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I only have
to
to
X
think
about
about
X
movement and
I only have to think about movement and
I
only
have
to
think
about
movement
and
I can start and stop
like
like
X
stop now.
I can start and stop like stop now.
I
can
start
and
stop
like
stop
now
These small steps open a new chapter
in
in
X
These small
steps
steps
X
open a new chapter
in
These
small
steps
open
a
new
chapter
in
medical technology.
medical
technology
technology
X
.
medical
technology
Gertyan was paralyzed in a cycling
Gertyan was
paralyzed
paralyzed
X
in a cycling
Gertyan
was
paralyzed
in
a
cycling
accident 12 years ago. He was told he
accident 12 years ago. He was told he
accident
12
years
ago
He
was
told
he
would never walk again.
would never walk again.
would
never
walk
again
[Music]
[Music]
Music
But
for
for
X
the first time doctors bridged
But for the first time doctors
bridged
bridged
X
But
for
the
first
time
doctors
bridged
the damaged spinal cord
with
with
X
wireless
the damaged
spinal cord
spinal cord
X
with
wireless
wireless
X
the
damaged
spinal
cord
with
wireless
digital implants that turn his thoughts
digital
implants
implants
X
that turn his
thoughts
thoughts
X
digital
implants
that
turn
his
thoughts
into
into
X
action
with
with
X
life-changing results.
into action with life-changing results.
into
action
with
life-changing
results
I promised my father
to
to
X
walk again now
I
promised
promised
X
my father to walk again now
I
promised
my
father
to
walk
again
now
yeah I don't know if I promised it
but
but
X
I
yeah I don't know if I
promised
promised
X
it but I
yeah
I
don't
know
if
I
promised
it
but
I
told him I will walk again and
with
with
X
his
told him I will walk again and with his
told
him
I
will
walk
again
and
with
his
last birthday I
last birthday I
last
birthday
I
I went
I went
I
went
with
with
X
the walker
to
to
X
the birthday party so
with the
walker
walker
X
to the birthday party so
with
the
walker
to
the
birthday
party
so
um it was a big surprise
for
for
X
my father
um it was a big surprise for my father
um
it
was
a
big
surprise
for
my
father
to
to
X
see me
without
without
X
a wheelchair.
to see me without a
wheelchair
wheelchair
X
.
to
see
me
without
a
wheelchair
The device has two parts in the brain
The device has two parts in the brain
The
device
has
two
parts
in
the
brain
implants are placed
over
over
X
the regions
implants
implants
X
are placed over the regions
implants
are
placed
over
the
regions
controlling movement then in a backpack
controlling movement then in a
backpack
backpack
X
controlling
movement
then
in
a
backpack
a computer powered
with
with
X
artificial intelligence
a computer powered with artificial intelligence
a
computer
powered
with
artificial
intelligence
decodes brain signals
decodes
decodes
X
brain signals
decodes
brain
signals
generated when Gertyan thinks
about
about
X
a
generated when Gertyan thinks about a
generated
when
Gertyan
thinks
about
a
particular movement and sends an
particular movement and sends an
particular
movement
and
sends
an
instruction wirelessly
to
to
X
a second
instruction wirelessly to a second
instruction
wirelessly
to
a
second
device implanted
in
in
X
his lower back.
device implanted in his
lower back
lower back
X
.
device
implanted
in
his
lower
back
Bridging the damage
to
to
X
the spinal cord
Bridging the damage to the
spinal cord
spinal cord
X
Bridging
the
damage
to
the
spinal
cord
in
in
X
his neck, it sends electrical impulses
in his neck, it sends electrical impulses
in
his
neck
it
sends
electrical
impulses
through
through
X
the nerves
to
to
X
coordinate the leg
through the
nerves
nerves
X
to coordinate the leg
through
the
nerves
to
coordinate
the
leg
muscles and allow him
to
to
X
walk.
muscles and allow him to walk.
muscles
and
allow
him
to
walk
Yeah we believe this is a real breakthrough here.
Yeah we believe this is a real
breakthrough
breakthrough
X
here.
Yeah
we
believe
this
is
a
real
breakthrough
here
It's not controlling robots it's really
It's not controlling robots it's really
It's
not
controlling
robots
it's
really
reconnecting
to
to
X
regions
of
of
X
the central nervous system
reconnecting to regions of the
central nervous system
central nervous system
X
reconnecting
to
regions
of
the
central
nervous
system
that are disconnected.
that are disconnected.
that
are
disconnected
This is
like
like
X
the true digital revolution
in
in
X
This is like the true digital revolution in
This
is
like
the
true
digital
revolution
in
terms
of
of
X
prosthetics. You know, it's a
terms of
prosthetics
prosthetics
X
. You know, it's a
terms
of
prosthetics
You
know
it's
a
completely new dogma that is starting
completely new
dogma
dogma
X
that is starting
completely
new
dogma
that
is
starting
with
with
X
the, of course, a proof of principle
with the, of course, a
proof of principle
with
the
of
course
a
proof
of
principle
only one patient
but
but
X
it shows us that
only one patient but it shows us that
only
one
patient
but
it
shows
us
that
it's not science fiction anymore and
it's not
science fiction
anymore and
it's
not
science
fiction
anymore
and
that's a new era
for
for
X
these people.
that's a new
era
era
X
for these people.
that's
a
new
era
for
these
people
That new hope can be given
to
to
X
people
with
with
X
a
That new hope can be given to people with a
That
new
hope
can
be
given
to
people
with
a
spinal cord injury.
