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Cambridge IELTS 18 - Académico - Prueba 1 - Escucha - Parte 4 (1)

Aquí puedes encontrar el vocabulario del Test 1 - Audición - Parte 4 (1) en el libro de curso Cambridge IELTS 18 - Academic, para ayudarte a prepararte para tu examen IELTS.

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Cambridge IELTS 18 - Academic
to settle
[Verbo]

to go and reside in a place as a permanent home

establecerse, instalarse

establecerse, instalarse

Ex: The couple finally decided to settle in the small, historic neighborhood they had always admired.La pareja finalmente decidió **establecerse** en el pequeño barrio histórico que siempre habían admirado.
reserve
[Sustantivo]

an area in which animals, etc. are protected

reserva

reserva

to complete or conduct a task, job, etc.

realizar

realizar

Ex: Before making a decision , it 's crucial to carry out a cost-benefit analysis of the proposed changes .Antes de tomar una decisión, es crucial **llevar a cabo** un análisis de costo-beneficio de los cambios propuestos.
overpopulation
[Sustantivo]

a situation where the number of people living in a particular area is more than the capacity of the environment to support them

sobrepoblación, superpoblación

sobrepoblación, superpoblación

Ex: In some countries , overpopulation is causing serious ecological imbalances .En algunos países, la **sobrepoblación** está causando graves desequilibrios ecológicos.
dart
[Sustantivo]

a small, pointed object designed to be thrown or shot, often used in games or hunting

dardo, saeta

dardo, saeta

cause to be unable to move

inmovilizar

inmovilizar

tricky
[Adjetivo]

difficult to do or handle and requiring skill or caution

complicado

complicado

Ex: Figuring out the tricky instructions for assembling furniture can be frustrating without the right tools and expertise .Descifrar las instrucciones **complicadas** para armar muebles puede ser frustrante sin las herramientas adecuadas y la experiencia.
maneuver
[Sustantivo]

a plan for attaining a particular goal

maniobra, estrategema

maniobra, estrategema

dose
[Sustantivo]

a measured amount of drug or medicine that is taken at a given time

dosis

dosis

Ex: They calculated the dose based on the patient ’s weight and medical condition .Calculan la **dosis** según el peso y la condición médica del paciente.
tranquilizer
[Sustantivo]

a medication that induces a state of calmness and relaxation, often prescribed to alleviate anxiety or promote sleep

tranquilizante, sedante

tranquilizante, sedante

Ex: Deep breathing exercises can act as a non-medicated tranquillizer.Los ejercicios de respiración profunda pueden actuar como un **tranquilizante** no medicado.

to reduce something to the lowest possible degree or amount, particularly something unpleasant

minimizar

minimizar

Ex: While implementing safety measures , they were minimizing risks in the workplace .Mientras implementaban medidas de seguridad, **minimizaban** los riesgos en el lugar de trabajo.
to flop
[Verbo]

to fall or collapse suddenly and heavily, either intentionally or unintentionally

desplomarse, caer pesadamente

desplomarse, caer pesadamente

Ex: After finishing the challenging project , the team members flopped into their chairs , relieved that it was complete .Después de terminar el proyecto desafiante, los miembros del equipo se **desplomaron** en sus sillas, aliviados de que estuviera completo.

to look after or manage someone or something, ensuring their needs are met

cuidar de, cuidar a

cuidar de, cuidar a

Ex: He promised to take care of the plants while his friend was on vacation.
suffocation
[Sustantivo]

the condition of being deprived of oxygen (as by having breathing stopped)

asfixia,  sofocación

asfixia, sofocación

to lie
[Verbo]

