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Exam: Cambridge English: B2 First (FCE)

photosynthesize

IPA: //ˌfoʊtəʊˈsɪnθəsaɪz//

KK: /ˈfoʊtoʊsɪnθəˌzaɪz/

intransitive verb

Definition: To carry out the process by which green plants and some other organisms use sunlight to make food from carbon dioxide and water.

Example: Plants can photosynthesize, turning sunlight into energy.

transitive verb

Definition: To create food using sunlight, water, and carbon dioxide, a process mainly done by plants.

Example: Plants can photosynthesize to produce their own food.

photosynthetic

IPA: /ˌfoʊtəʊsɪnˈθɛtɪk/

KK: /ˌfoʊtəʊsɪnˈθɛtɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the process by which green plants and some other organisms use sunlight to make food from carbon dioxide and water.

Example: Plants are photosynthetic organisms that convert sunlight into energy.

phototropism

IPA: //ˌfoʊtəˈtroʊpɪzəm//

KK: /ˈfoʊtəˌtroʊpɪzəm/

noun

Definition: The way a plant or organism grows or moves in response to light, usually towards it.

Example: The sunflower exhibits phototropism by turning its head to follow the sun throughout the day.

phrasal

IPA: /ˈfreɪ.zəl/

KK: /ˈfreɪzəl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to or consisting of a group of words that work together as a single unit in a sentence.

Example: In English, a phrasal verb combines a verb with a preposition or adverb to create a new meaning.

phrasally

IPA: /ˈfreɪzəli/

KK: /ˈfreɪzəli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that relates to phrases or expressions, often used to describe how something is done in a specific context.

Example: The teacher explained the concept phrasally to help the students understand better.

phrase

IPA: /freɪz/

KK: /freɪz/

intransitive verb

Definition: To express something in a particular way using words, especially in music or reading.

Example: The musician learned how to phrase the melody beautifully.

noun

Definition: A group of words that work together to convey a specific meaning or idea.

Example: She used a beautiful phrase in her poem that captured the essence of love.

transitive verb

Definition: To express something in words or to arrange words in a particular way.

Example: She phrased her thoughts carefully before speaking.

physically

IPA: /ˈfɪzɪkli/

KK: /ˈfɪzɪkli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that relates to the body or physical things, rather than mental or emotional aspects.

Example: She is physically strong and can lift heavy weights.

physics

IPA: /ˈfɪzɪks/

KK: /ˈfɪzɪks/

noun

Definition: The branch of science that studies matter, energy, and the interactions between them, including topics like motion, forces, and the properties of materials.

Example: She decided to major in physics because she loves understanding how the universe works.

physiotherapist

IPA: //ˌfɪziəˈθɛrəpɪst//

KK: /ˌfɪziəˈθɛrəpɪst/

noun

Definition: A healthcare professional who helps people recover from physical injuries or disabilities through exercises and other treatments.

Example: After my injury, I started seeing a physiotherapist to help me regain my strength.

physiotherapy

IPA: //ˌfɪziəˈθɛrəpi//

KK: /ˌfɪziəˈθɛrəpi/

noun

Definition: A type of treatment that helps people recover from injuries or illnesses by using physical methods like exercises, massage, and other techniques.

Example: After her surgery, she went to physiotherapy to help regain her strength.

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