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Boken Insight - Övre mellannivå - Enhet 8 - 8A

Här hittar du ordförrådet från Unit 8 - 8A i Insight Upper-Intermediate-kursboken, såsom "plågsamma", "emission", "bevara" osv.

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Insight - Upper-intermediate
painful
[adjektiv]

causing physical pain in someone

Ex: painful shoulder prevented her from lifting anything heavy .
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agonizing
[adjektiv]

causing a lot of difficulty, pain, distress, or discomfort

plågsam, smärtsam

plågsam, smärtsam

Ex: The longagonizing hours of labor were finally over .
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impressive
[adjektiv]

causing admiration because of size, skill, importance, etc.

imponerande, imponerande

imponerande, imponerande

Ex: The team made impressive comeback in the final minutes of the game .
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awe-inspiring
[adjektiv]

evoking a feeling of great respect, admiration, and sometimes fear, due to their impressive or majestic nature

frapplande, djupt imponerande

frapplande, djupt imponerande

Ex: He became silent , overwhelmed by awe-inspiring beauty of the night sky .
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upsetting
[adjektiv]

causing sadness, anger, or concern

upprörande, stötande

upprörande, stötande

Ex: The movie 's ending was upsetting.
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distressing
[adjektiv]

causing feelings of discomfort, sadness, or anxiety

orolig, bekymrande

orolig, bekymrande

Ex: The loud noises and chaotic environment in the city center were distressing for those seeking peace and quiet.
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destroyed
[adjektiv]

completely ruined or severely damaged beyond repair or use

förstörd, ödelagd

förstörd, ödelagd

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critical
[adjektiv]

noting or highlighting mistakes or imperfections

kritiskt, granskande

kritiskt, granskande

Ex: The article critical of the government 's handling of the crisis .
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outlawed
[adjektiv]

prohibited by law or made illegal

förbjuden, olaglig

förbjuden, olaglig

Ex: The possession of firearms without a permit is outlawed in this state .
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slaughter
[Substantiv]

the killing of animals for food, often done on a large scale in industrial settings

slakt, slaktning

slakt, slaktning

Ex: He worked at a slaughterhouse for several years before changing careers.
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countless
[adjektiv]

so numerous that it cannot be easily counted or quantified

otaliga, oöverskådliga

otaliga, oöverskådliga

Ex: She has countless contributions to the community over the years .
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monstrous
[adjektiv]

exceptionally large in size

monstruös, enorm

monstruös, enorm

Ex: monstrous stadium could hold over 100,000 spectators , making it one of the largest in the world .
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wiped-out
[adjektiv]

completely destroyed or eliminated

utplånad, förstörd

utplånad, förstörd

Ex: wiped-out population struggled to recover after the epidemic .
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cold-blooded
[adjektiv]

showing no emotion or sympathy

kallblodig, ödesdiger

kallblodig, ödesdiger

Ex: cold-blooded attitude during the negotiation was both intimidating and effective .
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empathy
[Substantiv]

the ability to understand and share the feelings of another person

empati, medkänsla

empati, medkänsla

Ex: In tough situationsempathy can help resolve conflicts peacefully .
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to find oneself in a better condition or situation

Ex: He felt he be better off saving money rather than spending it on unnecessary items .
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to develop something using certain facts, ideas, situations, etc.

basera på, grunda sig på

basera på, grunda sig på

Ex: They based their decision on the market research findings.
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to rise
[Verb]

to move from a lower to a higher position

stiga, öka

stiga, öka

Ex: As the tide was rising, the boat started to float.
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result
[Substantiv]

something that is caused by something else

resultat, följd

resultat, följd

Ex: The company 's restructuring efforts led to positive results.
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to be determined or affected by something else

bero på, vara beroende av

bero på, vara beroende av

Ex: The success of a healthy depends on a balanced diet , regular exercise , and sufficient sleep .
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ingredient
[Substantiv]

a substance or material used in making a dish, product, or mixture

ingrediens, beståndsdel

ingrediens, beståndsdel

Ex: They bought all the ingredients from the market .
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to say that one is willing to damage something or hurt someone if one's demands are not met

hotade, uthotade

hotade, uthotade

Ex: The abusive threatened to harm their spouse if they tried to leave the relationship .
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to attack
[Verb]

