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Exam: TOEIC

offeror

IPA: /ˈɒfərər/

KK: /ˈɔfərər/

noun

Definition: A person or entity that proposes something to someone else, usually in the context of a deal or agreement.

Example: The offeror presented a new contract to the client for review.

office

IPA: /ˈɒf.ɪs/

KK: /ˈɔfɪs/

noun

Definition: A place where people work, usually in an organization, doing tasks like managing, planning, or communicating.

Example: She goes to the office every day to complete her work tasks.

officer

IPA: /ˈɒfɪsə/

KK: /ˈɔfɪsər/

noun

Definition: A person who has a position of authority or responsibility in an organization, such as the military, police, or a company.

Example: The officer gave instructions to the team before the mission.

transitive verb

Definition: To command or manage someone or something in a position of authority.

Example: The captain will officer the team during the match.

offload

IPA: /ˈɔfloʊd/

KK: /ɔfˈloʊd/

intransitive verb

Definition: To remove goods or cargo from a vehicle or container.

Example: The truck will offload the supplies at the warehouse.

transitive verb

Definition: To transfer or unload something, often data or responsibility, to another person or device.

Example: The company decided to offload some of its responsibilities to a third-party service.

offset

IPA: /ˈɒf.sɛt/

KK: /ˈɔfˌsɛt/

intransitive verb

Definition: To be positioned or developed as a projection or a deviation from a standard or main line.

Example: The image will offset slightly to the right when printed.

noun

Definition: A thing that balances or compensates for something else, or a part that is set off from a main structure.

Example: The company implemented an offset to reduce its carbon footprint.

transitive verb

Definition: To balance or counteract something by providing an equivalent effect or amount.

Example: The company offered bonuses to offset the lower salaries of its employees.

offshore

IPA: /ˈɒfʃɔː/

KK: /ˈɔfˌʃɔr/

adjective

Definition: Relating to something that is situated away from the land, often in the sea, or based in a foreign country to avoid taxes.

Example: The company decided to set up an offshore bank account to manage its finances more efficiently.

adverb

Definition: In a location that is away from the land or coast, often used to describe boats or activities that are not on the shore.

Example: The fishing boats are anchored offshore, waiting for the right time to catch fish.

noun

Definition: A flat area of land that is underwater and extends out to sea, beyond where waves break, reaching the edge of the continental shelf.

Example: The marine biologist studied the offshore region to understand the ecosystem there.

preposition

Definition: Located away from the land, usually referring to areas in the sea or ocean.

Example: The company is planning to build an offshore wind farm to generate renewable energy.

oil

IPA: /ɔɪl/

KK: /ɔɪl/

noun

Definition: A thick, slippery liquid that comes from plants, animals, or minerals, often used for cooking, fueling engines, or making products.

Example: She added a few drops of oil to the frying pan before cooking the vegetables.

transitive verb

Definition: To apply a liquid substance, often derived from plants or animals, to a surface to make it smooth or to reduce friction.

Example: She decided to oil the squeaky door hinges to make them work better.

oilfield

IPA: /ˈɔɪlˌfiːld/

KK: /ɔɪlfiːld/

noun

Definition: A large area of land where oil is extracted from the ground.

Example: The company invested heavily in the new oilfield to increase its production.

oilman

IPA: /ˈɔɪl.mən/

KK: /ˈɔɪlˌmæn/

noun

Definition: A person who works in the oil industry, involved in activities like production, refinement, or selling oil.

Example: The oilman negotiated a new deal for drilling rights in the region.

oligopolist

IPA: /ˌɒlɪˈɡɒpəlɪst/

KK: /ˌɑːlɪˈɡɒpəlɪst/

noun

Definition: A person or company that is part of a market where a few sellers control the prices and supply of goods or services.

Example: The oligopolist raised prices, knowing that the competition was limited.

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