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Exam: Cambridge English: C1 Advanced (CAE)

photovoltaic

IPA: //ˌfoʊtəʊˈvɒlteɪɪk//

KK: /ˌfoʊtəʊvɔːlˈteɪɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the generation of electricity from light, especially sunlight, through the use of certain materials that produce voltage when exposed to radiant energy.

Example: The new building is equipped with photovoltaic panels to harness solar energy.

photovoltaics

IPA: //ˌfoʊtəʊˈvɒlteɪɪks//

KK: /ˌfoʊtəʊvɔːlˈteɪɪks/

noun

Definition: The technology that converts sunlight into electrical energy.

Example: Many homes are now using photovoltaics to generate their own electricity from the sun.

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.

phrasemaking

IPA: /ˈfreɪzˌmeɪkɪŋ/

KK: /ˈfreɪzˌmeɪkɪŋ/

noun

Definition: The process of creating or forming phrases, often used in writing or speaking to express ideas clearly and effectively.

Example: The author is known for her skill in phrasemaking, which makes her writing engaging and memorable.

phraseological

IPA: //freɪzɪəˈlɒdʒɪkəl//

KK: /ˈfreɪzɪəˌlɒdʒɪkəl/

adjective

Definition: Related to the way phrases are used in language, especially in a formal or specialized context.

Example: The phraseological analysis of the text revealed many idiomatic expressions.

phraseologist

IPA: //freɪˈziːəˌlɒdʒɪst//

KK: /ˈfreɪziˌɑlədʒɪst/

noun

Definition: A person who creates or uses phrases, often in a clever or artistic way.

Example: The phraseologist crafted beautiful expressions that captivated the audience.

phraseology

IPA: /ˌfreɪˈziːəˌlədʒi/

KK: /freɪˈziːəˌlədʒi/

noun

Definition: A specific way of using words and expressions, often characteristic of a particular group or style.

Example: The author's phraseology made the text unique and engaging.

phreatic

IPA: //frɪˈætɪk//

KK: /frɪˈætɪk/

adjective

Definition: This word describes something that is connected to or comes from groundwater, often in relation to geological or hydrological processes.

Example: The phreatic zone is where groundwater fills the spaces in soil and rock.

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