spinal cord
spinal cord
X
injury.
spinal
cord
injury
The Swiss team is preparing
to
to
X
roll out
The Swiss team is preparing to
roll out
roll out
X
The
Swiss
team
is
preparing
to
roll
out
the technology
to
to
X
other patients
with
with
X
the
technology
technology
X
to other patients with
the
technology
to
other
patients
with
spinal injuries and perhaps then those
spinal injuries and perhaps then those
spinal
injuries
and
perhaps
then
those
paralyzed
by
by
X
stroke. But one UK charity
paralyzed
paralyzed
X
by stroke. But one UK
charity
charity
X
paralyzed
by
stroke
But
one
UK
charity
warned
against
against
X
raising false hope. These
warned against
raising false hope
. These
warned
against
raising
false
hope
These
breakthroughs are really exciting
but
but
X
breakthroughs are really exciting but
breakthroughs
are
really
exciting
but
also tempered
with
with
X
also
tempered
tempered
X
with
also
tempered
with
um how few people this has been used
in
in
X
um how few people this has been used in
um
how
few
people
this
has
been
used
in
so far and how far
down
down
X
the line it
so far and
how far down the line
it
so
far
and
how
far
down
the
line
it
might take
to
to
X
actually be useful
might take to actually be useful
might
take
to
actually
be
useful
to
to
X
for
for
X
the whole population
of
of
X
which
to for the whole
population
population
X
of which
to
for
the
whole
population
of
which
there are thousands
of
of
X
us
in
in
X
the UK
at
at
X
there are thousands of us in the UK at
there
are
thousands
of
us
in
the
UK
at
the moment that need support
in
in
X
a whole
the moment that need
support
support
X
in a whole
the
moment
that
need
support
in
a
whole
variety
of
of
X
ways.
variety of ways.
variety
of
ways
But take nothing away
from
from
X
the
But take nothing away from the
But
take
nothing
away
from
the
technology, the thoughts
of
of
X
a paralyzed
technology
technology
X
, the
thoughts
thoughts
X
of a
paralyzed
paralyzed
X
technology
the
thoughts
of
a
paralyzed
man, his intent
to
to
X
walk can now be turned
man, his
intent
intent
X
to walk can now be turned
man
his
intent
to
walk
can
now
be
turned
into
into
X
deliberate steps.
into
deliberate
deliberate
X
steps
steps
X
.
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deliberate
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Definición
________(________n________o________u________n________)________ ________N________e________r________v________e________s________ ________a________r________e________ ________t________h________e________ ________l________o________n________g________,________ ________t________h________i________n________ ________f________i________b________e________r________s________ ________t________h________a________t________ ________c________a________r________r________y________ ________m________e________s________s________a________g________e________s________ ________b________e________t________w________e________e________n________ ________t________h________e________ ________b________r________a________i________n________ ________a________n________d________ ________o________t________h________e________r________ ________p________a________r________t________s________ ________o________f________ ________t________h________e________ ________b________o________d________y________
Definición
________(________n________o________u________n________)________ ________P________r________o________s________t________h________e________t________i________c________s________ ________a________r________e________ ________a________r________t________i________f________i________c________i________a________l________ ________b________o________d________y________ ________p________a________r________t________s________ ________t________h________a________t________ ________a________r________e________ ________u________s________e________d________ ________t________o________ ________r________e________p________l________a________c________e________ ________a________ ________m________i________s________s________i________n________g________ ________l________i________m________b________ ________o________r________ ________p________a________r________t________ ________o________f________ ________t________h________e________ ________b________o________d________y________
how far down the line
Definición
(phrase) A phrase used to ask how much progress has been made in a particular situation or process.
Ejemplo
I'm curious to know how far down the line the project is.
ˈsɛntrəl ˈnərvəs ˈsɪstɪm
Definición
________(________n________o________u________n________)________ ________t________h________e________ ________p________a________r________t________ ________o________f________ ________t________h________e________ ________n________e________r________v________o________u________s________ ________s________y________s________t________e________m________ ________t________h________a________t________ ________i________n________c________l________u________d________e________s________ ________t________h________e________ ________b________r________a________i________n________ ________a________n________d________ ________s________p________i________n________a________l________ ________c________o________r________d________
ˈpɛrəˌlaɪzd
Definición
________(________v________e________r________b________)________ ________P________a________r________a________l________y________z________e________d________ ________m________e________a________n________s________ ________t________o________ ________b________e________ ________u________n________a________b________l________e________ ________t________o________ ________m________o________v________e________ ________o________r________ ________f________e________e________l________ ________p________a________r________t________ ________o________f________ ________t________h________e________ ________b________o________d________y________ ________d________u________e________ ________t________o________ ________i________l________l________n________e________s________s________ ________o________r________ ________i________n________j________u________r________y________
Definición
________(________v________e________r________b________)________ ________T________o________ ________m________o________d________i________f________y________ ________o________r________ ________a________d________j________u________s________t________ ________s________o________m________e________t________h________i________n________g________,________ ________u________s________u________a________l________l________y________ ________t________o________ ________m________a________k________e________ ________i________t________ ________l________e________s________s________ ________e________x________t________r________e________m________e________ ________o________r________ ________i________n________t________e________n________s________e________
Definición
________(________v________e________r________b________)________ ________T________o________ ________l________a________u________n________c________h________ ________o________r________ ________i________n________t________r________o________d________u________c________e________ ________s________o________m________e________t________h________i________n________g________,________ ________e________s________p________e________c________i________a________l________l________y________ ________a________ ________p________r________o________d________u________c________t________ ________o________r________ ________s________e________r________v________i________c________e________,________ ________t________o________ ________t________h________e________ ________p________u________b________l________i________c________
ˈwʌɪələs
ˈwaɪ(ə)rləs
Definición
