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El libro Total English - Avanzado - Unidad 4 - Referencia

Aquí encontrarás el vocabulario de la Unidad 4 - Referencia en el libro de curso Total English Advanced, como "lanzamiento", "clonación", "hacker", etc.

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talented
talented
[Adjetivo]

possessing a natural skill or ability for something

talentoso, con talento

talentoso, con talento

Ex: The team has several talented players this season. 

El equipo tiene varios jugadores talentosos esta temporada.

admiration
admiration
[Sustantivo]

a feeling of much respect for and approval of someone or something

admiración

admiración

Ex: The young scientist's groundbreaking research garnered admiration from experts in the field. 

La investigación innovadora del joven científico obtuvo la admiración de los expertos en el campo.

genius
genius
[Sustantivo]

someone who is very smart or is very skilled in a specific activity

genio

genio

Ex: The young pianist was called a musical genius after his breathtaking performance. 

El joven pianista fue llamado un genio musical después de su actuación impresionante.

law and order

a state of society where laws are followed, and public safety is maintained

Ex: Citizens expect their leaders to uphold law and order at all times. 
facts and figures

full and exact information about something

datos y cifras, información precisa

datos y cifras, información precisa

Ex: Her presentation was full of facts and figures about customer behavior. 

Su presentación estaba llena de datos y cifras sobre el comportamiento de los clientes.

trial and error

the process of testing a method, an idea, etc. in several ways to achieve the desired outcome

prueba y error, ensayo y error

prueba y error, ensayo y error

Ex: Scientists use trial and error to develop new medicines. 
by and large
by and large
[Adverbio]

used to indicate that something is mostly the case or generally true

en general, por lo general

en general, por lo general

Ex: By and large, the company's policies are fair and equitable for all employees. 

En general, las políticas de la empresa son justas y equitativas para todos los empleados.

tried and (tested|trusted)

proven to be effective, reliable, or trustworthy through experience, testing, or a history of success

Ex: The chef relies on tried and tested recipes passed down for generations. 
once and for all

in a way that finalizes and completes the matter at hand

de una vez por todas, definitivamente

de una vez por todas, definitivamente

Ex: Let's fix this problem once and for all so it doesn't come back. 

Arreglemos este problema de una vez por todas para que no vuelva.

now and again

on occasions that are not regular or frequent

de vez en cuando

de vez en cuando

Ex: She changes her hairstyle now and again. 
ready and waiting

fully prepared and available for something that is expected to happen or occur

Ex: The package was ready and waiting for pickup at the front desk. 
sick and tired

annoyed or disgusted by someone or something one has been dealing with for a long time

harto y cansado, harto de alguien o algo

harto y cansado, harto de alguien o algo

Ex: We're all sick and tired of the delays. 

Todos estamos hartos y cansados de los retrasos.

antibiotic
antibiotic
[Sustantivo]

a medicine that kills or stops the growth of bacteria

antibiótico

antibiótico

Ex: Penicillin is a widely used antibiotic. 

La penicilina es un antibiótico ampliamente utilizado.

virus
virus
[Sustantivo]

a microscopic agent that causes disease in people, animals, and plants

virus

virus

Ex: The doctor said it was a virus, so antibiotics wouldn't help. 

El médico dijo que era un virus, así que los antibióticos no ayudarían.

cloning
cloning
[Sustantivo]

the scientific process of creating an identical or near-identical copy of a living organism, cell, or DNA sequence through asexual reproduction or genetic engineering techniques

clonación

clonación

Ex: Ethical debates often arise regarding human cloning. 

A menudo surgen debates éticos en torno al clonación humana.

mission
mission
[Sustantivo]

a specific task or duty assigned to an individual or group

misión

misión

Ex: Volunteers carried out their mission in the disaster zone. 

Los voluntarios llevaron a cabo su misión en la zona del desastre.

network
network
[Sustantivo]

a number of interconnected electronic devices such as computers that form a system so that data can be shared

red

red

Ex: The university's alumni network helps graduates stay connected and share career opportunities. 

La red de exalumnos de la universidad ayuda a los graduados a mantenerse conectados y compartir oportunidades profesionales.

cell
cell
[Sustantivo]

an organism's smallest unit, capable of functioning on its own

célula

célula

Ex: The discovery of cells and the development of cell theory by scientists such as Robert Hooke and Theodor Schwann revolutionized our understanding of living organisms. 

El descubrimiento de las células y el desarrollo de la teoría celular por científicos como Robert Hooke y Theodor Schwann revolucionaron nuestra comprensión de los organismos vivos.

organ
organ
[Sustantivo]

any vital part of the body which has a particular function

órgano

órgano

Ex: The liver is a complex organ that performs numerous functions, including detoxification. 

