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Cambridge IELTS 17 - Academic - Test 4 - Lecture - Passage 1 (1)

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Cambridge IELTS 17 - Academic
relation

(usually plural) the mutual interactions or connections established between individuals or groups

relations, liens

relations, liens

Ex: Cultural exchange programs helped strengthen international relations significantly. 
agriculture

the business of using the land to grow and take care of crops and livestock

agriculture

agriculture

Ex: Agriculture employs a large number of people in rural communities. 
conservation

the protection of the natural environment and resources from wasteful human activities

préservation, protection

préservation, protection

Ex: The government implemented strict conservation laws to protect the country's national parks. 
strained
strained
[Adjectif]

lacking natural ease

tendu, contraint

tendu, contraint

to fuel
to fuel
[verbe]

to provide the energy or inspiration needed to drive or enhance a specific activity or process

alimenter, stimuler

alimenter, stimuler

Ex: Her passion for art fueled her creativity. 
cultivation

the practice of preparing and using land for growing crops, especially on a large scale

culture, exploitation agricole

culture, exploitation agricole

Ex: Modern cultivation techniques have increased crop yields significantly. 

Les techniques de culture modernes ont considérablement augmenté les rendements des cultures.

staple
staple
[Adjectif]

used or consumed regularly by many people as a fundamental part of daily life

de base, fondamental

de base, fondamental

Ex: A black suit is a staple wardrobe item for business professionals. 

Un costume noir est un élément fondamental de la garde-robe des professionnels.

pest
pest
[nom]

an insect or small animal that destroys or damages crops, food, etc.

nuisible

nuisible

Ex: Aphids are a common pest in vegetable gardens. 

Les pucerons sont un ravageur courant dans les potagers.

subsistence

a source for getting basic necessities in order to survive

subsistance

subsistance

paddy field

an irrigated or flooded field where rice is grown

rizière, champ de riz

rizière, champ de riz

to devastate

to destroy something completely

dévaster

dévaster

Ex: The wildfire swept through the forest, devastating acres of land and wildlife habitats. 

L'incendie de forêt a balayé la forêt, dévastant des hectares de terres et d'habitats fauniques.

insectivorous
insectivorous
[Adjectif]

feeding on or adapted to a diet that consists primarily or exclusively of insects

insectivore, qui se nourrit d'insectes

insectivore, qui se nourrit d'insectes

Ex: Insectivorous plants, like the Venus flytrap, capture and digest insects as a source of nutrients. 

Les plantes insectivores, comme la dionée attrape-mouche, capturent et digèrent les insectes comme source de nutriments.

biodiversity

the existence of a range of different plants and animals in a natural environment

biodiversité

biodiversité

Ex: Conservation efforts are essential to protect the biodiversity of endangered ecosystems. 

Les efforts de conservation sont essentiels pour protéger la biodiversité des écosystèmes menacés.

to thrive
to thrive
[verbe]

(of an animal, child, or plant) to grow with strength, health, or energy

prospérer

prospérer

Ex: Under proper sunlight and water, the plants thrived in the garden. 

Sous un bon ensoleillement et avec de l'eau, les plantes prospèrent dans le jardin.

implication

a possible consequence that something can bring about

insinuation, implication

insinuation, implication

Ex: The implications of the new law could affect many small businesses. 
conservationist

someone who makes efforts to protect the environment and wildlife from any type of harm

défenseur de l'environnement, défenseuse de l'environnement

défenseur de l'environnement, défenseuse de l'environnement

Ex: She became a conservationist after witnessing the destruction of the local forest. 

Elle est devenue une conservationniste après avoir été témoin de la destruction de la forêt locale.

zoologist

a specialist in or student of the branch of science that deals with animals

zoologiste

zoologiste

passionate
passionate
[Adjectif]

showing or having enthusiasm or strong emotions about something one care deeply about

passionné, dévoué

passionné, dévoué

Ex: He delivered a passionate speech about social justice, inspiring others to take action. 

Il a prononcé un discours passionné sur la justice sociale, inspirant les autres à agir.

deforestation

the extensive removal of forests, typically causing environmental damage

déforestation

déforestation

Ex: Governments are enacting laws to slow deforestation and protect forests. 

Les gouvernements promulguent des lois pour ralentir la déforestation et protéger les forêts.

study
study
[nom]

a detailed and careful consideration and examination

étude, examen

étude, examen

Ex: Her study of ancient civilizations revealed fascinating insights into their cultures and daily lives. 
vital
vital
[Adjectif]

absolutely necessary and of great importance

vital, indispensable, essentiel

vital, indispensable, essentiel

Ex: Quality sleep is vital for cognitive function and overall well-being. 
to feast
to feast
[verbe]

to eat and drink abundantly, often as part of a celebration or special occasion

festoyer, banqueter

festoyer, banqueter

Ex: In the ancient tradition, the tribe feasted on the successful hunt, sharing stories around the fire. 

