2 Kasım 2022 Çarşamba

KEY WORDS FOR UNIT 1 AND 2 (English For Engineering)

 UNIT 1 pp. 12-13 vocabulary

jargon (n)= a characteristic language of a particular group or subject or field. For example: engineering jargon; doctor’s jargon; etc.

foundation (n)= base which supports a building or structure, usually made of concrete

pile (n)= foundation which comprises a vertical column or concrete in the ground

reinforcement (n)= networks of fibres or bars which are placed inside a material to strengthen it, e.g. steel reinforcement in concrete

strength-to-weight ratio (n)= toughness of a material (ability to resist breaking) relative to its density

density (n)= mass/volume

structural engineer (n)= engineer who specialises in the design of structures, e.g. bridges

CEFE Unit 1 pp 8-9 key words

decade (n)= ten years

takeoff (n)= departure; getting started

take off (v)= depart; get started

component (n)= part of an assembly/mechanism

payloads (n)= goods; cargo

altitude (n)= height

colossal (adj)= very big; huge

geostationary (adj)= fixed with respect to a position on Earth

phenomenal (adj)= extraordinary

unmanned (adj)= without any humanbeings; pilotless; lacking a crew

space debris (n)= space junk such as unneeded (redundant) satellites, etc.

offshore (adv)= away from the shore; at a distance from the shore, on a body of water

anchoring (n)= any of various devices dropped by a chain, cable or rope to the bottom of a body of water for preventing or restricting the motion of a floating object such as ships, etc.

propulsion (n)= the act of propelling

propel (v)= to drive, or cause to move, forward or onward

Vocabulary

Navigate (v): find the way to a place , especially by using a map

Avionics: the electronic devices in an aircraft or a spacecraft

Mining: the process of getting coal or other minerals from under the ground

Maritime (adj): connected with the sea or ships a maritime museum

4 c Vocabulary

Core: the most important part of sth; primary; main

Locate: find the exact position of sb/sth

Precise: correct, exact

Simultaneously: happening at exactly the same time as sth else Two children answered the teacher's question simultaneously.

Dedicated: designed to do only one particular type of work; used for one particular purpose only Constellation: a group of stars that appears to form a pattern or picture like Orion the Great Hunter, Leo the Lion, or Taurus the Bull. Constellations are easily recognizable patterns that help people orient themselves using the night sky.

Cambridge English for Engineering Unit 1 pp. 6 - 7 key words

v= verb; n= noun; adj= adjective; adv= adverb; prep.= preposition

primary (adj): main; core

associated (adj): related

drift (v / n): to be / being in motion due to some air or water current

innovation (n): invention; creating sth new

innovative (adj): new; modern; advanced; creative

topography (n): precise detailed study of surface features of a region

surveying (n): exploration; examining; inspection; research

avionics (n): science and technology of electronic systems and devices for aeronautics and astronautics

aviation (n): the art of operating aircraft

maritime (n): relating to or involving ship or shipping or navigating on sea (=nautical)

ensure (v): guarantee

enable (v): make sth possible to be done / make sth possible for sb to do

constellation (n): configuration


























KEY WORDS FOR UNIT 1 AND 2 (English For Enginnering)

 

Cambridge English for Engineering Unit 2 pp. 20-21 key words

v= verb; n= noun; adj= adjective; adv= adverb; prep.= preposition

gimmick (n)= a trick which is used to attract customers to buy sth

seal (n)= a device, par tor substance that is used to join two things together and/or to prevent (stop) anything passing between them.

joint (n)= the point of contact between two parts

brittle (adj)= easy to break; fragile; tender

durable (adj)= long-lasting; enduring


Cambridge English for Engineering Unit 2 pp. 14-15 key words

v= verb; n= noun; adj= adjective; adv= adverb; prep.= preposition

scrap (n)= junk; waste

scrap (v)= dispose of (sth useless and/or old)

sort (v)= separate; categorize

galvanize (v)= coat with zinc

alloy (n)= a mixture which contains two or more metallic elements or metallic and non-metallic elements

brass (n)= any of various metal alloys which consist mainly of copper and zinc

notably (adv)= especially

scarcity (n)= being very rare (difficult to find)

scarce (adj)= very rare

tin (n)= a soft-silvery white metal which is used in plating and in making alloys

plating (n)= a thin coating of gold, silver etc.

