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particular (adv.)

(1) (adv.) To a higher degree than is usual or average. (โดยเฉพราะอย่างยิ่ง) Used to single out a subject to which a statement is especially applicable. (2) So as to give special emphasis to a point; specifically. (3) (adj.) Used to single out an individual member of a specified group or class. Denoting a proposition in which something is asserted of some but not all of a class. (4) (adj.) Especially great or intense. (5) (adj.) Insisting that something should be correct or suitable in every detail; fastidious. (6) (n.) A detail. (particulars) Detailed information about someone or something. (7) (n.) (Philosophy) An individual item, as contrasted with a universal quality. - 'I don't particularly want to be reminded of that time' (1) - [as submodifier] 'particularly able students' (1) - 'the team's defence is excellent, particularly their two centre backs' (1) - 'he particularly asked that I should help you' (2) - 'I think the show will surprise a lot of people and that, particularly, Chris will.' (2) - 'A notable feature of unemployment is that it particularly affects young people.'(2) - 'the action seems to discriminate against a particular group of companies' (3) - 'So they are really generational studies told through the lens of particular individuals.' (3) - 'For his part, the chef has to strive to make the customer understand the individuality of a particular preparation.' (3) - 'First, it's one thing to say individual people have particular traits that help us identify them.' (3) - 'Almost every family in this village has one or more of its members working in this particular business sector.' (3) - 'Why do individuals, societies and particular classes or ethnic groups eat specific foods?' (3) - 'when handling or checking cash the cashier should exercise particular care' (4) - 'So take particular care with personal hygiene in the mornings.' (4) - 'The Descent is extremely well made on a technical level, with particular care taken with the sound and the visual texture.' (4) - 'When you report on life and death issues, you owe it to your readers to take particular care in the editing process.' (4) - 'This reinforces the view that it is incumbent upon those making these decisions to take particular care in both making and explaining them.' (4) - 'He would have to have particular care and concern for his priests and for promoting vocations.' (4) - 'Residents have been warned to take particular care when they go away on their summer holidays.' (4) - 'The policy material also lays stress on the particular care with which applications for changes to residential use should be examined.' (4) - 'The patrol leader should take particular care to explain each decision he made and each order he gave.' (4) - 'she is very particular about cleanliness' (5) - 'Kobren is so particular about his hair that he refused to let anyone cut it for 12 years.' (5) - 'My friend's very particular about her pasta, and she swore that the noodles were perfectly cooked.' (5) - 'He was particular about what sort of food should be mentioned.' (5) - 'I get teased by all my colleagues for being so particular about the cleanliness of the shop.' (5) - 'I am very particular about sound and I hate to play in auditoriums that don't have a good system.' (5) - 'Bama's father, who was in the Indian army, was very particular about the children's education.' (5) - 'he is wrong in every particular' (6) - 'a clerk took the woman's particulars' (6) - 'Irene is the person to contact for show schedules and more detailed particulars.' (6) - 'By inputting little more than their name and email address, users can receive the agent's sales particulars within seconds.' (6) - 'I find myself uninterested in technique - the particulars of better arm-twisting and wrist-bending.' (6) - 'His lawyers had earlier asked for a one-week postponement of the arraignment because they have not yet received the bill of particulars or list of detailed evidence on the case but the court rejected their plea.' (6) - 'If you would like to appear in the Pride London 2005 adverts, you can find all the details of where to send your particulars (name, address, photograph etc) here.' (6) - 'Oh, yes you may stay and reminisce, Conductor, and let Jeffries know the particulars of this matter.' (6) - 'I conducted a voir dire at the request of the accused to determine the origin of this information and further particulars.' (6) - 'All of the normal difficulties of ethical life remain, and they can be solved only by means of a detailed understanding of the particulars of each situation.' (6) - 'Don't worry about it, Matty'll inform you on the particulars of your assignment tomorrow night.' (6) - 'The statement was not on the record, and it addressed few of the particulars you now raise immediately after the fact.' (6) - 'universals can be simultaneously exemplified by different particulars in different places' (7) - 'In Chapter 19, I examine various accounts of the first of these distinctions and raise the question of whether we really need to include both universals and particulars in our ontology.' (7) - 'But intellectual appetite is free because the intellect deals with universals, not particulars.' (7) - 'A third implication of a place-based philosophy has to do with the connection between universal qualities and their particulars.' (7) - 'The claim that there are no universals apart from particulars needs to be understood in context.' (7) - 'Philosophers who agree with a conception of events as particulars typically distinguish different sorts of such particulars.' (7)

evident (adj.)

(1) (adj.) Clearly seen or understood; obvious.ชัดแจ้ง, ชัดเจน, ปรากฎชัด - 'she ate the biscuits with evident enjoyment' (1) - The similarities are evident in the way they approach software security initiatives, according to a report from Synopsys. (1) - 'He had a great sense of justice and fair play and this was so evident on the football field.' (1) - 'The new stadium is going up very slowly, with the new arch still barely evident.' (1) - 'It hangs from two points, its weight evident, about to fall and reveal what lies beyond.' (1) - 'The words are becoming familiar and the lack of youth provision appears evident.' (1) - 'His importance to the team was clearly evident when he was ruled out for the final months of the season.' (1) - 'This is a trend that's been evident for the last three years and it has culminated in this.' (1) - 'That flaw was evident in the first half yesterday but was rectified almost immediately.' (1) - 'The ink smearing is evident foreshadowing of her death, but also of what else is to come.' (1) - 'The railway stations revert to older materials and greater personal care is evident.' (1) - 'Unfortunately, there does not seem to be much in the way of evident relaxation or solution.' (1)

optimal (adj.)

(1) (adj.) Best or most favourable; optimum. ดีที่สุด, เหมาะสมที่สุด - allowing optimal evaluation and analysis of what's under investigation. (1) - 'I just need to fiddle around with it to get it in the optimal listening order.' (1) - 'Oral odours are best treated through meticulous oral hygiene and optimal dental care.' (1) - 'If an infant's condition is not as grave as was thought, he will live, and he can then be given optimal care if he has any handicaps.' (1) - 'The optimal time for both starting and stopping treatment is unknown.' (1) - 'Each filler is injected in a different way but, in most cases, two or more syringes will be needed for optimal results.' (1) - 'The optimal solution in my eyes is to have smoking banned in public places except for designated smoking areas.' (1) - 'The key is determining the optimal time to move from an internal to an external audit.' (1) - 'Plant two or more rows of the same variety side by side to ensure optimal pollination.' (1) - 'The results indicated that the procedural modification was not optimal for the purpose.' (1) - 'What are the optimal temperature and light conditions for the germination of these seeds?' (1) - 'A good short story is a fictional vision which, in its optimal form, happens to have a short page count.' (1)

extensive (adj.)

(1) (adj.) Covering or affecting a large area. Large in amount or scale. (2) (adj.) (of agriculture) obtaining a relatively small crop from a large area with a minimum of attention and expense. - 'an extensive garden' (1) - 'Now visitors can wander through the house and the extensive gardens landscaped by the poet.' (1) - 'The phone was not recovered despite extensive searches of the area by teams of officers over the weekend.' (1) - 'The garden, quite extensive at that, had sported an abandoned look for a long time.' (1) - 'They carried out an extensive search of the area but nothing was found.' (1) - 'Similarly, local hopes voiced in the consultation for extensive green areas are set to be disappointed.' (1) - 'Outside, the extensive landscaped gardens are a defining feature of the property.' (1) - 'After a walk round the extensive gardens and lake, the group adjourned to Lullingstone for lunch.' (1) - 'Our officers carried out an extensive search of the area this morning but he has not been seen again.' (1) - 'Today it belongs to the Rockefeller Foundation, but the extensive gardens are open to small guided tours.' (1) - 'All this plus extensive hilltop gardens with cross-London views, and it's all free.' (1) - 'an extensive collection of silver' (1) - 'After a look at his extensive collection of trophies, it is easier to understand the decision.' (1) - 'With such extensive legal power already in the hands of the government, why do we need to make things worse?' (1) - 'He became President under a revised Constitution which gave him extensive powers.' (1) - 'I have a fairly extensive amount of work done on the subject, and a number of links that are worth following.' (1) - 'Rosie has also had extensive involvement with the Catholic Church and school activities.' (1) - 'Kumaratunga is increasingly relying on her extensive executive powers as president.' (1) - 'If at first you don't succeed then institute an extensive and wideranging review of your systems and processes.' (1) - 'extensive farming techniques' (2) - 'The REPS scheme should be ideally suited to the more extensive type of farming in island areas.' (2) - 'Viticulture is most extensive in the Rhine and Mosel valleys in west Germany and is an important export industry.' (2) - 'Secondly, at the time of the Mayans there was no extensive agriculture in Venezuela.' (2) - 'Will the drive for more extensive systems in farming lead to greater problems?' (2) - 'One of the strengths of our agriculture is that we're extensive.' (2)

fulfilled (adj.)

(1) (adj.) Satisfied or happy because of fully developing one's abilities or character., สมบูณย์ - their request will not be fulfilled (1) - 'I am confident in this role and feel fulfilled' (1) - 'they lead contented and fulfilled lives' (1) - 'Many people's health, their livelihoods, environment and prospects for a secured and fulfilled future are being destroyed.'(1) - 'We had a big enough income from my husband's job, and I knew I'd feel more fulfilled and happy spending Chloe's early years with her.' (1) - 'Apart from excitement and the odd growl, they have always been friendly encounters with happy, fulfilled dogs and pleasant, responsible dog handlers.' (1) - 'We cannot, of course, defer working on social problems until we attain a critical mass of fulfilled people capable of saving the planet.' (1) - 'She sees a bigger picture. 'It's all about defining a fulfilled life in a culture that has no real experience of people in their eighties and nineties.'' (1) - 'I wish you all every happiness in your relationships, work hard to make it work for you all and you will have a long and happy fulfilled life together.' (1) - 'A large number of people with cancer overcome the disease and live fulfilled lives for many years.' (1) - 'He guarantees you a great future and a fulfilled life.' (1) - 'Successful or not, the efforts to produce well-rounded, fulfilled scholars will go on, as they do in schools up and down the country.' (1) - 'Medical reason or not, higher risk or not, us mothers of caesarean-section babies are no less fulfilled than any other mother, end of story.' (1) - 'The imagery evokes the sense of transforming the mundane lives of ordinary individuals into extraordinary, fulfilled ones.' (1) - 'As a result, it was part of my private agenda to find older gay men who had figured out how to grow up and grow old as happy, fulfilled men.' (1) - 'He squeezes every possible ounce of emotion out of those two octaves and the restricted range of his voice - characteristic of the man who believes in living a fulfilled life.' (1) - 'Most parents and other family members want their children to be happy, to have a fulfilled, rewarding life.' (1) - 'They must decide for themselves what being rich and fulfilled means.' (1) - 'Unintentionally, Anne's step showed her to be a wise and unpretentious woman, whose only aspirations for her children were that that they live happy and fulfilled lives.' (1) - 'She may be unable to recall the four digit code for her new combination boiler in order to run a bath, but she can share with the audience the secrets for a fulfilled, successful life.' (1)

responsible (adj.)

(1) (adj.) [predicative] Having an obligation to do something, or having control over or care for someone, as part of one's job or role. (รับผิดชอบ) (responsible to) Having to report to (a superior) and be answerable to them for one's actions. (2) Being the primary cause of something and so able to be blamed or credited for it. Morally accountable for one's behaviour. (3) (of a job or position) involving important duties, independent decision-making, or control over others. Capable of being trusted. (เชื่อถืได้) - 'the cabinet minister responsible for Education' (1) - 'Gooch was responsible for 198 of his side's 542 runs' (2) - 'Several former bank directors and owners found responsible for misusing credits have also been prosecuted.' (2) - 'The primary agent responsible for respiratory disease is obviously microbial.' (2) - 'the progressive emergence of the child as a responsible being' (2) - 'she had risen rapidly to a high and responsible position in the civil service' (3)

properly (adv.)

(1) (adv.) Correctly or satisfactorily. อย่างถูกต้องหรือน่าพอใจ Appropriately for the circumstances; suitably or respectably. (2) [sentence adverb] In the strict sense; exactly. (3) [British informal usually as submodifier] Thoroughly; completely. - 'ensuring the work is carried out properly' (1) - 'a properly drafted agreement' (1) - 'Worse, there is a growing belief that they might be too complex to work properly.' (1) - 'I'm trying to get my mother to behave properly' (1) - 'algebra is, properly speaking, the analysis of equations' (2) - 'The drive properly speaking, in the only sense faithful to Freud's discovery, is sexuality.' (2) - 'on the first day she felt properly well, Millie sat out on the front steps' (3) - 'Nor, I suggest, are we in this court in a position to explore it properly.' (3)

convincingly (adv.)

(1) (adv.) In a way that causes someone to believe that something is true or real., ตะล่อม In a way that leaves no margin of doubt as to who has won. - 'this chapter is not as convincingly argued' (1) - 'These are not developments that can be explained convincingly through the language of the decline, erosion, or loss of state power.' (1) - 'Most impressive of all were the extraordinarily well sung and convincingly choreographed choral scenes.' (1) - 'Neither dates nor provenances can convincingly explain the development of these distinct artistic languages.' (1) - 'No mayor in living memory has explicitly, convincingly made the case for an expanding, opportunity city.' (1) - 'Simply and convincingly, he forgives his enemies.' (1) - 'he convincingly defeated the current champion' (1) - 'If he doesn't win here, and win convincingly, his strategy of betting on the later, bigger states will go down as a prime example of political hara-kiri.'(1) - 'He convincingly won the first set but slipped 3-0 down in the second before breaking back to force a tiebreaker.' (1) - 'The center-right party convincingly won the general election and now has an overall majority of 368 seats.' (1)

obviously (adv.)

(1) (adv.) In a way that is easily perceived or understood; clearly. จริงๆแล้ว, อย่างไม่ต้องสงสัย, เห็นได้ชัด, แน่ชัด, อย่างชัดเจน, ทนโท่ - 'obviously, everyone has to do what they think is right' (1) - 'she was obviously unwell' (1) - 'They were obviously going off duty but they stopped to help me up and investigate.' (1) - 'Janette and Drew obviously trusted the gas supplier to keep them safe, as we all do.' (1) - 'There was a big roar from behind, which obviously meant that Annika had won her match.' (1) - 'Everyone knows how special a World Cup is and it obviously means so much to this town.' (1) - 'She's also dead by the start of the novel, which is obviously no more than she deserves.' (1) - A north wind blows, obviously off the icebergs. - Someone is obviously telling a lie. - Brian is mad because Chris obviously does not intend to return the money. - She obviously thought she was a good woman, but...

narrowly (adv.)

(1) (adv.) Only just; by only a small margin. อย่างแคบๆ, (2) (adv.) Closely or carefully. เกือบ, หวุดหวิด, เฉียดฉิว,จวนเจียน (3) In a limited or restricted way. - There are times when looking at something narrowly can be more effective than taking a wider and more comprehensive view. - 'the party was narrowly defeated in the elections' (1) - 'A Nissan Micra came screeching off the eastbound carriageway, narrowly missed their patrol car, and rolled up the bank into a field.' (1) - 'A two-inch nut shattered the window and showered glass into the vehicle as it pulled up outside the school, narrowly missing pupils.' (1) - 'Police were also called to a building in Northgate in Wakefield city centre after the wind blew off part of the roof, narrowly missing a pedestrian.' (1) - 'he was looking at her narrowly' (2) - 'She scanned the baby narrowly, then looked as searchingly at Sandra, whose face was turned to gaze across the fields.' (2) - 'In addition, our attention becomes more narrowly focused on the physical source of our pleasure.' (2) - 'Tim watched Anna narrowly as her attention and her hands wandered below his waist.' (2) - 'narrowly defined tasks' (3) - 'Timeshare law is too narrowly defined, so it excludes contracts of less than 36 months or timeshare on boats.' (3) - 'The grounds for judicial review may be defined more narrowly than that.' (3) - 'They not only define the problem narrowly, but also the solution.' (3) - 'Thirty or so years later we find much of the programming is rather narrowly defined ideologically.' (3) - 'Perfectionists live in a narrowly defined world in which they feel empowered.' (3) - 'He argued that all the applicable statutes and treaty obligations can be read in such a way as to define torture very narrowly.' (3)

resources (N.)

(1) (n,) (usually resources) A stock or supply of money, materials, staff, and other assets that can be drawn on by a person or organization in order to function effectively. (resources) A country's collective means of supporting itself or becoming wealthier, as represented by its reserves of minerals, land, and other natural assets. A source of help or information. (resources) North American Available assets. (2) An action or strategy which may be adopted in adverse circumstances. (resources) Personal attributes and capabilities regarded as able to help or sustain one in adverse circumstances. dated [mass noun] The ability to find clever ways to overcome difficulties; resourcefulness. archaic [mass nou] The possibility of aid or assistance. A leisure occupation. (3) (verb) Provide with resources. - 'local authorities complained that they lacked resources' (1) - 'Carry out detailed market research before committing financial and staff resources to new products or services.' (1) - 'Owing to lack of staff resources, one unit did not start to implement and one did not fully implement the protocol.' (1) - 'This means that they must have sufficient financial and other resources to function as a business on a lasting basis.' (1) - 'Japan's exploitation of commercially important marine resources' (1) - 'Membership would lower the island's high food prices, but it might reduce local control over land and sea resources.' (1) - 'So far we have been fighting for land, water, minerals and other resources.' (1) - 'census records are an invaluable resource for the historian' (1) - 'the database could be used as a reference and teaching resource' (1) - 'This limits the resources available for investments in the country's deteriorated public infrastructure.' (1) - 'sometimes anger is the only resource left in a situation like this' (2) - 'These results imply that males adaptively change their resource allocation strategy during the course of the season.' (2) - 'we had been left very much to our own resources' (2) - 'a man of resource' (2) - 'He has already shown us that he is a man of resource. So why don't we have a quiet dinner, then go and see an opera?' (2) - 'the flower of the French army was lost without resource' (2) - 'a strategy which ensures that primary health care workers are adequately resourced' (3) - 'All I did was give some parity against extremely well resourced defendants and their lawyers.' (3) - 'The issue, then, is whether the police are resourced adequately.' (3) - 'Where a person will go to jail trials must be properly resourced on both sides.' (3) - 'Committees must be adequately resourced, an important reason why parliaments should have control of their budgets.' (3)

dominant It was a dominant display from the hosts, Roberto Firmino firing in Andy Robertson's cut-back on 20 minutes. doubt (n.)

(1) (n.) A feeling of uncertainty or lack of conviction. (2) (Verb) Feel uncertain about. Question the truth or fact of (something) Disbelieve or lack faith in (someone) Feel uncertain, especially about one's religious beliefs. Fear; be afraid. -'some doubt has been cast upon the authenticity of this account' (1) - 'they had doubts that they would ever win' (1) - 'When he looked up at her, his eyes seemed filled with doubt and uncertainty.' (1) - 'The approach appears to be one of instilling fear, uncertainty and doubt in those who apply for rebates to which they are entitled.' (1) - 'There is too much reasonable doubt for a conviction.' (1) - 'Each relationship, until now, had doubt, anxiety, uncertainty, as their qualities.' (1) - 'I expressed enthusiasm, and he, as usual, expressed some doubt and uncertainty.' (1) - 'Youthful, idealistic romance has grown into love, hopefulness into doubt, and anger into distance.' (1) - 'I doubt my ability to do the job' (2) - 'I doubt if anyone slept that night' (2) - 'However, you can't doubt his ability to adjust, given his record.' (2) - 'Katy would never doubt her friend's incredible abilities again.' (2) - 'I seriously doubted my ability to drive so Mike and Christine came to my rescue again.' (2) - 'who can doubt the value and necessity of these services?'(2) - 'If anyone doubted his right to be a Ryder Cup player, let alone a hero, that result speaks for itself.' (2) - 'Anyone who doubts this should look at the viewing figures for sport on television.' (2) - 'I have no reason to doubt him' (2) - 'He hasn't given me any real reason to doubt him, and yet none of this feels familiar.' (2) - 'Not there is any reason to doubt her; she takes care of the place with an impressive thoroughness.' (2) - 'He explained what he had seen and the other men, having already witnessed other events for themselves, had no reason to doubt him.' (2) - 'For some reason, I doubted Daniel would come home for Christmas.' (2) - 'For the record, he is an excellent teacher and we have never had any reason to doubt him.' (2) - 'The courage to believe is easy, with lots of respectable company, but I admire more the courage to doubt.' (2) - 'I became angry with myself for my blind belief in the Bus, and my reluctance to doubt before that minute.' (2) - 'I doubt not any ones contradicting this Journal' (2) - 'Doubt not, my lord, they shall be well opposed.' (2)

fold (n.)

(1) (n.) A form or shape produced by the gentle draping of a loose, full garment or piece of cloth. An area of skin that sags or hangs loosely. (2) [British] A slight hill or hollow in the ground. (2.1) [Geology] A bend or curvature of strata. (3) A line or crease produced in paper or cloth as the result of folding it. (3.1) A piece of paper or cloth that has been folded. - 'the fabric fell in soft folds' (1) - 'Nosha caught it and the folds of cloth fell open to show Nia whimpering.' (1) - 'Generally they consist of very simple linear designs, characterized by Gothic loops and hooks in the folds of the garments.'(1) - 'And over the magnificent, inspiring crowd there floated the green flag, waving its folds in the gentle breeze of the new-born day.' (1) - 'Beneath the tough outer casing and linear silhouettes are a feast of soft frills and folds.'(1) - 'At the painting's optical center is a large, round table draped with folds of brilliant white cloth.' (1) - 'The rogue member of the Shadow Spirit clan chased after her, throwing a knife from one of the folds in his loose clothing.' (1) - 'Nodding, I stood, letting the robe fall in soft folds around my body.' (1) - 'Dresses were strewn across the bed and draped carefully over the trunks, the soft folds inviting Gwin's caress.' (1) - 'This is a long outer garment with loose folds and a head covering.' (1) - 'Ignoring the blades that shot out from the loose folds of Mairgeth's shirt, he shifted his gaze back to Tye.' (1) - 'the house lay in a fold of the hills' (2) - 'The topography is majestically varied, spreading in hills and folds into infinity.' (2) - 'The slanting rays of the sun accentuated the folds and valleys.' (2) - 'Perhaps it would be better instead to find a nice hidden fold in the hills on which to site a small, unobtrusive nuclear power station.' (2) - 'In the study area, the surface geology of the foreland fold and thrust belt is dominated by the south Urals accretionary complex.' (2) - 'In one case, printed on 21 sheets of paper, just below the horizontal fold, over to the right and at about 45 degrees are the words 'Life Bonds'.(3) - 'Running above the fold on the front page of business, it read as follows.' (3) - 'a fold of paper slipped out of the diary' (3) - 'The kind man untied her bonds and handed her a mass of folds of blue cloth.' (3) - 'Carefully, she opened the letter and slid the paper out of its fold.' (3)

journal (n.)

(1) (n.) A newspaper or magazine that deals with a particular subject or professional activity. (2) A daily record of news and events of a personal nature; a diary. A logbook. (the Journals) A record of the daily proceedings in the British Houses of Parliament. (in bookkeeping) a daily record of business transactions with a statement of the accounts to which each is to be debited and credited. (3) The part of a shaft or axle that rests on bearings. - 'medical journals' (1) - [in names] 'the Wall Street Journal' (1) - 'It's a journal, a diary, an online record of your likes, your loathes, your jokes and your photos.' (2) - 'I picked it up to see what I had hit, and to my surprise, it was Cam's journal.' (2)

vendor (n.)

(1) (n.) A person or company offering something for sale, especially a trader in the street. ผู้ขาย, ผู้จำหน่าย [LAW] The seller in a sale, especially of property. - 'an Italian ice-cream vendor' (1) - 'I learned to drink espresso there served up from a little vendor's cart.' (1) - 'The hotdog vendor looked up from his task of assembling Rhino's meal and stared at them.' (1) - 'In Peru's informal economic sector, street vendors sell anything from food to flowers.' (1) - 'On 30 June the Solicitors remitted the full purchase price of £102,000 to the Vendor's solicitors.' (1) - 'First, he must be sure that the vendor of the property is really entitled to sell it.' (1) - 'Contracts between the vendor and the claimant were exchanged on 12 th June 1995.' (1) - 'In the agreement the vendor warranted that the pool machinery was properly constructed and free of structural deficits.' (1) - 'The vendor's solicitor responded with a letter to Kent dated October 9.' (1)

region (n.)

(1) (n.) An area, especially part of a country or the world having definable characteristics but not always fixed boundaries. ขอบเขต, ภูมิภาค An administrative district of a city or country. (the regions) [British] The parts of a country outside the capital or chief seat of government. An area of activity or thought. 'his work takes needlework into the region of folk art' (2) A part of the body, especially around or near an organ. - 'the equatorial regions' (1) - 'a major wine-producing region' (1) - 'This region was always a good producer of a quality store and Mark always recognised that fact.' (1)\ - 'The region nearly always suffers a period of water stress in the hot, dry spring.' (1) - 'Lothian Region' (1) - 'Saxony was divided into four large regions' (1) - 'the promotion of investment in the regions' (1) - 'the lumbar region' (2)

procedure (n.)

(1) (n.) An established or official way of doing something. ขั้นตอน, กระบวนการ, A series of actions conducted in a certain order or manner. การดำเนินการ A surgical operation. [Computing] another term for subroutine - it's just a routine prpcedure (1) - 'the police are now reviewing procedures' (1) - 'rules of procedure' (1) - 'the standard procedure for informing new employees about conditions of work' (1) - 'At what point does the application of such procedures destroy the order itself?' (1) - 'If this is your idea of customer service then you seriously need to review your procedures.' (1) - 'the procedure is carried out under general anesthesia' (1) - 'The choice is between manual procedures or a simple software solution.' (1)

involve (v.)

(1) (n.) Have or include (something) as a necessary or integral part or result. โยงใยถึง, ข้องเกี่ยว, พัวพัน, Cause to participate in an activity or situation. (be/get involved) Be or become occupied or engrossed in something. (be involved) Be engaged in an emotional or personal relationship. - Christian Eriksen has been directly involved in nine goals in his past eight games in all competitions (five goals, four assists). (1) - 'my job involves a lot of travelling' (1) - 'a bill proposing harsher penalties for crimes involving firearms and drugs' (1) - 'Economic integration involves links between the economies of a group of countries.' (1) - 'It was a workload which included every aspect of the job and even involved coverage of sport.' (1) - 'This result does not involve any unconstitutional border crossing by the court.' (1) - 'Liz was a management consultant, a job which involved a great deal of travel, particularly to the United States.' (1) - 'an opportunity to involve as many people as possible in all aspects of music-making' (1) - 'He was wheeled up from Casualty under Police guard, as he was alleged to be involved in criminal activity.' (1) - 'In a statement he claimed that Majid is deeply involved in the militancy activities.' (1) - 'According to evidence gathered by police and immigration officers, many had been involved in criminal activity.' (1) - 'By contrast, Iris reveals an apparent indifference to the grisly activities she is involved in.' (1) - 'He fell into fast company and before long, found himself involved in illegal activities.' (1) - 'her husband had been very involved in his work' (1) - 'Bishops, priests and nuns, both Rwandese and foreign, were involved in Rwanda's politics.' (1) - 'Out political leaders seem to be drawing up a list of people and principles that shouldn't be involved in politics.' (1) - 'Police believe the change will help them track aggressive beggars and those who might be involved in more serious crime.' (1) - 'Angela told me she was involved with someone else' (1) - 'Some have suggested she was a lesbian but, says Jack 'she loved men and was involved with them'.' (1) - 'She also wrote in what must have seemed at the time in an unwomanly way, not being emotionally involved with her characters.' (1) - 'How many of those have you been personally involved with or have first hand information about?' (1) - 'She estimates that most of us are emotionally involved with five or six old loves at the same time.' (1) - 'These findings indicate that we had been successful in recruiting people who were closely involved with the dying patient.' (1)

structure (n.)

(1) (n.) The arrangement of and relations between the parts or elements of something complex. [mass noun] The quality of being organized. A building or other object constructed from several parts. (2) [Verb] Construct or arrange according to a plan; give a pattern or organization to. - 'the two sentences have equivalent structures' (1) - 'the company's weakness is the inflexibility of its management structure' (1) - 'we shall use three headings to give some structure to the discussion' (1) - 'the station is a magnificent structure and should not be demolished' (1) - 'services must be structured so as to avoid pitfalls' (2) - 'They're systematizing their fantasy lives, and thereby structuring their subjective worlds.' (2) - 'The games are structured as combat sport events, involving physical challenge and risk.' (2) - 'We're playing quite a long show and it's important that it is structured properly.' (2)

equipment (n.)

(1) (n.) The necessary items for a particular purpose, อุปกรณ์, เครื่องมือ, The process of supplying someone or something with necessary equipment. Mental resources. [humorous] A man's genitals. -'Employees should take a break away from office equipment every hour or two.' (1) - 'This will provide the dedicated staff and equipment necessary for small companies to compete.' (1) - 'The pair said there were several parties interested in buying the company's equipment but the land would be sold.' (1) - 'They will also have the opportunity to access a variety of office equipment to help research and develop their ideas.' (1) - 'Spending on capital equipment by telecoms companies remains depressed.' (1) - 'The audio gear and battery charging equipment can be interchanged between radio sets.' (1) - 'the construction and equipment of new harbour facilities' (1) - 'The equipment of the truck with large profiled solid rubber tyres allows best floor contact also on wet and bumpy floors.' (1) - 'I feel it my duty to state the great activity, energy, and zeal shown by the Admiral in superintending the equipment of the Danish ships and the embarkation of the stores from the arsenal.' (1) - 'they lacked the intellectual equipment to recognize the jokes' (1) - 'There must have been a time when man's mental equipment was different from what it is now.' (1) - 'Sounds to me like you've got all the mental/spiritual equipment you need and should just get on with it!' (1) - 'Men don't quite have the right physical or mental equipment to be the dominant parent.' (1) - 'A normal woman of 18 does not have the inchoate mental equipment of a child of 9. She has adult, mature mental equipment.' (1) - 'Andy's equipment was larger than I had thought possible.' (1) - 'Russian surgeons have constructed and grafted an artificial penis onto the body of a soldier who lost his equipment on a booby trap.' (1) - 'Would you refer to your equipment as a stack of nickels, dimes or quarters?' (1)

turn something to advantage (or to one's advantage) (phrase)

(1) (phrase) Handle or respond to something in such a way as to benefit from it. - 'With the wind to their advantage the home-side supporters hoped Rangers would turn this game to their advantage.' (1) - 'His prison cell was searched and some drawings were discovered and now his attorneys hope to turn that fact to his advantage at his trial.' (1) - 'On the other hand, firms with experience and foresight may be able to turn these risks to their advantage and even make a certain amount of profit through foreign exchange gains.' (1) - 'We like to think that we can somehow interpret events and turn them to our advantage.' (1) - 'Instead of focusing on the negative aspects of jobs moving overseas, we should be concentrating on turning any threats to our advantage.' (1) -'As founding editor of Cosmogirl, she turned that quality to her advantage, offering herself as a role model to quirky teens who were interested in standing out, not fitting in.' (1) - 'But it is one thing getting those breaks, and it is another turning them to your advantage as the Armagh forwards did.' (1) - 'Brown will meet his closest lieutenants to retrench and thrash out some way of turning a deteriorating situation to his advantage.' (1) - 'And so, he said, companies are seeking ways to live with the technologies that threaten them and are trying to turn them to their advantage.' (1) - 'My message is that hostility can be turned to our advantage if we're better, smarter, wiser at the end of the season.' (1)

to advantage

(1) (phrase) In a way which displays or makes good use of the best aspects of something. เพื่อประโยชน์ - 'her shoes showed off her legs to advantage' (1) - 'plan your space to its best advantage' (1) - 'It includes top-of-the-line display cases that will show to advantage the museum's finest visiting mineral specimens.' (1) - 'They are playing with energy and enthusiasm and their superior fitness enables them to exploit space to advantage.' (1) - 'On request, she also visits her clients' homes to advise them on where to place the exhibit or the kind of wall finish that would show it to advantage.' (1) - 'From then on there was only going to be one winner as he used his greater reach to advantage, landing wonderful combinations that left the hapless Kaperonis totally outclassed.' (1) - 'I figured I'd put those deficits to advantage - force myself to take risks, hazard extra dangers, go where reporters weren't.' (1) - 'As he realised, no one had ever questioned the high quality of the products, and he saw little sense in selling off machinery when the skills to use them to advantage were still in place.' (1) - 'But before I uttered a word, I realized that these pictures could not be displayed to advantage in daytime.' (1) - 'A display rack shows off plates and teapots to advantage.' (1) - 'Tharoor's deft and incisive mind is displayed to advantage in the piece on Nirad Chaudhari.' (1)

free of charge (Phrase)

(Phrase)(1) Without any payment due. (โดยไม่มีค่าใช้จ่าย, โดยไม่คืดเงิน, ฟรี, แถม) - 'a Certificate of Posting is available free of charge at the counter' (1) - 'That is why we wanted to make the standards available free of charge on the Internet.' (1) - 'All the reports will be available free of charge to anyone with access to the Internet.' (1) - 'This book is available free of charge to people who have used the Centre over the past decade.' (1)

intense (adj.)

(adj.)(1) (adj.) Of extreme force, degree, or strength. เข้มข้น, (of an action) highly concentrated. (2) Having or showing strong feelings or opinions; extremely earnest or serious. - 'the job demands intense concentration' (1) - Liverpool boss Klopp said: It is a very intense, an unbelievable challenge to face Manchester City always (1) - 'the heat was intense' (1) - 'an intense blue' (1) - 'a phase of intense activity' (1) - 'an intense young woman, passionate about her art' (1) - 'a burning and intense look' (1)

significant (adj.)

(adj.)(1) (adj.) Sufficiently great or important to be worthy of attention; noteworthy. สำคัญ, มีนัย, มีผล (2) Having a particular meaning; indicative of something. Suggesting a meaning or message that is not explicitly stated. (3) Statistics Relating to or having significance. - 'a significant increase in sales' (1) -'The nurses want a significant increase in their flat fee for agreeing to be on call.' (1) - 'We thought it only fitting that we do something quite significant for humanity.' (1) - 'in times of stress her dreams seemed to her especially significant' (2) - 'she gave him a significant look' (2) - 'The first study fell short of showing a statistically significant benefit.' (3) - 'All of these physiological parameters showed significant differences statistically.' (3) - 'Just as for the acentrics, group and radiation dose were statistically significant predictors.' (3)

specific (adj.)

(adj.)(1) Clearly defined or identified. Precise and clear in making statements or issuing instructions. Belonging or relating uniquely to a particular subject. (2) [Noun] dated A medicine or remedy effective in treating a particular disease or part of the body. (usually specifics ) A precise detail. - 'savings were made by increasing the electricity supply only until it met specific development needs' (1) - 'when ordering goods be specific' (1) - 'information needs are often very specific to individuals' (1) - 'he grasped at the idea as though she had offered him a specific for cancer' (2) - 'I wish I'd put more thought into the specifics' (2) - 'The specifics of the onerous terms of release were not apparent in the unreported decision.' (2)

convenient (adj.)

(adj.)(1) Fitting in well with a person's needs, activities, and plans. (ง่าย, สะดวกสะบาย, ที่ใช้สะดวก, ใกล้มือใกล้เคียง Syn. comfortable, ready) Involving little trouble or effort. (convenient for) Situated so as to allow easy access to. Helpfully placed or occurring. - 'I phoned your office to confirm that this date is convenient' (1) - 'the new car park will make shopping much more convenient' (1) - 'the site would have to be convenient for London' (1) - 'guests were relaxing beneath a convenient palm tree' (1) - We feel that March 1 would be more convenient. - What time is convenient for you on June seventh ? - Your house is convenient to one of those mail-order houses. - Please come to meet me some time when it's convenient. - Please call on me when it is convenient for you. - When would it be convenient for you ?

different (adj.)

(adj.)(1) Not the same as another or each other; unlike in nature, form, or quality. ต่างกัน, ผิดแปลก, แตกต่างกัน, หลากหลาย, informal Novel and unusual. (2) Distinct; separate. - 'you can play this game in different ways'(1) -'the car is different from anything else on the market'(1) - Sometime have something done has a diferent ing - 'on two different occasions' (2) - 'Being a group of individuals, we all had different ways of dealing with the problem.'

challenging (adj.)

(adj.)(1) Testing one's abilities; demanding. (ที่ท้าทาความสามารถ) Inviting competition; provocative. - 'challenging and rewarding employment' (1) - 'the current challenging economic environment' (1) - 'To his surprise, almost all demonstrated extraordinary competence at challenging tasks in the real adult world.' (1) - 'However, this sponsorship scheme will be his most challenging yet.' (1) - 'there was a challenging glint in his eyes' (1)

prominently (adv.)

(adv.)(adv.) (1) With an important role; to a large extent.หน้าที่สำคัญ, อย่างมีชื่อเสียง (2) In a manner that projects or protrudes from something. อย่างที่ยื่นออกมา, อย่างที่สังเกตเห็นชัดเจน (3) So as to catch the attention; conspicuously.ที่ดึงดูดความสนใจ, หงาด - 'the actor is to figure prominently in the marketing campaign' (1) - 'his wife was prominently involved in local politics' (1) - 'because of their height, the towers stand out prominently' (2) - 'he left his comb protruding prominently from a pile of objects' (2) - 'posters were prominently displayed in the hall' (3)

equation (n.)

(n.)(1) (n.) Mathematics A statement that the values of two mathematical expressions are equal (indicated by the sign =). (2) (mass noun) The process of equating one thing with another., สมการ (the equation) A situation in which several factors must be taken into account. - 'An encryption algorithm is a mathematical equation containing the message being encrypted or decrypted.' (1) - 'Now express the pattern as a mathematical equation.' (1) - 'the equation of science with objectivity' (2) - 'The simple equation of balancing caloric intake and exercise is the key to fitness.' (2) - 'The facts reduce themselves to a terrible equation of time and consequence.' (2) - 'money also came into the equation' (2) - 'So the children issue doesn't really enter into the equation.' (2)

evaluation (n.)

(n.)(1) (n.) The making of a judgment about the amount, number, or value of something; assessment. การประเมิน - 'the evaluation of each method' (1) - 'an initial evaluation of the program' (1) - 'It all ends with oral examinations, evaluations, and a graduation ceremony.' (1) - 'The specialist will review past evaluations and provide an update regarding a child's current needs.' (1) - 'Such different evaluations raise the question of the extent to which philosophy is open to the amateur.' (1) - 'A companion paper to this study is a further evaluation of the entire examination.' (1)

distinction (n.)

(n.)(1) A difference or contrast between similar things or people. [mass noun] The separation of people or things into different groups according to their characteristics. [mass noun] Excellence that sets someone or something apart from others. [count noun] A grade in an examination denoting excellence. - 'there is a sharp distinction between domestic politics and international politics' (1) - 'I was completely unaware of class distinctions'(1) - 'high interest rates strike down, without distinction, small businesses and the unemployed' (1) - 'a novelist of distinction' (1) - [count noun] A decoration or honour awarded to someone. (1) - 'she gained a distinction in her diploma' (1) - 'A few years later, Dr Mayosi was the top matriculant in the Transkei, gaining distinctions in 4 subjects.' (1) - 'A talented flautist has been awarded a distinction in a Grade 8 music exam, aged just 11.' (1) - 'The government is also dropping plans for distinction grades at A-level.' (1)

aspects (n.)

(n.)(1) A particular part or feature of something. (แง่มุม,​ ลักษณะ) A particular way in which something may be considered. A particular appearance or quality. (2) [usually in singular] The positioning of a building or other structure in a particular direction. The side of a building facing a particular direction. (3) [mass noun] A category or form which expresses the way in which time is denoted by a verb. - 'personal effectiveness in all aspects of life' (1) - 'from every aspect theirs was a changing world' (1) - 'Yes, that may be, but the fact that he has considered all the aspects of it is for him.' (1) - 'the air of desertion lent the place a sinister aspect' (1) - [mass noun] 'a man of decidedly foreign aspect' (1) - 'a greenhouse with a southern aspect' (2) - 'the front aspect of the hotel was unremarkable' (2) - 'the semantics of tense and aspect' (3)

emphasis (n.)

(n.)(1) Special importance, value, or prominence given to something., ความสำคัญ, การเน้นย้ำ, สิ่งที่มีความสำคัญ (2) Stress given to a word or words when speaking to indicate particular importance. (3) Vigour or intensity of expression. - they placed great emphasis on the individual's freedom - inflection and emphasis can change the meaning of what is said

construction (n.)

(n.)(1) The action of building something, typically a large structure. The industry of constructing buildings, roads, etc. The style or method used in the building of something. [count noun] A building or other structure. (2) The creation of an abstract entity. [count noun] An interpretation or explanation. [Grammar] The arrangement of words according to syntactical rules. - 'there was a skyscraper under construction'(1) - '50,000 more jobs will go from construction' (1) - The creation of an abstract entity. (2) - 'language plays a large part in our construction of reality' (2) - 'More recently, Men's Studies have explored the social construction of masculinities.' (2) - 'Yes, I understand that marriage is a social construction.' (2) - 'Let us now turn to the construction of institutional entities in virtual environments.' (2) - 'you could put an honest construction upon their conduct' (2) - 'For a long time, I simply thought of philosophy as interesting constructions.' (2) - 'The construction doesn't require a clause introduced by that - it can be a bare sentence' (2)

constituent (n.)

(n.)(1) [attributive] Being a part of a whole. ส่วนประกอบ, การเป็นส่วนหนึ่งของทั้งหมด (2) [attributive] Being a voting member of an organization and having the power to appoint or elect. Able to make or change a political constitution. - 'the constituent minerals of the rock' (1) แร่ธาตุเป็นส่วนประกอบของหิน - 'In the world we are imagining, then, there is a fourfold duty on the global community and its constituent associations to act to prevent violations of the fundamental interests and four basic rights of human beings.'(1) - 'The practices by which a society's constituent roles are defined can always be renegotiated by their carriers, just as the memes by which a culture is defined can be reinterpreted by theirs.' (1)

take (or bear) the consequences (phrase)

(phrase)(1) Accept responsibility for the negative results or effects of one's choice or action. - 'you acted on your own initiative, and you will take the consequences' (1) - 'I want him to face up to his responsibilities and take the consequences of his actions.' (1) - 'And he was leaving his job anyway and would not bear the consequences.' (1) - 'Having made the choice for her, the parents should bear the consequences.' (1)

jump to conclusions (phrase)

(phrase)(1) Make a hasty judgement before considering all the facts. - 'they are imagining things, jumping to conclusions' (1) - 'investigators jumped to the conclusion that tropical deforestation was to blame' (1) - 'We're willing to leap to conclusions without the benefit of data, just like our ancestors.' (1) - 'In a great twist at the end, they find out they have jumped to conclusions about the death.'(1)

response (v.)

(v.)(1) A verbal or written answer. (คำตอบ, ตอบสนอง, ตอบกลับ Sny. answer, reply) An answer to a question in a test, questionnaire, etc. usually responses A part of a religious liturgy said or sung by a congregation in answer to a minister or cantor. (2) A reaction to something. Physiology Psychology An excitation of a nerve impulse caused by a change or event; a physical reaction to a specific stimulus or situation. The way in which a mechanical or electrical device responds to a stimulus or stimuli. - 'there was laughter at his response to the question' (1) - [mass noun] 'we received 400 applications in response to one job ad' (1) - Sorry for my late reply / response (1) - 'table 3.1 shows the mean number of correct responses given by each age group' (1) - your response is greatly appreciated and will anable us to prepare more efficently. (1) - 'an extended, jazzy piano solo drew the biggest response from the crowd' (2) - All I could mumble in response was that when i was a man of fifty, my mother would lean out of the window When i left and remaind me not to drive to fast. - There was no response to my question. - Sorry for my late response. I'm pleased to inform you that according to your request to be bulky size loads which is being processed.

thought (v.)

(v.)(1) An idea or opinion produced by thinking, or occurring suddenly in the mind. (คิดว่า, นึกว่า) - 'Maggie had a sudden thought' (1) - 'I asked him if he had any thoughts on how it had happened' (1) - 'In this thermonuclear age, defense is best assured by a strong air force in being.'(1) - 'Everything that is, say the Chinese, tends to move through nine stages of being.'(1) - 'That the actuality of physical existence is not so much a state of being as a process of being.'(1) - 'Systems of government came into being to enable kings to achieve their ends.'(1) - 'We, however, are now speaking of things in their issuing from the universal source of being.'(1) - 'Nature was personified as an immaterial agency striving for ever more complex forms of being.'(1) - 'The East Window is one of the few items in the Minster where we have such a personal account of how it came into being.' (1)

reprieve (v.)

(v.)(1) Cancel or postpone the punishment of (someone, especially someone condemned to death) บรรเทาโทษ Abandon or postpone plans to close or abolish (something) (n.)(2) A cancellation or postponement of a punishment. A cancellation or postponement of an undesirable event. - 'under the new regime, prisoners under sentence of death were reprieved' (1) - 'But Allah reprieves no soul when its term expires and Allah has knowledge of all your actions.' (1) - 'Only O'Sullivan was reprieved at the last minute because of his youth.' (1) - 'the threatened pits could be reprieved' (1) - 'But now the town hall is reprieving seven of the toilets and is to spend more than £10,400 keeping them open, following a wave of protest.' (1) - 'he accepted the death sentence and refused to appeal for a reprieve' (2) - 'The president can grant reprieves and pardons (except in the case of impeachment).' (2) - 'a mother who faced eviction has been given a reprieve'(2) - 'The bank won a reprieve by coming back to us with an offer we couldn't refuse.' (2)

identify (v.)

(v.)(1) Establish or indicate who or what (someone or something) is. ระบุตัวตน, Recognize or distinguish (especially something considered worthy of attention) จำแนกหรือแยกแยะ identify asno object Assign (a particular characteristic or categorization) to oneself; describe oneself as belonging to (a particular category or group) (2) identify someone/something with Associate someone or something closely with; regard as having strong links with. (ระบุตัวตนจากความสัมพันธ์) Equate (someone or something) with. [Identify with] [no object] Regard oneself as sharing the same characteristics or thinking as someone else. - 'the judge ordered that the girl should not be identified' (1) - 'the men identified themselves as federal police' (1) - 'he was equivocal about being identified too closely with the peace movement' (2) - 'because of my country accent, people identified me with a homely farmer's wife' (2) - 'The audience must identify with one of the characters, before becoming involved in the story.' (2)

relate (v.)

(v.)(1) Make or show a connection between. be related Be causally connected. (be related) Be connected by blood or marriage. (relate to) [no object] Have reference to; concern. (relate to) [no object] Feel sympathy for or identify with. Give an account of; narrate. - 'the study examines social change within the city and relates it to developments in the country as a whole' (1) - 'a supercomputer could relate all those factors' (1) - 'high unemployment is related to high crime rates' (1) - 'he was related to my mother' (1) - 'the new legislation related to corporate activities' (1) - 'kids related to him because he was so rebellious' (1) - 'various versions of the story have been related by the locals' (1)

serve (v.)

(v.)(1) Perform duties or services for (another person or an organization) ทำหน้าที่หรือใให้บริการ Provide (an area or group of people) with a product or service. [no object] Be employed as a member of the armed forces. Spend (a period) in office, in an apprenticeship, or in prison. (2) Present (food or drink) to someone. เสริฟอาหาร, (3) Be of use in achieving or satisfying. (ใช้ในการบรรลุหรือสร้างความพึงพอใจ) [no object] Be of some specified use. [with object and adverbial] Treat (someone) in a specified way. (4) [no object] (in tennis and other racket sports) hit the ball or shuttlecock to begin play for each point of a game. - 'Malcolm has served the church very faithfully' (1) - 'a hospital which serves a large area of Wales' (1) - 'he had hoped to serve with the Medical Corps' (1) - 'She's also serving with the Army Reserve's 444th Quartermaster Company in Sioux City.' (1) - 'Both men served honorably in the armed forces during World War II.' (1) - 'I'm a former enlisted sailor serving with the U.S. Army.' (1) - 'this book will serve a useful purpose'(3) - 'the union came into existence to serve the interests of musicians' (3) - 'the square now serves as the town's chief car park' (3) - 'he tossed the ball up to serve' (4)

indicate (v.)

(v.)(1) Point out; show. ชี้ให้เห็น,​ แสดงให้เห็น, Be a sign of; strongly suggest. เป็นสัญญาณของ; ขอแนะนำ Mention indirectly or briefly. กล่าวถึงโดยอ้อมหรือสั้น ๆ Direct attention to (someone or something) by means of a gesture. (of a gauge or meter) register a reading of (a quantity, dimension, etc.) (2) Suggest as a desirable or necessary course of action. - 'sales indicate a growing market for such art' (1) - [with clause] 'his tone indicated that he didn't hold out much hope' (1) - 'His suave tone failed to indicate anything was wrong.' (1) - 'The turn out figures indicate something like 30-35 percent.' (1) - 'the president indicated his willingness to use force against the rebels' (1) - 'he indicated Cindy with a brief nod of the head' (1) เขาชี้ซินดี้ด้วยพยักหน้าสั้น ๆ ของศีรษะ - 'And I don't know of any other handshape-based gestures indicating academic allegiance.' (1) - 'Lee had gestured to indicate the kitchen and the rest of the house.' (1)

refuse (v.)

(v.)(1) [no object, with infinitive] Indicate or show that one is not willing to do something. [with object] Indicate that one is not willing to accept or grant (something offered or requested) [informal] (of a thing) fail to perform a required action. [dated with object] Decline to accept an offer of marriage from (someone) [with object] (of a horse) stop short or run aside at (a fence or other obstacle) instead of jumping it. (2) Matter thrown away or rejected as worthless; rubbish. - 'I refused to answer' (1) - [no object] 'he was severely beaten when he refused' (1) - 'she refused a cigarette' (1) - 'the car refused to start' (1) - 'he's so conceited he'd never believe anyone would refuse him' (1) - 'her horse refused a high hedge' (1) - 'heaps of refuse' (2) 'กองขยะ' - 'The bill does not include the cost of domestic and business refuse collections.' (2) - 'He said at present three companies collect refuse in the area.' (2)

access (n.)

