiors. -n. [U] inferiority /nfrirti, r/.

Thesaurus: inferior adj. second-rate, mediocre, substandard | of poor quality. Ant. superior.
Term
futile
Definition
faydasız - it is futile for such a company to try to learn a whole new business
Term
emerging
Definition
yeni ortaya çıkan, gelişmekte olan, görünme, belirmek, doğmak, gün ışığına çıkmak, çıkmak, - There is an emerging consensus that the war will end soon.
Term
emerge
Definition
ortaya çıkmak, belirmek, su yüzüne çıkmak - v. [T] emerged, emerging, emerges 1 to appear: The hunter emerged from the forest and walked toward us. 2 to become known or important: She emerged as the winner among those who tried out for the part in the play. -n. [U] emergence.

Thesaurus: emerge 1 to come into view, come forth 2 to develop into s.t., become apparent. Ant. to
disappear.
Term
landfill
Definition
çöp sahası, çöp depolama alanı - n. a low-lying area filled in, often with garbage: The landfills in many big cities are already full.
Term
waste management
Definition
atık yönetimi
Term
ambiguity
Definition
belirsizlik - You should remove ambiguity [=vagueness] from your essay by adding more details
Term
plausible
Definition
makul, akla yakın, olası - plausible alternative to that conclusion
Term
misconception
Definition
kavram yanılgısı, yanlış yorum - misunderstanding: The sculptor had a misconception of what the city wanted and made a sculpture that the city rejected. -v. [T] misconceive /msknsiv/.
Term
entity
Definition
birim, varlık - numbers are absolute entities
Term
introductory
Definition
giriş niteliğinde, tanıtıcı - introductory level algebra course
Term
nutrient
Definition
besin, gıda
Term
prone
Definition
meyilli, yatkın - 1 [more prone; most prone] : likely to do, have, or suffer from something —usually + to ▪ They are prone to (making) errors/mistakes. = They are error-prone/mistake-prone. [=they make many errors/mistakes] ▪ Tests showed that the machine is prone to failure/fail. ▪ He is somewhat prone to depression. ▪ People in my family are prone to heart disease. ▪ He is prone to (having) accidents. = He is accident-prone. [=he has many accidents] ▪ an athlete who is injury-prone [=who is often injured]
2 : lying with the front of your body facing downward ▪ He was lying on the floor in a prone position. = He was (lying) prone on the floor
Term
relay
Definition
naletmek, iletmek - to pass (something, such a message or information) from one person or device to another ▪ Messengers on horseback relayed battle plans to the front lines. ▪ Please relay the news to the rest of the team. —often used as (be) relayed ▪ This report is being relayed to us by our crew at the scene of the accident. ▪ Data relayed from the aircraft will be recorded on the ground.
Term
weather pattern
Definition
hava düzeni
Term
malfunction
Definition
arıza, aksaklık - v. [I] to work improperly: A rocket malfunctioned and exploded in the air.
n. [C;U] an act of working improperly: The rocket's malfunction caused a big explosion.
Term
indispensable
Definition
zaruri, vazgeçilmez - satallites are indispensable in the identification of weather patterns
Term
obsolescence
Definition
eskime, kullanılmaz olma- the obsolescence of the old technology ▪ Once a useful tool, slide rules have fallen into obsolescence.
Term
crumble
Definition
parçalamak, ufalamak - Crumble the cookies into small bits. ▪ The recipe calls for the herbs to be crumbled. - 3 [no obj] : to break down completely : to stop functioning ▪ Peace talks between the two parties have crumbled. [=collapsed] ▪ She was extremely depressed after her marriage crumbled. ▪ their crumbling marriage
Term
ascertain
Definition
tespit etmek, soruşturmak - They were unable to ascertain [=(more commonly) determine] the cause of the fire. ▪ The police are now attempting to ascertain his whereabouts. [=to find out where he is] ▪ Her doctors have been unable to ascertain [=find out] why she is ill. = Her doctors have been unable to ascertain the cause of her illness. ▪ The information can be ascertained by anyone with a computer.
Term
nomenclature
Definition
terminoloji, adlandırma - formal : a system of names for things especially in science [noncount] ▪ botanical nomenclature [count] ▪ the nomenclatures of zoology and chemistry
Term
undergo
Definition
geçirmek, uğramak, maruz kalmak - to experience or endure (something) ▪ She will have to undergo an operation. ▪ He underwent a personal transformation [=he became a different sort of person] after his heart attack.
Term
corroborate
Definition
desteklemek, onaylamak, güçlendirmek - formal : to support or help prove (a statement, theory, etc.) by providing information or evidence ▪ Two witnesses corroborated [=confirmed] his story. —often used as (be) corroborated ▪ The theory has been corroborated by recent studies.
Term
contemporary
Definition
çağdaş, güncel - 1 : happening or beginning now or in recent times ▪ contemporary [=modern] jazz/poetry/art/furniture ▪ The story is old, but it has importance to contemporary [=current] audiences.
2 : existing or happening in the same time period : from the same time period ▪ The book is based on contemporary accounts of the war. [=accounts of the war that were written when the war was happening]
Term
flora
Definition
belli bölgede yetişen bitki, bitki örtüsü
Term
blast
Definition
büyük patlama, patlama
Term
contingency
Definition
olasılık, ihtimal, beklenmeyen olay - something (such as an emergency) that might happen ▪ In making our business plans, we tried to prepare for any contingency that might hurt sales. ▪ a contingency plan [=a plan that can be followed if an original plan is not possible for some reason] ▪ a contingency fund [=an amount of money that can be used to pay for problems that might happen]
Term
lucrative
Definition
kazançlı, karlı, yararlı - producing money or wealth : profitable ▪ a lucrative job/investment ▪ a lucrative career/contract ▪ The business has proved to be highly lucrative.
Term
rebuke
Definition
azarlamak, paylamak, şiddetle eleştirmek - to speak in an angry and critical way to (someone) —often + for ▪ She was rebuked [=reprimanded] for being late. ▪ The boss rebuked us for talking too much.
—rebuke noun plural rebukes [count] ▪ He was stunned by the harsh rebuke from his father.
Term
go stale
Definition
bayatlamak - jack had eaten left-over food from two days ago and they had actually gone stale
Term
left-over food
Definition
artık yiyecek
Term
craze
Definition
kısa süre içinde moda olan, çılgınlık - something that is very popular for a period of time ▪ the latest dance/fashion/music craze —often + for ▪ I don't understand the current craze for low-fat diets.
Term
juicer
Definition
meyve sıkacağı
Term
complexion
Definition
yön, görünüm - 1 : the color or appearance of the skin especially on the face ▪ She has a dark/fair/light/ruddy complexion. ▪ a glowing complexion ▪ All of the children had healthy complexions.
2 : the general appearance or character of something ▪ The complexion of the neighborhood has changed over the years.
Term
digestion
Definition
sindirim, hazım
Term
refute
Definition
çürütmek, aksini ispatlamak - 1 : to prove that (something) is not true ▪ The lawyer refuted the testimony of the witness. ▪ refute an argument/claim
2 : to say that (something) is not true ▪ He refuted [=denied] the rumor about him. ▪ He refutes the notion that he's planning to retire soon. ▪ She refuted the allegations against her.
Term
vein
Definition
damar, oyuk, yatak -
Term
warrant
Definition
yetki, emir, garanti, izin belgesi - 1 [count] law : a document issued by a court that gives the police the power to do something ▪ The police had a warrant for his arrest. —see also search warrant
2 [noncount] formal : a reason for thinking, deciding, or doing something ▪ There was no warrant for such behavior.
Term
immaterial
Definition
önemsiz , manevi - immaterial to the process
Term
analogy
Definition
benzerlik, kıyaslama, öernekseme - 1 [count] : a comparison of two things based on their being alike in some way ▪ He drew/made an analogy between flying a kite and fishing. [=he compared flying a kite to fishing; he said that flying a kite was like fishing]
2 [noncount] : the act of comparing two things that are alike in some way ▪ coining new words by analogy to/with existing ones [=coining new words so that they are formed in a way similar to old ones] ▪ reasoning by analogy
Term
subtle
Definition
ince, hafif, göze çarpmayan, gizli, kurnazca - the difference is subtle but great
Term
counter-intuitive
Definition
Düşünülenin aksine olan, beklenenin aksine olan, Genel kanının dışında gerçekleşen, beklenmeyen - It may seem counterintuitive, but we do burn calories when we are sleeping. ▪ counterintuitive results
Term
resistant
Definition
dirençli, dayanıklı
Term
presence
Definition
varlık, mevcudiyet - presence of resistant bacteria in people
Term
prescription
Definition
reçete -
Term
livestock
Definition
çiftlik hayvanları a market where livestock are bought and sold
Term
feed
Definition
besleme, besi - livestock feed
Term
ingest
Definition
yemek, yutmak - when humans ingest the meat
Term
counter-productive
Definition
amaca zararlı, ters etki - not helpful : making the thing you want to happen less likely to happen ▪ His uncontrollable anger is very counterproductive to his attempt at saving his marriage. ▪ a counterproductive approach
Term
incidence
Definition
oluş veya görülüş sıklığı - 1 : the number of times something happens or develops : the rate at which something occurs ▪ The drug has been linked with a higher incidence of certain cancers. [=the drug seems to cause certain cancers; people who take the drug seem to be more likely to get certain cancers] ▪ an increased incidence of diabetes ▪ a high/low incidence of criminal behavior ▪ a disease with an incidence of one in 100,000 [=a disease that affects one person out of every 100,000]
Term
comparable
Definition
kıyaslanabilir, benzer - used to say that two or more things are very similar and can be compared to each other ▪ A comparable refrigerator today would cost a lot more than the one I bought 10 years ago. ▪ The two houses are comparable in size. ▪ Their salaries are comparable with those of other managers. ▪ The school's test scores were comparable [=close] to the national average. ▪ The situations aren't at all comparable. [=alike]
Term
sleep deprivation
Definition
uyku eksikliği - She is studying the effects of sleep deprivation
Term
impair
Definition
zarar vermek, zayıflatmak, bozmak - to make (something) weaker or worse ▪ Smoking can impair your health. ▪ Drinking impairs a person's ability to think clearly. ▪ His memory was so impaired by age that he often forgot where he was. synonyms injure
—im·paired /ɪmˈpeɚd/ adjective [more im*paired; most im*paired] ▪ The disease causes impaired vision/hearing in elderly people. —sometimes used in combination ▪ hearing-impaired people [=people with impaired hearing]
Term
shell game
Definition
üçkağıtçılık, aldatmacalı üç kabuk oyunu
Term
latitude
Definition
enlem, tölerans, bölge - 1 a : distance north or south of the equator measured in degrees up to 90 degrees [noncount] ▪ a map of the world showing lines of latitude and longitude ▪ an island located at 40 degrees north latitude [=at a point 40 degrees north of the equator] [count] ▪ located at a latitude of 40 degrees north —compare longitude 1 b [count] : an imaginary line that circles the Earth at a particular latitude and that is parallel to the equator ▪ Madrid and New York City are on nearly the same latitude. ▪ islands located at different latitudes ▪ The star is only seen from the northern latitudes. [=the northern parts of the world] —compare longitude 2
Term
vary
Definition
değişmek
Term
convoluted
Definition
kıvrılmış, bükülmüş - 1 : very complicated and difficult to understand ▪ convoluted logic ▪ a convoluted plot ▪ The argument was so convoluted [=intricate, involved] that most people missed the point.
2 formal : having many twists and curves ▪ a convoluted structure
Term
ranger
Definition
bekçi - a person in charge of managing and protecting part of a public forest ▪ She's now a ranger at a national forest in Montana. —called also forest ranger b : a person in charge of managing and protecting part of a national park ▪ We were fortunate enough to get a tour from a ranger when we visited Yellowstone National Park. —called also park ranger
Term
scatter
Definition
dağıtmak, saçmak, yaymak - 1 a [+ obj] : to cause (things or people) to separate and go in different directions ▪ The wind scattered the pile of leaves. b [no obj] : to separate and go in different directions ▪ The crowd scattered [=dispersed] when the police arrived. ▪ The marbles scattered across the floor.
2 [+ obj] : to place or leave (things) in different places ▪ He scattered [=spread] the grass seed over the soil. ▪ She scattered the books on the table. ▪ He scatters his toys all around the house.
Term
exposed
Definition
korunmasız, ortada, maruz kalmış - not protected or covered ▪ an exposed hillside ▪ exposed wiring ▪ an exposed beam
Term
scavenge
Definition
eş yemek, temizlemek, egsoz gazı çıkarmak, çöp temizlemek - 1 of an animal : to search for food to eat [no obj] ▪ Rats scavenged in the trash. —often + for ▪ The bears scavenged for food in the woods. [+ obj] ▪ The bears scavenged the woods for food.
2 : to search through waste, junk, etc., for something that can be saved or used [no obj] —often + for ▪ They scavenged for antiques at the flea market. [+ obj] ▪ He scavenged the town dump for automobile parts.
Term
unprecedented
Definition
daha önce görülmemiş, emsalsiz - not done or experienced before ▪ The team has enjoyed unprecedented success this year. ▪ This level of growth is unprecedented. ▪ An unprecedented number of students are taking the class.
Term
forage
Definition
araştırmak, yem aramak - [no obj] 1 of an animal : to eat growing grass or other plants : graze ▪ The cows were foraging in the pasture.
2 : to search for something (such as food or supplies) ▪ He had to forage for firewood. ▪ squirrels foraging for acorns
Term
hawk
Definition
şahin, doğan, atmaca
Term
predator
Definition
avcı, yırtıcı
Term
offend
Definition
incitmek, kızdırmak - 1 : to cause (a person or group) to feel hurt, angry, or upset by something said or done [+ obj] ▪ His comments about minority groups offended many of us. ▪ She had carefully worded her comments so as not to offend anyone. ▪ It offends me that you would make such a remark. ▪ Don't worry. I wasn't offended. ▪ I felt a little offended by their lack of respect. ▪ Some people are offended by the song's lyrics. ▪ I'm sorry, I didn't mean to offend you. [no obj] ▪ I'm sorry, I didn't mean to offend.
2 [+ obj] : to be unpleasant to (someone or something) ▪ The billboard offends the eye. [=the billboard is not attractive]
3 [no obj] formal : to do wrong : to be against what people believe is acceptable or proper —often + against ▪ Her actions offended against our sensibilities.
4 [no obj] formal : to commit a crime ▪ Is he likely to offend again after his release from prison?
Term
lead
Definition
kurşun - ingesting lead harms young children
Term
lead paint
Definition
kurşun boyası
Term
versatility
Definition
becerikilik, çok yönlülük - continues showing his versatility
Term
notch
Definition
çentik, boğaz, çıkıntı, çentiklemek, yarık, birşeyi başarmak, elde etmek - [+ obj] 1 : to make a small cut in (something, such as wood) : to make a notch in (something) ▪ Notch the ends so that they fit together.
2 informal : to achieve or get (something) ▪ He notched his fifth victory this year. —often + up ▪ The team notched up another win in yesterday's game.
Term
top notch
Definition
birinci sınıf, en iyi kalite, üstün
Term
manifest
Definition
açıkça göstermek, ortaya koymak - [+ obj] formal : to show (something) clearly ▪ Both sides have manifested a stubborn unwillingness to compromise. ▪ Their religious beliefs are manifested in every aspect of their lives. ▪ Love manifests [=reveals] itself in many different ways. [=love appears in many ways] ▪ Her behavior problems began manifesting themselves soon after she left home.
Term
beast
Definition
canavar, sevimsiz kimse, hayvan - [count] 1 old-fashioned : an animal ▪ dogs and other four-footed beasts ▪ wild beasts ▪ the birds and beasts of the forest ▪ a conflict between man and beast [=between human beings and animals] ; especially : a wild animal that is large, dangerous, or unusual ▪ They were attacked by a savage beast. ▪ a story about a mythical/imaginary beast [=creature] with two heads
2 old-fashioned : an unkind or cruel person ▪ He's a cruel, hateful beast! ▪ her beast of a husband [=her husband who is a beast]
Term
hazard
Definition
tehlike, risk - Young people should be educated about the hazards of excessive drinking. [=about how drinking too much alcohol is harmful] ▪ That old staircase is a safety hazard. [=it is dangerous; someone could get hurt by using it] ▪ a fire hazard [=something that could cause a fire] ▪ a health hazard = a hazard to your health [=something that could make you sick] ▪ Hand injuries are an occupational hazard for typists. [=typists are likely to have hand injuries because of the work they do] ▪ a traffic hazard [=something that could cause an accident involving a car, bicycle, etc.]
Term
futile
Definition
faydasız, sonuçsuz, beyhude
Term
analogous
Definition
örneksel, benzer - [more anal*o*gous; most anal*o*gous] formal : similar in some way ▪ I could not think of an analogous situation. —usually + to ▪ I could not think of a situation analogous to this one. ▪ The telescope's lenses are analogous [=comparable] to a person's glasses. ▪ Think of the process as analogous to [=like] riding a bike.
Term
call for
Definition
gerekli olmak, gerekmek, çağırmak, istemek - The government has called for [=asked for] calm and restraint - You've won! That calls for a celebration! [=we should celebrate because you've won] - The job calls for typing skills. [=you must have typing skills to do the job]
Term
freight
Definition
yük, nakliye
Term
at issue
Definition
söz konusu olan, üzerinde konuşulan, münakaşalı, tartışılan konu - at issue is the amount of freight that will be shifted ..
Term
outstrip
Definition
den üstün çıkmak, geride bırakmak - 1 : to be or become better, greater, or larger than (someone or something) ▪ Their achievements far outstrip [=excel, surpass] our own. ▪ The new hotel outstrips all other hotels in the area in size and luxury. ▪ Demand continues to outstrip [=exceed] supply.
2 : to do better than (someone or something) ▪ She outstripped [=outdid] all of her competitors.
Term
envoy
Definition
temsilci, elçi, diplomat - diplomatic envoys ▪ a special envoy
Term
evacuation
Definition
(insanları) (bir yerden) alma; (bir yeri) boşaltma, boşaltım, tahliye, dışkılama - [noncount] ▪ Many nations are assisting in the evacuation of the refugees. [count] ▪ repeated evacuations of the embassy
Term
backlash
Definition
ters tepki, geri tepme, ani ve sert tepki - a strong public reaction against something ▪ a backlash against feminism ◊A backlash occurs when many people react to an event, movement, etc., in a way that is opposite to its intended effect.
Term
compromise
Definition
taviz, uzlaşma, uzlaşmak, ödün vererek anlaşmaya varma - To avoid an argument, always be ready to seek compromise. - Both boys will have to make compromises if they are to share the room. [=they will each have to give up something in order to get along] ▪ The two sides were unable to reach a compromise. [=unable to come to an agreement]
Term
plaintiff
Definition
davacı, dava açan -
Term
march
Definition
yürümek, uygun adım yürümek , mesafe, marş - The soldiers were lined up and ordered to begin marching - Demonstrators marched on City Hall to protest the war.
Term
sergeant
Definition
çavuş, astsubay -
Term
horseback
Definition
at sırtı, at sırtında -
Term
battle
Definition
mücadele etmek, çok uğraşmak, savaş, savaşmak
Term
crew
Definition
tayfa, ekip, takım
Term
stunned
Definition
şaşkın, afallamış, sersem - There was a stunned expression on her face.
Term
pasture
Definition
çayır, otlak
Term
firewood
Definition
çıra, odun
Term
acorn
Definition
meşe palamudu, palamut
Term
word-processing
Definition
kelime işlemci, kelime işlem, kelime işleme - These terminals are used mostly for word processing. ▪ word processing software
Term
wiring
Definition
elektrik şebekesi, kablo, tel - All the wiring in the house needs to be replaced. ▪ He fixed the radio's wiring.
Term
beam
Definition
ışın, hüzme, gözleri parlamak, parlamak - We saw the beams from their flashlights. ▪ a laser beam
Term
assist
Definition
yardım etmek, desteklemek, yardım, yardımcı olmak - The device assists those who can't climb stairs - She assisted in making the decision. ▪ The cream assists in the prevention of skin cancer.
Term
refugee
Definition
mülteci, sığınmacı - Thousands of refugees have fled the area. ▪ refugee camps
Term
holocaust
Definition
toplu ölüm, facia, büyük felaket, imha - There were fears of a nuclear holocaust. - The museum is devoted to the Holocaust. ▪ Her parents were survivors of the Holocaust. = Her parents were Holocaust survivors. ▪ a Holocaust memorial
Term
parable
Definition
içinde hakikat payı olan kısa alegorik hikâye, ibret alınacak öykü - He told the children a parable about the importance of forgiveness
Term
erupt
Definition
patlamak, patlak vermek, yanardağ püskürmesi, fışkırmak - The volcano erupted with tremendous force - War could erupt [=break out] in that part of the world at any time. -
Term
rim
Definition
kenar, sınır, kenarını çevirmek - n. the outside edge or border of s.t. (usu. round): A spoon rested against the rim of the bowl.
v. [T] rimmed, rimming, rims (in basketball) to slide off and not enter the rim of s.t.: The basketball rimmed the basket and fell to the floor.
Term
rim
Definition
kenar, sınır, kenarını çevirmek - n. the outside edge or border of s.t. (usu. round): A spoon rested against the rim of the bowl.
v. [T] rimmed, rimming, rims (in basketball) to slide off and not enter the rim of s.t.: The basketball rimmed the basket and fell to the floor.
Term
veteran
Definition
gazi, emektar, tecrübeli kimse - He's a 10-year veteran with/of the team.
Term
condominium
Definition
Bir üIke üzerinde birkaç devletin ortak hakimiyeti, ortak mal sahipliği, ortak egemenlik , kat mülkiyeti - He never truly wanted to leave and never sold his condominium in Orlando
Term
come off
Definition
açığa çıkarmak, kopmak, başarı kazanmak, meydana getirmek - 1 come off or come off (something) : to stop being attached to something ▪ When I tried to pick up the suitcase, the handle came off. = The handle came off the suitcase.
2 : to produce a desired result : to succeed ▪ His plans to start his own business never came off.
3 : to happen ▪ The meeting came off as scheduled. [=the meeting happened when it was scheduled to happen]
4 : to do or perform well or badly ▪ She came off well in the contest. ▪ He came off badly/poorly in the debate.
5 : to seem to have a specified quality or character —usually + as ▪ He's really just shy, but he comes off as a little arrogant. [=he seems a little arrogant] ▪ He came off as a stuffy old man.
Term
espionage
Definition
casusluk, ihbar etme - He was charged with several counts of espionage. ▪ international/industrial espionage ▪ an espionage novel/thriller
Term
toss
Definition
fırlatmak, havaya atmak, yazı tura atmak, yuvarlamak - 1 [+ obj] : to throw (something) with a quick, light motion ▪ I tossed the ball to him. = I tossed him the ball. ▪ She tossed the ball high in/into the air. ▪ She tossed the paper at/into the recycling bin. ▪ He tossed his dirty socks onto the floor.
2 [+ obj] : to move or lift (something, such as a part of your body) quickly or suddenly ▪ He tossed his head back. ▪ She tossed her hair and smiled.
3 : to move (something) back and forth or up and down [+ obj] ▪ Waves tossed the ship about. [no obj] ▪ The ship tossed on the waves.
4 [+ obj] : to stir or mix (something) lightly ▪ Gently toss the salad. ▪ Toss the vegetables with olive oil.
5 : to cause (something) to turn over by throwing it into the air [+ obj] ▪ toss a coin ▪ toss [=flip] a pancake [no obj] ▪ “Who's going to put out the trash?” “Let's toss for it.” [=let's toss a coin to decide]
Term
attest
Definition
ispat etmek, tanıklık yapmak, doğrulamak - to show, prove, or state that something is true or real [no obj] —usually + to ▪ I can attest to the truth of his statement. ▪ The popularity of the treatment attests to its effectiveness. [=shows that it is effective] [+ obj] ▪ I can attest that what he has said is true. ▪ The certificate attests the authenticity of the painting. ▪ He was asked to attest [=authenticate] the will/signature. —often used as (be) attested ▪ The plant's presence in the ancient world is attested by fossils that have been found. ▪ the first attested written language
Term
clutch
Definition
tutmak, kavramak, pençe, sıkıca tutma - 1 [+ obj] : to hold onto (someone or something) tightly with your hand ▪ I had to clutch the counter to keep from falling. ▪ The child clutched her mother's hand firmly. ▪ He had a book clutched in his hand.
2 [no obj] : to try to hold onto someone or something by reaching with your hand —usually + at ▪ She clutched at his shoulder. 1 : the act of holding or gripping something or someone tightly —usually plural ▪ She struggled to escape his clutches. [=he was holding her and she struggled to get away] ▪ The hawk had the mouse in its clutches. [=in its claws] —often used figuratively ▪ They were powerless to oppose them. He had them in his clutches. [=he had control of them]
2 a : a pedal that is pressed to change gears in a vehicle ▪ I have to learn how to let the clutch out smoothly. —see picture at car b : the part of a vehicle that is controlled by a clutch ▪ The car needs a new clutch.
3 : clutch bag
in the clutch US : in a very important or critical situation especially during a sports competition ▪ He is known for his ability to come through in the clutch. ▪ She scored a basket in the clutch.
Term
staunch
Definition
güvenilir, emin, kanamayı durdurmak - very devoted or loyal to a person, belief, or cause ▪ She is a staunch advocate of women's rights. ▪ He's a staunch believer in the value of regular exercise. ▪ I'm one of his staunchest supporters.
—staunch·ly adverb ▪ She is staunchly opposed to the death penalty. - to stop something (especially blood) from flowing ▪ He used a towel to try to stanch the (flow of) blood. ▪ I applied pressure to stanch the wound. [=to stop the flow of blood from the wound]
Term
malaise
Definition
keyifsizlik, sıkıntı - 1 medical : a slight or general feeling of not being healthy or happy [noncount] ▪ The symptoms include headache, malaise, and fatigue. [singular] ▪ An infected person will feel a general malaise. ▪ a spiritual malaise
2 : a problem or condition that harms or weakens a group, society, etc. [noncount] ▪ postwar malaise [singular] ▪ The country's current economic problems are symptoms of a deeper malaise.
Term
affair
Definition
iş, mesele, konu, ilişki - This has nothing to do with you. It's not your affair. [=business, concern] - She divorced her husband after she discovered that he was having an affair. - He wants to make their wedding day an affair to remember. [=a special event]
Term
expel
Definition
kovmak, çıkarmak, dışarı atmak, sınırdışı etmek - 1 : to officially force (someone) to leave a place or organization ▪ The club may expel members who do not follow the rules. ▪ She was expelled from school for bad behavior.
2 : to push or force (something) out ▪ expel air from the lungs
Term
Contamination
Definition
kirletme, kirlilik, pislik - contamination of the water by chemicals ▪ Clean the wound and bandage it to prevent contamination.
Term
ponder
Definition
iyice düşünmek, düşünüp taşınmak, üzerinde düşünmek - to think about or consider (something) carefully [+ obj] ▪ He pondered the question before he answered. ▪ The team pondered their chances of success. ▪ We pondered whether we could afford the trip. [no obj] —+ on, over, or about ▪ She paused to ponder on the situation. ▪ We pondered over/about what to do.
Term
thrive
Definition
gelişmek, zenginleşmek, işi iyi gitmek, zenginleşmek - to grow or develop successfully : to flourish or succeed ▪ Business is thriving. [=booming] ▪ The region thrived [=prospered] under his rule. ▪ plants that thrive [=grow well] in the desert
thrive on [phrasal verb] thrive on (something) : to do well in a situation in which you are given (a particular type of treatment) ▪ She thrives on attention. : to benefit from (something, especially something that others might find difficult or unpleasant) ▪ These plants seem to thrive on neglect. ▪ He actually thrives on stress.
Term
bias
Definition
ön yargı, eğilimli, yanlı, taraf tutma - 1 : a tendency to believe that some people, ideas, etc., are better than others that usually results in treating some people unfairly [count] ▪ The writer has a strong liberal/conservative bias. [=favors liberal/conservative views] ▪ ethnic and racial biases ▪ He showed a bias toward a few workers in particular. ▪ Do they have a bias against women/minorities? [noncount] ▪ The company was accused of racial/gender bias. ▪ The decision was made without bias. ▪ She showed no bias toward older clients.
2 : a strong interest in something or ability to do something ▪ a student with a strong bias towards the arts
on the bias : in a slanted directed —used to describe the way cloth is cut or sewn ▪ The material for the dress was cut on the bias.
Term
pejudice
Definition
ön yargı, haksız hüküm verdirmek, etki altında bırakmak - 1 : an unfair feeling of dislike for a person or group because of race, sex, religion, etc. [noncount] ▪ The organization fights against racial prejudice. —often + against ▪ evidence of prejudice against women and minorities [count] ▪ religious, racial, and sexual prejudices
2 [count] : a feeling of like or dislike for someone or something especially when it is not reasonable or logical ▪ We tend to make these kinds of decisions according to our own prejudices. ▪ He has a prejudice against fast-food restaurants.
Term
scare
Definition
korkutmak, ödünü patlatmak - 1 [+ obj] : to cause (someone) to become afraid : frighten ▪ You scared me. I didn't see you there. ▪ Stop that, you're scaring the children. ▪ The loud noise scared them. = They were scared by the loud noise. ▪ You nearly scared me to death. [=you scared me very much]
2 [no obj] : to become afraid ▪ I don't scare easily.
Term
frighten
Definition
korkutmak, ödünü patlatmak - 1 [+ obj] : to cause (someone) to become afraid ▪ The story really frightened me. ▪ The child was badly frightened by the mask. ▪ The story nearly frightened me to death. = The story nearly frightened the life out of me. [=the story frightened me very badly]
2 [no obj] : to become afraid ▪ She doesn't frighten easily.
Term
wound
Definition
yara, bere, yaralamak, yara açmak - 1 : an injury that is caused when a knife, bullet, etc., cuts or breaks the skin ▪ She suffered/received a knife/stab wound to/in her thigh. ▪ a gunshot/bullet wound —see also flesh wound
2 : a feeling of sadness, anger, etc., that is caused by something bad that has happened to you ▪ Her mother's scorn left a wound that never healed. ▪ Talking about her divorce opened up some old wounds. [=caused her to again have old feelings of anger, sadness, etc.] ▪ emotional wounds
Term
buzz
Definition
vızıldamak, hareketlilik, söylenti, sinyal, telefon etmek, zil sesi - 1 [no obj] a : to make the low, continuous sound of a flying insect (such as a bee) ▪ a buzzing bee ▪ Flies were buzzing around the picnic tables. b : to make a low, continuous sound ▪ The doorbell buzzed loudly. c : to be filled with a low, continuous sound ▪ My ears were still buzzing [=ringing] hours after the concert.
2 [no obj] : to be filled with activity, excitement, etc. ▪ The hall buzzed with excitement as the audience waited for the show to start. ▪ My mind is buzzing with ideas.
3 a : to send for or signal (someone) by using an electric device (called a buzzer) that produces a loud, low sound [+ obj] ▪ The nurse buzzed the doctor who was on duty. ▪ She buzzed her secretary to say she was going out for lunch. [no obj] —often + for ▪ The nurse buzzed for the doctor. b [+ obj] : to let (someone) go into or out of a place by using an electric device that produces a loud, low sound as it unlocks a door, gate, etc. ▪ Ring the bell when you arrive and someone will buzz you into the building. ▪ Let me buzz you out.
4 [+ obj] US informal : to call (someone) on the telephone ▪ Buzz me when you get there.
5 [+ obj] : to fly an airplane low over (something or someone) ▪ The plane/pilot buzzed the people watching the show.
6 [no obj] : to go or move quickly ▪ The host of the party was buzzing around the room talking to everyone.
Term
liberation
Definition
açığa çıkma, azat, özgürleşim, serbest kalma - [noncount] 1 : the act or process of freeing someone or something from another's control : the act of liberating someone or something ▪ their liberation from slavery ▪ The liberation of the city took weeks.
2 : the removal of traditional social or sexual rules, attitudes, etc. ▪ women's liberation ▪ sexual liberation
Term
conducive
Definition
olanak sağlayan, yardımcı, sebep olan - the more slowly water moves, the more conducive its temperature is to the growth of algae.
Term
interval
Definition
ara, aralık, zaman, süre - australian rivers dry up completely for short intervals in periods of extreme drought.
Term
dry up
Definition
çekilmek, kurumak (rivers)
Term
damm
Definition
baraj yapmak, baraj gölü, baraj gövdesi - except during periods of extreme drought, algea levels tend to be higher in rivers in which the flow has been conrolled by damming than in rivers that flow freely.
Term
tackle
Definition
hakkından gelmek, üstesinden gelmek, uğraşmak
Term
whizz
Definition
vızıltı, vızıldamak, vınlamak
Term
roadblock
Definition
yolu kapayan engel, bariyer
Term
resume
Definition
sürdürmek, yeniden başlamak, kaldığı yerden devam etmek
Term
zip
Definition
sıkıştırmak, fermuar
Term
go off on
Definition
devam etmek, sürdürmek, dırdır etmek, durmadan konuşmak
Term
retention
Definition
akılda tutma, tutma, alıkoyma
Term
squint
Definition
gözlerini kısarak bakmak
Term
tense
Definition
gergin, sinirli
Term
salivate
Definition
ağzı sulanmak, salya akıtmak, tükürük salgılamak
Term
consume
Definition
yutmak, yiyip bitirmek, tüketmek, harcamak, ziyan edilmek
Term
commotion
Definition
karışıklık, velvele
Term
pursuit
Definition
takip, peşinden koşma, uğraş, ilgi alanı, elde etme
Term
peer
Definition
akran, yaşıt, denk, eşdüzey
Term
form bond with someone
Definition
bağlantı kurmak, irtibat kurmak
Term
subconscious
Definition
bilinçaltı
Term
breakthrough
Definition
atılım, buluş, hamle, ilerleme - Scientists are hoping for a breakthrough in the search for a cure for cancer.
A major breakthrough in negotiations has been achieved.
Term
staggering
Definition
çok şaşırtıcı, şok edici, sersemletici - it costs a staggering $50 000 per week to keep the museum open to the public.
Term
fraud
Definition
sahtekarlık
Term
abolition
Definition
kaldırmak, yürürlükten kaldırmak, fesih - the abolition of slavery
Term
abolish (v)
Definition
iptal etmek, bozmak, ortadan kaldırmak, hükümsüz kılmak - I think bullfighting should be abolished.
National Service was abolished in Britain in 1962.
Term
aboard
Definition
(taşıt için) içinde, -de; (taşıt için) içine, -e: All aboard! Haydi binin! - The flight attendant welcomed us aboard.
Welcome aboard flight BA345 to Tokyo.
The train's about to leave. All aboard!
We spent two months aboard ship (= on the ship).
Term
acquaint
Definition
tanımak, bilmek, haber vermek, tanıtmak, bilgi vermek, tanışmış olmak, bilgisi olmak, aşina olmak - [R] Take time to acquaint yourself with the rules.
The Broadcasting Museum also offers Saturday workshops to acquaint children with the world of radio.
Term
immerse
Definition
bir işe dalmak, daldırmak, suya batırmak, sokmak, içine batırmak - he cook immersed the potatoes in boiling water. - Students immerse themselves in their studies
Term
selves
Definition
kendileri (self plural) - by arguing that the selves of hypnotized subjects are dissociated into seperate parts
Term
dissociate
Definition
ayrı tutmak, ayırmak, ayrıştırmak
Term
maintain
Definition
iddia etmek - The man who saw the accident maintains that he told the truth about what happened.
Term
prominent
Definition
göze çarpan, seçkin
Term
stake
Definition
pay, hisse
Term
inventory
Definition
envanter , döküm, envanterini yapmak, mal stoku - rise in the inventory of finished products
Term
snipe at
Definition
taş atmak, saldırmak, laf atmak - 1 to shoot from a hidden place: to snipe at enemy soldiers from behind a tree 2 to say unkind, critical things: I heard the neighbors sniping about my mother's clothes.
Term
outstrip
Definition
geride bırakmak, üstün çıkmak - exceed - That manufacturer outstripped all his competitors in sales last year
Term
retain
Definition
alıkoymak, korumak, sürdürmek, aklında tutmak, turmak, - [T] 1 to keep s.t., maintain possession of s.t.: The wife retained most of her dead husband's property, but some went to the children. 2 to pay a professional for services: When his neighbor drove a car into his house, he retained a lawyer. See: retention.
Term
encompass
Definition
kapsamak, içine almak, etrafını sarmak - the claim would encompass even any fossil fuel that might be used to generate the electricity
Term
bearing on
Definition
ile ilgisi olmak, ilgilendirmek - that has no bearing on whether more fossil fuel would have been expended
Term
expend
Definition
tüketmek, sarfetmek, harcamak - The company expends funds on purchases each week.||She expended a great deal of effort to learn French.
Term
insecticide
Definition
böcek zehiri, böcek ilacı
Term
try out
Definition
denemek
Term
yield
Definition
mahsul miktarı, ürün - v. 1 [T] to produce s.t. of value: Her work yielded results.||Our farm yields 20 bushels of wheat per acre. 2 [T] to earn money, such as dividends or interest: That savings account (bond, stock, investment, etc.) yields 8%. 3 [I;T] to agree to, to give in: to yield to s.o.'s demands 4 [I;T] to surrender, relinquish: to yield control of the government (company, army, etc.)
n. [C;U] 1 production of various kinds: an increase on crop yield of 20% 2 earnings of various kinds: a bond yield of 10%
Term
pest
Definition
haşere , bela
Term
crop
Definition
ürün, ekin
Term
pesticide
Definition
böcek ilacı
Term
compatible with
Definition
ile bağdaşan, ile uyumlu
Term
equally
Definition
aynı şekilde, eşit ölçüde - they are not equally effective
Term
attain
Definition
elde etmek, kazanmak - attained higher profits then they in fact did.
Term
concern
Definition
ilgilendirmek, ilgilenmek - the argument concerns only the relative profitability
Term
moderate
Definition
ılımlı, orta, makul
Term
concentrate
Definition
yoğunlaşmak - unemployment is not normally concentrated in geographically isolated segments of the population
Term
acquaintance
Definition
aşinalık, tanıdık - n. a person whom one knows, but not well: We are acquaintances and talk now and then.
Term
outskirt
Definition
civar, etraf, dış mahelle, varoş -
Term
activist
Definition
eylemci
Term
reasoning
Definition
düşünme yöntemi, mantık
Term
undermine
Definition
yavaş yavaş zarar vermek - to ruin the efforts of s.o., (syn.) to sabotage: She undermined her health by smoking cigarettes.
Term
imported
Definition
alınan , ithal edilmiş
Term
exported
Definition
ihraç edilmiş, satılmış
Term
pace
Definition
gidiş, hız, hızını ayarlamak - to moderate one's rate or speed: She had many miles to walk, so she paced herself carefully - speed, tempo of an activity: Runners in a long race kept up a steady pace.
Term
bound
Definition
bağlı -
Term
offset
Definition
telafi etmek, karşılamak, dengelemek - balance, (syn.) to compensate for: His bad behavior is offset by his hard work.
Term
drastically
Definition
zorlayıcı bir şekilde, şiddetle
Term
inscription
Definition
yazıt - greek inscriptions
Term
presumably
Definition
muhtemelen
Term
precaution
Definition
önlem, tedbir
Term
sulfites
Definition
sülfit asid, sülfit tuzu
Term
preservative
Definition
koruyucu - commonly added to wine as preservatives
Term
present
Definition
sunmak - sulfites are not naturally present in the wines
Term
produce an allergic reaction in someone who drinks
Definition
Term
retire to somewhere
Definition
çekilmek, emekli olduğunda gitmek - ...who retired to Florida..
Term
emigrating
Definition
göç eden
Term
retiree
Definition
emekli
Term
retirement
Definition
emeklilik
Term
induce
Definition
sebep olmak, teşvik etmek , in order to induce individual taxpayers to put a larger portion
Term
consumer borrowing
Definition
tüketim kredisi
Term
incentive
Definition
teşvik - n. s.t. that makes s.o. work harder, motivation: The man promised his nephew $100 as an incentive for good grades.
adj. causing hard work, motivating, rewarding: Incentive awards go to salespeople who sell the most insurance.
Term
hinder
Definition
engellemek, aksatmak - v. [T] to slow the progress of s.t., (syn.) to impede: Lack of modern equipment hinders efficient manufacturing.
Term
depositor
Definition
para yatıran
Term
impending
Definition
eli kulağında, olması yakın, yaklaşan - syn: imminent - impending financial collapse
Term
relieved
Definition
rahatlamış, rahatlatılmış
Term
soundness
Definition
sağlık, yasallık, sağlamlık, geçerlik, güvenilirlik - the bank's financial soundness
Term
worrisome
Definition
endişe verici - worrisome rumors
Term
dispel
Definition
gidermek, dağıtmak, yok etmek - dispel negative rumors
Term
calculated attempt
Definition
Term
acquire
Definition
kazanmak, kazandırmak - 1 to buy: She acquired property in the town. 2 to build up: Over time, he acquired much wealth. 3 to gain: She acquired a knowledge of Spanish while living in Latin America.

Thesaurus: acquire 1 to purchase 2 to accumulate 3 to get, obtain frml. Ants. to do without, forgo
Term
deficit
Definition
açık, eksik, zarar - growing trade deficits
Term
excavation
Definition
kazı, kazma, oyum - excavation of the ancient city
Term
debris
Definition
yıkıntı, enkaz, döküntü
Term
fledgling
Definition
kuş yavrusu, acemi çaylak, işe yeni başlamış kimse - n. 1 a young bird ready to fly 2 fig. a beginner, (syn.) neophyte: He just joined the company and is the fledgling of our sales staff.
Term
relevance
Definition
ilişki, uygunluk - current physics curriculum has little direct relevance to today's world
Term
donate
Definition
bağışlamak, hediye etmek
Term
recreation
Definition
boş zaman faaliyetleri, dinlenme, oyalanma
Term
inhibit
Definition
engellemek, kısıtlamak - v. [T] to make an action or behavior difficult: Her shyness inhibits her social life. -n. inhibitor; -adj. inhibitive.
Term
strain
Definition
kas zorlanması, germek, ıkınmak, burkmak, kendini zorlamak - v. 1 [I;T] to use great effort: I strained to lift a heavy box.||The singer strained to hit a high note. 2 [T] to cause tension and disagreement: She married s.o. of a different religion, and that strained her relationship with her parents. 3 [T] to stretch a part of one's body until there is pain or damage: I strained a muscle in my back playing baseball. 4 [T] to separate s.t. from s.t. else by passing or pouring it through holes: She strained ocean water and was left with sand and shells.
n. 1 [C;U] difficulty, pressure: It was a strain on her finances to buy a new TV. 2 [C] anger, tension: There is a strain in my relationship with my brother. 3 [C] injury: a strain in my neck 4 [C] species, type: a new strain of disease -adj. strained.
Term
alleviate
Definition
hafifletmek, dindirmek, azaltmak - aspirin alleviates the pain and discomfort of many ilnesses
Term
prolong
Definition
uzatmak, sürdürmek, devam ettirmek - v. [T] 1 to make s.t. take longer, delay: Two countries prolonged signing an agreement until details could be agreed on. 2 to sustain, keep going: The doctor prolonged his patient's life for many years by curing her cancer early.
Term
fatigue
Definition
yorulma - n. 1 [U] great tiredness: He is suffering from fatigue and wants to go to bed early. 2 pl. military clothes: Soldiers wear fatigues.
v. -[T] tigued, -tiguing, -tigues to make tired, (syn.) to exhaust: The child has so much energy that she fatigues her mother.
Term
associated with
Definition
ilintili olmak, birlikte anılmak - no employee wants to be associated with bad news in the eyes of a superior
Term
progressively
Definition
artan biçimde, devamlı olarak, ilerleyerek -
Term
subordinate
Definition
ast, emrindeki
Term
compensation
Definition
tazminat, bedel, telafi
Term
whiplash
Definition
araba kazasında kafa ve omurganın şiddetle sarsılmasından ileri gelen travma - automobile insurance includes compensation for whiplash injuries
Term
sustain
Definition
devam ettirmek, finanse etmek, maruz kalmak - v. [T] 1 to keep in existence by providing support, strength, or necessities: This poor diet is not enough to sustain the population in this country. 2 to keep up or maintain an activity: Do you think we can sustain our commitment to delivering the newspapers on time? 3 to suffer or endure: The passengers sustained severe wounds from the train crash.
Term
spurious
Definition
sahte, gayri meşru - supurious reports of whiplash injuries
Term
readily
Definition
seve seve , kolayca, çabucak
Term
commentator
Definition
spiker, anlatıcı, eleştirmen, yorumcu
Term
warrant
Definition
gerektirmek, teminat - n. (in law) a written order permitting legal action, such as an arrest, search, or seizure: The policeman has a warrant for your arrest.
v. [T] 1 to give enough reason for doing s.t.: That dangerous situation warrants immediate action. 2 to guarantee, esp. facts about property, money, etc.: The bank warranted that the property was free of debt or damage.
Term
incentive
Definition
teşvik edici, dürtü - people often have little incentive to report whiplash
Term
superior to
Definition
birşeyden üstün olmak - they were superior to nonbrand rival products
Term
paradoxically
Definition
mantığa aykırı olarak
Term
invariant
Definition
sabit, değişmez değer - products sold under invariant brand names can drift over time
Term
drift
Definition
sapmak, akıntıya kapılmak, eğilim, akıntı - v. [I] 1 to float, carried by wind or water currents: An empty boat drifts with the current. 2 to catch or get the drift: to understand the meaning in a discussion or other communication: After a few minutes, I caught the drift of what the speaker was saying.
n. 1 [C;U] a floating movement: A high wind is causing a drift in the airplane's course. 2 [C] snow or sand blown into a pile by the wind: We had to dig the car out of the snow drift.
Term
ivory
Definition
fildişi
Term
artifact
Definition
insanların meydana getirdiği sanat eseri ,n. an object used by humans a very long time ago: Archaeologists dig for artifacts, such as old pots and bones of ancient peoples.
Term
medieval
Definition
ortaçağ, ortaçağa ait - adj. related to the Middle Ages: Medieval times lasted approx. 1,000 years, from about 476 to 1450 A.D.
Term
carving
Definition
eser, oyma, oymacılık - n. [C;U] an art object that has been carved: There is a wood carving of a man's head on my table.
Term
depict
Definition
tasvir etmek, resmetmek, göstermek, tanımlamak - [T] 1 to paint, draw: The artist depicted a landscape in bright colors. 2 to describe, (syn.) to portray: Her letters depict the situation as wonderful.
Term
necessarily
Definition
şart, olmazsa olmaz, ister istemez, zorunlu olarak, ille de, mutlaka, muhakkak - adv. as is always true, as must be: Traveling in that country isn't necessarily expensive; you can find moderately priced hotels and restaurants.
Term
seagoing
Definition
denizde giden - seagoing vessels
Term
vessel
Definition
damar, tekne - seagoing vessels
Term
flap
Definition
kanat çırpmak - v. [I;T] flapped, flapping, flaps to move up and down, or sideways: Birds flap their wings.
n. 1 an up-and-down or side-to-side motion: The bird took off with a flap of its wings. 2 a piece of material used as a covering: The flaps on my jacket pockets keep things from falling out. 3 infrml.fig. a dispute, minor scandal, (syn.) controversy: Every year, there is a flap in Washington over salary increases for government employees.
Term
paleontologist
Definition
scientists skilled in studying fossils and their history
Term
winged
Definition
kanatlı - winged dinosaur
Term
gliding
Definition
süzülme, planör ile uçma - flew by flapping its wings, not just by gliding
Term
flew
Definition
fly v3
Term
reinterpret
Definition
yeniden yorumlamak
Term
phenomenon
Definition
olgu, fenomen, görüngü ve olay - n. -na /n/ or -nons 1 a fact, event, or image that strikes one's attention and attracts interest: Snow was a phenomenon he had never seen before. 2 a highly unusual event or person that attracts a lot of attention: The new movie star was a phenomenon.
Term
speculate
Definition
tahminde bulunmak
Term
as opposed to
Definition
in aksine
Term
complience with
Definition
uygun olarak
Term
sprinkler system
Definition
fıskiye, sulama sistemi - a system for protecting a building against fire by means of overhead pipes which convey an extinguishing fluid (as water) to heat-activated outlets
Term
diminish
Definition
azaltmak, eksiltmek - diminish profits
Term
plausibility
Definition
olasılık, akla yakınlık, makul olmak
Term
overlook
Definition
gözden kaçırmak, atlamak
Term
mitigating
Definition
azaltıcı, yatıştırıcı - The judge heard that there were mitigating circumstances.
Term
reinforce
Definition
güçlendirmek
Term
complementary
Definition
tamamlayıcı
Term
interpretation
Definition
yorumlama, yorum - n. 1 [C;U] an explanation, decision about what s.t. means: My interpretation of the Bible is different from my priest's. 2 [C;U] performance or other piece of art showing one's own ideas and ability: His interpretation of Shakespeare's Hamlet made the audience cry.
Term
construe
Definition
incelemek, açıklamak, yorumlamak - v. [T] -strued, -struing, -strues to understand s.t. in a certain way, (syn.) to interpret it: He construed my joke as a serious comment, not as a funny comment. See: misconstrue.
Term
controversy
Definition
ihtilaf, tartışma, anlaşmazlık - The decision aroused/created much controversy among the students. ▪ The new movie is a subject/topic of controversy. ▪ There is controversy surrounding the team's decision to trade the star pitcher. ▪ The controversy is over whether he should be fired or not. [count] ▪ A controversy arose over the new law.
Term
surplus
Definition
artan miktar, üretim fazlası, fazlalık, ihtiyaç fazlası, bolluk - an amount (such as an amount of money) that is more than the amount that is needed [noncount] ▪ If there is any surplus, it will be divided equally. [count] ▪ crop surpluses ▪ There is a surplus of workers and not enough jobs. ▪ The state currently has a $3 million budget surplus. [=has $3 million more than it needs to pay for all of its planned expenses] —opposite deficit; see also trade surplus
Term
bash
Definition
darbe, parti, sert vuruş, kuvvetle vurmak - She fell down and bashed [=banged] her knee against a rock. - Someone bashed him over/on the head with a chair. [no obj] ▪ The two cars bashed [=crashed] into each other. c [+ obj] : to hurt or damage (something) by hitting or beating ▪ They tried to bash the door open/down. —often + in ▪ He threatened to bash [=beat, smash] my head in. - to criticize or attack (a person or group) ▪ newspapers that use their editorial pages to bash [=harshly criticize] the president ▪ groups accused of gay bashing [=criticizing or attacking gay people] ▪ celebrity bashing
bash away [phrasal verb] Brit informal : to work hard at something ▪ The children are bashing away [=(US) banging away] at their homework.
Term
mercruial
Definition
kurnaz, değişken, canlı - 1 a : changing moods quickly and often —used to describe someone who often changes from being happy to being angry or upset in a quick and unexpected way ▪ a mercurial movie star ▪ She had a mercurial personality/disposition. ▪ mercurial behavior b : changing often : very changeable ▪ mercurial weather
2 : very lively and quick ▪ mercurial wit
Term
fled (flee v3)
Definition
kaçan, kaçmak, sıvışmak, terketmek, gözden kaybolmak - 1 [no obj] : to run away from danger ▪ They fled for their lives. [=they fled to save their lives] ▪ The family fled from Nazi Germany to Britain in 1936.
2 [+ obj] : to run away from (a place) ▪ He was accused of trying to flee the scene of the accident. ▪ Many people fled the city to escape the fighting. ▪ He was forced to flee the country.
Term
plot
Definition
arsa, hikayenin konusu,tema, kumpas kurmak, kumpas, entrika, suikast - an area of land that has been measured and is considered as a unit ▪ The plots are selling for $15,000 per acre. ▪ They just bought a 12-acre - 2 : a series of events that form the story in a novel, movie, etc. [count] ▪ The book's plot revolves around a woman who is searching for her missing sister. ▪ The movie has a weak/strong plot. ▪ As the plot unfolds [=as the story continues; as things happen in the novel, movie, etc.], we learn more about the hero's family. [noncount] ▪ The movie lacks plot [=nothing interesting happens in the movie], but it's a fascinating character study. ▪ He is a master of plot [=he is very good at thinking of interesting stories], but his characters are not realistic. —see also subplot
3 [count] : a secret plan to do something that is usually illegal or harmful ▪ Police uncovered a plot to assassinate the prime minister. ▪ The prime minister was the target of an assassination plot. ▪ plots against the government ▪
Term
neglect
Definition
ihmal, ihmak etmek, ilgisizlik, aldırmamak - 1 : to fail to take care of or to give attention to (someone or something) ▪ The building has been neglected for years. ▪ She neglects her child. ▪ The city has neglected the teacher shortage for too long.
