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Cambridge IELTS 18 - Académico - Prueba 2 - Lectura - Pasaje 1 (1)

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Cambridge IELTS 18 - Academic
to hoist
to hoist
[Verbo]

to lift or raise an object, typically heavy or bulky, using ropes and pulleys

izar, levantar

izar, levantar

Ex: Using a winch, they hoisted the car out of the ditch and onto the tow truck. 

Usando un cabrestante, izaron el coche fuera de la zanja y sobre la grúa.

bluestone
bluestone
[Sustantivo]

bluish-grey sandstone used for paving and building

piedra azul, arenisca azul-grisácea

piedra azul, arenisca azul-grisácea

to remain
to remain
[Verbo]

to stay in existence after other parts or elements have disappeared or been used up

permanecer, quedar

permanecer, quedar

Ex: When the cake was cut, only a small slice remained. 

Cuando el pastel fue cortado, solo quedó una pequeña porción.

standing
standing
[Adjetivo]

having a supporting base

de pie, en posición vertical

de pie, en posición vertical

position
position
[Sustantivo]

the specific location or area occupied by something in space

posición

posición

Ex: The sculpture maintained its position throughout the exhibition. 

La escultura mantuvo su posición durante toda la exposición.

to trace
to trace
[Verbo]

to research or follow the history or development of something

rastrear, seguir

rastrear, seguir

Ex: They traced the family’s ancestry back to the 1600s. 

Ellos rastrearon la ascendencia de la familia hasta el siglo XVII.

sophisticated
sophisticated
[Adjetivo]

(of a system, device, or technique) intricately developed to a high level of complexity

sofisticado, avanzado

sofisticado, avanzado

Ex: The security system in the building is highly sophisticated, with biometric scanners and encrypted access codes. 

El sistema de seguridad del edificio es altamente sofisticado, con escáneres biométricos y códigos de acceso encriptados.

engineering
engineering
[Sustantivo]

the practical application of technical and scientific knowledge to commerce or industry

ingeniería

ingeniería

to haul
to haul
[Verbo]

to pull something or someone along the ground, usually with difficulty

arrastrar, jalar

arrastrar, jalar

Ex: The sailors hauled the anchor aboard, straining under its weight. 

Los marineros arrastraron el ancla a bordo, esforzándose bajo su peso.

boulder
boulder
[Sustantivo]

a large rock, usually one that has been shaped by natural forces such as water or ice

roca, peñasco

roca, peñasco

Ex: Children scrambled over the boulder, pretending it was a castle wall in their imaginary kingdom. 

Los niños treparon por el peñasco, pretendiendo que era un muro de castillo en su reino imaginario.

to weigh
to weigh
[Verbo]

to have a specific weight

pesar

pesar

Ex: The parcel weighs five kilograms, making it a heavy shipment. 

El paquete pesa cinco kilogramos, lo que lo convierte en un envío pesado.

up to
up to
[Preposición]

indicating that the quantity or count mentioned does not exceed a specified value

hasta, un máximo de

hasta, un máximo de

Ex: The discount applies to purchases up to $100. 

El descuento se aplica a compras hasta 100 $.

longstanding
longstanding
[Adjetivo]

having persisted or existed for a significant amount of time

antiguo

antiguo

Ex: This longstanding dispute between the two nations dates back centuries and shows no sign of resolution. 

Esta disputa de larga data entre las dos naciones se remonta a siglos y no muestra señales de resolución.

sledge
sledge
[Sustantivo]

a vehicle usually pulled by horses, which people get on to slide over snow

trineo,  vehículo de nieve

trineo, vehículo de nieve

roller
roller
[Sustantivo]

a cylinder that revolves

rodillo, cilindro

rodillo, cilindro

trunk
trunk
[Sustantivo]

the main wooden body of a tree

tronco

tronco

Ex: The tree’s trunk had a rough, textured surface that provided a natural habitat for insects. 

El tronco del árbol tenía una superficie áspera y texturizada que proporcionaba un hábitat natural para los insectos.

to lug
to lug
[Verbo]

to transport or haul something heavy or cumbersome with effort

arrastrar, acarrear

arrastrar, acarrear

Ex: She decided to lug the boxes of books to the new library location, one at a time. 

Ella decidió arrastrar las cajas de libros a la nueva ubicación de la biblioteca, una por una.

to transfer

to make a person or thing move from a place, situation, or person to another

trasladarse

trasladarse

Ex: As part of the organizational restructuring, the executive team decided to transfer certain functions to a newly established division. 

Como parte de la reestructuración organizacional, el equipo ejecutivo decidió transferir ciertas funciones a una división recién establecida.

raft
raft
[Sustantivo]

a board that is consisted of long pieces of a wood, reed, etc. tied together, which people use to sail or float on water

balsa, almadía

balsa, almadía

Ex: The explorers used a raft to navigate through the jungle waterways. 