(1) (n.) A means of approaching or entering a place. The right or opportunity to use or benefit from something. The right or opportunity to approach or see someone. The action or process of obtaining or retrieving information stored in a computer's memory. Denoting noncommercial broadcasting produced by local independent groups, rather than by professionals. (2) (n.) An attack or outburst of an emotion. - 'the staircase gives access to the top floor' (1) - 'wheelchair access' (1) - 'the bypass will greatly improve road access' (1) - 'the building has a side access' (1) - 'More than 70 tonnes of waste and spoil were taken from the site to achieve the levels required for wheelchair access to all parts of the garden.' (1) - 'Nor was the lack of wheelchair access to the newly-opened Mango shop missed.' (1) - 'A side gate provides vehicular access to the west facing back garden which is paved and gravelled for easy maintenance.' (1) - 'A covered side entrance provides access to the large walled rear garden, which also has an outside toilet.' (1) - 'As well as the Tree House, there is full wheelchair access to the garden, shop, garden café and toilets.' (1) - 'There is plumbing for a washing machine, and a side door provides access to the garden.' (1) - 'Two side entrances offer access to the front and rear landscaped gardens.' (1) - 'It has off-street parking to the front for a couple of cars and double-gated side access to the back garden.' (1) - 'Now a £12,000 lift is being installed to allow wheelchair access to the garden.' (1) - 'The launch also marked the completion of a new ramp providing wheelchair access to the building.' (1) - 'do you have access to a computer?' (1) - 'awards to help people gain access to training' (1) - 'In particular, it recommends that all children should have access to publicly funded education from the age of three.' (1) - 'He also asked officials if members would still have access to the community fund set up to benefit local groups in the town.' (1) - 'we were denied access to our grandson' (1) - 'Straw has claimed that British consular staff were denied access to the detainees.' (1) - 'Kujinga, who was initially denied access to his client, was finally allowed to see her by mid-afternoon.' (1) - 'In the meantime there are sources of support and advice for men denied access to their children by mothers.' (1) - 'this prevents unauthorized access or inadvertent deletion of the file' (1) - 'Virtual Interface Architecture is a new method or establishing application-to-application remote memory accesses over a network.' (1) - 'For these applications, threads are needed to provide concurrent accesses to shared data.' (1) - 'This provides minimal memory consumption, but accesses take more time due to the page faults handling.' (1) - 'In theory the larger cache improves performance because there is a reduction in the number of physical accesses to the disk.' (1) - 'public-access television' (1) - 'The forum will be aired on local public access television prior to Election Day.' (1) - 'The evolution of access broadcasting has produced a different kind of anxiety.' (1) - 'I was suddenly overcome with an access of rage' (2) - 'And in the afternoon, we saw a man who had strangled his girlfriend in her parents' house, also in an access of jealousy.' (2) - 'Either a solution has presented itself or I've had an access of strength and energy which has been enough to get me through.' (2)

analyse (v.)

(1.) (v.) Examine (something) methodically and in detail, typically in order to explain and interpret it. Syn.examine, inspect, survey, scan, study, scrutinize, look over, peruse (1.1) (v.) Discover or reveal (something) through close examination. (1.2) (v.) Identify and measure the chemical constituents of (a substance or specimen) Syn. break down, resolve, separate, reduce, decompose, disintegrate, dissect, divide, assay, test (1.3) (v.) Grammar Resolve (a sentence) into its grammatical elements; parse. (2) Psychoanalyse (someone). - 'we need to analyse our results more clearly' (1) - 'In order to analyze controversy, we must formulate a more precise question, develop an experimental approach to collect and analyze data, then interpret the results.' (1) - 'In print (and on blogs and elsewhere) we should analyze the charges in detail and keep an accurate, truthful record of the entire episode.' (1) - 'Speck disagreed with my assessment of the dream and my theory that dreams are easily analyzed and interpreted.' (1) - 'The 40 page catalog is densely packed with images spanning the artist's career while texts by Mark Alice Durant and Spaid poetically interpret and analyze the work.' (1) - 'The academics secretly observed them in bars during evenings out, analysing their behaviour in detail for half an hour, then following their success afterwards.' (1) - 'These results can be explained by analyzing the mutant trajectories.' (1) - 'It is important for us to keep our options open and to analyse the options in detail to see which is the best for York City.' (1) - 'I don't analyse visitor statistics in detail, just a one line summary each day, so I've no way of telling who was the two-millionth visitor.' (1) - 'I think of it, instead, as trying to help them articulate their ideas, analyze the material, explain what they think.' - 'Its value depends on the patterns which it creates and the way in which it is analysed and interpreted.' (1) - 'With all the visual trickery it offers, it doesn't really give you much opportunity to think and analyze it in such detail.' (1) - 'All the authors analysed the data, interpreted the results, and drafted the manuscript.' (1) - 'Or, I've analysed the situation and explained it to my readers.' (1) - 'It was essential that the theories be analyzed to examine and evaluate their content.' (1) - 'This, he explains, would analyse our make-do-and-mend culture, our suspicion of the bravely new, our ingrained preference for the status quo.' (1) - 'We can now analyze this process by examining each stage in more detail.' (1) - 'The supermarket came by its results by analysing the sale of romantic products - flowers, chocolate and champagne - for all its stores across the region.' (1) - 'As he himself said, MB itself would have wished the Judge had analysed the issues and explained himself more fully.' (1) - 'Survey research, regardless of how it is conducted or whom it surveys, must often be interpreted with caution when analyzing the results.' (1) - 'Richard Baehr is a math genius, who can analyze numbers and explain them better than anyone I know of.' (10 - 'he tried to analyse exactly what was going on' (1) - 'However, this problem deepens because no matter how well it is analysed and discovered, nothing serious is done to fight corruption.' (1) - 'It reflects my personal belief in the objectivity of the United Nations narrative, and is only intended for setting the stage for analyzing Arafat's role in the events.' (1) - 'She did not give up until she intended to, but she carried the ability to analyze the worth of an action by its consequences.' (1) - 'This article focuses on some of the more important and relevant inventions and discoveries of ancient Indians and attempts to analyze the reasons why these scientists never received their due credit.' (1) - 'this DNA can be analysed by various methods, including full base sequencing' (1) - 'They also analyzed fatty acid composition of the larvae powder.' (1) - 'Researchers analyzing the substance quickly discover its amazing property.' (1) - 'This combination of biology and computing has evolved out of the gene chip, and offers a potentially quick and easy way to identify and analyse the proteins in a cell.' (1) - 'In analyzing the actual content of the perzine, one discovers a number of strategies deployed in the construction and performance of social identity.' (1) - 'These samples will then be analysed to discover the composition and activity of any microbes present.' (1) - 'Qualitative analysis can also analyze a mixture to determine the precise percentage composition of the sample in terms of elements, radicals, and compounds.' (1) - 'Polonium was the first element to be discovered by Marie Curie and her husband Pierre as they analyzed pitchblende, an ore of uranium, in 1898.' (1) - 'Analytical chemistry is that area of chemistry that develops methods to identify substances by analyzing and quantitating the exact composition of a mixture.' (1) - 'We've gotten a monomer from the most effective formula by analyzing its ingredients and chemical components.' (1) - 'Ray in a fit of remorse confessed to the police, who analysed the drink and discovered it was incapable of causing death.' (1) - 'Von Reichenstein made his discovery while analyzing a sample of gold from a colleague that contained an unknown impurity.' (1) - 'The results that came back on the two lots analyzed by the laboratory were quite revealing, to say the least.' (1) - 'Fajans and Göhring were analyzing the mixture of substances found when isotopes of uranium undergo radioactive decay.' (1) - 'That kind of resolution allows exquisitely exact areas to be analyzed for chemical composition.' (1) - 'The Tenebrio larval powder was then analyzed to determine the protein, amino acid, and fat composition.' (1) - 'A comparison between all the techniques used to analyse calcite cements reveals subtle differences between injected and depositional sandstones.' (1) - 'A report has been made to Sattahip district chief Pongpat Wongtrakul, and the chemical substance is being analyzed.' (1) - 'Over nearly a century, chemists continued to analyze cerite, eventually discovering a total of seven new elements in it.' (1) - 'Fatty acid methyl esters were analyzed by gas chromatography as described above.' (1) - 'The charcoal tubes were desorbed with 1 ml of methylene chloride and analyzed by gas chromatography and mass spectrometry.' (1) - 'Wh-questions, for example, are analyzed as having the wh-word in situ.' (1) - 'The number of these that can be analyzed as 'subject, verb, object' is zero.' (1) - 'You'll be analyzing far more complex sentences by Level 6!' (1) - 'The reason they failed was because they didn't have the ability to suitably analyze the original Korean sentence for translation into English.'(1) - 'First, the words can be exhaustively analysed into their component morphemes.' (1) - 'Casey says he got letters from psychologists, who were analyzing his personality through how he coached that game.' (2) - 'But I hate, and have always hated people trying to analyse me.' (2) - 'Trent starred for a moment, analyzing me carefully.' (2) - 'He looked at me for a moment, seriously analyzing me before answering simply, 'I think you're a wonderful person.'' (2) - 'In the first part the narrators reveal and analyze their own natures as well as their corrective visions of the world.' (2) - 'His second major contribution is to analyze the underlying causes of the behavior he discovers.'(2) - 'I've been analyzing you four, and he is the weakest link.' (2) - 'I am not going to pass any judgement on the people who lit candles in Tehran, and I do not intend to analyse their behavior to see why they did it.' (2) - 'The entire novel must be read in the light of the comic paradox whereby Zeno thinks he is analysing himself while at the same time being certain that psychoanalysis lacks the means to analyse him.' (2) - 'My heart is racing at the thought of these people analyzing me simply from a piece of paper and from me sitting here answering questions very professionally.' (2) - 'An audience of both genders tries to discover whom the imposters are, by asking questions and analyzing the panel members' answers.' (2) - ''Something is not right with me,' the player admitted, as psychologists started to analyse his personality on TV.' (2) - 'I found myself analyzing him, looking for flaws; weaknesses that I could use against him, to my advantage.' (2) - 'Gazza was fed up with people analysing him and wanted to tell his own story.' (2) - 'It is part technical consultation and part writing and analyzing characters as though they were patients and suggesting psychologically accurate storylines for them to follow.' (2) - 'Counselors try to analyze me but can't give my parents an explanation.' (2) - 'But watching Michael dance, his face was unguarded for the first time that day, she found herself analyzing him instead.' (2) - 'Whether it was analyzing Lee Trevino or counseling Mickey Wright, Penick stressed remaining true to your natural swing tendencies while observing a few basic guidelines.' (2) - 'Jasmine's head swivelled slowly and located the person that was analysing her.' (2) - 'He must have realized that trying to analyse someone who was not ill and not asking for help was a futile exercise from the patient's point of view, though not from his own.' (2)

accommodating (adj.)

(1) (adj.) Fitting in with someone's wishes or demands in a helpful way.โอนอ่อนผ่อนตาม, ซึ่งยินดีช่วย, ใจดี, ที่ช่วยเหลือ, See also: ที่พยายามทำให้สะดวกสบาย, ที่พยายามทำให้พอใจ, Syn. obliging, helpful, neighborly - 'we always found the our local branch most accommodating' (1) - 'He was very accommodating and after 10 minutes returned with my cooked steak looking like it was a complete new meal with all the fancy trimmings of snow pea sprouts, cherry tomatoes and mushroom sauce.' (1) - 'The accommodating management made it a pleasant outing and the course played very reasonably.' (1) - 'A 28-year-old woman from Nigeria, who has spent the last two years living in Tralee, said she enjoys living in Kerry as the people are very accommodating and friendly.' (1) - 'I usually do not drift off to that, but he is really a guy that has been very accommodating and helpful to us.' - 'They are extremely accommodating and helpful, with no big hand out for tips.' (1) - 'Even the most accommodating of employers would balk at such demands.' (1) - 'I have to say that the hotel management was very accommodating, allowing us to put our muddy bikes inside for safe-keeping and not an eyebrow was raised at our dishevelled appearance.' (1) - 'A pristine pool table and the friendliest and most accommodating of waitresses add to the attractions.' (1) - 'This town has been very accommodating and has more than fulfilled its obligations,' he said.' (1) - 'He's a pleasant and accommodating fellow to reporters, and he has a great sense of humor.' (1) - 'While the service wasn't outstanding or particularly attentive, the person at the front counter was courteous, accommodating and knowledgeable about the menu.' (1) - 'He was a generous and accommodating host.' (1) - 'Reef corals adapt to inhabitants both within and without in a most generous and accommodating way, creating and sustaining a rich variety of life.' (1) - 'He was very accommodating and pleasant; up until the moment talk turned to the British press.' (1) - 'Luckily for me, the parasailing company was very accommodating when I explained the situation, and they allowed me to reschedule once without any penalty.' (1) - 'Many clubs will take newcomers eagerly to help build their numbers, and are normally very accommodating and helpful regardless of your skill level.' (1) - 'A pastoral letter was read out at all Masses in the area asking people to come out and welcome the competitors and asked people in general to have a more accommodating and compassionate view of people with disabilities.' (1) - 'By the time I got to my confirmation hearing, all of the tough questions had been asked, and the senators were relatively gentle and friendly and very accommodating.' (1) - 'The only obstacle was our reserve team fixture which was due to be played on the same day, but Grimsby Town were very accommodating and have agreed to a rescheduled game.' (1) - 'We just hope that next time we want to hold a rally the parks authorities are more accommodating than they were last time.' (1)

administer (v.)

(1) (v.) Manage and be responsible for the running of (a business, organization, etc.) จัดการ, See also: ดำเนินการ, บริหารงาน, Syn. govern, administrate, conduct, control Be responsible for the implementation or use of (law or resources) (2) (v.) Dispense or apply (a remedy or drug) Deal out or inflict (punishment) (of a priest) perform the rites of (a sacrament, typically the Eucharist). Direct the taking of (an oath) (3) (v.) Give help or service. - 'each school was administered separately' (1) - 'The Old Company followed suit in February 1797, although it continued to administer the business from Berwick.' (1) - 'Some, as Telberg suggests, say it's self-preservation: the holders will be required to join whatever organization ultimately administers it.' (1) - 'The site is operated by the Pew Center on the States, a research organization administered by the University of Richmond.' (1) - 'Skylink will manage and administer the airports.' (1) - 'California requires any organization that administers a gift annuity program to provide adequate reserves for any annuities sold in California or to California residents.' (1) - 'All student organizations are administered by representatives.' (1) - 'There is no doubt that the governmental department administering the railway industry, has the right to make adjustments to prices within the industry.' (1) - 'However, the electric council which administers the industry has insisted on gradual rate increases in an effort to avoid social upheaval against the measure.' (1) - 'I just thought that I was helping someone else administer the website.' (1) - 'The reality is that, once the company had appointed him to administer its business there was nothing very much left for her to do in her capacity as director.' (1) - 'The project is administered by a community organization in Cape Breton.' (1) - 'Some might want to outsource the entire recruitment function to a dedicated team that manages and administers all of the company's recruitment activity from our premises.' (1) - 'Land boards, composed of elected and appointed members, administer the allocation of tribal land.' (1) - 'a federal agency would administer new regulations' (1) - 'Attorney Generals admitted it had not even asked the States - which make and administer the criminal law - for their views on possible gaps.' (1) - 'He was, in our respectful submission, doing nothing more and charged with nothing more than administering the law.' (1) - 'I'm old and tired and I don't want to administer these laws.' (1) - 'And if players are unwilling to take responsibility for naming names then they can hardly complain about those who attempt to administer the laws.' (1) - 'The military, however, also had problems administering the law.' (1) - 'paramedic crews are capable of administering drugs' (2) - 'For example, your question might be whether it is ethical for nurses to administer placebo medication.' (2) - 'The study drug was administered intravenously at weekly intervals for 5 doses.' (2) - 'The nurses administer anti-inflammatory medications intramuscularly or per rectum rather than using narcotics, if possible.' (2) - 'Radiation therapy is administered two ways: externally or internally.' (2) - 'retribution was administered to those found guilty' (2) - 'I assumed she was ill, but now that I find her here, I can tell that she was skipping class, and it is my job to administer the correct punishment.' (2) - 'Besides she is his, shouldn't he be the one to administer any punishment?' (2) - 'All that's left is to decide whether she or her father should administer the punishment.' (2) - 'Similar regulations on the Continent are either being ignored or blatantly flouted, with no punishment being administered by the member state.' (2) - 'In both, a civil action had been brought against a teacher who had administered corporal punishment.' (2) - ''I volunteer to administer the punishment,' she announced, raising her hand.' (2) - 'At common law teachers are in loco parentis and may administer corporal punishment in respect of the conduct of the child at, or on its way to or from school.' (2) - 'The freedom of churches to administer the sacraments is as fundamental a religious liberty as there can be.' (2) - 'His fate seemed sealed when aides administered the Sacrament of Anointing, or last rites, on Thursday.' (2) - 'They had to preach, administer the sacraments and look after the spiritual welfare of the people.' (2) - 'the chief justice will administer the oath of office' (2) - 'Politicians spoke, judges administered the oaths and newly naturalized citizens cheered.' (2) - 'As a retired military officer, Don was able to actually administer the oath of enlistment to his son, which must have been a proud moment.' (2) - 'Before administering the oath of an attorney, Judge Hilberman reminded me of four important values we should strive to uphold as attorneys.' (2) - 'we must selflessly administer to his needs' (3) - 'When they were toddlers, I was supplied with fluoride drops to administer to them when I attended ante-natal classes at the Queen Mother Hospital in Glasgow.' (3) - 'Once in Japan, the three surviving doctors are placed in concentration camps and continue to administer to the sick and wounded.' (3) - 'Their mildness and delicious flavor should make them perfect to administer to young children suffering from these conditions.' (3) - 'In his zeal to accumulate wealth, Mahmud neglected to administer to the lands he had conquered.' (3) - 'Both employ a vast staff of menials to administer to their favourites.'(3) - 'A green light flashed over the small inner hatch and the door swung open as Terry Reeve and a makeshift team of medics stormed in and began to administer to the wounded.' (3)

doing (n.)

(n.)(1) The activities in which a particular person engages, การกระทำ, - the latest doings of television stars (1)

labor (n.)

(n.)(1) Work, especially physical work. Workers, especially manual workers, considered collectively. Workers considered as a social class or political force. [as modifier] A government department concerned with a nation's workforce. (2) [treated as singular or plural ]The Labour Party. (3) The process of childbirth from the start of uterine contractions to delivery. - 'the price of repairs includes labour, parts, and VAT' (1) - 'manual labour' (1) - 'a woman in labour' (3)

select (v.)

'Only a select few champions are safe from the prospect of being traded.' (1) (v.) Carefully choose as being the best or most suitable. (select for/against) (Biology no object) (in terms of evolution) determine whether (a characteristic or organism) will survive. Mark (an option or section of text) on an electronic interface for a particular operation. (2) (adj.) (of a group of people or things) carefully chosen from a larger number as being the best or most valuable. (of a place or group of people) only used by or consisting of a wealthy or sophisticated elite; exclusive. - 'children must select their GCSE subjects' (1) - 'he has been selected to take part' (1) - 'you can select from a range of quality products' (1) - 'Respondents are also informed as to how and why they were selected to participate.' (1) - 'You don't have the freedom to go everywhere, but you must often select from branching paths.' (1) - 'Eleven of the 40 amplified samples were selected randomly for DNA sequence analysis.' (1) - 'Colonies were then selected on the basis of size differences.' (1) - 'More than 5,000 pupils nominated their favourite teachers and the five winners were selected by a panel of judges.' (1) - 'Studies found that news stories involving national security are more likely to be selected by editors.' (1) - 'The recipient is selected by a committee of past award recipients.' (1) - 'Thirty sites were selected randomly from this list for further evaluation for inclusion in the project.' (1) - 'A shortlist of 100 entries will be selected by a panel of judges.' (1) - 'the commonest phenotype in a population can be selected against' (1) - 'As in life, evolution selects for maximal ability to reproduce.' (1) - 'Changes that impair performance of the proper function sufficiently to have fitness consequences for the organism will be selected against.' (1) - 'click Tools on the menu bar and select Settings' (1) - 'When I try to click these files, a window appears and asks me to select the appropriate file extension.' (1) - 'he joined his select team of young Intelligence operatives' (2) - 'Critics call it the palace constitution, saying it is being drafted by a select few.' (2) - 'Only a select few champions are safe from the prospect of being traded.' (2) - 'It seems only a select few are ever told about it, and even then, they have to figure out for themselves how the system works.' (2) - 'Only a select few, over the sweep of history, design what scholars term grand strategy.' (2) - 'The GEM mortgage is only available through a select group of independent mortgage brokers.' (2) - 'the opera was seen by a small and highly select audience' (2) - 'There are more select areas of Swindon where they pay nothing at all.' (2) - 'However, she warned that removing money from a select group of wealthy schools was unlikely to solve the problem.' (2) - 'Aside from its internet offering, the company plans to become a big player in a select area of London.' (2)

satisfied (adj.)

(1) (adj.) Contented; pleased. พอใจ, ถูกใจ, พึงใจ - 'satisfied customers' (1) - "How satisfied were you with the service you received?". The label for a score of 1 would be "Very unsatisfied" and 5 would be "Very satisfied".(1) - 'she was very satisfied with the results' (1) - 'The company also added that they served thousands of satisfied customers every year.' (1) - 'Salesmen love repeat business from satisfied customers, because it's all pay and no work!' (1) - 'A satisfied and happy customer will tell two of his or her friends, while a dissatisfied and unhappy customer will tell 10.' (1) - 'Mack swallowed the alcohol with a satisfied gulp before nodding.' (1) - 'Snickering, he hid a satisfied smile and nodded in reply.' (1) (1) - 'The best way to show your prospective customers what you can do for them is through testimonials from satisfied customers.' (1) - 'Nothing generates great word of mouth like a satisfied customer.' (1) - 'She studied him several seconds before giving a satisfied nod.' (1)

accurate (adj.)

(1) (adj.) (especially of information, measurements, or predictions) correct in all details; exact. ถูกต้อง, แม่นยำ (of an instrument or method) capable of giving accurate information. สามารถให้ข้อมูลที่ถูกต้อง Providing a faithful representation of someone or something. (2)(with reference to a weapon, missile, or shot) capable of or successful in reaching the intended target. - 'accurate information about the illness is essential'(1) - 'There certainly remains a need for more accurate methods to estimate heritabilities and genetic correlations in the absence of pedigree information.'(1) - 'The oldest and least accurate method is dowsing.'(1) - 'an accurate assessment'(1) การประเมินที่ถูกต้อง - 'a player who can deliver long accurate passes to the wingers'(2) - It will be better for tracking agent's productivity and accurate contact volume for OB team.

aware (adj.)

(1) (adj.) Having knowledge or perception of a situation or fact. Concerned and well informed about a particular situation or development. - 'most people are aware of the dangers of sunbathing' (1) - 'he was aware that a problem existed' (1) - 'Police said they were not aware of any similar tensions at the new skate park in Braintree.' (1) - 'The fact is that people mostly operate on a very short time frame that they are not really aware of.' (1) - 'You're aware of your roots but you're happy to take on board the best of other cultures.' (1) - 'So let's put him in the mix to let everyone know that he is aware of what's happening in Africa.' (1) - 'Cut to the boyfriend, fully aware of the deaths but not seeming to care either way.' (1) - 'However he was aware of cases where contact orders made by the court were ignored.' (1) - 'Mostly what I need to know is what not to do, and if there are any pitfalls I should be aware of.' (1) - 'We are all aware of the situation where power is higher on a fence wire on a dry day than on a wet day.' (1) - 'I have always been aware of dreaming at night and tend to remember them pretty well.' (1) - 'Both women were aware of the danger that they would turn out nasty Hollywood brats.' (1) - 'The only problem is that the owner of the ticket may not be aware of his or her success.' (1) - 'In effect, a wider public needs to be made aware of what is happening in contemporary art.' (1) - 'everyone needs to become more environmentally aware' (1) - 'The key to planning such an environmentally aware meeting or event is to set environmental priorities early in event planning.' (1) - 'This time round he seems far more politically aware, and I am a big fan of his, sad but true!' (1) -'Steve's very tactically aware of players and situations as you can see in his teams.' (1) - 'You cannot become emotionally aware just by thinking about it.' (1)

algebraic (adj.)

(1) (adj.) Relating to or involving algebra. เกี่ยวกับพีชคณิต (of a mathematical expression or equation) in which a finite number of symbols is combined using only the operations of addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and exponentiation with constant rational exponents. Compare with transcendental - 'According to Rotman, the justification of homological algebra is that it eventually proved useful in solving purely algebraic problems.' (1) - 'Back in Berlin he worked on his doctoral thesis on algebraic number theory under Dirichlet's supervision.' (1) - 'Remak made important contributions to algebraic number theory.' (1) - 'It also meant that Wiles' earlier work in algebraic number theory would be helpful, and that he would probably generate some interesting problems-whether or not he found a proof.' (1) -'His work in algebraic number theory led him to study the quaternions and generalisations such as Clifford algebras.' (1) - 'Even his analytical work was guided by algebraic and linear algebraic methods.' (1) - 'Betti extended and gave proofs relating to the algebraic concepts of Galois theory.' (1) - 'His arithmetic setting of this result led eventually to the modern abstract theory of algebraic functions.' (1) - 'It has proved to be the computational method of choice for symbolic manipulation in algebraic geometry, differential equations, and combinatorics.' (1) - 'His research interests include topology, algebraic geometry, and Lie theory.' (1) - 'Her mother always reminded her of how she was doing long division when she was three and complex algebraic equations by the time she was five.' (1) - 'Few have had the simultaneous grasp of topology, algebraic geometry and K-theory that Thomason did.' (1) - 'In his lectures Sylow explained Abel's and Galois's work on algebraic equations.' (1)

accountable (adj.)

(1) (adj.) Required or expected to justify actions or decisions; responsible. ที่สามารถอธิบายได้, Syn. responsible, liable, answerable, chargeable, answerable, responsible, reporting, subject (2) (adj.) Able to be explained or understood. Syn. explicable - 'ministers are accountable to Parliament' (1) - 'parents cannot be held accountable for their children's actions' (1) - 'What's the status of finding out who or what is to be held accountable for what went wrong?' (1) - 'Should the corporate media not be held accountable for blocking the democratic process?' (1) - 'Vote for me and let me help you to make your student government more accountable to you!' (1) - 'Rogue government and rebel militias who prowl rural areas are hardly accountable to higher authorities.' (1) - 'The government is also accountable to Parliament, which has the right to ask questions.' (1) - 'We have to make judgments on which we are accountable to the public.' (1) - 'The fact that he is ultimately accountable to the clubs means that he needs a consensus from the clubs before he can act.' (1) - 'Utility agencies better coordinate their work and show they are accountable to the public.' (1) - 'The simple reason is the people in charge of spending the money are not accountable to anyone.'(1) - 'History will tell whether those responsible will be held accountable for their crimes.' (1) - 'Unless leaders are accountable to a constituency, there can be no true democracy.' (1) - 'The plaintiffs say they want to see the church and government held accountable for these abuses.' (1) - 'They should be elected democratically and be accountable to all New Zealanders.' (1) - 'The Republic is not a free paper because we want to be accountable to our readers, not to advertisers.' (1) - 'He suggested that a club be formed and that its members be held accountable for the responsible use of the pier.' (1) - 'When nobody can be held accountable for decisions like this, democracy is dead.'(1) - 'Individuals are fully accountable to the organisation for the expenditure they incur.' (1) - 'All politicians are accountable to us and we must not confuse arrogant indifference with real leadership.' (1) - 'The treasurers are accountable to the parties or agencies outside their office.' (1) - 'Politicians are held accountable for their execution of duties in governing a country.' (1) - 'the delayed introduction of characters' names is accountable, if we consider that names have a low priority' (1)

adequate (adj.)

(1) (adj.) Satisfactory or acceptable in quality or quantity. พอ, See also: พอเพียง, พอแล้ว, พอเหมาะ, Syn. sufficient, satisfactory, Ant. inadequate, insufficient - 'this office is perfectly adequate for my needs' (1) - 'adequate resources and funding' (1) - 'the law is adequate to deal with the problem' (1) - 'There were two car-parking spots for each dwelling and he thought access was adequate.' (1) - 'The argument was that the Judge had not given adequate reasons for his adverse findings.' (1) - 'The band simply didn't have the time or resources to find an adequate replacement for Frank.' (1) - 'The strike date is set for later this month to allow adequate time for negotiations early in the New Year.' (1) - 'If you only go abroad once a year then a single-trip policy should be adequate.' (1) - 'These boys are not brought up with an adequate amount of respect for the opposite sex.' (1) - 'The wine list is adequate, but it is probably best to avoid those from the castle's own vineyard.' (1) - 'We concentrated on the failure of the trust to give the school fair treatment and adequate support.' (1) - 'Students heading off to university are being urged to check they have adequate insurance.' (1) - 'Have you got adequate measures in place for you and your employees to deal with the heat?' (1) - 'It also requires there to be adequate legroom for workers to work comfortably.' - 'Many villagers had also felt that the proposal did not offer adequate parking.' (1) - 'In some cases this is adequate, but in others it may be far from acceptable image quality.' (1) - 'They should supply us with adequate refuse and recycling units, then many would recycle.' (1) - 'They point to figures that show current oil supplies are more than adequate to satisfy demand.' (1) - 'The infrastructure is not adequate to take the amount of traffic there is now.' (1) - 'Allocation of adequate resources for research in these fields is highly desirable.' (1)

adequately (adv.)

(1) (adv.) To a satisfactory or acceptable extent. อย่างพอเพียง, พอประมาณ, สาสม, หอมปากหอมคอ, พอเป็นกระษัย, ครบครัน - 'the resources required to prepare adequately will be extensive' (1) - 'the job requirements were not adequately explained' (1) - 'The chicken is tender, the tofu adequately deep-fried.' (1) - 'The farther a water source, the more hose necessary to adequately drain at each irrigation.' (1) - 'Enforcement of these existing laws would adequately resolve the problems.' (1) - 'Agency actions must adequately consider environmental justice issues, pursuant to the executive order.' (1) - 'To address that issue adequately, it is necessary to carry the analysis beyond the submissions made in the hearing.' (1) - 'In general, weeds are still being adequately controlled.' (1)

ambition (N.)

(1) (n.) A strong desire to do or achieve something, ความปรารถนา, ความใฝ่ฝัน, ความทะเยอทะยาน Syn. aspiration, intention, goal, aim, objective, object, purpose, intent, plan, scheme, mission, calling, vocation, desire, wish, design, target, end, dream, hope - 'The single abiding ambition of my life was to be as good a father as I could.' (1) - 'Constable died in 1837 feeling that his ambitions had not been realized.' (1) - 'All of this occurs amid speculation about her own presidential ambitions.' (1) - 'Andrews just hopes their ambitions tally with his own and those of his boss.' (1) - 'Hughes won the affection of many viewers in the original programme when he set out his ambitions in life.'(1) - 'Noble ideas about feeding the world are being used to cloak ambitions of economic dominance.'(1) - 'For a man whose ambition had always been to farm, he has no regrets about his change of career.' (1) - 'Her ambition was to work in the field of astrophysics.' (1) - 'If we work together we can realise these ambitions - we can make Scotland a better place.' (1) - 'Matt left his native Birmingham a year ago to pursue his ambition of being part of a band.' (1) - 'His ambition of becoming Prime Minister was dashed forever.' (1) - 'He and Graham Gordon, another young Scot soon to join the paid ranks, have big ambitions.' (1) - 'The firm harbours ambitions to build a major annual event around St Andrew's Day.' (1) - 'Not so long ago he was watching telly with his eldest daughter, Lois, who has ambitions to be an actor.' (1) - 'Land-hungry settlers viewed the royal government as an obstacle to their ambitions.' (1) - 'If anything, Allan and his management team have had to rein in their ambitions.' (1) - 'By the age of 14 she had two ambitions: to join the army and to compete in the Olympics.' (1) - 'The storytelling ambitions of the two paintings are entirely interchangeable.' (1) - 'Now, if I get some MP to sign a letter, it feels like I've achieved my life's ambition.' (1) - 'The desire for weed-free fields is not an evil ambition.' (1)

actuality (n.)

(1) (n.) Actual existence, typically as contrasted with what was intended, expected, or believed. ความจริง,ความเป็นจริง, ภาวะจริง actualities Existing conditions or facts. - 'the building looked as impressive in actuality as it did in magazines' (1) - 'a mission was sent to investigate the actuality of the situation' (1) - 'Well, in actuality it's not a question you can give a plain yes or no because it is condition based.' (1) - 'It seems that the image of the economy in the popular mind lags some 20 years behind actuality.' (1) - 'This is true even as film since Welles is capable of a quasi-realism indistinguishable from actuality.' (1) - 'Autobiographical immediacy gives his fictitious reign of terror gritty actuality.' (1) - 'Moreover, the impact of actuality is much more potent in the theater than in the concert hall.' (1) - 'Lately, most of us have inhabited the space between the terrible actuality and these daydreams.' (1) - 'Sadra warns against the idea that potentiality is prior to actuality in an absolute sense.' (1) - 'In actuality, the problem is not the weapons themselves but the people who misuse them.' (1) - 'It felt like it had been years since I had last seen her, when in actuality it had only been a few months.' (1) - 'Christianity's foundation centers around the actuality of one event in history.' (1) - 'If ever the world needed a symbol of the potency of the threat that confronts us all, here it was as frightful actuality.' (1) - 'The track is nearly seven minutes long, but, in actuality, it feels almost too short.' (1) - 'It is a movie that struggles for significance as it fashions actuality out of ambiguity.' (1) - 'In actuality, living where you need a car to do everything runs counter to Ireland's spatial strategy.' (1) - 'the grim actualities of prison life' (1) - 'It would have been appreciated if their interest in my team had resulted in a communication relating to facts and actualities and not tabloid-type drivel.' (1) - 'Scale depends on one's capacity to be conscious of the actualities of perception.' (1) - 'When do such actualities in the real world of our experience necessarily reshape beliefs inherited from another world and time?' (1) - 'Only the most naive ideology could give the same place to this forecast that it does to the political actualities of the German labour movement.' (1) - 'And how can we tell the difference between marketing hype and the complex actualities of production and consumption?' (1) - 'But we live not only with positive general principles but with what Tocqueville (him again!) discerned as contradicting actualities.' (1)

being (v.)

(1) (n.) Existence การดำรงอยู่, การคงอยู่, การมีชีวิตอยู่ Being alive; living. (2) (n.) The nature or essence of a person. (3)(n.) A real or imaginary living creature or entity, especially an intelligent one. - it is clear that testing security correctly means being involved in the software development process (1) - 'the railway brought many towns into being' (1) - 'the single market came into being in 1993' (1) - 'holism promotes a unified way of being' (1) - 'There is bliss, a deep peace, and a feeling of unity with all things and perfection of being.' (1) - 'He is an artist obsessed by the horror of existence and the terrible vulnerability of being.' (1) - 'They do not need the fiery Mars-energy, but have a more tranquil mode of being.' (1) - 'Only when one relaxes completely can one start to experience the natural state of being.' (1) - 'That is the chief way in which the class of substances is primary in relation to the other categories of being.' (1) - 'sometimes one aspect of our being has been developed at the expense of the others' (2) - 'The earth and all that is therein is given to men for the support and comfort of their being.' (2) - 'This particular story is about what fires you at the most primal level of your being.' (2) - 'Tapping into that energy has helped increase the sense of my car being an extension of my being.' (2) - 'In this way, through fully letting go of our sadness, we come to sense the openness that is the core of our being.' (2) - 'Why had she phrased it as though it were an affliction rather than a state of being?' (2) - 'I felt terrified, as I realised that God could see into the very depths of my being.' (2) - 'a rational being' (3) - 'alien beings' (3) - 'All that was there was a being that attacked them with a lot of little flying things.' (3)

policy (n.)

(1) (n.) A course or principle of action adopted or proposed by an organization or individual. - 'the government's controversial economic policies' (1) - [mass noun] 'it is not company policy to dispense with our older workers'

transformation (n.)

(1) (n.) A marked change in form, nature, or appearance. - 'British society underwent a radical transformation' (1) - 'Happily, the nature of the transformation has been the opposite of that predicted by the past century's major prophets: Aldous Huxley and George Orwell.' (1) - 'The character of the inner city has undergone a marked transformation since the City set up a rejuvenation plan five years ago.' (1)

adopt (v.)

(1) (n.) Legally take (another's child) and bring it up as one's own. รับเลี้ยงเด็กบุญธรรม, (2) Choose to take up or follow (an idea, method, or course of action) รับเอามา, Choose and move to (a country or city) as one's permanent place of residence. (3) Take on or assume (an attitude or position) [British] Choose (someone) as a candidate for office. Formally approve or accept (a report or suggestion) (4) [British] (of a local authority) accept responsibility for the maintenance of (a road). - 'there are many people eager to adopt a baby' (1) - 'this approach has been adopted by many big banks' (2) - 'At the same time, some readers may find both essays comforting; after all, both authors have elected to adopt new methods in their research programs.' (2) - 'By adopting the method, Mr. Haridas is able to even defeat a computer in calculations.' (2) - 'Though there was a lot of criticism from various quarters at that time, today the present coaches are adopting the method, which was introduced by Balkishen Singh.' (2) - 'At the birth of the Second Republic, 90% of Italians voted to adopt a first-past-the-post method.' (2) - 'he adopted a patronizing tone' (3) - 'she was recently adopted as Labour candidate for the constituency' (3) - 'In 1921 he was adopted as a Labour candidate for Battersea North.' (3) - 'In 1926, after returning to England from living in the United States, she was adopted as a Conservative candidate in the East End of London.' (3) - 'the committee voted 5-1 to adopt the proposal' (3) - 'The final report was adopted by the plenary session in February 1987.' (3) - 'It was agreed to adopt the report outlining the proposals as the basis for consultation with interested parties.' (3)

alternative (n.)

(1) (n.) One of two or more available possibilities. Syn.option, choice, other possibility - 'audiobooks are an interesting alternative to reading' (1) - 'she had no alternative but to break the law' (1) - 'Shouldn't we take this opportunity to review the situation and debate alternatives?' (1) - 'Are there no alternatives that might provide better options for gay people?' (1) - 'The evening that it started, the local news ran a story on possible alternatives to driving.'(1) - 'Ministers claim that an adequate alternative is available for men and women who are cohabiting.' (1) - 'Our task is to ensure that there are real alternatives from which people may choose.' (1) - 'It will also be a great chance to discuss what sort of alternatives to capitalism are possible.' (1) - 'We cannot say that alternatives have not been tried but it is possible that we have not tried hard enough.' - 'It assumes that citizens are rational and aware of all possible alternatives.' (1) - 'Teenagers at the meeting said they hung around on street corners as there were no alternatives for them.'(1) - 'This had been set up by left wing activists as an alternative to the mainstream, segregated colleges.' (1) - 'There is no excuse for wearing real fur with so many humane alternatives now available.' (1) - 'She is a constant reminder that an alternative was once possible, which might flower again.' (1) - 'The lack of alternatives to an illegal action does not legitimise that action.'(1) - 'The launch of Oven Chips offered a healthier and more convenient alternative to traditional chips.' (1) - 'If you don't want to go the whole hog by designing and building your own house, there are alternatives.'(1) - 'You are better off to have a number of alternatives available to you in case of an emergency.' (1) - 'It is not as if there is some ready alternative available to citizens carrying out official duties.' (1) - 'Each client is informed about what foods to avoid and advised about alternatives they can eat and drink.' (1) - 'It's making me feel better just knowing that I have alternatives to the current situation.' (1) - 'In the light of the discontent on the back-benches, we have to have alternatives.' (1)

assistance (n.)

(1) (n.) The action of helping someone by sharing work. The provision of money, resources, or information to help someone. - 'the work was completed with the assistance of carpenters' (1) - 'They are ready to provide immediate assistance from their warehouse in Dubai.' (1) - 'In an attempt to remain neighbourly I inquired as to her need for assistance.' (1) - 'schemes offering financial assistance to employers' (1) - 'she will be glad to give advice and assistance' (1)

aerospace (n.)

(1) (n.) The branch of technology and industry concerned with both aviation and space flight. การบินและอวกาศ - 'The American aerospace and computer industries simply wouldn't exist without it.' (1) - 'The flight bug drove him to study aerospace engineering and serve as a Navy pilot in Vietnam.' (1) - 'How do we preserve the strength and competitiveness of our aerospace industry?' (1) - 'She made high grades in math and science, so was set on a career path of aerospace engineering.' (1) - 'Despite the region's contribution to the national aerospace industry, we have seen a loss of jobs.' (1) - 'Part of the perceived problem is a lack of graduates in aerospace engineering and other fields.' (1) - 'These processes are used primarily by the aircraft and aerospace industries.' (1) - 'These are used in aerospace engineering, turbine manufacture, and power generation.' (1) - 'One of the most exciting and emerging fields of engineering is aviation and aerospace.' (1) - 'Canada's aerospace industry has taken off with more lift than just about any other country's.' (1) - 'The aerospace industry is one of the largest employers in the United States.' (1) - 'Few parts of the aerospace or civilian airline industry bear much relation to free market theory.' (1) - 'The agency is targeting the financial sector as well as IT, aerospace, creative industries and food and drink.' (1) - 'He moved to Germany in 1996 where he studied first German and then aerospace engineering.' (1) - 'That the US aerospace industry is in need of a wake up call is no longer a question.' (1)

administration (n.)

(1) (n.) The process or activity of running a business, organization, etc.(การบริหาร, การจัดหาร) (the administration) The people responsible for running a business, organization, etc. [Law] The management and disposition of the property of a deceased person, debtor, or insolvent company, by a legally appointed administrator. (2) [mass noun] The management of public affairs; government. [count noun] The government in power. (3) [mass noun] The action of dispensing, giving, or applying something. - 'the day-to-day administration of the company' (1) - 'a career in arts administration' (1) - 'the university administration took their demands seriously' (1) - 'the company went into administration' (1) - 'the inhabitants of the island voted to remain under French administration' (2) - 'the oral administration of the antibiotic' (3'the administration of justice' - 'the administration of justice' (3) - 'But the family, he added, understands 'that the fair administration of justice takes time.'' (3)

any amount of (phrase)

(1) (pharse) A great deal or number of. - 'the second half produced any amount of action' (1) - 'I don't think there is any amount of pressure that can be exerted from Australia that's going to make the difference.' (1) - 'Integrity is not something that can be bought with any amount of money.' (1) - 'Little by little you will be renewed from within yourself and be able to withstand any amount of stress.' (1) - 'You cannot quite escape the war anywhere, resulting in reams of exasperation that cannot be dealt with by any amount of ranting.' (1) - 'There is just no reason that any amount of government money or 'counseling' will change this.' (1) - 'But seriously, does any amount of soft or hard science help in this kind of discussion?' (1) - 'They are unfazed by any amount of death, destruction, loss, tragedy, travesty.' (1) - 'It has lots of fun things for cheap, but it's a hassle to go there and spend any amount of time buying things for my survival.' (1) - 'New Orleans gets any amount of rain and they have got a water problem.' (1)

an acquired taste (phrase)

(1) (phrase) A thing that one comes to like over time. - 'pumpkin pie is an acquired taste' (1) - 'Granted, this kind of musical satire is an acquired taste, but his adaptation is little more than an excuse for clever rhymes and in-jokes.' (1) - 'The flavor combination is something of an acquired taste, which I, unfortunately, had yet to acquire.' (1) - 'Thomas Mann, the great German novelist, is an acquired taste.' (1) - 'His music is an acquired taste and I don't think I am going to acquire it any time soon.' (1) - 'Green tea is made to be appreciated 'au nature' (adding milk is a criminal offence) and it has a subtle flavour, at first slightly elusive - definitely an acquired taste.' (1) - 'Like gin, oysters and goats' cheese, Jimi Hendrix is an acquired taste for the more mature, developed palate - and well worth the effort.' (1) - 'Like the other books reviewed here, it's an acquired taste.' (1) - 'Although his singing is definitely an acquired taste, the songs are deep in the American vein and generally good.' (1) - 'Strauss's music may be an acquired taste, according to some, but I don't remember a time when I knew it and didn't like it.' (1) - 'Now my friend protests that the lyrics are deep and that the sound is an acquired taste, but with so much else out there to listen to, why bother?' (1)

in someone's confidence (phrase)

(1) (pharase) In a position of trust with someone. - 'she was never fully in his confidence' (1) - 'Like a flash it came over me that the maid was in her confidence.' (1) - 'I never was in your confidence before my Father died and I certainly am not in it now' (1) - 'Nevertheless some thoughtless and imprudent actions of hers made me from time to time regret that I was in her confidence.' (1) - ''It's a delicate position to be so much in their confidence,' she angrily retorted.' (1) - 'Though you were formerly deep in his confidence, just as you are in mine, still she is of higher standing than anyone here present, including myself.' (1)

leave someone/something alone (phrase)

(1) (phrase) Abandon or desert someone or something.Syn. fail to look after, fail to care for, fail to provide for, leave alone, abandon (2) (phrase) Stop disturbing, interfering with, or trying to improve someone or something. - 'she was frightened because he had left her alone' (1) - 'After all this activity, she is left alone for a solo that looked rather pointless, as if it had been tagged on for her benefit.' (1) - 'The construction of the hotel was mysteriously abandoned, and the grand building was left alone.' (1) - 'They both darted down the hallway, and with that, Stevey and I were left alone together.' (1) - 'A tram sped away from a stop leaving a five-year-old girl alone on the platform before her mum had time to get off.' (1) - 'But suddenly, their laughter was stopped by a sudden thunder, and they ran, leaving the boy alone.' (1) - 'After the truck was declared safe to leave alone, a tow truck arrived to pull the wreckage away.' (1) - 'There is a small part of me that is telling me not to leave them alone, but the majority of my head wishes to go to bed.' (1) - 'Avoid falls - never leave your baby alone on any elevated surface such as a changing table or sofa.' (1) - 'She wished that she hadn't left them alone in the house.' (1) - 'Audrey and Sid always do this - they invite the both of us along, but then go off and leave us alone...together.' (1) - 'if you see him on his way to school, just leave him alone' (2) - 'she wished he would let her alone' (2) - 'take my advice and leave well alone' (2) - 'Yep, leave them alone... if they are bothered they are liable to abandon the nest.' (2) - 'She wished she could go back and tell herself to leave that whole treasure chest alone.' (2) - 'The only way to truly cherish an ancient monument or other historic feature is to leave it alone, avoid it, plan around it.' (2) - 'I knew that the only way for Leslie to leave me alone about the whole thing would be to make her feel guilty.' (2) - 'Zach included me for a while, but Liz started to give me the impression I was interfering, so I left them alone.' (2) - 'So when an adult would ask me, I'd tell them one or the other and they'd smile and leave me alone.' (2) - 'We've had to stop him from coming in now because he just won't leave our customers alone.' (2) - 'We ask the council to stop this proposal and leave the bus stop alone.' (2) - 'Did you think that some ancient wizard just creates the portal in some abandoned area and just leaves it alone forever?' (2) - 'Kathy smiled and left Leah alone because she saw she had touched a chord with this conversation.' (2)

go it alone (phrase)

(1) (phrase) Act by oneself without assistance. - 'they lack the knowledge and confidence to go it alone' (1) - 'We pretty much went it alone with the exception of a few people, and they're dropping like flies as part of the coalition.' (1) - 'There were opportunities to get better deals and other financial charges that we could shed if we went it alone.' (1) - 'Mish couldn't make it for a photo expedition, so I went it alone.' (1) - 'Until that time, the upstart society had gone it alone, taking over as the city-authorized fundraising arm for the tram project.' (1) - 'But the man who led England's successful bid six years ago admits he advised the Scots they would have had a better chance of winning the UEFA vote this December if they had gone it alone without the Irish.' (1) - 'They've gone it alone, when they should have assembled a whole team.' (1) - 'The course is aimed particularly at people who enjoy walking but lack the confidence to go it alone.' (1) - 'Without further ado he resigned from all positions and went it alone, collecting a wealth of frictional experiences on the way.' (1) - 'She also told me that ever since I'd gone it alone in life, I'd done everything right and that even though she was merely a neighbour, she was proud of me as if I were her own.' (1) - 'At first, a teacher accompanied him until he gained enough confidence to go it alone.' (1)

beyond doubt (phrase)

(1) (phrase) Allowing no uncertainty. - 'you've proved it beyond doubt' (1) - 'It has now been proved beyond doubt and some people have had their reputations ruined as a result.' (1) - 'We don't know which species, but the evidence shows beyond doubt that it is not species specific.' (1) - 'The research also puts beyond doubt the notion that the sit-down family Sunday dinner is dying out.' (1) - 'His determination to help matters is beyond doubt and above reproach.' (1) - 'His first strike was impressive but his injury-time volley that put the result beyond doubt was stunning.' (1)

by default (phrase)

(1) (phrase) Because of a lack of opposition. Through lack of positive action rather than conscious choice. - 'they won the last election by default' (1) - 'Perhaps they will be re-elected in the next elections by default, with no-one having voted!' (1) - 'Efforts to support an uprising around a weak opposition fail and strengthen him by default.' (1) - 'The opposite, by default, must then be the definition of an anti-politician.' (1) - 'The movement was partially empowered by default of serious opposition.' (1) - 'he became an actor by default' (1) - 'However, I am not wrong in stating that we lack this capability by default - not by conscious strategy.' (1) - 'If he is on the altcountry shelves then it is by default rather than design.' (1) - 'A judge has ruled hacking is legal by default in Argentina because of a lack of applicable computer crime laws.' (1) - 'The time slot is probably more by default rather than design but it is quite apt that it should be shown at that time of the morning.' (1) - 'So those friends who are just always around each other could be friends almost by default, perhaps.' (1) - 'Which leaves a rather surprised looking Laura sitting at the top of my heap, by default rather than on account of any particular merit.' (1) - 'He got the job by default when the first choice dropped out, and even then it was only through the intervention of someone important.' (1) - 'I wouldn't call her a feminist, except by default because for her it wasn't a conscious stance.' (1) - 'It becomes a study in the corruption of friendship, by default, since it doesn't function well as a mystery thriller.' (1)

absence of mind (phrase)