2 : to fail to do (something) ▪ The prison guard neglected his duty. —often followed by to + verb ▪ He neglected to mention that he was fired. ▪ He neglected to sign the check.
Term
notion
Definition
kavram, fikir, görüş, eğilim, düşünce - 1 [count] : an idea or opinion ▪ He has some pretty strange notions. ▪ I only have a (slight) notion of the poem's meaning. ▪ She had a vague notion about what happened. ▪ They have different notions [=conceptions] of right and wrong. ▪ The study disproves any notion that dolphins are not intelligent.
2 [count] : an idea about doing something : a sudden wish or desire ▪ She had a notion to try skydiving.
3 notions [plural] US : small useful things (such as pins, thread, buttons) that are used for sewing ▪ a sewing shop that sells fabrics, books, tools, and notions
Term
clash
Definition
çarpışma, çatışma, anlaşamama, uyuşmazlık - 1 [no obj] : to be in a situation in which you are fighting or disagreeing : to come into conflict with someone ▪ Police and protesters clashed yesterday. ▪ The brothers often clash [=argue] over politics. —often + with ▪ Protesters clashed with the police yesterday.
2 [no obj] a : to look bad or ugly together ▪ Some colors clash. ▪ The sofa and the chair clash. ▪ She wore clashing colors. —often + with ▪ This shirt clashes with these pants. b : to be very different in a way that makes being or working together difficult ▪ Their personalities clash. ▪ clashing personalities/ideas —often + with ▪ So many of his ideas clash with mine.
3 : to make or cause (something) to make the loud sound of a metal object hitting another metal object [no obj] ▪ The cymbals clashed. ▪ Their swords clashed. [+ obj] ▪ She ended the song by clashing the cymbals.
4 [no obj] of events : to happen at the same time so that you cannot do or see both —usually + with ▪ The time of the picnic clashes [=(more commonly) conflicts] with another picnic I'm invited to.
Term
bushel
Definition
ölçek (buğday vs), Kile; Ziraatte kuru ürünlerde kullanılan bir hacim ölçüsü - a bushel of wheat/apples
Term
hoist
Definition
yük asansörü, vinç, bayrak çekmek, çekmek, kaldırmak - hoist the sail/flag ▪ The steel girders were hoisted into place and securely welded. ▪ The engine was hoisted out with a winch. ▪ The cargo was hoisted up onto the ship.
Term
girder
Definition
kiriş, direk -
Term
weld
Definition
kaynaklamak, leğimlemek, sıkıca birleştirmek - 1 : to join pieces of metal together by heating the edges until they begin to melt and then pressing them together [no obj] ▪ She learned how to weld. [+ obj] ▪ We welded the beams together.
2 [+ obj] : to join or bring (people or things) close together ▪ They were welded together in friendship. ▪ His style of painting welds impressionism with surrealism.
Term
winch
Definition
vinç
Term
stab
Definition
bıçaklamak, hançerlemek, delmek, saplamak - 1 : a wound made by a pointed weapon (such as a knife) ▪ He died from a stab to the heart. [=died from being stabbed in the heart] ▪ a stab wound/victim - 2 : a sudden, strong feeling of physical or emotional pain —+ of ▪ a stab of pain/regret/doubt/fear
Term
acre
Definition
dönüm
Term
current
Definition
güncel, şimdiki, akım, akıntı -
Term
stuffy
Definition
basık, havasız, eski kafalı, boğucu, sıkıcı - 1 : lacking fresh air ▪ a stuffy attic/room ▪ It's very stuffy in here.
2 : filled with mucus because of illness : stuffed ▪ She had a stuffy nose. ▪ I had a stuffy feeling in my head.
Term
commitment
Definition
söz, taahhüt, sorumluluk, vaat - We've got commitments from several charities to donate food and clothing. ▪ the government's commitment of troops to the region ▪ I can't coach my daughter's basketball team. I have too many commitments already.
Term
relinquish
Definition
vazgeçmek, başkasına bırakmak, feragat etmek, serbest bırakmak - to give (something, such as power, control, or possession) to another person or group ▪ I will not relinquish my rights. ▪ She was forced to relinquish control of the project. ▪ The court ordered him to relinquish custody of his child.
Term
custody
Definition
gözaltı, denetim, vesayet, bakım, tutukluluk, hapis, himaye - 1 law : the legal right to take care of a child (such as a child whose parents are divorced) ▪ She has sole custody of her daughter. ▪ The judge granted/awarded custody to the grandparents - the state of being kept in a prison or jail —used after in or into ▪ Several suspects in the killing are in custody. ▪ He was taken into (police) custody last night and will be charged with murder today.
Term
accusation
Definition
suçlama, dava, itham
Term
dividend
Definition
kar payı, pay, bölünen sayı, hisse - 1 finance : an amount of a company's profits that the company pays to people who own stock in the company ▪ Profits are distributed to shareholders/stockholders as dividends.
2 : an advantage or benefit that you get because of something you have done —usually plural ▪ Eating healthy and exercising yields big dividends. ▪ Our efforts are finally paying dividends. [=we are finally benefiting from our efforts]
3 mathematics : a number that is being divided by another number ▪ In the equation 8 ÷ 2 = 4, eight is the dividend
Term
sculptor
Definition
heykeltraş, oymacı
Term
sculpture
Definition
heykel, heykelini yapmak, yontmak - 1 : a piece of art that is made by carving or molding clay, stone, metal, etc. [count] ▪ a sculpture of an elephant ▪ an abstract sculpture [noncount] ▪ an exhibit of African sculpture —compare statue
2 [noncount] : the process or art of carving or molding clay, stone, metal, etc., into a sculpture ▪ She's studying sculpture.
Term
slanted
Definition
meyilli, eğilimli, yana yatık, eğik, eğri - adjective [more slanted; most slanted] ▪ Her attic bedroom has slanted ceilings. ▪ a slanted roof/floor ▪ The news program claimed to be objective but was very slanted. [=biased]
Term
slant
Definition
eğilimli, eğik, verev, eğri - 1 : to not be level or straight up and down [no obj] ▪ The floor slants [=slopes] down slightly. ▪ a slanting table ▪ His handwriting slants [=leans] to the left. ▪ The sunlight slanted down through the leaves and branches of the trees. [+ obj] ▪ She slanted her hat a little to the right.
2 [+ obj] : to present (something, such as a news story) in a way that favors a particular group, opinion, etc. ▪ They deliberately slanted the story to make themselves look good. —often used as (be) slanted ▪ The media coverage of the strike was slanted against the union.
Term
restraint
Definition
baskı, kısıtlama, sınırlama, dizginleme - 1 [count] somewhat formal : a way of limiting, controlling, or stopping something —usually plural —often + on ▪ The government has placed/put/imposed restraints on imports.
2 [count] formal : a device that limits a person's movement ▪ Make sure the child safety restraint is in place. ▪ The prisoner was placed in restraints.
3 [noncount] : control over your emotions or behavior ▪ His angry response showed a lack of restraint. ▪ The government has acted with restraint in dealing with this crisis. ▪ You should exercise restraint.
4 [noncount] formal : physical force that prevents someone from moving ▪ (US) She was charged with unlawful restraint. ▪ He was placed under restraint. [=he was restrained]
Term
mold
Definition
kalıp, küf, şekil vermek, biçimlendirmek, şablon, şekil - 1 a : a container that is used to give its shape to something that is poured or pressed into it ▪ The candles are made in a mold. ▪ The gelatin is poured into a mold and chilled until firm. b : something made in a mold ▪ a large plaster mold of a foot
2 : a usual or typical example of something : a pattern or type of something that is an example to be followed ▪ a movie in the classic/traditional/familiar mold of a Hollywood thriller ▪ She does not fit (into/in) the mold of a typical college professor. [=she is not a typical college professor] ▪ He is (cast) in the same mold as other troubled heroes. [=he resembles other troubled heroes]
break the mold 1 : to do something in a completely new way ▪ Voters are looking for a candidate who will break the mold and give them honest answers.
Term
asset
Definition
varlık, değerli şey, mülk, servet - 1 : a valuable person or thing ▪ Good looks can be an asset [=advantage] in an acting career. ▪ The state's natural assets include mountains and beautiful lakes. —often + to ▪ Good looks can be an asset to an actor. ▪ She is a great asset to the team. [=she's a valuable member of the team]
2 : something that is owned by a person, company, etc. —usually plural ▪ The company had to sell some of its assets to avoid bankruptcy. ▪ a bank with billions of dollars in assets ▪ business assets and liabilities ▪ They bought the company and stripped it of its assets. [=they sold the property owned by the company]
Term
priest
Definition
rahip, papaz, keşiş
Term
fort
Definition
kale - a strong building or group of buildings where soldiers live ▪ They captured the fort after a long battle.
hold the fort or US hold down the fort : to be in charge of a place while the person who is usually in charge is away ▪ You can stay here and hold the fort while I go to the store.
Term
counts
Definition
sayılan, saymak, hesap, sayı, hesaba katma - 4 [count] : an idea or opinion that is expressed in a statement, argument, etc. ▪ The theory is wrong on all/several counts. [=all/several parts of the theory are wrong] ▪ I agree with you on both counts. [=I agree with both the points you have made]
Term
flea
Definition
pire - a very small insect that lives on animals and that has strong legs used for jumping ▪ The dog has fleas. ▪ a flea bite
Term
clay
Definition
kil, balçık, insan vücudu, toprak, çamur, hamur - [count, noncount] : a heavy, sticky material from the earth that is made into different shapes and that becomes hard when it is baked or dried ◊Clay is used to make pots, bricks, tiles, etc. —often used before another noun ▪ a clay pot/pipe/tablet
Term
marble
Definition
mermer, misket, bilye, duygusuz, soğuk, mermerden yapılmış - 1 [noncount] : a kind of stone that is often polished and used in buildings and statues ▪ The statue is made of marble. ▪ a block of marble —often used before another noun ▪ the museum's polished marble floor/staircase ▪ a marble countertop
2 a [count] : a little glass ball used in some children's games ▪ I love to play with marbles. b marbles [noncount] : a children's game played with little glass balls ▪ Let's play marbles. = Let's play a game of marbles.
Term
preacher
Definition
vaiz, vaaz vermek, öğüt vermek - a person who speaks publicly about religious subjects in a Christian church or other public place
Term
stab
Definition
bıçaklamak, hançerlemek, ihanet etmek - a stab in the back : an action or way of behaving that hurts someone who trusts you : an act of betrayal ▪ I can't believe that someone I had helped and supported would steal from me. It's a real stab in the back.
Term
put forth
Definition
ileri sürmek, göstermek, iddia etmek, ortaya koymak - ... put forth a respectable effort in order to win back the titles
Term
invoke
Definition
çağırmak, dua etmek, yardım/koruma istemek, başvurmak, hatırlatmak, himayesini dilemek - 1 a : to mention (someone or something) in an attempt to make people feel a certain way or have a certain idea in their mind ▪ He invoked the memory/name of his predecessor. b : to refer to (something) in support of your ideas ▪ She invoked history to prove her point.
2 : to make use of (a law, a right, etc.) ▪ He invoked his Fifth Amendment privileges. ▪ The suspect invoked his right to an attorney.
3 : to ask for help or protection from (something or someone) ▪ They invoked God's mercy. ▪ invoke the authority of the court
Term
betray
Definition
ihanet etmek, ele vermek, aldatmak - They betrayed their country by selling its secrets to other governments. - She is very loyal and would never betray a friend.
Term
reign
Definition
saltanat, hükümdarlık, devir , hüküm sürmek, egemen olmak - She was a popular ruler throughout her reign. ▪ the reign of Queen Elizabeth - the reign of digital technology - The king reigned in a time of peace and prosperity. —often + over ▪ She reigned over her kingdom for many decades. - The lion reigns as king of the jungle. - Silence reigns in the old library's dusty aisles. ▪ Chaos reigned in the city [=chaos was everywhere in the city] after the military coup.
Term
embodiment
Definition
somutlaşma, şekillenme - She's the embodiment of all our hopes. ▪ Some consider him the (very) embodiment of evil.
Term
harvest
Definition
hasat, harman, ürün toplamak, hasat kaldırmak
Term
stun
Definition
afallatmak, şoke etmek, şaşırtmak - 1 : to surprise or upset (someone) very much ▪ a theft that stunned [=shocked] the art world ▪ The angry criticism stunned them. ▪ They were stunned by the news. = The news stunned them. ▪ His old friends were stunned at his success. ▪ She sat in stunned disbelief/silence. ▪ There was a stunned expression on her face.
2 : to cause (someone) to suddenly become very confused, very dizzy, or unconscious ▪ weapons that can stun people temporarily
Term
gutter
Definition
oluk, çukur, batak, su yolu kazmak, hendek açmak - 1 [count] a : a long, hollow device that is attached to the edges of a roof to catch rain and carry it away from a building —see picture at house b : a low area at the side of a road that is used to catch water and carry it away from the road
2 [count] : a long, narrow low section along the sides of a bowling lane
3 the gutter a : the lowest or poorest conditions of human life ▪ He squandered all his money and wound up in the gutter. [=a state of severe poverty
Term
scorn
Definition
hor görmek, küçümsemek, aşağılamak - 1 : a feeling that someone or something is not worthy of any respect or approval ▪ I have nothing but scorn [=contempt] for people who are cruel to animals. ▪ They treated his suggestion with scorn. ▪ an expression full of scorn
2 : harsh criticism that shows a lack of respect or approval for someone or something ▪ Her political rivals have poured/heaped scorn on her ideas for improving the tax system. - 1 : to show that you think (someone or something) is not worthy of respect or approval : to feel or express scorn for (someone or something) ▪ He scorns anyone who earns less money than he does. ▪ Her actions were scorned by many people. ▪ They were scorned as fanatics.
2 formal : to refuse or reject (someone or something that you do not think is worthy of respect or approval) ▪ She scorned his invitation. —sometimes followed by to + verb ▪ He scorned to reply to their accusations.
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disposition
Definition
yaradılış, eğilim, fıtrat, kullanma yetkisi, karakter, tavır - 1 [count] : the usual attitude or mood of a person or animal ▪ He always had a cheerful/nervous disposition. [=temperament, personality] ▪ It's nice to work with someone who has such a sunny disposition. [=who is usually cheerful] ▪ a dog with an excellent disposition
2 formal a [singular] : a tendency to act or think in a particular way ▪ Her disposition was to always think negatively. ▪ He has a disposition toward criminal behavior. b [count] : a tendency to develop a disease, condition, etc. ▪ people with a genetic disposition toward a particular disease
3 formal : the act or power of officially or legally giving land, possessions, etc., to someone [count] ▪ the philanthropist's charitable dispositions [=(less formally) donations] [noncount] ▪ A will is a legal document that is used in the disposition of property.
4 [count] formal : the way things are placed or arranged —usually singular —often + of ▪ The map showed the disposition of troops on the border.
Term
consensus
Definition
oy birliği, fikir birliği, ortak görüş, uzlaşma- The (general) consensus (of the group) was to go ahead with the plan. ▪ Scientists have not reached a consensus on the cause of the disease. [=scientists do not yet agree about the cause of the disease] ▪ There is a growing consensus [=more and more people agree] about/on the need for further investigation.
Term
literally
Definition
harfi harfine, genel anlamıyla, tam larak , abartısız , değişmez, aslına uygun - 1 : in a literal way: such as a : in a way that uses the ordinary and usual meaning of a word ▪ Many words can be used both literally and figuratively. ▪ He took her comments literally. ▪ He's a sailor who knows his ropes, literally and figuratively. b —used to stress that a statement or description is true and accurate even though it may be surprising ▪ He was literally [=truly, actually] insane. ▪ He was quite literally jumping up and down in his rage. ▪ The party was attended by literally hundreds of people. c : with the meaning of each individual word given exactly ▪ The term “Mardi Gras” literally means “Fat Tuesday” in French. d : in a completely accurate way ▪ The story he told was basically true, even if it wasn't literally true
Term
by/ with your leave or with your permission
Definition
izninizle
Term
conservative
Definition
tutucu, muhafazakar, aşırıya kaçmayan - eski kafalı - He had some pretty conservative [=traditional, conventional] ideas about the way life should be. ▪ She's more conservative now than she was in college.
Term
groan
Definition
sızlanma, inleme, inlemek, sızlanmak - The wounded man groaned in/with pain. ▪ She groaned when she saw the bill. ▪ She groaned silently/inwardly when she saw the bill. [=she was upset when she saw the bill but she did not actually groan - Merchants are groaning over slow holiday sales. ▪ He's always moaning and groaning about his salary. The chair groaned under his weight. ▪ groaning bookshelves = bookshelves groaning with (the weight of their) books [=bookshelves filled with books]
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moan
Definition
inlemek, inilti - The wounded soldier moaned in/with pain. ▪ The crowd moaned [=groaned] as the other team scored another goal. ▪ He moaned with pleasure as she rubbed his back. - We were all moaning about the cold, rainy weather. ▪ He's always moaning about his salary. ▪ The children were moaning and groaning all morning, but their mother would not let them go outside. ▪ I'm tired of all his moaning and groaning about his salary.
Term
permanently
Definition
sürekli olarak, devamlı olarak
Term
be vary of
Definition
sakınmak, dikkat etmek - Be Vary Of Accidents While Repairing Bean Bags
Term
cozy
Definition
rahat, sıcak, samimi, hoş, sıcacık - a cozy restaurant/cottage ▪ The room was warm and cozy. 2 often disapproving : suggesting or showing a closeness between two people, groups, businesses, etc. : very close ▪ He claims that there is a cozy arrangement/relationship between the police and the drug dealers. —often + with ▪ His political opponents accuse him of getting/being too cozy with powerful companies.
Term
yearning
Definition
özlem, arzulu, çok arzu etmek, gözünde tütmek, yanıp tutuşmak - [no obj] : to feel a strong desire or wish for something or to do something ▪ captives yearning for freedom = captives yearning to be free ▪ People are yearning for a return to normalcy. = People are yearning to return to normalcy.
—yearn·ing /ˈjɚnɪŋ/ noun plural yearn·ings [count] ▪ She had a yearning to travel. [=she yearned to travel; she had a strong desire to travel] ▪ our yearnings for peace
Term
suit the needs
Definition
be agreeable or acceptable to; "This suits my needs"
accommodate, fit
conform to, fit, meet - satisfy a condition or restriction; "Does this paper meet the requirements for the degree?"
Term
denote
Definition
göstermek, belirtmek, anlamına gelmek - [+ obj] formal 1 of a word : to have (something) as a meaning : to mean (something) ▪ The word “derby” can denote a horse race or a kind of hat. —compare connote
2 : to show, mark, or be a sign of (something) ▪ The symbol * next to a name denotes [=indicates] a contest finalist. ▪ Her death denoted the end of an era.
Term
deception
Definition
aldatma, kandırma, hilekarlık - She accuses the company of willful deception in its advertising. She practiced deception on her unsuspecting clients. [=she deceived them] It was a misunderstanding on her part, not a deliberate deception on his (part). [=he didn't try to deceive her or lie to her] ▪ a clever deception [=trick]
Term
deliberate
Definition
planlanmış, kasti, planlı, tasarlanmış - I don't think that was a mistake; I think it was deliberate. [=intentional] ▪ a deliberate [=planned] attempt to trick people - 2 : done or decided after careful thought ▪ a deliberate choice/decision
3 : slow and careful ▪ She spoke in a clear, deliberate manner/way. ▪ He advocates a slow and deliberate approach to the problem. : to think about or discuss something very carefully in order to make a decision [no obj] ▪ The jury deliberated for two days before reaching a verdict. [+ obj] ▪ They will deliberate the question. —often + whether, what, etc. ▪ I've been deliberating [=debating] whether or not to accept the job offer.
Term
hustle
Definition
fahişelik yapmak, koşuşturmak, koşuşturma, hareketlilik, sıkboğaz etmek - 1 [+ obj] : to quickly move or push (someone) often in a rough way ▪ The guards hustled the prisoners into the jail. ▪ The star's manager hustled him out the back door of the theater to avoid the throngs of fans. ▪ She hustled the children (off) to school.
2 [no obj] chiefly US a : to move or work in a quick and energetic way ▪ If we want to catch that bus, we're going to have to hustle. [=rush] b : to play a sport with a lot of energy and effort ▪ He's not the most talented player on the team, but he always hustles.
Term
cut corners
Definition
kolaya kaçma, ucuza halletmek, kestirmeden gitmek - cut corners often disapproving : to save time or money by doing less than you usually do or than you should do ▪ We don't have enough money to pay for everything, so we'll have to cut corners somewhere. ▪ You should never cut corners on safety.
Term
head straight for
Definition
e doğru gitmek, yol almak, yönelmek
Term
potent
Definition
kuvvetli, güçlü, etkili, yetkili - [more po*tent; most po*tent] 1 a : very effective or strong ▪ potent medicine ▪ The tea was potent. b : having a very powerful effect or influence on someone ▪ He had potent arguments for going to war. ▪ Her story serves as a potent reminder of the dangers of drug use.
2 of a man : able to have sex
Term
arsenal
Definition
cephanelik, silah deposu, tersane - [count] 1 a : a collection of weapons ▪ the nation's nuclear arsenal [=the nuclear weapons that the nation has] b : a place where weapons are made or stored ▪ The city is home to a federal arsenal.
2 : a group of things or people that are available to be used ▪ The computer comes equipped with an arsenal [=battery, array] of features. ▪ Doctors have a broad arsenal of medicines to choose from. ▪ the team's arsenal of veteran players
Term
ruthlessly
Definition
insafsızca, acımasızca, zalimce
Term
ambitious
Definition
hırslı, iddialı, arzulu, hevesli - [more am*bi*tious; most am*bi*tious] 1 : having ambition : having a desire to be successful, powerful, or famous ▪ The company was created by two very ambitious young men in the early 1900s. ▪ ambitious politicians/lawyers ▪ He was very ambitious for his children but not for himself. [=he wanted his children to be successful but he didn't feel the need to be successful himself]
2 : not easily done or achieved : requiring or showing ambition ▪ This 500-page book is her most ambitious effort/project yet. ▪ Your plans for the future are very ambitious. ▪ It was too ambitious a task for just one person. ▪ ambitious goals
Term
get away
Definition
kaçmak, kurtulmak, yakasını kurtarmak - get away [phrasal verb] 1 : to go away from a place ▪ I'll be busy at work all day and I can't get away until tonight. —often used figuratively ▪ The company is having problems because they've gotten away from the things they do best. [=they have stopped doing the things they do best]
2 : to go away from your home for a vacation ▪ I'm taking some time off because I really need to get away for a few days. ▪ We went on a cruise to get away from it all.
3 : to avoid being caught : to escape ▪ The robbers got away (from the police) in a fast car. —often + with ▪ The robbers got away with a lot of stolen jewelry. —sometimes used figuratively ▪ You can't get away from the facts. = There's no getting away from the facts. [=you can't avoid or deny the facts; the facts are known and cannot be ignored]
Term
reprieve
Definition
,ferahlık, rahatlık, içini rahatlatmak, cezayı ertelemek, içine su serpmek - [count] 1 : an official order that delays the punishment of a prisoner who is sentenced to death ▪ He won/got a (temporary) reprieve from his death sentence.
2 a : a delay that keeps something bad from happening ▪ They wanted to close the library, but we managed to get/secure a reprieve for it. b : a period of relief from pain, trouble, etc. ▪ This warm spell has given us a reprieve from the winter cold. [+ obj] 1 : to delay the punishment of (someone, such as a prisoner who is sentenced to death) ▪ He was sentenced to death but then reprieved.
2 : to prevent (something) from being closed, destroyed, etc., for a period of time ▪ The library has been reprieved and will remain open for at least another year.
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immensely
Definition
son derece, pek çok, çok fazla - He inherited an immense fortune. ▪ immense power/wealth ▪ Her movies continue to enjoy immense [=enormous, tremendous] popularity. ▪ She is an artist of immense talent.
—im·mense·ly adverb ▪ immensely popular/successful/wealthy ▪ We enjoyed ourselves immensely. [=very much]
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compelling
Definition
zorlayan, ilgi uyandıran, saygı uyandıran,zorlayıcı, mecburi - [more com*pel*ling; most com*pel*ling] 1 : very interesting : able to capture and hold your attention ▪ The novel was so compelling that I couldn't put it down.
2 : capable of causing someone to believe or agree ▪ compelling evidence ▪ He made a compelling argument.
3 : strong and forceful : causing you to feel that you must do something ▪ I would need a very compelling reason to leave my job. ▪ She had a compelling need to share what she had heard. ▪ a compelling desire
—com·pel·ling·ly adverb ▪ The novel was compellingly written.
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far fetched
Definition
muhtemel olmayan, inanılması güç - not likely to happen or be true ▪ The movie features a far-fetched plot to kidnap the President.
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positively
Definition
olumlu yönde, pozitif olarak -
Term
abysmal
Definition
berbat, dipsiz, sonsuz, çok derin, çok kötü, feci - extremely poor or bad ▪ They were living in abysmal ignorance/poverty. ▪ abysmal [=horrible] living conditions ▪ The team had an abysmal [=awful] record. ▪ Her grades were abysmal. [=terrible]
—abys·mal·ly adverb ▪ abysmally ignorant ▪ The house is in abysmally poor condition.
Term
overreach
Definition
boyunu aşmak, ötesine geçmek - : to try to do something that is beyond your ability to do [no obj] ▪ She overreaches in her latest book, and her argument is not convincing. [+ obj] ▪ The company overreached itself and ran out of money after one year.
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overly
Definition
fazlaca, aşırı derecede - : to an excessive degree : too ▪ These directions are overly complex. ▪ She's overly sensitive to criticism. ▪ They didn't seem overly concerned about the problem.
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break down
Definition
bozulmak, duygularını kontrol edememek, ruhen yıkılmak, bölmek, kırmak, başarısız olmak, parçalanmak - We had a breakdown on the highway. [=our car broke down on the highway; our car stopped working on the highway] ▪ - There has been a breakdown of/in negotiations. [=negotiations have broken down; negotiations have failed] - He suffered/had a breakdown after his wife died. ▪ a total physical/mental breakdown [=collapse] - Doing/Providing a breakdown of the statistics into categories will take time. - the breakdown of water into hydrogen and oxygen - She broke down and started to cry. - The prisoner finally broke down under intensive questioning. ▪ She finally broke down and got a cell phone. [=she bought a cell phone after resisting the desire to buy one for a long time] ▪ Intensive questioning finally broke the prisoner down
Term
hang on
Definition
tutunmak, dayanmak, asılı durmak - [phrasal verb] 1 : to keep happening or continuing ▪ He had a terrible cold that hung on all spring.
2 : to wait or stop briefly ▪ “Can we go now?” “Hang on, I'll be ready in just a minute.”
3 hang on or hang on (to) (someone or something) : to hold or grip someone or something tightly ▪ Hang on or you'll fall! ▪ Hang on tight! ▪ The children hung on his arm. ▪ Hang on to your purse. ▪ The children hung on to his arm.
4 hang on to (something) : to keep (something) ▪ You should hang on to those old coins; they could be valuable.
5 a hang on (something) : to be determined or decided by (something) : to depend on (something) ▪ The decision hangs on one vote. b hang (something) on (something) : to base (a story, theory, etc.) on (something) ▪ There weren't enough facts on which to hang a newspaper story. ▪ You can't hang your case on her testimony.
6 hang on someone's every word : to listen very carefully or closely to (someone) ▪ The children hung on the teacher's every word.
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decent
Definition
terbiyeli, saygın, alçakgönüllü, makul, uygun, doğru dürüst - I don't understand how so decent a person could be involved with this kind of crime. - It's really decent [=nice, thoughtful] of them to help us like this. ▪ I apologized for the damage to his car, and he was pretty decent [=understanding] about it. - She's a decent [=fairly good] tennis player. ▪ They can't afford decent [=adequate] housing - I know you've got a lot to do, but try to get to bed at a decent hour. [=at a time that is not too late at night] - Please keep your jokes decent—there are children in the room.
Term
respite
Definition
dinlenmesine fırsat vermek, soluk aldırmak, süre tanımak - : a short period of time when you are able to stop doing something that is difficult or unpleasant or when something difficult or unpleasant stops or is delayed [count] —usually singular ▪ The weekend provided a nice respite from the pressures of her job. ▪ a temporary respite [noncount] ▪ The bad weather has continued without respite.
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insightful
Definition
anlayışlı, kavraması güçlü, sezgi, iç görü - : having or showing a very clear understanding of something : having or showing insight ▪ Her analysis of the problem was very insightful. ▪ an insightful comment/remark ▪ insightful leaders
Term
tireless
Definition
hiç durmaz, yorulmaz, yorulmak bilmeyen - : working very hard with a lot of energy for a long time : never seeming to get tired ▪ He's a tireless worker. ▪ She has been a tireless advocate for reform.
—tire·less·ly adverb ▪ She has worked tirelessly to help the homeless.
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tip the scales
Definition
ağır basmak, meseleyi halletmek - tip the scales 1 or tip the balance : to change a situation so that one person, group, etc., is more able or likely to succeed : to give an advantage to someone or something ▪ Both candidates are qualified, but her experience tips the scales in her favor.
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reconcile
Definition
barıştırmak, bağdaştırmak, uzlaştırmak, uzlaşmak - I'm afraid her story cannot be reconciled with the proven facts. [=her story must be false because it does not agree with the proven facts] ▪ You'll need to reconcile [=settle] your differences with her. ▪ It can be difficult to reconcile your ideals with reality. His attempt to reconcile his friends (with each other) was unsuccessful. —often used as (be) reconciled ▪ After many years, they are finally reconciled (with each other). [=they are friendly again] reconcile to [phrasal verb] reconcile (someone) to (something) : to cause (someone) to accept (something unpleasant) ▪ He eventually became reconciled to his position in life. ▪ I reconciled myself to the loss.
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courtesy
Definition
nezaket, incelik, müsaadesi ile - They treated us with courtesy and kindness. ▪ He didn't even have the common courtesy [=he was not even as polite as people can usually be expected to be] to say goodbye when he left. They paid a courtesy call on the ambassador. [=they visited the ambassador because it was the polite thing to do] - 2 : provided for free ▪ Important visitors to the conference were provided with courtesy cars. ▪ He picked up the airport courtesy phone [=a telephone that customers can use to call the company that provides it] to call for a car.
Term
bait
Definition
tuzak, yem , yem atmak, kandırmak, cezbetmek - We always use live bait [=worms that are alive] when we fish. ▪ cheese used for/as bait in mousetraps ▪ Wait until the fish takes the bait. [count] using bargains as bait for shoppers [=using bargains to attract shoppers] - She baited the mousetraps with pieces of cheese. - 2 : to try to make (someone) angry by using criticism or insults ▪ The interviewer kept baiting the politician by asking him whether he was lying.
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cutting edge
Definition
ileri teknoloji, bıçak ağzı, keskin kenar - the cutting edge of a knife - 2 the cutting edge : the newest and most advanced area of activity in an art, science, etc. ▪ He's a director who tries to keep his films right on the cutting edge. —often + of ▪ The research we're doing now is at/on the cutting edge of medical technology. ▪ the cutting edge of youth culture
—cutting–edge adjective [more cutting–edge; most cutting–edge] ▪ cutting-edge technology
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flawless
Definition
kusursuz, mükemmel - adjective ▪ an attractive woman with flawless skin ▪ a flawless [=perfect] performance
Term
martyr
Definition
gazi, şehit, işkence çekeren ölen kimse, kurban, mağdur - the early Christian martyrs ▪ They know that killing him will only make a martyr out of him. [=will make him someone who is admired as a hero for having suffered or died for a cause] —sometimes + to ▪ He was a martyr to a noble cause. [=he died or suffered for a noble cause] - He enjoys playing the martyr. [=he enjoys acting like someone who deserves admiration or sympathy because of being badly treated] - to kill (someone) for refusing to give up a belief or cause —usually used as (be) martyred ▪ He was martyred for his religious beliefs.
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hazard
Definition
tehlike, risk, kaza - Young people should be educated about the hazards of excessive drinking. [=about how drinking too much alcohol is harmful] -
Term
keep up appearances
Definition
görünüşü kurtarmak, durumu idare etmek, istifini bozmamak - We must keep up appearances even if it means little sacrifices here and there. Things may be unpleasant, but we will keep up appearances.
Term
rein
Definition
kontrol , dizgin, başıboş, idare etmek, dizginlemek, böbrekler, dizginini çekip durdurmak - The rider pulled on the reins to stop his horse. - We need to keep a rein on our spending. [=we need to limit/control our spending] ▪ He has people working for him, but he has/keeps a tight rein on every part of the process. - They held the reins of government/power. [=they controlled the government] ▪ She handed the reins of the company to her successor. = She handed over the reins of the company to her successor. ▪ The President-elect will officially take the reins [=take control] in January.
free/full rein : the opportunity to act freely ▪ The studio gave the director free rein [=complete control] over the movie. ▪ Give full rein to your imagination.
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mangled
Definition
vurarak ezmek veya parçalamak, ezilmiş, sıkma silindiri - a mangled piece of metal
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veil
Definition
peçe, duvak, başörtüsü, örtü, perdelemek, saklamak - a bridal veil - Veils of moss draped the trees. ▪ The veil of secrecy was lifted. [=the secret was made known] - Her eyes were partially veiled by her long, dark hair. ▪ Haze veiled the landscape. ▪ The sun was veiled by clouds.
Term
rub someone the wrong way
Definition
birini kızdırmak, sinirlendirmek - One can see . . . how [his] expression of his ideals and intentions must have rubbed many people the wrong way
Term
onward
Definition
ilerlemiş, ilerleyen, ileri, beri, ileride - The troops kept moving onward. [=forward] ▪ They have lived in that house from 1983 onward. - onward and upward or onwards and upwards : toward a better condition or higher level ▪ Technology has been steadily moving onward and upward. ▪ He is moving onward and upward in his business career. -
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fiery
Definition
ateşli, şehvet dolu, coşkun, kızgın - the fiery [=blazing] interior of the furnace ▪ He was killed in a fiery crash/explosion. ▪ a fiery volcano - fiery chili peppers ▪ a fiery sauce - a fiery speech/sermon ▪ a fiery young politician ▪ fiery determination b : easily made angry ▪ He has a fiery temper. [=he becomes angry very easily] - : having the color of fire ▪ a fiery sunset ▪ a fiery red/orange color
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by nature
Definition
yaradılıştan, doğuştan -
Term
plow ahead
Definition
plow ahead [phrasal verb] : to continue to do something without being stopped by problems or opposition ▪ The city is plowing ahead with plans to demolish the building.
Term
sober
Definition
ayık, sarhoş olmayan, ağır başlı, ciddi, ölçülü, aklını başına getirmek, durgunlaştırmak - I'm driving, so I have to stay sober tonight. ▪ She has been sober for three years. [=she stopped drinking alcohol three years ago] ▪ I haven't been drinking at all. I'm (as) sober as a judge. [=I'm completely sober] ▪ He claims that he was stone cold sober [=completely sober] when the accident happened. - He is a sober, hardworking farmer. ▪ The story is a sober look at drug abuse. ▪ Illness is a sober reminder of our mortality. ▪ The article is a sober reflection on the state of our nation. - He returned home from the war, saddened and sobered by his experiences.
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intact
Definition
el değmemiş, bozulmamış, sağlam, zarar görmemiş - The house survived the war intact. ▪ After 25 years, their friendship remained intact.
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resent
Definition
içerlemek, alınmak, güzenmek, sinirlenmek, kızmak - I resent that remark. ▪ She resented being told what to do. ▪ He resented his boss for making him work late.
Term
susceptible
Definition
duyarlı, elverişli, alıngan, duygusal - The virus can infect susceptible individuals. —often + to ▪ He is very susceptible to colds. [=he catches colds easily] ▪ a surface highly susceptible to scratches ▪ He is susceptible to flattery. - a contract that is susceptible of modification [=a contract that can be modified]
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feasibility
Definition
uygulanabilirlik, olabilirlik, geçerlik -
Term
deplore
Definition
üzülmek, e çok üzülmek, beğenmemek , fena bulmak - [+ obj] : to hate or dislike (something) very much : to strongly disapprove of (something) ▪ We deplore the development of nuclear weapons. ▪ Many people deplored the change. ▪ Although deplored by many, her decisions have greatly benefited the company.
Term
resentment
Definition
kızgınlık, küskünlük, gücenme, kin - She bore/felt/harbored bitter feelings of resentment toward her ex-husband. ▪ He's filled with resentment at/against his boss. ▪ He expressed his resentment of the new policies.
Term
remedy
Definition
çaresini bulmak, çözüm getirmek, iyileştirmek, icabına bakmak, tedavi - a remedy for fever ▪ The store now sells herbal remedies. [=medicines made from plants] ▪ a shelf of cold remedies [=medicines to take when you have a cold] ▪ Do you know of a good home remedy [=a medicine made at home] for heartburn? ▪ folk remedies [=traditional medicines that are not prescribed by a doctor] - Building more roads isn't always the best remedy for traffic congestion. ▪ You may have no legal remedy [=way of finding a solution using the law] in this dispute. [noncount] ▪ The problem was beyond remedy. ▪ She was left without remedy since the court did not recognize her claim. - v: Something must be done to remedy the problem/situation. ▪ The conflict can be remedied by scheduling the meeting for next week.
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reemerge
Definition
yeniden meydana çıkmak - The rescuers didn't reemerge from the cave until hours later. - an old style that has reemerged [=has become popular again] ▪ The former actor has reemerged as a candidate for mayor.
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anchor
Definition
çapa, demir atmak, açık oturum yönetmek, referans noktası - The ship dropped anchor in a secluded harbor. - a star quarterback who has been the anchor [=the most important part] of a football team's offense for many years ▪ He described his wife as the emotional anchor of his life. ▪ a local bank that has been the financial anchor of the community - They anchored the ship in the bay. - The cables of the bridge are anchored to the hillside.
Term
battling
Definition
mücadele etmek, savaşmak, savaş, kavga -
Term
footage
Definition
Televizyon veya sinema için yapılmış film çekimi, metraj - ölçüm- Some disturbing footage of the war was shown on the evening news. - calculating the square footage of the room [=calculating the size of the room in square feet]
Term
captivity
Definition
tutsaklık, esaret - The prisoners were released from captivity. ▪ The lions were bred in captivity. [=while living in a zoo]
Term
(social) friction
Definition
anlaşmazlık, sürtüşme, ovalama, friksiyon - Friction causes heat. ▪ the friction of sandpaper on wood - It was difficult to reach an agreement because of the friction between the two sides.
Term
regenerative
Definition
yenileyici, iyileştirici, tazeleyici, canlandırıcı - The lizard's tail can regenerate. ▪ The tissue cells regenerated. [+ obj] ▪ The lizard is able to regenerate its tail. ▪ The tissue cells can regenerate themselves. - The land is regenerated [=renewed] by the rotation of the crops. ▪ The plan is meant to regenerate [=revive] the economy.
Term
intervention
Definition
müdahele, araya girme, aracılık, hükümet müdahelesi - praying for divine intervention ▪ This situation called for military intervention. ▪ The program is able to run without intervention by the user. ▪ medical intervention [=treatment] [count] ▪ military interventions
Term
divine
Definition
ilahi, kutsal - divine will/law/love/inspiration ▪ They prayed for divine intervention/help. ▪ The pharaohs of ancient Egypt were considered divine. [=were considered to be gods] ▪ a divine ruler [=a ruler who is believed to be a god] ▪ divine beings - [+ obj] formal + literary : to discover or understand (something) without having direct evidence ▪ He divined [=(more commonly) sensed] her unhappiness before she said a word. ▪ divine the answer to a question
Term
unrest
Definition
karışıklık, huzursuzluk, rahatsızlık, kargaşa - The country has experienced years of civil/social/political unrest.
Term
refugee
Definition
mülteci, sığınan kimse - Thousands of refugees have fled the area. ▪ refugee camps
Term
sanction
Definition
yaptırım, resmi izin, resmi onay
Term
foreclosure
Definition
haciz, hakkın kaybolması, davanın düşmesi - They've been unable to make their mortgage payments, and the bank has threatened to foreclose. —often + on ▪ The bank has threatened to foreclose on their property/mortgage. [+ obj] ▪ The bank has threatened to foreclose their mortgage.
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in the first place
Definition
Öncelikle, ilk olarak. "Of course I cant go. In the first place I must work on Saturday. In the second place I have no money."
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in question
Definition
sözkonusu - tartışılan - The painting in question is by Rembrandt. ▪ What is in question is not the candidate's private life but her policies. ▪ Where were you on the Sunday in question? - 2 : in a state of doubt or uncertainty ▪ His suitability for the job is in question. ▪ The results of the study are in question.
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establish the feasibility
Definition
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refrain
Definition
kendini tutmak, kaçınmak, çekinmek, sakınmak, şarkı nakaratı (chorus) - I was going to make a joke but I refrained. —usually + from ▪ Please refrain from smoking. ▪ She refrained from saying what she truly felt. - A common/familiar refrain among teachers these days is that the schools need more funding.
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chorus
Definition
nakarat, koro halinde şarkı söylemek - Handel's “Hallelujah Chorus” - We awoke to a chorus of birdsong - The President's policies have been questioned by a growing chorus of critics. ▪ a chorus of frogs - The phones in the room rang in chorus. - + obj] : to say (something) all together : to say (something) in chorus ▪ The class chorused “Good morning!”
Term
cannonball
Definition
top güllesi, gülle
Term
substituted
Definition
(geçici bir süre için) başkasının yerine geçen/konuşan kimse; başkasının görevini yapan kimse; başkasına vekâlet eden kimse, vekil, yerini almak - Real candles were substituted by/with electric ones. ▪ (chiefly Brit) Smith was substituted by Jones in the last few minutes of the game.
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pose
Definition
soun yaratmak, duruş, poz, tavır takınmak,yapmacık tavır - Smog poses a threat to our health. [=smog threatens our health] ▪ His careless behavior poses a hazard to others. [=his careless behavior is dangerous to others] - [+ obj] : to ask or suggest (a question) ▪ My mother posed a question to me that I still can't answer to this day: “What do you want to do with your life?” ▪ The contradictions in his argument pose [=raise] questions about his credibility. - Everyone posed for the group photo - She posed as a student to get free admission to the museum. ▪ undercover cops posing as drug dealers -His disapproval of the war looks good to voters, but I bet it's just a pose.
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counteract
Definition
etkisini yoketmek, karşılık vermek - The drug will counteract the poison. ▪ The new fees will counteract [=offset] state cuts in the school's budget.
Term
pod
Definition
balina sürüsü - hayvan surüsu (özellikle fok balığı ve deniz aygırı) - kuş sürüsü - bezelye - bezelye kabuklarını soymak -kabuk - pea pods ▪ a seed pod ▪ Carob seeds grow in edible pods. - pods of whales/dolphins
Term
caption
Definition
a sentence or group of words that is written on or next to a picture to explain what is being shown - altyazı, altyazı koymak, manşet, manşet atmak, başlık yazmak, tutuklama - The caption on the picture says “This year's contest winners.” - The picture is captioned “This year's contest winners.”
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tentative
Definition
değişebilir, belirsiz, deneysel - kararsız, tereddütlü - a tentative smile ▪ the baby's first tentative steps - We have tentative plans for the weekend. ▪ tentative approval
—ten·ta·tive·ly adverb ▪ We have tentatively made plans for the weekend. ▪ The meeting is tentatively scheduled for Friday.
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bump
Definition
çarpışmak, şiş, yumru, tümsek, vuruş, çarpma, gümbürtü, sarsılmak - I have a bruise from where I bumped my head. —often + against or on ▪ He bumped his head against the shelf. ▪ I fell and bumped my elbow on the floor. - Be careful not to bump the vase. ▪ You nearly bumped me off/over the edge! ▪ The jolt bumped him right out of his seat. ▪ He accidentally bumped [=knocked] my drink out of my hand when he passed by. - They bumped into us from behind. ▪ The boat bumped against the pier. —often + up ▪ The boat bumped up against the pier. —sometimes used figuratively ▪ They're bumping (up) against the limits of technology. - The TV show will be bumped to a new time. ▪ Increasing fuel costs are bumping the company's prices higher - The loss bumped us out of first place. —often used as (be) bumped ▪ The flight was overbooked, and I was the first to be bumped. [=my seat on the flight was the first seat to be given to someone else] - He wound up with a few minor bumps and bruises from the fight. ▪ Feel this bump [=lump] on the back of my head. - The car hit a bump (in the road) - Did you feel/hear a bump? ▪ The airplane landed with a bump. [=the airplane went up again and then down when it hit the ground] - 4 : the act of pushing the hips forward in a sexual way ▪ a dancer doing the bump and grind
Term
sardonic
Definition
acıi alaylı, kötü, küçümseyen - The movie is a sardonic look at modern life. ▪ sardonic humor/comments ▪ a sardonic expression/smile
Term
condemn
Definition
mahkum etmek, suçlamak, ayıplamak, kınamak - We strongly condemn this attack against our allies. ▪ The government condemns all acts of terrorism. - People are condemning him for supporting the old government. - They were condemned as criminals/heretics/rebels/traitors. ▪ The policy was condemned as racist. - The jury quickly convicted her and condemned [=sentenced] her to death. - City officials condemned our apartment building and forced us to leave
Term
get off
Definition
inmek, cezadan kurtarmak, paçayı kurtarmak, ayrılmak, kurtulmak, göndermek, çıkmak - We got off early on our camping trip - He and I got off to a bad start, but now we get along well. ▪ The project got off to a slow start. - He's been arrested several times, but he always gets off. : - He got off with a light sentence - to stop being on or against someone or something ▪ Get off—you're hurting me!
Term
recruit
Definition
işe almak, askere almak, kuvvetlendirmek, iyileştirmek - He was recruited by the army after high school. ▪ Public schools are recruiting new teachers. ▪ College football coaches spend a lot of time recruiting high school athletes - We recruited a crew of volunteers to help us. ▪ recruit a regiment ▪ recruit an army - I recruited my brother to drive us to the concert. ▪ She recruited four friends to distribute food to the homeless with her. - a person who has recently joined a company, organization, etc. ▪ the newest recruit on the team ▪ She's one of the department's new recruits.
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maritime
Definition
denizcilikle ilgili, denizcilik
Term
bargain
Definition
pazarlık, pazarlık etmek - anlaşma, teklif, değiş tokuş etmek - I think everyone involved was satisfied with the bargain we made. ▪ They've agreed to turn the land over to the state, and the state, as its part of the bargain, has agreed to keep it undeveloped. ▪ The union is trying to strike a bargain [=reach an agreement, make a deal] with the company. ▪ You're allowed to go to the football game tonight, but I expect you to keep your side of the bargain [=do what you agreed to do] and clean your room. - For that price, the suit is a (real) bargain. - You drive a hard bargain, but I'll accept your terms. - Locally grown food is fresher, and cheaper in/into the bargain. [=locally grown food is fresher and also cheaper]
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deficient
Definition
eksik, yetersiz, kusurlu - a diet deficient in certain vitamins ▪ a man who is deficient in judgment [=a man whose judgment is poor] ▪ students who are deficient [=lacking] in their knowledge of history - mentally deficient ▪ Several bridges in the city are structurally deficient.
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procrastination
Definition
geciktirme, oyalanma, erteleme, ağırdan alma- He procrastinated and missed the submission deadline. ▪ He told her to stop procrastinating and get to work.
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float
Definition
batmadan yüzmek, su yüzünde/havada yüzmek/gitmek , dalgalanmak - Will this material sink or float? - The raft floated downstream. ▪ dust floating through the air -
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wired
Definition
Olacak bir şey için heyecanlı, sabırzsızlanan, yerinde duramayan - "I am all wired!!", tel, telgraf, kablo, kontrol, idare -
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set record
Definition
to establish (a record) as the performance or achievement that is the best of its kind ▪ She set a record for the most sales in the company's history. [=she made more sales for the company than anyone else ever had] ▪ He set the world record for/in the 100-meter dash.
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mortality
Definition
ölüm oranı, insanoğlu, fanilik - The news of her cousin's death reminded her of her own mortality. [=reminded her that she would also die some day] - cancer mortalities [=deaths caused by cancer] [noncount] ▪ a leading cause of mortality - a decrease in cancer mortality [=a decrease in the number of people dying from cancer] ▪ The government is trying to reduce infant mortality. = The government is trying to reduce the mortality rate among infants. [=trying to reduce the number of infants who die each year]
Term
mayoral
Definition
belediye baskani ile ilgili, belediye baskanligi ile ilgili
Term
scramble
Definition
karıştırmak, çabalama, mücadele vermek - karışık şifrelemek, sürünerek ilerlemek, güçlükle ilerlemek - koşuşturma - a always followed by an adverb or preposition : to move or climb over something quickly especially while also using your hands ▪ We scrambled over the boulders and kept climbing up the mountain. ▪ He scrambled up the ramp - reporters scrambling to finish stories by deadline ▪ Both players scrambled for the ball. ▪ News of the factory closing found workers scrambling to find jobs. ▪ It started to rain, and we all scrambled for cover. - The letters of the words are scrambled. [=mixed up] -
Term
slain (slay v3)
Definition
maktül, vahşice öldürmek - forms: slays; slew /ˈslu:/ also slayed; slain /ˈsleɪn/ slay·ing - The knight slew the dragon - The victims were slain in their homes. ▪ The headline read “Three Slain in Bank Robbery.”
Term
captor
Definition
esir alan kimse - someone who has captured a person and is keeping that person as a prisoner ▪ The men fought their captors and escaped.
Term
blaze
Definition
alevlenmek, parlamak, yangın, pırıltı, ışıltı - The family escaped the blaze. ▪ Two people were injured in a restaurant blaze [=a fire in a restaurant] late last night. - a shining blaze of light - A blaze of glory is a final important event just before someone or something is gone or dies. ▪ The soldier went down in a blaze of glory. [=the soldier died doing something important and worthy of great respect] - A fire blazed in the stove. - The sun blazed down on us
Term
engulf
Definition
yutmak, içine çekmek, girdaba çekmek - The valley was engulfed in a thick fog. ▪ Flames engulfed the building. —often used figuratively ▪ The city threatens to engulf the nearby suburbs. ▪ The entire country has been engulfed by chaos/crisis/violence. ▪ He found himself engulfed by fear.
Term
interior ministry
Definition
içişleri bakanlığı
Term
austerity
Definition
tasarruf, davranış sertliği, sertlik, idare, sade - the austerity of the design ▪ The austerity of their lifestyle was surprising. - They lived through years of austerity after the war. —often used before another noun ▪ The government has announced a series of austerity measures. [=things done to save money during difficult economic times] ▪ an austerity program
Term
austerity
Definition
tasarruf, davranış sertliği, sertlik, idare, sade - the austerity of the design ▪ The austerity of their lifestyle was surprising. - They lived through years of austerity after the war. —often used before another noun ▪ The government has announced a series of austerity measures. [=things done to save money during difficult economic times] ▪ an austerity program
Term
syllabus
Definition
ders programı, müfredat, program
Term
in essence
Definition
İşin özü, işin esası
Term
unlikely
Definition
olası olmayan
Term
buildup
Definition
çoğalma, büyüme, artırma, artış, gelişme - the country's military buildup [=an increase in the size of its military] ▪ There is a big traffic buildup on the highway. —often + of ▪ He had a buildup of fluid in the lungs. ▪ a buildup of tension/pressure/stress [noncount] ▪ You should clean the mechanism regularly to prevent buildup of dirt. - 2 : things that are said to cause people to feel excited about something (such as a future event) or someone (such as a performer) [noncount] ▪ After all the buildup [=hype, publicity], I expected the movie to be better than it actually was. [count] ▪ Both players were given big buildups before the game. - 3 [noncount] : a series of things that lead to an important event or occurrence —+ to ▪ There have been many news stories during the buildup to the peace talks. ▪ The story/movie/song has a great buildup to a terrific ending.