Los exploradores usaron una balsa para navegar por las vías fluviales de la jungla.

to float
to float
[Verbo]

to release or place something on a liquid surface, allowing it to move freely

flotar, hacer flotar

flotar, hacer flotar

Ex: The shipbuilder decided to float the newly constructed vessel into the harbor 

El constructor naval decidió hacer flotar el buque recién construido en el puerto.

coast
coast
[Sustantivo]

the land close to a sea, ocean, or lake

costa

costa

Ex: The rocky coast was a popular spot for birdwatchers. 

La costa rocosa era un lugar popular para los observadores de aves.

alternatively
alternatively
[Adverbio]

as a second choice or another possibility

alternativamente

alternativamente

Ex: The meeting can be scheduled for Monday, or alternatively, on Wednesday to accommodate everyone's availability. 
to tow
to tow
[Verbo]

to pull an object behind a vehicle, typically using a rope or chain

remolcar, arrastrar

remolcar, arrastrar

Ex: The truck was equipped with a hitch to tow a trailer filled with construction materials. 

El camión estaba equipado con un enganche para remolcar un remolque lleno de materiales de construcción.

fleet
fleet
[Sustantivo]

a group of aircraft belonging to and operated by the same company or organization

parque

parque

Ex: The company's fleet includes both cargo and passenger planes. 

La flota de la empresa incluye tanto aviones de carga como de pasajeros.

vessel
vessel
[Sustantivo]

any vehicle designed for travel across or through water

buque, barco

buque, barco

Ex: The cruise vessel offered luxurious accommodations and amenities for its passengers. 

El barco de crucero ofrecía alojamientos y comodidades lujosas para sus pasajeros.

archeological
archeological
[Adjetivo]

related to the study or exploration of human history and prehistory through the excavation of artifacts and sites

arqueológico

arqueológico

Ex: The archeological dig revealed the remains of a Neolithic settlement beneath the modern town. 

La excavación arqueológica reveló los restos de un asentamiento neolítico debajo de la ciudad moderna.

stonehenge
stonehenge
[Sustantivo]

an ancient megalithic monument in southern England; probably used for ritual purposes

Stonehenge, un antiguo monumento megalítico en el sur de Inglaterra; probablemente utilizado para fines rituales

Stonehenge, un antiguo monumento megalítico en el sur de Inglaterra; probablemente utilizado para fines rituales

archeologist
archeologist
[Sustantivo]

a person whose job is to study ancient societies using facts, objects, buildings, etc. remaining in excavation sites

arqueólogo

arqueólogo

to puzzle out

find the solution to (a problem or question) or understand the meaning of

resolver, descifrar

resolver, descifrar

mystery
mystery
[Sustantivo]

something that is hard to explain or understand, often involving a puzzling event or situation with an unknown explanation

misterio, enigma

misterio, enigma

Ex: Mystery surrounds the ancient ruins in the remote desert. 

El misterio rodea las ruinas antiguas en el desierto remoto.

monument
monument
[Sustantivo]

a place or building that is historically important

monumento

monumento

Ex: The Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C., is a monument dedicated to the 16th President of the United States. 

El Lincoln Memorial en Washington, D.C., es un monumento dedicado al 16° presidente de los Estados Unidos.

to erect
to erect
[Verbo]

to build or assemble a structure or object in an upright position

erigir, levantar

erigir, levantar

Ex: To mark the historical site, the city decided to erect a monument in honor of the founding fathers. 

Para marcar el sitio histórico, la ciudad decidió erigir un monumento en honor a los padres fundadores.

plain
plain
[Sustantivo]

a vast area of flat land

llanura

llanura

Ex: The herd of bison roamed freely across the plain, grazing on the abundant grass. 

La manada de bisontes vagaba libremente por la llanura, pastando en la abundante hierba.

to comprise

to be made up of various components or parts within a whole

comprender, incluir

comprender, incluir

Ex: His collection comprises rare books and antique manuscripts. 

Su colección comprende libros raros y manuscritos antiguos.

roughly
roughly
[Adverbio]

without being exact

aproximadamente

aproximadamente

Ex: The cake should be baked at roughly 180 degrees Celsius. 

El pastel debe hornearse a aproximadamente 180 grados Celsius.

upright
upright
[Adverbio]

in an upward or vertical position

verticalmente, derecho

verticalmente, derecho

Ex: The signpost wasn't secured properly; it fell upright after a strong gust of wind. 

La señal no estaba bien asegurada; cayó en posición vertical después de una fuerte ráfaga de viento.

to place
to place
[Verbo]

to lay or put something somewhere

poner, colocar

poner, colocar

Ex: Please place your keys on the designated hook by the entrance. 

Por favor, coloque sus llaves en el gancho designado cerca de la entrada.

circular
circular
[Adjetivo]

having a shape like a circle

circular

circular

Ex: The architect designed a circular courtyard at the center of the building, providing a serene gathering space. 