(1) (phrase) Failure to concentrate on or remember what one is doing. ขาดสติ Syn. pensiveness, concentration, engrossment, absorption, self-absorption, musing, thinking, thinking of other things, deep thought, brown study, brooding - 'But I have nevertheless gone straight to the bathroom, not in unfreedom of will but in ridiculous absence of mind.' (1) - 'I can't believe I actually had the absence of mind to even start caring for you, because look where it got me.' (1) - 'The American empire did not develop, as has been said of its British predecessor, in a fit of absence of mind.' (1) - 'The Victorian historian J.R. Seeley famously joked that the British had 'conquered and peopled half the world in a fit of absence of mind.'' (1) - 'The idea that competent writers produce first-rate verse in a fit of absence of mind, not knowing it to be good, is altogether too absurd to be considered.' (1) - 'By all accounts he was a good lecturer, although better in his younger days than towards the end of his life, when his absence of mind made him the victim of practical jokes.' (1) - 'The separation of company and government was more apparent than real throughout this period, but if the empire was not won in a fit of absence of mind, it certainly did not grow according to any grand design.' (1) - 'While there were periods of indecision in the conquest of this corner of the Empire, there was no absence of mind.' (1) - 'As a professed historian, he exhibits an inexcusable absence of mind.' (1)

in the region of (phrase)

(1) (phrase) Approximately ประมาณ, คราวๆ - 'annual sales in the region of 30 million'(1) - 'The work that remains to be done in the church will cost in the region of €6,000.' (1) - 'There was in the region of 350 people there on the night making it a very successful night for the primary school.' (1) - 'It is estimated that the average Irish household now has in the region of 4.5 television sets per house.' (1)

about to do something (phrase)

(1) (phrase) Intending to do something or close to doing something very soon. - 'the ceremony was about to begin' (1) - 'He leaps aboard and the most extraordinary adventure of his young life is about to begin.' (1) - 'Nicol easily controlled the next two games, and seemed to be about to close out the match.' (1) - 'The Government is about to close the door and stop all new referrals from receiving these drugs.' (1) - 'The first major battle over public sector pensions could be about to begin.' (1) - 'Gavin is about to begin a music course at college and hopes to become a session musician when he graduates.' (1) - 'The council is about to begin consultation with residents on the options for council tax.' (1) - 'They may be used to control symptoms in women who are close to the menopause for whom symptoms may soon be about to improve anyway.' (1) - 'As the elevator doors were about to close, someone pushed the open button outside.' (1) - 'I had been about to close the door, but I stopped, afraid that the noise it would make would be disruptive.' (1) - 'We showed up at the barn right when they were about to begin milking the cows.' (1)

have the advantage of (phrase)

(1) (phrase) Be in a stronger position than. มีข้อได้เปรียบ - 'Drunk or not, I still had the advantage of position, and catching him off guard.' (1) - 'Snow blades, for which you will need standard ski boots but no poles, also have the advantage of not needing a great deal of snow.' (1) - 'I have the advantage of not being a professional politician and not depending on partisan interests.' (1) - 'He had the advantage of having positions supported by a majority of the country, after all.' (1) - 'Of course, the position had the advantage of forcing Mitch, Sara and Mike closer to the door.' (1)

all kinds (or sorts) of (phrase)

(1) (phrase) Many different kinds of. ทุกประเภท, - 'When you get used to all sorts of different bits of kit attached to your body they lose their mystique.' (1) - 'It was only then that I noticed all sorts of little details which had evaded my notice earlier.' (1) - 'The internet is also a means for people to get music from all sorts of different sources.' (1) - 'The carmaker has filled its body with all kinds of cunningly developed foams and insulators.' (1) - 'So I did all sorts of crazy stuff and got myself into trouble on a regular basis.' (1) - 'There are all sorts of other cases in which the standard components of parenting can come apart.' (1) - 'Bradford needs to develop a different, more positive image on all sorts of fronts.' (1) - 'It also means I can test out a different commenting system and try all kinds of fancy things.' (1) - 'In our group there are people from all sorts of different political backgrounds.'(1) - 'I worked at Stockport for five years in all and worked on all sorts of different engines.' (1) - 'It is possible to think of all sorts of offbeat things or things that would sound trite.' (1) - 'Stories from all kinds of different cultures have common threads running through them.' (1) - 'The gain is that all kinds of minorities with different views are now represented.' (1) - 'You could put all sorts of different genes in animals and do all sorts of damage.' (1) - 'Avoid all kinds of secret activity as you are likely to fall into trouble this week.' (1) - 'If we had kept them we could have had towns laid out like our fields in all sorts of different shapes.' (1) - 'The foot is incredibly complex and all kinds of forces and loads pass through different parts.' (1) - 'We'll start having all sorts of trouble with you if you start thinking you're funny.' (1) - 'The problem that the analysts have is that they have to please all sorts of different people.' (1) - 'If you start chasing this team on a good night for them, you can end up in all sorts of trouble.' (1)

above all (phrase)

(1) (phrase) More so than anything else., เหนือสิ่งอื่นใด - 'he was concerned above all to speak the truth' (1) - 'This was a night that testified to United powers and, above all, to the glory of football in its ideal state.' (1) - 'But above all else, I must thank my producers at the Big Blog Company. without whom there would be no site.' (1) - 'We took solace in the fact that, above all else, music was his passion and that we could take his mind off his disease while we played.' (1) - 'But for me, above all else, it was his Schubert which was truly miraculous.' (1) - 'But, above all else, this was a celebration of Manchester's ability to party.' (1) - 'So, keep reading, keep writing, but above all else, just have a great time!' (1) - 'The Union is about that above all else and we Scots shouldn't forget it - because the English are beginning to remember.' (1) - 'Such a principle, above all else, is what we must seek as we try to understand the world around us.' (1) - 'Neutral Good characters believe in the power of good above all else.' (1) - 'Those seven Maori members say that, above all else, they speak for Maori.' (1)

no amount of (phrase)

(1) (phrase) Not even the greatest possible amount of. - 'no amount of talk is going to change anything' (1) - 'No amount of coercion; no amount of force is going to keep us out of the water.' (1) - 'For true believers, though, no amount of evidence will ever be enough.' (1) - 'For pity is not a word to them, no amount of pleading can save you and no amount of money can buy your life.' (1) - 'No amount of hoping, no amount of wishing or praying, could bring my mother back to me.'(1) - 'After all was said and done, I came to realize that no amount of money could force me to teach a child as unwilling as he was.' (1) - 'No amount of books, no amount of personal testimonial is going to change that.' (1) - 'The old rules have broken down, and no amount of hand wringing can bring them back.' (1) - 'But no amount of reading or looking at pictures can prepare us for the real thing.' (1) - 'His government is not trusted, and no amount of socially caring speeches can change that.' (1) - 'In the end, no amount of criticism could dampen the spirits of Europe's new soccer champions.' (1)

above the fold (phrase)

(1) (phrase) Printed in the top (or bottom) half of the front page of a broadsheet newspaper and so visible (or not visible) when the paper is folded. (2) (phrase) Positioned in the upper (or lower) half of a web page and so visible (or not visible) without scrolling down the page. - 'they're holding four column inches above the fold' (1) - 'It's on the front page, but it's below the fold; the article is fairly short; the tone suggests this is all just another presidential photo op.' (1) - 'We also know that newspaper stories that start above the fold are more important than stories that start below the fold.' (1) - 'But, the former is above the fold on the front page of the NY Times.' (1) - 'But The Washington Post or The New York Times is not going to run a silly frivolous story above the fold.' (1) - 'click-through yield on ads below the fold is lower' (1) - 'Placement of the subscription box should be preferably above the fold or in a pop-up.' (1) - 'So what information you put above the fold is crucial.' (1) - 'But there is a lot of detailed argument, which I will stick below the fold.' (1)

a bit (phrase)

(1) (phrase) Somewhat; to some extent. Syn. rather, a little, fairly, slightly, somewhat, relatively, quite, to some degree, to some extent, comparatively, moderately - 'he came back looking a bit annoyed' (1) - 'Then he said he had a proposal for me, which made me a bit worried about what was coming up.' (1) - 'Using it as a saw works a bit better, but it appears the faults in the blade help here.' (1) - 'I must admit to finding it a bit slow to begin with and rather drawn out in some places.' (1) - 'The weather at the Oval is looking a bit overcast but may hold long enough for us to do the biz.' (1) - 'I'm now a bit stiff and have a big lump on my right foot where I caught a guy on the elbow.' (1) - 'My little boy is not speaking to me on the phone at the moment, which is a bit upsetting.' (1) - 'They are a good side but we were a bit better and hopefully this result shows we are now on our way.' (1) - 'If you take a leg off of the spider, put it back on the table and tell it to walk, it walks a bit wobbly.' (1) - 'This goes some way to explaining why my cupboard is a bit bare when it comes to clothes.' (1) - 'Petrol usage would be a bit higher but not by so much that it equals the rent we would have paid.' (1)

absence makes the heart grow fonder (phrase)

(1) (phrase) You feel more affection for those you love when parted from them. - 'They say absence makes the heart grow fonder, and for Colchester troops returning from peace-keeping duties 3,500 miles away from home it seems to be true.' (1) - 'They say absence makes the heart grow fonder, but it can also make the heart forget.' (1) - 'And while absence makes the heart grow fonder, well, so does maturity.' (1) - 'No, I miss my wife when I'm on tour, but it's good to be apart, because absence makes the heart grow fonder, right?' (1) - 'Loads of young couples believe that absence makes the heart grow fonder but distance is a real test for a relationship.' (1) - 'If you stay away from me during the morning, then that will strengthen our relationship because absence makes the heart grow fonder.'(1) - 'So tonight you're going to catch your breath and put to test that absence makes the heart grow fonder theory.' (1) - 'You know what they say folks, absence makes the heart grow fonder.' (1) - 'They says absence makes the heart grow fonder, but sometimes it just allows the heart to find someone else because you're lonely or horny.' (1) - 'They say absence makes the heart grow fonder, and I hope that as a result I've been able to grasp something of the spirit of these wild and wonderful places.' (1)

accomplish (v.)

(1) (v.) Achieve or complete successfully. ทำสำเร็จ, See also: ทำเสร็จ, แล้วเสร็จ, บรรลุผล, Syn. complete, perform, reach (SE Asian) Fill in (a form) - 'the planes accomplished their mission' (1) - 'I should have gotten an award for accomplishing such impossible tasks in such a short period of time.' (1) - 'The two rulers of the Kingdoms of Italy and Naples would not succeed in accomplishing those goals either.' (1) - 'There are two main components to accomplishing any task: knowing what to do, and being motivated to do it.' (1) - 'In the past, large crews on our ships were the keystones to accomplishing their missions.' (1) - 'Critical reading shows us not only the way our literature affects us, but also how it accomplishes this effect.' (1) - 'It is a 'how to do it' study, a guide to accomplishing objectives and attaining them efficiently.' (1) - 'They did not agree, however, on the most effective means for accomplishing this.' (1) - 'She accomplishes the tour de force of making us forget in what language this play is supposed to be, for she transcends locality.' (1) - 'It's sailing history in the making and I find it amazing that she has managed to accomplish it.' (1) - 'This third phase ended a year later, without accomplishing any of its objectives.' (1) - 'In my view a change of leadership would give them a better chance of accomplishing it.'(1) - 'He spent twenty years in the Senate without accomplishing anything of significance.' (1) - 'This exhibit accomplishes the impossible - it makes thinking about voting methods fun.' (1) - 'So you have an institution that is accomplishing the opposite of what's intended.' (1) - 'once this form has been accomplished, the applicant needs to secure supporting documents' (1)

acquire (v.)

(1) (v.) Buy or obtain (an asset or object) for oneself. ได้รับ Syn. obtain, come by, come to have, get, receive, gain, earn, win, come into, come in for, take possession of, take receipt of, be given (2) (v.) Learn or develop (a skill, habit, or quality), กลายเป็นนิสัย Syn. learn, learn thoroughly, become proficient in, know inside out, know backwards, become expert in, pick up, grasp, understand Come to have (a particular reputation) as a result of one's behaviour or activities. - 'you must acquire the rudiments of Greek' (1) - 'The company has neither improved its financial indicators, nor acquired new assets.' (1) - 'By the end of his life he had acquired substantial property in Lynn.' (1) - 'John went on to acquire properties and land in and around the village for future preservation.' (1) - 'The college outgrew its quarters downtown and the Brothers acquired property in the Bronx.' (1) - 'On occasion, I also deal directly with the licensor to acquire art assets for use in the guide.' (1) - 'I managed to acquire all the books I needed' (1) - 'Instead, tax will become payable automatically 30 days after the date that the purchaser acquires the property or land.' (1) - 'If the criminals could not prove the assets were acquired legally they would be forfeited.' (1) - 'The college outgrew its quarters downtown and the Brothers acquired property in the Bronx.' (1) - 'They did their work well and acquired the fearsome reputation of brutality and violence.' (1) - 'They were paid little by the state and acquired a reputation for charging extortionate fees and for drunkenness.' (1) - 'He claimed the city was in danger of acquiring a reputation for public order problems.' (1) - 'So it's no surprise the team leads the majors in hit batsmen and is acquiring a reputation.' (1) - 'I've acquired a taste for whisky' (2) - 'When children go to camp, they learn to be more independent and acquire social skills.'(2) - 'The answer is to acquire skills and a deeper understanding of global communications.' (2) - 'For junior officers to become good officers, they must acquire the necessary virtues.' (2) - 'he acquired a reputation for scrupulous honesty' (2) - 'That's an unfair characterisation though it's easy to see how Copland acquired such a reputation.' (2) - 'They are rapidly acquiring a reputation for producing accessible and uniquely powerful theatre.' (2)

assess (v.)

(1) (v.) Evaluate or estimate the nature, ability, or quality of. กำหนดค่า, ประเมินราคา Calculate or estimate the price or value of.ประเมินค่า, ตีค่า Set the value of a tax, fine, etc., for (a person or property) at a specified level. - 'the committee must assess the relative importance of the issues'(1) - 'it is difficult to assess whether this is a new trend' (1) - 'The first phase will evaluate and assess the current status of the Egyptian insurance market.' (1) - 'The feedback from these schemes will be assessed and evaluated in September.' (1) - 'The first, essential step in defining the conflict is to assess the nature of the challenge.' (1) - 'The reason a local income tax is proposed as the alternative is that it is the most obvious and readily identifiable mechanism for assessing ability to pay.' (1) - 'the damage was assessed at £5 billion' (1) - 'In my view these express provisions contemplate that the offer is to remain open to acceptance until such time as the price has been assessed.' (1) - 'Today systems staff are assessing the damage caused by the electronic love letter virus.' (1) - 'But we'll be assessing the damage and hoping to be helpful in any way that we can.' (1) - 'This low land price was also not assessed by the related departments.' (1) - Set the value of a tax, fine, etc., for (a person or property) at a specified level. (1) - 'all empty properties will be assessed at 50 per cent' (1) - 'A wise government simply learns not to push unduly hard when assessing property.' (1) - 'So if there is a sale of an undervalue, duty is assessed at market value?' (1) - 'This meant she was assessed as a person living alone and did not have to pay the full council tax for her home.' (1)

authorize (v.)

(1) (v.) Give official permission for or approval to (an undertaking or agent), อนุญาติ - 'the government authorized further aircraft production' (1) - Card not authorised. Please use an alternative method of payment (1) - 'the troops were authorized to use force' (1) - 'Some Democrats who voted to authorize the use of force are now rewriting the past.' (1) - 'Congress argued about and approved a resolution authorizing war.' (1) - 'All official labor unions there are authorized by the government and do not oppose official policies.' (1) - 'If they obstructed the inspections, then the UN might sanction forcing the issue by authorizing an attack.' (1) - 'In a society ruled by law, the use of public power should be authorized and permitted by laws.' (1) - 'When he asked the police if they had an official document authorising this surveillance, they refused to reply.' (1) - 'Anyone wanting to take pictures has to get written permission and wear a sticker showing they are authorised.' (1) - 'The estate agent hadn't been authorised by the solicitor to release the keys to us yet.' (1) - 'The only exception is when the sign is authorised by law or has planning permission.' (1) - 'The force will be authorised during its three-month mission to shoot to kill if necessary.' (1) - 'However, they cannot authorize projects without the approval of the appropriate ethics committee.' (1) - 'The previous government had already issued an order authorising its demolition.' (1)

add (v.)

(1) (v.) Join (something) to something else so as to increase the size, number, or amount. Syn. attach, build on, add on, put on, put in, append, adjoin, join, affix, connect, annex - 'a new wing was added to the building' (1) - 'some box offices now add on a convenience charge' (1) - 'The chorus was tripled in size and extra musicians were added to the orchestra.' (1) - 'Once interest is added to the account, they can lose out big time.' (1) - 'We simply wanted to increase our possibilities by adding an acquisitions component to our organic growth strategy.' (1) - 'A second unit and a folder were added to the press to increase its capacity.' (1) - 'We are committed to increase our membership and add new revenue sources to support the work of the organization.' (1) - 'They claimed the provisions add unnecessary costs and increase the bureaucratic burden on all farmers.' (1) - 'It is bad medicine from the community's point of view, because it adds increasing costs.' (1) - 'The young owners have extended and restored the cottage, adding a conservatory to increase light in the kitchen and a large Velux window in the bathroom - perfect for stargazing' (1) - 'In the United Kingdom, most of the respected broadsheet newspapers have cut costs and increased circulation by adding a tabloid edition.' (1) - 'He has spent the winter in a strength program in an effort to add muscle and increase his endurance.' (1) - 'The pilot project is expected to increase patient access by adding the services of nurses and nurse practitioners to physicians' offices.' (1) - 'Interest is added to the amount invested at maturity and the full investment amount is available for withdrawal.' (1) - 'The idea started small but grew fast, and soon employees were added and budgets increased.' (1)

adapt (v.)

(1) (v.) Make (something) suitable for a new use or purpose; modify. ทำให้เหมาะ, See also: ทำให้กลมกลืน, ทำให้เข้ากับ, ปรับ, become adjusted to new conditions. Alter (a text) to make it suitable for filming, broadcasting, or the stage. - 'hospitals have had to be adapted for modern medical practice' (1) - 'the policies can be adapted to suit individual needs and requirements' (1) - 'mink are well adapted to hunting prey' (1) - 'The first pair were adapted for feeding, the next four were walking legs, and the most posterior pair formed large swimming paddles.' (1) - 'I also reserve the right to modify and adapt elements of the winning design both now and in the future.' (1) - 'Many of them flourish in a broad range of habitats, and nearly all of them are adapted for wide dispersal.' (1) - 'a large organization can be slow to adapt to change' (1) - 'It is willing to adapt to new world conditions, and to absorb new technologies and investments.' (1) - 'If this happens, it would be crucial that species could adapt to the new conditions.' (1) - 'They were able to adapt to whatever the political situations or life conditions demanded.' (1) - 'A decent game of football was never likely as both teams struggled to adapt to the atrocious conditions.' (1) - 'Therefore, it is important to understand the mechanisms that plants use to adapt to water-limited conditions.' (1) - 'the miniseries was adapted from Wouk's novel' (1) - 'Like Minority Report, it was heavily adapted for the screen, but in a way that's necessary.' (1) - 'The story has been adapted from Hans Christian Andersen's classic original and had songs interwoven for the stage version.' (1) - 'City of Spades is adapted for radio by Biyi Bandele and Directed by Toby Swift.' (1) - 'As with any film that is adapted from a novel, the movie often does not do the book justice.' (1)

advocate (v.)

(1) (v.) Publicly recommend or support. ทนาย, See also: ผู้แทนในทางกฎหมาย ผู้ให้การสนับสนุน, See also: ผู้ให้ความช่วยเหลือ, Syn. supporter, backer - 'they advocated an ethical foreign policy' (1) - 'So it's not advocating acting like monsters, its saying they have no alternative.' (1) - 'Nevertheless, he is advocating a fine balance between free trade and trade restriction.' (1) - 'I'm not advocating laziness or saying we should stop caring about achieving our goals.' - 'Nashville's radio stations were deluged with angry callers advocating a boycott of the group's albums.' (1) - 'So all the president is doing is advocating a law that would harm his opponents and not him.' (1) - 'He advocated overseas colonization and supported the South in the American Civil War.' (1) - 'He was a realist, a pragmatist who saw little sense in advocating all-out attack if there were no players to execute it.' (1) - 'We have also had one of the major political parties advocating franchise rights for prisoners in HM prisons.' (1) - 'Yet I am not advocating a crass rationalism in which reverence, empathy and love have no place.' (1) - 'On web sites, people have been advocating violent confrontation with the police.' (1) - 'Simply running an ad advocating a position on a law has gotten them into a criminal court.' (1) - 'He advocated a wider hunt for candidates which he said should lead to more of a meritocracy.' (1) - 'He is is advocating the liberalizing of access to capital for potential businesspersons.' (1) - 'Would the member please withdraw the comment he made about advocating separatism.' (1) - 'Now is anybody suggesting for one moment the business sector would not be able to in fact advocate on its behalf?' (1) - 'He has often publicly advocated a life ban for those athletes who test positive.' (1) - 'How were your safe pest control methods received by the public when you first started advocating it?' (1) - 'Exuding confidence and advocating a positive outlook, he has no harsh words for anyone.' (1)

similar (adj,)

(1)(adj,) Having a resemblance in appearance, character, or quantity, without being identical. คล้าย, ใกล้เคียง [Geometry] (of geometrical figures) having the same shape, with the same angles and proportions, though of different sizes. - 'a soft cheese similar to Brie' (1) - 'northern India and similar areas' (1) -'When the ratio is 1 then the similar triangles become congruent triangles (same shape and size).' (1)

advantage (v.)

(1) (v.) Put in a favorable or more favorable position. ให้ประโยชน์, See also: ทำให้ดีขึ้น - 'So while you can pick this pack out and say they are doing certain things that you liked the look of, the question is: is that advantaging them in any way?' (1) - 'As a result, when geographically advantaged societies encountered groups not so blessed, the outcome was inevitably that the former conquered or absorbed the disadvantaged culture.' (1) - 'But perhaps you could say the Samaritans are advantaged because they have compassion and commitment to helping those in need.' (1) - 'He will be advantaged by the fact that he has never been in programming management and that he has a blend of familiarity yet distance.' (1) - 'National's scheme, by contrast, is aimed at further advantaging those who are already advantaged.' (1) - 'It has the effect of unfairly disadvantaging some individuals and communities, while unfairly advantaging other individuals and communities.' (1) - 'Foremost, we believe that IT purchasing behavior continues to evolve to favor vendor consolidation - advantaging vendors such as IBM and Oracle.' (1) - 'Liz Broadley, the council's external funding manager, said the money would provide a much-needed boost in the less advantaged areas of Halifax.' (1) - 'It offered more vivid vocabulary than neurasthenia and soon a less fully medical-professional context as well - both aspects advantaging the new concept over existing formulations.' (1) - 'You end up maybe advantaging a few more kids, but creating huge and greater disadvantages for all the rest of the kids.' (1) - 'Are we simply caught in a spiral here that will be destructive of our interests while, obviously, significantly advantaging theirs?' (1) - 'It was designed to financially and politically promote already advantaged middle-class layers and business interests among the Maori and Pacific Island communities.' (1)

admire (v.)

(1) (v.) Regard with respect or warm approval. ยกย่อง, นับถือ Look at (something impressive or attractive) with pleasure. - 'I admire your courage' (1) - 'Though she admires and respects many skaters from all over the world, Adélia is a big fan of Russian skaters.' (1) - 'We have long admired the commitment and courage of Adi Roche and her fantastic team.' (1) - 'She was very well respected and admired by most people in this Country, Canada.' (1) - 'Presumably as a teacher of law he admires and respects such contracts and declarations.' (1) - 'we were just admiring your garden' (1) - 'The women gather near a row of flowerpots which has been set in front of one of the garden structures, discussing and admiring the blooms.' (1) - 'How wonderful to sit eating sausage rolls in the sunshine and admiring the garden.' (1) - 'Afterwards, enjoy wandering around the gardens and admiring the waterfall.' (1) - 'He would turn from side to side, admiring his prize package from the reflection in the mirror.' (1) - 'How can people stop to admire our beautiful Lake District and then spoil it by leaving their litter?' (1) - 'Soon the Ngaere Gardens were being admired by visitors who came from far and wide.' (1)

aside from (phrase)

(1) Apart from. นอกเหนือจาก, - 'aside from gain the commoner motives for murder are anger and jealousy' (1) - 'Nonetheless, it's there and it's giving me no trouble, aside from still being sore.' (1 - 'A full scale search was launched and thankfully she was found unharmed, aside from suffering from the cold.' (1) - 'The only thing they had in common, aside from playing music, was that they played it too loud.' (1) - 'Of the eight or so people who were in the room already, only one other kid aside from me was off alone.' (1) - 'The good thing is, aside from some privacy, you don't have to hear a roommate's snore.' (1) - 'The real beauty of the play, aside from its razor-sharp comedy, is its persuasiveness.' (1) - 'Yes, it's a tall building, but aside from that what would make it a notable target?' (1)

attached (adj.)

(adj.)(1) Joined, fastened, or connected to something. (ติดกับ, มัดกับ,​) (2) Full of affection or fondness. (เต็มไปด้วยความเสน่หาหรือความรัก) Married or having an established romantic or sexual partner; not single. (3) (attached to) Appointed to (an organization) for special or temporary duties.((แนบกับ) ได้รับการแต่งตั้ง (องค์กร) สำหรับหน้าที่พิเศษหรือชั่วคราว) (of an organization) affiliated to (a larger organization) - 'please complete the attached form'(1) - 'a ground floor bedroom with a toilet attached' (1) - 'during the journey Mark became increasingly attached to Tara' (2) - 'he was attached to Military Intelligence' (3) - 'a science policy agency attached to the Council of Ministers' (3) - 'He was attached as a mechanic to the artillery division of the 1st U.S. Cavalry in Iraq.'(3) - 'she's cute—is she attached?' - Please see/ have a look at/ review the attached documents.

appropriate (adj.)

(adj.)(1) Suitable or proper in the circumstances. (เหมาะสม, สมควร) (2) [verb] Take (something) for one's own use, typically without the owner's permission. Devote (money or assets) to a special purpose. - 'this isn't the appropriate time or place' (1) - 'a measure appropriate to a wartime economy' (1) - 'In those circumstances we say it is appropriate for costs to follow the event.' (1) - 'It would certainly not be appropriate to grant a stay in these circumstances.' (1) - 'the accused had appropriated the property' (2) - 'Stealing appropriates the fruits of someone else's labor without his permission.' (2) - 'there can be problems in appropriating funds for legal expenses' (2) - 'As of September 2004, no funds have been appropriated for the implementation of this Act.' (2)

data (n.)

(n.)(1) Facts and statistics collected together for reference or analysis. - there is very little data available

against one's better judgement (phrase)

(n.) (phrase) Contrary to what one feels to be wise or sensible. - 'he persuaded me against my better judgement to join him' (1) - 'They are doing it against their better judgment.'(1) - 'Much against my better judgement, I ventured out of my warm flat this morning to browse round the local shops.' (1) - 'I even posted the lyrics, against my better judgement...' (1) - 'So, against my better judgment and riddled with naivety, I said yes.' (1) - 'My wife Marilyn warned me not to do it, against my better judgement.' (1)

community (n.)

(n.)(1) A group of people living in the same place or having a particular characteristic in common. A group of people living together and practising common ownership. A particular area or place considered together with its inhabitants. A body of nations or states unified by common interests. the community The people of a district or country considered collectively, especially in the context of social values and responsibilities; society. [as modifier] Denoting a worker or resource designed to serve the people of a particular area. (2) [mass noun] The condition of sharing or having certain attitudes and interests in common. in singular A similarity or identity. Joint ownership or liability. - 'Montreal's Italian community'(1) - 'the gay community in London'(1) - 'the scientific community' (1) - 'the sense of community that organized religion can provide' (2)

acquisition (n.)

(n.)(1) An asset or object bought or obtained, typically by a library or museum. (การครอบครอง, การเข้ายึด) A purchase of one company by another.(การเข้าซื้อกิจการ) [mass noun] The buying or obtaining of assets or objects. (2) [mass noun] The learning or developing of a skill, habit, or quality. - 'the legacy will be used for new acquisitions' (1) - 'western culture places a high value on material acquisition' - 'Institutional review board approval for this study was obtained before initiation of data acquisition.' (1) - 'the acquisition of management skills' (1) - 'There are opportunities team building, leadership and skill acquisition.' (2) - 'Students turn to community colleges for basic skills brush-up or new skills acquisition.' (2)

commission (n.)

(n.)(1) An instruction, command, or role given to a person or group. An order for something, especially a work of art, to be produced specially. A work produced in response to a commission. [archaic mass noun]The authority to perform a task or certain duties. (2) A group of people entrusted by a government or other official body with authority to do something. (3) A sum, typically a set percentage of the value involved, paid to an agent in a commercial transaction. (4) A warrant conferring the rank of officer in an army, navy, or air force. (5) [mass noun] The action of committing a crime or offence. - 'one of his first commissions was to redesign the Great Exhibition building' (1) - 'Mozart at last received a commission to write an opera' (1) - 'in that year Zeuxis painted his most famous commission' (1) - 'the divine Commission of Christ' (1) - 'a commission was appointed to investigate allegations of police violence' (2) - 'foreign banks may charge a commission' (3) - 'he sold cosmetics on commission' (3) - 'he has resigned his commission' (4) - 'the commission of an arrestable offence' (5)

capacity (n.)

(n.)(1) [in singular] The maximum amount that something can contain. [as modifier] Fully occupying the available area or space. The total cylinder volume that is swept by the pistons in an internal combustion engine. (2) The amount that something can produce. The ability or power to do or understand something. [in singular] A person's legal competence. (3) in singular A specified role or position. - 'the capacity of the freezer is 1.1 cubic feet' (1) - 'the stadium's seating capacity' (1) - 'they played to a capacity crowd' (1) - 'the company aimed to double its electricity-generating capacity' (2) - 'when running at full capacity, the factory will employ 450 people' (2) - 'I was impressed by her capacity for hard work' (2) - 'their intellectual capacities' (2) - 'cases where a patient's testamentary capacity is in doubt' (2) - 'I was engaged in a voluntary capacity' (3)

circumstance (n.)

(n.)(1) [usually circumstances] A fact or condition connected with or relevant to an event or action. กรณี, สถานการณ์ An event or fact that causes or helps to cause something to happen, typically something undesirable. (2) [circumstances] One's state of financial or material welfare. - 'we wanted to marry but circumstances didn't permit' (1) - 'he was found dead but there were no suspicious circumstances' (1) - 'People will look at the circumstances on the ground and see what is needed.' (1) - 'The issues would have to be judged on the circumstances at the time.' (1) - 'No one bothered to investigate the true circumstances of her death.' (1)

assemble (v.)

(v.)(1) (v.) (no object) (of people) gather together in one place for a common purpose. รวมตัว (with object Cause) (people or things) to gather together for a common purpose. รวบรวม (2) (with object) Fit together the separate component parts of (a machine or other object) - 'a crowd had assembled outside the gates' (1) - 'he assembled the surviving members of the group for a tour' (1) - 'my new machine is being assembled and my old one dismantled' (2)

avoid (v.)

(v.)(1) Keep away from or stop oneself from doing (something) - 'avoid excessive exposure to the sun' (1) - to avoid any errors (เพื่อหลีกเลี่ยงข้อผิดพลาดใดๆ)

although (conj.)

(1) (conj.) In spite of the fact that; even though. Syn. in spite of the fact that, despite the fact that, notwithstanding the fact that, notwithstanding that, even though, even if, for all that, while, whilst ,แม้ว่า, อย่างไรก็ตาม, ทั้งที่, ทั้งๆที่ (1.1) However; but. - 'although the sun was shining it wasn't that warm' (1) - 'although small, the room has a spacious feel' (1) - 'The joke was that although John called me posh, he came from a far better off family than I did.' (1) - 'Yet although the project was appearing to gather steam all was not well behind the scenes.' (1) - 'A better day could not have been had and although it was still early I was knackered.' (1) - 'Mr Cumming said although new drugs were good news for patients, they still had to be paid for.' (1) - 'The short answer is that although the industry was privatised it was not given its freedom.'(1) - 'We are a small team and although the numbers of cases are small it takes a long time to treat each person.' (1) - 'It hardly oozes charm now, although there have been a few attempts to gentrify it.' (1) - 'How all of this will end is still uncertain - although we can be sure that the end is not in sight.' (1) - 'It's not just that the pace of basic innovation has slowed in your field, although it has.' (1) - 'He admitted that although overall crime levels had come down, the fear of crime had not.' (1) - 'She said Mr Brown had agreed to conduct the service, although it was not his usual church.' (1) - 'He used his scooter to get to work and although he would no longer be able to ride it, he was still paying back a loan on it.' (1) - 'They may have been famous faces but although they may have left the club the club has never left them.' (1) - 'I'm still amazed by the calmness of the sea although it does now at least have some rollers.' (1) - 'We even know the name of our delivery driver, although he came while we were out.' (1) - 'He likes the fact that although the club has a cosmopolitan feel it still clings to old values.' (1) - 'That seems to work for me, although as you mention it does leave them in the database marked as spam.' (1) - 'We can agree the deletion of the second paragraph, although this is a statement of fact.' (1) - 'It seemed that although the road is single track they would need to install traffic lights.' (1) - 'he says he has the team shirt, although I've never seen him wear it' (1) - 'They were not the first to do this, although they are certainly the most successful to date.' (1) - 'This came to me in my sleep last night, although I had to check the facts at Wikipedia.' (1) - 'The square still exists, although the structure itself is a right old mess these days.' (1) - 'I kept a diary through much of my teenage years, although it was a bit intermittent.' (1) - 'Extra beds can be put in to create family rooms, although it's a bit of a squeeze.' (1) - 'My eyes are ok now although for some reason I can't read road signs very well at the moment.' (1) - 'Jake is back to playing his recorder although fighting it might be a better description.'(1) - 'It took a few years for Xfm to get back on track, although I still can't listen to it today.' (1) - 'They mate for life, although tales of them pining away after the loss of a mate have not been proven.' (1) - 'It felt a bit heavy although I would be tempted to use it in the winter months because it gave my skin a glow.' (1) - 'She said it was wonderful to see everyone again although she wished for more time to speak to them all.' (1) - 'There is no conclusion to its cause although evidence points at a genetic source.' (1) - 'It is illegal for both team members to bid nil, although each team can have a player bidding nil.' (1) - 'Eric still owns a clean driving licence, although he has not driven for five years.' (1) - 'The moon is largely responsible for our tides, although the sun also plays a small part.' (1) - 'Once again tickets will go on sale soon, although numbers will be strictly limited.'(1) - 'His squad were ravaged by injury, although he didn't seek to use this as an excuse.' (1) - 'She's very happy and is engaged to be married although the date's not yet been set.'(1) - 'Even now she feels the effect of the illness although it seems, at last, to be under control.' (1) - 'The building will stay, although it could be relocated to another part of the site.' (1)

consideration (n.)

(1) (n.) Careful thought, typically over a period of time. การคิดอย่างรอบคอบ, การพิจารณา A fact or a motive taken into account in deciding something. Thoughtfulness and sensitivity towards others. (2) (n.) A payment or reward. [Law] (in a contractual agreement) anything given or promised or forborne by one party in exchange for the promise or undertaking of another. (3) (n.) archaic Importance; esteem. - 'your case needs very careful investigation and consideration' (1) - Letter of Consideration - A letter of consideration asks the recipient to take in to account certain information or circumstances, - 'At the very least the participants should take time to study the constitutional articles and laws they would like to change and give careful consideration to the changes they would like to be made.' (1) - 'Some of the issues raised are familiar, but some are quite new and require careful scrutiny and consideration.' (1) - 'In order to assess the impact on the trees, officers have been giving careful consideration to the proposed construction and operation of the wheel before reaching a conclusion on its impact.' (1) - 'Even if the proposed changes were to result in a greater number of couples considering adoption, careful consideration would have to be given to the implications of allowing them to adopt.' (1) - 'After careful consideration and advice, we very much regret we are left with no alternative but to have started legal proceedings in order that we can do our lawful work.' (1) - 'After careful consideration I chose the latter.' (1) - 'But the circumstances in which you each committed this offence called for careful consideration and go a long way to aggravating the offences you have committed.' (1) - 'At some time in the intervening period, careful consideration would have been given to the style and subject-matter of the figurehead, which would also play a crucial part in the overall design of the ship.' (1) - 'After careful consideration, I think it's just as well that I leave this and other gastrointestinal functions out of it.' (1) - 'Everybody from fifteen years upwards is invited to complete this questionnaire, and give very careful consideration to the four issues raised in it.' (1) - 'After careful consideration, I regret to inform you that I am unable to accept your refusal to offer me an assistant professor position in your department.' (1) - 'Careful consideration has to be given to these applications and risk assessments are conducted before a decision can be made.' (1) - 'Actually, the bottom line is that after careful consideration, I probably agree with James more than I don't.' (1) - 'A key aspect of the strategy that the agency says it will implement, is the use of an offset policy, a proposal which deserves careful consideration.' (1) - 'A spokesman for the Department of Transport said: 'We will give close and careful consideration to the findings of the report.'' (1) - 'The Government will give careful consideration to the task force recommendations over the coming months.' (1) - 'I have to give careful consideration to what I am saying.' (1) - ''It is a matter that requires very careful consideration,' he said.' (1) - 'the idea was motivated by political considerations' (1) - 'A crime is a crime, whether motivated by political considerations or others.' (1) - 'A detailed study might take these wider considerations into account.' (1) - 'Along with having a baby, I have other considerations to take into account.' (1) - 'companies should show more consideration for their employees' (1) - 'I can only hope you showed a lot more sensitivity and consideration after that happened.' (1) - 'you can buy the books for a small consideration' (2) - 'In addition he repeated his arguments about the payment of the consideration.' (2) - 'Your Honour, that would be a matter and it would have to be dependent on considerations relating to the contract as a whole.' (2) - 'For instance, I was wondering whether you had Trevor's agreement to the offered consideration.' (2) - 'A man of great consideration may have fifty or sixty skulls suspended in his premises.' (3) - 'Then he went home south to Denmark, and became afterwards a man of great consideration, and many great people are descended from him.' (3)

analysis (n.)

(1) (n.) Detailed examination of the elements or structure of something Syn.examination, investigation, inspection, survey, scanning, study, scrutiny, perusal วิเคราะห์ (1.1) The process of separating something into its constituent elements. Syn. dissection, assay, testing (1.2) The part of mathematics concerned with the theory of functions and the use of limits, continuity, and the operations of calculus. (1.3) (Mathematics) The part of mathematics concerned with the theory of functions and the use of limits, continuity, and the operations of calculus. (2) 'other schools of analysis have evolved out of the original disciplines established by Freud' - 'Mr Darling has said that that the location of some cameras might have to be re-examined after the publication of today's detailed analysis.' (1) - 'Funding for the project was based on the sale of detailed survey analysis and reports to interested airlines.' (1) - 'It will also enable more detailed analysis of the effects of environmental exposures on health, using routine data.' (1) - 'The task lists resulting from statistical analysis of those surveys were examined to answer the study questions.' (1) - 'To implement it would require a lot of detailed analysis, including integrating it with the benefit system.' (1) - 'The Rake points to this very long, very detailed Paul Auster analysis that I too will have to read later.' (1) - 'No one knows how much it pumps into the economy - a detailed financial and visitor analysis will follow this year's festival.' (1) - 'His detailed analysis is leavened by gag after gag.' (1) - 'Although this prevented a detailed statistical analysis, the events could still be characterized.' (1) - 'This grant will help provide much needed assistance for detailed technical analysis to help build a new Unified Revenue Agency.' (1) - 'The citizens' responses to four questions in the World Values Survey questionnaire have been taken up for detailed analysis.' (1) - 'Its most recent detailed analysis of the economy suggested that relative poverty worsened during the period of the Celtic tiger boom.' (1) - 'A more detailed analysis of the structure and concepts of Jo and Gwan can be found in the next essay, by Salia Male.'(1) - 'I just can't bear to read the detailed analysis, let alone the actual report, of an enquiry into a very narrow and arguably esoteric event.' (1) - 'A more detailed analysis shows that there is no difference between the perceptions of men and women with regard to their personal safety.' (1) - 'The ability to provide instant access to detailed background analysis and comment pieces brought more depth of coverage than other media could provide.' (1) - 'Tough new guidelines would require teachers to carry out a detailed risk analysis that would effectively end any spontaneous bathing or paddling.' (1) - 'The statistical analyses and their detailed explication will be most appropriate for researchers who share this particular academic niche.' (1) - 'In fact, globalization is often not part of the detailed analysis of the case studies given as examples.' (1) - 'The basic case study entails the detailed and intensive analysis of a single case.' (1) - statistical analysis (1) - the procedure is often more accurately described as one of synthesis rather than analysis (1) - 'According to one group of researchers, this process of analysis is carried out in seven steps.' (1) - 'By a process of task analysis we need to understand much more about what makes a simulation realistic and effective.' (1) - 'Eventually, data from this program will permit a more direct analysis of the process described here.' (1) - 'The shift to decompositional conceptions of analysis was not without precedents, however.' (1) - 'My old friend and libertarian colleague Leonard Liggio then came up with the following analysis of the historical process.' (1) - 'samples are sent to the laboratory for analysis' (1) - 'analyses of the rocks are consistent with a basaltic composition' (1) - 'The team relied heavily on the finite element modeling and analysis to define the structure and the suspension system.' (1) - 'Crude chemical analyses identify the rock type as resembling the Earth's ocean floor rather than the Earth's continents.' (1) - 'Electrochemical techniques are also widely used in chemical analysis.' (1) - 'This protein poses interesting questions for those who deal with the detailed analysis of protein structures.' (1) - 'The initial structural analysis suggests a detailed rupture mechanism in the aqueous solution.' (1) - 'Hahn was a pioneer in set theory and functional analysis and is best remembered for the Hahn - Banach theorem.' (1) - 'König worked on a wide range of topics in algebra, number theory, geometry, set theory, and analysis.' (1) - 'Razmadze wrote the first textbooks in Georgian on analysis and integral calculus.' (1) - 'He also made contributions to analytic number theory, Diophantine analysis and numerical functions.' (1) - 'Then there is real analysis, complex analysis, functional analysis, geometry, set theory, and so on.' (1) - 'Moreover, it is also possible to imagine that a different psychoanalyst would be able to conduct an analysis with this patient.' (2) - 'This is the same effect as can sometimes happen to us in the course of an analysis or a therapy.' (2) - 'The analyst interprets without due regard for the analysand or the analysand acts without regard for the analyst or the analysis.' (2) - 'It has already been noted that Freud, when conducting an analysis, was 'curiously impersonal'.' (2) - 'Here the analysis of dreams and the analysis of the transference become indispensable.' (2)

amplified (adj.)

(1) (adj.) (of music or sound) played through an amplifier. - 'amplified pop music' (1)

alternative

(1) (adj.) (of one or more things) available as another possibility or choice. Syn. different, other, another, second, possible, substitute, replacement (1.2) (of two things) mutually exclusive. (2) (adv.) Relating to activities that depart from or challenge traditional norms. Syn.unorthodox, unconventional, non-standard, unusual, uncommon, unwonted, out of the ordinary, radical, revolutionary, nonconformist, unconforming, irregular, offbeat, off-centre, avant-garde - 'Occasionally, though, I do browse around for alternative flavours and new experiences.' (1) - 'Can you talk about how and why it was humanism that triumphed over alternative possibilities?'(1) - 'If it is not available, an alternative venue would have to be found or the hearing adjourned.' (1) - 'They are being offered alternative seats as similar as possible to the ones they have at Maine Road.' (1) - 'It is perfectly possible that an alternative government would overturn a hunting ban.' (1) - 'The council wants children to be aware of alternative, greener methods of getting to school.' (1) - 'In recent years several sites have been examined as a possible alternative home for the Abbey.' (1) - 'Walsh says the company will just have to be innovative in seeking alternative forms of finance.' (1) - 'Our lease expires next year and we need to find an alternative home as quickly as possible.' (1) - 'An alternative surface level crossing is also available, so road crossing is unaffected.' (1) - 'Bosses have promised to find alternative jobs within the company for as many people as possible.' (1) - 'Peanut flour is a cheap and quick alternative method for thickening dishes.' (1) - 'Which of all the uneliminated alternative possibilities may not properly be ignored?'(1) - 'We will be contacting them again when an alternative service is available.' (1) - 'Organisers have also made sure there will be alternative traffic routes available.' (1) - 'He even suggests that the argument has merit by moving onto the issue of possible alternative sources of funding.' (1) - 'Where such data are not available, there are alternative ways of securing suitable information.' (1) - 'In fact the experience made me wish that I had taken an alternative form of transport.' (1) - 'An alternative method is to use a blow torch which will soften the varnish or paint, allowing easy removal with a scraper.' (1) - 'I mean they ought to be able to reflect on possible alternative views, and some do.' (1) - 'The alternative scenario is not one that City fans will want to think too much about.' (1) - 'So until the alternative route is available I expect to be able to use the existing roadway for access purposes.' (1) - 'It is in the public interest that they be both experienced and expert: the alternative is unacceptable.' (1) - 'The book answers all these questions by analogy, with instances from the alternative America of the novel.'(1) - 'The only legal alternative, a fresh set of elections, would solve nothing.' (1) - 'It used to sell books and pamphlets about alternative cultures and lifestyles.' (2) - 'Bizarrely, it completely omits any reference to alternative lifestyles or kinks of any kind.' (2) - 'The music is mainstream alternative pop and rock music, with little or no variation.' (2) - 'I was living an alternative lifestyle before anyone had thought of the expression.' (2) - 'The band Hell is for Heroes has denounced it as 'a great blow to alternative music'.' (2) - 'Here in the States, alternative media have become extremely compartmentalised.' (2) - 'She loves alternative music and watching all sorts of sports though she says she is a total loser at most of them.' (2) - 'Witchcraft has come out of the shadows and is entering British society as a viable alternative lifestyle.' (2)

alike (ad.)

(1) (adj.) (of two or more people or things) similar to each other. คล้ายคลึงกัน, ไม่แตกต่างกัน, ลักษณะเดียวกัน, อาการเดียวกัน (2) (adv.) In the same or a similar way. เช่นเดียวกัน, เหมือนกัน, แบบเดียวกัน,​ลักษณะเดียวกัน Used to show that something applies equally to a number of specified subjects. - Independent software vendors, along with Internet of Things and cloud vendors, are involved in a market transformation that is making them look more alike. (1) - 'the brothers were very much alike' (1) - 'the houses all looked alike' (1) - 'Non-identical twins are only as genetically alike as any brother or sister.' (1) - 'The tone is unvarying and some of the songs sound too alike, musical twins holding hands.' (1) - 'But both think that when they were younger men they were more alike than they are now.' (1) - 'they dressed alike in black trousers and jackets' (2) - 'he talked in a friendly manner to staff and patients alike' (2) - 'They are degrading to workers and patients alike and they should be stopped.' (2) - 'It was a truly spectacular scene with clubs from the north and south alike taking part.' (2) - 'Young and old alike enjoyed taking walks to see the many houses that were spectacularly lit up for Christmas.' (2)

additional (adj.)

(1) (adj.) Added, extra, or supplementary to what is already present or available. (ที่เพิ่มขึ้น, ที่มากขึ้น, เพิ่มเติม) - 'we require additional information' (1) - No additional preparation will be necessary. (1) - 'The extra reach can give access to an additional two floors of a burning building.' (1) - I would like your support to provide 1 additional column "Phone number". Please kindly provide in the excel file. - However, moving forward please kindly add more person below in this email: [email protected] - Please help revise today report and include above as requested.

fatal (adj.)

(1) (adj.) Causing death. ซึ่งทำให้ถึงตาย, ซึ่งรักษาไม่ได้, ซึ่งทำให้ล้มเหลว, สาหัส Syn. curely, deadly, incurable Leading to failure or disaster. - Today is the fatal day that they will attempt their escape. (วันนี้เป็นวันร้ายแรงที่พวกเขาจะพยายามหลบหนี) - The scandal was fatal to his political future. (เรื่องอื้อฉาวร้ายแรงต่ออนาคตทางการเมืองของเขา) - The slightest mistake may lead to a fatal disaster. (ข้อผิดพลาดเล็กน้อยอาจนำไปสู่ภัยพิบัติร้ายแรง) - The strong yen was a fatal blow to the company. (ค่าเงินเยนที่แข็งค่าขึ้นส่งผลกระทบต่อ บริษัท) - 'a fatal accident' (1) - 'The decision was fatal to what little possibility remained of restoring order in the country.' (1) - 'If you have a lazy agent, it could prove fatal to your dealings with your tenant.' (1) - 'What are the fatal flaws that bring him into such contempt among his own peer group?' (1)

relevant (adj.)

(1) (adj.) Closely connected or appropriate to what is being done or considered. เข้าประเด็น, ตรงประเด็น, เกี่ยวเนื่องกัน, ซึ่งสัมพันธ์กัน Appropriate to the current time, period, or circumstances; of contemporary interest. - 'what small companies need is relevant advice' (1) - 'the candidate's experience is relevant to the job' (1) - 'The rules, however, are only relevant to the way the safety camera scheme is funded.' (1) - 'critics may find themselves unable to stay relevant in a changing world' (1) - 'her films are relevant for feminists today' (1)

unexpect (adj.)

(1) (adj.) Not expected or regarded as likely to happen. - 'his death was totally unexpected' (1)

little (adj.)

