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Cambridge IELTS 18 - Academic - Test 4 - Lecture - Passage 3 (2)

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Cambridge IELTS 18 - Academic
influence

a mental factor that impacts actions or decisions

influence, impact

influence, impact

Ex: Personal beliefs can be a powerful influence on one's actions. 
to advance
to advance
[verbe]

to help something progress or succeed

faire avancer

faire avancer

Ex: To enhance public health, the government implemented policies to advance vaccination coverage. 
contact
contact
[nom]

an individual with whom one has established a professional or personal relationship, typically for the purpose of obtaining information, assistance, etc.

contact, relation

contact, relation

Ex: As a journalist, she relied on her contacts within government agencies for insider information. 
study
study
[nom]

a room in a house where a person reads or writes something

étude,  bureau

étude, bureau

Ex: She transformed the spare bedroom into a cozy study with a desk and bookshelves. 
observation

a fact or piece of information gathered by noticing or watching something carefully

observation, remarque

observation, remarque

Ex: The scientist's observations led to a new understanding of the phenomenon. 
extensive
extensive
[Adjectif]

covering a wide range, indicating thoroughness or comprehensiveness

approfondi, exhaustif

approfondi, exhaustif

Ex: The company offers extensive training to all new employees. 

L'entreprise propose une formation approfondie à tous les nouveaux employés.

speculation

the forming of opinions or guesses without enough evidence to know the truth

spéculation, conjecture

spéculation, conjecture

Ex: Sarah refused to comment on speculation about the company's future. 
parallel
parallel
[Adjectif]

having a comparable nature, structure, or function to something else

parallèle, similaire

parallèle, similaire

Ex: The novel explores themes that are parallel to those in the author's earlier work. 
biographer

someone who writes the story about the events of someone's life

biographe

biographe

accurate
accurate
[Adjectif]

(of measurements, information, etc.) free from errors and matching facts

précis

précis

Ex: His description of the event was accurate, matching all the details from the news. 

Sa description de l'événement était précise, correspondant à tous les détails des nouvelles.

to [take] shape

to develop into a recognizable or distinct form or structure

to evolve
to evolve
[verbe]

to develop or change gradually over time into a different form

évoluer, descendre de

évoluer, descendre de

Ex: Her ideas about education have evolved considerably over the years. 
firmly
firmly
[Adverbe]

in a resolute, determined, or unwavering manner, often indicating certainty or strength of conviction

fermement, résolument

fermement, résolument

Ex: He firmly stood by his opinion, even when others disagreed. 

Il a fermement maintenu son opinion, même lorsque les autres n'étaient pas d'accord.

to [be] of the opinion that

to believe something to be the case

être d’avis que

être d’avis que

sense
sense
[nom]

an overall, conscious recognition or understanding of a situation, feeling, or environment

sens, sentiment

sens, sentiment

Ex: He had a sense that someone was following him. 
apparent
apparent
[Adjectif]

seeming to be true but not necessarily

apparent, semblant

apparent, semblant

Ex: The apparent calm of the sea didn’t last long with the storm approaching. 

Le calme apparent de la mer n'a pas duré longtemps avec l'approche de la tempête.

retrospectively

considering things from a past point of view

rétrospectivement, a posteriori

rétrospectivement, a posteriori

Ex: Retrospectively, they realized the significance of the decision. 

Rétrospectivement, ils ont réalisé l'importance de la décision.

happenstance

an event that happens by chance, especially a fortunate one

hasard

hasard

coherent
coherent
[Adjectif]

logical and consistent, forming a unified and clear whole, especially in arguments, theories, or policies

cohérent, logique

cohérent, logique

Ex: The theory presented in the lecture was coherent, supported by evidence and logical reasoning. 

La théorie présentée dans la conférence était cohérente, soutenue par des preuves et un raisonnement logique.

narrative

a particular way of explaining or presenting events that supports a certain interpretation or viewpoint

narratif, récit

narratif, récit

Ex: New evidence challenged the widely accepted narrative about how the accident occurred. 
to dispute
to dispute
[verbe]

to doubt a fact or to call its truth into question

contester

contester

Ex: The scientists disputed the findings of the study, citing flaws in the methodology. 
to defend
to defend
[verbe]

to support someone or try to justify an action, plan, etc.

défendre

défendre

Ex: The lawyer prepared to defend his client's actions during the trial. 
respected
respected
[Adjectif]

admired and valued by others for one's qualities, achievements, or actions

respecté, estimé

respecté, estimé

Ex: The respected professor had a profound influence on generations of students. 

Le professeur respecté a eu une influence profonde sur des générations d'étudiants.

publication

a printed work, such as a book, magazine, etc. that is publicly distributed

publication

publication

Ex: Her research appeared in a scientific publication. 
to rely on
to rely on
[verbe]

to depend on someone or something for support and assistance

compter sur, se reposer sur

compter sur, se reposer sur

Ex: He can't rely on public transportation to get to work on time, so he bought a car. 