El arquitecto diseñó un patio circular en el centro del edificio, proporcionando un espacio de reunión sereno.

layout
layout
[Sustantivo]

the specific way by which a building, book page, garden, etc. is arranged

disposición, plan

disposición, plan

Ex: She sketched out the layout of her garden, carefully planning the placement of flowers, shrubs, and pathways. 
iconic
iconic
[Adjetivo]

widely recognized and regarded as a symbol of a particular time, place, or culture

simbólico

simbólico

Ex: The iconic Beatles album cover for "Abbey Road" is iconic in music history. 

La portada icónica del álbum de los Beatles "Abbey Road" es emblemática en la historia de la música.

ruin
ruin
[Sustantivo]

(plural) the remains of something such as a building after it has been seriously damaged or destroyed

ruinas

ruinas

Ex: The archaeologists worked to preserve the historical ruins. 

Los arqueólogos trabajaron para preservar las ruinas históricas.

neolithic
neolithic
[Adjetivo]

related to the latest part of the Stone Age when humans used stones as tools and weapons

neolítico, relacionado con el neolítico

neolítico, relacionado con el neolítico

Briton
Briton
[Sustantivo]

an inhabitant of southern Britain prior to the Anglo-Saxon invasions

Britón, Britanos

Britón, Britanos

primitive
primitive
[Adjetivo]

basic and simple, lacking modern features or advancements

primitivo

primitivo

Ex: Her primitive shelter, constructed from branches and leaves, provided basic protection from the elements. 

Su refugio primitivo, construido con ramas y hojas, proporcionaba protección básica contra los elementos.

to fashion
to fashion
[Verbo]

to create or make something by putting different parts or materials together

fabricar, elaborar

fabricar, elaborar

Ex: In the workshop, craftsmen fashion handcrafted pottery using clay and a potter's wheel. 

En el taller, los artesanos elaboran cerámica artesanal utilizando arcilla y un torno de alfarero.

deer
deer
[Sustantivo]

a large, wild animal with long legs which eats grass and can run very fast, typically the males have horns

ciervo

ciervo

Ex: The deer cautiously approached the watering hole to quench its thirst. 

El ciervo se acercó con cautela al abrevadero para saciar su sed.

antler
antler
[Sustantivo]

any of the pair of branched horns that grow annually on the head of an adult animal, typically a male one, from the deer family

asta, cuerno

asta, cuerno

ditch
ditch
[Sustantivo]

a long, narrow hole next to a road to keep it from getting too wet

zanja, cuneta

zanja, cuneta

Ex: She saw ducks swimming in the roadside ditch. 

Ella vio patos nadando en la cuneta al borde de la carretera.

bank
bank
[Sustantivo]

a long, raised mass of earth, sand, snow, or other material

terraplén, montículo

terraplén, montículo

Ex: A bank of sand was formed by the strong winds blowing across the beach. 

Un banco de arena se formó por los fuertes vientos que soplaban a través de la playa.

pit
pit
[Sustantivo]

a large hole in the ground where stones, minerals, or other materials are removed

foso, cantera

foso, cantera

Ex: They discovered an old pit filled with water after heavy rain. 

Descubrieron un pozo antiguo lleno de agua después de fuertes lluvias.

to date back

to have origins or existence that extends to a specific earlier time

remontarse a, datarse en

remontarse a, datarse en

Ex: The traditions of the festival date back to a time when the community was founded. 

Las tradiciones del festival se remontan a una época en la que se fundó la comunidad.

era
era
[Sustantivo]

a period of history marked by particular features or events

era, época

era, época

Ex: The Industrial Revolution ushered in an era of rapid technological and economic change. 

La Revolución Industrial marcó el comienzo de una era de rápidos cambios tecnológicos y económicos.

timber
timber
[Sustantivo]

a vertical wooden post or stake, often used for fencing, support, or markers

poste, estaca

poste, estaca

Ex: They lined the path with timber posts. 

Ellos alinearon el camino con postes de madera.

post
post
[Sustantivo]

a sturdy pole made of metal or timber that is dug into the ground to be used as a marker or support something

poste

poste

scholar
scholar
[Sustantivo]

someone who has a lot of knowledge about a particular subject, especially in the humanities

erudito, sabio

erudito, sabio

Ex: He was recognized as a leading scholar in the field of Renaissance art history. 

Fue reconocido como un erudito destacado en el campo de la historia del arte del Renacimiento.

estimated
estimated
[Adjetivo]

roughly calculated or guessed but is not exact

estimado, aproximado

estimado, aproximado

Ex: The estimated number of guests at the wedding was about 150. 

El número estimado de invitados en la boda fue de aproximadamente 150.

henge
henge
[Sustantivo]

a large, round area of land with a ditch and a raised edge around it, usually built long ago for ceremonies, meetings, or special events

henge, círculo de piedras

henge, círculo de piedras

Ex: The henge was believed to be used for special rituals. 

Se creía que el henge se utilizaba para rituales especiales.

horseshoe
horseshoe
[Sustantivo]

a shape that looks like the letter U, with two ends that curve slightly inward

herradura, forma de herradura

herradura, forma de herradura

Ex: The path made a horseshoe turn around the hill. 

El camino hizo un giro en herradura alrededor de la colina.

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