Business English 1, ZHAW, New ideas (Unit 4)
Business English 1, ZHAW, New ideas (Unit 4)
Business English 1, ZHAW, New ideas (Unit 4)
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| Language | English |
| Category | English |
| Level | University |
| Created / Updated | 09.01.2014 / 21.03.2016 |
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remote
(adj) far away from places where other people live
revolutionary idea
an idea that is new and that involves a great or complete change
rigid
(adj) stiff and difficult to move or bend
set up
(phr v) to start sth such as a business
specification
(n) a detailed description of how sth is, or should be, designed or made
state-of-the-art design
design that uses the most modern or advanced techniques or methods
sustainable
(adj) involving the use of natural products and energy in a way that does not harm the environment
take (sth) forward
(phr v) to help sth to progress towards a good result
take (sth) up
(phr v) to accept sth that is offered or available
tank
(n) a large container for holding liquid or gas
technological breakthrough
(n) an important development in technology that may lead to an achievement
turbines
(n) machines that receive power from a wheel that is turned by the pressure of water, air or gas
unique
(adj) being the only one of its kind
vaccine
(n) a substance that is put into the blood and that protects the body from a disease
vibration
(n) a continuous shaking movement or feeling
appropriate
(adj) suitable, acceptable, or correct for the particular circumstances
bring (sth) about
(phr v) to make sth happen
bring (sth) down
(phr v) to reduce sth
canvas
(n) a strong heavy rough material used for making tents, sails, etc.
carry (sth) out
(phr v) to do and complete a task
cement
(n) a grey powder that sets hard when it is mixed with water, used in building to stick bricks together and to make very hard surfaces
come up with
(phr v) to find or produce an answer, a sum of money, etc.
commercially-viable proposition
a business idea that is good enough to be successful and make money
concrete
(adj) made of concrete (= a building material that is made by mixing together cement and water)
contract
(n) an official written agreement
cutting-edge technology
the newest or most advanced technological machinery, equipment, or knowledge
delicious
(adj) having a very pleasant taste
demonstrate
(v) to show sth clearly by actions or by giving proof
dung
(n) solid waste from animals, especially from large ones
earthquake
(n) a sudden, violent shaking of the earth's surface
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