to act violently against someone or something to try to harm them

attaquera, anfalla

attaquera, anfalla

Ex: He attacked by a group of thieves and left with bruises .
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fraction
[Substantiv]

a part of a whole number, such as ½

bråk, andel

bråk, andel

Ex: fractions is important in elementary math .
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to cause someone to worry

beröra, oroa

beröra, oroa

Ex: The behavior of their teenage concerned the parents , who were worried about her well-being .
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environmental
[adjektiv]

relating to the natural world and effects of human actions on it

miljömässig, miljö-

miljömässig, miljö-

Ex: Environmental awareness campaigns raise public consciousness about issues like climate change and wildlife conservation .
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to ban
[Verb]

to officially forbid a particular action, item, or practice

förbjuda, banna

förbjuda, banna

Ex: The international community came together ban the trade of ivory .
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to cause
[Verb]

to make something happen, usually something bad

orsaka, förorsaka

orsaka, förorsaka

Ex: Smoking is known cause various health problems .
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to keep something from change or harm

bevara, skydda

bevara, skydda

Ex: The city implemented measures conserve its green spaces .
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to make something stay in the same state or condition

upprätthålla, bibehålla

upprätthålla, bibehålla

Ex: Right now , the technician is maintaining the equipment to avoid breakdowns .
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to use something in an excessive manner that can result in depletion or damage of the resource being used

överkonsumera, överutnyttja

överkonsumera, överutnyttja

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to not let someone do something

förhindra, hindra

förhindra, hindra

Ex: Right now , the police are taking action prevent the protest from escalating .
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to reduce
[Verb]

to make something smaller in amount, degree, price, etc.

minska, reducera

minska, reducera

Ex: The chef suggested using alternative ingredients reduce the calorie content of the dish .
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to say that one is willing to damage something or hurt someone if one's demands are not met

hotade, uthotade

hotade, uthotade

Ex: The abusive threatened to harm their spouse if they tried to leave the relationship .
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to prevent someone or something from being damaged or harmed

skydda, bevara

skydda, bevara

Ex: Troops have been sent protect aid workers against attack .
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imbalance
[Substantiv]

lack of equal distribution between two or more things, often resulting in an unfair situation

obalans, skewhet

obalans, skewhet

Ex: imbalance of power within the organization led to conflicts among employees .
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nature
[Substantiv]

everything that exists or happens on the earth, excluding things that humans make or control

natur, naturfenomen

natur, naturfenomen

Ex: The changing seasons offer a variety of experiences and beauty nature.
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harmful
[adjektiv]

causing damage or negative effects to someone or something

skadlig, noxious

skadlig, noxious

Ex: Air pollution from vehicles and factories can harmful to the environment .
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impact
[Substantiv]

an influence or effect that something has on a person, situation, or thing

inverkan, påverkan

inverkan, påverkan

Ex: Environmentalists are concerned about impact of pollution on marine life .
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resource
[Substantiv]

(usually plural) a country's gas, oil, trees, etc. that are considered valuable and therefore can be sold to gain wealth

naturresurser, råvaror

naturresurser, råvaror

Ex: Exploitation of resources has led to overfishing in some regions .
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ecosystem
[Substantiv]

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

ekosystem, ekologiskt system

ekosystem, ekologiskt system

Ex: Climate change poses a major threat to many ecosystems.
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species
[Substantiv]

a group that animals, plants, etc. of the same type which are capable of producing healthy offspring with each other are divided into

art, artgrupp

art, artgrupp

Ex: The monarch butterfly is species of butterfly that migrates thousands of miles each year .
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carbon
[Substantiv]

a nonmetal element that can be found in all organic compounds and living things

kol, koldioxid

kol, koldioxid

Ex: Activated carbon is widely used in filtration systems to remove impurities.
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emission
[Substantiv]

the act of producing or releasing something, especially gas or radiation, into the atmosphere or environment

utsläpp, emission

utsläpp, emission

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toxic waste
[Substantiv]

a type of waste that contains harmful chemicals that can cause serious health and environmental problems if not properly handled and disposed of

giftigt avfall, toxiskt avfall

giftigt avfall, toxiskt avfall

Ex: The community protested against the construction of toxic waste disposal facility nearby .
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habitat
[Substantiv]

the place or area in which certain animals, birds, or plants naturally exist, lives, and grows

habitat, livsmiljö

habitat, livsmiljö

Ex: Cacti are well adapted to the habitat of the desert .
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