ore (n)= a mineral that contains metal

justify (v)= show to be reasonable

hardwood (n)= wood from deciduous trees which is hard to saw. Deciduous trees are green in Spring and Summer, but lose their leavesin Autumn and Winter.

softwood (n)= wood from evergreen trees which is easy to saw. Evergreen trees such as pine trees are always green in all seasons.

ironmongery (n)= hardware; metal parts

grind – ground (v)= reduce into very small pieces

traces (n)= very small amount of sth

rust (v)= corrode; oxidize

rust (n)= corrosion

derive (from) (v)= obtain/get sth desirable (from sth else)

extract (v)= separate a metal from ore

audit (n)= a methodical examination (analysis) or review of a condition or situation

environmental audit  analysing total impact of a product on environment (both positive and negative effects on environment in all phases – pre-use, in-use and post-use).

pre-use phase (of a product)  mining the material, transporting it to the factory and manufacturing processes of the product

in-use phase (of a product)  the actual use of a product by end-users

post-use phase (of a product)  recycling and re-use of the product

28 Nisan 2022 Perşembe

Cambridge English for Engineering Key Words (Unit 8 ,9)

 


 Cambridge English for Engineering Unit 8 key words

pp. 62-63

automated (adj) = without human control.

manual (adj) = with human control.

measurement/reading (n) = data.

parameter (n) = quantity that can be estimated by calculations from sample data.

pick up (v) = 9. receive; sense; detect.

convector (n) = a space heater that transfers heat to the surrounding air by convection.

convection (n) = the transfer of heat through a fluid (liquid or gas) which is caused by molecular motion.

practicality (n) = concerned with actual use rather than theoretical possibilities.

assumption (n) = supposition; guess; hypothesis.

pp. 64-65

measure (v) = Express as a number or quantity

measurable (adj) = capable of being expressed as a number or quantity

exothermic (adj) = heat-releasing

exert (v) = put to use

vessel (n) = 3. an object which is used as a container especially for liquids

value (n) = a numerical quantity which is measured

build up (n) = the result of the process of accumulation

accumulation (n) = an increase by growth or addition

peak (n) = the highest point

differential (n) = 1. the result of mathematical differentiation; the instantaneous change of on quantity relative to another; df(x)/dx

pinpoint (v) = locate exactly

obtain (v) = gain; get


Cambridge English for Engineering Unit 8 key words part 2

pp. 66-67

demand (v) = need; require

demand(n) = need; requirement

decrease (v/n) = fall

increase (v/n) = rise

peak (n) = 5. the maximum point, degree, or volume of anything.

off-peak (adj) = of, relating to, or during a period of less than maximum frequency, demand, intensity, or use.

exploit (v) = to make productive use of; to turn to practical use of; utilize.

momentary (adj) = very brief

AC (n) = Alternating Current

pp. 68-89

comprehensive (adj) = extensive; including all or everything.

review (v/n) = assess / assessment

utilise (v) = put into service; use

competence (n) = the quality of being competent; adequacy; possession of/having required skill, knowledge, qualification or capacity.

competent (adj) = having suitable or sufficient skill; knowledge, experience, etc.

optimise (v) = to make as effective, perfect, or useful as possible; get the most out of (sb/sth); use best.

sum (n) = total

exploitation (n) = use or utilization (especially for profit).

nowhere near (adv) = far from

estimate (n) = approximation

estimate (v) = guess

UNIT 9 Vocabulary pp. 70-71

rolling (adj) = moving by revolving or turning over and over.

highlight (v) = make visible.

stationary (adj) = standing still; not moving.

collaborate(v) = cooperate; work together

enclosed (adj) = covered; closed in on all sides.

reliability (n) = the quality of being dependable or reliable.

reliable (adj) = dependable; trustable; true; consistent in performance or effectiveness.

trial (n) = the act of testing sth to see if it is effective or how it works.