Il ne peut pas compter sur les transports en commun pour arriver à l'heure au travail, alors il a acheté une voiture.

range
range
[nom]

a variety of things that are different but are of the same general type

gamme, éventail, plage, série

gamme, éventail, plage, série

Ex: Her wardrobe includes a diverse range of clothing, from casual wear to formal attire. 
modest
modest
[Adjectif]

relatively moderate, limited, or small in scope, size, or amount

modeste

modeste

Ex: The proposal offered a modest increase in funding. 

La proposition offrait une augmentation modeste du financement.

vast
vast
[Adjectif]

extremely great in extent, size, or area

vaste, immense

vaste, immense

Ex: The ocean's vast expanse seemed to go on forever, blending into the horizon. 
record-breaking
record-breaking
[Adjectif]

surpassing anything that has been done before, particularly beyond any previous record

qui bat tous les records, qui marque un nouveau record

qui bat tous les records, qui marque un nouveau record

Ex: Her record-breaking performance earned her a gold medal. 

Sa performance record lui a valu une médaille d'or.

debate
debate
[nom]

a discussion about a particular issue between two opposing sides, mainly held publicly

débat

débat

Ex: The debate on climate change highlighted the differences between the two parties' approaches. 
hazardous
hazardous
[Adjectif]

presenting danger or threat, particularly to people's health or safety

dangereux, dangereuse, hasardeux, hasardeuse

dangereux, dangereuse, hasardeux, hasardeuse

Ex: Venturing into the hazardous terrain without proper equipment is not recommended. 

S'aventurer dans le terrain dangereux sans équipement approprié n'est pas recommandé.

perspective

a specific manner of considering something

point de vue, perspective

point de vue, perspective

Ex: She offered a unique perspective on the issue, based on her personal experiences. 
desirable
desirable
[Adjectif]

worth doing or having

désirable

désirable

Ex: The beachfront property's desirable location and stunning views made it a sought-after destination for vacationers. 

L'emplacement désirable de la propriété en bord de mer et ses vues à couper le souffle en ont fait une destination prisée des vacanciers.

to indicate

to mention or express something in few words

mentionner, exprimer

mentionner, exprimer

Ex: He indicated his interest in the job offer during the initial phone interview. 
particularly
particularly
[Adverbe]

to a degree that is higher than usual

particulièrement

particulièrement

Ex: He was particularly excited about the upcoming concert. 

Il était particulièrement excité par le concert à venir.

ambitious
ambitious
[Adjectif]

trying or wishing to gain great success, power, or wealth

ambitieux

ambitieux

Ex: She is an ambitious entrepreneur, constantly seeking new opportunities to expand her business empire. 

Elle est une entrepreneuse ambitieuse, cherchant constamment de nouvelles opportunités pour étendre son empire commercial.

to adopt
to adopt
[verbe]

to accept, embrace, or incorporate a particular idea, practice, or belief into one's own behavior or lifestyle

adopter, embrasser

adopter, embrasser

Ex: Last year, the city adopted a recycling program to manage waste more efficiently. 
to doubt
to doubt
[verbe]

to not believe or trust in something's truth or accuracy

douter

douter

Ex: The jury is currently doubting the credibility of the witness. 
to ensure
to ensure
[verbe]

to make sure that something will happen

assurer

assurer

Ex: The checklist ensures that all necessary tasks are completed. 
sufficient
sufficient
[Adjectif]

having enough of something to meet a particular need or requirement

suffisant, adéquat

suffisant, adéquat

Ex: With a sufficient amount of food prepared, they were ready to host the dinner party. 

Avec une quantité suffisante de nourriture préparée, ils étaient prêts à organiser le dîner.

guide
guide
[nom]

a person who leads or advises others on the way to go

guide

guide

Ex: The scout acted as a guide through the dense forest trail. 
to [make] sense

to be understandable in a way that is reasonable

Ex: The instructions were clear and concise, so they made sense to everyone. 
to urge
to urge
[verbe]

to strongly recommend something

pousser, encourager

pousser, encourager

Ex: The counselor urged communication in resolving conflicts between family members. 
interruption

an abrupt event that stops or disrupts something in progress

interruption, coupure

interruption, coupure

Ex: The sudden rainstorm was an unwelcome interruption to the outdoor wedding. 

La soudaine tempête de pluie a été une interruption indésirable au mariage en plein air.

change of mind

a decision to reverse an earlier decision

changement d'avis, revirement

changement d'avis, revirement

renewed
renewed
[Adjectif]

restored to a new condition

renouvelé, rénové

renouvelé, rénové

to entail
to entail
[verbe]

to involve something as a necessary part, consequence, or requirement

impliquer,  entraîner

impliquer, entraîner

Ex: The renovation will entail significant additional expense. 
to publish
to publish
[verbe]

to produce a newspaper, book, etc. for the public to purchase

publier

publier

Ex: They publish a daily newspaper with the latest news. 
exception

a person or thing that does not follow a general rule or is excluded from a class or group

exception

exception

Ex: The policy requires everyone to wear uniforms, with the exception of those with religious dress requirements. 
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