(1) (adj.) Small in size, amount, or degree (often used to convey an appealing diminutiveness or express an affectionate or condescending attitude) นิดหน่อย, ชั่วประเดี๊ยวประด๊าว, เล็กน้อย Syn. small, small-scale, compact, short, small, slight, thin, petite, diminutive, tiny - 'the plants will grow into little bushes' (1) - 'a little puppy dog' (1) - 'a boring little man' (1)

screencast

(1) (n.) A video recording or transmission of the data displayed on the screen of a computer or mobile device, typically with accompanying audio. (2) (verb) Record or transmit video of data displayed on the screen of a computer or mobile device, typically with accompanying audio. - 'this tutorial contains a screencast demonstrating all of the steps' (1) - Study this screencast to learn how to customize a Google Forms survey template quickly, so you can start making and sending out your own surveys with Google Docs: (1) - 'the ability to screencast from smartphones to HDTVs has replaced the need to project home movies' (2) - 'you can screencast your desktop at the same time as recording your voice' (2) - 'a tool designed for simple screencasting' (2)

along with (phrase)

(1) (n.) In company with or at the same time as., พร้อมด้วย, พร้อมทั้ง, พร้อมกับ - 'I was chosen, along with twelve other artists' (1) - 'The world has gone mad, and has lost its sense of proportion along with its sanity.' (1) - 'They were later recovered by police from nearby bushes, along with a box of pellets.' (1) - 'A knife was found nearby along with five notes he had written to his friends and family.' (1) - 'The pedals need replacing along with other parts that have worn out over the years.' (1) - 'When Charles was a boy he would inspect the troops along with his mother or grandmother.' (1) - 'There were two supermarket trolleys in the pond along with plastic bags and litter.' (1) - 'Volunteers will be given a free compost bin along with a small kitchen collection bin.'(1) - 'A hole five metres by four and two metres deep had been dug, along with trenches on either side.' (1) - 'She brought dried and fresh herbs for sale along with copies of a book she has written on the use of herbs.' (1) - 'As if everything was absolutely normal she'd hand him his cup of coffee along with a kiss.' (1)

in consideration of (phrase)

(1) (phrase) In return for; on account of.ในการพิจาณา - 'he paid them in consideration of their services' (1) - 'By each assignment the assignor was expressed to assign to him in consideration of £1 rights which were defined as follows.' (1) - 'It need scarcely be said that the accounts of a competent maitre d' hotel are often questionable, but perhaps, in consideration of the trouble saved, this is a point that need not be too closely scrutinised.' (1) - 'Last week he finally received double that, $30, in consideration of payment being so late.' (1) - 'In any act of corruption, there is a definite ingredient of 'misconduct' as the act of corruption is mostly committed in consideration of personal gain or profit, and or against intended legal purposes.' (1) - 'We would hope that consideration will be made towards the protection and future historic development of the house and gardens in consideration of the generous and lifelong service the occupant gave to Scotland as a whole.' (1)

rewarding (adj.)

(adj.)(1) Providing satisfaction; gratifying. (ที่มีคุณค่า,​ ที่ให้ผลคุ้มค่า,ให้ความพึงพอใจ ที่ทำให้พอใจ) - 'skiing can be hugely rewarding' (1) - 'The fact is that it can be, and mostly is, a remarkably rewarding and fulfilling experience, for both sides.' (1) - 'It's been very demanding and has taken a lot of my time but it has been very rewarding and particularly satisfying.' (1)

context (n.)

(n.)(1) The circumstances that form the setting for an event, statement, or idea, and in terms of which it can be fully understood. (บริบท, สิ่งแวดล้อม) (2) The parts of something written or spoken that immediately precede and follow a word or passage and clarify its meaning. - the proposals need to be considered in the context of new European directives - skilled readers use context to construct meaning from words as they are read - For new readers this can be an advantage, but they become disadvantages in contexts of closer study.

actual (adj.)

(1) (adj.) Existing in fact; real. Syn.real, true, genuine, authentic, verified, attested, confirmed, definite, hard, plain, clear, clear-cut, undeniable, veritable - 'The actual cost of creating and maintaining that environment is minimal.'

export (v.)

(1) (v.) Send (goods or services) to another country for sale. Spread or introduce (ideas and beliefs) to another country. Transfer (data) in a format that can be used by other programs. (2) (N.) A product or service sold abroad. exports Sales of goods or services abroad, or the revenue from such sales. The selling and sending out of goods or services to other countries. Of a high standard suitable for export. - nearly all the bananas produced were exported to Britain (1) - 'the Greeks exported Hellenic culture around the Mediterranean basin' (1) - 'No other U.S. dance company exports American good will en masse the way this one does.' (1) - 'Dunne believes that musicians, artists and sportsmen all export the culture of the country they come from.' (1) - 'Just like African goods, our history and culture have been exported to the great powers to be reinterpreted and sold back to us.' (1) - 'More and more Chinese and Indians are joining the faculties of top US universities - ready to export their ideas to the world from their labs at Stanford and Harvard.' (1) - 'This European belief was exported to the new world, America, without any criticism.' (1) - 'Cultural tourism is a vital part of how we export New Zealand ideas and get New Zealand jobs.' (1) - 'Hasn't the Hollywood fantasy factory been generating and exporting the ideas for these spectacular attacks through action and disaster movies for years?' (1) - 'the information can be exported to a database' (1) - 'The data from tt can be exported in several formats into a MySQL database, an ASCII file, etc.' (1) - 'Once the aforementioned data is gathered into the database, one can simply choose to export data into EAD format.' (1) - 'Efforts are being made to export the database to a more robust data management system like Oracle or MySQL.' (1) - 'For presentation purposes, images were exported in tiff format.' (1) - 'However, we were not able to export the file or perform a 'save as' and possibly export it into a spreadsheet or desktop publishing program.' (1) - 'wool and mohair were the principal exports' (2) - 'This is because exports can now be sold or imports bought more cheaply or more easily inside the trading area.' (1) - 'A product that is sold to the global market is an export, and a product that is bought from the global market is an import.' (1) - 'meat exports' (2) - 'Since the mid '80s, their share of total exports has fallen from two-thirds to just over half.' (2) - 'The rise in exports, driven by sales to the European Union, came despite the worst floods in 15 years.' (2) - 'And consequently the percentage share of Jordanian phosphate exports in world phosphate exports declined in 1990.' (2) - 'the export of Western technology' (2) - 'The main objective is to facilitate the export of goods and services from the US to countries such as Bulgaria.' (2) - 'The regulations provide that the board is the sole agent of growers in the sale and export of New Zealand grown hops.' (2) - 'export ales' (2) - 'Train drivers refused to cross the miners' picket, stopping the movement of all export coal to the port of Lyttelton.' (2) - 'An interesting issue concerns the charges for transporting Hunter Valley export coal.' (2)

impact (n.)

(1) (n.) The action of one object coming forcibly into contact with another. A marked effect or influence. (2) (verb) Come into forcible contact with another object. (impact on) Have a strong effect on someone or something. - 'there was the sound of a third impact' (1) - [mass noun] 'bullets which expand and cause devastating injury on impact' (1) - 'She said the impact of the smash knocked the door off its hinges.' (1) - 'our regional measures have had a significant impact on unemployment' (1) - 'the shell impacted twenty yards away' (1) - 'What was left of the fuselage impacted less then twenty yards from where he stood.' (1) - 'high interest rates have impacted on retail spending' (2) - (with object) 'the move is not expected to impact the company's employees' (2)

amount (v.)

(1) (v.) Come to be (the total) when added together. Syn. add up to, come to, run to, number, be, make, total, equal, be equal to, be equivalent to, represent, count as (1.1) Be regarded or classified as; be the equivalent of. Syn. constitute, comprise, be equivalent to, be tantamount to, approximate to, add up to, come down to, boil down to (1.2) Develop into; become. Syn. become, grow into, develop into, mature into, prove to be, turn out to be, progress to, advance to - 'losses amounted to over 10 million pounds' (1) - 'It only amounts to one and a half hours, and we are compensating for that removal by putting it elsewhere in the week.' (1) - 'They amounted respectively to £151,065 (together with interest) and £127,000.' (1) - 'It amounts to little more than 40 companies working in three buildings in the Liberties.' (1) - 'All of this amounts to eight billion dollars in lost revenue for the federal government.' (1) - 'In real terms, this amounts to an extra two cases of cancer a year among half a per cent of the population.' (1) - 'Traders say it might not sound much but the extra costs amounts to an extra £400 a year.' (1) - 'Furthermore, every employee will be given a significant stake in the company, amounting in total to one-tenth of its value.' (1) - 'The liability of the contracts of employment amounts to many hundreds of thousands of pounds.' (1) - 'As we speak, the total death toll is still unclear, but it amounts to several thousands.' (1) - 'The orders and output surge this past year in a number of high-technology industries, amounting in some cases to 50 percent and more, was not sustainable even in the more optimistic new economy scenarios.' (1) - 'Those low cost products are amounting to something like half a trillion dollars in deficit every year.' (1) - 'It amounts to a huge amount of money and jobs both ways every single year.' (1) - 'In contrast, the typical cost of the coffee in a cup of your favourite brew probably amounts to as little as six pence.' (1) - 'As one diplomat pointed out, that amounts to three weeks' oil profits for the government.' (1) - 'Essentially this amounts to a thirteen hour time difference from how I live in London.' (1) - 'This amounts to some 28 million tonnes per year, or almost half a tonne per person.' (1) - 'In due course the owners were presented by the Port Authority with a bill for the use of the tugs which amounted in all to JD254, 400, equivalent to approximately US $375,000.' (1) - 'After the air attacks began, refugee movements multiplied exponentially, amounting ultimately to more than half the population of the province, with another third listed as internally displaced from their homes.' (1) - 'The original drawing amounts to only about one-eighth of the total composition.' (1) - 'The exceptions are practically all African and Arab countries, amounting altogether to only a tenth of the world's population.' (1) - 'their actions amounted to a conspiracy' (1) - 'what this guy was doing clearly did amount to persecution' (1) - 'It's just that when you put it all together, it amounts to a manipulation.' (1) - 'Will computers make trains so massively more controllable as to amount almost to a new form of transport?' (1) - 'Where are the voices of outrage over what amounts to a frontal assault on the constitution of the United States?' (1) - 'But the tribunals' caseload amounted largely to dealing with deserters, known Confederate agents, and foreign nationals in Confederate service.' (1) - 'This step by the medical fraternity amounts to a giant leap for the whole country, he added.' (1) - 'It amounts to saying that a future pope should cherish cultural heritage above all else.' (1) - 'It amounted, one songwriter said, to 'an admission of the claims made by the defenders of the pirates that publishers have been robbing the public.'' (1) - 'Instead, it was happy with the paper's 'remedial action', which amounted - five months after its front-page publication - to two mealy-mouthed paragraphs that offered no apology.' (1) - 'They are looking at the camera with expectation that amounts almost to joy.'(1) - 'My point was that your comments are simply not amounting to much more than you screaming.' (1) - 'The result amounts to one of his more satisfying films in recent years.' (1) - 'This amounts, of course, to an assertion that we can easily put aside economic law.' (1) - 'One writer noted that it was through such events that the 'reverence for the flag amounting almost to worship' acquired a 'human face or word.'' (1) - 'So me, I wonder how giving people more days to laze at home amounts to respect for religion.' (1) - 'It amounts at the end of the day to the possibility of a bias in the way this Court puts it.' (1) - 'I have concluded that the proposal amounts to inappropriate development in the Green Belt.' (1) - 'The whole package amounts to a curious blend of high power and domesticity which she hopes will win over doubters.' (1) - 'Move the ball just right of center in your stance and hit what amounts to a hard chip shot.' (1) - 'This amounts to a massive political bet on Scotland being collectivist rather than consumerist.' (1) - 'Could you advise on any source of help regarding what essentially amounts to an invisible disability.' (1) - 'you'll never amount to anything' (1) - 'You doubt that who you are and what you've done with your life really amounts to much at times.' (1) - 'Will 3D user interfaces ever amount to anything more than eye-candy?' (1) - 'So shine the light on all of your friends because it all amounts to nothing in the end.' (1) - 'She'll never amount to anything.' (1) - 'I hear much about how my sort of gabbling amounts to nothing but blaming the victim.' (1) - 'Youll never amount to anything because you procrastinate.' (1)

proposition (n.)

(n.)(1) A statement or assertion that expresses a judgment or opinion. (ข้อเสนอ) - 'the proposition that all men are created equal' (1) - 'The authors offer some propositions which I take to be logically flawed.' (1)

instrument (n.)

(n.)(1) A tool or implement, especially one for precision work. (ตราสาร, อุปกรณ์, เครื่องมือ,) means of pursuing an aim. - 'a surgical instrument'(1) - 'the failure of education as an instrument of social reform' - 'Thus, only for a relatively short period of modern history has the American Bill of Rights been a progressive instrument of national reform.'(1)

legal (n.)

(n.)(1) [attributive] Relating to the law. (2) Permitted by law - 'the European legal system' (1) - 'he claimed that it had all been legal' (2)

interchange (v.)

(v.)(1) (of two or more people) exchange (things) with each other. Put each of (two things) in the other's place. [no object] (of a thing) be able to be exchanged with another. - 'superior and subordinates freely interchange information' (1) - 'the terms are often interchanged' (1)

amount (n.)

(1) (n.) A quantity of something, especially the total of a thing or things in number, size, value, or extent. Syn.quantity, number, total, aggregate, sum, quota, group, size, mass, weight, volume, bulk, load, consignment (1.2) A sum of money. Syn. fee, price, tariff, sum, figure, fare, rate, payment, toll, levy - 'sport gives an enormous amount of pleasure to many people' (1) - 'the substance is harmless if taken in small amounts' (1) - 'If it is prolonged and performance is affected, this will affect the total amount of coverage we get.' (1) - 'One of the joys of working in Manchester is that you can walk from one end to the other in a reasonable amount of time.' (1) - 'The first period totalled up a paltry amount of three genuine opportunities.' (1) - 'What was a reasonable amount of time to wait for a chicken burger to be prepared, anyway?' (1) - 'In the first half of pregnancy it is normal for the total amount of thyroid hormone to be slightly increased.' (1) - 'Hopefully my legs will permit a reasonable amount of wandering about places of interest.' (1) - 'The extent and the amount of the work involved was not defined in the Contract.' (1) - 'Well, if the universe is flat, this tells us something about the total amount of mass and energy in it.' (1) - 'The total amount of sunlight energy over all of the spectrum is important in heating vines and soils.' (1) - 'Lorries were seen as a particular risk due to their size and the amount of chemicals they could be carrying.' (1) - 'Also important are the factors that control the total amount of water in the body at any particular time.' (1) - 'This value is the amount of time the browser waits before it acts on information it receives.' (1) - 'There is no denying that one of the major causes of obesity is the amount of food that we eat and the portion sizes.' (1) - 'This is in total contrast to the amount of walking or exercise involving the use of the legs.' (1) - 'In places you cannot see the spring shoots which are beginning to peep through because of the amount of rubbish.' (1) - 'Purchases must be fit for their purpose - they should work for a reasonable amount of time.' (1) - 'The swept volume is the amount of volume that the piston moves through as it moves up and down.' (1) - 'If you live in a built-up area, you have to expect a certain amount of noise.' (1) - 'Not only was the total amount of tuber starch reduced, but its composition was also affected.' (1) - 'I think, if we know we have a reasonable amount of work on the books, we'll take it.' (1) - 'they have spent a colossal amount rebuilding the stadium' (1) - 'The government had set aside significant amounts of money to rebuild the city, but inflation meant that this was still not enough.' (1) - 'The numbers of delinquents and the estimated amounts of tax money involved have not been detailed.' (1) - 'Drivers contribute huge amounts of money to the government through road tax, tax on car sales, and we all know about fuel duty.'(1) - 'Feel free to spend inordinate amounts of money and fund my house survey.' (1) - 'It says this is costing substantial amounts of money which would otherwise be used on patient care.' (1) - 'So with the aim of contracting for projects, the constructor spends huge amounts of money on bribes.' (1) - 'Careful money management rather than throwing vast amounts of sums of money at the problem is certainly a key way forward.' (1) - 'We are losing vast amounts of tax money, as well as the respect of the people.' (1) - 'In recent elections soft money has become a way for wealthy individuals to contribute large amounts of money to the political parties.' (1) - 'They didn't get all they asked for I might say, but they got specific amounts of money for specific purposes.' (1) - 'By donating large amounts of money, wealthy individuals are able to signal their economic prowess.' (1) - 'I mean, we bring in millions of dollars in terms of research money, huge amounts.' (1) - 'Administration, equipment and maintaining venues cost huge amounts of money.' (1) - 'This is important because longstanding disciplinary processes cost the country huge amounts of money.' (1) - 'Massive amounts of money were spent helping the airlines fund new security precautions.' (1) - 'Experience has shown us that the best way to sustain partnership is to contribute small amounts of money on a regular basis.' (1) - 'Having expended large amounts of money on multiculturalism, they are hardly likely to criticise it.' (1) - 'These will see the fund paying out reasonable compensations instead of huge amounts of money as is presently done.' (1) - 'The dome is not the only monstrous carbuncle currently swallowing obscene amounts of public money.' (1) - 'You never know when something will pay off, and for the trivial amounts of money it costs, the returns are enormous.' (1)

process (n.)

(1) (n.) A series of actions or steps taken in order to achieve a particular end. A natural series of changes. A systematic series of mechanized or chemical operations that are performed in order to produce something. [Computing] An instance of a program being executed in a multitasking operating system, typically running in an environment that protects it from other processes. - 'military operations could jeopardize the peace process' (1) - 'the ageing process' (1) - 'The installation process took under an hour, most of which was used to install Windows.'(1) - 'For our example, we start the two required processes on the same system.'(1)

abundance (n.)

(1) (n.) A very large quantity of something. ความอุดมสมบูรณ์, See also: ความอุดม, ความสมบูรณ์, ความมากมาย, Syn. bounty, profusion avalanche, deluge, rush, flood, spate, torrent, cluster, flurry, wave, outbreak, outpouring (1.1) (n.) The state or condition of having a copious quantity of something; plentifulness. Syn. profusion, plentifulness, profuseness, copiousness, amplitude, affluence, lavishness, bountifulness, infinity, opulence, exuberance, luxuriance (1.2) (n.) Plentifulness of the good things of life; prosperity. Syn.prosperity, affluence, wealth, opulence, comfort, well-being, luxury (1.3) (n.) The quantity or amount of something present in a particular area, volume, or sample. (2) (n.) (in solo whist) a bid by which a player undertakes to make nine or more tricks. - 'the tropical island boasts an abundance of wildlife' (1) - 'But dad, won't the economy falter if there's not an abundance of talented people?' (1) - 'A beautiful walkway, a picturesque marina and an abundance of wildlife, gave a feeling of peace and tranquillity within a bustling rural village of Leighlinbridge.' (1) - 'The climate, especially when compared to England's, allowed for multiple growing seasons and an abundance of food.' (1) - 'The abundant supply of credit is not matched by an abundance of personal responsibility in current bankruptcy law.' (1) - 'The body performs best when slightly alkaline, but most Western diets nowadays contain an abundance of acid-forming foods.' (1) - 'This isn't to say that this province doesn't have an abundance of talented moviemakers, or that québécois culture doesn't have the resonance of familiarity.' (1) - 'There's an abundance of tucker for birds who like to graze on insect and plants.' (1) - 'vines and figs grew in abundance' (1) -'she was blessed with talent and charm in abundance' (1) - 'Conditions were favourable and the number of choice spots in southern Canada stretching from Manitoba to central Quebec allowed wild rice to grow naturally in abundance every year.' (1) - 'Every trait I felt I lacked, they had in abundance.' (1) - 'In addition, mule deer and bobcat are in abundance on the course, and a mountain lion makes infrequent visits every year or so.' (1) - 'Like Yosemite it has nature in abundance with mountains, rivers, waterfalls and wildlife plus a crashing ocean close by.' (1) - 'A good concept, with loads of teenage energy in abundance, this is a band you should keep at least one eye on... just in case they get famous.' (1) - 'Staphylococcus - a germ species most commonly associated with nose-picking - was found in abundance on steering wheels and driver's seats.' (1) - 'estimates of the abundance of harp seals' (1) - 'If the two species were then recovered from the fossil record, in the same relative abundances, a similar conclusion might be drawn about winter temperature.' (1) - 'What if the gas clouds contain different relative abundances of these isotopes?' (1) - 'In comparing the relative abundances of the six species across the whole state, Japanese honeysuckle occupied about 26% of all measured edges, more than all the other species combined.' (1) - 'Hintze gave qualitative estimates of relative species abundances at particular sampling horizons, but did not list total sample sizes.' (1) - 'From August 2002 through January 2003, the relative abundances of hydrogen, helium, carbon, and oxygen ions recorded by Voyager 1 differed from all previous measurements.' (1) - 'The relative abundances are proven to be similar despite a remarkable difference in species composition between the northern and southern subregions.' (1) - 'The bid of abundance in trumps is only used to overcall another player's bid of abundance.' (2)

acknowledge (v.)

(1) (v.) Accept or admit the existence or truth of. Syn. admit, accept, grant, allow, concede, confess, own, appreciate, recognize, realize, be aware of, be conscious of (2) (v.) Recognize the importance or quality of. Express gratitude for or appreciation of. Syn. express gratitude for, show appreciation for, give thanks for, thank someone for, pay tribute to someone for, salute someone for, toast someone for Accept the validity or legitimacy of. Syn. recognized, admitted, accepted, approved, accredited, confirmed, declared, proclaimed, confessed, sworn, avowed (3) (v.) Show that one has noticed or recognized (someone) by making a gesture or greeting. Syn. greet, salute, address, hail, accost Confirm (receipt of something) Syn. answer, return, reply to, respond to, react to - the plight of the refugees was acknowledged by the authorities' (1) - 'the government acknowledged that the tax was unfair' (1) - ''That's true,' she acknowledged' (1) - 'the art world has begun to acknowledge his genius' (2) - 'the hotel is widely acknowledged as one of Cornwall's finest' (2) - 'Ryan acknowledged the importance of quality childcare provision and family support and the influence it had on the life chances of children was becoming more and more evident in society.' (2) - 'A professional musician for near enough to thirty years at this stage, Jimmy Crowley is truly acknowledged as one of Ireland's finest folk and trad entertainers.' (2) - 'The North Pennines was once the lead mining centre of the world and the ruined traces of abandoned lead mines are now acknowledged as an intrinsic part of the landscape and its heritage.' (2) - 'They want to know which film would help them become successful and when they will be acknowledged as the best actors.' (2) - 'Cream never did reunite, but are rightfully acknowledged as the earliest incarnations of blues-based hard rock bands, soon to become a staple of the rock diet.' (2) - 'The event consists of 36 holes qualifying followed by six round of match play so its an opportunity see Irelands top amateur golfers tested over what is acknowledged as a true test of golf.' (2) - 'Neither was acknowledged as true literature; they were clearly outside the canon.' (2) - 'The Austrian Ingeborg Bachmann has been acknowledged as the most important German-speaking poet of the twentieth century.' (2) - 'The Hunt Museum collection has been acknowledged as one of the most important private collections in the State, and includes works by Renoir, Picasso and Yeats.' (2) - 'In the years since its 1988 release, Fisherman's Blues has been acknowledged as an important staging post in the rebirth of folk music.' (2) - 'Golds is acknowledged as a leading firm in banking, property and corporate law.' (2) - 'he received a letter acknowledging his services' (2) - 'We do appreciate and acknowledge the yeoman service rendered by Sourav Ganguly as captain of the Indian cricket team.' (2) - 'The international man, however, does always acknowledge his debt of gratitude to his parents and to the other members of his family.' (2) - 'Shortly thereafter, I received a letter that acknowledged my work 'on behalf of the commonwealth of God.'' (2) - 'It is with much gratitude that Psychiatric Times acknowledges Dr. Moffic for his assistance in planning and reviewing this special report.' (2) - 'The valuable support of Professor Philip Clarke, Dean, Faculty of Business and Law is also acknowledged with appreciation.' (2) - 'Since the release of the film Carter has made a point of acknowledging his gratitude to the Canadian group.' (2) - 'The valuable support of Professor Philip Clarke, Dean, Faculty of Business and Law is also acknowledged with appreciation.' (2) - 'I thank them for their continuing dedication and hard work in generating most of the funds, which enable the Foundation to provide the service which is acknowledged and valued in both counties.' (2) - 'Generally horse riders acknowledge their appreciation by raising their hands and smiling although there are the exceptions.' (2) - 'In it were their letters of obligation, acknowledging her latest distribution of money and clothing and prodigal advice.' (2) - 'Appreciation was acknowledged of the club's sponsors and the community council.' (2) - 'It is with great appreciation that Psychiatric Times acknowledges Dr. Gunderson for his work in planning and reviewing this special report.' (2) - 'We the staff would like to acknowledge our appreciation in your assistance in assuring that all equipment is returned after use to its appropriate home.' (2) - 'The 'toll' is voluntary, and the committee wishes to acknowledge their appreciation to all who contribute.' (2) - 'A thank you letter will be sent from the Section acknowledging Ed's service and requesting his involvement in the future as time allows.' (2) - 'We would like to acknowledge our appreciation to Siobhan and her partner Liam for their kindness and hard work.' (2) - 'Already a number of people have been in touch with the station headquarters in Ballyhaunis acknowledging the service.' (2) - 'The letter also acknowledges the majority of residents living in and around Rylandes Road who supported the project and recognises the negative reaction represents only a minority.' (2) - 'Government servants normally receive only brickbats and on rare occasions their services are acknowledged with a bouquet.' (2) - 'Henry acknowledged Richard as his heir' (2) - 'I am heartened that they have acknowledged the validity of our marriage.' (2) - 'His mother, who married after 1949, refused to acknowledge him.' (2) - 'The stingy and selfish Nash refused to acknowledge his son and would not provide child support until Stier sued him.' (2) - 'It is not that they were unwilling to acknowledge the written word as a legitimate source of learning and wisdom.' (2) - 'They attack the term 'amnesty' for implicitly acknowledging the validity of borders.' (2) - 'Marie refused to acknowledge her as a granddaughter, and there was the little matter of the missing Romanov assets that this possible new claimant could complicate.' (2) - 'Adam still came to my room, but he refused to acknowledge his own daughter which made me furious.' (2) - 'Milosevic has refused to acknowledge the legitimacy of the court in any way, including refusing a lawyer.' (2) - 'Some parents refuse to acknowledge such sons as their progeny, and place adverts in newspapers proclaiming disavowal.' (2) - 'Emotions expressed by the patient or their family members should be acknowledged and legitimized.' (2) - 'Singh said before his kidnapping that he does not acknowledge the legitimacy of the court ruling.' (2) - 'This queen, the last of those whom the Patani chronicles acknowledge as legitimate, appears to have ruled into the 1650s.' (2) - 'We speak the same language, understand the same cultural codes and implicitly acknowledge the validity of this type of academic product.' (2) - 'The program has the expectation that young dads will legitimize their children by acknowledging paternity.' (2) - 'she refused to acknowledge my presence' (3) - 'I looked up, right at him, and didn't smile, wave, or even acknowledge him in any way.' (3) - 'He nodded his head acknowledging my friends presence and they giggled like idiots.' (3) - 'Shivering from his cold sweat, Erik refused to acknowledge Maria, instead he clamped his arms tightly to his body, trying not to tremble.' (3) - 'The hunter refused to acknowledge the farmer, so the farmer struck the Englishman, killing him.' (3) - 'My frown slowly melted into a full fledged scowl at her 'compliment' and I bit the inside of my cheek, pointedly refusing to acknowledge her.' (3) - ''Rutherford never notices or acknowledges anyone around him,' Marc pointed out.' (3) - 'He called her name but she refused to acknowledge him.' (3) - 'It was an old bloke, who was refusing to acknowledge me.' (3) - 'This year he upset families in a London restaurant by turning up with an entourage for a burger meal, swearing and again refusing to acknowledge fans.' (3) - 'I even refused to acknowledge him in the hallways, that's how hurt I was.' (3) - 'I was aware of his stare but I refused to acknowledge him.' (3) - 'I should be grateful if you would acknowledge receipt of this letter' (3) - 'That letter was acknowledged by NCIS by letter dated 17th March, received into these offices on 20th March.' (3) - 'And that is the problem; my letters have not been acknowledged.' (3) - 'Ms Hughes acknowledged the letter on March 17 last year and then wrote on April 10 indicating that action was being taken.' (3) - 'I'm not sure she ever replied or even acknowledged the letter.' (3) - 'Mark wrote a very nice letter, and I acknowledged it.' (3) - 'Although they didn't actually print my letter, they have acknowledged my request and hopefully something will be done.' (3) - 'He had also wrote to Minister Cullen, who'd also acknowledged his letter, requesting him to use his contacts to expedite the meeting.' (3) - 'The agents did acknowledge the letter, saying that they would look into the matter and that they hoped to write again shortly.' (3) - 'The accused had acknowledged receipt of the document and signed the acknowledgement.' (3) - 'She received a letter back acknowledging the processing fees and advising that she could now apply for her holiday.' (3) - 'I take it that, for reasons I cannot fathom, Dr. Cork has no intention of acknowledging my letter in any way.' (3) - 'This is usually accomplished with a polite letter acknowledging the viewer's complaint, and promising it will be passed on to the relevant programme maker.' (3) - 'The letter was not acknowledged by Mr Griffiths and so Mr Stott wrote two further letters on February 12 and 24 confirming the firm was abiding by the guidelines.' (3) - 'The lady in question was upset that her letter had not been acknowledged and asked me to enquire on her behalf whether the letter had been received or not.' (3) - 'A courteous letter acknowledging the complaint would have been quite sufficient.' (3) - 'We wrote to them with the under mentioned remarks on March 5 and surprise, surprise no one has even bothered to acknowledge our letter.' (3)

integral

(1) Necessary to make a whole complete; essential or fundamental. ครบถ้วน, สมบูรณ์, จำนวนเต็ม - Drive is an integral part of every Google account, (1) - 'games are an integral part of the school's curriculum' (1) - 'systematic training should be integral to library management' (1) - 'It is also rooted in a people's culture, and integral to their structure of thought.' (1)

in order to (phrase)

(phrase)(1) For the purpose of, เพื่อ, เพื่อที่จะ, Syn.for - I got up early in order to catch the first train. (1)

CRM (n.)

(1) (n.) Customer relationship management - CRM is an approach to manage a company's interaction with current and potential customers. It uses data analysis about customers' history with a company to improve business relationships with customers, specifically focusing on customer retention and ultimately driving sales growth.

proposal (n.)

(1) (n.) A plan or suggestion, especially a formal or written one, put forward for consideration by others. (ข้อเสนอ) The action of proposing a plan or suggestion. (2) An offer of marriage. - a set of proposals for a major new high-speed rail link (1) - the proposal of a flexible school-leaving age (1)

bring down (phrase v.)

(1) (phrase v.) To cause to fall or collapse ทำให้เกิดการล่มสลายหรือยุบ (2) To force to the ground, as by tackling. (3) To cause to lose power or leave office (4) To kill. (5) To disappoint or dispirit. - a shot that brought down a bird; a demolition crew that brought down a building. (1) - Leroy Sane had been brought down by Liverpool defender Virgil van Dijk. (2) - The scandal brought down the prime minister. (1) - The cancellation of the ballgame brought us down. (1)

In the final (phrase)

(1) (phrase) When everything has been considered (used to suggest that a statement expresses the basic truth about a complex situation) Syn. eventually, in the end, in the long run, at length, finally, sooner or later, in time, in the fullness of time, after some time, in the final analysis, when all is said and done, one day, some day, sometime, at last, at long last - 'in the final analysis it is a question of political history' (1) - 'Yes, mistakes are made, targets are not achieved, but ultimately the science of hindsight often reveals flaws in the ultimate analysis.' (1) - 'If political laurels go in the last analysis to those prepared to risk everything, then in this sense at least Pitt deserved them.' (1) - 'For, in the final analysis, our most basic common link is that we all inhabit this small planet.' (1) - 'But, in the final analysis, Tartt does much more than present a complex, rich, unique character.' (1) -'Looked at from the outside, however, our situation seems no different from his - for in the last analysis, it is not up to any of us to have the deepest selves we do.' (1) - In the final analysis, it is those who speak English fluently that are going to be hired. (1) - In the final analysis, it is the lowest earners in society who have been worst hit by this economic downturn. Rebarbative though he may be, in the final analysis, his dismissal comes down to his incompetency at the job. (1)

in charge (Phrase)

(Phrase)(1) In control or with overall responsibility. (การดูแล, ความรับผิดชอบ, หน้าที่) - 'he was in charge of civil aviation matters' (1) - Who's in charge here (1) - 'She will also be in charge of a council chamber where no party has overall control.' (1) - I'm in charge of follow up a truck to pick up product. (1)

complex (adj.)

(adj.)(1) Consisting of many different and connected parts. Not easy to analyse or understand; complicated or intricate. (2) [noun] A group or system of different things that are linked in a close or complicated way; a network. - 'a complex network of water channels' (1) - 'a complex personality' (1) - 'a complex of mountain roads'

established (adj.)

(adj.)(1) Having existed or done something for a long time and therefore recognized and generally accepted. (ก่อตั้งขึ้นโดย) (of a plant) having taken root; growing well. (2) (of a Church or religion) recognized by the state as the national Church or religion. - 'the ceremony was an established event in the annual calendar' (1) - 'an established artist' (1) - 'thick, established plants can be pruned by cutting out about one third of all stems' (1) - 'America had no established Church' (2) - 'The disestablishment of the Church is not a radical proposal; an established Church is an anachronism.' (2)

percent (adv.)

(adv.)(1) By a specified amount in or for every hundred. - 'new car sales may be down nineteen per cent' (1) - 'staff rejected a 1.8 per cent increase' (1) - 'You can't win in this world unless you are 100 percent flexible, and none of us are that.' (1)

advised (adj.)

(1) (adj.) Behaving as someone, especially the speaker, would recommend; sensible; wise. ซึ่งพิจารณามาแล้ว, Syn. thought out, considered, well-considered - 'the department would be advised to do some research' (1) - 'The patient would be advised not to use the drug unless no suitable alternative treatment option is available.' (1) - 'Taking vitamins and minerals in isolation is not advised, as they need to be combined to work synergistically.' (1) - 'The timid male would be advised to stand well back when a female threatened is on the rampage.' (1) - 'If you like flashy literate front men then it's advised to see this band.' (1) - 'Residents would be advised to stay away from gathering places, such as sporting events.' (1)

items (n.)

(1) (n.) An individual article or unit, especially one that is part of a list, collection, or set. A piece of news or information. An entry in an account. - 'the items on the agenda' (1) - 'an item of clothing' (1) - 'News items for inclusion in next week's issue can be forwarded to the usual phone number or address.' (1) - 'This news item was the headline news in all of the Hong Kong newspapers.' (1) - 'Certainly, it might seldom be possible to find repair costs as a separate item in the accounts.' (1) - 'The company has found a hole in its accounts relating to the way it has accounted for certain revenue items.' (1)

pass judgement (phrase)

(1) (n.) Delay the process of judging or giving one's opinion. - 'she said she would reserve judgement until next week' (1) - 'I am reserving judgment on Judy's status in the investigation because I have no facts one way or the other.' (1) - 'Senator Domenici said 'not yet,' which is fair, because people are reserving judgment.' (1)

initiative (n.)

(1) (n.) The ability to assess and initiate things independently. การเริ่มต้น, คววามคิดริเริม (2) The power or opportunity to act or take charge before others do. การเริ่มดำเนินการ (3) An act or strategy intended to resolve a difficulty or improve a situation; a fresh approach to something. A proposal made by one nation to another in an attempt to improve relations. (4) the initiative(especially in Switzerland and some US states) the right of citizens outside the legislature to originate legislation. - You Led a Project If you were in charge of a project or initiative from start to finish, skip "led" and instead try (1) - 'use your initiative, imagination, and common sense' (1) - 'To be a hacker you need motivation and initiative and the ability to educate yourself.' (1) - 'anti-hunting groups have seized the initiative in the dispute' (2) - 'a new initiative against car crime' (3) - 'a Middle East peace initiative' (3)

previous to (pharse)

(1) (pharse) before - 'the month previous to publication' (1) - 'The Protestant Church had been built four years previous to this in 1818.' (1) - 'We know Kissinger spoke to Putin the week previous to the Bush-Putin mini summit.' (1)

crop up (phrase v.)

(1) (phrase v.) Appear, occur, or come to one's notice unexpectedly. (เกิดขึ้นอย่างไม่ได้คาดหมายไว้, Syn. crop out เกิดขึ้นอย่างไม่ตั้งใจ) - issues that might crop up in the work it does. (1) -'some urgent business had cropped up' (1)

establish (v.)

(1) (v.) Set up on a firm or permanent basis. Initiate or bring about (contact or communication) (2) Achieve permanent acceptance or recognition for. Introduce (a character, set, or location) into a film or play and allow its identification. (3) Show (something) to be true or certain by determining the facts. (4) [Bridge]Ensure that one's remaining cards in (a suit) will be winners (if not trumped) by playing off the high cards in that suit. - 'the scheme was established in 1975' (1) - 'the two countries established diplomatic relations in 1992' (1) - 'the principle of the supremacy of national parliaments needs to be firmly established' (2) - 'he had established himself as a film star' - 'establish the location with a wide shot' (2) - [with clause ]'the police established that the two passports were forgeries' (3) - 'the right plan would be to establish dummy's diamonds' (4)

inquire (v.)

(1) (v.) another term for enquire. ไต่ถาม, ถามถึง, สอบถาม, ซักถาม (Usage) On the difference between inquire and enquire, see enquire - How long does it take to get to Vienna on foot? he inquired. (1) - How do you feel?, he inquired. (1) - Ken inquired about his father. (1) - I inquired at the school only to find there was no student by the name of Yamada. (1) - Let's inquire about our hotel reservations. (1) - The committee inquired into the cause of the accident. (1) - After returning home I will inquire into the matter. (1) - I will let you know after I have inquired once more. (1) - A stranger inquired about the way to the station. (1) - A stranger inquired about the train schedule. (1)

cultural (adj.)

(adj.)(1) Relating to the ideas, customs, and social behaviour of a society. - 'the cultural diversity of British society' (1) - Relating to the arts and to intellectual achievements. (1)

categories (n.)

(n.)(1) A class or division of people or things regarded as having particular shared characteristics. - 'the various categories of research' (1) - 'The objections to the licence fell into four main categories, the committee was told.' (1) - 'For purposes of classification they could be divided into five broad categories.' (1)

theory (n.)

(n.)(1) A supposition or a system of ideas intended to explain something, especially one based on general principles independent of the thing to be explained. A set of principles on which the practice of an activity is based. An idea used to account for a situation or justify a course of action. [Mathematics] A collection of propositions to illustrate the principles of a subject. - 'Darwin's theory of evolution' (1) - 'The journal provides a forum for the discussion of the theory and practice of drama and theatre education.' (1) - 'my theory would be that the place has been seriously mismanaged' (1) - 'Goldbach also studied infinite sums, the theory of curves and the theory of equations.' (1)

income (n.)

(n.)(1) Money received, especially on a regular basis, for work or through investments. - 'he has a nice home and an adequate income' (1) - [mass noun] 'figures showed an overall increase in income this year' (1)

involve (v.)

(v.)(1 )Have or include (something) as a necessary or integral part or result. เกี่ยวพัน, เกี่ยวข้อง,​พัวพัน,รวมถึง, รวมทั้ง Cause to participate in an activity or situation. (be/get involved) Be or become occupied or engrossed in something. - 'my job involves a lot of travelling'(1) - winning all four of the shootouts they've been involved in - 'an opportunity to involve as many people as possible in all aspects of music-making'

gain (v.)

(v.)(1) Obtain or secure (something wanted or desirable) (ได้รับ) Benefit - 'we gained entry to the car in five seconds' (1) - [with two objects] 'their blend of acoustic pop gained them several chart hits' (1) - 'managers would gain from greater openness' (1)

amendment (n.)

(1) (n.) A minor change or addition designed to improve a text, piece of legislation, etc. Syn.revision, alteration, change, modification, qualification, adaptation, adjustment (1.1) An article added to the US Constitution. (1.2) Something which is added to soil in order to improve its texture or fertility. - 'an amendment to existing bail laws' (1) - 'There are, however, a few amendments of substance, and I will finish by mentioning them briefly.' (1) - 'I have not received a request for amendment from any attendee.' (1) - 'I am aware of members of my own congregation who would be adversely affected by this amendment.' (1) - 'Mr. Madison conceived this to be the most valuable amendment in the whole list.' (1) - 'There were two citizen petitions against the bill and one advising amendment.' (1) - 'A number of minor amendments were made to the minutes of the May meeting.' (1) - 'That is what we have been working to achieve in the contract amendments.' (1) - 'I don't expect any breakthroughs but slight amendments that improve on what already exists.' (1) - 'The amendments allow the next parliament to make changes after the document is approved.' (1) - 'By filibustering, senators attempt to prevent a vote on a measure or amendment.' (1) - 'The court observed that a new claim is not made by amendment until the pleading is amended.' (1) - 'This key amendment was defeated, leaving words in the Act that must be given meaning.' (1) - 'The Administration supports this amendment and so should we.' (1) - 'There can be a further committee stage if this is required for further amendment to the legislation.' (1) - 'The online versions will be kept up to date and the paper amendments will be available nearly twice as fast as they used to be.' (1) - 'The statement said the amendments are not expected to have a material impact for shareholders.' (1) - 'Take a good look, not just at the content of this amendment, but also at the way it is written.' (1) - 'They are however adamantly opposed to three amendments and they seek particulars of a fourth.' (1) - 'Mr Lever submits that it is to be presumed that the amendment was intended to add something.' (1) - 'Since no such amendment has passed, we can't be sure what the consequences would be.' (1) - 'Bishop Nigel McCulloch was travelling to London to support an amendment to the higher education bill in the House of Lords.' (1) - 'I think the context makes clear what I had in mind, but if not, I offer this amendment as well.' (1) - 'In that reading of the directive, no new amendments can be added, but previously introduced changes can be reintroduced.' (1) - 'They say they will settle for nothing less than an amendment to the legislation.' (1) - 'Clause 15 of this document, which I will come to in a minute, deals with amendment of its terms.' (1) - 'Had he been told about this, he would have made the necessary amendments to the sale documents to reflect that fact.' (1) - 'An amendment made to customer documentation would reduce risk on a week by week basis.' (1) - 'It could be brought about only by way of Treaty amendment.' (1) - 'The problems have arisen out of a maze of interacting statutory provisions, which have been subject to frequent amendment.' (1) - 'Further and better particulars of these amendments were sought by Mr. Kemp.' (1) - 'The proposed amendment is to add a claim for wrongful dismissal and breach of contract.' (1) - 'The system will reject any amendments that are on paper or do not have the appropriate password.' (1) - 'There is absolutely no purpose in the law and in reality for this amendment.' (1) - 'The final point is an amendment to existing legislation and refers to the wearing of safety helmets.' (1) - 'Not enough people in Michigan understood the consequences of passing that amendment.' (1) - 'It is encouraging that we have gained some concessions, but more are needed, such as a joint committee and amendment of key words in the bill.' (1) - 'Supporters of that amendment admit they are still well short of the votes needed for approval.' (1) - 'What exactly were the lawsuits against which this amendment was being specially enacted?' (1) - 'The amendment does not add to those reservations, I think it is significant to note.' (1) - 'the First Amendment' (1) - 'To guard against the very reasonable fear mentioned above, Madison proposed the 9th Amendment.' (1) - 'I guess the strongest form of Bill of Rights would certainly be the American Bill of Rights which were the Amendments to the American Constitution in the 18th century.' (1) - 'The twenty-four Amendments to the Constitution bind us together to form a nation and help unite us with our government.' (1) - 'In the USA in August 1920 President Wilson signed the 19th Amendment, which finally gave women the right to vote.' (1) - 'you can add some soil-texturizing amendments to improve soil drainage' (1) - 'For any yard, a soil test is indispensable to know let you know what amendments the soil needs.'(1) - 'Once you have the results of the soil test, you can add nutrients or soil amendments such as lime, as needed.' (1) - 'Is it true that I won't be able to add soil amendments once the groundcovers have taken over?' (1) - 'You can use the grindings for mulch, or let the pile compost for use later as a soil amendment.' (1) -'A cultivator is also useful for working amendments such as compost or manure into the soil.' (1) - 'The first day of spring is only a week away and it will soon be time to start adding fertilizer and organic amendments to your garden beds.' (1) - 'You can permanently damage a soil by adding too much or the wrong amendments.' (1) - 'By tilling and mixing in amendments such as compost, you make the soil crumbly enough for roots to penetrate.' (1) - 'It starts with the most basic agricultural supplies such as amendments for soil fertility.' (1) - 'It provides a good usable soil amendment for the garden and is certainly much less expensive than peat.' (1) - 'In most areas, there's no need to add amendments such as compost to the soil at planting time.' (1) - 'Skimp on amendments, fertilizers and the rest, but if you want good tomatoes it's about the water.' (1)

previous (adj.)

(1) (adj.) [attributive] Existing or occurring before in time or order. (2) informal Overhasty in acting. (3) (Noun) Previous convictions; a criminal record. - 'she looked tired after her exertions of the previous evening' (1) - 'the boat's previous owner' (1) - 'I also managed to fill a skip to overflowing with the junk the previous owners had left behind.'(1) - 'To my surprise, it showed that the item had been delivered at 6pm the previous evening.' (1) - 'Famously, he had divorced Josephine the previous year in order to found a dynasty.' (1) - 'She could not recall, in fact, very well what had happened the previous evening.' (1) - 'I admit I may have been a bit previous' (2) - 'he's got previous—theft and wounding' (3)

totally (adv.)

(1) (adv.) Completely; absolutely. เลยทีเดียว, อย่างแน่นอน, อย่างสิ้นเชิง (informal Used) to emphasize a clause or statement. - 'the building was totally destroyed by the fire' (1) - [as submodifier]'they came from totally different backgrounds' (1) - 'some of the lyrics are totally brilliant' (1) - 'she's almost totally deaf' (1) - 'I'm sorry, I totally didn't mean it' (1) - 'so then Julie, like, totally dumps her boyfriend Tommy' (1) - I totally agree with you. (1)

receipt (n.)

(1) (n.) [mass noun] The action of receiving something or the fact of its being received. (ได้รับ) [count noun] A written or printed statement acknowledging that something has been paid for or that goods have been received. receipts An amount of money received during a particular period by an organization or business. (2) [archaic] A recipe. - 'I would be grateful if you would acknowledge receipt of this letter' (1) - 'families in receipt of supplementary benefit' (1) - 'always make sure you get a receipt' (1) - 'box office receipts' (1) - 'she spent hours in the kitchen, trying all sorts of receipts' (2)

elements (n.)

(n.)(1) An essential or characteristic part of something abstract. A small but significant amount of a feeling or quality. 'it was the element of danger he loved in flying' elements The rudiments of a subject. - 'the death had all the elements of a great tabloid story' (1) - 'there are four elements to the proposal' (1) - 'legal training may include the elements of economics and political science' (1)

charity (n.)

(n.)(1) An organization set up to provide help and raise money for those in need, (การกุศล, ความใจบุญ, ) The voluntary giving of help, typically in the form of money, to those in need. - the charity provides practical help for homeless people (1)

distribution (n.)

(n.)(1) The action of sharing something out among a number of recipients. (2) The action or process of supplying goods to retailers. (การแจกจาย, การกระจาย) - the government released about 74,000 tonnes of rice for distribution among people affected by the cyclone

evidence (n.)

(n.)(1) The available body of facts or information indicating whether a belief or proposition is true or valid. - the study finds little evidence of overt discrimination

composition (n.)

(n.)(1) The nature of something's or constituents; the way in which a whole or mixture is made up. การจัดวางองค์ประกอบ,​ สิ่งที่ประกอบขึ้น,​ Syn. arrangement, configuration - Mary recived an award for her composition called secret love - Except for a few mistake, his composition is perfect. - your English composition leaves almost nothing to be desired.

responsibility (n.)

(n.)(1) The state or fact of having a duty to deal with something or of having control over someone. (2) The state or fact of being accountable or to blame for something. (3) The opportunity or ability to act independently and take decisions without authorization. ความรับผิดชอบ, หน้าที่, ภาระหน้าที่, - a true leader takes responsibility for their team and helps them achieve goals - the group has claimed responsibility for a string of murders'

environment (n.)

(n.)(1) The surroundings or conditions in which a person, animal, or plant lives or operates. - survival in an often hostile environment

research (n.)

(n.)(1) The systematic investigation into and study of materials and sources in order to establish facts and reach new conclusions. [as modifier] Engaged in or intended for research. (2) [Verb] Investigate systematically. Discover or verify information for use in (a book, programme, etc.) - 'the group carries out research in geochemistry' (1) - 'medical research' (1) - 'a research student'(1)'นักศึกษาวิจัย' - 'she has spent the last five years researching her people's history' (2) - [no object] 'the team have been researching into flora and fauna' (2) - 'I was in New York researching my novel' (2)

try conclusions with (phrase)

(phrase)(1) formal Engage in a trial of skill or argument with. - 'Some day I am going back to that same pool and I hope I may be permitted again to try conclusions with that rainbow.' (1) - 'The Athgarvan team journey over to Kildare on Sunday to try conclusions with the 'Sons.'' (1) - 'Little appetite has the New Deal for trying conclusions with political champions.' (1)

expect (v.)

(v.)(1) Regard (something) as likely to happen. (คาดการณ์, คาดหวัง, คาดคะเน) Regard (someone) as likely to do or be something. Believe that (someone or something) will arrive soon. Require (something) as rightfully due or appropriate in the circumstances. Require (someone) to fulfil an obligation. [I expectinformal] Used to indicate that one supposes something to be so but has no firm evidence. - 'it's as well to expect the worst' (1) - [with object and infinitive] 'the hearing is expected to last a week' (1) - [with clause] 'one might expect that Hollywood would adjust its approach' (1) - [with object and infinitive] 'they were not expecting him to continue' (1) - 'Celia was expecting a visitor' (1) - 'That monastery he talks about shouldn't expect him any time soon.' (1) - 'we expect great things of you' (1) - [with object and infinitive] 'we expect employers to pay a reasonable salary' (1) - 'they're just friends of his, I expect' (1) - [with clause] 'I expect you know them?' (1)

financial (adj.)