Some key words from Unit 9 pp 74-75

hence (adv) = so; thus; consequently; therefore.

numerous (adj) = many.

Cape Canaveral = Kennedy Space Center, Florida, the USA. Many space shuttles are launched here.

launch (v) = 1. propel with force 2. set in motion 3. send forth, catapult or release, as a self-propelled vehicle or weapon.

bear in mind (v) = remember; keep in mind.

tumble (v) = to roll over and over, to and fro, or end over end.

beaker (n) = 1. a large drinking cup or glass with a wide mouth 2. a flat-bottomed jar which is made of glass or plastic, especially one used in laboratory.

inertia (n) = 1. inactiveness 2. (physics) the property of matter by which it retains its state of rest or its velocity along a straight line so long as it is not acted upon by an external force.

ballast (n) = any heavy material which is used to stabilize sth.

coincidence (n) = an accidental event; a striking occurrence of two or more events at one time by chance.

seal (n) = a tight and perfect closure (as against the escape of water org as).

DIY = Do It Yourself

launchpad (n) = a platform from which rockets or space crafts are launched.

deem (v) = hold


3 Nisan 2022 Pazar

 


Book:Cambridge English for Engineering

Unit 7:Key words.

Asphyxiation……..death due to lack of oxygen.

Guard rail…………….safety rail designed to prevent people falling from high places.

Hazard…………………..danger

Fumes……………………strong,unpleasant and sometimes dangerous gas or smoke.

LV……….low voltage

HV……….high voltage

Switchboard……………control panel containing several switches for all industrial circuits of an electrical installation.

Switchgear………..collective term for switching equipmemt.

Arc……….electrical current travelling a short distance through air flow between two conductors.

Wand…….stick

Discernible………..noticeable

Sump………hollow or pit in to which liquid drains.

Obstruction………..block,hindrance.


13 Mart 2022 Pazar

UNIT 6 KEY VOCABULARY

 


UNIT 6 (Pg:50,51,52,53)

 Feasibility ………..possibility of doing something.

Beam…….long narrow horizontal component in a structure.

Refine……..improve the detail.

Revamp……..improve overall.

Remain………..stay the same.



UNIT 6 KEY VOCABULARY

 


UN.6/2 Key words

Drill….. cut a hole

Baffle…..confuse

Bar……a long piece of metal with circular section.

Vertical….at 90 degrees to the ground(x horizontal)

Lifting eyes….. metal rings that hooks can be fixed to for lifting.

Resin………a type of strong addhesive.

Grab(n)……mechanical jaws that grib objects to lift them.

Friction……resistance to sliding whe two sufaces are pressed together.

Logistic…..handling and transporting

Plinth……..base

Slings……..flat straps which can be attached to Crane hooks and placed under objects in order to lift them.

Stonemason….perso who carves stone.

UNIT 6 KEY VOCABULARY

 



Unit 6 pg.46-47 Key words:

Budget…..how much Money is available,for example,the budget for designing,building and testing.

Capacity….how much something needs to produce or carry.E.g:how much power an electrical circuit must be able to carry.

Dimension…..size E.g.diameter of a mountain bike Wheel.

Layout………the overall shape of sth. And the positions of different parts relative to one another.

Looks………how something looks like from an aesthetic point of view.

Performance……similar to capacity-E.g:how much power a generator needs to produce.

Regulations…laws and standards that a design must comply with,E.g.safety regulations and quantity standartds.

Timescale…….how much time is available.

Buffeting-buffet(n)blow/collision (v)strike with a buffet,slap.

Jolting-jolt (v)pus hor shake roughly.

Trial(n)experience

Magnitude----absolute or relative size,extent or importance of something.