(of a person or animal) to be in a resting position on a flat surface, not standing or sitting

estar tumbado, estar acostado

estar tumbado, estar acostado

Ex: After the exhausting workout , it felt wonderful to lie on the yoga mat and stretch .Después del agotador entrenamiento, se sentía maravilloso **tumbarse** en la esterilla de yoga y estirarse.
lung
[Sustantivo]

each of the two organs in the chest that helps one breathe

pulmón

pulmón

Ex: She experienced shortness of breath and wheezing , symptoms commonly associated with asthma , a chronic lung condition characterized by airway inflammation .Ella experimentó falta de aliento y sibilancias, síntomas comúnmente asociados con el asma, una condición crónica de los **pulmones** caracterizada por la inflamación de las vías respiratorias.
to crush
[Verbo]

to become damaged, broken, or deformed under pressure

aplastar, triturar

aplastar, triturar

Ex: The delicate cookies would crush if not handled with care .Las galletas delicadas se **aplastarían** si no se manejan con cuidado.
position
[Sustantivo]

the arrangement of the body and its limbs

postura, posición

postura, posición

to tend
[Verbo]

to be likely to develop or occur in a certain way because that is the usual pattern

tender a

tender a

Ex: In colder climates , temperatures tend to drop significantly during the winter months .En climas más fríos, las temperaturas **tienden** a bajar significativamente durante los meses de invierno.
national park
[Sustantivo]

an area under the protection of a government, where people can visit, for its wildlife, beauty, or historical sights

parque nacional

parque nacional

Ex: A guided tour of the national park provided fascinating information .Un recorrido guiado por el **parque nacional** proporcionó información fascinante.
population
[Sustantivo]

a group of organisms of the same species inhabiting a given area

población

población

to completely remove or destroy something so that it no longer exists

eliminar, arrasar

eliminar, arrasar

Ex: The storm wiped out all the crops in the field .La tormenta **arrasó** con todos los cultivos en el campo.
poacher
[Sustantivo]

a person who illegally hunts or catches wildlife, typically for profit or personal gain

cazador furtivo, furtivo

cazador furtivo, furtivo

Ex: The local community organized patrols to prevent poachers from entering their lands .La comunidad local organizó patrullas para evitar que los **cazadores furtivos** ingresaran a sus tierras.
ivory
[Sustantivo]

a hard smooth ivory colored dentine that makes up most of the tusks of elephants and walruses

marfil, dentina marfileña

marfil, dentina marfileña

to restock
[Verbo]

stock again

reabastecer, reponer existencias

reabastecer, reponer existencias

law enforcement
[Sustantivo]

the activities carried out by individuals or organizations in ensuring that laws are obeyed, and offenders are brought to justice

aplicación de la ley, cumplimiento de la ley

aplicación de la ley, cumplimiento de la ley

Ex: Law enforcement agencies work to prevent crime.Las agencias de **aplicación de la ley** trabajan para prevenir el crimen.

to formally present a new law or proposal for discussion and consideration in a legislative body

presentar, proponer

presentar, proponer

Ex: The committee introduced a new measure to limit the use of plastic in the city .El comité **introdujo** una nueva medida para limitar el uso de plástico en la ciudad.
to poach
[Verbo]

to illegally hunt, catch, or fish on another person's property or in prohibited areas

cazar furtivamente, pescar furtivamente

cazar furtivamente, pescar furtivamente

Ex: Rangers caught individuals using prohibited nets to poach crabs in the ecologically sensitive mangrove area .Los guardabosques atraparon a individuos usando redes prohibidas para **cazar furtivamente** cangrejos en el área ecológicamente sensible de los manglares.
to boom
[Verbo]

to experience great growth and improvement

vivir un boom

vivir un boom

Ex: Her confidence boomed after she received positive feedback on her presentation .Su confianza **se disparó** después de recibir comentarios positivos sobre su presentación.
breeding
[Sustantivo]

the process of mating animals, plants, or microorganisms with desirable characteristics to produce offspring with those same traits

cría,  reproducción

cría, reproducción

competition
[Sustantivo]

the rivalry between two or more organisms or species, as they actively compete for a scarce environmental resource

competencia,  rivalidad

competencia, rivalidad

to suffer
[Verbo]

to feel discomfort, distress, or unease due to a particular condition or situation

sufrir, padecer

sufrir, padecer

Ex: He was suffering from a lack of sleep due to late-night studying .Él **sufría** de falta de sueño debido a estudiar hasta tarde.
further
[Adverbio]

beyond a certain point in space, indicating a greater distance from the starting location