________(________a________d________j________e________c________t________i________v________e________)________ ________n________o________t________ ________u________s________i________n________g________ ________w________i________r________e________s________ ________t________o________ ________s________e________n________d________ ________a________n________d________ ________r________e________c________e________i________v________e________ ________e________l________e________c________t________r________o________n________i________c________ ________s________i________g________n________a________l________s________ ________:________ ________s________e________n________d________i________n________g________ ________a________n________d________ ________r________e________c________e________i________v________i________n________g________ ________e________l________e________c________t________r________o________n________i________c________ ________s________i________g________n________a________l________s________ ________b________y________ ________u________s________i________n________g________ ________r________a________d________i________o________ ________w________a________v________e________s________
stɛp
stɛp
Definición
________(________n________o________u________n________)________ ________a________ ________m________o________v________e________m________e________n________t________ ________m________a________d________e________ ________b________y________ ________l________i________f________t________i________n________g________ ________y________o________u________r________ ________f________o________o________t________ ________a________n________d________ ________p________u________t________t________i________n________g________ ________i________t________ ________d________o________w________n________ ________i________n________ ________a________ ________d________i________f________f________e________r________e________n________t________ ________p________l________a________c________e________
ˈprɒmɪs
ˈprɑməs
Definición
________(________n________o________u________n________)________ ________a________ ________s________t________a________t________e________m________e________n________t________ ________t________e________l________l________i________n________g________ ________s________o________m________e________o________n________e________ ________t________h________a________t________ ________y________o________u________ ________w________i________l________l________ ________d________e________f________i________n________i________t________e________l________y________ ________d________o________ ________s________o________m________e________t________h________i________n________g________ ________o________r________ ________t________h________a________t________ ________s________o________m________e________t________h________i________n________g________ ________w________i________l________l________ ________d________e________f________i________n________i________t________e________l________y________ ________h________a________p________p________e________n________ ________i________n________ ________t________h________e________ ________f________u________t________u________r________e________
Definición
________(________n________o________u________n________)________ ________T________h________e________ ________l________o________w________e________r________ ________b________a________c________k________ ________i________s________ ________t________h________e________ ________a________r________e________a________ ________o________f________ ________t________h________e________ ________b________a________c________k________ ________b________e________t________w________e________e________n________ ________t________h________e________ ________r________i________b________s________ ________a________n________d________ ________t________h________e________ ________h________i________p________s________,________ ________o________f________t________e________n________ ________r________e________f________e________r________r________e________d________ ________t________o________ ________a________s________ ________t________h________e________ ________l________u________m________b________a________r________ ________r________e________g________i________o________n________.________
Definición
________T________o________ ________"________b________r________i________d________g________e________"________ ________m________e________a________n________s________ ________t________o________ ________c________o________n________n________e________c________t________ ________t________w________o________ ________t________h________i________n________g________s________ ________t________h________a________t________ ________w________e________r________e________ ________p________r________e________v________i________o________u________s________l________y________ ________s________e________p________a________r________a________t________e________.________
Definición
________(________n________o________u________n________)________ ________I________m________p________l________a________n________t________s________ ________a________r________e________ ________o________b________j________e________c________t________s________ ________t________h________a________t________ ________a________r________e________ ________i________n________s________e________r________t________e________d________ ________i________n________t________o________ ________t________h________e________ ________b________o________d________y________ ________t________o________ ________r________e________p________l________a________c________e________ ________o________r________ ________s________u________p________p________o________r________t________ ________a________ ________d________a________m________a________g________e________d________ ________o________r________ ________m________i________s________s________i________n________g________ ________p________a________r________t________
ˈwiːltʃɛː
ˈ(h)wilˌtʃɛr
Definición
________(________n________o________u________n________)________ ________A________ ________w________h________e________e________l________c________h________a________i________r________ ________i________s________ ________a________ ________c________h________a________i________r________ ________w________i________t________h________ ________w________h________e________e________l________s________,________ ________u________s________e________d________ ________b________y________ ________p________e________o________p________l________e________ ________w________h________o________ ________c________a________n________n________o________t________ ________w________a________l________k________ ________o________r________ ________h________a________v________e________ ________d________i________f________f________i________c________u________l________t________y________ ________w________a________l________k________i________n________g________,________ ________t________o________ ________m________o________v________e________ ________a________r________o________u________n________d________ ________m________o________r________e________ ________e________a________s________i________l________y________.________
ˈdɒɡmə
ˈdɔɡmə
Definición
________(________n________o________u________n________)________ ________D________o________g________m________a________ ________i________s________ ________a________ ________s________e________t________ ________o________f________ ________b________e________l________i________e________f________s________ ________o________r________ ________p________r________i________n________c________i________p________l________e________s________ ________t________h________a________t________ ________a________r________e________ ________a________c________c________e________p________t________e________d________ ________a________s________ ________t________r________u________e________ ________a________n________d________ ________n________o________t________ ________q________u________e________s________t________i________o________n________e________d________
open a new chapter
Definición
To open a new chapter means to start something new or different.
Ejemplo
a company might open a new chapter by introducing a new product.
