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Exam: Cambridge English: B2 First (FCE)

respiration

IPA: /ˌrɛspəˈreɪʃən/

KK: /ˌrɛspəˈreɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The process by which living organisms take in oxygen and release carbon dioxide, often involving breathing.

Example: Respiration is essential for all living beings to produce energy.

respirator

IPA: /ˈrɛspəˌreɪtə/

KK: /ˈrɛspəˌreɪtər/

noun

Definition: A device that helps people breathe by providing oxygen or filtering the air they inhale, often used in medical situations or to protect against harmful substances.

Example: The doctor put a respirator on the patient to help them breathe better during the surgery.

respire

IPA: /rɪˈspaɪə/

KK: /rɪˈspaɪər/

intransitive verb

Definition: To breathe in and out, taking air into the lungs and releasing it.

Example: After running for a while, I needed to respire deeply to catch my breath.

transitive verb

Definition: To breathe in and out, taking air into the lungs and releasing it.

Example: During the yoga class, we learned how to respire deeply and calmly.

respondent

IPA: /rɪˈspɒndənt/

KK: /rɪˈspɑndənt/

adjective

Definition: Not applicable as 'respondent' is not an adjective; it is primarily used as a noun referring to a person who responds, especially in a legal context.

Example: The respondent provided their testimony during the trial.

noun

Definition: A person who answers questions or provides information, especially in a legal context or survey.

Example: The respondent provided detailed answers to the survey questions.

responsible

IPA: /rɪˈspɒnsəbl/

KK: /rɪˈspɑnsəbl/

adjective

Definition: Able to be trusted and relied upon; showing good judgment and accountability in actions or decisions.

Example: She is responsible for managing the team's projects and ensuring they are completed on time.

restart

IPA: /rɪˈstɑːrt/

KK: /riˈstɑrt/

intransitive verb

Definition: To begin again after stopping or shutting down.

Example: After the system crashed, I had to restart my computer.

transitive verb

Definition: To start something again after it has stopped or been turned off.

Example: I need to restart my computer to install the updates.

restate

IPA: /rɪˈsteɪt/

KK: /rɪˈsteɪt/

transitive verb

Definition: To say something again or in a different way.

Example: The teacher asked me to restate my answer for clarity.

restatement

IPA: //ˌriːˈsteɪtmənt//

KK: /ˈriːsteɪtmənt/

noun

Definition: A new version of something that has already been said, often to make it clearer or to emphasize a point.

Example: The teacher provided a restatement of the instructions to ensure everyone understood.

restless

IPA: /ˈrɛstləs/

KK: /ˈrɛstləs/

adjective

Definition: Not able to relax or stay still; feeling uneasy or agitated.

Example: The restless child couldn't sit still during the movie.

restorable

IPA: /rɪˈstɔːrəbl/

KK: /rɪˈstɔːrəbəl/

adjective

Definition: Able to be brought back to a previous condition or state.

Example: The old building is restorable and can be renovated to its former glory.

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