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Exam: TOEFL

bronchospastic

IPA: /ˌbrɒŋ.kəʊˈspæs.tɪk/

KK: /brɒŋkəʊspæstɪk/

adjective

Definition: Related to a condition where the airways in the lungs tighten, making it hard to breathe.

Example: The patient experienced bronchospastic symptoms during the asthma attack.

bronchus

IPA: /ˈbrɒŋkəs/

KK: /ˈbrɒŋkəs/

noun

Definition: One of the two main tubes that branch from the windpipe and carry air to the lungs.

Example: The doctor explained that the bronchus can become inflamed during a respiratory infection.

brood

IPA: /brud/

KK: /brud/

adjective

Definition: Relating to animals that are kept for breeding purposes, especially birds.

Example: The farmer has a brood hen to produce more chicks.

intransitive verb

Definition: To think deeply or worry about something, often in a sad or moody way.

Example: She tends to brood over her mistakes instead of moving on.

noun

Definition: A group of young animals, especially birds, that are born and raised together by the same mother.

Example: The mother hen took care of her brood, keeping them safe and warm.

transitive verb

Definition: To sit on eggs to help them hatch, or to cover and protect young birds with wings.

Example: The mother hen will brood her eggs until they hatch into chicks.

broodingly

IPA: /ˈbruːdɪŋli/

KK: /ˈbrudɪŋli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that shows deep thought or worry, often with a serious or gloomy expression.

Example: He stared broodingly out the window, lost in his thoughts.

broth

IPA: /brɔθ/

KK: /brɔθ/

noun

Definition: A liquid made by boiling meat, fish, or vegetables in water, often used as a base for soups or sauces.

Example: She made a delicious chicken broth for the soup.

browbeaten

IPA: /ˈbraʊˌbiːtən/

KK: /ˈbraʊˌbiːtən/

adjective

Definition: Feeling intimidated or oppressed by someone else's words or actions.

Example: After the argument, he felt browbeaten and unsure of himself.

verb

Definition: To be intimidated or coerced by someone who is being overly aggressive or domineering.

Example: After being browbeaten by his boss, he felt too scared to speak up in meetings.

browsable

IPA: /ˈbraʊzəbl/

KK: /ˈbraʊzəbl/

adjective

Definition: Able to be looked at or explored, especially in the context of information or content on the internet.

Example: The website has a browsable interface that makes it easy to find information.

browse

IPA: /braʊz/

KK: /braʊz/

intransitive verb

Definition: To look at or search through something in a casual or relaxed way, often to find something interesting or useful.

Example: I like to browse the internet for new recipes.

noun

Definition: The act of looking through or scanning items, often casually or without a specific purpose.

Example: I enjoyed a browse through the bookstore to see what new titles were available.

transitive verb

Definition: To look through or examine something in a casual or relaxed way, often to find something interesting or enjoyable.

Example: I like to browse the internet for new recipes.

browser

IPA: //ˈbraʊzər//

KK: /ˈbraʊzər/

noun

Definition: A software application that allows users to access and view content on the Internet, such as websites and online information.

Example: I opened my browser to search for the latest news.

bruise

IPA: /bruːz/

KK: /bruz/

intransitive verb

Definition: To develop a dark mark on the skin caused by an injury, often without breaking the skin.

Example: After falling off his bike, he started to bruise on his arm.

noun

Definition: An injury to the skin or underlying tissues that causes discoloration but does not break the skin, often due to a bump or impact.

Example: After falling off his bike, he had a large bruise on his arm.

transitive verb

Definition: To cause a mark or injury on the skin or flesh by hitting or pressing it, usually without breaking the skin.

Example: He accidentally bruised his arm when he bumped into the door.

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