B1 Unit 44: Science & technology 2
19 B1 words: fuel, update, device, display, signal, switch… Learn them in 4 steps, then review them every day.
Word list
| Word | Meaning | Example | |
|---|---|---|---|
| fuel/ˈfjuəl/ n | fuela substance burned to make power | The car needs fuel before the long trip.The car needs fuel before the long trip. | |
| update/əpˈdeɪt/ v | to updateto make something more modern with new information | Please update your phone to the latest version.Please update your phone to the latest version. | |
| device/dɪˈvaɪs/ n | devicea small machine made for a purpose | This device can measure your heart rate.This device can measure your heart rate. | |
| display/dɪˈspleɪ/ v | to displayto put something where people can see it | The shop will display the new phones in the window.The shop will display the new phones in the window. | |
| signal/ˈsɪɡnəl/ n | signala wave that carries sound or data | There is no signal on my phone here.There is no signal on my phone here. | |
| switch/swɪtʃ/ n/v | switcha button that turns a machine on or | Press the switch to turn on the lamp.Press the switch to turn on the lamp. | |
| chemical/ˈkɛməkəl/ n | chemicala substance used in or made by chemistry | Wash your hands after you touch any chemical.Wash your hands after you touch any chemical. | |
| electronic/ˌɪˌlɛkˈtrɑnɪk/ adj | electronicusing electricity and small circuits | Omar sells electronic devices like phones and tablets.Omar sells electronic devices like phones and tablets. | |
| motor/ˈmoʊtɚ/ n | motora machine that makes something move | The motor of this boat is very quiet.The motor of this boat is very quiet. | |
| format/ˈfɔrˌmæt/ n/v | formatthe way something is arranged or saved | Please send the file in PDF format.Please send the file in PDF format. | |
| server/ˈsɝvɚ/ n | servera computer that gives data to others | The server is down, so the website doesn’t work.The server is down, so the website doesn’t work. | |
| wire/ˈwaɪɚ/ n | wirea thin metal thread | A thin wire connects the lamp to the wall.A thin wire connects the lamp to the wall. | |
| electrical/ɪˈlɛktrɪkəl/ adj | electricalusing or related to electricity | Don’t touch the electrical wires.Don’t touch the electrical wires. | |
| liquid/ˈlɪkwəd/ n/adj | liquida substance that flows like water | Water is a liquid, not a solid.Water is a liquid, not a solid. | |
| connect/kəˈnɛkt/ v | to connectto join together | Connect the printer to the computer with this cable.Connect the printer to the computer with this cable. | |
| monitor/ˈmɑnətɚ/ n/v | monitora computer screen | The monitor on my desk is very big.The monitor on my desk is very big. | |
| mechanical/məˈkænɪkəl/ adj | mechanicalrelated to machines | The clock has a mechanical part inside.The clock has a mechanical part inside. | |
| satellite/ˈsætəˌlaɪt/ n | satellitean object that goes around Earth | The satellite sends photos of the Earth.The satellite sends photos of the Earth. | |
| virtual/ˈvɝtʃuəl/ adj | virtualmade on a computer, not real | We took a virtual tour of the museum online.We took a virtual tour of the museum online. |