El hígado es un órgano complejo que realiza numerosas funciones, incluida la desintoxicación.

hacker
hacker
[Sustantivo]

someone who uses computers to illegally access someone else's computer or phone

hacker, pirata informático

hacker, pirata informático

Ex: The hacker installed malware on unsuspecting users' devices to steal their personal information. 

El hacker instaló malware en los dispositivos de usuarios desprevenidos para robar su información personal.

tissue
tissue
[Sustantivo]

a group of cells in the body of living things, forming their different parts

tejido

tejido

Ex: Plant tissue culture techniques are used in agriculture to propagate disease-resistant crops. 

Las técnicas de cultivo de tejido vegetal se utilizan en la agricultura para propagar cultivos resistentes a enfermedades.

gene
gene
[Sustantivo]

(genetics) a basic unit of heredity and a sequence of nucleotides in DNA that is located on a chromosome in a cell and controls a particular quality

gene

gene

Ex: She discovered that her gene pool had a unique mutation. 

Descubrió que su acervo génico tenía una mutación única.

test tube
test tube
[Sustantivo]

a cylindrical glass or plastic tube used to hold, mix, or heat small amounts of liquids or gases in a laboratory setting

tubo de ensayo, probeta

tubo de ensayo, probeta

Ex: The teacher showed us how to heat the liquid in the test tube safely. 

El profesor nos mostró cómo calentar el líquido en el tubo de ensayo de manera segura.

software
software
[Sustantivo]

the programs that a computer uses to perform specific tasks

software

software

Ex: Updating your software regularly can improve your computer's performance. 

Actualizar regularmente tu software puede mejorar el rendimiento de tu computadora.

microchip
microchip
[Sustantivo]

a small piece of material that is a semiconductor, used to make an integrated circuit

microchip

microchip

Ex: Each microchip contains millions of tiny circuits. 

Cada microchip contiene millones de circuitos diminutos.

firewall
firewall
[Sustantivo]

(computing) a computer program whose task is providing protection against cyber attacks by limiting outside access of data

cortafuegos, firewall

cortafuegos, firewall

Ex: The IT department regularly updated the firewall's rules to address new types of cyber threats and vulnerabilities. 

El departamento de TI actualizó regularmente las reglas del cortafuegos para abordar nuevos tipos de ciberamenazas y vulnerabilidades.

scan
scan
[Sustantivo]

a medical test during which data is obtained by the images produced using a sensing device that examines organs or regions of the body

escáner

escáner

Ex: The ultrasound scan revealed the baby's position in the womb. 

La ecografía reveló la posición del bebé en el útero.

genetic engineering

the science or process of deliberately modifying the features of a living organism by changing its genetic information

ingeniería genética

ingeniería genética

Ex: Advances in genetic engineering techniques, such as CRISPR-Cas9, have revolutionized the field by allowing precise editing of DNA sequences. 

Los avances en las técnicas de ingeniería genética, como CRISPR-Cas9, han revolucionado el campo al permitir la edición precisa de secuencias de ADN.

superbug
superbug
[Sustantivo]

a type or variety of bacteria or virus that has developed a resistance to multiple types of antibiotics or other treatments, making it difficult to control or eliminate

superbacteria, bacteria multirresistente

superbacteria, bacteria multirresistente

Ex: A deadly superbug outbreak spread rapidly across healthcare facilities. 

Un brote mortal de superbacteria se extendió rápidamente por los centros de salud.

to launch
to launch
[Verbo]

to start an organized activity or operation

lanzar

lanzar

Ex: We are launching the project later today. 

Estamos lanzando el proyecto más tarde hoy.

analysis
analysis
[Sustantivo]

a methodical examination of the whole structure of something and the relation between its components

análisis

análisis

Ex: Her analysis of the literary work highlighted the underlying themes and symbols. 

Su análisis de la obra literaria destacó los temas y símbolos subyacentes.

at a loose end

used to describe someone who has no plans or obligations, often feeling uncertain about how to spend their time

Ex: Feeling at a loose end, he took up a new hobby to fill his free time. 
to snow under

to overwhelm someone or something with an excessive amount of work, tasks, requests, or messages, often causing a feeling of being stressed

agobiar, abrumar

agobiar, abrumar

Ex: The sudden influx of orders snowed the small business under, requiring them to expand their production capacity. 

La repentina afluencia de pedidos abrumó a la pequeña empresa, obligándolos a expandir su capacidad de producción.

to line up
to line up
[Verbo]

to stand in a line or row extending in a single direction

ponerse en fila

ponerse en fila

Ex: The airplanes are lining up on the runway, ready to take off. 

Los aviones se alinean en la pista, listos para despegar.

tied up
tied up
[Adjetivo]

occupied or unavailable due to being busy, engaged, or involved in some activity or task

ocupado, atareado

ocupado, atareado

Ex: His tied-up schedule left no room for last-minute plans. 