Teacher says
Teacher says:
A book is divided into "chapters" or sections. So "opening a new chapter" is similar to starting a new part of a story and moving forward with a narrative.
proof of principle
Definición
A proof of principle is a demonstration that something is possible.
Ejemplo
a scientist might provide a proof of principle by demonstrating a new method of producing energy.
ˌpɒpjʊˈleɪʃn
ˌpɑpjəˈleɪʃ(ə)n
Definición
________(________n________o________u________n________)________ ________P________o________p________u________l________a________t________i________o________n________ ________i________s________ ________t________h________e________ ________t________o________t________a________l________ ________n________u________m________b________e________r________ ________o________f________ ________p________e________o________p________l________e________ ________o________r________ ________i________n________h________a________b________i________t________a________n________t________s________ ________i________n________ ________a________ ________p________a________r________t________i________c________u________l________a________r________ ________a________r________e________a________ ________o________r________ ________r________e________g________i________o________n________
səˈpɔːt
səˈpɔrt
Definición
________(________n________o________u________n________)________ ________S________u________p________p________o________r________t________ ________i________s________ ________t________h________e________ ________a________c________t________i________o________n________ ________o________f________ ________h________e________l________p________i________n________g________ ________o________r________ ________e________n________c________o________u________r________a________g________i________n________g________ ________s________o________m________e________o________n________e________ ________o________r________ ________s________o________m________e________t________h________i________n________g________
ɪnˈtɛnt
ɪnˈtɛnt
Definición
________(________n________o________u________n________)________ ________I________n________t________e________n________t________ ________i________s________ ________a________ ________p________e________r________s________o________n________'________s________ ________p________u________r________p________o________s________e________ ________o________r________ ________a________t________t________i________t________u________d________e________ ________t________o________w________a________r________d________s________ ________s________o________m________e________t________h________i________n________g________
ˈɪərə
ˈɛrə
Definición
________(________n________o________u________n________)________ ________a________ ________p________e________r________i________o________d________ ________o________f________ ________t________i________m________e________ ________t________h________a________t________ ________i________s________ ________a________s________s________o________c________i________a________t________e________d________ ________w________i________t________h________ ________a________ ________p________a________r________t________i________c________u________l________a________r________ ________q________u________a________l________i________t________y________,________ ________e________v________e________n________t________,________ ________p________e________r________s________o________n________,________ ________e________t________c________.________
raising false hope
Definición
To raise false hope is to make someone expect that something will happen, when it is unlikely to happen or is impossible.
Ejemplo
The teacher did not want to raise false hope by promising them a party if they all passed the exam, as it was unlikely that everyone would pass.
dɪˈlɪb(ə)rət
dəˈlɪb(ə)rət
Definición
________(________a________d________j________e________c________t________i________v________e________)________ ________D________e________l________i________b________e________r________a________t________e________ ________i________s________ ________d________o________n________e________ ________c________o________n________s________c________i________o________u________s________l________y________ ________a________n________d________ ________i________n________t________e________n________t________i________o________n________a________l________l________y________
dɪˈkəʊd
ˌdiˈkoʊd
Definición
________(________v________e________r________b________)________ ________c________o________n________v________e________r________t________ ________(________a________u________d________i________o________ ________o________r________ ________v________i________d________e________o________ ________s________i________g________n________a________l________s________)________ ________i________n________t________o________ ________a________n________o________t________h________e________r________ ________f________o________r________m________,________ ________e________.________g________.________,________ ________t________o________ ________a________n________a________l________o________g________ ________f________r________o________m________ ________d________i________g________i________t________a________l________ ________i________n________ ________s________o________u________n________d________ ________r________e________p________r________o________d________u________c________t________i________o________n________
ˈbakpak
ˈbækˌpæk
Definición
________(________n________o________u________n________)________ ________A________ ________b________a________c________k________p________a________c________k________ ________i________s________ ________a________ ________b________a________g________ ________w________i________t________h________ ________t________w________o________ ________s________t________r________a________p________s________ ________t________h________a________t________ ________i________s________ ________w________o________r________n________ ________o________n________ ________t________h________e________ ________b________a________c________k________ ________a________n________d________ ________u________s________e________d________ ________t________o________ ________c________a________r________r________y________ ________i________t________e________m________s________
ˌspaɪnl ˈkɔrd
Definición
________(________n________o________u________n________)________ ________t________h________e________ ________l________a________r________g________e________ ________g________r________o________u________p________ ________o________f________ ________n________e________r________v________e________s________ ________w________h________i________c________h________ ________r________u________n________s________ ________t________h________r________o________u________g________h________ ________t________h________e________ ________c________e________n________t________e________r________ ________o________f________ ________t________h________e________ ________s________p________i________n________e________ ________a________n________d________ ________c________a________r________r________i________e________s________ ________m________e________s________s________a________g________e________s________ ________b________e________t________w________e________e________n________ ________t________h________e________ ________b________r________a________i________n________ ________a________n________d________ ________t________h________e________ ________r________e________s________t________ ________o________f________ ________t________h________e________ ________b________o________d________y________
science fiction
ˌsʌɪəns ˈfɪkʃn
ˌsaɪəns ˈfɪkʃ(ə)n
Definición
(noun) stories about how people and societies are affected by imaginary scientific developments in the future
Ejemplo
The new movie is a thrilling blend of action and science fiction.
tɛkˈnɒlədʒi
tɛkˈnɑlədʒi
Definición
________(________n________o________u________n________)________ ________T________e________c________h________n________o________l________o________g________y________ ________i________s________ ________t________h________e________ ________a________p________p________l________i________c________a________t________i________o________n________ ________o________f________ ________s________c________i________e________n________t________i________f________i________c________ ________k________n________o________w________l________e________d________g________e________ ________f________o________r________ ________p________r________a________c________t________i________c________a________l________ ________p________u________r________p________o________s________e________s________,________ ________e________s________p________e________c________i________a________l________l________y________ ________i________n________ ________i________n________d________u________s________t________r________y________
Teacher says
Teacher says:
"Medical __________" is __________ applied to the field of medicine that aims to improve health and support doctors taking care of patients.
