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Exam: TOEIC

tout

IPA: /taʊt/

KK: /taʊt/

intransitive verb

Definition: To promote or advertise something, often in an aggressive or brazen manner.

Example: The company decided to tout its new product at the trade show.

noun

Definition: A person who provides information about racehorses and their chances of winning, often selling this information to people who bet on races.

Example: The tout gave me tips on which horses to bet on for the big race.

transitive verb

Definition: To promote or advertise something in a way that is enthusiastic or aggressive, often to persuade others to buy or support it.

Example: The company is touting its new product as the best on the market.

tow

IPA: /toʊ/

KK: /toʊ/

noun

Definition: A type of rope or cable used to pull something, or the act of pulling something behind another vehicle or object.

Example: The truck used a strong tow to pull the broken car off the road.

transitive verb

Definition: To pull something behind you using a rope, chain, or similar device.

Example: The truck will tow the broken car to the repair shop.

towage

IPA: /ˈtoʊɪdʒ/

KK: /ˈtoʊɪdʒ/

noun

Definition: The service or act of pulling a vehicle or boat with another vehicle or boat, usually by means of a rope or chain.

Example: The towage of the broken-down car was handled by a local towing company.

traceability

IPA: //treɪsəˈbɪləti//

KK: /ˈtreɪsəˌbɪlɪti/

noun

Definition: The ability to follow and identify all the steps or stages in a process that lead to a specific outcome or result.

Example: The traceability of the product ensures that we can track its journey from production to sale.

traction

IPA: /ˈtrækʃən/

KK: /ˈtrækʃən/

noun

Definition: The force that allows something to grip or hold onto a surface, like a tire on a road, or a method used in medicine to pull and align bones.

Example: The car's tires provided excellent traction on the wet road.

tradable

IPA: //ˈtreɪdəbl//

KK: /ˈtrædeɪbəl/

adjective

Definition: Able to be exchanged or sold in a market.

Example: The company issued tradable shares to attract more investors.

trade

IPA: //treɪd//

KK: /treɪd/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the buying and selling of goods and services, often in a commercial context.

Example: The trade publication provides valuable insights for business professionals.

intransitive verb

Definition: To engage in the activity of buying and selling goods or services, often for profit.

Example: Many people trade stocks to increase their wealth.

noun

Definition: An activity where people exchange goods or services, often involving buying and selling. It can also refer to a skilled job or profession.

Example: He decided to enter the trade of carpentry after completing his apprenticeship.

tradeable

IPA: //ˈtreɪdə.bəl//

KK: /ˈtreɪdəbl/

adjective

Definition: Able to be exchanged or sold, especially in a market.

Example: The company issued tradeable shares to attract more investors.

tradecraft

IPA: //ˈtreɪdkræft//

KK: /ˈtrɛɪdˌkræft/

noun

Definition: The skills and techniques used in secret activities, especially in spying or intelligence work.

Example: The agent was trained in various forms of tradecraft to carry out his missions successfully.

trademark

IPA: /ˈtreɪdˌmɑrk/

KK: /ˈtrɛɪdˌmɑrk/

noun

Definition: A name, symbol, or sign that is legally registered to identify and protect a product or service from being used by others.

Example: The company registered its logo as a trademark to prevent others from using it.

transitive verb

Definition: To officially label a product or service with a unique symbol or name that identifies it as belonging to a specific company or individual.

Example: The company decided to trademark their new logo to protect their brand identity.

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