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Cambridge IELTS 18 - Académico - Prueba 3 - Lectura - Pasaje 2 (1)

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Cambridge IELTS 18 - Academic
to nickname

to give someone or something a different name, often to show affection or emphasize a particular trait

apodar, poner un apodo

apodar, poner un apodo

Ex: The talented basketball player was nicknamed "The Wizard" for his extraordinary skills on the court. 

El talentoso jugador de baloncesto fue apodado "El Mago" por sus habilidades extraordinarias en la cancha.

to lack
to lack
[Verbo]

to be without or to not have enough of something that is needed or desirable

faltar

faltar

Ex: The garden lacked proper sunlight, hindering the growth of certain plants. 

El jardín carecía de luz solar adecuada, dificultando el crecimiento de ciertas plantas.

convenience
convenience
[Sustantivo]

the state of being helpful or useful for a specific situation

conveniencia, comodidad

conveniencia, comodidad

Ex: The convenience of not having to cook every meal makes takeout very popular. 

La comodidad de no tener que cocinar cada comida hace que la comida para llevar sea muy popular.

to draw
to draw
[Verbo]

to lead or attract someone toward a specific place, situation, or course of action, often by exerting an appealing force or influence

atraer, seducir

atraer, seducir

Ex: The intriguing storyline of the book draws readers into the captivating world of fiction. 

La intrigante trama del libro atrae a los lectores al cautivador mundo de la ficción.

trade
trade
[Sustantivo]

a particular type of business or industry that deals with buying and selling goods or services

comercio, negocio

comercio, negocio

Ex: He works in the fashion trade, selling clothing to stores. 

Él trabaja en el comercio de la moda, vendiendo ropa a las tiendas.

numerous
numerous
[Adjetivo]

indicating a large number of something

numeroso

numeroso

Ex: The garden is filled with numerous flowers of different colors. 

El jardín está lleno de numerosas flores de diferentes colores.

superior
superior
[Adjetivo]

surpassing others in terms of overall goodness or excellence

superior, excelente

superior, excelente

Ex: Her superior knowledge of the subject made her the go-to person for advice. 

Su conocimiento superior del tema la convirtió en la persona a la que acudir para obtener consejos.

to drive
to drive
[Verbo]

to generate the power necessary to make a machine work

accionar, impulsar

accionar, impulsar

Ex: Wind turbines are designed to drive electricity generators. 

Los aerogeneradores están diseñados para impulsar los generadores de electricidad.

piston
piston
[Sustantivo]

a solid, round part that moves back and forth inside a hollow tube in an engine or machine, helping to push or pull gases or liquids, or to turn pressure into movement

pistón, émbolo

pistón, émbolo

Ex: The piston turns heat energy into movement. 

El pistón convierte la energía térmica en movimiento.

virtual
virtual
[Adjetivo]

very similar to the actual thing in almost every way

virtual

virtual

Ex: The virtual demonstration of the new technology closely mirrored its real-world application. 

La demostración virtual de la nueva tecnología reflejó de cerca su aplicación en el mundo real.

in contrast to
in contrast to
[Preposición]

showing a difference when compared to something else

en contraste con, a diferencia de

en contraste con, a diferencia de

Ex: The modern architecture of the new building stands in contrast to the historic buildings nearby. 

La arquitectura moderna del nuevo edificio contrasta con los edificios históricos cercanos.

to emit
to emit
[Verbo]

to release gases or odors into the air

emitir

emitir

Ex: The flowers emit a pleasant fragrance, filling the garden with a sweet scent. 

Las flores emiten una fragancia agradable, llenando el jardín con un dulce aroma.

aroma
aroma
[Sustantivo]

any property detected by the olfactory system

aroma, olor

aroma, olor

hydrocarbon
hydrocarbon
[Sustantivo]

a compound composed of hydrogen and carbon atoms, with the simplest form being alkanes, alkenes, or alkynes

hidrocarburo, compuesto de hidrógeno y carbono

hidrocarburo, compuesto de hidrógeno y carbono

Ex: Acetylene (C₂H₂) is a hydrocarbon with a triple bond, falling into the alkyne category. 

El acetileno (C₂H₂) es un hidrocarburo con un triple enlace, que pertenece a la categoría de los alquinos.

impressively
impressively
[Adverbio]

in a way that is remarkable or notable, often causing a sense of admiration or awe

impresionantemente,  notablemente

impresionantemente, notablemente

Ex: The athlete impressively completed the challenging obstacle course, demonstrating strength and agility. 