(adj.)(1) Relating to finance. - an independent financial adviser

frequently (adv.)

(adv.)(1) Regularly or habitually; often. - 'they go abroad frequently' (1) - 'Why do mindless vandals frequently ruin our beautiful parks and public buildings?' (1)

unbeaten (adj.)

(1) (adj.) Not defeated or surpassed. บุก, ไม่เคยแพ้, ไม่เคยถูกตี, ไม่เคยมีใครเหยีบย้ำ - 'they were the only side to remain unbeaten' (1) - 'In the Under 14's, they continue their unbeaten record by defeating Everygreen.' - 'Kilbride came within a whisker of stripping Hollywood of their unbeaten record in Div.4 at Hollywood.' (1) - 'The intermediate league winners maintained their unbeaten record and had a most convincing win over Eire Og on Sunday last.' (1) - 'Kill maintained their unbeaten home record with an emphatic victory over a gallant Ballyteague.' (1)

colleague (N.)

(N.)(1) A person with whom one works in a profession or business. (เพื่อนร่วมงาน Syn. associate) - Write an email to a business contact or colleague asking for information.

be of assistance (phrase)

(phrase)(1) Be of practical use or help. - 'the guide will be of assistance to development groups' (1) - 'They said more of these would be of assistance to visitors.' (1) - 'Hopefully, this information will be of assistance to future initiatives, both for local and service providers.' (1)

abandon (v.)

(1) (v.) Cease to support or look after (someone); desert. ทิ้ง, เลิก, ทอดทิ้ง, ละทิ้ง Syn. desert, leave, leave high and dry, turn one's back on, cast aside, break with, break up with (1.2) Leave (a place or vehicle) empty or uninhabited, without intending to return. Syn. vacate, leave, quit, evacuate, withdraw from (1.3) abandon someone/something to Condemn someone or something to (a specified fate) by ceasing to take an interest in them. Syn. relinquish, surrender, give up, cede, yield, leave (2) (v.) Give up completely (a practice or a course of action) Syn. renounce, relinquish, dispense with, forswear, disclaim, disown, disavow, discard, wash one's hands of , Syn give up, stop, cease, drop, forgo, desist from, have done with, abjure, abstain from, discontinue, break off, refrain from, lay aside, set aside (2.1) Discontinue (a scheduled event) before completion. Syn. cancel, withdraw, drop, end, terminate, put an end to, discontinue (3) (v.) (abandon oneself to) Allow oneself to indulge in (a desire or impulse) Syn. indulge in, give way to, give oneself up to, yield to, lose oneself in, lose oneself to - 'her natural mother had abandoned her at an early age' (1) - 'His mother abandoned him and his father was a schizophrenic.' (1) - 'His father abandoned him and his mother remarried.' (1) - 'However, by early 2000, many old supporters were abandoning him.' (1) - 'As planes full of holidaymakers thundered overhead, the whimpers of a three-month-old child abandoned by his mother and father went almost unnoticed.' (1) - 'Getting to the point, one day my mother abandoned us.' (1) - 'She was abandoned by her mother when she was less than six months old.' (1) - 'Is it a coincidence that he was abandoned by his mother?' (1) - 'I want to ask him why he abandoned me and my mother and why he never showed his face to me.' (1) - 'Her mother abandoned her on the steps of the home.' (1) - 'Several actors who had supported his candidacy abandoned him.' (1) - 'derelict houses were abandoned' (1) - 'House builders have warned that Bradford workers could abandon the district because of a huge shortfall in the number of homes built in the next decade.' (1) - 'Omata settlers abandoned their farms and rushed for the safety of New Plymouth or the Omata Stockade.' (1) - 'The sites are usually abandoned, leaving the land infertile and the water polluted.' (1) - 'A quick visit to let you know that I've not abandoned this old place.' (1) - 'In the Sea Islands cotton planters were unable to restore their plantations and abandoned the region.' (1) - 'an attempt to persuade businesses not to abandon the area to inner-city deprivation' (1) - 'We abandoned them to their fate once before, and in their situation I'd suspect we'd do it again.' (1) - 'Look: he bares his teeth in death, snarling at the world that abandoned him to so sorry a fate.' (1) - 'But, unfortunately, some parents seem to be oblivious to this perception and abandon such children to their fate.' (1) - 'At worst, his colleagues have abandoned him to his fate.' (1) - 'he had clearly abandoned all pretence of trying to succeed' (2) - 'negotiations were abandoned and fighting intensified' (2) - 'In addition, United's decision to abandon its workers' pension plan could reverberate throughout the industry.' (2) - 'Rescuers abandoned attempts to find survivors after they found all 118 crew had died in the flooded vessel.' (2) - 'A small but growing number of urban, educated families are abandoning the practice completely.' (2) - 'A spokeswoman for the clinic denied they had abandoned the therapy course on the grounds of advanced age.' (2) - 'However, the company doesn't want to abandon the practice, and hopes new technology will improve the return on investment.' (2) - 'He abandoned his course of study at 21 when he was commissioned to write a history of Australian painting.' (2) - 'Church of England bishops were formerly also bewigged, but abandoned the practice around 1840.' (2) - 'fans invaded the pitch and the match was abandoned' (2) - 'They had been forced to abandon the event 'due to circumstances beyond our control'.' (2) - 'Today's meeting was abandoned because of on overnight downpour.' (2) - 'He added: 'As far as I know nobody was injured at the incident, although the football match was abandoned.'' (2) - 'Sadly though, it then rained again and the match was abandoned.' (2) - 'Teams will share points for matches being abandoned due to in climate conditions.' (2) - 'they abandoned themselves to despair' (3) - 'You can abandon yourself to pleasure but need to keep an eye on over-indulgence.' (3) - 'The jaded actress gets yanked out of her state of limbo when she abandons herself to an affair with Tom, an American about the same age as her son, Roger.' (3) - 'When you abandon yourself to pleasure and desire keep an eye on inner and outer balance, as you tend to overindulge.' (3) - 'There are moments in the column when he understands what a hopeless task he has taken on and abandons himself to the full intoxication of giddy absurdity.' (3) - 'She abandoned herself to the role, identifying too strongly with the character and failing to put any insulating distance between herself and the part.' (3) - 'His bodyguard has abandoned himself to his repose.' (3)

have designs on (phrase)

(phrase)(1) Aim to obtain (something), typically in an underhand way. [informal] Have an undisclosed sexual interest in. - 'he suspected her of having designs on the family fortune' (1) - 'We still have designs on taking that third spot and qualifying for Europe.' (1) - 'And they have designs on ailing industries, such as airlines.' (1)

achieve (v.)

(1) (v.) Successfully bring about or reach (a desired objective, level, or result) by effort, skill, or courage. สำเร็จ, สำฤธิผล, - 'he achieved his ambition to become a journalist' (1) - 'In the Unland sculptures it is the unexpected combination of wood, thread and hair that achieves this effect.' (1) - 'Why have the most expensive professionals in the game achieved such paltry results?' (1) - 'The left wing of the attack achieved its objectives but the right wing failed completely.' (1) - 'It seems only ill health or a sudden lack of desire can stop him achieving his goal.' (1) - 'We are achieving significant results in reducing crime and the fear of crime.' (1) - 'It's also important to have a strategy from the outset if you are to achieve your objective.' (1) - 'Such power can be put to use for achieving mundane objectives or spiritual advancement.' (1) - 'He cannot be expected to achieve results by dint of enthusiasm and fresh ideas alone.' (1) - 'As a result, achieving any change in society is always an uphill and often thankless task.' (1) - 'In most cases, as long as the worker achieves set targets, they will be left to their own devices.' (1) - 'O'Neill has told his players that pretty football must be secondary to achieving the right result.' (1) - 'Sometimes the very act of trying to censor what reaches the public domain can backfire and achieves the reverse result to the one intended.' (1) - 'One of the ways the law aims to achieve these consequences is by banning certain actions.' (1) - 'Either way achieves the objective of inserting a non-stick barrier between the laminate and the release paper.' (1)

Announcement (N.) (N.)การประกาศ approach (N.)

(N.)(1) Come near or nearer to (someone or something) in distance or time. (ใกล้ถึง ระยะทาง, ตัวเลข, ระดับ,เวลา, ปริมาณ) Come close to (a number, level, or standard) in quality or quantity. (2) Speak to (someone) for the first time about a proposal or request.(ตีสนิท) (3) Start to deal with (a situation or problem) in a certain way. (เริ่มจัดการปัญหา) A way of dealing with a situation or problem. (noun) An initial proposal or request made to someone. การเข้าใกล้, สิ่งที่คล้ายกัน เข้าหา, เข้าหา, เข้าตีสนิท, ใกล้เคียงเกือบจะเป็น - the train approached the main line(1) - winter was approaching (1) - the population will approach 12 million by the end of the decade (1) - all those changes shall serve to approach him the faster to the blest mansion - the department had been approached about funding - one must approach the matter with caution - we need a whole new approach to the job - the landowner made an approach to the developer

instead (adv.)

(adv.)(1) As an alternative or substitute. [instead of] As a substitute or alternative to; in place of. - 'do not use lotions, but put on a clean dressing instead' (1) - 'she never married, preferring instead to remain single' (1) - 'Many parents are choosing to send their kids to school with packed lunches instead.' (1) - 'Time to switch this computer off and go and do something more interesting instead.' (1) - 'walk to work instead of going by car' (1) - 'It may even appeal to the woman who wants to buy her husband a diamond instead of the other way around.' (1)

usually (adv.)

(adv.)(1) Under normal conditions; generally. (มัก, มักจะ, โดยปกติ,ปรกติ, สม่ำเสมอ) - 'he usually arrives home about one o'clock' (1) - 'heat-resistant paints are usually black or aluminium-coloured' (1) - 'Bear in mind that most white wines are high in acid, while reds are usually high in tannin.' (1) - 'It is well known that the average life of a local protest group is usually just a couple of years.'(1)

though (conj.)

(conj.)(1) Despite the fact that; although.แม้, แม้น, แม้กระนั้น, ถึงแม้ว่า [with modal] Even if (introducing a possibility) However; but (introducing something opposed to or qualifying what has just been said) (2) [adv.] However (indicating that a factor qualifies or imposes restrictions on what was said previously) (Usage) On the differences in use between though and although, see although - 'though they were speaking in undertones, Percival could hear them' (1) - 'you will be informed of its progress, slow though that may be' (1) - 'her first name was Rose, though no one called her that' (1) - 'I was hunting for work. Jobs were scarce though' (1)

conclusion (n.)

(n.)(1) The end or finish of an event, process, or text. The summing-up of an argument or text. [mass noun] The formal and final arrangement of an agreement. (2) A judgement or decision reached by reasoning. - 'the conclusion of World War Two' (1) - 'in the conclusion we highlight these and other important issues' (1) - 'the conclusion of a free-trade accord' (1) - 'each research group came to a similar conclusion' (2) - 'The final conclusion depends on analysis of the longitudinal data.' (2)

at source (phrase)

(phrase)(1) At the point of origin or issue. Used to show that a sum is deducted from earnings or other payments before they are made. - 'reduction of pollution at source' (1) - 'While industrial pollution can be controlled at source, automobile emissions can become uncontrollable.' (1) - 'your pension contribution will be deducted at source' (1) - 'The landlord is then entitled to claim a credit for the income tax deducted at source from the rental income.' (1)

ancient (adj.)

(1) (adj.) Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence. Syn. of long ago, earliest, first, early, past, former, bygone, เก่าแก่, โบราณ (1.1) Having been in existence for a very long time. Syn. old, very old, age-old, antediluvian, time-worn, time-honoured, immemorial, long-lived (1.2) (humorous) Showing or feeling signs of age or wear. Syn. antiquated, archaic, antediluvian, medieval, obsolete, obsolescent, superannuated, anachronistic, old-fashioned, out of date, outmoded - 'the ancient civilizations of the Mediterranean' (1) - 'Such fires were rare in the past; most ancient blazes barely reached waist level.' (1) - 'Most of us realize that humanity made a grave mistake by considering ancient civilizations to be primitive.' (1) - 'The Marathi playwright and Marxist intellectual turns to India's ancient past to pinpoint the moment of empire.' (1) - 'According to the newspaper, the coin belonged to an ancient civilization that flourished in Al-Jouf.' (1) - 'He will probably be promising to do that long after the internal combustion engine is a relic of the ancient past.' (1) - 'I suggest to Ferdinand that he was already well on the way and now felt open to learning much more about his ancient and early past and that he was prepared to go on searching this with me.' (1) - 'A few of the other welcoming faces belonged to friends from my ancient past as a corporate drone.' (1) - 'But it is not only the ancient past that concerns them.' (1) - 'Women were banned from competing and spectating at the original Games, and shot put is barely 100 years old, so the direct linkage with the ancient past was tenuous.' (1) - 'My pinball skills were no longer celebrated, I was a has-been, a thing of the ancient past.' (1) - 'There weren't any Roman emperors about to barter oysters weight by weight for gold, as they did in the ancient past.' (1) - 'While few details of the screenplay, written by Gibson himself, have been released, the story concerns an ancient civilization 3000 years in the past.' (1) - 'His study thereby substantially advances the base of our awareness and knowledge of this fascinating period of our ancient past.' (1) - 'His knowledge of French, Italian and German also lets him read modern research in the classics and ancient civilizations.' (1) - 'He also fails to mention the growing interest of many Iranians in their ancient past and faith and the possible repercussions for the country.' (1) - 'Spirit landed in the middle of Gusev Crater, a 95-mile-wide depression scientists believe contained a lake during the ancient past.' (1) - 'In those gold borders I lived apart from the happy, academic families, with their distant stasis of ancient language.' (1) - 'We're busy spending quadrillions of dollars trying to find out if, like, a dozen microbes maybe once lived on Mars sometime in the ancient past.' (1) - 'Faidros Kavallaris belongs to the ancient culture of Greece.' (1) - 'Some say my epiphanic places are places I've known in past lives, and that what I'm feeling is the distant echo of ancient memories, sweetened with the savor of immortality.' (1) - 'ancient forests' (1) - 'Squinting through nostalgia's rose-tinted eye, I see beautifully realised dungeons and ancient forests with evil monsters and talking walls and things.' (1) - 'Fang Binghai has collected over 200 ancient boxes over the past 13 years.' (1) - 'Led by experienced guides, Jasber also climbed the extinct Losimingori volcano, walked through the ancient oasis of Silela Forest and visited a Masai village.' (1) - 'It has the backing of the Walmgate Against Crime Action Group, a consortium of residents and businesses which has been working behind the scenes to improve this ancient gateway to our city.' (1) - 'Often no more than a single lane, it coils around villages perched on precipices, past waterfalls and over ancient stone bridges.' (1) - 'Simply put, the tactic has been to make the Clayoquot issue too hard to follow, and in the confusion evade having to fundamentally change the practice of logging in ancient forests.' (1) - 'Temple Bar used to be located where the Strand meets Fleet Street, one of the ancient gateways into the City of London, named after the local Inns of Court.' (1) - 'Despite all of the above I am proud to belong to this ancient land.' (1) - 'And across our bloody meadows, open commons, and ancient forests Britain's heritage army is steeling itself for combat.' (1) - 'Past ancient treasures that stretched away into the distance in adjoining rooms.' (1) - 'As night falls, the young boys are led away into the forest, chanting ancient songs as they follow the lamps away from childhood.' (1) - 'Their lives are disrupted when an ancient sword belonging to Li - the legendary Green Destiny - is stolen and the main suspect is the murderous fugitive Jade Fox.' (1) - 'It is about the survival of the ancient shola forests of Tamil Nadu, with whatever is left of their endemic flora and fauna after the tampering of colonial and independent India.' (1) - 'I am on a rattly bus heading past a huge ancient pyramid.' (1) - 'The forests are ancient, and there's evidence that man has been here for some time, with rock paintings dating back 5,000 years.' (1) - 'My preference would be to close this valuable ancient gateway to all transport, by allowing incoming traffic to use a new road to the left of the bar, replacing the present pedestrian only access.' (1) - 'He said Love Lane was an historic footpath which was said to be the ancient way from the Forest of Galtres to the City of York.' (1) - 'He has been collecting ancient coins for the past 30 years and has about 2,500 coins dating back to various civilizations.' (1) - 'From the hut, hike up through the barren moonscape of the lower mountain, past ancient aqueducts and cliff bands.' (1) - 'Touch-therapy, as practised by Mr. Varade, belongs to the ancient Siddha tradition of healing and can be practised long-distance as well.' (1) - 'an ancient pair of jeans' (1) - 'you make me feel ancient' (1) - 'The reason why my cranium was not injured was because I was wearing an ancient, yellow climbing helmet.' (1) - 'Sometimes, when my father was feeling benevolent, he would 'double' either my sister or me on his ancient Massey Harris bike down to the Aussie.' (1) - 'His room is narrow, high-roofed, and cold, his mattress worn, his blankets ancient, but he does not care.' (1) - 'Yan performed at Yifu Theatre this Sunday, acting as an ancient official, wearing a long beard.' (1) - 'It's hard to let go of that ancient bike, rusting quietly away in the corner of the shed, cobwebbed to the first lawnmower you ever owned.' (1) - 'I lashed the clothes that I had been brought to wear at the hospital into the bag, a couple of ancient pairs of socks that felt suddenly found and familiar.' (1) - 'Going down the Pacific Coast Highway I spotted an ancient looking sign for a place called Trader Ric's.' (1) - 'Someone cranks up a pair of ancient machines capable of playing videotapes and DVDs.' (1) - 'The neighboring buildings had been updated and shuffled from owner to owner, but this one still had an ancient sign with peeling paint and faded print.' (1) - 'Then you walk past the ancient jukebox - but have no fear!' (1) - 'He wore faded Wranglers, ancient cowboy boots and a brown, plaid Western - style shirt with the sleeves rolled up to his elbows.' (1) - 'Coasting loose-limbed on an ancient bike, almost Cassius-faced in a green wool coat.' (1) - 'He had been doing some research on that most ancient and worn out of vessels.' (1) - 'An ancient sign warns of the danger of walking on the luscious looking sod on the edge of the cliffs.' (1) - 'Brandon looked back at Lana, and noticed she was sobbing in the arms of a tall boy wearing an ancient football jersey.' (1) - 'I've now lost more than necessary, and am again able to wear ancient pairs of jeans from my youth.' (1) - 'Young defender Gareth Barry is a bright spot, but signing two ancient pros in Luc Nillis and David Ginola is finger in the dyke stuff.' (1) - 'One had an ancient, baby-blue sign with pink elephants in the corners - Ward 1 and Nursery.' (1) - 'Her normally perfectly coifed black hair hung in long tangles, and she wore an ancient gown torn into shreds.' (1) - 'An ancient sign nailed to the front of the largest barn bore the inscription Dog's Ear.' (1)

focus (n.)

(1) (n.) The centre of interest or activity. An act of concentrating interest or activity on something. (2) The state or quality of having or producing clear visual definition. another term for focal point (3) (v.) Adapt to the prevailing level of light and become able to see clearly. Cause (one's eyes) to focus. Adjust the focus of (a telescope, camera, or other instrument) (of rays or waves) meet at a single point. (of a lens) make (rays or waves) meet at a single point. (of light, radio waves, or other energy) become concentrated into a sharp beam. (of a lens) concentrate (light, radio waves, or energy) into a sharp beam. (4) (v.) focus onPay particular attention to. Concentrate - 'this generation has made the environment a focus of attention' (1) - 'Frequent shifts in the proposed focus of the fund suggest considerable contention behind the scenes.' (1) - 'Focus on the other festivities and don't make food the focus of the evening.' (1) - 'It is clear that New Zealand needs new leadership and a new focus.' (1) - 'He concentrated on finding his focus and ignoring everything else as the voice bombarded him with words.'(1) - 'Another reason can be given for the differing focus of Jewish interest in biblical theology.' (1) - 'Likewise, the securing of ownership of Hearts has been the focus of interest in the Edinburgh club.' (1) - 'Let me focus on Islam in particular, since it is so much the focus of current events and thinking.' (1) - 'our focus on the customer's requirements' (1) - 'Jesse refused to meet her eyes, his focus concentrating on her silver hoop earrings.' (1) - 'Focus on your own feelings and share them with your partner, so you won't lose the focus of your own body.' (1) - 'The focus has been on extensive training programs to build the work force, he reports.' (1) - 'To be charitable, perhaps his paranoid focus on who'd been criticising Latham obscured his focus.' (1) - 'his face is rather out of focus' (2) - 'the incident brought her feelings for Alexander sharply into focus' (2) - 'A specially shaped camera lens and processing method to ensure images are always in focus has been developed.' (2) - 'It's only to be expected that most of the pictures are not of the highest quality, often out of focus or a bit blurred.'(2) - 'There were rumours of a new girlfriend, and the tabloid was interested in any picture, however badly exposed or out of focus.'(2) - 'Shallow depth of field traps the eye in layers of information, in and out of focus.' (2) - 'I don't value a more male focus above more female focus.' (2) - 'They primarily felt that education is a necessary and central focus for building a strong nation.' (2) - 'Once you pinpoint your focus, it's time to do more homework about the industries and companies in which you want to find work.' (2) - 'try to focus on a stationary object' (3) - 'When she was able to focus, she saw two vamps descending on her.' (3) - 'If Midori had been able to focus beyond the nemesis in front of her, she would have noticed that hope wasn't so terribly far away.' (3) - 'she focused her eyes on his face' (3) - 'the study will focus on a number of areas in Wales' (4) - 'an opportunity to focus research on the health needs of the population' (4) - 'The strategic plan focuses primarily on overall goals of the business and defining the business.' (4) - 'First, the overall plot focuses upon the hubris of an upper class that thinks itself above the powers of mortality.' (4)

computer (n.)

(n.)(1) An electronic device for storing and processing data, typically in binary form, according to instructions given to it in a variable program. A person who makes calculations, especially with a calculating machine. - 'The use of hand-held computers varies widely in clinical practice.' (1)

alone (adv.)

(1) (adv.) Having no one else present; on one's own. Syn. by oneself, on one's own, all alone, solo, lone, solitary, single, singly (1.1) Without others' help or participation; single-handed. Syn. unaided, unassisted, without help, without assistance, by one's own efforts, under one's own steam, independently, single-handedly, solo, on one's own, all alone, off one's own bat, on one's own initiative (1.2) Isolated and lonely. Syn. lonely, isolated, solitary, deserted, abandoned, forsaken, forlorn, friendless, desolate (2) (adv.) Indicating that something is confined to the specified subject or recipient. Syn. only, solely, just, uniquely, exclusively (2.1) Used to emphasize that only one factor out of several is being considered and that the whole is greater or more extreme. - 'she was alone that evening' (1) - 'he lives alone' (1) - 'After a show, when it was just the two of us alone together, he would leap up in the air three times to tell me how much he liked the work.' (1) - 'In contrast to the cluttered runner up pages, the winning designs are presented alone.' (1) - 'But it was so large I could not eat it all, and dining alone there was no-one else to assist!' (1) - 'The pressure inside the container is the sum of the pressures that each gas would exert if it were present alone.' (1) - 'After nearly two months we were finally alone together again but he made no effort to kiss me this time.' (1) - 'Today was the first time we'd ever been alone together when one of your stooges wasn't listening in.' (1) - 'We hit the streets of L.A. to do nothing but shop and spend time alone together - that was the plan.' (1) - 'It was going to be up to me to see that Patty and Folsom weren't ever left alone together.' (1) - 'Don't you notice the tension between the two whenever they're left alone together?' (1) - 'Once they are alone together, Harry is surprised to find himself drawn to Erica for all the right reasons.' (1) - 'Most of the time Brady joined them, but there were plenty of times for them to be together alone.' (1) - 'That winter the two writers were alone together for the first time, but it was not an idyllic experience.' (1) - 'team members are more effective than individuals working alone' (1) - 'they were not alone in dissenting from the advice' (1) - 'Both women were sopranos, and we saw them sing alone and together a number of times.'(1) - 'It is by the strength of our common endeavour we achieve more together than we achieve alone.' (1) - 'On a very serious note, I just don't know how single parents cope with this alone.' (1) - 'He raised four children alone as a single father and is now an independent consultant.' (1) - 'Trudy called in desperation, but she had flown off to let Trudy face this test alone.' (1) - 'What kind of doctors are we training who have never had to undertake a clinic unaided or cope alone with an unexpected event during surgery?' (1) - 'When I am alone, in the evenings of my solitude, the presence of this other shadow makes me feel secure.' (1) - 'He was surrounded by his family and friends yet still felt alone and helpless.' (1) - 'I am working on my fears of abandonment, of being alone and unloved, of starting over and of success and failure.' (1) - 'Whenever we feel particularly alone or far from God, then we are in the wilderness.' (1) - 'Reading will save me from looking too pathetically alone and friendless all day.' (1) - 'She looked away and her eye caught a man lounging in the corner, looking alone and forlorn.' (1) - 'So, when El returned to the garden he found the man alone and forlorn, grieving for his departed wife.' (1) - 'Assure that unhappy little girl inside you that she is not alone and unloved.' (1) - 'She was supported by a small pension and lived alone and friendless in a small rented room.' (1) - 'he is answerable to Parliament alone' (2) - 'it was a smile for him alone' (2) - 'Freedom is a condition not of the single man alone but of man in relationship to a community.' (2) - 'However, this facility would be provided to the new subscribers alone at present at select areas in the city.' (2) - 'Therefore, I don't see any reason why netball should be confined to the women alone.' (2) - 'As C.S. Lewis put it, in the present moment alone are we offered freedom and actuality.' (2) - 'She flicked the ashes from her long French cigarette and smiled, addressing Loren alone.' (2) - 'The use of the letters will not be confined to organic farmers alone.' (2) - 'This programme will not be confined to boys alone and is open to girls, too.' (2) - 'The loss to be suffered may not remain confined to this world alone but also transfer to the next world.' (2) - 'The trustee held its assets on trust for Sealark alone subject only to the powers of issue and redemption.' (2) - 'The contests were not confined to students alone, there were contests for special children too.' (2) - 'During adaptation, both inducing and induced stimuli are presented to one eye alone.' (2) - 'there were fifteen churches in the town centre alone' (2) - 'In the last two weeks alone there has been a plethora of new albums and singles.' (2) - 'The limestone bath alone costs £10,000 and is cast from a single piece of stone shipped from Turkey.' (2) - 'This single incident alone would be enough to give him nightmares for a couple weeks.' (2) - 'On the basis of parsimony alone the single ancestor theory seems highly likely.' (2) - 'The second concerns exchange value alone; in particular, the question of how it is possible for a capitalist to make a profit.' (2) - 'Variability is increased in a wider region of the chromosome than expected for a single locus alone.' (2) - 'Gone are the days of single sales alone getting bands to the much coveted number one position.' (2) - 'In the UK alone, indies together account for a quarter of record sales.' (2) - 'For this single reason alone it is a most welcome addition to Indian film literature.' (2) - 'But to judge them on the basis of that single alone would be unjust, for the rest of the album is just as impressive.'(2) - 'This reconstruction of events is something that cannot be accomplished through participant observation alone.'(2) - 'What emerges of interest in a single publication is rarely the photography alone.' (2)

accelerate (v.)

(1) (v.) (of a vehicle or other physical object) begin to move more quickly. Increase in amount or extent. (Physics) Undergo a change in velocity. - 'the car accelerated toward her' (1) - 'She gazed back towards the bus stop as the East route vehicle accelerated away.' (1) - 'My bike accelerates faster, though, and it's a lot more agile, and I have a clear picture in my head of the city grid for this section and a feel for the traffic rhythms.' (1) - 'They watched as the silvery vehicle accelerated into the fast lane and then disappeared in a bright flash.' (1) - 'They heard the roar of the engines and squealing of tires as the cars accelerated quickly from Ottawa Street.' (1) - 'What the figures don't tell you, though, is just how quickly this little car accelerates in the midrange.' (1) - 'A unique feature of VTM - 4 is that it drives the rear wheels whenever the vehicle accelerates, even on dry pavement.' (1) - 'I can't believe how fast these cars accelerate out of the corner.' (1) - 'The airplane accelerates very quickly in the dive and when seen from the ground appears extremely fast.' (1) - 'In Europe we talk about style and how fast a car accelerates.' (1) - 'As the ship accelerated, chunks of the back end began to fly off and disintegrate.' (1) - 'inflation started to accelerate' (1) - 'the key question is whether stress accelerates aging' (1) - 'accelerating industrial activity' (1) - 'The shifting of language in communities may in fact be accelerating with increased mobility and technological advances.' (1) - 'These adverse inflationary monetary events are accelerating and can only increase the weight bearing down on the MCDI.' (1) - 'Observations of change over the past century indicate that technology is evolving exponentially, which means change is accelerating or the rate of change is increasing.' (1) - 'Within the core CPI, shelter costs are accelerating at an alarming rate, rising 0.5 percent in May and June.' (1) - 'The government wants to halt this trend, which is accelerating at an alarming rate, and is calling on employers to give the 50-plus age - group a fair chance of employment right up to retirement.' (1) - 'It may not have the highest percentage of population infected, but, frighteningly and tragically, its rate of increase is accelerating.' (1) - 'Biotechnology will continue to advance and its rate of advance will accelerate.' (1) - 'As you can see, not only is the total increasing, the rate of that increase also has been accelerating steadily for the past three years.' (1) - 'The electron beam gun emits electrons, accelerates the beam of electrons, and focuses it on the work piece.' (1) - 'These forces of attraction and repulsion provide a kind of 'kick' that accelerates the electron in a forward direction.' (1) - 'Most of the northern lights we see originate in the electrons accelerated into the ionosphere.' (1) - 'Imaging systems for EPL incorporate accelerated electron beams and require high-sensitivity resists.' (1) - 'Most of the energy invested in accelerating the electrons is recouped in the cavities as the returning beam decelerates.' (1) - 'A sufficiently strong electric field can further accelerate these electrons.' (1) - 'These electrons accelerate in the electric field of the wake.' (1) - 'According to Al Smith, much current research is focused on the use of lasers to accelerate protons, rather than using existing cyclotron and synchrotron sources.' (1)

advantage (n.)

(1) (v.) A condition or circumstance that puts one in a favorable or superior position. ความได้เปรียบ, See also: ข้อได้เปรียบ, ข้อดี, Syn. favor, preference, Ant. disadvantage, handicap The opportunity to gain something; benefit or profit. ผลประโยชน์, See also: ผลกำไร, คุณประโยชน์, ผลดี, Syn. benefit, gain A favorable or desirable circumstance or feature; a benefit. (Tennis) A player's score in a game when they have won the first point after deuce (and will win the game if they win the next point). - 'companies with a computerized database are at an advantage' (1) - 'she had an advantage over her mother's generation' (1) - 'Some of these individuals might be at an advantage over their predecessors, because they might be more able to adapt to new conditions.' (1) - 'Despite their complexity, investment trusts have a key advantage over unit trusts.' (1) - 'Nuclear power has an advantage over coal and oil in that it doesn't emit any greenhouse gases.' (1) - 'Women manifestly have the ability to detect rivals and to employ a variety of tactics to place themselves at an advantage over them.' (1) - 'Continental hauliers have an enormous advantage over their British rivals.' (1) - 'However, even under these conditions, cells with flagella have a mating advantage over aflagellate cells in the population.' (1) - 'In what circumstances does advertising have a particular advantage over direct communication?' (1) - 'If this view is correct, U.S. higher education may continue to provide a noticeable advantage over other countries.' (1) - 'This energy form has an advantage over liquid fuel in that it is an extremely safe product.' (1) - 'Our higher ground position and the ridge wall gave us the advantage over Percy and his friend.' (1) - 'You need superior technology, but you also need a demonstrable advantage over any competing method of doing business.' (1) - Plus 5 or more years of experience will be advantage. (1) - 'you could learn something to your advantage' (1) - 'he saw some advantage in the proposal' (1) - 'By having the bodywork lower, it is possible to take advantage of the 'ground effect' and gain some slight speed advantage.' (1) - 'However, when foreign competitors do not follow these good standards they gain competitive advantage because they can produce goods cheaper.' (1) - 'If the opportunities to gain advantage from automation are largely gone, the remaining frontier is innovation.' (1) - 'A second incident shows James assuming disguise to gain advantage in 1537 at another turning point in his life, when he had to make a decision of whom to marry.' (1) - 'What are we likely to see here in the next presentation in Tempe to offset this tie, to gain advantage for either candidate?' (1) - 'Wherever there is some advantage to be gained, be it ever so trivial, quarrels are the order of the day.' (1) - 'He will try in his honorable role as the advocate to gain as much advantage as he can for his point of view.' (1) - 'While I think the ability to hit long drives should always be rewarded, any advantage gained should not be overwhelming.' (1) - 'But what possible advantage is to be gained from such proximity?' (1) - 'In such a world, it would be impossible to gain advantage from observation, since all competitors would see the same thing.' (1) - 'the village's proximity to the town is an advantage' (1) -'This feature will have advantages for customers in the pharmaceutical industry, where speed is critical.' (1) - 'He said that this was an exciting challenge for him and the fact that this was a planned town was an advantage.' (1) - 'There would be clear advantages to locating both services in the one centre, however, if the project were to be approved.' (1) - 'It's got to be an advantage for the town and it means more people could leave their cars at home and use public transport.' (1) - 'Moreover, the advantages of practicing simple but effective steps at home are also explained.' (1) - 'There are good constitutional reasons for this independence, as well as practical advantages.' (1) - 'Vending machines offer the advantages of convenience, hygiene and consistency in taste.' (1) - 'We must, however, clearly define and identify our competitive advantage - the features and benefits that make the product unique.' (1) - 'It is indeed an advantage to this expanding town.' (1) - 'This feature provides a significant advantage for children over the general law on confidentiality.' (1) - 'This feature offers distinct advantages over the one-way system, but also at a higher cost.' (1) - 'Henman races to three set points but Udomchoke gets a stay of execution as the Briton lets slip his advantage for deuce.' (1) - 'Is it 30 all, deuce, advantage to them or set point to me?' (1)

according (adv.)

(1) (adv.) (usually according to) As stated by or in. In a manner corresponding or conforming to. In proportion or relation to. (2) (adv.) according asformal Depending on whether. - 'the outlook for investors is not bright, according to financial experts' (1) - 'he may have only weeks to live, according to a source close to the family' (1) - 'we have the world's most expensive public transport, according a recent survey'(1) - 'Patients at Airedale Hospital are the most satisfied in the country according to a national report.' (1) - 'Demand for such schemes is great, and waiting lists can be up to six months, according to some local experts.' (1) - 'This reticence, according to another fashion expert, is partly reverse snobbery.' (1) - 'A back street garage in Bolton was the only place to correctly pass the car, according to the expert.' (1) - 'Cash-strapped schools are going to have to scrimp and save for the next two years, according to a report.' (1) - 'And, according to experts in the field, it is as near to potato perfection as possible.' (1) - 'And according to dental experts the situation is not likely to get any better in the near future.' (1) - 'Workers in Greater Manchester are the most honest in the country, according to a new report out today.' (1) - 'More than one million Scots will be sports club members by 2007, according to the report.' (1) - 'Savings running to millions of pounds need to be made, according to an alarming accountancy report.' (1) - 'cook the rice according to the instructions' (1) - 'There was one moderate injury but no falls while the person was exercising according to instructions.' (1) - 'Attempting to put the disaster of the day behind me and enjoy the evening didn't go quite according to plan.' (1) - 'Cook the noodles according to the instructions on the packet, then drain well.' (1) - 'We can thus make no excuses for the text; it has come out according to plan.' (1) - 'So if things are not quite according to plan you pick them up extremely quickly.' (1) - 'It was according to his precise instructions that we laid our three pots.' (1) - 'Things did not go quite according to plan for England at Trent Bridge yesterday.' (1) - 'For most of the opening half things looked as though they would go exactly according to plan.' (1) - 'They reform their old band and hit the road but nothing goes smoothly or according to plan.' (1) - 'These will be bought by patrons and the chefs will cook it according to specifications.' (1) - 'salary will be fixed according to experience' (1) - 'Participants modified their prescribed plan according to their experience of asthma.' (1) - 'In the national court, proportionality has to be judged according to national conditions.' (1) - 'The degree of distress experienced varies according to what people expect.' (1) - 'The authors have divided the woods into five groups according to their relationship to extant plants.' (1) - 'In reality the involvement of such bodies varied according to their experience and expertise.' (1) - 'The proportion of connective tissue varies according to the position of the meat in the animal's body.' (1) - 'To my mind, the point is that in an equal relationship each contributes according to their capacity.' (1) - 'The good thing about this grant is that it is not dispensed according to financial means.' (1) - 'Some of you may know what this means and will now be experiencing surges of joy or hate, according to preference.' (1) - 'Keep within maximum depth limits according to your level of training/experience.' (1) - 'We examined clinicians' communication according to how patients experienced it.'(1) - 'Children born can have a blanket at the time of birth or the fall following according to the necessities of the mother.' (1) - 'In skiing points are awarded according to a complicated system based on time rather than placing.' (1) - 'The human worshippers too are carefully graded in size according to their relative age and status.' (1) - 'It is allowed to select a proportion of its pupils according to aptitude.' (1) - 'In fact, you can vary your proportions according to how much risk you're happy with.' (1) - 'The most common varieties are even vibration and damped vibration, according as the amplitude remains constant or it is decreasing exponentially.' (2) - 'The capitalized value of the same stream of payments will be higher or lower, according as the rate of interest is lower or higher.' (2) - 'These points are concrete objects, being either coloured or tangible, according as they are susceptible to sight or touch.' (2) - 'The manners in which free-born people become slaves may be distinguished according as slaves are acquired from without or within the limits of the tribe.' (2) - 'There have indeed been a variety of bundle theories, differing according as the bundles' constituents and/or structures were different.' (2) - 'Its quality differs with its color, according as it is white, red, yellow, or bluish.' (2)

alternatively (adv.)

(1) (adv.) As another option or possibility. Syn. on the other hand, as an alternative, or, as another option, as a substitute, as a replacement - 'alternatively, you may telephone us direct if you wish' (1) - 'They will have bought the land, or alternatively a builder may well cover the cost of land purchase in his quote for building the property.' (1) - 'All of these cost the NHS money, and could be avoided, or, alternatively, could be covered by insurance.' (1) - 'You could think of it as techno that would like to be a bit hipper, or alternatively house music that would like to be taken a bit more seriously; either way, it can only be a good thing.' (1) - 'Please, can you either relax the rules so that we can move stock a little easier or alternatively provide enough staff to cope with the regulations you have imposed.' (1) - 'He alternatively encourages residents with any concerns to speak to the Ilkley parish councillor who represents their part of the parish.'(1) - 'If they do overlap, they will not know which one to choose and so will arbitrarily select one or the other or alternatively may tick both answers.' (1) - 'He would reimburse them for the test, provided he was also sent the result or alternatively he would carry out a re-immunisation free of charge.' (1) - 'Your working day may not feel like such a slog if you don't hate your job, or alternatively you may find two enjoyable part-time gigs will fit the bill.' (1) - 'They present philosophy as the practice of visiting a museum of ideas and feeling a sense of awe, or alternatively using philosophy as a means of personal therapy.' (1) - 'I'll try to get a recording of it, and alternatively it is repeated in a podcast for a week, so I'll post up the link of that tomorrow.' (1) - 'If you win the lottery, try some freshly grated truffle - alternatively, try truffle paste or even a tiny drizzle of truffle oil.' (1) - 'It is not even compulsory to be able to speak English - alternatively, they could demonstrate their aptitude in Welsh or Scottish Gaelic.' (1) - 'The Parliament may, alternatively, within three months propose amendments by an absolute majority of its component members.' (1) - 'In fact, they are scheming and cheating to get through it, or alternatively, are depressed and dissatisfied.' (1) - 'Get real, I say, and properly punish these people or alternatively disqualify them from driving if they can't pay.' (1) - 'Surely it is possible for smokers to visit a cinema or theatre for an hour or two and then light up in an interval in a smoking area or alternatively wait until the end of the performance.' (1) - 'He may, alternatively, ask the Criminal Cases Review Committee to refer the case to the Court of Appeal, she said.' (1) - 'We would then be in a position to put buyers and sellers together or, alternatively, arrange periodic video sales.' (1) - 'I'd have to say I was content with the status quo or, alternatively, that I wanted change.' (1) - 'He asked the mayor to consider either running both Crossrail and District Line trains on the same track or alternatively extending the existing line to Kingston.' (1) - Please use an alternative method of payment (1) - Alternatively, you may want to prepare a transparency for an overhead projector. There are extensive notes on the classroom management of writing tasks on page 7 of Email English. (1)

actually (adv.)

(1) (adv.) As the truth or facts of a situation; really. จริงๆ, ตามความเป็นจริง Syn. indeed, you could say, possibly, more precisely, veritably, in truth, or rather, nay (2) (adv.) Used to emphasize that something someone has said or done is surprising. Syn. literally, to all intents and purposes, in effect - Used when expressing a contradictory or unexpected opinion or correcting someone. Syn. really, in fact, in actual fact, in point of fact, as a matter of fact, in reality, in actuality, in truth, if truth be told, to tell the truth Used to introduce a new topic or to add information to a previous statement. - 'we must pay attention to what young people are actually doing' (1) - 'As I got older, I actually learned the truth, which is both better and worse than this.' (1) - 'We'll do everything we can to stop that and just shut down the fact that it's actually happened.' (1) - 'In fact, from the above conclusions the truth is actually even more complicated.' (1) - 'That this situation continues and is actually getting worse is simply not good enough.' (1) - 'Somewhere in this mass of opinions and actual fact lies the truth about what is actually safe.' (1) - 'In fact no Marines had actually encountered an enemy yet, spokesmen said.' (1) - 'I find myself sat despondently at my desk, trying to come to terms with the fact that I actually have to work for living.' (1) - 'There's the fact that I can't actually live in it because it is devoid of a kitchen and bathroom' (1) - 'What is not arguable is the fact that Martin actually killed someone and that this had to be punished under the present legal system.' (1) - 'As long as I kept moving and writing my novel, I wouldn't have to deal with the fact no-one actually liked it.' (1) - 'It's a timely reminder of the fact that actually it isn't the media who have the power to make important decisions.' (1) - 'In fact, my house actually backed onto their fields where I walked my dog every day, so it was hardly a trip into the unknown.' (1) - 'Before you say something about somebody, make sure that you actually know the facts.' (1) - 'He wittily captures the psychology of the situation without actually showing many of the faces.' (1) - 'But they were agreed on the fact that the match actually provided some entertainment in the second half.' (1) - 'I love the fact that I can actually see the changes happening week by week.' (1) - 'If Reynolds was still in her job, it might have been possible to actually get the facts on that.' (1) - 'This was slightly dampened by the fact that we actually know this guy.' (1) - 'In fact, I can't actually remember the last time I had such a eureka moment.' (1) - 'he actually expected me to be pleased about it!' (2) - 'I was actually quite surprised that people were very eager to share their plants.' (2) - 'She surprised me then by actually seeming to get annoyed about it.' (2) - 'To her surprise, the puppy actually obeyed her and walked cheerfully over to the tub.' (2) - 'To her big surprise, she actually managed to get her car out of the ditch within moments.' (2) - 'It took a second or two for Rieff to realise that Doyle was actually expecting an answer.' (2) - 'I was actually a bit surprised that more people didn't agree with you.' (2) - 'The big surprise is that I actually hit some deliveries, although I have no idea how.' (2) - 'It was an even bigger surprise that he actually had the audacity to call security.' (2) - 'When it comes, we are actually a little surprised at how she handles the situation.' (2) -'We both turned around and I was actually quite surprised to see the two of them hugging.' (2) - 'To his surprise the doorbell actually worked and Sid was soon standing in the open doorway.' (2) - 'Visitors to this blog will be surprised to find it actually contains some words and not just a series of random pictures.' (2) - 'I motioned for her to follow me into the barn and was surprised when she actually did.' (2) - 'Did she actually expect me to yell and hoot alongside with her and dance to Justin?' (2) - 'She was pretty surprised that he actually obeyed her, and managed to hide her smile.' (2) - 'Perceptions actually varied surprisingly little between users and non-users.' (2) - 'In the early days, many authors were surprised that we actually paid them to write for us.' (2) - 'I held out a hand jokingly but to my surprise he actually gave the ten-dollar bill to me.' (2) - 'What surprised me was she actually came over and gave him a huge hug, and cried with me.' (2) - 'Scott was surprised that that we actually got to watch little kid movies in school.' (2) - 'He never really expected to actually see this girl again, let alone live in the same town.' (2) - ''Tom's happy anyway.' 'He isn't, actually, not any more.'' (2) - 'Despite appearances to the contrary, squirrels are actually pretty mean.' (2) - 'I was pleased to inform him that actually, I do have a full bike licence.' (2) - 'There is actually no truth whatsoever in this and we apologise to all.' (2) - 'In fact, they will actually be encouraged that I am bringing people in.' (2) - 'The reason is that although it seemed like you had a valid contract, you actually did not.' (2) - 'It wasn't any torture in the hospital; on the contrary it was actually enjoyable.' (2) - 'The First pub - well actually it's a bar called Blue - is quite packed.' (2) - 'It's not true, actually, I learnt lots of things.' (2) - 'She had smiled, and it was nice and informal, but actually there is something slightly regal about her.' (2) - 'Actually, the Commission decision is somewhat more enlightening, because it gives more facts and more directly discusses the sexual harassment theory.' (2) - 'It is easy to think that poker has reached saturation, but actually this is far from correct.' (2) - 'Its actually not as depressing as you would imagine for the topic.' (2) - 'Contrary to popular opinion, county cricket actually has quite a lot going for it.'(2) - 'he had a thick Cockney accent—he sounded like my grandad actually' (2) - 'I am a small fry; actually I am just small and no fry because this statement has already fried me.' (2) - 'When he had agreed (actually he had been dragged into it) to working in is his father's law firm he never knew it would be this much work.' (2) - 'Oh, my copy of this album (actually I have two) doesn't contain the bonus tracks.' (2)

affirmation (n.)

(1) (n.) The action or process of affirming something or being affirmed. การปฏิญาณตน, การยืนยัน, การรับรอง, Syn. affirmance, Syn. assertion) (Law) A formal declaration by a person who declines to take an oath for reasons of conscience. (2) (n.) Emotional support or encouragement. - 'he nodded in affirmation' (1) - 'an affirmation of basic human values' (1) - 'It has also been a period of greater affirmation of human consciousness.' (1) - 'The constant affirmation throughout the play is keeping the lines of communication open.' (1) - 'The most difficult young people are often the most damaged young people, the most in need of affirmation and support and love.' (1) - 'Friends usually do have something to gain from each other, be it companionship or affirmation of existence.' (1) - 'The officers nodded in affirmation and pulled out their guns.' (1) - 'Girls feel enhanced by continuous social affirmation while boys feel diminished.' (1) - 'What might seem like skepticism ends up as affirmation because of the poet's commitment to honesty.' (1) - 'Trying to bring her own emotions back under control, she nodded her head in affirmation.' (1) - 'An enormous impetus behind this interest was the kind of parental affirmation that it received.' (1) - 'I guess I need to make some sort of affirmation to myself.' (1) - 'The other guard nodded in affirmation and began to head down towards the bathroom.' (1) - 'Each person is seen as trapped within his or her own private bubble, in constant need of affirmation and recognition.' (1) - 'They did this in various ways, an example being the investment in university education and the social affirmation that went with it.' (1) - 'For them, Birthright was a powerful, emotional affirmation of everything they already believed.' (1) - 'I think the point is that the youth is in a situation in which the symbols of courage and affirmation have inevitably become twisted.' (1) - 'Leigh nodded in affirmation and made his way back to the car.' (1) - 'Human life should be a search for meaning, but meaning only comes through affirmation.' (1) - 'He looked inquisitively at his future sister-in-law and she nodded in affirmation.' (1) - 'The girl was silent for a moment, then she nodded, grunting in affirmation.' (1) - 'The nun's words were punctuated silently by her sisters' nods of affirmation.' (1) - 'Magistrates upon appointment take oaths or make affirmations in the same form as Justices of this Court and the members of other federal courts.' (1) - 'This was treated by both sides as a direction that affidavits or affirmations were to be evidence at this trial, even though the deponents did not attend for cross-examination.' (1) - 'Perhaps we might also ask whether he will take an oath or make an affirmation in respect of those matters of fact which he is going to put before us.' (1) - 'This is what he said we must do: 'We need to make our agenda clear in a review of the oaths and affirmations.'' (1) - 'Are you prepared to take the oath, or will you make an affirmation?' (1) - 'the lack of one or both parents' affirmation leaves some children emotionally crippled' (2) - 'By blogging, I can leap beyond this place and get affirmation for saying things that would only otherwise have gotten me glares and shunning.' (2) - 'But I want the human touch, the human affirmation, the human truth of real love.' (2) - 'As old as I am, anything positive as in a positive affirmation from my father means so much to me.' (2) - 'Some kids desperately wanted affirmation for each scribbled line; others wanted to team up with buddies to horse around or draw baseball players.' (2) - 'Again and again she repeated that she was a good girl as if she needed the affirmation.' (2) - 'Readers will experience the love and reverence Walter Mosley has crafted into this encouragement affirmation of all humanity.' (2) - 'For these boys the organisation had already become a support group, a place of refuge, a source of affirmation in their journey to adulthood.' (2) - 'The best salespeople, meanwhile, were impatient and aggressive, and needed a lot of affirmation and encouragement.' (2) - 'Pledging my affirmation to Australia is probably one of the most mature things I've ever done.'(2) - 'As her correspondence indicates, Hurston consulted with Boas frequently, seeking his advice and affirmation.' (2) - 'At the same time, editorial boards must decide whether it's in the best interests of their organizations to risk the tacit affirmation they seemingly give by running recruitment ads.' (2) - 'Your dog should respond to your dominance with a submissive gesture, which is stopping the unwanted behaviour then licking their lips or looking directly at you to seek affirmation.' (2)

affect (v.)