Term
drastic
Definition
şiddetli, zorlayıcı, güçlü, ağır ve keskin
Term
overtly
Definition
açık şekilde, alenen - an overtly religious reference
Term
outrageous
Definition
acımasız, çok çirkin, zalim, terbiyesiz, korkunç - They will be punished for their outrageous behavior/conduct. ▪ This is outrageous! I will not put up with such treatment. ▪ outrageous prices - She's known for her wild hairdos and outrageous costumes. ▪ At first it seemed like an outrageous idea, but then we realized that it wasn't so crazy after all.
Term
seemingly
Definition
görünüşte , görünüşe göre, anlaşılan - seemingly contradictory statements [=statements that seem to be contradictory] ▪ a seemingly impossible stunt ▪ a seemingly simple job
Term
ominous
Definition
uğursuz, meşum; hayra yorulamayan, kara; insanın keyfini kaçıran, kaygı verici - ominous clouds ▪ an ominous threat of war ▪ He spoke in ominous tones.
Term
intimidate
Definition
gözünü korkutmak, sindirmek - He tries to intimidate his opponents. ▪ You shouldn't allow his reputation to intimidate you. —often used as (be) intimidated ▪ Many people are intimidated by new technology. ▪ Some people are easily intimidated. ▪ She was intimidated by the size of the campus.
—intimidated adjective [more intimidated; most intimidated] ▪ I feel less intimidated now than I did when I started the job.
Term
by the same token
Definition
aynı şekilde, aynen: He hasn't been friendly to us, but by the same token we haven't been very friendly to him. O bize sıcak davranmadı - aynı nedenle, aynı sebepten ötürü
Term
flack
Definition
informal - sert eleştiri, şikayet, uçaksavar - harsh criticism ▪ He caught/drew heavy flak for his decision to oppose the new school. ▪ He took a lot of flak from the other kids for his unusual appearance.
Term
surge
Definition
dalgalanma, artma, aniden yükselme, kabarma, dalga dalga ilerleme - We all surged toward the door. ▪ She surged past the other runners. ▪ Thoughts of what could happen were surging through his mind. ▪ She has been surging in the polls. [=she is quickly becoming more popular as a candidate] - 2 : to suddenly increase to an unusually high level ▪ Housing prices have surged in recent months. ▪ Interest in the sport has been surging.
—surging adjective ▪ surging oil costs ▪ surging demand/growth ▪ the country's surging population ▪ a surging interest in the sport - The sport is enjoying a surge in popularity. ▪ a surge of support for the candidate ▪ a surge of excitement - There was a sudden surge toward the door. ▪ There has been a surge of immigrants into the city. - an ocean surge - an electrical/power surge
Term
briton
Definition
ingiliz, büyük britanyalı
Term
companion
Definition
ahbap, refakatçi, arkadaş, eşlik etmek, ortaklık - [count] 1 a : a person or animal you spend time with or enjoy being with ▪ She has been my closest companion since childhood. ▪ his longtime companion ▪ The old dog had been her constant companion for over 12 years. [=had been with her most of the time for 12 years] —sometimes used figuratively ▪ Pain was his constant companion. [=he felt pain all the time] b : someone you are with ▪ my dinner companion [=the person I was eating dinner with] ▪ traveling companions
2 a : something that is meant to be used with something else —often + to ▪ The book is a companion to the television series with the same name. ▪ The book is the companion volume to his previous book on jazz. ▪ The table is a companion piece to the two chairs. b —used in the titles of books that give information about a particular subject ▪ The Gardener's Companion
3 : a person who is paid to live with and help someone who is older or sick ▪ We've hired a companion for my elderly mother.
Term
nitpick
Definition
herşeye kusur bulmak, kusur aramak, mızmızlanmak - - nitpicky: finicky; overly critical; concerned with insignificant details
Term
frigate
Definition
yelkenli üç direkli savaş gemisi, fırkateyn - navy frigate
Term
domain
Definition
alan, ilgi alanı, etkinlik alanı, çevre, ülke, muhit - The forest is part of the king's domain. ▪ the British/Ottoman imperial domain - My sister is the math expert in the family, but literature is my domain. ▪ Childcare is no longer solely a female domain. —often + of ▪ Federal crimes are outside the domain of city police.
Term
debacle
Definition
fiyasko, flaket, yenilgi, bozgun - After the debacle of his first novel, he had trouble getting a publisher for his next book. ▪ a military debacle ▪ an economic debacle
Term
savvy
Definition
bilmek, anlayış, kavrayış, kavramak - He is admired for his business savvy. [=shrewdness] - She's a very savvy investor. ▪ He is savvy about computers.
Term
fetch
Definition
gidip gelmek, gidip almak, getirmek, çekmek, cezbetmek - Wait here while I fetch [=get] the doctor. ▪ Please fetch me a drink. = Please fetch a drink for me. ▪ If you throw the ball the dog will fetch it. [no obj] ▪ Hunting dogs are trained to fetch.
2 [+ obj] : to be sold for (an amount of money) ▪ This table should fetch quite a bit at auction. ▪ The house fetched more than we expected.
fetch and carry : to do the kind of jobs that servants do for someone ▪ I won't fetch and carry for you all day.
fetch up [phrasal verb] chiefly Brit informal : to reach or come to a place, condition, or situation that was not planned or expected ▪ She traveled throughout Europe and eventually fetched up [=ended up] in Italy.
Term
overlap
Definition
Üst üste bindirme; üst üste binme, kaplama, üst üste gelme, .çakışmak - The roof shingles overlap each other. [no obj] ▪ The roof shingles overlap. ▪ The petals of the flower overlap. = The flower has overlapping petals. - Baseball season overlaps with football season in September. [+ obj] ▪ Baseball season overlaps football season in September. - 3 : to have parts that are the same as parts of something else [no obj] ▪ Some of their duties overlap. = They have/share overlapping duties. —often + with ▪ Some of the material in the course overlaps with what I was taught in another course. [+ obj] ▪ Some of your duties overlap his.
—over·lap /ˈoʊvɚˌlæp/ noun plural over·laps [count] ▪ The map shows an overlap in the regions controlled by the two tribes. [noncount] ▪ There is some overlap between the two courses. [=the courses cover some of the same material]
Term
commonsense
Definition
sağduyu, aklıselim - [noncount] : the ability to think and behave in a reasonable way and to make good decisions ▪ You really should go to see a doctor if your leg hurts that much. It's just common sense! ▪ Obey the laws and use common sense when operating your boat. ▪ She's very smart but she doesn't have a lot of common sense.
—com·mon·sense adjective always used before a noun ▪ He says there are commonsense solutions to social problems. ▪ commonsense wisdom
Term
understandably
Definition
anlaşılır biçimde, makul bir şekilde, anlaşılması mümkün - an understandable feeling/reaction ▪ She made an understandable error. ▪ It's perfectly understandable that you would feel sad. - He can make scientific concepts understandable [=comprehensible] to the general public. - adv: She was understandably alarmed/upset/worried.
Term
nexus
Definition
bağ, irtibat, bağlantı noktası - often + between or of ▪ the nexus between teachers and students ▪ the nexus between drugs, guns, and crime ▪ a nexus of money and politics
Term
solid
Definition
katı cisim, katı, sağlam, güvenilir, mükemmel - Concrete is a solid material. - I prefer solid colors like blue or green instead of plaids and stripes - The road was divided by a solid yellow line. ▪ We talked for three solid hours. [=we talked for three hours without stopping] —often used figuratively ▪ The rain fell in solid sheets. [=the rain fell very heavily] ▪ The stores are always packed solid [=very crowded] during the holidays. ▪ The hotels in the city were booked solid for the conference. - 5 [more sol*id; most sol*id] a : good and able to be trusted to do or provide what is needed ▪ He plays solid defense. ▪ The team's defense is very solid. ▪ She gave a solid performance. ▪ She's a good, solid player. b : having a strong basis : good and dependable ▪ His friend gave him some good, solid advice. ▪ The company has built/established a solid reputation. ▪ She had solid reasons for her decision. ▪ Students need a solid foundation in language skills. ▪ The prosecution has no solid evidence. ▪ He had a solid alibi. ▪ Financially, the company is (as) solid as a rock. [=the company is in very good condition]
6 [more sol*id; most sol*id] : strong and well-made ▪ solid furniture ▪ This chair is very solid.
Term
hindrance
Definition
engelleme, ayak bağı, engel, mani - She wanted to sign up for the class, but the cost was a hindrance. [=the class cost too much] ▪ Is my presence here a help or a hindrance? —often + to ▪ I'm afraid you're more of a hindrance to me than a help at this point. ▪ These sanctions are a hindrance to the country's economic growth. - He should be allowed to live where he chooses without hindrance. = (chiefly Brit) He should be allowed to live where he chooses without let or hindrance.
Term
legend
Definition
harita açıklamaları, resim açıklama yazısı, özel işaretler - 3 [count] a : a list that explains the symbols on a map b formal : the writing that appears on an object ▪ The gravestone bears the legend “Rest in Peace.”
Term
recur
Definition
tejrarlamak, yeniden olmak, yinelemek, tekrar meydana gelmek - There is only a slight chance that the disease will recur. ▪ The same problem keeps recurring.
—recurring adjective ▪ She suffers from recurring headaches. ▪ a recurring injury/nightmare
Term
vow
Definition
yemin, and, yemin etmek, taahhüt etmek, vaad etmek - The monks take a vow of silence/chastity/poverty. ▪ marriage/wedding vows ▪ The bride and groom exchanged vows. ▪ The mayor made a vow to reduce crime. - [+ obj] : to make a serious promise to do something or to behave in a certain way —often followed by to + verb ▪ The mayor vowed to reduce crime. ▪ I vow to honor and cherish you all my days. —often + that ▪ I vowed that I would never lie to her again.
Term
brace
Definition
diş teli, desteklemek, destek, canlandırmak, birbirine tutturmak, sağlamlaştırmak, sıkıca bağlamak - 1 : to get ready for something difficult or unpleasant [no obj] (chiefly US) —usually + for ▪ The town is bracing for a busy tourist season. ▪ We braced for the storm. [+ obj] ▪ Brace yourself. [=prepare yourself] I have some bad news. —usually + for ▪ She braced herself for the news.
2 [+ obj] : to give added physical support or strength to (something) ▪ He braced the gate with a piece of wood. ▪ Steel columns brace the structure.
3 [+ obj] a : to support (yourself) by leaning against something or holding something ▪ She braced herself with one hand and reached up with the other. —often + against ▪ He braced himself against the wall. b : to place (something, such as your feet or hands) against something for support —usually + against ▪ He braced his foot against the wall. - 1 [count] : a part that adds physical strength or support ▪ We need to add some sort of brace to hold the shelf in place.
2 [count] a : a device that supports a part of the body ▪ He could walk with braces on his legs. ▪ She wears a back/neck brace. b : a device that is attached to teeth to make them straight ▪ (Brit) He has a brace on his teeth. —plural in U.S. English ▪ He has braces on his teeth. ▪ She needed braces as a child.
3 [count] : either one of the marks { or } that are used as a pair around words or items that are to be considered together —usually plural ▪ Computer codes appear within braces. —called also curly brace, curly bracket
Term
strand
Definition
ip teli, saç tutamı, saç teli, karaya oturmak, zor durumda kalmak - [count] 1 : a thin piece of thread, wire, hair, etc. ▪ The strands were twisted together. —often + of ▪ a strand of thread ▪ The police found a single strand of hair at the crime scene.
2 : something that is long like a string —often + of ▪ a strand of pearls ▪ a strand of DNA
3 : one of the parts of something that is very complicated —often + of ▪ All the strands of the story's plot are woven together in the final chapter. ▪ The police are slowly putting the strands of evidence together. - [+ obj] 1 : to leave (a person or animal) in a place without a way of leaving it —usually used as (be) stranded ▪ She was stranded in a foreign city with no money. ▪ They were stranded on a deserted island. ▪ His car broke down, and he was stranded in the middle of nowhere. ▪ Her flight was canceled, so she was left stranded at the airport.
2 : to cause (something, such as a boat or a sea animal) to become stuck on land —usually used as (be) stranded ▪ The ship was stranded on the sandbank. ▪ a stranded [=beached] whale
Term
string
Definition
dizi, ip, tel - She tied a string around the boxes. [noncount] ▪ a piece/loop/ball of string ▪ He tied the packages together with string.
Term
evacuee
Definition
tehlikeden uzaklaştırılan, tahliye edilen
Term
appreciably
Definition
hissedilir şekilde, farkedilir, oldukça çok - appreciable: : large enough to be noticed or measured ▪ Researchers found that the chemical made no appreciable [=noticeable, perceptible] difference in the results. ▪ Appreciable [=(more commonly) significant] numbers of these plants grow in this region.
—ap·pre·cia·bly /əˈpri:ʃəbli/ adverb ▪ Her appearance has not changed appreciably. [=significantly]
Term
increment
Definition
artış, çoğalma, kazanç, gelir - They increased the dosage of the drug in small increments over a period of several weeks. ▪ Fines increase in increments of $10. ▪ The volume is adjustable in 10 equal increments. ▪ (Brit) Employees receive an annual increment [=an annual raise in salary; an annual salary increase] of three percent.
Term
cornerstone
Definition
mihenk taşı, birşeyin dayandığı esas, temel - [count] 1 : a stone that forms part of a corner in the outside wall of a building and that often shows the date when the building was built ▪ Officials held a ceremony to lay the cornerstone for a new library.
2 : something of basic importance ▪ Trust is the cornerstone of their relationship.
Term
invaluable
Definition
paha biçilmez, çok değerli - [more in*valu*able; most in*valu*able] : extremely valuable or useful ▪ an invaluable experience ▪ Their help has been invaluable to us. ▪ invaluable information/advice
Term
furnish
Definition
mobilya döşemek, donatmak, döşemek, delil göstermek, - [+ obj] 1 : to provide (a room or building) with furniture ▪ The inn is beautifully furnished. ▪ He has enough money to furnish the apartment nicely. —often + with ▪ We are furnishing the office with contemporary pieces. ▪ She furnished her home with antiques.
2 a : to supply or give (something) to someone or something : provide ▪ We'll furnish the food for the party. ▪ Can he furnish the information to us? b : to supply or give to (someone) something that is needed or wanted : provide —+ with ▪ Students are furnished with all the necessary materials for the course. ▪ Can he furnish us with the information?
—furnished adjective ▪ He moved from a furnished room to an unfurnished apartment.
Term
rigorously
Definition
dikkatli bir şekilde, kesin olarak, dakik, şiddetli, titiz - [more rig*or*ous; most rig*or*ous] 1 : very strict and demanding ▪ rigorous enforcement of the rules ▪ rigorous training ▪ a rigorous course of study
2 : done carefully and with a lot of attention to detail ▪ We subjected the data to a rigorous analysis. ▪ a rigorous investigation
3 : difficult to endure because of extreme conditions ▪ a harsh, rigorous climate
—rig·or·ous·ly adverb ▪ The rules must be rigorously followed. ▪ The data was rigorously analyzed.
Term
odometer
Definition
yol ölçer, kilometre sayacı
Term
speedometer
Definition
hız göstergesi, hız ölçer, km saati
Term
stimuli
Definition
(Stumulus kelimesinin çoğul hali.) Uyarıcı, uyandırıcı, canlandırıcı, teşvik edici şey -
Term
phenomenally
Definition
olgusal/olağandışı olarak, az sayıda, harika, hayret verici - 1 : in a very great or impressive way ▪ It's a phenomenally [=hugely] successful book.
2 : very or extremely : to an unusually high degree ▪ The speech was phenomenally boring.
Term
thwart
Definition
bozmak, engel olmak, karşı çıkmak, karşı gelmek - [+ obj] : to prevent (someone) from doing something or to stop (something) from happening ▪ She did all she could to thwart his plans. ▪ The army thwarted the attempt at a coup. —often used as (be) thwarted ▪ The plot was thwarted. ▪ He was thwarted in his evil plans. ▪ thwarted ambition/hopes
Term
determinant
Definition
belirleyici faktör, etkili olan- [count] formal : a thing that controls or influences what happens —often + of ▪ Level of education is often a determinant of income.
Term
bottom line
Definition
Kâr ve zarar tablosunda son satır olarak kaydedilen, firmanın kâr veya zararı, son karar, son söz - sonuç, en önemli şey - 1 the bottom line a : the most important part of something : the most important thing to consider ▪ The bottom line [=all that matters] is that the product just wasn't practical. ▪ If our flight is late, we will miss our connection. That's the bottom line. b : the final result or outcome ▪ A student with special needs can stress a school's budget, but the bottom line is that the state must provide for the child's education.
2 [singular] : a company's profits or losses ▪ How will these changes affect our bottom line? ▪ He's always got his eye on the bottom line.
3 [singular] : the least amount of money you are willing to consider for something ▪ He says his bottom line is $120,000.
Term
percentile
Definition
yüzdelik, yüzde - She scored in the 95th percentile in math. [=she got a higher score in math than 95 percent of her classmates] ▪ His height and weight are in the 80th percentile for boys his age.
Term
esoteric
Definition
belirli bir grup tarafından anlaşılan veya onlara hitap eden, hususi, anlaşılması zor - [more es*o*ter*ic; most es*o*ter*ic] 1 : only taught to or understood by members of a special group ▪ esoteric knowledge : hard to understand ▪ esoteric subjects/concepts
2 : limited to a small number of people ▪ esoteric pursuits ▪ esoteric religious sects
Term
optimally
Definition
optimum, optimal - formal : best or most effective : optimum ▪ He keeps his engine tuned for optimal performance. ▪ Under optimal conditions, these plants grow quite tall. ▪ optimal health —see also suboptimal
—op·ti·mal·ly adverb ▪ Her plants were optimally placed to receive the greatest amount of light.
Term
hurdle
Definition
engel, güçlük, sorun, üstesinden gelmek - 1 a [count] : one of a series of barriers to be jumped over in a race b the hurdles : a race in which runners must jump over hurdles ▪ He won a medal in the high hurdles. —usually used with a singular verb ▪ The hurdles is his best event.
2 [count] : something that makes an achievement difficult ▪ The company faces severe financial hurdles this year. ▪ She overcame many hurdles [=obstacles] on her way to earning a college diploma. - [+ obj] 1 : to jump over (something) while running ▪ The horse hurdled the fence.
2 : to deal with (a problem or difficulty) successfully ▪ She hurdled [=overcame] many obstacles on her way to earning a college diploma.
Term
mark up
Definition
yükseltmek, fiyat artırmak, zam yapmak, kar marjı - [count] : an amount added to the price of something : the difference between the cost of producing something and its selling price ▪ The retail markup on their products is 25 percent. ▪ selling used cars at high markups
Term
constraint
Definition
baskı, kısıtlama, zorlama, koşul, sıkıntı - 1 [count] : something that limits or restricts someone or something ▪ Lack of funding has been a major constraint on the building's design. —usually plural ▪ Budget constraints [=restrictions] have forced me to revise my travel plans. [=I've changed my travel plans because I do not have enough money] ▪ Because of time constraints [=limitations], speeches will be limited to five minutes. ▪ Tradition puts/places/imposes constraints on [=puts limits on] people and their actions.
2 [noncount] : control that limits or restricts someone's actions or behavior ▪ They demand freedom from constraint. ▪ They refuse to work under constraint any longer.
Term
hand out
Definition
1- dağıtmak 2- çıkmasına yardım etmek, vermek, bağışlamak - [count] 1 : something (such as food, clothing, or money) that is given to someone who is poor ▪ He sat on the sidewalk asking for a handout. ▪ The family wasn't interested in government handouts. —see also hand out at 2hand
2 : a document that is given to people ▪ The handouts had all the major points of his speech outlined on them. ▪ advertising handouts
Term
portray
Definition
tanımlamak, tasvir etmek, resmini yapmak, canlandırmak - [+ obj] 1 : to describe (someone or something) in a particular way ▪ The White House has portrayed the President as deeply conflicted over the matter. ▪ The lawyer portrayed his client as a victim of child abuse. ▪ He portrayed himself as a victim.
2 : to show (someone or something) in a painting, book, etc. ▪ The painting portrays the queen in a purple robe. ▪ The novel portrays [=depicts] life in a small southern town.
3 : to play (a character) in a film, play, or television show ▪ Laurence Olivier portrayed Hamlet beautifully.
Term
hold time
Definition
tutma süresi
Term
per capita
Definition
kişi başına - : by or for each person ▪ What is the average income per capita in the state? [=what is the average income for people in the state?; how much money does each person in the state earn on average?]
—per capita adjective ▪ The state's average per capita income is $35,000.
Term
spell out
Definition
1- güçlükle anlamını sökmek yada okumak 2- azar azar açıklamak , ayrıntılı olarak açıklamak, hecelemek - spell out [phrasal verb] spell (something) out or spell out (something) 1 : to explain the details of (something) clearly ▪ The contract spelled out the terms of his employment. ▪ She didn't get the hint, so he had to spell it out for her.
2 : to write out (something) in complete words instead of using a number, an abbreviation, etc. ▪ When addressing the invitations, spell out “street,” “road,” etc. ▪ On this line you need to spell out the dollar amount.
Term
make-believe
Definition
hayal ürünü, sahte , -i (bir şey) olarak düşünmek/hayal etmek: Make believe you're a king. Kendini kral olarak düşün - [noncount] : things that are imagined or pretended to be true or real ▪ He has been living in a world of make-believe. [=he has been believing things that are not true; he has been living in a fantasy world] ◊When children play make-believe, they think of an imaginary world and pretend to live in it as people, animals, fairies, etc. —see also make believe - : not real ▪ The commercial showed a make-believe scientist in a white lab coat talking about the benefits of the product. ▪ He has been living in a make-believe world.
Term
juggle
Definition
yer değiştirmek, hokkabazlık yapmak - el çabukluğu ile marifet yapmak - 1 : to keep several objects in motion in the air at the same time by repeatedly throwing and catching them [no obj] ▪ He is learning to juggle. [+ obj] ▪ He juggled four balls at once.
2 [+ obj] : to do (several things) at the same time ▪ She somehow manages to juggle a dozen tasks at once. ▪ It can be hard to juggle family responsibilities and/with the demands of a full-time job. —see also juggling act at 1act
3 [+ obj] : to make changes to (something) in order to achieve a desired result ▪ I'll have to juggle my schedule a bit to get this all to work out.
Term
viable
Definition
uygulanabilir, yaşayabilir, (toplumsal, siyasal veya ekonomik açıdan) kendi ayakları üzerinde durabilen, varlığını bağımsız olarak sürdürebilen - 1 [more vi*a*ble; most vi*a*ble] a : capable of being done or used : workable ▪ a viable solution to the problem ▪ He could not suggest a viable alternative/option. b : capable of succeeding ▪ Is she a viable candidate? ▪ a viable method
2 technical : capable of living or of developing into a living thing ▪ a viable human fetus ▪ viable seeds/eggs
Term
reproduce
Definition
yeniden üretmek, yeniden oluşturmak, çoğaltmak, kopyasını çıkarmak - 1 [+ obj] a : to make a copy of (something) ▪ reproduce a photograph ▪ The concert will be reproduced on compact disc. b : to produce something that is the same as or very similar to (something else) ▪ Sound effects can reproduce the sound of thunder.
2 [+ obj] : to cause (something) to happen again in the same way ▪ They haven't been able to reproduce the results of the first experiment.
3 : to produce babies, young animals, new plants, etc. [no obj] ▪ Flies reproduce rapidly. [+ obj] ▪ Salmon return to the stream to reproduce offspring. ▪ The virus is able to reproduce itself very rapidly.
Term
plaid
Definition
ekoseli, kareli, kareli kumaş - 1 [noncount] : a pattern on cloth of stripes with different widths that cross each other to form squares —often used before another noun ▪ a plaid pattern ▪ a plaid shirt —see color picture
2 plaids [plural] US : clothes with plaid patterns ▪ She likes to wear plaids.
Term
drive at
Definition
1- -e saldırmak 2- ... maksadını gütmek , demek istemek , kastetmek - drive at [phrasal verb] drive at (something) : to attempt to say or do (something) —usually used as (be) driving at ▪ I have no idea what he was driving at. ▪ I think I see what you're driving at.
Term
tatters
Definition
yırtık pırtık giysi, paçavralar - [plural] : clothes that are old and badly torn ▪ Her clothes were reduced to tatters. ▪ They were dressed in tatters. [=in rags] —often used figuratively ▪ After the war, the economy was in tatters. [=was in a state of ruin] ▪ Her hopes lay in tatters.
Term
fraud
Definition
sahtekarlık, hile , dolandırıcılık - 1 : the crime of using dishonest methods to take something valuable from another person [noncount] ▪ He was found guilty of bank fraud. ▪ credit card fraud [count] ▪ He was the victim of an elaborate fraud. —see also wire fraud
2 [count] a : a person who pretends to be what he or she is not in order to trick people ▪ He claimed he was a licensed psychologist, but he turned out to be a fraud. b : a copy of something that is meant to look like the real thing in order to trick people ▪ The UFO picture was proved to be a fraud.
Term
warhorse
Definition
kurt politikacı, eski tüfek - [count] 1 : a person with a lot of experience in a field ; especially : a soldier or politician who has served for a long time ▪ the Democratic warhorse in the Senate ▪ a general who describes himself as an old warhorse
2 : something (such as a work of art or musical composition) that has become very familiar because it has been played, shown, or seen many times ▪ a new production of an old warhorse
Term
curtail
Definition
kısaltmak, kısıtlamak, azalma- [+ obj] formal : to reduce or limit (something) ▪ The new laws are an effort to curtail illegal drug use. ▪ We have to severely/drastically curtail [=cut back] our expenses. ▪ School activities are being curtailed due to a lack of funds.
Term
consign
Definition
sevketmek, bırakmak, emanet etmek, göndermek - [+ obj] formal 1 : to put (someone) in a usually unpleasant place or situation —+ to ▪ Survivors described how they were consigned to labor camps. ▪ The accident left him consigned [=(more commonly) confined] to a wheelchair. ▪ When she first started working, she was consigned to a small, windowless office. —often used figuratively ▪ He was consigned by fate to a life of poverty.
2 : to put (something that is not wanted or used) in a place where old things are stored or thrown away —+ to ▪ old clothes that have been consigned to the attic ▪ She consigned his letter to the wastebasket. [=she threw away his letter] —often used figuratively ▪ a political movement that has been consigned to the dustbin of history [=a political movement that has been forgotten] ▪ His career has been consigned to a mere footnote in the history books.
3 : to send (something) to a person or place to be sold ▪ She consigned the painting to an auction house. ▪ The goods were consigned to him.
Term
loan
Definition
borç , ödünç para, ödünç vermek, kredi vermek
Term
lust
Definition
hırs, şehvet, seks düşkünlüğü, arzulu olmak - 1 : a strong feeling of sexual desire [noncount] ▪ He was consumed by lust. ▪ He was motivated more by lust than love. [=more by the desire for sex than by affection] [count] ▪ satisfying their lusts
2 : a strong desire for something [singular] ▪ a lust [=craving, desire] for money/adventure ▪ He was driven by a lust for power. ▪ a lust for life [=a strong desire to live a full and rich life] [noncount] ▪ Lust for chocolate drew her into the candy store - [no obj] 1 : to have a strong sexual desire for someone —usually + after ▪ He lusted after the prettiest girl in the school. —sometimes + for ▪ He had lusted for her for years.
2 : to have a strong desire for something —usually + after ▪ She's been lusting after [=craving] that job for many months. —sometimes + for ▪ investors lusting for profits —sometimes followed by to + verb ▪ a general who lusted to command
Term
resort
Definition
tatil yeri, başvurmak, çare, sık sık uğramak - 1 [count] : a place where people go for vacations ▪ a ski/beach/golf resort ▪ a resort hotel
2 [count] : something that you choose for help ▪ “We may have to ask them for more time.” “That should be our last resort.” [=that should be something we do only if nothing else works] ▪ Our first resort was to go to the police. ▪ The company will only declare bankruptcy as a last/final resort. = (Brit) The company will only declare bankruptcy in the last resort. ▪ a weapon of last resort [=a weapon that is only used if its use cannot be avoided]
3 [noncount] : the act of doing or using something especially because no other choices are possible —usually + to ▪ The police hope to end the standoff without resort to force. [=without using force] - resort to [phrasal verb] resort to (something) : to do or use (something) especially because no other choices are possible ▪ We want to resolve this crisis without resorting to violence. ▪ He had to resort to asking his parents for money.
Term
skeptical
Definition
kuşkulu, şüphe içinde: I'm skeptical about this. Bu konuda birtakım şüphelerim var
Term
top spot
Definition
ani düşüş, ekonomik durgunluk, çökme
Term
slump
Definition
ani düşüş, ekonomik durgunluk, çökme
Term
slump
Definition
ani düşüş, ekonomik durgunluk, çökme
Term
compendium
Definition
kısaltma, inceleme, dergi - [count] : a collection of things (such as photographs, stories, facts, etc.) that have been gathered together and presented as a group especially in the form of a book ▪ a one-volume compendium of information ▪ He published a compendium of folk tales.
Term
albeit
Definition
her ne kadar, karşın, de olsa - formal : even though : although ▪ She appeared on the show, albeit briefly. ▪ It was an amazing computer, albeit expensive.
Term
drag
Definition
sürüklemek, çekmek, direnç, ayakbağı,
Term
condensed
Definition
sıkışık, koyu, dar, yoğunlaşmış - 1 [+ obj] : to make (something) shorter or smaller by removing parts that are less important ▪ The information is collected and then passed on to the CEO in condensed form. ▪ a condensed [=abridged] version of the story —often + to or into ▪ We've condensed the most important news down to a few paragraphs. ▪ Every week, they condense several hours of videotape into a one half-hour TV show. ▪ The book condenses nearly 50 years of history into 200 pages.
2 [no obj] : to change from a gas into a liquid ▪ The cooler temperatures cause the gas to condense into a liquid. ▪ Moisture in the air condenses to form tiny drops of water.
3 [+ obj] : to remove water from (something) to make it thicker ▪ Condense the milk by cooking it slowly. ▪ a can of condensed soup [=soup that has had much of the water removed and that is served by heating it with milk or water]
Term
icing on the cake
Definition
bu da cabası, en onemli,gerekli olan degil de hosa giden,yardimci olan sey - icing on the cake : something extra that makes a good thing even better ▪ The concert itself was great, and getting to meet the band afterward was (the) icing on the cake.
Term
bash
Definition
parti, tartaklamak, sert vuruş, geçirmek, Tartaklamak, hırpalamak - "Sam came home covered in bruises,saying he'd been bashed about at school." - 1 a [+ obj] : to cause or allow (something, such as part of your body) to hit something very hard or forcefully ▪ She fell down and bashed [=banged] her knee against a rock. ▪ I bashed my arm against the door. b : to hit (someone or something) very hard or forcefully [+ obj] ▪ Someone bashed him over/on the head with a chair. [no obj] ▪ The two cars bashed [=crashed] into each other. c [+ obj] : to hurt or damage (something) by hitting or beating ▪ They tried to bash the door open/down. —often + in ▪ He threatened to bash [=beat, smash] my head in.
2 [+ obj] : to criticize or attack (a person or group) ▪ newspapers that use their editorial pages to bash [=harshly criticize] the president ▪ groups accused of gay bashing [=criticizing or attacking gay people] ▪ celebrity bashing - [count] 1 : a big or exciting party ▪ We threw her a birthday bash.
2 : a hard and powerful hit or blow ▪ She gave me a bash on the head.
have a bash at Brit informal : to try or attempt (something) ▪ I've never done it before, but I'll have a bash at it.
Term
notwithstanding
Definition
z. gene de, yine de. edat -e karşın, -e rağmen - formal : without being prevented by (something) : despite —used to say that something happens or is true even though there is something that might prevent it from happening or being true ▪ Notwithstanding their youth and inexperience, the team won the championship. —often used after its object ▪ The law was passed, our objections notwithstanding. [=the law was passed despite our objections]
Term
compile(d)
Definition
derlenmiş, sıralanmış - [+ obj] 1 a : to create (a CD, book, list, etc.) by gathering things (such as songs or pieces of writing or information) ▪ He compiled a book of poems. ▪ She compiled a list of names. b : to put together (various songs, pieces of writing, facts, etc.) in a publication or collection ▪ They took the best submissions and compiled them in a single issue of the magazine. ▪ We compiled our findings in the report.
2 computers : to change (computer programming instructions) into a form the computer can understand and use ▪ a compiled program
Term
forthcoming
Definition
yaklaşan, önümüzdeki
Term
conceived
Definition
düşünmek, ortaya çıkarmak, gebe kalmak, ifade etmek - 1 : to think of or create (something) in the mind [+ obj] ▪ conceive an idea ▪ a writer who has conceived [=imagined] an entire world of amazing creatures ▪ When the writer conceived this role, he had a specific actor in mind to play the part. ▪ The system was conceived [=invented] by a Swedish engineer. ▪ As conceived by the committee, the bill did not raise taxes. [no obj] —+ of ▪ They conceived of [=thought of, regarded] her as a genius. ▪ I can't conceive of [=imagine] a reason for not supporting this policy.
2 : to become pregnant [no obj] ▪ a woman who has been unable to conceive [+ obj] ▪ a woman who has been unable to conceive a child
Term
ongoing
Definition
halihazırdaki, devam eden - halihazırdaki - "An ongoing economic crisis."
Term
levy
Definition
el koyma, zorla askere alma, haczetme, vergi koyma - [count] : an amount of money that must be paid and that is collected by a government or other authority ▪ The government imposed a levy [=tax] on gasoline. - [+ obj] : to use legal authority to demand and collect (a fine, a tax, etc.) ▪ They levied a tax on imports. ▪ The government will levy a fine on the company.
Term
wind down
Definition
araba camını kapamak, aşağı indirmek, kapamak, yan gelip yatmak - wind down [phrasal verb] 1 : to end gradually ▪ The party was winding down.
2 : to relax and stop thinking about work, problems, etc. : unwind ▪ I intend to wind down with a good book this weekend.
Term
pout
Definition
surat asmak, dudaklarını uzatmak, dudak bükmek, gücenmek, - 1 : to push out your lips to show that you are angry or annoyed or to look sexually attractive [+ obj] ▪ She pouted her lips and stared at him angrily. [no obj] ▪ The boy didn't want to leave—he stomped his feet and pouted. ▪ The model pouted for the cameras. ▪ Her lips pouted, and she began to cry.
2 [no obj] chiefly US : to refuse to talk to people because you are angry or annoyed about something ▪ Whenever he doesn't get his own way, he pouts. [=sulks] ▪ Quit pouting!
—pout noun plural pouts [count] ▪ She had a sultry pout on her lips.
—pouted adjective ▪ pouted lips
—pouty /ˈpaʊti/ adjective pout·i·er; pout·i·est ▪ pouty lips ▪ He had a pouty look on his face.
Term
intimately
Definition
samimiyetle, derinlemesine , içtenlikle - çok yakından: He's a distant relative; I don't know him intimately. O uzak bir akraba; kendisini yakından - çok yakın, sıkı: "There is an intimate relationship between love and hate. - Aşk ve nefret arasında çok yakın bir ilişki var."
Term
caliber
Definition
yetenek, ayarlamak, mermi çapı, kalite, önem, değer - 1 [noncount] : level of excellence, skill, etc. ▪ The school will only hire teachers of the highest caliber. [=will only hire the best teachers] ▪ I was impressed by the high caliber of the team's work. ▪ It is exciting to meet a writer of his caliber. [=a writer as good/skillful as he is] ▪ The two colleges are not of the same caliber. [=one of the colleges is better than the other]
2 [count] : a measurement of the width of a bullet or a gun barrel ▪ a .22-caliber bullet [=a bullet that is 22 hundredths of an inch in diameter] ▪ a high-caliber bullet
Term
complaint
Definition
şikayet, ağlayıp sızlanma
Term
adversative
Definition
karşıt fikir belirten, muhalif -
Term
incarceration
Definition
hapsetme, kapatma, boğma - [+ obj] formal : to put (someone) in prison : imprison —usually used as (be) incarcerated ▪ They were both incarcerated for armed robbery.
—in·car·cer·a·tion /ɪnˌkɑɚsəˈreɪʃən/ noun [noncount] ▪ They were each sentenced to six months' incarceration. [=imprisonment]
Term
offer up
Definition
yerleştirmek, takmak, koymak - to give thanks, praise, or prayers to God
Lord, we offer up our prayers to you. - to provide something that is intended to impress, please, or satisfy someone
The friendly staff offer up a real taste of Southwest America.
Term
grape skin
Definition
üzüm zarı
Term
winery
Definition
sarap imalathanesi
Term
impurity
Definition
saflığı bozan şey, yabancı madde, katışkı, katışıklık, saf olmama - 1 [noncount] : the quality or state of being impure ▪ the impurity of the water ▪ moral impurity
2 [count] : an unwanted substance that is found in something else and that prevents it from being pure ▪ The syrup is strained to remove impurities. ▪ The water is free of impurities.
Term
flavorful
Definition
lezzetli bir tat, çeşni, tat veren şey, tat duyusu - —fla·vor·ful (US) or Brit fla·vour·ful /ˈfleɪvɚfəl/ adjective [more fla*vor*ful; most fla*vor*ful] ▪ food that is flavorful as well as nutritious ▪ flavorful recipes
Term
equation
Definition
denklem, eşitlik, denge - 1 [count] mathematics : a statement that two expressions are equal (such as 8 + 3 = 11 or 2x – 3 = 7) ▪ solve an equation
2 [count] : a complicated situation or issue —usually singular ▪ Helping a troubled teenager is more difficult when drugs are part of the equation. [=when drugs are involved] ▪ The southern states will be an important part of the election equation.
3 [noncount] : the act of regarding two things as the same : the act of equating things ▪ the equation of material wealth with/and happiness
Term
shy away
Definition
Avoid; seem frightened or nervous - "1. The boys shied away from our questions. 2. The horse shied off when Johnny tried to mount it."
Term
sought (seek v3)
Definition
arama, araştırmak,peşinden koşmak, istemek - [+ obj] somewhat formal 1 : to search for (someone or something) : to try to find (someone or something) ▪ He is seeking employment. [=he is looking for a job] ▪ The office is seeking a salesperson. ▪ The prince is seeking a wife. ▪ Snakes seek the sun to warm their bodies. ▪ thrill-seeking travelers [=travelers who want to have very exciting/thrilling experiences]
2 : to ask for (help, advice, etc.) ▪ You should visit your doctor and seek his advice. ▪ You should seek medical help immediately if you experience any chest pain or shortness of breath. ▪ The church is seeking donations/volunteers.
3 a : to try to get or achieve (something) ▪ He sought revenge for his son's murder. ▪ During the war, she sought asylum in Spain. ▪ They sought refuge in Canada. ▪ The company is seeking new ways to improve service
Term
site
Definition
mevki, yerleşim yeri, yer, yerleştirmek - [count] 1 : the place where something (such as a building) is, was, or will be located ▪ Hard hats must be worn on the construction site. ▪ They visited the site of their future house. ▪ The company has chosen a new site for its office building.
2 : a place where something important has happened ▪ the site of the battle ▪ Federal investigators combed through the crash site.
3 : a place that is used for a particular activity ▪ an archaeological site ▪ a nuclear test site - [+ obj] formal : to place or build (something) in a particular location —usually used as (be) sited ▪ The office building will be sited on this lot.
Term
variable
Definition
değişken, kararsız, tutarsız, fikir ayrılığı
Term
derive
Definition
den elde etmek, den türemek, -den sağlamak, -den elde etmek, -den almak: He derives his income from his investments. Gelirini yatırımlarından sağlıyor
Term
convention
Definition
gelenek, adet, kongre, toplantı - We go to the weeklong annual teachers' convention every summer. - It's important to follow the conventions of punctuation in a paper for school. ▪ They say school is just as important for teaching children social codes and conventions as for teaching math. - artistic conventions ▪ The director's use of the usual romantic conventions made the film boring and predictable. ▪ His latest novel uses the conventions of early 19th-century literature. - 4 [count] formal : a formal agreement between two groups (such as countries or political organizations) ▪ an international convention banning the spread of nuclear weapons ▪ the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea
Term
interpretation
Definition
yorumlama, anlam çıkarma, canlandırma - We did not agree with his interpretation [=explanation] of the results. ▪ There were many interpretations of [=many ways to interpret] his behavior. ▪ a literal/loose interpretation of the law [noncount] ▪ The truth will only be found by careful interpretation of the evidence. ▪ His remarks need further interpretation. ◊If something is open/subject to interpretation it can be understood in different ways ▪ Every art form is subject to interpretation. - an actor's interpretation of the role of Hamlet
Term
framework
Definition
taslak, çerçeve, yapı, sistem - [count] 1 : the basic structure of something ▪ These influences threaten the very framework of our society. : a set of ideas or facts that provide support for something ▪ The book provides a general framework for understanding modern politics. ▪ He questions the study's theoretical framework.
2 : a supporting structure : a structural frame ▪ An iron framework surrounds the sculpture. ▪ The panels are attached to the building's steel framework.
Term
constitutional
Definition
anayasal, yapısal, bünye ile ilgili - 1 always used before a noun : of or relating to the system of beliefs and laws that govern a country : of or relating to a constitution ▪ She is in favor of a constitutional amendment [=an amendment to the constitution] to overturn the unpopular law. ▪ constitutional law
2 : allowed by a country's constitution ▪ That kind of punishment is not constitutional. [=is not allowed by the constitution] ▪ the constitutional guarantee of free speech ▪ a constitutional right to vote —opposite unconstitutional
3 a : of or relating to the health and strength of a person's body ▪ Constitutional symptoms of the disease include headache and fever. b : of or relating to a person's basic nature or character ▪ He has a constitutional dislike of controversy. -
Term
reliance
Definition
güvenme, güven, itimat
Term
legislation
Definition
kanun, yönetmelik, yasama, kanunlaştırma
Term
resident
Definition
ikamet eden kimse, yerleşmiş, oturan, göç etmeyen
Term
aspect
Definition
açı, yön, bakım: Let's consider this aspect of the problem. Meselenin bu yönünü düşünelim , görünüş
Term
acquisition
Definition
kazanç, edinme, şirket alımı, satın alma
Term
embrace
Definition
benimsemek, kapsamak, birine sarılmak, kucaklamak - 1 : to hold someone in your arms as a way of expressing love or friendship [+ obj] ▪ He embraced her warmly/lovingly/tenderly. ▪ two old friends (warmly) embracing [=hugging] each other [no obj] ▪ They embraced one last time before going their separate ways. ◊Although embrace and hug each describe holding another person in your arms, embrace usually suggests deeper or stronger feelings than hug does.
2 [+ obj] a : to accept (something or someone) readily or gladly ▪ a politician who has been embraced by conservatives ▪ embrace [=adopt] a cause/religion ▪ These ideas have been (widely) embraced by a the scientific community. b : to use (an opportunity) eagerly ▪ She gladly/eagerly embraced [=welcomed] the opportunity/chance to study abroad.
3 [+ obj] formal : to contain or include (something) as a part of something larger ▪ Charity embraces all acts of generous giving. ▪ It's a subject that embraces many areas of learning.
4 [+ obj] literary : to enclose (something) on all sides —usually used as (be) embraced ▪ a town embraced [=surrounded] by low hills - [count] : the act of holding someone in your arms : the act of embracing someone ▪ He held her in a warm/loving/tender embrace
Term
overturn
Definition
devirmek, tersini çevirmek, altüst etmek - 1 a [+ obj] : to turn (something) over ▪ The dog overturned the bowl. b [no obj] : to turn over ▪ The truck went off the road and overturned several times.
2 [+ obj] : to decide that (a ruling, decision, etc.) is wrong and change it : reverse ▪ The court overturned his conviction.
Term
consent
Definition
rıza , izin , muvafakatname, oy birliği, kabul etmek
Term
minority
Definition
azınlık, küçüklük, reşit olmama - 1 [singular] : a number or amount that is less than half of a total ▪ The proposal is opposed by a minority of voters.
2 [singular] : the group that is the smaller part of a larger group ▪ The Republicans/Democrats are now the minority in the Senate. ▪ Opponents of the new law appear to be in the minority. [=there are fewer people who oppose the new law than who support it]
3 [count] a : a group of people who are different from the larger group in a country, area, etc., in some way (such as race or religion) ▪ the country's ethnic minorities ▪ The group is becoming an influential minority in the community. b chiefly US : a member of such a group —usually plural ▪ The college encouraged women and minorities to apply. ▪ The company is making an effort to hire more minorities.
4 [noncount] law : the time or period when a person is not yet old enough to have the full rights of an adult —compare majority 3
—minority adjective always used before a noun ▪ Republicans/Democrats are the minority party in the Senate. ▪ a minority group
Term
layer
Definition
tabaka, kat, dilim, tabakalar halinde yayılmak, katmanlara ayırmak, daldırmak - [count] 1 : an amount of something that is spread over an area ▪ Everything was covered by a thin layer of sand/dust. ▪ a layer of clouds —see also ozone layer
2 : a covering piece of material or a part that lies over or under another ▪ The top layer of the rug is badly worn but the bottom layer is still OK. ▪ The cake has three layers. ▪ She glued together several layers of paper. ▪ He was wearing several layers of clothing. ▪ rocks that formed in layers from flows of lava ▪ (US) When the weather is cold you should dress in layers. [=you should wear several pieces of clothing on top of one another] —often used figuratively ▪ His novels have many layers [=levels] of meaning. ▪ a dish that has many layers of flavor [=that has many different flavors]
3 : a bird that lays eggs ▪ Their hens were poor layers. [=their hens did not produce many eggs]
4 : a worker who lays something (such as bricks) ▪ a brick layer- [+ obj] : to form or arrange parts or pieces of something on top of each other : to form or arrange (something) in layers ▪ The next step in the recipe is to layer the pasta and the sauce in the pan. [=to place a layer of pasta in the pan, then a layer of sauce, then another layer of pasta, and so on] ▪ We layered the fruit with whipped cream and served it with cookies. ▪ He layered her hair. [=he cut her hair in sections that were different lengths] —often used as (be) layered ▪ pasta layered with sauce
Term
constraint
Definition
baskı, kısıtlama, zorlama, alıkoyma - 1 [count] : something that limits or restricts someone or something ▪ Lack of funding has been a major constraint on the building's design. —usually plural ▪ Budget constraints [=restrictions] have forced me to revise my travel plans. [=I've changed my travel plans because I do not have enough money] ▪ Because of time constraints [=limitations], speeches will be limited to five minutes. ▪ Tradition puts/places/imposes constraints on [=puts limits on] people and their actions.
2 [noncount] : control that limits or restricts someone's actions or behavior ▪ They demand freedom from constraint. ▪ They refuse to work under constraint any longer
Term
occupational
Definition
mesleki, meslek dolayısıyla meydana gelen: occupational disease mesleki hastalık. occupational hazard mesleki tehlike
Term
undertake
Definition
üstlenmek, girişmek, garanti vermek, yüklenmek - [+ obj] formal 1 : to begin or attempt (something) ▪ undertake a task/journey ▪ He's undertaking a thorough search. ▪ The researchers undertook a series of studies.
2 : to agree or promise to do (something) —usually followed by to + verb ▪ He undertook to raise his sister's child. ▪ The company undertook to end the strike
Term
implication
Definition
bulaştırma, içine sokma, sokma, ima etme, birini olumsuz bir şeye bulaştırma - 1 [count] : a possible future effect or result —usually plural ▪ We must consider the long-term implications of the new trade policies. [=we must consider the effect the policies may have in the future] ▪ The closing of the factory has economic implications for the entire community. [=the closing will affect the economy of the entire community] ▪ He needs to be aware of the political implications of his decision.
2 : something that is suggested without being said directly : something that is implied [count] ▪ I'm offended by his implication that women can't be good at mathematics. ▪ I resent that/your implication! [noncount] ▪ He condemned the court and, by implication, the entire legal system.
3 [noncount] : the fact or state of being involved in or connected to something (such as a crime) : the fact or state of being implicated in something ▪ He was shocked by the implication of his partner in the theft.
Term
enforcement
Definition
zorlama, icra etme, uygulamaya koyma, yürürlük - —en·force·ment /ɪnˈfoɚsmənt/ noun [noncount] ▪ the enforcement of the treaty ▪ She works in law enforcement. [=she works for the police]
Term
monitoring
Definition
izleme, dinleme, denetleme, gözetim - [+ obj] : to watch, observe, listen to, or check (something) for a special purpose over a period of time ▪ Nurses constantly monitored the patient's heart rate. ▪ We're in a good position to monitor and respond to customer concerns. ▪ She's been able to monitor [=keep track of] his progress. ▪ Government agents have been monitoring the enemy's radio communications.
Term
presumption
Definition
farzetme, haddini aşmak, ihtimal, varsayım, bilinen gerçeklere dayanarak çıkarılan sonuç - 1 [count] : a belief that something is true even though it has not been proved —often + that ▪ The presumption is that the thief had a key to the store. ▪ There was a widespread presumption that she would appoint him as her successor. ▪ the presumption that all students learn in the same way ▪ Thousands of people used this drug on the presumption that it was safe. [=they used it because they believed that it was safe]
2 law : an act of accepting that something is true until it is proved not true —often + of [noncount] ▪ The trial was unfair from the beginning because there was no presumption of innocence. [singular] ▪ a defendant's right to a presumption of innocence
3 [noncount] formal : willingness to do something without the right or permission to do it ▪ You don't know anything about my situation, and yet you have the presumption [=(more commonly) gall, nerve] to tell me what to do!
Term
incentive
Definition
teşvik edici, güdü, dürtü - : something that encourages a person to do something or to work harder [count] ▪ Our salespeople are given financial incentives for reaching their quotas. [=if they reach their quotas they are paid more money] ▪ The rising cost of electricity provides a strong/powerful incentive to conserve energy. ▪ The government offers special tax incentives for entrepreneurs. ▪ The company is offering a special low price as an added incentive for new customers. [noncount] ▪ employees who lack incentive —opposite disincentive
Term
inhibition
Definition
kısıtlama, mani olma, yavaşlatım - 1 : a nervous feeling that prevents you from expressing your thoughts, emotions, or desires [count] —usually plural ▪ After a few drinks, he lost his inhibitions. ▪ a release/relaxation of inhibitions ▪ She seems to have no inhibitions about stating her opinion. [noncount] ▪ She laughed loudly and without inhibition. ▪ a loss of inhibition
2 [noncount] technical : the act of preventing or slowing the activity or occurrence of something ▪ inhibition of muscle growth
Term
aggregate
Definition
toplamak, bir araya getirmek - formal 1 : to join or combine into a single group [+ obj] ▪ The Web site aggregates content from many other sites. [no obj] ▪ These insects tend to aggregate [=congregate] in dark, moist places.
2 [linking verb] : to equal a specified number or amount ▪ All together, they had profits aggregating [=totaling] more than 10 million dollars. - [count] formal : a total amount —usually singular ▪ We spent an aggregate of 30 million dollars in advertising during the last three years. ▪ They won the two games by an aggregate of 40 points. - adj: : formed by adding together two or more amounts : total ▪ The university receives more than half its aggregate income from government sources. ▪ The team with the highest aggregate score wins.
Term
initiative
Definition
girişim, ilk adım, kişisel teşebbüs, ön ayak olma - 1 the initiative : the power or opportunity to do something before others do ▪ If you want to meet her, you're going to have to take the initiative and introduce yourself. ▪ The company has the opportunity to seize the initiative by getting its new products to the market before its competitors. ▪ By failing to get its products to the market on schedule, the company has lost the initiative (to its competitors).
2 [noncount] : the energy and desire that is needed to do something ▪ She has ability but lacks initiative. [=drive] ◊If you do something on your own initiative, you do it because you choose to, not because someone has told you to do it. ▪ I'm doing this on my own initiative. [=because I want to] ◊If you use your (own) initiative, you decide for yourself what to do instead of waiting to be told by someone else. ▪ You should use your own initiative to come up with a solution.
3 [count] : a plan or program that is intended to solve a problem ▪ The governor has proposed a new initiative to improve conditions in urban schools. ▪ anti-poverty initiatives
Term
differentiation
Definition
ayırım, farklılaştırma - 1 [+ obj] : to make (someone or something) different in some way ▪ The only thing that differentiates the twins is the color of their eyes. —often + from ▪ Our excellent customer service differentiates us from our competitors.