El atleta completó impresionantemente el desafiante recorrido de obstáculos, demostrando fuerza y agilidad.

swift
swift
[Adjetivo]

occurring or moving with great speed

rápido, veloz

rápido, veloz

Ex: The swift current of the river made swimming dangerous. 

La corriente rápida del río hacía peligroso nadar.

to accelerate

to make a vehicle, machine or object move more quickly

acelerar

acelerar

Ex: The driver accelerated the car to overtake the slow-moving vehicle ahead. 

El conductor aceleró el coche para adelantar al vehículo lento que tenía delante.

feat
feat
[Sustantivo]

an impressive or remarkable achievement or accomplishment, often requiring great skill or strength

hazaña, logro notable

hazaña, logro notable

acceleration
acceleration
[Sustantivo]

the rate at which a vehicle increases its speed over a specific distance or time

aceleración, incremento de velocidad

aceleración, incremento de velocidad

Ex: Engineers fine-tuned the engine to improve acceleration on the straightaways. 

Los ingenieros ajustaron finamente el motor para mejorar la aceleración en las rectas.

following
following
[Adjetivo]

coming immediately after a person or thing in time, place, or rank

siguiente

siguiente

Ex: The following chapters explore different aspects of the protagonist's journey. 

Los capítulos siguientes exploran diferentes aspectos del viaje del protagonista.

heading
heading
[Sustantivo]

a line of text serving to indicate what the passage below it is about

título, encabezado

título, encabezado

conditions
conditions
[Sustantivo]

the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation

condiciones meteorológicas, condiciones atmosféricas

condiciones meteorológicas, condiciones atmosféricas

to assess
to assess
[Verbo]

to form a judgment on the quality, worth, nature, ability or importance of something, someone, or a situation

valorar

valorar

Ex: The therapist assesses the patient's mental health to determine the best treatment plan. 

El terapeuta evalúa la salud mental del paciente para determinar el mejor plan de tratamiento.

aspect
aspect
[Sustantivo]

a defining or distinctive feature of something

aspecto, característica

aspecto, característica

Ex: He explained every aspect of the plan in detail. 

Explicó cada aspecto del plan en detalle.

to pass on
to pass on
[Verbo]

to transfer knowledge, traditions, or skills to another person or group, often to ensure they are preserved or continued

transmitir, legar

transmitir, legar

Ex: Grandparents often pass on family histories and traditions to their grandchildren through tales and anecdotes. 

Los abuelos a menudo transmiten las historias y tradiciones familiares a sus nietos a través de cuentos y anécdotas.

commercial
commercial
[Adjetivo]

of the kind or quality used in commerce; average or inferior

comercial, de calidad comercial

comercial, de calidad comercial

order
order
[Sustantivo]

a request for a specific item or service to be provided

pedir

pedir

Ex: She placed an order for a cheeseburger and fries. 

Ella hizo un pedido de una hamburguesa con queso y papas fritas.

publicity
publicity
[Sustantivo]

actions or information that are meant to gain the support or attention of the public

publicidad,  promoción

publicidad, promoción

Ex: The charity event received positive publicity after being featured in local newspapers and TV programs. 

El evento benéfico recibió publicidad positiva después de ser destacado en periódicos locales y programas de televisión.

steam car
steam car
[Sustantivo]

a vehicle powered by a steam engine, typically fueled by burning combustible material

coche de vapor, automóvil de vapor

coche de vapor, automóvil de vapor

Ex: Steam cars like the Locomobile were favored by wealthy individuals for their quiet operation compared to early gasoline-powered cars. 

Los autos de vapor como el Locomobile eran preferidos por las personas adineradas por su funcionamiento silencioso en comparación con los primeros autos de gasolina.

to arise
to arise
[Verbo]

to begin to exist or become noticeable

surgir, aparecer

surgir, aparecer

Ex: Tensions began to arise among team members due to differing opinions on the project's direction. 

Comenzaron a surgir tensiones entre los miembros del equipo debido a opiniones divergentes sobre la dirección del proyecto.

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 base on
to base on
[Verbo]

to develop something using certain facts, ideas, situations, etc.

basarse en, fundamentarse en

basarse en, fundamentarse en

Ex: His conclusions are based on years of experience. 