Definición
________(________n________o________u________n________)________ ________a________n________ ________i________d________e________a________,________ ________p________l________a________n________,________ ________o________p________i________n________i________o________n________,________ ________p________i________c________t________u________r________e________,________ ________e________t________c________.________,________ ________t________h________a________t________ ________i________s________ ________f________o________r________m________e________d________ ________i________n________ ________y________o________u________r________ ________m________i________n________d________ ________:________ ________s________o________m________e________t________h________i________n________g________ ________t________h________a________t________ ________y________o________u________ ________t________h________i________n________k________ ________o________f________
ˈwɔːkə
ˈwɔkər
Definición
________(________n________o________u________n________)________ ________A________ ________w________a________l________k________e________r________ ________i________s________ ________a________ ________d________e________v________i________c________e________ ________u________s________e________d________ ________t________o________ ________h________e________l________p________ ________p________e________o________p________l________e________ ________w________h________o________ ________h________a________v________e________ ________d________i________f________f________i________c________u________l________t________y________ ________w________a________l________k________i________n________g________,________ ________u________s________u________a________l________l________y________ ________d________u________e________ ________t________o________ ________a________g________e________ ________o________r________ ________d________i________s________a________b________i________l________i________t________y________.________ ________I________t________ ________c________o________n________s________i________s________t________s________ ________o________f________ ________a________ ________f________r________a________m________e________ ________w________i________t________h________ ________f________o________u________r________ ________l________e________g________s________ ________a________n________d________ ________a________ ________h________a________n________d________l________e________b________a________r________ ________f________o________r________ ________t________h________e________ ________u________s________e________r________ ________t________o________ ________h________o________l________d________ ________o________n________t________o________.________
ˈbreɪkθruː
ˈbreɪkˌθru
Definición
________(________n________o________u________n________)________ ________A________ ________s________u________d________d________e________n________,________ ________i________m________p________o________r________t________a________n________t________ ________d________i________s________c________o________v________e________r________y________ ________o________r________ ________d________e________v________e________l________o________p________m________e________n________t________,________ ________e________s________p________e________c________i________a________l________l________y________ ________i________n________ ________s________c________i________e________n________c________e________ ________o________r________ ________t________e________c________h________n________o________l________o________g________y________
ˈtʃarɪti
ˈtʃɛrədi
Definición
________(________n________o________u________n________)________ ________a________n________ ________o________r________g________a________n________i________z________a________t________i________o________n________ ________t________h________a________t________ ________h________e________l________p________s________ ________p________e________o________p________l________e________ ________w________h________o________ ________a________r________e________ ________p________o________o________r________,________ ________s________i________c________k________,________ ________e________t________c________.________
nerves
Definición
(noun) Nerves are the long, thin fibers that carry messages between the brain and other parts of the body
Ejemplo
The nerves in the arm can be damaged by a cut
prosthetics
Definición
(noun) Prosthetics are artificial body parts that are used to replace a missing limb or part of the body
Ejemplo
A prosthetic leg can help a person walk again
how far down the line
Definición
(phrase) A phrase used to ask how much progress has been made in a particular situation or process.
Ejemplo
I'm curious to know how far down the line the project is.
central nervous system
ˈsɛntrəl ˈnərvəs ˈsɪstɪm
Definición
(noun) the part of the nervous system that includes the brain and spinal cord
Ejemplo
The central nervous system is responsible for sending signals to the body's organs and muscles.
paralyzed
ˈpɛrəˌlaɪzd
Definición
(verb) Paralyzed means to be unable to move or feel part of the body due to illness or injury
Ejemplo
A stroke can paralyze the left side of the body
tempered
Definición
(verb) To modify or adjust something, usually to make it less extreme or intense
Ejemplo
The chef tempered the spices with a bit of sugar to balance the flavors
roll out
Definición
(verb) To launch or introduce something, especially a product or service, to the public
Ejemplo
The company rolled out a new app to help customers manage their accounts.
wireless
ˈwʌɪələs
ˈwaɪ(ə)rləs
Definición
(adjective) not using wires to send and receive electronic signals : sending and receiving electronic signals by using radio waves
Ejemplo
The new wireless headphones are very comfortable
steps
stɛp
stɛp
Definición
(noun) a movement made by lifting your foot and putting it down in a different place
promised
ˈprɒmɪs
ˈprɑməs
Definición
(noun) a statement telling someone that you will definitely do something or that something will definitely happen in the future
Ejemplo
I promised my friends I would help them move house this weekend.
lower back
Definición
(noun) The lower back is the area of the back between the ribs and the hips, often referred to as the lumbar region.
Ejemplo
She had a massage to help relieve the pain in her lower back.
bridged
Definición
To "bridge" means to connect two things that were previously separate.