2 : to see or state the difference or differences between two or more things [no obj] —often + between ▪ We've been learning how to differentiate between different types of plants. [+ obj] —often + from ▪ It's sometimes hard to differentiate one action movie from all the others.
—dif·fer·en·ti·a·tion /ˌdɪfəˌrɛnʃiˈeɪʃən/ noun [noncount]
Term
persistent
Definition
ısrarcı, devamlı, inatçı, sürekli, iz bırakan - [more per*sis*tent; most per*sis*tent] 1 : continuing to do something or to try to do something even though it is difficult or other people want you to stop ▪ We were nagged by a persistent salesman. ▪ He is one of the government's most persistent critics. ▪ She has been persistent in pursuing the job.
2 : continuing beyond the usual, expected, or normal time : not stopping or going away ▪ He has been fighting a persistent cold/infection. ▪ Flooding has been a persistent problem in the area this year. ▪ Persistent rumors that the business is for sale have alarmed the staff
Term
empirical
Definition
deneyime dayalı olarak, gözleme dayalı -: based on testing or experience ▪ They collected plenty of empirical data/evidence from their experiments. ▪ empirical laws
Term
termination
Definition
bitiş, son bulma, sonlanma, iptal
Term
assembly
Definition
meclis, toplantı, kurul, kongre
Term
albeit
Definition
her ne kadar, karşın, de olsa, rağmen
Term
trigger
Definition
tetik, neden olmak, başlatmak, tetiklemek - [count] 1 : a lever on a gun that you pull to fire the gun ▪ He pulled/squeezed the trigger. ▪ Police officers are trained to not be too quick on the trigger. [=eager to fire a gun] —see picture at gun
2 : something that causes something else to happen —often + for ▪ The faulty wire was the trigger for the explosion. - [+ obj] 1 a : to cause (something, such as an alarm) to start functioning ▪ Smoke triggered the fire alarm. b : to cause (a bomb) to explode ▪ The timer was set to trigger the bomb in exactly one hour.
2 : to cause (something) to start or happen ▪ His remarks triggered a public outcry. ▪ Certain foods trigger his headaches. ▪ The power outage was triggered by heavy rains.
Term
qualitative
Definition
nitelikli, nitelik, niteliksel - : of or relating to how good something is : of or relating to the quality of something ▪ a qualitative analysis of the product [=an analysis concerned with the quality of the product] ▪ The research showed a qualitative difference between the two teaching methods. [=showed that one teaching method is better than the other]
Term
concurrent
Definition
eş zamanlı olan, aynı anda olan, kesisen, tesadüfi - formal : happening at the same time ▪ the concurrent use of two medications ▪ He's currently serving two concurrent life sentences for murder.
—con·cur·rent·ly adverb ▪ The two sentences will be served concurrently.
Term
coincide
Definition
çakışmak, uyuşmak, rastlamak, denk gelmek - [no obj] 1 : to happen at the same time as something else ▪ The earthquakes coincided. —often + with ▪ The population increase coincided with rapid industrial growth. ▪ The parade is scheduled to coincide with the city's 200th birthday.
2 : to agree with something exactly : to be the same as something else ▪ The goals of the business partners coincide. —often + with ▪ Her job coincided well with her career goals.
Term
inclination
Definition
eğilim, yatkınlık, eğim açısı, meyil, heves
Term
conversely
Definition
diğer taraftan, aksine, tersine - formal : in a way that is the opposite of something else ▪ Large objects appear to be closer. Conversely, small objects seem farther away.
Term
confined
Definition
sınırlanmış, sınırlı, hapsedilmiş, sınırlandırılmış - [more confined; most confined] of a space or area : very small ▪ She gets uncomfortable in confined spaces. -
Term
coherence
Definition
tutarlık, uyum, uygunluk, ahenk - —co·her·ence /koʊˈhirəns/ noun [noncount] ▪ His films are confusing and have little coherence. ▪ You make some interesting points, but the essay as a whole lacks coherence. [=it moves in a disorganized or confusing way from one idea to another] ▪ The team lacks coherence.
Term
rigid
Definition
katı, sert, esnemez, dimdik, dik kafalı - [more rig*id; most rig*id] 1 : not able to be bent easily : stiff ▪ a rigid steel beam ▪ The patient's legs were rigid.
2 : not easily changed ▪ a rigid procedure ▪ The periodical has rigid [=strict, inflexible] guidelines for submissions. ▪ a rigid [=strict, unwavering] adherence to the rules
3 : not willing to change opinions or behavior ▪ He is a rigid disciplinarian.
Term
mediation
Definition
arabuluculuk, derin düşünme, aracılık etme - mediate: 1 a : to work with opposing sides in an argument or dispute in order to get an agreement [no obj] ▪ He has been appointed by the government to mediate (in the dispute) between the company and the striking workers. [+ obj] (US) ▪ He has been appointed to mediate the dispute. b [+ obj] : to get (something, such as a settlement or agreement) by working with opposing sides in a dispute ▪ He is attempting to mediate a settlement between the company and the striking workers. ▪ Negotiators are trying to mediate a cease-fire.
2 [+ obj] formal + technical : to have an effect or influence in causing (something) to happen —usually used as (be) mediated ▪ The study indicates that human aggression is partly mediated by biological factors.
—me·di·a·tion /ˌmi:diˈeɪʃən/ noun [noncount] ▪ mediation of the dispute
—me·di·a·tor /ˈmi:diˌeɪtɚ/ noun plural me·di·a·tors [count] ▪ She has been appointed to act as a mediator [=intermediary] in the dispute.
Term
displacement
Definition
yer değişim, kaydırım, yerinden etme, yerini alma - 1 : the act of displacing something: such as a : the act of forcing people or animals to leave the area where they live [noncount] ▪ The war has caused the displacement of thousands of people. [count] ▪ population displacements b : the movement of something from its original or regular position [count] ▪ displacements in the Earth's crust [noncount] ▪ soil displacement caused by farming
2 [count] technical : the amount of water that is moved by an object when it is placed in water —usually singular ▪ The ship has a very large displacement.
Term
unified
Definition
birleştirilmiş, birleşik - unify: [+ obj] : to cause (people or things) to be joined or brought together : unite ▪ The creation of the national railroad system unified the country. ▪ two very different people unified by a common belief
—uni·fi·ca·tion /ˌju:nəfəˈkeɪʃən/ noun [noncount] ▪ the unification of Germany
Term
commance
Definition
başlamak, başlatmak, dava açmak, yüksek lisans almak - formal : to begin [no obj] ▪ The festivities will commence with a parade. ▪ Their contract commences in January. ▪ They commenced to argue. = They commenced arguing. [+ obj] ▪ The court commenced criminal proceedings. ▪ The country has commenced preparations for war.
Term
cease
Definition
dinmek, durmak, durdurmak, sona ermek, vazgeçmek, kesilmek - formal 1 [no obj] : to stop happening : to end ▪ The fighting along the border has temporarily ceased. ▪ The conversation abruptly ceased. [=halted] ▪ The noise ceased [=stopped] altogether. ▪ when the weary cease from their labors [=when people who are very tired stop working] ▪ The company was ordered by the court to cease and desist from selling the photographs. [=was ordered to immediately stop selling the photographs] —see also cease and desist order
2 [+ obj] : to stop doing (something) ▪ The factory ceased operations last year. ▪ The child would not cease his constant whining/complaining. ▪ The soldiers were ordered to cease fire. [=to stop shooting their weapons] —often followed by to + verb ▪ The program would cease to exist without private funding. ▪ He had long ceased to have any regrets. ▪ Her courage never ceases to amaze me. [=I am always amazed by her courage]
Term
incompatible
Definition
bağdaşmayan, uyumsuz, birbirine uymayan - [more in*com*pat*i*ble; most in*com*pat*i*ble] : not compatible: such as a : not able to exist together without trouble or conflict : not going together well ▪ incompatible people [=people who do not get along well with each other] ▪ Their personalities were incompatible. ▪ incompatible colors ▪ a policy that is incompatible with my beliefs [=that does not agree with my beliefs] b : not able to be used together ▪ incompatible computer systems ▪ incompatible drugs ▪ This printer is incompatible with some PCs.
Term
appreciation
Definition
takdir, minnettarlık, teşekkür, beğenme, zevk alma, paha biçme -
Term
prospect
Definition
ihtimal, beklenti, olasılık, umut, manzara - maden aramak, petrol aramak - She is excited by the prospect of returning to school. - 2 [count] : an opportunity for something to happen —usually plural ▪ He has few prospects for employment. ▪ She has a lot of business prospects. = She has a lot of prospects for doing business. - 3 [count] : someone or something that is likely to succeed or to be chosen ▪ a young baseball player who's considered a top prospect ▪ We haven't decided which car to buy yet. We're still looking at a few prospects.
4 [count] formal : a wide view of an area from usually a high place —usually singular —usually + of ▪ a wide prospect of the surrounding country
in prospect formal : possible or likely to exist or happen in the future ▪ A great medical breakthrough is in prospect. [=expected in the future] - [no obj] : to search an area for gold, minerals, oil, etc. —often + for ▪ Men were prospecting for gold along the river. —sometimes used figuratively ▪ The team actively prospects for talented players.
Term
contradiction
Definition
çelişki, ikilem, tezat, zıtlık
Term
complement
Definition
tamamlayıcı birşey, tümleç, tamamlamak - bütünler açı, tam kadro - count] 1 : something that completes something else or makes it better ▪ The scarf is a perfect complement to her outfit.
2 : the usual number or quantity of something that is needed or used ▪ a full complement of farm animals ▪ her usual complement of attendants ▪ a ship's complement of officers
3 grammar : a word or group of words added to a sentence to make it complete ▪ “President” in “they elected her president” and “to work” in “he wants to work” are different kinds of complements.
Do not confuse complement with compliment. - [+ obj] : to complete something else or make it better ▪ The shirt complements the suit nicely. ▪ a delicious dinner complemented by a splendid dessert ▪ The soup and salad complement each other well.
Term
bulk
Definition
esas kısım, kütle, yığın , hacim, yük, kabarma, şişirmek - 1 the bulk : most of something : the largest part of something ▪ We spent the bulk of the summer at the beach. ▪ Farming makes up the bulk of the country's economy. ▪ The great bulk of these people are extremely poor.
2 [noncount] : the large size of someone or something ▪ Despite his bulk, he's a very fast runner. ▪ The sheer weight and bulk of the car makes it safe to drive. [=the car is safe because it is heavy and large]
in bulk : in large containers or in large amounts ▪ The restaurant buys rice and flour in bulk. [=it buys large bags of rice and flour] - : of or relating to things that are sent or sold in large amounts ▪ bulk foods ▪ They sent bulk shipments of food to the country. ▪ bulk prices/rates ▪ bulk mailings/e-mail-
Term
arbitrary
Definition
keyfi, isteğe bağlı, planlı olmayan, gelişigüzel - 1 [more ar*bi*trary; most ar*bi*trary] : not planned or chosen for a particular reason ▪ An arbitrary number has been assigned to each district. : not based on reason or evidence ▪ I don't know why I chose that one; it was a completely arbitrary decision.
2 : done without concern for what is fair or right ▪ Although arbitrary arrests are illegal, they continue to occur in many parts of the country.
—ar·bi·trari·ly /ˌɑɚbəˈtrerəli, Brit ˈɑ:bətrərəli/ adverb ▪ The number was arbitrarily chosen.
Term
exploitation
Definition
istismar, sömürme, kötüye kullanma - exploit: Meaning:
[+ obj] 1 : to get value or use from (something) ▪ He has never fully exploited his talents. ▪ Top athletes are able to exploit their opponents' weaknesses. ▪ We need to exploit [=take advantage of] this opportunity/situation. ▪ exploit natural resources
2 : to use (someone or something) in a way that helps you unfairly ▪ They were accused of exploiting [=taking advantage of] migrant workers. ▪ She said the tragedy had been exploited by the media.
—ex·ploit·able /ɪkˈsploɪtəbəl/ adjective [more ex*ploit*able; most ex*ploit*able] ▪ exploitable resources
—ex·ploi·ta·tion /ˌɛkˌsploɪˈteɪʃən/ noun [noncount] ▪ a victim of exploitation
Term
predominantly
Definition
ağırlıklı olarak, baskın olarak, genelde - [more pre*dom*i*nant; most pre*dom*i*nant] : more important, powerful, successful, or noticeable than other people or things ▪ Red is the predominant [=main] color in the painting. ▪ Religion is the predominant theme of the play. ▪ She is predominant among new writers. ▪ Older people are predominant in that neighborhood. [=most of the people in that neighborhood are older]
—pre·dom·i·nant·ly adverb ▪ The speech was predominantly [=mainly, primarily] about tax cuts. ▪ The people in that neighborhood are predominantly [=mostly] older.
Term
clarity
Definition
açıklık, berraklık, belirginlik, aydınlık
Term
conformity
Definition
uyum, uygunluk, benzerlik, ayak uydurmak, uyma - [noncount] 1 : behavior that is the same as the behavior of most other people in a society, group, etc. ▪ religious conformity ▪ mindless conformity ▪ The corporate culture demands a certain conformity of appearance. ▪ conformity [=obedience] to social customs
2 : the fact or state of agreeing with or obeying something —usually + to or with ▪ the building's conformity to state specifications ▪ The state's traffic laws were changed to bring them into conformity with the rest of the country. ▪ We removed our shoes, in conformity with tradition.
Term
appendix
Definition
ek , uzantı, liste, ek bölüm - apandis
Term
infrastructure
Definition
alt yapı, savunma sistemi, alt yapı tesisleri - : the basic equipment and structures (such as roads and bridges) that are needed for a country, region, or organization to function properly [noncount] ▪ More money is needed to save the crumbling infrastructure of the nation's rural areas. ▪ We need to spend more money on maintaining and repairing infrastructure. [count] ▪ town/city infrastructures
Term
deviation
Definition
sapma, yoldan çıkma, ayrılma, pusulanın şaşması - 1 : an action, behavior, or condition that is different from what is usual or expected [count] ▪ There have been slight deviations in the satellite's orbit. ▪ Having juice instead of coffee was a deviation from his usual routine. [noncount] ▪ The pattern's deviation from the norm is significant. ▪ The book discusses sexual deviation [=deviance] in serial killers.
2 [count] technical : the difference between the average of a group of numbers and a particular number in that group
Term
commodity
Definition
ticari mal, mal, emtia, ürün - [count] 1 : something that is bought and sold ▪ agricultural commodities like grain and corn ▪ Oil is a commodity in high demand. ▪ commodity prices
2 : something or someone that is useful or valued ▪ Patience is a rare commodity. ▪ an actor who is a hot commodity [=who is very popular] in Hollywood right now
Term
frisk
Definition
(mutlu bir şekilde) sıçrayıp oynamak, oynaşmak, silah araması - [+ obj] : to pass your hands over (someone) to search for something that may be hidden in clothing ▪ All visitors to the prison are frisked (for weapons) before they're allowed to enter.
Term
jeopardy
Definition
risk, tehlike, hasar - in jeopardy : in a situation in which someone or something is exposed to possible injury, loss, or evil : in danger ▪ He is responsible for placing innocent lives in jeopardy. ▪ The wrong decision could place your career in (serious) jeopardy. ▪ Public opinion puts this proposal in serious jeopardy.
Term
retribution
Definition
intikam, missilleme , öç, cezalandırma - [noncount] formal : punishment for doing something wrong ▪ The killer acted without fear of retribution. ▪ divine retribution [=punishment by God] —often + for ▪ They are seeking retribution for the killings.
—re·trib·u·tive /rɪˈtrɪbjətɪv/ adjective ▪ retributive justice
Term
burst into
Definition
1. Bir yere aceleyle girmek/dalmak.2. Birden -e başlamak, -e boğulmak - burst into [phrasal verb] burst into (something) : to begin to produce or do (something) suddenly ▪ She burst into [=broke into] laughter/tears. ▪ The house burst into flame(s). ▪ The entire cast burst into [=broke into] song. ▪ The audience burst into applause. ▪ The flowers were bursting into bloom
Term
burst
Definition
patlak, patlamak, inflak etmek, hızlanma, püskürme, aniden açma, çatlamak, yarılmak, fışkırmak - The balloon burst. [=popped] ▪ We could hear bombs bursting [=exploding] in the distance. ▪ Two of the water pipes burst. - Be careful not to burst [=pop] the balloon. ▪ He burst a blood vessel.
2 : to open suddenly [no obj] ▪ The doors suddenly burst open. [+ obj] ▪ The cops burst the door open. - 3 always followed by an adverb or preposition [no obj] : to come or go very quickly and suddenly ▪ He burst into the room. ▪ The sun burst through the clouds. ▪ She burst through the door and yelled “Surprise!”
Term
shell
Definition
bombalamak, dış kaplama, deniz kabuğu, dış görünüş - [+ obj] 1 : to remove the shell or outer covering of (something) ▪ shell peanuts/peas
2 : to shoot shells at (someone or something) using large guns ▪ They shelled the enemy troops. ▪ The town was shelled during the battle.
3 US informal : to score heavily against (a pitcher) in baseball —usually used as (be) shelled ▪ He was shelled in the second inning.
shell out [phrasal verb] shell out or shell out (money) informal : to pay a large amount of money for something —usually + for ▪ I'm going to have to shell out for these shoes. ▪ He shelled out $400 for the tickets.
Term
turmoil
Definition
karışıklık, hengame, telaş - : a state of confusion or disorder [noncount] ▪ The country has been in turmoil for the past 10 years. ▪ a period of political/economic turmoil ▪ emotional turmoil [singular] ▪ His life has been in a constant turmoil.
Term
toll
Definition
(isim) çan sesi, saatin çalması, geçiş parası (köprü vs.), yol parası, yer parası, telefon ücreti, pay, değirmen hakkı - [count] 1 a : an amount of money that you are required to pay for the use of a road or bridge ▪ We had to stop to pay the toll. ▪ a toll road/bridge [=a road/bridge that you can use only if you pay a toll] b chiefly US : an amount of money paid for a long-distance telephone call —see also toll call, toll-free
2 : the number of people who are killed or injured in an accident, disaster, war, etc. —usually singular ▪ The full/final toll of the disaster is not yet known. —see also death toll
take a toll or take its toll : to have a serious, bad effect on someone or something : to cause harm or damage ▪ If you keep working so hard, the stress will eventually take its toll. [=your health will be harmed] —often + on ▪ The stress will take its toll on you. ▪ Too much sunlight can take a (heavy) toll on your skin. [=can harm your skin] ▪ Her illness has taken a toll on her marriage. - 1 : to ring slowly [no obj] ▪ Church bells tolled as people gathered for the service. [+ obj] ▪ The bells were tolled for the service.
2 [+ obj] : to make (something) known by ringing ▪ The church bells tolled the hour.
Term
suspend
Definition
askıya almak, uzaklaştırmak, ara vermek, durdurmak - He was suspended from the team for missing too many practices. ▪ The police officers were suspended without pay for their conduct. - The city suspended bus service during the storm. - The judge suspended [=postponed] the hearing for one week - Her license to practice law was suspended. ▪ We can suspend the rules just this once. ▪ He's driving with a suspended license. - 3 a : to hang something so that it is free on all sides except at the point of support ▪ They suspended the lantern from the ceiling. ▪ A pot of stew was suspended over the fire.
Term
bail-out
Definition
yedek sistem, mali yardım, kurtarmak, paraşütle atlamak - [count] : the act of saving or rescuing something (such as a business) from money problems ▪ government bailouts of large corporations
Term
bail
Definition
kefaletle serbest bırakmak, kefalet, kefaletini ödemek - The judge/court set bail at $1 million. = The bail was set at $1 million. - 1 [+ obj] : to remove or throw water from or out of a boat ▪ We used a bucket to bail water out of the canoe. = We used a bucket to bail out the canoe. ▪ bailing water from the bottom of the boat
Term
exorbitant
Definition
aşırı, çok fazla, fahiş - [more ex*or*bi*tant; most ex*or*bi*tant] : going far beyond what is fair, reasonable, or expected : too high, expensive, etc. ▪ exorbitant fees/costs/prices/expenses ▪ They were charged exorbitant rates for phone calls.
—ex·or·bi·tant·ly adverb ▪ exorbitantly expensive meals ▪ exorbitantly high prices
Term
price tag
Definition
fiyat etiketi
Term
subsidiary
Definition
bağımlı, şube, bağlı ortaklık, yardımcı - (sıfat) yardımcı; ek; bağlı, tabi (şirket) - 1 : not as important as something else ▪ a subsidiary issue ▪ subsidiary streams ▪ subsidiary details
2 : owned or controlled by another company ▪ a subsidiary corporation
Term
probe
Definition
soruşturma, soruşturmak, derinlemesine tartışma, irdeleme - 1 : to ask a lot of questions in order to find secret or hidden information about someone or something [no obj] ▪ His questions made it clear he was probing for information. ▪ He didn't like the police probing into his past. ▪ Firefighters are still probing [=looking] for the cause of the fire. [+ obj] ▪ He didn't like the police probing him about his past.
2 [+ obj] a : to touch or reach into (something) by using your finger, a long tool, etc., in order to see or find something ▪ The doctor probed the wound with his finger. ▪ Searchers probed the mud with long poles. b : to look into or examine (something) carefully ▪ She probed the files for evidence that would help the investigation.
—probing adjective ▪ The reporter asked a lot of probing questions. ▪ Her father gave her a probing look. ▪ a probing mind - [count] 1 : a careful examination or investigation of something ▪ The FBI probe did not produce any new evidence.
2 : a thin, long instrument that is used especially for examining parts of the body
Term
rung
Definition
basamak, kademe, halka , yüzük, telefon etmek - [count] 1 : a piece of wood or metal that is placed between the legs of a chair for support
2 : one of the pieces of wood or metal that is used as a step on a ladder
3 : a position or level within a group, organization, etc., that is higher or lower than others ▪ He was on the bottom rung on the corporate ladder. ▪ the top rung of society ▪ the lowest/highest rung of the pay scale
Term
flare
Definition
parlama, ışık saçmak, yansıma - genişletmek - 1 [no obj] : to shine or burn suddenly and briefly ▪ A match flared (up) in the darkness.
2 [no obj] : to become suddenly excited, angry, or active ▪ Tempers flared [=people became angry] during the debate. —often + up ▪ The fighting flared up again after a two-week lull. ▪ She flared up [=became very angry] at her brother. ▪ Her asthma has flared up again. [=her asthma has become suddenly active or worse again]
3 : to open or spread outward [no obj] ▪ pants that flare at the bottom ▪ the bull's flaring nostrils —often + out ▪ The skirt flares out at the knee. [+ obj] ▪ The bull flared its nostrils.- 1 [count] : a light that shines brightly and briefly ▪ the sudden flare of the match
2 [count] : a very bright light that is used to give a signal, to light up something, or to attract attention ▪ When the crew saw flares, they knew the other ship was in trouble. ; also : a device that produces such a light
3 [count] : a sudden expression of anger : flare-up ▪ a flare of temper
4 [count] : a shape or part that spreads outward ▪ the flare at the bottom of the vase
5 flares [plural] : pants with legs that become wider at the bottom
Term
end
Definition
son, taraf, sonuç, uç - achieve this end
Term
quarterback
Definition
Amerikan futbolunda oyunu idare eden oyuncu, sevketmek, idare etmek - [+ obj] US 1 American football : to play the position of quarterback for (a team) ▪ He quarterbacked his high school team.
2 : to lead or organize (something) by making important decisions ▪ She quarterbacked the company's latest ad campaign.
Term
end up
Definition
sonuçlandırmak, bitirmek, son bulmak - end up [phrasal verb] end up or end up (something) or end up (doing something) : to reach or come to a place, condition, or situation that was not planned or expected ▪ The book ended up in the trash. ▪ He didn't want to end up [=wind up] like his father. ▪ She ended up rich. = She ended up a rich woman. ▪ He ended up (living) in a nursing home. ▪ The movie we wanted to see was sold out so we ended up seeing a different one.
Term
capitalize
Definition
büyük harfle, çıkar sağlamak, faydalanmak, sermaye sağlamak - [+ obj] 1 a : to use a capital letter to write, print, or type (a letter of the alphabet) ▪ Remember to capitalize the I in Internet. b : to begin (a word or name) with a capital letter ▪ Capitalize the first word of your sentence. ▪ She rarely capitalizes her name when she signs her e-mails.
2 a : to provide the money that is needed to start or develop (a business) ▪ They're seeking investors (in order) to capitalize the business. ▪ The venture was capitalized with a loan of one million dollars. b : to sell (something valuable, such as property or stock) in order to get money : to convert (something) into capital ▪ You can capitalize your investment at any time.
capitalize on [phrasal verb] capitalize on (something) : to use (something, such as an event or situation) in a way that helps you : to get an advantage from (something) ▪ They were able to capitalize on [=take advantage of] our mistakes. ▪ She capitalized on her new fame by writing a book.
—cap·i·tal·i·za·tion also Brit cap·i·tal·i·sa·tion /ˌkæpətələˈzeɪʃən, Brit ˌkæpətəˌlaɪˈzeɪʃən/ noun [noncount] ▪ Please check your spelling, punctuation, and capitalization. [=use of capital letters]
Term
encompass
Definition
kapsamak, etrafını sarmak, çevrelemek, kumpas kurmak - [+ obj] 1 : to include (something) as a part ▪ My interests encompass [=cover, include] a broad range of topics. ▪ The district encompasses most of the downtown area. —see also all-encompassing
2 : to cover or surround (an area) ▪ A thick fog encompassed [=enveloped] the city. ▪ a neighborhood encompassed by a highway
Term
identifiable
Definition
tayin edilebilen, teşhis edilebilir
Term
by design
Definition
kasten, mahsus, bile bile - with intention; in an intentional manner; "he used that word intentionally"; "I did this by choice"
advisedly, by choice, deliberately, designedly, intentionally, on purpose, purposely
Term
comet
Definition
kuyruklu yıldız
Term
contextual
Definition
sözün gelişi, bağlamsal, içeriksel, sözün gelişine göre, şartlar - adjective ▪ contextual information ▪ To find the meaning of an unknown word you should look at the contextual clues provided by the words that are around it.
Term
pathological
Definition
Normal dışı seyir gösteren, hastalık işareti olan, marazi, patolojik - 1 : extreme in a way that is not normal or that shows an illness or mental problem ▪ He is a pathological liar/gambler. ▪ She has a pathological fear of heights.
2 medical : relating to or caused by disease ▪ a pathological condition ▪ pathological changes in the body
3 technical : of or relating to the study of diseases : relating to pathology ▪ a pathological study ▪ pathological research/findings
Term
get over
Definition
atlatmak, üstesinden gelmek, kurtulmak, birşeyi bitirmek - get over [phrasal verb] 1 get over (something) a : to stop being controlled or bothered by (something, such as a problem or feeling) ▪ You need to get over [=overcome] your fear of being lied to. b : to stop feeling unhappy about (something) ▪ She's disappointed about their decision, but she'll get over it eventually. c informal —used to say that you are very surprised or impressed by something ▪ I just can't get over how much weight you've lost!
2 get over (an illness) : to become healthy again after (an illness) ▪ He had a bad cold, and he still hasn't gotten over it completely.
3 get over (someone) : to stop feeling unhappy after ending a relationship with (someone) ▪ He broke up with his girlfriend a couple of months ago, and he still hasn't gotten over her.
4 get (something) over a or get (something) over with : to cause or experience the end of (something) : to finish (something) ▪ I just want to get this ordeal over! = I just want to get this ordeal over with! = I just want to get this ordeal over and done with! [=I want this ordeal to end] b or get over (something) chiefly Brit : to express (something) clearly so that it is understood ▪ I don't know if I was able to get my message over [=across] to them.
Term
battlefield
Definition
savaş alanı - [count] 1 : a place where a battle is fought ▪ Hundreds of dead soldiers lay on the battlefield.
2 : an area of conflict or disagreement ▪ a political battlefield
Term
lumberjack
Definition
oduncu, ağaç kesen kimse
Term
chop
Definition
doğramak, vuruş, balta ile kesmek - [+ obj] : to cut (something) into pieces by hitting it with the sharp edge of an ax, knife, etc. ▪ She's in the kitchen chopping vegetables. ▪ They chopped wood for the fireplace. —often used figuratively ▪ They intend to chop [=lower] prices for the sale. ▪ Our budget was chopped [=cut] in half. [=it is now half of what it was]
chop and change Brit informal : to keep changing your mind, your way of doing something, etc. ▪ You have to make a decision and stick with it. You can't chop and change all the time.
chop down [phrasal verb] chop (something) down or chop down (something) : to cut (a tree, bush, etc.) at the bottom so that it falls to the ground ▪ He chopped the tree down. ▪ She chopped down some thick grape vines.
chop off [phrasal verb] chop (something) off or chop off (something) : to remove (something) by cutting ▪ She'd had her ponytail chopped off. ▪ He used his knife to chop off a hunk of bread.
chop up [phrasal verb] chop (something) up or chop up (something) : to cut (something) into small pieces ▪ She chopped up the nuts and added them to the cookie dough.
—chopped adjective ▪ two cups of chopped onions - [count] 1 : a small piece of meat that usually includes a bone from an animal's side ▪ lamb/pork chops
2 a : the act of hitting something with the sharp edge of an ax, knife, etc. ▪ He cut off the branch with a single chop. b : the act of hitting someone or something with the side of your hand ▪ He broke the boards with a karate chop.
Term
daredevil
Definition
gözüpek, cesur kimse, atılgan
Term
thrill-seeker
Definition
macera arayan, heyecan seven
Term
show off
Definition
hava atmak, gösteriş yapmak, gözler önüne sermek - show off [phrasal verb] informal 1 disapproving : to try to impress someone with your abilities or possessions ▪ The boys were showing off in front of the girls. ▪ Stop trying to show off.
2 show off (someone or something) or show (someone or something) off : to cause (someone or something that you are proud of) to be seen or noticed by a lot of people ▪ She showed her baby off at the office. ▪ He drove around town, showing off his new car.
3 show off (something) or show (something) off : to make (something) very noticeable ▪ She wears tight clothes that show off her figure.
Term
risk taker vs risk averse
Definition
risk averse: riskten kaçınma
Term
irrigation
Definition
sulama, yıkama - [+ obj] 1 : to supply (something, such as land) with water by using artificial means (such as pipes) ▪ irrigate a field ▪ We irrigate our crops.
2 medical : to clean (a wound or a part of the body) with flowing liquid (such as water) ▪ The surgeon irrigated the wound.
—ir·ri·ga·tion /ˌirəˈgeɪʃən/ noun [noncount] ▪ irrigation of the fields/crops
Term
upstream
Definition
akıntıya karşı, memba, kaynak, ırmağın yukarısındaki - : in the direction opposite to the flow in a stream, river, etc. : toward the source of a stream, river, etc. ▪ salmon swimming upstream [=against the current] to spawn ▪ The canoe capsized upstream of the dam.
—upstream adjective ▪ upstream farms
Term
infant
Definition
bebek,reşit olmayan, küçük
Term
surrogate
Definition
yerine geçen kimse, vekil, vasi - [count] 1 : a person or thing that takes the place or performs the duties of someone or something else ▪ He could not attend the meeting, so he sent his surrogate. ▪ The governor and her surrogates asked the public to support the change.
2 : surrogate mother ▪ They had their baby through a surrogate.
—surrogate adjective always used before a noun ▪ She considered them her surrogate family.
Term
barewire
Definition
çıplak tel
Term
neurose
Definition
sinir hastalığı, nevroz
Term
schizophrenia
Definition
şizofreni,erken bunama
Term
psychose
Definition
psikoz, saplantı
Term
malformation
Definition
şekil bozukluğu, kusurlu oluşum, sakatlık - medical : a condition in which part of the body does not have the normal or expected shape [noncount] ▪ The condition is marked by malformation of the spine. [count] ▪ She underwent surgery to correct a heart malformation.
Term
detrimental
Definition
zararlı, zararlı bir şekilde - [more det*ri*men*tal; most det*ri*men*tal] formal : causing damage or injury ▪ The detrimental [=harmful] effects of overeating are well known. —often + to ▪ She argues that watching too much TV is detrimental to a child's intellectual and social development.
Term
acreage
Definition
arazi alanı, yüzölçümü
Term
moot
Definition
tartışmalı, münazara, münazara etmek, tartışmak - 1 : not certain : argued about but not possible for people to prove ▪ He says that they should have foreseen the accident, but that point is moot. [=debatable]
2 US : not worth talking about : no longer important or worth discussing ▪ The court ruled that the issue is now moot because the people involved in the dispute have died. ▪ I think they were wrong, but the point is moot. Their decision has been made and it can't be changed now. - [+ obj] formal : to introduce (an idea, subject, etc.) for discussion —usually used as (be) mooted ▪ The idea has been mooted in Congress, and it should be a topic of discussion for some time.
Term
undeniably
Definition
z. inkâr edilemeyecek bir şekilde: That's undeniably true. Onun doğruluğu inkâr edilemez
Term
presence
Definition
varlık, mevcudiyet, huzur, soğukkanlılık,varolma -
Term
factually
Definition
gerçeklere dayalı olarak, tam, eksiksiz, gerçekçi - 1 [more fac*tu*al; most fac*tu*al] : limited to, involving, or based on facts ▪ factual knowledge/information ▪ She tried to separate what is factual [=true, real] from what is not. ▪ That statement is not factual. ▪ a report filled with factual errors
2 : of or relating to facts ▪ the factual aspects of the case
—fac·tu·al·ly adverb ▪ a factually incorrect statement
Term
shed
Definition
akıtmak, dökmek, (Çiçek, yaprak) dökmek - "A tree sheds leaves in autumn.", kan akıtmak - 1 [+ obj] : to get rid of (something) ▪ I've been trying to shed some extra pounds. ▪ The company has had to shed many jobs. ▪ She hasn't been able to shed her image as a troublemaker. [=to make people stop thinking of her as a troublemaker]
2 : to lose (leaves, skin, fur, etc.) naturally [+ obj] ▪ Snakes shed their skin. ▪ The dog is shedding its fur. ▪ The trees are shedding their leaves. [no obj] ▪ The cat is shedding.
3 [+ obj] a : to take off (something you are wearing) ▪ He quickly shed his hat and coat. b Brit : to lose or drop (a load, cargo, etc.) ▪ The lorry shed its load.
4 [+ obj] : to cause (water) to flow off instead of soaking into something ▪ Raincoats shed water.
Term
foliage
Definition
yapraklar, ağaç yaprakları, yeşillik - [noncount] : the leaves of a plant or of many plants ▪ a tree with pretty foliage ▪ the thick green foliage of the jungle ▪ colorful autumn foliage
Term
deciduous
Definition
kışın yapraklarını döken (bitki), dökülen - of a tree, bush, etc. : having leaves that fall off every year ▪ the bare branches of a deciduous tree in winter ▪ the region's deciduous forests [=forests that are made up of deciduous trees] ▪ deciduous and coniferous trees/forests
Term
black oak
Definition
kara meşe
Term
for the time being
Definition
şimdilik, bir süreliğine, şimdiki şartlara göre, kısa bir süre için - for the time being : during the present time but possibly not in the future ▪ I think we should stay here for the time being. [=for now] ▪ For the time being, this car suits all of our family's needs.
Term
oversee
Definition
gözetmek, denetlemek, izlemek, yönetmek
Term
persona
Definition
karakter, kişi, insan, saygıdeğer kişi - [count] : the way you behave, talk, etc., with other people that causes them to see you as a particular kind of person : the image or personality that a person presents to other people ▪ His public persona is that of a strong, determined leader, but in private life he's very insecure. ▪ The band takes on a whole new persona when they perform live.
Term
abundantly
Definition
bol miktarda, bolca
Term
preface
Definition
önsöz, başlangıç, giriş yapmak - [count] : an introduction to a book or speech ▪ The book's preface was written by the author.
Term
discern
Definition
farketmek, kavramak, sezinlemek, anlamak - [+ obj] 1 : to see, hear, or notice (something) with difficulty or effort ▪ We could just discern [=distinguish, make out] the ship through the fog.
2 : to come to know, recognize, or understand (something) ▪ The reasons behind this sudden change are difficult to discern. ▪ The purpose of the study is to discern [=identify] patterns of criminal behavior. ▪ unable to discern [=distinguish] right from wrong
Term
sway
Definition
aklını çelmek, üzerinde etkisi olmak, sallanmak, dalgalanmak, egemenlik, hükümdarlık, tesir - 1 [no obj] : to move slowly back and forth ▪ branches swaying in the breeze ▪ He swayed a moment before he fainted.
2 [+ obj] : to cause (someone) to agree with you or to share your opinion ▪ The lawyer tried to sway the jury. ▪ She persisted in her argument, but I wouldn't let her sway me. —often used as (be) swayed ▪ He can be easily swayed. - [noncount] 1 : a slow movement back and forth ▪ the sway of the ship ▪ the sexy sway of her hips
2 : a controlling force or influence ▪ He has them under his sway. [=he controls them] ▪ He has come/fallen under the sway of terrorists. ▪ The ancient Romans held sway over most of Europe. ▪ The theory still holds sway today. [=still influences people today]
Term
willful
Definition
inatçı, kasıtlı, gönüllü, söz dinlemez, - disapproving 1 : refusing to change your ideas or opinions or to stop doing something ▪ a stubborn and willful child
2 : done deliberately : intentional ▪ He has shown a willful disregard for other people's feelings. ▪ willful disobedience/murder
Term
infallible
Definition
yanılmaz, şaşmaz, hata yapmaz, mutlak, güvenilir - 1 : not capable of being wrong or making mistakes : not fallible ▪ I never claimed to be infallible. ▪ an infallible memory
2 : certain to work properly or succeed ▪ There is no infallible remedy to these problems.
Term
airtight
Definition
hava geçirmez, kaçar yolu olmayan - 1 : tightly sealed so that no air can get in or out ▪ Store the food in an airtight container.
2 : too strong or effective to fail or to be defeated ▪ an airtight argument ▪ The defendant had an airtight alibi.
Term
fine print
Definition
ayrıntılı bilgi, ek bilgi, dipnotlar - [noncount] : the part of an agreement or document that contains important details and that is sometimes written in small letters ▪ Read the fine print before you sign the contract
Term
refinery
Definition
rafineri, arıtım yeri - [count] : a place where the unwanted substances in something (such as oil or sugar) are removed : a place where something is refined ▪ oil/sugar refineries
Term
sole
Definition
taban, ayak tabanı, yegane, biricik - 1 : only or single ▪ He became the sole heir to the property. ▪ the sole owner ▪ The sole aim/objective/purpose of the program is to help the poor. ▪ She was the sole survivor of the tragedy. ▪ Icy roads were the sole cause of the accident.
2 : belonging only to the person or group specified ▪ She has the sole authority to hire new staff members. [=only she can hire new staff members] ▪ He has sole jurisdiction of the area. - [count] 1 : the bottom part of the foot
2 : the part of a shoe, boot, etc., that touches the ground ▪ shoes with slippery soles ▪ heavy boots with thick rubber soles - [+ obj] : to put a new sole on (a shoe, boot, etc.) ▪ My shoes need to be soled. -
Term
ripe
Definition
olgun, erişkin, hazır, sulu, bekletilmiş - [also more ripe; most ripe] 1 of fruits and vegetables : fully grown and developed and ready to be eaten ▪ a ripe tomato ▪ The apples are nearly ripe. —sometimes used figuratively ▪ the violin's full, ripe sound ▪ a story ripe with details [=a story that includes many details] —opposite unripe
2 not used before a noun : ready or suitable for something —usually + for ▪ The army was ripe for action. ▪ a system that is ripe for abuse [=a system that is in such bad condition that it could easily be used wrongly] ▪ The time was ripe for proposing his plan. ▪ We'll make these changes when the time is ripe.
3 of food and especially cheese : brought to full flavor or the best state by being stored for a period of time ▪ a ripe cheese
4 : having a strong and unpleasant smell ▪ Those old sneakers smell pretty ripe.
Term
revolt
Definition
ayaklanma, başkaldırmak, iğrennmek - 1 [no obj] : to fight in a violent way against the rule of a leader or government ▪ The group threatened to revolt. —often + against ▪ The peasants revolted against the king. ▪ They revolted against the government.
2 [no obj] : to act in a way that shows that you do not accept the control or influence of someone or something —often + against ▪ Teenagers tend to revolt [=rebel] against their parents. ▪ He revolted against [=disobeyed] religious traditions.
3 [+ obj] : to cause (someone) to feel disgust or shock ▪ All the violence revolted me. —often used as (be) revolted ▪ He was revolted by the smell - 1 : violent action against a ruler or government : rebellion [count] ▪ the revolt of/by the slaves ▪ The peasants' revolt was crushed by the king. ▪ They staged a revolt, but it was quickly put down. [=they started a revolt, but it was quickly defeated] —often + against ▪ a revolt against the government [noncount] ▪ The leader of the group called for revolt. ▪ The people rose (up) in revolt (against the king). [=the people fought against the king]
2 : something which shows that you will not accept something or will not agree to be controlled or influenced by someone or something [count] ▪ a revolt by consumers over high prices = a consumer revolt over high prices —often + against ▪ His book is a revolt against conservative thinking. [noncount] ▪ Consumers are in revolt against high prices.
Term
crude
Definition
basit, ham, işlenmemiş, ilkel, kaba- [also more crude; most crude] 1 : very simple and basic : made or done in a way that does not show a lot of skill ▪ crude tools ▪ a crude instrument/drawing ▪ They built a crude shelter out of branches.
2 : rude in a way that makes people uncomfortable ; especially : talking about sexual matters in a rude way ▪ They tell a lot of crude [=vulgar] jokes.
3 : very simple and basic in a way that is true but not complete ▪ a crude summary of the country's history ▪ a crude theory ▪ a crude [=rough] estimate ▪ She first described the procedure in crude terms, and then went into more detail. - [noncount] : oil as it exists in the ground : petroleum that is not yet ready to be used as fuel —called also crude oil
Term
hibernating
Definition
hazırda bekletme, uyku moduna alma , kış uykusuna yatmak - [no obj] of an animal : to spend the winter sleeping or resting ▪ bears hibernating in their dens
—hi·ber·na·tion /ˌhaɪbɚˈneɪʃən/ noun [noncount] ▪ bears in hibernation
Term
impulsively
Definition
düşüncesizce, birdenbire, dürtüsel - [more im*pul*sive; most im*pul*sive] 1 : doing things or tending to do things suddenly and without careful thought : acting or tending to act on impulse ▪ She's impulsive and often does things that she later regrets.
2 : done suddenly and without planning : resulting from a sudden impulse ▪ He needs to learn to control his impulsive behavior. ▪ She made an impulsive decision to quit her job.
—im·pul·sive·ly adverb ▪ She impulsively decided to quit her job. ▪ acting impulsively
—im·pul·sive·ness noun [noncount] ▪ Her impulsiveness gets her in trouble. ▪ the impulsiveness of her decision
Term
forward thinking
Definition
İlerici, ilerici düşünen
Term
swing
Definition
salıncak, sallamak, döndürmek, yön değiştirme, tempo -The sheets swung on the clothesline. ▪ The clock's pendulum stopped swinging. [+ obj] ▪ She sat on the edge of the table, swinging her legs. - The monkeys were swinging from branch to branch high up in the trees. ▪ The door swung open/shut. [+ obj] ▪ He swung himself (up) into the truck. - 3 : to move (your arm, a tool, etc.) with a quick, curving motion especially to try to hit something [+ obj] ▪ Be careful how you swing that ax. ▪ She swung the bat but missed the ball. - The road swings to the left sharply after a few miles. —often + around ▪ He swung around to look at the clock. - 6 a always followed by an adverb or preposition [no obj] : to change suddenly from one state or condition to another ▪ Sales swung up sharply at the end of the year. ▪ The game suddenly swung in favor of the home team. ▪ His mood can swing wildly from cheerful to angry. - n: One swing of the hammer was all it took to drive the nail through the board. ▪ She needs to work on her (golf) swing. [=she needs to practice the way she swings a golf club] ▪ He took a swing at the pitch. [=he swung at the pitch; tried to hit the ball with his bat] ▪ - upward/downward swings in the stock market ▪ She couldn't deal with his unpredictable mood swings. [=changes in his mood]
Term
charlot
Definition
palyaço
Term
self-starter
Definition
girişimci kişi, marş
Term
shot dead
Definition
öldürmek, vurup öldürmek
Term
sanctuary
Definition
barınak, tapınak, ibadetname, sığınak - 1 [count] : a place where someone or something is protected or given shelter ▪ wildlife/bird sanctuaries ▪ The house was a sanctuary for runaway teens. —often used figuratively ▪ Her garden was a sanctuary from the stress of daily life. [=she felt relaxed and free from stress when she was in her garden]
2 [noncount] : the protection that is provided by a safe place ▪ The refugees found/sought sanctuary when they crossed the border.
Term
repatriate
Definition
ülkesine iade etmek, vatanına geri gönderilen kimse - [+ obj] 1 : to return (someone) to his or her own country ▪ Countries are required to repatriate prisoners of war when conflict has ended. ▪ repatriated refugees
2 business : to send (money) back to your own country ▪ repatriate capital/profits
—re·pa·tri·a·tion /riˌpeɪtriˈeɪʃən, Brit riˌpætriˈeɪʃən/ noun plural re·pa·tri·a·tions [count] ▪ forced repatriations of political refugees [noncount] ▪ displaced persons seeking repatriation
Term
cut all ties
Definition
tüm ilişkiyi sonlandırmak, bağlantıları koparmak
Term
trim
Definition
düzen, düzenlemek, tıraş etmek, süsleme, azaltmak - She trimmed away the dead branches - 2 : to make the size, amount, or extent of (something) smaller ▪ They are looking for ways to trim the budget.
3 : to decorate (something) especially around the edges with ribbons, ornaments, etc. ▪ We trimmed the Christmas tree. ▪ a pillow trimmed in/with lace
4 : to adjust (a boat's sails) in order to move faster ▪ The sailors trimmed the sails. - 1 : neat and orderly ▪ a trim lawn
2 : slim and healthy ▪ She has a trim figure. ▪ He keeps fit and trim by biking. - He went to the barber for a trim. ▪ The lawn needs a trim. - 2 : material (such as ribbons, lace, etc.) that is used for decorating something especially around its edges [noncount] ▪ a skirt with lace trim ▪ The house is gray with black trim. [=the pieces of wood around the doors, windows, etc., are painted black] [count] —usually singular ▪ The fabric has a gold trim.
in trim : in good condition ▪ He's been exercising to get in trim for the season.
Term
uprising
Definition
isyan, ayaklanma, yükselme, kabarma
Term
persistence
Definition
sürekilik, istikrar, devamlılık, iz bırakma
Term
outsmart
Definition
daha akıllıca davranmak, kurnazlıkla yenmek, zekasıyla alt etmek - [+ obj] : to defeat or trick (someone) by being more intelligent or clever ▪ He outsmarted [=outwitted] his attackers and escaped unharmed. ▪ The government must gather large amounts of information in order to outsmart its enemies.
Term
hamper
Definition
engel olmak, aksatmak, güçleştirmek - [+ obj] : to slow the movement, progress, or action of (someone or something) ▪ Bad weather could hamper our search efforts. = Bad weather could hamper us in our search efforts. ▪ The project was hampered by budget restraints. ▪ Construction is hampering traffic on the highway. - [count] : a large basket usually with a cover: such as a : a basket for food ▪ a picnic hamper b US : a basket for holding dirty clothes until they can be washed ▪ a clothes hamper —see picture at bathroom
Term
sort out
Definition
halletnek, çözümlemek, sınıflandırmak, tasnif etmek, problemi çözmek - sort out [phrasal verb] 1 sort (something) out or sort out (something) a : to understand or find (something, such as a reason or a solution) by thinking ▪ I'm trying to sort out [=find out, figure out] a way to do it. b : to find an answer or solution for (something) ▪ He's still trying to sort out his problems. ▪ We need to get these problems sorted out as soon as possible. c ◊If something sorts itself out, it stops being a problem without anyone having to do anything. ▪ They decided to wait until things sorted themselves out.
2 sort (someone) out or sort out (someone) a : to solve the problems of (someone) ▪ They're still trying to sort their son out. [=trying to sort out their son's problems] ▪ I just need a little more time to sort myself out. b Brit informal : to deal with (someone who is causing problems) in a forceful way ▪ I told my brother they were bullying me, and he promised to sort them out (for me). —see also 2sort 1 (above) -
Term
agile
Definition
çevik, atik, kıvrak - 1 : able to move quickly and easily ▪ She is the most agile [=nimble] athlete on the team. ▪ Leopards are very fast and agile. ▪ a car with agile handling [=a car that moves quickly and smoothly when the steering wheel is turned]
2 : quick, smart, and clever ▪ an agile mind ▪ an agile writer ▪ an agile thinker
—ag·ile·ly adverb ▪ The cat jumped agilely out of the way.
—agil·i·ty /əˈʤɪləti/ noun [noncount] ▪ the agility of a champion gymnast ▪ He has the agility of a mountain goat. [=he is very agile] ▪ mental agility
Term
cognitive
Definition
kavramsal, bilişsel - cognitive faculties
Term
faculty
Definition
kuvvet, yetki, kabiliyet, yetki, duyu - 1 a [noncount] : the group of teachers in a school or college ▪ She's a member of the Harvard faculty. —often used before another noun ▪ faculty members ▪ a faculty meeting b faculty [plural] US : faculty members or teachers ▪ The school hired more faculty. ▪ a meeting with students and faculty
2 a [count] : one of the powers of your mind or body ▪ the faculty of hearing/speech ▪ It was sad to see that his mental faculties [=his ability to think clearly] had begun to fail. ▪ She needs to learn to develop her critical faculties. [=her ability to make judgments about what is good or true] b [singular] : a natural talent for doing something ▪ She has a faculty for making friends.
3 [count] : a department in a college or university ▪ The Faculty of Arts and Sciences ▪ the Faculty of Law
Term
gratification
Definition
Herhangi bir arzunun yerine gelişiyle hasıl olan ruhsal rahatlama, tatmin, memnuniyet, memnuniyet, haz, doyum - gratify:[+ obj] formal 1 : to make (someone) happy or satisfied ▪ A guilty verdict would gratify the victim's relatives. ▪ It gratifies [=pleases] me to see how well the book is doing. —often used as (be) gratified ▪ He's gratified by the response he's been getting.
2 : to do or give whatever is wanted or demanded by (someone or something) ▪ He's only concerned with gratifying his own desires. ▪ gratify a whim ▪ I'll be happy to gratify [=satisfy] your curiosity.
—grat·i·fi·ca·tion /ˌgrætəfəˈkeɪʃən/ noun plural grat·i·fi·ca·tions [noncount] ▪ He's only concerned with selfish gratification of his own desires. [count] ▪ Her life now offers few gratifications. [=few sources of satisfaction or pleasure]
—gratified adjective [more gratified; most gratified] ▪ He's very/highly gratified that his students have done so well. ▪ She was gratified to see her ideas become so widely accepted.
Term
hatch
Definition
yumurtadan çıkmak, civcivler, bölme, kuluçka, kuluçkaya yatırmak - [count] 1 a : an opening in the deck of a ship or in the floor, wall, or roof of a building ▪ He squeezed into/through the hatch and crawled below deck. b : the covering of such an opening ▪ He lifted the hatch.
2 : a small door or opening in an airplane or spaceship —see also escape hatch, 1 a [no obj] of a bird, insect, fish, etc. : to come out of an egg : to be born by coming out of an egg ▪ We watched the chicks hatch. b [+ obj] : to cause (a young bird, insect, fish, etc.) to come out of an egg —usually used as (be) hatched ▪ newly hatched chicks
2 a [no obj] of an egg : to break open as a young bird, insect, fish, etc., is born ▪ The eggs will soon hatch. b [+ obj] : to cause (an egg) to hatch ▪ a hen hatching her eggs
3 [+ obj] : to create or produce (something, such as an idea or a plan) usually in a secret way ▪ They hatched a plot to overthrow the government. ▪ hatch (up) a scheme
Term
peninsula
Definition
yarımada
Term
nesting
Definition
kuluçka, yuva arama, yerleştirme, yuva yapmak - [no obj] 1 : to build or live in a nest ▪ Robins nested in the tree. ▪ This area is a nesting ground/place/site for seagulls. [=this is a place where seagulls build nests and raise their young] ▪ She studied the nesting habits of the turtle.