Sus conclusiones se basan en años de experiencia.

railway
railway
[Sustantivo]

a system or network of tracks with the trains, organization, and people needed to operate them

ferrocarril, vía férrea

ferrocarril, vía férrea

to evolve
to evolve
[Verbo]

to develop from a simple form to a more complex or sophisticated one over an extended period

evolucionar

evolucionar

Ex: Organizational structures can evolve as companies grow and adapt to changing needs. 

Las estructuras organizativas pueden evolucionar a medida que las empresas crecen y se adaptan a las necesidades cambiantes.

miniaturized
miniaturized
[Adjetivo]

made smaller in size or scale, often while retaining essential features or functions

miniaturizado, reducido en tamaño

miniaturizado, reducido en tamaño

to inherit
to inherit
[Verbo]

to receive or be left with a situation, object, or condition from a predecessor or former owner

heredar, recibir en herencia

heredar, recibir en herencia

Ex: The team inherited a legacy of championship titles from the previous decade. 

El equipo heredó un legado de títulos de campeonato de la década anterior.

boiler
boiler
[Sustantivo]

a closed vessel in which water is heated to create steam or hot water, used for heating buildings, producing electricity, or powering machines

caldera, generador de vapor

caldera, generador de vapor

Ex: A broken boiler in the middle of winter can be a serious problem. 

Una caldera rota en pleno invierno puede ser un problema grave.

to light
to light
[Verbo]

to set something on fire

encender

encender

Ex: He lights the fireplace to warm up the room on a chilly evening. 

Él enciende la chimenea para calentar la habitación en una noche fría.

to build up

to make something more powerful, intense, or larger in quantity

acumular, desarrollar

acumular, desarrollar

Ex: The storm continued to build up strength over the ocean. 

La tormenta continuó acumulando fuerza sobre el océano.

furthermore
furthermore
[Adverbio]

used to introduce additional information

además

además

Ex: The software offers a user-friendly interface, and furthermore, it incorporates advanced security features for data protection. 

El software ofrece una interfaz fácil de usar y, además, incorpora funciones de seguridad avanzadas para la protección de datos.

reservoir
reservoir
[Sustantivo]

a large container or storage tank used for collecting and holding water or other fluids

embalse

embalse

Ex: Engineers monitored the level of water in the reservoir to ensure it remained at optimal levels for distribution. 

Los ingenieros monitorearon el nivel de agua en el depósito para asegurarse de que se mantuviera en niveles óptimos para la distribución.

replenishment
replenishment
[Sustantivo]

the process of refilling or restoring something to its original level or condition

reabastecimiento, reposición

reabastecimiento, reposición

Ex: The rainfall contributed to the replenishment of the dried-up lake. 

Las lluvias contribuyeron al reabastecimiento del lago seco.

shortcoming
shortcoming
[Sustantivo]

a flaw or weakness that reduces the quality or effectiveness of something or someone

defecto, imperfección

defecto, imperfección

Ex: Her tendency to procrastinate was a shortcoming that often caused her to miss deadlines. 

Su tendencia a procrastinar era un defecto que a menudo la hacía perder los plazos.

designed
designed
[Adjetivo]

done or made or performed with purpose and intent

diseñado, planeado

diseñado, planeado

self-propelled
self-propelled
[Adjetivo]

moved forward by its own force or momentum

autopropulsado, automotor

autopropulsado, automotor

carriage
carriage
[Sustantivo]

a passenger railcar or coach

vagón, coche

vagón, coche

Ex: Each carriage has its own conductor. 

Cada vagón tiene su propio conductor.

to shuttle
to shuttle
[Verbo]

to convey or move people or items back and forth between locations

transportar, hacer lanzadera

transportar, hacer lanzadera

Ex: The bus company shuttles commuters from the suburbs to the city center during rush hours. 

La compañía de autobuses transporta a los viajeros desde los suburbios hasta el centro de la ciudad durante las horas punta.

citizen
citizen
[Sustantivo]

someone whose right of belonging to a particular state is legally recognized either because they are born there or are naturalized

ciudadano

ciudadano

Ex: The government introduced new policies to protect the rights of its citizens. 

El gobierno introdujo nuevas políticas para proteger los derechos de sus ciudadanos.

internal combustion engine

a type of motor that burns fuel inside cylinders to generate power for vehicles or machinery

motor de combustión interna, motor de explosión

motor de combustión interna, motor de explosión

Ex: Mechanics often need to check the oil and coolant levels regularly to keep internal combustion engines running smoothly. 