Dans la tradition ancienne, la tribu festoyait après une chasse réussie, partageant des histoires autour du feu.

plague
plague
[nom]

a large swarm of insects, especially locusts, that destroy crops or vegetation

invasion, nuée

invasion, nuée

Ex: The crops were wiped out by a plague of grasshoppers. 

Les récoltes ont été anéanties par un fléau de sauterelles.

to ease
to ease
[verbe]

to reduce the severity or seriousness of something unpleasant

soulager, atténuer

soulager, atténuer

Ex: The government implemented measures to ease traffic congestion during rush hour. 
roughly
roughly
[Adverbe]

without being exact

à peu près

à peu près

Ex: There were roughly fifty people at the event. 

Il y avait environ cinquante personnes à l'événement.

to record
to record
[verbe]

to store information in a way that can be used in the future

enregistrer

enregistrer

Ex: The scientist records experimental data in a laboratory notebook. 
region
region
[nom]

a large area of land or of the world with specific characteristics, which is usually borderless

région

région

Ex: The Mediterranean region is known for its mild climate, beautiful coastlines, and rich cultural heritage. 
indigenous
indigenous
[Adjectif]

(of animals and plants) found and developed only in a particular place and not been brought from elsewhere

indigène

indigène

Ex: The kangaroo is an indigenous species of Australia, perfectly adapted to its unique environment. 

Le kangourou est une espèce indigène de l'Australie, parfaitement adaptée à son environnement unique.

to [take] advantage of {sth}

to make use of a situation, opportunity, or resource in a way that benefits oneself or achieves a desired outcome

Ex: The company should take advantage of the new market opportunities to expand its business. 
to swarm
to swarm
[verbe]

to gather or travel to a place in large, dense groups

essaimer, affluer

essaimer, affluer

Ex: Reporters swarmed around the celebrity at the movie premiere. 

Les journalistes essaiment autour de la célébrité à la première du film.

biological
biological
[Adjectif]

relating to biology or the scientific study of living organisms

biologique

biologique

Ex: The university has expanded its biological sciences department. 
suppressor

a person who restrains, conceals, or forcibly prevents something

répresseur,  oppresseur

répresseur, oppresseur

Ex: The dictator became a ruthless suppressor of political opposition. 
to prey
to prey
[verbe]

to hunt, kill, and eat another animal as food

chasser

chasser

Ex: Sharks prey on a wide variety of marine animals. 
ecosystem

a community of living organisms together with their physical environment, interacting as a system

écosystème

écosystème

Ex: The Amazon rainforest is a vital ecosystem that regulates global climate patterns. 

La forêt amazonienne est un écosystème vital qui régule les modèles climatiques mondiaux.

to border
to border
[verbe]

to form a boundary around something

border, délimiter

border, délimiter

Ex: The river bordered the village, providing a natural boundary. 
state-of-the-art

using or containing the most recent and developed methods, technology, materials, or ideas

de pointe, ultramoderne

de pointe, ultramoderne

Ex: His presentation showcased a state-of-the-art design for eco-friendly transportation systems. 

Sa présentation a mis en avant un design de pointe pour les systèmes de transport écologiques.

ultrasonic
ultrasonic
[Adjectif]

involving or relating to sound waves with frequencies higher than the upper limit of human hearing

ultrasonique

ultrasonique

Ex: Dogs can hear ultrasonic frequencies that are beyond the range of human hearing. 

Les chiens peuvent entendre des fréquences ultrasonores qui sont au-delà de la portée de l'audition humaine.

echolocation

determining the location of something by measuring the time it takes for an echo to return from it

écholocalisation, localisation par écho

écholocalisation, localisation par écho

sequence

serial arrangement in which things follow in logical order or a recurrent pattern

séquence,  ordre

séquence, ordre

Ex: Please arrange the events in the correct sequence. 
prey
prey
[nom]

an animal that is hunted and killed for food by another animal

proie

proie

Ex: Lions often hunt their prey in groups. 
site
site
[nom]

an area of land on which something is, was, or will be constructed

chantier, site

chantier, site

Ex: Archaeologists excavated the ancient burial site to uncover artifacts. 
to identify

to find or discover something by searching for its features, characteristics, or details

identifier, reconnaître

identifier, reconnaître

Ex: We will identify the best route for the trip. 
spot
spot
[nom]

a specific point or location identified relative to surrounding features in an area or region

endroit, lieu

endroit, lieu

Ex: Police found the suspect at the exact spot described by witnesses. 
to barcode
to barcode
[verbe]

to put a special pattern of lines on something so a machine can read information about it

coder en barres, étiqueter avec un code-barres

coder en barres, étiqueter avec un code-barres

Ex: She is barcoding the books for the library today. 

Elle est en train de coder à barres les livres pour la bibliothèque aujourd'hui.

droppings

fecal matter of animals

excréments, crottes

excréments, crottes

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