B2 Unit 33: Travel & transport 2
16 B2 words: anchor, sail, dock, expedition, trek, wreck… Learn them in 4 steps, then review them every day.
Word list
| Word | Meaning | Example | |
|---|---|---|---|
| anchor/ˈæŋkɚ/ n | anchora heavy object that holds a ship | The ship dropped anchor near the small island.The ship dropped anchor near the small island. | |
| sail/seɪl/ v | to sailto travel on water in a boat | We want to sail across the lake this weekend.We want to sail across the lake this weekend. | |
| dock/dɑk/ n | docka place where ships stop and load | The ship arrived at the dock early in the morning.The ship arrived at the dock early in the morning. | |
| expedition/ˌɛkspəˈdɪʃən/ n | expeditionan organized journey with a special purpose | The scientists went on an expedition to the South Pole.The scientists went on an expedition to the South Pole. | |
| trek/trɛk/ n | treka long, hard walk or journey | It was a long trek through the hills to the village.It was a long trek through the hills to the village. | |
| wreck/rɛk/ n | wrecksomething badly damaged or destroyed | The old ship was a wreck at the bottom of the sea.The old ship was a wreck at the bottom of the sea. | |
| brake/breɪk/ v | to braketo slow or stop a vehicle | Lucy braked quickly when the cat ran across the road.Lucy braked quickly when the cat ran across the road. | |
| hospitality/ˌhɑspəˈtæləti/ n | hospitalityfriendly treatment of guests | The hotel is famous for its warm hospitality.The hotel is famous for its warm hospitality. | |
| explorer/ɪkˈsplɔrɚ/ n | explorera person who travels to unknown places | The explorer crossed the desert on foot.The explorer crossed the desert on foot. | |
| steering wheel/ˈstɪrɪŋ wil/ n | steering wheelthe wheel a driver turns to steer | Hold the steering wheel with both hands when you drive.Hold the steering wheel with both hands when you drive. | |
| yacht/jɑt/ n | yachta large boat used for pleasure or racing | Omar’s uncle sails a white yacht around the islands every summer.Omar’s uncle sails a white yacht around the islands every summer. | |
| liner/ˈlaɪnɚ/ n | linera large passenger ship | The ocean liner left the port at noon.The ocean liner left the port at noon. | |
| steer/stɪr/ v | to steerto control the direction of a vehicle | Leo tried to steer the boat toward the beach.Leo tried to steer the boat toward the beach. | |
| bumper/ˈbʌmpɚ/ n | bumpera bar at the front or back of a car | The car’s rear bumper hit the wall.The car’s rear bumper hit the wall. | |
| navigate/ˈnævəˌɡeɪt/ v | to navigateto find your way | Leo used a map to navigate through the old streets.Leo used a map to navigate through the old streets. | |
| pedal/ˈpɛdəl/ n | pedalthe part you press with your foot | Lucy pushed the pedal and the bike moved forward.Lucy pushed the pedal and the bike moved forward. |