(1) (v.) Have an effect on; make a difference to. กระทบ, See also: ส่งผล, มีผลต่อ, Syn. influence, sway, work on Touch the feelings of; move emotionally. ทำให้กระทบจิตใจ, See also: ทำให้กระทบความรู้สึก, กินใจ - 'the dampness began to affect my health' (1) - 'your attitude will affect how successful you are' (1) - 'A variety of factors can affect how much you pay for insurance, such as where you live, the age and health of your animal and the level of cover you require.' (1) - 'The murder rates of the U.S. and U.K. are also affected by differences in the way each counts homicides.' (1) - 'Since then, science, health, medicine and technology - and how they affect how we all live - have become central themes on the programme.' (1) - 'Battlefield effects on soldiers affected everyone - veterans and young soldiers alike.' (1) - 'It is possible that the difference in setting could affect the way personal topics impact on participation rates.' (1) - 'It is not just the physical effect of rain that affects us all, it is the gloom that goes with it.' (1) - 'The city has been affected by after effects of the quake, with over 200 casualties reported by police and hospital sources.' (1) - 'The effects of the hunger affected each of their kind differently.' (1) - 'Eventually, our ordinary people will be affected with adverse effects on our still fragile economy.' (1) - 'These flow-rate differences affect the glaciers' surface topography.' (1) - 'Research from the United States suggests that the neighbourhood you live in can affect how well your children perform at school.' (1) - 'Personal mission statements can drive us and affect how we conduct daily journalism.' (1) - 'Apart from the physical effects, he admits his mental health has also been affected.' (1) - 'Apart from the physical effects, he admits his mental health has also been affected.' (1) - 'The demand has also been affected because of the effects of the energy crisis in the year 1973.' (1) - 'Sheila said the pub would continue fundraising but this year's effort had been affected by the effect of the scam.' (1) - 'Differences in environment or health status may affect how people respond to subjective assessments.' (1) - 'I needed a place to fully explore cultural differences that affected me as a therapist.' (1) - 'In this way, the tank fulfills both the physical and the psychological effects needed to affect the enemy's will to fight.' (1) - 'When I saw the documentary Fahrenheit 9/11, I was really affected by it.' (1) - 'Alison, who is visibly affected by the reappearance of her old lover, at first tries to avoid him.'(1) - 'Despite admitting to affairs in his rock-star years, he remains terribly affected by her death.' (1) - 'I do not remember the last time I was so viscerally affected by a literary account of another person's experience.' (1) - 'But these are the stories that affected me, that moved me, that stayed with me.' (1) - 'Salinger's book has powerfully affected, and still affects, so many generations of readers.' (1) - 'I was really affected and touched by the sound of her voice, which differed from any conventional idea of a beautiful voice.' (1)

adjustment (n.)

(1) (n.) A small alteration or movement made to achieve a desired fit, appearance, or result. การปรับเปลี่ยน, Syn. alteration, modification The process of adapting or becoming used to a new situation. - 'I've made a few adjustments to my diet' (1) - 'only slight adjustments to the boat are necessary' (1) - 'Then, I checked the micrometer height adjustment shaft - its bearing surfaces were worn out!' (1) -'He's continually suggesting adjustments from the cockpit during races.' (1) - 'Also watch for players trying to make last minute adjustments. ' (1) - 'Some diesel cars can use the new fuel as a blend with normal diesel with-out making adjustments to their engine.' (1) - 'Nonetheless, the bank continues to offer a third of its aid - US $5.8 billion in 2001-for structural adjustment.' (1) - 'With Thornton on injured reserve, the team will have to make adjustments in its pass rush.' (1) - 'Make an adjustment to the hit by reducing the amount of right spin.' (1) - 'The annual adjustment shall be made only in respect of one-fifth of the tax imposed on the goods.' (1) - 'Less populated states would likely have been beneficiaries of this somewhat flawed mathematical adjustment.' (1) - 'In many cases, the adjustment moved the faculty member from economic marginality to a living wage.' (1) - 'This rarely requires dosage adjustment or discontinuation of the drug.' (1) - 'It was therefore decided not to make any adjustment to the original productivity data.' (1) - 'Vdot is reviewing 34 requests for adjustments covering existing contracts on all of the agency's projects.' (1) - 'for many couples there may need to be a period of adjustment' (1) - 'A manova was used to assess the effect of intimacy with parents on adjustment.' (1) - 'It's an adjustment he's still getting to grips with.' (1) - 'Based on theoretical conceptualizations derived from attachment theory, we would expect to identify mediational effects of perceptions of parents on behavioral adjustment.' (1) - 'He has made a slight adjustment successfully.' (1) - 'She seems to have made an adjustment away from Bill quite nicely through these sessions.' (1) - 'Moves often result in the use of new technologies and equipment, calling for adjustments in the ways people access and process information.' (1) - 'If a patient is going to show signs of adjustment the facility will be able to make the appropriate decision.' (1) - 'Palestinians should, thus, be willing to make these much less painful adjustments.' (1) - 'The characters lives and experiences demonstrate their displacement, spiritual homelessness, and the hardships of adjustment to a new society.' (1) - 'A similar weakness is inherent in psychologies based on adjustment or adaptation.' (1) - 'A lot of stuff will still go through him, which is a little bit of an adjustment for Patrick.' (1) - 'He said, how many people you have gotten a permanent adjustment.' (1) - 'Adults usually develop adjustment disorders to stressors related to marital discord, finances, or work.' (1) - 'Yes, some rich people will benefit from such an adjustment.' (1) - 'Dealing with the unexpected requires rapid adjustment to the actual situation.' (1) - 'Very little has been done on postwar adjustment of veterans in the North.' (1)

achievement (n.)

(1) (n.) A thing done successfully with effort, skill, or courage. การบรรลุผลสำเร็จ, See also: การสำเร็จลุล่วง, ความสำเร็จ, ผลสำเร็จ, Syn. attainment, reaching, gaining, winning, acquirement, procurement, accomplishment, attainment, feat, performance, undertaking, act, action, deed, effort, exploit, manoeuvre, operation, enterprise (2) (n.) The process or fact of achieving something. Syn.implementation, carrying out, accomplishment, performance, effecting, bringing off, bringing about, carrying off, carrying through, completion, enactment, enforcement, discharge, prosecution, engineering, attainment, realization, fulfilment (3) (n.) (Heraldry) A representation of a coat of arms with all the adjuncts to which a bearer of arms is entitled. - 'It's a remarkable achievement, a testimony to Hall's skill, his knowledge and motivational qualities.' (1) - 'to reach this stage is a great achievement' (1) - 'The building is truly a remarkable achievement and is the result of much planning and hard work by all involved.' (1) - 'Winning the French Open the year before had been a remarkable achievement, but he had to beat his old friend, Alex Corretja, to do it.' (1) - 'I want to congratulate them on their achievements as it is remarkable in how they did it.' (1) - 'This will be an influential book, and is a remarkable achievement.' (1) - 'A remarkable achievement for someone who is well over 80, and is often accused of being neither use nor ornament.'(1) - 'Woetzel now seems to be well on her way to matching her sporting achievements with similar success on stage.' (1) - 'That's a remarkable achievement given the bitter division between those two parties.' (1) - 'If offers a wide ranging programme for all ages which in itself is a remarkable achievement for the organisers.' - 'His first album appeared in late 1961, a remarkable achievement for a hick who'd landed in the city only a few months earlier.' (1) - 'Such a remarkable achievement was made just four years and four months after the service was introduced.' (1) - 'Always be honest about your achievements and skills and make sure the information is up to date.' (1) - 'It will be a remarkable achievement for the whole of the State, which has a persisting tendency to delay projects.' (1) - 'He is congratulated on his wonderful achievement and wished continued success in the future.' (1) - 'That is a remarkable achievement given the present redevelopment work which has disrupted movement around the city centre.' (1) - 'Even so, for an entire family to achieve Black Belt status is a remarkable achievement.' (1) - 'It is a remarkable achievement for the club and establishes them as one of the best ladies club sides ever to come out of the province.'(1) - 'It was a remarkable achievement and was hailed genius after his predicted crash of 1929 occurred.' (1) - 'McCarthy is only 19 years old and to reach a World final and finish fifth is a remarkable achievement.' (1) - 'the achievement of professional recognition' (2) - 'assessing ability in terms of academic achievement' (2) - 'a sense of achievement' (2) - 'It felt quite relaxing for a change, so perhaps the month off the writing did me some good, and by the end of it I had a real sense of achievement.' (2) - 'I get a real sense of achievement working from home - I get far more done, even if it is the weekend when I should be out playing in the sun.' (2) - 'Whizzing along on the train, there was a sense of achievement recalling how we had cycled all that way only 48 hours earlier.' (2) - 'After struggling to get yourself to the top, there is a real sense of achievement, and if it's not raining, the views can be fantastic.' (2) - 'The author, like the sailor, could end up badly battered, or be greatly praised for his courage, skill and achievement.' (2) - 'The other side effect is the lack of a sense of achievement or recognition.' (2) - 'We should be aware of what can hamper our achievement and make the effort to overcome it.' (2) - 'Nowadays we live in a culture that puts enormous stock in the achievement of flashy early success.' (2) - 'I get a sense of achievement from not having a garden, and I've always tried to live somewhere that doesn't have one.' (2) - 'Psychologists also claim that the sense of achievement after exercise also makes fitness enthusiasts feel better.' (2) - 'After 15 days, we have become like one big happy family where there is a sense of achievement and belonging.' (2) - 'When I write and hit the publish button, I feel a proud sense of achievement and accomplishment.' (2) - 'She is being put through her paces by mate Lorraine and says she will feel a sense of achievement in completing the 5km race.' (2) - 'I love them because they're beautiful and because they're the symbol of kings and of my achievement and success.' (2) - 'For all the children, sport offers a tangible sense of achievement.' (2) - 'For both of them, the biggest pluses of losing weight have been buying lots of new clothes and also the sense of achievement.'(2) - 'It was therefore important for each achievement of arms to be different from all others - at least in every generation.' (3) - 'The achievement is very complex, with twelve sections representing 12 families linked by marriage.' (3) - 'This achievement is a good example of the canting coat.' (3) - 'This stone shows the heraldic achievement of Henry, including, significantly for us, a stag, gorged, enclosed in a fence.' (3) - 'This full achievement illustrates the Azure, Gules, and Ermine mantling issuing from the twisted wreath on the helmet, silver with gold bars, signifying the earl to be a peer, and surmounted by a wyvern crest.'(3)

affliction (n.)

(1) (n.) Something that causes pain or suffering.ความเจ็บปวดรวดร้าว, See also: ความทุกข์, ความเดือดร้อน,ความลำบาก,ความเสียใจ,ความทุกข์,โรคภัย Syn. suffering, pain Pain or suffering. รคภัยไข้เจ็บ (Astrology) An instance of one celestial body afflicting another. - 'a crippling affliction of the nervous system' (1) - 'All three have tried assorted medication and even thought about brain surgery to rid themselves of their afflictions, so this is a desperate last attempt to find a cure and give them back their lives.' (1) - 'Our clumsy attempts at diagnosis are harmful to the people concerned, damaging to organisational productivity and insensitive to those who really do live with afflictions like Asperger's Syndrome.' (1) - 'If you have a minor affliction, chances are that there probably won't be any pain, both during and after treatment.' (1) - 'Heartburn sounds such an innocuous affliction until you actually experience it but stabbing sharp pains in your chest when ever you bend down or lie down is not very fun.' (1) - 'The afflictions of a person suffering from terminal cancer were poignantly portrayed in the film, which also dwelt on the strengths of holistic medicine.' (1) - ''Without it, children become easy prey for a host of life-threatening afflictions that carry in dirty water and on unwashed fingers,' she said.' (1) - 'It will also cover a number of other afflictions, besides gynaecological problems.' (1) - 'He listens to everyone and removes the pains and afflictions of all.' (1) - 'Swimming with dolphins has had an amazing effect on many people, helping them overcome a variety of afflictions.' (1) - 'The commandments that they propagate to prevent cancer highlight the importance of diet in warding off the affliction.' (1) - 'Their afflictions were of long standing, and they felt them to be irremediable.' (1) - 'In fact, he probably went into psychology in order to evade his own problems by concentrating on the mental afflictions of others.' (1) - 'His grandmother had the same affliction that his mother was cursed with.' (1) - 'Individuals suffering from this affliction consistently fall asleep in the early evening and wake in the early hours of the morning regardless of their work schedule and life's infringements.' (1) - 'poor people in great affliction' (1) - 'The effects of man's exposition to these laws may vary between pleasure and pain, comfort and affliction, happiness and misery.' (1) - 'Anger, it should be noted, has etymological roots both in trouble, grief and affliction.' (1) - 'I never saw such a picture of forlorn affliction and distress of mind.' (1) - 'I returned to the essay, which describes affliction as a condition deeper and more painful than suffering.' (1) - 'The Standard joins the many friends of the bereaved children in extending consolation and sympathy in their great affliction.' (1) - 'Many of our sisters and brothers around the world live in sorrow and affliction: in the pain of hunger or the grip of disease, in fear of political reprisals, in poverty so pervasive it saps the spirit.' (1) - 'This is the way mankind will end up, imagines Margaret Atwood: with huge affliction and dismay.' (1) - 'Also Jupiter has just separated by two minutes from a square of the Sun, which is an affliction.' (1) -'The Sun ruling the 2nd is not such an affliction.' (1) - 'Usually Saturn with Oculus Taurii produces great afflictions, and shows a strange mind.' (1) - 'If the horary concerns a 7th house matter, however, the affliction may be describing the situation under consideration, in which case the warning is to proceed with diligence.' (1) - 'Sexual 'abnormalities' - including promiscuity - are associated in general with afflictions between Venus, Mars and Saturn.' (1)

absolutely (adv.)

(1) (adv.) With no qualification, restriction, or limitation; totally. เลยทีเดียว, อย่างแน่นอน Syn. completely, totally, utterly, perfectly, entirely, wholly, fully, quite, thoroughly, unreservedly Used to emphasize a strong or exaggerated statement. None whatsoever. Used to express and emphasize one's assent or agreement. certainly, yes, indeed, of course, definitely, quite, positively, naturally, without doubt, without a doubt, without question, unquestionably (2) (adv.) Not viewed in relation to other things. (3) [Grammar] (of a verb) without a stated object. - I absolutely agree with you. - 'she trusted him absolutely' (1) - 'you're absolutely right' (1) - 'he absolutely adores that car' (1) - 'I noticed out the window an absolutely stupendous view over Westminster.' (1) - 'The reaction of racegoers in Chicago was absolutely disgusting and totally uncalled for' (1) - 'The implications for horse racing are vast and, in my view, absolutely marvellous.' (1) - 'They have a nice little theatre, big enough for a party, with absolutely fabulous views over the Thames.' (1) - 'Also an actor and professional MC, he absolutely adores his train gig and is quite possibly the happiest mall worker in the history of shopping.' (1) - 'It sounded absolutely thrilling, totally adrenaline pumping and so, even if I've never held a tunny rod in my own hands, at least those in my family have.' (1) - 'The benign neglect that they seem to be going in for at the moment is, in my view, absolutely outrageous.' (1) - 'Regardless of the circumstances it is absolutely vital that this trust is never broken.' (1) - 'It's uncommercial, totally uncompromising, and absolutely essential.' (1) - 'It was about a half a mile downhill, with an absolutely beautiful view of the countryside, although it was always a bit harder to get back up again after a few pints.' (1) - 'she had absolutely no idea what he was talking about' (1) - 'However, there's absolutely no indication whatsoever that the people who met with Vincent did anything improper.' (1) - 'In light of these facts, there is absolutely no reason whatsoever why beef prices cannot be maintained at the previous week's level.' (1) - 'And it is simply a fallacy to say that the only way people can achieve is when there is absolutely no bias whatsoever against them.' (1) - 'But certainly there is absolutely no doubt this is going to be a major electoral issue.' (1) - 'We have absolutely no security installations whatsoever in the West Bank.' (1) - 'Have you ever stood in a swimming pool filled with water, totally alone, with absolutely no movement?' (1) - 'And I have absolutely no quarrel whatsoever with how well, Steve, you performed your duties.' (1) - ''Did they give you a free hand when you joined the band?' 'Absolutely!'' (1) - 'And if I'd known about the UK Competitive Eating championships, I would have had a bash, absolutely!' (1) - 'Yes, we certainly do need to try to change New Zealand's culture of binge drinking - absolutely!' (1) - 'white-collar crime increased both absolutely and in comparison with other categories' (2) - 'This results in increasing site rent, both absolutely and relatively.' (2) - 'Today, America's production of world wealth, both absolutely and relatively, is accelerating.' (2) - 'In short, a fund can have relatively good performance and absolutely horrible results.' (2) - 'In other words, Indian life expectancy improved, both absolutely and relative to that for non-Indians.' (2) - 'An historical account will be valid or correct, not absolutely, but in relation to a specific emergent context.' (2) - 'But even if such programs should not be absolutely excluded, a strong case can be made for a ban on them at least for now.' (2)

duty (n.)

(1) (n.) A moral or legal obligation; a responsibility (ความรับผิดชอ) (of a visit or other undertaking) done from a sense of moral obligation rather than for pleasure. (2) (often duties) A task or action that one is required to perform as part of one's job. Military service. (of a person) engaged in their regular work. (also dutiesmass) noun Performance of prescribed church services by a priest or minister. (3) [British] A payment levied on the import, export, manufacture, or sale of goods. A payment levied on the transfer of property, for licences, and for the legal recognition of documents. (4) [technical] The measure of an engine's effectiveness in units of work done per unit of fuel. - 'it's my duty to uphold the law' (1) - 'she was determined to do her duty as a citizen' (1) - 'a strong sense of duty' (1) - 'The action group said the government has a moral duty to see its commitments honoured and its grants, believed to be up to $10 million, put to their intended use.' (1) - 'If you are sick, you must do your duty to avoid infecting others and avoid all public places.' (1) - 'I sat in a jury room with many others and listened to a judge explain that it was our responsibility as citizens to do our duty and participate in the system.' (1) - 'But doesn't the council have a moral duty, a duty to invest in the education and the future independence of these young people?' (1) - 'To the last minute of my holding the presidency, I will responsibly do my duty.' (1) - 'But a career Naval officer learns early to do his duty, to shoulder responsibilities no matter how grim they may be.' (1) - 'When all is said and done, what we are up against is every man's reluctance to do his duty, to abide by the dictates of society.' (1) - 'a fifteen-minute duty visit' (1) - 'Let the occasional duty visits be brief and bearable.' (1) - 'the queen's official duties' (2) - 'your duties will include operating the switchboard' (2) - 'Juliet reported for duty' (2) - 'Those remarks were considered by the administration as 'a part of a longer term record of inability to perform her duties,' an official said.' (2) - 'How do you know the staff who arrive at camp are qualified to perform the duties you are requiring of them?' (2) - 'Boys and girls were trained for the separate duties and tasks required in the gendered world of their day.' (2) - 'combat duty in the army' (2) - 'On this Veterans Day, about 180,000 members of the National Guard and reserves are serving on active military duty.' (2) - 'It was certainly permeable to see that he wasn't a pacifist; otherwise he'd have not signed for military duty.' (2) - 'Although they were simply exempted from military duty in the past, they are now being punished for willingly violating the Conscription Law.' (2) - 'a duty nurse' (2) - 'Eventually, my mom hired a private duty nurse, whom my grandma promptly fired.' (2) - 'Nevertheless, although your style of crime writing is different from the work that you would do as a duty lawyer, there is a common thread, and that is crime.' (2) - 'You are the person on the ground that has to help people who may be in real difficulties, but the emergency duty staff are not alone.' (2) - 'he was willing to take Sunday duties' (2) - 'It is not uncommon for a minister to drive 6-10,000 miles per year in carrying out the ministerial duties for a congregation.' (2) - 'The individual who wishes to resign his duties as a priest normally asks his diocese for a leave.' (2) - 'For example, in a management letter, an auditor told a church to do a better job in segregating of duties when it came to handling offerings from the Sunday services.' (2) - 'a 6 per cent duty on imports' (3) - 'goods subject to excise duty' (3) - 'The importance of the duty on wool exports established in 1275 was that it became a permanent addition to the Crown's peacetime revenue.' (3) - 'Excise, import and export duties are collected by the directorate general of customs and excise.' (3) - 'Although they were happy to see the end of duties on imported raw materials and on their exports of manufactures, they were anxious to maintain import duties on British manufactures.' (3) - 'One thing Andrew did find out is that import duties on cars manufactured in South Africa for the export market would be waived if re-imported.' (3) - 'There have been regular cuts in the excise duty on finished goods and in the import duty on imported raw materials, mainly titanium dioxide.' (3) - 'Many governments put tariffs on the import of goods, whether stated as an import duty or a sales tax only on imported goods.' (3) - 'The excise duty on alcohol is unique among the trade taxes that she and her department oversees as it hits the consumer and the Irish wine industry.'(3) - 'Under the terms of the legislation, horse and greyhound racing are guaranteed income from excise duty on off-course betting.' (3) - 'Remove duty on share issues and share transfers.' (3) - 'Strip the Church of its tax exemption and levy huge duties against its property value.' (3) - 'Now think about the income tax that would have been collected from that incremental pension income stream, and the Vat and excise duties from the incremental income.'(3) - 'Obvious examples of where this principle is being flouted are Vehicle Registration Tax and the duty on wine.' (3) - 'He said his country had succeeded in reducing poverty by means of reducing tax brackets to the lower income group as well as reducing transfer duties payable on acquisition of property.'(3) - If you don't do your duty, people will look down on you. (1) - it's my duty to uphold the law (1)

alter (v.)

(1) (v.) Change or cause to change in character or composition, typically in a comparatively small but significant way. ปรับเปลี่ยน, See also: เปลี่ยน, Syn. modify, adjust, remodel Make structural changes to (a building) Tailor (clothing) for a better fit or to conform to fashion. Castrate or spay (a domestic animal). - 'Eliot was persuaded to alter the passage' (1) - 'our outward appearance alters as we get older' (1) - 'nothing alters the fact that children are our responsibility'(1) - 'One would presume that any significant change would alter the power balance within the party.' (1) - 'During the course of the show, he altered the character of two sculptures by revising the installation.' (1) - 'Even now, genetic screening has the potential to alter the genetic composition of the population.' (1) - 'The family has been undergoing major structural changes that are altering women's roles.' (1) - 'Language change may be a general feature of wartime, yet the way in which words are altered differs from war to war.' (1) - 'Grid prices and feed costs alter target composition and marketing date of feedlot cattle.' (1) - 'The emulsifying chemical then alters the chemical composition of the fat so that it is turned into soap.' (1) - 'plans to alter the dining hall' (1) - 'McDonough believes in not only fundamentally altering buildings, but also changing the way things are made, to make the planet a better place.' (1) - 'It means the building cannot be demolished or altered in any significant way.' (1) - 'However, the downside could come years later if building use changes or if the building is altered.' (1) - 'Has the house been altered or extended without considering the planning procedures?' (1) - 'As well as the internal works, the external elevation of the building will be altered and new signage will be erected.' (1) - 'He started to alter his own home, transforming a rustic wood cabin into a sculptural environment.' (1) - 'I think the Stadium Australia people would say that when the stadium is reconfigured, and they're still in the process of altering the stadium, that they'll be able to have a lot more events.' (1) - 'skirts with the hemlines altered a dozen different times' (1) - 'He is very excited and also said that if you should decide to buy it, we will alter the dress for free.' (1) - 'Dress slacks are constructed in a way that allows your tailor to alter the waist and seat when needed.' (1) - 'You might want to get your shirts altered at waist level to give them a slimmer fit.' (1) - 'The seamstress who altered my wedding gown was surprised that I didn't want my dress taken in more.' (1) - 'I don't have time to email Latte, its time for the bridesmaid dresses to be altered.' (1) - 'He is very excited and also said that if you should decide to buy it, we will alter the dress for free.' (1) - 'Firstly, supply of the new garment involves a more complex fitting process than the old system of tailors altering off-the-hook uniforms to provide a near as possible fit.' (1) - 'I don't have time to email Latte, its time for the bridesmaid dresses to be altered.' (1) - 'For example, alter a jacket's shoulder width before fitting for sleeve length.' (1)

characterize (v.)

(1) (v.)Describe the distinctive nature or features of. แสดงลักษณะพิเศษ, พรรณนาถึงคุณสมบัติพิเศษ, - characterized by (ลักษณะของ)

economic (n.)

(n.)(1) Relating to economics or the economy. - the government's economic policy'

create (v.)

(v.)(1) [with object] Bring (something) into existence. - over 170 jobs were created

come to someone's assistance (phrase)

(phrase)(1) Act to help someone. - 'the speaker was hoping for someone to come to his assistance' (1) - 'Passing gardaí spotted the duo in distress and stopped the squad car to come to their assistance.' (1) - 'She kept his head above water and shouted for someone to come to her assistance.' (1)

in consequence (phrase)

(phrase)(1) As a result. - 'he died in consequence of injuries sustained' (1) - 'Their prescriptions, in consequence, dramatically differ from those of the deep ecologists.'(1)

positive (adj.)

(1) (adj.) Consisting in or characterized by the presence rather than the absence of distinguishing features. Expressing or implying affirmation, agreement, or permission. (of the results of a test or experiment) indicating that a certain substance or condition is present or exists. (of a person) having a specified condition, or showing traces of a specified substance in their body. (2) Constructive, optimistic, or confident. Showing progress or improvement. (3) With no possibility of doubt; definite. Convinced in one's opinion; certain. Downright; complete (used for emphasis) (4) (of a quantity) greater than zero. (5) Containing, producing, or denoting an electric charge opposite to that carried by electrons. (6) (of a photographic image) showing lights and shades or colours true to the original. (7) (n.) A desirable or constructive quality or attribute. (8) (n.) A positive photographic image, especially one printed from a negative. (9) (n.) A result of a test or experiment indicating that a certain substance or condition is present or exists. -'Now the dominant trend in radio is to avoid giving listeners a reason to turn off, rather than offering a positive reason to turn on in the first place.' (1) - 'One way to find such genetic signatures is to search for genes that reveal signs of positive natural selection.' (1) - 'Individuals were classified as alopic if they had a positive reaction to any tested allergen.' (1) - 'the company received a positive response from investors' (1) - 'Maybe I need some of that positive affirmation, brothers and sisters.'(1) - 'Responses were very positive; some even thanked me writing such an article, and they mainly came from Americans.' (1) - 'Such an involvement for the appraisal of teachers ensures satisfaction and positive reinforcement for the staff also.' (1) - 'Truth be told, he didn't get many positive responses to his concerns.' (1) - 'the positive results of a pregnancy test' (1) - 'a positive test for Down's syndrome' (1) - 'a player had tested positive for cocaine use' (1) - 'he is HIV-positive' (1) - 'there needs to be a positive approach to young offenders' (1) - 'adopt a positive outlook on life' (1) - 'They should exercise daily and maintain a positive, hopeful outlook toward the future.' (1) - 'Despite all this, I'm actually feeling rather positive about the impending arrival.' (1) - 'Exuding confidence and advocating a positive outlook, he has no harsh words for anyone.' (1) - 'Otherwise, the outlook was impressively positive and upbeat.' (1) - 'the prospects for positive growth in the economy do not look good' (2) - 'In the final 15 minutes this nearly paid off as all three had shots on target and were a feature of Ilkley's positive moments.' (2) - 'Rather, they are positive steps to achieve equality of outcomes for men and women.' (2) - 'he made a positive identification of a glossy ibis' (3) - ''You are sure it was the same man?' 'Positive!' said George' (3) - 'I'm positive I'll go back and ski there again.' (3) - 'I'm also pretty positive that they have to check their email everyday, so I'm sure she got the email.' (3) - 'I am very positive that something can be sorted out and that I will be able to continue to play league football.' (3) - 'it's a positive delight to see you' (3) - 'Some theologians have a positive genius for cloaking sensible ideas in impenetrable jargon.' (3) - 'He also worked on number theory proving in 1770 that every positive integer is the sum of four squares.' (4) - 'All positive whole numbers are either primes or they can be uniquely decomposed into a product of primes.' (4) - 'each battery has a positive and negative terminal' (5) - 'take your weaknesses and translate them into positives' (7) - 'to manage your way out of recession, accentuate the positive' (7) - 'the photographic process involves separate runs with the red, green, and blue separation positives' (8) - 'let us look at the distribution of those positives' (9) - 'One important step was further refining of the analyses to reduce false positives and false negatives while statistically assessing changes in gene activity.' (9)

accordingly (adv.)

(1) (adv.) In a way that is appropriate to the particular circumstances. ตามนั้น, See also: เช่นนั้น, ดังนั้น, Syn. therefore, hence, thus (2) (adv.) Consequently; therefore. อย่างสอดคล้อง, See also: อย่างกลมกลืน, Syn. correspondingly, proportionately - 'we have to discover what his plans are and act accordingly' (1) - 'We found that once properties were priced accordingly for their market, they sold very well.' (1) - 'Slaves are viewed by their owners as property, and are bought and sold accordingly.' (1) - 'To avoid more slippage in regard to the time schedule, we would like to urge you to act accordingly.' (1) - 'It's up to us to separate the nonsense from the sense and act accordingly.' (1) - 'It would have been much more responsible of them had they accepted this and acted accordingly.' (1) - 'The next step is determining the severity of the disaster and responding accordingly.' (1) - 'I hope therefore that she will accept my opinion that she made a mistake and act accordingly.' (1) - 'They will act accordingly, not wanting to damage their chances of an exclusive in the future.' (1) - 'Similar reductions are made on larger loads which are weighed and priced accordingly.' (1) - 'A good manager must be aware of such performance poopers and act accordingly when selecting his line up.' (1) - 'The basic message is that all fleet managers need to evaluate their own circumstances and act accordingly.' (1) - 'Certainly, readers will be less interested and editors will act accordingly.' (1) - 'It's a different culture these days and everyone has to be aware, minimise risks and adapt accordingly.' (1) - 'If anyone has any interest in keeping Meadowcroft home open, then vote accordingly at the next election.' (1) - 'The Court of Appeal held that the former was the correct approach and decided the case accordingly.' (1) - 'Thus, the manager is able to size up the situation instantly and act accordingly.' (1) - 'You will be given the chance to correct your ways and progress in the afterlife accordingly.' (1) - 'Small wonder young people see violence as a normal part of life and act accordingly.' (1) - 'The more perceptive members of the group will be able to detect there's something wrong and act accordingly.' (1) - 'There was no breach of the rules. Accordingly, there will be no disciplinary inquiry' (1) - 'Intention is not capable of positive proof, and, accordingly, it is inferred from the overt acts.' (1) - 'She is a fascinating character, has learned from her experiences and accordingly lives life to the full.' (1) - 'Windermere had the advantage in the first half and accordingly were able to keep Blackpool under pressure.' (1) - 'The university is accordingly trying to catalogue some of the great smells of Europe.' (1) - 'At major ports we handle it on berths which are kilometres away from the population and accordingly there is no risk.' (1) - 'The tenant for life of settled land holds the legal estate and accordingly has the right to occupy the property.' (1) - 'The rules of land law were accordingly altered in order to facilitate this process.' (1) - 'So, well done to Gary who ended the month with a massive lead and is accordingly crowned Bloghunt Champion.' (1)

default (n.) (1) (n.) Failure to fulfil an obligation, especially to repay a loan or appear in a law court. (2) (n.) A preselected option adopted by a computer program or other mechanism when no alternative is specified by the user or programmer. Something that is usual or standard. (3) (verb) Fail to fulfil an obligation, especially to repay a loan or to appear in a law court. Declare (a party) to have defaulted and give judgement against that party. (default to) (of a computer program or other mechanism) revert automatically to (a preselected option) - 'the company will have to restructure its debts to avoid default' (1) - 'the deteriorating economy pushed defaults to almost $20 billion' (1) - 'As the economy has improved and defaults have slowed, many decided they didn't need as much in reserve as they did in 2003, and presto, their earnings per share would rise a few cents.' (1) - 'However, the court did not simply find that the plaintiff's default raised a complete defence.' (1) - 'With collapsing technology shares and disintegrating manufacturing profits in an environment of general corporate over borrowing, there is now the clear specter of large-scale debt defaults.' (1) - 'Although the default rate for investment grade bonds is extremely low, there is a huge gulf between investment grade and sub-investment grade debt in defaults.' (1) - 'That could lead to more mortgage delinquencies or defaults.' (1) - 'the default is fifty lines' (2) - 'default settings'(2) - 'Now that looks much better than the default uninstaller program!' (2) - 'The voice acting on the English dub, which is the default audio option, is wretched.' (2) - 'From this point the headset could be used as a soundcard, by selecting it from the list in the application software, or in Control Panel to make it the default audio device for the current user.' (2) - 'Although it's not overly tricky to use, we did find a few oddities, such as a default option not to index.' (2) - 'Other options include changing the default Web browser, proxy server settings, and a time-out setting.' (2) - 'It was probably just a default failover message that automatically responds when the main service is unavailable.' (2) - 'It also is visible within any folder that lacks a default index html document.' (2) - 'There are plenty of other options for the default file.' (2) - 'Setting up Ethernet and using a default gateway on my LAN gave me Internet access in less than 30 seconds.' (2) - However, the default theme is suitably neutral if you're planning to embed your survey into your website (2) - 'Stephen informed us that there is such an option in the software but that the default setting is off.' (2) - 'all my life, envy has been my default emotion' (2) - 'SSRIs have become the default for adults with depression' (2) - 'I think that 10 years from now, serving yourself will be the default, versus now, where it's the exception.' (2) - 'She's in her default purple, in what fashionistas call 'soft tailoring'.' (2) - 'You need a priest, my mother had insisted, because that was her default for anything that was getting out of hand.' (2) - 'Untanned and unfit, his default dark suit and tailored white shirt draped a tall, soft frame.' (2) - 'The default position ought to be individual rights to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.' (2) - 'He is paid to be serious, but his default mode is loose and playful, with a touch of hipster diffidence.' (2) - 'Non-design folk have grown accustomed to the default 12' text of word processing; typewriting as opposed to typesetting.' (2) - 'A smile is her default facial expression.' (2) - 'Einstein himself would have been sent home to change, sandals without socks being his default footwear.' (2) - 'the dealer could repossess the goods if the customer defaulted' (3) - 'some had defaulted on student loans' (3) - 'The mortgage company made loans based on the inflated incomes and many of the taxpayers defaulted on the loans.' (3) - 'Through two lending cycles, only two groups defaulted on loans.' (3) - 'A few days later, First National Bank seized R1 million from her after she defaulted on a loan for a diamond export business.' (3) - 'He did say, however, that in his view, Valleywood was profitable and that neither the companies nor Katana had ever defaulted on loans.' (3) - 'two semi-finalists were defaulted' (3) - 'The train was running 50 minutes late, and so Illingworth came loping into club, just on the verge of being defaulted, and went directly on court with Walker, who had been warming up for a good fifty minutes.' (3) - 'After I made my payments, I was defaulted again and just last week I asked to how to file a complaint and the person hung up on me!' (3) - 'First, they defaulted me, then they defaulted him.' (3) - 'when you start a fresh letter the system will default to its own style' (3) - 'However, the keyboard defaults to the programmable function.' (3) - 'Windows XP defaults to a cartoonish graphical treatment that can be easily changed into the classic interface seen in Windows 98.' (3) - 'The new XP SP2 is said to have a beefed up version of this firewall, and it defaults to being automatically on (and they recommend that you leave it on).' (3) - 'Mr Moore said: 'Unfortunately for the defendant, but fortunately for justice, the printer defaulted to another printer and computer of a colleague in London, and an inquiry was launched.'' (3) - 'You can speed up or slow down the refresh rate, which defaults to five seconds.' (3) - 'The problem is that wireless access points default to the insecure configuration (open access).' (3) - 'He told the Committee that the e-mails had defaulted to his jokes folder automatically because they had been sent to him by friends and he had been too busy to open or delete them.' (3) definition (n.)

(1) (n.) A statement of the exact meaning of a word, especially in a dictionary. (2) An exact statement or description of the nature, scope, or meaning of something. (3) The action or process of defining something. - a dictionary definition of the verb (1)

margin (n.)

(1) (n.) The edge or border of something. ขอบ, ริม, ชาย,​ ข้าง The blank border on each side of the print on a page. A line ruled on paper to mark off a margin. (2) (n.) An amount by which a thing is won or falls short. An amount of something included so as to be sure of success or safety. The lower limit of possibility, success, etc. A profit margin. (Finance) A sum deposited with a broker to cover the risk of loss on a transaction or account. - 'the eastern margin of the Indian Ocean' (1) - 'they were forced to live on the margins of society' (1) - 'Representation is confined to a margin between two color fields, which reads as the boundary between earth and sky.' (1) - 'However, sediment drifts mantle the western margins, and slope fans locally encroach onto the rise of the eastern margin.' (1) - 'Because Australia has a broad continental shelf it lobbied to have this zone extend to the outer edge of the margin.' (1) - 'In plan-form the dune has an irregular outline but the eastern margin is more complex and irregular than the western edge.' (1) - 'In the documents of the last volume, drawn from the imperial court, you can read the Emperor's notations down the margins.' (1) - 'Any reference to work in the body of the text is usefully indexed with a page number in the margin directing the reader to further pictures.' (1) - 'There are wide margins, only 29 lines to the page, and the print is, at a guess, 12 point.' (1) - 'All I wanted was a two column template, centered, with wide margins on each side.' (1) - 'The children began in earnest by first drawing a neat margin on the chart paper they were provided with.' (1) - 'How many still do, and still print the little black margins around their images to inform the viewer of their exacting practice?' (1) - 'At once I feel like I'm back at high school and I've been caught drawing margins without a ruler.' (1) - 'they won by a convincing 17-point margin' (2) - 'But the stewards ruled that the interference had not affected the result, arguably not an easy call given the margins at the line of just a neck and half a length.' (2) - 'The number one search and traffic area on that site was staff pages by a large margin.' (2) - 'Whether the Airforce are led by a large margin or not, he is there on the touch line offering them encouragement.' (2) - 'In the relays Appleby's combinations were too strong for Troutbeck, but they could not overhaul the home side's winning margin.' (2) - 'there was no margin for error' (2) - 'Protein recommendations for athletes are commonly expressed in a range to include a safety margin.' (2) - 'the lighting is considerably brighter than before but is still at the margins of acceptability' (2) - 'Yet the fact that he's about to shoot a new feature in colour with Bill Murray and other prominent stars also suggests he's willing to push the limits of those margins.' (2) - 'Even without the threat of war, an operation of this size presses at the margins of possibility.' (2) - 'It is also just about possible, but only at the margins of plausibility, that the apostrophe inserted into Finnegans Wake is a deliberate mistake.' (2) - 'What's more, many banks sneakily use base-rate changes to increase their margins and profits.' (2) - 'Generally thin starting margins suggest little room for manoeuvre on profits when the unexpected happens.' (2) - 'It has the highest margins and the best returns in its sector.' (2) - 'Here, distribution may be limited to a small number of intermediaries who gain better margins and exclusivity.' (2) - 'Buying options outright typically does not require any deposit of margin because the maximum risk is what you pay for the option.' (2) - 'Let's say you have a margin account, and your position takes a dive before rebounding to all-time highs.' (2) - 'It can fairly be said that those calls reveal that before the first margin call was made the plaintiff did not understand the risks of a margin account.' (2) - 'Finally, in unusual circumstances such as extreme market volatility, SIMEX may require a broker to deposit additional margin.' (2) - 'Most brokers ask for double the margin amount you deposit.' (2)

fold (v.)

(1) (v. )Bend (something flexible and relatively flat) over on itself so that one part of it covers another. พับ (1.1) fold something in/into Mix an ingredient gently with (another ingredient), especially by lifting a mixture with a spoon so as to enclose it without stirring or beating. (1.2) (of a piece of furniture or equipment) be able to be bent or rearranged into a flatter or more compact shape, typically in order to make it easier to store or carry. (1.3) Bend or rearrange (a piece of furniture or equipment) into a flatter or more compact shape. (1.4) fold outno [object] Be able to be opened out; unfold. (1.5) Geology Cause (rock strata) to undergo bending or curvature (1.6) [Biochemistry] (of a polypeptide or polynucleotide chain) adopt a specific three-dimensional structure. (2) [with adverbial] Cover or wrap something in (a soft or flexible material) (2.1) Hold or clasp (someone) in one's arms affectionately or passionately. (3) informal [no object] (of an enterprise or organization) cease trading or operating as a result of financial problems. (3.1) (especially of a sports player or team) suddenly stop performing well or effectively. (3.2) (in poker and other card games) drop out of a hand. - Mauricio Pochettino should welcome a few key members of his squad back into the fold on Saturday. (1) - 'Sam folded up the map' (1) - 'It would be nice to fold each side over about an inch and sew it just so it doesn't fray and start to look like a rag.' (1) - 'With the help of a wooden spoon/spatula, fold the omelette in half.' (1) - 'fold the egg whites into the chocolate mixture' (1) - 'To finish the bisque, in a medium bowl, using a rubber spatula, gently fold the whipped cream into the bisque until smooth.' (1) - 'Gently fold the meringue into the creme anglaise.' (1) - 'In a separate bowl, whisk egg whites to soft peaks and fold into the mixture.' (1) - 'the deckchair folds flat' (1) - 'The equipment folds on to a lorry and the centrepiece is a half pipe that is hydraulically operated.' (1) - 'Although the seats don't fold completely flat, space is still ample.' (1) - 'the small card table was folded up and put away' (1) - 'The usual set-up of tables was gone, leaving the area blank; the tables were folded up and shoved to the various walls.' (1) - 'the sofa folds out' (1) - 'I liked the nicely designed menu, which folds out into a triangular shape.' (1) - 'The result of their work was a calendar, which will come in a CD box and can be folded out to sit on a desk, or table.' (1) - 'The Screen Machine folds out like a clever bit of metal origami.' (1) - 'I'm excited too, because it means I get to buy lots of cool stuff that folds out.'(1) - 'The main door popped open and the stairs folded out.' (1) - 'a more active period of igneous activity caused intense folding' (1) - 'In the outcrop, this is a low-dipping cleavage folded by open steep folds.' (1) - 'Even the youngest Triassic rocks are strongly folded, in places by isoclinal, recumbent folds.' (1) - 'These units have been strongly folded and thrust during the Miocene.' (1) - 'Following cleavage of the 24 amino acid signal peptide the protein folds into proinsulin.' (1) - 'The rate at which proteins fold decreases with increasing complexity of their folds, a 'topological' effect.' (1) - 'a bag was folded around the book' (2) - 'The paper was successively folded over or covered so that each participant could not see what his or her predecessor had done.' (2) - 'A flat strip of 'soft' iron is folded in half around a mandrel to create the socket.' (2) - 'Mark folded me into his arms, but didn't say a word.' (2) - 'He folded her into his arms, forgetting that he knew her arms were a great treachery.' (2) - 'One wing tip caressed Yuki's hair, then folded her into a tight embrace.' (2) - 'As soon as we could free her wrists and ankles, she sat up and I folded her into the biggest hug I could muster.' (2) - 'He walks over to you and folds you gently into his arms.' (2) - 'He whispered when he reached her, folding her in his arms.' (2) - 'the club folded earlier this year' (3) - 'By 1835 the regime had imposed stricter censorship than the Restoration and the republican clubs folded.' (3) - 'What might shareholders, bankers, and staff lose financially if the firm folded?' (3) - 'Among his methods was pointing to a map in which red dots represented clubs that had folded.' (3) - 'The government would cut all the funding to NASA, and the organization would fold.' (3) - 'I was surprised by how quickly the Dublin team folded and threw in the towel once Dara Ó Cinnéide scored his goal.' (3) - ''Those other teams would always fold one way or the other; you could count on it,' says one SEC assistant coach.' (3) - 'On a day when the boo birds were out and the team could have folded, Brooks sparked an important victory.' (3) - 'But, I was surprised when the Lankan team folded up under two sessions in the second innings of this Test.' (3) - 'I bet, get raised, and we end up capping it with the other player folding.' (3)

scratch

(1) (v.) Score or mark the surface of (something) with a sharp or pointed object. Make a long, narrow superficial wound in the skin of. Rub (a part of one's body) with one's fingernails to relieve itching. Make (a mark or hole) by scoring a surface with a sharp or pointed object. Write (something) hurriedly or awkwardly. Remove (something) from something else by pulling a sharp implement over it. (of a bird or mammal, especially a chicken) rake the ground with the beak or claws in search of food. (scratch for) (no object) Search for (someone or something that is hard to locate or find) Accomplish (something) with great effort or difficulty. (scratch) along (no object) Make a living with difficulty. (2) Cancel or strike out (writing) with a pen or pencil. Withdraw (a competitor) from a competition. (of a competitor) withdraw from a competition. Cancel or abandon (an undertaking or project) (3) Play a record using the scratch technique. - Or, explore the detailed step-by-step process below for how to make a new survey from scratch using Google Doc Forms. (1) - 'the car's paintwork was battered and scratched' (1) - 'he scratched at a stain on his jacket' (1) - 'her arms were scratched by the thorns' (1) - 'I scratched myself on the tree' (1) - 'Jessica lifted her sunglasses and scratched her nose' (1) - 'I found two names scratched on one of the windowpanes' (1) - 'James watched as the good doctor scratched out a quick report on some looseleaf.' (1) - 'Then, driven by whatever strange spirit possesses them, they begin monitoring speed, distance and trajectory, scratching their findings into notebooks.' (1) - 'he scratched away the plaster' (1) - 'No way did I want my eyes scratched out by those freshly manicured nails.' (1) - 'the hens cannot do anything that comes naturally to them, such as scratch around' (1) - 'Chickens scratched in the company of a stately, gruff-voiced, very respectable pig, rooting under a walnut tree.' (1) - 'I looked at a few hens scratching in the grit at the hut's door.' (1) - 'he's still scratching around for a woman to share his life' (1) - 'Developers are expected to be able to dig and scratch for information.' (1) - 'Improvident tax cuts by state legislatures and faltering investment returns have left educational institutions, both public and private, scratching for every nickel and dime.' (1) - 'Look for the team to get better at scratching for runs with bunts and the hit-and-run.' (1) - 'Tabitha wondered how long the woman had been scratching a living on the waterways' (1) - 'We think that our people were made for better things than scratching a living from tourism.' (1) - 'Now it's six years later and he is scratching a living predicting sports results.' (1) - 'Gradually the West Mayo team got a foothold and they scratched out three points before the break to give themselves a chance.' (1) - 'many architects now scratch along doing loft conversions' (1) - 'He was working 'for those toiling and unemployed millions who do not get even a square meal a day and have to scratch along with a piece of stale roti and a pinch of salt.'' (1) - 'A few of them earn quite well, but most scratch along putting in long hours and earning no more than average wages.' (1) - 'the name of Dr McNab was scratched out and that of Dr Dunstaple substituted' (2) - 'Alabama Stakes winner Island Fashion was one of five fillies scratched from the race.' (2) - 'Garcia was scratched from Sunday's lineup due to the injuries he sustained on his left hand, but will be available later in the series.' (2) - 'due to a knee injury she was forced to scratch from the race' (2) - 'He scratched too from an exhibition match after the ladies final of the US Open.' (2) - 'Only seven older fillies and mares contested the Eatontown after six entrants scratched from the race, run over a soft turf course.' (2) - 'banks seem prepared to scratch stabilization charges' (2) - 'Oh wait scratch that I do plan ahead.' (2) - 'Wednesday's launch was scratched because of a reading of low current from a battery system on the rocket's second stage.' (2) - 'Actually, scratch that, it sounds too much like we live in a lost and found shoebox.' (2) - 'he raps and scratches simultaneously to dazzling effect' (3) - 'The album, which mixes rap lyrics, hip-hop beats, scratching, samples and live guitar, is now available to local people.' (3) - 'Shakespearean rhyming couplets have been adapted for rap with an on-stage DJ scratching, beatboxing and grooving right along with the performers.' (3) - 'She lets each song breathe, adding in conga solos, DJ scratching and trumpets from her tightly synched seven-member band.' (3) - 'I was also mesmerised by scratching once I got decks at 17, so I was just away in my room experimenting.' (3)

damaged (adj.)

(adj.)เสียหาย If I receive a damaged return, what do I do?

vehicle (n.)