2 : to fit inside each other ▪ The set of four chairs can nest into one stack. ▪ The smaller bowl is designed to nest inside the larger one.
—nest·er /ˈnɛstɚ/ noun plural nesters [count] ▪ These birds are cliff nesters.
Term
juror
Definition
jüri üyesi, yeminli kimse
Term
arbitrator
Definition
hakem, arabulucu
Term
litigating
Definition
mahkemeye başvurmak, dava etmek, dava
Term
impartial
Definition
tarafsız, objektif, yansız
Term
complementary
Definition
tamamlayıcı, birbirini tamamlayan, tümleyici
Term
mastodon
Definition
mamut benzeri fil
Term
projectile
Definition
atılan cisim, fırlatıcı, roket, mermi, kurşun - [count] formal 1 : something (such as a bullet or rocket) that is shot from a weapon ▪ The cannon fires a ten-pound projectile.
2 : something (such as a rock) that is thrown as a weapon ▪ Someone threw a projectile at her car.
Term
dissimilar to
Definition
benzemez, farklı, değişik
Term
lobster
Definition
ıstakoz
Term
crustacean
Definition
kabuklu (hayvan)
Term
contract
Definition
a) Birbirine doğur çekmek, kısaltmak, boyutlarını küçültmek, b) Bulaşma veya enfeksiyon yoluyla ele geçirmek - count] 1 a : a legal agreement between people, companies, etc. ▪ The contract requires him to finish work by the end of the year. - b : a document on which the words of a contract are written ▪ I tore up the contract. ▪ Have you signed the contract yet? - by contract : according to the terms stated in a contract : by a legal agreement ▪ We are bound by contract to pay the full price.
under contract : required to provide something (such as work or a service) according to the terms stated in a contract ▪ She is under contract with the TV station for three more years. - 1 a [+ obj] : to make (something) smaller or shorter ▪ She contracted her lips into a frown. ▪ contract a muscle b [no obj] : to become smaller ▪ The muscle expands and then contracts. ▪ The hot metal contracted as it cooled.
2 [+ obj] somewhat formal : to become ill with (a disease) ▪ He contracted [=(more commonly) caught] a cold. ▪ She contracted chicken pox. ▪ They contracted malaria.
3 : to make an agreement by contract to work or to pay someone to work [no obj] ▪ The carpenter contracted (with them) to do the work on their house. [+ obj] ▪ We contracted [=hired] a lawyer.
4 /ˈkɑ:nˌtrækt/ [+ obj] formal : to agree to (a marriage, an alliance, etc.) formally ▪ a legally contracted marriage ▪ The company contracted an alliance with a former competitor.
contract out /ˈkɑ:nˌtrækt/ [phrasal verb] contract (something) out or contract out (something) : to agree by contract to pay someone to perform (a job) ▪ The company contracted out its manufacturing jobs. [=the company paid another company to do its manufacturing jobs instead of doing them itself]
Term
gill
Definition
(isim) solungaç, çene altı, gidiş, sarkık yanak, mantarın alt kısmı, derin ve ağaçlı dere, çeyrek pint (0.12 litre), sevgili - [count] : the body part that a fish uses for breathing
to the gills informal 1 : as full as possible ▪ The car was packed to the gills for our vacation.
2 : very thoroughly or completely ▪ I'm fed up to the gills with his whining! ▪ a theater equipped to the gills with new sound equipment - [count] : a unit of liquid measure equal to 1⁄4 pint ▪ He measured out one gill. [=(US) four fluid ounces; (Brit) 5 fluid ounces]
Term
sewage
Definition
atık su, lağım, kanalizasyon,
Term
reroute
Definition
yeniden yönlendirmek, yönünü değiştirmek, saptırmak
Term
offshore
Definition
açık deniz, yabancı ülke, kıyıdan uzakta - 1 : moving away from the shore toward the water ▪ an offshore breeze
2 : located in the ocean away from the shore ▪ We sailed to an offshore island. ▪ He works on an offshore oil rig.
3 : located in a foreign country ▪ They opened an offshore bank account. ▪ He traced the money to an offshore investment company.
—offshore adverb ▪ An oil company is drilling offshore. ▪ The ships are anchored about a mile offshore. ▪ A light breeze was blowing offshore.
Term
dil sürçmesi
Definition
tongue slip, speech defect, tongue twister
Term
pointless
Definition
anlamsız, saçma, manasız
Term
contaminant
Definition
Kirletici madde, enfekte edici etken
Term
quarterly
Definition
üç aylık, üç ayda bir, çeyrek, dörtte
Term
ignitor
Definition
fünye, ateşleyici -
Term
onerous
Definition
külfetli, ağır, meşakkatli, zahmetli
Term
trait
Definition
özellik, kişisel özellik - personality traits
Term
anticollision
Definition
Çarpışmayı önleyici. "aircraft anticollision devices"
Term
altitude
Definition
yükseklik, irtifa
Term
prenatal
Definition
doğum öncesi
Term
extensive
Definition
geniş, büyük, kapsamlı, derin, yaygın
Term
exposition
Definition
sergileme, sergi, yorumlama, yorum,açıklama - 1 formal : the act of explaining something : clear explanation [noncount] ▪ The subject requires some exposition. [count] ▪ a clear exposition of his ideas
2 [count] : a public show or exhibition ▪ the great Paris Exposition of 1899 ▪ have/hold/mount an international exposition
Term
swing
Definition
sallama, sallanmak, dönüş, yer değiştirmek - 3 : to move (your arm, a tool, etc.) with a quick, curving motion especially to try to hit something [+ obj] ▪ Be careful how you swing that ax. ▪ She swung the bat but missed the ball. ▪ She swung her purse at me. [no obj] ▪ She swung (at the ball) but missed. ▪ He swung at me [=tried to hit me with his fist] for no reason.
Term
prohibitively
Definition
fahiş, satın alınmasını imkânsız kılan yükseklikteki (fiyat) , engelleyici, yasaklayıcı - 1 [more pro*hib*i*tive; most pro*hib*i*tive] : so high that people are prevented from using or buying something ▪ the prohibitive cost of rent ▪ The price was prohibitive. [=too high]
2 US : almost certain to perform, win, etc., in the expected way ▪ She is the prohibitive favorite to win the nomination. [=she is almost certain to win the nomination]
3 formal : stopping people from using or doing something ▪ a prohibitive ruling ▪ prohibitive legislation
—pro·hib·i·tive·ly adverb ▪ The price was prohibitively high.
Term
bartender
Definition
meyhanede içki veren kimse, barmen
Term
bar tab
Definition
barda içtiğin içkileri en sonunda toplu ödemeye yarayan ve içecekleri alt alta gösteren fatura tarzı kağıt
Term
misconception
Definition
yanlış kavram; yanlış yorum; yanlış kanı/fikir
Term
tally
Definition
sayım yapmak, sayım, hesap, fiş - [count] 1 a : a recorded count of scores, votes, etc. ▪ What is the final tally? b : a record of money that has been paid and money that has been received ▪ He kept a daily/running tally [=account] of his expenses. - 1 [+ obj] : to record and count or calculate (something) ▪ He tallied his expenses every day. —often + up ▪ They carefully tallied up the cost of the repairs. ▪ They tallied up the results of the vote.
2 [no obj] : to agree or match ▪ The numbers on the old list and the new list don't tally. —usually + with ▪ The old numbers don't tally with the new numbers.
Term
incidence
Definition
Oluş veya görülüş sıklığı, hastalığın görülüş oranı, tekrar oranı
Term
disparate
Definition
tamamen farklı, bambaşka, benzeşmeyen, apayrı - [more dis*par*ate; most dis*par*ate] formal : different from each other ▪ The conversation covered topics as disparate [=diverse] as fashion and biology. ▪ disparate cultures ▪ music that combines/blends disparate [=dissimilar] elements
Term
segment
Definition
parça , dilim, bölüm, sektör , iş dalı - [count] 1 : one of the parts into which something can be divided : section ▪ The railroad track is divided into segments. —often + of ▪ in the final segment of the book ▪ The segment of the population over 70 years of age is growing larger. ▪ The company controls a large segment of the market. ▪ the segments of an orange
2 geometry a : a part of a circle formed by drawing a straight line between two points on the circle b : a part of a straight line between two points - [+ obj] : to divide (something) into parts ▪ Market researchers have segmented the population into different age groups.
—segmented adjective ▪ a worm that has a segmented body = a segmented worm [=a worm whose body is made of different segments or sections]
Term
bowel
Definition
bağırsak
Term
human trafficking
Definition
insan kaçakçılığı
Term
eye opening
Definition
göz açma- [count] informal : something that shows or teaches you something in a surprising way ▪ Traveling abroad can be a real eye-opener to many people. ▪ They say her biography is quite an eye-opener. ▪ The speech was an eye-opener for us. —see also open your eyes at 2open
—eye–open·ing /ˈaɪˌoʊpənɪŋ/ adjective [more eye–open*ing; most eye–open*ing] ▪ Traveling abroad was an eye-opening experience. ▪ The movie has some eye-opening special effects.
Term
halt
Definition
durdurmak - 1 [+ obj] : to stop (something or someone) from moving or continuing ▪ The project had to be halted due to lack of funds. ▪ They voted to halt expansion of the shopping mall. ▪ The strike halted subways and buses.
2 [no obj] : to stop moving or happening ▪ The troops halted outside the city. ▪ The fighting halted briefly. ▪ The project halted when funding ran out. ▪ The guard shouted, “Halt! Who goes there?” - 1 [singular] : the stopping or ending of movement, progress, or action ▪ The contract brought a halt to [=ended] the strike. ▪ They put a halt to the rumors. ▪ The chairman called a halt to [=stopped] the proceedings. ▪ The car skidded/slowed to a halt. ▪ The project came to a (grinding) halt. = The project ground to a halt. [=the project stopped completely] ▪ The project came to a screeching/crashing halt. [=the project stopped suddenly and completely]
2 [count] Brit : a small railroad stop at which there is no station
Term
enslave
Definition
Köleleştirmek, köle haline getirmek - "Indian people were enslaved by England."
Term
defiant
Definition
karşı gelen, muhalif, uymayan, küstahça - [more de*fi*ant; most de*fi*ant] : refusing to obey something or someone : full of defiance ▪ defiant rebels ▪ a defiant act ▪ He's taken a defiant stand/stance on the issue.
—de·fi·ant·ly adverb ▪ He's spoken out defiantly against the new law.
Term
carnage
Definition
katliam, kırım, kan dökme - [noncount] : the killing of many people ▪ Years of violence and carnage [=bloodshed] have left the country in ruins. ▪ Reporters described the highway accident as a scene of carnage.
Term
pebbles
Definition
yuvarlak çakıl, küçük taş, çakıl taşı - The pebbles on the hungry beach. As children gathering pebbles on the shore. (milton)
Term
chaotic
Definition
karman çorman, karmakarışık, düzensiz - [more cha*ot*ic; most cha*ot*ic] : in a state of complete confusion or disorder ▪ a chaotic political race ▪ After he became famous, his life became even more chaotic.
—cha·ot·i·cal·ly /keɪˈɑ:tɪkli/ adverb
Term
praise
Definition
övmek, övgü, şükretmek, methetmek - [+ obj] 1 : to say or write good things about (someone or something) : to express approval of (someone or something) ▪ Critics praised her as both an actor and director. ▪ He praised her cooking. ▪ A good teacher praises students when they do well. ▪ His poems praise nature. —opposite criticize
2 : to express thanks to or love and respect for (God) ▪ We praise God for your safe arrival. ▪ Praise Allah that you are safe! [=I thank Allah that you are safe] ▪ People gather in churches to praise the Lord.
praise (someone or something) to the skies : to praise someone or something very much ▪ Critics have praised the play to the skies. - 1 : spoken or written words about the good qualities of someone or something : an expression of approval for someone or something [noncount] ▪ He deserves praise for the way he's handled this crisis. ▪ He won critical praise [=acclaim] for his performance. ▪ “Good job” is high praise coming from her. She rarely compliments anyone's work. ▪ I have nothing but praise for the hospital staff. ▪ The poem is in praise of nature. [=the poem praises nature] [plural] ▪ The critics heaped praises on her performance. = The critics sang the praises of her performance. = The critics sang her praises. [=the critics praised her performance in a very enthusiastic way]
2 : an expression of thanks to or love and respect for God [plural] ▪ People gathered in the church to sing praises to the Lord. [noncount] ▪ hymns/songs of praise ▪ You made it here safely. Praise be to God! [=thank God] ▪ We were not, praise be [=thankfully], required to join hands and sing songs.
Term
pigeon
Definition
güvercin, kolay aldanan kimse -
Term
get credit for
Definition
Receive acknowledgment or praise for some accomplishment, as in Bill got all the credit for attracting a big audience. Similarly, give credit for means “acknowledge” or “praise,” as in We should give the pianist credit for her work in the program.
Term
valueless
Definition
kıymetsiz, değersiz
Term
in brief
Definition
özet olarak, kısacası - in brief : in a few words ▪ Here is today's news in brief. [=here is a brief report of today's news] ▪ Their conclusion, in brief, is that we need more funding.
Term
seeming
Definition
görünme, aldatıcı görünüş, görünüşteki - somewhat formal : appearing to be true but not being true or certain : apparent ▪ Parents discussed the teacher's seeming lack of interest in the students. ▪ I was fooled by the seeming simplicity of the instructions.
—seem·ing·ly adverb ▪ seemingly contradictory statements [=statements that seem to be contradictory] ▪ a seemingly impossible stunt ▪ a seemingly simple job
Term
comprise of
Definition
oluşmak, den oluşmak, oluşturmak, kapsamak -
Term
delineate
Definition
şeklini çizmek, tasvir etmek, tarif etmek, resmetmek - [+ obj] formal : to clearly show or describe (something) ▪ The report clearly delineates the steps that must be taken. ▪ The characters in the story were carefully delineated.
—de·lin·ea·tion /dɪˌlɪniˈeɪʃən/ noun [noncount]
Term
shore up
Definition
desteklemek - shore up [phrasal verb] shore (something) up or shore up (something) 1 : to support (something) or keep (something) from falling by placing something under or against it ▪ They shored up [=propped up] the roof/wall.
2 : to support or help (something) ▪ The tax cuts are supposed to shore up the economy. ▪ The new player should shore up the team's defense.
Term
signify
Definition
göstermek,anlamına gelmek, işareti olmak - 1 [+ obj] : to be a sign of (something) : to mean (something) ▪ Black clothing signifies mourning. ▪ A check mark next to your name signifies that you have met all the requirements. ▪ The recent decline of the stock market does not necessarily signify the start of a recession.
2 [+ obj] : to show (your feelings, intentions, opinions, etc.) by doing something ▪ He nodded to signify his approval. = He nodded to signify that he approved. ▪ He gave her a diamond ring to signify his love.
3 [no obj] formal + somewhat old-fashioned : to have importance : matter ▪ Whether he agrees or not does not signify.
Term
polar
Definition
tam tersi, kutupsal, kutup - 1 : of or relating to the North or South Pole or the region around it ▪ polar ice caps
2 : completely different or opposite ▪ They took polar positions on the issue. ▪ She and I are good friends even though we're polar opposites.
3 technical : relating to one or both of the poles of a magnet
Term
brother sister pair
Definition
erkek ve kızkardeş ikilisi
Term
off balance
Definition
dengesiz - If someone is caught off-balance, they are extremely surprised or upset by a particular event or piece of news they are not expecting. Mullins knocked me off-balance with his abrupt change of subject The government was thrown off-balance by the attempted coup - If someone or something is off-balance, they can easily fall or be knocked over because they are not standing firmly. He tried to use his own weight to push his attacker off but he was off balance
Term
unsettled
Definition
kararsız, askıda, ödenmemiş, tedirgin, belirsiz - [more un*set*tled; most un*set*tled] 1 : feeling nervous, upset, or worried : not comfortable ▪ unsettled investors ▪ an unsettled stomach
2 : not lived in by people : not inhabited or populated ▪ This region of the country is still largely unsettled. [=not settled]
3 : not yet finally decided or dealt with ▪ an unsettled question ▪ We have some unsettled business to attend to.
4 : likely to change : not calm or stable ▪ unsettled weather ▪ an unsettled political climate
5 : not yet paid ▪ unsettled debts
Term
astute
Definition
zeki, akıllı, kurnaz - [more as*tute; most as*tute] : having or showing an ability to notice and understand things clearly : mentally sharp or clever ▪ He is an astute observer of the current political scene. ▪ Astute readers will notice the error. ▪ She made some astute [=insightful] observations about the movie industry. ▪ His analysis of the battle was very astute.
—as·tute·ly adverb ▪ He invested his money astutely. [=shrewdly]
—as·tute·ness noun [noncount] ▪ political astuteness
Term
vulture
Definition
akbaba
Term
brace
Definition
diş teli, desteklemek, destek, bağ, kuşak, birbirine tutturmak, sağlamlaştırmak - 1 : to get ready for something difficult or unpleasant [no obj] (chiefly US) —usually + for ▪ The town is bracing for a busy tourist season. ▪ We braced for the storm. [+ obj] ▪ Brace yourself. [=prepare yourself] I have some bad news. —usually + for ▪ She braced herself for the news.
2 [+ obj] : to give added physical support or strength to (something) ▪ He braced the gate with a piece of wood. ▪ Steel columns brace the structure.
3 [+ obj] a : to support (yourself) by leaning against something or holding something ▪ She braced herself with one hand and reached up with the other. —often + against ▪ He braced himself against the wall. b : to place (something, such as your feet or hands) against something for support —usually + against ▪ He braced his foot against the wall.
Term
pitfall
Definition
gizli tuzak, görünmez tehlike, tuzak çukuru - Numerous pitfalls await unsuspecting investors. She avoids the pitfall of sensationalism. Trading in a foreign country can be fraught with pitfalls.
Term
raze
Definition
yerlebir etmek, ortadan kaldırmak - [+ obj] : to destroy (something, such as a building) completely : demolish —often used as (be) razed ▪ The old factory was razed to make room for a parking lot.
Term
intervene
Definition
araya girmek, müdahele etmek, karışmak - [no obj] 1 : to come or occur between two times or events ▪ Twenty years intervened between their first and last meetings.
2 : to become involved in something (such as a conflict) in order to have an influence on what happens ▪ The prisoner asked me to intervene with the authorities on his behalf. ▪ The military had to intervene to restore order. —often + in ▪ We need the courts to intervene in this dispute.
3 : to happen as an unrelated event that causes a delay or problem ▪ We will leave on time unless some crisis intervenes.
—intervening adjective always used before another noun ▪ They have spent the intervening years trying to figure out what happened.
—in·ter·ven·tion /ˌɪntɚˈvɛnʃən/ noun plural in·ter·ven·tions [noncount] ▪ praying for divine intervention ▪ This situation called for military intervention. ▪ The program is able to run without intervention by the user. ▪ medical intervention [=treatment] [count] ▪ military interventions
Term
oppressive
Definition
baskıcı, ezici, zalim - [more op*pres*sive; most op*pres*sive] 1 : very cruel or unfair ▪ The country is ruled by an oppressive regime. ▪ I think these laws are oppressive.
2 : very unpleasant or uncomfortable ▪ This region suffers from oppressive heat in the summer months. ▪ The situation was extremely tense; no one said a word, and the silence was oppressive. ▪ an oppressive work environment
—op·pres·sive·ly adverb ▪ It was an oppressively humid day. ▪ an oppressively dull office
Term
ordeal
Definition
insana çok sıkıntı çektiren iş, ateşten gömlek , işkence ile sorgulama - [count] : an experience that is very unpleasant or difficult —usually singular ▪ Being trapped in the elevator was a harrowing ordeal for the shoppers. ▪ the ordeal of cancer treatment ▪ I need to find a way to make traveling less of an ordeal.
Term
reiterate
Definition
defalarca söylemek, tekrarlamak, vurgulamak - [+ obj] somewhat formal : to repeat something you have already said in order to emphasize it ▪ reiterate a claim/view/point ▪ She avoided answering our questions directly, instead reiterating that the answers could be found in her book. ▪ Allow me to reiterate: if I am elected, I will not raise taxes.
—re·it·er·a·tion /riˌɪtəˈreɪʃən/ noun plural re·it·er·a·tions [count] ▪ The report was nothing more than a reiteration of statements by officials. [noncount] ▪ the reiteration of certain themes in the author's books
Term
underscore
Definition
alt çizgi, vurgulamak, altına çizgi çekmek - [+ obj] 1 : to emphasize (something) or show the importance of (something) ▪ These failures underscore the difficulty of what we're attempting to do. ▪ The President's visit underscores the administration's commitment to free trade.
2 : to draw a line under (something) : underline ▪ She underscored the most important points.
Term
reside
Definition
oturmak, bulunmak, ait olmak, bağlı olmak - [no obj] formal 1 : to live in a particular place ▪ He resides in St. Louis. ▪ He still resides at his parents' house.
2 : to exist or be present ▪ The power of veto resides with the President. [=the President has the power of veto] ▪ Meaning resides within the text of the poem. ▪ The importance of this decision resides in the fact that it relates to people across the country.
Term
mindset
Definition
zihniyet, Kafa yapısı - "This mind-set comes from cultural values ingrained for years.
Term
cohesive
Definition
yapışık, bağlı, bağlayıcı/kaynaştırıcı - [more co*he*sive; most co*he*sive] 1 : closely united ▪ Their tribe is a small but cohesive group.
2 : causing people to be closely united ▪ Religion can be used as a cohesive social force.
—co·he·sive·ly adverb
—co·he·sive·ness noun [noncount]
Term
in part
Definition
kısmen, taksitle, parçası olarak - in part : to some extent : partially or partly ▪ Thanks in part to her performance in that movie role, she became one of the most popular actresses in Hollywood. ▪ The project failed in part because of a lack of funds. ▪ The city's problems are due, at least in part, to its geographical location.
Term
entirety
Definition
bütünlük, bütün, tüm - [noncount] : the whole or total amount of something ▪ the entirety of an estate
in its/their entirety : with nothing left out ▪ He played the song in its entirety. [=he played the entire song] ▪ His comments will be broadcast in their entirety. [=all of his comments will be broadcast]
Term
adage
Definition
atasözü, özdeyiş - [count] : an old and well-known saying that expresses a general truth ▪ My mother always used to remind us of the (old) adage, “If you can't say something nice, don't say anything at all.”
Term
forfeit
Definition
zarar, kayıp, ihmalden dolayı kaybedilen şey, yoksun kalmak, para cezası vermek - : to lose or give up (something) as a punishment or because of a rule or law [+ obj] ▪ He forfeited his right to a trial by jury. ▪ If the money is not claimed within six months, it will be forfeited to the town. [=the owner of the money will lose any right to it] ▪ They didn't have enough players, so they ended up having to forfeit the game (to the other team). [no obj] ▪ They didn't have enough players, so they ended up having to forfeit. - : something that is lost or given up as punishment or because of a rule or law [count] —usually singular ▪ The judge declared the property a forfeit. ▪ They were required to pay a forfeit. [noncount] ▪ We won the game by forfeit. [=we won because the other team forfeited the game] - formal : given up or taken away as a punishment or because of a rule or law ▪ If the money is not claimed within six months, it will be forfeit to the town. [=the owner of the money will lose any right to it, and it will be given to the town]
Term
irrespective of
Definition
bakmaksızın, bakılmaksızın, düşünmeden - formal : without thinking about or considering (something) ▪ They are protected by the law, irrespective of race. [=regardless of race]
Term
ominous
Definition
uğursuz, meşum; hayra yorulamayan, kara; insanın keyfini kaçıran, kaygı verici - [more om*i*nous; most om*i*nous] : suggesting that something bad is going to happen in the future ▪ ominous clouds ▪ an ominous threat of war ▪ He spoke in ominous tones.
—om·i·nous·ly adverb ▪ A threat of war loomed ominously. ▪ The sky was ominously dark.
Term
ream
Definition
480 veya 500 tabakalık kağıt topu, çok miktar, tomar tomar - 1 [count] : an amount of paper that equals 480, 500, or 516 sheets
2 reams [plural] informal : a large amount of writing —usually + of ▪ She took reams of notes. [=she took a very large amount of notes] - [+ obj] US informal : to criticize (someone) in an angry way ▪ He got reamed in the press for his comments. —often + out ▪ She reamed him out for leaving the lights on.
Term
entice
Definition
ayartmak, ikna etmek, baştan çıkarmak, cazip - [+ obj] : to attract (someone) especially by offering or showing something that is appealing, interesting, etc. ▪ The store hopes to entice [=tempt, lure] shoppers with attractive window displays.
—en·tice·ment /ɪnˈtaɪsmənt/ noun plural en·tice·ments [count] ▪ The city offered the company tax breaks as an enticement [=inducement] to build a factory there. [noncount] ▪ using attractive displays for the enticement of customers
—enticing adjective [more enticing; most enticing] ▪ an enticing display of merchandise
—en·tic·ing·ly /ɪnˈtaɪsɪŋli/ adverb [more en*tic*ing*ly; most en*tic*ing*ly]
Term
slash
Definition
fiyatta büyük indirim yapmak, kesmek, yırtmak - [+ obj] 1 a : to make a long cut in (something) with a knife or other sharp weapon ▪ Someone slashed his car's tires. ▪ He threatened to slash the man's throat. b : to make (a path) by cutting plants ▪ She slashed a path through the underbrush. ▪ They slashed their way through the jungle.
2 : to reduce (something) by a large amount ▪ The company has slashed prices to increase sales. ▪ Funding for the program was slashed.
slash at [phrasal verb] slash at (someone or something) : to attack (someone or something) violently with a knife or other sharp weapon ▪ He slashed at me with a knife. - 1 [count] : a thin and usually long cut made with a knife or other sharp object ▪ There was a horrible slash on his arm.
2 [count] : a quick movement with a sharp knife or weapon to cut someone or something ▪ He cut my cheek with a quick slash of the knife.
3 [count] : a patch or line of bright light or color ▪ slashes of sunlight on a wall ▪ a dark painting with a slash of red
4 [count] : the mark / that is used to mean “or” (as in and/or), “and or” (as in bottles/cans), or “per” (as in kilometers/hour) or as a division sign in fractions (as in 3⁄4) —called also slash mark (Brit) oblique
5 [singular] Brit slang : an act of urinating ▪ He got out of the car to have/take a slash.
Term
avuncular
Definition
babacan, amca gibi - [more avun*cu*lar; most avun*cu*lar] : like an uncle : kind or friendly like an uncle ▪ an avuncular shopkeeper ▪ a man known for his avuncular charm
Term
crone
Definition
yaşlı kadın, koca karı - [count] literary : a cruel or ugly old woman ▪ The old crone lived alone.
Term
geriatric
Definition
İhtiyarlama meseleleri ile ihtiyarlık hastalıklarını inceleyen tıp dalı , yaşlıların sağlığı ile ilgili - 1 always used before a noun medical : of or relating to the process of growing old and the medical care of old people : of or relating to geriatrics ▪ geriatric patients/medicine ▪ geriatric illnesses ▪ a geriatric ward - [count] : an old person —usually plural ▪ providing medical care for geriatrics
Term
gnarled
Definition
yamuk yumuk, eğri büğrü, boğumlu, yıpranmış - [more gnarled; most gnarled] 1 of wood : having many twists and hard bumps or knots ▪ gnarled branches ▪ an ancient gnarled tree
2 : bumpy or twisted ▪ the old man's gnarled fingers/hands
Term
infantile
Definition
bebeksi, çocuksu, bebek gibi, ufak bir çocuk gibi - 1 [more in*fan*tile; most in*fan*tile] disapproving : annoying and childish : very silly in a way that is not appropriate or polite ▪ His behavior was infantile. ▪ infantile jokes
2 always used before a noun medical : affecting babies or very young children ▪ infantile diseases
Term
juvenile
Definition
çocuksu, gençlere özgü - 1 [more ju*ve*nile; most ju*ve*nile] disapproving : unpleasantly childish : immature ▪ She criticized his juvenile behavior at the party. ▪ juvenile pranks
2 always used before a noun a : relating to or meant for young people ▪ juvenile fiction b : of or relating to young people who have committed crimes ▪ the juvenile justice system ▪ a juvenile court ▪ a juvenile crime [=a crime committed by a young person]
3 : not yet fully grown ▪ juvenile birds/animals - [count] 1 : a young person : a person who is not yet old enough to be legally considered an adult ▪ She works to keep juveniles away from drugs. ▪ crimes committed by juveniles
2 : a young bird or animal
Term
oppress
Definition
baskı yapmak, ezmek, bunaltmak - [+ obj] 1 : to treat (a person or group of people) in a cruel or unfair way ▪ The country has long been oppressed by a ruthless dictator. ▪ They condemned attempts by the government to oppress its citizens. ▪ people who have traditionally been oppressed by society ▪ oppressed minorities/people
2 : to make (someone) feel sad or worried for a long period of time —usually used as (be) oppressed ▪ He was oppressed by a sense of failure. ▪ The family was oppressed by grief.
the oppressed : people who are oppressed ▪ freedom for the oppressed
—op·pres·sion /əˈprɛʃən/ noun [noncount] ▪ the oppression of women in the workplace ▪ the fight against political oppression in the world
—op·pres·sor /əˈprɛsɚ/ noun plural op·pres·sors [count] ▪ They remain at the mercy of their oppressors.
Term
hypocrisy
Definition
iki yüzlülük, riyakarlık - disapproving : the behavior of people who do things that they tell other people not to do : behavior that does not agree with what someone claims to believe or feel [noncount] ▪ When his private letters were made public, they revealed his hypocrisy. ▪ the hypocrisy of people who say one thing but do another [count] ▪ Teenagers often have a keen awareness of their parents' hypocrisies.
Term
mould / mold
Definition
kalıp, şekil, küflenmek, küf, şekil vermek - 1 [+ obj] a : to form or press (something, such as wax, plastic, clay, or dough) into a particular shape ▪ mold dough into loaves of bread b : to make (something) from a material that has been formed or pressed ▪ mold loaves of bread ▪ She gave her mother a tiny statue that she molded from clay. ▪ The mountains were molded [=formed, shaped] by the glaciers over thousands of years.
2 [+ obj] : to make (something) by pouring or pressing material (such as wax or plastic) into a mold ▪ The art class spent its time molding candles. ▪ mold plastic toys ▪ a molded plastic chair
3 [+ obj] : to create, influence, or affect the character of (someone or something) ▪ She has dedicated her life to teaching and molding young children into responsible adults. ▪ molding young minds ▪ He took a struggling company and molded it into something special.
4 [no obj] : to fit to the shape of something ▪ This new mattress pad will mold to your body [=it will change its shape to fit your body] when you sleep on it. ▪ The fabric is thin and flexible and will mold to your shape.
—mold·er (US) or Brit mould·er /ˈmoʊldɚ/ noun plural mold·ers [count] ▪ He sees himself as a molder of world events. ▪ a molder of young minds - : a soft substance that grows on the surface of damp or rotting things [noncount] ▪ She's allergic to mold, cigarette smoke, and dust. ▪ bread mold [=mold that grows on bread] [count] ▪ a slime mold [=a mold that is slimy]
Term
terrify
Definition
çok korkutmak, ödünü patlatmak, dehşete düşürmek
Term
profound
Definition
derin; büyük; yoğun: a profound impression büyük bir etki/derin bir iz. a profound mystery büyük bir sır. a profound remark büyük bir, tamamen - [more pro*found; most pro*found] 1 a : having or showing great knowledge or understanding ▪ a profound thinker ▪ His knowledge of history is profound. ▪ Her books offer profound insights into the true nature of courage. b : difficult to understand : requiring deep thought or wisdom ▪ the profound mysteries of outer space ▪ profound questions
2 a : very strongly felt ▪ profound sorrow ▪ a profound sense of loss b : very great ▪ Computer technology has made profound [=major, significant] changes in our lives. ▪ His paintings have had a profound effect/impact/influence on her own work.
3 somewhat formal : absolute or complete ▪ a profound silence/sleep/deafness
—pro·found·ly adverb ▪ She was influenced profoundly by his art. ▪ The discovery is profoundly important. ▪ Their beliefs are profoundly different. ▪ profoundly deaf people
Term
conscience
Definition
vicdan, inanç, bilinç - 1 : the part of the mind that makes you aware of your actions as being either morally right or wrong [count] —usually singular ▪ You should decide what to do according to your own conscience. ▪ Her conscience was bothering her, so she finally told the truth. ▪ He doesn't seem to have a conscience. [=doesn't seem to know or care about what is morally right] ▪ I cannot do anything that is/goes against my conscience. [=that I believe is morally wrong] ▪ After searching my conscience, I realized that I could not accept their offer. ▪ At least now I can face him with a clear conscience. [=without guilt] ▪ She had a guilty/troubled conscience. [=she had a feeling of guilt about something she had done] ▪ I urged the senator to vote his conscience [=vote as he felt he should], even if it was at odds with the party line. [noncount] ▪ The issue is a matter of (individual) conscience. [=something that people must decide about according to what they believe is morally right] ▪ I can't work for a company that has no social conscience. [=a company that does not care about important social issues] —see also prisoner of conscience
2 [noncount] : a feeling that something you have done is morally wrong ▪ She felt a pang/prick of conscience [=guilt] about not inviting him. ▪ The thief must have had an attack of conscience, because he returned the wallet with nothing missing from it.
in (all/good) conscience formal ◊If you cannot do something in (all/good) conscience, you cannot do it because you think that it is morally wrong. ▪ I cannot in good conscience allow this situation to continue. ▪ She could not in all conscience remain silent.
on your conscience ◊If something is on your conscience, it makes you feel guilty. ▪ I have to tell you the truth, because I don't want this on my conscience any longer.
Term
plotted
Definition
çizilmiş, kumpas, kumpas kurulmuş
Term
intervention
Definition
müdahele, araya girme
Term
commodity
Definition
ticari mal, hammadde, emtia - [count] 1 : something that is bought and sold ▪ agricultural commodities like grain and corn ▪ Oil is a commodity in high demand. ▪ commodity prices
2 : something or someone that is useful or valued ▪ Patience is a rare commodity. ▪ an actor who is a hot commodity [=who is very popular] in Hollywood right now
Term
equilibrium
Definition
denge, tarafsızlık, kararlılık, adalet - [noncount] 1 : a state in which opposing forces or actions are balanced so that one is not stronger or greater than the other ▪ Supply and demand were in equilibrium. ▪ chemical equilibrium
2 : a state of emotional balance or calmness ▪ It took me several minutes to recover my equilibrium. [=composure]
Term
ministerial
Definition
bakanlık, bakanlar düzeyinde
Term
prop up
Definition
(bir şeyi) düşmemesi için desteklemek/dayaklamak/payandalamak - [+ obj] : to support (something) by placing it against something else or by placing something under it ▪ She propped the rake against a tree. ▪ We propped the shed's roof with poles. ▪ The window was propped open.
prop up [phrasal verb] 1 prop up (something) or prop (something) up : to stop (something) from falling or slipping by placing something under or against it ▪ We propped up the beams with long boards.
2 prop (someone) up or prop up (someone) : to give help, encouragement, or support to (someone) ▪ His faith propped him up in times of crisis.
Term
dwell on
Definition
uzerinde durmak , uzun uzun düşünmek yada söz etmek -
Term
melt down
Definition
eritmek, erime
Term
endure
Definition
dayanmak, katlanmak, devam etmek - 1 [no obj] : to continue to exist in the same state or condition ▪ This tradition has endured [=lasted] for centuries. ▪ She wants to make sure her legacy will endure.
2 [+ obj] a : to experience (pain or suffering) for a long time ▪ The refugees have endured [=suffered] more hardship than most people can imagine. ▪ He endured five years as a prisoner of war. b : to deal with or accept (something unpleasant) ▪ We endured the lecture for as long as we could. —often used in negative statements ▪ I cannot endure [=(more commonly) stand] the sound of her voice. ▪ I refuse to endure [=(more commonly) put up with, stand for] such behavior any longer.
—en·dur·able /ɪnˈdɚrəbəl, Brit ɪnˈdjʊərəbəl/ adjective ▪ Such behavior is no longer endurable. [=it is unendurable]
—enduring adjective ▪ enduring [=lasting] friendships ▪ an enduring tradition/legacy
—en·dur·ing·ly adverb ▪ an enduringly popular tradition
Term
crackdown
Definition
baskı , yasaklama, sıkı tedbir , göz açtırmama - [count] : a serious attempt to punish people for doing something that is not allowed : an increased effort to enforce a law or rule ▪ Companies that pollute are the target of a new crackdown. —often + on ▪ There's been a federal crackdown on smuggling in recent years.
Term
unenviable
Definition
kıskançlık yaratacak derecede cazip olmayan - [more un*en*vi*able; most un*en*vi*able] : very bad or unpleasant ▪ I was given the unenviable task of cleaning the toilets. ▪ He found himself in the unenviable position of having to admit he'd lied.
Term
integrity
Definition
dürüstlük, doğruluk, bütünlük, sağlamlık - [noncount] 1 : the quality of being honest and fair ▪ He has a reputation for integrity [=honesty] in his business dealings. ▪ He's a man of the highest/greatest integrity. ▪ academic integrity ▪ I admire her artistic/personal integrity. ▪ She had the integrity to refuse to compromise on matters of principle.
2 : the state of being complete or whole ▪ Without music, the film loses its integrity. ▪ They are trying to preserve the cultural integrity of the community. ▪ The earthquake may have damaged the building's structural integrity.
Term
exceedingly
Definition
fazlasıyla, çok, son derece - somewhat formal : very, extremely ▪ an exceedingly fine job ▪ The weather was exceedingly cold. ▪ The crime rate is exceedingly high.
Term
predicament
Definition
çıkmaz, zor durum, tatsız durum - [count] : a difficult or unpleasant situation ▪ The governor has gotten himself into quite a predicament. ▪ I don't know how to get out of the predicament I'm in.
Term
clutch
Definition
tutmak, kavramak, yakalamak, yapışmak, pençe - 1 [+ obj] : to hold onto (someone or something) tightly with your hand ▪ I had to clutch the counter to keep from falling. ▪ The child clutched her mother's hand firmly. ▪ He had a book clutched in his hand.
2 [no obj] : to try to hold onto someone or something by reaching with your hand —usually + at ▪ She clutched at his shoulder. - [more clutch; most clutch] US 1 always used before a noun : happening during a very important or critical time especially in a sports competition ▪ She scored a clutch basket. ▪ a clutch hit/play/goal ▪ a clutch performance/situation
2 : able to perform well in a very important or critical situation especially in a sports competition ▪ He is a clutch hitter/player. = He is clutch. - [count] 1 a : a group of eggs that is laid by a bird at one time ▪ a clutch of eggs b : a group of young birds produced by a single group of eggs ▪ a clutch of chicks
2 : a small group of things or people ▪ a clutch of buildings/onlookers
Term
hazy
Definition
puslu, kafası dumanlı, çakırkeyif, kararsız -1 : partly hidden, darkened, or clouded by dust, smoke, or mist : hidden by haze ▪ We had only a hazy view of the mountain. ▪ hazy sunshine ; also : having or filled with haze ▪ hazy weather
2 a : not clear in thought or meaning : vague ▪ He gave us a hazy account of how he had spent the last two weeks. ▪ She has only hazy memories of the accident. b : not certain ▪ I'm a little hazy [=unclear] on/about the details.
—haz·i·ly /ˈheɪzəli/ adverb ▪ hazily remembered
—haz·i·ness /ˈheɪzinəs/ noun [noncount] ▪ the haziness of the view/memories
Term
quell
Definition
bastırmak, isyanı bastırmak, yatıştırmak, yumuşatmak - [+ obj] 1 : to end or stop (something) usually by using force ▪ Police quelled [=quashed] the riot.
2 : to calm or reduce (something, such as fear or worry) ▪ The president's remarks quelled [=eased] employees' fears.
Term
quell
Definition
bastırmak, isyanı bastırmak, yatıştırmak, yumuşatmak - [+ obj] 1 : to end or stop (something) usually by using force ▪ Police quelled [=quashed] the riot.
2 : to calm or reduce (something, such as fear or worry) ▪ The president's remarks quelled [=eased] employees' fears.
Term
inseperable
Definition
Ayrılamaz
Term
glazed
Definition
sırlı, cam gibi, pürüzsüz, cilalı - 1 [+ obj] : to give a smooth and shiny coating to (something) ▪ The storm glazed the trees with ice. ▪ Glaze the tart with melted jam. ▪ glazed ceramic pots ▪ a glazed doughnut [=a doughnut with a smooth, sugary coating]
2 [no obj] : to become dull and lifeless —usually + over ▪ His eyes glazed over [=he began to look very bored and tired] as the speech droned on
Term
swollen (swell v3)
Definition
kabarık, şişkin - 1 [no obj] : to become larger than normal ▪ Her broken ankle swelled badly. —often + up ▪ The bee sting made my whole arm swell up.
2 [+ obj] : to make (something, such as a river) larger or more full than normal ▪ Heavy rains swelled the river.
3 : to increase in size or number [no obj] ▪ The population has swelled/swollen in recent years. ▪ The economy is swelling at an annual rate of five percent. [+ obj] ▪ Immigrants have swelled the population.
4 [no obj] : to become louder ▪ The music swelled.
5 : to cause (something, such as a sail) to stretch outward and become full [+ obj] ▪ The breeze swelled (out) the sails. [no obj] ▪ The sails swelled (out) in the breeze.
6 [no obj] : to feel an emotion strongly —+ with ▪ His heart swelled with pride. [=he felt very proud]
a swelled head —see 1head
—swollen adjective ▪ a swollen ankle/gland ▪ a swollen river
Term
puffy
Definition
kabarık, şişkin, görkemli, rüzgarlı - [also more puffy; most puffy] 1 : larger than normal : swollen ▪ When I first wake up in the morning, my eyes are puffy.
2 : soft and light ▪ puffy clouds ▪ puffy, white hair
—puff·i·ness /ˈpʌfinəs/ noun [noncount]
Term
auction
Definition
açık arttırma, ihale
Term
merchandise
Definition
mal, satılık eşya, alışveriş etmek - [noncount] somewhat formal : goods that are bought and sold ▪ We sell quality merchandise. ▪ The merchandise will arrive by truck at noon. ▪ He's developed his own brand of merchandise. - [+ obj] 1 : to make the public aware of (a product being offered for sale) by using advertising and other methods ▪ merchandising women's shoes
2 : to present (someone) to the public like a product being offered for sale ▪ merchandise a movie star ▪ The political candidates are being merchandised to the public.
—mer·chan·dis·er noun plural mer·chan·dis·ers [count] ▪ Merchandisers decorated their stores' windows for the holidays.
Term
consistently
Definition
sürekli, tutarlı bir şekilde, devamlı olarak -
Term
occurence
Definition
olay, vaka, oluş
Term
add up to
Definition
tutmak, eklemek, demek, anlamına gelmek - k.dili. ... anlamına gelmek: What it adds up to is that you're not coming. Gelmeyeceksin anlamına
Term
noninformative
Definition
bilgilendirici olmayan
Term
revealing
Definition
açıklayıcı, anlamlı, açığa vurma, dekolte - [more re*veal*ing; most re*veal*ing] 1 : giving information about something that was not known before ▪ The book is a revealing account of being part of a gang. ▪ Her comments about her childhood were revealing.
2 : showing parts of the body that are usually hidden from view ▪ She wore a very revealing shirt. ▪ That skirt is much too revealing.
—re·veal·ing·ly adverb ▪ The actor talked revealingly about his life
Term
anon
Definition
bir an önce, derhal, hemen - literary + humorous : in a short time : soon ▪ I will answer his letter anon.
Term
closely
Definition
yakından, adeta, sık - —close·ly adverb [more close*ly; most close*ly] ▪ Don't drive too closely behind the car in front of you. ▪ The houses on our street are crowded very closely together. ▪ She closely resembles her mother. ▪ The suspects were watched closely by the police. ▪ We've been studying their behavior very closely. ▪ closely related family members
Term
terrestrial
Definition
karasal, dünyasal, topraksal, yeryüzüne ait - [more ter*res*tri*al; most ter*res*tri*al] 1 : relating to or occurring on the earth ▪ terrestrial life forms
2 technical : living or growing on land instead of in water or air ▪ The toad has terrestrial habits, spending most of its time on shore. ▪ terrestrial birds
3 : sending a broadcast signal from the Earth ▪ terrestrial wireless networks ▪ a terrestrial radio station
Term
intact
Definition
bozulmamış, dokunulmamış, el sürülmemiş; sağlam, eksiksiz - : not broken or damaged : having every part ▪ The house survived the war intact. ▪ After 25 years, their friendship remained intact.
Term
correctable
Definition
düzeltilebilir
Term
demonstrably
Definition
açıkça, gösterilebilir, kanıtlanabilir, ispatı mümkün - [more de*mon*stra*ble; most de*mon*stra*ble] formal : able to be proven or shown : possible to demonstrate ▪ There is no demonstrable evidence that the treatment is effective. ▪ a clearly demonstrable improvement
—de·mon·stra·bly /dɪˈmɑ:nstrəbli/ adverb ▪ The statements are demonstrably untrue/false.
Term
fall under the umbrella of a statement
Definition
Term
fall within the sphere of a term or concept in the stimulus
Definition
Term
ado
Definition
yaygara, gürültü, telaş, kıyameti koparmak - [noncount] : foolish or unnecessary talk, trouble, or activity —often used with much ▪ There has been much ado about the need for campaign reform. ▪ The controversy turned out to be much ado about nothing.
without further ado : without waiting any longer : right away ▪ Without further ado, I'd like to introduce our speaker.
Term
lock down
Definition
bir şeyi iyi korunaklı hale getirmek, tecrit
Term
engender
Definition
neden olmak, oluşturmak, doğurmak, meydana getirmek - [+ obj] formal : to be the source or cause of (something) ▪ The issue has engendered a considerable amount of debate.
Term
war-torn
Definition
Savaş yüzünden mahvolmuş, savaşın parçaladığı
Term
on occasion
Definition
bazen, fırsat buldukça, ara sıra - on occasion : sometimes but not often : from time to time ▪ On occasion [=occasionally], we'll drive out to the beach and watch the sunset. ▪ I have on occasion tried to help him with his homework. ▪ These machines are still used on occasion today.
Term
bagpipe
Definition
gayda, iskoçların tulum çalgısı
Term
pear
Definition
armut
Term
bout
Definition
zaman, hastalık, boks maçı- [count] 1 : a period of time during which someone suffers from something (such as an illness or disease) —often + of ▪ a bout of fever ▪ She struggles with frequent bouts of depression. —often + with in U.S. English ▪ She survived a 5-year bout with cancer. ▪ a bout with the flu
2 : a short period of time during which something is done or happening ▪ a drinking bout —often + of ▪ a 4-hour bout of reading ▪ a bout of unemployment
3 : a wrestling or boxing contest ▪ He lost his bout [=fight] with the boxing champion.
Term
faction
Definition
ayrılık, gruplaşma - [count] : a group within a larger group that has different ideas and opinions than the rest of the group ▪ The committee soon split into factions. ▪ warring factions
—fac·tion·al /ˈfækʃənl̟/ adjective ▪ factional strife/violence/maneuvering
—fac·tion·al·ism /ˈfækʃənəˌlɪzəm/ noun [noncount] ▪ a political party split by factionalism and infighting
Term
stoop
Definition
omuzları çökük/düşük olmak/durmak, hafif kambur olmak: He stoops. Omuzları , kambur durmak, hafif kambur- [no obj] 1 : to bend down or over ▪ She stooped down to hug the child. ▪ He had to stoop to pick it up.
2 : to walk or stand with your head and shoulders bent forward ▪ He tends to stoop as he walks.
3 : to do something that is not honest, fair, etc. ▪ She would never stoop to lying. [=she would never lie; she is too good a person to lie] ▪ He really did that? I didn't think he could stoop so low. - [singular] : a bend or curve forward of your back and shoulders ▪ He walks with a slight stoop.
—compare 3stoop
—stooped adjective ▪ His shoulders are stooped. [=his shoulders are bent forward] - [count] US : a raised area (such as a porch, platform, or stairway) at the entrance to a house or building ▪ I found a package on the (front/back) stoop.
Term
condescend
Definition
tenezzül etmek, sözde alçakgönüllülük göstermek, lütfetmek - [no obj] formal + disapproving 1 : to show that you believe you are more intelligent or better than other people ▪ The author treats her readers as equals and never condescends (to them).
2 : to do something that you usually do not do because you believe you are too important to do it —usually followed by to + verb ▪ She condescends to speak to me only when she needs something.
Term
deign
Definition
tenezzül etmek, alçakgönüllülük yapmak - [no obj] formal + disapproving : to do something that you think you should not have to do because you are too important —usually followed by to + verb ▪ She finally deigned to speak to me. ▪ The actor walked by, not even deigning [=stooping, condescending] to acknowledge his fans.
Term
bettor
Definition
bahse giren, bahisçi
Term
rhyme
Definition
kafiye, uyak, kafiye yapmak - 1 [count] : one of two or more words or phrases that end in the same sounds ▪ She used “moon” as a rhyme for “June.” ▪ He couldn't think of a rhyme for “orange.”
2 [count] : a poem or song whose lines end in rhymes ▪ children's rhymes ▪ a catchy rhyme —see also nursery rhyme
3 [noncount] : the use of rhymes in a poem or song ▪ They're learning about meter and rhyme. ▪ He delivered the speech in rhyme. [=he used words that rhyme in the speech] ▪ poems that use rhyme
rhyme or reason : a good reason or explanation for something —used in negative statements ▪ There seems to be no rhyme or reason to/for some of the things he does. ▪ She does things without rhyme or reason. - 1 [no obj] : to have or end with the same sounds ▪ Please find the two lines that rhyme. ▪ words that don't rhyme —often + with ▪ “Bug” rhymes with “rug.”
2 [no obj] : to have lines that end with the same sounds ▪ poems that rhyme ▪ rhyming verse/couplets
3 [+ obj] : to use (a rhyme) in a poem, song, etc. ▪ She rhymed “moon” with “June.”
Term
waging
Definition
birbiriyle mücadele eden, savaş açmak - [+ obj] : to start and continue (a war, battle, etc.) in order to get or achieve something ▪ They waged a guerrilla war against the government. ▪ Local activists are waging a campaign to end homelessness in the region. ▪ They have waged [=fought] a battle against the proposed new law.
Term
drudgery
Definition
angarya, ağır ve sıkıcı iş - [noncount] : boring, difficult, or unpleasant work ▪ He hated the drudgery of his job.
Term
triage
Definition
özelliklerine göre ayırma, aciliyetine göre sıralama - [noncount] medical : the process of deciding which patients should be treated first based on how sick or seriously injured they are ▪ Nurses do triage in the emergency room.
Term
guise
Definition
aldatıcı görünüş, dış görünüş , biçim , kılık - 1 [count] : one of several or many different ways in which something is seen, experienced, or produced ▪ They serve the same basic dish in various guises. [=forms]
2 [singular] : a way of seeming or looking that is not true or real ▪ She swindles people under the guise of friendship. [=by pretending to be their friend] ▪ a story about a demon in the guise of an angel [=a demon disguised as an angel; a demon made to look like an angel]
Term
drivel
Definition
saçma sapan konuşmak, sapıtmak - [noncount] : foolish writing or speech ▪ I'm not going to waste my time reading this drivel. [=nonsense] - [no obj] informal : to talk in a very foolish or silly way ▪ What is he driveling about now?
—driveling (US) or Brit drivelling adjective ▪ a driveling idiot
Term
antagonist
Definition
karşı çıkan, muhalif, düşman, rakip - [count] : a person who opposes another person ▪ He faced his antagonist [=(more commonly) opponent, adversary] in a series of debates.
Term
shoal
Definition
büyük balık sürüsü, sığ yer, sürü - [count] 1 : an area where the water in a sea, lake, or river is not deep ▪ fish lurking in the shoals
2 : a small, raised area of sand just below the surface of the water ▪ The boat ran aground on the shoal. - [count] : a large group or number —often + of ▪ a shoal [=(more commonly) school] of fish ▪ (chiefly Brit) a shoal of letters from angry readers
Term
convene
Definition
(toplantıya çağırarak) toplamak, mahkemeye celp etmek - : to come together in a group for a meeting [no obj] ▪ The students convened [=assembled] in the gym. ▪ We convened at the hotel for a seminar. ▪ This class convenes twice a week. [+ obj] ▪ convene a meeting ▪ A panel of investigators was convened by the president to review the case.
