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Exam: TOEFL

transgress

IPA: /trænˈɡrɛs/

KK: /trænˈɡrɛs/

intransitive verb

Definition: To break a rule or law, or to do something that is not allowed.

Example: He did not mean to transgress the rules of the game.

transitive verb

Definition: To break a rule or law, or to do something that is not allowed.

Example: He did not mean to transgress the rules of the game.

transgression

IPA: /trænˈɡrɛʃən/

KK: /trænˈsgreʃən/

noun

Definition: An act of breaking a law or rule, or going beyond a limit.

Example: His transgression against the rules led to serious consequences.

transgressive

IPA: /trænˈɡrɛsɪv/

KK: /trænˈɡrɛsɪv/

adjective

Definition: Going beyond accepted limits or boundaries, especially in social behavior or norms.

Example: The artist's transgressive work challenged societal norms and provoked strong reactions.

transgressor

IPA: /trænˈɡrɛsər/

KK: /trænˈɡrɛsər/

noun

Definition: A person who breaks a rule or law.

Example: The transgressor was punished for their actions.

transience

IPA: //ˈtræn.zi.əns//

KK: /trænˈsiːəns/

noun

Definition: The condition of lasting for a very short time or being temporary.

Example: The transience of life reminds us to cherish every moment.

transiency

IPA: /trænˈsiːənsi/

KK: /trænˈsiənsi/

noun

Definition: The state of being temporary or short-lived; the quality of lasting for only a brief period.

Example: The transiency of youth makes it a time to cherish and enjoy.

transient

IPA: /ˈtrænziənt/

KK: /ˈtrænziənt/

adjective

Definition: Something that lasts for a short time or is temporary.

Example: The transient nature of the seasons reminds us to appreciate each moment.

noun

Definition: A person who stays in a place for a short time, often temporarily living in a hotel or boarding house.

Example: The hotel is popular among transients who are visiting the city for a few days.

transiently

IPA: //ˈtrænziəntli//

KK: /ˈtrænziəntli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that lasts for a short time; momentarily or briefly.

Example: The lights flickered transiently before going out completely.

transistor

IPA: //trænˈzɪstər//

KK: /trænˈzɪstər/

noun

Definition: A small electronic component that controls the flow of electricity in devices, often used to amplify signals or switch them on and off.

Example: The engineer designed a new circuit using a transistor to improve the radio's performance.

transistorized

IPA: //trænˈzɪstəraɪzd//

KK: /trænˈzɪstəˌraɪzd/

adjective

Definition: Describing a device that uses transistors instead of vacuum tubes or other components.

Example: The new radio is transistorized, making it smaller and more efficient than older models.

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