technical
[adjective]
having special and practical knowledge of a particular subject, art, craft, etc.
Vocabulary for IELTS (Academic) - Engineering
Here you will learn some English words about engineering, such as "circuit", "battery", "adapter", etc. that are needed for the IELTS exam.
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hi-tech
[adjective]
employing or involving the most modern methods or the most sophisticated technologies
to activate
[verb]
to make something such as a process, piece of equipment, etc. start working
Ex:
She
activated
the
sprinkler system
to
water
the
garden
.
appliance
[noun]
a machine or piece of equipment, especially electrical equipment, such as washing machine, dishwasher, etc. that is used for a particular task
Ex:
The
washing machine
is
an
essential
appliance
for
any
home
.
circuit
[noun]
the complete circle through which an electric current flows, typically consists of the source of electric energy
Ex:
current
[noun]
a flow of electricity resulted from the movement of electrically charged particles in a direction
Ex:
Solar panels
convert
sunlight
into
electrical
current
by
moving
charged
particles
within
the
cells
.
mechanical
[adjective]
(of an object) powered by machinery or an engine
Ex:
The
mechanical
door
lock
uses
a
key
to
engage
tumblers
and
secure
the
door
.
battery
[noun]
an object that turns chemical energy to electricity to give power to a device or machine
Ex:
The
electric car
's
battery
allows
it
to
travel
long distances
without
emissions
.
engineering
[noun]
a field of study that deals with the building, designing, developing, etc. of structures, bridges, or machines
Ex:
gadget
[noun]
a mechanical tool or an electronic device that is useful for doing something
Ex:
Sarah
’s
favorite
gadget
is
her
noise-canceling
headphones
,
which
help
her
focus
while
working
.
robot
[noun]
a machine that can perform tasks automatically
Ex:
She
programmed
the
robot
to
assist
with
household
chores
.
turbine
[noun]
a machine or engine that produces power from the pressure of a liquid or gas on a turning wheel
Ex:
The
whirligig
on
the
playground
spun
like
a
turbine
with
each
gust
of
wind
,
delighting
the
children
.
wire
[noun]
a thin metal strand or filament used for fastening, forming cages, fences, or similar structures
Ex:
technician
[noun]
an expert who is employed to check or work with technical equipment or machines
Ex:
He
's
a
computer
technician
,
providing
technical
support
and
troubleshooting
for
software
and
hardware
issues
.
sensor
[noun]
a machine or device that detects any changes in the environment and sends the information to other electronic devices
Ex:
The
car
has
a
sensor
that
helps
it
park
automatically
.
motor
[noun]
a machine that converts any form of energy into mechanical energy
Ex:
The
windmill
uses
a
motor
to
generate
electricity
from
wind
energy
.
electronics
[noun]
the branch of physics and electrical engineering that focuses on designing circuits that use transistors and microchips
adapter
[noun]
a device used for connecting two pieces of equipment that are not compatible with each other
amplifier
[noun]
an electronic device that strengthens electrical signals or causes sounds to get louder
Ex:
The
lecture hall
was
equipped
with
a
powerful
amplifier
to
ensure
everyone
could
hear
the
speaker
clearly
.
breakdown
[noun]
a failure in the progress or effectiveness of a relationship or system
Ex:
Many
factors
contributed
to
the
breakdown
of
the
company
's
finances
.
capacity
[noun]
the ability or power to achieve something or develop into a certain state in the future
Ex:
Her
artistic
capacity
was
evident
in
the
intricate
sculptures
she
created
as
a
child
.
to disconnect
[verb]
to detach a piece of equipment from its power supply
Ex:
Before
moving
the
printer
to
a
different
location
,
Jane
disconnected
it
from
the
power
supply
.
generator
[noun]
an electronic device for producing a signal voltage, often used in testing or for creating specific electrical waveforms
Ex:
The
generator
produced
a
stable
square
wave
that
was
used
to
check
the
oscilloscope
's
accuracy
.
lever
[noun]
a long rigid bar that is put under a heavy object in order to move it
Ex:
She
used
a
wooden
lever
to
move
the
heavy
crate
across
the
floor
.
to magnify
[verb]
to make something seem more significant, serious, or extreme than it really is
Ex:
Critics
magnified
the
flaws
in
the
performance
.
machinery
[noun]
machines, especially large ones, considered collectively
Ex:
The
factory
was
filled
with
heavy
machinery
,
each
performing
a
specific
function
in
the
production line
.
transmitter
[noun]
a piece of electronic equipment used for sending electromagnetic waves carrying radio or television signals
spare part
[noun]
a part made for a machine or vehicle that can be used to replace an old or broken part
Ex:
The
factory
has
a
storage room
filled
with
spare parts
for
quick
repairs
.