Term
quarrel
Definition
ağız kavgası, tartışma, atışmak - [count] 1 : an angry argument or disagreement ▪ a lover's quarrel = a quarrel between lovers ▪ They had a quarrel about/over money. ▪ a quarrel between husband and wife ▪ She had a quarrel with her mother.
2 : a reason to disagree with or argue about something —+ with ▪ I have a few quarrels with your plan. ▪ I have no quarrel with [=I do not object to] your plan. ▪ It would be foolish to pick a quarrel [=start a quarrel] with him.
Term
rift
Definition
ara bozukluğu, ara açılması; anlaşmazlık: There's a growing rift in their relationship. Araları gittikçe, aralık, çatlak, damar - [count] 1 : a situation in which two people, groups, etc., no longer have a friendly relationship ▪ The fight will only widen the rift with his brother. —often + between ▪ Nothing could heal the rift between them.
2 a : a deep crack or opening in the ground, a rock, etc. ▪ the rift in the rock ▪ We could see some stars through the rifts in the clouds. b geology : a break in the Earth's crust ▪ Scientists are studying the Mid-Atlantic Rift.
Term
exiled
Definition
sürgün, sürülmüş - [+ obj] : to force (someone) to go to live in a distant place or foreign country : to force (someone) into exile —usually used as (be) exiled ▪ The President was exiled by military rulers soon after the coup. ▪ an exiled writer ▪ dissidents exiled to Siberia
Term
victimize
Definition
haksızlık etmek, kurban etmek, zulmetmek -[+ obj] 1 : to treat (someone) cruelly or unfairly ▪ They were victimized because of their religion.
2 chiefly US : to make a victim of (someone) : to harm or commit a crime against (someone) ▪ people who have been victimized by thieves/theft [=people who are the victims of thieves; people who have been robbed] ▪ More than a dozen elderly women were victimized [=swindled] by the con artist.
—vic·tim·i·za·tion also Brit vic·tim·i·sa·tion /ˌvɪktəməˈzeɪʃən, Brit ˌvɪktəˌmaɪˈzeɪʃən/ noun [noncount]
Term
predominantly
Definition
z. genelde, çoğu: The representatives were predominantly European. Temsilcilerin çoğu Avrupalıydı, genelde, ağırlıklı olarak
Term
scum
Definition
kir tabakası, toplumun yüz karası, kötü insanlar, pislik - 1 [noncount] : a layer of something unpleasant or unwanted that forms on top of a liquid ▪ Boil the chicken and use a spoon to remove any scum that floats to the surface. ▪ pond scum [=a layer of algae on top of a pond]
2 informal : a dishonest, unkind, or unpleasant person [noncount] ▪ Ignore him; he's scum. ▪ They are the scum of the earth. [=the worst people on the earth] [count] ▪ He's a complete scum.
—scum·my /ˈskʌmi/ adjective scum·mi·er; scum·mi·est [also more scum*my; most scum*my] ▪ scummy water ▪ a scummy person
Term
barred from
Definition
yasaklanmış -
Term
stand down
Definition
Bulunduğu makama bir daha aday olmamak, adaylıktan çekilmek, feragat etmek - stand down [phrasal verb] Brit 1 : to leave the witness stand in a court of law ▪ The judge thanked the witness and allowed her to stand down.
2 : to leave a job or official position ▪ He stood down [=stepped down] (from his office) as Lord Mayor. ▪ She stood down in favour of a more popular candidate.
Term
receptive
Definition
yenilikçi, algısal, ankayışlı, çabuk kavrayan - [more re*cep*tive; most re*cep*tive] : willing to listen to or accept ideas, suggestions, etc. ▪ I was happy to be speaking before such a receptive audience. —often + to ▪ He was receptive to the idea of going back to school.
—re·cep·tive·ness noun [noncount] ▪ He was pleased by the receptiveness of the audience.
—re·cep·tiv·i·ty /ˌri:ˌsɛpˈtɪvəti/ noun [noncount] ▪ the audience's receptivity to his theories
Term
staunchly
Definition
staunch: güvenilir, kanı durdurmak, kesmek - [also more staunch; most staunch] : very devoted or loyal to a person, belief, or cause ▪ She is a staunch advocate of women's rights. ▪ He's a staunch believer in the value of regular exercise. ▪ I'm one of his staunchest supporters.
—staunch·ly adverb ▪ She is staunchly opposed to the death penalty.
Term
secular
Definition
laik, (sıfat) dünyevi, cismani; layik, dini olmayan, ruhani olmayan; manastır sistemine bağlı olmayan; yüz yılda bir vaki olan, asırlık; asırlarca süren - 1 a [more sec*u*lar; most sec*u*lar] : not spiritual : of or relating to the physical world and not the spiritual world ▪ secular concerns b : not religious ▪ secular music ▪ a secular society ▪ Both secular and religious institutions can apply for the funds. c : of, relating to, or controlled by the government rather than by the church : civil ▪ secular courts
2 —used to describe a member of the clergy who lives in ordinary society and not in a monastery ▪ a secular priest
Term
interim
Definition
geçici şey, geçiş dönemi, boşluk, ara - [singular] : a period of time between events : interval ▪ The regulations are scheduled to change next winter, and in the interim [=meanwhile], we'll be working hard to make all of the appropriate changes. - : used or accepted for a limited time : not permanent ▪ an interim solution ▪ He served as the college's interim [=temporary] president while the committee searched for a permanent replacement.
Term
asylum
Definition
sığınak, barınak, himaye, mülteci, koruma - 1 [noncount] : protection given by a government to someone who has left another country in order to escape being harmed ▪ She asked for political asylum. ▪ She was granted asylum after it was made clear that she would be killed if she returned to her native country. ▪ asylum seekers
2 [count] old-fashioned : a hospital where people who are mentally ill are cared for especially for long periods of time : a mental hospital
Term
one upmanship
Definition
Üstünlük, üstünlük kurma - [noncount] : behavior in which someone tries to get an advantage by doing, saying, or having better things than someone else ▪ a round of verbal one-upmanship
Term
buttonhole
Definition
ilik, düğme dikmek , ilik açmak,
Term
grudging
Definition
gönülsüz, isteksiz - [more grudg*ing; most grudg*ing] : said, done, or given in an unwilling or doubtful way ▪ Her theories have begun to win grudging acceptance in the scientific community. ▪ He has earned the grudging admiration/respect of his rivals.
—grudg·ing·ly adverb ▪ Her theories have been grudgingly accepted. ▪ They grudgingly gave him permission.
Term
array
Definition
görkem, sıra, gösteriş, diziliş, düzen - 1 [count] : a large group or number of things —usually singular ▪ They offer a wide/vast/bewildering array of products and services. ▪ The car is available in an array of colors. [=in many different colors] ▪ We encountered a whole array of problems. [=many problems]
2 [count] technical a : a group of numbers, symbols, etc., that are arranged in rows and columns b : a way of organizing pieces of information in the memory of a computer so that similar kinds of information are together
3 [count] technical : a group of devices that together form a unit ▪ an antenna array ▪ an array of solar panels
4 [noncount] formal + literary : rich or beautiful clothing ▪ She was dressed in grand/glorious array. - [+ obj] formal 1 : to place (a group of things) in a particular position so that they are in order or so that they look attractive —usually used as (be) arrayed ▪ The layers consist of bricks arrayed [=arranged] in regular patterns. ▪ The table was arrayed with all sorts of delicacies. [=there were all sorts of delicacies placed attractively on the table]
2 literary : to dress (someone, especially yourself) in fine clothing ▪ She arrayed herself in rich velvets and satins.
3 : to put (soldiers) in a place or position so that they are ready to attack ▪ They arrayed [=deployed] the troops along the hilltop. —usually used as (be) arrayed ▪ The troops were arrayed along the hilltop. ▪ The general surveyed the forces arrayed against him
Term
folly
Definition
aptallık, delilik, çılgınlık - 1 [noncount] a : the lack of good sense or judgment : foolishness ▪ the folly of driving fast on steep, winding roads ▪ his folly in thinking that he would not be noticed ▪ The folly of such an action should be apparent to everyone. b : a foolish act or idea : foolish behavior [noncount] ▪ Their pranks were just youthful folly. [=the kinds of foolish things that young people often do] [count] ▪ engaging in youthful follies ▪ the follies of the modern world
2 [count] : a very unusual or fancy building that was built in a garden for decoration or amusement in the past
3 follies [plural] chiefly US : a large public show or entertainment with many performers ▪ the famous Ziegfeld Follies of the 1920s ▪ ice follies [=a show with ice-skaters skating to music]
Term
entrench
Definition
sağlama almak, siper kazmak, sağlam bir şekilde yerleştirmek - [+ obj] : to place (someone or something) in a very strong position that cannot easily be changed ▪ officials who have tried to entrench themselves in office
—entrenched adjective [more entrenched; most entrenched] ▪ These attitudes are (deeply/firmly) entrenched in our culture. ▪ Computers are now an entrenched part of modern life.
—en·trench·ment /ɪnˈtrɛntʃmənt/ noun [noncount] ▪ the entrenchment of certain attitudes
Term
dough
Definition
hamur, hamur gibi herhangi bir şey
Term
rolling pin
Definition
oklava, merdane
Term
proliferation
Definition
Çoğalma, artma (özellikle hücreler için kullanılır), proliferasyon, tomurcuktan üreme - [no obj] : to increase in number or amount quickly ▪ New problems have proliferated in recent months. [=many new problems have occurred in recent months]
—pro·lif·er·a·tion /prəˌlɪfəˈreɪʃən/ noun [noncount] ▪ cancer cell proliferation ▪ trying to halt (the) proliferation of nuclear weapons [singular] ▪ There has been a recent proliferation of medical advertising on TV.
Term
nutshell
Definition
kabuk (kuruyemiş), fındık kabuğu, kısaca - [count] : the hard outer shell of a nut
in a nutshell : very briefly ▪ And that, in a nutshell, is what happened. ▪ To put it in a nutshell, the party was a disaster.
Term
prudence
Definition
sağduyu, akıl, ihtiyat, öngörü - [noncount] : careful good judgment that allows someone to avoid danger or risks ▪ act with ordinary/reasonable prudence ▪ He always exercises prudence with his finances.
Term
flat assertion
Definition
düz mantık
Term
defensibility
Definition
Capability of being defended
Term
herein
Definition
bu noktada, işbu, burada - formal 1 : in this book, document, etc. ▪ For an explanation of the abbreviations used herein, see the section entitled “Abbreviations in this Work.”
2 : in this statement, fact, or detail —used to introduce something that is related to the main subject and that is usually followed by an explanation ▪ The company faces more competition every year. Herein lies the challenge. In order to maintain our current standing, we have to increase sales.
Term
be concerned
Definition
endişeli, ilgili, kaygılı, meşgul
Term
veving
Definition
eziyetli, üzücü, sinirlendirici, can sıkıcı - [+ obj] old-fashioned : to annoy or worry (someone) ▪ This problem has vexed researchers for years. ▪ We were vexed by the delay.
—vexing adjective [more vexing; most vexing] ▪ a vexing problem [=an irritating/annoying problem]
Term
bridge piers
Definition
köprü ayakları
Term
piling
Definition
istif, kümeleme, temel direği -
Term
hammer blow
Definition
çekiç darbesi
Term
moral fabric of society
Definition
The general societal consensus concerning the meaning of morality and its defining characteristics.
Term
citizenry
Definition
bütün vatandaşlar, millet - [count] formal : all the citizens of a place —usually singular ▪ an educated citizenry ▪ the citizenry of Boston
Term
substantiate
Definition
doğrulamak, ispatlamak, gerçekleştirmek, kanıtlamak - [+ obj] formal : to prove the truth of (something) ▪ He offered no evidence to substantiate [=support] his claim.
—sub·stan·ti·a·tion /səbˌstænʃiˈeɪʃən/ noun [noncount]
Term
divert
Definition
başka yöne çevirmek
Term
uncover
Definition
meydana çıkarmak, ortaya çıkarmak, üstünü açmak - [+ obj] 1 : to remove a cover from (something) ▪ Uncover the pot.
2 : to find or become aware of (something that was hidden or secret) ▪ Police uncovered a criminal plot. ▪ We are still trying to uncover (the truth about) what happened.
3 : to allow (something) to be seen by removing a covering ▪ Archaeologists uncovered the ruins of an ancient city.
—un·cov·ered /ˌʌnˈkʌvɚd/ adjective ▪ She left the pot uncovered so the soup could cool.
Term
ascribe
Definition
yüklemek, atfetmek, üstüne atmak -ascribe to [phrasal verb] ascribe (something) to (something or someone) formal : to say or think that (something) is caused by, comes from, or is associated with (something or someone) ▪ They ascribed [=attributed] his illness to chemicals in his brain. [=they said his illness was caused by chemicals in his brain] ▪ The author ascribes the economy's success to the current government. [=the author credits the current government with the economy's success] ▪ She ascribes [=assigns] no importance to having lots of money. [=she does not believe that having lots of money is important] ▪ These poems are usually ascribed to Homer. [=most people believe that these poems were written by Homer] ▪ qualities that are usually ascribed to men [=qualities that many people think are typical of men]
Term
overplay
Definition
büyütmek, abartmak - [+ obj] 1 : to give too much attention to (something) : to make (something) seem more important than it really is ▪ The network news overplayed the story just to get good ratings. —opposite underplay
2 disapproving : to show too much emotion when acting in a play, movie, etc. ▪ He overplayed the death scene.
overplay your hand also overplay your cards : to make a mistake because you believe that your position is stronger or better than it really is ▪ The union overplayed its hand by demanding too much, causing the company to withdraw what would have been its best offer.
Term
embattled
Definition
güç durumda , sıkışmış, savaş halinde - 1 : engaged in battle or conflict : surrounded by enemies ▪ an embattled city
2 [more em*bat*tled; most em*bat*tled] : constantly criticized or attacked ▪ the embattled coach of a losing team ▪ the company's embattled president
Term
relinquish
Definition
vazgeçmek, başkasına bırakmak, feragat etmek - [+ obj] formal : to give up (something) : to give (something, such as power, control, or possession) to another person or group ▪ I will not relinquish my rights. ▪ She was forced to relinquish control of the project. ▪ The court ordered him to relinquish custody of his child.
—re·lin·quish·ment /rɪˈlɪŋkwɪʃmənt/ noun [noncount]
Term
unveil
Definition
peçesini açmak; göz önüne koymak, açmak - [+ obj] 1 : to show or reveal (something) to others for the first time ▪ The developer unveiled plans for a new housing complex. ▪ The company will unveil its newest product today.
2 : to remove a cover from (something) so that people can see it ▪ unveil a statue
—un·veiling noun plural un·veilings [count] ▪ Many people were present for the unveiling of the statue.
Term
coincidental
Definition
ratlantısal, tesadüfi - [more co*in*ci*den*tal; most co*in*ci*den*tal] : happening because of a coincidence : not planned ▪ The fact that he and his boss went to the same college was purely/entirely/completely coincidental. ▪ a coincidental meeting
—co·in·ci·den·tal·ly adverb ▪ Not coincidentally, they were both graduates of the same college.
Term
jolly
Definition
neşeli, fazlasıyla, kandırmak, hoş - [also more jol*ly; most jol*ly] 1 : full of happiness and joy : happy and cheerful ▪ Our boss was a very jolly man, always laughing. ▪ jolly laughter/singing
2 old-fashioned : very pleasant or enjoyable ▪ She had a jolly time at the party.-
Term
prey upon
Definition
avlamak, avlayıp yemek
Term
encapsulate
Definition
içermek, sarmalamak , kısa ve öz biçimde açıklamak - [+ obj] 1 : to show or express the main idea or quality of (something) in a brief way ▪ a phrase that perfectly encapsulates [=sums up] my feelings about the day ▪ The first song encapsulates [=captures] the mood of the whole album.
2 : to completely cover (something) especially so that it will not touch anything else ▪ The contaminated material should be encapsulated and removed.
—en·cap·su·la·tion /ɪnˌkæpsəˈleɪʃən/ noun plural en·cap·su·la·tions [count] ▪ The book is an encapsulation of the history of marathons. [noncount] ▪ a complex subject that resists encapsulation
Term
hallmark
Definition
ayırıcı özellik, nitelik - [count] 1 : a quality, ability, etc., that is typical of a particular person or thing ▪ He had all the hallmarks of a great baseball player. ▪ Humor is one of the hallmarks of her style. ▪ The murder bore all the hallmarks of a serial killer's work. —compare earmark
2 : an official mark that is put on gold and silver objects in Britain to indicate their purity
Term
tainted
Definition
kusurlu, bozuk, lekelenmiş, bozulmuş, yozlaşmış - taint: [+ obj] 1 : to hurt or damage the good condition of (something) —often used as (be) tainted ▪ The reputation of the university has been tainted [=blemished, marred] by athletic scandals. ▪ Their relationship was tainted with/by suspicion.
2 : to make (something) dangerous or dirty especially by adding something harmful or undesirable to it ▪ Bacteria had tainted [=contaminated, spoiled] the meat. —often used as (be) tainted ▪ The water had been tainted by pesticides.
—tainted adjective ▪ tainted food
Term
incompetent
Definition
yetersiz, yeteneksiz, dayanıksız - [more in*com*pe*tent; most in*com*pe*tent] : not competent: such as a : lacking necessary ability or skills ▪ an incompetent worker/doctor ▪ He is too incompetent to be trusted with such an important responsibility. ▪ The patient is mentally incompetent. b law : not able to take part in a trial ▪ The defendant was declared incompetent to stand trial. ▪ an incompetent witness
—in·com·pe·tent·ly adverb ▪ The investigation was handled incompetently. - [count] : a person who is not able to do something well : an incompetent person ▪ That department is full of incompetents.
Term
get into gear
Definition
to start working effectively or making progress
Her electoral campaign is finally getting into gear.
Suddenly my brain clicked into gear and I realized what was happening.
Term
malice
Definition
kötü niyet, fesat, kasıt- [noncount] : a desire to cause harm to another person ▪ an attack motivated by pure malice ▪ She claimed that her criticisms were without malice.
with malice aforethought law —used to describe a criminal act that was deliberately planned to cause harm to someone ▪ Murder is the killing of another person with malice aforethought.
Term
prompt
Definition
hemen, dakik, harekete geçmek, e yol açmak, zamanında yapılan - [+ obj] 1 a : to cause (someone) to do something ▪ Curiosity prompted her to ask a few questions. b : to be the cause of (something) ▪ Pride prompted his angry response. ▪ The evidence prompted a criminal investigation.
2 a : to say (something that encourages a person to talk) ▪ “Did you hear me?” he prompted when his friend did not respond to his first question. b : to say the lines of a play to (an actor who has forgotten them) : to give a prompt to (an actor) ▪ The actor had to be prompted by someone who was standing offstage.
3 computers : to show a message that tells (a user) to do something ▪ The computer/program prompted me to type in a number.
—prompt·er noun plural prompt·ers [count] - [also more prompt; most prompt] 1 : done or given without delay ▪ The victims need prompt [=immediate] medical assistance. ▪ We always get prompt service at that restaurant. ▪ He was offered prompt access to the data he needed.
2 : arriving or doing something at the expected time or without delay ▪ They were very prompt about responding to my request. ▪ Please try to be prompt [=punctual] about keeping appointments.
—prompt·ness noun [noncount] ▪ I was surprised by the promptness of their response. -
Term
curtail
Definition
kısaltmak, kısalma, azalma
Term
suppress
Definition
bastırmak, gizli tutmak, önlemek, zapt etmek - [+ obj] 1 : to end or stop (something) by force ▪ Political dissent was brutally suppressed. ▪ suppressing a rebellion
2 : to keep (something) secret : to not allow people to know about or see (something) ▪ The governor tried to suppress the news. ▪ The judge may decide to suppress the evidence. [=to not allow the evidence to be used at a trial] ▪ She ordered the magazine (to be) suppressed.
3 a : to not allow yourself to feel, show, or be affected by (an emotion) ▪ He struggled to suppress his feelings of jealousy. ▪ She could not suppress her anger. ▪ I had to suppress an urge to tell him what I really thought. b : to stop yourself from doing something (such as smiling, coughing, or laughing) that might bother other people ▪ I found it hard to suppress a smile [=to keep myself from smiling] when he told me about what happened. ▪ She tried to suppress a cough/laugh. [=she tried not to cough/laugh]
4 : to slow or stop the growth, development, or normal functioning of (something) ▪ a drug that suppresses the immune system ▪ The pill works by suppressing your appetite.
—sup·pres·sion /səˈprɛʃən/ noun [noncount] ▪ political suppression ▪ the suppression of evidence ▪ the suppression of your emotions ▪ appetite suppression
Term
dissemination
Definition
Yayılma, dağılma, serpilme, hastalığın vücutta çeşitli organ veya dokulara yayılması - [+ obj] formal : to cause (something, such as information) to go to many people ▪ The Internet allows us to disseminate information/news/ideas faster. ▪ The findings were widely disseminated.
—dis·sem·i·na·tion /dɪˌsɛməˈneɪʃən/ noun [noncount] ▪ the dissemination of information
—dis·sem·i·na·tor /dɪˈsɛməˌneɪtɚ/ noun plural dis·sem·i·na·tors [count] ▪ disseminators of information
Term
grievous
Definition
çok büyük (yanlış/zarar/kayıp/acı); ağır (masraf), çok kötü, acı - [more griev*ous; most griev*ous] formal : causing great sadness, suffering, or pain : very serious or severe ▪ the grievous cost of war ▪ He took a foolish financial risk and suffered a grievous loss. ▪ grievous bodily harm ▪ a grievous error/mistake
—griev·ous·ly adverb ▪ Several passengers were grievously injured in the bus accident.
Term
reprehensible
Definition
kınanması gereken, ayıplanacak, ayıp - [more rep*re*hen*si*ble; most rep*re*hen*si*ble] formal : very bad : deserving very strong criticism ▪ reprehensible [=contemptible] acts
—rep·re·hen·si·bly /ˌrɛprɪˈhɛnsəbli/ adverb ▪ They behaved reprehensibly.
Term
patrol
Definition
devriye, devriye gezmek, gözlemek, - 1 : the act of walking or going around or through an area, building, etc., in order to make sure that it is safe : the act of patrolling an area [count] ▪ The guard makes a patrol of the building every hour. [noncount] ▪ Soldiers are on patrol along the border. ▪ a patrol officer
2 [count] : a group of people, vehicles, etc., that go through an area to make sure that it is safe : a group that patrols an area ▪ Army patrols combed the area. ▪ the highway patrol ▪ the U.S. Border Patrol ▪ a foot patrol [=a group that patrols by walking] ▪ the ski patrol [=a group that patrols an area on skis] - : to walk or go around or through (an area, building, etc.) especially in order to make sure that it is safe [+ obj] ▪ The squad had orders to patrol the area. ▪ The border is patrolled by the army. ▪ Police patrol the streets. [no obj] ▪ They patrolled on foot.
—pa·trol·ler noun plural pa·trol·lers [count]
Term
entangle
Definition
dolaşıklık, dolaştırma, karışıklık - [+ obj] 1 : to cause (something) to get caught in or twisted with something else : tangle —usually used as (be/get) entangled ▪ The kite got entangled in the tree. ▪ She tried to get up, but her foot was entangled in the strap. ▪ The birds fly into the net and become entangled.
2 : to get (someone) involved in a confusing or difficult situation —usually used as (be/get) entangled ▪ They were entangled in a messy lawsuit. ▪ He was/got romantically entangled with the girl next door.
—en·tan·gle·ment /ɪnˈtæŋgəlmənt/ noun plural en·tan·gle·ments [count] ▪ romantic/legal entanglements [noncount] ▪ the entanglement of his kite in the tree
Term
discarded
Definition
atılan - discard: [+ obj] 1 : to throw (something) away because it is useless or unwanted ▪ Remove and discard the stems. ▪ a pile of discarded tires —often used figuratively ▪ Many of his original theories have been discarded [=rejected] in recent years.
2 : to remove (a playing card) from your hand in a card game ▪ She discarded the six of hearts.
Term
suffocate
Definition
boğulmak, boğmak - 1 a [no obj] : to die because you are unable to breathe ▪ Don't put that pillow over her face—she could suffocate. ▪ The poor dog could suffocate in the car on a hot day like this. —sometimes used figuratively ▪ I'm suffocating in this job. [=I can't express myself, act freely, etc., in this job] b [+ obj] : to kill (someone) by making breathing impossible ▪ She was afraid that thick pillows and blankets could suffocate [=smother] the baby. ▪ The victims were found suffocated. —sometimes used figuratively ▪ Anger and resentment slowly suffocated their marriage. ▪ Critics say that the new tax will suffocate local businesses.
2 [no obj] : to be uncomfortable because there is not enough fresh air —usually used as (be) suffocating ▪ We were suffocating in the stuffy boardroom.
—suf·fo·ca·tion /ˌsʌfəˈkeɪʃən/ noun [noncount] ▪ The victims died of suffocation.
Term
disintegrate
Definition
dağılmak, ayrışmak, paramparça olmak, : to break apart into many small parts or pieces [no obj] ▪ The old iron hinge rusted and eventually disintegrated [=crumbled] into dust. ▪ The paper will disintegrate if it gets wet. —often used figuratively ▪ Their relationship gradually disintegrated. ▪ With the rise of nationalism, the colonial empires began to disintegrate. [+ obj] ▪ The laser can disintegrate most kinds of rock.
—dis·in·te·gra·tion /dɪsˌɪntəˈgreɪʃən/ noun [noncount]
Term
switchover
Definition
sistem değiştirme, değişme, kanal değiştirme -
Term
averse
Definition
karşı olan, karşıt, isteksiz, gönülsüz - averse to : having a clear dislike of (something) : strongly opposed to (something) ▪ He seems to be averse to exercise. ▪ No one is more averse to borrowing money than he is. —often used in negative statements ▪ She is not averse to taking chances. [=she is willing to take chances]
Term
bleak
Definition
umutsuz, soğuk ve kasvetli (hava) , solgun - 1 : not warm, friendly, cheerful, etc. ▪ The weather is bleak. [=cold, rainy, dark, etc.] ▪ a bleak landscape ▪ a bleak [=dismal] movie about a prison ▪ a bleak [=dreary] concrete building with few windows
2 : not hopeful or encouraging ▪ The future looks bleak. [=grim, depressing] ▪ Their chances of winning the game were bleak. [=it was not likely that they would win the game] ▪ a bleak economic climate
—bleak·ly adverb ▪ He stared bleakly at the rubble.
—bleak·ness noun [noncount] ▪ the bleakness of the landscape
Term
conquer
Definition
fethetmek, ele geçirmek, almak, yenmek - [+ obj] 1 : to take control of (a country, city, etc.) through the use of force ▪ The city was conquered by the ancient Romans. ▪ Napoleon conquered vast territories. ▪ a conquered city
2 : to defeat (someone or something) through the use of force ▪ They conquered all their enemies. —see also divide and conquer at 1divide
3 : to gain control of (a problem or difficulty) through great effort ▪ She has been unable to conquer [=overcome] her fear of heights. ▪ He finally conquered his drug habit. ▪ Scientists believe the disease can be conquered.
4 : to become successful in (a place, situation, etc.) ▪ She has conquered Hollywood and now has her sights set on Broadway. ▪ The company hopes to conquer new markets abroad.
5 : to succeed in climbing (a mountain) ▪ He was one of the first climbers to conquer Mount Everest.
—conquering adjective always used before a noun ▪ the conquering nation/hero
—con·quer·or /ˈkɑ:ŋkɚrɚ/ noun plural con·quer·ors [count] ▪ the Roman conquerors ▪ William the Conqueror
Term
reek
Definition
buğu, leş gibi kokmak, kokutmak, tütmek -[no obj] 1 : to have a very strong and unpleasant smell ▪ The garbage reeks. [=stinks] —often + of ▪ The room reeked of smoke.
2 usually disapproving —used to say that it is very obvious that someone or something has a lot of a specified thing —usually + of ▪ a neighborhood that reeks of poverty [=a neighborhood in which everyone is clearly very poor] ▪ She reeks of money. [=she dresses, acts, etc., in a way that shows that she has a lot of money]
Term
dashing
Definition
cesur, atak, enerjik, hareketli - [more dashing; most dashing] of a man or a man's appearance : attractive and impressive in a way that shows confidence ▪ She married a dashing young lawyer from the city. ▪ a brave and dashing soldier ▪ his dashing good looks ▪ The actor cuts a dashing figure as a young Jack Kennedy.
—dash·ing·ly /ˈdæʃɪŋli/ adverb ▪ He is dashingly handsome.
Term
layout
Definition
plan/düzenleme, çizim, örtü, yerleştirme - [count] : the design or arrangement of something : the way something is laid out ▪ The layout of the apartment was good, but the kitchen was too small. ▪ She designed the page layout for the new magazine.
Term
fairness
Definition
tarafsızlık, adil yargılama, güzellik, içtenlik, dürüstlük - —fair·ness noun [noncount] ▪ She questioned the fairness of the decision. ▪ In the interest of fairness, let's not mention any names. ▪ She did poorly, but in all fairness [=to be fair to her], she was tired.
Term
regrettably
Definition
üzücü bir şekilde, üzülerek - [more re*gret*ta*bly; most re*gret*ta*bly] 1 —used to say that something is disappointing or regrettable ▪ Regrettably [=unfortunately], I cannot go. ▪ Regrettably, the movie theater was shut down.
2 : to an extent that causes disappointment or regret ▪ There has been a regrettably [=disappointingly] large decline in wages. ▪ The progress of the work was regrettably slow.
Term
come undone
Definition
çözülmek , açılmak - dibe vurmak, bitmek, tükenmek -
Term
disprove
Definition
yalanlamak, çürütmek, reddetmek - yanlış olduğunu göstermek -
Term
expedition
Definition
gönderme, sevk, sefer, hız, , sürat, acele - [count] 1 : a journey especially by a group of people for a specific purpose (such as to explore a distant place or to do research) ▪ organize/mount/launch a mountain-climbing expedition ▪ a scientific expedition to Antarctica —also used in a playful way to refer to a short trip for a specific purpose ▪ a shopping expedition ▪ fishing expeditions ◊The phrase fishing expedition is sometimes used in a disapproving way, especially in U.S. English, to describe a situation in which a person or group looks for evidence that someone has done something wrong without having a good reason to believe the evidence exists. ▪ Critics charge that the government investigation is a politically motivated fishing expedition.
2 : a group of people who travel together to a distant place : a group of people who go on an expedition ▪ The (members of the) expedition discovered an ancient burial site.
Term
stun
Definition
afallamak, -i şoke etmek, (birinde) şok etkisi yaratmak, -i çok şaşırtmak , Ani darbe sonucu bilincini kaybetme, sersemleme - [+ obj] 1 : to surprise or upset (someone) very much ▪ a theft that stunned [=shocked] the art world ▪ The angry criticism stunned them. ▪ They were stunned by the news. = The news stunned them. ▪ His old friends were stunned at his success. ▪ She sat in stunned disbelief/silence. ▪ There was a stunned expression on her face.
2 : to cause (someone) to suddenly become very confused, very dizzy, or unconscious ▪ weapons that can stun people temporarily
Term
personalize
Definition
kişiselleştirmek, kişilik kazandırmak, canlandırmak - [+ obj] 1 : to mark (something) in a way that shows it belongs to a particular person —usually used as (be) personalized ▪ The stationery was personalized with her initials.
2 : to change or design (something) for a particular person —usually used as (be) personalized ▪ The computer program can be personalized to fit your needs.
—personalized also Brit personalised adjective ▪ The children have personalized towels with their names sewn in. ▪ You can receive personalized service at the salon. ▪ a personalized license plate
Term
qualified
Definition
kalifiye, kaliteli, sınırlı, yetkili - 1 [more qual*i*fied; most qual*i*fied] : having the necessary skill, experience, or knowledge to do a particular job or activity : having the qualifications to do something ▪ She is highly qualified for the job. ▪ He is qualified [=eligible] to run for president. ▪ She is qualified [=licensed] to practice law in this state. ▪ fully qualified teachers/nurses ▪ I'm not qualified to give you advice about what you should do.
2 formal : not complete : limited in some way : partial ▪ She gave a qualified yes to the question. ▪ The plan was given qualified approval.
Term
spoof
Definition
Birisine gönderme yapmak, şaka yapmak - [count] : a humorous movie, book, play, etc., that copies something in a silly and exaggerated way ▪ a Shakespearean spoof —often + of or on ▪ a spoof of horror films ▪ a spoof on Shakespeare's play
—spoof verb spoofs; spoofed; spoof·ing [+ obj] ▪ The movie spoofs horror films.
Term
contractor
Definition
anlaşmalı taraf, sözleşme tarafı, MÜTEAHHİT:Bir sözleşmeye göre malzeme veya hizmet temin eden şahıs - [count] : a person who is hired to perform work or to provide goods at a certain price or within a certain time ▪ They hired a contractor to remodel the kitchen. ▪ a building contractor
Term
immunity
Definition
bağışıklık, dokunulmazlık - 1 medical : the power to keep yourself from being affected by a disease —usually + to [noncount] ▪ They have developed immunity to the virus. [singular] ▪ They have developed an immunity to the virus.
2 [noncount] : special protection from what is required for most people by law —usually + from ▪ He was granted immunity from prosecution. —see also diplomatic immunity
Term
bolster
Definition
desteklemek, güçlendirmek
Term
grill
Definition
ızgara yapmak, sorguya çekmek, sorgu - [count] 1 a : a metal frame that is used to cook food over hot coals or an open fire ▪ She put the hamburgers on the grill. b : a cooking device with a grill ▪ a portable gas grill c : an electric device in which food is cooked between two hot surfaces
2 : a restaurant that serves grilled or broiled foods ▪ a Mexican grill —often used in the names of restaurants ▪ Jackie's Bar and Grill
3 : a dish of grilled or broiled food ▪ a seafood grill ▪ a mixed grill [=a dish of various grilled meats] - [+ obj] 1 chiefly US a : to cook (food) on a metal frame over fire ▪ We're planning to grill some chicken and burgers at the cookout. b : to fry or toast (something, such as a sandwich) on a hot surface ▪ a grilled cheese sandwich
2 Brit : to cook (food) directly over or under high heat : broil
Term
reveler
Definition
eğlence düşkünü - sabahlara kadar eğlenen kimse - [count] : a person who is celebrating with other people in usually a wild and noisy way : a person who is taking part in revelry ▪ The streets were crowded with revelers on New Years Eve.
Term
plagiarism
Definition
eser hırsızlığı, yağmalama, bilgi hırsızlığı - [noncount] : the act of using another person's words or ideas without giving credit to that person : the act of plagiarizing something ▪ The student has been accused of plagiarism.
—pla·gia·rist /ˈpleɪʤərɪst/ noun plural pla·gia·rists [count] ▪ The student is accused of being a plagiarist.
Term
discard
Definition
kurtulmak, çöp, ıskarta, bir köşeye atmak - [+ obj] 1 : to throw (something) away because it is useless or unwanted ▪ Remove and discard the stems. ▪ a pile of discarded tires —often used figuratively ▪ Many of his original theories have been discarded [=rejected] in recent years.
2 : to remove (a playing card) from your hand in a card game ▪ She discarded the six of hearts. -
Term
pave
Definition
kaldırım döşemek, kaplamak, pave the way for herhangi bir şey için hazırlık yapmak - [+ obj] : to cover (something) with a material (such as stone, tar, or concrete) that forms a hard, level surface for walking, driving, etc. ▪ The crew was paving the road. ▪ Some of the roads were paved over. ▪ The driveway is paved with concrete. ▪ a paved highway/road ▪ It was said that this country was so rich, the streets were paved with/in gold.
pave over [phrasal verb] pave over (something) or pave (something) over disapproving : to cover (an area) with roads, parking lots, buildings, etc. ▪ All this beautiful farmland will be paved over.
pave the way for (something or someone) : to make it easier for something to happen or for someone to do something ▪ The discovery paves the way for the development of effective new treatments.
Term
mermaid
Definition
Belinden aşağısı balık şeklinde olan efsanevi denizkızı
Term
rooster
Definition
horoz
Term
crow
Definition
karga, horoz sesi, horoz gibi ötmek - [count] 1 : a large black bird that has a loud and harsh cry —see color picture
2 Crow : a member of a Native American people of the western U.S.
as the crow flies : in a straight line ▪ They live about three miles from here as the crow flies, though the actual drive is more like six (miles). - [count] : the loud, high sound a rooster makes or a similar sound ▪ the cock's/rooster's loud crow ▪ The boy gave a little crow of delight when he mastered the puzzle. - 1 [no obj] : to make the loud, high sound that a rooster makes or a similar sound ▪ The cock/rooster crowed as the sun began to rise. ▪ The boy crowed with delight.
2 : to talk in a way that shows too much pride about something you have done : to brag loudly or joyfully [no obj] ▪ The rest of us were sick of hearing her crow about/over her success. [+ obj] ▪ “I've won three times in a row,” he crowed. = He crowed that he had won three times in a row.
Term
ludicrous
Definition
gülünç, saçma, komik -[more lu*di*crous; most lu*di*crous] : very foolish : ridiculous ▪ ludicrous ideas/thoughts ▪ a ludicrous statement/suggestion ▪ It's ludicrous [=absurd] to think that he can solve these problems himself.
—lu·di·crous·ly adverb ▪ a ludicrously improbable idea
—lu·di·crous·ness noun [noncount]
Term
rouse
Definition
tahrik etmek, yuvasından çıkarmak, uyandırmak - [+ obj] somewhat formal 1 : to wake (someone) from sleep ▪ He was roused (from sleep) by a loud crash. ▪ I've been unable to rouse her. —sometimes used figuratively ▪ He stood staring into space until he was roused by a tap on his shoulder. ▪ The music roused their spirits.
2 : to cause (someone who is tired or not interested) to become active ▪ What will it take to rouse voters (from their indifference)? ▪ I was so tired I could barely rouse myself to prepare dinner.
3 a : to cause (an emotional response) in someone ▪ His comments roused [=aroused] the anger of many military leaders. b : to make (a person or animal) angry ▪ These animals are dangerous when roused. ▪ She was roused to anger by their indifference.
4 : to cause (something) to happen ▪ The report roused [=(more commonly) aroused] speculation.
Term
hoax
Definition
oyun, muziplik, kafaya almak - [count] : an act that is meant to trick or deceive people ▪ The bomb threat is probably a hoax, but we should still evacuate the building. ▪ She was the victim of a cruel hoax.
Term
buffet
Definition
büfe,açık büfe, yumruk, tokat atmak, dövmek - [count] 1 : a meal for which different foods are placed on a table so that people can serve themselves ▪ The restaurant offers a breakfast buffet. ▪ There will be a cold buffet [=a meal of different cold foods set on a table] at the party. —often used before another noun ▪ He went back to the buffet table for a second helping. ▪ a buffet meal/lunch/dinner
2 chiefly Brit : a place in a train, a bus station, etc., where people can buy food and drinks —see also buffet car
3 chiefly US : a piece of furniture that is used in a dining room for holding dishes, silverware, etc. : sideboard - [+ obj] : to hit (something) with great force many times ▪ The waves buffeted [=battered] the shore. ▪ The strong winds buffeted the ship. —often used as (be) buffeted ▪ The island was buffeted by a tropical storm last month. —often used figuratively ▪ The city's schools are being buffeted by budget cuts.
Term
immaculate
Definition
kusursuz, lekesiz
Term
feed off
Definition
ile beslemek
Term
tickle
Definition
gıdıklamak, gıdıklanmak, güldürmek - 1 [+ obj] : to try to make (someone) laugh by lightly touching a very sensitive part of the body with your fingers, a feather, etc. ▪ Her little brother screamed with laughter as she tickled him.
2 : to have or cause a slightly uncomfortable feeling on a part of your body [+ obj] ▪ The tag on the sweater tickled his neck. [no obj] ▪ My nose started to tickle. ▪ Don't touch me there; it tickles.
3 [+ obj] : to please or amuse (someone or something) ▪ The food will tickle your taste buds. [=you'll enjoy the taste of the food] ▪ We were tickled by the invitation. ▪ The idea of going to the party tickled her.
tickled pink informal : very happy or amused ▪ I was tickled pink to see her.
tickle the ivories —see ivory
tickle your fancy informal : to interest or attract you ▪ Do you see anything on the menu that tickles your fancy?
tickle your funny bone —see funny bone
—tickle noun plural tickles [count] ▪ He gave her neck a tickle. [=he tickled her neck] ▪ He felt a tickle in his throat.
Term
sack
Definition
işten atmak, çuval, yağmalamak - 1 [count] : a bag that is made of strong paper, cloth, or plastic ▪ a sack containing flour = a sack of flour ▪ sacks of cement ▪ a grocery sack —see also gunnysack, rucksack
2 [count] : the amount that is contained in a sack ▪ We peeled an entire sack [=sackful] of potatoes.
3 the sack chiefly US informal : a person's bed ▪ He's still in the sack. Do you want me to wake him? ▪ It's time to hit the sack. [=go to bed] ▪ She has a reputation for being good/great in the sack. [=for being a good sexual partner] ▪ He's ready to jump/climb in the sack [=have sex] with any woman who'll have him.
4 the sack informal : a sudden dismissal from a job ▪ She got the sack [=she was fired] for always being late. ▪ The company gave him the sack [=fired him] for improper conduct.
5 [count] American football : the act of tackling the quarterback behind the line of scrimmage ▪ He was credited with three sacks in yesterday's game. - [+ obj] 1 informal : to dismiss (someone) from a job ▪ They sacked [=fired] her for always being late.
2 American football : to tackle (the quarterback) behind the line of scrimmage ▪ The quarterback was sacked twice during the game.
3 US informal : to put (something) in a sack ▪ Let me sack [=bag] those groceries for you.
sack out [phrasal verb] US informal : to lie down for sleep ▪ I went upstairs to sack out. ▪ He sacked out on the living room couch. ◊A person who is sacked out is sleeping. ▪ He was sacked out on the living room couch. - [+ obj] : to destroy and take things from (a place, such as a city or town) especially during a war ▪ The invading army sacked [=plundered, pillaged] the city. - [singular] : the act of destroying and taking things from a place (such as a city or town) especially during a war : the act of sacking a place —usually + of ▪ the sack of Rome -
Term
drop out
Definition
vazgeçmek, kaydını sildirmek, devam etmemek, üyelikten çıkamak - [count] 1 : a person who stops going to a school, college, etc., before finishing : a person who drops out of school ▪ The program is designed for dropouts who wish to get high school equivalency certificates. ▪ a high school dropout
2 : a person who stops being involved in society because he or she does not believe in its rules, customs, and values -
Term
contemplate
Definition
düşünüp taşınmak, kafa yormak - 1 a [+ obj] : to think deeply or carefully about (something) ▪ I stopped to contemplate [=ponder] what might have happened. ▪ He contemplated the meaning of the poem for a long time. ▪ Life without them is too awful to contemplate. [=too awful to even think about] b [no obj] : to think deeply ▪ I'd like some time to just sit and contemplate.
2 [+ obj] : to think about doing (something) : consider ▪ She's contemplating moving to the city. = She's contemplating a move to the city. ▪ They're contemplating marriage. [=they're thinking about getting married]
3 [+ obj] : to look carefully at (something) ▪ She stood and quietly contemplated the scene that lay before her.
Term
acquaint
Definition
aşinalık, tanımak, acquaint oneself with öğrenmek - tanıtmak: This book is designed to acquaint its readers with new developments in the field of genetic , bilgi vermek, haberdar olmak - [+ obj] formal : to cause (someone) to know and become familiar with something ▪ He acquainted the new employee with her duties. [=he told her about her duties] ▪ This class is designed to acquaint students with the region's most important writers. ▪ The lawyer took a few days to acquaint herself with [=to learn about] the facts of a case.
Term
detain
Definition
alıkoymak, gözaltına almak, engellemek - [+ obj] 1 : to officially prevent (someone) from leaving a place : to hold or keep (someone) in a prison or some other place ▪ They were detained by the police for questioning. ▪ He claimed he had been illegally detained.
2 formal : to keep or prevent (someone) from leaving or arriving at the expected time ▪ We were detained [=delayed] for 15 minutes by a flat tire. ▪ Unexpected business had detained her.
—de·tain·ment /dɪˈteɪnmənt/ noun plural de·tain·ments [noncount] ▪ He demanded to be released after two hours of detainment. [count] ▪ He ordered the detainments of two suspects.
Term
itinerary
Definition
yolculukla ilgili, seyahat programı, yol klavuzu, izlenecek yol - [count] : the places you go to or plan to go to on a journey ▪ We planned a detailed itinerary. ▪ Our itinerary included stops at several famous cathedrals. ; also : a document in which the places you will be going to are listed ▪ I'll mail you a copy of my itinerary so you'll know where to reach me.
Term
pint
Definition
büyük bira bardağı, yarım litrelik sıvı olçü birimi - [count] 1 US : a unit for measuring liquids that is equal to 0.473 liters
2 Brit : a unit for measuring liquids that is equal to 0.568 liters
3 a : a container that holds a pint of something ▪ The ice cream comes in pints. b chiefly Brit : a pint of beer ▪ I'd like another pint, please. ▪ We'll all go for a pint after work.
Term
celebratory
Definition
festival - —ce·leb·ra·to·ry /ˈsɛləbrəˌtori, Brit ˌsɛləˈbreɪtri/ adjective [more ce*leb*ra*to*ry; most ce*leb*ra*to*ry] formal ▪ The tone of the article was celebratory. ▪ a celebratory drink/dinner
Term
babble
Definition
gürültü, karmaşık konuşma, uğultu, şırıldamak - [no obj] 1 a : to talk foolishly or too much ▪ Pay no attention to her. She's just babbling. ▪ He'll babble on about sports all night if you let him. ▪ a babbling idiot b : to make speech sounds that do not make sense to the hearer ▪ Her cousins were babbling in an unfamiliar dialect. ▪ The baby babbled happily.
2 : to make the quiet sound of water flowing over rocks ▪ a babbling brook - [noncount] 1 a : the confusing sound of many people speaking at the same time ▪ a babble of voices b : talk that is silly or pointless ▪ listening to their constant babble
2 : a quiet sound made by flowing water ▪ the babble of a brook
Term
shore up
Definition
desteklemek - shore up [phrasal verb] shore (something) up or shore up (something) 1 : to support (something) or keep (something) from falling by placing something under or against it ▪ They shored up [=propped up] the roof/wall.
2 : to support or help (something) ▪ The tax cuts are supposed to shore up the economy. ▪ The new player should shore up the team's defense.
Term
quirk
Definition
beklenmedik olay, acayip hareket, espri, iğneleyici söz - [count] 1 : an unusual habit or way of behaving ▪ Everyone has their little quirks.
2 : something strange that happens by chance ▪ Their meeting was a (strange) quirk of fate/nature.
Term
bulletproof
Definition
kurşun geçirmez
Term
essence
Definition
esas, öz, varlık - 1 [singular] : the basic nature of a thing : the quality or qualities that make a thing what it is ▪ The essence of love is unselfishness. ▪ The book's illustrations capture the essence of the story. ▪ Competition is the (very) essence of capitalism.
2 [noncount] : a substance that contains in very strong form the special qualities (such as the taste and smell) of the thing from which it is taken ▪ essence of peppermint/lemon
in essence : at the most basic level ▪ He was in essence [=basically, essentially, fundamentally] an honest person. ▪ In essence, I believe that a real solution is not possible.
of the essence : of the greatest importance ▪ Time/speed is of the essence when dealing with a medical emergency.
Term
stake
Definition
kazık, tic. pay, hisse: You'll have a stake in this company. Bu şirkette senin payın olacak, menfaat, umudunu bağlamak, hisse - 1 [count] : a pointed stick or post that is pushed into the ground especially to mark a place or to support something
2 the stake : a post that a person was tied to and burned on in the past as a form of punishment ▪ Joan of Arc was burned at the stake.
3 stakes [plural] : something (such as money) that you could win or lose in a game, contest, etc. ▪ a poker game with high stakes ▪ The stakes are too high/low/big.
4 [count] a : an interest or share in a business ▪ They have a stake in the company. [=they own part of the company] ▪ a majority stake b : an interest or degree of involvement in something ▪ We all have a stake in the health of our economy. [=the health of our economy affects us all]
at stake : in a position to be lost or gained ▪ Millions of dollars are at stake in the battle over his inheritance. ▪ Thousands of jobs are at stake. ▪ Many lives are at stake. ▪ My reputation is at stake if this project fails. [=my reputation will be lost/damaged if this project fails]
go to the stake for/over Brit : to defend (something or someone) even though your actions or statements may cause you trouble or harm ▪ She's willing to go to the stake for her beliefs. - [+ obj] 1 : to risk the loss of (something, such as money) —usually + on ▪ She staked [=bet, wagered] all her money on the race. ▪ He staked [=risked] his reputation on the success of the new plan. ▪ The corporation staked billions of dollars on the deal. ▪ She staked everything on one last attempt. ▪ That's the man who robbed the bank. I would stake my life on it. [=I am absolutely sure]
2 : to support (something, such as a plant) with stakes ▪ She staked the tomatoes to keep them from falling over.
stake out [phrasal verb] stake (something) out or stake out (something) 1 : to mark the limits of (an area) with stakes ▪ stake out a mining area ▪ We staked out the area where the pool will be installed.
2 : to watch (a place) secretly especially because you are looking for illegal activity ▪ The police staked out the building until they caught the vandals. —see also stakeout
3 : to state (your opinion) in a very clear and definite way ▪ He staked out his position on this issue in a speech he gave last month.
stake (out) a/your claim : to say or show that you believe you should have something or that you deserve something ▪ They staked their claim to the land. ▪ With her strong showing in the early rounds of the tournament, she has staked her claim to be considered one of the favorites.
Term
circuitry
Definition
devre parçaları, devre sistemi - [noncount] : a system or group of electric circuits ▪ computer circuitry
Term
vacuum tube
Definition
vakum tüpü - [count] US : a glass tube that was used in the past in computers, televisions, etc., to control the flow of electricity —called also (Brit) valve
Term
veer off
Definition
Sapmak, yön değiştirmek -
Term
dimming
Definition
karartmak, ışığı azaltmak, bulandırmak, belirsizleştirmek - 1 : to make (a light) less bright or to become less bright [+ obj] ▪ Dim the lights. ▪ The car's headlights were dimmed. [=(Brit) dipped] [no obj] ▪ The lights dimmed.
2 : to make (something) less strong or clear or to become less strong or clear [+ obj] ▪ The latest setback has dimmed hopes of an early settlement. [no obj] ▪ Hopes of an early settlement have dimmed. ▪ Her beauty dimmed rapidly.
Term
dial
Definition
hoz göstergesi, tuşlamak, aramak - kadran - [count] 1 a : the part of a clock or watch that has the numbers on it ▪ a clock with a shiny silver dial [=face] —see also sundial b : the part of a piece of equipment that shows the measurement of something with a moving piece (such as a needle) that points to a number ▪ the dial of a pressure gauge
2 : a round part on a piece of equipment that you turn to operate something: such as a : a round control on a radio or television that you use to select a station or channel or to make the volume louder or quieter ▪ I had to keep adjusting the radio dial to make the station come in clearly. ▪ We'll be back right after this commercial, so don't touch that dial! [=don't change the channel/station] b : a round part of some telephones that you move to select numbers - [+ obj] 1 : to select (a series of numbers) on a telephone by turning a dial or pushing buttons ▪ In an emergency you should dial [=call] 911. ▪ I'm sorry. I must have dialed the wrong number.
2 : to make a telephone call to (a person, business, etc.) ▪ She dialed [=(more commonly) called] her office as soon as she got home. ▪ He dialed (up) a friend to say he was in town.
Term
disturbance
Definition
rahatsızlık, bozukluk, düzensizlik, kargaşa - 1 a : something that stops you from working, sleeping, etc. : the act of disturbing someone or something [count] ▪ She doesn't want any more disturbances while she is studying. ▪ She suffered from frequent sleep disturbances. [=disruptions] [noncount] ▪ He reacts badly to disturbance of his daily routine. b : a change in the position, arrangement, or order of something [count] ▪ Fish are able to detect even slight disturbances in the water. [noncount] ▪ Disturbance of the river's sediment causes cloudy water.