Ejemplo
a company might bridge the gap between two different markets by introducing a product that appeals to both.
implants
Definición
(noun) Implants are objects that are inserted into the body to replace or support a damaged or missing part
Ejemplo
A pacemaker is an implant that helps regulate a person's heartbeat
wheelchair
ˈwiːltʃɛː
ˈ(h)wilˌtʃɛr
Definición
(noun) A wheelchair is a chair with wheels, used by people who cannot walk or have difficulty walking, to move around more easily.
Ejemplo
The elderly man was able to get around more easily with his new wheelchair.
dogma
ˈdɒɡmə
ˈdɔɡmə
Definición
(noun) Dogma is a set of beliefs or principles that are accepted as true and not questioned
Ejemplo
The dogma of the church is that all people are equal
open a new chapter
Definición
To open a new chapter means to start something new or different.
Ejemplo
a company might open a new chapter by introducing a new product.
Teacher says
Teacher says:
A book is divided into "chapters" or sections. So "opening a new chapter" is similar to starting a new part of a story and moving forward with a narrative.
proof of principle
Definición
A proof of principle is a demonstration that something is possible.
Ejemplo
a scientist might provide a proof of principle by demonstrating a new method of producing energy.
population
ˌpɒpjʊˈleɪʃn
ˌpɑpjəˈleɪʃ(ə)n
Definición
(noun) Population is the total number of people or inhabitants in a particular area or region
Ejemplo
The population of the city has grown significantly in the last decade
support
səˈpɔːt
səˈpɔrt
Definición
(noun) Support is the action of helping or encouraging someone or something
Ejemplo
The charity provides financial support to those in need
intent
ɪnˈtɛnt
ɪnˈtɛnt
Definición
(noun) Intent is a person's purpose or attitude towards something
era
ˈɪərə
ˈɛrə
Definición
(noun) a period of time that is associated with a particular quality, event, person, etc.
Ejemplo
The Industrial Revolution was an era of great change.
raising false hope
Definición
To raise false hope is to make someone expect that something will happen, when it is unlikely to happen or is impossible.
Ejemplo
The teacher did not want to raise false hope by promising them a party if they all passed the exam, as it was unlikely that everyone would pass.
deliberate
dɪˈlɪb(ə)rət
dəˈlɪb(ə)rət
Definición
(adjective) Deliberate is done consciously and intentionally
Ejemplo
She made a deliberate decision to quit her job
decodes
dɪˈkəʊd
ˌdiˈkoʊd
Definición
(verb) convert (audio or video signals) into another form, e.g., to analog from digital in sound reproduction
Ejemplo
The computer decoded the encrypted message.
backpack
ˈbakpak
ˈbækˌpæk
Definición
(noun) A backpack is a bag with two straps that is worn on the back and used to carry items
Ejemplo
A student carries their books in a backpack
spinal cord
ˌspaɪnl ˈkɔrd
Definición
(noun) the large group of nerves which runs through the center of the spine and carries messages between the brain and the rest of the body
Ejemplo
The doctor was able to bridge the gap in the patient's spinal cord.
science fiction
ˌsʌɪəns ˈfɪkʃn
ˌsaɪəns ˈfɪkʃ(ə)n
Definición
(noun) stories about how people and societies are affected by imaginary scientific developments in the future
Ejemplo
The new movie is a thrilling blend of action and science fiction.
technology
tɛkˈnɒlədʒi
tɛkˈnɑlədʒi
Definición
(noun) Technology is the application of scientific knowledge for practical purposes, especially in industry
Ejemplo
The use of technology has made communication easier
Teacher says
Teacher says:
"Medical technology" is technology applied to the field of medicine that aims to improve health and support doctors taking care of patients.
thoughts
Definición
(noun) an idea, plan, opinion, picture, etc., that is formed in your mind : something that you think of
Ejemplo
The professor's lecture provoked many interesting thoughts.
walker
ˈwɔːkə
ˈwɔkər
Definición
(noun) A walker is a device used to help people who have difficulty walking, usually due to age or disability. It consists of a frame with four legs and a handlebar for the user to hold onto.
Ejemplo
The elderly man used his walker to navigate the busy city streets.
breakthrough
ˈbreɪkθruː
ˈbreɪkˌθru
Definición
(noun) A sudden, important discovery or development, especially in science or technology
Ejemplo
The new vaccine was a major breakthrough in the fight against the virus.
charity
ˈtʃarɪti
ˈtʃɛrədi
Definición
(noun) an organization that helps people who are poor, sick, etc.
Ejemplo
The local charity held a fundraiser to help homeless people in the area.
nerves
Definición
(noun) Nerves are the long, thin fibers that carry messages between the brain and other parts of the body
Ejemplo
The nerves in the arm can be damaged by a cut
prosthetics
Definición
(noun) Prosthetics are artificial body parts that are used to replace a missing limb or part of the body
Ejemplo
A prosthetic leg can help a person walk again
how far down the line
Definición
(phrase) A phrase used to ask how much progress has been made in a particular situation or process.