Los mecánicos a menudo necesitan revisar los niveles de aceite y refrigerante regularmente para mantener los motores de combustión interna funcionando sin problemas.

gasoline
gasoline
[Sustantivo]

a liquid used by cars, trucks, etc. as a fuel

gasolina

gasolina

Ex: Prices for gasoline have gone up this month. 

Los precios de la gasolina han subido este mes.

to operate
to operate
[Verbo]

to manage or control the working of a machine, process, or system to ensure it performs its intended function

operar, manejar

operar, manejar

Ex: The technician is responsible for operating the computer system during the event. 

El técnico es responsable de operar el sistema informático durante el evento.

to backfire

(of a vehicle or its engine) to experience an explosion in the engine or exhaust system due to improper timing, causing a loud noise or malfunction

petardear, fallar

petardear, fallar

Ex: As he accelerated, the motorcycle suddenly backfired, startling everyone nearby. 

Mientras aceleraba, la motocicleta de repente hizo un retroceso, sobresaltando a todos los cercanos.

gradually
gradually
[Adverbio]

in small amounts over a long period of time

gradualmente

gradualmente

Ex: His health improved gradually as he followed the prescribed treatment. 

Su salud mejoró gradualmente mientras seguía el tratamiento prescrito.

to phase out

to gradually stop using, producing, or providing something

eliminar gradualmente, retirar paulatinamente

eliminar gradualmente, retirar paulatinamente

Ex: The old curriculum will be phased out as the new one is introduced to schools. 

El plan de estudios antiguo se eliminará gradualmente a medida que se introduzca el nuevo en las escuelas.

to decline
to decline
[Verbo]

to reduce in amount, size, intensity, etc.

descender

descender

Ex: The popularity of the product declined after the release of a newer version. 

La popularidad del producto declinó después del lanzamiento de una versión más nueva.

to rekindle

to revive or renew something, such as a relationship or interest, that has faded

reavivar, renovar

reavivar, renovar

Ex: Attending a concert rekindled her enthusiasm for live music. 

Asistir a un concierto reavivó su entusiasmo por la música en vivo.

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.

wrecked
wrecked
[Adjetivo]

destroyed in an accident

destrozado, arruinado

destrozado, arruinado

to run
to run
[Verbo]

to cause engines or machines to operate, function, or perform their designated tasks

hacer funcionar, poner en marcha

hacer funcionar, poner en marcha

Ex: She ran the engine to warm up the car on a cold morning. 

Ella hizo funcionar el motor para calentar el coche en una mañana fría.

prototype
prototype
[Sustantivo]

an early or preliminary model of something from which other forms are developed or copied

prototipo

prototipo

Ex: The designer built a prototype of the innovative chair to showcase its ergonomic benefits and aesthetic appeal. 

El diseñador construyó un prototipo de la silla innovadora para mostrar sus beneficios ergonómicos y su atractivo estético.

to intend
to intend
[Verbo]

to have something in mind as a plan or purpose

tener la intención de

tener la intención de

Ex: They intend to save money for a down payment on a house. 

Ellos pretenden ahorrar dinero para un pago inicial de una casa.

glory days
glory days
[Sustantivo]

a time in the past when someone or something was at its best, most successful, or most admired

días de gloria, época dorada

días de gloria, época dorada

Ex: That was during the company's glory days. 

Eso fue durante los días de gloria de la empresa.

hand crank
hand crank
[Sustantivo]

a handle that is turned by hand to operate a machine or device

manivela, manivela manual

manivela, manivela manual

Ex: She turned the hand crank to sharpen the pencil. 

Ella giró la manivela para afilar el lápiz.

starter
starter
[Sustantivo]

an electric motor for starting an engine

arrancador, motor de arranque

arrancador, motor de arranque

to configure

to set up a system, device, software, or components in a specific way to achieve a desired functionality

configurar

configurar

Ex: Users need to configure email clients with server details to send and receive emails. 

Los usuarios necesitan configurar los clientes de correo electrónico con los detalles del servidor para enviar y recibir correos electrónicos.

clattering
clattering
[Sustantivo]

a loud and repeated banging or rattling sound made when hard objects hit or move against each other

traqueteo, estruendo

traqueteo, estruendo

Ex: The clattering engine made it hard to hear. 

El motor traqueteante hacía difícil escuchar.

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