(1) (n.) A thing used for transporting people or goods, especially on land, such as a car, truck, or cart. (2) (n.) A thing used to express, embody, or fulfill something. A substance that facilitates the use of a drug, pigment, or other material mixed with it. The figurative language used in a metaphor, as distinct from the metaphor's subject. (3) (n.) A movie, television program, song, etc., that is intended to display the leading performer to the best advantage. - 'The scheme involves track large enough to take huge trains and wagons, which would carry heavy goods vehicles, taking lorries off the congested motorway system.' (1) - 'Landowners are worried about the impact of trail bikes and four-wheel vehicles on their land.' (1) - 'Possible modes of transport include ambulances, local transport vehicles, military vehicles, helicopters, fixed wing aircraft, and rescue boats.' (1) - 'The council wants to build a car park for 27 vehicles on the land behind the club to encourage shoppers and tourists to spend time in the town.' (1) - 'Company bosses said the payment was because they accepted that they should try to minimise the impact of quarry vehicles where heavy lorries used village roads.' (1) - 'First reports to the police indicated three vehicles, including the lorry and Corsa, were involved in the incident.' (1) - 'Most of them drive fork lift trucks, farm machinery, heavy goods vehicles, coaches, or buses.' (1) - 'According to police, the two vehicles collided as the lorry turned right into West Street.' (1) - 'As discussed in the accompanying article, land vehicles such as buses can navigate using dead reckoning.' (1) - 'I use paint as a vehicle for my ideas' (2) - 'And without a doubt, the GOP has merely become a vehicle for unbridled corporate power.' (2) - 'The bare bones instrumentation is a perfect vehicle for her, and her timing and feel are just right.' (2) - 'Its aim is to act as a vehicle for teenagers to work intensively with professional practitioners in the arts.' (2) - 'Wine can either be a way for people to enjoy each other's company with a little heightened intensity, or it can be used as a vehicle for power.' (2) - 'The pill is unfortunately too expensive to serve as a food preserver, but researchers are already working on a cheaper nitric oxide vehicle.' (2) - 'The pigments, applied with water as a vehicle, are bound by the carbonation of the slaked lime in the fresh plaster.' (2) - 'On the other hand, aerosolized particles that circumvent the blood-brain barrier might someday serve as delivery vehicles for drugs.' (2) - 'Such liposomes are in current therapeutic use as vehicles for in-vivo drug delivery.' (2) - 'Fed up with television executives and studios, the star of Monty Python and Fawlty Towers set up the website last month as a vehicle for his humour and personal philosophy.' (3) - 'In contrast to the thundering horde on stage in The Crucible, Lotte is a vehicle for one actress, in this case, Zsigovics' spouse, Bobo Vian.' (3) - 'The songs are vehicles for James' expressiveness and storytelling.' (3) - 'Har Mar, meanwhile, still relatively unknown in this country, has cleverly made the Vladivar ads into a vehicle for selling his own persona as much as the product.' (3) - 'However, the stage has remained his first love and with Jekyll and Hyde, you get the feeling he believes he has found the perfect vehicle for his considerable acting and vocal talents.' (3) - 'Where these films went wrong and the original Carry On films went right, is that most of the modern crop of British comedy films are star vehicles as opposed to ensemble pieces.' (3) - 'K Street is a natural vehicle for Clooney's talents.' (3) - 'It might have been, so rumour had it, a film vehicle for those Latino leading ladies Madonna and Jennifer Lopez.' (3) - 'Coward wrote the comedy as a star vehicle, with no less a man than himself in mind for the central role of Garry Essendine.' (3)

account (n.)

(1) (n.) A report or description of an event or experience. An interpretation or rendering of a piece of music. (2) (n.) A record or statement of financial expenditure and receipts relating to a particular period or purpose. accounts The department of a company that deals with financial accounts. (3) (n.) An arrangement by which a body holds funds on behalf of a client or supplies goods or services to the client on credit. A client having an account with a supplier. A contract to do work periodically for a client. (4) (n.) An arrangement by which a user is given personalized access to a computer, website, or application, typically by entering a username and password. (5) (n.) Importance import, significance, consequence, moment, momentousness, substance, note, mark, prominence, value, weightiness, weight, concern, interest, gravity, seriousness - 'a detailed account of what has been achieved' (1) - 'A world away from dry accounts of historical events, it succeeds in shedding much new light on the 1905 Russian Revolution in an accessible and exciting way.' (1) - 'There have been several remarkably detailed newspaper accounts of an event that could only have been witnessed by those directly involved - and none of these has yet spoken publicly.' (1) - 'There, anyone with online access can post and read news stories and personal accounts of events, such as demonstrations, thus opening up media in new ways.' (1) - 'What follows is a brief account of my experiences and a reconstruction of some events from discussions with the victims.' (1) - 'A reader of this blog sent me an account of his experience of the campaign, and of its effect on voters.' (1) - 'Although this is a historical event, the accounts include variations as far as details are concerned.' (1) - 'Not only was I reading about the lives of my ancestors, but about their friends and acquaintances too - and accounts of historical events which my uncle recorded in his diary on the day they happened.' (1) - 'As you rightly stated, the story reported was an accurate account of the events in the Council Chamber that evening.' (1) - 'Thus she began her account with a detailed description of the appropriate behaviour of a collector engaging at first hand with the people.' (1) - 'Even if they are somewhat distorted or adapted, they remain accounts of experienced events, and as such they are valuable sources for the historian.' (1) - 'This is a fascinating collection of poems, essays, reports and accounts based on the experience of work and working.' (1) - 'Users can post and read first - hand accounts of fellow travellers experiences.' (1) - 'Lots of first person accounts of historical events.' (1) - 'Morality and ethics consist of prescriptive statements about how one ought to behave; they do not purport to be descriptive accounts of actual historical behaviour.' (1) - 'Most of the accounts describe surrealistic events that usually involve cheating death - but not always.' (1) - 'Based on eyewitness accounts, the report described how Pashtun villages were attacked after being disarmed by local militia commanders.' (1) - 'a lively account of Offenbach's score' (1) - 'the ledger contains all the income and expense accounts' (2) - 'he submitted a quarterly account' (2) - 'I have among my financial memorabilia its 1968 accounts, when it was still known as Wiles Group.' (2) - 'Franchisers' financial statements and profit-and-loss accounts, at least in the last two years, should be examined.' (2) - 'The advanced course is aimed at providing farmers with the expertise in using packages such as breeding charts, farm accounts and VAT recording and returns.' (2) - 'In theory, there are regulators to keep an eye on corporate mischief - in practice, no regulator or guardian can hope to penetrate the complexity of modern financial accounts.' (2) - 'Any expenditure included in the accounts where receipts or vouchers were not available was properly made in connection with the carrying on of the company's business.' (2) - 'Tenth, engage the services of a reputed auditing/accountancy firm to review and report on the financial statements and audited accounts of the NSAs.' (2) - 'It alleged that ERF's accounts and financial statements were misstated.' (2) - 'Keith's appraisal - it's staff appraisal time and although other staff talk about their career dreams, David tries to get to know Keith from Accounts whose strengths are. er... Accounts.' (2) - 'A product of Maharaja's College, Mysore, where he did his MA in Economics, Mr. Ramaswamy joined the Indian Audit and Accounts Service in 1951.' (2) - 'Two of these men work in the Department's Accounts unit.' (2) - 'By 1861 Whiffin was Chief Clerk in the Cash and Accounts Section.' (2) - 'a bank account' (3) - 'I began buying things on account' (3) - 'charge it to my account' (3) - 'I wanted to get some money from the ATM and check my account'(3) - 'They can then 'pyramid' this debt with a further 16 credit union accounts and borrow a further €64,000.' (3) - 'Too many suppliers have accounts more than 90 days past due.' (3) - 'If you fail to make payments on your credit card accounts, these funds will be used to cover your obligations.' (3) - 'You must pay at least £1, 000 a month into the Moneyback account to qualify.' (3) - 'They contribute between €1 and €5 per week and it is kept on account in the local Credit Union.' (3) - 'Stamp duty is payable on credit card accounts maintained by banks on April 1 each year.' (3) - 'By the time the error was discovered, B had withdrawn the funds credited to his account by the F Bank.' (3) - 'No transaction charges apply if your account remains in credit throughout the entire charging quarter.' (3) - 'You can pay anything from £50 a month upwards into the account, or from £250 as a lump sum.' (3) - 'Furthermore, these dividend accounts are being credited with interest.' (3) - 'selling bibles to established accounts in the North' (3) -'Also list key accounts, potential customers, market survey data, drawings, agreements, and financial projections to the plan.' (3) - 'Brown & Sons Inc., where he handled retail and institutional accounts.' (3) - 'Inspiration to pursue corporate accounts came after a customer made a request for 500 crystal bowls.' (3) - 'That's especially helpful when I'm taking over an account from another sales rep.' (3) - 'Healthy price competition between multiple vendors vying for an account benefits the customer.' (3) - 'In Fairfield, SoBe will run local ads flagging its loyal retail accounts.' (3) - 'Within three years, we had 700 accounts across Europe, making us the largest suppliers of ladies' golfwear to the European market.' (3) - 'These retail accounts include leading surf retail chains as well as single store surf and extreme sports shops.' (3) - 'It talks to the culture of differences between retail accounts and the manufacturer.' (3) - 'another agency was awarded the account' (3) - 'In the nine months before the Unilever account, BT Global Services won £2bn of contracts.' (3) - 'we've reset your password to prevent others from accessing your account' (4) - 'Please send job offers to me via my iChat account.' (4) - 'Your account can only be used for a single internet session at any one time and for no more than 24 hours in any one day.' (4) - 'The primary goal of the hackers, the company said, were the Gmail accounts of human rights activists, although none of the targeted accounts were breached.' (4) - 'This computer doesn't multitask very well, particularly if you have multiple user accounts set up via Windows XP.' (4) - 'Once attackers have access to an email account password, they login to the account (example: hotmail, gmail, etc), and acquire the owner's contact list of other email accounts.' (4) - 'Choose or create an account and click Next. ' (4) - 'They were receiving frantic calls regarding accounts and computers crashing all weekend long, and they had no idea why.' (4) - 'Make sure it isn't a password that you are already using for another account on your Mac.' (4) - 'Someone's been going thru my email, tweets and Facebook accounts for years.' (4) - 'Many of these systems have default admin accounts, non-updated software, no security patches, etc.' (4) - 'money was of no account to her' (5) - 'That may be of no account in the general scheme of things, but it calls into question the reasons for the Minister's office making such an obvious error.' (5) - 'The individual building blocks of words are in themselves of little account.' (5) - 'Worst of all, she treated him like he was of no account at all.' (5) - 'Therefore, if you have disputes about such matters, appoint as judges even men of little account in the church.' (5) - 'The fact that he has collected so many baubles in the glory years is of no account to the second row.' (5) - 'At the time of the Reformation the body was deemed to be of little account when there was a soul to be saved.' (5) - 'Even establishment politics was of little account in the small-town press.' (5) - 'In most cases, that extraneous text will be of little account - but in others, it may be quite sensitive.' (5) - 'It is of no account: for the royals, the crisis has passed.' (5) - 'As with his son, his death was treated as a matter of no account.' (5) - 'The fact that in typical sized prints the difference is vanishingly small is of no account.' (5) - 'The absence of dramatic action was of little account to audiences used to the lyrical pastoral play.' (5) - 'The self-evident fact that the numbers applying for asylum correlate precisely with countries where a dog's life would be a step up is of no account.' (5) - 'The fact that a few corrupt judges disagree with this is of no account - look up the law and read it for yourself if you do not believe me.' (5) - 'Others are treated as if they are of little account and their views discounted.' (5) - 'Throughout history, God has chosen those who are of no account in the world's eyes to receive and testify to the gospel.' (5) - 'The effect on even the far south of country will be of no account.' (5) - 'The clear subtext is that what goes on in the festering ghettos is of no account: just keep it away from us and our children.' (5) - 'You even have it if the remnant of your unfinished cup of tea has been accidentally thrown away by someone else, who's come upon it and thought it unwanted, of no account.' (5) - 'The fact that the cubs were orphans, abandoned when their mother was run over by a car, was of no account.' (5)

method (n.)

(n.)(1) A particular procedure for accomplishing or approaching something, especially a systematic or established one. [mass noun] The quality of being well organized and systematic in thought or action. [usually Method] - 'a method for software maintenance' (1) - 'labour-intensive production methods' (1) - 'historical study is the rigorous combination of knowledge and method' (1) - 'Paula was at least hip to the Method' (1) - short for method acting (1) - [as modifier] 'reliance on Method technique'

credit (n.)

(n.)(1) [mass noun] The ability of a customer to obtain goods or services before payment, based on the trust that payment will be made in the future. The money lent or borrowed under a credit arrangement. (2) An entry recording a sum received, listed on the right-hand side or column of an account. A payment received. (3) [mass noun] Public acknowledgement or praise, given or received when a person's responsibility for an action or idea becomes apparent. - 'I've got unlimited credit' (1) - 'the bank refused to extend their credit' (1) - [as modifier] 'he exceeded his credit limit' (1) - 'the columns should be added across and down and the total debits should equal the total credits' (2) - 'you need to record debits or credits made to your account' (2) - [mass noun] Entitlement to a set amount of a particular company's goods or services, typically paid for in advance of use. (2) - 'in the middle of our conversation his phone ran out of credit' (2) - 'she had £15 credit on her account' (2) - 'the Prime Minister was quick to claim the credit for abolishing the tax' (3)

estimate (v.)

(1) (v.) Roughly calculate or judge the value, number, quantity, or extent of.ประมาณการ, การประเมินค่า, คาดคะเน, อนุมาณ, คาด, ประเมิน (2) to form an approximate judgment or opinion regarding the worth, amount, size, weight, etc., of; calculate approximately: (3) to estimate the cost of a college education. (4) to form an opinion of; judge. - The populationof the country estimated at 50,000,00 - the aim is to estimate the effects of macroeconomic policy on the economy

major (adj.)

(adj.)(1) [attributive] Important, serious, or significant. Greater or more important; main. (of a surgical operation) serious or life-threatening. - 'the use of drugs is a major problem' (1) (การใช้ยาเสพติดเป็นปัญหาสำคัญ) - 'he got the major share of the spoils' (1) - 'he had to undergo major surgery' (1)

formula (n.)

(n.)(1) A mathematical relationship or rule expressed in symbols. (สูตร) - the formula for the capacitance of a spherical capacitor (1)

occur (v.)

(v.)(1) [no object, with adverbial] Happen; take place. Exist or be found to be present in a place or under a particular set of conditions. occur to (of a thought or idea) come into the mind of. - 'the accident occurred at about 3.30 p.m.' (1) - 'Demonization usually occurs only in certain areas of a person's life.' (1) - 'radon occurs naturally in rocks such as granite' (1) - [with clause] 'it occurred to him that he hadn't eaten' - 'He would often get up from bed at night when an idea occurred to him and write it down.' (1) - 'If you have an idea, throw it in - even if it occurs to you in the middle of a show.' (1)

absence (n.)

(1) (n.) The state of being away from a place or person. การขาด, See also: การไม่อยู่, Syn. nonexistence, nonattendance, An occasion or period of being away from a place or person. (absence of) The nonexistence or lack of. - Against Colombia, though it was a friendly, Salah's absence was notable. Egypt had little potency going forward and creativity was significantly lower than if the maestro was on the field. (1) - 'the letter had arrived during his absence' (1) - 'I supervised the rehearsal in the absence of the director' (1) - 'He explained his absence by telling all concerned he was going into hospital for three weeks for an operation.' (1) - 'So as the programme drew to a close his absence was felt more than ever before.' (1) - 'Some of them had not been seen for months, if not years, and one in ten staff was unavailable because of absence.' (1) - 'Almost half were with their parents, who made some excuses for their absence.' (1) - 'He explains his absence from school by saying he is on a part-time timetable.' (1) - 'Some more of the team had arrived during our absence, and looked at the pictures of the party.' (1) - 'repeated absences from school' (1) - 'Wouldn't the employer want to suffer one day of not having an employee than having the potential of multiple absences in one day?' (1) - 'The under-17 age squad was badly affected by holidays and absences but still turned in some great performances.' (1) - 'With people keen to enjoy the heat, the number of unauthorised absences from work were reported to be high.' (1) - 'Even temporary absences from them seemed to suggest, in her darkest moments, the immutable separation of death.' (1) - 'It revealed more than 60 per cent of firms experienced absences last year due to stress at work.' (1) - 'Rex continues to preach once each quarter and happily stands in for any absences.' (1) - 'You should keep records of absences and introduce a trigger mechanism that alerts you to look into regular absenteeism and the reasons for it.' (1) - 'The following year I implemented this regime and the absences reduced to two days in a whole year.' (1) - 'The innovative scheme could be used to send revision questions and exam timetables, or chase-up homework and absences.' (1) - 'The only thing that ever gets him down is prolonged absences from three-year-old daughter Zoe, who still lives in Holland.' (1) - 'she found his total absence of facial expression disconcerting' (1) - 'Yes, the almost total absence of rural policing is a major problem in urgent need of a solution.' (1) - 'In the absence of any treatable cause, the best that can be offered is control of the symptoms.' (1) - 'In the absence of firm evidence and reliable facts, it is that line which tends to be followed.'(1) - 'In the absence of a decent World Cup anthem, we invited you to pen an official Guardian song.' (1) - 'The absence of a smoke detector in the room has prompted an immediate investigation.' (1) - 'Mr Wilkins said the absence of a cinema in the town is a commonly raised issue.' (1) - 'In the absence of named candidates or any real campaign about policy, what is an election?' (1) - 'Courts also have the option of hearing the case in the absence of the defendant, he warned.' (1) - 'In the absence of pictorial reality we reach instinctively for clues to some sort of story.' (1) - 'How could you have possibly not noticed the absence of such a fundamental requirement?' (1)

take advantage of (phrase)

(1) (phrase) Make unfair demands on (someone) who cannot or will not resist; exploit or make unfair use of for one's own benefit. ใช้ประโยชน์จาก (used euphemistically) seduce. (2) (phrase) Make good use of the opportunities offered by (something) - 'people tend to take advantage of a placid nature' (1) - 'It takes about six days for a hacker to create an exploit that takes advantage of an announced vulnerability.' (1) - ''The cost of goods on the market has also gone up as people are taking advantage of the shortage to exploit consumers,' he said.' (1) - 'And that means city businesses are being blocked from taking advantage of benefits enjoyed by many of their competitors.' (1) - 'Almost 3500 members are currently taking advantage of this benefit.' (1) - 'And while I definitely took advantage of the college benefits, that's not the motivation.' (1) - 'The reforms are designed to save the National Health Service, not to scrap it, by supposedly making it more efficient and taking advantage of the benefits of private sector efficiency.' (1) - 'Foreign investors want to take advantage of all the benefits above.' (1) - 'This gave her a sort of freedom that she took advantage of, but did not exploit.' (1) - 'So they're taking advantage of that situation and benefiting in some cases very significantly as a result of this deliberate strategy.' (1) - 'How easy was it for writers to take advantage of the financial benefits that the sales of printed books seemed to offer to them?' (1) - 'Furthermore, his libretto takes advantage of one benefit that opera has over the novel: music can allow several things to happen at the same time.' (1) - 'They want to take advantage of all benefits that both Korea and US offer their citizens.' (1) - 'In other words, he is taking advantage of, or exploiting, the local people and their customs in the furtherance of his own career.' (1) - 'Are you being charged a monthly fee for 'benefits' that you rarely or never take advantage of?' (1) - 'The Jacksonville University employee takes advantage of a benefit and gets her degree.' (1) - 'Central Florida amusement parks and tourist attractions benefited from more visitors taking advantage of deals and discounts.' (1) - 'I took advantage of this benefit and exercised three or four days a week, losing 10 pounds in six months.' (1) - 'A lifestyle that takes advantage of the health benefits of wine is proving to be a particularly good fit for women.' (1) - 'A trusted family member violated and took advantage of you.' (1) - 'His role has become that of an evil seducer taking advantage of a virginal heroine. They claim, in true soap style, he is only after her money.' (1) - 'take full advantage of the facilities available' (1) - 'As it's almost a full percentage point above the base rate, it's an offer worth taking advantage of while it lasts.' (1) - 'And if you pay off your credit card in full every month, are you taking advantage of cashback offers?' (1) - 'We would then be ready to take advantage of an opportunity to move up to the top level in the future.' (1) - 'She works hard and takes advantage of all the learning opportunities available to her.' (1) - 'If the storm came and got the ship to move, the tug would take advantage of the opportunity and try and pull it free.' (1) - 'We're delighted to see that more girls are taking advantage of the opportunities on offer to play the game.' (1) - 'The tie was moved from Hull to take advantage of the opportunity to play at York City's ground and it paid dividends for the City girls.' (1) - 'And if you are going to make the effort to live in the city, you might as well take advantage of what's on offer.' (1) - 'I hope you realise that, as busy as you believe you are, you must take advantage of this opportunity on offer.' (1) - 'There are many wonderful opportunities to take advantage of within the university and outside it as well.' (1) - 'From what they told me, most of these parents were taking advantage of the opportunities for involvement offered by the schools.' (1) - 'I requested media passes far in advance and took advantage of the opportunity to access the field and dugout prior to the game.' (1) - 'In my mind, the more opportunities he took advantage of, the quicker he would advance to that all-important Black Belt.' (1) - 'I spent a lot of the time being miserable, not fitting in, not taking advantage of the superb opportunities offered.' (1)

independent (adj.)

(1) (adj.) Free from outside control; not subject to another's authority. (of a country) self-governing. Not belonging to or supported by a political party. (of broadcasting, a school, etc.) not supported by public funds. (2) Not depending on another for livelihood or subsistence. (of income or resources) making it unnecessary to earn one's living. (3) Capable of thinking or acting for oneself. Not influenced by others; impartial. (4) Not connected with another or with each other; separate. Not depending on something else for strength or effectiveness; free-standing. - 'an independent nuclear deterrent' (1) - 'the study is totally independent of central government' (1) - 'You can also get standard-rate tax relief if you pay service charges to local authorities and other independent contractors.' (1) - 'However, such a set-up calls for an independent authority to monitor the functioning of these institutions.' (1) - 'Is it time now for an outside independent commission to take a look at the intelligence, which apparently was faulty?' (1) - 'The school, which has about 370 students, has been the subject of an independent inquiry.' (1) - 'India became independent in 1947' (1) - 'the independent candidate' (1) - 'an independent girls' school' (1) - 'I wanted to remain independent in old age' (2) - 'Not only were you beautiful but you were also smart, self-sufficient, independent and strong.' (2) - 'a woman of independent means' (2) - 'advice for independent travellers' (2) - 'a thorough and independent investigation of the case' (3) - 'treating each factory as an independent unit of production' (4) - 'the legislature and the judicature are independent of one another' (4) - 'an independent electric shower' (4) - 'Unknown is whether speed and accuracy are really independent measures of strategy effectiveness in computational estimation.' (4) - 'If treatment effects are independent the relative risk with two or more treatments is the product of the relative risk on each treatment.' (4) - 'Fortunately the shower is electric, and we have an independent gas fire.' (4)

comprehensive (adj.)

(1) (adj.) Including or dealing with all or nearly all elements or aspects of something.ที่ครอบคุม, เข้าใจกว้าว Of large content or scope; wide-ranging. (of a victory or defeat) achieved or suffered by a large margin. (of motor-vehicle insurance) providing cover for most risks, including damage to the policyholder's own vehicle. (2) Relating to or denoting a system of secondary education in which children of all abilities from a particular area are educated in one school. - 'a comprehensive list of sources' (1) - 'a comprehensive collection of photographs' (1) - 'a comprehensive victory for Swansea' (1) - 'Almost immediately afterwards, the Under-17s cemented victory in their own league with a comprehensive defeat of visitors Sandbach.' (1) - 'Is it possible to take out one insurance policy, preferably comprehensive, that would cover us all to drive either of the cars?' (1) - 'a comprehensive school' (2) - 'Supporters of the comprehensive system pointed to the figures as evidence that selective education in the state sector was unnecessary.' (2) - 'Catholic students entered University as never before, and were further aided by the introduction of comprehensive education.' (2) - 'He introduced comprehensive education, women's emancipation legislation, and reforms in higher education.' (2) - 'New Zealand has a fully comprehensive education system.' (2)

suitable (adj.)

(1) (adj.) Right or appropriate for a particular person, purpose, or situation. เหมาะสม, สมควร, คู่ควรกับ - 'these toys are not suitable for children under five' (1) - 'Lots of fish are suitable, including salmon and trout, but my favourite is sea bass.' (1) - 'Just because something is already there does not make it suitable for the purpose.' (1) - 'From this she can assess which skin areas to focus on and also whether the treatment is suitable.' (1) - 'Finding good sites in suitable locations at realistic prices is a further problem.' (1) - 'This road has never been suitable for speed, nor has there ever been a major accident of any kind.' (1) - 'A doctor also advised that the bed was neither necessary nor suitable for the couple.' (1) - 'It has been agreed that a bed and breakfast would not be suitable in this case.' (1) - 'Entries can only be returned if a suitable stamped addressed envelope is enclosed.' (1) - 'The big supermarkets could do more to suggest suitable wine and food partnerships.' (1) - 'It will have to be taped though I am not sure how suitable it is for a five-year-old.' (1) - 'The job has been advertised but so far it has not produced a suitable candidate.' (1)

forcibly (adv.)

(1) (adv.) Using force or violence., อย่างที่เกี่ยวข้องกับการใช้แรงหรืกำลัง In a forceful way; convincingly. - 'no one will be forcibly evicted' (1) - 'Rose has just given birth out of wedlock and has her son forcibly taken for adoption.' (1) - 'The kingdom was forcibly annexed by Prussia in 1866.' (1) - 'There were demands for asylum seekers to be forcibly tested for HIV and hepatitis.' (1) - 'In Australia, the opera companies of Sydney and Melbourne were forcibly merged.' (1) - 'A tall bearded man soon entered reception and forcibly grinned at me.' (1)

factors (n.)

(1) (n.) A circumstance, fact, or influence that contributes to a result. - his skill was a factor in ensuring that so much was achieved - she worked fast, conscious of the time factor

procedure (n.)

(1) (n.) An established or official way of doing something. วิธีที่เป็นที่ยอมรับหรือเป็นทางการในการทำบางสิ่งบางอย่าง A series of actions conducted in a certain order or manner. A surgical operation. - 'the police are now reviewing procedures' (1) - 'the standard procedure for informing new employees about conditions of work' (2) - 'the procedure is carried out under general anaesthetic' (1)

injury (n.)

(1) (n.) An instance of being injured. อันตราย, ความเสียหาย, อาการบาดเจ็บ, แผล The fact of being injured; harm or damage. (2) Damage to a person's feelings. - 'she suffered an injury to her back' (1) - 'My injury was the result of a gentle run through University Parks yesterday afternoon.' (1) - 'He suffered injuries to his head and face and is now scared of returning to the scene.' (1) - 'Andrew was given 10 stitches, and was left with severe headaches as a result of the injury.' (1) - 'On Wednesday of this week he underwent surgery as a result of injuries sustained at the club.' (1) - 'all escaped without serious injury' (1) - 'What the nurse does is nurse a bodily injury or take care of the consequences of bodily injury.' (1) - 'The occupants escaped without serious injury after being woken by the alarm.' (1) - 'It is now eighteen months from injury and her symptoms have not really settled.' (1) - 'compensation for injury to feelings' (1)

inconvenience (N.)

(N.)(1)The state or fact of being troublesome or difficult with regard to one's personal requirements or comfort.ความไม่สะดวก, ความไม่สะบาย [count noun] A cause of trouble or difficulty. - 'the inconvenience of having to change trains'(1) - 'The 48-hour strikes would mean huge personal inconvenience.'(1) - 'I am doubly grateful, therefore, that he is here, in spite of considerable personal inconvenience.'(1) - 'The parents of these children neither know, nor care where they are, so long as they are not causing them any inconvenience, or harassing people in their own locality.'(1) - We appologize for your inconvenience. - Thank you and sorry for this inconvenience. - I hope this will not inconvenience you too much.

considerable (adj,)

(1) (n.) Notably large in size, amount, or extent., สำคัญ, ค่อนข้างใหญ่ Syn. important, significant (of a person) having merit or distinction. - 'a position of considerable influence' (1) - 'Please be as generous as you can as it takes a considerable amount of money to put this in place.' (1) - 'This often put considerable strain on the tolerance of other religions and lifestyles.' (1) - 'Control of these rats is taking up a considerable amount of the pest control team's resources.' (1) - 'It was that a basic disconnection had occurred that was to a considerable extent the west's own fault.' (1) - 'If it was sold to a developer, a considerable amount of money could change hands.' (1) - 'Secondly, the root system of mature maize plants has a considerable size and complexity.' (1) - 'Emotions and feelings have a considerable influence on earth's material labors.' (1) - 'Since then, a considerable amount of time and money has been concentrated on doing just that.' (1) - 'The value of this to the researcher is considerable and it adds significantly to the worth of the volumes.' (1) - 'If the library is occupied by a playgroup it would cause them a considerable amount of disquiet.'(1) - Salah has by no s been confirmed for the Uruguay game, however with initial fears being he would sit out for the entire tournament, considerable progress has been made.(1) - 'Snow was a limited, but still considerable, novelist' (1) - 'The whole affords a fascinating glimpse into the mind and working-habits of a considerable artist.' (1) - 'Best known for her vivid African memoirs, she was also a considerable novelist who achieved a scale that could fairly be called epic.' (1) - 'In youth he afforded proof of original power; he was a considerable politician, and an excellent classical scholar.' (1) - 'She is a succour and support to him but is also a considerable thinker in her own right.' (1)

judgement (n.)

(1) (n.) The ability to make considered decisions or come to sensible conclusions. An opinion or conclusion. A decision of a law court or judge. (2) A misfortune or calamity viewed as a divine punishment. - 'an error of judgement' (1) - 'that is not, in my judgement, the end of the matter' (1) - 'It is characterized by a loss of intellectual abilities such as judgment, memory and abstract thought.' (1) - 'In my judgment, it was a carefully thought-through decision, not only by the president but by the senior military.' (1) - 'In my judgment the conclusion at which the Tribunal arrived on this issue was one which was open to them on the facts.' (1) - 'What is, in your judgment, the principal reason for it?' (1) - 'I stopped my words there, realizing the error in my judgment.' (1) - 'What I don't believe however is that they were prophets or infallible or delivered from all possibilities of error in their judgment.' (1) - 'Of course, we don't plan to be the ones to tell the big man of the error in his judgment.' (1) - 'Ten more patients like this simply increases the capacity for those making the decisions to make errors in their judgment.' (1) - 'That is what she thinks, but this is an error, in my judgment.' (1) - 'In my judgment the conclusion must be that general use on the roads is to be contemplated.' (1) - 'He felt safe with women because they were easier in their judgment of his abilities and feelings.' (1) - 'they make subjective judgements about children's skills' (1) - 'Then everyone else can give their opinion and make a judgment.' (1) - 'A referee only makes a judgement based upon his opinion.' (1) - 'Naturally, when making such decisions, one's own culture and pre-conditioned opinions and judgments are strong influences.' (1) - 'Evaluation, on the other hand, seeks to draw conclusions and render judgments on the quality of the performance task: in this case, the test.' (1) - 'county court judgements against individuals in debt' (1) - 'When reviewing cases, councils will also need to take into account any fresh case law judgments from the Appeal Court that may be relevant.' (1) - 'It seems clear that the diocese's insurers will not cover much of any future negligent supervision judgements or settlements.' (1) - 'But then you have a decision and a judgment of a single judge of the Federal Court.' (1) - 'the events of last week are a judgement on us for our sinful ways' (2)

maintenance (n.)

(1) (n.) The process of maintaining or preserving someone or something, or the state of being maintained. การรักษาสภาพ, การผดุง, การดูแลรักษา (2) The provision of financial support for a person's living expenses, or the support so provided. - 'crucial conditions for the maintenance of democratic government' (1) - 'Chronic conditions may need ongoing maintenance.' (1) - 'By law he is obliged to, and does, contribute financially to their maintenance.' (2) - 'An estimated 34% of new entrants benefited from some form of means-tested financial maintenance support.' (2)

pass judgement (phrase)

(1) (phrase) (of a law court or judge) give a decision concerning a defendant or legal matter. Criticize or condemn someone from a position of assumed moral superiority. - 'he passed judgement on the accused' (1) - 'One manufacturer challenged this amendment, but ultimately the Supreme Court passed judgment in favour of the government of India.' (1) - 'It should, however, be made clear that under Article 234 the ECJ does not pass judgment on the validity as such of a national law.' (1) - 'Because judges apply the law, punish those who violate it, and - most significantly - confront and pass judgment on drug offenders.' (1) - 'Judicial review gained added importance in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, as courts passed judgment on laws regulating corporate behavior and working conditions.' (1) - 'That was the issue the jury never passed judgment over.' (1) - 'we're here to help, not to pass judgement' (1) - 'He added that the council was not in a position to pass judgment on the characteristics of the clientele who would use the proposed massage parlour.' (1)

margin of error (phrase)

(1) (phrase) An amount (usually small) that is allowed for in case of miscalculation or change of circumstances. - 'Even if shareholders are prepared to give Holmes the benefit of another few quarters' grace, he has an extremely small margin of error.' (1) - 'Okay, but this poll has a margin of error of plus or minus three points.' (1) - 'What is the margin of error around those city-level survey estimates?' (1) - 'That's two or three percentage point difference, which can be well within the margin of error.' (1) -'A margin of error is allowed in the exercise of discretion.' (1) - 'So Bustamante has a three-point lead in a poll with a five-point margin of error.' (1) - 'That's a large target area, and it allows for a margin of error when a shot must be taken from odd angles.' (1) - 'Each guess was outside the margin of error of the other.' (1) - 'In a truly scientific survey, the margin of error will be very low.' (1) - 'That, basically, is a statistical tie for first, because that's within the margin of error.' (1)

sit in judgement (phrase)

(1) (phrase) Assume the right to judge someone, especially in a critical manner. - 'this total stranger was actually daring to sit in judgement' (1) - 'The case ended in a hung jury, even though the jury consisted entirely of military officers sitting in judgment on criticism of their commanding officer.' (1) - 'Who would like a part-time, non-committed judge to sit in judgement on a particular case, if one were a litigant?' (1) - 'A critic or a cinegoer can sit in judgement on a film and say that a subject is shallow.' (1) - 'They don't want judges from other countries sitting in judgement on their soldiers and politicians.' (1) - 'As far as he's concerned these people have already sat in judgment on him and decided he had a case to answer.' (1) - 'The duke, who sits in judgement, will not intervene as Portia enters in the guise as a lawyer to defend Antonio.' (1)

under consideration (phrase)

(1) (phrase) Being thought about. ภายใต้การพิจารณา - 'the abolition of the House of Lords was under consideration' (1) - 'That, in fact, is at the very heart of the issue that is under consideration.' (1) - 'That matter is still under consideration by the Attorney General.' (1) - 'It may pass legislation which deals with some issues in the area under consideration, but leaves others to national law.' (1) - 'The skip under consideration is not the nimble, rope-dodging footstep favoured by schoolgirls and boxers.' (1) - 'As I have already indicated to the member, it is one of the issues under consideration.' (1) - 'A plan was also under consideration to give more concessions to the poor and other deserving students.' (1)

in particular (phrase)

(1) (phrase) Especially (used to show that a statement applies to one person or thing more than any other) โดยเฉพาะ, โดยเฉพาะอย่างยิ่ง, S. especially - 'he socialized with the other young people, one boy in particular' (1) - 'No set, and in particular no infinite set, has as many members as it has subsets.' (1) - 'Part of it had to do with the players themselves, and in particular the contrast between them.' (1) - 'The first half in particular was epitomised by a real uncertainty in dealing with crosses.' (1) - 'I was pleased with the results, and one in particular I reckon is as good as I can do.' (1) - 'One of Maurice, in particular, bought tears to her eyes as the memories flooded back.' (1) - 'They, and one in particular, often forget to say thank you when it is called for.' (1) - 'Toddlers in particular are not known for the patience and sitting still skills.' (1) - 'The ELO in particular only appeared in the trailer but is the stand out piece here.' (1) - 'I cannot begin to tell you how much pleasure that last one, in particular, gave me.' (1)

in default of (phrase)

(1) (phrase) In the absence of. - 'in default of agreement the rent was to be determined by a surveyor' (1) - 'Respondents shall pay the appellant's costs of the appeal to be subject of detailed assessment on the standard basis in default of agreement.' (1) - 'But in default of any further explanation this would come down to saying merely that he did know them, but not by any ordinary means.' (1) - 'His reply, of course, is that nature has given us work to do, in default of which we are necessarily unhappy, and that work is to put into action the power of reason.' (1) - 'the Contractor is entitled to retain the copyright in default of some express or implied term to the contrary effect;' (1) - 'Occasionally she could not redeem within that time and was therefore under pressure to repay in default of which the goods would have been sold.' (1) - 'Unlike the 1993 contract, there is no mechanism such as arbitration to determine what a reasonable price would be in default of agreement between the parties.' (1) - 'The defendant will pay the claimant's costs of the action, including the costs of the appeal, to be agreed, in default of which the case would be submitted for detailed assessment.' (1)

the other way around (phrase)

(1) (phrase) In the opposite position or direction. The opposite of what is expected or supposed. - 'it was you who sought me out, not the other way around' (1) - 'Parents expect to be buried by their children, not the other way around.' (1) - 'I would expect it to be the other way round, can anyone explain?' (1) - 'I used to think the older sister was supposed to watch over the younger one not the other way around.' (1)

without doubt (phrase)

(1) (phrase) Indisputably. - 'Arty is without doubt one of the finest and most sought-after guitar players in Ireland.' (1) - 'Tramore is without doubt the most naturally beautiful beach in the country if not the British Isles.' (1) - 'Yet he is without doubt the best classical actor of his generation.' (1) - 'But without doubt a certain amount of grazing is important for breeding waders.' (1) - 'His appointment was without doubt a defining moment in the history of the Daily Telegraph.' (1) - 'It is without doubt one of the finest pieces of architecture in the county.' (1) - 'Herefordshire might be better known for its cattle, but without doubt its more pressing claim to fame is its cider.' (1) - 'He is the best clay court player in the world, without a doubt, but it is the doubts that may scupper him.' (1) - 'Mary's bread is without doubt a firm favourite with the girls who devour it after each session.' (1) - 'The second day of our two-day jaunt was spent in Stamford, without doubt one of the finest towns in England.' (1)

in conclusion (phrase)

(1) (phrase) Lastly; to sum up. - 'in conclusion, it is clear that the market is maturing' (1) - 'As they say, time is money, so in conclusion, computers are very important to our modern way of life.' (1) - 'It sounds like, in conclusion, more debt upon debt.' (1)

in doubt (phrase)

(1) (phrase) Open to question. Feeling uncertain about something. - 'the outcome is no longer in doubt' (1) - 'Now the fairness of the pools questionnaire is in doubt before it has left the printers.' (1) - 'An American would ask: if you were going to leave in doubt the question of who's better, why did you play the game?' (1) - 'This has never been in doubt but we should have complete control over those who we intend to let in.' (1) - 'Throughout her career, her commitment was never in doubt and her courage beyond question.' (1) - 'by the age of 14 he was in no doubt about his career aims' - 'If in doubt, ask the removal company of your choice to come to estimate the size of vehicle which will be needed' (1) - 'The events of the past are not in doubt; but the events of the future we can only guess.' (1) - 'Anyone in doubt about the sensitivity of land matters needs only to look across our southern border.' (1) - 'That he can stay in tune and hit insinuating low notes isn't in doubt, but could he possibly sound any more detached?' (1) - 'As a general rule, if in doubt, discard any dodgy outer leaves and wash well.' (1) - 'When in doubt, whether about the point of discussion or your response, use silence.' (1)

do duty as (or for) (phrase)

(1) (phrase) Serve or act as a substitute for something else. - 'the rusting shack which did duty as the bridge' (1) - 'Swear words are interwoven throughout military slang, doing duty for most parts of speech.'(1) - 'Today representational accounts of the mind run unencumbered by the need also to do duty as theories of knowledge.' (1) - 'Wreaths made entirely of wired on pine cones wrapped with gingham ribbon look very good at this time of year and with a change of ribbon to something more glamorous will do duty for Christmas too.' (1) - 'Anecdote dominates many chapters, with unreflective reportage frequently doing duty for examination.' (1) - 'My first and second pacers weighed a hefty 200 gm (now doing duty as a paperweight - how the mighty are fallen!) and I had to clutch my chest with my hand while running!' (1) - 'Okay, Saturn is usually black and I suppose soldering wire might do duty as lead thread.' (1) - 'It's an old joke that could do duty as an apt description of Irish-Scottish relations.' (1) - 'In China there is a single word which does duty for all these animals.' (1)

take into consideration (phrase)

(1) (phrase) Take into account.ใช้เวลาในการพิจารณา - 'planning that takes into consideration the needs of wildlife as well as those of humans' (1) - 'Also, the plans took into consideration planning policy guidance from the Government, which sets down a maximum number of car parking spaces for developments.' (1) - 'These are all things to take into consideration when planning your next trip.' (1) - 'This is certainly something to take into consideration, if you plan to wear both rings on the same hand.' (1) - 'Costs must be balanced against other forms of transport by taking into consideration not just monetary values, but environmental responsibility.' (1) - 'The plan was comprehensive in taking into consideration actions needed to prepare and respond to emergencies at each level.' (1) - 'That's definitely something I took into consideration.' (1) - 'This factor, it is said, is a matter we should take into consideration when considering the legislation.' (1)

no doubt (phrase)

(1) (phrase) Used to indicate the speaker's firm belief that something is true. Used to introduce a concession which is subsequently dismissed as unimportant or irrelevant. - 'those who left were attracted, no doubt, by higher pay' (1) - 'The margin of error that must be accepted for these rough guesses is no doubt a substantial one.' (1) - 'There are certainly many employees around town who no doubt wish they would, if only for a day.' (1) - 'The design of the new complex will emerge and no doubt be the subject of considerable debate.' (1) - 'If the lad is anything like his father he'll no doubt grow to be a man we both will be proud of.' (1) - 'All those who celebrate in this way no doubt regard theirs as a special occasion.' (1) - 'Every piece of it in the hands of certain journalists could, no doubt, lead the news.' (1) - 'Many will no doubt disagree with me but imagine yourself in the following position.' (1) - 'She was guilty, no doubt, but as this immensely moving film makes clear, she was also heartbreakingly human.' (1) - 'He will no doubt gain composure with more experience but he allowed him to smother his shot.' (1)

on security of something (phrase)

(1) (phrase) Using something as a guarantee. - 'strict conditions attached to loans made on security of goods remaining the property of the borrowers' (1) - 'They could lend on security of shares and stocks held by jobbers to allow them to settle differences at the fortnightly settlements.' (1) - 'Their money has gone to a particular borrower, on security of a particular property, with a particular mortgage.' (1)

on one's own initiative (phrase)

(1) (phrase) Without being prompted by others. - 'an activity in which the nurse acts on her own initiative' (1) - 'He sees the world exclusively from the point of view and in the light of the ideology and is therefore able in each situation to act on his own initiative in whatever way is required by the consequences of the system.' (1) - 'Elsewhere, many individual hospitals have acted on their own initiative or in association with groups such as the international network towards smoke free hospitals or the European network for smoke free hospitals.' (1) - 'Managers need to be in the position where they can rely on their team to act on their own initiative, providing them with the authority to do so.' (1) - 'Marsh dwellers, acting on their own initiative, have begun breaking down the dams and embankments that were holding back the waters.' (1) - 'As German forces approached Rome, soldiers acting largely on their own initiative, joined by members of left wing parties, tried unsuccessfully to defend the city.' (1) - 'Simple orders can be given to individual squad members, but they act on their own initiative at times and will lay down covering fire or assault the enemy without being told.' (1) - 'Acting on their own initiative, farm households strive to stabilize their incomes largely through diversification of their income-producing portfolio.' (1) - 'People will act on their own initiative and take what they believe to be appropriate actions.' (1) - 'He stressed they had acted on their own initiative; the case was thereby closed and the judge strictly forbade any 'unauthorised disclosures'.' (1) - 'This process gives all parties involved the right to act on their own initiative while still allowing them to function as part of the team.' (1)

perceive (v.)

(1) (v.) Become aware or conscious of (something); come to realize or understand. รับรู้, สัมผัสรู้, เข้าใจ, ล่วงรู้ Become aware of (something) by the use of one of the senses, especially that of sight. (2) Interpret or regard (someone or something) in a particular way. - 'his mouth fell open as he perceived the truth' (1) - [with clause] 'he was quick to perceive that there was little future in such arguments' (1) - 'Furthermore, faculty also perceived a lack of access to equipment and facilities.' (1) - 'I find it funny how people always forget to put into perspective what was perceived at the time.' (1) - 'he perceived the faintest of flushes creeping up her neck' (1) - 'No two persons can ever, in this sense, perceive the same item: nothing at all is publicly perceptible.' (1) - 'As humans, our five senses are basic ways through which we perceive the world.' (1) - 'if Guy does not perceive himself as disabled, nobody else should' (2) - 'And besides, Smith says she's stopped worrying about how people perceive her.' (2)

derive (v.)

(1) (v.) Obtain something from (a specified source) ได้รับมาจาก (2) derive something from Base a concept on an extension or modification of (another concept),มาจาก (3) (of a word) have (a specified word, usually of another language) as a root or origin. มีรากคำมาจาก (4) Arise from or originate in (a specified source) มีต้นกำเนินมาจาก (5) capacitbe derived from Linguistics (of a sentence in a natural language) be linked by a set of stages to (its underlying logical form). be derived from (of a substance) be formed or prepared by (a chemical or physical process affecting another substance) - they derived great comfort from this assurance (1) - the word 'punch' derives from the Hindustani 'pancha' (1) - words whose spelling derives from Dr Johnson's incorrect etymology (1) - strong acids are derived from the combustion of fossil fuels (1) - the volume fraction of the soil can then be derived as a function of L (1)

restrict (v.)

(1) (v.) Put a limit on; keep under control. จำกัด Deprive (someone or something) of freedom of movement or action. restrict someone to Limit someone to only doing or having (a particular thing) or staying in (a particular place) restrict something to Limit something to (a particular place, time, or group) Withhold (information) from general disclosure. (2) (adj.) ซึ่งถูกยับยั้ง, ซึ่งถูกควบคุม, - 'some roads may have to be closed at peak times to restrict the number of visitors' (1) - 'cities can restrict groups of protesters from gathering on a residential street' (1) - 'Why should the nationality of our parents be used to categorise us and restrict our rights of freedom and nationality?' (1) - 'As a result, the personal freedom of the serf was restricted in a number of ways.' (1) - 'However, this armor also restricts movement, and makes it difficult to see anything but a narrow view.' (1) - 'I shall restrict myself to a single example' (1) - 'The 2001 policy restricts expats to a maximum stay of six years, or nine years for 'key staff'.' (1) - 'Those journeys will be restricted to 14 days, when before there was no maximum stay.' (1) - 'The St Mirren chairman said: 'Our own allocation is only 5,000 and tickets will be restricted to four per person.'' (1)

obtain (v.)

(1) (verb) [with object] Get, acquire, or secure (something) (2) [formal no object] Be prevalent, customary, or established. แพร่หลาย, ประสบความสำเร็จ, บรรลุ, ได้มา, ไปถึง - 'adequate insurance cover is difficult to obtain' (1) - 'Probes were obtained by PCR amplification of the indicated loci.' (1) - 'All estimates are obtained using four driving values and bridge sampling.' (1) - 'Do they use the same sort of violence and threats to obtain what they want?' (1) - 'the price of silver fell to that obtaining elsewhere in the ancient world' (2) - 'The same pattern obtains for Islam, as Woodward includes miracles associated with Muhammad and then a number of Sufi saints.' (2) - 'There is absolutely no desire here to tinker with what obtains.' (2) - 'This might seem unusual, yet something similar may well be obtaining in many marriages.' (2)

design (v.)

(1) A plan or drawing produced to show the look and function or workings of a building, garment, or other object before it is made. [mass noun] The art or action of conceiving of and producing a plan or drawing of something before it is made. [mass noun] The arrangement of the features of an artefact, as produced from following a plan or drawing. (2) A decorative pattern. (3) [mass noun] Purpose or planning that exists behind an action, fact, or object. (4) [verb] Decide upon the look and functioning of (a building, garment, or other object), by making a detailed drawing of it. Do or plan (something) with a specific purpose in mind. - 'he has just unveiled his design for the new museum' (1) - 'good design can help the reader understand complicated information' (1) - 'inside, the design reverts to turn-of-the-century luxe' (1) - 'pottery with a lovely blue and white design' (2) - 'the appearance of design in the universe' (3) - 'a number of architectural students were designing a factory' (4) - [with object and infinitive] 'the tax changes were designed to stimulate economic growth' (4)

equivalent (adj.)

(adj.)(1) (adj.) Equal in value, amount, function, meaning, etc. เท่ากับ, เทียบเท่า (equivalent to) Having the same or a similar effect as. (2) (n.) A person or thing that is equal to or corresponds with another in value, amount, function, meaning, etc. 'the French equivalent of the Bank of England' - 'one unit is equivalent to one glass of wine' (1) - 'In return, the lessee gives one-third of the harvest or something of equivalent value to the owner.' (1) - 'Add the equivalent amount of sugar and stir until sugar has dissolved.' (1) - 'some regulations are equivalent to censorship' (1) - 'That is equivalent to the same life reduction you would expect from smoking.' (1) - 'This amount is the equivalent today to about $750, but in terms of rupees it is not an insignificant sum.'(2) - 'Of course, words in one language don't always have exact equivalents in another.' (2) - 'This amount is the equivalent of one part per billion in weight.' (2)

infinitely Manchester United v Juventus confirmed teams: Ronaldo starts, Chong on bench for hosts initial (adj.)

(adj.)(1) [attributive] Existing or occurring at the beginning. (ชั้นต้น, เบื้องต้น, เริ่มแรก) (of a letter) at the beginning of a word. (2) [Noun] The first letter of a name or word, typically a person's given name or a word forming part of a phrase. - 'our initial impression was favourable' (1) - 'You'll have to excuse my rather bland choice of words in the initial sentence.' (1) - 'And yes, Jesus was poor, but not homeless, which was the entire point I was trying to make in my initial letter.'(1) - 'Aside from her initial words, she took no notice of the man.' (1) - 'the witness was identified simply by an initial letter' (1) - 'initial consonants' (1)

period (n.)

(n.)(1) A length or portion of time. - 'he had long periods of depression' (1) - 'the period 1977-85' (1) - 'the training period is between 16 and 18 months' (1)

consumer (n.)

(n.)(1) A person who purchases goods and services for personal use. A person or thing that eats or uses something. - 'recession-hit consumers are being lured by cheap prices' (1) - [as modifier] 'consumer demand' (1) - 'What better way to express one's rights as a consumer than to purchase a useless item?' (1) - 'Scandinavians are the largest consumers of rye' (1) - 'Will they see us as greedy consumers, selfishly gobbling up the world's resources.' (1)

consequences (n.)