Su horario apretado no dejaba espacio para planes de último momento.

to fall through

(of a deal, plan, arrangement, etc.) to fail to happen or be completed

fracasar

fracasar

Ex: The construction project started to fall through when funding issues arose. 

El proyecto de construcción comenzó a fracasar cuando surgieron problemas de financiación.

to go ahead

to initiate an action or task, particularly when someone has granted permission or in spite of doubts or opposition

hacer

hacer

Ex: Even though some team members had doubts, the project manager encouraged them to go ahead with the innovative idea. 

Aunque algunos miembros del equipo tenían dudas, el director del proyecto los animó a seguir adelante con la idea innovadora.

to get out of

to escape a responsibility

escapar de, evadir

escapar de, evadir

Ex: I can’t believe you got out of jury duty! 

No puedo creer que hayas escapado de tu deber como jurado.

to call off

to cancel what has been planned

suspender

suspender

Ex: The coach called the practice session off due to heavy rain. 

El entrenador canceló la sesión de práctica debido a la fuerte lluvia.

to wind down

to relax after a period of stress or excitement, often by engaging in soothing activities

relajarse, desconectar

relajarse, desconectar

Ex: They recommend winding down before sleep by dimming the lights and avoiding screens. 

Recomiendan relajarse antes de dormir atenuando las luces y evitando las pantallas.

to crop up
to crop up
[Verbo]

to appear or arise unexpectedly, often referring to a problem, issue, or situation that was not previously anticipated or planned for

surgir, aparecer

surgir, aparecer

Ex: Financial challenges can often crop up, necessitating careful budgeting and planning. 

Los desafíos financieros pueden surgir con frecuencia, lo que requiere una cuidadosa elaboración de presupuestos y planificación.

to [put] {one's} foot up

to elevate one's foot in order to rest or relax

Ex: After the exam, he was happy to put his feet up and relax. 
gifted
gifted
[Adjetivo]

having a natural talent, intelligence, or ability in a particular area or skill

dotado, talentoso

dotado, talentoso

Ex: The gifted artist creates stunning works of art that resonate with viewers on a deep emotional level. 

El artista dotado crea obras de arte impresionantes que resuenan con los espectadores a un nivel emocional profundo.

prodigy
prodigy
[Sustantivo]

a person, typically a child, who demonstrates exceptional talent or ability in a particular area, often beyond what is considered normal for their age

prodigio

prodigio

Ex: The chess prodigy defeated experienced grandmasters before turning ten. 

El prodigio del ajedrez derrotó a grandes maestros experimentados antes de cumplir diez años.

adulation
adulation
[Sustantivo]

excessive and sometimes insincere praise for someone, often to the point of worship

adulación

adulación

Ex: His adulation for the rock band knew no bounds; he collected every album, attended every concert, and even named his pet after the lead singer. 

Su adulación por la banda de rock no conocía límites; coleccionaba cada álbum, asistía a cada concierto e incluso nombró a su mascota como el cantante principal.

peer
peer
[Sustantivo]

a person of the same age, social status, or capability as another specified individual

coetáneo, par

coetáneo, par

Ex: The summer camp aimed to create a supportive environment where children could interact with peers and develop social skills. 

El campamento de verano tenía como objetivo crear un entorno de apoyo donde los niños pudieran interactuar con sus pares y desarrollar habilidades sociales.

demanding
demanding
[Adjetivo]

(of a task) needing great effort, skill, etc.

difícil y desafiante

difícil y desafiante

Ex: Learning to play a musical instrument is demanding, requiring practice and dedication. 

Aprender a tocar un instrumento musical es exigente, requiere práctica y dedicación.

freak
freak
[Sustantivo]

a person, animal, or plant that is abnormal or unusual in appearance or behavior, often considered a curiosity or an oddity

monstruo, fenómeno

monstruo, fenómeno

abnormal
abnormal
[Adjetivo]

different from what is usual or expected

anormal

anormal

Ex: His abnormal reaction to the medication prompted the doctor to change the dosage. 

Su reacción anormal a la medicación llevó al médico a cambiar la dosis.

in the making

not yet completed, but is currently in the process of being made or developed

Ex: The project, decades in the making, finally reached completion. 
aches and pains

general discomfort or soreness in various parts of the body

Ex: Aches and pains are common as people get older. 
out and about
out and about
[Adverbio]

out of the house or office, and actively engaged in various activities, especially outdoors

fuera y activo, de paseo

fuera y activo, de paseo

Ex: They enjoy being out and about, meeting friends and trying new restaurants. 

Disfrutan estar fuera y en movimiento, reunirse con amigos y probar nuevos restaurantes.

to [be] up to something

to be involved in a particular activity or to be planning something, often with a sense of secrecy or suspicion

Ex: The sudden flurry of activity in the office suggests that the team is up to something big. 
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