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Exam: IELTS

shogunate

IPA: /ˈʃoʊɡəˌneɪt/

KK: /ʃoʊgəˌneɪt/

noun

Definition: The system of government led by a shogun, who is a military leader in Japan.

Example: During the shogunate, Japan was ruled by powerful military leaders.

shoot

IPA: /ʃuːt/

KK: /ʃut/

intransitive verb

Definition: To move quickly or suddenly in a specific direction, or to throw something with force.

Example: The sun shot through the clouds, brightening the sky.

noun

Definition: A new growth on a plant, such as a bud or young leaf, or a session where something is photographed or filmed.

Example: The photographer scheduled a shoot for the new fashion line.

transitive verb

Definition: To send something quickly through the air, often with force, or to waste something.

Example: He decided to shoot the basketball from the three-point line.

shooting

IPA: /ˈʃuːtɪŋ/

KK: /ˈʃutɪŋ/

noun

Definition: An event where someone is shot with a gun, or the activity of using a gun to hit a target.

Example: The shooting at the park caused a lot of panic among the visitors.

verb

Definition: To fire a weapon or to take a photograph.

Example: He is shooting a video for his YouTube channel.

shop

IPA: /ʃɒp/

KK: /ʃɑp/

intransitive verb

Definition: To visit stores to look for items to buy.

Example: I love to shop on weekends for new clothes.

noun

Definition: A place where people can buy goods or services, or where things are made or repaired.

Example: I need to go to the shop to buy some groceries.

transitive verb

Definition: To go to a store to buy something.

Example: I need to shop for groceries this weekend.

shopgirl

IPA: /ˈʃɒpɡɜːrl/

KK: /ʃɑpɡɜrl/

noun

Definition: A young woman or girl who works in a store, helping customers and selling products.

Example: The shopgirl greeted me with a smile as I entered the store.

shoplifter

IPA: /ˈʃɒpˌlɪftə/

KK: /ˈʃɑplɪftər/

noun

Definition: A person who steals items from a store without paying for them.

Example: The shoplifter was caught on camera taking several expensive items.

shoplifting

IPA: /ˈʃɒpˌlɪftɪŋ/

KK: /ˈʃɑpˌlɪftɪŋ/

noun

Definition: The act of stealing goods from a store while pretending to be a customer.

Example: He was caught shoplifting a pair of shoes from the department store.

verb

Definition: To steal goods from a store while pretending to be a customer.

Example: He was caught shoplifting a pair of shoes from the store.

shoppe

IPA: /ʃɒp/

KK: /ʃɑp/

noun

Definition: A small store or business, often selling specific types of goods, typically used in a more old-fashioned or quaint context.

Example: She bought a beautiful dress at the local shoppe.

shopper

IPA: /ˈʃɒpə/

KK: /ˈʃɑpər/

noun

Definition: A person who goes to stores to buy things or look for good deals.

Example: The shopper found a great sale on shoes at the mall.

shopping

IPA: /ˈʃɒpɪŋ/

KK: /ˈʃɑpɪŋ/

noun

Definition: The activity of purchasing goods or items from stores or online.

Example: I enjoy shopping for clothes during the sales.

verb

Definition: To visit stores or online sites to buy goods or services.

Example: I enjoy shopping for new clothes during the sales.

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