Ejemplo
I'm curious to know how far down the line the project is.
central nervous system
ˈsɛntrəl ˈnərvəs ˈsɪstɪm
Definición
(noun) the part of the nervous system that includes the brain and spinal cord
Ejemplo
The central nervous system is responsible for sending signals to the body's organs and muscles.
paralyzed
ˈpɛrəˌlaɪzd
Definición
(verb) Paralyzed means to be unable to move or feel part of the body due to illness or injury
Ejemplo
A stroke can paralyze the left side of the body
tempered
Definición
(verb) To modify or adjust something, usually to make it less extreme or intense
Ejemplo
The chef tempered the spices with a bit of sugar to balance the flavors
roll out
Definición
(verb) To launch or introduce something, especially a product or service, to the public
Ejemplo
The company rolled out a new app to help customers manage their accounts.
wireless
ˈwʌɪələs
ˈwaɪ(ə)rləs
Definición
(adjective) not using wires to send and receive electronic signals : sending and receiving electronic signals by using radio waves
Ejemplo
The new wireless headphones are very comfortable
steps
stɛp
stɛp
Definición
(noun) a movement made by lifting your foot and putting it down in a different place
promised
ˈprɒmɪs
ˈprɑməs
Definición
(noun) a statement telling someone that you will definitely do something or that something will definitely happen in the future
Ejemplo
I promised my friends I would help them move house this weekend.
lower back
Definición
(noun) The lower back is the area of the back between the ribs and the hips, often referred to as the lumbar region.
Ejemplo
She had a massage to help relieve the pain in her lower back.
bridged
Definición
To "bridge" means to connect two things that were previously separate.
Ejemplo
a company might bridge the gap between two different markets by introducing a product that appeals to both.
implants
Definición
(noun) Implants are objects that are inserted into the body to replace or support a damaged or missing part
Ejemplo
A pacemaker is an implant that helps regulate a person's heartbeat
wheelchair
ˈwiːltʃɛː
ˈ(h)wilˌtʃɛr
Definición
(noun) A wheelchair is a chair with wheels, used by people who cannot walk or have difficulty walking, to move around more easily.
Ejemplo
The elderly man was able to get around more easily with his new wheelchair.
dogma
ˈdɒɡmə
ˈdɔɡmə
Definición
(noun) Dogma is a set of beliefs or principles that are accepted as true and not questioned
Ejemplo
The dogma of the church is that all people are equal
open a new chapter
Definición
To open a new chapter means to start something new or different.
Ejemplo
a company might open a new chapter by introducing a new product.
Teacher says
Teacher says:
A book is divided into "chapters" or sections. So "opening a new chapter" is similar to starting a new part of a story and moving forward with a narrative.
proof of principle
Definición
A proof of principle is a demonstration that something is possible.
Ejemplo
a scientist might provide a proof of principle by demonstrating a new method of producing energy.
population
ˌpɒpjʊˈleɪʃn
ˌpɑpjəˈleɪʃ(ə)n
Definición
(noun) Population is the total number of people or inhabitants in a particular area or region
Ejemplo
The population of the city has grown significantly in the last decade
support
səˈpɔːt
səˈpɔrt
Definición
(noun) Support is the action of helping or encouraging someone or something
Ejemplo
The charity provides financial support to those in need
intent
ɪnˈtɛnt
ɪnˈtɛnt
Definición
(noun) Intent is a person's purpose or attitude towards something
era
ˈɪərə
ˈɛrə
Definición
(noun) a period of time that is associated with a particular quality, event, person, etc.
Ejemplo
The Industrial Revolution was an era of great change.
raising false hope
Definición
To raise false hope is to make someone expect that something will happen, when it is unlikely to happen or is impossible.
Ejemplo
The teacher did not want to raise false hope by promising them a party if they all passed the exam, as it was unlikely that everyone would pass.
deliberate
dɪˈlɪb(ə)rət
dəˈlɪb(ə)rət
Definición
(adjective) Deliberate is done consciously and intentionally
Ejemplo
She made a deliberate decision to quit her job
decodes
dɪˈkəʊd
ˌdiˈkoʊd
Definición
(verb) convert (audio or video signals) into another form, e.g., to analog from digital in sound reproduction
Ejemplo
The computer decoded the encrypted message.
backpack
ˈbakpak
ˈbækˌpæk
Definición
(noun) A backpack is a bag with two straps that is worn on the back and used to carry items
Ejemplo
A student carries their books in a backpack
spinal cord
ˌspaɪnl ˈkɔrd
Definición
(noun) the large group of nerves which runs through the center of the spine and carries messages between the brain and the rest of the body
Ejemplo
The doctor was able to bridge the gap in the patient's spinal cord.
science fiction
ˌsʌɪəns ˈfɪkʃn
ˌsaɪəns ˈfɪkʃ(ə)n
Definición
(noun) stories about how people and societies are affected by imaginary scientific developments in the future
Ejemplo
The new movie is a thrilling blend of action and science fiction.
technology
tɛkˈnɒlədʒi
tɛkˈnɑlədʒi
Definición
(noun) Technology is the application of scientific knowledge for practical purposes, especially in industry
Ejemplo
The use of technology has made communication easier
Teacher says
Teacher says:
"Medical technology" is technology applied to the field of medicine that aims to improve health and support doctors taking care of patients.
thoughts
Definición
(noun) an idea, plan, opinion, picture, etc., that is formed in your mind : something that you think of
Ejemplo
The professor's lecture provoked many interesting thoughts.
walker
ˈwɔːkə
ˈwɔkər
Definición
(noun) A walker is a device used to help people who have difficulty walking, usually due to age or disability. It consists of a frame with four legs and a handlebar for the user to hold onto.
Ejemplo
The elderly man used his walker to navigate the busy city streets.
breakthrough
ˈbreɪkθruː
ˈbreɪkˌθru
Definición
(noun) A sudden, important discovery or development, especially in science or technology
Ejemplo
The new vaccine was a major breakthrough in the fight against the virus.
charity
ˈtʃarɪti
ˈtʃɛrədi
Definición
(noun) an organization that helps people who are poor, sick, etc.
Ejemplo
The local charity held a fundraiser to help homeless people in the area.
