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Exam: Cambridge English: B2 First (FCE)

retractable

IPA: /rɪˈtræktəbl/

KK: /rɪˈtræktəbl/

adjective

Definition: Able to be pulled back or drawn in, often used to describe objects that can be made smaller or hidden away.

Example: The retractable roof of the stadium can be opened or closed depending on the weather.

retrain

IPA: //riˈtreɪn//

KK: /riˈtreɪn/

transitive verb

Definition: To provide training again to someone or something, often to improve skills or knowledge that may have been lost or to learn new methods.

Example: After changing careers, she had to retrain to gain the necessary skills for her new job.

retraining

IPA: //riːˈtreɪnɪŋ//

KK: /riˈtreɪnɪŋ/

noun

Definition: New or different training, often to learn skills for a different job or field.

Example: After losing his job, he decided to pursue retraining in computer programming.

verb

Definition: To teach someone new skills or knowledge again, especially to help them adapt to new job requirements or changes in their work environment.

Example: The company is retraining its employees to use the new software effectively.

retrieve

IPA: /rɪˈtriv/

KK: /rɪˈtriv/

intransitive verb

Definition: To find something and bring it back, often used in the context of animals fetching items.

Example: The dog was trained to retrieve the ball when thrown.

noun

Definition: The action of getting something back or recovering it, especially in sports when a player successfully returns a ball that is hard to reach.

Example: The player made an impressive retrieve during the match, saving the point for his team.

transitive verb

Definition: To get something back or to bring it back from a place where it was lost or stored.

Example: She went to retrieve her lost keys from the car.

retrofit

IPA: /ˈrɛtrəˌfɪt/

KK: /ˈrɛtroʊˌfɪt/

adjective

Definition: Referring to the process of adding new technology or features to existing systems or structures to improve them.

Example: The building underwent a retrofit to enhance its energy efficiency.

intransitive verb

Definition: To add new features or technology to existing equipment or systems to improve them or make them more efficient.

Example: The company decided to retrofit their old machines with the latest technology to increase productivity.

noun

Definition: A process of adding new technology or features to something that is older, often to improve its performance or efficiency.

Example: The building received a retrofit to enhance its energy efficiency.

transitive verb

Definition: To add new features or equipment to something that already exists, especially to improve it or make it more efficient.

Example: The company decided to retrofit the old factory with modern machinery to increase production.

reusable

IPA: /rɪˈjuːzəbl/

KK: /riˈjuːzəbl/

adjective

Definition: Something that can be used more than once, often after cleaning or processing.

Example: I bought a reusable water bottle to help reduce plastic waste.

noun

Definition: An item that can be used multiple times instead of being thrown away after a single use.

Example: Many people prefer reusable bags to reduce plastic waste.

reuse

IPA: //riːˈjuːz//

KK: /riˈjuːz/

noun

Definition: The act of using something again instead of throwing it away.

Example: The reuse of plastic bottles can help reduce waste.

transitive verb

Definition: To use something again after it has been used before, often after making it suitable for use.

Example: We should reuse plastic bags instead of throwing them away.

reutilize

IPA: /ˌriːjuːtəˈlaɪz/

KK: /riˈjuːtəˌlaɪz/

verb

Definition: To use something again or for a different purpose.

Example: We can reutilize old materials to create new products.

revaccinate

IPA: /ˌriːˈvæk.sɪ.neɪt/

KK: /rɪˈvæk.sɪ.neɪt/

verb

Definition: To give someone a vaccine again after they have already been vaccinated.

Example: The health department decided to revaccinate all children to ensure they were protected against the disease.

revaluation

IPA: /ˌriːvæljuˈeɪʃən/

KK: /ˌriːvæljuˈeɪʃən/

noun

Definition: A process of determining the new value or worth of something, often related to currency or assets.

Example: The company announced a revaluation of its assets to reflect current market conditions.

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