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
