Preparation 95 w4

Lesson 95

To happen

Syllabification: hap·pen

Pronunciation: /ˈhapən/

 1. (Verb) Take place; occur

Exemplos: Nobody happened to her.

              This could happen again.

Sinônimos: occur, take place, come about;

Machine

Syllabification: ma·chine

Pronunciation: /məˈSHēn/

1. (noun) An apparatus using or applying mechanical power and having several parts, each with a definite function and together performing a particular task.

Exemplos: The fax machine is broken.

                  I need to buy a shredding machine.

Sinônimos: apparatus, appliance, device;

Engine

Syllabification: en·gine

Pronunciation: /ˈenjən/

1. (noun) A machine with moving parts that converts power into motion.

Exemplos: The factory needs two more engines to upgrade production.

                  The car's engine broken during the trip.

Sinônimos: motor, mechanism;

2. (noun) A railroad locomotive.

Exemplos: The engine suffered an accident next to Mexico.

                  A new engine is been building at Moscow.

Sinônimos: train, locomotive;

Statement

Syllabification: state·ment

Pronunciation: /ˈstātmənt/

1. (noun) A definite or clear expression of something in speech or writing.

Exemplos: Do you agree with this statement?

              This is correct as a statement of fact

Sinônimos: declaration, affirmation, assertion.

Square

Syllabification: square

Pronunciation: /skwer/ 

1. (noun) A plane figure with four equal straight sides and four right angles.

Exemplos: He drew a square on the board.

                 The square is a trigonometric figure.

2. (noun) The product of a number multiplied by itself.

Exemplos: A circle’s area is proportional to the square of its radius.

                  You should raise three squared .

Fabric

Syllabification: fab·ric

Pronunciation: /ˈfabrik/

1. (noun) Cloth, typically produced by weaving or knitting textile fibers.

Exemplos: This is a heavy silk fabric.

              Where are waterproof fabrics?

Sinônimos: cloth, material, textile.

2. (noun) The walls, floor, and roof of a building..

Exemplos: Wet rot in the attic upper floors is eating the fabric of the building.

               The fabric of the building is at risk.

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