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promised
ˈprɒmɪs
ˈprɑməs
Definición
(noun) a statement telling someone that you will definitely do something or that something will definitely happen in the future
Ejemplo
I promised my friends I would help them move house this weekend.
population
ˌpɒpjʊˈleɪʃn
ˌpɑpjəˈleɪʃ(ə)n
Definición
(noun) Population is the total number of people or inhabitants in a particular area or region
Ejemplo
The population of the city has grown significantly in the last decade
decodes
dɪˈkəʊd
ˌdiˈkoʊd
Definición
(verb) convert (audio or video signals) into another form, e.g., to analog from digital in sound reproduction
Ejemplo
The computer decoded the encrypted message.
support
səˈpɔːt
səˈpɔrt
Definición
(noun) Support is the action of helping or encouraging someone or something
Ejemplo
The charity provides financial support to those in need
backpack
ˈbakpak
ˈbækˌpæk
Definición
(noun) A backpack is a bag with two straps that is worn on the back and used to carry items
Ejemplo
A student carries their books in a backpack
prosthetics
Definición
(noun) Prosthetics are artificial body parts that are used to replace a missing limb or part of the body
Ejemplo
A prosthetic leg can help a person walk again
steps
stɛp
stɛp
Definición
(noun) a movement made by lifting your foot and putting it down in a different place
wheelchair
ˈwiːltʃɛː
ˈ(h)wilˌtʃɛr
Definición
(noun) A wheelchair is a chair with wheels, used by people who cannot walk or have difficulty walking, to move around more easily.
Ejemplo
The elderly man was able to get around more easily with his new wheelchair.
deliberate
dɪˈlɪb(ə)rət
dəˈlɪb(ə)rət
Definición
(adjective) Deliberate is done consciously and intentionally
Ejemplo
She made a deliberate decision to quit her job
wireless
ˈwʌɪələs
ˈwaɪ(ə)rləs
Definición
(adjective) not using wires to send and receive electronic signals : sending and receiving electronic signals by using radio waves
Ejemplo
The new wireless headphones are very comfortable
era
ˈɪərə
ˈɛrə
Definición
(noun) a period of time that is associated with a particular quality, event, person, etc.
Ejemplo
The Industrial Revolution was an era of great change.
lower back
Definición
(noun) The lower back is the area of the back between the ribs and the hips, often referred to as the lumbar region.
Ejemplo
She had a massage to help relieve the pain in her lower back.
paralyzed
ˈpɛrəˌlaɪzd
Definición
(verb) Paralyzed means to be unable to move or feel part of the body due to illness or injury
Ejemplo
A stroke can paralyze the left side of the body
breakthrough
ˈbreɪkθruː
ˈbreɪkˌθru
Definición
(noun) A sudden, important discovery or development, especially in science or technology
Ejemplo
The new vaccine was a major breakthrough in the fight against the virus.
central nervous system
ˈsɛntrəl ˈnərvəs ˈsɪstɪm
Definición
(noun) the part of the nervous system that includes the brain and spinal cord
Ejemplo
The central nervous system is responsible for sending signals to the body's organs and muscles.
implants
Definición
(noun) Implants are objects that are inserted into the body to replace or support a damaged or missing part
Ejemplo
A pacemaker is an implant that helps regulate a person's heartbeat
bridged
Definición
To "bridge" means to connect two things that were previously separate.
Ejemplo
a company might bridge the gap between two different markets by introducing a product that appeals to both.
intent
ɪnˈtɛnt
ɪnˈtɛnt
Definición
(noun) Intent is a person's purpose or attitude towards something
technology
tɛkˈnɒlədʒi
tɛkˈnɑlədʒi
Definición
(noun) Technology is the application of scientific knowledge for practical purposes, especially in industry
Ejemplo
The use of technology has made communication easier
Teacher's comment
"Medical technology" is technology applied to the field of medicine that aims to improve health and support doctors taking care of patients.
charity
ˈtʃarɪti
ˈtʃɛrədi
Definición
(noun) an organization that helps people who are poor, sick, etc.
Ejemplo
The local charity held a fundraiser to help homeless people in the area.
thoughts
Definición
(noun) an idea, plan, opinion, picture, etc., that is formed in your mind : something that you think of
Ejemplo
The professor's lecture provoked many interesting thoughts.
spinal cord
ˌspaɪnl ˈkɔrd
Definición
(noun) the large group of nerves which runs through the center of the spine and carries messages between the brain and the rest of the body
Ejemplo
The doctor was able to bridge the gap in the patient's spinal cord.
walker
ˈwɔːkə
ˈwɔkər
Definición
(noun) A walker is a device used to help people who have difficulty walking, usually due to age or disability. It consists of a frame with four legs and a handlebar for the user to hold onto.
Ejemplo
The elderly man used his walker to navigate the busy city streets.
roll out
Definición
(verb) To launch or introduce something, especially a product or service, to the public
Ejemplo
The company rolled out a new app to help customers manage their accounts.
dogma
ˈdɒɡmə
ˈdɔɡmə
Definición
(noun) Dogma is a set of beliefs or principles that are accepted as true and not questioned
Ejemplo
The dogma of the church is that all people are equal
nerves
Definición
(noun) Nerves are the long, thin fibers that carry messages between the brain and other parts of the body
Ejemplo
The nerves in the arm can be damaged by a cut
tempered
Definición
(verb) To modify or adjust something, usually to make it less extreme or intense
Ejemplo
The chef tempered the spices with a bit of sugar to balance the flavors
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