más

más

Ex: The house is located further from the city center , offering a more peaceful environment .La casa está ubicada **más lejos** del centro de la ciudad, ofreciendo un ambiente más tranquilo.
afield
[Adverbio]

away from one's usual place of residence

en el extranjero, lejos de casa

en el extranjero, lejos de casa

Ex: The diplomat was stationed afield for much of his career .El diplomático estuvo destinado **en el extranjero** durante gran parte de su carrera.
routinely
[Adverbio]

in a regular or habitual manner, often following a fixed procedure or schedule

rutinariamente, habitualmente

rutinariamente, habitualmente

Ex: Employees are routinely trained to enhance their skills .Los empleados son **rutinariamente** capacitados para mejorar sus habilidades.

to cause something or someone to fall to the ground

derribar, tumbar

derribar, tumbar

Ex: The heavy snowfall has knocked many power lines down, causing widespread outages.Las fuertes nevadas han **derribado** muchas líneas eléctricas, causando apagones generalizados.
significant
[Adjetivo]

important or great enough to be noticed or have an impact

significativo, importante, considerable

significativo, importante, considerable

Ex: The company 's decision to expand into international markets was significant for its growth strategy .La decisión de la empresa de expandirse a los mercados internacionales fue **significativa** para su estrategia de crecimiento.
dozen
[Sustantivo]

a large, unspecified number of something

docena, montón

docena, montón

Ex: She ’s bought dozens of books for her growing library .Ha comprado **docenas** de libros para su biblioteca en crecimiento.
to attempt
[Verbo]

to try to complete or do something difficult

intentar

intentar

Ex: The company has attempted various marketing strategies to boost sales .La empresa ha **intentado** varias estrategias de marketing para aumentar las ventas.
practice
[Sustantivo]

the act of applying or implementing an idea, theory, or plan into real-world actions or activities

práctica

práctica

Ex: His practice of the new exercise routine helped him achieve better fitness results .Su **práctica** de la nueva rutina de ejercicios le ayudó a lograr mejores resultados de fitness.
veterinarian
[Sustantivo]

a doctor who is trained to treat animals

veterinario

veterinario

Ex: He pursued advanced training in exotic animal medicine to become a zoo veterinarian.Persiguió formación avanzada en medicina de animales exóticos para convertirse en **veterinario** de zoológico.
ranger
[Sustantivo]

someone whose job is to take care of a forest, park, or an area of countryside

guardabosques, guarda forestal

guardabosques, guarda forestal

Ex: The ranger's cabin was nestled deep in the woods , serving as a base for his conservation work .La cabaña del **guardabosques** estaba enclavada en lo profundo del bosque, sirviendo como base para su trabajo de conservación.
to target
[Verbo]

to aim or direct something, such as an action or effort, towards a specific goal or objective

apuntar, dirigir

apuntar, dirigir

Ex: The company is targeting a new market with their latest product .La empresa está **dirigiendo** un nuevo mercado con su último producto.

to gather people or things, often to organize or deal with them

reunir, agrupar

reunir, agrupar

Ex: The event organizers are trying to round up the supplies for the charity drive .Los organizadores del evento están tratando de **reunir** los suministros para la campaña benéfica.
plain
[Sustantivo]

a vast area of flat land

llanura

llanura

Ex: During their expedition , the explorers crossed a vast plain that seemed to go on forever .Durante su expedición, los exploradores cruzaron una vasta **llanura** que parecía extenderse para siempre.
translocation
[Sustantivo]

the process of moving something from one location to another

translocación, traslado

translocación, traslado

Ex: The translocation of elephants was done to reduce conflict with farmers .La **translocación** de elefantes se realizó para reducir el conflicto con los agricultores.

to show or indicate the exact location of something

designar, indicar

designar, indicar

Ex: The signs will designate the nearest exit in case of an emergency .Los letreros **designarán** la salida más cercana en caso de emergencia.
to dart
[Verbo]

to shoot a small, pointed object at an animal to give it medicine or make it sleep

disparar un dardo, dardear

disparar un dardo, dardear

Ex: Wildlife officers often dart animals during rescue operations .Los oficiales de vida silvestre a menudo **disparan dardos** a los animales durante las operaciones de rescate.
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