2 : violent or noisy behavior especially in public [count] ▪ Neighbors called the police to report a disturbance. ▪ They were arrested for creating/causing a disturbance. [noncount] ▪ He was arrested for disturbance of the peace. [=behaving in a violent or noisy way in public]
3 : an unhealthy physical or mental condition in which something is not normal [count] ▪ heart rhythm disturbances ▪ visual/emotional/mental disturbances [noncount] ▪ The violence that soldiers experience in war can lead to emotional disturbance in later years.
Term
contention
Definition
çekişme, iddia, müsabaka - 1 [count] : something (such as a belief, opinion, or idea) that is argued or stated ▪ It is her contention [=she believes and says] that the new law will only benefit the wealthy. ▪ Evidence supports the contention [=claim] that the island was uninhabited before the 18th century.
2 [noncount] : anger and disagreement ▪ There has been too much contention [=discord] in this family in recent years. ▪ The main point of contention [=the point that is being argued over] is who has the rights to the land. ▪ That has been a source of contention for years. ▪ an issue that is still in contention [=that is still being argued about; that has not yet been decided] ◊A bone of contention is something that causes anger and disagreement. ▪ The tariffs have been a bone of contention between the two nations.
3 [noncount] : a situation in which you have a chance to win something that you are trying to win ▪ This latest defeat means that she's now out of contention for the world title. [=there is no longer a chance that she will win the world title] ▪ He is in contention for the Olympic medal.
Term
shed light
Definition
ışık tutmak, aydınlatmak -
Term
encroachment
Definition
el uzatma, aşma, geçme, saldırma, tecavüz - [no obj] 1 : to gradually move or go into an area that is beyond the usual or desired limits ▪ The suburbs encroach further into the rural areas each year. —usually + on or upon ▪ People are encroaching on the animal's habitat. ▪ The ocean is slowly encroaching upon the shoreline.
2 : to gradually take or begin to use or affect something that belongs to someone else or that someone else is using —usually + on or upon ▪ He argues that the law would encroach on/upon states' authority. ▪ The new company is encroaching on their traditional market.
—en·croach·ment /ɪnˈkroʊtʃmənt/ noun plural en·croach·ments [noncount] ▪ the gradual encroachment of the ocean [count] ▪ the encroachments of neighboring countries
Term
shrinkage
Definition
daralma, büzülme, küçülme
Term
deplet
Definition
kalkan, koruma, zırh, kaplamak, korumak; siper etmek: He shielded his eyes with his hand. Elini gözlerine siper etti
Term
hide
Definition
(hid, hid.den) saklamak, gizlemek; saklanmak, gizlenmek, deri, post, sinmek, dayak atmak -
Term
feather
Definition
tüy, kuş tüyü, zengin etmek - [+ obj] : to put a feather in or on (something) ▪ feather an arrow
feather your (own) nest : to make yourself richer in a dishonest or improper way : to do things to increase your own wealth, comfort, etc. ▪ She was accused of feathering her own nest with the company's money
Term
gelatinous
Definition
jelatin gibi, jelatinli
Term
leathery
Definition
kayış gibi, kösele gibi - [more leath*ery; most leath*ery] : looking or feeling like leather ▪ The meat was dry and leathery. [=tough] ▪ the old farmer's leathery, brown skin
Term
depletion
Definition
azalma, bitirme, kan alma, boşaltma - [+ obj] : to use most or all of (something important) : to greatly reduce the amount of (something) ▪ Activities such as logging and mining deplete our natural resources. ▪ We completely depleted our life savings when we bought our new house. —often used as (be) depleted ▪ The soil has been depleted by years of drought. ▪ lakes and rivers that are depleted of fish ▪ depleted soil ▪ the country's badly depleted resources
—de·ple·tion /dɪˈpli:ʃən/ noun plural de·ple·tions [count] ▪ a depletion of the water supply [noncount] ▪ the depletion of the ozone layer = ozone depletion
Term
tissue
Definition
doku, mendil, ince kumaş - 2 : the material that forms the parts in a plant or animal [noncount] ▪ a sample of brain/lung/muscle tissue ▪ a tissue sample [plural] ▪ The drug can damage the body's tissues.
Term
dissertation
Definition
tez, doktora tezi, bilimsel inceleme
Term
sacking
Definition
yağmalama, yağma,çuval, çuval bezi - [+ obj] : to destroy and take things from (a place, such as a city or town) especially during a war ▪ The invading army sacked [=plundered, pillaged] the city.
Term
burst
Definition
patlak, fırlamak, fışkırmak, püskürme - 1 a [no obj] : to break open or into pieces in a sudden and violent way ▪ The balloon burst. [=popped] ▪ We could hear bombs bursting [=exploding] in the distance. ▪ Two of the water pipes burst. b [+ obj] : to cause (something) to break open or into pieces ▪ Be careful not to burst [=pop] the balloon. ▪ He burst a blood vessel
Term
outburst
Definition
kopma, patlak verme, fışkırma - [count] 1 : a sudden expression of strong feeling ▪ an outburst of anger/kindness ▪ He later apologized for his outburst (of anger). ▪ an angry outburst
2 : a sudden increase in activity ▪ an outburst of violence/creativity/rumors
Term
blood clot
Definition
kan pıhtısı
Term
gaffe
Definition
gaf, pot kırma - [count] : a mistake made in a social situation ▪ He realized that he had committed/made an awful/embarrassing gaffe when he mispronounced her name. ▪ a verbal/diplomatic gaffe
Term
landmass
Definition
kıta, büyük kara parçası
Term
chasm
Definition
ayrılık/uçurum, kanyon, duygusal farklılık, derin yarık - [count] 1 : a deep hole or opening in the surface of the earth : gorge
2 : a major division, separation, or difference between two people, groups, etc. ▪ Leaders tried to bridge a chasm [=split, divide] between the two religious groups. ▪ a racial/cultural/economic chasm
Term
propagation
Definition
yayılma, çoğalma, ilerleme, üreme - 1 [+ obj] formal : to make (something, such as an idea or belief) known to many people ▪ The group propagates [=promotes] its antigovernment doctrine on the Web.
2 technical : to produce (a new plant) [+ obj] ▪ We are discovering new ways to propagate plants without seeds. ▪ He propagated the apple tree by grafting. [no obj] ▪ The plants failed to propagate.
—prop·a·ga·tion /ˌprɑ:pəˈgeɪʃən/ noun [noncount] ▪ the propagation of plants/ideas
—prop·a·ga·tor /ˈprɑ:pəˌgeɪtɚ/ noun plural prop·a·ga·tors [count] ▪ a propagator of new ideas ▪ plant propagators
Term
straddle
Definition
iki tarafı birden idare etmek, çift taraflı işlem - [+ obj] 1 : to sit or ride with a leg on either side of (something) ▪ He straddled the stool. ▪ She straddled the horse.
2 a : to be on both sides of (something) ▪ Campsites straddled the river. —often used figuratively ▪ Their music straddles the line between rock and jazz. b : to have parts that are in (different places, regions, etc.) ▪ Turkey straddles Asia and Europe. —often used figuratively ▪ The movie straddles too many genres.
3 : to agree with or seem to agree with two opposite sides of (something) ▪ She straddled the issue.
Term
irritability
Definition
Hafif uyartılara karşı şiddetle cevap verme yeteneği, iritabilite,alınganlık, aşırı hassaslık, sinirlilik - [more ir*ri*ta*ble; most ir*ri*ta*ble] : becoming angry or annoyed easily ▪ My father is always irritable after a nap. ▪ I came home from work feeling tired and irritable.
—ir·ri·ta·bil·i·ty /ˌirətəˈbɪləti/ noun [noncount] ▪ Side effects include fatigue and increased irritability.
—ir·ri·ta·bly /ˈirətəbli/ adverb ▪ “What's taking so long?” he asked irritabl
Term
sourness
Definition
burukluk, huysuzluk, ekşilik, suratsızlık - —sour·ness noun [noncount] ▪ The dish gets its sourness from lemons.
Term
strive
Definition
uğraşmak, çabalamak, mücadele etmek - [no obj] formal : to try very hard to do or achieve something ▪ We must all strive to do better. ▪ She always strives for perfection. ▪ They strove for success. = They strove to succeed. ▪ They continue to strive toward their goals. ▪ striving against injustice [=working hard to fight injustice] synonyms 1attempt
Term
airtight
Definition
hava geçirmez
Term
attire
Definition
elbise, giysi, kılık, giyinmek, giydirmek - [noncount] formal : clothing ▪ beach/business/golf attire ▪ Proper attire is required at the restaurant.
Term
dread
Definition
korku, dehşet, ödü kopmak, berbat
Term
rise early
Definition
erken kalkmak
Term
integral
Definition
tamamlayıcı, bütünleyici - integral component
Term
sicken
Definition
usandırmak, hasta etmek, midesi bulanmak - 1 somewhat formal : to become sick or to cause (someone) to become sick [no obj] ▪ Many people sickened and died on the long voyage. [+ obj] ▪ The bacteria in the drinking water sickened the whole village.
2 [+ obj] : to cause (someone) to feel disgusted or angry ▪ We were sickened by the reports of violence.
be sickening for Brit informal : to be starting to have or suffer from (an illness) ▪ I've been sneezing all day. I must be sickening for something.
sicken of [phrasal verb] sicken of (something) US : to lose interest in (something) because you have had too much of it ▪ He soon sickened of [=got sick of] busy city life and moved out to the country.
Term
etcetera
Definition
vesaire, falan filan
Term
rest upon
Definition
e dayalı olmak
Term
tilt
Definition
eğilmek, eğmek, eğim, yatırmak, yan yatmak, devirmek - 1 a : to lift or move (something) so that one side is higher than another side [+ obj] ▪ Tilt the glass as you pour in the beer. ▪ The picture on the wall was tilted. [=it was not straight or level] [no obj] ▪ The steering wheel can tilt downward. b [+ obj] : to move (your head, chin, etc.) up, down, or to one side ▪ Tilt your head back. ▪ Tilt your chin up. ▪ She tilted her head and looked questioningly at him. ▪ Her head was tilted to the side.
2 : to influence (something) or to change so that a particular result or occurrence is more likely, a particular group is favored, etc. [+ obj] ▪ Rising inflation could tilt the economy into/toward a recession. ▪ The quarterback's injury could tilt (the outcome of) the game in the other team's favor. [=could make it more likely that the other team will win] - [count] 1 : the state of having one side higher than the other ▪ The picture is at a slight tilt. [=is slightly tilted] ▪ He gave a tilt of his head. [=he tilted his head]
2 a : the state of favoring one person, belief, etc., over another ▪ She criticized the media's tilt [=bias] toward one of the candidates. ▪ a politician with a socialist tilt [=who tends to have socialist ideas] b : a change of the actions or opinions of a person or group in a particular direction ▪ If he were elected, there would be a tilt [=shift] in the political balance of the city council. [=the city council would become more liberal or conservative]
Term
extraneous
Definition
konu ile ilgisi olmayan, yabancı, konu dışı - : not forming a necessary part of something ▪ She sped up the process by eliminating all extraneous steps. : not important ▪ extraneous [=irrelevant] information/details
Term
stringent
Definition
sıkı, zorlayıcı, bağlayıcı, katı - [more strin*gent; most strin*gent] : very strict or severe ▪ stringent training ▪ stringent budgetary constraints —used to describe a command, rule, etc., that must be obeyed ▪ stringent rules/requirements/restrictions/standards
—strin·gen·cy /ˈstrɪnʤənsi/ noun [noncount]
—strin·gent·ly adverb ▪ The rule is stringently applied/enforced.
Term
iterated
Definition
tekrarlamak
Term
harassed
Definition
yorgun - [+ obj] 1 : to annoy or bother (someone) in a constant or repeated way ▪ She was constantly harassed by the other students. ▪ He claims that he is being unfairly harassed by the police. ▪ He was accused of sexually harassing his secretary. [=of making unwanted sexual comments to her]
2 : to make repeated attacks against (an enemy) ▪ The troops harrassed the defeated army throughout its retreat.
—harassed adjective [more harassed; most harassed] ▪ She looked very harassed and distraught.
—ha·rass·ment /həˈræsmənt, ˈherəsmənt/ noun [noncount] ▪ police harassment ▪ children subjected to harassment by bullies ▪ He was accused of sexual harassment.
Term
frenzy
Definition
çılgınlık, aşırılık, coşkunluk - [count] : great and often wild or uncontrolled activity ▪ the buying frenzy just before Christmas ▪ The partygoers worked themselves (up) into a frenzy. ▪ a frenzy of shopping
Term
verdict
Definition
mahkeme kararı, jüri kararı, hüküm, fikir - [count] 1 law : the decision made by a jury in a trial ▪ The verdict was not guilty. ▪ The jury reached a guilty verdict.
2 : a judgment or opinion about something ▪ Do you want my verdict on the meal? ▪ The critic's verdict about the show was positive.
Term
fork over
Definition
çatalla almak, ödemek - to surrender someone or something to another; "the guard delivered the criminal to the police"; "render up the prisoners"; "render the town to the enemy"; "fork over the money" -
Term
caveat
Definition
ihtar, ikaz, uyarı, askı başvurusu - [count] formal : an explanation or warning that should be remembered when you are doing or thinking about something ▪ His investment advice comes with a caveat: that the stock market is impossible to predict with absolute accuracy.
Term
imperfection
Definition
eksiklik, hata, kusur
Term
derision
Definition
alay, alay etme, küçümseme, hor görme - [noncount] formal : the feeling that people express when they criticize and laugh at someone or something in an insulting way ▪ yells of derision ▪ The governor's plan was greeted with derision [=ridicule] by most journalists and pundits. ▪ One of the students laughed/snorted in derision at my error. ▪ The team's awful record has made it an object of derision in the league. ▪ “Nerd” is a term of derision.
—de·ri·sive /dɪˈraɪsɪv/ adjective [more de*ri*sive; most de*ri*sive] ▪ derisive [=scornful] laughter ▪ a derisive [=derogatory] term
—de·ri·sive·ly adverb ▪ laughing derisively [=scornfully]
Term
hard-pressed
Definition
stresli, sıkışık, üzüntülü, baskı altında olan - [more hard–pressed; most hard–pressed] 1 —used to say that it is difficult to do something —followed by to + verb ▪ You would be hard-pressed to find a better solution. [=it would be difficult to find a better solution] ▪ He was hard-pressed to prove the claims he'd made.
2 : in a bad situation because you do not have enough money, time, etc. ▪ a financially hard-pressed public school system ▪ hard-pressed nations/voters/farmers —sometimes + for ▪ families that are hard-pressed for time/money ▪ He's hard-pressed for space [=he does not have much space] in his new apartment.
Term
elicit
Definition
-e yol açmak, -e neden olmak, aydınlatmak, elde etmek - [+ obj] formal : to get (a response, information, etc.) from someone ▪ She's been trying to elicit the support of other committee members. ▪ My question elicited no response. ▪ She's been unable to elicit much sympathy from the public.
Term
outrage
Definition
çok öfkelendirmek, nefret,hakaret, kırmak - 1 [noncount] : extreme anger : a strong feeling of unhappiness because of something bad, hurtful, or morally wrong ▪ Many people expressed outrage at the court's decision. ▪ Public outrage over the scandal was great. ▪ moral outrage
2 [count] : something that hurts people or is morally wrong ▪ The rule is an outrage against women. ▪ This is an outrage! I won't allow this kind of behavior to continue - [+ obj] : to make (someone) very angry ▪ His comments outraged nearly everyone in the room. —often used as (be) outraged ▪ Many people were outraged at the court's decision. ▪ Parents were outraged by the teacher's actions.
Term
bland
Definition
yavan, ince, yumuşak, mülayim, tahriş etmeyen, tadı bebek maması gibi ve hazmı kolay olan (yemek) - 1 : not interesting or exciting ▪ a bland [=dull, boring] film ▪ bland [=uninteresting] architecture
2 : lacking strong flavor ▪ The vegetable soup was rather bland. ▪ a bland diet = a diet of bland foods [=foods that are not spicy]
3 : showing no emotion, concern, etc. ▪ a bland expression/face ▪ The diplomat's bland statement did nothing to calm the situation.
—bland·ly adverb
—bland·ness noun [noncount] ▪ the blandness of the film/food
Term
precinct
Definition
seçim bölgesi, çevre, bölge, polis bölgesi - [count] 1 US : any one of the sections that a town or city is divided into when people vote in an election ▪ an electoral precinct
2 US a : any one of the sections that a city is divided into for organizing the city's police forces ▪ a police precinct ▪ a precinct captain/station b : a police station of a precinct ▪ She was taken to the (police) precinct for questioning.
3 Brit : an area in a town or city where people may walk and vehicles are not allowed ▪ a pedestrian/shopping precinct
4 : the area that is near or around a place —usually plural —often + of ▪ within the precincts of the college —sometimes used figuratively ▪ the private precincts of the heart/mind
Term
parole
Definition
şartlı tahliye, kefaletle serbest bırakmak , parola - [noncount] : permission given to a prisoner to leave prison before the end of a sentence usually as a reward for behaving well ▪ The prisoner will be eligible for parole after three years. ▪ He was given a life sentence without (the possibility of) parole. ▪ He was granted/denied parole. ▪ a parole hearing ▪ She robbed a bank while out on parole. ▪ The prisoner was released on parole. - [+ obj] : to release (a prisoner) on parole —usually used as (be) paroled ▪ He was paroled after three years.
Term
onslaught
Definition
şiddetli saldırı/hücum - [count] : a violent attack ▪ an onslaught by the enemy —often used figuratively ▪ The article recommends several things you can do to prevent the onslaught of the disease. ▪ Employers are expecting an onslaught of recent college graduates [=a very large number of recent college graduates] looking for jobs.
Term
notorious
Definition
adı çıkmış, kötü tanınmış
Term
precise
Definition
kesin, dakik, tam, titiz
Term
crunch time
Definition
karar anı, dönüm noktası
Term
prioritization
Definition
önceliklendirme, öncelik verme
Term
cripple
Definition
kötürüm bırakmak, zarar vermek, sakat etmek - [+ obj] 1 : to cause (a person or animal) to be unable to move or walk normally —usually used as (be) crippled ▪ Thousands of people have been crippled by the disease. ▪ The car accident left him crippled. [=disabled]
2 : to make (something) unable to work normally : to cause great damage to (something) ▪ Higher taxes could cripple small businesses. ▪ an economy crippled by inflation ▪ The disease cripples the body's immune system. [=it makes the body unable to heal itself]
—crippling adjective ▪ crippling diseases ▪ the crippling effects of the disease ▪ the crippling effects of inflation
Term
tinted
Definition
hafif renkli, hafif boyalı -
Term
hypochondria
Definition
hastalık kuruntusu olan kimse, hastalık hastalığı - [noncount] : unusual or excessive concern about your health : a tendency to fear or imagine that you have illnesses that you do not actually have ▪ She fueled her hypochondria by reading articles about rare diseases.
Term
distress
Definition
acı, dert, üzüntü, sıkıntı,felaket
Term
delicate
Definition
hassas, duyarlı, düşünceli, nazik, kolay kırılabilen - [more del*i*cate; most del*i*cate] 1 a : easily broken or damaged ▪ The cup is very delicate [=fragile], so please handle it carefully. ▪ delicate flowers b : easily injured, hurt, or made sick ▪ Her health is very delicate. [=frail] ▪ He has a delicate stomach and often gets sick when traveling.
2 a : attractive and made up of small or fine parts ▪ The fabric has a delicate floral print. ▪ a small boy with delicate (facial) features ▪ She has delicate hands. [=small and attractive hands] b : very carefully and beautifully made ▪ We hung delicate lace curtains in the windows. ▪ The tomb was adorned with delicate carvings.
3 : attractive because of being soft, gentle, light, etc. : pleasant or attractive in a way that is not too strong ▪ the delicate flavor of the wine ▪ a delicate perfume/sauce ▪ a delicate color
4 : easily disturbed or upset ▪ Many people struggle to maintain the delicate balance between work and family. ▪ The violence in the film offended her delicate sensibilities. ▪ The movie is not for delicate [=squeamish] people.
5 : requiring special care or skill : difficult to manage or do well ▪ The doctor performed the delicate operation. ▪ This is a delicate situation that needs to be handled carefully. ▪ The situation calls for a very delicate approach.
—del·i·cate·ly adverb ▪ a delicately carved tomb ▪ a delicately flavored ginger sauce ▪ This situation must be handled delicately.
Term
dimlight
Definition
loş ışık
Term
centerfold
Definition
sözlük anlamı birşeyin odak noktası olmuş,ön plana çıkarılmış olan şeydir..genellikle dergilerdeki kapak kızı için kullanılır.ingiliz ingilizcesinde centrefold olarak yazılır. - [count] 1 : the pages that face each other in the middle of a magazine or newspaper
2 a : a picture of a person (such as a woman who is not wearing clothes) that is in the centerfold of a magazine b : a person whose picture is the centerfold of a magazine
Term
murky
Definition
bulanık, anlaşılması güç,kasvetli oluş, karanlık, şüpheli - 1 a : very dark or foggy ▪ murky skies ▪ She peered into one of the church's murky chapels. b of a liquid : not clear : cloudy ▪ the lake's murky water
2 a : not clearly expressed or understood ▪ He offered a murky [=vague] explanation. ▪ Her employment history is somewhat murky. [=unclear] b : involving dishonest or illegal activities that are not clearly known ▪ a politician with a murky past
—murk·i·ly /ˈmɚkəli/ adverb
—murk·i·ness /ˈmɚkinəs/ noun [noncount] ▪ the murkiness of the water
Term
detain
Definition
alıkoymak, göz altına almak, engellemek, durdurmak - [+ obj] 1 : to officially prevent (someone) from leaving a place : to hold or keep (someone) in a prison or some other place ▪ They were detained by the police for questioning. ▪ He claimed he had been illegally detained.
2 formal : to keep or prevent (someone) from leaving or arriving at the expected time ▪ We were detained [=delayed] for 15 minutes by a flat tire. ▪ Unexpected business had detained her.
—de·tain·ment /dɪˈteɪnmənt/ noun plural de·tain·ments [noncount] ▪ He demanded to be released after two hours of detainment. [count] ▪ He ordered the detainments of two suspects.
Term
sever the tie
Definition
Finish the connection you have with someone or something.
Term
toe the line
Definition
emirlere uymak, hizaya gelmek, yola gelmek, kurallara uymak - toe the line : to do what you are told or required to do even though you do not want to do it ▪ We expect you to toe the line if you want to stay here. ▪ He has to toe the company line to keep his job.
Term
purgatory
Definition
temizleyici, araf, günahtan arınmak için acı çekilen yer - 1 Purgatory [singular] : a state after death according to Roman Catholic belief in which the souls of people who die are made pure through suffering before going to heaven
2 : a place or state of suffering [noncount] ▪ the purgatory of drug abuse [count] ▪ The marathons were jokingly referred to as one-day purgatories.
Term
ore
Definition
cevher, filiz , maden
Term
indefinitely
Definition
süresiz, süresiz olarak, belirsiz, sonsuz - : for a period of time that might not end ▪ It's foolish to think that economic growth will continue indefinitely. [=forever] ▪ Their vacation has been postponed indefinitely. [=until a later time that has not yet been decided]
Term
residual
Definition
artık, tortu, kalıntı, artan, geri kalan - formal : remaining after a process has been completed or something has been removed ▪ She's still dealing with the residual effects of the accident.
Term
uncontested
Definition
Tartışmasız, tartışma götürmez, kabul edilmiş- : not having or involving disagreement, argument, or opposition ▪ an uncontested divorce [=a divorce which both people agree to] ▪ The Fifth Congressional District seat was uncontested. [=only one person ran in the election for the Fifth Congressional District seat] ▪ She ran uncontested for class treasurer.
Term
cryptic
Definition
gizli, esrarlı, gizemli, şifreli - [more cryp*tic; most cryp*tic] : difficult to understand : having or seeming to have a hidden meaning ▪ a cryptic message/title/remark ▪ His instructions were cryptic. He said only to wait until we felt certain the answer was clear.
—cryp·ti·cal·ly /ˈkrɪptɪkli/ adverb ▪ She smiled cryptically.
Term
peculiarity
Definition
acayiplik, gariplik, alışılmamışlık, özellik - 1 [noncount] : the quality or state of being unusual or peculiar ▪ the peculiarity of his appearance
2 [count] : something that is unusual or peculiar in a person or thing ▪ It is a peculiarity of the house that there is no front door. ▪ her peculiarities as a writer ▪ Scientists tried to explain some peculiarities in the results of the experiment.
Term
discrepant
Definition
farklı
Term
discrepancy
Definition
çelişki, farklılık, uyuşmazlık, tutarsızlık -
Term
remorse
Definition
pişmanlık, vicdan azabı, vicdan, kahır - [noncount] : a feeling of being sorry for doing something bad or wrong in the past : a feeling of guilt ▪ I could forgive him for what he did if he showed some remorse. —often + for ▪ She was filled with remorse for not visiting her father more often. [=she was very sorry that she did not visit her father more often] ▪ I felt a bit of remorse [=regret] for being so impatient.
—re·morse·ful /rɪˈmoɚsfəl/ adjective ▪ She seemed truly remorseful for what she had done.
—re·morse·ful·ly /rɪˈmoɚsfəli/ adverb ▪ She remorsefully pleaded guilty.
Term
pare down
Definition
indirmek, kısmak - Meaning: Reduce, decrease
Example: They have PARED DOWN the number of employees as they haven't been doing well.
Term
durable
Definition
dayanıklı,uzun ömürlü, sürekli, sağlam - [more du*ra*ble; most du*ra*ble] : staying strong and in good condition over a long period of time ▪ durable fabric —often used figuratively ▪ She is one of Hollywood's most durable stars. ▪ a durable athlete ▪ durable myths
—du·ra·bil·i·ty /ˌdurəˈbɪləti, Brit ˌdjʊrəˈbɪləti/ noun [noncount] ▪ cars known for their durability
—du·ra·bly /ˈdurəbli, Brit ˈdjʊrəbli/ adverb ▪ durably built homes
Term
province
Definition
il, uzmanlık alanı, bölge, yetki, saha, branş - 1 [count] : any one of the large parts that some countries are divided into ▪ the Canadian provinces
2 [count] : a subject or area of interest that a person knows about or is involved in —usually singular ▪ It's a legal question that is/falls outside my province. [=it does not relate to the area that I know about] ▪ That subject is the special province of this magazine. ▪ Study in that area had once been the exclusive/sole province of academics.
3 the provinces : the parts of a country that are away from large cities ▪ They left the city for life in the provinces.
Term
stringent
Definition
sıkı, zorlayıcı, bağlayıcı, katı, şiddetli, zorlu - [more strin*gent; most strin*gent] : very strict or severe ▪ stringent training ▪ stringent budgetary constraints —used to describe a command, rule, etc., that must be obeyed ▪ stringent rules/requirements/restrictions/standards
—strin·gen·cy /ˈstrɪnʤənsi/ noun [noncount]
—strin·gent·ly adverb ▪ The rule is stringently applied/enforced.
Term
specifics
Definition
belirli, kendine özgü, özellik, detay - [plural] : the specific facts or details that relate to something ▪ While avoiding specifics, he made it pretty clear that the presentation was full of flaws. ▪ I'd like to know the specifics [=particulars] of your plan. ▪ Let's get down to specifics.
Term
claret
Definition
koyu kırmızı, kırmızı şarap - [count, noncount] 1 : a type of red wine made in Bordeaux, France
2 : a dark purplish-red color
—claret adjective ▪ a claret gown ▪ a claret-colored coat
Term
dingle
Definition
ağaçlı küçük dere, derecik -
Term
misinterpret
Definition
yanlış yorumlamak, yanlış mana vermek
Term
lull
Definition
sakinleştirerek uyutmak, uyuşmak, yatışmak - [+ obj] 1 : to cause (someone) to fall asleep or become sleepy ▪ The music lulled him to sleep. —often used as (be) lulled ▪ He was lulled to sleep by her soothing voice. ▪ lulled by the gentle rocking of the boat
2 : to cause (someone) to feel safe and relaxed instead of careful and alert —+ into ▪ He lulls you into believing his promises. [=he tricks you into believing his promises by making you feel that he can be trusted] —often used as (be) lulled ▪ She was lulled into a false sense of security. - [count] : a brief time when an action or activity stops —usually + in ▪ There were several lulls in the conversation. ▪ a lull in the fighting/action ▪ a lull in the storm
Term
model
Definition
model, kalıp, mankenlik yapmak, biçimlndirmek - 1 [+ obj] : to design (something) so that it is similar to something else —+ on or (chiefly US) after ▪ They modeled their educational system on the U.S. system. [=they used the U.S. system as a model when they created their educational system] ▪ His best dish is closely modeled on his mother's recipe. [=is based on and very similar to his mother's recipe] ▪ The church was modeled after an earlier French design.
2 [+ obj] a : to make a small copy of (something) : to create a model of (something) ▪ The faces of the gods were modeled in white stone. b : to make something by forming or shaping clay or some other material ▪ modeling [=molding] figures in/from clay = modeling clay into figures
3 : to wear clothing, jewelry, etc., in photographs, fashion shows, etc., so that people will see and want to buy what you are wearing [+ obj] ▪ They're modeling this year's new spring fashions. ▪ She got a job modeling shoes for a catalog company. ▪ a fashion model who has angered animal lovers by modeling fur coats [no obj] ▪ She models [=she works as a fashion model] for the world's most successful modeling agency.
4 [no obj] : to be a model for an artist : to be painted or photographed by an artist ▪ She agreed to model for him and appeared in many of his most famous works.
model yourself on or chiefly US model yourself after : to try to be like and to behave like (someone you admire) ▪ She models herself on the leaders that came before her. ▪ Children often model themselves after their parents.
—mod·el·er (US) or Brit mod·el·ler /ˈmɑ:dl̟ɚ/ noun plural mod·el·ers [count] ▪ a ship modeler [=someone who makes small copies of ships]
Term
daybreak
Definition
şafak,gün ağarması, seher , tan vakti - [noncount] : the time of day when sunlight first begins to appear ▪ She left at daybreak [=dawn, the break of day]
Term
thereby
Definition
dolayısıyla , onunla ilgili: Thereby hangs a tale. Onunla ilgili bir hikâye var - formal : by means of that act, those words, that document, etc. ▪ He signed the contract, thereby forfeiting his right to the property.
Term
threshold
Definition
Puanlama ve değerlendirmede limit veya baraj.Ulaşılması gereken asgari değer, eşik seviyesi, baraj, sınır - [count] 1 : a piece of wood, metal, or stone that forms the bottom of a door and that you walk over as you enter a room or building ▪ He stepped across the threshold. ▪ When they were married he carried her over the threshold. [=he picked her up and carried her into their home when they entered it together for the first time]
2 : the point or level at which something begins or changes ▪ If your income rises above a certain threshold, your tax rate also rises. ▪ sounds that are above/below the threshold of hearing [=sounds that are too high/low to be heard] ▪ I have a low threshold for boredom. [=I get bored easily] ▪ He has a high pain threshold. [=he does not feel pain as easily as other people]
on/at the threshold : at the beginning of something or very close to something (such as a new condition, an important discovery, etc.) —usually + of ▪ young people on the threshold of adulthood ▪ We are (standing) at the threshold of a great adventure.
Term
reserved
Definition
ayrılmış, çekingen, saklıdır, - 1 [more re*served; most re*served] : not openly expressing feelings or opinions ▪ She is a very reserved young woman.
2 : kept for use only by a particular person or group ▪ a reserved parking space ▪ The front row is reserved for faculty.
Term
tar
Definition
katran, zifir - [count, noncount] 1 : a very thick, black, sticky liquid made from coal that becomes hard when it cools and that is used especially for road surfaces —see also coal tar
2 : a sticky substance that is formed by burning tobacco ▪ low-tar cigarettes - [+ obj] : to cover (something) with tar ▪ tar a roadway
tar and feather (someone) 1 : to cover (someone) with tar and then with feathers as an old-fashioned punishment
2 informal : to punish (someone) very severely ▪ If I don't get home in time, Mom will tar and feather me.
tar (someone) with the same brush : to think that (someone) has the same bad qualities and deserves the same blame or criticism as another person because of being connected or associated with that person in some way ▪ It's a shame that when a few people get caught cheating everyone else gets tarred with the same brush.
Term
raisin
Definition
kuru üzüm, üzüm
Term
handful
Definition
avuç dolusu - 1 [count] : an amount that you can hold in your hand ▪ The children collected seashells by the handful. —often + of ▪ a handful of strawberries
2 [singular] : a small amount or number —often + of ▪ Only a handful of people showed up for the lecture.
Term
pitch
Definition
saha, aşama, ses perdesi, yükseklik - 1 : the highness or lowness of a sound [count] ▪ instruments with different pitches ▪ Her voice has a high pitch. ▪ The pitch of the engine suddenly changed from a low to a high squeal. [noncount] ▪ He noticed the change of pitch in the sound of the engine. ▪ You were a little off pitch [=too high or too low] on that last note. ▪ His singing was perfectly on pitch - 3 [count] : things that are said by someone (such as a salesman) in order to make someone want to buy, do, or accept something ▪ The salesman started making/delivering his pitch as soon as he saw us looking at the car. ▪ an advertising pitch —see also sales pitch
4 [singular] : a state of intense feeling ▪ Tensions between the two groups have risen to a high/feverish pitch. [=have become very intense] ▪ They brought the audience to such a pitch of excitement that you could no longer hear the music. —see also fever pitch
5 [count] : the amount or degree of slope on a roof or other surface ▪ All the houses have roofs with steep pitches to prevent the buildup of snow.
6 [noncount] : up and down movement of a ship or airplane ▪ The water was choppy that day, and the continual pitch of the boat made everyone seasick. ▪ Flaps on the airplane's wings are used to control pitch.
7 [count] Brit : an area that is used for playing sports : playing field ▪ Fans ran onto the pitch at the end of the match. ▪ a rugby/cricket pitch - v: 1 [+ obj] : to throw or toss (something) ▪ Passersby on the street pitched coins into her open guitar case as she played. ▪ They were pitching horseshoes. ▪ She pitched the empty box into the garbage. ▪ (American football) The quarterback pitched the ball underhanded to the halfback.
Term
foliage
Definition
yapraklar, ağaç yaprakları, yeşillik
Term
beef up
Definition
güçlendirmek, genişleme, güçlenme - [no obj] informal : complain ▪ She's always beefing about something.
beef up [phrasal verb] beef (something) up or beef up (something) informal : to add weight, strength, or power to (something) ▪ Security around the city will be beefed up during the event. ▪ The medicine helps beef up the immune system.
Term
demo
Definition
gösteri, tanıtım, gösterme - [count] 1 : an example of a product that is not yet ready to be sold ▪ She will be showing a demo of the company's new alarm system. ▪ a demo version of the software
2 : an act of showing someone how something is used or done : demonstration ▪ I saw a demo on how to use the computer program. ▪ The salesman gave us a demo of the vacuum cleaner, and it seemed to work very well.
3 : a recording that musicians make in order to show what their music is like ▪ They sent the demo to several record companies. ▪ She cut/made a demo last week.
Term
looting
Definition
yağmalamak, yağma, talan, vurgun - : to steal things from (a place, such as a store or house) during a war or after destruction has been caused by fire, rioting, etc. [+ obj] ▪ Rioters looted the stores. ▪ The soldiers were looting every house that they came to. ▪ The supplies had been looted [=stolen] from the warehouse. [no obj] ▪ Soldiers swept through the territory, looting, burning, and killing.
—loot·er noun plural loot·ers [count]
—looting noun [noncount] ▪ There has been widespread looting throughout the city.
Term
mesh
Definition
tel örgü, örgü süzgeç; birbirine geçme, dişlilerin temas halinde olması - : a material made from threads or wires with evenly spaced holes that allow air or water to pass through [noncount] ▪ We covered the blueberry bushes in nylon mesh to keep the birds from the fruit. ▪ wire mesh [count] ▪ a wire mesh —sometimes used figuratively ▪ She was caught in a mesh [=(more commonly) web] of her own lies. - 1 a [+ obj] : to cause (things) to fit together or work together successfully ▪ They meshed traditions from several cultures into one wedding ceremony. ▪ The book tries to mesh philosophy and/with humor. b [no obj] : to fit or work together successfully ▪ The two plans mesh well/nicely. —often + with ▪ The movie's score meshes well with its somber plot. ▪ He never meshed with the rest of the team.
2 [no obj] of the parts of a machine : to fit together and move together properly ▪ The gears weren't meshing properly.
Term
probabilistic
Definition
prob • abil • ist • ic
BrE / prɒbəbɪlɪstɪk /
NAmE / prɑbəbɪlɪstɪk /
adjective
[ usually before noun ] ( technical ) ( of methods, arguments, etc. ) based on the idea that, as we cannot be certain about things, we can base our beliefs or actions on what is probable
Term
braid
Definition
tutturmak, örgü, saç örgüsü - 1 [count] chiefly US : an arrangement of hair made by weaving three sections together ▪ She wore her hair in a long braid. [=(chiefly Brit) plait] —see picture at hair
2 [noncount] : a piece of cord or ribbon made of three or more strands woven together ▪ a hat trimmed with braid - [+ obj] : to form (something, such as hair) into a braid : to weave together (three or more strands or parts of something) ▪ She braids her hair every morning. ▪ They braided the ribbons.
Term
clip
Definition
raptiye, mandal, sıkıca bağlamak , darbe, vuruş, şarjör - [count] 1 : a usually small piece of metal or plastic that holds things together or keeps things in place ▪ hair clips ▪ a tie clip [=a piece of metal that holds together the ends of a necktie] ▪ He uses a money clip instead of a wallet. —see also paper clip
2 : a container that is filled with bullets and that is placed inside a gun so that the bullets can be fired ▪ an ammunition clip - 1 [+ obj] : to hold (two or more things) together with a clip ▪ clip the papers together
2 : to attach (something) to or onto something else with a clip [+ obj] ▪ He clipped the keys to her belt. ▪ Clip this microphone onto your shirt. [no obj] ▪ The radio clips to/onto a belt. -
Term
helmet
Definition
miğfer, başlık, kask, spor faaliyetlerinde ve inşaatta giyilen koruyucu başlık - [count] : a hard hat that is worn to protect your head —see also crash helmet, pith helmet
—hel·met·ed /ˈhɛlmətəd/ adjective ▪ helmeted warriors
Term
apron
Definition
önlük giysi, önlük , makinelerin üzerindeki koruyucu metal kapaklar - [count] 1 : a piece of clothing that is worn on the front of the body over clothes to keep them from getting dirty ▪ a cook's apron
2 : the part of a stage that is in front of the curtain —called also apron stage
3 : the paved part of an airport where airplanes load or unload or are turned around -
Term
retreat
Definition
geri çekilmek, kaçma, köşesine çekilme -
Term
implausible
Definition
inanılması güç, makul olmayan - .[more im*plau*si*ble; most im*plau*si*ble] : not believable or realistic : not plausible ▪ She's been making implausible claims. ▪ He gave an implausible excuse for showing up late for work. ▪ The novel has an implausible ending.
—im·plau·si·bil·i·ty /ɪmˌplɑ:zəˈbɪləti/ noun [noncount] ▪ the implausibility of the novel's ending
—im·plau·si·bly /ɪmˈplɑ:zəbli/ adverb ▪ an implausibly happy ending ▪ Implausibly (enough), the hero was saved at the last minute.
Term
rigorously
Definition
dikkatli bir şekilde, sertçe, kesin olarak - [more rig*or*ous; most rig*or*ous] 1 : very strict and demanding ▪ rigorous enforcement of the rules ▪ rigorous training ▪ a rigorous course of study
2 : done carefully and with a lot of attention to detail ▪ We subjected the data to a rigorous analysis. ▪ a rigorous investigation
3 : difficult to endure because of extreme conditions ▪ a harsh, rigorous climate
—rig·or·ous·ly adverb ▪ The rules must be rigorously followed. ▪ The data was rigorously analyzed.
—rig·or·ous·ness noun [noncount]
Term
bark
Definition
havlamak, gemi, öksürük
Term
gloss over
Definition
gizlemek, göz ardı etmek, farklı yorumlamak, örtbas etmek - gloss over [phrasal verb] gloss over (something) : to treat or describe (something, such as a serious problem or error) as if it were not important ▪ He glossed over the accident. ▪ The problems were ignored or glossed over.
Term
supposition
Definition
varsayım, zan, tahmin - : an idea or theory that you believe is true even though you do not have proof [count] ▪ an idle supposition [=assumption] ▪ a supposition that proved correct ▪ Her decision was made on the supposition that we would all agree. [=when she made her decision she supposed/assumed that we would all agree] [noncount] ▪ This is just idle supposition.
Term
citation
Definition
ceşp kağıdı, celp, çağrı, davetiye, ADI GEÇME: Bir işte başarı gösterenlerin isimlerinin, bir emir veya haberde özel surette bahsedilmesi - [count] 1 US : an official order to appear before a court of law : summons ▪ He was issued a citation. ▪ He received a citation for reckless driving.
2 : a formal public statement that praises a person for doing something good or brave ▪ gave her a citation for bravery
3 : a line or short section taken from a piece of writing or a speech ▪ She includes citations [=quotations] from the article in her report.
Term
uniquely
Definition
eşsiz olarak, tek, biricik, özgün
Term
longevity
Definition
Tahmini yaşam süresi - "Longevity is measured by life expectancy.", uzun ömür - [noncount] 1 a : long life : the fact of living for many years ▪ His longevity was remarkable considering he had been so sick when he was a child. ▪ The members of that family are famous for their longevity. [=for living to be very old] b : length of life ▪ Better medical treatment has led to greater longevity. ▪ a study of human longevity
2 : the length of time that something or someone lasts or continues ▪ The longevity of a car's tires depends on how the car is driven. ▪ She's a talented athlete, but many people have doubts about her longevity. [=about how long her athletic career will last] ▪ They're trying to increase the product's longevity.
Term
legit
Definition
meşru, yasal - informal : 1legitimate ▪ What she's doing is perfectly legit. ▪ Is this deal legit? ▪ All I want is a legit chance to succeed.
Term
complacent
Definition
rahat , halinden memnun, ilgisiz, kendini beğenmiş - [more com*pla*cent; most com*pla*cent] disapproving : satisfied with how things are and not wanting to change them ▪ The strong economy has made people complacent. ▪ We have grown too complacent over the years. ▪ a complacent [=self-satisfied] smirk ▪ We can't afford to be complacent about illiteracy.
—com·pla·cent·ly adverb
Term
idle
Definition
boş duran, temelsiz, işlemeyen makina, kullanılmayan, rölanti - 1 : not working, active, or being used ▪ idle workers [=workers who do not have jobs] ▪ The company's competitor's have not been idle [=they have been active/busy] in recent months. ▪ The factory has been lying/sitting/standing idle [=has not been used] for the past year. ▪ the idle rich [=rich people who do not have to work]
2 : not having any real purpose or value ▪ idle rumors/gossip ▪ There has been a lot of idle speculation about what might happen, but no one really knows. ▪ (formal) It is idle [=useless, pointless] to want what you cannot have. ▪ She said she would leave him, but he knew it was an idle threat. [=he knew that she did not mean it]
3 : not having much activity ▪ the idle days of summer
4 somewhat old-fashioned : trying to avoid work : lazy ▪ a careless and idle worker ▪ There was a group of idle boys standing on the corner.
—idle·ness /ˈaɪdl̟nəs/ noun [noncount] -1 of an engine or vehicle : to run without being connected for doing useful work [no obj] ▪ She left the engine idling for a few seconds before she turned it off. ▪ The cars idled in traffic. [+ obj] ▪ idle an engine
2 : to spend time doing nothing or nothing useful [no obj] ▪ A group of boys idled in the doorway. [+ obj] —+ away ▪ We idled away the evening playing cards.
3 [+ obj] US : to cause (someone or something) to stop working : to make (someone or something) idle ▪ The factory closed, idling several hundred workers. ▪ Thousands of workers have been idled by the bad economy. ▪ The factory has been idled by the strike
Term
impeccable
Definition
kusursuz, hatasız
Term
poorly
Definition
yetersiz, keyifsiz, kötü, olumsuz - : in a poor or bad manner : in a way that is not good or satisfactory ▪ The essay was so poorly [=badly] written that it made no sense. ▪ a poorly run business -
Term
frown upon
Definition
hoş görmemek, razı olmamak, karşı çıkmak -
Term
crease
Definition
buruşturmak, buruşuk, kırışık, kırıştırmak - 1 [count] a : a line or mark made by folding, pressing, or crushing something (such as cloth or a piece of paper) ▪ He ironed his pants to make the creases sharp. ▪ a crease in the paper —see color picture b : a line or fold in someone's skin : wrinkle ▪ tiny creases at the corners of his eyes
2 the crease : an area around or in front of a goal in some games (such as hockey) ▪ Players from the opposing team may not enter the crease.
3 [singular] Brit : the line where the batsman stands in cricket ▪ The batsman moved out of the/his crease. -1 [+ obj] : to fold, press, or crush (something, such as cloth or a piece of paper) so that a line or mark is formed : to put a crease in (something) ▪ a neatly creased pair of pants ▪ The pages of the book were stained and creased.
2 : to make a line or fold in (someone's skin) [+ obj] ▪ A frown creased [=wrinkled] his forehead ▪ Their faces were creased with worry. [=they had lines on their faces because they were worried] [no obj] ▪ She looked up, her face creasing into a smile.
Term
mar
Definition
zarar vermek, ihlal etmek, şeklini bozmak, mahvetmek - [+ obj] : to ruin the beauty or perfection of (something) : to hurt or damage the good condition of (something) ▪ A large scar marred his face. ▪ Her acting mars an otherwise great movie. —often used as (be) marred ▪ The report is marred by numerous errors. ▪ a car marred by scratches
Term
inconsequential
Definition
önemsiz, yersiz, mantıksız - [more in*con*se*quen*tial; most in*con*se*quen*tial] formal : not important ▪ inconsequential evidence/differences ▪ His opinion is inconsequential.
Term
vertical mixing
Definition
dikey karışma
Term
upwelling
Definition
Denizlerde alt suyun yüzeye doğru yükselmesi, sürüklenme, akış -
Term
at best
Definition
olsa olsa, en fazla, en iyi ihtimalle - at best —used to refer to a result, condition, etc., that is the best one possible even though it is not very good ▪ The company won't make a profit this year. At best, they'll break even. ▪ The work won't be finished for another three months at best.
Term
prolong
Definition
uzatmak, sürdürmek, devam ettirmek - [+ obj] : to make (something) last or continue for a longer time ▪ Chemotherapy helped to prolong [=extend] her life. ▪ Additives are used to prolong the shelf life of packaged food. ▪ High interest rates were prolonging the recession.
—pro·lon·ga·tion /proʊˌlɑ:ŋˈgeɪʃən/ noun plural pro·lon·ga·tions [count, noncount] ▪ a prolongation of life/suffering
Term
irradiated
Definition
ışınlanmış - irradiated food
Term
indulge
Definition
haz almak, hoş görmek, boyun eğmek, izin vermek , (sakınılması gereken bir şeye) teslim olmak: She indulged her desire for candy. Şeker yeme arzusuna yenildi -1 : to allow (yourself) to have or do something as a special pleasure [+ obj] ▪ It's my birthday. I'm going to indulge myself and eat whatever I want to eat. —often + in ▪ He indulged himself in the pleasure of a day spent entirely at the beach. [no obj] ▪ It's my birthday. I'm going to indulge. —often + in ▪ For our anniversary, we indulged in an expensive dinner.
2 [+ obj] a : to allow (someone) to have or do something even though it may not be proper, healthy, appropriate, etc. ▪ He knows that his aunt is always willing to indulge [=spoil] him. ▪ They always indulged their grandchildren's whims. [=they always allowed their grandchildren to do whatever they wanted to do] b : to patiently allow (someone) to do or say something ▪ Please indulge me while I review the topics we covered yesterday.
3 [+ obj] : to do the things that you want to do because of (a feeling, interest, desire, etc.) ▪ The museum is an excellent place to let children indulge their curiosity about dinosaurs. ▪ She bought a house with a big yard so that she could indulge her passion for gardening.
indulge in [phrasal verb] indulge in (something) : to become involved in (something, especially something that is considered wrong or improper) ▪ Both candidates have promised not to indulge in [=take part in] further personal attacks for the remainder of the campaign.
Term
juggle
Definition
el çabukluğu ile marifet yapmak, hile yapmak - 1 : to keep several objects in motion in the air at the same time by repeatedly throwing and catching them [no obj] ▪ He is learning to juggle. [+ obj] ▪ He juggled four balls at once.
2 [+ obj] : to do (several things) at the same time ▪ She somehow manages to juggle a dozen tasks at once. ▪ It can be hard to juggle family responsibilities and/with the demands of a full-time job. —see also juggling act at 1act
3 [+ obj] : to make changes to (something) in order to achieve a desired result ▪ I'll have to juggle my schedule a bit to get this all to work out.
—jug·gler /ˈʤʌglɚ/ noun plural jug·glers [count] ▪ a juggler at the circus
Term
well-meaning
Definition
iyi niyetli - [more well–mean*ing; most well–mean*ing] : having or showing a desire to do something good but often producing bad results ▪ well-meaning but misguided politicians ▪ a well-meaning effort to improve the school system
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hopelessly
Definition
umutsuzca
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wary
Definition
temkinli, dikkat etmek, ihtiyatlı , tetikte
Term
bear on something
Definition
ile ilgisi olmak - bear on [phrasal verb] bear on (something) formal 1 : to have an effect on (something) ▪ Personal feelings did not bear on our decision. [=did not affect or influence our decision]
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foremost
Definition
başta gelen, en öndeki. z. başta - : most important ▪ He is the foremost [=leading] authority/scholar on the American Civil War period. ▪ Safety is their foremost [=primary] concern.
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conquering
Definition
kazanan, galip, fethetme - —conquering adjective always used before a noun ▪ the conquering nation/hero
Term
conspire
Definition
komplo kurmak, gizlice anlaşmak, kumpas kurmak - [no obj] 1 : to secretly plan with someone to do something that is harmful or illegal —often followed by to + verb ▪ They were accused of conspiring to overthrow the government. ▪ She conspired with him to smuggle the paintings out of the country. —often + against ▪ He thought that they were conspiring against him.
2 : to happen in a way that produces bad or unpleasant results —often followed by to + verb ▪ My illness and the bad weather conspired to ruin my vacation. ▪ Several things conspired to force them to change the policy. —often + against ▪ The organizer of the festival thinks the weather has conspired against him.
Term
grid
Definition
parmaklık, sistem, ızgara, şebeke
Term
endorse
Definition
onaylamak, desteklemek, kabul etmek - [+ obj] 1 : to publicly or officially say that you support or approve of (someone or something) ▪ The newspaper has endorsed the conservative candidate for mayor. ▪ The committee must endorse [=approve] the decision. ▪ We do not endorse their position.
2 : to publicly say that you like or use (a product or service) in exchange for money ▪ She endorses a line of clothing. ▪ That brand of sneaker is endorsed by several basketball stars.
3 : to write your name on the back of (a check) ▪ You must endorse the check before you deposit it in the bank.
4 Brit : to put information about a driving offense on (a person's driver's license) —usually used as (be) endorsed ▪ His driving license was endorsed for speeding.
—en·dors·er noun plural en·dors·ers [count]
Term
statute
Definition
yönetmelik, kural, hüküm, tüzük, - 1 : a written law that is formally created by a government [count] ▪ The state legislature passed the statute by an overwhelming margin. [noncount] ▪ business practices that are prohibited/protected by statute synonyms law
2 [count] : a written rule or regulation ▪ college/university statutes
Term
rigidly
Definition
sıkı sıkıya, sertçe
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rob
Definition
soymak, çalmak, yoksun bırakmak - [+ obj] 1 : to take money or property from (a person or a place) illegally and sometimes by using force, violence, or threats ▪ Someone tried to rob me. ▪ They robbed the bank. ▪ The cashier was robbed at gunpoint. —often + of ▪ They robbed her of her life savings. ▪ He was robbed of all his money. —sometimes used figuratively ▪ You paid $300 to fix that old car? You got robbed. [=you were overcharged; you spent too much]
2 : to keep (someone) from getting something expected or wanted ▪ He made a great shot, but the goalie robbed him. [=the goalie blocked his shot and prevented him from scoring a goal] —often + of ▪ The other team robbed them of a victory by getting a last-minute goal. ▪ The center fielder made a great catch to rob him of a home run. ▪ Her illness robbed her of a normal childhood. [=she wasn't able to have a normal childhood because of her illness]
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come into play
Definition
etkili olmak - to become an important factor in something; to go into force. All your hard practice and preparation will now come into play in the finals.
