B2 Unit 19: Science & technology 1
18 B2 words: data, version, access, hard drive, screen, profile… Learn them in 4 steps, then review them every day.
Word list
| Word | Meaning | Example | |
|---|---|---|---|
| data/ˈdeɪtə/ n | datafacts and information used for analysis | The company collects data about how customers use its app.The company collects data about how customers use its app. | |
| version/ˈvɝʒən/ n | versiona particular form or edition of something | This is the latest version of the app.This is the latest version of the app. | |
| access/ˈækˌsɛs/ v | to accessto get into a computer system or file | Only staff can access the files on this server.Only staff can access the files on this server. | |
| hard drive/hɑrd draɪv/ n | hard drivea device that stores computer data | My hard drive is almost full of photos.My hard drive is almost full of photos. | |
| screen/skrin/ v | to screento check people or things for danger | The airport will screen all bags before the flight.The airport will screen all bags before the flight. | |
| profile/ˈproʊˌfaɪl/ n | profilea short description of a person’s details | Please upload a photo for your online profile.Please upload a photo for your online profile. | |
| technical/ˈtɛknɪkəl/ adj | technicalrelating to machines or practical skills | The company offers technical support by phone.The company offers technical support by phone. | |
| update/əpˈdeɪt/ n | updatea new version of software | Please install the latest update for your phone.Please install the latest update for your phone. | |
| user/ˈjuzɚ/ n | usera person who uses a product or service | Each user needs a password to log in.Each user needs a password to log in. | |
| download/ˈdaʊnˌloʊd/ n | downloada file copied from the internet | The download took only a few seconds.The download took only a few seconds. | |
| high-tech/haɪ tɛk/ adj | high-techusing the most modern technology | Anna works for a high-tech company in Dublin.Anna works for a high-tech company in Dublin. | |
| cable/ˈkeɪbəl/ n | cablea thick wire that carries electricity or signals | Plug the cable into the back of the screen.Plug the cable into the back of the screen. | |
| solar/ˈsoʊlɚ/ adj | solarusing or relating to the sun’s energy | Solar panels on the roof make electricity from sunlight.Solar panels on the roof make electricity from sunlight. | |
| DNA/ˈdiˌɛˈneɪ/ n | DNAthe chemical in cells that carries genetic information | Scientists study DNA to learn about living things.Scientists study DNA to learn about living things. | |
| circuit/ˈsɝkət/ n | circuita path along which electricity flows | A broken circuit stopped the lights from working.A broken circuit stopped the lights from working. | |
| acid/ˈæsəd/ n | acida chemical substance that can burn or dissolve | Lemon juice contains a weak acid.Lemon juice contains a weak acid. | |
| flash/flæʃ/ n/v | flasha sudden bright light for a short time | A flash of light came from the camera.A flash of light came from the camera. | |
| wire/ˈwaɪɚ/ v | to wireto connect with electrical wires | Ali will wire the new lamp to the wall.Ali will wire the new lamp to the wall. |