Glossaries

Dienstag, 19. Januar 2021, 02:34

Site: Learning English in context

Course: Learning English in context (Context)

Glossary: Global glossary

[transitive verb]

to officially end a law, system etc, especially one that has existed for a long time:

to treat someone in a cruel and violent way, often sexually

sexually/physically abused

She was sexually abused as a child

(verb) to say something to someone as a reply when they have asked you a question, made a suggestion etc:
She thought for a moment before answering.

something you say when you reply to a question that someone has asked you [= response]
give (somebody) an answer

way somebody/something looks

[uncountable and countable]
the way someone or something looks to other people

He was always criticising his wife's appearance.

appearance of

They've changed the appearance of the whole building.

We are often attracted to somebody first by theirphysical appearance.

Women, in general, tend to be more concerned than men about their personal appearance.

She had an outward appearance of calm, but deep down she was really worried.

to make a formal request, usually written, for something such as a job, a place in a university, or permission to do something

apply for

She applied for a job with the local newspaper.

adjective

if you are aware that a situation exists, you realize or know that it exists

The children are aware of the danger of taking drugs.

1 knowledge or understanding of a particular subject or situation

environmental/political/social awareness

Health officials have tried toraise awareness (=improve people's knowledge)about AIDS.

2 the ability to notice something using your senses

awareness of

an artist's awareness of light and color