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exempt from
Definition
-den muaf tutmak , istisna etmek - : not required to do something that others are required to do —usually + from ▪ He was exempt from military service. ▪ She was exempt from physical education requirements because of her health problems.
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fluid
Definition
akıcı, sıvı, değişken - [more flu*id; most flu*id] 1 : capable of flowing freely like water ▪ fluid lava ▪ a substance in a fluid state
2 —used to describe something that can change easily or that changes often ▪ Boundaries between the farms were very fluid. ▪ a fluid situation
3 : having or showing a smooth and easy style : graceful ▪ a dancer's fluid movements ▪ the sculpture's fluid lines
—flu·id·i·ty /fluˈɪdəti/ noun [noncount] ▪ The extreme fluidity of the situation has made it impossible to predict the outcome. ▪ She plays the violin with great fluidity.
—flu·id·ly adverb ▪ moving fluidly
Term
at your disposal
Definition
kullaniminiz altinda, emrinizdeyim, sizin tasarrufunuzda (at your service)
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strand
Definition
ip teli, kıyı, sahil, kenar, karaya oturmak, başarısızlığa uğramak, saç teli, ipi bükmek, zor durumda bırakmak -[count] 1 : a thin piece of thread, wire, hair, etc. ▪ The strands were twisted together. —often + of ▪ a strand of thread ▪ The police found a single strand of hair at the crime scene.
2 : something that is long like a string —often + of ▪ a strand of pearls ▪ a strand of DNA
3 : one of the parts of something that is very complicated —often + of ▪ All the strands of the story's plot are woven together in the final chapter. ▪ The police are slowly putting the strands of evidence together. - [+ obj] 1 : to leave (a person or animal) in a place without a way of leaving it —usually used as (be) stranded ▪ She was stranded in a foreign city with no money. ▪ They were stranded on a deserted island. ▪ His car broke down, and he was stranded in the middle of nowhere. ▪ Her flight was canceled, so she was left stranded at the airport.
2 : to cause (something, such as a boat or a sea animal) to become stuck on land —usually used as (be) stranded ▪ The ship was stranded on the sandbank. ▪ a stranded [=beached] whale
3 baseball : to leave (a base runner) on base at the end of an inning ▪ The team stranded 10 runners during the game. ▪ Two base runners were left stranded at the end of the inning. - [count] : the land along the edge of a sea, lake, etc. : a shore or beach ▪ We walked along the strand.
Term
peril
Definition
tehlike, risk - somewhat formal + literary 1 [noncount] : the possibility that you will be hurt or killed or that something unpleasant or bad will happen : danger ▪ People are unaware of the peril these miners face each day. —usually used in the phrase in peril ▪ They put their lives in peril. [=in jeopardy] ▪ The species is in peril [=(more commonly) in danger] of dying out. ▪ His career is in peril.
2 [count] : something that is likely to cause injury, pain, harm, or loss : danger ▪ She described global warming as “a growing peril.” —usually plural ▪ the perils of childbirth ▪ They faced many perils in their journey through the region.
at your (own) peril —used to say that if you do something you should be aware that it is dangerous and that you could be harmed, injured, punished, etc. ▪ No lifeguard is on duty: swim at your own peril. [=at your own risk] ▪ Restaurants that ignore the smoking ban do so at their peril.
Term
numb
Definition
hissiz, uyuşmuş, duygusuz, donakalmış - [more numb; most numb] 1 : unable to feel anything in a particular part of your body because of cold, injury, etc. ▪ The side of my face was still numb an hour after the surgery. ▪ I had a numb feeling in my toes. ▪ It was so cold that my fingers went numb. ▪ A stroke can cause one side of your body to go numb.
2 : unable to think, feel, or react normally because of something that shocks or upsets you ▪ Her son had died and she just felt numb. ▪ He stood there numb with fear/rage.
—numb·ly adverb ▪ They moved numbly through their routine.
—numb·ness noun [noncount] ▪ A stroke can cause numbness in one side of your body. [singular] ▪ The patient was complaining of a numbness in her fingers. - [+ obj] 1 : to cause (a part of the body) to be unable to feel anything ▪ The injection will numb the area to be operated on. ▪ The cold wind numbed my face.
2 : to make (someone) unable to think, feel, or react normally ▪ She was numbed by the news of her son's death.
—numbing adjective [more numbing; most numbing] ▪ the numbing cold ▪ We had to sit through a numbing [=very boring] lecture. —see also mind-numbing
—numb·ing·ly adverb ▪ a numbingly cold wind ▪ These tasks are numbingly repetitive.
Term
rip out
Definition
küfür savurmak, patlak vermek, bağırmak - burst out with a violent or profane utterance; "ripped out a vicious oath"; "ripped out with an oath"
burst out - give sudden release to an expression; "We burst out laughing"; "'I hate you,' she burst out"
Term
reeling
Definition
baş döndürücü , sersemletici - reel in [phrasal verb] reel (something) in or reel in (something) : to pull in (a fish that is caught on a hook on the end of a fishing line) by turning the reel of a fishing rod
reel off [phrasal verb] reel (something) off or reel off (something) : to say (something) easily and quickly ▪ She reeled off the right answers without hesitation. - [no obj] 1 : to be very shocked, confused, and upset ▪ Still reeling from the death of her husband, she was now dealing with having to find a new job. ▪ I couldn't believe what I was hearing. My head reeled.
2 : to move or fall back suddenly ▪ He suddenly reeled back against the wall. ▪ The surprise attack sent the enemy reeling.
3 : to move or walk in a way that is very unsteady ▪ He was reeling drunkenly down the street. ▪ They reeled around the room, laughing hysterically. ▪ When she opened her eyes, the room was reeling. [=the room looked like it was moving in an unsteady way]
Term
stand out
Definition
göze çarpmak stand out from sth. fark edilmek,dikkati çekmek , kendini göstermek, karşı koymak - [count] US : a person or thing that is better or more important than the others in a group ▪ She is a standout among the available candidates. ▪ All the cameras we tested were good, but there was no real standout. —often used before another noun ▪ a standout candidate/performance
Term
fall back on
Definition
(güvenilecek bir kimseye/yere) başvurmak , fall back on someone/sth. bir kimseye veya bir yere yardim icin bas vurmak;yedekteki bir seyi kullanmak - fall back [phrasal verb] 1 : to move back away from something dangerous or threatening : retreat ▪ The crowd fell back when the police arrived. ▪ The guerrillas fell back across the border after a brief battle with the army.
2 fall back on (something) also fall back upon (something) : to use (something) for help or protection when you are in a bad situation ▪ When her health insurance was canceled she had nothing to fall back on. ▪ They had to fall back on their emergency supplies when the snow storm blocked the road to town.
Term
purposely
Definition
: in a way that is planned or intended : in a deliberate way ▪ She purposely [=intentionally] raised her voice to attract attention. - inadına, kasten, bilerek, kasıtlı olarak -
Term
damning
Definition
aleyhte, ezici, tahrip edici - —damning adjective [more damning; most damning] ▪ A damning piece of evidence showed that he had been at the crime scene.
Term
audit
Definition
incelemek, hesap denetimi, denetim - 1 : a complete and careful examination of the financial records of a business or person [count] ▪ The audit showed that the company had mislead investors. ▪ The Internal Revenue Service selected us for an audit. [noncount] ▪ You will need all your records if you are selected for audit by the IRS.
2 [count] : a careful check or review of something ▪ Our local power company will perform an energy audit [=survey, inspection] of our house. ▪ Investigators called for an audit [=review, analysis] of flight safety standards. - [+ obj] 1 : to check the financial records of (a business or person) : to perform an audit on (a business or person) ▪ They audit the company books every year. ▪ The Internal Revenue Service audited him twice in 10 years.
2 US : to attend a course at a college or university without having to do any of the course work and without receiving credit ▪ I audited an English literature class last semester.
Term
translate into
Definition
anlamına gelmek, çevirmek, neden olmak - translate into [phrasal verb] translate into (something) : to lead to (something) as a result ▪ Competition often translates into [=results in] lower costs to the consumer. ▪ Artistic success doesn't always translate into financial success. ▪ The new design translates into more space inside the car.
Term
make up
Definition
makyaj yapmak, makyaj, barışmak, uydurmak, tamamlamak. make up for sth. karsilamak,telafi etmek. make up to someone gozune girmeye calismak,yaranmak. make sth. up to someone telafi etmek - 1 [singular] : the way in which something is put together or arranged —often + of ▪ the makeup of the Earth's atmosphere ▪ the ethnic makeup of the neighborhood ▪ the makeup [=layout] of a printed page
2 [singular] : the physical, mental, and moral character of a person ▪ His daring attitude toward risks is a major part of his makeup. ▪ her psychological makeup
3 [noncount] a : substances (such as lipstick or powder) used to make someone's face look more attractive ▪ She put on some makeup before the party. ▪ She applied her makeup lightly/heavily. ▪ wearing heavy/thick makeup ▪ She's too young to wear makeup. ▪ a makeup artist [=a person whose job is to put makeup on actors or models] b : materials (such as wigs or cosmetics) that are used to change the appearance of an actor ▪ put on makeup for a play ▪ I didn't recognize him when he was in his theatrical/stage makeup.
4 [count] US : a special test for a student who has missed or failed a previous test ▪ He'll have to pass the makeup to graduate. —often used before another noun ▪ a makeup exam/test/quiz
Term
drape over
Definition
sermek, kumaşla örtmek, kalın perde, katlamak, yaymak, asmak - 1 a [+ obj] : to loosely place or hang (something) ▪ We'll drape strings of lights between the trees for the party. —often + over or around ▪ He had one leg draped over the arm of the sofa. ▪ She draped the coat around my shoulders. ▪ He had a scarf draped around his neck. b [no obj] of cloth : to hang in a pleasing way ▪ This silk drapes beautifully.
2 [+ obj] : to cover (someone or something) with a cloth —usually + with or in ▪ The police draped the body with a blanket. ▪ The tables were draped in linen. —sometimes used figuratively ▪ She was draped in gold chains. [=she was wearing many gold chains]
Term
take to task
Definition
çıkışmak, azarlamak, take (someone) to task : to criticize (someone) harshly ▪ The boss took me to task for wasting time.
Term
bundle
Definition
tomar, deste, bohça , demet, yığın
Term
ailment
Definition
hastalık, keyifsizlik, kırgınlık - [count] : a sickness or illness ▪ She suffered from a chronic back ailment. ▪ a kidney/liver/lung/skin ailment ▪ The doctor treated him for a variety of ailments.
Term
sluggish
Definition
ağır işleyen, tembel, uyuşuk, miskin , yavaş - [more slug*gish; most slug*gish] : moving slowly or lazily ▪ a sluggish lizard/stream ▪ The game picked up after a sluggish start.
—slug·gish·ly adverb ▪ The water flowed sluggishly.
—slug·gish·ness noun [noncount]
Term
overindulgence
Definition
aşırı hoşgörü, fazla müsamaha
Term
bloat
Definition
şişirmek, kabarmak - [noncount] chiefly US : too much growth ▪ budget/bureaucratic bloat ▪ The company became an example of corporate bloat. [=it became too big]
Term
purveyor
Definition
gıda maddesi toptancısı, müteahhit, tedarik eden - [count] formal : a person or business that sells or provides something ▪ a purveyor of kitchen supplies ▪ a software purveyor
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tincture
Definition
[count] technical : a medicine that is made of a drug mixed with alcohol ▪ a tincture of iodine ▪ medicinal tinctures - Bir ilaç maddesinin alkolde çözünmüş solüsyonu
Term
webinar
Definition
İnternet üzerinden yapılan seminer
Term
camouflage
Definition
kamuflaj, gizleme - 1 [noncount] a : a way of hiding something (such as military equipment) by painting it or covering it with leaves or branches to make it harder to see ▪ The army tanks were painted green and brown for camouflage. b : the green and brown clothing that soldiers and hunters wear to make them harder to see ▪ Troops in full camouflage. —often used before another noun ▪ a camouflage jacket ▪ camouflage pants ▪ camouflage gear
2 : something (such as color or shape) that protects an animal from attack by making the animal difficult to see in the area around it [singular] ▪ The rabbit's white fur acts as a camouflage in the snow. [noncount] ▪ Rabbits use their white fur as camouflage in the snow.
3 : behavior that is meant to hide something or convince another of something that is not true [singular] ▪ Her so-called charity work was a camouflage for her own self-interest. [noncount] ▪ His tough attitude served as camouflage.- [+ obj] : to hide (something) by covering it up or making it harder to see ▪ The swimming pool was camouflaged [=hidden] by a hedge. ▪ The makeup camouflages blemishes. ▪ camouflaged soldiers/animals ▪ She camouflaged [=hid] her feelings well. ▪ It was impossible to camouflage the facts.
Term
obscure
Definition
anlaşılması güç, belirsiz, bilinmeyen
Term
tentamount
Definition
eşit, aynı - : equal to something in value, meaning, or effect ▪ His statement was tantamount to an admission of guilt. ▪ They see any criticism of the President as tantamount to treason.
Term
red herring
Definition
dikkati başka yöne çekmek için söylenen söz - [count] : something unimportant that is used to stop people from noticing or thinking about something important ▪ The argument is a red herring. It actually has nothing to do with the issue. ▪ The plot of the mystery was full of red herrings.
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composition
Definition
kompozisyon, beste, sanat yapıtı - 1 [noncount] : the way in which something is put together or arranged ▪ the painting's unique composition : the combination of parts or elements that make up something ▪ Each rock has a slightly different composition. [=makeup] ▪ the changing composition of the country's population ▪ the composition of a chemical compound
2 [count] : a piece of writing ▪ Is this poem an original composition? [=did you write this poem yourself?] ; especially : a brief essay written as a school assignment ▪ The teacher reminded us to hand in our compositions at the end of class.
3 [count] : a written piece of music and especially one that is very long or complex ▪ a famous classical composition
4 [noncount] : the art or process of writing words or music ▪ She studies musical theory and composition.
Term
skeptic
Definition
şüpheci kimse, kuşkucu - [count] : a person who questions or doubts something (such as a claim or statement) ▪ Skeptics have pointed out flaws in the researchers' methods. ▪ You can believe in ghosts if you like, but I'm still a skeptic. : a person who often questions or doubts things ▪ He is a skeptic and a cynic.
Term
intersperse
Definition
karıştırmak, arasına serpmek, serpiştirmek - [+ obj] 1 : to put (something) at different places among other things ▪ You should intersperse these pictures evenly throughout the book. ▪ Some seagulls were interspersed among the ducks.
2 : to put things at different places within (something) —+ with ▪ intersperse a book with illustrations —usually used as (be) interspersed ▪ The book was nicely interspersed with illustrations. ▪ The forecast calls for scattered showers interspersed with sunny periods. [=scattered showers with sunny periods between the showers]
Term
variance
Definition
dağılım, değişim, varyans, fark - 1 formal : an amount of difference or change [noncount] ▪ There was some variance in the results. [count] ▪ We noticed a slight variance between/in the quality of the samples.
2 [count] law : an official decision or document that allows someone to do something that is not usually allowed by the rules ▪ He had to get a variance to add a garage on to his house.
at variance formal : not in agreement ▪ Their statements are at variance. —usually + with ▪ His current statements are completely at variance with his earlier position.
Term
misnomer
Definition
isim hatası, yanlış adlandırma - [count] : a name that is wrong or not proper or appropriate ▪ “International Airport” is something of a misnomer, since almost all the arriving and departing flights are local.
Term
stellar
Definition
yıldız gibi, yıldızlara ait - 1 technical : of or relating to the stars ▪ stellar light ▪ the rate of stellar expansion
2 [more stel*lar; most stel*lar] : very good : excellent ▪ The movie has a stellar cast. ▪ a stellar performance
Term
stride
Definition
over bir adımda -in üstünden geçmek, uzun adımlarla yürüme, atlayarak geçmek - [no obj] : to walk with very long steps ▪ She strode across the room towards me. - [count] 1 a : a long step ▪ She crossed the room in only a few strides. ▪ As he ran down the field, the defender kept up with him stride for stride. [=the defender ran next to him at the same speed] —sometimes used figuratively ▪ The company has matched its competitors stride for stride. [=has not fallen behind its competitors] b : the distance covered by a long step ▪ He was standing only a few strides away from me.
2 : a way of walking ▪ He has a distinctive bouncy stride. ▪ She entered the room with a confident stride.
3 : a change or improvement that brings someone closer to a goal —usually plural ▪ Great strides [=advances] have been made in the control of tuberculosis. ▪ The patient is making strides toward a complete recovery.
Term
favourably
Definition
uygun olarak, tercihen, avantajlı, iyi niyetli, olumlu - [more fa*vor*able; most fa*vor*able] 1 a : showing approval ▪ The new play got many favorable reviews. ▪ He was given a favorable recommendation. b : expressing approval : giving or providing what is desired ▪ They gave a favorable answer to our request. [=they said they would grant our request] c : giving a result that helps, benefits, or shows approval of someone ▪ a favorable comparison = a comparison favorable to someone
2 : producing feelings of approval ▪ She made a very favorable [=good] impression on her future colleagues.
3 a : tending to help : tending to produce a desired result ▪ a favorable wind ▪ The plants grow rapidly under favorable [=advantageous] conditions. b : showing that a desired result is likely ▪ Early test results were favorable.
—fa·vor·ably (US) or Brit fa·vour·ably /ˈfeɪvərəbli/ adverb ▪ The play was favorably reviewed. ▪ I was very favorably impressed by the candidate. ▪ They responded favorably to our request. ▪ The wine compares favorably with some that are far more expensive. ▪ The patient responded favorably [=well] to the medicine.
Term
columnist
Definition
köşe yazarı - [count] : a person who writes a newspaper or magazine column ▪ a gossip/sports columnist
Term
preclude
Definition
engellemek, alıkoymak, önlemek - [+ obj] formal 1 : to make (something) impossible : to prevent (something) from happening ▪ She suffered an injury that precluded the possibility of an athletic career. ▪ Bad weather precluded any further attempts to reach the summit.
2 : to prevent (someone) from doing something —+ from ▪ The injury precluded her from having an athletic career.
Term
hedge trimmer
Definition
çalı kesmeye , şekillendirmeye yarayan alet
Term
swap
Definition
takas, değiş tokuş, değiştirmek - 2 : to replace (something) with something else [+ obj] ▪ He swapped (out) his hard drive for a bigger one. ▪ The nurse swapped [=switched] the patients' charts by mistake. [no obj] ▪ (Brit) Our company decided to swap over to a new supplier.
Term
staffer
Definition
çalışanları - school staffers
Term
shed ones clothes
Definition
kıyafetlerini çıkarmak, soyunmak
Term
misconduct
Definition
kötü davranış, görevi kötüye kullanma, suistimal, terbiyesizlik - [noncount] : wrong behavior : behavior or activity that is illegal or morally wrong ▪ He was forced to defend himself against charges of sexual misconduct. ▪ There have been reports of misconduct by several employees.
Term
impersonation
Definition
kişileştirme, taklit etme, canlandırma - [+ obj] : to pretend to be (another person) ▪ He was arrested for impersonating a police officer. ▪ a comedian with a talent for impersonating famous politicians and actors
—im·per·son·a·tion /ɪmˌpɚsəˈneɪʃən/ noun plural im·per·son·a·tions [count] ▪ He does a great impersonation of the President. [noncount] ▪ He was arrested for impersonation of a police officer.
Term
reinstate
Definition
eski görevine vermek, iade etmek, yeniden sağlamak - [+ obj] 1 : to put (someone) back in a job or position that had been taken away ▪ After his name was cleared, he was reinstated as committee chairperson. ▪ The company promised to reinstate [=rehire] the employees that had been laid off.
2 : to begin using or dealing with (a law, policy, system, etc.) again ▪ The school board voted to reinstate the school's uniform policy. ▪ the year the death penalty was reinstated ▪ The court case was dismissed by the judge but reinstated [=reopened] on appeal.
—re·in·state·ment /ˌri:jənˈsteɪtmənt/ noun [noncount] ▪ the reinstatement of the death penalty
Term
in succession
Definition
ardarda, birbiri ardından, peşpeşe - in succession : following one after the other ▪ The guests arrived in succession. ▪ He won the championship twice in succession. [=in a row] ▪ She listed the names in quick/rapid succession.
Term
single out
Definition
belirlemek, seçmek, seçip ayırmak - single out [phrasal verb] single out (someone or something) or single (someone or something) out : to treat or to speak about (someone or something in a group) in a way that is different from the way you treat or speak about others ▪ The teacher singled him out as the only student to get a perfect score on the test. ▪ The coach singled out the players who played poorly. ▪ The reviewer singled her performance out for praise/criticism. —often used as (be) singled out ▪ She was singled out for special treatment.
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grim
Definition
zalim, korkunç, gaddar, acımasız - 1 : unpleasant or shocking to see or think about ▪ Hikers made a grim discovery when they came across a dead body in the woods. ▪ The accident serves as a grim reminder of the dangers of drinking and driving.
2 : causing feelings of sadness or worry : gloomy or depressing ▪ a grim winter ▪ The prognosis is grim—doctors do not expect her to live longer than six months. ▪ He paints a grim picture of the prospects for peace.
3 : having a very serious appearance or manner ▪ His face looked grim, and we knew his news wouldn't be good. ▪ a grim smile ▪ a grim taskmaster
4 : strongly felt and serious ▪ grim determination
—grim·ly adverb ▪ She spoke grimly of the scarcity of jobs.
—grim·ness noun [noncount]
Term
ecstatic
Definition
kendinden geçmiş , mest olmuş, mutlu edici - [more ec*stat*ic; most ec*stat*ic] : very happy or excited : feeling or showing ecstasy ▪ He was ecstatic when he heard that he was going to be a father. ▪ ecstatic applause
—ec·stat·i·cal·ly /ɛkˈstætɪkli/ adverb ▪ She was ecstatically happy.
Term
controversy
Definition
ihtilaf, anlaşmazlık, tartışma, çekişme
Term
vanity fair
Definition
büyük şehirlerde, özellikle de kaymak tabakada görülen uçarı yaşam biçimi, moda dünyası -
Term
vanity
Definition
kendi görünüşünü çok beğenme; kibir, kendini beğenmişlik; aşırı gurur/övünç - 1 [noncount] : the quality of people who have too much pride in their own appearance, abilities, achievements, etc. : the quality of being vain ▪ The handsome actor's vanity was well-known. ▪ She described her accomplishments without exaggeration or vanity. ▪ personal vanity
2 [count] : something (such as a belief or a way of behaving) which shows that you have too much pride in yourself, your social status, etc. —usually plural ▪ the vanities of the wealthy and powerful
3 [count] US a : dressing table b : a bathroom cabinet that is covered by a sink and a countertop
4 [noncount] formal + literary : the quality of being worthless or unimportant when compared to very serious things ▪ the vanity of human labors/wishes
Term
power outage
Definition
elektrik kesilmesi -
Term
upheld
Definition
onaylamak, desteklemek, tarafını tutmak, sürdürmek - [+ obj] 1 : to support or defend (something, such as a law) ▪ He took an oath to uphold the Constitution. ▪ They have a responsibility to uphold the law.
2 : to judge (a legal decision) to be correct : to decide not to change (a verdict) ▪ The Court of Appeals upheld his conviction.
Term
by your side
Definition
senin yanında
Term
trey
Definition
üçlü, iskambil veya zar üçlüsü - [count] 1 basketball informal : a shot that is worth three points
2 : a playing card with the number 3 or a symbol repeated three times on it
Term
avert
Definition
önlemek, meydan vermemek, yön değiştirmek - [+ obj] 1 : to turn (your eyes, gaze, etc.) away or aside ▪ She had to avert her eyes [=to look away] at the sight of the accident. ▪ with averted eyes/gaze/glances
2 : to prevent (something bad) from happening ▪ He sped up and averted an accident. ▪ The diplomatic talks narrowly averted a war. ▪ an attempt to avert a strike at the plant
Term
envisage
Definition
Zihninde canlandırmak, planlamak, tasarlamak, tahmin etmek - [+ obj] : to picture (something) in your mind : envision ▪ I envisage a day when proper health care will be available to everyone. ◊Envisage is used in U.S. English but it is more common in British English.
Term
tickle
Definition
gıdıklamak, eğlendirmek, güldürmek - 1 [+ obj] : to try to make (someone) laugh by lightly touching a very sensitive part of the body with your fingers, a feather, etc. ▪ Her little brother screamed with laughter as she tickled him.
2 : to have or cause a slightly uncomfortable feeling on a part of your body [+ obj] ▪ The tag on the sweater tickled his neck. [no obj] ▪ My nose started to tickle. ▪ Don't touch me there; it tickles.
3 [+ obj] : to please or amuse (someone or something) ▪ The food will tickle your taste buds. [=you'll enjoy the taste of the food] ▪ We were tickled by the invitation. ▪ The idea of going to the party tickled her.
Term
competitive
Definition
rekabetçi, hırslı - [more com*pet*i*tive; most com*pet*i*tive] 1 : of or relating to a situation in which people or groups are trying to win a contest or be more successful than others : relating to or involving competition ▪ competitive sports ▪ It is a very competitive job market. [=a situation in which a lot of people are trying to get jobs] ▪ The new technology gave them a competitive advantage/edge. [=a better chance than others of winning or succeeding]
2 : having a strong desire to win or be the best at something ▪ She is a very competitive player. ▪ He has a competitive nature. [=he likes to compete and to win]
3 : as good as or better than others of the same kind : able to compete successfully with others ▪ We offer great service at competitive rates. [=rates that are close to those of other companies] ▪ You need a degree to be competitive in today's job market. ▪ a competitive team [=a team with a good chance to win]
—com·pet·i·tive·ly adverb ▪ Our products are competitively priced.
Term
incline
Definition
-e yöneltmek, -e sebep olmak: It inclined him to support us. Onu bizi desteklemeye yöneltti , yönlendirmek, eğilmek - 1 : to bend forward or to cause (something) to bend forward [no obj] ▪ Her head inclined forward. [+ obj] ▪ He inclined [=(more commonly) nodded] his head slightly. ▪ She listened with her eyes closed and her head inclined.
2 [no obj] : to lean or slope ▪ The road inclines at an angle of about 12 degrees.
3 [+ obj] formal : to cause (someone) to want to do something or to be likely to do something ▪ His love of books inclined him toward a literary career.
4 formal : to think or to cause (someone) to think that something is probably true or correct —followed by to + verb [no obj] ▪ I incline to agree with you. [=(more commonly) I am inclined to agree with you] [+ obj] ▪ The evidence inclines me to think that she isn't guilty. [=makes me think that she probably isn't guilty] - [count] : a slanting surface : slope ▪ We drove up a steep incline to the summit. ▪ You can adjust the incline of the ramp. ▪ a slight incline
Term
blatantly
Definition
kabaca, küstahça, göre göre - [more bla*tant; most bla*tant] : very obvious and offensive ▪ a blatant lie ▪ He showed a blatant disregard for the safety of other drivers. ▪ a blatant [=flagrant] attempt to bribe the judge ▪ blatant racial discrimination
—bla·tant·ly adverb ▪ She had blatantly copied the text from another book. ▪ a blatantly false statement
Term
cannon
Definition
top, bombardıman silahı, çarpmak, topa tutmak - [count] 1 : a large gun that shoots heavy metal or stone balls and that was once a common military weapon —see also cannon fodder, loose cannon
2 : a large automatic gun that is shot from an aircraft - [no obj] Brit : to suddenly and forcefully hit or move into or against someone or something ▪ The ball cannoned off the goalpost and into the net.
Term
spawn
Definition
meydana getirmek, döl, balık yumurtası, balığın yumurtlaması - (fiil) yumurtlamak (balık vb.), ortaya çıkmak, yavrulamak, durmadan doğurmak, meydana getirmek - 1 [no obj] : to produce or lay eggs in water —used of animals such as fish or frogs ▪ Salmon spawn in late summer or fall.
2 [+ obj] : to cause (something) to develop or begin : to produce or create (something) ▪ The health-food craze spawned a multimillion-dollar industry. ▪ the incident that spawned a generation of student protests ▪ a TV show that spawned a host of imitations - [noncount] : the eggs of a fish or frog ▪ Pacific salmon return to Alaskan streams to deposit their spawn.
Term
grind
Definition
ezmek, öğütmek, bilemek, gıcırdatmak - 1 [+ obj] a : to crush or break (something) into very small pieces by rubbing it against a rough surface or using a special machine ▪ Grind (up) the coffee beans into a fine powder. ▪ The corn is ground into meal. b : to cut (meat) into small pieces by putting it through a special machine ▪ Grind (up) the turkey meat. —usually used in U.S. English in the form ground to describe meat that has been cut into very small pieces ▪ a recipe made with ground turkey ▪ a pound of ground beef [=(US) hamburger, (Brit) mince]
2 : to make (something) sharp or smooth by rubbing it against a hard surface [+ obj] ▪ grind an ax [no obj] ▪ The steel grinds to a sharp edge. —see also ax to grind at 1ax
3 a [+ obj] : to cause (things) to rub against each other in a forceful way that produces a harsh noise ▪ She kept grinding the car's gears. ▪ He grinds his teeth in his sleep. b [no obj] : to make a harsh noise caused by rubbing ▪ I could hear the gears grinding.
4 [+ obj] : to rub or press (something) against a hard surface ▪ She ground (out) her cigarette on the pavement. ▪ Dirt was ground into the carpet. - 1 [singular] : boring or difficult work ▪ I need a break from the daily grind. ▪ the dull grind of office work
2 [count] US : a person who works or studies too much ▪ In college he had a reputation as a grind [=(Brit) swot] who never went to parties.
3 [count] —used to describe the size of the pieces of something that has been ground ▪ a fine/coarse grind of coffee
4 [count] : the act of rotating the hips in a sexual way ▪ dancers doing the bump and grind
Term
clinch
Definition
kökünden halletmek, kucaklaşmak - 1 [+ obj] a : to make (something) certain or final ▪ His home run clinched the victory. ▪ The new evidence clinches the case. ▪ Her work on the project should clinch her a promotion. ▪ The photos of the city have clinched it for me. I have to visit Prague. b : to make certain the winning of (something) ▪ If they win tonight's game they'll clinch the pennant.
2 [no obj] : to hold each other closely during a fight ▪ The boxers clinched. - [count] : a position in which two people (such as two boxers) are holding each other very closely ▪ The referee told the boxers to break their clinch. ▪ The movie ended with the hero and heroine locked in a passionate clinch. [=(more commonly) embrace]
Term
bite off
Definition
ısırmak, ısırıp koparmak - bite off more than one chew başından büyük işlere kalkışmak
Term
gingerly
Definition
büyük bir dikkatle - [more gin*ger*ly; most gin*ger*ly] : very carefully ▪ She gingerly placed the cake down on the table. ▪ It's a delicate subject, and we need to approach it gingerly.
Term
dab
Definition
hafifçe sürtmek, hafif hafif vurmak - 1 : to lightly touch (something) usually with quick, small motions [+ obj] ▪ She dabbed [=patted] her eyes with a handkerchief. [no obj] —usually + at ▪ He politely dabbed at the corners of his mouth with his napkin.
2 [+ obj] : to put something on something with quick, small motions ▪ He dabbed [=daubed] a little paint on the canvas. ▪ She was dabbing [=daubing] her lips with dark red lipstick. - [count] 1 : a quick, small touch ▪ She gave her eyes a few dabs [=pats] with a handkerchief.
2 : a small amount of something ▪ a dab of paint ▪ You've got a dab of ice cream on your shirt. ▪ a dab of butter/perfume
Term
dip
Definition
banmak, batmak, dalmak, daldırmak - 1 [+ obj] a : to put (something) into a liquid and pull it out again quickly —usually + in or into ▪ Lightly dip the paintbrush into the paint. ▪ We dipped our toes into the water to see how cold it was. ▪ The shrimp are dipped in batter and then fried. ▪ a dipping sauce [=a sauce that food is dipped into] b : to move (something) into and out of something —+ in or into ▪ He dipped his hand into his pocket and pulled out a key.
2 [+ obj] : to lift (liquid) out from a container ▪ Use a ladle to dip some water out of the pot. ▪ dipping water from a well
3 : to move downward [no obj] ▪ The sun dipped below the horizon. ▪ The road dips over the hill. ▪ I saw his head dip below the surface of the water. [+ obj] ▪ He dipped his head.
4 [no obj] : to decrease somewhat usually for a short time ▪ Gasoline prices have dipped again. ▪ The temperature could dip below freezing tonight.
5 [+ obj] Brit : to reduce the amount of light coming from (headlights) ▪ Dip [=(US) dim] the car's headlights.
6 [+ obj] : to put (an animal) into a liquid containing a chemical that kills insects ▪ dipping sheep - 1 [count] : a brief swim ▪ They went for a quick dip in the pool.
2 [count] : a low place in a surface ▪ There's a dip in the road just beyond the curve.
3 [count] : a decrease that continues usually for a short time ▪ There's been a slight dip [=drop] in the unemployment rate. ▪ a dip in prices
4 [count] : an amount of something (such as food) that is taken by dipping into a container ▪ a dip [=scoop] of ice cream
5 : a sauce or soft mixture into which food (such as raw vegetables) may be dipped [noncount] ▪ All they had to eat were crackers and cheese dip. ▪ potato chips and onion dip [count] ▪ a delicious bean dip
6 [count, noncount] : a liquid into which an animal is dipped in order to kill insects ▪ sheep dip
Term
retention
Definition
(avukat, danışman v.b.'ni) ücretle tutma, akılda tutma, "retention in school": sınıf tekrarı, sınıfta kalmak - [noncount] formal 1 a : the act of keeping someone or something ▪ the recruitment and retention of good employees ▪ the retention of profits from all sales b : the act of keeping extra liquid, heat, etc., inside the body ▪ pills to offset water retention ▪ the retention of fluid
2 : the ability to keep something ▪ The fabric has good color retention. [=the fabric's colors do not fade]
3 : the ability to remember things easily or for a long time ▪ the retention of things learned in school ▪ They say the herb promotes memory retention.
Term
gut
Definition
bağırsak veya mide, içgüdüsel, içten - 1 guts [plural] a : the internal organs of an animal ▪ the guts of the fish ▪ fish guts [=entrails] b informal : the inside parts of something ▪ the guts of a machine c informal : the most important parts of something ▪ the guts of a business deal
2 guts [plural] informal : courage ▪ That decision took a lot of guts. ▪ I didn't have the guts to do it. ◊The expression no guts, no glory is sometimes used in informal U.S. English to mean that if you do not have courage, you will never achieve success and fame. - 1 : relating to or based on emotions : not based on logic or reason ▪ a gut feeling/reaction ▪ gut instinct
2 : affecting people's emotions ▪ gut issues - [+ obj] 1 : to remove the internal organs from (a fish or an animal) ▪ The salmon is already gutted and filleted.
2 a : to destroy the inside of (a structure) ▪ Fire gutted the building. —often used as (be) gutted ▪ The building was completely gutted by fire. b : to destroy the power of (something) : to make (something) no longer effective ▪ Critics claim that these reforms will gut the law.
Term
liver
Definition
karaciğer, ciğer - 1 [count] : a large organ of the body that produces bile and cleans the blood —see picture at human
2 : the liver of an animal (such as a calf or a chicken) that is eaten as food [noncount] ▪ We had liver and onions for dinner. [count] ▪ sautéed chicken livers -
Term
cue
Definition
ipucu, işaret, çağrı - [count] 1 : a word, phrase, or action in a play, movie, etc., that is a signal for a performer to say or do something ▪ That last line is your cue to exit the stage.
2 : a sign that tells a person to do something ▪ I'll take that yawn as my cue to leave. ▪ Their silence was a cue for him to speak.
3 : something that indicates the nature of what you are seeing, hearing, etc. ▪ The expressions on people's faces give us visual cues about their feelings. ▪ auditory cues - [+ obj] : to give (someone) a signal to do something during a performance ▪ Cue the band. ▪ Cue the lights/sound. [=give a signal to the person running the lights/sound] - [count] : a long, thin stick that is used in playing pool, billiards, and snooker ▪ a pool cue
Term
daring
Definition
atak, cüretkar, gözüpeklik - [more daring; most daring] 1 : willing to do dangerous or difficult things ▪ a daring reporter who has covered several wars ▪ She's a daring innovator in the field of biotechnology.
2 : showing a lack of fear ▪ Emergency crews quickly planned a daring [=bold] rescue to get the people out of the burning building. ▪ a daring plan to steal the famous painting ▪ She decided to wear a daring dress to the party. ▪ ideas that are new and daring ▪ the artist's daring use of color
—dar·ing·ly /ˈderɪŋli/ adverb ▪ a daringly original idea - [noncount] : the quality of being willing to do dangerous or difficult things : courage or fearlessness ▪ Skydiving requires both skill and daring. ▪ He performs the trick with the daring of a stuntman.
Term
brook
Definition
ırmak, dere, - dayanmak, tahammül etmek, çekmek, katlanmak - [+ obj] : to allow (something) to exist or happen —usually used with no ▪ Their coach brooks [=tolerates] no disagreement. ▪ a government that brooks no criticism - [count] : a small stream ▪ a babbling brook
Term
capsize
Definition
alabora olmak, devirmek - of a boat : to turn over : to turn so that the bottom is on top [no obj] ▪ The canoe suddenly capsized. [+ obj] ▪ They were fooling around and accidentally capsized the canoe.
Term
captive
Definition
tutsak, esir, mahkum - 1 : captured and kept in a prison, cage, etc. ▪ The captive soldiers planned their escape. ▪ captive animals ▪ Enemy forces took/held them captive. [=took or kept them as prisoners]
2 always used before a noun : forced to watch or listen to something because you cannot leave ▪ The passengers on the plane were a captive audience. [=the passengers on the plane could not leave and had to listen to what was being said] - [count] : someone who is captured and kept as a prisoner ▪ They set their captives free.
Term
normalcy
Definition
normal durum, normallik - [noncount] chiefly US : a normal condition or situation : normality ▪ Let's hope for an end to the war and a return to normalcy.
Term
ponder
Definition
iyice düşünmek, düşünüp taşınmak - : to think about or consider (something) carefully [+ obj] ▪ He pondered the question before he answered. ▪ The team pondered their chances of success. ▪ We pondered whether we could afford the trip. [no obj] —+ on, over, or about ▪ She paused to ponder on the situation. ▪ We pondered over/about what to do.
Term
noble
Definition
asil, soylu, muhteşem, yüce, yüce gönüllü - [also more no*ble; most no*ble] 1 : having, showing, or coming from personal qualities that people admire (such as honesty, generosity, courage, etc.) ▪ He was a man of noble character. ▪ It was noble of her to come forward with this information. ▪ a noble ideal/ambition/cause/purpose
2 always used before a noun : of, relating to, or belonging to the highest social class : of, relating to, or belonging to the nobility ▪ She married a man of noble [=aristocratic] birth/rank. ▪ his noble ancestry ▪ the noble class
3 : impressive in size or appearance ▪ a noble cathedral
4 technical : not chemically affected by other substances (such as oxygen) ▪ Platinum is a noble metal. ▪ Helium is a noble gas.
—no·bly /ˈnoʊbli/ adverb ▪ He worked nobly in support of their efforts. - [count] : a person who is a member of the nobility
Term
squander
Definition
har vurup harman savurmak, boşa harcamak - [+ obj] : to use (something) in a foolish or wasteful way ▪ She squandered her inheritance/allowance. ▪ He vowed not to squander this opportunity. ▪ The government squandered [=wasted] the money on failed programs.
—squan·der·er /ˈskwɑ:ndɚrɚ/ noun plural squan·der·ers [count]
Term
rage
Definition
hiddet, deliye dönmek, kızgınlık, tutku, öfke - 1 a [noncount] : a strong feeling of anger that is difficult to control ▪ Her note to him was full of rage. ▪ He was shaking with rage. ▪ a fit of rage —see also road rage synonyms 1anger b [count] : a sudden expression of violent anger ▪ She was seized by a murderous rage. ▪ His rages rarely last more than a few minutes. ▪ He flew into a rage. [=he suddenly became extremely angry]
2 [singular] a : something that is suddenly very popular ▪ Karaoke is (all) the rage these days. [=karaoke is very popular] b : a strong desire by many people to have or do something —+ for ▪ I don't understand the current rage for flavored coffee. [=I don't understand why flavored coffee is so popular] - [no obj] 1 : to talk in an extremely angry way ▪ She raged about the injustice of their decision. ▪ Protesters and activists have raged against the company [=have angrily criticized the company] for years. : to shout loudly and angrily ▪ The manager raged at the umpire.
2 : to happen or continue in a destructive, violent, or intense way ▪ A storm was raging outside, but we were warm and comfortable indoors. ▪ The fire raged for hours. —often + on ▪ The debate rages on in Congress.
Term
ordeal
Definition
insana çok sıkıntı çektiren iş, işkence ile sorgulama - [count] : an experience that is very unpleasant or difficult —usually singular ▪ Being trapped in the elevator was a harrowing ordeal for the shoppers. ▪ the ordeal of cancer treatment ▪ I need to find a way to make traveling less of an ordeal.
Term
whereabouts
Definition
bulunduğu yer, z. nerede; nerelerde; nereden; nerelerden; nereye; nerelere: Whereabouts is he from? Nereli o? i. (birinin/bir şeyin) bulunduğu/olduğu yer - : near what place ▪ Whereabouts [=where] does he live? ▪ Whereabouts did you park the car? - [plural] : the location of a person or thing ▪ Do you know their whereabouts? —used with both singular and plural verbs ▪ Her present whereabouts are/is unknown.
Term
bare
Definition
yalın, çıplak, bomboş, azıcık - 1 a : not having a covering ▪ There was a rug in the front room of the house, but the other floors were bare. ▪ The walls were bare. ▪ Do not let the bare wires touch. —sometimes used figuratively ▪ He laid bare his soul. = He laid his soul bare. [=he revealed his most private thoughts and feelings] ▪ The book is an attempt to lay bare [=reveal, uncover] the secrets of this very powerful political family. b : not covered by clothing, shoes, a hat, etc. ▪ He covered her bare arms with his coat. ▪ Her feet were bare. = She had bare feet. [=she wasn't wearing shoes or socks on her feet] ▪ He had a glove on his left hand, but his right hand was bare. ▪ His head is bare. [=he does not have a hat on] —see also with your bare hands at 1hand c : not covered by leaves, grass, trees, or plants ▪ She likes the bare [=naked] branches of trees in the winter. ▪ The ground was bare where the statue had stood for years. ▪ The mountainside was laid bare by loggers. [=all the trees on the mountainside were cut down by loggers]
2 a : not containing anything : empty ▪ The cupboard was bare. ▪ There was only one bare shelf. b : having little or no furniture ▪ a bare room ▪ Her office was pretty bare, having only one desk and one chair. ▪ This is the barest room in the house.
3 always used before a noun : not having anything added or extra : including only what is most basic or needed ▪ He only told me the bare facts about what happened. ▪ We packed only the bare essentials for the hike. [=we packed only what we really needed for the hike] ▪ They had only the bare [=basic] necessities (of life): food, water, and shelter. ▪ He's lazy and only does the bare minimum of work. [=he does the least amount of work possible] ▪ a bare majority [=the smallest possible majority] ▪ She added the barest [=smallest] pinch of salt.
—bare·ness noun [noncount] ▪ the bareness of the walls/land - [+ obj] : to remove the covering from (something) ▪ He bared his chest to show the scar. ▪ The dog growled and bared [=exposed] its teeth. ▪ She was asked to bare (it) all for the magazine. [=she was asked to pose nude for the magazine] —sometimes used figuratively ▪ She bared [=revealed, told] her fears to him. ▪ He bared all [=told the whole story] in the interview. ▪ He bared his soul to me. [=he told me his most private thoughts and feelings]
Term
adorned
Definition
süslenmiş, güzelleştirilmiş - bezemeli bezenmiş - [+ obj] somewhat formal : to make (someone or something) more attractive by adding something beautiful : decorate ▪ Her paintings adorn the walls. —often + with ▪ They adorned themselves with jewelry. ▪ She wore a dress adorned with lace and silk flowers. ▪ The walls are adorned with her paintings.
Term
televise
Definition
televizyonda göstermek, yayınlamak
Term
mortality
Definition
ölüm oranı, insanlık, insanoğlu
Term
bud
Definition
filizlenmek, gelişmeye başlamak, Tomurcuk, tomruk, konca, bitki tomurcuğuna benzeyen herhangi bir oluşum (yeni gelişen embriyo gibi) - [count] 1 : a small part that grows on a plant and develops into a flower, leaf, or new branch ▪ The bush has plenty of buds but no flowers yet. ▪ flower buds ◊If a plant is in bud it is beginning to grow buds. ▪ The trees are in bud [=budding] now. —see color picture - [no obj] : to produce buds ▪ The trees budded early this spring.
Term
rake
Definition
[count] : a tool that has a series of metal, wooden, or plastic pieces at the end of a long handle and that is used to gather leaves, break apart soil, make ground smooth, etc. ▪ a leaf rake - 1 : to use a rake to gather leaves, break apart soil, make ground smooth, etc. [+ obj] ▪ rake (up) leaves ▪ I raked the gravel smooth. ▪ Rake (out) the soil until it's level. ▪ rake the lawn [=use a rake to remove leaves, sticks, etc., from the lawn] [no obj] ▪ We raked all afternoon.
2 always followed by an adverb or preposition [+ obj] : to move (your fingers or something similar) through or along something ▪ He raked his fingers through his hair. ▪ The cat raked its claws along/down the post.
3 [+ obj] : to shoot many bullets along (something) ▪ Two men raked the car with gunfire. - [singular] : an upward or downward slant : slope ▪ the slight/steep rake of the stage ▪ the forward rake of the barge- tırmık, tırmıklamak, arayıp bulmak, eğiklik,
Term
whining
Definition
mızmızlanan, şikayet eden, sızlanan
Term
arouse
Definition
tahrik etmek, uyandırmak, canlandırmak, harekete geçirmek - [+ obj] 1 : to cause (an emotional or mental state) ▪ He tried to sneak past without arousing suspicion. [=without causing people to become suspicious] ▪ Their comments aroused our anger/curiosity. [=their comments made us angry/curious] ▪ The report aroused a great deal of public interest/debate. ▪ She aroused [=inspired] great loyalty in her friends and extreme hatred in her enemies.
2 : to excite (someone) sexually ▪ The husky sound of her voice could always arouse him.
3 a : to wake (someone) from sleep ▪ She was sleeping so soundly that we had difficulty arousing her. [=(more commonly) waking her up] ▪ I was aroused [=roused, awakened] from a deep sleep by a loud noise outside my window. b : to cause (someone) to become active, ready, or upset ▪ Their proposal is certain to arouse the opposition. ▪ They get aroused [=(more commonly) worked up] over the slightest offense.
—arous·al /əˈraʊzə/ noun [noncount] ▪ sexual arousal
—arousing adjective [more arousing; most arousing] ▪ He found the idea very arousing. [=sexually exciting]
Term
inn
Definition
han, konak, hotel, misafirhane
Term
seize
Definition
zorla almak, ele geçirmek, benimsemek, kabullenmek - [+ obj] 1 a : to use legal or official power to take (something) ▪ Police seized [=confiscated] the weapons and drugs. ▪ The bank seized their property. b : to get or take (something) in a forceful, sudden, or violent way ▪ The army has seized control of the city. ▪ A rebel group attempted to seize power. ▪ He suddenly seized the lead in the final lap of the race. c : to attack and take control of (a place) by force or violence ▪ The soldiers seized [=captured] the fort.
2 a : to forcefully take and hold (someone or something) with your hand or arms : grab ▪ He seized her by the arm. ▪ He tried to seize the gun from him. ▪ She seized hold of my hand. [=she seized my hand] b : to take (someone) as a prisoner ▪ The police seized [=arrested] the robbers. ▪ Seize that man! ▪ She was seized by kidnappers and carried off to a hidden location.
3 : to take or use (something, such as a chance or opportunity) in a quick and eager way ▪ He seized the chance/initiative/opportunity to present his ideas to his boss. ▪ My father taught me to seize the day. [=to do the things I want to do when I have the chance instead of waiting for a later time] ▪ Seizing the moment, she introduced herself to the famous film director.
4 a : to begin to affect (someone) suddenly ▪ Panic seized him. = He was seized by panic. b : to have a powerful effect on (someone) ▪ His movies seized the public's imagination. [=the public became very interested in and enthusiastic about his movies] ▪ She was suddenly seized with the idea [=she suddenly had the idea] of owning her own restaurant.
seize on/upon [phrasal verb] seize on/upon (something) : to take or use (something, such as a chance or opportunity) in a quick and eager way ▪ His critics have seized on the scandal to call for his resignation. ▪ She seized on the opportunity to tell her side of the story.
seize up [phrasal verb] : to stop working because the moving parts can no longer move ▪ The engine/brakes suddenly seized up. —sometimes used figuratively ▪ Her brain seized up when she tried to answer the question.
Term
heir
Definition
-in mirasçısı olmak , -i miras olarak almak, mirasçı, varis - [count] 1 : a person who has the legal right to receive the property of someone who dies ▪ His heirs could inherit millions of dollars. —often + to ▪ She is the sole heir to her family's fortune.
2 : a person who has the right to become a king or queen or to claim a title when the person holding it dies ▪ The king left no heirs when he died.
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jokingly
Definition
şaka yollu, şakadan, şakayla - —jok·ing·ly /ˈʤoʊkɪŋli/ adverb [more jok*ing*ly; most jok*ing*ly] ▪ She spoke jokingly about the possibility of losing her job.
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crumbling
Definition
dağılan, ufalanan
Term
stompt
Definition
boğucu, ihtiraslı, şehvetli, tutkulu - [also more sul*try; most sul*try] 1 : very hot and humid ▪ a sultry day ▪ sultry air/weather
2 : attractive in a way that suggests or causes feelings of sexual desire ▪ She looked at him with a sultry glance. ▪ a sultry woman/dress ▪ an actress with a sultry voice
—sul·tri·ness /ˈsʌltrinəs/ noun [noncount] ▪ the sultriness of her voice
Term
custody
Definition
bir kimsenin vesayeti altında bulunmak, vesayet, sorumluluk, himaye
Term
treason
Definition
vatan hainliği, ihanet - [noncount] : the crime of trying to overthrow your country's government or of helping your country's enemies during war ▪ He is guilty of treason. —called also high treason
—trea·son·able /ˈtri:zənəbəl/ adjective ▪ treasonable acts
—trea·son·ous /ˈtri:zənəs/ adjective ▪ treasonous [=traitorous] behavior
Term
coup
Definition
darbe, askeri darbe, başarılı iş, başarılı hareket - [count] 1 : coup d'état ▪ a military coup ▪ a coup attempt
2 : an impressive victory or achievement that usually is difficult or unexpected ▪ It was a major coup when they got the Vice President to appear on their show for an interview.
Term
impenetrable
Definition
Girilemez, girilmesi imkansız, Etki edilemez, nüfuz edilemez, delinmez - [more im*pen*e*tra*ble; most im*pen*e*tra*ble] 1 : impossible to pass or see through ▪ an impenetrable wall/barrier/jungle ▪ The fort's defenses were thought to be impenetrable. ▪ impenetrable darkness/fog
2 : impossible to understand ▪ an impenetrable mystery ▪ an impenetrable secret code
—im·pen·e·tra·bil·i·ty /ɪmˌpɛnətrəˈbɪləti/ noun [noncount]
—im·pen·e·tra·bly /ɪmˈpɛnətrəbli/ adverb ▪ an impenetrably complex mystery ▪ an impenetrably thick wall
Term
immortal
Definition
ölümsüz, ebedi - 1 : not capable of dying : living forever ▪ the immortal soul ▪ immortal gods —opposite mortal
2 —used to say that something will last or be remembered forever ▪ immortal [=everlasting] fame ▪ his immortal [=timeless] melodies
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