(n.)(1) A result or effect, typically one that is unwelcome or unpleasant. ผลที่ตามมา (2) [mass noun, usually with negative] Importance or relevance. [dated] Social distinction. (3) (consequences) [treated as singular] A game in which a narrative is made up by the players in turn, each ignorant of what has already been contributed. - 'abrupt withdrawal of drug treatment can have serious consequences' (1) - 'many have been laid off from work as a consequence of government policies' (1) - 'the past is of no consequence' (1) - 'At best, these are tactical devices with limited consequence; but they are not strategic weapons.' (2) - 'Are you going to be a great nation or a couple of forgotten islands of no consequence?' (2) - 'At my age the future of the town is of no consequence in personal terms.' (2) -'The groups used their creative imaginations and played a game of 'consequences' to create drawings and models of creatures such as reptiles, insects, birds and fish.' (3) -'My family's been playing consequences for years.' (3)

issues (n.)

(n.)(1) An important topic or problem for debate or discussion. issues Personal problems or difficulties. issues Problems or difficulties, especially with a service or facility. (2) [mass noun] The action of supplying or distributing an item for use, sale, or official purposes. [count noun] A number or set of items distributed at one time. [count noun] Each of a regular series of publications. (3) A result or outcome of something. (4) The action of flowing or coming out. - 'the issue of racism' (1) (ปัญหาของชาติ) - 'raising awareness of environmental issues' (1) - 'I like him, though I have some issues with the guy' (1) - 'a small number of users are experiencing connectivity issues' (1) - 'the issue of notes by the Bank of England' (2) - 'a share issue has been launched' (2) - 'Although it intends to distribute corporate new issues eventually, it has not yet done so.' (2) - 'the chance of carrying such a scheme to a successful issue was small' (3) - 'a point of issue' (4) - 'With an issue of blood she was cut off from the worship of God in the formal sense.' (4)

examination (n.)

(n.)A detailed inspection or study, การำพินิจพิเคราะห์, การตรวจสอบ, การสอบ A formal test of a person's knowledge or proficiency in a subject or skill. - an examination of marketing behaviour - I'd like to get a medical examination for my two-year-old daughter.

advanced (adj.)

(1) (adj.) Far on or ahead in development or progress. ที่อยู่นำหน้า, ชั้นสูง, ก้าวหน้า, ระดับยาก Syn. precocious New and not yet generally accepted. - 'negotiations are at an advanced stage' (1) - 'the cancer is hopelessly advanced' (1) - 'people of advanced years' (1) - 'Harry Kehoe, said a number of new varieties, for the seed export trade and the home market, are now at an advanced stage of development at Oak Park.' (1) - 'A number of wind projects are at an advanced stage of development while biomass projects are also being progressed.' (1) - 'The company says talks on its new development at an advanced stage' (1) - 'The committee are at an advanced stage of purchase of four acres to develop this project.' (1) - 'The new Deel Rovers Community Sports Centre is in an advanced stage of its completion.' (1) - 'A specialised machine that uses the latest in optical and high speed sensor technology to search for skeleton weed is in the advanced stages of development.' (1) - 'The poor survival and high mortality rates are due to presentation in advanced stages, recurrence of the primary and development of second primary tumors.' (1) - 'After some months, attention switched to the National Development Plan which was then at an advanced stage of preparation.' (1) - 'Westerhof, who will manage the development said plans are at an advanced stage.' (1) -'With the construction of the biggest mall in Soweto already at an advanced stage, developers have revealed the mall's branding and corporate identity.' (1) - 'Many are already on the starting blocks, either in an advanced stage of research and development, or with their first commercial power stations already under construction.' (1) - 'You say you have progressed to the advanced stage of bodybuilding.' (1) - 'A number of new varieties are at an advanced stage of development and are expected to be launched over the coming years.' (1) - 'Our society has reached its advanced stage of civilisation by developing within a framework of rules, regulations and standards, manifested most obviously in the rule of law.' (1) - 'After that, it is time for the advanced learners to progress to swimming laps around the pool.' (1) - 'his advanced views made him unpopular' (1) - 'Sol Stein, the late editor, publisher and best-selling writer believed that 'first person' was an advanced point of view.' (1) - 'Despite his new-found conservatism, Coleridge retained some surprisingly advanced views on social and economic matters.' (1) - 'And don't forget their advanced views on women in the workplace.' (1)

final (adj.)

(1) (adj.) Coming at the end of a series. Reached or designed to be reached as the outcome of a process or a series of actions and events. Allowing no further doubt or dispute. (2) (n.) The last game in a sports tournament or other competition, which will decide the winner of the tournament. (finals) A series of games constituting the final stage of a competition. - 'the final version of the report was presented' (1) - 'the final cost will easily run into six figures' (1) - 'Thus far, no final conclusion has been reached, and the wrangling continues.' (1) - 'The final goal is to allow students to order official documents via the internet.' (1) - 'And Max Flint reports live from Estonia as final preparations are underway.' (1) - 'The outcome in the final points, as well as in the two events, was new European records.' (1) - 'The final scoreline indicates a miss match but it was not quite that one-sided.' (1) - 'the decision of the judging panel is final' (1) - 'But it must throw into doubt the ability of the tribunal to be a final arbitrator of disputes.' (1) - 'He praised their dedication to the sport and wished them good competition in the county final.' (2) - 'The national final of the tournament was recently held in the University of Limerick.' (2)

normal (adj.)

(1) (adj.) Conforming to a standard; usual, typical, or expected. (of a person) free from physical or mental disorders. (2) (noun) [mass noun] The usual, typical, or expected state or condition. - 'it's quite normal for puppies to bolt their food' (1) - 'normal working hours' (1) - 'until her accident Louise had been a perfectly normal little girl' (1) - 'many previously normal people exhibit psychotic symptoms after a few nights without sleep' (1) - 'her temperature was above normal' (2)

willing (adj.)

(1) (adj.) Ready, eager, or prepared to do something., เต็มใจ Given or done readily. - 'he was quite willing to compromise' - 'Yesterday the manager was quoted as saying he was ready and willing to sign the new deal, but after the intervention of the Irishmen that agreement must now surely be on hold.' (1) - 'At Imprint, what we require of volunteers is to be enthusiastic, eager and willing to learn.' (1) - 'And we're ready, willing and able to assist someone they believe to be involved in pretty bad stuff.' (1) - 'Like any wise leader he was aware that his own success would have been nothing had his men not been willing, even eager, to follow him.' (1) - 'After a week of not going to the gym or doing much of anything active except for a few good bike rides, I was ready and willing to run down to the gym and resume the program today.' (1) - 'A man of deep faith, he helped out in many of the church undertakings and was always ready and willing to support such ventures.' (1) - 'But he is always ready and willing to help others with a smile.' (1) - 'I didn't want to play myself, but I didn't mind that others were eager and willing.' (1) - 'willing and prompt obedience' (1) - 'What is required of God's people is a willing obedience to be led through an incredible series of events.' (1) - 'You will readily obtain good advice, timely encouragement and willing support from your allies.' (1)

institute (n.)

(1) (n.) A society or organization having a particular object or common factor, especially a scientific, educational, or social one. สิ่งที่จัดตั้งขึ้น, องค์การ, สถาบัน (2) (usually institutesarchaic) A commentary, treatise, or summary of principles, especially concerning law. (3) (verb) Set in motion or establish (something, especially a program, system, or inquiry) จัดั้งขึ้น, ก่อตั้ง Begin (legal proceedings) in a court. Appoint (someone) to a position, especially as a cleric. - 'a research institute' (1) - 'the Institute for Advanced Studies' (1) - 'The institute also organises football tournaments at the school, college and corporate levels.' (1) - 'The Long Parliament returned the favor by ordering the Second, Third, and Fourth Parts of Coke's Institutes of the Laws of England published posthumously.' (2) - 'the award was instituted in 1900' (3) - 'the Illinois Department of Conservation instituted a hunt to remove deer' (3) - 'Singularity, order and repetition are instituted to check accumulation and sprawl.' (3) - 'Others can't meet funeral costs, and some don't even know how to institute legal proceedings.' (3) - 'his sons were instituted to his benefice in 1986' (3)

lastly (adv.)

(1) (adv.) In the last place (used to introduce the last of a series of points or actions) - 'lastly, I would like to thank my parents' (1) - 'Mix in the orange purée and lastly add the teaspoon of baking powder.' (1) - 'I think lastly of my grandmother, who died about four years ago from cancer, again she never smoked a cigarette in her life.'(1) - 'The ground had to be dug over, dressed with some compost and lastly covered with the topsoil.' (1) - 'And lastly, wrong public policies and priorities complete the picture.' (1) - 'And, lastly, other hormonal changes may influence metabolic rate.' (1) - 'They employ also a great number of manufacturers and tradesmen, and lastly the class of laboring husbandmen.' (1) - 'And lastly, they thanked us for helping to show the world by our presence that it was possible to create a world where all worlds fit.' (1) - 'And lastly there is nothing the great British public likes more as a spectator sport than having a good look at someone else's disaster.' (1) - 'I'm going to refute Bruce in three easy steps, first with some history, second with some analogy, and lastly with a bit of philosophy.' (1) - 'And lastly, for some problem youngsters, cannabis is a gateway to other more sinister and dangerous drugs.' (1) - 'It started with a story, then a snippet of a theory, and lastly a poem.' (1) - 'And lastly, there are the fears that it simply cannot last.' (1) - 'And lastly, most women, even younger women, are still failing to take emotional ownership of their money.' (1) - 'The enzymes lastly help to clean the blood, and get all the gunk and necrotic tissue that the body's trying to get rid of through the bloodstream out.' (1)

disclosure (n.)

(1) (n.) The action of making new or secret information known. การเปิดเผย, [count noun] A fact, especially a secret, that is made known. การเปิดโปรง - 'a judge ordered the disclosure of the government documents' (1) - 'One of the things that is starting to become more significant is disclosure of information.' (1) - 'A more robust system, requiring full disclosure of information, is urgently required.' (1) - 'There is urgency in the plaintiff gaining full disclosure of all relevant documents.' (1) - 'Much fuller disclosure of information is required when the final assessment of costs takes place.' (1) - 'the government's disclosures about missile programmes' (1) - 'These disclosures caused the government considerable embarrassment.' (1) - 'Their holidays were shattered daily with embarrassing, and potentially fatal, headlines and disclosures.' (1) - 'As yet there is no word on the disclosures from Downing Street.' (1) - 'I sense that we are in for a few more nasty disclosures before we're through.' (1)

participation (n.)

(1) (n.) The action of taking part in something. การมีส่วนร่วม - 'participation in chapel activities' (1) - 'the scheme is based on employer participation' (1) - 'But he doesn't make this an argument for participation in the machinery of state.' (1) - 'The scheme is part of a national sports development project to increase participation in sports.' (1) - 'About fifteen submissions will be selected for participation in the show.' (1) - 'He draws our attention to the means of his art and invites our participation in the construction of its meaning.' (1)

investment (n.)

(1) (n.) The action or process of investing money for profit or material result. A thing that is worth buying because it may be profitable or useful in the future. An act of devoting time, effort, or energy to a particular undertaking with the expectation of a worthwhile result. - 'a debate over private investment in road-building' (1) - 'a total investment of $50,000' (1) - 'a used car is rarely a good investment' (1) - 'the time spent in attending a one-day seminar is an investment in our professional futures' (1) - 'But give first before you receive, considering it an investment in later results.' (1) - 'This survey is the result of a significant investment of time by numerous volunteers.' (1)

confidence (n.)

(1) (n.) The feeling or belief that one can have faith in or rely on someone or something. The state of feeling certain about the truth of something. A feeling of self-assurance arising from an appreciation of one's own abilities or qualities. (2) The telling of private matters or secrets with mutual trust. - True confidence is knowing fully, that you are able to rely on yourself. (1) - 'we had every confidence in the staff' (1) - 'he had gained the young man's confidence' (1) - 'I can say with confidence that I have never before driven up this street' (1) - 'he would walk up those steps with a confidence he didn't feel' (1) - 'someone with whom you may raise your suspicions in confidence' (2) - 'We are simply providing a medium for people to tell us their experiences in confidence and presenting them to the public who can then make up their own minds.' (2) - 'He didn't want to betray Miranda's trust by telling Jessica things she had told him in confidence.' (2) - 'On the basis that the wedding was private, they claim for breach of confidence, a duty, in that circumstance, owed only to them.' (2) - 'All nominations will be treated in confidence.' (2) - 'the girls exchanged confidences about their parents' (2) - 'He shared private letters, conversations, and confidences.' (2) - 'Afterwards we lay close together and gazed at the stars above, becoming fast friends, exchanging confidences.' (2) - 'I was missing the joy and the secrets and confidences that we put in each other.' (2) - 'In the Mafia, keeping confidences is the supreme value.' (2) - 'Patients talk to health professionals because they trust them to keep their confidences.' (2)

on (or off) duty (phrase)

(1) (phrase) Engaged (or not engaged) in one's regular work. - 'there were only two doctors on duty that night' (1) - 'an off-duty police officer saw the incident' (1) - 'the doorman had gone off duty and the lobby was unattended' (1) - 'A chief inspector on duty that night has already been transferred to other duties.' (1) - 'Are the core values inherent in you in all that you do, both on duty and off duty?' (1) - 'This was also the view of one of the policemen on duty at the school, as well as the security guard on duty.' (1) - 'The day my mother died the regular nurse was off duty, and a replacement came instead.' (1) - 'The few regular carers on duty tried to talk to the quartet, hoping to mollify them.' (1) - 'The local mountain rescue team and the Red Cross are on duty on the route.' (1) - 'Most volunteers normally spend a couple of mornings, afternoons or evenings on duty each week.' (1)

have every confidence in (phrase)

(1) (phrase) Feel that one can rely on or trust (someone) - 'She said the Department had every confidence in the Board's management of its financial affairs.' (1) - 'we had every confidence in the staff' (1) - 'I am sure that he had every confidence in you.' (1) - 'We have every confidence in the testing regime applied.' (1) - 'I 've every confidence in his ability to deliver at the highest level.' (1) - 'A reputable site, one we'd every confidence in using.' (1) - 'He will certainly feel better than the unnamed punter who had every confidence in Ken's powers of recovery.' (1)

in default (phrase)

(1) (phrase) Guilty of failing to repay a loan or appear in a law court. - 'the company is already in default on its loans' (1) - 'The firm, which is also in default on a $1bn loan, has warned that operations at some of its oilfields may grind to a halt this week.' (1) - 'When he arrives, the loan is in default and Shylock is demanding his pound of flesh.' (1) - 'This in turn puts strains on the banking system on account of increases in the percentage of loans that are delinquent or in default.' (1) - 'Initially, I wasn't even sent the paperwork until my loans were in default.' (1) - 'Nationwide, only 6.9 percent of loans were in default in 1998, down from 8.8 percent in 1997.' (1) - 'The company needs its debtors to sign a waiver agreement that will allow it to start talks without being in default on its loans.' (1)

take someone into one's confidence (phrase)

(1) (phrase) Tell someone one's secrets. - 'she took me into her confidence and told me about her problems' (1) - 'However, one practice is probably more effective than most in making employees feel included - taking them into your confidence.' (1) - 'When someone takes us into their confidence, we should regard their secret as a sacred trust.' (1) - 'After the first roar of welcome, he turns, limps towards us, and takes us into his confidence.' (1) - 'Smaller and weaker he may be, but he still has the capacity to make a crowd feel he is taking them into his confidence.' (1) - 'Within a short period of time women and men were taking me into their confidence and I felt that I was truly a part of their community and lives.' (1)

source (n.)

(1)(n.) A place, person, or thing from which something originates or can be obtained. (แหล่ง) A spring or fountain head from which a river or stream issues. A person who provides information. A book or document used to provide evidence in research. (2) [technical] A body or process by which energy or a particular component enters a system. (3) [Verb] Obtain from a particular source. Find out where (something) can be obtained. - 'mackerel is a good source of fish oil' (1) - 'Church and civil records are also a great source for those researching the family tree.' (1) - 'It is not right for a physician to turn a research patient into a source of personal profit.' (1) - 'military sources announced a reduction in strategic nuclear weapons' (1) - 'major sources and sinks exist for atmospheric oxygen' (2) - 'each type of coffee is sourced from one country' (3) - 'The shop sources some of its most sought after items from remote villages across the South.' (3) - 'she was called upon to source a supply of carpet' (3)

encouragement (N.)

(N.)(1) The action of giving someone support, confidence, or hope. (การให้กำลังใจ, การปลุกใจ, การสนับสนุน, การช่วยเหลือ) Persuasion to do or to continue something. The act of trying to stimulate the development of an activity, state, or belief. - 'thank you for all your support and encouragement' (1) - 'incentives and encouragement to play sports' (1) - 'Kittirat admitted that Thai investors might need encouragement.' (1) - 'Left alone for the first time, Darcy kissed her again, deepening the kiss with encouragement from Elizabeth.' (1) - 'Was I wrong, therefore, to take encouragement from it?' !(1) - My advice acted as an encouragement to her. - Your words of encouragement t a lot to me. - Without your encouragement, I should have given up the plan. - Your encouragement will draw her out. - In his most recent interview, Egypt manager Hector Cuper has shown more encouragement that Mohamed Salah will return for their first World Cup match against Uruguay.

fundamental (adj.)

(adj.)(1) Forming a necessary base or core; of central importance. (ซึ่งเกี่ยวกับรากฐาน, ซึ่งเป็นสำคัญ, เป็นรากเหงา, โดยสัณดาร, เป็นมูลฐาน) Affecting or relating to the essential nature of something or the crucial point about an issue. So basic as to be hard to alter, resolve, or overcome. (2) [Noun] [usually fundamentals ] A central or primary rule or principle on which something is based. A fundamental note, tone, or frequency. - 'the protection of fundamental human rights' (1) - 'But the issue in California, because Hispanics are so integrated and so fundamental to the society of California, indeed the entire country.' (1) - 'Some of my concerns are fairly fundamental to the voting process and the secrecy of voting.' (1) - 'This is fundamental to human rights and the application of international law.' (1) - 'For Democrats, it's an issue of fundamental importance and core values.' (1) - 'the theories are based on a fundamental error' (1) - 'interpretation of evidence is fundamental to the historian's craft' (1) - 'the fundamental problem remains that of the housing shortage' (1) - Many people believe that men and women are different in fundamental way. Decide which words are commonly associated with men which word with women. (1) - 'two courses cover the fundamentals of microbiology' (2) - 'It is relevant if we stick to the fundamentals, if we interpret them correctly.' (2) - 'The second harmonic from the external resonator could be synchronously scanned with the fundamental.' (2)

variables (adj.)

(adj.)(1) Not consistent or having a fixed pattern; liable to change. (ตัวแปร) (of a wind) tending to change direction. (2) Able to be changed or adapted. (3) [verb] An element, feature, or factor that is liable to vary or change. - 'the quality of hospital food is highly variable' (1) - 'awards can be for variable amounts' (1) - 'the drill has variable speed' (2) - 'As an example, we like to think of the English language as infinitely variable and rich.' (2) - 'An infinitely variable camshaft timing device has a control valve located in the rotor.' (2) - 'The heatsink fan operates with variable speed.' (2)

feature (n.)

(n.)(1) (n.) A distinctive attribute or aspect of something. (usually features) A part of the face, such as the mouth or eyes, making a significant contribution to its overall appearance. [Linguistics] A distinctive characteristic of a linguistic unit, especially a speech sound or vocabulary item, that serves to distinguish it from others of the same type. (2) A newspaper or magazine article or a broadcast program devoted to the treatment of a particular topic, typically at length. A full-length film intended as the main item in a movie theater program. (3) (verb) Have as a prominent attribute or aspect. Have as an important actor or participant. - 'safety features like dual air bags' (1) - 'Quality installation is crucial to ensure the gate's safety features work properly and last a long time.' (1) - 'Standard safety features include dual stage driver and passenger air bags and active front head restraints.' (1) - 'The salient feature of the battery-powered boat was that it had all scrap materials.' (1) - 'Those who had any flaws in their facial features, waists, necks, shoulders or backs had to leave.' (1) - 'He pushed his sandy hair away from the strong features on his face.' (1) - 'a feature on Detroit's downtown fishery' (2) - 'Work with the news department to promote your columnists or other special features.' (2) - 'the hotel features a large lounge, a sauna, and a coin-operated solarium' (3) - 'Official government tourist videos prominently feature Maasai customs and colorful beadwork.' (3) - 'In addition to our cover story, this edition features two articles about African American art.' (3)

contract (n.)

(n.)(1) A written or spoken agreement, especially one concerning employment, sales, or tenancy, that is intended to be enforceable by law. (สัญญา) - he has just signed a contract keeping him with the club'

function (n.)

(n.)(1) An activity that is natural to or the purpose of a person or thing. (การทำหน้าที่, ปฎบัติหน้าที่) (2) A thing dependent on another factor or factors. (สิ่งที่เกิดขึ้นจากหลายปัจจัย) (3) A large or formal social event or ceremony. (บทบาท, หน้าที่, ธรรมเนียมประเพณี) - 'bridges perform the function of providing access across water' (1) - 'class shame is a function of social power' (2) - 'bodily functions'(1) - 'Where an agency is headed by a strong and credible leader, given a clear mandate to deliver, and the power to influence the functions of other departments and agencies, success can be achieved.'(2) - 'The children's flirtation with radicalism and terrorism is a function of two factors - time and opportunity.' (2) - 'Anger is often a function of power and the need to dominate and control.' (2) - 'he was obliged to attend party functions' (3) - 'The crops of spring onions, lettuce and Chinese cabbage were given free to guests at a formal function to celebrate the event on Friday.'(3)

role (n.)

(n.)(1) An actor's part in a play, film, etc. The function assumed or part played by a person or thing in a particular situation.บทบาท, หน้าที่, ภาระกิจ - 'Dietrich's role as a wife in war-torn Paris' (1) - 'his first major film role' (1) - 'the equipment will play a vital role in the fight against cancer' (1) - 'he took an active role in bringing about reform' (1)

legislation (n.)

(n.)(1) Laws, considered collectively. The process of making or enacting laws. - 'housing legislation' (1) - 'it will require legislation to change this situation' (1)

by design (phrase)

(1) (phrase) As a result of a plan; intentionally. - 'I became a presenter by default rather than by design' (1) - 'Well, it may seem obvious that they both are made by design or intent.' (1) - 'I think the media has traditionally had a liberal slant, but I don't think it's by design.' (1) - 'He believes that such feelings developed more by accident rather than by design.' (1)

volatile (adj.)

(1) (adj.) (of a substance) easily evaporated at normal temperatures.ระเหย (2) Liable to change rapidly and unpredictably, especially for the worse.เปลี่ยนแปลงได้ง่าย, ขึ้นๆลงๆ (of a person) liable to display rapid changes of emotion. (3) (of a computer's memory) retaining data only as long as there is a power supply connected. - 'volatile solvents such as petroleum ether, hexane, and benzene' (1) - 'the political situation was becoming more volatile' (1) - 'A market with large swings in price is generally considered highly volatile and, hence, unpredictable.' (2) - 'But it has made international affairs a volatile and unpredictable realm.' (2) - 'a passionate, volatile young man' (2) - 'Manufacturers switched to cheaper, volatile SRAM and DRAM solutions in the early '80s.' (3)

monotonous (adj.)

(1) (adj.) Dull, tedious, and repetitious; lacking in variety and interest, (น่าเบื่อหน่าย, ซ้ำซาก, จำเจ) - the statistics that he quotes with monotonous regularity. (1)

primary (adj.)

(1) (adj.) Of chief importance; principal. (2) Earliest in time or order. (3) Not derived from, caused by, or based on anything else; original. - 'the government's primary aim is to see significant reductions in unemployment' (1) - 'Although the referred child was the identified client, family sessions were of primary importance.' (1) - 'They share the same ideas about bringing up their son and his welfare is of primary importance to both of them.' (1) - 'the primary stage of their political education' (2) - 'The colors of the secondary rainbow are in reverse order from the primary rainbow.' (2) - 'Lateral branches growing directly from the primary stolon are designated first-order branches.' (2) - 'his expert handling of the primary and secondary literature is clear on every page' (3)

required (adj.)

(1) (adj.) Officially compulsory, or otherwise considered essential; indispensable.จำเป็นต้องใช้ In keeping with one's wishes; desired. - 'eight editions were published, each required reading for trainees' (1) - Notice that the Required slider text changes from Required to Require a response in each row. (1) - 'Instead, students are required to take writing-intensive courses offered by different departments.' (1) - 'The Western Province provides abundant raw materials required for crafts production, timber is one of them.' (1) - 'The required form can be downloaded from the above link.' (1) - 'the corset, the garment that ensured the required female shape' (1) - 'Participants were not required to fast.' (1) - 'The more emotionally loaded the subject, the more silence is required.' (1)

obtain (v.)

(1) (v.) with object Get, acquire, or secure (something) (ได้รับ, ได้มา, Syn. gain, get) (2) formal [no object] Be prevalent, customary, or established. - 'adequate insurance cover is difficult to obtain' (1) - In order to obtain the Konjunktiv II of the irregular verbs (1) - 'the price of silver fell to that obtaining elsewhere in the ancient world' (2) - 'The same pattern obtains for Islam, as Woodward includes miracles associated with Muhammad and then a number of Sufi saints.' (2)

detached (adj.)

(1) (adj.) Separate or disconnected. รีบเร่ง, เร่งด่วน (of a house or other building) not joined to another on either side. - 'a four-bedroomed detached house' (1) - 'The house is now a three-storey detached residence accessed from Sion Road through recessed gates.' (1) - 'Shanahoe is an attractive village with a relatively high number of large detached houses.' (1) - 'For sale by private treaty is a private development of just four three bedroom detached houses finished to the highest standard in the picturesque village of Ardattin in South Carlow.' (1) - 'Between those years the cost of a four bedroom detached in Brandlesholme soared from £46, 500 to £175,000.' (1) - 'The bungalow has a detached garage and lies on a site of 0.5 acres.' (1) - 'Halifax says that the rise reflects the fact that detached houses are increasingly the aspiration of homeowners.'(1) - 'Outside, there is a detached garage/workshop on the 0.27 acre site.' (1) - 'Copmanthorpe Parish Council has voiced strong objections to plans to demolish the former health centre on Horseman Lane, and build three detached town houses on the land.' (1) - 'The properties will range from two bedroom terraced houses to five bedroom detached properties, and will include 13 low cost homes.' (1) - 'The two unsold detached villas have asking prices of 19,350 and 19,651 yuan a square metre.' (1) - 'This four bedroom detached bungalow is located in a mature and highly regarded residential area of the town.' (1) - 'A tarmac driveway allows for off-street parking and there is also a detached garage.' (1)

rightfully (adv.)

(1) (adv.) In accordance with a legitimate right or claim to property, position, or status. อย่างยุคิธรรม, โดยชอบ - 'a land that rightfully belongs to the native people' (1) - 'He goes to England to seek help to regain the throne that is rightfully his.' (1) - 'The folks there rightfully give us an adequate presentation at a bargain price.' (1) - 'All of these problems are rightfully laid at the feet of the man in charge.' (1)

principle (n.)

(1) (n.) A fundamental truth or proposition that serves as the foundation for a system of belief or behaviour or for a chain of reasoning. ความจริงพื้นฐานหรือข้อเสนอที่ทำหน้าที่เป็นรากฐานสำหรับระบบความเชื่อหรือพฤติกรรมหรือเหตุผลเชิงเหตุผล [usually principles] A rule or belief governing one's behaviour. [mass noun] Morally correct behaviour and attitudes. (2) A fundamental source or basis of something. A fundamental quality determining the nature of something.' - 'the basic principles of justice' (1) 'หลักการพื้นฐานของความยุติธรรม' - 'struggling to be true to their own principles' (1) - [mass noun] 'she resigned over a matter of principle' (1) - 'a man of principle' (1) - 'the first principle of all things was water' (2) - 'the combination of male and female principles (2)

resident (n.)

(1) (n.) A person who lives somewhere permanently or on a long-term basis. A bird, butterfly, or other animal of a species that does not migrate. (2) (adj.) Living somewhere on a long-term basis. Having quarters on the premises of one's work. Attached to and working regularly for a particular institution. (of a bird, butterfly or other animal) remaining in an area throughout the year; non-migratory. (3) (adj.) (of a computer program, file, etc.) immediately available in computer memory, rather than having to be loaded from elsewhere. - 'it was a beautiful hamlet with just 100 residents' (1) - 'The elderly nursing home residents were screened as they were selected to participate in the study.' (1) - 'The company was receptive to the idea when representatives met residents on the estate.' (1) - 'The majority of the city's residents have lived here for generations.' (1) - 'arctic residents are joined annually by long-distance migrants' (1) - 'he has been resident in Brazil for a long time' (2) - 'resident farm workers' (2) - 'the film studio needed a resident historian' (2) - 'resident mute swans and wintering Bewick's swans' (2) - 'an intangible computer program resident on a magnetic disk' (3) - 'the ability to load memory-resident programs' (3) - 'If server resident software is required for the solution to operate correctly, that should be accounted for as a host is added.' (3)

regulation (n.)

(1) (n.) A rule or directive made and maintained by an authority. กฎข้อบังคับ, แนวทางการปฎบัติ [as modifier] In accordance with regulations; of the correct type. informal [as modifier] Of a familiar or predictable type; formulaic. - 'Under the new regulations, headteachers will have the option to expel pupils or involve the police.' (1) - 'I do know there is a provision in the regulations relating to length of sailing vessels.' (1) - 'Let's look at the basic rules and regulations governing scientific research.' (1) - 'The vast majority of motorists will not be directly affected by the regulations.' (1) - 'regulation army footwear' (1) - 'a regulation Western parody' (1) - [mass noun] The action or process of regulating or being regulated. (1) - 'How much regulation of financial services do we really need?' (1)

suite

(1) (n.) A set of rooms designated for one person's or family's use or for a particular purpose. A set of coordinating furniture. (2) (n.) [Music] A set of instrumental compositions, originally in dance style, to be played in succession. A set of selected pieces from an opera or musical, arranged to be played as one instrumental work. (3) (n.) A group of people in attendance on a monarch or other person of high rank. (4) (n.) [Computing] A set of programs with a uniform design and the ability to share data. (5) (n.) [Geology] A group of minerals, rocks, or fossils occurring together and characteristic of a location or period. - 'a suite of reception rooms' (1) - 'But like all good design, it is functional as well, with training and conference suites as well as office accommodation, a library, an organic café and a retail area.' (1) - 'We wanted to please the people in the executive suites.' (1) - 'I arrived on Friday night and met with Jerome and one of his associates in a suite of production offices they had reserved for our purposes on the old Columbia Studio lot in Hollywood.' (1) - 'It has its own staff quarters, a leisure suite, library, spiral staircases and a turret - this home is well worth three lifelines' (1) - 'In fact, one of the new rooms will be a suite, with living room, bedroom and loft, as well as a fireplace and a private deck.' (1) - 'Your loft could be transformed into a new bedroom, bathroom, office study or a suite of rooms.' (1) - And is best known as a cloud storage service and for its Google office suite. - 'there is plenty of space for a dining table and a three-piece suite' (1) - 'As well as providing a top class upholstery service they also supply sofas, couches, arm chairs and suites made to the customer specifications.' (1) - 'There are satellite dishes, suites of furniture for sale on the pavements, brightly lit shops selling everything.' (1) - 'It was equipped with a chimneypiece and once had a suite of rustic furniture.' (1) - 'There is space for a three-piece suite and work desk, so the room could be used as a family room or study.' (1) - 'You come away from the recording of these two complete suites with great respect for the young Frenchman's musicality and technical facility.' (2) - 'This is followed by Respighi's The Birds, an orchestral suite which took wing on the basis of pieces written by other composers.' (2) - 'All sections are given titles, as though the composer had envisaged the work as a suite of character pieces.' (2) - 'Though they were written for different instrumental combinations, and four separate performing groups, Lang has combined the pieces into a suite.' (2) - 'the Royal Saloon was built for the use of the Queen and her suite' (3) - 'Sales to mobile phone operators are developing well in Europe and the company continues to develop its suite of products.' (4) - 'Tumbleweed offers these solutions in three comprehensive product suites: MailGate, SecureTransport, and Validation Authority.' (4) - 'The Entercept suite is designed to prevent host computer attacks by providing a driver that operates at the kernel level of an operating system or web server.' (4) - 'potassic rock suites are a characteristic feature of the area' (5) - 'Of the three resulting rock suites, the East Hill suite is the youngest, the most geochemically evolved, and the subject of this investigation.' (5) - 'The island contains a suite of rocks deposited in a forearc setting to the west of a magmatic arc, formed as the Pacific plate was subducted beneath Antarctica.' (5)

range (n.)

(1) (n.) The area of variation between upper and lower limits on a particular scale. The scope of a person's knowledge or abilities. The compass of a person's voice or a musical instrument. The period of time covered by something such as a forecast. The area covered by or included in something. (2) A set of different things of the same general type. (3) The distance within which a person can see or hear. (4) A line or series of mountains or hills. (5) A large area of open land for grazing or hunting. (6) A large cooking stove with burners or hotplates and one or more ovens, all of which are kept continually hot. (7) A row of buildings. (8) [archaic] (mass noun) The direction or position in which something lies. - 'the cost will be in the range of $1-5 million a day' (1) - 'grand hotels were outside my price range' (1) - 'Accordingly, there is wide variation in the range of sentences for this offence.' (1) - 'in this film he gave some indication of his range' (1) - 'The acting also showed that the cast has range beyond their usual witty quips and fight scenes.' (1) - 'she was gifted with an incredible vocal range' (1) - 'The accuracy of the method varies within reasonable limits depending on the time range of the forecast for different conditions.' (1) - 'a guide to the range of debate this issue has generated' (1) - 'He takes pains to limit the range and reach of his case against censorship.' (1)

respondent (n.)

(1) (n.) [Law] A party against whom a petition is filed, especially one in an appeal or a divorce case. จำเลย, ผู้ถูกกล่าวโทษ (2) (n.) A person who replies to something, especially one supplying information for a questionnaire or responding to an advertisement.ผู้ตอบ (3) (adj.) [Law] attributive In the position of a party defending against a petition. (4) (adj.) Replying to something. เกี่ยวกับการรตอบ (5) (adj.) [Psychology] Involving or denoting a response, especially a conditioned reflex, to a specific stimulus. - 'The statutory amendments shift the evidential burden of proof to the respondent if the complainant proves what he or she is required to prove at the first stage.' (1) - 'Whether the respondents cross petition against the petitioners was demurrable and should be struck out.' (1) - Linear Scale asks the respondent to rank things on a scale of, by default, one to five. - 'Very well, and these other affidavits, I take it, are affidavits filed by the respondent.' (1) - 'The appellant's second ground of appeal is that the respondents are not suitable to be the donor's attorneys.' (1) - 'The first respondents to the appeal must pay the appellant's costs of the application.' (1) - 'most respondents to our questionnaire considered their practices to be in accordance with current medical guidelines' (2) - 'Completion of the questionnaire constituted informed consent from the respondent.' (2) - 'Denominators vary because not all respondents answered all questions.' (2) - 'The respondents requested information on a number of occasions; this was not forwarded to them.' (2) - 'The first question asks the age at which respondents believe old age begins.' (2) - 'The first part contains questions designed to collect basic demographic information regarding the respondent.' (2) - 'Among the questions, respondents were asked to name their top three business role models.' (2) - 'the respondent defendant'(3) - 'The position of the respondent husband may also be briefly stated.' (3) - 'But if he is named as a respondent, he is a respondent party to the proceedings, is he not?' (3) - 'Now, of course, none of the respondent defendants were parties to that action.' (3) - 'the respondent firms in the survey' (4) - 'The most disturbing respondent narrative came from a female runner.' (4) - 'What are the primary learning needs of fathers from the perspective of both respondent groups?' (4) - 'The unequal sample sizes in the four respondent groups were noted.' (4) - 'Analysis included comparison between and within respondent groups.' (4) - 'The results demonstrated that the sociality of a situation potentiates respondent laughter.' (5) - 'The kind of behavior that is correlated with specific eliciting stimuli may be called respondent behavior, and a given correlation a respondent.' (5) - 'The first two, habituation and respondent learning are specific to behaviors called reflexes.' (5) - 'Suppose a student cannot correctly state the distinction between operant and respondent behavior but can shape the lever press.' (5)

go by default (phrase)

(1) (phrase) (of a case) be decided in favour of one party because of lack of opposition by the other party. - 'the case against us has gone by default' (1) - 'It is not reasonable that they should be put to this trouble and expense, and that official time should be wasted, on a case which the patentees have, in effect, allowed to go by default.' (1) - 'I do not think it can have been intended that the importer before the Tribunal should have a second bite at the cherry of lawfulness, having failed in the condemnation proceedings, or let them go by default.' (1) - 'They may well let proceedings go by default: see, in relation to money lending agreements, the Crowther report, p.236, para.' (1)

security (n.)

(1) (n.) [mass noun] The state of being free from danger or threat. Procedures followed or measures taken to ensure the security of a state or organization. The state of feeling safe, stable, and free from fear or anxiety. (2) A thing deposited or pledged as a guarantee of the fulfilment of an undertaking or the repayment of a loan, to be forfeited in case of default. (3) (often securities) A certificate attesting credit, the ownership of stocks or bonds, or the right to ownership connected with tradable derivatives. - 'the system is designed to provide maximum security against toxic spills' (1) - 'Tony Blair was warned six years ago that religious fanaticism would become a serious threat to UK security, it has been revealed.' (1) - 'Only in retrospect did we become aware how lax US airport security had become.' (1) - 'Wealth is therefore an instrument in the creation of national security and national welfare.' (1) - 'So therefore, an educational system, based on reason, is a vital matter of national security.' (1) - 'How exactly does all this improve U.S. national security for the long haul?' (1) - 'That ability made him not only a danger in the region but a threat to America's security.' (1) - 'amid tight security the presidents met in the Colombian resort' (1) - 'Indonesia's military and police are providing tight security for the team during its trip.' (1) - 'A huge team of people will ensure that the necessary security measures are in place.' (1) - 'City institutions were just told to make sure that their existing checks and security procedures were working.' (1) - 'the emotional security of being the one special person that someone else loves' (1) - 'For one thing, we are afraid, and in times of fear we crave security above all.' (1) - 'You are able to drop old fears and apprehension about material and emotional security.' (1) - 'Small flechette pistols were sold to give civilians a sense of false security against thugs.' (1) - 'David has offered the Ace Patent to me as security against this money, which, quite frankly, I am not prepared to accept.' (2) - 'If the bank does not get security against the borrower itself, it is difficult to see how it gets it against third parties.' (2) - 'As we mentioned earlier convertible bonds are rather complex securities for a few reasons.' (3) - 'Finally, you can gift shares and other financial securities to charity and get tax relief on their market value.' (3) - 'Most securities that trade this way are penny stocks or are from very small companies.' (3) - 'These are pooled investment funds which give access to a wide spread of shares and other securities such as bonds.' (3)

purchase (v.)

(1) (v.) Acquire (something) by paying for it; buy. [archaic] Obtain or achieve with effort or suffering. (2) Haul up (a rope, cable, or anchor) by means of a pulley or lever. (3) [noun] mass noun The action of buying something. - 'Mr Gill spotted the manuscript at a local auction and purchased it for £1,500' (1) - 'the victory was purchased by the death of Rhiwallon' (1) - 'the large number of videos currently available for purchase' (3)

release (v.)

(1) (v.) Allow or enable to escape from confinement; set free. ปลดปล่อย, ปล่อยตัว, ขับออก, การออกข่าว (2) Allow (something) to move, act, or flow freely. Remove restrictions or obligations from (someone or something) so that they become available for other activity. Remove (part of a machine or appliance) from a fixed position, allowing something else to move or function. Allow (something) to return to its resting position by ceasing to put pressure on it. (1) (3) Allow (information) to be generally available. - 'the government announced that the prisoners would be released' (1) - 'she released his arm and pushed him aside' (1) - 'growth hormone is released into the blood during sleep' (1) - 'the strategy would release forces for service in other areas' (1) - 'he released the handbrake' (1) - 'no details about the talks were released' (3)

seek (v.)

(1) (v.) Attempt to find (something) ค้นหา, แสหวงหา, คิดค้น, เสาะหา, Attempt or desire to obtain or achieve (something) Ask for (something) from someone. seek someone/something out Search for and find someone or something. Go to (a place) - 'they came here to seek shelter from biting winter winds' (1) - 'Spotting a small group of shoppers seeking protection from the cold in a bus shelter, he turns his megaphone in their direction.' (1) - 'After a strong swim we sought shelter close against the substrate, watching the reef inhabitants engage in their own dangerous games of hide and seek.' (1) - 'They are now in the capital, Monrovia, seeking refuge and shelter, of which there is none.' (1) - 'the new regime sought his extradition' (1) - 'her parents had never sought to interfere with her freedom' (1) - 'I will hear argument on whether the injunction should be extended pending any appeal, if permission to appeal is sought and obtained.' (1) - 'As such, only verbal consent was sought and obtained.' (1) - 'In none of the transfer cases which have been cited to us had the consent of the man been sought or obtained.' (1) - 'he sought help from the police' (1) - 'Many affected people do not seek help from professionals.' (1) - 'They had to go from pillar to post, seeking assistance for medical attention and subsequent rehabilitation.' (1) - 'I have not yet sought medical advice, but propose to do so.' (1) - 'People concerned should seek medical attention when early symptoms set in.' (1) - 'it's his job to seek out new customers' (1) - 'Old Chicago execs decided not to push wine by the bottle, though bottles are available if customers seek it out.' (1) - 'If the crop does not remove all these nutrients, lower rates are applied or alternative fields are sought out.' (1) - 'I sought my bedroom each night to brood over it' (1)

withdraw (v.)

(v.)(1) [with object] Remove or take away (something) from a particular place or position. (ถอนตัวออด) Take (money) out of an account. Discontinue or no longer provide (something previously supplied or offered) Say that (a statement one has made) is untrue or unjustified. [no object] (of a man) practise coitus interruptus. (2) Leave or cause to leave a place or situation. - 'Ruth withdrew her hand from his' (1) - 'she prised open the lid and withdrew a slim diamond ring' (1) - 'he failed to withdraw his remarks and apologize' (1) - 'it put me off taking the Pill—my partner now withdraws' (1) - no object 'UN forces withdrew from the province' (2)

value (N.)

(N.)(1) [mass noun] The regard that something is held to deserve; the importance, worth, or usefulness of something. (มูลค่า, ราคา, ค่านิยม) The material or monetary worth of something. (คุณค่าทางวัตถุหรือทางการเงินของบางสิ่งบางอย่าง) The worth of something compared to the price paid or asked for it. (สมราคา) (2) (values) Principles or standards of behaviour; one's judgement of what is important in life. (3) The numerical amount denoted by an algebraic term; a magnitude, quantity, or number. (4) [Music] The relative duration of the sound signified by a note. (5) [Linguistics] The meaning of a word or other linguistic unit. - 'your support is of great value' (1) - 'prints seldom rise in value' (1) - [count noun] 'equipment is included up to a total value of £500' (1) - 'at £12.50 the book is good value' (1) - 'they internalize their parents' rules and values' (2) - 'I'm stubborn as hell and have a very hard time backing down on my values when they're important to me.' (2) - 'the mean value of x' (3) - 'For numerical simulations, appropriate values of the various quantities must be determined.' (3) - 'Rhythmic values are quarter, eighth and half notes, and only the major finger pattern is used in the first chorale.' (4) - 'Suppose that we assign the following semantic values to symbols in the following way.' (5)

desirable (adj.)

(adj.)(1) Wished for as being an attractive, useful, or necessary course of action. น่ายินดี, เป็นที่น่าพึ่งปราถณา [with infinitive] 'it is desirable to check that nothing has been forgotten' (of a person) arousing sexual desire. กระตุ้นคววามต้องการทางเพศ - 'England is not mentioned specifically as a desirable destination in this specific passage.' (1) - 'Accordingly, a large depth of field is a very desirable feature in binocular design.' (1) - 'And, as often happens, the satire was suppressed, making it more desirable.' (1) - 'Medicinal herbs are still deemed desirable, but flowers are not mentioned.' (1) - 'you're a very desirable woman' (1) - 'He proved that, although he looks a little like a shy physics teacher, he is in fact a passionate and desirable man.' (1)

individual (adj.)

(adj.)(1) [attributive] Single; separate. ส่วนตัว, ส่วนบุคคล,บุคคล (2) Of or for a particular person. Designed for use by one person. Characteristic of a particular person or thing. (ลักษณะเฉพาะของบุคคลหรือสิ่งของ) Having a striking or unusual character; original. (มีลักษณะโดดเด่นหรือผิดปกติ เป็นต้นฉบับ) - 'individual tiny flowers' (1) - 'the individual needs of the children' (2) - 'a casserole served in individual portions' (2) - 'she was surprised at how individual the others' bodies were' (2) - we expect individuals to take on more responsibility'

obligation (n.)

(n.)(1) An act or course of action to which a person is morally or legally bound; a duty or commitment. (สัญญาผูกมัด, ข้อผูกมัด, หน้าที่,​ ความรับผิดชอบ) The condition of being morally or legally bound to do something. A debt of gratitude for a service or favor. [Law] A binding agreement committing a person to a payment or other action. - [with infinitive]'I have an obligation to look after her' (1) - 'he has enough cash to meet his present obligations' (1) - 'she didn't want to be under an obligation to him' (1) - 'I recognize research and scholarship as a public trust and accept professional service as a societal obligation.' (1) - A moral or legal obligation (1) - You have no obligation to help us (1) - In everyday life we have many obligations and responsibilities.(1)

sector (n.)

(n.)(1) An area or portion that is distinct from others. ภาค, แผนก A distinct part or branch of a nation's economy or society or of a sphere of activity such as education. [Military] A subdivision of an area for military operations. [Computing] A subdivision of a track on a magnetic disk. (2) The plane figure enclosed by two radii of a circle or ellipse and the arc between them. (3) A mathematical instrument consisting of two arms hinged at one end and marked with sines, tangents, etc. for making diagrams. - 'operations in the southern sector of the North Sea' (1) - 'the government aimed to reassure the industrial and commercial sector' (1) - 'We previously used a simple diagram showing a very small number of sectors.'(2) - 'He also learned on his own how to use a compass, sector, and other instruments to make astronomical predictions, including that of eclipses.' (3)

section (n.)

(n.)(1) Any of the more or less distinct parts into which something is or may be divided or from which it is made up. A relatively distinct part of a book, newspaper, statute, or other document. ส่วน, หมวด, มาตรา, ตอน (2) A distinct group within a larger body of people or things. ตอน, แผนก, หมู่ in names A specified military unit. A subdivision of an army platoon. [mass noun] The cutting of a solid by or along a plane. (3) [Verb] Divide into sections. section something off Separate an area from a larger one. - 'I unscrewed every section of copper pipe, from the roof tank to the hot-water cylinder' (1) - 'the New York Times business section' (1) - 'this last section of the questionnaire relates solely to training' (1) - 'the non-parliamentary section of the party' (2) - A group of players of a family of instruments within an orchestra. (2) - 'the brass section' (2) -'she began to section the grapefruit' (3) - 'parts of the curved balcony had been sectioned off with wrought-iron grilles' (3)

interpretation (n.)

(n.)(1) The action of explaining the meaning of something. การตีความ, 'the interpretation of data' [count noun] An explanation or way of explaining. [count noun] A stylistic representation of a creative work or dramatic role. - 'I understood that the text of the law was open to interpretation based on common sense, and that's what precedent was.' (1) - 'A simple difference of interpretation explained their different results.' (1) - 'Knowing the level of inference will subsequently aid interpretation of the statistical methods.' (1) - 'He apparently did not explain what he meant, so it's open to interpretation.' (1) - 'his unique interpretation of the Liszt études' (1) - 'The Greek myth of Orpheus and Eurydice is a jewel for creative interpretation.' (1) - 'Her interpretation and singing in that role, as far as I was concerned, was magical.' (1)

conduct (n.)

(n.)(1) The manner in which a person behaves, especially in a particular place or situation. (2) The manner in which an organization or activity is managed or directed. (3) [archaic] The action of leading; guidance. (4) [verb] Organize and carry out. Lead or guide (someone) to or around a particular place. Transmit (a form of energy such as heat or electricity) by conduction. Direct the performance of (a piece of music or an orchestra, choir, etc.) (conduct oneself) Behave in a specified way. - 'they were arrested for disorderly conduct' (1) - 'a code of conduct for directors of listed companies' (1) - 'Up to this time the appellant's conduct in relation to the fire was not open to criticism.' (1) - 'the conduct of the elections' (2) - 'Mankind has attempted to regulate his conduct of warfare since earliest written history.' (2) - 'We are talking about legislation that was directed to the conduct of the litigation itself.' (2) - 'travelling through the world under the conduct of chance' (3) - 'in the second trial he conducted his own defence' (4) - 'surveys conducted among students' (4) - 'heat is conducted to the surface' (4) - 'the concert is to be conducted by Sir Simon Rattle' (4)

escape (v.)

(v.)(1) no object Break free from confinement or control. (หนี, การหลบหนี, Syn. fight, flee, leave) [with object] Elude or get free from (someone) Succeed in avoiding or eluding something dangerous or unpleasant. (of a gas, liquid, or heat) leak from a container. [with object] (of words or sounds) issue involuntarily or inadvertently from (someone) (2) [with object] Fail to be noticed or remembered by (someone) (3) (Computing) [with object] Interrupt (an operation) by means of the escape key. Cause (a subsequent character or characters) to be interpreted differently. - 'two burglars have just escaped from prison' (1) - 'he drove along the dual carriageway to escape police' (1) - 'the driver escaped with a broken knee' (1) - 'the CFCs have escaped into the atmosphere' (1) - 'a sob escaped her lips' (1) - 'the name escaped him' (2) -'This issue is addressed by properly escaping resolved DNS names.' (3) - I need to escape from this decree. (1) - Today is the fatal day that they will attempt their escape.

climb (v.)

(v.)(1) [with object] Go or come up a (slope or staircase); ascend. ค่อยๆเพิ่มขึ้น (2) [no object] (of an aircraft or the sun) go upwards. (3) [no object, with adverbial of direction] Move with effort, especially into or out of a confined space; clamber. - we began to climb the hill - [no object] the air became colder as they climbed higher - Howard started to climb out of the front seat


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